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Write Yourself by DeathIsOverrated (ManicMonster), ManicMonster
Fandoms: Night at the Museum (2006 2009)
06 Feb 2023
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Octavius is a struggling author who magically gets sucked into his one successful book. Unfortunately, he finds himself falling for his protagonist.
DISCONTINUED FOR A REWRITE; original will remain up.
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26 Jun 2026
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the og ‘write yourself’, and as always it’s such a treat
note to self : re-read 1-3 as skipped that as i read that much of the re-write but some aspects are different so always check on that !!
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When young writer Octavius mysteriously wakes up inside his one successful novel, he must figure out why his memories are fading while also coming to terms with himself and his burgeoning feelings for his main character: Jedediah.
This is a rewrite of my old work of the same name.
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24 Jun 2026
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one of my fav fics EVER.
mlm jedtavius writer/character in a wild west book AAAA
note to self : check if there’s ever an update past chapter 5
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When Nick is gifted a new set of miniature action figures, Jedediah takes issue with how much attention the new guy is getting.
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05 Jun 2026
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n@tm toy story au 🥹
note to self - on chapter 3 as of now
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After awhile the fight started to wear down the cowboy. His shoulders ached as the weight of the sword worked muscles usually underutilized. Sweat glistened off Jed's forehead as he steadied his stance, bringing the sword closer to his chest.
Octavius, on the other hand, looked magnificent. He was panting but the smile on his face showed that he was still abound with energy. "Getting tired, old friend?"
Jed let out a chuckle, laughing through huffs of breath. He rolled his shoulders back and shook out his arms. "Oh, I'm just getting started, partner."
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01 Jun 2026
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oh my GOD. actually so so so amazing
great for angst
+ chapter 4 for a realisation chapter has to possibly be one of my favourites i’ve ever seen, if not my favourite
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The gang's all here except they're in the Ren Faire business.
Jedediah, a tailor working at the Royal Weaver, takes notice of a charming young performer--one of Merenkahre's Knights.Bookmarked by startacular
29 May 2026
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amazing ren-faire themed fic with a very interesting plotline
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Day twenty-two of Kinktober -
Polar Opposites- Alt 22 - Wearing Each Other’s ClothesSeries
- Part 22 of Flufftober 2025 :3
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Human au Octavius was stranded in California with his three-year-old daughter Julia after his wife left him for another man. At a motel, they had a Jackie race on, and he sees his childhood friend Jedidiah, whom his wife made him cut ties with. He decides to give him a call, and Jedidiah offers for him to stay at his place as long as he needs
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04 May 2026
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absolutely precious
juilia is everything 🙁💗
octavius and jedediah’s backstories of the time once they parted is just perfect
octavius being manipulated by livia to drop every contact and jedediah dealing with that, his parents passing away, taking care of his brothers and almost losing the farm is just oh my goddd 🙏🙏 -
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Octavius is a perfectionist history teacher who’s better at grading papers than living his own life. Jedediah is an ex-mechanic who’s never met a problem he couldn’t charm or punch his way out of. Sharing a home was never going to be easy.
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26 Apr 2026
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note to self : finished the 10th chapter of what there is as of reading it
actually amazing
the suspense and then the shock of larry in the tenth chapter
so so worth the read
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Octavius is hopelessly in love with Jedediah Smith. He's charming and smart and kind, but... He's an American and as the prince of Rome, it is Octavius' duty to take a sensible Roman wife. When their secret relationship gets found out, things quickly go sideways. Octavius is left facing the brutal question: how far will he go to protect the man he loves?
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23 Apr 2026
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okayyyy 😋😋
(secret relationship fic where rome and the west don’t trust eachother, also partially historically accurate based)
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Jedediah creates a plan to beat Octavius once and for all which backfires terribly.
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19 Apr 2026
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actually so good
the idea of fighting and starting wars (possibly capturing one another) just to be alone and make out and stuff is sooo good holy crap
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Jedediah likes to think that babysitting for Octavius isn't that big of a deal, but Octavius sees it differently.
