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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Jul 20

Here is a preview of my piece for @literaryladiesbsd.bsky.social zine. Please support the official release around the end of July! 💌

“The government has never once given a single shit about what I or any kid from The City wants or needs. They left us there to rot until we became a problem – a problem that they squashed without a single care in the world. If I’m such a burden and so broken, then why even bother with me? Just send me back to a cell. Let me live out my days cold and alone, somewhere where I can’t hurt or piss off anyone else! So why?”

“Because that’s what parents do.”

A flash of white-hot rage alights her magenta eyes, her nose wrinkling into a snarl as the next words come from the heart, storming away as she says them:

“You’re not my real parents.”

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Jun 28

Excited to share a snippet of what I have cooking for @portmafiazine.bsky.social 🎀

Please support this project upon release in the coming months ♡

#zine #zines #BSD #WIP

"Wartime never ceases.

On the contrary, it rages on with an unwavering fervor, uncaring of those uninvolved. Waged by the rich and powerful, fought by the young and cornered. Somewhere in the long line of wealthless fate, dying for the sake of someone else’s pockets became a motto of familial honor.

The war spread from the battlefield to the streets and even among the citizens of Japan, infesting their livelihoods with the ever-looming prospect of being next."

-By Melantine

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · May 18

【Fanfiction】

🤟🏾 "Give Me A Sign" 🤟🏾

(Originally written for an event) ♡

• #TachiGin
• Genderfluid + Selectively Mute Gin
• Star-Athlete Tachihara
• Tachihara learns SL for Gin (the most beautiful person he's ever seen)

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/63733729

#BSD #Fanfiction #BungouStrayDogs

[Fanfiction Title]: "Give Me A Sign"

[Quoted Summary From The Work]: With a hefty sigh and narrowed golden eyes like chips of gold, the team captain readies to repeat his order for the play in question:

‘Shotgun formation, Tanizaki forward.’

The words wilt in his throat, the petals of duty on the field floating back into his lungs. The dirty-redhead’s eyes focus behind the head of someone else he could not care less to name: she stood right there, just beyond the fence overlooking the field. And the only pitiful mutter that seeps from his lips is:

“Wow.”

[Unquoted Summary]: In which Tachihara Michizou, the quarterback with a bright athletic future, finds that football is merely second-string to finding out the identity of the most beautiful human being he'd ever laid eyes on.

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · May 11

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/637314...

SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: open.spotify.com/playlist/7sO...

archiveofourown.org

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · May 11

【Fanfiction】
🎀🩰 "Lex Talionis" 🩰🎀

🎨: @moonsmess.bsky.social 🩷

• Ballerina Fem!Sigma MC
• famous!AU
• self-indulgent drama
• multi-chapter passion project (ch. 1/??)
• revenge
• Dazai fucked around... now it's time to find out.

"Here's to new beginnings." 🥂

#BSD #Fanfiction #FemSigma

🔗 below!

[Fanfiction Title]: "Lex Talionis"

[Summary]: "Sigma is SKY Ballet Company's very own almost-crowned Prima Ballerina: a once-in-a-generation honor that she spent most of her life working toward. Her husband is her high school sweetheart and also known as the one-and-only A-List actor and resident heartthrob, Dazai Osamu,

Fame, talent, and a gorgeous husband - Miss Sigma has it all.

The world-class ballerina is the star of her own fairytale and the illusion of happiness crumbles to her En Pointe feet.

With public opinion swayed by a caption, a pretty face, and a lie-by-omission, Sigma's enchanted life morphs into a barren field of open betrayal laid upon the depths of Instagram.

After her cheating husband rips her of any-and-all earned success as a oh-so-loving parting gift, like a phoenix materialized out of ashes, Sigma must find her footing and herself as she is cast away.

Hell hath no fury like a woman truly scorned, burned by love... and one Dazai Osamu may soon find out that instruments of karma come readily to those who have been victimized in cold blood.

The law of revenge is one of equally-inflicted pain: an eye for an eye."

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

An art piece by @romantization on Twitter/X.

It features Sigma as a ballerina performing on stage with roses strewn at her feet.

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · May 11

i'm working on a piece for the side-zine with all of these talented contributors. please continue to give them a warm reception!

this project is going super well and i can't wait to show you what we've been up to!

