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I must warn that they all contain adult themes, and are intended for persons 18 years of age or over.
Reader beware.
You can find them all categorized by pairings in my memories.
No part of this journal may be reproduced without my permission, please.
If you would like to read my friends only posts, add me and I will gladly add you back.
( About me... )
08 December 2008 @ 10:23 pm
Title: Hero to Zero
Author:
techyes and
fastbetty31
Pairing: Billy Corgan/Gerard
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Things are not always as they seem. Gerard learns this lesson the hard way.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Author Notes: Sally and me, attempting to joint write. Six months later and I think I can speak for us both when I say I fail at it.
( Sing to me, Billy. )
Author:
Pairing: Billy Corgan/Gerard
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Things are not always as they seem. Gerard learns this lesson the hard way.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Author Notes: Sally and me, attempting to joint write. Six months later and I think I can speak for us both when I say I fail at it.
( Sing to me, Billy. )
09 August 2008 @ 11:46 pm
Title:Scalene Jerk
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Pete/Mikey/Alicia
Rating: NC-17
POV: Third
Summary: A little threesome sex out of boredom. And we all know that boredom creates the best sex.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Dedications: For Sam,
assume, my precious Lolita. On your 17th birthday I irresponsibly give you some homemade porn. Happy birthday. This is my contribution to her birthday community
pete_stds.
Beta: By the lovely
madelinesimone.
( We should circle jerk. )
Author:
Pairing: Pete/Mikey/Alicia
Rating: NC-17
POV: Third
Summary: A little threesome sex out of boredom. And we all know that boredom creates the best sex.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Dedications: For Sam,
Beta: By the lovely
( We should circle jerk. )
15 July 2008 @ 03:27 pm
Title: Veteran Slut
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Matt Tuck/Bert
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: Not real.
Dedication: For Stu. Cheer up, dude.
Warning: Scat.
( He walked in... )
Author:
Pairing: Matt Tuck/Bert
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: Not real.
Dedication: For Stu. Cheer up, dude.
Warning: Scat.
( He walked in... )
11 July 2008 @ 03:18 am
Title: The Power of Suggestion
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Waycest, a little Frank/Mikey, and barely some Gerard/Ray.
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: From beginning to end.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Warnings: Incest, slight drug usage, mass suicide.
Beta: My Evelyn.
( You said this wouldn't happen. )
Author:
Pairing: Waycest, a little Frank/Mikey, and barely some Gerard/Ray.
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: From beginning to end.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Warnings: Incest, slight drug usage, mass suicide.
Beta: My Evelyn.
( You said this wouldn't happen. )
26 May 2008 @ 01:17 am
Title: Kiss and Blow
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Chubby Gerard/Mikey
Rating: NC-17 for incest
POV: 3rd
Summary: Honestly, if you're afflicted with a little chub-rub, that's some shit you should keep to yourself, and deal with, or suffer with, all on your own.
Disclaimer: Not real. The chub-rub maybe is, but the rest - nope.
Author Notes: Either I should pay better attention to what I'm agreeing to at 3 in the morning, or I really like Sally a lot. I think it's the latter.
Dedications: For Sally,
techyes. Title and "chub-rub" are ideas of hers. And don't let her scene username fool you - she'll knock your ass out.
Beta: My baby,
madelinesimone.
( Fuck, Mikey, just blow on it! )
Author:
Pairing: Chubby Gerard/Mikey
Rating: NC-17 for incest
POV: 3rd
Summary: Honestly, if you're afflicted with a little chub-rub, that's some shit you should keep to yourself, and deal with, or suffer with, all on your own.
Disclaimer: Not real. The chub-rub maybe is, but the rest - nope.
Author Notes: Either I should pay better attention to what I'm agreeing to at 3 in the morning, or I really like Sally a lot. I think it's the latter.
Dedications: For Sally,
Beta: My baby,
( Fuck, Mikey, just blow on it! )
17 May 2008 @ 10:46 pm
Title: A Proper Induction
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Spencer/Jon (Panic)
Rating: NC-17 Short PWP
POV: 3rd
Summary: Takes place during the beginning of Jon joining the band.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Dedications: A little sex to satisfy my computer wife, the Karen to my Plankton,
giveyouasmirk. I still love you, babe.
A/N: No more Panic!
( Are you ever gonna wear some normal shoes? )
Author:
Pairing: Spencer/Jon (Panic)
Rating: NC-17 Short PWP
POV: 3rd
Summary: Takes place during the beginning of Jon joining the band.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Dedications: A little sex to satisfy my computer wife, the Karen to my Plankton,
A/N: No more Panic!
( Are you ever gonna wear some normal shoes? )
15 May 2008 @ 11:58 pm

