I spend most of my time on tumblr these days. You can follow me there @picascribit, which is an all-HP and fanfic blog.

I still write fanfic (and create audio versions for increased accessibility), which can be found on my AO3 archive.

I also co-mod the rs_games every year, and run the @rs-games tumblr.

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2tWdIYr at August 01, 2017 at 09:01AMDiscards by picascribit - COMPLETE:

Chapters: 24/24 (76k words holy crap it’s as long as Philosopher’s Stone)Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. RowlingRating: MatureWarnings: No Archive Warnings ApplyRelationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus SnapeAdditional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn, Cuddling & Snuggling, KissingSeries: Part 1 of Discards VerseSummary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

They trudged through the falling snow for a minute, breath clouding in the cold air, before Remus said. “It seemed like maybe you wanted to talk. What’s up?”

“Um. Yeah.” Sirius kept his eyes fixed on the ground, gloved hands stuffed into his pockets. “I – the thing is – look, this being friends thing is harder than I thought.”

Remus’s stomach lurched with the sudden sensation of falling, and he stopped short. “W-what d'you mean?” he asked, trying to keep his voice even.

Tags:wolfstar, remus lupin, sirius black, pica's fanfic, discards, lj

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2mVpSwx at March 23, 2017 at 12:01PMDiscards by picascribit:

Chapters: 17/? (53k words and counting…)Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. RowlingRating: MatureWarnings: No Archive Warnings ApplyRelationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus SnapeAdditional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn, Marijuana, Cuddling & Snuggling, Kissing, Lots of kissing, OMG so much kissing…Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

Remus frowned. “What should I have done? Not taken the money? Told him to go fuck himself? Well, I guess I did do that ….”

“You’ve been happier these last few weeks than I think I’ve ever seen you,” Lily implored. “Isn’t there any way you could still make things work with Sirius?”

“You mean, go back on the promise I made?” Remus shook his head. “I took the money. I agreed to the terms. I’m not a liar or a thief. At least, not when I don’t have to be.”

Lily scowled at him. “I know you’ve got your pride, but really, Remus. Who does this help? Just some rich, abusive asshole who uses his money to push people around. For that, you have to get your heart broken, and break Sirius’s, too? How is that right? Why doesn’t your happiness matter?”

Tags:wolfstar, remus lupin, sirius black, pica's fanfic, discards, lj

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2n3cW99 at March 07, 2017 at 12:01PMDiscards by picascribit:

Chapters: 16/? (49k words and counting…Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. RowlingRating: MatureWarnings: No Archive Warnings ApplyRelationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus SnapeAdditional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn, Marijuana, Cuddling & Snuggling, Kissing, Lots of kissing, OMG so much kissing…Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

“THAT’S. NOT. MY. NAME,” bellowed Sirius.

A few bystanders turned to stare. Regulus took a step back, looking flustered and terrified.

“There’s no need to take that tone,” said Orion heartily. “Let’s all just take a moment to remember that we’re family.”

Sirius looked him straight in the eye. “Fuck you, Father.”

His mother looked as if she might strike him. “That is no way to speak to your father, you ungrateful little bitch!”

“If I’m a bitch, I got it from you,” Sirius spat.

Tags:wolfstar, remus lupin, sirius black, pica's fanfic, discards, lj

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2l9rsLd at February 22, 2017 at 12:01PMDiscards by picascribit:

Chapters: 15/? (45k words and counting …)Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. RowlingRating: MatureWarnings: No Archive Warnings ApplyRelationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus SnapeAdditional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn, Marijuana, Cuddling & Snuggling, Kissing, Lots of kissing, OMG so much kissing…Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

James eyed him shrewdly. “You seem kind of quiet today. What’s up?”

Sirius took a deep breath and looked down at his knees. “I think I’m going to tell him. Tonight. After the gala.”

“Wow,” said James. “That’s huge. You sure you’re ready?”

Hesitantly, Sirius nodded. “He – trusted me with some personal stuff the other night. I want to show him I trust him, too. And – I think maybe I have to tell him.”

James rested a hand on his shoulder. “You don’t have to tell him anything you don’t want to.”

“I know.” Sirius looked up into James’s concerned hazel eyes feeling scared but resolved. “I want to tell him. But also – I don’t think I can put it off any longer. I need to know how he’ll react, before it’s too late.”

