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🧚‍♀️✨Hayden is Not Stupid by @verdant-words ✨🧚‍♀️

Hayden may be unobservant, but he's not stupid. After 10 years, he's figured out why Shane has hidden Lily for so long.

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tw: none

note: oh how I love fics where Hayden figures out Hollanov 🫶🏻

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The Best of TLW Black History Week 2026

First of all, everyone say a BIG thank you to @collie-parkers-carbine for putting this whole thing together. This was a magnificent way to celebrate the Black characters of the TLW universe. I really look forward to more events like this one!

Secondly, this list is just the opinion of one lil lesbian in this community. This is by no means an end all be all; there were so many meaningful fics as part of this event but I can't fit them all in one post! The collection I've put together are ones that either made me really feel something, or ones that spoke to me personally. A massive thank you to everyone who participated in this event - fic writers are truly the backbone of any fandom, and your work does not go unnoticed!

can you see the stars? by emialex (1.7k words)

Art Baker loves the stars, and wants to go to the moon someday. Wishing on a star…

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This one hurts! But it's also so beautiful. The part that really got me is the idea that there were things left unsaid between Art and his grandmother, the person he loved the most. My chest feels achey but this was exceptional.

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Virgo by Lolo (The LittleLo) (1.2k words)

Art Baker contemplates the stars while on the Long Walk

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I love astrology and mythology and this felt like a really great way to bring in the idea of Clementine.

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Not a shirt on his back, not a penny to his name, Lord he can't go back home this way by Get_below_my_line_of_vision (4.6k words)

Before he had departed for the last time, Art had actually tuned into the radio. As always, he put the volume on low and tried to listen out for news from Algeria.

As Art listened to the low volume rumbles of the broadcast, Art had thought about how chaos had unleashed throughout the globe. The people came together to fight the oppressors, and with respectable fervour, they fought for independence and freedom.

But America was untouched. This closed-off country never bore that kind of chaos. The fires of revolution could spread everywhere but not here.

If Algeria was to win, they had a chance, too. ‘Win,’ Art wished, ‘Win, so I can have hope.’

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I cannot begin to describe the impact that Frantz Fanon has had on me personally, and to have a TLW fic reference his work so clearly truly means the world to me. If you have never heard of Fanon, I would HIGHLY encourage you to look him up. Black Skin, White Masks and Wretched of the Earth are pivotal decolonial texts. I remember the first time I read Wretched of the Earth; it felt like I had opened my eyes for the first time. Sorry, I'm realizing now that I'm talking about Fanon instead of the fic lol. Point is, this is great, I feel inspired, one of my new favorites for sure.

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Interstellar Academy Interstitial Moments by Ursa_Minor_Is_In_Love (series)

So this series takes place at Interstellar Academy, a military space training camp. I'll be completely honest, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this series when I first encountered it. It seemed like an interesting concept but I wasn't sure if the freeform vibes of this would appeal to me. But I ended up enjoying it, and I'm really excited to see how the author continues it! My favorite fics in this series are Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child (Nina Simone I love you and of COURSE Tressler would be a fan), Wish I May, Wish I Might (Pete I love you), and Blessed Be The Mystery of Love (gayyyyy).

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know just what to say by kopycat_101 (2.2k words)

Pete was struggling with making friends in college, despite the encouragements from his best friend and roommate, Priscilla.

He tried to put himself out there. Made a few friends. But maybe he could find one from his Music classes, too?

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This is another one where I wasn't 100% sold on this pair when I first heard about it. I think I feel a bit haunted by Tressler's death in the movie - the way he just runs off plagues my memory fr. However, I was once again proved wrong, because this description of Tressler is one of my faves. I definitely think that Pete is the kind of guy who could fall in love with someone's voice first, and everything else would follow. Also: LOVED Priscilla and Pete's relationship here, it was so cute.

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Dandelion Wishes by brashtea (931 words)

"Reckon we can make some wishes on those,” He nodded, watching Ray follow the direction of his pointing finger.

As a kid, he loved to gather the seed heads, letting them scatter on the wind with an exhale and a wish. Even if it was all pretend for his childish self, his current self could use the softness of an old habit such as this. Something fun to spread to his fellow walkers.

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Ahhhhh this was so cute! As someone with the personality of a grumpy old man, I sometimes have a hard time appreciating whimsy. Despite my crotchety ways, I still really enjoyed this fic.

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love me long, be my sunlight by kopycat_101 (4.5k words)

Pete has a lot of love to give, especially for his boyfriend.

