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The Reluctant Rose
@reluctantrose.bsky.social
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Fandom side account for gay pirate flailing. Another bi bitch in her 40’s. 💀🌈🍊💗💜💙 she/her—thereluctantrose on A03 and Tumblr.🔞
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The Reluctant Rose @reluctantrose.bsky.social · Nov 12
Master Fic Post! Fics listed oldest to newest and include Ao3 links.
Image is a chibi style figure of the author with space buns, lightning earrings and overalls, with a pen in hand. The text reads, "thereluctantrose: Master Fic List"
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emcolbs.bsky.social
‘tis the season 💖

#ofmd #ofmdfanart
a digital drawing of ed and stede from our flag means death in modern era. ed has his hair half-up and is wearing pink earmuffs, a pink striped scarf, and his typical leather attire. he’s falling backwards, one leg in the air, as stede grips onto his scarf, leaning in for a kiss. stede is wearing a turtleneck sweater, striped flared pants, and a pink hat that is flying off his head because of the motion, but is caught by ed’s outstretched hand
December 18, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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alltomato1717.bsky.social
sometimes I LOVE it here
@robertaseaport.... • 1h Cock on cock can be bro hijinks, cowards just can't take it when there's feeeeeelings involved 45 •••• David Jenkins @david-jen... • 1h Weird this was a second season tagline suggested by marketing 5 77
November 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
I just want them back. #OurFlagMeansDeath
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
Got to illustrate @ferventemily.bsky.social's gorgeous High Point! archiveofourown.org/works/52311871
Planet Earth inspired docuseries boys are lovely. 🥹

It means so much to me that I get to play with them in so many settings. Thank you inviting me into their worlds. 🧡

#ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath
Drawing of Ed and Stede from Our Flag Means Death. They're wearing modern winter clothing and Ed is holding a camera with a large lens. They're both huddled together behind a rocky outcrop, smiling into the distance. Their breath is fogging in the cold mountain air. The illustration is split to show what they're looking at. A snow leopard is gracefully climbing over rocks. Her tail only just catching the light.
November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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gaywatson.bsky.social
✨🌈BOYFRIENDS🌈✨
(matching set)
#OFMD #OFMDfanart
Finalized blue cameo style cartoon illustration of Stede Bonnet, looking over his shoulder to the right, dimples a poppin. Matching blue cameo style cartoon illustration of “Blackbeard” Edward Teach, looking over his shoulder to the left, summoning his full power to make Eyes at his boyfriend, Stede Bonnet.
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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self-induljennt.bsky.social
Practicing drawing Ed happy when I'm feelin down. Stede said something bonkers. Wonder what it was. Whatever it was Ed loved it. #ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath
Drawing of Ed from Our Flag Means Death. He's laughing, his face fully scrunched up, his teeth showing.
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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maggietokudahall.bsky.social
Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!

For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.

Imagine what we could do with $$$

www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
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November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
NO ONE ASKED FOR THIS SHIP
donkeykonga.bsky.social therealWokeKong @donkeykonga.bsky.social · 3d
Old man presidential yaoi is real now
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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drcfxtina.bsky.social
I order art and then where to put it is a later me problem but LOOK AT THEM 😍 #OFMDfabart
A canvas of sailors ruin’s Illustration of Ed and Merstede staring at each other underwater
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Roxi is the hero this fandom needs.
November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Over 50 Crew—make sure your get your shingles vaccination, but good lord, clear your schedule for a couple of days after because your immune system is gonna wanna fight god.
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Aw, hello, y'all. ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like.

morning coffee
hot water bottle on my feet in bed in winter
rivers
a perfect craft project
making my house a little weirder, bit by bit
colorful eyeglasses
fairy lights
being surprised by music
sea air
wood thrush song
unfunpleasures.bsky.social bryn @unfunpleasures.bsky.social · 5d
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like.

studying celtic languages (esp welsh, fy annwyl)
long drives
california's central coast
niche fragrance
coffee
folk music (in general)
going for walks
vintage furniture
public transit
history (queer/local/state/food/etc)
mgm1229.bsky.social mgm1229.bsky.social @mgm1229.bsky.social · 5d
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like.

