Fic Recs 2025

 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - AOS

 

1.        I’m the Puppet, She’s the Puppeteer by Idontknowcanon (OhMyGodILoveFanfictionFanfictionIsMyLife) – 1,847 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Instead of Sif going to stop Lorelei, Thor asks for Loki's help. (Febuwhump 2022: Day 3 - Black Eye)

2.        Sensory by samanthaswishes – 1,081 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Daisy wonders what it is about her enhanced power and abilities that make her feel more human.

3.        The Steps You Take by SeaPurslane_Camellias – 1,031 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Fitzsimmons): No day, of course, was good. All days were… hard. Everything was hard now, even walking had been hard, balancing had been hard- he’d tripped his way everywhere, had had to lean on everything. Though, of course, back then, he’d had… Or: Jemma’s just left to do Completely Normal Things, and Fitz is not happy with his brain.

4.        The Force Works In Mysterious Ways by Buckhunter – 101 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): No one had ever expected to see Gordon and Jiaying again, much less work with them, but here they are.

5.        Churros! by all_soul – 2,985 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Jemma + Undercover = Catastrophe. Also Spider-Man is there.

6.        Wrapped in Comfort by cryingoverdanielsousa – 3,088 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Daisysous): When Daisy takes Sousa to go shopping for more clothes, he stumbles upon something that he hadn't encountered since the 1970s. For Sousa, it brings back old memories. For Daisy, it brings up complexities that can come from being in love—particularly with a man out of time.

7.        Framework AU by coulsons_left_arm – 18,269 Words, 2 Works, Incomplete (Gen.): The Framework changes one regret in life... What if Coulson could change *two*?

8.        The Sound of Silence – Whumptober 2025 Day 4 by ElementalWinter – 1,000 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Daisy thought back to the mission. To the thing that had done this to her. It hadn’t been human. Not even close. A machine, if you could call it that—built from shifting plates and fluid metal that seemed to breathe. It moved like a living organism, but no heartbeat pulsed within it. They hadn’t even been sure what it wanted until it struck. A pulse, rippling through the air like a wave through water, slammed into her. She had felt it tear through her bones, unraveling the resonance inside her like threads ripped from a tapestry. For one shattering instant, she had been more connected to her powers than ever before. She had felt every vibration in the world, an overwhelming flood of sensation, too much to contain. Then it all snapped. A violent cutoff, like a song cut mid-note. And she was left with nothing. Or, when an encounter with a machine leaves Daisy without her powers, she finds herself struggling more than she thought she would. Whumptober 2025 Day 4: Non-human Whumper | Loss of Powers

9.        Tell me there’s hope for me by Moonlight1234 – 1,876 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Huntingbird): Hunter can feel Bobbi’s eyes on his back as he punches the punching bag. He’s only trying to get some frustration out, but he can tell she’s worried about him. He’s not sure why she’s so concerned though. Coulson walks in, staying in the doorway. “Hey, you two clean up, and come to my office. We have a mission.” Hunter tries not to sigh, already starting to unwrap his hands. His knuckles are slightly swollen, but they don’t hurt too much. So he goes to change clothes, and then meet Bobbi and Coulson in his office. May is sitting on the edge of the desk, flipping through papers while Coulson puts together mission details. “You two are going undercover for a few weeks. All of the mission details are in here.”

10.   Past That Haunts Me by Everythingirl44 – 981 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Staticquake): 4 times Daisy helped Lincoln cover his past addictions from the team. 1 time he admits it. These stories are as if Lincoln joined the team much earlier. Prompt submitted by agenttwinklecreates on tumblr

11.   Febuwhump 2025 – Day 25 – Bound and Gagged by coulsons_left_arm – 2,973 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Daisy finds herself captured. Who will save her?

 

Avatar: The Last Airbender – ATLA

 

1.        Zuko is rapunzel but no one saves him while he’s in his tower by FateStopper_Dragon – 4,622 Words, 3 Chapters, Incomplete (Gen.): The Gaang finally defeat Ozai, in a last attempt Ozai reveals that the once thought dead prince Zuko is alive and will be taking the throne to continue the war. Oh how wrong he was.(Or I suck a summaries so your stuck with this)

 

Avengers Assemble

1.        An Armored Heart by ishipallthings – 3,062 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Stony): Tony had thought that the worst thing would be to have a chance with Steve and then lose it through his own carelessness and inexperience. He thought that by keeping Steve at a distance, things would be fine. He thought that by not pursuing anything beyond friendship with Steve, he’d always be able to protect and keep him safe. He had never been more wrong in his life. (In which Red Skull goes after Steve Rogers, and Tony realizes just how much he has to lose.)

 

Banana Fish

 

1.        Goodbye, Eiji. Let’s Meet Again, Ash. by supanova_ae – 384 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (AshEiji): N/A

2.        The leopard. by meryzepam – 2,444 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (AshEiji): Ash knew what was happening to him the moment he felt the knife stabbing him in the abdomen. First, his reflexes made him grab his gun and shoot Lao. Then, when the knife was out of his body, the adrenaline hit, and he started walking. He felt the blood pool in his sweater, but no pain yet. While he walked to the New York public library, clutching Eiji’s letter with all his might, he started feeling his heartbeat quicken, an effort from his body to keep the blood circulating. Or, Ash thinks he's the leopard getting to the peak of Kilimanjaro to die, and wants to bleed out at the New York public library. Someone helps, and he's saved, and now, he has to face his newfound freedom.

3.        intimacy by Anonymous – 1,307 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (AshEiji): N/A

4.        In Loving Memory (Cape Cod) by Septemberspring_20 – 207 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (AshEiji): A poem I wrote after reading Garden of Light. It made me cry and I will never get over banana fish for as long as I live.

5.        Crochet Lion by Norilynx – 1,536 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (AshEiji): “My love…” Ash asked with total sincerity, without his usual sarcastic tone. “What is this supposed to be?” Eiji, already blushing, stammered, “It’s a lion. Your first name, Aslan, means lion. I wanted to make something symbolic… sorry if it’s too cheesy. And probably too ugly and misshapen.”

6.        Unbraiding the Sun by jadeyes – 1,611 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): A look into the beginnings of Shorter and Ash’s friendship.☆ ☆ ☆ “Ash never responded to Shorter’s request for friendship, but after that night, he didn’t really have to. A dark cell, suddenly warmed by the beauty of a budding friendship. The start of the bond that would come to be Shorter’s demise…”

 

Big Sky

 

1.        Home Sweet Home by MaeveBran – 951 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Beau kills two birds with one stone- getting a tasty breakfast from the Blue Fox and enlisting Tonya's help, as a relator, to find a new home in Helena. Set after the end of Season 3

2.        a place to land (and slow down this restless man) by witchy_writer_lady – 868 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Yes, the path that led Beau here wasn’t easy, and all of them had a long way to go still, but it was worth it. For he found friends, a woman to love, and a place to land and calm his restless heart. And that’s all that mattered in the end.

 

Brooklyn

 

1.        Storm Passes Away by Marlon – 96,729 Words, 9 Works, Complete (JimBen): Jim Farrell, still reeling from Eilis' departure for Brooklyn, meets a tall, dark, and mysterious stranger on the beach.

 

Daomu Biji - DMBJ

 

1.        The Beauty of Hangzhou by Thimblerig for ravenditefairylights – 1,462 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Behind Wu Xie in the doorway, his seven-year-old cousin Yuchen peeped over his shoulder, fluff-haired and solemn. “We’re playing Archaeology.” “To educate Xiuxiu!” Wu Xie interjected. “We’re being good babysitters.”

2.        Cluster by Thimblerig for VergofTowels – 1,142 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Of all the inheritances received from his grandfather, Xie Yuchen's least favourite was the headaches.

3.        Sync by hollowkingspades for daydreamorama – 3,090, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): “ Liu Sang!”, Xiazi sounded too far and Liu Sang tried to focus. Everything was silent now and yet Liu Sang couldn’t find any comfort in the fact that the only heartbeats that remain are his and Xiazi’s. He tried to hold himself tight within his arms but screamed again when something cracked. His own body was making sounds that were now hurting his ears.