One night after working out, Ray shows him just how much love he's willing to give Pete in return.

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Oh, you thought smut written by Kopy WOULDN'T make it onto this list? You FOOL: Kopy is truly my favorite smut writer in this fandom. And this one was more than just smut, it had me genuinely laughing out loud. Favorite.

[cupidford]

Shake the disease by dimass

Johnlock Love Letters #2409

ACD Victorianlock, Local secretly pining doctor fucks up a love confession and it still works because his best friend is secretly pining as well.

[obikinlibrary]

no news is good news by y0u_idjits

Wordcount: 4,397 Chapters: 1/1 Rating: Mature

Description:

JEDI ORDER MAINTAINS SILENCE

The Jedi Order has refused to comment on the contents of the intimate private messages shared between two of its members. The messages were released in what we now know was an attempt made by the former Senator Soki to distract from evidence of embezzlement and fraud in his office.

The messages between two Jedi, known as J#CH0ZN1 and J#0B1FKS, reveal a relationship that has been going on for many months. It is unknown whether the rest of the Order were aware of this relationship, and whether or not they approve.

More at 8.

[emmerdalevillagelibrary]

Trope Tuesday - B for Bodyswap

Too Close for Comfort

by @jackiemerrick

Aaron/Robert (2026, Mature, 7.2k)

The million-pound question: did you shoot Robert Sugden? Robert wakes up from his coma on the 21st October 2015, only he's not in hospital. He's in HMP Hotten and he looks like Aaron Livesy.

We have a winner! Trope Tuesday it is, so this week is B for Bodyswap.

This trope is sadly under explored in the Emmerdale cinematic universe however we are lucky enough to have this recent little gem. Set during the Who Shot Robert storyline this fic is a fascinating exploration of Robert grappling with his feelings for Aaron, his mortality and whether or not he believes that Aaron could have been the one to shoot him.

It's twisted and gory and wonderful, a lovely midweek treat for you all!

CW: Body Horror

Read on AO3

[projectlighthousefics]

Featured Fic #9: The Crane Punished, or Don Frasieranni

Today's featured fic is "The Crane Punished, or Don Frasieranni" by @malachitegrey

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“Go ahead, caller. I’m listening.”

“Er …” The low voice trailed off, then sighed with a great rush of breath and showed no signs of proceeding.

He flicked a glance to Roz, who was rolling her eyes, then leaned a bit closer to the microphone. “This is Dr. Frasier Crane. You’re on the air. Would you like to tell me why you called today?”

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Teen Wolf & ______ Fusions

Yeah, I dunno how to word this because it’s a mix of movies and TV series fusion and I don’t have enough of them to make it separately. BUT, I promise they’re gonna be awesome reads~

(I might be cheating a little because I can’t find those in my bookmarks and have recced those I searched for and found interesting to read.)

Movies

Legally Stiles by redhoodedwolf wc: 15393, ch: 7/7

Stiles took a moment to think this over. If he got into Harvard, he could win Lydia back. He'd show her how smart he really was, and that he was willing to go that extra mile for her to win her love back. "Okay," he breathed, feeling a large weight settle on his shoulders. "Let's do it." Scott cheered. "Awesome, dude. Let's go make the LSATs your bitch." 

(I will always be appalled and baffled that no one recs this fic enough. It’s an awesome read, I’ve read it twice and I’ll probably reread it again after this fic rec.)

The Awakening by Venezia wc: 15672, ch: 7/7

*Underworld AU*

Stiles is a vampire, part of an ancient coven of werewolf hunters. When he discovers the werewolves are planning another rebellion, he takes matters into his own hands to stop it. But this time, the werewolves are looking for someone, someone who will help them win the war and Stiles has to find them before the werewolves.

However, he didn't plan on uncovering a plot within his own coven to overthrow the vampires. Now, Stiles must stop the werewolves and the Elders that made him who he is. He also didn't count on Derek, Derek who is the lone carrier of the gene that could destroy both species or give one the upper hand in winning the battle that's been raging for centuries.

The Ship of Dreams by CharlotteV wc: 45902, ch: 8/8

Stiles Stilinksi was just looking for his next greatest adventure, risking everything in a game of life to get aboard the Titanic to go home. He wasn't sure where he would be after that. Washington, Maine, Colorado? Little did he know the next adventure he went on would be a lot closer to his heart...

Derek Hale DeWitt was just looking for a way to breathe again, to not feel the ever constant darkness around his heart. Despite fighting it, he can't help what a certain boy in third class does to him, and he wonders if it's worth it just to let fate run it's course...

