twin high maintenance machines
Jan. 28th, 2021 04:52 pmSpider-Man
throw our hands overboard by![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
sandyk
MJ just wants her coworkers off her back and to avoid any set ups so she says she has a boyfriend. Then the stakes get a little higher so she really needs that fake boyfriend, and there's no one! Then MJ runs into her high school ex-boyfriend Peter right outside the restaurant. This is a fun future fake-dating fic.
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Young Avengers
Young Hollywood byArdatli
Long, enjoyable Billy/Teddy Hollywood AU with fake dating. I stayed up way too late reading this. I also enjoyed all the little shout-outs to the comics. <3
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Captain America
Untitled Goat Game byHark_bananas & whatthefoucault
This a very sweet, low-key story about Bucky's recovery.
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Crossovers
Leverage/Captain America
The Second Labor Job byjustanotherStonyfan
Bucky goes to Leverage Inc. for help. Oh heart.
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throw our hands overboard by
MJ just wants her coworkers off her back and to avoid any set ups so she says she has a boyfriend. Then the stakes get a little higher so she really needs that fake boyfriend, and there's no one! Then MJ runs into her high school ex-boyfriend Peter right outside the restaurant. This is a fun future fake-dating fic.
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Young Avengers
Young Hollywood by
Long, enjoyable Billy/Teddy Hollywood AU with fake dating. I stayed up way too late reading this. I also enjoyed all the little shout-outs to the comics. <3
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Captain America
Untitled Goat Game by
This a very sweet, low-key story about Bucky's recovery.
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Crossovers
Leverage/Captain America
The Second Labor Job by
Bucky goes to Leverage Inc. for help. Oh heart.
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The Raven Cycle
Fantasia bydestroythemeek
Five times Ronan Lynch's life was a Disney movie. ♥RONAN♥
sleep on the floor bydaffodilqueen
Lovely story of the Blue/Gansey/Henry road trip of mutual pining.
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Fantasia by
Five times Ronan Lynch's life was a Disney movie. ♥RONAN♥
sleep on the floor by
Lovely story of the Blue/Gansey/Henry road trip of mutual pining.
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Gilmore Girls
the one with the candy hearts bydollsome
Luke and Lorelai have wildly different stances on candy hearts, to the surprise of no one. Oh heart.
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Lucifer
Knuckles byinnie
How Maze and Trixie came up with their secret handshake. Oh my heart.
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The Mummy
a place like me doing in a girl like this byrain_sleet_snow
Evy Carnahan spent years looking for someone who'd listen. This is a really lovely look at Evy.
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The Queen's Thief
We're the Beginning of the End bystorieswelove
Many years after the war with the Medes, the ground begins to shake in Eddis. In the city of Sounis, the queen of Eddis mourns her homeland. Her husband is there to comfort her. Really lovely, soft and achy future fic about Sophos and Helen. <3
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the one with the candy hearts by
Luke and Lorelai have wildly different stances on candy hearts, to the surprise of no one. Oh heart.
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Lucifer
Knuckles by
How Maze and Trixie came up with their secret handshake. Oh my heart.
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The Mummy
a place like me doing in a girl like this by
Evy Carnahan spent years looking for someone who'd listen. This is a really lovely look at Evy.
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The Queen's Thief
We're the Beginning of the End by
Many years after the war with the Medes, the ground begins to shake in Eddis. In the city of Sounis, the queen of Eddis mourns her homeland. Her husband is there to comfort her. Really lovely, soft and achy future fic about Sophos and Helen. <3
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like an eagle, i am eager for the sky
Jan. 28th, 2021 04:38 pmStar Wars
A Buoy or a Paper Boat byigrockspock
Leia doesn't know how to have a relationship without fighting. It's kind of a problem. This is a really lovely look at Leia trying to navigate her relationship with Poe and learning that she can't just fall back on her habits from her relationship with Han.
Goes to Ground byjerseydevious
Anakin and Obi-Wan finally have a real conversation. ouch.
Interesting People You Meet In Prison byigrockspock
"Say it in public, and I'll deny it."
"You plan to take me out in public?"
Heat rushed to Leia's cheeks when she pictured showing up on D'Qar with an arrest record, cases of stolen blasters, and an attractive young rogue in tow. It was, she had to admit, fairly on brand, even if she'd spent the last twenty years trying to deny it. Leia and Poe meet in prison! Hee! This does a good job papering over the retcon in Poe's backstory per TRoS.
Missing and Presumed Dead byLadyVader23
Three months after ESB, Luke Skywalker is still reeling from the revelation of his parentage. When he finally cracks and tells Leia, she comes up with a plot to get Darth Vader off his back: stage his death. However, neither of them know that Darth Vader actually cares for his son, so the news ends up creating a Sith Lord hell bent on destroying anyone even remotely involved in Luke's demise. But when Leia tries to contact an in-hiding Luke, she finds that something terrible has really happened, and now no one knows where he is.
Meanwhile, Darth Vader starts getting a mysterious, unwilling visitor in his dreams... Epic, compelling AU where Luke faking his death is only the beginning of his adventures. I enjoyed this a lot.
A pattern and example byrthstewart
The best aunts aren't substitute parents, they're co-conspirators - Daryl Gregory
Aunt Beru lives and joins the Alliance. <3
Precipice byshadowsong26
Long, thoughtful AU where Anakin makes a different choice and ends up keeping his family and helping to found the rebellion.
we're coming up, not stopping 'cause we got this love (this light, come join the revolution) bypearwaldorf
Lovely OT3 coda to the sequels.