4.        Flower in The Mirror, Moon in The Water by xiaogesword – 4,092 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): The white mixed and spread into a flushed rosy-pink color as it trailed up from his cheekbones to below his dark, upward painted eyebrows. The look was finished off with thick winged eyeliner and stark crimson lips. ...Had Xiao Hua found out a way to turn him into a girl? And a decently pretty girl at that, if Wu Xie did say so himself. ~ Wu Xie wasn’t sure what he was expecting Xiao Hua’s seemingly genius plan to be, but it certainly wasn’t this. (Wu Xie and Xiao Hua meet for the first time. Cuteness ensues.)

5.        burn by OnyxShpinx for lungache – 1,088 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): They meet entirely by chance, in the middle of the jungle—at least, by chance on Wu Xie's part, who has done his damn best to make sure that no one he knows has seen hide nor hair of him, windswept and wearied as his body has begun to appear. — A chance encounter, and an offer.

6.        The Trials and Tribulations of Semi-Willing Found Families by LogicDrive for Thimblerig – 4,409 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Wu Xie is not the type to talk about his past. So when a stranger shows up at Wushanju, Bai Haotian realizes how confusing the relationships in this little found family truly are.

7.        A Study in Wheelchair Accessibility by MountainRose – 9,471 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Wu Xie drags himself through an academic conference and gets lots of use out of his wheelchair.

8.        Broth by Thimblerig for VergofTowels – 735 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Ertou): The morning after his wedding, Er-ye looks for his wife.

9.        waiting for love by ravenditefairylights – 4,674 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Pingxie): Wu Xie has never been a patient man. It’s both a choice and an ultimatum forced upon him, to become one.

10.   Twin High-Maintenance Machines by Slutspeare for Cross_d_a – 7,594 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Zhang Rishan/Liang Wan): Liang Wan would like just one normal date, please. Just one. -- Or, five dates that didn't go as planned, and one that wasn't planned at all.

11.   Swap by FixaIdea for Lasenby_Heathcote – 5,411 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Pingxie): After accidentally setting off a curse, Wu Xie and Xiaoge find themselves in each other's bodies.

12.   Never is an Awfully Long Time by Angelofmusic46 – 1,653 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Heihua): The thought of growing up frightened Xie Yuchen.

13.   Bridging the gap by Boketto_cafune – 599 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Some Pangzi thoughts after collecting Xiaoge.

14.   Perfectly Out Of Place by Xiaosanye (ImaNewtFangirl) – 1,150 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Pingxie): Xiaoge didn't want to forget.

15.   Short Notice by Nautika – 1,072 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Pingxie): A letter arrives at Wushanju, and Wu Xie knows that curiosity might kill the cat - but he's no cat.

16.   Now Here I Go Again (I See the Crystal Visions) by cold_throw_called_shot – 4,400 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): “Come help us map this tomb,” they said. “It’ll be fun,” they said. Liu Sang does not have fun. Instead, he and the Iron Triangle encounter a new species of tomb creature whose venom forces its victims to answer all questions truthfully. Two guesses as to how they find that out. But Liu Sang does also solve two significant mysteries and learn what real trust feels like. So maybe things aren't all bad.

17.   Never Again, One Time Was Enough, Stay With Me Through Anything by MistressVanya for Shaish – 2,253 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Pingxie): In Wu Xie's defense, he thought he was just tired and lacked proper sleep. He truly didn’t expect he’d get such a high fever just after a few hours of working underneath the sun. It's just a fever, but his past lung cancer still scarred Xiaoge and Pangzi's hearts. Never again, Xiaoge thought. One time was enough, Pangzi said. Neither wants to repeat the same thing again.

18.   Lost and Found by Angelofmusic46 for psychicwaffles – 1,223 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Kansang): The residents of Wushanju get word that Liu Sang was abducted while on a job.

19.   A Touch of Frost in the Air by donutsweeper for intheyellowandgreen – 600 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Heihua): It was a night like many others and a conversation they'd had before.

20.   A Flower, Not in the Hand nor in the Bush by donutsweeper for intheyellowandgreen – 530 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Heihua): As far as kidnappings went, Xie Yuchen rated this one two out of ten stars.

21.   DMBJ Supernatural by JustAWanderingBabbit – 2,007 Words, 1 Work, Incomplete (Gen.): Captured and locked in one small room, Wang Can has a problem with a dangerous - to him - intruder. One he'd rather not touch him. In which the world is full of monsters and Wang Can is one of them. Liu Chang Week 2025: Day 5 - light hunger charm

22.   care of zhang rishan 101 by OnyxSphynx – 4,306 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Zhang Rishan/Liang Wan): Zhang Rishan comes down with a nasty cold. Thankfully, there are people he trusts to care for him.

 

Death Note

 

1.        Yurei by SkyborneVeggies – 1,337 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Sometimes Light feels like he’s losing touch with reality. It’s as though he’s looking at the world through a veil; images dull and smudged behind a layer of chiffon, shapes curling and wisped like smoke. He goes to class, cram school, he does his homework. He chats with his classmates and exchanges small talk. None of it is real.

2.        We Don’t Talk About Cakes No More (And My Confession Too) by rawrlight – 1,621, 1 Chapter, Complete (Lawlight): At the end of the day L had received three more letters, a keychain, and a box of chocolate from two girls and a boy. Light had the strange urge to kill somebody. Seriously, why did everyone have the stupid custom on confessing on the same fucking day? There should be a special holiday marked out called “Light Yagami’s Confession Day,” when Light, and only Light, could confess to the lucky person of his choosing. --- Light bakes L a cake for Valentine's Day. Written for Lawlight Week 2024 Day 4: Baking.

3.        Sinking down by rosade – 4,351 Words, 1 Chapter Complete (Lawlight): Truth be told, L was depressed. Utterly and completely depressed. Coming to that realization was always hard for him. Everytime he closed an interesting case, everytime a criminal he catched was sent to stand trial, he felt it. He felt the clock ticking down, counting down the seconds before the tidal wave of boredom would inevitably come crashing down, drowning him. And everytime, he ignored this inevitability and ran. He ran, chasing down cases after cases like a madman. And while solving those gore, horrifying and bland cases, he tried to convince himself that they were thrilling. He solved them fast, one after the other, as if increasing his pace would also increase the intensity he felt. But it’s no use. He always ended up back at the bottom of the ocean.

4.        Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS by Guns_N_Poses for xxbeyondxbirthdayxx – 7,811 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (MattMello): HIV positive and homeless, Matt walked into the HOPWA office hoping for a miracle. He didn't expect Mello—the sharp-tongued, burnt-out caseworker—to become the lifeline he never asked for. This is a story about two men finding humanity and love in each other, despite the chips being stacked against them. AU - no Death Note Angst/Hurt/Comfort Happy Ending Gay Sex Matt/Mello

 

Guardian – Zhen Hun

 

1.        L’eternità non c’appartiene by Hyde_DualDomination for VictorianPirate – 1,997 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Weilan): How many times had Shen Wei stopped to listen to music in the streets and alleys of that city? How many times had he chosen to sit for coffee in a place where he could hear the musicians playing? And enhance that nostalgia a little more with poetic melody. In the remaining light of the sunset, the face of a man Shen Wei had never seen and who was at the same time the most familiar thing he had encountered in weeks - or perhaps months - was framed by windblown hair and adorned with a welcoming smile that felt like home.

2.        Laser Focused by AVAAntares – 1,418 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Weilan): Da Qing is stalking his most formidable prey... or so he thinks.

 

Hunger Games – THG

 

1.        Together (in longing and dread) by oh_so_loverly – 1,261 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Everlark): In which Katniss has some bittersweet news for her fellow Victor and husband of one year. Set in an alternative universe, in which Katniss and Peeta were married following their Victory Tour, and the Quarter Quell proceeded without the selection of existing Victors. [Obviously, I do not own The Hunger Games nor the characters in them.] Thank you to mollywog for a beautiful Tumblr edit which I've added as a header

2.        i’ll tell you all the time by orangecranscones – 2,884, 1 Chapter, Complete (Everlark): Katniss takes care of Peeta after a rainy day.

