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The Miraculous Alpha and Omega Glory: A Trolley Problem by fresne
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation
23 Feb 2021
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Sherlock explores what the change in his relationship with John means.
John tries to understand just what was going on between him and Sherlock.On a cellular level, of course.
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- Part 16 of Voyages of the Bakerstreet
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He doesn’t remember who started it. L had suggested a drink or two to wind down for the night, and suddenly they were in a silent competition. Neither of them is willing to admit defeat first. They make eye contact, and L pours them another round.
Or: Two drunk assholes talk about ethics and try not to let Kira get in the way of their nice evening (but he does anyway).
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Graham lashes out, quick and deadly, and when he comes to his senses, he faces his actions when he spots the pale dead creature in front of him. He just doesn't know why he murdered it in cold blood until the Doctor explains.
And he hoped that would've been the end of it, but then Ryan and Yaz were in danger, and he promised to look after them. Wanted to make sure they got home safely. It's just a shame that the choice provided tainted his and the Doctors souls even further.
After all, what's a mutual murder, or a few, between friends?
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Thomas and the Sides coexist in their own slightly dysfunctional way. There’s no pre-existing guidebook to follow when it comes to living and interacting with quirky extensions of your own personality, after all.
Latest chapter: Thomas doesn't want to make coffee anymore.
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Aziraphale and Crowley are presented with a classic philosophical conundrum.
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The trolley problem is an awful debate subject that should die in a fire.
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[video podfic] Hypothetical by ClassicHazel, RhaegalKS
Fandoms: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Good Omens (TV)
19 Jul 2020
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Aziraphale and Crowley are presented with a classic philosophical conundrum
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Nearly three hundred years ago, Hermione and Draco distributed Philosopher's Stones to dying children. They thought they were saving the world; unfortunately, ten months ago, a stone fell into the wrong hands. Now the world is on fire, and Hermione alone can save it. Trouble is, it will cost her everything.
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i dreamed i held you in my arms by pineapples_and_bananas
Fandoms: Black Widow (Movie 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel
24 Aug 2021
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When given the choice between saving the life of one important person or saving many, which do you choose?
Well that's easy, the one important person. The lives of the many outweigh that of that one person.
In theory, it's a simple question.
In practice however, the total opposite could be true.
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Though our morals inform our policies, is it appropriate to meld our beliefs with our political agendas?
The problem of a declining population is presented to both the Autobots and Decepticons and is answered in three ways. The consequences of how each party answers are more complex than the leaders would like.
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Trolley’s Not The Only Problem Here by Anonymous
Fandoms: Heartstopper (Webcomic), Heartstopper (TV)
09 Jun 2022
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Harry asks Ben about the Trolley Problem. Turns out that's not the only problem they'll be talking about.
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Kellerkind by Anonymous
Fandoms: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Movies)
07 Nov 2022
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Kellerkind (German) - socially disadvantaged child; someone who grows up or has grown up in poor circumstances.
Literal translation: basement child
Karl finds a one-armed man tied to the boiler in his Daddy's basement.
Good thing that he had always been good about making friends.And the Winter Soldier could really use some affection, while waiting for his next mission.
Dark. Dead-Dove Material. Read at your own risk.
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Gun to Temple/Waking up Disoriented by glitter_in_my_eyes
Fandoms: Batman (Comics), Nightwing (Comics)
04 Oct 2022
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A yearly picnic with some missing members quickly goes awry.
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- Part 3 of Whumptober 2022
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[Podfic] A Trolley Problem for Jedi by kittona for nightdotlight
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
13 Nov 2022
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Audio Length:00:34:21
Summary:There’s this old problem. You may have heard of it.
Something about a trolley, and a person, and a lever.
A choice.
Podfic of a trolley problem for jedi by nightdotlight.
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Someone had to inform Light's family. What remained of it.
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Joel considers the Trolley Problem while figuring out how to be a parent to a teenage girl again. He's slowly getting the hang of it, for the most part.
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In another universe, things were different. by Anonymous
Fandoms: The Last of Us (Video Games), The Last of Us (TV)
18 Mar 2023
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"Swear to me... Swear to me that everything you said about the fireflies is true."
"I can't do that."
this fic is old and short and kinda bad sorry
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- Part 1 of kit's shitty fics
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The Fauxtato Chip by judgegate (judge_mk)
Fandoms: Stargate Universe, Stargate - All Media Types
20 Apr 2023
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Some musings on artificial potato chips and life philosophies. Rush and Greer will never see eye to eye, but they can at least practice looking in the same direction.
Genfic, character study, delves into the underlying reasons for a lot of Rush's questionable actions. Greer is 180 degrees opposite from him, always dutiful and profoundly sincere. Rush, on the other hand, would rather be seen as a ruthless cold-hearted strategist than admit he's ever acted impulsively based on empathy, but god forbid, he, too, is a human deep down.Series
- Part 3 of Mutual Understanding
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Stratt set the paper down, leaned back in her chair, then sighed. She said, slowly, just loud enough to be heard, “Doctor Grace is coma-resistant.”
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the science panel was faced with the trolley problem, and i think about that a lot...! anyways, pretty much whatever the fuck happened w/ grace's kidnapping to another star system and how that was the epitome of stratt's gaslight gatekeep girlboss era
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A childhood story that I added a lot of words to.
The train one.
You might know it.
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Never mind, it's just the Trolly Problem -_-
Why did no one ever tell me, lol-So basically, it's the trolly problem and the aftermath there of
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Ill-Gotten Gains by ghostmaybite
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
22 Sep 2025
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When his father and Tomura start planning the USJ attack, Izuku makes a plan of his own. It’s simple, only four steps:
1. Steal Eraserhead’s quirk
2. Use it to kill All for One
3. Give Erasure back, hopefully
4. Go to jail, probablyHe’s prepared for the plan to fail at any time, but surprisingly, it’s not until step 4 that things fall through.
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- Part 1 of THE HONOR OF THIEVES
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Bookmarked by Alyss_Penedo
20 Mar 2022
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Oh, ow. Oh fuck, my HEART. This is my absolute favorite villain-rehabilitation Izuku fic.
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Here is a modified trolley problem:You and your father stand beside a set of train tracks. As it is, the train’s path is unobstructed, but there is a lever next to you that will divert it, leading it to kill hundreds of innocent and oblivious people.
Your father wants you to pull the lever. If you don’t, he will either make you or he will do it himself. The only way to stop him is to push him in front of the train.
Do you push your father?