Where gods and mortals collide, and stories are born.

Mischief and Mortals is a fanfiction collection by Claire Greenwood, set within the Marvel universe, weaving together tales of gods, heroes, and the mortals caught between them. At its heart is Gwen Barkridge, an original character whose path becomes entangled with Loki and the Avengers, leading to unexpected alliances, personal trials, and the blurred line between destiny and choice. These stories explore relationships, mythology, and adventure while staying rooted in the familiar Marvel world—always written with respect to the source material and the joy of imagining new “what ifs.”

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How the Universes Connect

Though the Tower and Asgard universes share the same Gwen, each is its own timeline, its own “what if.” Events in one do not affect the other; they are parallel myths told in the same voice.

Within each universe, stories branch like rivers with one decision leading to another, creating entire alternate lives. Each story stands alone, but together they form a mosaic of possibilities: a mortal woman’s place among gods, heroes, and legends.

The Tower Universe

A cup of coffee. A knock on the door. A dozen new beginnings.

In this universe, Gwen Barkridge joins the Avengers in their early days — part scientist, part hero, and all heart. What begins as friendship quickly tangles into late nights, missions, and unexpected bonds with a certain god of mischief. Each Tower story begins with this same spark, but from there, the timeline splinters into countless possibilities.

Some paths end in laughter, others in heartbreak, and some never end at all. Every branch stands alone, shaped by a single choice: who Gwen becomes among gods and heroes.

Format: Earth-based stories centered on the Avengers and life in Stark Tower.
Branching themes: romance, redemption, teamwork, domestic chaos, mischief, and what it means to belong.

The Asgard Universe

Once upon a realm far beyond the stars, a mortal was invited to Asgard…

This saga begins not in the Tower but in the golden halls of Asgard. Gwen attends a royal gathering at Thor’s invitation and meets Loki and the story rewrites itself from there. These tales explore the divide between Midgard and the Nine Realms, between mortal and god, between the past Loki cannot escape and the future Gwen dares to create.

Each Asgard story begins the same way — an invitation, a meeting, a spark — then branches into different lives, loves, and destinies. Some end in war, some in peace, and some spiral into myth.

Format: Asgardian and interrealm stories exploring Gwen’s life beyond Earth.
Branching themes: myth, love, legacy, power, and the clash between humanity and divinity.

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New chapters posted every Tuesday and Friday!

Chapter 17

Asgard Universe - The Twins of Fate Saga

Gwen thinks over her proposal to Einarr as she walks back to the palace.

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The Avengers Office: Episode 1: Pilot

Tower Universe - Avengers Office

A workplace mockumentary about the Avengers being absolute disasters in Stark Tower, complete with talking-head interviews, office politics, and mild chaos. Light flirting, light angst, lots of shenanigans.

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