A/U: Following the aftermath of the Great War, Roderich Edelstein leaves his comfortable aristocrat life behind for a new start in Berlin, playing piano in a cabaret. But what happens when someone from his past trips unexpectedly back into Roderich's life - someone he wished he'd never loved? Austria/Prussia, Germany/Russia, others. Rated M for language, adult themes. Part 1 of 2

Berwald grows up as a selectively mute boy in an environment that isn't exactly tolerant of his difference. It is only when he meets sign language teacher Liz, her husband Roderich and their strange, chaotic group of friends that he begins to truly live and enjoy his life. Love, loss and coming of age in a world that is often unkind to those who are different.

After he is taken prisoner to the Land of the Swedes, Tino soon becomes the healer of the Swedish leaders son Peter, who has fallen ill. Tino begins to fall for the handsome and gentle Barbarian leader and wonders if romance can bloom on the battle field? Rated M.

Good things come to those who wait, even if you have to wait an entire lifetime—or more. This story is a Secret Santa 2014 gift for Winter Oak!

Berwald tried to let himself believe that the pretty little blonde had a perfectly respectable reason to be waiting on a corner. He was waiting for someone. He needed to cross the street. He lived nearby. But after the third or fourth time seeing him in the precise same spot, it became steadily harder to lie to himself. It's exactly what it sounds like, folks.

Sweden could only find a job as a Kindergarten teacher and the famous Kirkland's little Peter happens to be enrolled into his class. But it is not Mr. Arthur Kirkland who is picking Peter up, it's this angel with the greatest ass Berwald's ever seen. M4LC

*Complete* No one had ever fascinated Wizard like Hikari did. She made him feel things he didn't understand, and do things he never would have dreamed of doing. HM Animal Parade WizardXHikari M/F, UST, Voy, Supernatural, Fantasy, WAFF doing some editing 2-6-14.

The Wizard has been living the same way for years now, hidden away studying the stars and being dismissed as a fortuneteller. But if one thing really bothers him it's his magic being doubted, and Angela does just that when she comes to ask him for help. One tumultuous meeting leads to another and the Wizard starts to want to know a thing or two about this girl.

"Come on, you need someone and so do I. We can work something out..." -and maybe it was the vodka speaking for the flushed and disheveled Finn, but Berwald just wasn't a good enough person to say no. SuFin, Gauken AU, M for smut and dark themes.

Being with her was like seeing stars. Only, with her, he got to keep them. Rated T for alcohol and mild swearing.

Chibitalia is just starting preschool. S/he meets a boy named Holy Rome. Will they ever become friends? N. America twins, Chibi Japan, Taiwan & China, Chibi Romano, first grade Bad Touch Trio, Miss Hungary and Principal Austria. Bonus scenes, maybe!

The realization that Gamzee has voices in his head and, when sober, is prone to bipolar personality issues catches the attention of Sollux, who decides that the last thing Gamzee needs right now is to be alone. He should know. Sollux/Gamzee. By Spades

France gets Young!Canada dressed up for their winter walk. Human AU.

After everything Kumatora and Duster have been through, at each other's sides, there's plenty they don't need to say. Duster/Kumatora

A walk in a wintertime forest can make two grow closer. EnglandxFinland