GetYourWordsOut: Year Eighteen!
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Get Your Words Out pledging is open for 2026! I am well on track to not meet my pledge again this year (lol), but I'm planning to sign up with the same pledge again, and as a volunteer again too! The GYWO challenge style works well for me (even if I haven't managed to meet my goal even once yet) and I love the advice, essays, and support from the community. There are lots of challenges and prompts, etc, shared throughout the year too for those who enjoy!

Probably see a few of you there, again or for the first time :D

If you're curious but unsure, feel free to ask. Happy to answer to the best of my knowledge (and enthusiasm XD)

Current Mood: happy

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conuly

And one email and voicemail later, my pay didn't come in and nobody has responded yet. (I did wake up pretty late, but seriously.)

I'll call again in the morning, I don't care if it is a weekend, but....

*headdesk*

I don't know what I'll do for groceries if this isn't resolved by Monday, but I'll wait until Monday to worry about it.

silveradept

It's December Days time again. This year, I have decided that I'm going to talk about skills and applications thereof, if for no other reason than because I am prone to both the fixed mindset and the downplaying of any skills that I might have obtained as not "real" skills because they do not fit some form of ideal.

12: George

I call it a habit of mine that I can make outdated hardware do things it may or may not have ever intended to do. "I" is not quite right in this statement, because much like how my cooking is following recipe and then being surprised that it turns out delicious, much of my computer touchery is following recipe that others have developed, and occasionally deviating from it if I need to for troubleshooting, or to mess about in the thing that the original creator said could be messed with or customized to meet the needs of the person using the software.

Much of the confidence and practice I have with computer touchery comes from having had a machine to experiment on, one specifically designated as the one that if things explode, I can reset back to a working state and then go forward from there. I don't actually want to have to do that kind of thing, because resetting an exploded machine usually means losing progress or having save files get nuked that I want to preserve, but there is a certain amount of risk affordance you can put on your spare machine that your main machine won't get. Spare machines are the best kinds of machines, usually put together from spare parts, or specific small parts that have been purchased to swap out from one thing to another. They're great for people who want to experiment or to learn how to assemble their own machines, or who want to try some other operating system. Everyone should have a spare machine somewhere along the way, preferably one they've assembled or that they've changed some components on, but single-board machines and spare phones are also ways of doing some amount of experimentation, even if you can't change their components quite so easily.

Spare machines are great for working through problems that arise when you do things. Like when I finally saved up enough money to purchase a 3dfx Voodoo2 3D rendering card. I thought I was going to be blazing hard through various games now, with my relatively unimpressive machine (it barely met the specs for Final Fantasy VIII!), but after I'd dropped it in, and tried to boot up my machine, having hooked it all up, the motherboard beeped at me and refused to boot. After a certain amount of troubleshooting, I finally figured out the thing that hadn't been obvious to me at the start: the 3dfx card was a companion to the video card I already had installed, and that other port on the 3dfx card wasn't for show - I needed a specific cable to take the output from my video card and feed it into the 3dfx card, and then after they'd daisy-chained their way merrily through the requirements, they gave me the output I desired. Which made Final Fantasy VIII playable. (And then I would have a bit of a time with the game wondering why I was seeing things like "B6" during Zell's Limit Break instead of the keyboard controls I wanted. Eventually I figured out that I needed to unplug the gamepad that I had connected to the machine and that it was detecting and assuming that I was playing the game on the gamepad primarily. This was back when discrete sound cards were a part of your rig, and they often also had a port on them for gamepad input.)

So I've done a lot with spare machines, tinkering, experimenting, and trying things with them that I wouldn't do to the "family computer" and that I wouldn't do to my work computer. My "spare" machines have proliferated in my adult life, as I continue to move things around and new machines enter my life. But also, so have my appliance machines. Instead of a full tower desktop running in the bedroom, I have a singe-board machine there. Much quieter and less of a power draw, still does all the desktop environment things I want (as well as some other things, like allowing me to remotely control the TV it's attached to, the one without a working IR receiver.) I definitely had a second machine for much of my time in the bad relationship, and for a time, I used a cell phone dock and some nice cabling to turn a single-board machine in to much more of a laptop. It could at least run XChat at a few other things at the time. A secondhand Surface I'd gotten from someone served as my "work" machine during the shutdown, before receiving an official work laptop. (That Surface eventually suffered from the batteries trying to burst forth from the casing and had to be retired, but we salvaged the SSD from it for purposes.) And I kept two desktops working side-by-side as soon as I reclaimed my house, so that one machine could be used for media purposes and Windows stuff, and the other could be used for Linux purposes and handling all the things I was doing with Android phones and other things where it turns out to be easier to do things from a terminal on a Linux box than it is in Windows. And since nothing "vital" was on the Linux box, I could experiment with it, change distributions, and otherwise use it as the spare that it was. This combined with the experience I had from using Linux as a driver since graduate school to make me comfortable enough to use Linux as the driver on my main machine as well. Something that started because one of my classes meant learning a little Ruby on Rails, and it's way easier to run a local Rails server from Linux than Windows. My main machine has now come around to being a machine that I can watch streams on, game on (all hail Proton), and otherwise continue to give life to by running a Linux on it. Since I wanted a machine that I could buy and hold as much as possible, instead of thinking I needed to change it from one thing to the next, this pleases me greatly.

After purchasing my first phone with an aftermarket OS on it, I have basically been doing the same thing to every phone I've owned since, especially because those phones would otherwise have reached the limit of their manufacturer OS updates, and instead, I can merrily roll along on old hardware until the things physically give out themselves. They do sometimes complain when I try to do things like play Pokemon Go on them, but it's fine. And by the time I have to be in the market for a new phone again, so many of the flagships of a previous time will have come down in price to the point where I might consider them, or consider asking for them as holiday gifts from people who like to spend money on me, despite my clear failures at capitalism.

So as a cheapskate with regard to technology, it's always nice when I can take the old things and make them run smoothly and swiftly with new software or by respecting their limitations enough to not tax them with software that's not suited to them. (One of my next projects, whenever I have actual need to do so, is to do some exploration of software that can be run from the terminal, so that my spare Model B won't feel left out from the fun and can contribute to some important part of house functions.) That cheapskate nature meant that when I got to examine the original model of Chromebook, and was told that I could do what I wanted with it, since the original model Chromebook stopped receiving updates at Chrome 65, I consulted the Internet, and while there wasn't much information available, there was a website that was dedicated to the prospect of converting such a Chromebook into a fully-fledged Linux machine by replacing the firmware on it with a specific kind of compatible BIOS, and then from there making it possible to put a Linux on it. (It's a very nice machine, actually - 64-bit, a couple gigabytes of RAM, and a 5GHz-compatible network card internally.) Well, I should say the website existed at some point in time, but didn't actually do so at the moment I set my mind to it. Thankfully, the Internet Archive had crawled the entire thing, and I could download it into a zip file, giving me the opportunity to follow the instructions and examine the pictures. I was initially stymied by the first instruction of turning the developer switch on, because I couldn't see a developer switch in the spot where the pictures said it was, but once I discovered that it was behind a small bit of electrical tape, we were ready to go. (That piece of electrical tape would come in handy later, as the thing that was used to disable the write protection on the firmware on the laptop.)

Again, low stakes project, no worries if things didn't go according to plan, because it was otherwise not being used, and great potential for use if it succeeds. Which it did! I followed the recipe exactly as the website archive instructed, got the new BIOS in it, and then put a Chromebook-related Linux on it, boggling the developers of it, because their Linux was not meant for a Chromebook that old. They weren't even sure it would run on it, despite me showing up with such a thing. Eventually, I scrapped that project, since it hadn't updated in a very long time, and instead went with the distribution that was powering one of the "spare" work machines that had been designed with Windows XP in mind and had fallen out of use as a mobile reference tool. I had been using those machines for all kinds of shenanigans and other material that official machines were not being used for, and they have served me well, even if only one of the original pair survives.

That Chromebook still runs BunsenLabs, and does so wonderfully. So long as I don't try to tax it too hard by running too many tabs on it, it rewards me with snappiness and speed, and most importantly, a system that can be updated and kept patched against security vulnerabilities. (When the second of the pair of netbooks finally refuses to boot, this Chromebook will likely take its place as machine-outside-of-boundaries.) And having done it once, when I was alerted to the possibility of getting another Chromebook of a later parlance for a little bit of nothing and doing the same thing to it, I jumped at the chance, and with a similar sort of process, and using some scripts developed by others, I now have a compact and useful Linux laptop that I do a lot of composition on, and that I can take with me to events like the local GNU/Linux conference so I can do interactive bits, or run programs, or just hang out in the chat rooms and post on social media my running commentaries about the sessions that I'm listening to. I've also used it as a presentation machine for such things, when I'm the one doing the presenting instead of listening. After trying to run a form of Arch on this Chromebook, and eventually running into the problem of install creep and strict size limitations (as well as the nasty tendency for it to hard freeze at some point when it ran out of memory and swap), I put BunsenLabs on it during this last update cycle, and it's much happier with me and seems to function better. We'll see what happens when BunsenLabs finally makes the jump to a Trixie base instead of a Bookworm one, but I feel pretty confident I'll be able to get all of that to work, and it'll be nice to have old hardware running modern systems.

I'm doing this because of the work that other people have done to port boot systems to Chromebooks and other machines, and to automate the process of installing things to the right places, and the people who build and maintain the packages and the installers so that all I have to do is download the image, run it, install, and then run the update commands on first boot to get to a system that's ready to work. It doesn't feel like computer touchery to do this, because it's just using other people's stuff, but there's the tale of knowing where to make the chalk mark as one side of it, and the other being whatever arguments you want to bring to bear about how "not invented here" is terrible as a practice, and therefore if someone else has created the thing that you want to use, use the thing they've created and spare yourself the turmoil. (Or, in my case, use the thing because you couldn't create it yourself anyway, and be grateful to the people who are using their time and knowledge to make it so that you can do this thing.) Doing things in userspace is still valid, and as an information professional, a lot of my skills are in finding and surfacing the thing that will be useful for the situation, rather than in trying to create the thing completely from scratch, or in trying to get the person I'm helping to do the same. The world is too large and complex for any one person to understand, or even to necessarily understand the entirety of their discipline, and so it should not be a mark of shame to rely on the work of others and to trust that their work will be accurate and not malicious. (It just makes me feel much more like a script kiddie playing in the kiddie pool instead of a Real True Technologist, even if this is another one of those situations where if you press me on the matter and start making me tell stories and explain myself and solve problems, the claims I'm making look flimsier and flimsier, a fig leaf of modesty because I'm still afraid of the reaper looking for tall flowers.)

There's a lot that I have done, and that I can and should justly consider as achievements and Cool Things. Doing things like December Days and the Snowflake / Sunshine Challenges and other such writing prompts are my way of indirectly getting at those and showing them to others. If I came out and said it directly, I'd be worried about it sounding like boasting or penis size comparison, and someone else would come along to put me in my place. But if I'm talking about how there's a wealth of software and instructions out there to extend the life of old technology, and I'm a cheapskate who's willing to invest the time in following those instructions and prolonging the life of that old technology, it doesn't sound like I'm boasting about anything other than getting some extra cycles out of my machines, and that is something I can safely be proud of. (Why? It's not saying I have any particular skills or capacities, just that I know where to look and how to follow recipes.) Indirectness is one of the best ways to get me to show you my actual potential and abilities, and I can do it to myself just as well as anyone. Full understanding may need a little bit of either reading between the lines or knowing me well enough to see what I'm doing, or to ask the right question that makes me squirm or tell stories. (Please do.)

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: Scroobius Pip vs dan le sac - Thou Shalt Always Kill

sonia

A kaval is an end-blown flute common in the Balkans. In Bulgaria, they're typically made of cherry wood and come apart into three pieces. In Macedonia, they're made of a lighter wood (ash?) and are narrower and all in one piece. I have one of each and can kind of get a sound out of them, which is an accomplishment.

David Bilides writes:

In 2019, Steve Finney produced a CD of Nikolay Doktorov, one of the many excellent kaval teachers we've been fortunate to have at the EEFC [Eastern European Folklife Center] camps, playing 17 solo pieces on Bulgarian kaval. In the interest of getting this wonderful music "out there," Nikolay has given his blessing to it being distributed for free via online download.

You can read about Nikolay and this project, and access the free CD files and booklet (designed by Dan Auvil) by visiting this web page:

https://izvormusic.com/cds/doktorov.html

EEFC puts on a couple of week-long camps a year, one on the east coast and one on the west coast. They also host a mailing list where very knowledgeable people share words to songs, have deep discussions on their meanings, post events, and occasionally share free music like this.

tinny

Mount TBR 2025 Book #06 Neuerfindung der Diktatur/We Have Been Harmonized

Die Neuerfindung der Diktatur / We Have Been Harmonized by Kai Strittmatter

Full English title (it's too long for a post subject lol) is: We Have Been Harmonized: Life in China's Surveillance State – How Biometric Control and Censorship Threaten Global Freedom and Privacy

German China correspondent Kai Strittmatter wrote this book after he retired, knowing he'd never be let back into China afterwards. He describes how China is developing widespread surveillance to help the ruling party stay in power. He describes the evolution of dictatorship in China, where it's heading, and what the consequences for the rest of the world might be.

The only non-fiction book on my list this year.

The book is based on a lot of interviews he conducted in China, with dissidents/artists/intellectuals as well as people involved in the implementation of surveillance. It reads like a very well researched book. It's not all that new - from 2020 - and it should be noted that it was written by a German, and thus does not specifically get into the developments in the US in that same area. I read the book in German.

I don't really have anything detailed to say about this book. Most of the historical developments were not news to me. I already found things terribly repressive when I was in China decades ago, and it has only gotten worse, and the book illustrates this very well. As for the newer developments, there were quite a few things that I didn't know before or not in that much detail. It's a depressing read, but for me it was worth it.

4 stars - Well researched, important book.

1 - 5 stars - Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky The Final Architecture #1 [DW link]
2 - 2 stars - Miss Merkel: Mord auf dem Friedhof by David Safier Miss Merkel #2 [DW link]
3 - 4 stars - Once Broken Faith by Seanan McGuire Toby Daye #10 [DW link]
4 - 1 star - Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin [DW link]
5 - 5 stars - Murderbot Diaries 1-4 by Martha Wells [DW link]
6 - 4 stars - Die Neuerfindung der Diktatur/We Have Been Harmonized by Kai Strittmatter [DW link]

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Just a quick update to share next year's con dates! VidUKon 2026 will be held Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June 2026.

We're also excited to announce that the in-person con will be held in Birmingham – home to Tolkien and Black Sabbath! There's lots to do in the area, and we'll share more info about the city and the con hotel (Novotel Birmingham Centre) within the next week.

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scintilla10

A few art recs for Stranger Things!

Putting the first few behind a cut because even the titles/descriptions have minor spoilers for season 5.

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[Steve & Dustin] by

bluismie (SFW)
Devastating Steve & Dustin hug that gave me all the feels omg.

[Rockin' Robin] by

wichuizz (SFW)
Poster promoting Rockin' Robin (and her radio board operator Steve). Love the retro comics style of this!

strawberries & clementines by

bunnypeony (SFW)
Super sweet, flirty Robin/Vickie! I love the soft colours. And there's hand-holding!

halloween means season 2 AUs 🎃 by

toktopus-art (SFW)
Steve, Max, Dustin & Eddie (implied Steve/Eddie). Very funny and cute reactions to Steve with his baseball bat!

clothes swap, as a treat by

mollymurakami (SFW)
Steve/Eddie, dressed in each other's clothes! Love this, very fun.

'This Is Music' Inspired by J.C.Leyendecker by thediktatortot on bsky (SFW)
Fabulous portrait of Eddie Munson with his guitar.

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What are you working on? What have you finished? What do you need encouragement on?

Are there any cool events or challenges happening that you want to hype?

What do you just want to talk about?

What have you been watching or reading?

Chores and other not-fun things count!

Remember to encourage other commenters and we have a discord where we can do work-alongs and chat, linked in the sticky.

ysobel

Chewy has a "Chewy Claus" thing around this time of year where you can help your pet(s) write a letter to Santa. How good they've been, whether they prefer treats or toys, and a free-answer "what would you ask for if you could have anything".

Last year I did it and at the end of December got a "sorry the sleigh missed you, here's a coupon code if you want to buy anything". And supposedly they donate food to pets in need for every letter submitted, so why not.

This year, I did it ... and today a box came addressed to Phoebe and Loki. (!!)

There was a dog toy that was a "lunch box" with a rope handle, and a green apple plushy and a juice-box plushy with Velcro to attach to the front of the lunchbox. Al three items contain squeakers. (So far, they are still intact, though the white parts of the juice box are rather, erm, dingy. That tends to happen with her toys, but it's impressive for 8 hours.)

There was a cat toy that was sushi themed (including a green wasabi packet) and has catnip in. Loki is mostly nocturnal these days but I put them in a cat bed that sits on my bed and when I came back in later, one was on the floor... so either he loves it or hates it, lol. Also a food purée treat thing similar to churu, though he's iffy about food.

There was an ornament, metal I think, with a sleigh and presents and "Chewy Claus 2025", which is now on my desk tree.

And there was a card with the cutest illustration of Chewy Claus helpers, and a handwritten note wishing them holiday cheer.

I'm a little astonished because I honestly hadn't expected to get anything, but it was a cute surprise!

Edit: Loki definitely likes. I may regret having them on the bed at the same time I am... lol

cornerofmadness

I had such high expectations of getting the cards out, the gifts, grading all the things etc. etc. I should have realized it was no attainable.

I need to keep better records over the year as I tend to buy gifts at cons and festivals and now there is way too much and I got so flustered I left my house to reset at the coffee shop. The post office was fucking nuts because they have ONE person worker (and he's explaining how he is the only one because of the stupid) There is another woman but all she did was ask are you picking up or dropping off. No idea why she couldn't work the other register.

Also a monster storm is coming so like everyone else I go to the store. I get a rotissiere chicken because if I DO lose power I have a whole chicken to pick at in the cold. (bread and peanut butter too) CVS and the dollar store was just as bad and then the bank tells me they no longer have a coin counter. What am I going to do with all these coins? Sigh.

It took until 7 pm to get all the grades done except my two research students (tomorrow's worry) I am fielding are you going to round that up? Yes I am but your 70.2 isn't rounding to a fucking 73%. Sorry, you didn't do nearly well enough to pass.

I also managed to aspirate my lunch and have been coughing up crap off and on for hours since my lungs are pissed at me.

I did however managed to avoid spoilers for The Amazing Digital Circus's episode 7 drop and got to see the episode. More about that maybe on Tuesday.

And I did some writing.

Title: Forget Our Memories, Forget Our Possibilities

Summary: Angel knows he had no choice but to return to Valentino. It was the only way to keep his friends safe from him. He wants them to forget him but he can’t forget them. He writes letters as often as he can. Will he one day be brave enough to send them?

Rating: teen

Notes: written for the allbingo prompt of love letters and the lyrical titles bingo prompt of Lyric with "remember" or "forget". I chose Don’t Stay by Linkin Park.

( story at the above link and under here )

Have the fannish 50 friday recs

Drawn To The Sea Torchwood

Branded FAKE

It Broke His Heart to Hurt Her So, and Yet He Had to Do Hazbin Hotel

Wilful Blindness Torchwood

Out Of Their World The Fantastic Journey

Friends The Murderbot Diaries

Let the Sorrow Go, Its Half the Battle Hazbin Hotel

Outrageous! Torchwood

Young Chainsaw Man

The Dreamcaster Is In Stargate Atlantis

Learning About Magic Teen Wolf

Fool's Rosegold The Owl House

Current Mood: depressed
Current Music: Tournament of Champions

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Todays lists are Animated Art, Fanmix, A Softer World, and Pin-Up Posters from 3.5k to 5k! If you'd prefer to browse the reading lists in a spreadsheet format, click here. If you notice anything missing, please let us know!

Here's a countdown (link) to creator reveals!

