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Lady Death and Her Kingdom by TheTeaQueen
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
26 Jun 2025
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“Are you…” Nesta started, her voice nothing but a raspy whisper. “Are you real?”
She said the words as if she couldn’t bear to speak them fully aloud, as if she didn’t quite believe that he was.
Cassian blinked, brows furrowing. Not once had he ever seen her like this, not even when Elain had been put into the Cauldron, and not even during the war that followed. This was a level of horror he’d rarely seen in anyone, let alone this female, who was stoic until the last moment, always. And so, he heard himself say,
“I’m real. I’m real, sweetheart. See?”
Her eyes flicked down to his chest again, as if she didn’t believe him, and he reached for her injured hand gently, moving it so it could rest over his sternum, where his heartbeat rapidly.
“What is it?” He asked again. “Was it a dream?”
Her eyes met his, tears still streaming down her face. In a voice that was almost childlike, betraying her own confusion, she asked,
“You don’t see him?”
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Or, when Amren pushes Nesta too far at training, she unlocks the full potential of her power, and with it comes devastating consequences.A post-ACOWAR AU in which Lady Death sees the dead, with chaotic results.
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A Court of Vice and Victors by wishcamper
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
18 Jun 2025
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“Then stop, Cassian!” She was shouting now, inches from his face. “Stop fighting for my life! I never asked you to! Forget about me and move on!”
A sparkling tear froze on the tip of her eyelash and he felt a triumph in it, this sign that she was in there somewhere. His hands ached for her. This had all gone so differently in his head.
“I can’t,” he admitted.
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Or, a therapist's attempt at an ACOSF rewrite, because trauma's a bitch and muscling through isn't the only way.
Featuring:
-Nesta's alcoholism and trauma taken seriously
-IC family dysfunction reckoning
-recognition of Illyrian oppression and effects of colonization
-women being resourceful and empowered in spite of their circumstances
-healing not being a straight linepro Nesta, pro healthy Nessian, anti nobody, pro everyone is capable of change
CW: This work explores themes of trauma recovery, colonization and systemic racism, and gendered violence and reproductive abuse, and contains mentions of physical and emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, abortion, substance use, and sexual assault. Specific warnings will be included for each chapter, please take care of yourself.
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***THANGSTGIVING 2024***
At the first Thanksgiving after merging families, Nesta and Cassian find out they have more in common than new relatives.
CW for past sexual assault and childhood abuse, drug use, explicit sexual content, discussions of drug/alcohol abuse and sobriety, mental health crisis, and toxic families.
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mirror, mirror by ladyofsilverflame (silentvoicescryingout)
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
23 Apr 2025
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After years of being Mated Nesta knows now how best to satiate Cassian's upset and desire. Both at the same time.
Nesta believes she is hard to love, so she tries to make it easy. Especially when she has caused her lover pain or disappointment. Cassian just wants her to see herself how he sees her.
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For Day 4 Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2025 Prompt: "Lover"
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I once believed love would be black and white but it's golden by Goddessofshadow
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
17 Apr 2025
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Today marked two months since he had been married to his dream girl. But his fate was cruel enough to give such a fortune with the misfortune that Nesta seems like she doesn't want anything to do with him. He can't blame her because she didn't want to get married her father forced her hand .
But the there's more to that than just Nesta's icy exterior .
A regency AU , where Nesta couldn't escape from a cruel fate and Cassian helps her heal from it.
TW: past sexual assault, attempted suicide
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Beneath the Shadow of Your Wings by h3lenoftroy
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
28 Mar 2025
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A one shot I wrote after hearing the song "Malibu" by Mumford and Sons. If I was certain they had read ACOTAR, you couldn't convince me it wasn't about Nessian.
Cassian soothing Nesta's insecurities.
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Nothing Really Matters Like We Did by sayitwithyourchestbrad
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
18 Feb 2025
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Lady Death and the Valkyries are going on their first ever tour. Cassian isn't sure why he let his friends talk him into going to his ex's show, especially after their horrific break-up. But he knew he couldn't stay away, knew he had to see her one last time. And maybe...things could be like they used to.
AKA I heard the song Nothing Really Matters by Jaedynn Latter and couldn't stop picturing Nesta and Cassian.
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Neighbors by sillylittlelizard
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
11 Feb 2025
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“You brought me breakfast. Of course. Some kind of peace offering from the great High Lord and his inner circle?” Cassian finally rallied his composure before this conversation could get any further off track.
“Yes. Breakfast.” He held out the bag to her. “Seemed like an appropriate gift, from a new neighbor.”
Someone who didn’t know her might have been forgiven for thinking they were already witnessing the pinnacle of Nesta Archeron’s rage. But as her scowl twisted into something deeper, Cassian knew he’d only scratched the surface. “Neighbor?!”