Title: Fuckcherry
Author:
Pairing: Bob/Gerard as a main, mentions of Josh Todd(Buckcherry)/Gerard, and a small side of Gerard/Frank. Also, Frank/Josh Todd.
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Never try and take what's not yours. Better said is, don't ever try and take what's Bob-fuckin-Bryar's.
Disclaimer: Not real. Too bad.
A/N: Story takes place during the time that photo was taken, when Gerard was single and blond.
Dedications: For Evie,
Beta'd (and posted) by
( It was in no way subtle. )
Location: Not in Vegas... Yet
06 May 2008 @ 02:58 pm
Title: Home Sweet Home
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Bob/Jon (PATD)
Rating: NC-17 PWP
POV: 3rd
Summary: Touring is over for both bands. The guys, Jon and Bob, head back to the home they share in Chicago. The last to arrive, Jon, manages it a day early, pleasantly surprising his love, Bob.
Disclaimer: Not real.
AN/Ded/Beta: This is for
lupilups, and
henazua. Love you guys.
Warnings: Not beta'd. Pure sex. Sweet enough to hurt your teeth. Gratuitous use of the words, Daddy and Jon-Jon, because... well, why not?
( Bob swears he hears the front door open. )
Author:
Pairing: Bob/Jon (PATD)
Rating: NC-17 PWP
POV: 3rd
Summary: Touring is over for both bands. The guys, Jon and Bob, head back to the home they share in Chicago. The last to arrive, Jon, manages it a day early, pleasantly surprising his love, Bob.
Disclaimer: Not real.
AN/Ded/Beta: This is for
Warnings: Not beta'd. Pure sex. Sweet enough to hurt your teeth. Gratuitous use of the words, Daddy and Jon-Jon, because... well, why not?
( Bob swears he hears the front door open. )
05 May 2008 @ 08:34 pm

Title: Devil in a Pair of Chanels
Author:
Pairing: Mikey/Spencer - Mikey/Willam
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Jelly, tastes great on more than just toast.
Disclaimer: Not real.
AN/Ded/Beta: This is for Meddie,
Warnings: Asshole!Mikey, improper use of jelly.
( Come here, Spence. )
02 May 2008 @ 10:06 pm

Title: Good Time Boys
Author:
Pairing: The Way Brothers
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: They say, 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.' They're right.
Disclaimer: Not real. I own no one and have earned nothing from this.
Beta:
Warnings: Incest
( It's a small piece of paper. )
27 April 2008 @ 11:09 pm
I deleted a bunch of journals and communities from my f-list. I'm hoping I didn't delete anyone that wanted to stay. I tend to make mistakes though, so don't get offended if I deleted you and you actually do and want to read my friends only posts. Just friend me back, okay? My stories are all public anyway so everyone can still have access to that nonsense. I kind of went off who I never see posting on my f-list and who I never see commenting me, but again, I might have mistakenly deleted you. Sorry if I did. Just jump back in and friend me again, the water's still warm. :*
23 April 2008 @ 12:51 am

