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@raanne.bsky.social
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Roo_writes on AO3, Mostly here for Heartstopper🍂 & Wheel of Time🐍

40s, Midwest

https://raanne.carrd.co/
(18+ please)
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raanne.bsky.social
Hey #heartsky - sometimes I post non fandom poetry so if you ever want self indulgent poetry I have a series for that as well.

Here is my latest called "Chase the Sun"
archiveofourown.org/works/68844566
words in script overlaying a beach scene The tide ebbs and flows. The sand collapses under footsteps as we run a desperate chase, never fast enough We chase the sun but can never catch the horizon never enough, always behind salt spray in our gasping breaths The only way to win the race is to lay down and rest and let the sun catch up with us Trade the desperate run for a blanket on the sand for the sun's golden rays and a moment of peace So dream of peace Take your joy in the little things and wake, refreshed ready to face a new day
August 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
raanne.bsky.social
Cadbury's Birthday? This calls for a fluffy Tarcy meet cute with a poorly drawn sketch of Darcy in coveralls. 🤭 #heartsky
"Running on Fumes", Rated G, 1750 words
archiveofourown.org/works/68811666
Darcy Olsson (heartstopper) leans against a Fume Hood in a laboratory Corner signature: 🩷 Roo
August 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Just wanted to say how amazing @skasi6.bsky.social is 🫶🫶🫶

A few months ago they drew Nick and Charlie for me for my birthday, Nick wearing a shirt with my binosaur on it, and Charlie wearing one of my fav. Tshirts.
Roo with her face hidden, wearing a shirt that says "introverted but willing to discuss the dismantling of systems of oppression" Drawing of Nick and Charlie from heartstopper, by S6 Charlie is in a T-shirt with the words "introverted but willing to discuss the dismantling of systems of oppression" and Nick is in a purple shirt with a purple pink and blue dinosaur on it.
July 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Hey bluesky #heartaky - how are your alt text settings?

You can update your bluesky settings so it reminds you to add alttext if you forget
graph showing alt text ratings for raanne.bsky.social pointing to 100%
July 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
raanne.bsky.social
It's a good day for a drabble #heartsky ... one of the first I wrote. No accompanying picture, so you get a screenshot of AO3.

"Masterpiece" from back in February

archiveofourown.org/works/62821204
white text on black --- The crisp paper was just the right texture under the soft pencil tip, and each scratch and line that flew across the page contributed to the masterpiece unfolding. His mind’s vision took shape before him, the x’s of the tread, scuffed sole, the aglet of the lace slightly flattened, and the bow lopsided and coming undone. The side of his hand was smudged grey with graphite as the vision grew more and more clear. His chest hitched as Elle’s breath caught his ear, tickling his neck, the hairs standing on end for reasons beyond his understanding. “Is that a potato?”
July 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
raanne.bsky.social
this is your Cleveland propaganda post....
sunset over lake erie
July 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
raanne.bsky.social
ordered a book from a used bookstore and it came signed... 🥹
Cover of the book "all the young men" by Ruth Coker Burks Inside title page, "all the young men" with an inscription "thank you for your kindness and support. it means the world to me. with much love, Ruth"
July 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
raanne.bsky.social
I have 67 drabbles #heartsky... I'm just opening up the list and picking one at random for you all. Enjoy this little snippet of teacher!Nick that I posted in March.

archiveofourown.org/works/63643969
A black chalk board with white writing on it and a wooden frame - a Charlotte's Web book rests on the ledge. writing text: Nick looked at the sea of tousled hair, mismatched clothes, and wiggling bodies as they plopped onto the reading rug. This was his favorite time. The children winding down after 30 minutes of outdoor play, still amped up from their various games, wide awake. He pulled out the book, opening to the bookmark, making exaggerated movements while the kids settled. “Now, where are we?” He began reading, using voices, and watching as the kids began paying attention, loving their rapt faces. “Well I am pretty. Nearly all spiders are good looking. I’m not as flashy as some, but I’ll do.”
July 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
raanne.bsky.social
#heartsky another silly drabble - this is one that I wrote for our resident alien @swisefromao3.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/66709303
(white text on black background) What the fuck is this Tao?” Charlie yelled, gesturing towards the open computer screen. “Well, if they are going to make a film student take econ, I'm going to make it interesting,” Tao retorted. “Maybe don’t put the word “fucking” in the chapter title then?” (Image of a Google doc with text on the screen) Systems Involvement within Smart Economics: S.W.I.S.E. A manifesto on capitalism and the state of fascism across the world 1: Monsters [of capitalism] fucking [us] 2: Squirrelling legislation: an analysis on undue legal influence of billionaires 3: Tentacles [of governmental overreach] 4: Aliens: Weaponizing immigration status
July 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
raanne.bsky.social
#heartsky I'm feeling super nostalgic... I wrote a little drabble as somewhere around this time marks the three year mark for me in this fandom. I've met so many wonderful people and am forever changed. Anyway, heartsky got a mention in the AN. 💙🍂