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A Buoy or a Paper Boat by
Leia doesn't know how to have a relationship without fighting. It's kind of a problem. This is a really lovely look at Leia trying to navigate her relationship with Poe and learning that she can't just fall back on her habits from her relationship with Han.
Goes to Ground by
Anakin and Obi-Wan finally have a real conversation. ouch.
Interesting People You Meet In Prison by
"Say it in public, and I'll deny it."
"You plan to take me out in public?"
Heat rushed to Leia's cheeks when she pictured showing up on D'Qar with an arrest record, cases of stolen blasters, and an attractive young rogue in tow. It was, she had to admit, fairly on brand, even if she'd spent the last twenty years trying to deny it. Leia and Poe meet in prison! Hee! This does a good job papering over the retcon in Poe's backstory per TRoS.
Missing and Presumed Dead by
Three months after ESB, Luke Skywalker is still reeling from the revelation of his parentage. When he finally cracks and tells Leia, she comes up with a plot to get Darth Vader off his back: stage his death. However, neither of them know that Darth Vader actually cares for his son, so the news ends up creating a Sith Lord hell bent on destroying anyone even remotely involved in Luke's demise. But when Leia tries to contact an in-hiding Luke, she finds that something terrible has really happened, and now no one knows where he is.
Meanwhile, Darth Vader starts getting a mysterious, unwilling visitor in his dreams... Epic, compelling AU where Luke faking his death is only the beginning of his adventures. I enjoyed this a lot.
A pattern and example by
The best aunts aren't substitute parents, they're co-conspirators - Daryl Gregory
Aunt Beru lives and joins the Alliance. <3
Precipice by
Long, thoughtful AU where Anakin makes a different choice and ends up keeping his family and helping to found the rebellion.
we're coming up, not stopping 'cause we got this love (this light, come join the revolution) by
Lovely OT3 coda to the sequels.
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i am fuel you are friends
Jan. 28th, 2021 04:32 pmThe Expanse
A Brighter Future bySholio
"And be caught without silver words on your tongue? You?" She made a rude hand gesture with the hand not holding the glass.
"Practice, Camina," he told her solemnly. "Silver words at push of button."
She blew out a breath. Her mouth was a serious line again, but he could still see a hint of that smile wanting to escape. It seemed that he had, after all, figured out how to make her laugh, and he liked that, even if it was at his expense. Excellent look at Drummer and Ashford between seasons 3 and 4. I can hear their voices clearly in the dialogue.
Neither/Nor bylaEsmeralda
Amos goes back to Avasarala's office that night on Luna. I enjoyed this a lot.
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A Brighter Future by
"And be caught without silver words on your tongue? You?" She made a rude hand gesture with the hand not holding the glass.
"Practice, Camina," he told her solemnly. "Silver words at push of button."
She blew out a breath. Her mouth was a serious line again, but he could still see a hint of that smile wanting to escape. It seemed that he had, after all, figured out how to make her laugh, and he liked that, even if it was at his expense. Excellent look at Drummer and Ashford between seasons 3 and 4. I can hear their voices clearly in the dialogue.
Neither/Nor by
Amos goes back to Avasarala's office that night on Luna. I enjoyed this a lot.
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the clocks will all run backwards
Jan. 28th, 2021 04:30 pm12 Monkeys
The Ending You Choose bykillabeez
Hannah and Emma make the most of the time they have. This is really lovely.
Strange Happenings at the Deacon Brothers' Bar byWingedFlight
Excellent coda to the show.
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The Ending You Choose by
Hannah and Emma make the most of the time they have. This is really lovely.
Strange Happenings at the Deacon Brothers' Bar by
Excellent coda to the show.
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can you see where we can't be
Jan. 1st, 2021 10:17 amRivers of London
Charm'd Magic byfajrdrako
This is a fun casefile. Also, Toby!
the fable of the fox, the wolf, and the wizard copper bybluflamingo
A fun case with Abigail in the lead!
Friend from Foe byPhilomytha
Enjoyable casefile with Peter and Nightingale.
Some Conversations on the Practical Nature of Magic byJoylee
Some backstory for Nightingale and Varvara. I enjoyed this.
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Charm'd Magic by
This is a fun casefile. Also, Toby!
the fable of the fox, the wolf, and the wizard copper by
A fun case with Abigail in the lead!
Friend from Foe by
Enjoyable casefile with Peter and Nightingale.
Some Conversations on the Practical Nature of Magic by
Some backstory for Nightingale and Varvara. I enjoyed this.
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Insides lit up with constellations
Jan. 1st, 2021 10:13 amThe Expanse
Front to Back byTawryn
To Belters, there's no difference between up and down. Front, back, high, low; it's all relative in zero-g. Figures that nothing about the two of them would run in a simple, straight line.
On Naomi, Drummer leaves a mark. I enjoyed this.
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Galaxy Quest
Alexander Versus Fandom bygalaxysoup
This is a fun look at Alexander's evolving relationship with his fans.
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Killjoys
Lead Me To Your Door bylady_ragnell
Dutch arrives on a space station to do a job and is surprised to see a very familiar ship a few berths over. Just before his year away is up, Dutch runs into Johnny and Lucy. <3
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Front to Back by
To Belters, there's no difference between up and down. Front, back, high, low; it's all relative in zero-g. Figures that nothing about the two of them would run in a simple, straight line.