Cottage cheese
Jim Croce
Kids
Clouds
Theatre
Knitting on a train
Cities
Singing
Speaking Italian
Flowers
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Michael’s has got the gays AND the goths this Christmas.
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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emcolbs.bsky.social
BEHOLD! 🎣✨

#OurFlagMeansDeath #ofmd #ofmdfanart
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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actofgracecon.bsky.social
Sign ups for Act of Grace are officially open! Check out our website for all of the different types of features you can sign up for #AoGVC :)

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Photo of Edward Teach and Stede Bonnet at the end of Season 2 outside of the Inn. Lower left, February 7th & 8th 2026. Lower right, AoG logo.
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
This is so lovely!
kizzymeow.bsky.social Kizzy Basilisk Meow @kizzymeow.bsky.social · 6d
🚨Unknown Number🚨

Ed/Stede modern AU for #OFMDBigBang2025 with background Lu&Stede and Lu/Pete and a huge soft spot for my dearest love Izzy.

Thank you @sweetteamotion.bsky.social and @samwtf.bsky.social for such incredible artwork!

archiveofourown.org/works/73376266

#ofmd #ofmdfic #ofmdfanfic
A summary of a fic on AO3 "Unknown Number" by KizzyMeowMeow Summary: Stede Bonnet is a recently divorced, mild-mannered English teacher with a passion for literature and a tendency to overthink. After relocating from Auckland to Wellington in search of a fresh start, he begins receiving anonymous text messages meant for someone’s long-lost love. At first, he’s hesitant to reply, worried that reaching out might ruin the mystery and scare off the sender. But he eventually finds himself texting with Ed Teach, a brooding theatre technician whose presence turns Stede’s quiet new life upside down. As their connection deepens, Stede finds himself rethinking everything: his love life, his career, and even his growing friendship with Lucius, a fellow teacher facing marital struggles of his own.
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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kizzymeow.bsky.social
🚨Unknown Number🚨

Ed/Stede modern AU for #OFMDBigBang2025 with background Lu&Stede and Lu/Pete and a huge soft spot for my dearest love Izzy.

Thank you @sweetteamotion.bsky.social and @samwtf.bsky.social for such incredible artwork!

archiveofourown.org/works/73376266

#ofmd #ofmdfic #ofmdfanfic
A summary of a fic on AO3 "Unknown Number" by KizzyMeowMeow Summary: Stede Bonnet is a recently divorced, mild-mannered English teacher with a passion for literature and a tendency to overthink. After relocating from Auckland to Wellington in search of a fresh start, he begins receiving anonymous text messages meant for someone’s long-lost love. At first, he’s hesitant to reply, worried that reaching out might ruin the mystery and scare off the sender. But he eventually finds himself texting with Ed Teach, a brooding theatre technician whose presence turns Stede’s quiet new life upside down. As their connection deepens, Stede finds himself rethinking everything: his love life, his career, and even his growing friendship with Lucius, a fellow teacher facing marital struggles of his own.
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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politestmenace.bsky.social
“ED!!!!”

“STEDE!!!”

#LegoEdandStede
Lego Stede running toward Lego Ed at Te Henga Lego Ed running toward Lego Stede at Te Henga
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
*DOLPHIN SQUEALING*
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
Babysitters Club heading in an unexpected direction.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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metavenhorst.bsky.social
I read T.J. Kkune’s “Under the Whispering Door” yesterday, and not only did I like it enough to read it all in one day, it reminded me of @tightenupmate.bsky.social’s excellent OFMD AU “There’s Always An Escape.” If you haven’t read it yet, it’s great! archiveofourown.org/works/516657...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
reluctantrose.bsky.social
@stedeco.re Man, fuck these things.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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calamarfraise.bsky.social
Sketches for the lesbians pirate crowd, I need them to meet #ofmd
Digital drawing of Archie from Our Flag Means Death, she's crossing her arms and smiling, next to her is woman credited as Rougneck from the same show. And there are 2 references pictures of the characters.
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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thatjadeykinns.bsky.social
It’s been another hot minute since I posted some art

Enjoy some beach husbands I cooked up literally in a few days for wee con.

#ofmd #ofmdfanart #ourflagmeansdeath #gentlebeard
Stede in a teal green Hawaii style shirt. The are leaf and Lilly prints on it. Stede is lifting his sunglasses above his eyes and looking to the right. On his wrist are a couple of bracelets, one brown beaded bracelet and another canvas style bracelet coloured in the gay pride flag. Behind him is a blue sky background with clouds Ed in a purple Hawaii style shirt with a purple and pink leaf print over it. He is wearing sunglasses and he’s pulling them down slightly, looking over the top and to his left. Behind him is a blue sky background with clouds. Ed hair is up in a bun with a few strands of hair for either side . His exposed arms are covered In tattoos.
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM