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kmackatie · 1 year

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shadowgast fic rec list: the modern au edition - part one

This has been a long time coming, and hopefully the start of a few, but I have been intending to make some fic rec lists for a while. I am time-poor and generally bad at remembering to bookmark fics, but I figured I shouldn't let that stop me.

I have a love for modern au's, I write many of them, and I often see arguments against them when the source material is fantasy based for a number of reasons. But, I wanted to shine a light on some out there that tickle that box for me of being delightful.

Listed below the cut are a bunch of fics I have enjoyed, in no particular order and of varying lengths. I will of course forget some, but I hope to do some more lists in the future as I have more tabs open than I can reasonably fit in a list.

Fundamental Forces Other Than Gravity by mllekurtz (TheKnittingJedi)/@mllekurtz (1/1 chapters, 40,676 words, E, no warnings)

- A shadowgast college au with great characterisation and weaving of the Nein throughout. This one has chronic pain Essek, and I love how it is handled. As a note, Essek is briefly one of Caleb's professors, however, there is little power imbalance between them.

the fire kept closest (burns most of all) by mousecookie/@ariadne-mouse (3/3 chapters, 21,822 words, M, warnings: MCD)

- The fic that created the vocaleb tag. Essek is scientist on a research team studying a volcano, for which a tragic accident occurred years prior. It's told in a series of present and past, and the slow build of the relationships throughout the fic are gorgeous. For those eyeing the MCD warning, know that it is also tagged with 'angst with a happy ending'.

I've been lost before (and I'm lost again, I guess) by toneofjoy/@fireryn (21/21 chapters, 165,080 words, E, no warnings)

- The boys are rock climbers in this one. I know, it sounds odd, but trust me and read this. It has incredible characterisation and conversations about sexuality and gender (I hold the cafe scene in my hands so gently), as well as some wonderful sexual tension that builds until it bursts. This fic also got me into recreational rock climbing and I owe the author for it big time. As a note, Essek is Caleb's coach in this fic and this is a plot point for the background of their developing relationship.

starting with your heart (bright heart) by 2manyboys/@cluelessheroes (1/1 chapters, 9,914 words, E, no warnings)

- This has the sentence "Have you been taking four legged showers with Essek Thelyss?” in the summary and it has lived rent-free in my head ever since. Modern-wth-magic university au where they are both students with some lovely build-up of sexual tension between them. Hot smut to go along with it.

disputable presumptions by hanap/@callingvoicemail (3/? chapters, 9,606 words, E, no warnings)

- The corporate lawyer au of my dreams where they are friends with benefits and hiding it from the rest of the Nein. This has a delightful background of plot, along with ambiguous not!wizards hiding their true feelings behind an air of casualness, and snappy writing that keeps you reading.

Inside Edge, 3 Turn, and Closed Hold by MithrilWren/@mithrilwren (3/? works, 16,060 combined words, T/G/M respectively, no warnings)

- The shadowgast figure skating au I didn't know I needed until I read it. I've reread this one so many times and keep coming back to the characterisation and the way the story is slowly told across all three fics. There's a richness of the world behind what we see, and I adore coach!Beau in this one. Another with chronic pain Essek, and generally a careful understanding of the risks that go into the sport.

Labor of Love by OMGitsgreen (6/6 chapters, 43,331 words, M, warnings: CNTW)

- Bakery au. It's a classic, and it's done so well here. This is one of the earliest fics I remember reading, and it's a warm hug on a cold day that is great for when you're wanting something nice.

fermata by canyon_wizard/@canyon-wizard (8/8 chapters, 65,403 words, E, no warnings)

- A classical music au (there really needs to be more of these, please) where they are both piano students. The focus of this one is less the music world and more the character dynamics, and they are incredibly well done. The smut is hot, there is delightful miscommunication, and tense dynamics (ha) throughout.

(your face in my hands is) everything good I need by mllekurtz (TheKnittingJedi)/@mllekurtz (8/8 chapters, 25,884 words, M, no warnings)

- Professor au where they meet at a conference, Caleb a professor of modern history and Essek an expert in Latin. This fic has everything--wizards being nerds in every universe, first kisses, developing feelings, long distance relationship, emotional stakes, and dramatic declarations of love. I adore Mlle's writing (it really should not be a surprise at this point) as they have a way of capturing emotions and turning them into stunning pieces of prose. This one is also a love letter to Paris and Berlin, and please give it a read!

#shadowgast #critical role #critical role fanfic #essek thelyss #caleb widogast #the mighty nein #fic rec #fic rec list: modern au #my writing #I have definitely left of fics but I am intending to make a second list eventually #authors if you wish to be removed or untagged please let me know #cr: fanfic

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aeor-is-for-reccing · 13 days

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No Magic AU's!

This week, we've got nine (nein) fics that explore what the wizards would be like without magic. Answer: racecar drivers, teachers, lab mates, and rock climbers - but also pretty much the same. Check the fics out beneath the cut, and as always - comment and kudos if you like them!

when the lights go out by 06151126 (27309, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: self distructive behavior

Essek Thelyss is back on the grid after a few years away from racing. Caleb Widogast is on the run from his past, he finds a place to settle down as a mechanic at Brenatto's Garage. When Essek visits the garage in the middle of the F1 summer break, Caleb's past collides with his present in an unprecedented way.

Reccer says: Something I would have never thought of but incredibly gripping and suits them well

all this science i don't understand by mllekurtz (TheKnittingJedi) (8858, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Small-town high school science teacher Caleb Widogast has his life more or less figured out, or so he thinks. Then an unexpected variable gets thrown into the equation in the form of the new addition to the teaching staff: the handsome and clever Essek Thelyss.

Reccer says: I liked it!

Sleep, With Benifits by KmacKatie (62272, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Shadowgast romcom where they both fail at communication. they get there in the end

Reccer says: it's very sweet, they're both in love with each other and it's obvious to everyone but them

Unexpected Thrills by nox_nocturnal (5082, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Caleb gives Essek a ride on his motorcycle and they're both pining professors.

Reccer says: Extremely vivid descriptions and amazing pining

Resonance Broadening by toneofjoy (51665, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: None

Shadowgast as labmates, enimes to lovers.

Reccer says: I liked it!

gloamings end by toneofjoy (60183, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

climbing AU where Bren and Essek are competitors, but get along really well despite Essek's best efforts

Reccer says: an interesting exploration of Essek's attraction with him still being very much ace. also, I have learned so much about climbing

The Kitchen Sink by mousecookie (17126, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Modern AU where Essek is a supermodel, Caleb does odd jobs, and they keep running into each other and finding ways they are connected

Reccer says: It's funny!

no place to go (let it snow!) by Dragonslaeyr (20586, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

It's the busiest travel time of the year, but Caleb Widogast can't find anyone at Uthodurn International Airport to buy his spare ticket to Rexxentrum. Maybe it's because it's the Day of Heart and Hearth, the flight is already delayed by twelve hours, and the extra seat is under the name ‘Frumpkin.’ ...Or maybe it's because he only wants one person to make the trip with him, but Essek Thelyss is bound for an entirely different destination.

Reccer says: An amazing, cozy and romantic holiday movie of a fic

primogeniture by quanshi (burningdarkfire) (2850, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Trent Ikithon controls the largest media and entertainment company in the world. His three adopted children are making plans for the future. Essek wants in.

Reccer says: A succession AU, hot and doomed to heartbreak but very, very tasty

Aeor is for Lovers is an 18+ Shadowgast Discord server. The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. All fics, unless otherwise specified, will primarily feature Shadowgast. Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ! Next week, we’ll be back with Older Favorites!

#shadowgast #caleb widogast #essek thelyss #critical role #cr fic recs #fan fiction rec list #modern au fic

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fiyasgideon · 10 months

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Hi there. Any mdtb AU fic recs (modern setting preferably or unique settings) that you could share? Thanks :)

Sure thing! I'm gonna try to list some of the less popular (around 500 or less kudos) fics that I love so there's a higher chance people haven't read them yet, and also, so they'll get more love.

Forward by @raendown

Modern AU where Madara meets Tobirama again at a soccer game. Very cute and Raendown's works are all amazing. Honestly, they have a ton of good Modern AU's, so I'd just go check their profile out and search their Modern AU tag.