Author:
Pairing: Bob Bryar/Ben Kowalewicz
Rating: NC-17 PWP
POV: 3rd
Summary: Some - before the show - sex, rockstar style.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Author's Notes: On My Chemical Romance's current tour they're supported by a band named Billy Talent. The three times I had the pleasure to see them, each time Billy Talent performed, Bob watched them from side-stage. For Annie, and Evelyn.
( All you need is love... )
21 April 2008 @ 12:57 am
Title: Snapshot [2/2]
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Frank/Spencer Gerard/Frank
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: A picture is worth a thousand words.
A/N: I know my characterizations all seem far-fetched. But make believe with me, if you will, that this is how they really act when they think no one is watching. Remember, just like part 1, it goes from the present to the past, separated by asterisks.
Disclaimer: So not real.
Warnings: Gay male sex. Mentions of Frank and Jamia's relationship.
Beta: The lovely
madelinesimone
Dedications: For
anniebean.
Part 1
( You wanna talk about it? )
Author:
Pairing: Frank/Spencer Gerard/Frank
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: A picture is worth a thousand words.
A/N: I know my characterizations all seem far-fetched. But make believe with me, if you will, that this is how they really act when they think no one is watching. Remember, just like part 1, it goes from the present to the past, separated by asterisks.
Disclaimer: So not real.
Warnings: Gay male sex. Mentions of Frank and Jamia's relationship.
Beta: The lovely
Dedications: For
Part 1
( You wanna talk about it? )
14 April 2008 @ 02:03 am