On Naomi, Drummer leaves a mark. I enjoyed this.
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Galaxy Quest
Alexander Versus Fandom by
This is a fun look at Alexander's evolving relationship with his fans.
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Killjoys
Lead Me To Your Door by
Dutch arrives on a space station to do a job and is surprised to see a very familiar ship a few berths over. Just before his year away is up, Dutch runs into Johnny and Lucy. <3
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the plans they made put an end to you
Jan. 1st, 2021 10:09 amArm of the Starfish
Boom byinnie
JOSHUA LIVES! AU where Adam has a crush on Joshua (as well he should) instead of Kali and it changes everything. <333
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The Belgariad/Malloreon
Queen of Wolves byinlovewithnight
At the Battle of Vo Mimbre, Polgara bows her head to Kal Torak and becomes his bride.
This changes everything, and nothing, as the game between the Necessities goes on. Wow. Just. Wow. This is a spectacular AU that absolutely nail's Polgara's voice and characterization. Brilliant.
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Calvin & Hobbes
the stuff dreams are made of (are someone else's nightmares) byElemental
Susie rescues Calvin from faerie. <3
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Devil's Cub
The Lady and the Libertine bylilybeth84
Mary and Dominic have one more set of confessions to make. This is lovely.
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Boom by
JOSHUA LIVES! AU where Adam has a crush on Joshua (as well he should) instead of Kali and it changes everything. <333
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The Belgariad/Malloreon
Queen of Wolves by
At the Battle of Vo Mimbre, Polgara bows her head to Kal Torak and becomes his bride.
This changes everything, and nothing, as the game between the Necessities goes on. Wow. Just. Wow. This is a spectacular AU that absolutely nail's Polgara's voice and characterization. Brilliant.
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Calvin & Hobbes
the stuff dreams are made of (are someone else's nightmares) by
Susie rescues Calvin from faerie. <3
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Devil's Cub
The Lady and the Libertine by
Mary and Dominic have one more set of confessions to make. This is lovely.
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you're the shit and i'm knee deep in it
Jan. 1st, 2021 10:05 amThe Queen's Thief
everything else left up to you byhippolytas
"They look just like you." Gen caught and kissed one of Hector's tiny flailing hands.
"They look like babies," she said. They were small and red and impossibly fragile and sometimes when Attolia held them, she could only think of all the things she'd broken.
"They have your nose," said Eugenides, as if he hadn't heard her, "and your eyes." He ran a finger lightly over his son's soft skin. "They are going to be as beautiful as their mother and we are going to have to beat their suitors away with sticks."
"You can exile all of the suitors to Ferria," she told him, finally smiling and nudging him with her knee. "We'll start a colony." This is a fantastic coda to the series, with a pitch perfect Irene voice and a sure and steady hand on the narrative and the plot. Wonderful!
O Divine Poesy byvoleuse
This is a nice glimpse of life after the war.
The Scribe's Tale byhkafterdark
Gen tries to matchmake for Costis and Kamet, who definitely need assistance of some sort. I enjoyed this a lot!
that which is worth waiting for byryfkah
Costis promises to come back for Kamet and Kamet doesn't think he believes him. And yet... Oh Kamet. <333
what slows down the nights to a long lingering crawl byRoccolinde
Lovely, meditative future-fic slice of life from Attolia's POV.
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everything else left up to you by
"They look just like you." Gen caught and kissed one of Hector's tiny flailing hands.
"They look like babies," she said. They were small and red and impossibly fragile and sometimes when Attolia held them, she could only think of all the things she'd broken.
"They have your nose," said Eugenides, as if he hadn't heard her, "and your eyes." He ran a finger lightly over his son's soft skin. "They are going to be as beautiful as their mother and we are going to have to beat their suitors away with sticks."
"You can exile all of the suitors to Ferria," she told him, finally smiling and nudging him with her knee. "We'll start a colony." This is a fantastic coda to the series, with a pitch perfect Irene voice and a sure and steady hand on the narrative and the plot. Wonderful!
O Divine Poesy by
This is a nice glimpse of life after the war.
The Scribe's Tale by
Gen tries to matchmake for Costis and Kamet, who definitely need assistance of some sort. I enjoyed this a lot!
that which is worth waiting for by
Costis promises to come back for Kamet and Kamet doesn't think he believes him. And yet... Oh Kamet. <333
what slows down the nights to a long lingering crawl by
Lovely, meditative future-fic slice of life from Attolia's POV.
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we have so much to share
Jan. 1st, 2021 10:01 amBatgirl
esprit sur le toit (rooftop wit) byfunnefatale
The first thing she’s going to do when finals are finished, Steph decides, is hunt down every last paparazzi and throw batarangs at their cameras. Maybe their computers too while she’s at it. Whatever it takes to make sure she’s never written about again. Because, as it turns out, way too many people are invested in her love life. This is super cute!
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The Good Place
The Three People, One Dog, and One Non-Human Non-Robot Not-a-Girl You Meet in Heaven bysamalander
On the afterlife, and the people Jason Mendoza found there. This is a fantastic look at Jason and his relationships. <3
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Ocean's Movies
crime wave byformerlydf
A conversation between Debbie and Danny Ocean. Sounds just like them. #siblings!