Get Yourself Someone Who Can Do Both by Gracelte

A funny modern AU Valentine's fic where every year for Valentine's, Madara pretends to go get stood up at a restaurant to get free meals.

The Boss's Sweetheart series by Sylencia

An overall amazing series, I think the second one is my favorite just because of the scene they make at their date and how Madara tries to make up for it afterwards.

In Need of Good Food by @wisiaden

A very funny food fic where Tobirama has a ton of food allergies, but doesn't let that stop him from enjoying renown chef Madara's food.

To Whom it May Concern by Honks

A very cute and funny Modern fic with an online crochet teacher Tobirama, who goes by Suiton, and a Madara who is a very good son who is just trying to help his mother out by emailing Suiton questions about his pattern videos.

Of Fungi And Voyria by @messier-47

This is actually a Stardew Valley au, though no knowledge of the game is needed (as I have none and still enjoyed it). It's got some heavy themes though, so mind the tags. Totally worth it if you can read it though, it's what got me into Messier's fics (which are all amazing, especially the spice).

Two Of A Kind by midnightfeast

This is a MadaTobi fic in a kinda loose way, as Madara is an inmate at a prison, and Tobirama is a horse, but they bond. It's cute, and a little funny seeing Madara become the Horse Girl tm. Definitely worth a read.

Angel of Vengeance by Makiaru

Modern cop Tobirama who requires help from a hired killer Madara for a special case after something happens and his suspect walks free, allowing them to kidnap his younger brothers.

And now, for some spice!

No Matter the Distance by Sylencia

Modern AU long distance relationship with some nice phone sex.

Play Games With Me by Sir_Thirst_A_Lot

A funny modern gaming streamer Tobirama and Madara fic with lots of fluff and UST.

Working Relationship by CreativeSweets

A modern superhero au with kleptomaniac Tobirama and superhero Madara falling for each other. In mask or out of mask? I won't say. It's a good story on its own, but it does have some spice in it.

Ride For Me by Pengress

A spicy fic set in a modern sex club where Madara goes to let off some steam by himself. Tobirama likes what he sees and maybe wants to show Madara how much better things would be if he let Tobirama join. For now though he can't touch Madara, so he'll have to get creative.

All in the Technique by @illogicals-blog

Tobirama moves back home and rejoins the Uchiha owned dojo where Madara has become an instructor. Lots of UST, and many innuendos about working out.

Send them Packing by @ellionne

A funny modern female Madara exacting revenge on some men who decide to spread fake stories about sleeping with her by pretending to have a dick they apparently "forgot" to mention in their stories, and a sec shop worker Tobirama who is all too willing to help her, in more ways than one.

If there's a Modern AU fic you like that I didn't list, it's either because it's something I've already linked before in a previous rec list, which you can find here or here, or it's from Raendown or Sylencia, who pretty much dominate the Modern AU tags, and you should definitely just go to their pages and read all their fics.

#fic rec list #its crazy how many modern aus are by reandown and Sylencia #theyre all so good too #please check them out #fiyas speaks #madatobi #madara uchiha #tobirama Senju

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dapandapod · 1 year

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Fake dating rec list pt 2

Ok so not all of these are technically dating, but accidental marriges or pretend marriges. And I adore them. It is pretend relationships, and that counts, damnit!!!

It’s about the *oh* and about the pining and the almost having, ok?

Part 1, for those who are interested.

Also i might soon make an addition of my own <.<

Please enjoy! <3 OH and if you have any recs for me, please send them my way!!! I would be absolutely delighted to make a part 3!! (but for now my stores are empty)

me lámh le do lámh - asweetepilogue - M - WC: 31502 Geralt realizes, quite suddenly, that Jaskier is aging. He desperately asks the mages for any possible solution, something that could make Jaskier not so terribly mortal, and he finds his answer in an old elven ritual. Geralt decides to use this on Jaskier and himself. He can share his slow aging with Jaskier, and he won’t have to lose the person who, aside from Ciri, might be most important to him.

He just has to make sure that Jaskier doesn’t figure out that they are, technically, getting married.

Ob(li)vious Truth - RavenZaiyo - T - WC: 10854 Jaskier tells many lies, but the only one who believes them is himself. He's sure he'll grow out of that, but in the meantime, it has made things very awkward. You see, he's managed to secure a gig-- a very lucrative one!-- but his reputation proceeds him. When asked if there was a single person he could manage to be satisfied with, he manages to tell the truth without realizing it at first.

Which is why he's now dragging Geralt to the event as his romantic date.

The Bet - ladyprydian - T - WC: 12952 “It was your idea Geralt!” Jaskier says. “ ‘Why don’t you cheat Jaskier’ you said-” “I did not say that!” Geralt growls. “ - so if I’m going to cheat you’re going to cheat with me!” “No Jaskier, absolutely not!” “Please Geralt. It’s just for December. Be my boyfriend for a month.”

In Want of a Wife - Swankyo0 - T - WC: 9255

“It’s what you haven’t done, son,” Alfred’s voice was brusque and short, but not unkind. Jaskier braced himself. “It’s time you settled down and found a wife.”

The room went silent. Every eye in the room bounced between the two men, no one daring to speak. Every eye except one- Geralt, who sedately finished chewing his breakfast, seeming to completely ignore the pleading glances Jaskier was shooting him. After a long pause, the witcher looked up and glanced around the table, meeting Jaskier’s eye briefly, before stating, calmly, “Can’t. He’s already married.”

“Right, yes, of course,” Jaskier nodded his agreement before actually hearing Geralt’s words. “I’m- wait, uh-"

Say You Love Me - JaskiersWolf - T - WC: 1311 Jaskier accidentally let slipped to his fans that he had a boyfriend (he does not) and that he was bringing a date to the next awards show. Luckily Geralt agrees to be his date for night.

A Grain of Truth in Every Tale - thewightknight - G - WC: 2229 It's that time of year again, when Jaskier's parents make their annual visit. It'll be a week of disapproval and barbed comments, but he'll survive. He always does.

Except this year, it'll be different, because the bouncer at the club where he performs has offered to pretend to be his boyfriend. Now he just has to get through the week without anything going wrong.

Every Second into More -Morcalivan - E - WC: 17 095 As much as he hated to admit it, Jaskier was one of those who had peaked in high school. Back then he had been universally adored and had people left and right begging for his attention. The years since then? No so much any of that. When he received the invitation to his high school reunion, it could not have come at a worst time; not only could he barely book enough jobs to stay alive, but he was woefully single. What he did have was the old standby: lying through his teeth. All he needed was one hot distraction in the form of the one person he could never get to look at him twice: Geralt.

You, Forever -inanoldhouseinparis - G - WC: 16 476 "Julian," his mother interrupted before Jaskier could reply, "if he wasn't trying to assassinate you, why would he be climbing in your bedroom window?" “Well, you see,” Jaskier was flustered.”Geralt is… Geralt and I, we, uh… That is to say…” "We're engaged," Geralt interrupted at the same time Jaskier stammered out. “We’re lovers.” “Engaged!” His mother sounded delighted. “Oh, Julian! Why didn’t you tell me?” Jaskier was giving a look somewhere in between incredulous and thinly veiled anger - a look that Geralt had never seen end well for the recipient - before he smoothed his face and looked at his mother. “You see, Mother, we had just gotten engaged right before I heard the news about Father. So we decided to wait the appropriate year of mourning before we announced it. We didn’t want to be disrespectful.”

“You could have at least told me, though, Julian,” chided his mother. “You’ve been here for months.” “Yes, well, I uh, I was waiting until Geralt got here so we could tell you together. Mother, may I introduce you to my fiance, the White Wolf, Geralt of Rivia.”

i wish that we could be real too - mrobrotzly - E - WC: 10 465 [...] it's a tradition, someone had told them earlier, foreign couples had to stand under the arch of red tulips and share a kiss, something about good luck and renewal of the vows and union. It's a stupid idea, but pretending to be married to Jaskier was also a stupid idea and they still followed through it, so whatever.

He pulled the bard under the arch, ignoring the little sound of protest he received for the sudden act.

The men were approaching, but hesitated curiously when they saw where the "couple" was.

"What are you do-" Jaskier didn't have time to finish, Geralt wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling his body close and bringing his lips to the bard's. [...]

