There’s Blood in your Web, Theseus (wipe it out)
by spookyserpent
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Summary
Spiders are both overlooked and feared. They spin their webs, catch their kills and move on. Some hunt, finding their prey and stalking until the kill. Tommy’s not a Huntsman Spider anymore, though. He made sure of that when the skies bled black with smoke and the horizon was stained with orange and red. From a class of twenty-eight to a class of one. Or, Tommy has escaped the Red Room, only to stumble into the lives of a family of Villains, who want him to join their ranks, a corrupt businessman and his makeshift family and a bunch of Heroes, who swear they want to help him. Now with a Sequel: Come in from the Cold, Huntsman.
Reader Reviews
CrazedCartoonAddict
Just nowThis au sounds so fucking cool oh my god yes
Chapter 1
Just nowThis is so good!!!! Awww let Tommy enjoy the kid friendly areas lmao. I’m excited to see where this goes!!!
TheFrogSheriff
Just nowAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH WHAT THE HELL DUDE THIS IS SO GOOD ALREADY, I ADORE IT, THE ENDING PART WILL NEVER NOT MAKE ME LAUGH, I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS, AND ALSO SO VERY VERY SCARED BECAUSE I KNOW WHATS COMING AND AAAAAAAHHHH, itll be fine, found family, just remember fhe found family
marshmelonfluff
Just nowi already love the las nevadas dynamic and we've just started, i can already tell this fic is gonna be fun
ParadiseShards
Just nowsuch a cool premise for the fic <3
SleepyTyrtle
Just nowOh heck yeah I'm so excited for this!!! I love this concept and au and I can't wait to see more of it!!!!
theothots
Just nowPLEASE KEEP WRITING THIS IT IS VERY GOOD THUMBS UP YAY YAY /GEN
Depressionnap
Just nowOoooo this is so cool so far! I’m thoroughly invested I think this chapter was really good and I’m really excited to see more hopefully!!! <3<3<3
randombreeze
Just nowThis is so so super good! I’m super intrigued
RankstrailOfDagliar
Just nowOooh, I love this already!
Desire (falling_bones)
Just nowSHDBDBDN lanky bitch
rabbit_with_a_sword
Just nowOh, this is amazing
mothlampss
Just nowyooo this chapter was so good!!! this au is so cool!!! I’m hooked broski >:O
Mozaik
Just nowIt's been years since I was used to comment on someone's fanfiction, which stopped me from interacting with very good stories so far - even when I discovered Protecting the Traumatised Youth, which has become, by far, my favourite fanfiction ever on this fandom (not that the sequel isn't lovely, it's good too!). But now? Now, I feel the need to do it, because this story? Is too good. It's- I don't know. Maybe it's because I too, once upon a time, was writing a kidnapped-children-become-assassins story, maybe it's because you made me watch Black Widow just because of this fanfiction, or probably because IT'S JUST TOO GOOD, but I'm. Loving. It. Everysingle chapter. I'm hooked and I wake up everymorning and the first thing I check after breakfast it's if you've posted. Absolutely mad. So I've decided to go the annoying way and re-read the story to comment on every single chapter, because that's what you deserve. Yeeees see the numbers rise up, bitch (lh)! Okay for those who read the comments while reading the story: I have context on some spoilers from late chapters, so please skip my comment. I'll try ofc not to spoil but still, to be sure.Okay, first off, the woman. How didn't I guess who the woman was since the beginning? Red Room erased my memories too (?). It's literally impossible to miss now that I'm rereading. I love how you introduced the story - no real flashback or introduction on the worldbuilding, just Tommy, and his memories, and the hard fact that he's escaped and survived and he's finally OUT, even if it impacts him so much. He's free, but is he really rn, when he's still there with his mind, not living but surviving exactly as he did in the Room? I also love how you mixed the super powers with the whole story - they could have been tacky both with the other characters and with the Spiders and Widows but they're not. Like, when you get introduced to Charlie for example? Feels natural. Also the lore that's going to come on how they all go them? Pretty pog! I will talk about it when I arrive at that part tho"Tommy is always more cautious around people with scars. They prove that a person has lived through something that could be the worst day in their entire lives and has somehow survived."Ah, yes! My "burning-pot-of-milk-handled-badly" 5mm related scar has finally been validated!! Thanks Tommy!!!Also, sending an "innocent" sixteen yo thief to steal from Wilbur when he knows who he is? Uncool, Quackity. That's cheating! You know he doesn't kill kids. What's next? Find Michael, a literally toddler, and use him against the SBI too? /jkI'm also now offended because I can't taste Niki's foods. Especially the Pistacchio Brownies. :( *Completely ignoring Wilbur and the whole start of the main plotline and how Tommy and him actually met* I want my brownies :(
graykeir
Just nowGet well, spookyserpent. I've been reading every chapter the day it has been posted.