 

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – KNH

 

1.        Hypothetical Diaries by MogulMama – 9,367 Words, 2 Works, Complete (Jinmao): Rather than using the feifas, a conspiracy involving a lesser known poison unfolds in Shihoku instead. Maomao saves Jinshi’s life, of course—all in the name of science.

2.        Slip of the Tongue by ConsortHestia – 2,166 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Jinmao): Maomao ponders about her husband and how some things seem to be difficult for her but she is mostly worried about her plants wilting after days of neglect. When she finds her husband in her greenhouse, she realizes maybe it's not that difficult after all.

3.        Not Another Retelling of Hades and Persephone by Amf2018 – 11,237 Words, 1 Work, Incomplete (Jinmao): Up and coming Goddess of Spring, Maomao suddenly goes missing during one of the Madame and the Strategist feuds. Everyone in the glade is searching for her, hoping to find her before her grand debut in front of the King and Queen of the Gods. Little does anyone truly know what Fate had in store for her when she finds herself stuck in the Underworld trying to bring life to Lord Hades deathly domain. Now if only his annoying aide, Jinshi, could get off her back things might go faster.

 

Marvel Cinematic Universe – MCU

 

1.        I’m the Puppet, She’s the Puppeteer by Idontknowcanon (OhMyGodILoveFanfictionFanfictionIsMyLife) – 1,847 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen): Instead of Sif going to stop Lorelei, Thor asks for Loki's help. (Febuwhump 2022: Day 3 - Black Eye)

2.        Sensory by samanthaswishes – 1,081 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Daisy wonders what it is about her enhanced power and abilities that make her feel more human.

3.        Memories beat inside me like a second heart by CookieAndBread – 1,322 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Pepperony): Since Tony died, Pepper can't get out of bed. She has a daughter, an enterprise, but she couldn't help it. Sadness was stronger.

4.        The Steps You Take by SeaPurslane_Camellias – 1,031 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Fitzsimmons): No day, of course, was good. All days were… hard. Everything was hard now, even walking had been hard, balancing had been hard- he’d tripped his way everywhere, had had to lean on everything. Though, of course, back then, he’d had… Or: Jemma’s just left to do Completely Normal Things, and Fitz is not happy with his brain.

5.        Them’s the Breaks by whumphoarder – 3,144 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Peter is home alone and ends up doing something stupid and breaking his ankle. Figuring his super healing will fix it overnight, he doesn’t tell anyone and tries to sleep it off, only to wake up in the middle of the night in agony. Cue Tony, saving his ass yet again. (Alternative title: Super Healing is Not All it’s Cracked Up Tibia)

6.        between a pun and a noble gas by avicularia – 4,786 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Spideychelle): “Hey, Pete, are you afraid of spiders?” Delmar asks from behind the counter. As the question flies through the air, Peter has five thoughts within the next split second. 1. Yes. He is very afraid of spiders. Has been since the bite. 2. But, what if Mr. Delmar is afraid of spiders? 3. And what if there’s a spider that Mr. Delmar needs someone to get rid of? Because he’s too scared to do it himself? 4. Peter can suck up his fear of spiders if it means helping a friend. 5. So he lies. (based on a true story)

7.        The Force Works In Mysterious Ways by Buckhunter – 101 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): No one had ever expected to see Gordon and Jiaying again, much less work with them, but here they are.

8.        The God of Solid Life Advice by kehinki – 1,583 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Stony): It's 2012. Steve is just informed by Loki that Bucky's alive. Loki also tells him some other things.

9.        Training Buddies by Fyre – 29,115 Words, 14 Chapters, Incomplete (Gen.): Sometimes the random guy in the street isn't out to get you. And sometimes, he might need your help in ways you never expected.

10.   You Make Me a Believer by JustAnotherMarvelGirl – 4,783 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (ScarletVision): Wanda doesn't believe in gods, she never had, and yet, after a chance encounter in the forest, she has to face the truth that they do exist. When Apollo himself comes to her, saying the fate of her nation depends on her, everything in Wanda's defiant nature compels her to say no. Everything about Apollo, or Vision, as he had called himself, compels her to say yes. She settles for a compromise.

11.   Five Times SHIELD Refused to Provide Extraction – And the One Time Clint and Natasha Declined by AlphaFlyer for inkvoices and firlalaith – 2,711 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Clintasha): Barton and Romanov never have an extraction plan.

12.   Churros! by all_soul – 2,985 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Jemma + Undercover = Catastrophe. Also Spider-Man is there.

13.   Wrapped in Comfort by cryingoverdanielsousa – 3,088 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Daisysous): When Daisy takes Sousa to go shopping for more clothes, he stumbles upon something that he hadn't encountered since the 1970s. For Sousa, it brings back old memories. For Daisy, it brings up complexities that can come from being in love—particularly with a man out of time.

14.   Framework AU by coulsons_left_arm – 18,269 Words, 2 Works, Incomplete (Gen.): The Framework changes one regret in life... What if Coulson could change *two*?

15.   The Sound of Silence – Whumptober 2025 Day 4 by ElementalWinter – 1,000 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Daisy thought back to the mission. To the thing that had done this to her. It hadn’t been human. Not even close. A machine, if you could call it that—built from shifting plates and fluid metal that seemed to breathe. It moved like a living organism, but no heartbeat pulsed within it. They hadn’t even been sure what it wanted until it struck. A pulse, rippling through the air like a wave through water, slammed into her. She had felt it tear through her bones, unraveling the resonance inside her like threads ripped from a tapestry. For one shattering instant, she had been more connected to her powers than ever before. She had felt every vibration in the world, an overwhelming flood of sensation, too much to contain. Then it all snapped. A violent cutoff, like a song cut mid-note. And she was left with nothing. Or, when an encounter with a machine leaves Daisy without her powers, she finds herself struggling more than she thought she would. Whumptober 2025 Day 4: Non-human Whumper | Loss of Powers

16.   Day Nineteen: No Powers Doesn’t Mean Harmless by firlalaith – 567 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Clint's power is his incredible accuracy, but he is more than just an archer.

17.   Tell me there’s hope for me by Moonlight1234 – 1,876 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Huntingbird): Hunter can feel Bobbi’s eyes on his back as he punches the punching bag. He’s only trying to get some frustration out, but he can tell she’s worried about him. He’s not sure why she’s so concerned though. Coulson walks in, staying in the doorway. “Hey, you two clean up, and come to my office. We have a mission.” Hunter tries not to sigh, already starting to unwrap his hands. His knuckles are slightly swollen, but they don’t hurt too much. So he goes to change clothes, and then meet Bobbi and Coulson in his office. May is sitting on the edge of the desk, flipping through papers while Coulson puts together mission details. “You two are going undercover for a few weeks. All of the mission details are in here.”

18.   Five Feet, Five Seconds by Tonystarkrocks – 2,627 Words, 2 Chapters, Incomplete (Gen.): Steve only meant to move Tony from the kitchen stool to the couch. Five feet. Five seconds. That’s all it should’ve been. But when Tony wakes in a panic, the team realizes too late that this isn’t about exhaustion or injury — it’s about memory. Now, with Tony retreating to the safety of his workshop and the others piecing together what really happened months ago, they’re left facing something far harder to fix than a broken bone.

19.   Welcome Home by seafullofstars – 729 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): HYDRA has taken Bucky Barnes, and they're getting him used to his new home

20.   Past That Haunts Me by Everythingirl44 – 981 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Staticquake): 4 times Daisy helped Lincoln cover his past addictions from the team. 1 time he admits it. These stories are as if Lincoln joined the team much earlier. Prompt submitted by agenttwinklecreates on tumblr

21.   Teacher, Teacher, Can You Reach Me? by Politzania – 1,603 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Stony): After spotting a flyer at a new coffee shop, Rhodey dares Tony to attend a Sip and Sketch class; turns out the twinky blond barista is also the class instructor. Stony AUniverse Bingo - AU: Teacher -- Tony Stark Bingo - Dares/Bets -- Tony Stark This or That - Best Friend -- July Break Bingo - Location: Art Studio

22.   Sestrenka by skylarkblue – 100 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Natasha takes care of her little sister after an unfortunate incident with the kitchen window.

23.   catastrophic blues by meidui – 3,726 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Stony): It's 2011 and there’s a new vigilante amok in Brooklyn. “He broke out of SHIELD custody,” Coulson says on a video call, calm and straight faced as he always is. “Good news is he didn’t take anything. Bad news is we can’t catch him.” Tony tosses his welding goggles onto his workbench. “What I can’t catch is a fucking break.”

24.   Febuwhump 2025 – Day 25 – Bound and Gagged by coulsons_left_arm – 2,973 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Daisy finds herself captured. Who will save her?

 

Mo Dao Zu Shi – MDZS

 

1.        The Yiling Laozu’s Wife by DownTheRabbitHole (CluelessKitten) – 1,324 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): The thing was, Wei Wuxian already knew it was a bad move. He knew it as the idea, the very concept, struck out in his mind like a fish jumping out of a bucket of water and splashed around the echoes of his skull (which must surely be hollow); he knew it as the words crawled out of his throat and shaped themselves in his mouth, far and away from his better judgment; and he knew it as he watched Jiang Cheng’s face twist in absolute rage. “Know him?” Wei Wuxian cackled, his entire frame shaking. “Know him? Of course, I know Wei Wuxian. My blushing bride! My A-Ying!” - In which Wei Wuxian successfully hides his identity from his loved ones ... and convinces the entire Jianghu he's married to himself, instead.

2.        wherein by hemlock_lollipop – 2,389 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Wherein Wei Wuxian wakes up in a small village in Qinghe, his body and mind ravaged and the soft crunch of footsteps in snow in his ears.

3.        The Silent Blessing by BeMyStawHat – 75,394 Words, 16 Chapters, Complete (Wangxian, Xuanli): Lan Wangji’s mind raced, emotions clashing within him. Shock, fear, and confusion warred with one another, but above all, he was terrified. Wei Ying looked so fragile, as if he were barely clinging to life. Or Wei Wuxian is pregnant.

4.        and the memories bring back you by roseclaw – 4,753 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Chengsang): Nie Huaisang loses selective memories while studying at Gusu.

5.        Tides by Anonymous – 1,399 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Wangxian): When their routine is interrupted, Wei Ying gets himself and Lan Zhan ready for bed.

6.        Teenage Dream (Nightmare?) by Green_Riot for Mushroomduchess – 2,212 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Xueyu, Songxiao): But Mo Xuanyu is currently rethinking his newfound will to live. He’s trapped, alone, in a room with a man dressed in funeral white who is much too young to be Xue Yang’s real father—and who is smiling at Mo Xuanyu in the same way a fox grins at a chicken. Xue Yang’s foster dad is…intense and weird. “Just don’t hurt him, ‘kay?” the man says, still wearing that creepy, vaguely threatening smile. “A nice boy like you…it’d be a shame if—” “Xingchen.” A gruff voice interrupts him, followed by the entrance of Xue Yang’s other foster father. This man looks much, much scarier. He’s tall and built and, whereas Xingchen smiles, this man’s expression is downright frosty. “We already talked about this. Leave the boy alone.” Mo Xuanyu meets his boyfriend's family.

7.        do not envy the roots that hold you down by eccentrick for rianitida – 12,148, 1 Chapter, Complete (Wangxian): Wen Qing, now known as Lan Ming, is a stoic child but never sulky. She's praised for her obedience and intelligence that far exceeds any of her peers. She's diligent and can already speak in full, clear sentences. Her mother—a distant cousin of Hanguang Jun himself—finds her own child eerie. When she falls, and red bleeds through the knees of her white robes, she doesn't cry. She simply stands and brushes herself off, then walks purposefully to the clinic. Lan Ming—or as she will always refer to herself, Wen Qing—will correct the healers as they gently cleanse her wound, as there is a much more effective disinfectant they can use. Reincarnated as a Lan, Wen Qing lives as best she can with the knowledge—and pain—of her past life. The balance she finds is disrupted when an unfamiliar face hides a not-so-unfamiliar heart.

8.        I Married a Snake! by Ibijau – 0 Words, 42 Chapters, Complete (Xisang, Wangxian, Xuanli): Nie Huaisang saves a snake, and gets a husband out of it

9.        teens in cute casual wear carrying swords (and sometimes fans) by artsy_alice – 73,686 Words, 7 Works, Incomplete (Chengsang, Wangxian, Xuanli): fics based on ali's mdzs modern au art and doodles! modern au post masterlist: (includes fic + art + wallpapers + printables) https://lit.curiousest.net/read/mdzs-modern-au-masterlist/ og twitter thread: https://twitter.com/_artsy_alice/status/1255495192758673408?s=20

10.   Clarity by Linhardt – 170,562 Words, 51 Chapters, Incomplete (Xicheng, Wangxian, Zhuiling, Lan Jingyi/OFC): A ridiculous string of misunderstandings lands Jiang Cheng in a courtship with Lan Xichen. Jiang Cheng is far from thrilled, but if it gets the downtrodden Zewu-Jun out of seclusion, then he will do what he must. He can always find a way to escape it later. Lan Xichen just hopes Jiang Cheng will give up on him so he can go back to wasting away in peace. Of course, it gets a bit out of hand and the lies slowly become truth. Little by little, they both find healing in the love that grows between them. Along the way they stumble upon an ancient, forgotten mystery that turns their world upside down. In the end, attempting the impossible will not be enough. They must achieve it, or lose everything.

11.   Switching Body with Your Soulmate by XichengLoverXX – 62,348 Words, 39 Chapters, Complete (Xicheng, Wangxian): After a particularly difficult day of dealing with the pestering of his sect elders, Jiang Cheng spends his evening drinking. It wasn’t like he couldn’t let loose inside of Lotus Pier, there were plenty of disciples who would bring him back if his drunken self were to run off. Except, when he wakes up he’s in an unfamiliar room. Not only that but he’s not even in Yunmeng anymore. What could possibly be worse than not being in his own home? Not being in his own body. Taking on the role of sect leader Lan, Jiang Cheng wants to get back to his own body. Something which becomes exponentially more difficult after the Lan’s uncle has him restrained for even mentioning traveling to Yunmeng. Even if he manages to get back to his original body, will he be able to fix the life-altering mess Lan Xichen caused whilst in his body?

12.   who screamed during scary story night? by qiu_yan – 1,227 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Wei Wuxian tells a scary story.

13.   Not While by You, I Stand and Hum by StitchNLich (GallifreyanAtHearts) – 59,759 Words, 19 Chapters, Incomplete (Wangxian, Xuanli): Everything is happening so fast. Wei Wuxian can barely think straight. Lan Wangji kissed him. That has to mean something. “I think we have to tell them, Lan Zhan.” He looks at Lan Wangji as he says it, but makes sure to project his voice. Lan Wangji is still frozen, his eyes searching Wei Wuxian’s face, but something flickers in Lan Wangji’s eyes when Wei Wuxian uses his birth name. Wei Wuxian can’t ask the question he wants to, so he gives Lan Wangji a reassuring smile instead, mouths a quick “sorry,” and looks back at Jiang Yanli. Hell breaks loose. The one where Lan Wangji is caught on Baifeng Mountain - and realizing for the first time that Lan Wangji might want Wei Wuxian the way that Wei Wuxian wants him, Wei Wuxian finds himself unwilling to allow Lan Wangji to suffer the consequences of his actions.

14.   rain falls and soaks into the earth by RoseThorne – 63,686 Words, 4 Works, Complete (Wangxian): Titles from a poem by Mei Yaochen.

15.   every cloud has a silver lining by thelastdboy – 8,518 Words, 3 Chapters, Complete (Wangxian): In the summer before A-Ying’s fifth birthday, he and his parents made a stop in Yiling. His parents left to night-hunt and never returned. Two years later, an unimaginable devastation hit Qishan, when the volcano under Buyetian erupted. The main branch of the Wen Sect was eradicated and the survivors of the branch left to search for a new home. Their paths crossed and A-Ying became part of their family. Years later, they found a new home at the outskirts of Gusu.