I Will Try to Harmonize - moonflowers - T - WC: 22454 When lady luck spits in Jaskier’s face and leads him back to the family home he once fled from, things take a turn he absolutely did not see coming.

(with one of my favorite lines: “You marvellous, sneaky little witcher.” Because that is such a Jaskier think to say, to call Geralt a sneaky lil’ witcher)

What is Mine - wherethewordsare - M - WC: 2785 Jaskier gets unwanted attention at a tavern and goes to Geralt for a bit of help. Then Jaskier gets some very wanted attention and woops this wasn't supposed to go like this.

You Brought Me To This Party (Don't Leave Me Here Behind) -mintedwitcher - E - WC: 3797 Geralt doesn't like parties. There's always bad tempers and backstabbing and so much peacocking it might as well be a sport. And there's always someone with a grudge against his bard. Geralt, ever the long-suffering friend, always has to step in. Sometimes, without entirely thinking it through.

AKA: yet another "fake a relationship to get Jaskier out of trouble at parties" fic. Because why not?

Face the Music- chillestavenger - E - WC: 9177 When Jaskier pretends that he and Geralt are a couple to get out of a sticky situation at court, he assumes it will be a one time thing. He assumes wrong.

A fake dating fic featuring a lot of pining and not much actual Witchering.

lay me in the palm of your hand, I'll give you my permission - charleybradburies - M - WC: 1520 There is the point when they start to speak in white lies, lies intended to protect that do that and then some, growing into something larger, getting absorbed into the mythos they've become - the witcher and his pet bard (or was it the other way round?) Geraskier Week: Day Three (Protection) Title from "No Shame" by 5 Seconds of Summer.

A little Favour - Serazimei - G - WC: 22377 Jaskiers father is turning sixty and wants to throw a big party. Of course he won’t take no for an answer when his only son tells him he can’t come. So Jaskier decides to retaliate by causing the hugest scandal he can think of, hopefully giving him a free pass to never visit the Lettenhove estate again. Now didn’t Geralt still owe him after the stunt after the dragon hunt?

Let's Pretend Our Dreams Come True As Years Pass By - whisperedstory - E - WC: 5855 Five times Geralt and Jaskier pretended to be in a relationship and one time they didn't have to..

Yuletide Festivities - valdomarx - T - WC: 1961 Jaskier needs someone to pretend to be his fiancé when he goes home to Lettenhove for the holidays. Of course Geralt gets roped into the job…

No Chance, No Way - faghalforc - E - WC: 43276

A year has passed since the mountain. Since he last saw Geralt of Rivia. He's been... coping, how he can. Then, he helps Yennefer, and gets locked up because of it. Now, all Jaskier wants is out of this god damned cell. He gets out. Just... not how he planned.

Oh, but he's my husband - TheCrownprincessBride - T - WC: 4298 “Now, give us the bard so he gets what he deserves,” the ochre-tunic guy growls. “I’m afraid I can’t do that,” Geralt begins, and just as the brothers open their mouths to shout or possibly attack, he adds, “Because my husband spent last night in bed with me.” Something burns right through Jaskier, catching his breath in his throat for a moment. “Exactly. What he said. My, uh…,” Jaskier stammers. “Husband,” the Witcher supplies helpfully, pressing a kiss to the top of Jaskier’s head.

Five times Geralt and Jaskier pretend to be married... until they're no longer pretending.

#geraskier #fake dating #fake marrige #accidental marrige #fic rec #fic rec list #the witcher #geralt x jaskier #modern au #canon #various ratings #many many favorites of mine #possibly more to come

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raving-raven-writing · 13 days

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Avatar WIP--Entertainer Spider

I was going to put up another snippet for my new Avatar fic WIP, but I think I would just like to list some songs that inspire the new work. -It Could Have Been Me by The Struts -For Your Entertainment by Adam Lambert -2 Minutes Notice from Helluva Boss -Government Hooker by Lady Gaga Also, I watched an episode of Trafficked, in which they focused on the black market and the selling of human organs---so think of that what you will, but that is in relation to some of the content in the story. And as of right now, the story is sitting at being five chapters in length, with maybe, an epilogue. The only real difficulty I am having is naming the WIP. I don't even have like a rough draft title, but right now, it is just listed as Avatar Fanfiction--Entertainer Spider If you have any ideas as to what the title should be, based off this info here, please feel free to leave a suggestion!

#avatar #atwow #spider socorro #miles qua #modern au fic #paz socorro #ao3 #ao3 author #wip #wip fanfiction #my w #avatar rec #avatar recoms #song list #inspiration #atwow fanfiction #spider and quaritch

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spacedlexi · 5 months

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Sorry I just need to drop in to say that I've just received an email to say that you've given kudos on one of my Walking Dead fanfics and I might have squealed because, lol I love your art. <3 <3

hehehehehe oh man i was up until like 4am reading it 😭was going to wait to leave a comment on it until after i finished it (im barely halfway through) but ive really been enjoying it so far!! its the first modern au ive read for them that im actually like, invested in ahah

youve done such a great job with their voices. especially violet who people seem to get wrong a lot of the time its been refreshing. their early convo outside the store made me go "👀 this person gets it". people overlook her subtle softness a lot and make her too gruff or too cocky (or the rare making her too soft) but i think you struck a really good balance. her and clem have so much chemistry in their scenes its like palpable

the slow burn is KILLING ME but also really well paced so far. little morsels here and there keeping me going. i like that you made clem softer too as i also think a modern clem would be different than canon clem. but she still feels like CLEM. her relationship with aj is adorable. its nice seeing clem aj and lee being all domestic in general. LOVE all the mari attention (and gabe slander HSDJKSD no hate but desperate gabe feels Right) i like the way the garcias are integrated in general. the vibe among the ericson group feels good too

cant speak too much on the clemviminnie angle yet (other than 😈) so far minnie has been pissed off for (seemingly) no reason so im looking forward to seeing where it goes/how it develops 😏 and eventually checking out the partner fics

for anyone interested the fic is something about summer :)

#i dont read a lot of modern aus because they usually disappoint me lol but the description pulled me in and im desperate for good fic #i kept forgetting to leave kudos for like 3 chapters bc i just kept reading sfjskdd #im sure itll go in my bookmarks once i finish it :) im trying to build a rec list #replies with lexi #koldtblod #twdg

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apinchofm · 1 year

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Marina Thompson Happy-Verse

Because Fuck Jul*a Qu*nn and she deserves the world!

The Pound - Benedict and Marina accidentally become best friends.

George x Marina

Ruin - plus a little in between fic

See You Again - : 1 2 3

I'll crawl home to her

Simon x Marina

dogs and dark humour

You took a pessimist and turned me into something else

Pull me closer again

Closure

coming out - their babies!

Colin x Marina

All on Ao3!

Eloise x Marina

What Are We Even Doing? by @spitefularmand

Violet Letters by britishteacup (littlebritishteacup)

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the-lonelybarricade · 2 years

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Any Feysand modern AU recs? (I read the bargain by mmvalentine from your recommendation and LOVED IT!)

Aww this makes me so happy!! I'm glad my reccomendations helped you find a fic you liked!!

If you haven't already, i would recommend checking out the rest of @mmvalentine's writing (link to her arhcive), she is the queen of smutty modern AUs and her characterizations of Rhys and Feyre MELT me. Lockdown Lovers is another personal favorite of mine.

In a similar vein, @elentiyawhitethorn writes a lot of modern fic that is always SO fun and colorful. I re-read her fics when I need a pick me up - see: Bite Me, Prick. (Link here)

@writtenonreceipts is another author I would emphatically reccomend. The Things We Cannot Say as been on my tbr for longer than i want to admit, and the parts I've seen of it are gorgeously written.

Linkr is another incredible author with loads of modern AUs (8:55 am being my favorite)

Starfall Designs by jmajerus - Feyre Archeron is talented at make up and dreams to make it a career. She arrives at an interview that, if all goes well, should launch her career. Except the man running the interviews is a huge prick.

Beneath the Stars by @illyriantremors - When Feyre meets a rather mysterious new friend at the party with witty remarks and what seems like genuine sympathy, senior year suddenly promises to bring a whole new set of challenges and emotions that she wasn’t prepared for.

