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    Step into “Fragments of Light”, a collection of AU-short stories set in the “Shadow and Bone” universe. The setting is around (or before) Alinas first weeks within the Little Palace.
    These tales offer a glimpse into General Kirigan’s relationships with those closest to him, showcasing his multifaceted nature as a leader, not a villain.
    There might be an unhealthy tendency towards h/c, so let me apologize in advance.
    Hopfully this collection will grow over time. I will add tags as I go along.

    Thank you for reading!!

    Language:
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    17/?
    Comments:
    56
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    59
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    2,016
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    “Hello, there,” she says softly, taking a seat in the chair next to the boy's.

    “‘lo, ma'am,” he responds quietly, lifting his gaze to meet hers. Alina has to stifle a sharp intake of breath as she stares into startlingly familiar light brown eyes. Despite his age—he has to be barely ten, maybe eleven—she knows those eyes, and she knows the boy’s name even before she asks, just like she knows exactly what kind of Corporalki he will choose to be.

    “What's your name, young man?”

    “Ivan, ma'am.”

    “It's nice to meet you, Ivan. My name is Alina,” she offers him a smile, and she can't help the surprise she feels when he gives her a tiny smile in return.

    Language:
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    12,281
    Chapters:
    7/?
    Comments:
    46
    Kudos:
    219
    Bookmarks:
    64
    Hits:
    3,286
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    A quiet library, a misplaced step, and a rather unexpected lesson in just how solid—or not—General Kirigan really is.
    Alina was looking for a good book. She didn’t expect to crash straight into the most unreadable one of all.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    3,013
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    10
    Kudos:
    56
    Bookmarks:
    5
    Hits:
    470
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    Kirigan is used to darkness. Used to cold. Used to solitude.
    Alina Starkov is none of those things.
    In a world where every day is a battle, she is the one person that can offer him peace, even for just a moment.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    3,503
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    16
    Kudos:
    63
    Bookmarks:
    5
    Hits:
    407
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    Exhaustion knows no rank or title. In this moment, it’s just Aleksander, and Alina is there to help him let go.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    3,817
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    8
    Kudos:
    54
    Bookmarks:
    7
    Hits:
    420
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    Alina tries to distract herself the night before the Shadow Fold crossing and her path ends up crossing that of the mysterious Darkling.

    Darklina Week day 7: Missing Moments.

    Series
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    English
    Words:
    419,355
    Chapters:
    72/?
    Collections:
    8
    Comments:
    1,511
    Kudos:
    2,003
    Bookmarks:
    429
    Hits:
    107,499
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    Alina expects to wake up in Kribirsk when she asks the Making to send her back to try again, but she wakes nearly four hundred years before that day in Kribirsk; just in time to see the Fold take form. She goes looking for Aleksander, expecting to find him grieving for his beloved Healer, but what she finds shocks her completely.

    Language:
    English
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    3,188
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    11
    Kudos:
    69
    Bookmarks:
    17
    Hits:
    593
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    When Alina convinces the Making to send her back to try again, she discovers a few others that were sent along to help. With her dear friends there to help her, can she convince Aleksander to do things her way, and show him that he has people to trust?

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    8,653
    Chapters:
    6/6
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    24
    Kudos:
    64
    Bookmarks:
    17
    Hits:
    699
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    When Ivan fails to return from his mission, a cold dread tightens its grip on the Little Palace. As the days stretch on, his absence becomes a suffocating weight, pressing down especially on the one man who cannot afford to break.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    5,259
    Chapters:
    3/5
    Comments:
    6
    Kudos:
    18
    Bookmarks:
    1
    Hits:
    175
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    "His gaze kept flickering to her before turning back to the looming city, and she knew he wanted to ask his questions. He liked asking her questions, something she wasn’t used to, but she was tight lipped as to why they were here. She wouldn’t give him so much as a name. Not even Morozova could pry her apart, no, this secret she kept to her chest. Her Saint was in trouble."

