Once again, read the title to find out what lies beneath this description; only thing different is that this time, it's Doctor Strange!
...and maybe the occasional Benedict Cucumberbatch one too ;)
⚠️ This story may contain language that Steve woul...
Summary: Ever since his accident, Stephen has been haunted by the memories of what once was and how he destroyed everything he ever cared about.
Pairing: Stephen Strange x Reader
Warning(s): kinda angsty, talk about car accidents and scars, lemme know if I left anything out
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Stephen Strange had always been an impeccable and extremely talented neurosurgeon; a position that he had worked extremely hard for. But when a car accident left him with severely damaged hands, his world was turned completely upside-down.
Despite multiple surgeries and months of physical therapy, Stephen's hands never fully recovered. He lost the precision and dexterity that had once made him one of the best surgeons in the world, and he was forced to give up his career.
As Stephen struggled to come to terms with his newfound reality, he felt lost and extremely alone. He had always defined himself by his successes and his work, and now that it was gone, he didn't know who he was anymore.
As the months eventually turned into years, Stephen began to withdraw himself from the world, retreating into the Sanctum Sanctorum and dedicating himself to the study of the Mystic Arts. He threw himself into his new role as the Sorcerer Supreme, hoping that it would fill the void left by his shattered dreams.
But no matter how hard he tried, Stephen could not escape the pain and resentment that he felt over his injured hands. He blamed himself for the accident and for letting his career slip away; and he struggled to find the happiness and purpose of his new life.
One day, as Stephen sat alone in the library, wallowing in his self-resentment, you walked in. You had always been a fan of Stephen's work as a neurosurgeon, and you were utterly devastated to hear about what happened to him. But as you looked at him here in this room, you saw a man who was struggling to move on and find a new path in life.
You made your way closer to him and sat down beside him, taking his scarred hand in your own.
"It's okay to still be angry and to feel sorry for yourself, Stephen. But you can't let your injured hands define who you are. You're so much more than a neurosurgeon. You're the Sorcerer Supreme, and you have the power to do so many incredible things."
Stephen turned to look at you, his eyes now filled with emotion. "You're right," his voice choked with tears. "I've been so focused on what I've lost that I haven't seen all the possibilities that are still out there for me; or the ones right in front of me."
As you held Stephen's hand, you hoped that you had helped him see that he was still the same amazing and talented person he had always been. And as you stood by his side, supporting him as he embraced his new role as the Sorcerer Supreme, you knew that you had found your true partner in both love and magic.
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