@arrowmusings has gone on hiatus to focus on school, but she also has a load of beautifully written one-shots set in a modern AU, as well as this WIP that owns me body, heart, and soul: Buckle and Bend

@quakeriders also has a WEALTH of smutty modern Feysand (archive here)

#I have a feeling I'm missing some fics but my brain is mush #I'm also trying not to constantly repeat myself with the same recs #I hope this list helps!!#Modern AUs sucked me into this fandom tbh #I'm always wanting to write more of them #fic recs #feysand fic #feysand

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sonysakura · 12 days

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📋 Just Leave a Comment Fest (April 2024): Totals!

Much thanks to @justleaveacommentfest for organising! No excuses just results 🔥 And I'm quite pleased with mine

Total amount of comments: 20 Total amount of works commented: 13 Total amount of words typed: 4 662 words

Fic Recommendations: All of the fics mentioned are Sonadow-centric (Sonic the Hedgehog)

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Indica Day: Comment on an Unfinished WIP 💿 CyberGuild by IndigoGoomba (Teen, No Archive Warnings Apply, 5 209 words, 4/? chapters) — AU, Gaming/Virtual Reality

CyberGuild, a Virtual Reality MMORPG made by RoboEgg. The revolutionary class system and cyberpunk setting catch the eyes of every gamer on Mobius, including Sonic and his friends. Peace is no longer an option when a group of ex-RoboEgg employees decides to wreak havoc upon the servers, aiming to get revenge for their "unlawful termination."

Sativa Day: Hyperfocus on a Modern AU 🧣 Dance by sarcasticism (Teen, No Archive Warnings Apply, 20 097 words) — AU: High School/Modern/No Powers, Sports

Shadow hates his high school. He has one friend, Rouge, and she isn't always around to scare his bullies away. There's a blue hedgehog who occasionally talks to him too, but Shadow tries to stay away from him outside of track because he worries he'll be teased for associating with the likes of Shadow. Not that Sonic seems to care about that. At all. Okay, so Shadow has two friends, both of whom attend the first school dance of the year, Shadow and Rouge in the corner judging everyone and Sonic surrounded by friends as always. After a certain echidna asks Rogue to dance with him, Shadow is alone and, most importantly, bored. Until someone dares Shadow to ask Sonic to dance and, to his surprise, Sonic says yes. Thus begins Shadow's third year of high school. Thus begins Shadow's crush.

Dream Blunt Rotation: Read a Fic, Send a Fic! ❤️‍🩹 I don’t wanna see you smile by kty0309 (Teen, No Archive Warnings Apply, 3 627 words) — Hurt/Comfort

“I guess…” he starts, looking anywhere but at Sonic, “I can stay until the fox returns.” “You could also just take me back to the party,” Sonic grins, smiling wider when Shadow glares. “Hey, it was worth a try,” he laughs. Shadow isn’t fast enough to shut down the part of his brain that thinks it’s almost…precious, that Sonic could easily ditch Shadow and head back to the party, but here he is, letting himself be taken care of. It makes Shadow feel uncharacteristically soft as he sits on the couch. Sonic never listens to him, it’s a good feeling….being trusted.

🩸 Mercy by @applebyeye (Gen, No Archive Warnings Apply, 2 397 words) — Established Relationship, Animal Death

A little chao interrupts the boys one morning.

💌 Yours If You So Wish It by @damnitd (Teen, No Archive Warnings Apply, 939 words) — Arthadow; Fluff

After months of getting used to a new world Arthur makes the decision to confess his feelings.

Links: Individual comment counters: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22 Tracker sheet (template by eisoj5) Contains both fics I commented on and planned to but didn't have energy for

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the helmet stays on - dinluke fic rec, vol.2

The helmet stays on, second volume of dinluke smut fics. Same criteria as the first volume - not all fics may have explicit rating/ scenes but all have that sweet, sweet tension of getting together. Softer fics first, and always heed the authors’ tags!

you are in love by coffeecatsme [T, 21,3k Part 1 of swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover, Modern AU] Tropes - Streamer AU, youtubers, fail boat Luke, the helmet stays on

The first time Luke reacts to Mando, it’s at his fans’ insistence—or if Luke has to be honest with himself, their fault that he embarrassed himself in front of ten thousand people and lost his favorite flannel to mayonnaise and ketchup. Or, 5 times Luke reacts to Din's videos and 1 time he gets invited to them.

Bright star, would I were steadfast by SunshineAndaLittleFlour [NC-17, 7,5k, Modern AU] Tropes - NASA AU, astronaut Din, NASA engineer Luke, meddling friends, first time

“That’s disgusting,” Jyn said, not even looking up from her screen. “You’re disgusting.” “He’s in love,” Lando replied, flashing both of them a charming grin. Jyn grunted. “That’s worse.” Luke felt his face pinken. “I’m not in love—I’m allowed to appreciate another scientist’s form and expertise,” he said, ignoring the irritated ping that came from his computer, R2 drawing his attention to an error in his code. or, the NASA!AU no one asked for

No star is lost at all from all the star-sown sky by SunshineAndaLittleFlour [NC-17, 12,9k, Modern AU] Tropes - NASA AU, astronaut Din, astronaut Luke, coworkers, meddling friends, first time

Dr. Luke Skywalker, youngest astronaut NASA had ever hired, looked at him expectantly. Din wet his lips in the hopes that it would encourage his brain to come up with an answer, but nothing came out. He just kept staring at Dr. Skywalker, his brain stuck like a scratched CD, singing the same line of the same song over and over again: Astronauts aren’t supposed to be this hot. or, another NASA AU but shifted slightly to the left

save a bike, ride a mando by silvyri [NC-17, 12,9k, WIP, Modern AU] Tropes - kindergarten teacher Luke, biker Din, meet cute.

Tonight is not Luke's night. His car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, his phone is out of battery, and it's going to take him hours to walk back into town. Not to mention he's getting harassed by a guy in a truck who's either a serial killer or just doesn't know how to take no as an answer. A biker bar might be his salvation.

No half of you by Scoby [M, 8k, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - Mand’alor Din, Jedi Luke, political marriage, sparring, identity reveal, the helmet stays on

“You want to spar?” Luke’s face lit up with an eager, gorgeous smile that Din had never seen so far and that he absolutely needed to see more of. “Yeah, sure! I’m Luke.” He offered his hand and Din shook it. “I know you.” For a while, Luke squinted in confusion, so Din elaborated: “Of course I do. You’re the Mand’alor’s husband. I’m Din.” “Nice to meet you, Din.” Din’s heart skipped a beat at how his own name sounded in Luke’s voice. He should have given it to him a lot earlier. Where a political marriage between the Mand'alor and the Last Jedi starts off miserably, but Din finds another way to get close to Luke

I'll Keep the King by snapdragonpop007 [T, 3k, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - Mand’alor Din, Consort Luke, bodyguard Luke, established relationship

The Mand'alor never travels anywhere with a personal guard. His only companion is his consort, a pretty little prince from Naboo who looks like he's never seen a real fight in his entire life.

Suum ca'nara by DarkIsRising [M, 3,6k, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - Jedi Luke, first time, there’s only one bed, the helmet stays on

Prompt: Shed a tear for the life you almost lived, but look at what you found “Ah, here it is,” the receptionist says, pulling up blue lines of data on her holoscreen, and Luke’s attention turns back to her. “Biggsby. Yes, and I see we’ve got the Celebration Suite reserved. Special occasion?” Her eyes dart from Din to Luke, like she’s come to some conclusion about them that Din doesn’t want to think too hard about even as heat builds along his face. Luke is unbothered and, with a smoothness that only makes Din’s blush flare hotter, quips: “Every day with this guy is a special occasion” before sliding her a card for their room charges.

Meteors by shirozora [M, 4,2k, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - sparring, blindfold, Jedi Luke

Din can and will beat Luke at lightsaber combat, and Luke really likes that.

Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime by SunshineAndaLittleFlour [NC-17, 4,8k, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - Jedi Luke, established relationship, public s*ex

“I don’t think—” Luke starts, trying to grab it again, but Din’s already opening the book to the middle, silent as he reads.Several beats go by, Luke counting them with his racing heart, before Din looks up at him again.“Why,” he rasps, and just the hint of gravel in his voice sends something else racing through Luke, something that lights at the tip of his fingers and pools warmth in his gut, “does the Coruscant library have this in their collection of Jedi tomes?”