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Palm Springs
don't take the money bybrella
Excellent coda to the movie - I could totally see things happening this way.
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esprit sur le toit (rooftop wit) by
The first thing she’s going to do when finals are finished, Steph decides, is hunt down every last paparazzi and throw batarangs at their cameras. Maybe their computers too while she’s at it. Whatever it takes to make sure she’s never written about again. Because, as it turns out, way too many people are invested in her love life. This is super cute!
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The Good Place
The Three People, One Dog, and One Non-Human Non-Robot Not-a-Girl You Meet in Heaven by
On the afterlife, and the people Jason Mendoza found there. This is a fantastic look at Jason and his relationships. <3
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Ocean's Movies
crime wave by
A conversation between Debbie and Danny Ocean. Sounds just like them. #siblings!
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Palm Springs
don't take the money by
Excellent coda to the movie - I could totally see things happening this way.
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Daevabad Trilogy
In Good Time bySixthlight
In their new lives, Ali wants to lay to rest the last secret between him and his brother. this is a really lovely look at Ali and his relationships after the end of the books.
Of Water and Weapons byathersgeo
Zaynab prepares for her departure from Daevabad. I really liked this look at Zaynab's relationships with Nahri and Ali, and (offscreen, but palpable) Aqisa. <333
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In Good Time by
In their new lives, Ali wants to lay to rest the last secret between him and his brother. this is a really lovely look at Ali and his relationships after the end of the books.
Of Water and Weapons by
Zaynab prepares for her departure from Daevabad. I really liked this look at Zaynab's relationships with Nahri and Ali, and (offscreen, but palpable) Aqisa. <333
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stood here, at the edge of the world, dear
Jan. 1st, 2021 09:51 amSpider-Man: Into the Spider-verse
Catch Your Breath (and try again) byvulcanhighblood
AU where Aaron survives and he and Miles get to have a conversation. Oh my heart.
chocolate chip cookies bymisura
In which Miles Morales asks himself the all-important question: Did I just volunteer to spend the next few hours wallpapering with a supervillain? (Yes. Yes, he did.) This is adorable.
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Catch Your Breath (and try again) by
AU where Aaron survives and he and Miles get to have a conversation. Oh my heart.
chocolate chip cookies by
In which Miles Morales asks himself the all-important question: Did I just volunteer to spend the next few hours wallpapering with a supervillain? (Yes. Yes, he did.) This is adorable.
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i'm gonna rise right outta the ground
Dec. 23rd, 2020 10:50 amBatfamily
Clearly Calm and Keeping Terrorized byBatbirdies
Jason made a deal with Bruce, no killing, and there would be no more conflict between them. At least on patrol. Jason reasoned it would be easier to accomplish his goals without constantly fighting Batman along the way.
It didn't change anything, not really. Not until he found an old gift he never knew about and Bruce asked him to dogsit Titus while he and Damian were out of town.
Not until the Lazarus Pit started bothering him again. This is a long, emotionally satisfying story of Jason starting to deal with his shit and rejoin the Batfamily. (previous stories in the series were recced previously.)
The View From Jade bylowflyingfruit
Being transported to the past is not the sort of thing one normally expects. But this having happened, and with no easy way back, Jason's determined to make the most of it. Though the Bat still stalks Gotham's streets, the city's crime is run by the mobs instead of the rogues. There's no Joker yet.
There's no Robin. When Jason lands in the past, he ends up tangled in tiny, newly-orphaned Dick Grayson's (and Bruce Wayne's) existence. Oh boys.
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Clearly Calm and Keeping Terrorized by
Jason made a deal with Bruce, no killing, and there would be no more conflict between them. At least on patrol. Jason reasoned it would be easier to accomplish his goals without constantly fighting Batman along the way.
It didn't change anything, not really. Not until he found an old gift he never knew about and Bruce asked him to dogsit Titus while he and Damian were out of town.
Not until the Lazarus Pit started bothering him again. This is a long, emotionally satisfying story of Jason starting to deal with his shit and rejoin the Batfamily. (previous stories in the series were recced previously.)
The View From Jade by
Being transported to the past is not the sort of thing one normally expects. But this having happened, and with no easy way back, Jason's determined to make the most of it. Though the Bat still stalks Gotham's streets, the city's crime is run by the mobs instead of the rogues. There's no Joker yet.
There's no Robin. When Jason lands in the past, he ends up tangled in tiny, newly-orphaned Dick Grayson's (and Bruce Wayne's) existence. Oh boys.
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than i've ever been lifted before
Dec. 23rd, 2020 10:45 amNarnia
The Common Woman's Gold by![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
edenfalling
In which Aravis encounters an unexpected complication on her way to set up a moderately illegal coffee import contract. An adorable reunion for Aravis and Lasaraleen!
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Crossovers
The Mummy/Indiana Jones/Amelia Peabody
Just a Little Problem byLadyLunas
Mummies at the British Museum! What a fun crossover!
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The Common Woman's Gold by
edenfallingIn which Aravis encounters an unexpected complication on her way to set up a moderately illegal coffee import contract. An adorable reunion for Aravis and Lasaraleen!
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Crossovers
The Mummy/Indiana Jones/Amelia Peabody
Just a Little Problem by
Mummies at the British Museum! What a fun crossover!