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Octavius may be a single parent and Julia might be going into first grade this year, but he's not joining the PTA. He's not chaperoning any field trips. He doesn't read the 'Volunteer' sections of the weekly school emails. And he doesn't think Julia's teacher is attractive.
No, really, he doesn't.
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Gaius Octavius died on August 19, 14 AC
Jedediah Smith died on May 27, 1831
Each year, they must experience that same death once more, and although they are used to it, some things might change now that they've become friends.
Octavius embraces these changes.
Jed does not.Bookmarked by startacular
09 Apr 2026
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so so adorable
edit after chapter 2 : i LOVEEEE ittt
the concept is so precious whilst also being angst, actual perfect combothe death day concept is everything to me
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The AO3 site skin that suits desktop devices. To use the skin, simply copy and paste the CSS code provided (e.g., github).
RU: Скин для сайта ао3. Подходит для десктопных устройств.
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cowboy hats and cowboy teasing by TheSuicidalLizard
Fandoms: Night at the Museum (Movies)
21 Dec 2021
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Jedediah teases his men for fawning at their girlfriends and wives, and doesn't even notice he does the same thing with Octavius. That is, twisting his hat, and singing that stupid song all the settled men sang.
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"So, hey I jus' wanna thank ya for savin' me back there pal," Jedediah said to Octavius the next night. He had realised he ever probably thanked his friend, and without Octavius' help, he'd be dead.
"You have nothing to thank me for —" Started Octavius, but Jedediah cut him off.
"Yes I do, I would'a died if ya hadn't got ta me," Jedediah said, looking down, messing with his fingers. Suddenly, before he knew he was doing it, he tugged off his hat, and was twisting it. "So, I owe you one. Like, big time..."
"You can show your gratitude by not thanking me," assured Octavius, but Jedediah sighed.
"Tavi," Jedediah said, and frowned at Octavius' concerned gaze. "What?"
"Your hat is fraying..."
Jedediah paused, and looked down, and... oh, would you look at that? Frayed cowboy hat... he put his twisted hat on his head, "sorry... look, just... thank you..."
"Well, you're welcome my friend..."Bookmarked by startacular
03 Apr 2026
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possibly my favorite N@TM fic EVER.
it is amazing and genuinely i do not have the words to describe it
definitely reread
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After escaping Kahmunrah's hourglass, Jedediah has a problem that's worse than non-functional guns: as it turns out, sand baths exfoliate more than a hand-painted miniature cowboy can afford.
Octavius takes it upon himself to make everything better.
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It’s over. It’s all over.
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“Sorry, partner,” Jed said. He scowled, spitting flecks of sand out of his mouth.
How would the story go if Octavius hadn't been able to break that glass with his helmet?
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Jedediah can't stop his thoughts, whether it be reminiscing about the past, or picturing what he's going to do the next night. However, as of recently, new thoughts have been spiraling in the cowboy's mind and he needs to stop them, no matter what it takes.
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23 Mar 2026
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I LOVE THIS SMMM
THE ANGST IS SO GOOD EEE
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[COMPLETED!!]
Note: Someone accused this fic of being ai generated. I despise ai and it was not used in the making of this fic.A man rounded the corner, mid-sip of coffee.
He looked to be in his late forties. Stubble lining his jaw. There were faint lines around his eyes—earned ones, the kind that came from years of squinting at sunlight or laughing too hard.
He took one look at them—
—and stopped dead.
The ceramic mug slipped slightly in his grip.
For a long, suspended second, nobody breathed.
The man’s eyes—warm brown, familiar brown—locked onto Mike’s face.
His hand began to shake.
Slowly, carefully, like the cup might explode if he moved too fast, he set the coffee down on a nearby table.
And Mike understood.
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1989 Mike and Will stumble into 2025 where they're happily married, living with their daughter.
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- Part 2 of Byler parents <3