16.   Shadows on the Wall by mondengel – 4,633 words, 2 Chapters, Complete (Gen.): Jiang Fengmian finds a damning letter in his wife's office.

17.   Hear the Shadows Sing by Alwritey87 for Rainewritesfanfics – 4,649 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Wangxian): Wei Ying’s head jerked backwards, twisting unnaturally; a beautiful and dark smile greeted him. “Lan Zhan, his good, wonderful Huanguang-jun.” The words that spilled held the weight of thousands. Women, men, and even children rushed to speak from Wei Ying’s lips. “How he loved you.” Or sometimes all you need to fix things is demonic possession!

18.   The Bastards of Yunmeng by kimboo_york – 140,470 Words, 70 Chapters, Incomplete (Yaoli, Wangxian, Xicheng, Mingshi, Zisang, OC/OC): She should be strong for them. She should hold them and tell them everything would be all right. All she could do was stand there and cry. “What happened, child?” Lao Wang asked softly, staring at the tangle of her brothers. His hands were firmly set on his cane, but there was something soothing about his presence in that moment. It helped that he wasn’t actually looking at her when she started to speak. “Father…Sect Leader Jiang found out that my brother and I are not his children. Our mother was an adulteress.” She took a deep breath, wrapping her arms around herself, starting to shake. “He…he kicked us out.”

19.   silence like a cancer grows by sarahyyy – 1,157 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Wangxian): Lan Wangji blinks at him owlishly. “I told you,” he says, voice small. “You pretended it never happened the next day. I took the hint.” “What,” Wei Wuxian says. “I told you,” Lan Wangji says again. “And I kissed you. And you- You left, and then you didn’t say anything the next day.”

20.   When Life Gives You a Fucking Baby by SpringWinter – 52,890 Words, 13 Chapters, Incomplete (Wangxian): Wei Wuxian gets the surprise of his life. The product of this kicks off a few things: namely, Jiang Yanli finally getting sick of her parents, Jiang Cheng Getting A Grip, and Lan Wangji fistfighting his uncle in a Denny's parking lot. That last one might have been exaggerated. - Wei Wuxian starts to feel unwell halfway through dinner with the Jiangs...

21.   We Wrote Down Another Vision of Us by Cerusee – 7,561 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Chengqing): “How long?” was the first question Wei Wuxian managed to ask, and then “Also, how at all!” “You’re going to have to be a little more specific, Wei Wuxian,” Wen Qing said, flaking off a portion of fish with her chopsticks, and lifting it to her mouth. “How long ‘what’?” “How long have you been married to Jiang Cheng?” “Four months,” she said, daintily swallowing the fish. She picked up her rice bowl and took a bite from it. “We would have invited you to the wedding, but no one knew where you were.” (A post-canon ChengQing fixit AU with a WWX mostly just annoyed he missed yet another sibling's wedding.)

22.   Engagement Epiphanies by groundwiremantaray – 2,354 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Chengsang): In order to secure a valuable ally for Qinghe, Nie Huaisang is prepared to marry into the Jiang clan – despite the Mad Dog of Yunmeng's fearsome reputation. But when Nie Huaisang meets his future husband on an engagement visit, he finds that his married life may have more to look forward to than to fear.

23.   five times people didn’t know that sizhui is lan zhan’s son and the one time they did by trilliastra – 3,465 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Wangxian): “A-Yuan.” He repeats, reaching out for the boy, growing restless when he can’t touch him. “A-Yuan.” Oh. Lan Xichen closes his eyes as the tears start to fall. Oh, Wangji. Carefully, Lan Xichen takes the boy and lays him next to his brother on the bed, Wangji holds him protectively against his chest and A-Yuan stops his little cries immediately. “Wangji,” Lan Xichen tries again, running a hand through his brother’s hair softly, “who is he?” “He’s my son.”

24.   and that’s in pieces too by softcorevulcan – 3,092 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Xicheng, Xiyao): Jiang Cheng kind of wishes he could have a crush on someone go decently, or that he could get some decent advice. But his siblings are disasters, when it comes to romance, and he isn't faring much better.

25.   it could be easy by softcorevulcan – 6,519 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Chengsang, Xicheng, Xiyao): Jiang Cheng’s hand slips up, curves around Nie Huaisang’s back, before he’s even consciously thinking about it. He just wants to hold onto someone. He wants to have this back.

26.   Black Sun by thelastdboy – 119,854 Words, 30 Chapters, Complete (Wangxian): Within one afternoon, the Yunmeng Jiang Clan became a mere branch of the Wen Clan. They lost their estate, all of their assets, and Wei Wuxian – He lost an arm. All to appease Wen Ruohan. To the Jiangs, the name Wen became a curse to be hissed out between gritted teeth. To Wei Wuxian, the name Wen became something dear after Wen Ning and Wen Qing saved his life and took him in. Enter: Lan Wangji. After their fight against the Tulu Xuanwu, his leg never really recovered. Years of countless surgeries and feeling as if he was living inside a gilded cage while being patronized by his family passed, until Lan Wangji finally took his chance and absconded. To Yiling.

27.   circling the storm drain by Tavina for westiec – 852 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Xuanli): It's the sixth or seventh time that Jiang Yanli has experienced this particular day.

28.   The Lotus Queen by Chemarta – 107,866 Words, 23 Chapters, Incomplete (Xicheng, Wangxian, Songxiao): In the palace, Lan Xichen silently falls apart as he mourns the loss of his beloved wife. Unaware that in a small village, A-Qing and Xiao Xingchen find a woman passed out in the river. Injured, pregnant, and with no memory of what happened to her.

 

Our Flag Means Death – OFMD

 

1.        Baking (Fail) by Tipsy_Kitty, written by (Tipsy_Kitty) – 700 Words, 2 Works, Incomplete (Blackbonnet): “This is the fifth enrichment class I’ve tried,” Stede said glumly as he surveyed his lopsided cake.

2.        Arachnophobia by notfromcold – 2,034 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Blackbonnet): Ed's spider tattoos through the years.

3.        Still, Still, Still by xoxoemynn – 797 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Blackbonnet): Stede has always seen Ed in motion. Now, he's just still, still, still.

4.        then the smilin’ starts to hurt by bayaningbituon – 2,803 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Blackbonnet): Here, there’s just the ocean breeze and the quiet. He feels each muscle in his body finally relax, and his mind starts to drift into a doze, when suddenly– Giggling. - Ed is trying to relax on the beach, and gets interrupted by two kids and their handsome dad.

5.        Outburst by orphan_account – 5,175 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Blackbonnet): Ed and Stede have been so excited to have the crew over to stay at their place, but when the discussion turns to Izzy and how much they miss him, Ed accidentally blows up. In which he finally tells the crew what happened between him and Izzy, and gets a little closer to forgiving himself in the process.

6.        Assassinating Fate by Sugar_in_the_Creek – 3,412 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Blackbonnet): A shark is following the boat. To Blackbeard, this is a very bad omen. Stede decides to take fate into his own hands.

 

Roswell, New Mexico – RNM

 

1.        Sweet and Spicy by Ajna_Eye_Creations – 1,336 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Echo): Companion piece to It Takes A Village. Liz struggles with turbulent emotions surrounding motherhood and pregnancy food cravings. Nothing is simple or expected when it comes to alien hybrid babies.

 

Schitt’s Creek

 

1.        across the hall by dessertwaffles – 4,471 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (BrewerRose): Knock, knock. David straightens his shoulders, takes a deep breath, and opens the door. A man with close-cropped brown hair, big brown eyes, and a container of something that looks suspiciously like baked goods is standing on the other side. “Hi,” the man says, shifting the presumed baked goods to one hand and holding out the other. “I’m Patrick. I just moved in across the hall.” Or, five times Patrick brings food to David and one time David attempts to make food for Patrick.

2.        Dreamland by julesp87 – 3,955 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (BrewerRose): Patrick is a little loose lipped when on morphine and shares a secret with his business partner, David. Wonder what that could be?!