archiveofourown.org/works/66805174
white text on a backdrop of a star filled sky Text: The stars above seem infinite as we sit, shoulder to shoulder staring up at the sky. “It's been three years since we became us,” I say, smiling. I feel him turn to look at me, so I shift my weight, and the constellations of his freckles seem as numerous as the stars above. “Do you believe in fate?” he whispers. I look into his eyes. “I believe in destiny. In every universe, a multitude of parallel paths, but always ours entwined.” He leans forward and softly kisses my forehead. “Whether fate, destiny, or any other name, I believe in us.”
June 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
raanne.bsky.social
so... #heartsky ... I'm not a big OV person, but a friend of mine had a birthday and I had an idea... so long story short, I'm releasing 2 or 3 100-word chapters a day for the foreseeable future. 🤣🍂

archiveofourown.org/works/665393...
Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring hold hands with yellow leaves around Charlie and blue leaves around Nick. The words "Yellow & Blue" are in script below them.
June 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Today's little drabble is for all the people who protest in small communities, unsure of the reception they will receive

archiveofourown.org/works/66564559
two garden flags, one with the bisexual pride flag and one with the progress pride flag. Text: Little steps of courage. That was what Charlie had learned over the years. Sometimes those small steps felt huge. Here, in red state America, where he celebrated pride online but was too far away for any real life protests. His everyday existence viewed as a threat. As political. Everyday, practiced tolerance and turning the cheek at unintentionally hurtful things said by neighbors. His hands shook as he pushed the garden flag into the ground in front of his house and let the rainbow fly. Two weeks later, three doors down, a new tri-colored flag unexpectedly appeared. Small step, large payoff.
June 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Hey #heartsky - how about another drabble for Friday night.

For those in the US, if you are protesting tomorrow, stay safe, wear a mask, be heard.

This one is from almost a month ago, but feels right for the moment.

archiveofourown.org/works/65634181
Light blue background with white and pink hearts and sparkles. Black text: Charlie watched the latest news headlines scroll across the screen in numb disbelief. “So what, that's it?” Lately it seemed each time he turned on the news there was more bad than good. It was exhausting, disheartening. He felt Nick's arms encircle him and tensed before relaxing back into them. “No, Charlie,” he heard his boyfriend whisper. “We fight. We always fight. But we also remember to see the good. We hold each other, pick flowers, celebrate birthdays, hug our friends. And we love.” “Because that's what life really is. A brief moment we exist, so we choose to love.”
June 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
raanne.bsky.social
#heartsky there was a wonderful little collection released for Aromantic visibility day - this is my little Isaac drabble I contributed.

I'm going to try and share more and be more present here I think.

archiveofourown.org/works/66274072
Text: The early June sunshine washed over Isaac's face. His favourite weather, at his favourite time of day, in his favourite season. Today he would garden and clean patio furniture for his friend's arrival later, but for now he was grounding his soul through nature. With a mug of tea and his latest book, he opened his phone to the Merlin app, watching as the bird songs were recording. His eyes lit up as the Merlin identified what he had already suspected, a rare Hawfinch over at his feeder. A thrill ran through him. A new one for the life list. Background image: Five birds sit on a fence. The colors of the birds makes up the colors of the Aromantic flag.
June 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
raanne.bsky.social
I'm not on here enough.
let's post some drabbles #heartsky - I'm about to hit 50 drabbles if you can believe it.

archiveofourown.org/works/65410360

Here is one from today.
Nick lay awake, hearing the soft breathing from the other side of the tent. In and out. It was like music to his ears, a song he would never tire of, and the revelation had him unmoored. His best friend. Closest mate. Best bro. Crush? The rain fly was off the tent, and he could see stars through the netting. A shooting star blazed followed by a wish. Charlie shifted in his sleeping bag, and Nick turned to gaze, Charlie's eyes closed, hair mussed, peaceful. His hand lay open between them, and Nick’s own reached out and hovered above. Sparks. (Text over a stary night with shooting star across the top)
May 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Heartstopper fanfic: "Become More", A silly work-skin heavy little fic for a friend's birthday today 🩷
I got to experiment with a new workskin and make bluesky posts, and worked with the amazing Siska to make the featured art.
#heartsky #fanfic