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i've given up on waiting any longer
Dec. 23rd, 2020 10:42 amAvengers
Drive It Like You Stole It: A Bodyswap byAggressiveWhenStartled
Steve and Bucky get bodyswapped. To fix it, they drag Peter Parker on the Worst Roadtrip Ever. I literally laughed out loud for almost the entire story.
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Star Wars
Where There is Quiet byShadaras
This is a very sweet AU where the Jedi win against Sidious, and in the aftermath, Obi-Wan goes to Jedha to live with the Guardians of the Whills.
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Drive It Like You Stole It: A Bodyswap by
Steve and Bucky get bodyswapped. To fix it, they drag Peter Parker on the Worst Roadtrip Ever. I literally laughed out loud for almost the entire story.
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Star Wars
Where There is Quiet by
This is a very sweet AU where the Jedi win against Sidious, and in the aftermath, Obi-Wan goes to Jedha to live with the Guardians of the Whills.
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There'll be days like this, my mama said
Nov. 29th, 2020 12:05 pmBatfamily
born to be wild byNokomis
Red Hood helps Batgirl take down some goons, and in the process they--through absolutely no fault of their own--sorta destroy one of Bruce's prized motorcycles. This is adorable.
Into the Brighter Night byshoalsea
When an unknown enemy threatens Robin, Gotham's vigilantes come together to keep him safe.
Unfortunately, they're protecting the wrong Robin.
Or: Tim Drake plans his own rescue. Things get complicated. This story is SO GREAT. It focuses on how the Batfamily deals with Tim being kidnapped, and also how they deal with each other, and how Bruce realizes the impact of his absence on the team and his family, and also there is an amazingly in-character YOUNG JUSTICE REUNION. *draws a million pink sparkly hearts around it* I love this story a lot and it has been a comfort (re)read during these pandemic times. Do yourself a favor – carve out some time and read this story. You won't regret it.
Let the Rumors Fly byNokomis
Steph’s blissfully nondescript college life comes to a crashing end when she punches the Riddler in the nose during a study session. This is so great. Poor Steph. And the hilarious sequel: The Sexy Mug Prank
Lonely Nights byHinn_Raven
After Stephanie Brown saves Martha and Thomas Wayne one night, instead of going back to her own universe, the Spoiler finds herself stuck in the wrong Gotham for a while longer, and gets to see some of the fallout of her choices. Sequel to "One Night" (previously recced) where Steph doesn't get home right away and has some more interactions with young Bruce. And the sequel, Night Time, where grown up AU Bruce meets the Steph from his own universe. <333
Metro Wonderland byCerusee
Bruce and Jason take a trip to DC that doesn't go as planned. Aw heart.
Proof byHarkpad
A Batfamily AU where Jason, Dick, Tim, and Damian meet first on the streets of Gotham, before they ever meet Bruce Wayne. I enjoyed this - and its sequels - a lot.
Take Two byenvysparkler
The Red Hood stumbles upon a Robin, beaten and broken and trapped inside a warehouse rigged to blow.
(Or: Jason's plans of vengeful murder change instantly and desperately to protection, Tim can't believe he’s been abducted by two different villains in the same night, and Dick refuses to lose his brother twice.) I enjoyed this.
What Names Make of Us byLoxare
Lovely look at Cass.
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Crossovers
Daredevil/Batfamily
The Five Stages of Neighborly Affection byAlannaLioness, phonecallfromgod, youshallnotfinditso
In which Foggy Nelson and Tim Drake become neighbors and shenanigans ensue. This is hilarious.
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born to be wild by
Red Hood helps Batgirl take down some goons, and in the process they--through absolutely no fault of their own--sorta destroy one of Bruce's prized motorcycles. This is adorable.
Into the Brighter Night by
When an unknown enemy threatens Robin, Gotham's vigilantes come together to keep him safe.
Unfortunately, they're protecting the wrong Robin.
Or: Tim Drake plans his own rescue. Things get complicated. This story is SO GREAT. It focuses on how the Batfamily deals with Tim being kidnapped, and also how they deal with each other, and how Bruce realizes the impact of his absence on the team and his family, and also there is an amazingly in-character YOUNG JUSTICE REUNION. *draws a million pink sparkly hearts around it* I love this story a lot and it has been a comfort (re)read during these pandemic times. Do yourself a favor – carve out some time and read this story. You won't regret it.
Let the Rumors Fly by
Steph’s blissfully nondescript college life comes to a crashing end when she punches the Riddler in the nose during a study session. This is so great. Poor Steph. And the hilarious sequel: The Sexy Mug Prank
Lonely Nights by
After Stephanie Brown saves Martha and Thomas Wayne one night, instead of going back to her own universe, the Spoiler finds herself stuck in the wrong Gotham for a while longer, and gets to see some of the fallout of her choices. Sequel to "One Night" (previously recced) where Steph doesn't get home right away and has some more interactions with young Bruce. And the sequel, Night Time, where grown up AU Bruce meets the Steph from his own universe. <333
Metro Wonderland by
Bruce and Jason take a trip to DC that doesn't go as planned. Aw heart.
Proof by
A Batfamily AU where Jason, Dick, Tim, and Damian meet first on the streets of Gotham, before they ever meet Bruce Wayne. I enjoyed this - and its sequels - a lot.
Take Two by
The Red Hood stumbles upon a Robin, beaten and broken and trapped inside a warehouse rigged to blow.