Animated Art

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Push and Pull : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72726891

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Katara/Zuko (Avatar),
Art, Digital Art, Body Swap

everything i have : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72561996

Blue Period (Manga)
General Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
, Nekoyashiki Amo
Fanart, Animated GIFs, eye strain

kiss and fly : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72151901

DCU (Comics)
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne,
Fanart

[Art] -5 stress : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71459156

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (Video Game)
Other
Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply
Sol/Sym (I Was a Teenage Exocolonist), Sym (I Was a Teenage Exocolonist)
Art with small animated elements, Sym's canonical stress reducing hypnosis

shine with you : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72544101

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika | Puella Magi Madoka Magica
F/F
General Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Akemi Homura/Kaname Madoka, Akemi Homura, Kaname Madoka
Fanart, Embedded Images, Animated GIFs

Glance : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73431971

Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Main Video Game Series)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Meltan (Pokemon)
Digital Art, Animation, Animated GIFs

Snoozing Type : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71364626

Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Main Video Game Series)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Iwanko | Rockruff, Eneco | Skitty
Digital Art, Animated GIFs, Sleepy Cuddles

Workout Kisses : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72777281

人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Liu Qingge/Luo Binghe,
Art, Digital Art, animated

Fanmix

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Repeat Until Death [Fanmix] : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73266611

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game)
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Painted Verso Dessendre/Maelle | Alicia Dessendre, Painted Verso Dessendre, Maelle | Alicia Dessendre
Fanmix, Fanmix with Liner Notes, Angst, Emotional Hurt, Hurt No Comfort, Music, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Playlist, YouTube

Botanical Life, Part 1 (3023) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73468766

Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series, Hermitcraft SMP
F/F, Gen, M/M, Multi
General Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
EthosLab/GeminiTay (Video Blogging RPF), EthosLab/GeminiTay/Pearl | PearlescentMoon, EthosLab & Joel | SmallishBeans, EthosLab (Video Blogging RPF), GeminiTay (Video Blogging RPF), Pearl | PearlescentMoon, Anthony Viviano | Bigbst4tz2, Lizzie | LDShadowLady (Video Blogging RPF), Ryan | GoodTimesWithScar, impulseSV (Video Blogging RPF), Martyn Littlewood | InTheLittleWood, Charles | Grian, ZombieCleo (Video Blogging RPF), Jimmy | Solidarity, TangoTek (Video Blogging RPF), John Booko | BdoubleO100, Skizzleman (Video Blogging RPF), Scott Major | Smajor1995, Joel | SmallishBeans, Rendog (Video Blogging RPF), The Watchers (Evolution SMP)
WB: The Boogeyman Curse (Life Series) - Freeform, WB: Any (Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series) - Freeform, Geminitay is not the Watchers favourite, WB: Red Life Blood Lust (Life Series) - Freeform, Boogeyman induced bloodlust, Angst, Emotional Hurt, hurt little to no comfort, Grief/Mourning, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat, playlist at the start.

[Fanmix] Too few hellos and too many goodbyes : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72736811

Assassin's Creed - All Media Types
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Shay Cormac/Haytham Kenway, Shay Cormac & Ratonhnhaké:ton | Connor, Haytham Kenway, Shay Cormac, Ratonhnhaké:ton | Connor
Fanmix, Angst

a singular crow : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71124361

Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins
Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
, Zevran Arainai, Taliesen (Dragon Age), Alistair (Dragon Age), Oghren (Dragon Age), Isabela (Dragon Age), Wynne (Dragon Age), Male Warden (Dragon Age)
Fanmix, Character Study, Bisexuality, Implied/Referenced Character Death, Implied/Referenced Suicide, Implied/Referenced Homophobia, Grief/Mourning, Implied/Referenced Torture, Religious Discussion, Second Chances, Past Zevran/Rinna/Taliesen, Minor Zevran Arainai/Isabela, Minor Alistair/Male Warden, Non-Linear Narrative

[FANMIX] A Story of Two Lovers, In Parts (or, How The Wires Got Crossed) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73589881

Portal (Video Game)
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Chell/GLaDOS (Portal), Chell (Portal), GLaDOS (Portal)
Fic in a Box 2025, Gift Exchange, Fanmix, Playlist, Album Notes, Music, Character Study, Relationship Study, Robot/Human Relationships, Sapphic, Complicated Relationships, Ficlet Collection

Hymn for Missing Women : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73928026

Smosh (Video Blogging RPF)
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
, Sarah Christ, The Creekside Killer (Bit City)
Fanmix, Missing women and children, Mental Health Issues, Detective Noir, liner notes, Ambiguous/Open Ending, Character Analysis

The Visitor and The Visited Fanmixes : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72706916

Rose Red (TV)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Nick Hardaway, Annie Wheaton, Cathy Kramer, Emery Waterman, Rose Red (Rose Red)
Fanmix, Double Album

Things Drake Mahi Is Apparently Not Allowed to Do for Denis Sauteau : https://archiveofourown.org/works/70847241

Original Work
M/M
Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply
Architect/Client, Original Characters
Lists, Getting Together, Paranormal, Meta, Fanmix

The Bad Kids: A Fantasy High Fanmix : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73600801

Dimension 20 (Web Series), Dimension 20 Fantasy High
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
The Bad Kids & The Bad Kids (Dimension 20), Fabian Aramais Seacaster, Kristen Applebees, Gorgug Thistlespring, Adaine Abernant, Riz Gukgak, Figueroth Faeth
Worldbuilding, Fanmix, Mixtape, Playlist

[FANMIX] Ones we've inherited, ones that we've learned / They pass from man to man : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72866691

Fire Emblem: Fuukasetsugetsu | Fire Emblem: Three Houses
M/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd/Felix Hugo Fraldarius, Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd, Felix Hugo Fraldarius
Fanmix, POV Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd, Song Lyrics, Playlist, Canon Compliant

who's this act I hide behind : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72777756

魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Nie Huaisang
Fanmix

[fanmix] 'til the colours run : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74357911

Universal Century Gundam
F/F, F/M, Multi
Not Rated, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Rosamia Badam/Kamille Bidan, Rosamia Badam/Fa Yuiry, Rosamia Badam/Kamille Bidan/Fa Yuiry, Rosamia Badam, Kamille Bidan, Fa Yuiry
Fanmix, Cyber-Newtypes (Gundam), Pseudo-Incest, Teen Angst, Mind Control

in bad company : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72329171

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Jinu/Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters), Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters), Jinu (KPop Demon Hunters)
Fanvids, Fanmix, Embedded Video, Enemies to Lovers

Speak a little louder : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74423751

Fresh Meat (TV)
F/F
Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Vod Nordstrom/Oregon Shawcross, Vod Nordstrom, Oregon Shawcross
Fanmix

BABY, I WAS BORN A REBEL CHILD : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72330921

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Mira (KPop Demon Hunters)
Fanvids, Fanmix, Embedded Video, Character Study

[Fanmix] Write the History : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74187981

The Expanse Series - James S. A. Corey
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
,
Fanmix

[Fanmix] Chronognosis : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72311131

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game)
Gen
Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply
Painted Verso Dessendre & Gustave & Maelle | Alicia Dessendre, Maelle | Alicia Dessendre, Painted Verso Dessendre, Gustave (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Fanmix, Fan Soundtracks

Crimson and Viridian : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72805406

Teen Titans (Animated Series)
F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Koriand'r/Leonid Kovar, Koriand'r (DCU), Leonid Kovar
Fanmix

divine intervention / til you love me : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73948916

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika | Puella Magi Madoka Magica
F/F
Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply
Akemi Homura/Kaname Madoka,
Fanmix, lapslock

[FANMIX] Salvami : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72684491

Interview with the Vampire (TV 2022), Vampire Chronicles Series - Anne Rice
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Armand/Marius de Romanus,
Venice Era (Vampire Chronicles), Music, Angst, Angst and Romance, Unhealthy Relationships, Fanmix

A Softer World

Expand A Softer World List

we talked about the subjectivity of morals and I learned how to make a shank [asw] : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71239341

天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
F/M, M/M, Multi, Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Ling Wen & Pei Ming & Shi Wudu, Ling Wen & Pei Ming (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Pei Ming & Shi Wudu, Ling Wen & Shi Wudu, Ling Wen (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Pei Ming (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Shi Wudu
Art, A Softer World Remixes, Ambiguous Relationships

and you're the only one who can stop it [asw] : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73652756

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika | Puella Magi Madoka Magica
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Akemi Homura/Kaname Madoka, Akemi Homura, Kaname Madoka
A Softer World Remixes

A Softer Metropolis : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73495096

Metropolis (1927)
Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Freder Fredersen/Maria, Freder Fredersen/Josaphat, Freder Fredersen/Josaphat/Maria, Freder Fredersen, Josaphat (Metropolis), Maria (Metropolis 1927)
A Softer World Remixes, Fluff, Polyamory

A softer despair : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72121841

Dangan Ronpa Series
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Hinata Hajime/Komaeda Nagito/Nanami Chiaki, Fukawa Toko/Togami Byakuya, Komaeda Nagito
A Softer World Remixes

A softer note : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72103886

Death Note (Anime & Manga)
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
L/Yagami Light, Amane Misa/Yagami Light,
A Softer World Remixes

a softer falsettos : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71821816

Falsettos - Lapine/Finn
M/M
General Audiences, Major Character Death
Whizzer Brown/Marvin, Whizzer Brown, Marvin (Falsettos)
A Softer World Remixes, alt text

the only thing we leave behind when we die is fear : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74372016

Interview with the Vampire (TV 2022)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
, Claudia (Vampire Chronicles)
A Softer World Remixes

How can we make this more wrong? : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73373971

Interview with the Vampire (TV 2022) RPF
M/M
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Eric Bogosian/Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman
A Softer World edit

a softer jaws : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72656986

Jaws (Movies)
M/M
General Audiences, Major Character Death
Martin Brody/Matt Hooper/Quint, Martin Brody, Matt Hooper, Quint (Jaws)
A Softer World Remixes, alt text

You're Gonna Need A Softer World : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72518041

Jaws (Movies)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Martin Brody/Matt Hooper, Matt Hooper/Quint, Martin Brody, Matt Hooper, Quint (Jaws)
A Softer World Remixes, Homophobic Language

A softer honmoon : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72099981

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Derpy the Tiger & Jinu (KPop Demon Hunters), Mira & Rumi & Zoey (KPop Demon Hunters),
A Softer World Remixes

A softer huntrix : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72102276

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
General Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Abby/Mira/Romance (KPop Demon Hunters), Jinu/Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters), Mira & Rumi & Zoey (KPop Demon Hunters),
A Softer World Remixes

a softer wish : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73480956

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika | Puella Magi Madoka Magica
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Akemi Homura/Kaname Madoka,
A Softer World Remixes

A softer shiny : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72100656

Moana (Disney Animated Movies)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Tamatoa (Disney), Moana Waialiki
A Softer World Remixes

A Softer Captain and His Doctor : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71076721

Star Trek: The Original Series
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
James T. Kirk/Leonard \"Bones\" McCoy, James T. Kirk, Leonard \"Bones\" McCoy

a softer "family" : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71460556

Succession (TV 2018)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Caroline Collingwood & Her Children, Caroline Collingwood, Siobhan \"Shiv\" Roy, Kendall Roy, Roman Roy
Non-Canonical Character Death

softer doomed love stories : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71774231

Succession (TV 2018)
F/M, M/M, Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Gerri Kellman/Roman Roy, Stewy Hosseini/Kendall Roy, Lukas Matsson/Siobhan \"Shiv\" Roy/Tom Wambsgans, Jeryd Mencken/Roman Roy, Gerri Kellman, Roman Roy, Stewy Hosseini, Kendall Roy, Lukas Matsson, Siobhan \"Shiv\" Roy, Tom Wambsgans, Jeryd Mencken

a softer supernatural : https://archiveofourown.org/works/70824551

Supernatural (TV 2005)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Castiel & Jack Kline, Castiel (Supernatural), Jack Kline
A Softer World Remixes, alt text, Father-Son Relationship

A softer nightmare : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72100796

