GBS's Favorite Fics and Hidden Gems
For the month of November, members of the Green Booty Shorts Dick Grayson fan server submitted fics that they thought deserved more love. Here is our rec-list. Please enjoy!
Does Your Mother Know (That You're Out)? by ev_arrested (6.5k, Explicit, Fix-It Fic)
My fic’s for those who wanted more from the Grayson comic’s memory wipe, who love some good dramatic irony, or who wanted a proper longform fix-it fic of the Ric Grayson arc—all in one! I’ve made it a point to make it accessible to those that haven’t read the Grayson comics, or the Ric arc, or neither, so I think anyone can get a kick out of reading it!
fabric (frayed but holding) by Tevya (5k, Teen, Hurt/Comfort)
This is my oldest work, but also the one I'm proudest of. It's tender and has some healing and reconciliation while still allowing for Dick & Bruce to have a messy history that can't be fixed in a day, and I'm satisfied with how those components are balanced. Readers who like relationship studies, vignettes, and/or character-driven fic might enjoy it too!
False Front by SaviouroftheStars (260k, Explicit, Slow Burn)
This is a long Jaydick AU that focuses on Crime Alley as a real community, not just a backdrop for tragedy and explores how people survive there. It's full of slow burn sexual tension, found family and moral dilemmas. Perfect for people who want fictional universes that dive into the messy and complex political realities involved with vulnerable people and what they do to survive.
the great resurrector by ScarlettSwordMoon (17k, Teen, Character Study)
The fic looks at the contentious relationship between Dick & Clark from Bruce's POV during the era where both Dick and Bruce are Batman. Readers who like relationship studies, canon compliant fics, fun Damian cameos and Bruce being so protective and proud of his son will enjoy this fic. I wrote it for the DickBats lovers.
He Talks Like A Gentleman by klose (6k, Gen, Fluff)
If you’ve ever wanted to read about it baby Bruce developing a very innocent bit of puppy love for adult Dick Grayson, maybe this will deliver! The first chapter is just a G-rated DG love fest. This being me, it is followed by both Bruce and Dick angsting over their feelings in chapter 2. But this also being me, there is a happy ending where each of them gets everything he wants (hint: each other).
Illuminations by Averia (8k, Explicit, May-December Romance)
You're into the idea of Dick's Harem of Older Men, but there's an archetype missing in the selection? May I present Jefferson Pierce, aka Black Lightning, whose path Dick has crossed in a couple of stories. Each of their hang-ups of preferred dating preferences makes this ship into a richly complex rare pair and the story shows a less talked about side of the Outsiders Dick lead.
Judgement by TheOakTreeGhost (32k, Teen, Hurt/Comfort)
Bruce’s POV during a case in which he gets to be Dick’s biggest cheerleader. Lots of Bruce admiring Dick. Last chapter should be coming out soon.
Now and Then by librarylexicon (14k, Teen, Family Drama)
This is the Dick & Tim roadtrip fic of my dreams! I had wanted to write a character study of Dick and his canon brotherly relationship with Tim in Post-Crisis for a long time, and this was the perfect opportunity. It's for anyone who likes introspection, trauma recovery, heart-to-hearts, canon divergence, emotional hurt/comfort, familial relationships and non-cape time, with a little bit of mystery thrown in.
Waves Breaking Against Us by battytrek (2.5k, Teen, Character Study)
I wrote this as a character study of sorts exploring the emotional impact on Dick as a result of Bruce's homecoming after grieving him. It can be read and enjoyed as romantic Brudick or as platonic or familial if that's more your speed. More hurt/comfort than pure angst. I had a lot of fun with it and I'd love to hear readers' thoughts!