(Or: Jason's plans of vengeful murder change instantly and desperately to protection, Tim can't believe he’s been abducted by two different villains in the same night, and Dick refuses to lose his brother twice.) I enjoyed this.
What Names Make of Us by
Lovely look at Cass.
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Crossovers
Daredevil/Batfamily
The Five Stages of Neighborly Affection by
In which Foggy Nelson and Tim Drake become neighbors and shenanigans ensue. This is hilarious.
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already i'm so lonesome i could cry
Nov. 29th, 2020 12:00 pmStar Wars
For Want of a Skywalker byacuteneurosis
When Vader goes to Tatooine to find Luke after ESB, he gets a little more (and slightly less) than he bargained for. This is adorable and heartbreaking in turn.
Unexpected Connection byigrockspock
If you'd asked Rose what would happen after Paige died, making friends with General Organa wouldn't have been on the list. Oh heart.
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Vids
The Last of the Real Ones bystarlady
You're just the last of the real ones. Or, Kanan and Ezra find in each other what they need. this is really lovely, with great motion. Oh Kanan. #see you space cowboy
What We Live For bykuwdora
Sequel trilogy OT3 vid! <333
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For Want of a Skywalker by
When Vader goes to Tatooine to find Luke after ESB, he gets a little more (and slightly less) than he bargained for. This is adorable and heartbreaking in turn.
Unexpected Connection by
If you'd asked Rose what would happen after Paige died, making friends with General Organa wouldn't have been on the list. Oh heart.
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Vids
The Last of the Real Ones by
You're just the last of the real ones. Or, Kanan and Ezra find in each other what they need. this is really lovely, with great motion. Oh Kanan. #see you space cowboy
What We Live For by
Sequel trilogy OT3 vid! <333
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The Old Guard
A home (isn't always the house we live in) byCastalie
Thoughtful, meditative look at Nile settling in with the crew.
to be human is a haunting byevewithanapple
Booker helps Nile deal with grief for her family. This is really lovely.
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A home (isn't always the house we live in) by
Thoughtful, meditative look at Nile settling in with the crew.
to be human is a haunting by
Booker helps Nile deal with grief for her family. This is really lovely.
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where would i be without my woman?
Nov. 29th, 2020 11:55 amAvatar: the Last Airbender/Legend of Korra
all signposts and no destination bypossibilityleft
When the Gaang stopped in Gaoling, Toph didn't go with them. Now years later, she finds herself engaged to a girl from the Fire Nation named Mai, who isn't any more interested in being married than Toph is. This is a sweet and snarky arranged marriage AU and I enjoyed it.
Weightless byIsis
Lovely post-finale coda about Korra and Asami's Spirit World vacation.
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all signposts and no destination by
When the Gaang stopped in Gaoling, Toph didn't go with them. Now years later, she finds herself engaged to a girl from the Fire Nation named Mai, who isn't any more interested in being married than Toph is. This is a sweet and snarky arranged marriage AU and I enjoyed it.
Weightless by
Lovely post-finale coda about Korra and Asami's Spirit World vacation.
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left its seeds while i was sleeping
Nov. 29th, 2020 11:51 amAvengers
Mr. Carter and Mr. Potts bySperanza
Hi, honey: I'm bringing company home: Howard's son from the future! Really fun Endgame fix-it.
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Grace and Frankie
The Blanket bychainofclovers
Life at the beach house—until the renovations are complete at Robert and Sol's, anyway—is like a perpetual double date. It might be uncomfortably platonic, and there might be a lot of toxic history mixed in with the unconditional love, but there are worse alternatives out there. I enjoyed this.
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The Expanse
Can't Win Unless You Lose byrunawaynun
I enjoyed this Chrisjen/Bobbie story and it also slots neatly into canon!
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Mr. Carter and Mr. Potts by
Hi, honey: I'm bringing company home: Howard's son from the future! Really fun Endgame fix-it.
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Grace and Frankie
The Blanket by
Life at the beach house—until the renovations are complete at Robert and Sol's, anyway—is like a perpetual double date. It might be uncomfortably platonic, and there might be a lot of toxic history mixed in with the unconditional love, but there are worse alternatives out there. I enjoyed this.
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The Expanse
Can't Win Unless You Lose by
I enjoyed this Chrisjen/Bobbie story and it also slots neatly into canon!
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Batfamily
Dr. Wayne AU byQuillium
This is a warm and fluffy AU where Bruce became a doctor (though he is still Batman in a way) and still ended up with all his kids.
Furor byenvysparkler
All the Bats, except Jason (because his helmet has a filter), get hit with a toxin that causes mindless aggression. This goes about as well as Jason expects. It's a little whumpier than I generally go for, but the emotional parts are great.
in this town of halloween byNokomis
The Riddler takes ten-year-old Steph trick-or-treating, and Steph honestly has the best time ever. This is ADORABLE.
The Ol' Switcheroo byAutumnHobbit
The one where Ra's tries to assassinate Tim and Damian takes a bullet for him. This is so full of Batfamily feels! <333
A Quick Pinch bylurkinglurkerwholurks
A formative experience, four iterations, and a reversal.
or, 5 Times Bruce Wayne Held Someone's Hand During A Shot And 1 Time His Hand Was Held Exactly what it says on the tin. This made me tear up more than once.
something to mend bybutterflysky
Jason and Bruce work on some kind of detente after the events of "Under the Red Hood."
take the long way home byNokomis
Cass observes her family on the way home from a mission. This is lovely.