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Sally/Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie (Nightmare Before Christmas)
A Softer World Remixes

regret, softly : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72690141

莲花楼 | Mysterious Lotus Casebook (TV)
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Yun Biqiu
A Softer World Remixes, Character Study

Pin-Up Posters

Expand Pin-Up Posters List

Pin-Up : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72664796

Columbo
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Lieutenant Columbo & Dog the Dog (Columbo), Lieutenant Columbo (Columbo), Dog the Dog (Columbo)
Medium Opt-In: Art - Pin-up Poster of Character, Fanart, Ficlet, Dialogue-Only, Humor, papercraft

Cute and Spicy : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73020751

Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021)
Gen
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Maddie Nolen
Digital Art, Propaganda poster, Pin-Up Poster

[art] Leopard-print : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72198016

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Buffy Summers
Pinups, Art, Digital Art, Weapons

we can get a little reckless : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73708121

DCU (Comics)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Diana (Wonder Woman)
pin up, Art, Digital Art, i love women

Wall-Scroll, Melinoë : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71147746

Hades (Supergiant Games Video Games)
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Melinoë (Hades Video Game)
Pin-up art, Crossroads Hot Springs (Hades II)

However Utopian : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72765731

QSMP | Quackity SMP
Gen
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Phil Watson | Philza
Suggestive Themes, Or At Least I Tried, pin up poster, Tourism publicity poster, Which has some implications for sure, The Federation is Evil (QSMP), Phil Watson | Philza Uses a Cane

Flip My Switch : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71364946

Undertale (Video Game)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Mettaton (Undertale)
Digital Art, Pin-Up Poster

Fanfiction from 3.5k to 5k

Expand Fanfiction from 3.5k to 5k List

Bound (Together) (4981) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71672841

The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
James \"Bucky\" Barnes/Tony Stark, James \"Bucky\" Barnes, Tony Stark, JARVIS the AI (Marvel)
Hurt/Comfort, Friends to Lovers, Developing Relationship, Fluff, Light BDSM, Aftercare, Non-Sexual Bondage, Non-Sexual Submission, bondage ribbons, Light Bondage, Tony Stark Needs a Hug, Tony Stark Gets a Hug, Get Together, Avengers Tower | Stark Tower (Marvel), Misunderstandings, Tony Stark Feels, Soft, Jarvis and Bucky bonding, Soft Bucky Barnes, Sassy Jarvis, Gift Fic, Fic in a Box Exchange, Fic in a Box 2025

To Regret and Repair (4964) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74803146

Christian Astrology
F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
The Lady/The Gentleman Desired, The Lady, The Gentleman Desired
Angst, Happy Ending

Bella Ciao (ciao ciao ciao) (4936) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72715326

Andor (TV)
F/F
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Kleya Marki/Vel Sartha, Vel Sartha, Kleya Marki, Mon Mothma, Cassian Andor
Post-Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Grief/Mourning, Sharing a Bed, Implied/Referenced Homophobia, Happy Ending, past Vel/Cinta

manual calibration (4935) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73488821

Original Work
Other
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Malfunctioning Combat Android/Robotics Engineer, Original Male Character/Original Male Character, Original Robot Character(s), Original Characters
Robot/Human Relationships, Falling In Love, Heist

we are never talking about this again (4921) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73584441

Batman - All Media Types
M/M
Explicit, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Dick Grayson/Jason Todd, Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd
PWP, Anal Sex, Rough Sex, Slight oversensitivity, POV Dick Grayson, Working through your Bruce feelings (TM) by fucking his kid, This goes both ways, Chair Sex, Dick's attempt at dumpling diplomacy, Power Bottom Jason Todd

Instinctive (4916) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73591751

Dream SMP
M/M
Mature, Rape/Non-Con
Clay | Dream/TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF), TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF), Clay | Dream (Video Blogging RPF)
Exile Arc (Dream SMP), Exile Arc is Its Own Warning (Dream SMP), Exiled TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF), Avian Instincts (Origins Mod), Avian Clay | Dream (Video Blogging RPF), Manipulative TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF)

you feel like mine (can I be your's?) (4897) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73594631

Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Original Children of Steve Rogers, Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Getting Together, First Kiss, Alternate Universe, Single Parents, Artist Steve Rogers, POV Steve Rogers, Pining

The Diary of Kanon (4885) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71766651

Dangan Ronpa Series, Dangan Ronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls, Dangan Ronpa 3: The End of 希望ヶ峰学園 | The End of Kibougamine Gakuen | End of Hope's Peak High School
F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Hagakure Yasuhiro/Nakajima Kanon, Hagakure Yasuhiro, Nakajima Kanon
Love, Love Confessions, Idiots in Love, Friendship/Love, Friends to Lovers, Best Friends, Male-Female Friendship, Romance, Affection, Kissing, First Kiss, Gentle Kissing, Feelings, Denial of Feelings, Fluff, Romantic Fluff, Diary/Journal, Roommates, Sharing a Room

Places Where the Others Gave You Scars (4873) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73692776

Original Work
F/F
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Fae Nobility/Adult Human Her Court Stole as a Baby, original fae character, Original Female Human Character(s)
Arranged Marriage, Alternate Universe - Fae, Fae & Fairies, Cunnilingus, First Time, First Meetings, Praise Kink, Power Dynamics

Better Than A Ribbon (4858) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72421801

Wind Breaker (Anime)
M/M
Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Sakura Haruka/Suo Hayato, Sakura Haruka (Wind Breaker), Suo Hayato, Kotoha the Farm Mare, Vaisravana the Dutch Warmblood
AU-Equestrians, Dressage Competition, Aged-Up Character(s), Rivals to Lovers, Mutual Pining, Neglectful Parents, Underdog Story, Money Don't Buy Me Love, Sakura Haruka is Bad at Feelings (Wind Breaker), Sakura haruka is a brat, Banter As A Defence Mechanism, gentle power dynamics, Sakura Haruka Has a Praise Kink, Sexual Content, They Had Spectators, The author has a potty mouth

just stand (4855) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/75250466

Wind Breaker (Anime), Wind Breaker - にいさとる | Nii Satoru (Manga)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Hiragi Toma/Sako Kota, Sako Kota, Hiragi Toma (Wind Breaker)
Pre-Slash

Becoming Kpop Demon Hunters (4838) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73944156

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Mira & Rumi & Zoey (KPop Demon Hunters), Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters), Zoey (KPop Demon Hunters), Mira (KPop Demon Hunters)
Fluff, Past Child Abuse, Pre-Relationship, Rumi-centric (KPop Demon Hunters)

Let Nothing Hinder Me (4819) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73166726

天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
Gen, M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Hua Cheng & Yin Yu (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Quan Yizhen/Yin Yu, Hua Cheng/Xie Lian (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Hua Cheng & Quan Yizhen, Yin Yu (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Hua Cheng (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Quan Yizhen, He Xuan (Tian Guan Ci Fu)
Blood Drinking, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Jealousy, Experimentation, Shackle Breaking

Touch Me, Freeze Me, Lose Me (4816) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72520426

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
James \"Bucky\" Barnes/Sam Wilson, Sam Wilson (Marvel), James \"Bucky\" Barnes
Hurt/Comfort, Bucky Barnes Whump, Whump, Non-Consensual Drug Use, Touch-Starved, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, POV Sam Wilson (Marvel)

Crisis Averted (4737) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73459471

Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Brekke & Wirenth (Dragonriders of Pern), Brekke/F'nor | Famanoran, Brekke (Dragonriders of Pern), Wirenth (Dragonriders of Pern), F'nor | Famanoran, Lessa (Dragonriders of Pern)
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Ninth Pass (Dragonriders of Pern), Mating Flight (Dragonriders of Pern), Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hopeful Ending

Kicking Back With You (Sun, Sun, Sun) (4714) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73503346

Superman (Movie 2025)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Michael Holt/Clark Kent, Clark Kent, Michael Holt (DCU), Jonathan \"Pa\" Kent, Martha Kent, Superman robots
Post-Canon, allies to friends, Friends to Lovers, Falling In Love, Getting Together, Moving On, Self-Discovery, Superheroes, Banter, Feelings Realization, Past Clark Kent/Lois Lane, Mention of Lois Lane/James \"Jimmy\" Olsen, Didn't Know They Were Dating, Clark Kent Likes Animals, Michael Holt Likes Technology (and also Clark), Nosy Robots, Fortress of Solitude (DCU), Existential Crisis, Awkward Romance

Job Offer (4697) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72093806

Stargate SG-1, Assassin's Creed - All Media Types
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Desmond Miles, Jack O'Neill (Stargate), Daniel Jackson (Stargate), Teal'c (Stargate), Sam Carter (Stargate)
Time Travel, Dimension Travel, Episode: s02e21 1969 (Stargate SG-1)

Five Weeks (4682) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73584121

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV)
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
James T. Kirk/La'an Noonien-Singh, James T. Kirk, La'an Noonien-Singh
A Brief Romance

soft as she is (4680) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71371611

Original Work
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Original Female Character(s)/Original Female Character(s), Princess/Female Mercenary Who Has Kidnapped Her on Behalf of a Rival Kingdom, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s)
Royalty, Kidnapping

A flame extinguished (4608) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73933361

琅琊榜 | Nirvana in Fire (TV), 琅琊榜 - 海宴 | Nirvana In Fire - Hǎi Yàn
Gen
General Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Grand Princess Liyang/Xie Yu, Grand Princess Liyang & Other(s), Grand Princess Liyang
Family, Introspection, Canon Compliant, No win situations

Unspoken (4589) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71688856

少女☆歌劇レヴュー・スタァライト | Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight (Anime)
F/F
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Saijou Claudine/Tendou Maya, Saijou Claudine, Tendou Maya
Post-Canon, Post-Movie, Pre-Relationship, Long-Distance Relationship

contingency (4536) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74455466

Mission: Impossible (Movies)
F/M, M/M, Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Benji Dunn/Ilsa Faust/Ethan Hunt, Ilsa Faust/Ethan Hunt, Benji Dunn/Ilsa Faust, Benji Dunn/Ethan Hunt, Ilsa Faust, Benji Dunn, Ethan Hunt
Fix-It, Ilsa Faust Lives, POV Ilsa Faust, Post-Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), Post-Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025), Canon Compliant, Mission Fic, Getting Together

All Lights Put Out Can Glow Once More (4526) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73600931

Original Work
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Original Male Character/Original Male Character, Good-Natured Wealthy Regency Gentleman/Male Friend He's Pining for Who's in Dire Straits, Original Male Character(s)
Hurt/Comfort, Whump, Childhood Friends to Lovers, Mutual Pining, (in the past mostly), Getting Together, Historical, Regency Romance

not one drop more (4509) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73292706

Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
M/M
Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply
Astarion/Tav (Baldur's Gate), Astarion (Baldur's Gate)/Original Male Character(s), Tav (Baldur's Gate), Astarion (Baldur's Gate)
Named Tav (Baldur's Gate), Eldritch Horror, Consensual Blood Drinking, Warlock Tav (Baldur's Gate), Trans Tav (Baldur's Gate), Trans Astarion (Baldur's Gate), Major Character Undeath, Original Character(s), Trans Male Tav (Baldur's Gate), Asexual Astarion (Baldur's Gate), it's implied but it's my headcanon and I will make you acknowledge it, Vampire Spawn Astarion (Baldur's Gate), POV Third Person Limited, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Homoeroticism

you make me feel (like me again) (4503) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73594981

Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Chris Evans Movies)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
James \"Bucky\" Barnes/Sam Wilson, James \"Bucky\" Barnes, Sam Wilson (Marvel)
Getting Together, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Bucky Barnes Feels, Post-Movie: Captain America: Civil War (2016), Not Canon Compliant with Movie: Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Pre-Relationship, Pining, POV Bucky Barnes

say your goodbyes now, by morning i'll be gone (4448) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74257776

Original Work
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Original Female Character(s) & Original Female Character(s), Abandoned Daughter of a Runaway Selkie Bride, Original Female Character(s)
Selkies, Historical, Dysfunctional Family, Pining, Closeted Character, Coming of Age, Period-Typical Sexism, Ambiguous/Open Ending, Angst

Full of surprises (4442) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73596766

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (TV 2022)
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Frances \"Frankie\" Derwent/Bobby Jones, Frances \"Frankie\" Derwent, Bobby Jones, Ralph \"Knocker\" Beadon, Superinterdent Battle
Established Relationship, Missing Scene, Future Fic, Mystery, Fun

waiting for evening's grace (4436) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73590181

原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Jean/Lisa (Genshin Impact), Jean (Genshin Impact), Lisa (Genshin Impact)
Slice of Life, Established Relationship, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Adventure, Food as a Metaphor for Love, Camping, Summer

Luck Be a Lady (4421) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74460786

괴담에 떨어져도 출근을 해야 하는구나 - 백덕수 | Even If I Fall Into a Ghost Story I Still Have to Go to Work - Baek Deoksoo
F/F
Explicit, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Braun | Tuesday Quiz Show Host/Kim Soleum, Braun | Tuesday Quiz Show Host (Even If I Fall Into a Ghost Story), Kim Soleum
Alternate Universe - Always a Different Gender or Sex, Femdom, Emotional Manipulation, Manhandling, Dubious Consent, Praise Kink, Breast Worship, Underwear Kink, Manipulative Relationship, Possessive Braun | Tuesday Quiz Show Host (Even If I Fall Into a Ghost Story), Possessive Behavior, Bottom Kim Soleum, Pretty Kim Soleum, Mirror Sex

A day in the life of the debt collector trio (4412) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73600666

Durarara!!
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Heiwajima Shizuo/Tanaka Tom/Vorona, Heiwajima Shizuo & Tanaka Tom & Vorona, Heiwajima Shizuo & Tanaka Tom, Heiwajima Shizuo & Vorona, Tanaka Tom & Vorona, Heiwajima Shizuo, Tanaka Tom, Vorona (Durarara!!)
Routine, Cuddling, debt collector trio, being protective and fond of each other, a little bit of canon typical violence

who gets to decide? (4384) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74479171

Original Work
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Character Who Remembers Timelines Changed by Someone Else's Time Travel
Time Travel, sci fi, Dystopia, Mystery

Jacket (4375) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72228671

We Are คือเรารักกัน | We Are (Thailand TV 2024)
M/M
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Fang/Tan (We Are Thailand TV 2024), Beer & Mick & Phum & Tan (We Are Thailand TV 2024), Tan (We Are Thailand TV 2024), Fang (We Are Thailand TV 2024)
Established Relationship, Hot Weather, Jealousy, Possessive Fang, but he is very Fang about it, Tan is So Whipped (We Are Thailand TV 2024)

The Girl and the Puzzle (4349) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/75211881

Elementary (TV), Person of Interest (TV)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Kitty Winter, Sameen Shaw, The Machine (Person of Interest)

cold hands (4337) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72133346

Durarara!!
M/M
Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Heiwajima Shizuo/Orihara Izaya, Mamiya Manami, Kishitani Shinra, Heiwajima Shizuo, Orihara Izaya
Fluff, Domestic Fluff, Canon-Typical Violence, Canon Disabled Character, Twisted and Fluffy Feelings

the princess & the valley (4327) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73179891

Fire Emblem: Kakusei | Fire Emblem: Awakening
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Lissa/Maribelle (Fire Emblem), Lissa (Fire Emblem), Maribelle (Fire Emblem), Owain (Fire Emblem), Brady (Fire Emblem), My Unit | Robin (Fire Emblem)
assorted background shepherds

Protected* (4324) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73598186

Original Work
M/M, Multi
Explicit, Rape/Non-Con
Original Male Character/Original Male Character,
Post-Apocalypse, Transactional Sex, Sexual Violence, Sadism, Masochism, Double Penetration

our faults and fears (what's left of you) (4284) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73536356

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, Major Character Death
Celine/Ryu Miyeong | Rumi's Mother, Celine & Ryu Miyeong | Rumi's Mother, Celine & Ryu Miyeong | Rumi's Mother & Third Sunlight Sister, Celine (KPop Demon Hunters), Ryu Miyeong | Rumi's Mother, Third Sunlight Sister (KPop Demon Hunters)
Canon Backstory, Major Character Death is Ryu Miyeong, Pre-Canon, Tragedy

a hostile place for living things (4282) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74472361

Hermitcraft SMP
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Charles | Grian & Ryan | GoodTimesWithScar, Ryan | GoodTimesWithScar, Charles | Grian
Alternate Universe - Urban Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Fae, Kidnapping, Rescues, Hypnosis, Mother Spore Charles | Grian, Mayor Ryan | GoodTimesWithScar, Implied/Referenced Torture, Ambiguous/Open Ending, Yandere, She/Her and It/Its Pronouns For Mother Spore Charles | Grian

Paper Faces on Parade (4266) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73557406

琅琊榜 | Nirvana in Fire (TV)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Lin Chen & Lin Shu | Mei Changsu | Su Zhe, Lin Chen (Nirvana in Fire), Lin Shu | Mei Changsu | Su Zhe
Don't copy to another site, FIAB 2025, Angst, unexpected medical side effects, lin chen is having a bad time, Self-Sacrifice, Age Regression/De-Aging, lin shu is also having a terrible time, bittersweet end, technically doesn't contradict canon

Through Thick And Thin, And The Pouring Rain (4240) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73585976

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
CT-7567 | Rex/Ahsoka Tano, Ahsoka Tano, CT-7567 | Rex
Established Relationship, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Healing, Fluff and Angst, Emotional Baggage, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending

winsome, first son (4228) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73957806

魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
M/M, Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Sect Leader Nie & Nie Mingjue, Nie Huaisang & Nie Mingjue, Nie Mingjue/Wei Ying | Wei Wuxian, Lan Zhan | Lan Wangji/Nie Mingjue/Wei Ying | Wei Wuxian, Nie Mingjue, Sect Leader Nie (Modao Zushi), Wei Ying | Wei Wuxian, Nie Huaisang, Lan Zhan | Lan Wangji
recursive fic, Arranged Marriage, Ghosts, Trans Male Character, Trans Nie Mingjue, Post-Sunshot Campaign (Modao Zushi), Fix-It of Sorts, Wei Wuxian needs more political buffers, And some people who know resentful energy

Mixed Signals (4208) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73166986

Original Work
M/M
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Clueless Male Beta Living a Quiet Life/Male Alpha Who Falls in Love with him (M/M) (OW), Io/Dheron, Dheron, Io
Alpha Dheron, Beta Io, Anal Sex, Rut, Ritual Hunt, fictitious pseudo-mythological ancient island, Omegaverse, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha/Beta, Semi-Public Sex, Possessive Sex, Not Beta Read

Clock Strikes Midnight (4204) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72721401

Grimm (TV)
Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Nick Burkhardt/Sean Renard/Juliette Silverton, Nick Burkhardt, Sean Renard, Juliette Silverton, Rosalee Calvert (Grimm), Alexander (Grimm)
background Rosalee Calvert/Monroe (Grimm), WB: Wesen & Grimm & Royals Politics (Grimm TV) - Freeform, WB: Plans to make the Wesen world go public (Grimm TV) - Freeform, Politics, Worldbuilding, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Voice of Reason Rosalee Calvert

Fortune Favors (4198) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73355756

The Avengers (Marvel Movies)
Multi
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Clint Barton/Phil Coulson/Natasha Romanov, Clint Barton, Phil Coulson, Natasha Romanov (Marvel)
early SHIELD, Strike Team Delta, Strip Poker, Threesome - F/M/M, Hand Jobs

where lies the abyss (4187) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73181781

原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Dainsleif/Ying | Lumine (Genshin Impact), Dainsleif (Genshin Impact), Ying | Lumine (Genshin Impact)
Pre-Canon, The Cataclysm | Fall of Khaenri'ah (Genshin Impact), Abyss Ying | Lumine (Genshin Impact), discussed offscreen drowning that didn't kill anyone, Khaenri'ahns' Curse of Immortality (Genshin Impact), Written Before Version Luna II (Genshin Impact), Developing Relationship, dain's missing at least thirty percent of the story at any given time in here

With some passing luck (4179) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74474341

Fallout: New Vegas
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Courier (Fallout) & Doc Mitchell, Doc Mitchell & Victor (Fallout), Courier (Fallout: New Vegas), Doc Mitchell, Victor (Fallout: New Vegas)
Female Courier (Fallout), Good Courier (Fallout), Mr. House Ending (Fallout: New Vegas), Canon Compliant, Ambiguous/Open Ending

Winging It (4146) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72750826

人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù, 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Jiang Cheng | Jiang Wanyin/Liu Qingge,
Animal Transformation, Arranged Marriage

The Unseen (4142) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74157901

A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Jeyne Westerling Stark & Raynald Westerling, Jeyne Westerling Stark/Robb Stark, Raynald Westerling, Jeyne Westerling Stark, Robb Stark, Minor Characters
Canon Compliant, Missing Scene, POV Raynald Westerling, POV Jeyne Westerling Stark, Brother-Sister Relationships, Family Drama, Weddings, Implied/Referenced Underage Sex, Canonical Underage Marriage

staying friends is safe (doesn't mean you should) (4132) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73432161

Boy Meets World (TV 1993)
M/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Jack Hunter/Eric Matthews (Boy Meets World), Jack Hunter, Eric Matthews (Boy Meets World)
Fake/Pretend Relationship, Getting Together, Feelings Realization, Love Confessions, Humor, Internalized Homophobia, Bisexual Eric Matthews (Boy Meets World), Gay Jack Hunter, Title from a Taylor Swift Song

