My fanfic, a master post
Now that Iāve posted, oh, more than two different stories on AO3, itās time for a post that lists them all.
First and longest, thereās
Artificial Shortages
Mirabel finds her TĆo Bruno living in the walls. He's in terrible health, is failing at self-care, and says he just wants to be forgotten.
The miracle still needs saving. But Mirabelās new top priority is savingĀ TĆo Bruno.
People have called this aĀ āmore realisticā version of Mirabel finding Bruno in the walls. Iām not sure if thatās what it really is, but itās definitely less Disney and more angst (and spiders).
Itās an AU thatās just like canon until one not-even-all-that-bad accidental injury tips Bruno's physical and mental health into a horrible downward spiral. If only heād asked for help, heād be fine. But heās Bruno and he canāt bring himself to do that. Mirabelās horrified and makes saving him her top priority, but itās easier said than done. Expect lots and lots of Bruno sadness, but also a happy ending.
This story now has an interquel/sequel:
Into The Light
Bruno didnāt expect to make it out of the walls alive. But thanks to Mirabel ā and no thanks to his wasted legs ā heās back with his family, staying with his old teacher Ćrsula Grijalva. As they do their best to care for him, everyone grapples with their feelings about the wreck heās made of his life and health.
Picking up after chapter 10 of Artificial Shortages, and moving into Brunoās point of view, this is intended to be his recovery arc, or at least the beginning of it.
And a rather different multichapter work:
The Seasons Change In Turn
Casita has fallen, but some of its mysteries remain. For one thing, where is Bruno?
A story for Encantober 2023.
This is my attempt at a fast-moving mystery story with a twisty plot, based on the Encantober 2023 prompt list. Is this a stupidly overambitious undertaking for a slow writer like me? Weāll see.
Next:
No Use Crying
The Madrigals have a new cat. Unfortunately they didnāt okay this with the local small rodent enthusiast, whoās hiding in the walls. Can Bruno protect his friends without upsetting the children, revealing his presence, or getting ensnared by the cuteness?
I wrote this short story for Encanto Milk Day in 2022. Itās actually the first completed work of fiction Iāve ever published, and Iām quite proud of it. Itās Bruno in the walls again, because thatās a topic that fascinates me. What can he do when the familyās new pet starts hunting his rat friends? No cats were harmed in the making of this fic; Brunoās too much of a softie for that.
The next three stories were written for Encantober in 2022; Iām in awe of the people who managed all 31 days when I only managed a few!
The Green-Eyed Ratās Caterpillar
Luzette bought an old hand-made picture book in a yard sale. Her friend Nita says itās impossible.
A little one-shot about some modern characters who discover something that Bruno made. The item first came up in Artificial Shortages, but no knowledge of AS is required to enjoy this one.
Endurance
If he said her name, called for help, she would answer. Probably. Possibly. Heās never tested it, because heās always tried to protect her from needing to worry about him.
A little bit of backstory fromĀ Artificial Shortages. In the walls, Bruno is protecting more than one niece, but at great cost to himself. Can he stay strong as his body grows weaker? Iām not entirely happy with this one. I think it lacks some things I would have liked to put in, but on the other hand it was written very quickly, and for me thatās an achievement.
See Something Terrible
When Camilo loses his gift, he is stuck in the most embarrassing shape possible.
This is my third Encantober story, and itās completely different. A silly scenario involving Camilo and Bruno, or rather, Bruno and the little man who came back with Mirabel and Alma on the horse, and who is unaccountably getting hugs from Camiloās mother and aunt ...
SeƱora Grijalva Requests a Book Report
The triplets are 15 and their teacher wants them to write yet another book report. But Julieta is too busy to read, Pepa just rereads books sheās already reported on, and Bruno hates writing about āmehā books yet is too self-conscious to write about his favourites.
Then Bruno has an idea. An idea that makes all three tripletsā homework much more fun.
But heās reckoned without SeƱora Grijalvaās ulterior motive.
Something different: teenage triplets, a teacher OC as a main character, and my take on how a much younger Bruno does visions. Also a magical shop.
Two Cats In The Yard
Four days after Casita falls, Bruno tells Mirabel about an intriguing and confusing side to his gift.
A fluffy short story I wrote as a tribute to the Discord server Casa Brainrot and my fellow writers there. To say any more would be to spoil the fun.
Trifles
Itās Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) in the new Casita, and thereās a Christmassy surprise on the dinner table, courtesy of Bruno and Mirabel. But Bruno hasnāt turned up to eat. Alma goes to talk to him.
Written for a Secret Santa in 2023. A bit of fluff, a bit of angst, a bit of (British) Christmas (via one of Brunoās visions) and a postcanon Alma POV.
Finally, for completeness, shoved right down to the bottom so you wonāt notice it, is the very first fic I posted:
Between Frames
With their house in ruins, the Madrigals fall back on their neighbours' hospitality. Osvaldo "Not-Special Special" has room for Mirabel and one of her relatives, but he's not prepared for who Mirabel brings with her.
Wherever Bruno's been for the past ten years, he obviously brought home enough bad luck to topple the Casa Madrigal. Still, the other Madrigals insist someone's got to take him in, and Osvaldo's drawn the short straw.
Sounds promising, right? Unfortunately I didnāt make a proper plan before I posted the first chapter, and Iāve never managed to work out how the rest of it should go. I might continue it one day, but donāt hold your breath. Still, thereās one chapter, and I donāt think itās terrible.
Iāll try to keep this post updated as I write more.