"As Night Falls" - A Port Mafia Zine @portmafiazine.bsky.social · May 11

🌙 Spotlights: Day Ten🌙

🌘 @melantine.bsky.social * (Writer)
🌕 Suumi (Page Artist)
🌗 Ami * (Page Artist)
🌒 @monkeybanana.bsky.social * (Writer)

#BSD #BungouStrayDogs #zines #zinecontributor #contributorspotlights

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"As Night Falls" - A Port Mafia Zine @portmafiazine.bsky.social · May 11

🌙 Spotlights: Day Ten🌙

🌘 @melantine.bsky.social * (Writer)
🌕 Suumi (Page Artist)
🌗 Ami * (Page Artist)
🌒 @monkeybanana.bsky.social * (Writer)

#BSD #BungouStrayDogs #zines #zinecontributor #contributorspotlights

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 23

Dazakiko prayer circle 😭😭😭😭

BSDVolunteers @bsdvolunteers.bsky.social · Apr 23

💫📖 SHIP NOMINATIONS 📖💫

With contributor apps now open, it's time to let us know which ships you'd like to see from our event!

QRT your favorite BSD ships 💫📖

#bungostraydogs #BSD #ships #qrt

The text reads:

"QRT Game!"

"Multiship Event"

"QRT with the ships you'd like to see included in the event!"

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BSDVolunteers @bsdvolunteers.bsky.social · Apr 23

💫📖 SHIP NOMINATIONS 📖💫

With contributor apps now open, it's time to let us know which ships you'd like to see from our event!

QRT your favorite BSD ships 💫📖

#bungostraydogs #BSD #ships #qrt

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 19

【 Fan-Poetry 】

🌠🌙 "Never The Sun" 🌙🌠

• Dazakiko / Akizai / Dazano / Dazsano
• Space allegory
• Yearning
• I realized I could just write poetry by itself on ao3 and went insane

#Fanfiction #BSD #BungoStrayDogs #BungouStrayDogs #Ao3 #Poetry

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/64122037

[Fanfiction Title]: "Never The Sun"

[Summary]: "The stars, collectively He, forever omnipresent, watch with fervor as they cycle through endless death and rebirth.

A shared organism with one specticle:

She who effortlessly shines brighter than He could ever fathom."

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 18

I'M SO EXCITED!!!

BSDVolunteers @bsdvolunteers.bsky.social · Apr 18

📖💫 Contributor Apps are now OPEN 💫📖

Our applications will be open from now until May 18th, so please read through everything and fill it out to the best of your ability by then!

Due to potential confusion regarding which form to use during sign up, please read the thread 🔻

#BSD #applications

"Contributor Applications"

"What is the best option for you?"

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BSDVolunteers @bsdvolunteers.bsky.social · Apr 18

📖💫 Contributor Apps are now OPEN 💫📖

Our applications will be open from now until May 18th, so please read through everything and fill it out to the best of your ability by then!

Due to potential confusion regarding which form to use during sign up, please read the thread 🔻

#BSD #applications

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 17

bsky.app/profile/mela...

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

🚬🍸 "Only Wednesday" 🍸🚬

Written for @/OBSIDIANKUKRI!

• Albatross-centric
• Angst
• Dead Dove (SH + alcoholism)
• A weird little guy understands more than he lets on
• I don't think "hurt/no comfort" covers this one, folks...

#BSD #Albatross

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/63978184

[Fanfiction Title]: "Only Wednesday"

[Quoted Summary From The Work]: "You know where to find us, Albatross."

Something passes through the older man's face as he turns away, a silent acceptance of his parting. The breath that Albatross had been holding slithers out between his lips and his gaze falls briefly to the floor beneath him before he turns on his heel, trying to mask the way his faux-smile had slipped off of his face.

"Yeah, yeah."

'Don't worry, I won't find y'all tonight.'

[Unquoted Summary]: "Sometimes the most unexpected action is a show of kindness for a suffering soul."

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

Against a gray background is a picture of Albatross from Storm Bringer, holding a bottle of champagne with a happy expression. Layered behind it is a mysterious figure that looks a bit dwarfed in the coat he wears.