Author:
Pairing: Frank Iero/Spencer Smith
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Disclaimer: So not real.
Warnings: Gay male sex. Mentions of Frank and Jamia's relationship.
Dedications: For
Author's Notes to Annie: Part 1 of 2, sorry I couldn't finish it in time. Remember it goes from past to distant past. Love you, Annie.
( Jesus fucking Christ! )
09 April 2008 @ 11:17 am
Title: Not in the Job Description
Author:
Pairing: Frank/Worm
Rating: NC-17/PWP
POV: 3rd
Summary: When you're horny, any hole will do.
Disclaimer: So not real.
Author's Notes: You guys know I've been wanting to do this pairing for a while. Well it's now out of my system, back to Annie's Spencer/Frank.
( Come on, Worm. It'll be the last time, I swear. )
21 March 2008 @ 07:31 pm
Title: A March Wedding
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Gerard/Frank
Rating: NC-17
POV: Gerard's
Summary: We follow Gerard and his emotions surrounding Frank's wedding.
Warnings: Angst and homosexual sex. Situations with, and mentions of wives.
Disclaimer: Not real. I own no one and have earned nothing from this.
Author Notes: Although it's fiction, let's pretend that all I've written happened exactly like I've described. For Patty.
( I either can't understand it, or refuse to. )
Author:
Pairing: Gerard/Frank
Rating: NC-17
POV: Gerard's
Summary: We follow Gerard and his emotions surrounding Frank's wedding.
Warnings: Angst and homosexual sex. Situations with, and mentions of wives.
Disclaimer: Not real. I own no one and have earned nothing from this.
Author Notes: Although it's fiction, let's pretend that all I've written happened exactly like I've described. For Patty.
( I either can't understand it, or refuse to. )
15 March 2008 @ 10:48 pm
Title: Not Quite Pretty Woman
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Jay James/Matt Tuck
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary:
Warnings: Pissing, rimming, prostitution, Jay with boobs - like he should be.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Author Notes: For
shadow_hive. It might not be that sexy, sorry. I can always do another for you.
( Do you have a cock under that skirt? )
Author:
Pairing: Jay James/Matt Tuck
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary:
Warnings: Pissing, rimming, prostitution, Jay with boobs - like he should be.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Author Notes: For
( Do you have a cock under that skirt? )
01 March 2008 @ 09:26 pm
Title: Anything to Satisfy Her
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Waycest, Mikey/Alicia, Gerard/Alicia, Ray/Alicia, Frank/Alicia, mentions of Pete/Alicia
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Mikey only aims to please his wife.
Disclaimer: Not real, at all.
Warnings: Incest and a whole lot of het sex.
Authors Notes: This fic could have went on forever. But I can only tolerate so much het.
Beta: The lovely
techyes
( Can you please put some clothes on? )
Author:
Pairing: Waycest, Mikey/Alicia, Gerard/Alicia, Ray/Alicia, Frank/Alicia, mentions of Pete/Alicia
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Mikey only aims to please his wife.
Disclaimer: Not real, at all.
Warnings: Incest and a whole lot of het sex.
Authors Notes: This fic could have went on forever. But I can only tolerate so much het.
Beta: The lovely
( Can you please put some clothes on? )
28 February 2008 @ 09:55 am
Title: Different
Author:
fastbetty31
Characters/pairings: Matt/Jay
Challenge: High Heels
Authors Notes: For
bfmv100 high heel challenge. I love Claire. :)
Disclaimer: Not real. Just for fun.
( Jay walked in and Matt's mouth dropped. )
Author:
Characters/pairings: Matt/Jay
Challenge: High Heels
Authors Notes: For
Disclaimer: Not real. Just for fun.
( Jay walked in and Matt's mouth dropped. )
08 February 2008 @ 04:18 am
Author:
Pairing: Waycest - Waycest/Frank (threesome)
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Frank couldn't help thinking, 'That hot chick looks oddly familiar.'
Disclaimer: Complete fiction. I own no one and have earned nothing.
Warnings: Girl!Mikey, het sex, incest
Author Notes: A continuation of the storyline/characters in Daddy's Little Girl, and Daddy's Little Woman. I hope there isn't a ton of mistakes in this. Again, het is difficult for me.
Dedication: For
( Audrey Hepburn had nothing on Mikey. )
05 February 2008 @ 04:16 am
Title: Buddy the Culprit
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Frank/Gerard
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Gerard learns of Frank's alternative means of pleasure and curiosity gets the best of him.
Disclaimer: Not real. Fiction.
Warnings: Gay sex and spanking.
Dedications/Beta: For my friend Sally,
techyes by request. Coincidentally she's also my beta. Thanks Sal!
( What the fuck is that? )
Author:
Pairing: Frank/Gerard
Rating: NC-17
POV: 3rd
Summary: Gerard learns of Frank's alternative means of pleasure and curiosity gets the best of him.
Disclaimer: Not real. Fiction.
Warnings: Gay sex and spanking.
Dedications/Beta: For my friend Sally,
( What the fuck is that? )
01 February 2008 @ 08:41 pm
Title: Shakedown
Author:
fastbetty31
Fandom/Pairing: My Chemical Romance - Bob/Frank
Rating: NC-17
POV: Bob's, first
Summary: Catching Frank on his knees doing more than praying, Bob can't help taking advantage of his guilt.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Warnings: PWP
Word Count/Author's Notes: 1995/for
slashypunkboys' Blackmail challenge. I lost unfortunately :(
Beta:
assume, thanks Sam.
( What a skilled little whore Frankie is. )
Author:
Fandom/Pairing: My Chemical Romance - Bob/Frank
Rating: NC-17
POV: Bob's, first
Summary: Catching Frank on his knees doing more than praying, Bob can't help taking advantage of his guilt.
Disclaimer: Not real.
Warnings: PWP
Word Count/Author's Notes: 1995/for
Beta:
( What a skilled little whore Frankie is. )
21 January 2008 @ 10:30 pm

Scotch
Padge/Jay
NC-17
PWP pic fic
Scat/piss, rimming, toe/armpit sucking, bottle insertion.
For Stuie, of course.
( I've got a place for that bottle... )
21 January 2008 @ 01:58 am

