leaysayehide bio
 Author has written 43 stories for Walking Dead, Boondock Saints, Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, Sky, Misc. Movies, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Good Omens, and Downton Abbey. We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde These days I'm majorly into The Walking Dead, and that's what I came to AO3 for. I've been out of the loop for over ten years, but The Walking Dead has brought me back to reading and writing fan fic big time. I've also written one Boondock Saints fic, and am just now starting to write in the Sons of Anarchy fandom. My fic is mostly pretty dark. I love hurting the boys I care the most about, lol. Please do bear that in mind when you read my fic. There's a lot of whump in my fic, and a lot of suffering. The ending isn't always happy, either. But really, I love all the characters deeply, or I wouldn't be writing them. x My main fic account is over on AO3. I'll use this account here for back-up, and to expand my audience. If you'd prefer to read on AO3, I am lea_ysaye there. |
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Silver Memories
When Thomas finds out that Richard doesn't live at the palace he decides to call him - but gets more than he bargained for. - This story isn't as fluffy and sweet as we'd like. It was inspired by a deleted scene that has been talked about by the producers and that gives Richard and Thomas a less than happy ending (spoilers).
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,265 - Published: Feb 8, 2020
Whispers In The Attic reviews
A few months after the royal visit, the King's valet returns to Downton Abbey. Thomas Barrow/Richard Ellis, slash
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,629 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 8 - Updated: Sep 19, 2019 - Published: Sep 17, 2019 - Thomas - Complete
The Most Discreet Gentlemen's Dance Society reviews
Aziraphale likes to go to clubs, to drink and chat and, well... One night, he meets an old friend at his favourite clandestine bar. Aziraphale/Crowley, slash, low heat
Good Omens - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,766 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 9 - Published: Jun 5, 2019 - Aziraphale, A. Crowley - Complete
Don't Go Back reviews
After the battle in Paris, Dumbledore decides to travel to Nurmengard to see Grindelwald. Albus Dumbledore/Gellert Grindelwald, slash
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,020 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 4 - Published: Jan 5, 2019 - G. Grindelwald, Albus D. - Complete
Many Happy Returns
A Donald Strachey Mystery story. Donald Strachey hates birthdays. Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, slash
Misc. Movies - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,113 - Updated: Aug 10, 2018 - Published: Aug 9, 2018 - Complete
Illusions 2: The Lies We Tell Ourselves reviews
The prison has fallen, the group is dispersed. As they desperately try to find each other again Rick, Daryl and Sara's bond is tested, and old nightmares sneak back into their lives. Het and slash. OFC, OCs, love triangle, rickyl (not richonne, I have no idea why anyone would think it was) Notes: For this story Merle is not dead when the prison falls.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 9,190 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Updated: Sep 5, 2017 - Published: May 8, 2017 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
Yesterday
How do you rebuild your life after a war at the end of the world? Major spoilers for the comics! The story is set in the same "universe" as "There's No Waking From The Horror" (which is pure rickyl), but it's not necessary to know those stories (though it'll help later). Aaron/Eric, Aaron/Jesus, Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,584 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 6 - Updated: Aug 23, 2017 - Published: Jul 20, 2017 - Daryl D., Aaron, Eric, Paul R.
