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Subtle Manipulation

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15 works open to everyone here carry this tag; 73% are complete. The average one runs about 12,100 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.

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Naruto

Limits

by Mullk6

Orochimaru's attitude towards... everything... was most likely caused by the death of his parents. Perhaps, had he not been orphaned so young, he would've turned out different. Or at least not turned into a completely crazy scientist with no morals.But what if they weren't dead? Somewhere in Hi no Kuni, a raven-haired woman escapes a lab with only one goal in mind. Returning to Konoha and seeing her son.Liz, a technical body-snatcher, wakes up in the body of Orochimaru's mother, with the words: "I want to see my son." at the forefront of her mind. Liz is one of those Naruto fans who like to toy with the what-if scenarios the series presents due to all the redeemable characters. Finding herself in one, she decides to do what any fan would: keep Orochimaru from going down that road.

Teen 10k words 7 / ? ch In progress 3.2k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · And feels · But her other memories help on that front · Danzo conspiracy theory· +38 more

Marvel Cinematic Universe+1

Gratification

by SailorChibi

Now that Steve finally has Tony where he wants him, he's going to love Tony like Tony needs whether Tony wants it or not.

Teen 9.1k words 3 ch Complete 1.2k kudos

Age Play · Baby Tony · Bathing · Caregiver Steve Rogers· +41 more

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

“You gave me your heart. You’d like it back whole. But I won’t. You’ll live long, always aching for me."

by TheHoeThatWrites

When Tom Riddle wakes in the diary, he doesn't try to control Harry Potter. He watches. He listens. He understands. What begins as quiet companionship turns into reliance, then something harder to name—until the line between guidance and dependence blurs beyond recognition. By the time Harry stands in the Chamber of Secrets with a weapon in his hand, the choice he makes feels like his own. Tom never tells him otherwise.

Teen 2.1k words 1 ch Complete 181 kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Book 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets · Choice vs Influence · Consent Issues· +17 more

Discworld - Terry Pratchett

Appointments

by dizmo

Part of a morning in the very busy life of Havelock Vetinari.

General 1.6k words 1 ch Complete 151 kudos

Liberal Application of Footnotes · Mentions of Paperwork · Yuletide 2011 · Subtle Manipulation

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

“Forever,” From Her Bones

by iHEARTPURPL3

After the fall of Voldemort, a Ravenclaw student is given a task that could reshape history: travel back in time to prevent Tom Riddle from becoming the Dark Lord. Disguised as a transfer student from Salem Witch Academy, she navigates 1940s Hogwarts, balancing the demands of her cover with the dangerous reality of influencing one of the most brilliant—and morally complex—young wizards of his generation. Every interaction, every decision, carries consequences, and the line between guidance and interference is razor thin. As she forms tentative friendships and encounters Tom Riddle’s intellect and ambition firsthand, she begins to understand just how difficult it will be to change a future already set in motion.

Teen 124k words 19 / ? ch In progress 143 kudos

1940's Hogwarts · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Changing History · Character Death· +54 more