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Exploring AO3's 'Something Sweet'

May 7, 2025

Lecture Notes: Understanding the AO3 Work "Something Sweet" by Ourwickedlies

Introduction to Archive of Our Own (AO3)

  • A platform where users can create and share works, bookmarks, comments, and tags.
  • User-generated content is accessible by the public, AO3 users, and AO3 personnel.
  • AO3's policies include Content Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

Key Information about "Something Sweet"

  1. Title and Author

    • Title: Something Sweet
    • Author: Ourwickedlies
  2. Fandom

    • Based on "Biohazard | Resident Evil (Gameverse)"
  3. Content Warnings & Rating

    • Rated as Explicit
    • Features adult content with tags such as F/F, Age gap relationship, Power Dynamics, and others.
    • No Archive Warnings Apply
  4. Publication and Status

    • Published on 14 Jan 2025
    • Status: Work in Progress (currently on hiatus until further notice)

Detailed Tags and Themes

  • Main Characters/Tags: Alcina Dimitrescu/Reader, Karl Heisenberg, Mother Miranda
  • AU Setting: Modern Setting, No Powers
  • Themes and Dynamics:
    • Sugar baby and sugar mommy dynamic
    • Exploration of power dynamics
    • Emotional/Psychological elements such as mommy issues, implied homophobia
    • Contains adult content such as Oral Sex, Lesbian Sex, BDSM elements
    • Topics include Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Self-Harm, Domestic Violence
    • Contains explicit content including Webcam/Video Chat Sex and Strap-Ons

Summary of the Plot

  • A story about a reader captivated by an older woman on a certain website, seeking a young companion with financial benefits.

Reception and Community Interaction

  • Language: English
  • Word Count: 127,334
  • Chapters Published: 23 out of an unspecified total
  • Community Engagement:
    • Comments: 873
    • Kudos: 2,335
    • Bookmarks: 295
    • Hits: 68,877

Navigation and Interaction on AO3

  • Features options like "Log In", "Fandoms", "Browse", "Search", and "About".
  • Users can log in, manage their profiles, and navigate through diverse fandom categories.

Additional Resources

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Wrangling Guidelines, and donation/volunteering opportunities available on the site.

Conclusion

  • "Something Sweet" reflects complex themes and relationships set in an alternate universe. It has a strong community engagement on AO3, illustrating its popularity within its fandom.