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Steter Fanfic
After moving to Beacon Hills, Stiles starts having recurring dreams of a man in some kind of prison, who needs his help. Things get so bad that he ends up in Eichen House, where he finds out that the man is real.
Teen Wolf - Stiles/Peter
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After moving to Beacon Hills, Stiles starts having recurring dreams of a man in some kind of prison, who needs his help. Things get so bad that he ends up in Eichen House, where he finds out that the man is real.
Teen Wolf - Stiles/Peter
Words:81370 complete
244 pages, ebook
First published August 21, 2015
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March 7, 2016
I would give this 6 stars if I could. Not only is this a fantastic retelling of the show it's based on, it's also a fantastic exploration of mental health as it relates to the "I can see things others can't" trope.
First off, when the author states that they've studied psychology, it really shows. There's nuance in the descriptions of conditions and medications, in the way Stiles traverses the healthcare system. I also loved the way Eichen House wasn't just portrayed as a fucked up place doing illegal shit, it was put in perspective through Stiles's visits to other psychiatric wards.
Next I have to say, Papa Stilinski, you sir get a Father of the Year award for how awesome you are throughout this entire clusterfuck. You can be called Tom all you like for the way you always, always have Stiles's back no matter how murky and confusing things get. And cheers to you dating Melissa. You two have chemistry in the show, and Scott is already brother material.
On the topic of Scott, well, there's a nice sub-plot with him, Allison, and Isaac working through polyamory. Because that's how it should have been done instead of stupid love triangle. The three of them are beautifully awkward together.
Okay *takes a deep breath* now that I've got the glee out of my system, let's get to the meat of the story. Stiles moves away from Beacon Hills because his mom is sick and there's top-of-the-line treatment in a different state. She still dies, though, and then there's a school shooting. Stiles has a breakdown which causes him to start seeing things and having nightmares. Part of what he sees is the Hale fire, because he's inexplicably linked to Peter Hale, who survived the fire (and also went on a vengeful murder spree as soon as he got out of his coma). When Stiles returns to Beacon Hills nearly ten years later, he starts seeing Peter in his dreams, and Peter needs Stiles to save him from imprisonment. However, there's little evidence that any of this is real as opposed to a paranoid delusion, and the deeper Stiles gets, the more difficult it is to know who to trust.
I still can't believe this is fanfiction because it didn't feel like fanfiction. Sure, the plot cuts up the first three seasons of Teen Wolf into something more condensed (and so much more coherent), but otherwise this could stand alone as its own novel. Like, I would pay money if this were pulled for publication because it's that good.
First off, when the author states that they've studied psychology, it really shows. There's nuance in the descriptions of conditions and medications, in the way Stiles traverses the healthcare system. I also loved the way Eichen House wasn't just portrayed as a fucked up place doing illegal shit, it was put in perspective through Stiles's visits to other psychiatric wards.
Next I have to say, Papa Stilinski, you sir get a Father of the Year award for how awesome you are throughout this entire clusterfuck. You can be called Tom all you like for the way you always, always have Stiles's back no matter how murky and confusing things get. And cheers to you dating Melissa. You two have chemistry in the show, and Scott is already brother material.
On the topic of Scott, well, there's a nice sub-plot with him, Allison, and Isaac working through polyamory. Because that's how it should have been done instead of stupid love triangle. The three of them are beautifully awkward together.
Okay *takes a deep breath* now that I've got the glee out of my system, let's get to the meat of the story. Stiles moves away from Beacon Hills because his mom is sick and there's top-of-the-line treatment in a different state. She still dies, though, and then there's a school shooting. Stiles has a breakdown which causes him to start seeing things and having nightmares. Part of what he sees is the Hale fire, because he's inexplicably linked to Peter Hale, who survived the fire (and also went on a vengeful murder spree as soon as he got out of his coma). When Stiles returns to Beacon Hills nearly ten years later, he starts seeing Peter in his dreams, and Peter needs Stiles to save him from imprisonment. However, there's little evidence that any of this is real as opposed to a paranoid delusion, and the deeper Stiles gets, the more difficult it is to know who to trust.
I still can't believe this is fanfiction because it didn't feel like fanfiction. Sure, the plot cuts up the first three seasons of Teen Wolf into something more condensed (and so much more coherent), but otherwise this could stand alone as its own novel. Like, I would pay money if this were pulled for publication because it's that good.
August 22, 2015
Really good Steter with dark spots. Peter is fascinatingly ambiguous for most of the fic.
Stiles's perceived illness; the creepiness of Eichen house, the gaslighting and the Sheriff, were all really well written and evocative. Made me want to burn the building, comfort/protect Stiles and hug the Sheriff. Some heartbreak and strength.
I did find a trigger - one solution to a threat (untagged) that will likely not bother most;
Stiles experiences terrible times and shows just how brave, strong, wonderful he can be. Recommend it.
Stiles's perceived illness; the creepiness of Eichen house, the gaslighting and the Sheriff, were all really well written and evocative. Made me want to burn the building, comfort/protect Stiles and hug the Sheriff. Some heartbreak and strength.
I did find a trigger - one solution to a threat (untagged) that will likely not bother most;
Stiles experiences terrible times and shows just how brave, strong, wonderful he can be. Recommend it.
August 27, 2015
I'll just go for the bottom line on this one: while this is not my favorite story of KouriArashi's, I really enjoyed it. Certainly, if you've liked her other Steters you will probably like this. As in many of her works, Stiles suffers ridiculous amounts, here due to his supposed mental illness. On the plus side, it's all the more satisfying when things finally start to go his way.
December 15, 2015
KouriArashi newest Steter, well written and if you liked her other fics you'll love this one too.
The begging is dark, for the last seven years Stiles has been struggling with hallucinations and when he and his dad moves back to Beacon Hills, Stiles starts having dreams of Peter.
We know that Stiles isn't mentally ill and that Peter's real but Stiles questions his sanity, and because of that when he is gaslightened in Eichen House- well that's one rage inducing chapter.
* Papa Stilinski is great in this
* I liked Scott/Allison/Isaac
The begging is dark, for the last seven years Stiles has been struggling with hallucinations and when he and his dad moves back to Beacon Hills, Stiles starts having dreams of Peter.
We know that Stiles isn't mentally ill and that Peter's real but Stiles questions his sanity, and because of that when he is gaslightened in Eichen House- well that's one rage inducing chapter.
* Papa Stilinski is great in this
* I liked Scott/Allison/Isaac
August 25, 2018
Reread 5/27/2016, 8/25/2018
I think I loved this even more upon rereading. Stiles was so strong to come out on top after all he'd gone through.
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Original review 8/24/2015
Although this was dark, I enjoyed it quite a bit. I hated seeing Stiles hurt, but I loved seeing him vindicated. There were a couple of times things seemed to sliding off the rails, but those instances were short lived.
I think I loved this even more upon rereading. Stiles was so strong to come out on top after all he'd gone through.
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Original review 8/24/2015
Although this was dark, I enjoyed it quite a bit. I hated seeing Stiles hurt, but I loved seeing him vindicated. There were a couple of times things seemed to sliding off the rails, but those instances were short lived.
October 3, 2015
A long fanfic written in the present tense from Stiles' pov. Seventeen year old Stiles and his father Tom returns to Beacon Hills after a long absence. Stiles has been struggling with mental illness since his mother's death and starts to 'hallucinate' about Peter Hale in a jail cell.
Well written but rather plot heavy, some kissing and cuddling but no real sex.
Well written but rather plot heavy, some kissing and cuddling but no real sex.
September 23, 2015
Well-written, dark and tense, but it was getting to me after a while. When my shoulders were up to my ears from tension I had to take a break.
Ultimately I preferred Prison Break (Build Us A Life to this one.
Ultimately I preferred Prison Break (Build Us A Life to this one.
June 9, 2017
Oooooh this was good. Would only have been improved with sexy times, but I can't complain. (Wouldn't mind a sequel/vignette from on or after Stiles' 18th birthday!)
I love when there is a psychological issue like this in a story, especially when it's Stiles. There's something about his vulnerability in combination with his strength just does it for me. Watching the emotional and psychological deterioration was painful but engaging, and we knew that Stiles wasn't really crazy so it was exciting to see how that all progressed.
I love when there is a psychological issue like this in a story, especially when it's Stiles. There's something about his vulnerability in combination with his strength just does it for me. Watching the emotional and psychological deterioration was painful but engaging, and we knew that Stiles wasn't really crazy so it was exciting to see how that all progressed.
January 1, 2016
As steter goes, this is probably on the lighter side. which, really, isn't saying much. lots of angst but not so much on the gruesome gruesome murder and mayhem. I did want to stick a pencil thru that stupid therapist's eye though. Well, thru all the doctors to be honest.