There's No Place Like It byChimaeraKitten
This is a cute AU where Jason is only 9 when Bruce adopts him and it changes a couple of things.
Unspoken byArsenic
AU where Bruce adopts Cass first. this is a lovely look at the beginning of their relationship.
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Dr. Wayne AU by
This is a warm and fluffy AU where Bruce became a doctor (though he is still Batman in a way) and still ended up with all his kids.
Furor by
All the Bats, except Jason (because his helmet has a filter), get hit with a toxin that causes mindless aggression. This goes about as well as Jason expects. It's a little whumpier than I generally go for, but the emotional parts are great.
in this town of halloween by
The Riddler takes ten-year-old Steph trick-or-treating, and Steph honestly has the best time ever. This is ADORABLE.
The Ol' Switcheroo by
The one where Ra's tries to assassinate Tim and Damian takes a bullet for him. This is so full of Batfamily feels! <333
A Quick Pinch by
A formative experience, four iterations, and a reversal.
or, 5 Times Bruce Wayne Held Someone's Hand During A Shot And 1 Time His Hand Was Held Exactly what it says on the tin. This made me tear up more than once.
something to mend by
Jason and Bruce work on some kind of detente after the events of "Under the Red Hood."
take the long way home by
Cass observes her family on the way home from a mission. This is lovely.
There's No Place Like It by
This is a cute AU where Jason is only 9 when Bruce adopts him and it changes a couple of things.
Unspoken by
AU where Bruce adopts Cass first. this is a lovely look at the beginning of their relationship.
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i give this part of me for you
Oct. 31st, 2020 02:15 pmThe Old Guard
chiaroscuro bytoujours_nigel
Joe learns a new thing and shares it with Nicky. This is adorable.
kick at the darkness til it bleeds daylight bytopaz
Joe and Nicky and the team in the aftermath. Lovely and meditative.
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chiaroscuro by
Joe learns a new thing and shares it with Nicky. This is adorable.
kick at the darkness til it bleeds daylight by
Joe and Nicky and the team in the aftermath. Lovely and meditative.
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i was right all along
Oct. 31st, 2020 02:10 pmAvatar: the Last Airbender
an offer you can't refuse byKieron_ODuibhir
"Pu-On Tim?" the masked figure asked. "Staff scriptmaster with the Ember Island Players? Writer of the play 'The Boy In The Iceburg?'"
"Y…yes?" He hoped that was the right answer. Trying to lie about it didn't seem wise, considering they'd already found his bedroom.
"We're here on behalf of the Fire Lord." hee! This was clever.
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Good Omens
Cures and Remedies byJackie_Thomas
"Whatever is the matter?" Aziraphale asks and Crowley shrugs open the cloak to reveal a swaddled baby held in the crook of his arm. "Oh, good Heavens."
Crowley saves a baby's life. Who is this child and why is he in danger? This is really soft and lovely.
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Spider-Man
it's up to you, new york byJBS_Forever
I will never not sob my face off when New Yorkers stand up for Spider-Man, and that is exactly what this story is. <333 #i'm not crying it's just raining on my face
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Star Wars
For Mutual Pleasure byShadaras
Sparky, hot Obi-Wan/Ventress.
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an offer you can't refuse by
"Pu-On Tim?" the masked figure asked. "Staff scriptmaster with the Ember Island Players? Writer of the play 'The Boy In The Iceburg?'"
"Y…yes?" He hoped that was the right answer. Trying to lie about it didn't seem wise, considering they'd already found his bedroom.
"We're here on behalf of the Fire Lord." hee! This was clever.
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Good Omens
Cures and Remedies by
"Whatever is the matter?" Aziraphale asks and Crowley shrugs open the cloak to reveal a swaddled baby held in the crook of his arm. "Oh, good Heavens."
Crowley saves a baby's life. Who is this child and why is he in danger? This is really soft and lovely.
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Spider-Man
it's up to you, new york by
I will never not sob my face off when New Yorkers stand up for Spider-Man, and that is exactly what this story is. <333 #i'm not crying it's just raining on my face
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Star Wars
For Mutual Pleasure by
Sparky, hot Obi-Wan/Ventress.
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she starts making it hard for me to leave
Sep. 30th, 2020 12:30 pmBatfamily
After Rain by3ssen
After his confrontation with Bruce and the Joker goes bad, Jason washes up in Bludhaven and begins forming a tentative connection with Dick. This is lovely.
The Great Birthday Heist byNokomis
Steph and Jason meet as little kids when their fathers are planning crime. This is adorable.
Like a Note in a Bottle bystarknjarvis
The one where Jason runs from from the League and doesn't become the Red Hood but ends up building a life for himself in France instead. <3
Night Shift bymandalorianed
He spends so much of his time doing triage: Gotham’s crime rate, the lumbering behemoth of a company he’s been left in charge of, sometimes living and breathing people dripping blood onto the concrete. So what if it’s only sheer willpower getting him out of bed every day. He’s doing what he has to. He’s doing what’s expected of him. Early on in his tenure as Batman, Bruce is having a rough night. Selina helps. Oh Bruce.
Not All Kidnappings are Bad byCdelphiki
While out on patrol one night, Bruce encounters a kidnapping attempt. A pretty routine night, unfortunately.
