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1. Martingale by Sweaterdoll

   Fandoms: Original Work  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Gen, M/M
   • Work in Progress

   12 Jun 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Original Male Character(s) & Original Male Character(s)
   • Original Male Character/Original Male Character (ambiguously)
   • Superheroes
   • Mercenary & Former Apprentice (who is now a superhero)
   • Forced Proximity
   • Home Invasion
   • Threats
   • Ramen
   • Friendship
   • Male Friendship
   • Stalking
   • Violence
   • Gun Violence
   • Blood and Injury
   • Action
   • Emotional Manipulation
   • Texting
   • Handcuffs
   • Restraints
   • Captivity
   • Isolation

   Summary

   A sound he didn’t consciously hear broke the bubble of his sleep. Blade was already up and moving, the knife gone from his fingers, by the time his eyes opened to the darkness and the steel struck wood, sinking deep, with a dull thunk.

   “Bit too slow, buddy,” a low, familiarly rough voice spoke from the darkness.

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   More has been written; I'll be adding later chapters about weekly. The next is intended for June 19, 2026.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   38,479

   Chapters:

   7/?

   Comments:

   3

   Kudos:

   3

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