By the Grace of Godiva (4124) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71060601

Original Work
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Original Female Character(s)/Original Female Character(s), Most Dangerous Student At All-Girl'S Boarding School For Psychics/Her Female Best Friend Who'S Kind Of Scared Of Her, Original Female Character(s)
Fic in a Box 2025, POV First Person, Drunkenness, Late Night Conversations, Dialogue Heavy, Hurt/Comfort, Psychic Abilities, Anxiety, Hopeful Ending

we would exist together (in the far reaches of the earth) (4111) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73042596

山河令 | Word of Honor (TV 2021)
F/M, Gen, M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Gu Xiang & Wen Kexing, Wen Kexing/Zhou Zishu, Cao Weining/Gu Xiang, Wen Kexing, Gu Xiang (Faraway Wanderers), Zhou Zishu, Cao Weining
Post-Canon, Grief/Mourning, Reincarnation, Fic in a Box Exchange

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wave (4094) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73357961

Heads of State (2025)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Sam Clarke/Will Derringer (Heads of State), Sam Clarke (Heads of State), Will Derringer (Heads of State)
Post-Canon, Getting Together, Miscommunication, Awkward Dates, Stranded, Islands, Banter, Confessions, Past Will Derringer/Cat Derringer, Beaches, Mild Blood, Wound Care, Minor Injuries, First Kiss, International Relations, politicians in love, Sam and Will are familiar with Nicholas Galitzine's filmography, Making Out

we're bound together (4062) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72766746

Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
EthosLab & Joel | SmallishBeans, Ethoslab, Joel | SmallishBeans
Alternate Universe - Cyberpunk, Soulmates, Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, Unethical Experimentation, Ambiguous/Open Ending, Minor Character Death, Minor Violence

frog-related injuries (4061) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74527076

人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
M/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Liu Qingge/Mu Qingfang/Shen Yuan | Shen Qingqiu, Liu Qingge, Mu Qingfang, Shen Yuan | Shen Qingqiu
Alternate Universe - College/University

Can't Risk a Pair-of-Docs (4060) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73516446

Star Trek: Voyager, Doctor Who (2005)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
The Doctor (Doctor Who) & The Doctor (Star Trek), The Doctor (Doctor Who), The Doctor (Star Trek)
Crossover, minor cameos from B'Elanna and Janeway and Chakotay, Takes place early S3 of Voyager

hang my hopes out on the line (4055) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73551971

DCU (Comics)
M/M
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Dick Grayson/Jason Todd, Jason Todd, Dick Grayson, Original Characters
Bodyswap, POV Multiple

my eyes are following you (4048) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72616806

G Gundam
F/M, M/M, Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Domon Kasshu/Rain Mikamura, Chibodee Crocket/Domon Kasshu/Rain Mikamura, Chibodee Crocket & Shirley Lane, Chibodee Crocket, Shirley Lane, Rain Mikamura, Domon Kasshu
Post-Canon, Established Relationship, Getting Together

scenes from an italian restaurant (4048) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72773746

Tennis RPF
M/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner
Ambiguous/Open Ending, Alcohol, requester asked for 'intense possibly unrequited feelings of longing' and i hope i have done that, food as a metaphor for relationship and longing, US Open 2025

Quiet northern forests (4046) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73011191

The Lord of the Rings (Jackson Movies)
M/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Aragorn/Boromir, Gimli/Legolas Greenleaf, Boromir, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf, Fellowship of the Ring Members (Tolkien)
Misunderstandings, Matchmaking, Bad Matchmaking, Fic in a Box 2025, Oblivious, Self-Worth Issues, Background Aragorn & Legolas Greenleaf Friendship, cultural ignorance, Assumptions, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - No Girlfriends/No Wives

All the Little Moments (4034) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73589341

The Avengers (Marvel Movies)
Multi
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Clint Barton/Phil Coulson/Natasha Romanov, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Clint Barton, Phil Coulson, Nick Fury
Post-Movie: The Avengers (2012), Established Relationship, Everyone Is Alive, POV Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Flashbacks, Clint Barton Has Issues, Natasha Romanov Has Issues (Marvel)

Not Fit to Print (4025) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72373656

Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Nightwing (Comics)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent & Lois Lane & Perry White, Dick Grayson, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White
Medium Opt-In: Writing - Any In-Universe Documents, Medium Opt-In: Writing - In-Universe Newspaper Article, Fluff and Humor, Quiet Ache, Family Feels, Unreliable Narrator Dick Grayson

The Weight We Share (4022) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73601106

Outlast (Video Games)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Eddie Gluskin/Waylon Park, Eddie Gluskin, Waylon Park
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Werewolves, Cabins, On the Run, Canon-Typical Violence, Werewolf Eddie Gluskin

here and there and back again and then nowhere else until our death (4019) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73553071

Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Martyn Littlewood | InTheLittleWood & Scott Major | Smajor1995 & Pearl | PearlescentMoon & ZombieCleo, Martyn Littlewood | InTheLittleWood & ZombieCleo, Martyn Littlewood | InTheLittleWood & Pearl | PearlescentMoon, Pearl | PearlescentMoon & ZombieCleo, Pearl | PearlescentMoon, ZombieCleo (Video Blogging RPF), Scott Major | Smajor1995, Martyn Littlewood | InTheLittleWood
Scarlet Pearl | PearlescentMoon, Pearl | PearlescentMoon-centric, Double Life SMP Setting, Time Travel, Time Loop, Non-Linear Narrative, Minecraft End Poem, a little bit, at the end

Doomsday Eve (4008) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/71189321

僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
M/M
Explicit, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku, Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki
First Kiss, First Time, Frottage, Hand Jobs, Resolved Sexual Tension, Banter, Loss of Virginity

God help the outcasts (4006) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73669771

Captain America (Chris Evans Movies)
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Steve Rogers/Natasha Romanov, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Phil Coulson, Maria Hill
Pre-Movie: The Avengers (2012), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, First Meetings

a life buried deep (4001) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73601446

Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series
Gen, Other
Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Scott Major | Smajor1995 & Pearl | PearlescentMoon, Scott Major | Smajor1995, Pearl | PearlescentMoon, Tilly the Dog (Double Life SMP)
Alternate Universe - Selkies, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Fantasy, Selkie Scott Major | Smajor1995, Alternate Universe - Magic, Magic, Scott Major | Smajor1995 Needs a Hug, Hurt Scott Major | Smajor1995, Slavery, Implied/Referenced Abuse, No Sex, im just marking it mature out of an adundance of caution

free in parentheses (4000) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73581861

Original Work
M/M
Explicit, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Kind Male Winner In Winner's Room In Over His Head/Male Loser With Past Winner's Room Trauma Expecting The Worst, Original Male Character/Original Male Character,
Winner's Room (Sports RPF), Dubious Consent Due To Winner's Room (Sports RPF), Hockey, Trans Male Character, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, Smut

A Year And A Day (3997) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73591756

The Wheel of Time (TV)
F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Aviendha/Perrin Aybara, Perrin Aybara, Dain Bornhald, Egwene al'Vere, Aviendha (Wheel of Time)
Post-Season/Series 03

a year in view (3928) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72285911

Paprika (2006)
Gen, F/M
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Kōsaku Tokita/Paprika | Chiba Atsuko, Paprika | Chiba Atsuko, Original Characters
Post-Canon, in-universe texts, Reddit Posts, Memes, Multimedia

meltdown protocol (3925) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73533976

Original Work
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
,
Superheroes, Supervillains, Identity Reveal, Enemies to Lovers

truelove's kiss (3923) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73940986

No Fandom, Original Work
M/M
Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply
Original Male Character/Original Male Character, Autistic Regency Gentleman/The Handsome Rake He Pulls By Being Weird, Heron Volkov/Lionel Truelove, Original Characters, Original Male Character(s), Original Trans Character(s)
Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Smut, Vaginal Fingering, Cunnilingus, Crying During Sex, Fast Burn, Multiple Orgasms, Light CNC, Trans Male Character, Original Character(s), Clothed Sex, Bathroom Sex, Stone Top, Sharing Clothes

the whisperings and the champagne and the stars (3909) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73407271

Andor (TV)
F/F
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Kleya Marki/Vel Sartha, Kleya Marki, Vel Sartha
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Referenced Canon-Typical Violence, Rivalry, Thigh-Riding

Prove and Witness (3906) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74688991

Étoile (TV)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Tobias Bell/Gabin Roux, Jean (Étoile), Tobias Bell, Gabin Roux, Geneviève Lavigne (Étoile)
POV Outsider, Character Study, Relationship Study, mutual understanding, misfits somehow fitting each other

No Shade in Shadow (3890) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74407031

Original Work
F/F
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Sensible Hedge Witch/Lonely Court Sorceress,
Witches, Magic

The Heart and the Fang (3889) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74954776

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
F/F
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Namaari/Raya (Disney), Namaari & Raya (Disney), Namaari (Disney), Raya (Disney), Dang Hai (Disney)
Developing Relationship, Post-Canon, Diplomacy, Celebrations, sleeping problems, Confessions, Getting Together

What Worlds We've Been (What Dreams We'll Be) (3857) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73963581

The Mummy (Movies 1999-2008)
Multi
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Ardeth Bay/Evy Carnahan O'Connell/Rick O'Connell, Evy Carnahan O'Connell, Ardeth Bay (The Mummy Movies 1999-2008), Rick O'Connell (The Mummy)
Action/Adventure, Established Relationship

First Rule of Fight Club (3848) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73484511

Grimm (TV), Criminal Minds (US TV)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Nick Burkhardt (Grimm) & Jason Gideon (Criminal Minds), Jason Gideon, Nick Burkhardt, Monroe (Grimm), Aaron Hotchner, The BAU Team (Criminal Minds)
Crossover, Grimm!Jason Gideon, Friendship, Loyalty, Background Case

A mother to comfort you (3828) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72597876

A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
F/M, Gen
General Audiences, Major Character Death
Sybell Spicer & Jeyne Westerling Stark, past Robb Stark/Jeyne Westerling Stark, Jeyne Westerling Stark, Sybell Spicer
Grief/Mourning, Betrayal, Forgiveness, Complicated Relationships, Non-Linear Narrative

Thresher Hearts (3820) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72666201

Wind Breaker (Anime)
M/M
Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Hiragi Toma/Umemiya Hajime, Hiragi Toma (Wind Breaker), Umemiya Hajime, Vaisravana Team, KEEL Ensemble (Wind Breaker)
Ume Is Obsessed With Sharks, as is the author, Aquarium Field Trip, crane games, High School Crush, “Community Service”, Love Confession, First Love, First Kiss, Hiragi Toma Is So Metal

The Greatest Team There’s Ever Been (3813) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73592351