The text at the top left reads "And it was..."

The text at the bottom right reads: "Only Wednesday"

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 17

Excited to be working with such an awesome group of talented and passionate individuals as Head Social Media Mod!

Can't wait for contributor apps to open soon! See you then 💌

BSDVolunteers @bsdvolunteers.bsky.social · Apr 17

💫 Social Media Mods

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BSDVolunteers @bsdvolunteers.bsky.social · Apr 17

📖💫 Mod Team Announcement 💫📖

Meet the team who will be bringing this event to life!

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Apr 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

🚬🍸 "Only Wednesday" 🍸🚬

Written for @/OBSIDIANKUKRI!

• Albatross-centric
• Angst
• Dead Dove (SH + alcoholism)
• A weird little guy understands more than he lets on
• I don't think "hurt/no comfort" covers this one, folks...

#BSD #Albatross

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/63978184

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"As Night Falls" - A Port Mafia Zine @portmafiazine.bsky.social · Mar 16

🌙 Contributor Spotlights Imminent 🌙

The case files for the contributors behind "As Night Falls" are being compiled as we speak! It looks like April will be the month when identities come to light...

Are you ready to support our sinister (and talented) team of contributors?

#zine #zines #BSD

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

bsky.app/profile/mela...

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

🥐 "Golden October" 🥐

attributed to @/Eden_luvs_sigma (thank you ♡)

• #Rimlaine || 3k
• Hurt/Comfort + Angst
• "Happy birthday, Arthur."
• Grief and Acceptance
• Perfectionism + Stress Baking
• Bittersweet Ending

#BungouStrayDogs #BSD

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/62861491

[Fanfiction Title]: Golden October

[Quoted Summary From The Work]: "His features harden as he focuses now, barking out clear orders to any Port Mafia member on-duty to join him… and when all three available charges rally to his call, they are shocked to see Port Mafia Executive Paul Verlaine with his hair properly pulled back and in the largest kitchen that the headquarters has access to: in the confines of the basement.

“Don’t stand around and gawk. Get your hands washed and put your hair into nets. We have some croissants to bake.”"

[Unquoted Summary]: Today, like no other, had to be absolutely perfect for Paul Verlaine.

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

A collage of four photos.

The top left photograph is of a spread of croissants and coffee on a dark wooden table.

The top right photo is of a page of a book with the text:

"But as long as there's grief
I will endure it
because it means
that you were here
and that it mattered."

The bottom left photograph is a black-and-white picture of two people holding each other's hands very delicately.

The final photo on the bottom right is a manga panel of Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud from Stormbringer. It is slightly blurred, perhaps from unshed tears of the living lover.

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

🥐 "Golden October" 🥐

attributed to @/Eden_luvs_sigma (thank you ♡)

• #Rimlaine || 3k
• Hurt/Comfort + Angst
• "Happy birthday, Arthur."
• Grief and Acceptance
• Perfectionism + Stress Baking
• Bittersweet Ending

#BungouStrayDogs #BSD

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/62861491

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

bsky.app/profile/mela...

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

❄️ "Baby, It's Cold Outside" ❄️

• #Dazakiko
• Rated T+ / SFW
• not-a-songfic oneshot
• Fluff for once???
• Disgustingly soft touches
• I love the holidays
• Self-indulgent lol

#BungouStrayDogs #BSD #Dazano #Ao3

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/61182439

[Fanfiction Title]: Baby, It's Cold Outside

[Quoted Summary From The Work]: "“To be honest… I don’t have many memories of holidays.” Dazai let slip, attempting to keep his mask of indifference in-tact. “Not positive ones, anyway.”

“I know.” Yosano nods and she gestures toward where everyone else is: they are all having different conversations and messing around in their own little bubbles. The air is light and carefree, despite their usual work environment. “...but you can always make new ones.”"

[Unquoted Summary]: In which a certain detective finds himself realizing that taking things as they are is a gift in itself.

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

A collage of four photos under a glaze of snowflakes.

The top left photo is of Yosano Akiko, sitting at a desk with a smile and her hand propped up by her head.

The photo to her right is a banner of a winter-filled day, with frosted trees and low visibility.

Beneath that photo is the title of the Fanfiction being promoted: "Baby, It's Cold Outside".