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Cassian is outraged by the Inner Circle's plan to force Nesta to move into the House of Wind against her will. To make sure she has support available without taking away her choices, he proposes an alternative : he's moving in next door to her, and is determined to earn her trust by not repeating their earlier mistakes. -
You Make Me Crazy and Reckless by jsmelodies
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
10 Jan 2025
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After a fight gets out of hand, Cassian reminds Nesta that he'll always be hers.
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- Part 1 of Modern Nessian
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Of Broken Wings and Promises by jsmelodies for Separatist_Apologist
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
05 Jan 2025
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It’s said that an Illyrian warrior’s wings are his greatest point of pride.
For Cassian, that had always been true. Until they were broken to pieces behind him as he once again failed to protect the female he loved.
Until he learned that there was no coming back. That he would never fly again.
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AU where Cassian loses his ability to fly in the final battle with Hybern, and Nesta and Cassian learn to heal together on more equal footing.
An ACOSF rewrite
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would it be enough? by wishcamper
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
26 Dec 2024
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When Cassian gets down on one knee, Nesta has a question of her own.
Just a sweet little drabble for Swiftmas 2024! I've delivered a lot of pain this year, so I thought you all deserved a little Christmas treat.
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the choiceless hope in grief by wishcamper for This_Immortal_Hope
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
18 Dec 2024
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“I don’t blame her,” Cassian said, shrugging despite his words. “She was—violated. Her body stopped belonging wholly to her.”
-ACOWAR, Sarah J. Maas
Or, when Cassian goes to visit Nesta at the HoW, and confronts more than he bargained for.
ACOTAR Gift Exchange 2024 for This_Immortal_Hope
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Till the Dawn Breaks by jsmelodies
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
10 Dec 2024
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“You came back for me,” Cassian said quietly, avoiding her question entirely.
She froze. His voice was laden with disbelief as he said it.
“That surprises you?”
“I didn’t think you’d…” He took a breath. “I didn’t know I was worth that much to you.”
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Constellations by A_WriterInSTEM
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
30 Oct 2024
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One year after Nyx’s birth in Silver Flames, Nesta and Cassian enjoy their mated life together―although, for no fault of their own, they haven’t officially mated yet.
(Their wedding planner―Rhys―is too much of a perfectionist, and they got roped into helping to fight an inter-dimensional war. In other words: routine.)
At this time, Nesta’s battle rages on two fronts: proving that Emerie’s wingspan is, indeed, the largest, and exploring her relationship with Cassian by putting him on his fours.
Cassian just has to put up with her.
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- Part 1 of Under the Stars
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Five More Minutes by wishcamper
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
17 Sep 2024
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Post-ACOSF slice of life of Nesta enjoying the sounds of the morning (and avoiding getting up).
For Day Three of Nessian Week 2024: Symphony.
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Another war looms, but Nesta and Cassian barely notice. They have been marinating in mated bliss for three months when Cassian is called to the Illyrian War Camp on a special assignment. Despite being plagued with nightmares and being detested by all in the camp, Nesta accompanies her mate.
As the story unfolds, Nesta and Cassian must face superstitions, violence, jealousy and the threat of losing each other forever.
Dramatic, smutty and fluffy, all rolled into one!
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But I don't wanna dance (if I'm not dancing with you) by bookstantrash
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
28 Jun 2024
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Cassian's sudden disappearences during the night have Nesta wondering what her mate could possibly be doing...
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A Quiet Kind of Birthday Girl by TheTeaQueen
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
26 Apr 2024
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"'Now that you mention it, I don’t know either. When is Nesta’s birthday?”
She could practically feel the cringe that wanted to work its way across his face as he blinked rapidly, entirely aware he, too, did not know the answer.
It wasn’t his fault. She hadn’t told him because she hadn’t thought it mattered.
“You don’t know your own mate’s birthday?” Emerie followed up; a brow quirked in obvious judgement."
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Or, Nesta has always kept her birthday quiet. When her family finds out about it, they of course shower her in the gifts she deserves. Only, when she's never before had a birthday that truly celebrates her, being the center of such affection is hard.
Luckily, Cassian knows how to celebrate his mate in quieter ways.
Written for Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2024 Day 6: Birthday Girl
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- Part 5 of Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2024
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Will You Let Me Hold You? by TheTeaQueen
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
24 Apr 2024
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“You want to hold me?” Nesta asked, almost as if he was speaking a different language.
The implications of it broke his heart, just a little more.
“Yes,” Cassian answered.
“Just hold me?”
“Yes, Nesta. Hasn’t anyone ever held you, just because they could?”
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Aka 5 times Cassian shows Nesta affection through physical touch, and one time she returns the favor.
Written for Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2024 Day 4: Lover
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- Part 3 of Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2024
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A Practice in Self Care by TheTeaQueen
Fandoms: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series - Sarah J. Maas
23 Apr 2024
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A short one-shot in which Nesta reminisces on learning to be gentle with her body, ft. her beloved mate who would in fact build an entire cabin for the sole practice of self care.
Written for Day 3 of Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2024: Self Care
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- Part 2 of Nesta Archeron Appreciation Week 2024