Comets Passing by Celestial_Alignment [NC-17, 26k, Part 1 of Skydalorian series, SW Universe] Tropes - pre series meeting on Tatooine, alternate first meeting, bounty hunter Din, mechanic Wormie Luke, first time, blindfold, the helmet stays on

The Mandalorian ends up at Tosche Station and meets a desert youth who is apparently named "Wormie."

Dear Fellow Traveler by TheSexierEvilerCora [NC-17, 10,6k, SW Universe] Tropes - meet cute with violence, cat and mouse game, secret identity, alternate first meeting, Jedi Luke, the helmet stays on

Luke is stuck on a hostile prison ship, without his lightsaber, under a false Imperial identity, and with no backup. His only hope is to bide his time and lay low until he sees an opportunity to arm himself and escape. Then a shipment of confiscated beskar is moved into lockup. Shortly after, the disappearances start.

Voracity by bronze_lorica [NC-17, 36,5k, WIP, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - Sith Luke, bounty hunter Din, meet cute with violence, the helmet stays on

Din meets a hot Sith, and thought he was just getting a quick fling. His connection to Luke drags him into a darker relationship, as the war between the Jedi and the Sith escalates.

Dreams of Rain by orphan_account [NC-17, 11,3k, Star Wars Universe] Tropes - Mand’alor Darth Maul, secret affair, slave Luke, omega Luke

How could fate make him so lucky, Luke wonders, and so unlucky at the same time. Here is this man, this gentle considerate man who chance has matched him to—and Luke can’t even touch him.

If you loved the fic, let the author know with your comments and kudos on AO3!

Check out my rec posts on #frogsfordinner fic rec list tag and all my fic recs on #dinluke fic rec tag!

#dinluke #dinluke fic rec #frogsfordinner fic rec list #modern au #sw universe #tropes -#meet cute #coworkers #mand'alor din #jedi luke #sith luke #first time #established relationship #identity reveal #////#this has been in my drafts forever #i better get it out now #the helmet stays on

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Harringroveson Bingo Fic Rec

For @harringroveson-bingo

Square A1 - "Rockstar"

Rec #1

Title: I Think I'm In Love Author: thebeautyinchains Rating: E Word Count: 3586 Ship: Harringrove Major Tags: None Official Summary:

It isn't until the stage lights up that Steve realizes that Dustin has pulled him front and center. And that front and center is where they put the front man. The ridiculously gorgeous, big-bulge having front man. Who is staring right at Steve. The toes of his big glossy boots nudge Steve's fingers where Steve's clinging to the stage. He grips the mic stand and sinks down low, scarf swishing tantalizingly in front of Steve's nose. "Well, well, well. Wasn't sure they'd like a Pretty Boy like you into a place like this," he rumbles, "But I'm glad they did."

Why you should read it: So, this is a modern au, with Dustin taking a preppy Steve to a concert with an 80s cover band with Billy as the lead singer and he's all dressed up like an 80s hair metal rockstar who hits on Steve while on stage and it is very fun and a good time and cute and seriously fun.

Rec #2

Title: Track in a Crowd Author: @jellyfishloveletterghosts Rating: T Word Count: 3624 Ship: Harringrove Major Tags: None Official Summary:

Billy and Steve find each other by scent at a party. - Billy does not want to interrupt but when a server puts a tray of fresh mini sliders on the end right behind them Billy moves closer, he loves mini sliders, the one good thing about these parties. He is just passing them when he catches a scent, a really good scent, smells like home and comfort and Billy wants to chase it. “Uh Billy boy what are you doing to Carol?'' Robin asks and it is only then that Billy realizes he has stuck his nose against Carol’s shoulder. “My bad.” He mumbles pulling away cheeks pink. He really needs a drink, or maybe no drink, maybe he has had too much to drink without enough food, he has never done something like that before, just pressed his nose against someone else that he does not even know.

Why you should read it: This story features a kickass model Steve and rockstar Billy who get a whiff of each other's scent at a party neither really want to be at and its cute and they have to try and find each other and its fun and Billy was ready to be ride or die the moment he laid eyes on Steve and Steve gets to win a fight!

Rec #3

Title: Cum on Feel the Noize Author: @whoringrove Rating: M Word Count: 1728 Ship: Harringrove Major Tags: None Official Summary:

Rockstar!Billy Hargrove puts his boyfriend Steve Harrington's moans in one of his songs. Why you should read it: Rockstar Billy writes a song for, about, and featuring Steve and Billy makes sure he gets to see Steve's reaction to hearing the song for the first time up close and its hot and its good and Steve's reaction is delightful

#harringrove #fic rec list #i went 3 for 3 rockstar billy #and oddly enough all are modern aus #formatting is my enemy #but billy is the rockstar steve deserves

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mllekurtz · 2 years

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For the fic rec meme: 7 and 13

Hi friend 💜

7) A fic that makes you think #writergoals heir to the devil's fortune by essektheylyss (midnightindigo)

13) A fic that inspired you to create something for it things that gods despise by dawl_and_dapple

[link to the ask post]

#for some reason the first one was the hardest choice yet!#not because i don't have fics that make me thing 'i want to write like this' but because i have too many #(your 'like coloured indigo' is also in the list btw)#but this fic in particular always makes me want to take notes because the way the themes are woven into the plot is so juicy #i always feel like i can either master one or the other and this fic for me succeeds so well in creating an atmosphere and #setting up themes and threads AND create a compelling and interesting plot. i just wanna eat it whole #the second question was a trap lol but i'm glad you asked #i chose my last bookbinding project that's also one of my favourite fics #modern au + portal fantasy + urban fantasy + european setting = jess catnip #critical role #shadowgast #fic recs #my fic recs #thanks for the ask!!

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joshua reading list / fic recs !

don't forget to like + reblog the fics that you like to support the authors <3

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FICS ! ✧*

Hoax (smut, angst, mafia!shua, strangers to lovers) by @lovelyhan

Isohel (modern royalty au, prince!shua, smut, angst) by @toruro

Eyes Meeting, Hearts Apart (mild angst, prince!shua, smut) by @lovelyhan

Mr. Nice Guy (smut, neighbor!shua) by @toruro

Under The Rose (fluff, smut, frenemies childhood to lovers, kinda historical au) by @just-come-baek

Honeyduke Lovers (hogwarts au, unrequited love, hufflepuff!shua x slytherin!reader. yep this is the story of how slytherin becomes undyingly soft for hufflepuff) by @http-mianhae

Steamy (smut, next door neighbor!shua) by @duhnova

written by @onlyhuis :

Cranberry Concoctions (smut, a little angst & fluff, 1920s, prohibition au)

Leaning on The Everlasting Arms (angst, smut, some fluff, bible college au)

Fine Line (fluff, smut, angst, figure skater!shua) by @heartkyeom

Prove it, You Won't (fluff, angst, humor, tattoo artist au) by @leejungchans

Oceans and Engines (fluff, exes to lovers, a lil' angst) by @renjunphile

Lover Boy (regency era romance, commoner!shua x aristocrat fem!reader, historical drama) by @starlightxsvt

Gentleman (angst, fluff, sugar daddy au) by @starlightxsvt

Wildest Dreams (bestfriends to lovers, fluff, humor) by @viastro

The Type (smut, fluff, college boyfriend!shua) by @bitchlessdino

Your Gentleman (smut, camboy!shua) by @wonwussy

Fighting for Your Love (smut, threesome ft. jeonghan) by @rubyreduji

Half Past Five High The Series (ft. mingyu, smut, angst, minor fluff, rich people au, love triangle, cheating. supermodel!gyu, photographer!shua x influencer fem!reader) by @multi-kpop-fanfics

Paint Me Numbers (fluff, shallow angst, guitarist/bandmate!shua) by @chocosvt

Domino (fluff, crack, smut) by @universecorp

Nasty (smut, fluff) by @soonigiri

Menace (smut) by @jeonghantis

You're All That Matters (fluff, bf!shua) by @heartsfromia

Be My Date (fluff, minor angst) by @heartsfromia

Mine (smut) by @luxekook

Meant for Each Other (fluff, soulmate au) by @slytherinshua

Golden Hour (best friends to lovers, fluff, slice of life, summer vacation au) by @dkfile

