SmoulderingOcean
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Joined 07-19-13, id: 4902786, Profile Updated: 06-30-19
Author has written 8 stories for Switched at Birth, and Handmaid's Tale.

I have a name and I'm from the land of perpetual winter. I have a tumblr blog called SmoulderingOcean. Follow me if you want. :)

I'm 25 and I'm a weirdo with a university degree and no plans for the future. I'm trying to work on that, but admittedly my motivation is pretty low at the moment and my stress, depression, and anxiety are fairly high.

I love hockey (watching and playing), taking hot baths and showers, watching tv, going for walks, warm sunny days, rainy afternoons, starry skies, snowy nights, travelling, relaxing, swimming, and reading.

I am a lost girl at the moment, so things will be a bit sporadic until I get back on the proper path.

I am an extreme night owl, so expect any updates to occur late at night (MST)- typically around 3 or 4am.


I have four stories that I've written for Switched at Birth and they all feature the couple of Bay and Ty. All of those stories are complete. I hope you enjoyed them and that they bring you comfort like they did to me.

I have a couple other fanfictions in various stages of planning at this current moment, with a Handmaid's Tale (featuring June and Nick) being by top priority and consuming most of my current thoughts.

My stories are all cross-posted on a03 under the pseudonym SmoulderingOcean.


I'm a sucker for 'I love yous,' baths, first times, quiet moments, cuddles, introspection, soft conversation, reliable support, and gentle touches between my OTPs. Fics that feature one or more of those kind of scenes are by far my my favourite.

I admit it, I am a total and complete mushball.


My main ship and OTP of all OTPs are Nick/June. Insult them and I will punch you in the throat.

My secondary ships are Tom/Barbara, Bay/Ty, Harry/Hermione, Jane/Michael, and Penny/Sheldon. Insult them and I will glare at you menacingly from a dark corner.


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Baby of Mine reviews
His pain must show because when Nick glances up at Rita, he notices an unusual expression on her face that he's never seen directed at him before. It wasn't quite pity, but sorrow perhaps? Whatever it was, it was the kind of look that made Nick feel a little bit better. It didn't say much while simultaneously saying everything he needed in that moment from a friend. Nick/June
Handmaid's Tale - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,876 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/9/2019 - Complete
Seasons in the Sun
"I've got so much to tell you," Nick says heavily, clearly not sure how to begin. Before he is sent away, Nick has some things he needs to tell June, things he needs her to promise she'll tell their daughter. My contribution to the #ClosedDoorChallenge. Spoilers for up to 3x03. Nick/June
Handmaid's Tale - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,126 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/26/2019 - Complete
I Carry Your Heart reviews
There was no turning back, only the path ahead. Mother, father, and daughter. They were out of the house and headed towards freedom. Nick/June
Handmaid's Tale - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,009 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/9/2018 - Complete
Shatter reviews
The mood of the house has changed. It unsettles Nick. Nothing good happens in Gilead when things change suddenly. Nick/June
Handmaid's Tale - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,596 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/9/2018 - Complete
Take A Chance reviews
After Angelo's death, Bay is left spiralling. Struggling with guilt and regret she finds that she has no one to turn to. However a surprise email from an old friend could change everything, including who she loves. But not everything is right with her old friend. Will Bay take a chance with Ty or will they both lose everything?
Switched at Birth - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 26 - Words: 123,115 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 12/25/2017 - Published: 4/17/2015 - [Bay K., Ty] Daphne V., OC - Complete
Lock and Key reviews
Returning from war as a changed man, all Ty wants is for everything to go back to the way it was before he left for the army- including rekindling his short-lived but passionate romance with Bay. However getting back to normal proves difficult for Ty. Will life and love endure all trials and tribulations or will Ty's world as he knows it crumble around him?
Switched at Birth - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 50,990 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 3/2/2014 - Published: 7/21/2013 - [Bay K., Ty] - Complete
Because Loving Her Is: reviews
50 Prompt challenge featuring Bay and Ty in various stages of their lives, ranging from very angsty to very fluffy. Vast majority are Bay/Ty responses, but there are a few Ty/Bay/Emmett responses as well. Prompts range from: 'Love' to 'Potato', and everything in between.
Switched at Birth - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,521 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/18/2013 - [Bay K., Ty] Emmett B., Aida - Complete
The Hands of Time reviews
What if Ty didn't lend out his room to that guy and his girlfriend? How would things have gone between Bay and Ty with no panties left in his bed, and no fake-cheating to break them up and ruin everything? Will remain as a one-shot and is complete.
Switched at Birth - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,827 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 12 - Published: 8/20/2013 - [Bay K., Ty] - Complete