Kittyfoo
Just nowAhhhhhh this is so goooood
Lemon_drop_drabbles
Just nowAA THIS IS SO GOOD SO FAR :D 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎 god I already love everyone’s characters so much, this is gonna be such a good fic
LeilaKeila
Just nowDisclaimer: This comment is from your Discord server, the original user could not comment so i will do it for them."THIS IS LITERALLY AMAZING OML, AND I FINALLY HAVE A CHANCE TO COMMENT SO BUCKLE UPI was sent your fic "Protecting The Traumatized Youth" and the only info I was given about it was "Literally everyone gets a redemption arc" and it was absolutely beautiful. I've reread it already, and I was currently rereading after finishing it's sequel and before reading this.Speaking of its sequel, I read "To Heal Is To Live" and that had become my favourite fanfic of all time and I cried when I found out it was over. The way everything teetered on the edge, constantly on the edge of disaster whilst still finding ways to heal. Everything about that fic was beautifully written and it gives me endless joy and just, satisfaction while reading it. It's better than canon at this point. I honestly thought it couldn't get better.Then I got a link to a discord server and I joined, and not only did I meet amazing people, but I also found out that you had ANOTHER STORY.And so here I am. Fangirling over another story of yours that so far, is just as good as your past ones. With the way it's currently going, plus a few spoilers from said discord server, I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up taking my spot of favourite fanfic ever.Ok, but overview over.Here are some of my favourite parts of this chapter:Ok I know that this technically isn't a quote, but the way you've already started to create world building with familiar landmarks and such, but formed into a more realistic to life form was done so smoothly, and it's easy to understand.Puffy being the Number 1 Hero. That alone made me smile like, a lot-"It’s why Tommy makes it close enough to touch and Charlie is still none the wiser. It isn’t until Tommy coughs that the man jumps and then slips through the floor, body turning see-through." Charlie go bye bye-"Charlie pouts as Tommy walks away. “You’re mean.”“And you’re a man.”“So are you!”Tommy pauses at the corner and gives Charlie a sharp grin. “But I’m cooler.”" This entire interaction right here, no words. Just truth."Niki,” he praises. “You are officially the second best woman in the world. These are the f*cking best, fucking hell. I could die happily here.”She grins. “Who’s the first best woman in the world?”“The Queen.” Tommy replies, chewing at the toffee brownie." Also this, this is just so Tommy that it makes my cheeks hurt from smiling-Again, no quotes, but Wilbur walking into the bakery just as Tommy calls him a bitch, then proceeding to ask "Who's the bitch?"OVERALL VERY VERY POG CHAPTER, AND YOU ARE A VERY VERY POGGERS PERSON WITH AMAZING BOOKS AND I LITERALLY ADMIRE YOU AND YOUR WRITING SO MUCH AND I'M SO GLAD I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN A CHANCE TO JUST SPOUT THIS."By Fran :› (Loo_Moon) from the discord server.
antimony_medusa
Just now“Tommy is always more cautious around people with scars. They prove that a person has lived through something that could be the worst day in their entire lives and has somehow survived.Tommy would know. There’s a reason he wears long sleeves.”Oooo good line.““Are you Wilbur?” He asks and the man nods. Tommy grins. Target has been successfully sighted. “You’re the bitch.”Tommy you are a professional and I love you.
gotgrapes1189
Just now:(( I’m completely crush rn but in a good way >:)
yunaki_suzuki
Just nowHey author of this story I was wondering if I can write a one-shot with your au.