An Interview with An Angel (meet cute, fluff, reporter!shua) by @hannyoontify

Our Fairytale (smut, fluff) by @zuhacore

DRABBLES / SCENARIOS ! ✧*

at every table, i'll save you a seat (fluff) by @suhnshinehaos

bad habits (exes with benefits, smut, mild angst) by @lovelyhan

pretty when you cry (smut) by @cheolhub

quiet time (smut) by @number1mingyustan

acouasm (smut) by @angelwoozi

when you can't sleep but shua is right next to you (fluff, comfort) by @wonwoonlight

one-up (smut) by @sluttywonwoo

golden boy's mercy (smut) by @bitchlessdino

17. 12 (smut) by @lovelyhan

14. 13 (smut) by @toruro

after a long day (smut) by @sevngmin148

title (fluff, established relationship, ceo) by @leejungchans

relax (fluff, smut, established relationship) by @playmetheclassics

shower (fluff) @husbandhannie

stay up (fluff) by @bitterie-sweetie

about you : valentine's special (fluff, angst, friends to lovers) by @shuawonie

fruit (smut) by @onlyseokmins

i love you, always (fluff, comfort) by @monnn

10.32 (fluff, bf!shua) by @elysianeclipxe

clingy (fluff) and smitten (fluff) by @slytherinshua

we won't change because we're engraved in each other's heart (fluff) by @wooahaes

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imxnotxhere · 5 months

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Acotar Men Fic Recs

** Updated 09/02/2024 **

I already made a list for azriel which was actually meant as a list for all the characters I read for but I read a lot more of azriel fics because he's my baby and the list was getting too long. So here are the rest of the characters and I also added some more azzy drabbles sorry

Azriel (drabbles)

@gothicbabydollz

az spitting in your mouth - smut

@princess-tulip-writes

az pleasuring his mate with truthteller - smut, big fan of truthteller

@fieldofdaisiies

azriel... - fluff, smut

azriel's hands - fluff, smut

Rhysand

@azsazz

dioxazine part 2 - fluff, smut, modern au, art school au

the lord's work - smut

if you should die before you wake - smut, rhys x cass x azriel x reader

just hold on - smut

a court of four horsemen - smut, part of a series

double duty - smut, rhys x reader x cass

what's mine - smut, rhys x eris x reader

@tadpolesonalgae

mine - smut, check warnings!

knocked up - smut

vampire!rhysand drabble - smut

professor!rhys headcanons part 2 - smut

soothing - fluff, aftercare

@leafsandstarlight

easy like sunday morning - fluff, smut

@azrielbrainrot

my body keeps saying it's yours - smut

@writingsbychlo

home to us - fluff

rhys as a pleasure dom - smut - technically a drabble? blurb?

@azrielscrown

mirror mirror - smut

daylight - fluff

@acourtofwhatthefuck

shrinking violet - smut

@shadowdaddies

if i catch you i fuck you - smut

Cassian

@azsazz

mirror mirror - smut

take it - smut

a court of four horsemen - smut, part of a series

@tadpolesonalgae

on the strategy board - smut

pools of sunlight - fluff

@leafsandstarlight

halley's comet - angst, smut

@princess-tulip-writes

drabble - smut - az x cass x reader

Eris

@acourtofmenandthirst

runaway - angst, smut

fox hunting - smut

closed until further notice - fluff, smut, coffee shop au

smut blurb

smut blurb II

@leafsandstarlight

destiny's battleground - angst, smut

my lovely throne - smut

despite our differences - angst, smut, series

the prince of blood part 2 part 3 - vampire!eris

@tadpolesonalgae

servitude - smut

thumb prints - smut

@serpentandlily

sly fox, dumb bunny - series

@azsazz

the burning of the autumn leaves and the roaring of my yearning heart - angst, smut

soul on fire - smut

a court of four horsemen - smut, part of a series

@azrielbrainrot

fire on fire - angst?

@gothicbabydollz

riding eris' face - smut, drabble

riding eris' thigh - smut, drabble

@honeybeefae

cauldron fated - angst, smut

@princess-tulip-writes

making out with eris while giving him a handjob - smut, drabble

praise kink eris - smut, drabble

Lucien

@tadpolesonalgae

solecist night - smut

@acourtofwhatthefuck

yell at me again - smut

personal problem - smut

the moon on a string - fluff

@princess-tulip-writes

drabble - smut

drabble - smut, az x lucien x reader (kind of)

@gothicbabydollz

dom lucien - smut, human!reader

Helion

@leafsandstarlight

a high lord's scholar - fluff

@tadpolesonalgae

new mechanisms - smut

sweet like peaches - smut

#azriel smut #azriel x reader #rhysand smut #rhysand x reader #rhys x reader #cassian x reader #cassian smut #eris vanserra x reader #eris vanserra smut #eris x reader #lucien vanserra smut #lucien vanserra x reader #helion x reader #helion smut

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sunfortune · 2 months

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hiiii i recently watched kanthony (the so called bridgerton show or whatever) and was wondering if u have any fic recs... 👉👈🤭

okay i litchrally have never compiled a list even tho ive been asked before bc i have read too many to keep them organized. but ill do it. Finally. for YOU.

first. my fav period setting fics <33:

tete a tete by caciopepebowl (14k~) this is REQUIRED reading to ME. its a quick read that explores kate and anthonys roles in their family. with an emphasis on KATE specifically bc of the additional hurdles of being a woman with limited funds. and anthony losing his mind on her behalf while shes breaking his heart by being like "the way i was treated was normal?? you dont know anything" and hes like "what? kate you deserved everything. you deserve ALL the love in the world!!" and shes all ">:( well if i do. you do too." . and hes like "oh. well...no. you see.. bc i suck" and shes like -_-. its really sweeeeeet and lovely <3) and really finally gave me the exploring of kates family issues that THE SHOW DID NOT!!!

the longest betrothal by caciopepebowl. (90k~) my FAVVVVV regency setting fic. its sooo good. its basically a continuation that fills in the gap AFTER they get engaged but BEFORE theyre married. and them trying SO hard to be normal about how in love they are lol. SO funny and sweet. and with IMMACULATE characterization

in vino veritas by wagamiller. (~10k) a one shot about kate going to a ladies society event and coming home drunk to anthony and him being soooo smitten with her. sauuuur cute. ive read this like 4 times <3

for reasons wretched and divine by penny_loaf. (~18k. locked fic. need an account.) basically kate and anthony get stuck in a time loop on that first day edwina is receiving suiters. they both think theyre alone in the loop and its depressing until they realize the other is stuck with them too. they try to break the loop and fail repeatedly. after a while they just give up and start fucking bc theres no consequences so who cares LOL. surprisingly tender and sweet

the harsh light of day by burnerraccount. (~22k. locked) explicit one shot. kate has the idea that they should fuck before they get married so theres less pressure on the wedding night. she decides all this without mentioning it to anthony (LOL). so she shows up at his house the night before their wedding. and his footman is like "theres a woman outside to see you" and he in all his goofy almost-married bliss is like "i dont want to see Any woman but my gorgeous, beautiful, amazing WIFE" and his footman is like "well. you see.. it is your wife. uh fiance" and anthonys like "[voice crack] huh ?". very FUNNY

green in its many hues by burnerraccount. kate and anthony decide they are going to be chaste and proper leading up to their wedding. they suck at it SO bad lol

next. modern AUS my best friends <33:

la semi dolce vita by caciopepebowl (~170k) my FAVVVV modern au of ALL time. kate is a private chef. anthonys family hires her when they go on vacation. hes being so normal about it. i promise. this is one of the best characterizations of kate AND anthony in a modern setting. with an extra emphasis on focusing on kate issues. and not JUST anthonys. which is what makes the dynamic sooo good. 10/10. hot. and i love LOVE <3

close encounters of the acutest kind by caciopepebowl (WIP ~74k. only incomplete fic ill put on this list i PROMMY. bc its by the prev author. and i Looove their writing and its sooo good so far <3) kate and anthony meet for the first time the DAY her dad died which is also the SAME DAY hyacinth is born. theyre both having a panic attack and end up running into the same empty hospital room to have it. are then intrinsically linked forever. as one is. run into each other multiple times over the years. with different feelings each time. and they are so normal (lying) <3. i love them