3.        Test Results by Characterassassination – 1,620 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (BrewerRose): Stevie wants to celebrate some test results. Stevie didn't tell David about the tests in the first place. He gets mad, they drink, they cry, etc. This was meant to be funnier, but some emotions crept in.

 

Scum Villian’s Self-Saving System – SVSSS

 

1.        Glory and Gore Go Hand in Hand by liuquinggussy – 1,061 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Liu Qingge/Pei Ming): The story of a deity who feared his lover’s cease of existence more than the divine punishment of eight hells

2.        Death of the Author by Hayate for emotionalmorphine – 154 Words, 40 Chapters, Incomplete (Moshang, Bingqiu): Shang Qinghua and Mobei Jun are finally officially courting. It should be smooth sailing now, right? Well, no. Airplane discovers a threat that can endanger the whole world's existence. A threat he is to blame for. And that is only one of his problems. This is a standalone story.

 

Star Wars

 

1.        Storm Passes Away by Marlon – 96,729 Words, 9 Works, Complete (JimBen): Jim Farrell, still reeling from Eilis' departure for Brooklyn, meets a tall, dark, and mysterious stranger on the beach.

 

Stranger Things

 

1.        Turn and Face the Strange by Peachesandpears – 56,149 Words, 11 Chapters, Complete (Steddie): He never wanted this, is the thing. Never wanted to stay in Hawkins. Never wanted to work for his father. Never wanted to be the guy who peaked in high school. But once his options had dried up, this is exactly where Steve Harrington ends up. Enter Eddie Munson, who tears all of that to shreds, thank god.

2.        Boy For All Seasons by stevesbipanic – 7,231 Words, 13 Chapters, Complete (Steddie): What started as a joke to take down Emporer Steve, in effect murdering Eddie's crush on him becomes an effort to make the King blush through all holiday seasons. Aka A story whose plot grew from an Ides of March crack fic.

3.        Let Cool Before Serving by GhostInTheClawMachine – 314 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Steddie): “Are you kidding?” Steve asked. He grabbed an oven mitt and tucked the pan where it couldn’t do any more damage. “You grabbed a hot pan right out of the oven? Focus on what you’re doing for two seconds. Jesus.”

4.        you changed the way we move through by driveinitagain – 885 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): They’ve been fighting monsters together for three years and counting now and they’ve never once said it. It’s floated in the air between them like spores from another dimension, echoes of Eddie coating their conversations like snow falling in December, hanging around to the point where it’s become the greatest, most well-known background actor in their lives, but Steve’s done taking chances now.

5.        i wanna drink your words (like wine) by eddiewarrior – 5,042 Words, 8 Chapters, Incomplete (Byler): The letter Will sent + the letters Mike never did. (What if Will sent the "i miss clouds. i miss you" letter and Mike had a gay freakout hence why he never sent anything back?)

6.        The Pig-Baby by littlechivalry – 443 words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Steddie): Someone throws a small black animal at the stage and Eddie in a feat of grace and agility he has never shown before or since manages to catch it. Welcome to Corroded Coffin, Hamlet Munson, band mascot extraordinaire. * Title from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

7.        Homebound by Sofiereadsandwrites – 7,138 Words, 2 Chapters, Incomplete (Byler, Jopper, Jancy, Lumax): Hawkins is on the brink of collapsing, and Will keeps getting these horrible visions from Vecna. Together, he and his friends has to figure out how to stop him. But how exactly do you stop someone who knows all your weaknesses? All your deepest and darkest secrets. What exactly is Will supposed to do when his biggest weakness is also his best friend who has sworn to protect him, and stay by his side? Or Will and Jonathan move in with the Wheeler’s after living in California. Will hates that he feels so much when it comes to Mike. Hates that it's distracting him from the mission. And he realizes that living with the boy doesn’t make it any easier. Mike is beyond happy that Will is living with him. He may not be able to save him from Vecna, but at least he can protect him here, and be close to him. And that’s all Mike wants to do. Protect Will. Save Will. Even if it means die trying.

8.        dead doesn’t mean gone by gaptoothsmiles – 3,152 Words, 1 Chapter, Incomplete (Steddie, Lumax): In 1986, Steve Harrington foils a serial killer's plans and saves a life. Ten years later, Steve comes across Eddie Munson in the woods, a guy who disappeared the same month the killings started. If one reappearance wasn't enough, strange things start to occur in Steve's life, such as Chrissy Cunningham showing up in his classroom—inexplicably alive.

 

Supernatural

 

1.        Inspired – Suptober 2023 Day 3 by Redamber79 –  352 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean is an artist.

2.        a confession; a misunderstanding by dykeydean – 2,210 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): "I love you," Dean blurted. He really hadn't known what came over him when he said that. It was different from usual- different from the "I love you, man," 's that came from one of Cas's oblivious remarks. His whole body felt hot. He fiddled with his fingernails, dread filling his body the longer that Cas stayed silent. Dean could’ve sworn the lights flickered. Castiel looked up at him with narrowed eyes. "That's not funny," he said, looking upset. "I'm not trying to be." Cas abruptly stood up, shuffling along the edge of the table until he was at the end of it. "You don't get to make jokes like that," he said angrily. "You don't get to use that against me." Before Dean had the chance to respond, protest, argue, swear up and down it wasn't a joke, Cas had vanished. And Dean was alone.

3.        Clutch, Bite by kalliel – 1,926 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): He's thought about it. Let her engine run and the exhaust pump out 'til there wasn't any air left. He's not sure if it's because he wants to die or because that's just what he thinks of when he thinks about garages. It's probably a little of both. But Dean's not keen on having any paramedics' hands wrench open his doors, and anyway it'd be a shitty thing to do in someone else's garage. They have to do laundry in there. They have refrigerator boxes to stash. Post-5x22 "Swan Song."

4.        Casplay: Moondor by NuclearMcDuck for Finnijer, Tically – 4,112 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Charlie never died, because that's ridiculous; instead, she lives on to expand the world of Moondor, and ensure that the LARP event becomes a monthly focal point for a plethora of dedicated creative groups, with roleplaying and medieval recreation at its heart. Team Free Will 2.0 make a point of attending, when they can - and for the first time, Dean has managed to drag Cas along for the fun. It's not like Dean has been fantasizing about dressing Cas up for months, or anything...

5.        I Could’ve Spent Forever With Your Hands in My Pockets by the_oncoming_stormagedon – 1,441 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Cas reached over, attempting to pull Dean's arm off of him, but before he could, Dean stirred, his arm tightening around Cas's waist. "Don't you dare," Dean huffed, voice hoarse from sleep, into the crook of Cas's neck. "Don't what?" "Don't move." Dean nuzzled into his neck, and Cas rolled his eyes before settling back against Dean, glad Dean couldn't see the fond smile that had overtaken his face. "I'm comfy." Or, I was sick, so I wrote 1.4k of destiel cuddling. Title taken from "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" by Taylor Swift.

6.        Everybody Loves A Parade (Except Dean Winchester) by darkshrimpemotions (jujubiest) – 2,068 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean Winchester may be openly bisexual, but he's also a grump and a workaholic who's never been to a Pride parade.

7.        Angels & Hunters by Beregond5 – 447,777 Words, 19 Works, Complete (Destiel, Saileen, Jodonna, Dreamhunter, Crowley/Naomi, Gabriel/Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s)/Original Male Character(s), Rowena/Pan Twardowski (Polish Folklore)): (A description of the series was long coming, I think. Mainly for the sake of new readers) It started as one fix-it fic (as 15X20 doesn't exist in my book). But, as the ideas started springing up, it has become the rather ambitious attempt to make a Supernatural Season 16. Although there's a main arc, the stories are pretty self contained for the most part and feature different situations, including monsters of the week and 'fillers'. I hope I piqued your curiosity and you give the series a shot. Enjoy the read. :)

8.        Innocent Until Proven Guilty by RandomRylla – 3,099 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): “It’s too easy,” Scott says, leaning on his elbows to peer into the interrogation room. Jean can’t help but agree. But Jean is never one to look a gift horse in the mouth so she just hums noncommittally. “Our technology is improving at a rate that he just can’t keep up with it seems,” Captain Powell says proudly. “It doesn’t fit his MO,” Scott says looking through the file that Jean is sure he has memorized. “Where’s his brother? He didn’t even try to fight us when we arrested him. He’s Dean fucking Winchester!” Or Dean gets arrested for the Winchesters past crimes, but its okay because they have a plan for this. Maybe they could make some new friends along the way.