September 22, 2015
Absolutely loved this Steter - one of my favourites but I read it as it was beiing posted and left it too long to review. :(
May 24, 2017
I love this story! As someone who struggles with mental illness (not anything like what Stiles went through, for multiple reasons, including the fact that Stiles wasn't really mentally ill, but still) and as someone who has worked in the mental health field, it was kind of nice to see someone write about the psychiatric world, even if it was from the perspective of, "psychiatry is kind of out to get you." Because, honestly, that's how it feels sometimes. It's no fun to be dismissed because you have a mental illness, and to be all afraid that something is going to end up on your record indicating that your doctors should ignore what you have to say (medication seeking, attention seeking, etc) because then they will ignore you like you are nothing and then where will you be when you need help? It's also no fun to end up with a doctor who responds to every problems with "more pills!" This story deals with both of those mentalities, and that is nice to see.
I loved the relationship between Peter and Stiles (manipulation, and yet not?) and I loved the relationships involving the secondary characters (yay especially for Papa Stilinski!). It was great to see people being there for Stiles when he was having troubles mentally (woot woot for Scott!) without judgement; that's so rare and valuable in real life, and we who have mental illness have so much trouble finding that, so we often end up wishing for it hard core. It was kind of hard for me that Stiles ended up being mentally healthy in the end (because those of us who are mentally ill often wish to wake up mentally whole, to no avail), but watching Stiles struggle with things that we struggle with (meds not working, therapists who don't understand, etc) was still nice.
I loved the relationship between Peter and Stiles (manipulation, and yet not?) and I loved the relationships involving the secondary characters (yay especially for Papa Stilinski!). It was great to see people being there for Stiles when he was having troubles mentally (woot woot for Scott!) without judgement; that's so rare and valuable in real life, and we who have mental illness have so much trouble finding that, so we often end up wishing for it hard core. It was kind of hard for me that Stiles ended up being mentally healthy in the end (because those of us who are mentally ill often wish to wake up mentally whole, to no avail), but watching Stiles struggle with things that we struggle with (meds not working, therapists who don't understand, etc) was still nice.
February 17, 2016
3, 5 stars.
I liked it.
This story is about Stiles. Yes, Peter s there - he plays an important part in getting Stiles to come to terms with the fact that he, in fact, does not have a number of screws loose in his head... At least, not as many as those around him have a tendency of telling him he does.
He has to go against what his dad, his psychiatrist, his psychologist, years and years of therapy, medication and self-hatred for what he's putting his dad through have made him - and that shit is hard.
Guilt for being messed up in the head. Guilt because he can't do anything about. Guilt because he ends up making his dad uproot his entire life for him - time and again.
Thank GOD Stiles had one person always in his corner... Even though he was a big part of why he was suffering (not by but for): The one and only Sheriff - not a sheriff here, but still.
To have a dad like that in your corner, despite all the trouble you're putting him through. To have some like that in your corner is fucking blessing.
Stiles would not have survived without his dad. It's as simple as that.
And I loved him for it.
Dear author
As I was reflecting on this book while writing this short review, I've decided to round off the 3,5 stars up instead of down. The biggest reason for that being Stiles's dad 'cause he was amazing
I liked it.
This story is about Stiles. Yes, Peter s there - he plays an important part in getting Stiles to come to terms with the fact that he, in fact, does not have a number of screws loose in his head... At least, not as many as those around him have a tendency of telling him he does.
He has to go against what his dad, his psychiatrist, his psychologist, years and years of therapy, medication and self-hatred for what he's putting his dad through have made him - and that shit is hard.
Guilt for being messed up in the head. Guilt because he can't do anything about. Guilt because he ends up making his dad uproot his entire life for him - time and again.
Thank GOD Stiles had one person always in his corner... Even though he was a big part of why he was suffering (not by but for): The one and only Sheriff - not a sheriff here, but still.
To have a dad like that in your corner, despite all the trouble you're putting him through. To have some like that in your corner is fucking blessing.
Stiles would not have survived without his dad. It's as simple as that.
And I loved him for it.
Dear author
As I was reflecting on this book while writing this short review, I've decided to round off the 3,5 stars up instead of down. The biggest reason for that being Stiles's dad 'cause he was amazing
September 22, 2015
I really enjoyed this one; I felt like it moved at a good clip with interesting action, and the visuals were wonderful. The most exposure I've ever gotten to this freaking television show is fanfic, and the more Steter I read the more I realize I can now never watch Teen Wolf, because it's just not going to deliver what I subconsciously (or totally consciously) want. Oh well! More KouriArashi for the win.
July 31, 2016
I read this in one sitting, and it isn't short. I liked it very much a lot. 5 stars, will read again.
August 24, 2017
Highly engaging plot.
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