Or, the one where our favorite couple was on the Titanic.

i think i wanna marry you by thegirlinthedress wc: 11176, ch: 4/4

"Derek knows about his reputation among his employees; that they think he's a workaholic and that he hates people. The first one might be true, but it's hardly a character flaw that he likes his job. Editor in chief is a huge responsibility, and not one that Derek takes lightly. He gets the results he wants, even if they come at the expense of his staff liking him. Derek's philosophy is that they don't have to like him, they just have to respect him and get their jobs done."

The Proposal AU I've always wanted an excuse to write.

Don’t Write Me Off (Just Yet) by Finduilas wc: 27672, ch: 1/1

Former pop sensation Derek Hale isn't doing so well ever since his band 'Pack' split up. His manager Erica does what she can to get him mostly nostalgic gigs, reliving the 'Pack' glory days, but his solo career isn't taking off as well as he'd hoped. What Derek really needs is a good lyricist to go with the music he writes. Enter Stiles Stilinski, doing his friend's mom a favor by watering Derek's plants for a few days. Turns out Derek and Stiles are compatible in more ways than one. And Stiles can write! But does he want to?

The Romance of the Sword by seraphim_grace wc: 16512, ch: 1/1

Highlander movie AU Derek is the immortal highlander caught in the terrible battle to the death over the mysterious prize, and Stiles is the professor helping the NYPD find out who is cutting off heads.

Inspired by the fact that Russell Mulcahey directed both Teen Wolf and Highlander I kinda had to.

Sterek Big Bang art to follow

How Many Wonders by SylvieW wc: 15359, ch: 2/2

Derek doesn’t think Scott should make a deal with Stiles the sea witch in the first place. When Scott can’t hold up his end of the bargain, he’s doomed to spend eternity in Stiles’ watery hell-soaked lair. Derek can’t stand to see his best friend taken and he’s got an eternity to spare…

You Were a Kindness When I Was a Stranger by  DevilDoll wc: 8092, ch: 1/1

"It's not all handcuffs and spankings and learning to deep throat." This is an AU with consensual BDSM sex acts, in which Derek supports Stiles financially in exchange for a sexual relationship. Stiles is of legal age. 

Scowls and Sarcasm by dr_girlfriend wc: 26,054 ch: 16/16

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single alpha in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a mate.

Whether or not Derek Hale felt that way was hardly a concern to the neighbourhood — the very fact of his arrival was enough that the surrounding families seemed to consider him the rightful property of one or another of their eligible sons and daughters. That was, of course, before they met the man.

The Boy Who Drew Wolves by dr_girlfriend wc: 5,863 ch: 1/1

"Once upon a time,” Stiles began, and Thomas sighed happily, resting his cheek in the hollow of Stiles’ shoulder. “There was a gangly, clumsy, freckle-faced young boy, and a beautiful, majestic wolf —”

“You mean, there was a beautiful, brilliant, amber-eyed boy, and a half-starved, mangy-looking wolf,” a voice interrupted. “It looks like I made it just in time, huh?” Derek said with a conspiratorial smirk at Thomas. “Gotta make sure you tell it right.”

“Yeah, Daddy!” Thomas parroted. “Tell it right!”

“Okay, okay,” Stiles sighed, settling his arm across Thomas with his hand resting on his husband’s waist, thumb drawing an absent-minded little circle. “Once upon a time, there was a probably-going-to-grow-into-his-looks-just-fine young boy, and a very lonely wolf…”

Only You, Sterek by im2old4thisotp wc: 57,218 ch: 8/8

Derek gets the name of his soulmate off a Ouija board when he is ten. He's obsessed with finding them, but then his life irrevocably changes. He erases the name from his life and determines to live free of those stupid words, "fate" and "destiny".

But on the eve of his wedding, he gets a phone call that will change the course of his life forever, and show him that maybe destiny does have a hold on him, after all.

Or, the Sterek rewrite of the movie "Only You" that you never knew you wanted.

I'd go anywhere to find you by KhaSterek wc: 18,185 ch: 5/5

A newlywed groom becomes smitten with another man and questions his sexual orientation.

*Sterek's Imagine me & you.*

TV series (Bonus)

might as well kiss the monster, laugh and fuck until you’re dead by hoars wc: 8275, ch: 1/1

This is how Scott meets Peter.

This is the beginning of Peter hijacking his entire life and twisting it from something normal and average to this shitstorm.

One Boy In All The World by orphan_account

(This is a series. It’s basically Buffy the Vampire Slayer AU.)