9.        5 Times Dean Wore John’s Jacket and the 1 Time He Didn’t by angelszn (artbabe) – 2,014 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean Winchester and his dad's old leather jacket over the years. And the one time he clings to someone else's jacket.

10.   Stakes Aren’t Just for Vampires by HeddersTheOwl – 1,423 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean and Cas get high together, and decide to make a bet. "I want to kiss you," Dean says, and Cas laughs again, this one lazy, languid. "No you don't," Cas says, but he's still smiling, still warm.

11.   I Love You I Love You I’m Sorry by angelszn (artbabe) – 1,329 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Dean is tired of letting Sam down. Mary tries her best. Sam turns 35.

12.   Suptober 2022, Day 2: Pillow Talk by bappy211 – 1,804 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean and Cas spend a lazy morning together after Cas has a night of fitful sleep

13.   Love is a Dagger by preetkiran1016 – 1,304 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Once, not so long ago, the death of his brothers and sisters wounded him, but he endured. He fought on. Now… Now loss threatened to bury him under its weight. Smothering him till he couldn’t move with the force of it.

14.   5 Times Dean’s Friends Thought He Was Single by SeashellDestihell – 3,531 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel, SamJess, CharlieGilda): Dean Winchester has been happily dating his best friend, Castiel, for years. They even moved in together. So, of course Dean's friends know they're together, right? Right?

15.   A Simple Matter by afreezingnote – 2,227 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): “I’ll go with you, and I’ll do my best.” Dean had thought that would be the end of the conversation, but he was wrong. Not even ten sweet miles had passed in his Baby before Cas shifted in his seat and spoke again. “Dean, there is something I would like to say to you. I’ve wanted to say it for a long time, but the ideal moment never comes. We always seem to be angry with each other or dying. You probably won’t appreciate this, but I find I don’t want to die without you knowing,” Cas said, rambling around his point.

16.   shy away by oyveydestiel – 1,315 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean is placed under a truth spell and ends up saying a little too much to Castiel.

17.   we were never going to make it out alive (we’re still barely getting by) by Duck_Life – 12,144 Words, 9 Chapters, Complete (SamJess): Lucifer walks the Earth, determined to track down Kelly Kline and his unborn son. He's wearing a familiar face.

18.   White Summer by mrbluesky – 5,747 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): Claire’s gotten sharp since the last time they saw her; soon enough she’s gonna be downright lethal. That’s one of the first things Dean notices when he crashes her ghoul hunt.

19.   “Don’t Ever Change” by lotsofquestionslimitedanswers for apetheticanvas – 4,373 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Cas rescues Dean from Zachariah and they have a heart-to-heart. Dean tries to ignore his feelings for a certain endearing angel in a trenchcoat. This takes place between the time when Dean gets back from 2014 and when Dean meets Sam.

20.   Altered Now For Good by tigersinlondon – 4,640 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): After the disastrous visit to the brothel, Dean offers Castiel another way to lose his virginity. Castiel discovers why sexual intercourse is forbidden between angels and humans. Neither of them come out the other side unchanged.

21.   staring in the blackness at some distant star by dicklessthewonderclown – 1,783 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): “I was one of the few angels allowed to assist in their creation,” Cas says, voice equal parts fondness and bitterness. “Humans describe stars as being born, dust clouds sucked together, plasma and hydrogen and helium, to simplify something unable to be simplified. It’s as close to the truth as they can get. The creation process, the ‘birthing plan’ of a star, so to speak, is etched into my very being, though there are no words in any language ever spoken to describe it. The concepts are unable to be comprehended by the simplicity of the human mind.”

22.   Someday by kvothebloodless (Kvothebloodless) – 1,116 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Beginning of 13.07. Dean learns something new.

23.   Baby Blues by chocolatecakecas – 18,299 Words, 10 Chapters, Complete (Destiel): Dean never thought it would end like this. His mother and best friend, gone in the blink of an eye. And now he's got a baby in the backseat whose life depends on Dean getting his crap together, and he can't even bear to look at him. Because if he looks at him, he'll see him. But Dean has a job to do, and dammnit, he's going to do it. Because he can't fail, not again. What if Jack was born as an actual baby.

24.   Sleeping Together by thisisapaige – 3,000 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): (For Suptober20. Day 26 Prompt: Walk of Shame) ⁂ Okay, but why? It wasn't a total surprise. Dean always had a funny, fluttery feeling in his chest when he looked at Cas, especially when Cas smiled. Dean always felt a little off, a little wrong, when Cas wasn't around. Dean always wanted Cas to stay. So, maybe it wasn't a surprise. It still was a shock. The realization hit Dean like a tonne of bricks saying: "Guess what, Dean? You're in love with your best friend! You always have been and now you're realizing it by staring at his face while he sleeps because that's not creepy at all." Because bricks could talk. Hey, Dean had seen weirder. (Or, the five times Dean and Cas slept together and the one time they... slept together.)

25.   air catcher by oyveydestiel – 1,404 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): 5 times Dean and Castiel come close to kissing, and 1 time they actually kiss.

26.   Can You Keep Me Close? (Can You Love Me Most?) by beauty_rex – 1,293 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Title from "Someone to Stay" by Vancouver Sleep Clinic. A quick one-shot based on my headcanon that Dean would be pissed about the how love confession happened once everything calms down post-canon.

27.   The Starlight by Velvethope – 3,803 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): A cold and rainy night brings two people together. (A Dean and Cas meet-cute)

28.   New All Over Again by Castielslostwings – 5,747 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean and Cas as childhood sweethearts separated as teenagers who have been searching for each other for years without success. Against all odds, they reunite in the middle of Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

29.   A Cat in Hell’s Chance by thesebrokenwings – 1,573 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean adopts a cat and Cas has a hard time adjusting.

30.   Mechanics and Musicians by AshwinMeird – 3,737 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Since Jo moved to California she's been working at Dean's auto shop. Her favorite band is Misguided Angels, but Dean only lets classic rock be played. Or so she thinks. This is her journey from the first time Dean catches her listening to her own music to the end.

31.   Together in Paris by whelvenwings – 4,918 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean has been excited for months to go on vacation with his best friend, Jo. But as they post their pics on the trip, people back home keep commenting about what a great couple they are, and it's starting to make things awkward in their friendship. In front of a sunset backdrop by the Eiffel Tower, Dean decides to take things into his own hands, and manufacture a picture of a "real" romantic moment with someone who definitely isn't Jo. Only thing he needs to do now is find someone willing to pretend to be his partner for a picture...

32.   No Particular Place to Go by VeraBAdler – 301 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): The Great Dean and Cas Meandering Road Trip begins. But is someone hiding a secret?

33.   Blanket Me in Snow (I’ll Still Be Warm With You) by thesebrokenwings – 3,061 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Castiel finds himself longing for something he’s lost, but some time spent with Dean helps him realize that maybe he’s gained something even greater.

34.   these bitter days will end by giallos – 852 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Gen.): “They tell me you’re good. That you can help me.”

35.   There is nothing stupid about you and me by youchangedmedestiel – 2,459 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean and Cas are on their burger date while Sam searches on how to find Claire. They talk about the Mark, but their conversation doesn’t just stop there like on the show. Instead, Dean tells Cas about the high school kids’ show about their lives, based on Chuck’s books, Sam and he attended to. He even mentions Marie and her view on Cas and Dean’s relationship, allowing him to know how Cas feels about it.

36.   Seek to Know You Better by ahurston – 32,762 Words, 9 Chapters, Complete (Destiel, Saileen): Dean and Cas, a long stretch of highway, and 36 questions empirically designed to make two people fall in love. As if they weren't already.

37.   Something Just Like This by castielscaplan – 3,383 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): John knows Dean isn't who he claims to be.