Title: Intestinal Fortitude
Paring: Worm/Mikey
POV: First - Mikey's
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I don't own them.
Summary: Mikey finally gains his courage and in the end gets all he has ever desired.
Warning: Gay male sex. Mentions of Waycest, and brief references to a female significant other/het sex.
Authors Notes: Beta love to Sally
( I've been wanting him to notice me. )
17 January 2008 @ 06:44 pm

Title: Backseat Antics
Author:
Pairing: Frank / Bert
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I don't own them etc.
Summary: A little backseat sex on the way to the hotel.
Author's Notes: I wrote this for the
Warnings: Gay sex, PWP.
( So, are you guys an item now? )
13 January 2008 @ 01:47 am
Piggyback
Bob/Frank
NC-17
PWP
For
( You guys seem like really good friends. )
31 December 2007 @ 04:32 pm

Drunken Honesty
Bob/Matt Cortez
NC-17
Pic Fic ~ PWP
Thanks to
( I'm so fucking drunk. )
29 December 2007 @ 04:28 pm

Ass Pirate and his Bitch
Matt Tuck/Jay James
NC-17
Scat, PWP
For Stu, cheer up, I love you.
( Matt! Matt! Tell us, do you have a girlfriend? )
24 December 2007 @ 12:38 am

Lessons in Respect
Waycest
Physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. Incest.
NC-17
For Stuie :*
( You wanna act like a whore? )
23 December 2007 @ 02:30 am
20 December 2007 @ 11:32 pm
Swapping Jobs
Bob/Ray
NC-17
( The coast looks clear to me. )
Welsh Men do it Better
Ian/Mikey
NC-17
( No two ways about it, Mikey was drunk. )
Bob/Ray
NC-17
( The coast looks clear to me. )
Welsh Men do it Better
Ian/Mikey
NC-17
( No two ways about it, Mikey was drunk. )
29 November 2007 @ 04:24 am
Title: Daddy's Little Woman
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Waycest
Rating: NC-17
POV: Mikey - first
Summary: Even after having perfect, perky breasts, Mikey needs more. More alterations to feel whole, complete. Feel like the woman he has always yearn to be. Gerard can only smile and nod.
Disclaimer: Complete fiction. I own no one and have earned nothing.
Warnings: PWP, Girl!Mikey, het sex, incest
Author Notes: A continuation of the story Daddy's Little Girl. Het sex is difficult and awkward to write. I don't know the technicalities of sex reassignment surgery.
( It's been a long six weeks... )
Author:
Pairing: Waycest
Rating: NC-17
POV: Mikey - first
Summary: Even after having perfect, perky breasts, Mikey needs more. More alterations to feel whole, complete. Feel like the woman he has always yearn to be. Gerard can only smile and nod.
Disclaimer: Complete fiction. I own no one and have earned nothing.
Warnings: PWP, Girl!Mikey, het sex, incest
Author Notes: A continuation of the story Daddy's Little Girl. Het sex is difficult and awkward to write. I don't know the technicalities of sex reassignment surgery.
( It's been a long six weeks... )
27 November 2007 @ 02:15 am
Title: The Last One at the Party
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Gerard / Frank - Mentions of het relationships with significant others.
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I don't own them nor have I made a profit from this.
Summary: Frankie tells a tale of firsts. How Gerard and him first met, how their friendship grew. When they fell in love and the first time they made love. A tale of worry and fear for the life and love they share together that now threatens to crumble from under them.
Warnings: Mentions of het sex.
Dedication: For all my favorite people, but mostly
techyes I owe you this for your bravery.
( If I had to confess... )
Author:
Pairing: Gerard / Frank - Mentions of het relationships with significant others.
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I don't own them nor have I made a profit from this.
Summary: Frankie tells a tale of firsts. How Gerard and him first met, how their friendship grew. When they fell in love and the first time they made love. A tale of worry and fear for the life and love they share together that now threatens to crumble from under them.
Warnings: Mentions of het sex.
Dedication: For all my favorite people, but mostly
( If I had to confess... )
25 November 2007 @ 11:15 pm