Wicked (Movie 2024)
F/F
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Elphaba Thropp/Galinda Upland, Elphaba Thropp, Galinda Upland, Fiyero Tigelaar, Shenshen (The Wicked Years), Pfannee (The Wicked Years)
5+1 Things, Pining, Angst with a Happy Ending, Love Confessions, POV Galinda Upland, Galinda Upland is Down Bad, Shiz Era (Wicked - Schwartz/Holzman)

Call Me (3800) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73590856

Glee (TV 2009)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Kurt Hummel/David Karofsky, Kurt Hummel, David Karofsky
First Dates, Light Angst, Confrontations

Honor the Roll (3799) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73361351

Stranger Things (TV 2016)
M/M
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson
Mutual Pining, Friends With Benefits to Lovers, imperfect sex, Blowjobs, Flirting with a D20, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Post-Season/Series 04, No Season 5 Spoilers, Porn with Feelings, Banter, Eddie Munson Lives, Getting Together

Constant as the Day Will Dawn (3798) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73122246

Noblesse (Manhwa)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Frankenstein/Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, Frankenstein (Noblesse)
Master/Servant, Loyalty, Devotion, Relationship Study, Non-Sexual Nudity, Korean Spa

A Primal Point of View (3797) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73579786

Dr. STONE (Anime)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Ishigami Senkuu/Shishiou Tsukasa, Ishigami Senkuu, Shishiou Tsukasa
Bodyswap, Character Study, Action, Avalanches, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence

StrayKat (3781) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73251366

Subarashiki Kono Sekai | The World Ends With You (Video Games)
M/M
Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
Hanekoma Sanae/Minamimoto Sho, Hanekoma Sanae, Minamimoto Sho
Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha Hanekoma Sanae, Omega Minamimoto Sho, Arranged Marriage Mentions, Forced Bonding, Mating Bites, non-consensual mating bite, complaining, Coffee Shops, Alternate Universe - Normal Life(But Omegaverse), Complicated Relationships, scruffing

when death comes knocking at your door (3759) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73518571

Dream SMP
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Clay | Dream & TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF), Luke | Punz & TommyInnit, Clay | Dream & Luke | Punz, Clay | Dream & Luke | Punz & TommyInnit, TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF), Clay | Dream (Video Blogging RPF), Luke | Punz
Temporary Character Death, Resurrection, Revival Book (Dream SMP), Post-Prison Arc (Dream SMP), They/Them Pronouns for Luke | Punz

Contestant number...? (3752) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73600226

Naruto (Anime & Manga)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
, Tenten (Naruto), Yamanaka Ino, Gaara (Naruto), Ayame (Naruto), Haruno Sakura
Humour, Crack Treated Seriously

Bobby Takes a Vacation (3740) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73219671

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Gen
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Bobby & Mira & Rumi & Zoey (KPop Demon Hunters), Bobby (KPop Demon Hunters), Mira (KPop Demon Hunters), Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters), Zoey (KPop Demon Hunters)
Post-Canon, Day Off

Among the Fairies (3700) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72389286

Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle, The Fairyland Series - Catherynne M. Valente
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
amperslash vibes, Pastiche, Narrative Style Crossover, Slice of Case

where weary eyes no more will weep (3680) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74986081

The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
M/M
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Maedhros/Maglor (Tolkien), Maedhros (Tolkien), Maglor (Tolkien)
Established Relationship, Kissing, Hand Jobs, Erectile Dysfunction, Brother/Brother Incest, Coda, POV Maedhros (Tolkien)

miles to go (3676) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73586926

A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
F/F
Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Sansa Stark/Rhaenys Targaryen (Daughter of Elia),
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence

climbing bros (3668) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72716716

Original Work
M/M
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Male Omega in Heat/His Beta Best Friend Desperate to Help,
Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Beta/Omega, Mountaineering, Tent Sex, Scents & Smells, Wet & Messy, there was only one tent

Ideal Environmental Conditions (3661) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73595066

Original Work
Other
Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply
Trans Man Contracted As An Alien Surrogate/Aliens Who Lay Eggs In His Bladder, Original Trans Male Character
Bladder Stuffing, Bladder Pregnancy, Eggpreg, Tentacle Sex, Watersports, Belly Kink, Masturbation, Exhibitionism, Medical Kink

A Hard Knight's Day (3649) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73586871

Original Work
M/M
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Absent-minded and bookish king/His stoic and faithful male bodyguard (OW),
Pining, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Royalty, Angst with a Happy Ending

like an ocean made warm by the sun (3630) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74923361

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
F/F
General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Namaari/Raya (Disney), Namaari (Disney), Raya (Disney), Virana (Disney), Benja (Disney)
Post-Canon, Dancing, Character Study, POV Namaari (Disney), Birthday, First Kiss

four thunderstorms (2022) (3621) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73928086

Stray Kids (Band)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Bang Chan/Lee Felix (Stray Kids), Bang Chan (Stray Kids), Lee Felix (Stray Kids)
Alternate Universe - Superheroes/Superpowers, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Miraculous Ladybug Fusion, Fluff, accidental light sprinklings of tender gentle angst, Vignettes, Character Study, Relationship Study, Miraculous Ladybug Love Square, Identity Porn, Secret Identity Bullshit, Crushes, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Pre-Relationship, bang chan and the mortifying ordeal of being known, felix lee and the mortifying ordeal of knowing him, Mutual Pining

moon calling (3613) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72705291

All For The Game - Nora Sakavic
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Neil Josten/Andrew Minyard, Neil Josten, Andrew Minyard, Kevin Day
Alternate Universe - Werewolf, Werewolf Turning, Wound Care, Book 3: The King's Men (All For The Game)

a rare and gentle thing (3589) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72823436

The 100 (TV)
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Bellamy Blake/Clarke Griffin, Clarke Griffin, Bellamy Blake
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - No Praimfaya | Radiation Wave, Unplanned Pregnancy, Getting Together

Yu' and Me (3588) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73506541

イエスかノーか半分か - 一穂ミチ | Yes ka No ka Hanbun ka | Yes No or Maybe? - Ichiho Michi
M/M
Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply
Kunieda Kei/Tsuzuki Ushio, Kei Kunieda, Ushio Tsuzuki
Established Relationship, Post-Canon, a little bit of spice at the end, Nudity

a little death (3578) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72447836

崩坏：星穹铁道 | Honkai: Star Rail (Video Game)
M/M
Explicit, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Blade/Dan Heng (Honkai: Star Rail), Dan Heng (Honkai: Star Rail), Blade (Honkai: Star Rail)
Anal Sex, Riding, masochist blade, Biting, Overstimulation, Top Blade/Bottom Dan Heng, Things get a little stabby, but it’s all consensual, Multiple Orgasms, Post-Xianzhou Luofu Trailblaze Missions (Honkai: Star Rail), Blood

Not *my* coffee shop au (3570) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/73399716

僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
M/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto, Minor or Background Relationship(s), Bakugou Katsuki/Kirishima Eijirou, Previous Midoriya Izuku/Kirishima Eijirou, Kirishima Eijirou, Midoriya Izuku, Todoroki Shouto, Bakugou Katsuki
Alternate Universe - No Quirks (My Hero Academia), Alternate Universe - College/University, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés, Exs to Friends Izuku & Eijioru, Eijirou watches Tododeku happen, Izuku is a Matchmaker

Just a Little Lie (3549) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/74702916

Miraculous Ladybug
F/M
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir/Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir
Fake/Pretend Relationship, ladrien, POV Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence

Os Cinco Às Cinco (3546) : https://archiveofourown.org/works/72974421

Ordem Paranormal (Web Series)
Gen
Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply
Francisco \"Chico\" Albuquerque & Guilherme \"Guizo\" Santos & Lírio Tellini & Dara Venturini & Xande, implied Guizo/Hiro/Xande (Ordem Paranormal), Xande (Ordem Paranormal), Guilherme \"Guizo\" Santos, Dara Venturini, Francisco \"Chico\" Albuquerque, Lírio Tellini
plus briefly Agatha, crackfic, I'm sorry but it kinda is, Alternate Universe - Radio, Alternate Universe - Space, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, accuracy does not exist, references to other seasons, Campaign 06: Sinais do Outro Lado, alien Dara (Ordem Paranormal), alien Guizo (Ordem Paranormal), everyone else is human tho, and Guizo passes for it /mostly/

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ficinabox

📌Pinch Hitter Post

This schedule is cruelly kicking the pinch hitter post out of its rightful pin spot, but the pinch hitter post is still live!

If you were a pinch hitter and not signed up, you can add requests there until creator reveals! If you're considering treating, please go check out the requests! Currently 8 of 19 PHers have received at least one gift!
✨Pinch Hitter Post (link)!✨

📢Emergency Pinch Hit

We have an emergency pinch hit up! If possible we'd like for it to be filled before creators are reveals!
✏️Emergency Pinch Hit Post (link)!✏️

Reading List Schedule

Every day until reveals I'm going to be posting Reading Lists! These are, essentially, every work in the collection at least once split out by length and medium. This is the schedule that we expect to post those by!

Links will be added to this post as reading lists are posted.

Schedule

December 9th: Fic 10k+
December 10th: Fic 7k - 10k, Art (Drawn, Papercraft, Point, and CG-3D)
December 11th: Fic 5k - 7k, Cocktail Recipes, Mocktail Recipes, TTRPG Instructions, Card Game Reskins, Trading Cards
December 12th: Fic 3.5k - 5k, Animated Art, Fanmix, A Softer World, Pin-Up Posters
December 13th: Fic 3k - 3.5k, Poetry, In-Universe Mythology & Religion, Academic Documents & Textbooks, Typesets, Theatre Scripts & Screenplays, Pressed Botanicals, Pottery
December 14th: Fic 2.3k - 3k, Comics, Logic Puzzles, Nonograms, Crosswords, Raddles, Murdles, In-Universe RPF
December 15th: Fic 2k - 2.3k, Epistolary, Dressup Games, Paper Dolls, Amigurumi, Fibercraft Patterns, Stained Glass
December 16th: Fic 1.3k - 2k, Reddit Posts, Social Media/Textfic, Emojis/Icons, Sticker Layouts, Maps, Essays
December 17th: Fic 1.1k - 1.3k, Fanvids, CYOA, Coloring Pages, Tileable Patterns, Sketchbooks, Journals, Web Weaves
December 18th: Fic 1k - 1.1k, Mission/Field Reports, Spreadsheets, Advertisements, Propaganda Posters, Articles/Interviews, Transcripts, Technical Drawings, Lists
December 19th: Fic under 1k, Podfic, In-Universe Documents, Tarot, Herbal & Botanical Illustrations, Bestiary, Complaint Forms, Reviews, Other*
December 20th: Late Treats, Templates

*Other is a catch all for mediums I felt like separating out which only had one work. This currently includes Character Analysis, In-Universe Author's Notes, Spell Instructions, Symmetrinas, Not!fic, Material Safety Data Sheets, Dating Profiles, Heraldic Crests, Costume Design, Warning Stickers, Medieval Illumination, and Zine Pages. This list may expand later.

