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QB's AO3 Bookmark Tags

I've gotten into the habit of adding a tag to all the fics I've bookmarked. I thought I'd share in case you're looking for something to read that's either Malec or FirstPrince.

These represent a fraction of the incredible fic out there so take my recommendations with a grain of salt.

Since these tags are only used by me there are no filtering options.

QB's Malec Bookmarks

QB's FirstPrince Bookmarks

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Friends Do That

A malec fic by quickbright

Alec Lightwood has just moved his daughter, Maxwell, across the country to California for college. Having raised Maxwell on his own, he's struck by the realization that "parent" has become his entire identity. A few months into her first quarter, Maxwell meets a fellow New Yorker, Rafael Bane. Not only are Max and Rafael both from New York City, but Rafael was also raised by a single parent, his dad Magnus. Max and Rafael decide their parents should be friends. This is the story of what happens next.

This fic was created for the Shadowhunters Mini Bang 2025: Presented by the @malecdiscordserver

Art for this fic created by Jem -- see it below!

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I have an unhealthy obsession with this scene so I drew three different frames just to keep me sane.

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Welcome to the Shadowhunters Mini Bang 2025: Presented by the Malec Discord Server

The Shadowhunters Mini Bang 2025 is a collaborative fandom event that combines fandom talents! Writers create never-before-seen fic that artists will find inspiration in and together, they create magic.

You must be a part of the Malec Discord Server to participate. You must be over 16 to participate and over 18 to create explicit works.

The schedule and rules can be found under the cut. All information can be found on our Tumblr and on the Server.

Writers and betas, you have ONE MORE WEEK to sign up!

Writer Sign-Ups | Artist Sign-Ups | Beta Sign-Ups

Join the Server!

The schedule as it currently stands is below. This schedule is subject to change depending on the situation. You will be notified of any changes.

March 3: Writer, beta and artist sign-ups begin March 24: Writer and beta sign-ups closed March 28: Brief summaries from writers for beta claims March 29-30: Beta claims March 31: Assignments May 7: Writer and beta check-in 1 May 7: Summaries due from writers for artist claims May 7: Artist sign-ups close May 9-11: Art claims May 12: Assignments June 18: Artist check-in 1 July 30: All check-in 2 August 30: Final drafts and art due September 6-7: Posting

Rules:

You must be part of the Malec Discord Server to participate in this event. 

You must be over 16 to participate and over 18 to create explicit works.

All content must be brand new and never before posted to any forum. All content must be polished and finished. No unfinished works or WIPs that you plan on continuing later will be accepted. Works that are added chapters/continuations of previously published works are not permitted unless they can be viewed/read as a standalone. 

Plagiarism and AI content will not be tolerated. All content must be the creator’s own original work. 

Writers are asked not to talk about their projects until after claims with anyone participating in this event to keep beta/artist claims fair. 

All content must focus on Shadowhunters universe characters (show and/or book verse.)

All Shadowhunters characters/ships are accepted. OCs/borrowed characters will be accepted as minor characters. 

AUs and crossovers are accepted as long as the Shadowhunters characters are the main focus.

Content of any rating and subject matter is accepted, but participants must make sure to include any relevant warnings throughout the entire event (I.e. warnings for betas/artists during matching) and properly tag their work. 

No blatantly hateful content of any kind. 

All participants are required to check-in with moderators at least twice throughout the event. All check-ins are integral to continuing to participate in the event. 

All participants must communicate readily with their assigned partners and vice versa. This is a collaborative effort. All participants must be open to the ideas of their partners. 

When you sign up for this event you are making a commitment to yourself, the mods, and your future partners to meet all posted deadlines and to communicate with the mods and your partners regularly. Please don’t sign up for the event unless you are confident that you can fully participate and be honest with yourself about what you can commit to. 

Please respect the mods and anyone working with you throughout this event. Certain complaints may disqualify you from this event. 

The password to make sure you’ve read/understand all rules is SHMB25. Remember this when you sign up. 

Writer Specific Rules:

Writers must write a minimum of 5,000 words to participate in this event. There is no maximum limit but please keep in mind the time constraints.

Submitted summaries (provided at check-ins) should provide a solid framework of what your fic is about and the final fic should not deviate too much from those summaries. In the event that it does, please contact a moderator and your partners. This is to ensure all partners are comfortable with their role throughout the event. 

Writers are expected to be respectful of their partners’ ideas. Writers will make all final decisions on their fics, but this event is a collaborative effort.

Artist Specific Rules:

Accepted forms of submitted art include: 

- Digital/physical art: 1 piece, 500px minimum

- Photomanipulation: 1 piece with significant editing

- Gifsets: 4 gifs (without watermarks)

- Moodboards: 6 graphics

- Video: 1 minute

- Playlists: 10 songs and a graphic

If you are inspired by your writer to create a piece of art not on this list, please feel free to reach out to a mod.  

Artists are expected to be respectful of writer’s ideas. Writers will make all final decisions on their fics, but this event is a collaborative effort.

Artists will need somewhere to host their work so that it can be embedded on AO3. Examples will be provided closer to posting date, if needed. 

Artists signing up for the event may not get their first pick when assigned their fic. Please be mindful of this! Ending your commitment because of this is not permitted and if you feel this will be an issue you should not sign up.

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i think i wanna marry you (again and again and again)

Title: i think i wanna marry you (again and again and again)

Author: magnusmoon (moonsjin)

Status: WIP (active)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

“Let’s get married.” Alec suggests against Magnus’ lips. And just when Magnus was about to tease dear Alexander, I don’t know if you’ve noticed but we already are, in fact, we’ve already had two weddings, Alec continues on, “Again and again. Everywhere, in every culture. I want everyone to know that I’m yours and you’re mine.” Any quip dies on his tongue. Magnus doesn’t think he’s ever wanted anything more. Or Magnus and Alec get married. And then they get married again. And again. And again. Because of course they do.

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/61810336

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Somebody for Christmas

Somebody for Christmas on AO3

How do you tell the wonderful family that has welcomed you with open arms that not only are you NOT engaged to their son but that he’s a complete stranger? To make matters even more complicated, you’re developing a connection with his older brother—a type of connection you've not experienced for a long time.

This is a Malec story inspired by the 1995 romcom While You Were Sleeping.

Written as part of the Malec Discord Server gift exchange.

Teen and Up

11.4k Words

10 chapters

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ALEC & MAGNUS SHADOWHUNTERS (1.06)

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WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989) dir. Rob Reiner

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i love themmm<3<3

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This World Inverted – season 1, episode 10  

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and if you only hold me tight,

we'll be holding on forever.

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AAAAH THIS SO GORGEOUS THE SUBTLE EMOTION ON THEIR FACE HOLY SHITTTT

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"It'll be alright" Malec kissing in the rain for my weak heart. No watermark only on patreon

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Malec kissing in the rain for my weak heart.

Wips and more on patreon

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MATTHEW DADDARIO as ALEC LIGHTWOOD Shadowhunters (2016-2019) 1.10

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MATTHEW DADDARIO WILD GAME (2021)

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Persicaria ~ Restoration 🌅

- a recreation of Rafael Lightwood - Bane’s flower card -

characters by @cassandraclare 🤍