There's No Waking From The Horror 6: Healing, Part Two reviews
Rick and Daryl start on the long way together. rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,656 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 6 - Updated: Jul 20, 2017 - Published: Jul 4, 2017 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
There's No Waking From The Horror 5: Healing, Part One
Daryl, and Rick, are getting help. rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,775 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Published: Jun 19, 2017 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
There's No Waking From The Horror 4: Hope
Help comes. rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,369 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: Jun 19, 2017 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
There's No Waking From The Horror 3: Aftershocks reviews
Nothing is better. Rick/Daryl, slash (Warning: PTSD)
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,451 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 4 - Published: May 4, 2017 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
There's No Waking From The Horror 1: Our Moment In The Sun
Alone in his cell, Daryl remembers Rick. rickyl slash.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 506 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: Dec 14, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
There's No Waking From The Horror 2:I Trace The Nightmare On Your Skin reviews
This is what I think would happen once Rick and Daryl reunite, if rickyl were canon. Slash.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,058 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 11 - Published: Dec 13, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Paul R. - Complete
When Life Changes - Before
A series of prequel chapters to the When Life Changes series. Not necessarily in chronological order. rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,036 - Published: Sep 22, 2016 - Complete
When Life Changes 2 - Lives
Daryl is out recruiting with Aaron. Rick is inside the walls, going insane. Abandoned and incomplete, but I still like it. rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 5,852 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 3 - Published: Sep 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
When Life Changes 1 - Faults reviews
Sometimes our thoughts and words don't match up with our actions. Extreme situations bring out a particular part of us. What happens to our convictions when the situation changes is often surprising, and sometimes painful. Beth is dead, and Daryl is hurting. Their situation out on the road is desperate, but Rick realizes one priority has to be Daryl. A POV experiment. rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 13,031 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 4 - Published: Sep 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
Claiming a Life reviews
The Claimers didn't just claim Daryl's vest and his crossbow, they claimed Daryl. Rape/non-con, rickyl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,655 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 7 - Published: Sep 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
Through A Glass Darkly reviews
At the CDC Shane takes out his frustration on Daryl for the first time. What will happen between the two of them as Shane becomes more and more unhinged? And will Rick be able to help? Very dark story, self harm, rape. Shane/Daryl, Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 17,917 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 11 - Published: Sep 22, 2016 - Rick G., Shane W., Daryl D., Carol - Complete
No Destiny 5 - Do You Love Me reviews
We pick up where Learning to Live ended - Daryl is learning to cope with the migraines, but new and terrifying developments make this hard, both for him and Rick. Rick/Daryl, slash. Major hurt/comfort. Illness. Sickfic.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 13,000 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Published: Sep 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Michonne, Aaron - Complete
Illusions 1: Wind Chime Insomnia reviews
The group is settled at the prison. Daryl is outside, finding people for their growing community, when he runs into an old acquaintance. Painful memories resurface and long-suppressed feelings are forced into the open. Het and slash. OFC, OCs, rickyl
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 17,075 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Updated: Aug 8, 2016 - Published: May 16, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
After the Storm reviews
Life in Alexandria is peaceful now. The Wolves are defeated and life could be good for our group. But something happened that has changed some of their paths irrevocably. How will they deal? Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 22 - Words: 19,406 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 6 - Updated: May 23, 2016 - Published: Sep 29, 2015 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
Alone in a Crowd reviews
Daryl is feeling lonely, and the one person who could change that turns out to be worse than his worst nightmare. Rape/non-con, Shane/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,913 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 16 - Updated: May 23, 2016 - Published: Aug 26, 2015 - Rick G., Shane W., Daryl D. - Complete
No Reflexion 1 - Black Mirror reviews
Now permanently established in Alexandria Rick is dealing with the death of his lover. Aaron brings a group of survivors into the safe zone, and one of the new people looks eerily familiar. Slash
Crossover - Boondock Saints & Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Supernatural - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,849 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 7 - Updated: May 4, 2016 - Published: Aug 31, 2015 - Connor M., Murphy M., Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
No Reflexion 2 - Broken Glass reviews
Still in Alexandria Rick and Connor will have to hurry to come up with a plan to save Murphy. This is the sequel to "Black Mirror". Slash (Tidied up the chapters, they're now not all bunched together.)
Crossover - Boondock Saints & Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Supernatural - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,689 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Updated: May 4, 2016 - Published: Sep 29, 2015 - Connor M., Murphy M., Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
Diego's Story reviews
Everyone has a story. We know Romy's, now we'll learn Diego's. Sky really touched me in a place where it hurts, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it ever since I watched it. I needed to know Diego's story, though, so I went looking for it. Here is what I found. :) Gen.