IcyFox17
Just nowBROOO THIS FIC SO FAR IS <33EUEUEUEUEUEUEUEim so excitedmcu my belovedlas nevadas my belovedthat whole scene was so cute and precious my heart sobsNIKIIIIWILBUR SADFJSDFJK FUCK IM SO ASJDKFJS <333this fic was not going the way i thought it washonestly im not even sure where i thought it was the summary was like vague enough that it could go many placeseither way im reallyyy excited for it :D
henelworc
Just nowIm so glad i found a fic with my favorite spider mentioned in it!! Cant wait to start reading it :]]
blueberrycheesepie
Just nowThis is amazing. How have I seriously not seen this around before? I just adore the au. And the writing? Brilliant.
Dream_Keeper
Just now🖤🖤🖤
echoing_illusions
Just nowi am re-reading as i dropped off the face of the earth about chapter 35 and wanted to re read so i can actively keep up with the new series. i am also determined to hopefully comment on every chapter so here’s to chapter 1!!also, spooks i love your work to bits as usual, there are tiny little things in chapter 1 that i’m just like… huh. that could be relevant later, and i just never thought of it before.
Mycatshuman
Just nowOooooooooooo! Interesting!
awkwardExxodus
Just nowwell thats surely one good distraction technique
loyislolee
Just nowangsty backstory and knowing what the red room is just makes me feel bad for tommy man. that interaction with niki and wilbur was muah muah fantastic. i will be binging now :D <3
k__aterwauling
Just nowHeyo- I don’t know if you take requests, but if you do, can you make an SBI fic where all of SBI except for Tommy are top superheros? And so even though they're family, Tommy doesn't see them often. So- Tommy's plan to make them spend more time together is to become the city's new supervillian. Shenanigans ensues :DI live for secret double lives skdjjsssdj
ze_trashcan
Just nowThis is glorious!!
Animallover24678
Just nowhaha little gremlin
Animallover24678
Just nowCame back to this fic to say that Tommy with an American accent is scary
milk_tea24
Just nowAm I re reading this waiting for the sequel to be completed? Yes. Is this the best fic I’ve ever read? YES!!This fic has me in a chokehold omg. I honestly can’t stop reading it and I love the way you write the characters!!
fr33ren
Just nowI LOVE THIS OML. i was recommended this fic by a friend and i’m already enjoying it.
herebychancee
Just nowwill this fic make sense if i haven’t watched black widow?
Dandelionfield15
Just nowHECK YEAHHHH
StrawberryShortcvke
Just nowOh hell yea am I excited to read this story! I already Imma love this :D
barnacletoes
Just nowI can already tell this is going to be fucking amazing holy shit dude I giggled at this chapter multiple times
dis_a_ppointment
Just nowOMFG THIS FIC IS SO GOOD. IVE ONLY GOT TO CH17 AND I AM IN LOVE WITH IT. FBRGURBGVMMMGFVVDLK
milk_tea24
Just nowI may or may not be back once again just to re read this MASTERPIECE of a fic!!!!The storyline phenomenal, the characters incredible.Everything about this fic captivates my mind and the pure rush of emotions I get from reading it is as if I was reading it for the first time. I can’t wait to read it again!!
Sparrowbaby
Just nowoooohOooOOooOOooOOOohhh this is starting of g o o d.When Tommy is so fucked up, an international crimelord is even like "dude,chill"
Chapter 1
Just nowHoly shit i fucking love badass tommy
Mycatshuman
Just nowI've been thinking about this a bit recently and decided I needed to have a bit of of reread
Mushroom_girly
Just nowAfter reading both this and the sequel a while back, I'm here again to read all over again from the very beginning because it was just that indescribably amazing and it's so entertaining watching some of these interactions knowing what I do now
CrispyLeaves
Just nowHe is a lanky bastard yessirAlso I have been meaning to start reading this forever and I’m hooked so I’m glad I did
Wingst
Just nowI was listening to SHUM by Go_A and literally could only think about this fic i need to reread for the third time yes i think yes
LyreLikesToWrite
Just nowI love this idea and the story is so compelling I can’t wait to read moreMy phone is going to die lmaoAmazing chapter + writing <3
LionInk
Just nowYou have NO idea how I love BAMF Tommy! I'm so excited to see the rest of the story
Sal_E
Just nowTommy is unironically terrifying. It’s currently almost 11:00 PM. I’m a very easily scared person. This is slightly freaking me out. I don’t really care. It’s so good. Why is this my formatting. Whelp I’m sticking with it I guess.Edit: this was meant to be on chapter 3 wtf