    (or, the one in which Kaz and Alina wreak havoc on the streets of Ketterdam in chase of one piece of cloth.)

    Series
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    Chapters:
    2/?
    Comments:
    23
    Kudos:
    74
    Bookmarks:
    7
    Hits:
    841
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    A campfire. Shadows. Silence. As exhaustion claims the group, the night carries more than just the weight of the day’s events. In the quiet, bonds are tested, unspoken truths simmer, and a fragile new presence stirs old memories.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
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    Chapters:
    2/2
    Comments:
    4
    Kudos:
    30
    Bookmarks:
    1
    Hits:
    249
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    Amidst the deepest shadows, the truth finally comes to light.

    Language:
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    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    8
    Kudos:
    45
    Bookmarks:
    5
    Hits:
    534
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    Ivan is the General's steadfast protector, but as Kirigan struggles with exhaustion and pressing obligations, he must decide where duty ends and care begins.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    3,507
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    4
    Kudos:
    30
    Bookmarks:
    1
    Hits:
    502
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    A whirlwind of emotion settles into a rare moment of quiet comfort, as Kirigan’s softer side comes to light.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    2,232
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    4
    Kudos:
    29
    Bookmarks:
    1
    Hits:
    515
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    Due to upcoming events, General Kirigan resumes his duties despite his still fragile health. With the support of Alina, Ivan and Fedyor, he navigates the challenges of recovery and responsibility, finding strength in unexpected moments of connection.

    Series
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    English
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    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    12
    Kudos:
    22
    Bookmarks:
    3
    Hits:
    355
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    Alina Starkov, an art therapist by day and a passionate painter by night, finds herself inexplicably drawn to the intense, enigmatic man in the office across the street.
    As their silent connection grows through fleeting glances and small gestures, Alina discovers a side of him that is both endearing and deeply human. Amidst the vibrant colors of her paintings and the quiet moments they share, separated by glass and opposite sides of the street, a bond begins to form, leaving her breathless with anticipation for what might come next.
    Soon, it turns out, she isn't the only one breathless...

    Language:
    English
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    5,312
    Chapters:
    3/?
    Comments:
    14
    Kudos:
    26
    Bookmarks:
    4
    Hits:
    450
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    In the quiet hours before dawn, Alina and Ivan are drawn together by an unexpected crisis. As they unite to support an overburdened General Kirigan, new insights are gained and new bonds are forged. Amidst Kirigan's immense pressures and responsibilities, Ivan’s decisive actions and Alina’s unwavering commitment highlight the lengths they will go to ensure his well-being.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    2,930
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    4
    Kudos:
    47
    Bookmarks:
    10
    Hits:
    514
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    Kirigan's fragile recovery unveils the depth of his people’s devotion. Amidst heartfelt reunions and tender care, the bonds of loyalty and affection are poignantly revealed. Resilience, camaraderie, and unspoken emotions define a journey towards healing.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    2,887
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    2
    Kudos:
    22
    Bookmarks:
    3
    Hits:
    533
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    Alina saves Aleksander and has to deal with him.

    Mixtape Song: This World Will Remember us- Bonnie and Clyde OBC

    picked by Paradise-bi-the-dashboard-lightt

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    428
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    3
    Kudos:
    29
    Bookmarks:
    2
    Hits:
    427
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    “We will find him,” Alina says. Or I will burn it all down, she doesn’t say. But it does not go unheard.

    “We will bring him home,” Aleksander says. Or no mortal will survive my wrath, is left unsaid. Alina, too, hears it all the same.

    There are no saints in the clearing. Leaving a crater of their own making, hand in hand, are two gods.

    -

    aka after knowing his soulmates for a while kaz is operating under the assumption alina is the one curbing the group's worst impulses. when he is kidnapped, he realizes he might have to reconsider that assumption.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    4,315
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    34
    Kudos:
    433
    Bookmarks:
    39
    Hits:
    3,498

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