38.   How do I look? by deanmikaelson – 1,799 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): As a human, Cas seems to prefer soft sweaters and hoodies. And most often then not - whatever he finds in Dean’s closet. Not that Dean is complaining. Dean is looking at the coat like it’s the most interesting thing he has ever seen, which right now, it is. He never really liked it. Cas was wearing that damn rug for 12 years, hiding that body underneath. So sue him. He likes when Cas is wearing less layers. Less the better actually. Why did he even wear it for so long?

39.   He Really Likes Cowboys by Speary – 3,324 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Dean's heart hummed with the win. And now all those feelings and joy were getting the added reward of a Tombstone style case. Any excuse to wear suitable western attire was fine by Dean, and of course, Cas could stay real close and help him make the right selections for the journey. Coda 13x6, "Tombstone"

40.   Well, I’m Back in Black by Jammiey – 2,053 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (SamJess): “You never mentioned a brother, a brother that apparently knows where we live. He breaks in at a weird hour, comes in through our window and demands your help with some family business that I have never heard about.” Jess breathes out deeply, as if organizing her thoughts further. “Don’t give me some bullshit about hunting wild animals, I’m not an idiot Samuel Winchester. I don’t know what you’re trying to escape, but it’s not normal and I don’t want any part in it. I’m clearly missing a large part of your story. You were never planning to tell me, were you?” In another world, Sam hesitates a little bit more before agreeing to go with Dean.

41.   Late July by stxrrstruck – 2,344 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): Castiel decides to take a trip to Italy on a whim and meets two brothers on a trip there as well, whom he befriends. However, as the trip begins to come to an end, Castiel has to grapple with his increasingly complicated emotions regarding Dean who can’t seem to leave his mind, as well as doubts about if this connection is real, or if Dean will simply forget him after the trip ends.

42.   All You Need is Love by NotfunnyDean (IronEyes) for blueeyesandpie – 2,758 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): It’s nearly valentine’s day and Dean declines every attempt of Sam’s to set him up on a date. Only for Sam to find out that he had a date all along.

43.   introductions by casdoms (moffwithhishead) – 1,999 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Destiel): “I didn’t know you had tattoos.” Dean smiles a little bit to himself, amused, “You’ve seen the protection sigil.” Mary rolls her eyes and sets the first aid kit on the bed next to him, “Yeah, I’ve seen the protection sigil but I didn’t know that you had Vonnegut on your thigh.”

44.   Strike Three for Doctor Sexy by FallenAngelOfThursday for EmeraldCas – 12,732 Words, 3 Chapters, Complete (Destiel): It's been weeks since Cas was rescued from the Empty, and things have been tense between him and Dean. Dean decides the only way to fix things is to ask Cas out, but even with free will on their side, the cosmic cockblocking never rests. One semi-retired hunter and his newly powered-up angel attempt to romance each other. What could possibly go wrong?

 

Tian Guan Ci Fu – TGCF

 

1.        Hidden away (save me) by WaterAvocado – 6,257 Words, 2 Chapter, Incomplete (Hualian): It’s been five years since Xie Lian was brought to this tower. Since he was woken up in the middle of the night and dragged out of the castle by a stranger calling himself Jun Wu. The man said that a plague had broken out, and that his parents were already in hiding. Apparently, the kingdom was a mess, and it wasn’t safe to stay there any longer. Grotesque faces were appearing on every resident of Xianle, and everyone was dying. He was brought to a tower in the middle of the woods. Jun Wu said it was just for now, and the seclusion was for the best. Just stay put until the plague dissipates. But the plague seems to never end. And neither does Jun Wu’s strange obsession with his healing powers. But it’s for the best. In the safety of the tower, he can live another day. And hopefully, someday he'll be strong enough to cure his people with his power. However, Xie Lian’s whole world view comes crashing down when a red-clad stranger stumbles upon his tower. Alive and plague-free. --------- Rapunzel-inspired story with evil Jun Wu and savior Hua Cheng! (On temporary hiatus)

2.        An Abundance of Blessings by evergreenerieh – 3,248 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Fengqing): Mu Qing and Feng Xin have relocated to an allegedly secret residence in the mortal realm. The reason for this is Mu Qing's pregnancy and his wish for privacy. Somehow, some very bizarre rumors have reached Ghost City, granting Mu Qing a day filled with fascinating revelations and a dazzling array of gifts.

3.        The Cuddling Curse by thekeyholder – 3,049 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Fengqing): Every night, Mu Qing teleports into Feng Xin's bed while they're asleep. Mu Qing wants to find the cause of this curse, even though neither he nor Feng Xin mind that much waking up in each other's arms.

4.        You Should Know I’ll Be There For You by Queen_BlackDahlia – 1,475 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Hualian): Hua Cheng is having doubts about himself and his relationship with his god. Fortunately, Hua Cheng has someone named Xie Lian in his life to help him with such.

5.        A Marriage of Inconvenience by tyrantlizardqueen – 24,801 Words, 18 Chapters, Incomplete (Fengqing, Langrong, Hualian): Something was wrong in the South: the followers of General Xuan Zhen and General Nan Yang were fighting. At first blush, Mu Qing knew, this was nothing new. The two groups had enjoyed a spirited rivalry ever since their gods ascended. Like the generals themselves, their believers had always bickered and competed and occasionally come to blows. But, also like the generals, even when they didn’t get along, the two factions had historically been able to coexist without serious bloodshed. Lately, however, something had shifted. The usual scrapping between Xuan Zhen and Nan Yang followers had escalated into all-out war, and the two generals had so far been unable to stop it. Mu Qing and Feng Xin get married to quell conflict between their believers. It's a purely political marriage between friends, so it will definitely solve their problem without causing any new problems. Right?

6.        haunt me, why don’t you? by nightknightssupermacy – 45,094 Words, 9 Chapters, Incomplete (Fengqing, Hualian): Over seven hundred years have passed since Xie Lian's disappearance. After centuries of seeming monotony, suddenly Mu Qing disappears without a word. As a result, Feng Xin finds himself wrapped up in the search for the missing martial god that spirals farther than he ever could have guessed. The search brings to back to the surface old memories and old friends alike, and as time passes, Feng Xin finds that there is more to heaven, and Mu Qing, than he had imagined.

7.        Glory and Gore Go Hand in Hand by liuquinggussy – 1,061 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Liu Qingge/Pei Ming): The story of a deity who feared his lover’s cease of existence more than the divine punishment of eight hells

8.        The Miscellaneous Adventures of the Expecting God and the Ghost King by SoftHellhound – 7,744 Words, 3 Chapters, Incomplete (Hulian, Fengqing): Follow Xie Lian and Hua Cheng as they try to navigate difficulties of parenthood as well as the consequences of being a God and a Ghost King having a child! - This is not really a story driven work, but more of a collection of cute one shots following Hualian's pregnancy with a loose narrative playing out in the background!

9.        The Night of a Stork’s Call by SoftHellhound – 6,226 Words, 1 Chapter, Complete (Hualian): Hua Cheng thinks he's clever by keeping the child bearing pills just in case. But when Xie Lian finds them and is allowed to keep them or get rid of them for good, he has more time to think about what if.. - “Gege, what's with the rush today?” Hua Cheng always took his time to savor and worship his god in the bedroom, so he wasn't complaining about skipping to the good part… but it almost felt wrong. “Ah, San Lang is going to make me say it out loud then…” Xie Lian sighed out as Hua Cheng started working down his neck again, biting and sucking territorial marks all along his god's beautiful neck. Soft red spots standing out against brilliant white jade skin. “...tonight.” Xie Lian gasped, gently tugging Hua Cheng back from his nipples again. Earning himself another disappointed groan. “Tonight I was hoping San Lang would give me a baby..” “...”

10.   When Heaven Shakes, Mountains Break by anybody_everywhere – 2,706 Words, 2 Chapters, Incomplete (Fengqing): As more prayers for unity of the South pour in after Heaven’s reconstruction, Mu Qing and Feng Xin struggle with a task even more daunting than bringing down an entire mountain range: their relationship.