The Chess Master

Part One - A Man Called Psych

by scifipony / pebble

Fandom: Psych
Characters: Carlton Lassiter, Shawn Spencer
Tags: AU, Genfic, Casefic, Action, Whump, Hurt/Comfort, Friendship, Enemies to Friends
Warnings: Minor character deaths, discussions of PTSD and anxiety, grief, blood and injuries, implied/referenced past torture, survivor's guilt

Author's Notes: This fic was originally written in October 2020 for the Whumptober challenge on tumblr, with the goal being to fit all 31 prompts into a single fic. As such, this story contains many scenes with fights, violence, and a few minor or background character deaths. Please mind the warning tags!

Summary: Carlton Lassiter is the top undercover agent for an international law enforcement agency. Shawn Spencer is the top consultant for an international criminal organization. A common goal unites the two enemies when they team up to exact revenge from a rogue operative known only as Psych.

Chapter One: Opening Moves
Words: 5,807
Additional Warnings: Minor Character Death

Chapter Two: Know Your Enemy
Words: 6,095
Additional Warnings: None

Chapter Three: The Quiet Game
Words: 6,142
Additional Warnings: Panic Attack, Implied PTSD

Chapter Four: Assessing The Board
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Additional Warnings: Drugging, Implied Traumatic Touch Aversion, Hospitals

Chapter Five: Queen's Gambit
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Additional Warnings: None

Chapter Six: Absolute Pin
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Additional Warnings: None

Chapter Seven: Soul Of The Game
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Additional Warnings: Referenced Past Torture, Referenced Body Modification, Discussions of Chronic Pain

Chapter Eight: Closed File
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Additional Warnings: None

Chapter Nine: Wrong Rook Pawn
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Additional Warnings: Semi-Graphic Violence, Severe Injuries, Broken Bones

Chapter Ten: Advanced Pawn
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Additional Warnings: Medical Stitches, Referenced PTSD, Discussions of Grief & Survivor's Guilt

Chapter Eleven: Kriegspiel
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Additional Warnings: None

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