When the victim in question happens to be a 9-year-old Jason Todd, however, Bruce finds himself getting a little too attached to a child he just met. Was it okay to kidnap a child right off the street and keep him? Bruce just wants to keep Jason safe. Jason is afraid Bruce has bought him for nefarious reasons. Alfred is the best. They eventually work things out. *sniffle*
Proper Procedures for Undercover Missions bysolomonara
Dick gets a text to come pick up a lost phone since his number – filed under N – is the only one in the contacts. Dick helps Jason out, even if Jason didn't ask for the help. Oh heart.
Shelter byPtelea
Two nights in a safe house. Written for my prompt! Dick and Jason watch over each other after being fear gassed (at separate times) and begin repairing their relationship. Oh heart.
The Ritual of Your Magic Turns Me Into A Believer bystevieraebarnes
Dick and Jason get hit by a love curse. (They do not get hit by a love curse.) As the author's notes put it, Dick and Jason's secret relationship is so secret, even they don't know about it. Boys are so dumb about feelings. <3
Through the open window byGavotteAndGigue
Jason's death and resurrection gives him a window into seeing death where it touches other people. He and Dick team up on a case when it gets a little overwhelming for him. I enjoyed the case and the growing feelings/pining a lot.
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After Rain by
After his confrontation with Bruce and the Joker goes bad, Jason washes up in Bludhaven and begins forming a tentative connection with Dick. This is lovely.
The Great Birthday Heist by
Steph and Jason meet as little kids when their fathers are planning crime. This is adorable.
Like a Note in a Bottle by
The one where Jason runs from from the League and doesn't become the Red Hood but ends up building a life for himself in France instead. <3
Night Shift by
He spends so much of his time doing triage: Gotham’s crime rate, the lumbering behemoth of a company he’s been left in charge of, sometimes living and breathing people dripping blood onto the concrete. So what if it’s only sheer willpower getting him out of bed every day. He’s doing what he has to. He’s doing what’s expected of him. Early on in his tenure as Batman, Bruce is having a rough night. Selina helps. Oh Bruce.
Not All Kidnappings are Bad by
While out on patrol one night, Bruce encounters a kidnapping attempt. A pretty routine night, unfortunately.
When the victim in question happens to be a 9-year-old Jason Todd, however, Bruce finds himself getting a little too attached to a child he just met. Was it okay to kidnap a child right off the street and keep him? Bruce just wants to keep Jason safe. Jason is afraid Bruce has bought him for nefarious reasons. Alfred is the best. They eventually work things out. *sniffle*
Proper Procedures for Undercover Missions by
Dick gets a text to come pick up a lost phone since his number – filed under N – is the only one in the contacts. Dick helps Jason out, even if Jason didn't ask for the help. Oh heart.
Shelter by
Two nights in a safe house. Written for my prompt! Dick and Jason watch over each other after being fear gassed (at separate times) and begin repairing their relationship. Oh heart.
The Ritual of Your Magic Turns Me Into A Believer by
Dick and Jason get hit by a love curse. (They do not get hit by a love curse.) As the author's notes put it, Dick and Jason's secret relationship is so secret, even they don't know about it. Boys are so dumb about feelings. <3
Through the open window by
Jason's death and resurrection gives him a window into seeing death where it touches other people. He and Dick team up on a case when it gets a little overwhelming for him. I enjoyed the case and the growing feelings/pining a lot.
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and we can go for a little ride
Sep. 30th, 2020 12:24 pmStar Wars
And If You Close Your Eyes byBe_Right_Back
Rex finds out Obi-Wan is alive. This is lovely.
Violence in the Library byArdentAspen2
Luke goes to the library. Xenomorphs happen and Vader gets involved. I enjoyed this.
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And If You Close Your Eyes by
Rex finds out Obi-Wan is alive. This is lovely.
Violence in the Library by
Luke goes to the library. Xenomorphs happen and Vader gets involved. I enjoyed this.
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Lord of the Rings
And What Happened After bythearrogantemu
This is the story of what happened once Bilbo, Frodo, and eventually, Sam, came to Valinor. Really wonderfully done (and understandable even if, like me, the events of the Silmarillion are only a vague memory).
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Six of Crows
If Today Be Sweet byedenfalling
Sweet, hopeful, Kaz/Inej, with waffles in.
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The Queen's Thief
Ere byaudreycritter
Costis comes back to Attolia to guard the king, but things do not go smoothly. Oh Costis.
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And What Happened After by
This is the story of what happened once Bilbo, Frodo, and eventually, Sam, came to Valinor. Really wonderfully done (and understandable even if, like me, the events of the Silmarillion are only a vague memory).
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Six of Crows
If Today Be Sweet by
Sweet, hopeful, Kaz/Inej, with waffles in.
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The Queen's Thief
Ere by
Costis comes back to Attolia to guard the king, but things do not go smoothly. Oh Costis.
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but you got dreams he'll never take away
Sep. 30th, 2020 12:16 pmAvengers
Code of Conduct bytryfanstone
Steve wins Bucky in an auction. Bucky is okay with that. This was fun.
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Lucifer (TV)
I Shelter You byfirecat
Trixie helps protect Maze from nightmare monsters. <333
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Code of Conduct by
Steve wins Bucky in an auction. Bucky is okay with that. This was fun.
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Lucifer (TV)
I Shelter You by
Trixie helps protect Maze from nightmare monsters. <333
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