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How to Be Normal (And How to Be Strange) by cthulhusrose
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types
15 Apr 2026
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Shane spends his life trying and failing to be normal. Being different than others isolates him in ways he can't understand, until a late autism diagnosis finally gives him the vocabulary needed to explain himself and his experiences. At first, he's ashamed, but, with Ilya's help, he begins to see the aspects of himself that he spent years hating in a new, brighter light.
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4 times Shane is ashamed of his autistic traits and 1 time Ilya shows him that he doesn't have to be.
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How to Hide Yourself (And How to Be Proud) by cthulhusrose
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types
04 Jul 2026
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Shane discloses his diagnosis during Autism Awareness Month, setting off a ripple of insanity in every direction. While he may be able to handle the hate without lashing out, Ilya and every other sane human being are not. Chaos ensues.
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A collection of tweets stemming from Shane Hollander's innocent autism awareness post.
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- Part 2 of How To...