Tags:wolfstar, remus lupin, sirius black, pica's fanfic, discards, lj, you don't need to tell me i'm evil, i know i'm evil

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2l2yyDK at February 17, 2017 at 12:00PMDiscards by picascribit:

Chapters: 14/? (42k words and counting…)Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. RowlingRating: MatureWarnings: No Archive Warnings ApplyRelationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagallAdditional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn, Marijuana, Cuddling & Snuggling, Kissing, Lots of kissing, OMG so much kissing…Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

“I changed my mind,” said James, frowning. “You shouldn’t tell him tonight.”

“Why not?”

James gave him a shrewd look. “Because of the way you’re looking at him right now. Great weed might give you a high that feels like love, but it’s not. It’ll just make you make choices that you’ll regret tomorrow.”

Sirius scowled. “I’m not that high. Not anymore. I just – I really like him, all right? Anyway, I wasn’t planning to – say anything tonight.” He glanced at Remus to make sure he was still sound asleep.

“You promise?”

Sirius made a face. “I promise. Not tonight. Happy now?”

Tags:wolfstar, remus lupin, sirius black, pica's fanfic, discards, lj

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2knwGql at February 14, 2017 at 12:00PMDiscards by picascribit:

Title: Discards
Chapters: 13/? (39k words and counting…)
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)
Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn
Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

“Are you cold?” Sirius asked.

“I’ll live.”

Sirius stepped closer and wrapped his arms around Remus. Remus leaned into him, resting his head against Sirius’s shoulder with a sigh. They stood like that for several minutes, listening to the sound of the rain on the thin canvas of the umbrella.

“Thank you,” said Sirius softly.

“For what?”

“For this. For coming out with me today. For giving this a chance.” His fingers caressed Remus’s back.

“I’m glad I did,” Remus admitted. “This is nice.”

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2l5NykG at February 11, 2017 at 12:01PMDiscards by picascribit:

Title: Discards
Chapters: 12/? (35k words and counting…)
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (side pairing)
Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images, Poverty, Secrets, Slow Burn
Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

“I didn’t think you’d be here today,” Remus mumbled.

“I had to cover someone else’s shift at the last minute. Remus –”

Remus kept his head down, dark brown hair falling forward to hide his eyes – but not well enough for Sirius to miss the dark bruising around his right eye.

“Here.” Remus dropped a handful of crumpled twenties and fifties onto the counter. “That’s half of it. I can get the rest in a couple of weeks.”

Posted in full at: http://ift.tt/2jM3oQh at January 30, 2017 at 12:01PMDiscards by picascribit:

Title: Discards
Chapters: 11/? (32k words and counting…)
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin & Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter
Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Lily Evans, Peter Pettigrew, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Angst, Getting Together, Falling In Love, Libraries, College, Trans Male Character, Gay Male Character, Latino Character, Japanese-American Character, Black Character(s), Jewish Character, POV Trans Character, Bad Parenting, Parental Rejection, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, Sex Work, Seattle, Friendship, Fluff and Angst, It’s not a downer I swear!, Latino!Remus, Japanese-American!Sirius, Trans!Sirius, Black!James, Jewish!Lily, Texting, bisexual!Lily, Bisexual!Sirius, Gay!Remus, Asshole!Snape, Found Family, Families of Choice, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character of Color, LGBTQ Jewish Character(s), Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Embedded Images
Summary: When 21-year-old assistant librarian Sirius spots a cute hipster college student at the Seattle Public Library, he just needs to figure out a subtle way of determining whether he’s into guys. But Remus’s life is more complicated than Sirius knows.

Excerpt:

“There you are,” said Severus acerbically. He glanced back and forth between James and Remus, but decided to ignore them. “I got your message. I went to your apartment, but no one was home, so I came here.”

“Oh.” Lily looked flustered. “Thanks for coming by, Sev. You didn’t have to do that.”

“I can see that,” Severus scowled. “You could’ve texted me back to let me know I wasn’t needed, after all. I got off work early when I got your message. Told them I had a family emergency.”

“I really appreciate it, Sev,” said Lily earnestly. “You’re right. I should’ve texted you that we had a ride. I wasn’t thinking straight. I’m sorry.”

Severus did not look as if “sorry” was good enough. Remus could guess why. He had probably hoped to come to Lily’s rescue, like some sort of knight in shining armor, comforting and supporting her in her hour of need, all the past issues in their relationship swept away in one grand gesture. Instead of a distraught and grateful Lily, he had found a Lily calmly playing cards with two other men, in no need of his assistance.