Sky - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,323 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 3 - Published: Apr 25, 2016 - Diego, Billie, Joe, Gloria - Complete
No Destiny 4 - Learning to Live reviews
As the group continues to move towards Washington after Beth's death Daryl's physical and emotional condition deteriorates. Overwhelmed, Rick struggles to help his man, and keep the group moving. Their family is trying to help, but things will have to get a lot worse before they get better. This is the fourth part in a series. Major hurt/comfort. Illness. Sickfic.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 20,010 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 7 - Published: Mar 30, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol, Aaron - Complete
No Destiny 3 - Innocence Lost reviews
The prison is overrun and Daryl flees with Beth. Will they be able to cope? Rick/Daryl, slash. This is the third part in a series. Major hurt/comfort. Illness. Sickfic.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,569 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Published: Mar 30, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Beth G. - Complete
No Destiny 2 - Endings or Beginnings reviews
Lori has just died giving birth to her baby. Rick is distraught, and Daryl wants to help. But will he be able to? Rick/Daryl, slash. This is the second part in a series. Major hurt/comfort. Illness. Sickfic.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,291 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 4 - Published: Mar 29, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol, Maggie G. - Complete
No Destiny 1 - Winter Is Coming reviews
When Rick goes missing Daryl, worried to his core, starts musing about their budding, secret relationship. Rick/Daryl, slash. This is the first in a series. Major hurt/comfort. Illness. Sickfic.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 9,749 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 6 - Published: Mar 29, 2016 - Rick G., Lori G., Daryl D. - Complete
For Now
Rick Grimes is the Sheriff's Deputy in King County. One day, he and his partner Shane Walsh get a coffee at a coffee shop. There, Rick meets someone. Please read Chapter 1 which is an explanation of the story idea. This IS a Rickyl story. Slash.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 29,340 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 9 - Published: Mar 23, 2016 - Rick G., Shane W., Lori G., Daryl D. - Complete
Lost Boy reviews
At Opie's wake, Jax remembers their friendship. Jax/Opie, friendship. Canon major death.
Sons of Anarchy - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,168 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Published: Mar 23, 2016 - Jax, Opie - Complete
Contact reviews
Rick and Daryl come together and explore each other. Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,437 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 3 - Published: Mar 23, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
Crossfire reviews
When Daryl comes across a group of tough bikers not far from Alexandria he knows they could become a valuable asset to the community. But is this really all that's on his mind? Jax/Dary, Rick/Daryl, slash
Crossover - Sons of Anarchy & Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 16,439 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 9 - Published: Mar 23, 2016 - Jax, Tig, Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
The Disestablishment of Paradise
When an accident causes Daryl to lose his sight a time of struggle begins for everyone. Will Rick be able to help Daryl cope, and can their relationship survive this new ordeal? Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 14,176 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 6 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol - Complete
The London Connection reviews
Connor and Murphy are on their way to Ireland after the killings in Boston. Before they get there, however, they have a job to do in London. Connor/Murphy, slash. Quite a bit of violence.
Boondock Saints - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 13 - Words: 22,055 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Connor M., Murphy M., Il Duce - Complete
Looking reviews
Rick and Lori have split up and Rick has moved out. He goes out to drown his sorrows and meets an interesting stranger. Rick/Daryl, slash. AU - no zombies
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 28,872 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 10 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol, Merle D. - Complete
Lessons in Trust reviews
Daryl and Aaron manage to get to Buttons in time, and Daryl makes a new and unexpected friend. Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,895 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 5 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Aaron - Complete
No (Place Like) Home reviews
Arriving in Alexandria the group starts finding their place in the community, but not everybody is finding that easy. Written largely before the group arrives in Alexandria, so it's a bit of an AU. Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,562 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 4 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol, Carl G. - Complete
What Fresh Hell Is This? reviews
Daryl is badly injured, but he must get back to the prison to warn the others of a new threat. Set during the lull between the two attacks on the prison. Rick/Daryl, slash
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,984 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 17 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Glenn, Hershel G. - Complete
When I thought you were dead reviews
Two people changing. Two people figuring things out. Two people learning about each other, and about themselves. My very first Caryl fic. My very first proper het fic in this fandom. This is for my friend Mel.
Walking Dead - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,353 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: Mar 21, 2016 - Daryl D., Carol - Complete
Dixon Jr or Life and Love in the Walker Apocalypse reviews
Daryl behaves oddly, and Rick soon finds out why. I broke the first rule of fanfiction - Don't talk about fanfiction to the actors. I made this story into a book for Norman Reedus and one for Andrew Lincoln and gave it to them at Walker Stalker Con in London. Now I've come here to see if anyone will chastise me for it...;) Rick/Daryl, gen
Walking Dead - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,602 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 6 - Published: Mar 21, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol, Hershel G. - Complete
Complications
A stranger appears in Alexandria, and Daryl and Rick can't help but be intrigued. The moment it was confirmed that Tom Payne had been cast as Jesus my brain started working on this story. Cos he's got eyes, as someone on TSDF put it, lol. I wrote this before any of the episodes with Jesus had aired, hence the comics crossover and differences. Rick/Daryl/Jesus, slash
Crossover - Walking Dead & Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,092 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: Mar 21, 2016 - Rick G., Daryl D., Paul R. - Complete
A Long Winter reviews
One winter is a long time when you have to live through every second of it. Rick/Daryl, gen
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 548 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: Aug 26, 2015 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