Other dates to keep in mind

December 19th: Post late treats by the end of this day EST to guarantee they'll be on the next day's list! Functionally you'll have until late the next day but not the full day.

torachan

Recently Finished
The Girls Who Disappeared
On the 20th anniversary of a car accident where three girls mysteriously disappeared, the MC is assigned to do a podcast on it and goes to the town to conduct interviews, but strange things start happening. I didn't love the reveal of what actually happened, but overall this was interesting.

Mirage City
Fourth in the Evander Mills mystery series. I had no idea a new book was out until I saw it pop up on my goodreads feed. Looking back it seems like every book has come out in October, so I guess I should try and remember to keep an eye out around that time next year. I enjoyed this one a lot.

Murder on Harley Street
Most recent Cleopatra Fox mystery. Still enjoying this series.

The Final Curtain
Final book in the English translated series of Detective Kaga mysteries (and I believe final book in the original, too). I can see why the four books that were translated into English were chosen, if they knew they weren't going to be able to do the whole series, those ones all tie into each other somewhat. I liked these a lot, so I'm definitely going to try and see if I can find some of the ones that didn't get translated when we take our next trip to Japan (sadly they are not available as ebooks).

Murder at Merry Beggars Hall
New-to-me mystery series. And fairly new in general as the second book is just coming out next month. I enjoyed this a lot and am looking forward to the next one.

The Ghostkeeper
Graphic novel about a man who almost died as a child and can see ghosts ever since. He uses his powers to help ghosts deal with their issues and move on to the next life, but one day a ghost girl steals the key to the door to the next life and all the ghosts start flooding the town because no one is able to move on. I liked it.

My Home Hero vol. 17

hannah

I've been teased with snow before, and I'm hoping I won't get teased again tomorrow. It'll be somewhat inconvenient on Sunday, but I've been inconvenienced in such ways before. I can handle it. I know workarounds.

Earlier today, buying fresh eggs, I told someone I'd be using them for cake. "Tis the season," she said. "Cake's always in season," I told her, and got an earnest laugh.

Current Mood: blank
Current Music: nothing now

sorcyress

I am having a lovely day!

SamSam is in town, and I elected to play hooky from work (more accurately, use one of my increased number of personal days THANK YOU UNION I LOVE YOU) so that we could hang out today and also because my work-brain is _fried_ and so it's a very very nice concept to just...not be there for a day. Here's some of the things we did:

*We went to Amanda's house quite early to watch the biathalon, since Amanda and Sam are in the same biathalon group chat. I find this extremely pleasantly baffling, but it was very very good to hang out on the couch with some friends and enjoy them being very excited about a thing. Occasionally they would give me context, or I would ask a question, but mostly I just got to watch people be excited about something, which I find splendid. We also watched the kittens be doofuses and just generally chatted, which was splendid!

*Home for a bit of lunch, and then we grabbed our ice skates and headed off to the rink near the school, which has open skate for a couple hours on Friday afternoons. We skated for a little over an hour and it was pretty grand! Sam likes ice skating _immensely_, which makes it a delightful sort of thing to do together, even if I'm not particularly good at it. (I don't really regret that I've fallen out of Tech Squares, but I do miss that particular part of Easthill. I want more dancing on skates!)

*After skating, we walked on to Make&Mend, which I only really went to the first time like six weeks ago. I think going at least every month or two is probably a really good idea for me, in terms of getting to see interesting crafty things and also to support something that I want my neighborhood to be.

*We walked home, which was...not as pleasant as it could be, since cold and windy, but we did swing by Saus in Bow-Street-Market on the way. So cold and windy but also french fries!

*Once home, we collapsed for a while and had good nap. Woke up enough so that they could read me some book and I could eventually make dinner, and this is all a really nice precursor to another couple days of hanging out together.

Currently I am writing words and they are brushing my hair out and we're listening to music and that's all reeeeeeally good. I am happy for this!

~Sor
MOOP!

erinptah

Continued liveblog as I read Seven Seas’ new print edition of PSOH, and make sporadic comparisons to the original Tokyopop translation.

Chapters 1-3 were covered here. You can pick up the books with my affiliate links here. The rest of this post is the notes I microblogged in a Mastodon thread and a Bluesky thread.

( Dreizehn and Dragon and Dice, oh my... )

torachan

1. It's the weekend! I had a pretty productive day today and finished up what I was working on earlier than anticipated, so I just ended up going home early (around 2:30), which was nice.

2. It was warm and sunny when I took a walk after work, but it's very overcast and chilly this evening, and we're supposed to have cooler weather for a bit. Tomorrow says it will be overcast all day, which would be nice as we are planning to be at Disneyland and I don't want it to be too sunny.

3. We got burritos and tacos for dinner. Very tasty! Not agreeing with my stomach too well tonight, but worth it.

4. Look at this sleepy boy!

jenab

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scans_daily

The cover and title--“Teenage Biker Mega-Death!”--both have a cheeky charm, but don’t be fooled. I’d call this the darkest story of Giffen and DeMatteis’ run, more so than the funeral episode, Blue Beetle’s mind imploding, or even the Despero stuff. Warning for death, violence, body horror, and a sense of crushing hopelessness I normally associate with election night 2016.

( Even the first time I read this, I was like…‘‘JESUS.’’ )

snickfic

Dust Bunny (2025). A little girl hires a hit man (Mads Mikkelsen) who lives across the hall to kill a monster under her bed. Or, Roald Dahl meets John Wick.

This is listed as a "horror thriller," which I guess is true in the same sense that the Barbie movie is a "political drama." I would be more inclined to call this a dark fantasy/action movie. It's also rated R, and I legitimately do not know why; this is like a mid-tier PG-13. I kept waiting for things to get gory and justify the rating, and they never did, so I recommend managing your expectations on that front.

The aesthetic here goes extremely hard. Their apartment building is an absolutely incredible art nouveau confection. We visit other locales with similarly heightened decor, but honestly nothing is nearly as visually stunning, which I think is fine, because the apartment building is the heart of the movie.

The acting here is all extremely good. In addition to Mikkelsen and the child actress, who is fantastic, we also have Sigourney Weaver, David Dastmalchian, and someone I didn't know named Sheila Atim who is delightful.

This is fun ride and great time. I spent most of the movie having absolutely no idea where it would go next. If any of this piques your interest, I definitely recommend it.

--

Wicked: For Good (2025). First, props, the subtitling is clever. Anyway, this is the second half of the story of a good witch and a bad witch fighting/collaborating with the machine while pining for each other and also some guy who's just kind of there.

Honestly, "just kind of there" describes a lot of this movie. It doesn't really expand on any of the political motivation from the first movie, so I had trouble remembering exactly WHY the wizard and his henchwoman have decided to demonize the animals and by extension their defender Elphaba. Fiyero the awkward third wheel, whom I actually found quite charming in the first movie, got almost nothing to do here. No animal character got any kind of significant development; the closest we got was one of the flying monkeys, who didn't even get any lines for plot reasons. There's a subplot involving Elphaba's disabled sister becoming increasingly more unhinged and embittered by her romantic disappointment and probably ableist society at large, but then, you know, she dies from a house falling on her, so that's the end of that. There's a Big Reveal about Elphaba's parentage that literally everyone saw coming, but which Elphaba herself doesn't even get to find out about or react to. There are barely even any big musical set pieces and basically no dance choreography at all. The only song that made a real impression on me was Elphaba's big heel turn song No Good Deed, and I hear from the theater folks that it was kind of weaksauce compared to the live musical version.

All that said, this is the Elphaba and Glinda show, and they're great, honestly. Ariana Grande's comic timing is impeccable. The pining truly is spectacular; there's an amazing scene towards the end that must be seen to be believed. The shippers feasted.

skygiants

The Ukrainian fantasy novel Vita Nostra has been on my to-read list for a while ever since

shati described it as 'kind of like the Wayside School books' in a conversation about dark academia, a description which I trusted implicitly because

shati always describes things in helpful and universally accepted terms.

Anyway, so Vita Nostra is more or less a horror novel .... or at least it's about the thing which is scariest to me, existential transformation of the self without consent and without control.

At the start of the book, teenage Sasha is on a nice beach vacation with her mom when she finds herself being followed everywhere by a strange, ominous man. He has a dictate for her: every morning, she has to skinny-dip at 4 AM and swim out to a certain point in the ocean, then back, Or Else. Or Else? Well, the first time she oversleeps, her mom's vacation boyfriend has a mild heart attack and ends up in the ER. The next time ... well, who knows, the next time, so Sasha keeps on swimming. And then the vacation ends! And the horrible and inexplicable interval is, thankfully, over!

Except of course it isn't over; the ominous man returns, with more instructions, which eventually derail Sasha off of her planned normal pathway of high school --> university --> career. Instead, despite the confused protests of her mother, she glumly follows the instructions of her evil angel and treks off to the remote town of Torpa to attend the Institute of Special Technologies.

Nobody is at the Institute of Special Technologies by choice. Nobody is there to have a good time. Everyone has been coerced there by an ominous advisor; as entrance precondition, everyone has been given a set of miserable tasks to perform, Or Else. Also, it's hard not to notice that all the older students look strange and haunted and shamble disconcertingly through the dorms in a way that seems like a sort of existential dispute with the concept of space, though if you ask them about it they're just like 'lol you'll understand eventually,' which is not reassuring. And then there are the actual assignments -- the assignments that seem designed to train you to think in a way the human brain was not designed to think -- and which Sasha is actually really good at! the best in her class! fortunately or unfortunately .... but fortunately in at least this respect: everyone wants to pass, because if you fail at the midterm, if you fail at the finals, there's always the Or Else waiting.

AND ALSO all the roommates are assigned and it's hell.

Weird, fascinating book! I found it very tense and propulsive despite the fact that for chapters at a time all that happens is Sasha doing horrible homework exercises and turning her brain inside out. I feel like a lot of magic school books are, essentially, power fantasies. What if you learned magic? What if you were so good at it? Sasha is learning some kind of magic, and Sasha is so good at it, but the overwhelming emotion of this book is powerlessness, lack of agency, arbitrary tasks and incomprehensible experiences papered over with a parody of Normal College Life. On the one hand Sasha is desperate to hold onto her humanity and to remain a person that her mother will recognize when she comes home; on the other hand, the veneer of Normal College Life layered on top of the Institute's existential weirdness seems more and more pointless and frustrating the further on it goes and the stranger Sasha herself becomes. I think the moment it really clicked for me is midway through Sasha's second year, when ( spoilers )