Title: Puppy Lover
Author:
Pairing: Frank/Cujo - Ray/Gerard - Waycest
POV: 3rd
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: This is fiction. I do not own, or know, anyone mentioned.
Summary: Frank groaned in frustration, having a puppy was almost as bad as having a baby.
Warnings: PWP, bestiality, and incest.
Dedication: For
( Alright, but don't tell anyone...okay? )
24 November 2007 @ 04:59 pm

Pairings: Waycest - Gerard/Bert - Pete/Mikey - Gerard/Bert/Mikey
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone mentioned nor have I earned money from this.
Summary: Mikey tried to care for his brother the only way he knew how, by giving him anything he ever asked for - anything.
Warnings: As a whole: Homosexual sex, incest, character death/murder, scat/vomit play, necrophilia, dementia, rape/molestation, verbal/physical abuse. Mentions of bestiality, and incestuous heterosexual sex.
1. I can hear it in my voice, Mikey.
2. Hi, I'm Michael Way, but you can call me Mikey.
3. Thank you, Mikey.
4. Oh fuck, that feels so good.
5. Ask your mom for a ride back to my house.
6. Mikey wandered through the house in search of Pete.
7. He called me a retard.
8. Shall this be a family affair?
9. You won't take me alive you devils.
( I think this should do it for now. )
21 November 2007 @ 10:19 pm

Pairings: Waycest - Gerard/Bert - Pete/Mikey - Gerard/Bert/Mikey
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone mentioned nor have I earned money from this.
Summary: Mikey tried to care for his brother the only way he knew how, by giving him anything he ever asked for - anything.
Warnings: As a whole: Homosexual sex, incest, character death/murder, scat/vomit play, necrophilia, dementia, rape/molestation, verbal/physical abuse. Mentions of bestiality, and incestuous heterosexual sex.
1. I can hear it in my voice, Mikey.
2. Hi, I'm Michael Way, but you can call me Mikey.
3. Thank you Mikey.
4. Oh fuck, that feels so good.
5. Ask your mom for a ride back to my house.
6. Mikey wandered through the house in search of Pete.
7. He called me a retard.
8. Shall this be a family affair?
( You won't take me alive you devils. )
19 November 2007 @ 04:03 am
Title: The Lighter Side of Insanity [8/10]
Author:
fastbetty31
Pairing: Waycest - Gerard/Bert - Pete/Mikey - Gerard/Bert/Mikey
POV: 3rd
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone mentioned nor have I earned money from this.
Summary: Mikey tried to care for his brother the only way he knew how, by giving him anything he ever asked for - anything.
Warnings: As a whole: Homosexual sex, incest, character death/murder, scat/vomit play, necrophilia, dementia, rape/molestation, verbal/physical abuse, mentions of bestiality, incestuous heterosexual sex.
1. I can hear it in my voice, Mikey.
2. Hi, I'm Michael Way, but you can call me Mikey.
3. Thank you Mikey.
4. Oh fuck, that feels so good.
5. Ask your mom for a ride back to my house.
6. Mikey wandered through the house in search of Pete.
7. He called me a retard.
( Shall this be a family affair? )
Author:
Pairing: Waycest - Gerard/Bert - Pete/Mikey - Gerard/Bert/Mikey
POV: 3rd
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone mentioned nor have I earned money from this.
Summary: Mikey tried to care for his brother the only way he knew how, by giving him anything he ever asked for - anything.
Warnings: As a whole: Homosexual sex, incest, character death/murder, scat/vomit play, necrophilia, dementia, rape/molestation, verbal/physical abuse, mentions of bestiality, incestuous heterosexual sex.
1. I can hear it in my voice, Mikey.
2. Hi, I'm Michael Way, but you can call me Mikey.
3. Thank you Mikey.
4. Oh fuck, that feels so good.
5. Ask your mom for a ride back to my house.
6. Mikey wandered through the house in search of Pete.
7. He called me a retard.
( Shall this be a family affair? )