archiveofourown.org/works/642052...
Mock Bluesky post from account "ellesart" Post Text: "I just binged this new show on youtube and I am hooked! I thought it was simple claymation at first but there is so much depth and symbolism!" Attached Picture: YouTube screenshot with an android face with pink and brown hair, titled "become vampire"
April 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Ok #heartsky - let's do this!
#fanfic #writer #ao3
Ask me any questions and I'll answer. Feel free to copy / repost!
1. the last sentence you wrote 2. A character who's POV you are currently exploring 3. how you feel about your current WIP 4. a story idea you haven't written yet 5. the first sentence of the 5th paragraph of an unpublished WIP 6. the word count that appears in your current draft 7. your preferred writing fonts 8. if you had to write a sequel to a fic it would be for... 9. start to finish how long did your last fic take to write 10. what is the longest amount of time you let a draft test before you finished it 11. a WIP you'd like to finish someday 12. a trope you are into right now 13. a fandom you're thinking of writing for 14. where do you get your inspiration 15. favorite weather for writing 16. favorite place to write 17. talk about your writing and editing process 18. if you keep them, share a deleted sentence from an unpublished fic 19. the most interesting topic you've researched for a fic 20. what year did you publish your first fic 21. when did you publish your most recent fic 22. do you ever worry about public reaction to what you're writing? how do you get past that? 23. pick 3 key words to describe your writing 24. how do you recharge when not feeling creative? 25. besides writing what are your hobbies? 26. are you able to write with other people around? 27. your favorite part of the writing process 28. your least favorite part of the writing process 29. how easy is it to come up with titles? 30. share a fic you are especially proud of
March 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Another 🔥🧊 100 words for #heartsky, this one was written for @shtooff.bsky.social who has to endure all of our chat about winter and cold while melting away in Aus.
archiveofourown.org/works/63260035
Background image: a hot desert with ice cubes melting words over image: At a scorching 37 outside, Darcy's aircon was broken and the mechanic was days away. They stripped naked and starfished back onto the bed to allow as much circulation as possible, hoping for a breeze through the window. Tara watched with a hungry look in her eyes. “Don't get any ideas, I'm literally too hot to move.” “Yeah you are.” Tara left and returned with a bowl of ice. She slid a cube along Darcy's skin, watching as their skin prickled in response and then lapped up the melted trail the ice left. “Don't worry, I'll cool you off first.”
February 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
raanne.bsky.social
This is my personality now.
A poster of Aviendha (Ayoola Smart) in The Wheel of Time Season 3. Stood in a desert landscape, her body and garments are beginning to dissolve. The Wheel of Time logo is center at the bottom of the image, with the Prime Video logo beneath and text reading: “New Season March 13”.
February 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
raanne.bsky.social
More #100words for #heartsky because the world is burning so let's make our own happy place.

mini-fic drabble

archiveofourown.org/works/62689705
(words, white on yellow) Sometimes bad things happen and we find ourselves alone in the night, outside and cold. The world closes in, voices raise, and we feel we have no home. But home is not a place. It is not four walls and a roof. Home is connection. Home is love. Home is the bonds formed between friends and lovers. Home is the warm embrace after a long night of darkness. Home is the friends who persist, who reach out, and who show up. When the world is dark, and all seems lost, home is the light and the hug, regardless of location. (image: heartstopper friends group hug)
February 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Today's 100 word mini fic for #heartaky

wind beneath my wings
A gift for @elizabethmb.bsky.social & skl_16

archiveofourown.org/works/62593435
(black text over an image of a beach) “Why would you do this to me?” Elle sobbed, piles of crumpled tissue surrounding her. A single tear slipped from Tao’s eye as he reached for a tissue, trying not to call attention to his wet cheek or jagged breath. “I didn't want to cry!” Nick sobbed as he held Charlie, their shoulders heaving, popcorn long abandoned by them. “I thought we were having a film night,” Isaac teased, a wicked grin across his face. “Yeah - a fun one!” Charlie exclaimed. “Trust me, I’m having a great time,” Isaac smirked as the end credits to "Beaches” rolled across the screen.
February 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
raanne.bsky.social
100 word mini-fics - prompt "thirst"
archiveofourown.org/works/62453899
image - sun behind a blue water bottle, black text. words: The sun beat down as Nick used the edge of his shirt to wipe sweat from his forehead. The air was full of the laughter of classmates, and his heart hammered from the latest try. He made his way to the sidelines, watching half heartedly as the year 10s began their PE class. Long tan limbs with lithe muscles stretched, moved, and ran. He swallowed, his throat dry, parched, and grasped for his water bottle. “Nelson!” Sai called. “You coming back?” Nick tore his eyes from the runner. “Yeah… I was just…” His voice trailed off. “Thirsty?” Sai laughed, smirking.
February 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
raanne.bsky.social
3 months #heartsky! 🍂🍂🍂

Here's a silly graphic to celebrate. I'm so happy for everyone I've connected with on here, both new connections and those from other platforms. 🫶
the heartstopper comic characters stand, left to right: Darcy, Tara, Charlie, Nick, Elle, Aled A banner says "#heartsky" and a seal under it says "three months". the bluesky blue butterfly logo is on either side of the deal with a heartstopper leaf in the middle.
February 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Cori.
That is all.
Cori Brown leans on a door frame on a floor length black lace dress
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
raanne.bsky.social
Absolutely addicted to writing these 100 word drabbles
archiveofourown.org/works/62979082
Imogen glanced nervously around the room. She had three types of crisps. Vodka, lemonaid, and other fizzy drinks. A selection of movies ranging genres from horror to romcom and everything between. One by one her friends came into her home, most for the first time. Her childhood friend Sahar, the artist friend Elle she met in uni, her new neighbors Tara and Darcy. So many different personalities, but all so dear to her. A wide array of sparkling personalities that added to her life. She didn’t know how, but she was determined that after tonight they would all be friends.
February 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM