AVAILABLE NOW!!! released today for #TransHanniDay - "Adapt. Evolve. Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal"

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Here are some details on what to expect in "Adapt. Evolve. Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal"

#TransHanniDay GIVEAWAY!! on TWITTER:

The Giveaway: A4 art of "Grindelwald says trans rights" and postcard of "David" by WholeandDeadly copy of @maxturnerwrites's upcoming anthology "Queeird" + an assortment of random merch.

How to enter: See this TWEET

Winner: Will be drawn on 1 May

#TransHanniDay MINI AUCTIONS!

Bid on one (or all!) our following items!

How to enter: DM your bid to us here/Twitter, with the amount you are bidding and on which item.

Winners: Highest bidders will be notified on 1 May

Proceeds to charity!

Our Auction Items:

A Will Graham inspired zip bag with fish on the inside and water bubbles on the outside, and a fish charm. Plus pride rainbow fishing lure pin. Plus some assorted cards stickers.

A Hannibal Lecter inspired zip bag with paisley on the inside and Japanese inspired print on the outside, and a stag charm. Plus skull & flower pin. Plus some assorted cards stickers.

A Spacedogs inspired zip bag with space print on the inside and dachshunds on the outside, and a star charm. Plus "Modern AU" pin. Plus some assorted cards stickers.

Your Humble Servant (Hannigram AU)

Explicit // M/M // Will Graham/Hannibal Lecter // Tags: Alternate Universe - historical, primarily 1912 - 1920s, lord Hannibal, farm boy Will, abandoned Will, adopted Will, childhood friendship, getting to know each other, developing relationship, first kiss, yearning, pining, separation, parental death (Hannibal's parents), angst, period typical societal bullshit, financial ruin, misunderstandings, The Great War, WW1, warfare, trench warfare, kissing, hand jobs, secret relationship, flashbacks, period typical lube, anal fingering, anal sex, love confessions, The Battle of the Somme, injury, injury recovery multiple separations and reunions, pining, angst, life altering injuries, disability, PTSD, nightmares, London secret gay community, 1920s London, classism, reunion, rekindled relationship, revelations, (belated) reunion sex, biting, possessive sex, dirty talk, morning blow job, unexpected visitors, jealousy, flashbacks, revelations, hurt/comfort, family drama, more separation and more angst (sorry), brief Hannibal/Donald Sutcliffe, semi-public sex, declarations of love, family secrets, growing old together, time skips, happy ending. 

From abandoned baby to farm hand, from soldier to clerk, Will's life is a twisted road with only one constant, a love he is sure he can never have.

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“Can I help you, my lord?”

Hannibal looked up and blushed when he realised he’d been seen by Mr Graham, peering into his pigpen.

“I, uh…” Hannibal stammered. Almost ten years old and the heir of the lord of this great estate, he knew he should always be eloquent and fair like his father. This, despite the fact that being caught snooping made him feel ashamed to the point of anger. He schooled himself and cleared his throat, but before he could continue the farmer chuckled and shook his head. 

“If it’s young Will you’re after, he’s inside helping his mother with the crate. If you’re wanting to wait m’lord, he’ll be taking it up to the big house shortly. He could keep you company on your way back.”

Hannibal straightened himself and gave a curt nod to the farmer, who smiled warmly and tipped his hat. 

“Go on in then, m’lord. I dare say Mrs Graham has some tea brewing.”

Hannibal gave another nod and finally replied, “my thanks, Mr Graham.”

The farmer tipped his hat with another smile and Hannibal took his leave, trying not to seem too eager in his gait as he strode over the flagstones up to the little farmhouse. 

Hannibal knew from the etiquette lessons his nanny had begun to instil in him that it wasn’t proper to be too enthusiastic or overbearing in a friendship, even as a child. Frivolities should be in measure, and must always be proper. 

Perhaps his friendship with the farmer’s son was improper in some ways - by virtue of their birth at least. But, at almost eight years of age, Will Graham was the only child even remotely near his age in the near vicinity. 

And the truth was, he found Will fascinating.

All chapters are already available on my Patreon!

Upcoming Collection of Trans* Fannibal Experiences

Name TBC Submissions 1st - 31st January 2023 *Trans in this instance is used as an umbrella term to include transgender, non-binary, genderqueer and otherwise non-cis people.  We have not sought to exclude intersex people in this definition, however not all intersex people identify as trans* and those who do are included under the above umbrella.

For TransHanniDay 2023 (8th April) we will be publishing a collection of essays, creative nonfiction, personal accounts and art about being non-cis in the Hannibal Fandom. 

The show has resonated with many queer fans, and we know that being in the Hannibal, Hannigram and Hannibal Extended Universe fandom, and the support of Fannibals has been part of many people's gender identity journeys. We want to capture that in a fandom led volume of non-fiction, featuring essays, creative nonfiction, personal accounts and art. If you are interested in contributing please read on!

How to submit: From 1st to 31st January Submit via google form HERE  

Who should submit: Please ONLY SUBMIT IF:

What to submit:

If you’d like to submit something else, please DM us on tumblr or twitter to discuss One submission per person with the following exception - you may submit art and one form of writing. 

Theme:  Via one of the above mediums, we want you to share with us in as much or little detail as you’d like, your journey as a non-cis Fannibal in the Hannibal fandom, and/or the impact NBCs Hannibal has had on your gender journey. 

A few points for consideration you may wish to explore: 

PLEASE NOTE: if your submission is successful you are welcome to use your real name or an online handle for authorship, but you will have the option to publish anonymously or under a pseudonym if you would prefer. 

Word counts:  Minimum of 100 words Maximum of 5000 words  We would prefer to keep the word count around 3000, but understand that essays for example may go up to 5000 words, which is our maximum limit. 

Art submissions must come with a summary of your experience and/or what you are expressing in the art, this need not be more than a few sentences. 

Compensation: As a fan-led project we do not have any funding and so cannot offer monetary compensation. However, all contributors will receive at the least an e-copy of the collection. We are hoping that we will be able to send each contributor a print copy as well, but will not be able to confirm until further in the process. 

If we are able to make print copies available these will either by not for profit or the resultant proceeds will be donated to appropriate charities.

Content Restrictions: 

Will there be automatic acceptances? As this is all about personal experiences and not fiction, we’re not going to be looking at it in the same way as other fanthologies might. That said, there won’t be any automatic acceptances, we will have to have a limit depending on the number of submissions. 

It is likely that all accepted pieces will be lightly edited for readability, but there will be no changes to the essence of the works. 

FAQ

What is Trans Hannigram Day? Trans Hannigram Day or TransHanniDay is a day of celebration for trans* fanworks and creators in the Hannibal, Hannigram and Hannibal Extended Universe fandom. On this day old and new fanworks are shared with the intention of filling the timeline with trans* love!

Originally this event was Transcendence Fest, first held in December 2020. The first TransHanniDay was held on 8th April in 2022 in reaction to the release of a certain movie on that day.

Will this collection only be focused on Hannigram? Technically the focus is on the fans, but we know the influence of NBCs Hannibal and the fandom itself goes beyond Hannigram. Both in written works and in art, other characters are accepted including those from NBCs Hannibal and those from other Mads and Hugh projects (Hannibal Extended Universe). 

For example, if Bedelia De Maurier or Adam Raki resonated with you as part of your gender journey, we’d love to hear about it. 

How can I prove I’m Trans*? We aren't expecting you to and in no way expect you to out yourself either online or in real life. We will take on trust that you are who and what you say you are, including if you are questioning, between labels or do not like to use labels. 

As noted above, those who would feel more comfortable doing so, can have their work published under a pseudonym or anonymously. 

Who is publishing this collection? This collection will be edited and published by Max Turner. Max is a gay transgender writer based in the UK, a Fannibal and the publisher of online publication A Coup of Owls.  This publication will not be associated with A Coup of Owls, but will receive some promotion. 

Submissions now OPEN from 1st - 31st January

SUBMIT HERE

If you're looking for a last minute gift or fancy treating yourself to some Christmas joy, grab A Little Lie by Max Turner now available in paperback & for kindle.

This 73 page novella is just the right size to slip into a M/M romance fans stocking!

You can find A Little Lie here: www.maxturneruk.com A Little Lie on Amazon A Little Lie on Goodreads

Hannigram Tropefest schedule

May 7th: Sign ups begin.

June 30th: Author sign ups close.

July 31st: Author check in due by Google Form.

August 31st: Art/manip/collage/vid creator sign ups close.

August 31st: Author 80% drafts and story summaries due by email.

September 3rd: Story summaries and claims information emailed to art/manip/collage/vid creators.

September 10th: Claims open for art/manip/collage/vid creators, creators send art preferences via Google form and matches are made.

September 18th: Deadline for authors or artists to tell us when they can’t post in November.

September 24th: Posting dates revealed.

October 16th: Writer check ins via email with complete draft, beta edits may still be happening.

October 23rd: Art/manip/collage/vid creators check in by sending in rough version to mods via email as a link or attachment.

October 17th - 31st: Optional story promos. (Details on how to take part emailed ahead of time to authors.)

November 1st: Posting starts!

A Coup of Owls is an online bi-monthly anthology of short stories and flash fiction by creators from marginalised and under-represented communities.

SUBMISSIONS: February 1 - 28 (for June issue) April 1 - 30 (for August issue) June 1 - 30 (for October issue) August 1 - 31 (for December issue) October 1 - 31 (for February issue) ​December 1 - 31 (for April issue)​

we do not have set issue themes but feel free to be inspired by the season, seasonal occasions and events

SUBMIT FICTION:

We’re looking for stories you’ve poured your soul into but haven’t been able to find the right home for. We’re looking for stories that make us feel something. Warmth, love, melancholy, rage. We want it all.

All genres, styles and themes will be considered and we especially love stories that are outside the box in their telling. Ambiguous endings? Non-linear storytelling? Antagonist’s point-of-view? A story told in just one scene? We love it all.

Who should submit: Please only submit if you are aged 18 or over and belong to an underrepresented or marginalised community. These include, but are not limited to: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled people. Whilst we also love stories about diverse characters, it is not compulsory that your story feature them.

Scrubbed fanfic is welcome and encouraged!

What to submit:

Pay: A Coup of Owls pays flat rates to writers for selected works as follows

Please see our website for full details and terms.

SUBMIT COVER ART:

From February 2022 our cover art will be sourced from shutterstock. However, we would much rather publish art directly from creators from marginalised and under-represented communities. Our submissions for cover art are always open!

For further information and to submit your art, see our Submissions Page.

SAY HELLO!

Want to reach out to us for more information? You can email us at editors@acoupofowls.com or DM us on Twitter.

***SECRETARY Part 3***

Chapter 8, NOW UP ON AO3

Another Monday morning… 

With everything he’s wanted so close he can taste it, Will finds he might not be as patient as he promised. And this time, Hannibal is ready and waiting with plans of his own. 🔥❤️‍🔥

This fic is co-written by myself ( @thisismydesignhannibal ) and  @fragile-teacup​. Thank you to everyone for sticking with us and for all your awesome support of this fic! We’re in the home stretch now, and we hope you enjoy the ride! 

Welcome to Part 3 Fannibals… Buckle up! 😈

Secretary: Chapter 8

Will swung into his parking spot, wincing at the subtle squeal of tires as he braked hard, slamming the car into park a mere inch from the wall.

He definitely heard that. But at least you got here in one piece.  

Will took a deep breath and looked up at the stone facade of the office.

Wonder if you’ll leave here in one piece?  

He’d half expected to get pulled over on the long drive in from Wolf Trap, his distracted driving likely worse than if he’d downed a half bottle of whisky before venturing out to work. The weight of his foot on the gas seemed to correspond to whatever flip-flopping emotion he’d been riding from moment to moment; that mental rollercoaster making him dawdle one minute, lost in thought (Hannibal’s hard length under his palm, the feral fire in his eyes, fingers gripped in his hair… god, that kiss …) – only to find himself rage-speeding recklessly the next, reliving the moment Hannibal had sent him away ( I am not going to fuck you, Will…).

At least a handful of drivers had swerved out of his way, horns blaring as he’d waved them off, altogether too distracted to even bother being embarrassed.

God knows what Hannibal would say if he saw you driving like this. On Friday he was clucking about how much salt you eat. Plus… rude.

Will waved that thought away too, even though it coaxed a begrudging smile to his lips. They had more important things to work through today than to waste time on a distracted driving lecture. But even that thought had him grumbling.

Maybe if he stopped sending you away every night, you wouldn’t have so far to drive.  

It was an obvious leap ( He’s barely even touched you yet, and now you’re spending the night? ) but it was a leap Will was desperate to make. After an entire Sunday spent pacing the fields and forest with his dogs, the chill fall air a sharp counterpoint to the lingering touch of Hannibal’s hot breath, his lips, his tongue, his hand… even the stream had failed to quiet Will’s traitorous mind as it kept insisting on dissecting everything that had happened between them: each moment, each word, each touch, each lesson, spiraling out over how much more he knew they could have…

No, Will was long past pretending he wanted anything less than… well… everything.

‘I want everything, and I want it with you.’

Had he really said those words out loud, only two days ago? Will was glad that he had, but it still seemed unreal somehow. The ghost of Hannibal’s lips on his own felt like more of a dream than reality. Leading up to it, Will had felt like a ghost himself, disconnected, utterly unmoored after Hannibal had sent him home so abruptly, still reeling from that incredible scene they had shared. Angry, lost and alone, he had finally done the only thing he could think of, following that tether right to Hannibal’s home, right into his arms…  

And it had felt like home.

Even now, lost in a whirl of conflicting thoughts, Will felt that tether draw tight under his ribs, a hook lodged deep in his heart, barbed but beautiful. And while he’d clung to it for months, had grown accustomed to its place inside him, his need of it, Will found he was finally letting himself believe that the tether really did stretch both ways, that his own hook had finally found its mark after all, that each of them had become inextricably bound to the other. Hook, line and sinker.

So why can’t you seem to reel him in? Why is he fighting so hard?

That was the dark cloud that had followed Will all weekend. And even now, Will was still completely unsure what the last few days had meant for them… least of all, what it would mean in the harsh light of a Monday morning.

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***Secretary Update***

Last two chapters to be posted in January! Sorry for the delay 🫀

Unfortunately both of us (myself and @fragile-teacup ) have been hit hard by some end of year work/life/health stuff, and we need to hold off posting the last two chapters of Secretary until after the new year.

We want to give you all the ending this fic deserves!

Thanks for your understanding and for all your amazing comments on the last chapter, Part 3 will finish up in the new year! 🫀🫀🫀

Stay tuned FANNIBAL FAMILY!

SECRETARY PART 3 will begin posting soon!! 🔥

Join me and @fragile-teacup starting next Thursday (Nov 25th) as Hannibal and Will decide just how far they’re willing to go 😈❤️‍🔥

We can’t thank you all enough for your amazing comments and support of this fic! Life being life, we know it’s taken us a while BUT there’s only three chapters left! We know you’re thirsty Fannibals, and we promise (hope!) not to disappoint 😈❤️‍🔥🔥

Read Parts 1 & 2 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/15795135/chapters/36757485

Posting tomorrow Fannibals!!!

***Secretary Part 2***

Chapter 6, NOW UP ON AO3

Will wants more, and resolves to show Hannibal just how good a fisherman he can be. But, just maybe, he isn’t the only one with more on his mind…❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Co-written by myself (@thisismydesignhannibal​​ ) and @fragile-teacup​​, and we just want to say how grateful we are to have received such incredible support and (delightfully thirsty!) comments, and boosts for this fic! It means the world to us. We’ve been busy getting this chapter ready for you all, but we promise to respond to each and every one of you. The Fannibal Family is truly the best! 🫀

Secretary: Chapter 6

Beneath a blushing sky, Will strode up the path towards the familiar gothic portico. Six steps to the front door. With every one, a counting off. Herringbone overcoat, check. Favourite salmon shirt, check. Hair tamed into artfully arranged curls, check. A dab of new cologne, courtesy of Floris in London, check. 

Alright, Doctor Lecter, it’s time to show you just how good a fisherman I can be. Let’s see if you can resist taking this bait.

He glanced at himself in the polished steel plate that proclaimed Hannibal Lecter’s ownership to the world. Blue eyes gleaming with determination stared back. Atta boy. Fishing out his keys, a steadying breath before opening the door. And…

‘Good morning, Will.’

Pausing at the threshold of the outer office, key still in the lock, Will blinked. At 8.55, Hannibal should by rights have been tucked away neatly in his office. Writing at his desk or feeding his black orchids via syringe or washing up in his ensuite. These were all morning practices in which he engaged daily. Links in a comforting chain of routine. Hannibal out here, in Will’s domain, was something else. Not threatening exactly, but so much for his plan to waltz in and put Hannibal on notice. Now he was the one on the back foot, a deer in headlights.

Say something.

Hand on hip, suit jacket unbuttoned to reveal the strap of one black suspender (dear gods), Hannibal stood before the coffee maker, his expression not angry, exactly, but cold. To Will that was infinitely worse.

Say good morning.

The Antonio Valente three piece today, blue and black check, over a rust coloured button-down and burnt orange paisley tie. An ensemble that generally signalled lazy indulgence. Perhaps an invitation after hours to share a glass of Montrachet or Chianti. Unexpected after the shit-show of the previous night. Maybe he wasn’t going to have to pay for his misstep quite as dearly as he had thought. Maybe his plan still had legs. If he could just…

Say anything.

‘What the hell are you doing?’

Anything other than that.

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                                 ***Secretary Part 2***

                   Chapter 5, Now UP ON AO3 Fannibals!

FINALLY, our Hannigram Secretary AU continues! 

Remaining chapters will post bi-weekly.

Chapter 5 picks up only a few short weeks after the end of Part 1-Chapter 4 (and dear Will’s eye opening experience), as he navigates not only what Hannibal has given him, but also the thrill of how much more he wants.❤️‍🔥

Whether you’re starting back at Chapter 1, or picking up where you left off, we truly hope you enjoy reading ❤️ 

Co-written by myself (@thisismydesignhannibal​​ ) and @fragile-teacup​​

Secretary- Chapter 5

For fuck’s sake, you spend way too much time sitting in your car, staring down buildings.        

Will glared daggers at his rear-view mirror, fixated on the dive bar’s ancient neon sign shining through his rear window. His car had been idling for longer than he cared to admit. The fog from his breath clung to the inside of the glass, betraying just how long he’d been sitting there. He tried to muster a self-deprecating laugh, just all one big funny joke. Instead it died in his throat, ending up something closer to a desperate grumble.

Just put the damn car in gear and drive away already. Only assholes idle.

But still he couldn’t force himself to move. Instead of shifting the car into drive, Will stubbornly gripped the steering wheel; knuckles turning white, wishing that he could squeeze the pulsing life out of his frustration instead, maybe strangle the thoughts that wouldn’t stop clawing at the back of his mind. Best not to give those too much air.

What the hell are you even doing here? This isn’t what you really want.

He didn’t want to think about what he really wanted.

The bar’s red neon continued to cast its flickering grimy glow through his car windows, moisture scattering the light, sinking him even deeper into a dirty crimson haze. The sign hung precariously over the front door, taunting him to just step on up, try his luck.  

This is all His fault. Wind me up, watch me go.

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Everyone ready for the next chapter? 😈

CHAPTER 6 drops tomorrow afternoon Fannibal’s! Stay tuned! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

***Secretary Part 2 Teaser***              ReelHannibal Fest!

IT’S HAPPENING FANNIBALS!

FINALLY, our Hannigram Secretary AU will continue with Part 2! Posting will begin on Sept 30th!

Until then, @fragile-teacup​ and I hope you enjoy this teaser moodboard, created for @reel-hannibal​ fest! 

We originally wrote Part 1 of Secretary for the Reel Hannibal Fest, and it seemed only fitting to jump on board this fantastic fest once more as we count down to posting Part 2! Big thanks to the mods! ❤️‍🔥

While you wait, check out (or re-read!) Part 1 here:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/15795135/chapters/36757485

We also want to say a huge thank you to all our readers who both put up with Secretary’s long hiatus, and provided plenty of (thirsty :P) encouragement for Part 2! We’re so happy to be back writing this fic together and are grateful to each and every reader (both new and old!) for sticking with us. Stay tuned and enjoy! ❤️ 

Love to you all xoxo

@thisismydesignhannibal​ & @fragile-teacup​

Of Stillness and Flight

Will Graham may have set his plan in motion to deal with both Dolarhyde and Hannibal…but Hannibal has a plan of his own.

Chiyoh.  

After an interminable limbo of waiting and watching, Chiyoh suddenly finds herself in a rush against time to get to the house on the bluff. But Hannibal has given her one very specific task, but just like Will, she has many choices to make.

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What if Chiyoh was there for the events of The Wrath of the Lamb?

Written for the awesome #ladiesofhannibal challenge!

Many thanks to the amazing @fragile-teacup for beta-ing! Thanks also to @apoptoses for her encouragement and for coming up with such a great challenge!

This was actually the first thing I ever started to write for the fandom, after an EXCEPTIONALLY long writers block, so it holds a very special place in my heart. Thanks to the #ladiesofhannibal challenge for giving me an excuse to dust it off and fix it up to share :)

Hope you enjoy :)

BOOSTING for TWOTL Day!

On this #TWOTLDay I thought I’d boost my fic “Of Stillness and Flight” for anyone who might want some TWOTL Hannigram feels from Chiyoh’s perspective 😘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Read here!