juggle_monkey

An orangutan clambers across a climbing structure at the San Diego Zoo



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  1. Rec 16

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    “Fear not, fair Noelle! For I, your brave an-”
    Whatever way Berdly was planning to end that sentence was completely derailed as he actually saw Noelle, sitting on her bed.
    And the streaks of stained fur tracing down from her eyes.


    After Noelle’s “study session” with Kris and Susie, Berdly comes over to offer an open ear and open arms. A shame he technically doesn’t have either of those.

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    21 Jan 2026

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    As much as Berdly could stand to listen to Noelle and Noelle could be more honest about her feelings, these two are clearly important to each other. Works centered on Noelle and Berdly's friendship are frustratingly rare, so I am glad one with this much heart can be counted in their number.

  2. Rec 8

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    The last late night lake trip (not that you know it at the time). A short fic about Noelle and Kris venturing to the edge of the lake.
    (Also a Visual Novel!)
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    "You're the only ones in the world surrounded on all sides by an eternal nothingness. Just you, Noelle, and the water lapping up around you."

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    06 Mar 2026

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    Employs repetition and sensory imagery to stunning effect. Almost a meditative experience, especially as a visual novel. Highly recommend! Note that despite the tags, this can just as easily be read as a familial or platonic relationship.

  3. Rec 35

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    "If we, uh, open this and there's nothing inside... Will, uh, we still be..." A series of one-shots predominately focusing on the connection between Kris and Susie, their friendship born of circumstance, and a deeper bond that grows throughout each day. First written work, any criticism/reviews/requests are welcome.

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    14 Aug 2025

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    The author's understanding of Kris and Susie's dynamic really shines in moments where the two are just shooting the breeze, it's delightful.

  4. Rec 74

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    They can’t sleep.

    It is the images that keep flashing in their mind no matter how many times they try to cram their eyes shut. They did everything. Threw It in the cage dragged Berdly to the hospital crawled to Noelle rolling on their back to show the soft vulnerable parts of them, sorry sorry sorry sorry and they don’t think she bought prank—know now there is no way to convince her of that again—and when they tugged out the thorn she winced but somehow didn’t flinch away from them, after it all, after It.

    Their hand reaching for Noelle’s. Shaking. Trying to plead run with every single part of them. They weren’t fast enough. Because then It was there and Its words were thorns stabbing their cheeks, Noelle was terrified, Noelle was freezing, please not her hurt me do anything to me leave her alone leave her alone, but they couldn’t even scream by then. Just begging. Rolling over to It. I’ll be good. I’ll be so good. Just please don’t hurt her.

    (Or: Kris tries to get help.)

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    14 Aug 2025

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    Heart-wrenching. Mind the tags.

  5. Rec *

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    “Okay,” Susie starts, speaking slowly. “So, do you think we’re, like, in love with Kris?”

    Noelle chokes on her hot chocolate.

     

    (or: noelle realizes what everyone else has known the whole time, apparently.)

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    14 Aug 2025

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    A genuinely feel-good ending. Even before the realization hits, this is a lovely portrait of domestic bliss.