The photo at the bottom left is a picture of Dazai, who is smiling and pointing at a board nearby, conducting a meeting.

The final photo at the bottom right is a landscape of a snowy inner-city at night.

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

❄️ "Baby, It's Cold Outside" ❄️

• #Dazakiko
• Rated T+ / SFW
• not-a-songfic oneshot
• Fluff for once???
• Disgustingly soft touches
• I love the holidays
• Self-indulgent lol

#BungouStrayDogs #BSD #Dazano #Ao3

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/61182439

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

bsky.app/profile/mela...

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

❤️‍🩹🍷"In Sickness and In Health" 🍷❤️‍🩹

attributed to @/romantization (thank you ♡)

• #Soukoku (22 #SKK)
• 3.2k word count
• Sickfic
• Sick Dazai / Caring Chuuya
• So fluffy I died ngl
• Typical SKK tomfoolery + Fluffy Ending

#BSD #BungouStrayDogs

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/60614926

[Fanfiction Title]: In Sickness and In Health

[Quoted Summary From The Work]: "“You’re gonna put that in my mouth?” Dazai mumbles hazily, pointing to the thermometer.

“No shit, jackass. Where the fuck else do you think it’s gonna go?” Chuuya snaps, not even bothering to keep his voice down despite the brunet’s throbbing head.

‘I should’ve let this dumbass rot.’"

[Unquoted Summary]: Dazai Osamu has come down with a nasty illness and is much more vulnerable than Nakahara Chuuya could have ever expected.

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

A collage of three photographs with decorative pieces of paper and flowers strewn about the image.

In the middle on a lined sheet of notebook paper, the text reads the title of the Fanfiction being promoted: "In Sickness and In Health".

To the right of the text, it is an illustration of Chuuya and Dazai relaxing together. There are flowers lining the illustration.

Beneath the illustration is a manga panel of Fifteen Soukoku's eyes meeting.

To the left of this is a matching panel of Dead Apple Soukoku's eyes meeting when Dazai nullifies Chuuya's ability. There are flowers lining this manga panel as well.

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

❤️‍🩹🍷"In Sickness and In Health" 🍷❤️‍🩹

attributed to @/romantization (thank you ♡)

• #Soukoku (22 #SKK)
• 3.2k word count
• Sickfic
• Sick Dazai / Caring Chuuya
• So fluffy I died ngl
• Typical SKK tomfoolery + Fluffy Ending

#BSD #BungouStrayDogs

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/60614926

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

bsky.app/profile/mela...

Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

🤕 "What Am I Going To Do With(out) You?" 🤕

attributed to @/adaintern (thank you ♡)

• #Odango
• 3k
• Sickfic
• Hurt/Comfort + Angst (ending)
• Vulnerability and realizations
• ft. Manipulative Dazai
• Bittersweet Ending

#BSD #BungouStrayDogs

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/60041293

[Fanfiction Title]: What Am I Going To Do With(out) You?

[Quoted Summary From The Work]: "“So, you’re implying that I take the entire day off, then?” Ango finally sighed, gripping the front door tightly as he stifled another cough. “And you didn’t call or text because…?”

“Because I’m here to make sure you actually do it.”"

[Unquoted Summary]: In which Sakaguchi Ango comes down with a cold... and that becomes Oda Sakunosuke's problem.

[Author's Ao3 Username Signature]: -Melantine

There are flowers on this title card in the bottom-right corner and the top-left corner.

A polaroid-style photograph atop of a photograh background.

The top polaroid photograph is a manga coloring of Ango and Oda from BSD. The caption in the polaroid's extra lip is the Fanfiction title: "What Am I Going To Do Without You?" The "out" in Without is crossed out.

The background photograph is Ango visiting Oda's grave in the rain.

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Mel 🩰💌🎀 @melantine.bsky.social · Mar 14

【 #Fanfiction 】

🤕 "What Am I Going To Do With(out) You?" 🤕

attributed to @/adaintern (thank you ♡)

• #Odango
• 3k
• Sickfic
• Hurt/Comfort + Angst (ending)
• Vulnerability and realizations
• ft. Manipulative Dazai
• Bittersweet Ending

#BSD #BungouStrayDogs

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/60041293