chosen & cherished by trash4ficsaboutlurv. (~42k) this is so underrated. kate runs a charity organization. anthony is CEO of whatever the fuck. she goes to his company when theyre holding some audition for what charity theyre going to invest in and kate is the last speaker and when its finally her turn he doesnt even pay attention. and shes exhausted and overworked and just oveeeer it All. so she just ends the meeting and tells him to go fuck himself. LOL. genuinely really good. and hot <3

sidelines by ramarro. (~60k) this was THE quintessential kanthony modern AU in 2022. took a far fetched premise and somehow made it soooo good. and hot. and cute. kates an artist who sees a picture of anthony on tinder and thinks he looks obnoxious (lol) but screenshots the photo so she can use it for sketching practice. and then she see him and his grown ass on a date with her BABY sister. and shes like well i was right about him. and lets him know to his face how she feels (LOL). its wild. it slays. read it. theres an explicit follow up to it which also slays

three cities and we never lived here by ramarro. (~25k, ~40k) very different modern au where kate and anthony meet on vacation and are very casual with them both not looking for anything (genuinely for once lol) and then seeing each other multiple times over 2-3 years in different cities and still keeping it casual. but slowly slowly slowlyyyy it doesnt feel as casual as it used to. theres 2 fics in this. the first is kates pov. the second is anthony. both very good.

just go with it by suitsusboth. (~18k) kate when booking a flight sees the potential titles like ms, mrs, dr, and "viscountess" listed as a legit option and has a laugh like whos picking this goofy shit and accidentally clicks it. and then on her flight gets upgraded to first class next to anthony bc they assumed she was his wife. and he tries to be mad about it. but well. hes stupid for her in every universe so lol. funny and sweet

the air i breathe and the bane of my existance by the_loosest_moose. (image fic) these are textfics told through instagram, twitter, article and text message screenshots. with some regular text. would just check them out to gauge how you feel about the storytelling method. very fun reads once you get the hang of it

heirlooms by waterlilyrose. (~12k) modern au where kate gets anthonys ring stuck on her finger for days and has to wait to get it off. he is of course very normal about it

a devils love by irony_rocks. (~57k) this may not be for everyone but kanthony season came out around the same time as the batman (2022) and as someone who was crazy insane about both. this was the MOMENT for me in spring 2022. its a crime mafia type au where kates character is inspired by selina kyle and the pebble lounge where she worked in the batman movie. and well. if youre about that specific combo check it out. if you arent i wouldnt recommend this lmao. its not a batman au

break point (series) by penny_loaf. (multiple. ~25k) like prev this entire series gets kind of dark bc it really delves into the pressure of the world its set in. on TOP of the issues kate and anthony already have. i LOVED it. BUT also i am an ANGST and crazy, complicated characters STAN. which may not be the case for everyone.. but again very GORGEOUS to ME <3 and hot. LOL

take me home by kendal_lynne. (~12k) romcom type explicit one shot where kate makes the mistake of telling anthony her ex couldnt make her come. and hes all like i volunteer as tribute PLEASE PKLEASE PLEASE PICK ME CHOOSE ME PLWASEE etc

we never made a sound by writergirl8. (~4k) spy au that was soooooo good and sexy. i wish it was longer

with elaichi by serendipityinwords (~6k) the two biggest bitches at a dinner party find out they're soulmates. LOL. hilarious dialogue

theres probably more i loved that im not remembering rn and maybe ill update this but for now have fun! yippee <3

#to everyone who doesnt gaf sorry for this long ass post #to everyone who does care this took 3 HOURS dont ever say i never did anything for youuuyuyu!!!#bridgerton #kanthony fic #kanthony fanfiction #kanthony #LONG POST #bridgerton*

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🌱 Deeco's ZoSan Fic Rec List 🐥

Hello hello! This is going to be a slight rework for my zosan fic rec list, because I wanted to re-organize it and add some new fics while I'm at it, so this is going to be longer than the first. Feel free to check it out!

Latest update: November 2023

Because I started making this list long before August 2023, I won't add any fics that specifically take place in live-action setting because I haven't read much of them yet. I might consider updating this list to add fics with live-action setting in the future.

—GEN/T FICS

Sketches of Life (and Love) by Fledgling (Teen, 2.9k)

An exploration of a headcanon where Sanji likes to draw in his free time. This fic always leaves me with a warm feeling every time I read it because how endearingly sweet it is. It’s basically a domestic fluff story about both ZoSan and the Strawhats crew in general.

green with envy blues by adietxt (Gen, 1.5k)

A cute fic about Zoro being jealous. Jealous!Zoro has been one of those tropes that make me screech like a feral animal every time I come across it and this fic does exactly that. It’s pretty short and simple but it captures the characters very well. It’s set during pre-timeskip which makes it even better to me because pre-TS Zoro possesses that boyish quality that post-TS Zoro doesn’t necessarily have anymore. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: Fuck, Marry, Kill (or, how Usopp becomes the best matchmaker of the sea without really trying) (Teen, 4.8k) — Usopp introduces the Strawhats to a game that ends up causing Sanji to overthink things - a lot of things.

Old Men Blues by postmoderne (Gen, 2k)

Quoting directly from the fic’s summary, “Sanji and Zoro: two ancient fucks (in love).” because this is exactly that, a story about old men ZoSan. Old Zoro and old Sanji are both still as stubborn as ever and it’s endearing. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: Something Golden (Teen, 1.6k) — Canon reimagining where Zoro met Sanji at the Baratie pre-series.

Meet me under the orange tree by candelina (Gen, 3.9k)

A canon divergence AU where Zoro and Sanji met as kids, as Zeff opened up Baratie in Zoro’s hometown. It’s an adorable and heartwarming story of little Zoro and little Sanji’s friendship. There’s also a part two which is also worth reading. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: The whole world will know (2.3k) — Old men ZoSan fic, this one involves Zoro deliberately showing himself to the Marines for god knows what. It’s sweet, it’s beautiful, and it shows that Zoro is as reckless and idiotic as he is a loving, devoted husband.

Zoro’s Boyfriend, Who Lives In Canada by donutsandcoffee (Gen, 2.6k)

Modern AU, where Zoro’s friends try to stop him from believing that his imaginary, totally made-up boyfriend actually exists. Of course Zoro’s boyfriend doesn’t actually exist, because with the way Zoro describes him he’s way too perfect to exist and how can anyone so perfect actually exist? A hilarious story of misunderstandings. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: Prison Blues (Teen, 2.8k) and it’s a long way forward (Teen, 5k) — serve as both a ZoSan story and a great Sanji character study.

The Three of Swords by 8ball (Teen, 30k, multi-chapters & completed)

A medieval AU with knight Zoro and prince Sanji, a concept that starts to really grow on me after I begin to read this fic. In this story, Zoro is a cursed knight appointed to serve Sanji, a kind-hearted prince whom Zoro eventually pines over. It’s a beautiful take of prince and knight AU; devoted knight Zoro is something that I didn’t know I need. It also has a sequel. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: The Ocean's Child series — a canon-divergence mermaid!Sanji AU

(I Want) Someone to Love Me by three_days_late (Teen, 7.9k)

Sanji is about to turn 17, so he hopes that he can get his first kiss before that. A cute high school AU that involves everyone wanting to kiss Sanji (honestly, who doesn’t) but only one person gets to actually do it. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: Blood Red (Teen, 400 words) — this might be a little biased because this fic is inspired by my comic, but it’s also a perfectly good reason why I must add it here; this fic is able to capture the spirit of the comic perfectly. If you want to read a short exposition of Zoro showing his darker, yet protective side, then this fic is worth the read. Warning for blood & hints of violence. The Christmas Swap (Teen, 37k, multi-chapters & completed) — a modern AU in which Sanji and Reiju switch partners during Christmas so they can attend their family gathering without having to come out as queer. It’s a wonderful story about family, relationships, and the struggles of maintaining those things as a queer person. The Only Way Out (Is Through) (Teen, 4.8k) — a beautiful Prince Sanji and Knight Zoro story, where circumstances forced them to separate & unable to be together. It also has a side Nami/Vivi. I Have Loved You for 1000 Years (I'll Love You for 1000 More) (Teen, 8.9k) — Another Prince Sanji & Knight Zoro AU involving time travel & the sacrifices you go through for the ones you love.

Curly Angel by APTX & translated to English by NMTD (Teen, 9.4k, two chapters & completed)

In this alternative canon universe, everyone has a guardian angel, and Zoro’s just happened to be Sanji. Hilarity ensues.

Let me be your Inspiration by TheWanderers (Teen, 19.8k)

College AU where Sanji is an artist/painter - another fic that explores Sanji as someone with an artistic streak, but also so much more. It’s a beautiful story that starts out with Zoro having to model for Sanji’s painting but ends up falling in love with him. I love the way the author adapts the characters’ canon backstory into this universe.

Retrogade by Hazel_Athena (Teen, 21.9k, two-chapters & completed)

Sanji got badly injured after a fight, and ends up losing a big chunk of memories - it doesn’t bother him too much until he notices how weird Zoro starts to act around him. A really good temporary amnesia fic with some really delicious pining!Zoro material. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: Medieval ZoSan series — a medieval arranged marriage AU. Renegade Queen (Teen, 76k, multi-chapters & completed) — a canon divergent AU where Sora lives and takes all her children with her - it's more of a Vinsmoke family story with ZoSan on the side.

Nothing Happened (Gen, 16k, multi-chapters & completed)

An angsty survival story where the Strawhats get stranded in a middle of the seas with no means to escape and rapidly declining food stock. This fic does a really good job at keeping you in suspense, and the way it handles Zoro and Sanji's relationship destroyed me emotionally. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: Each A Love Song (Gen, 8.6k) — Sanji is frustrated because Zoro’s surprisingly popular with women when he doesn’t even like them back. A story of a confused Sanji trying to find love and being the World’s Most Oblivious Man. Three Blades (Gen, 5k) — a Western AU where Sanji is a saloon owner and Zoro is a bounty hunter.

The Melody of Missing You by BleuReivers (Teen, 11k)

Zoro is forced to confront his feelings in the aftermath of Sanji's departure during the Whole Cake Island arc. I love the way this story examines Zoro's softer, more vulnerable side in a painfully beautiful way, and the whole fic has this hazy, dream-like vibe that really fits with the plot.

Sick Day by Styx_in_the_mud (Teen, 1.3k)

Zoro gets sick, and Sanji takes care of him. A short sick!fic with a simple premise but very cute nonetheless.

—MATURE/EXPLICIT FICS

Deep by CharlieNozaki (Mature, 171k, multi-chapters & completed)

This is There Are Many Benefits to Being A Marine Biologist: The Fic. Okay jokes aside, this is a modern fantasy AU fic where merpeople exist and it mainly tells about marine biologist Sanji and merman Zoro. It has an interesting premise and deals with some heavy subjects in later chapters, hence the Mature tag. It has a sequel, though it's currently ongoing. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: The Game — a Modern AU with slight fantasy-ish element, where Zoro and Sanji are young orphans who find a mysterious game that might be able to change their lives.

Delphinium by toastie_bread (Mature, 39k, multi-chapters & completed)

Set in modern AU, stylist Sanji meets with police detective Zoro after his beauty salon got robbed; a cute rom-com story. There's also a side LawLu.

Steady, As She Goes by auspizien (Explicit, 155k, multi-chapters & completed)

I’ve always loved auspizien’s fics and this is the one fic that made me fall in love with their writing. This is a modern AU story where Zoro is an ex-agent with PTSD who meets and befriends Sanji, a paramedic. It’s a multi-chapter fic filled with humor, angst, pining, action, and good ol’ slow-burn. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: The Android Acquaintance (Explicit, 10k) — dystopian cyberpunk AU with android Sanji and bounty hunter Zoro. This fic partly inspires me to make the Blade Runner 2049 ZoSan art!

The Tribulations of Temptation by SweetyGreeny (Explicit, 18.5k)

Zoro accidentally sees Ace and Sanji doing… the do, and then spends days after that feeling shocked, confused, angry, and disappointed. A delicious story of pining and jealous Zoro. There’s a slight AceSan in the beginning but the endgame is still ZoSan. OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR: A Siren’s Sinking Song (Teen, 12k) — a canon-divergent AU where Sanji is a siren who one day meets a peculiar swordsman from a wandering ship; this story is beautiful and I love the idea of siren!Sanji, but please note the major character death TW. The Burden of Blondes (Explicit, 11k) — Sanji finds out that Zoro has a thing for blondes, and for some reason he feels uneasy. A fun story with some good smut, and inspired me to make an art loosely based on it.

Thy Fearful Symmetry by Harubo (Explicit, 14.3k)

A modern AU where Sanji is a tourist visiting a tiger reserve during a family vacation and Zoro is a detective investigating a poaching ring. All of Harubo’s fics are godsend but I particularly love this one because the setting reads like a perfect rom-com drama movie about a stressed, overworked chef meeting a handsome detective. There’s also a nice tidbit where the Vinsmoke siblings are trying to get along with each other.

Done Dirt Cheap by Balderdashfromafool (Explicit, 99.7k, multi-chapters & completed)

A Western ZoSan AU, where Zoro is an outlaw and Sanji is a small town chef. This one is fun and lovely, and as someone who doesn’t read a lot of Western-themed stories, I love the way the author describes the Western setting in this fic.

The Fox's Heart by Shadowcatxx (Explicit, 32k, multi-chapters & completed)

Historical/mythological AU where fox spirit Sanji falls in love with human samurai Zoro. A pretty heavy story about forbidden romance but ends with a happy ending. The fic deals with some period-typical issues like homophobia, misogyny, sexism, and transphobia, as well as some depictions of violence and (slight) animal abuse, so please be aware of that.

Mine by burnwaywardbird (Explicit, 4k)

A pure PWP fic of Zoro “punishing” Sanji for flirting with strangers. Super kinky and involves slight dom/sub undertones. Also, while this is mostly pure PWP, this fic is technically part of a series and while can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend to read the other parts as well (especially the ones preceding this fic).

pretty sanji series (Pretty & Surprise) by kickingsanji (12.6k in total)

A series of fics exploring Sanji's femininity and Zoro discovering that he has a thing for Sanji being pretty & wearing pretty things. As a Pretty Sanji truther, I love these fics to bits, not only because it handles Sanji dealing with his insecurities when it comes to his gender expression in a gentle, respectful way, but also because the smut is very good.

All Will be Well by thecrownofclowns (Explicit, 17k)

An incredibly sad but sweet zombie apocalypse AU about Sanji trying to survive the zombie outbreak all by himself, before eventually meeting Zoro. One of my favorite hurt/comfort fics.

—OMEGAVERSE (ALPHA/BETA/OMEGA) FICS

Onigiri by himaaneko (Teen, 2.3k)

Very cute domestic family fic of Zoro, Sanji, and their son. For those who prefers a softer omegaverse with family/love-children fluff on the side, this fic is for you.

Bite Me by Shadowcatxxx (Mature, 15k, two-chapters & completed)

Sanji got attacked while he was alone on the ship, causing him to go into heat. Zoro tries to help, but not without consequences. An exposition on how Zoro and Sanji handle their dynamics, and their feelings towards each other. Please mind the tags with this one.

fever by adietxt (Explicit, 6.4k, multi-chapters & completed)

I'm pretty sure that this is the first omegaverse ZoSan story that I have ever read, and one of the best ones I've ever read for a good reason. It involves Sanji, who suddenly got into his heat, and Zoro, the first one to discover Sanji in heat and learns for the first time he's an omega. I won't spoil anything, but I can say that the ending is great, the porn is delicious, and Zoro being possessive is exquisite.

Steps of Calidity by auspizien (Explicit, 42k, multi-chapters & completed)

I'm gonna preface this by saying that the smut here is ungodly good and very, very hot - and to be perfectly honest, one of the main reasons why I like this fic so much. But the plot is just as good and has an interesting take of how omegaverse dynamics might work in a modern world. Don't forget to mind the tags as well.

Sweet by ElAlmaDelMar (Explicit, 1.8k)

Sanji starts lactating during his pregnancy; Zoro finds it very hot. This one is just straight up kinky. It's a sequel to another story but can be read as a standalone.

#zosan fic rec #deeco's fic rec #zosan #one piece

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