Writing and finishing this idea felt like being taken out back and beaten very slowly with a rock and in-between hits I'd start muttering incoherently about the Evboverse and what I want to write. It's like, uh, all the games but no games or whatever. All the ideas but no ideas.
I got into this fandom in early April. I spent like 2 weeks on Blackbonnet fic, and then I was like ok the piss soaked man is taking over my brain, but he and Ed are literally canon, and there's tons of Edizzy fic considering how young this fandom is, surely there will be some good Jack/Ed fic.
And then there wasn't.
so that's why I feel like I have to do everything myself lmao.
Thanks for tagging me @keeptheotherone this sounds like fun! ☺️
Guidelines: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all.) Choose your favourite opening line, tag some friends!
Here’s my last 20 (wow this is long lol) and it includes a mix of sherlolly and reylo fics. For the ones that the first line isn’t obvious, I indicated the ship...
Green- It all started three weeks ago. (Reylo)
For the Best- Sherlock stepped up to the window, close enough that his nose was nearly touching the glass, riveted go the simple action of trunks being placed one by one into the carriage.
Happy Pi Day- “Sherlock, you got a text from Molly while you were questioning that shopkeeper,” John said, handing over his mobile when he climbed in the cab.
So Do You- “I hope you’ll be very happy, Molly Hooper,” Sherlock murmured, his voice gentle like thunder, and Molly allowed herself to enjoy the way it rolled over her.
The Anderson Method- “My goodness!” Molly exclaimed, walking through the door of 221B.
Bad Day, Was It?- “So...bad day, was it?” Molly asked, stepping back in the the room after beholding quite a sight through the window.
The Treasure of Exegol Island- Rey hoisted herself up once more, reaching for the root near the top of the ledge she’d just toppled over, but it seemed no use.
Away From It All- Molly got out of the rental car, walking around behind it and leaning against a nearby tree as she dialed the number, waiting while the line trilled.
Armistice- Several alarms suddenly blared to life as the ship fell out of hyperspace. (Reylo)
Somewhere Out There- Rey shifted on the creaky cot, flailing in the darkness to hit the clock that was beeping incessantly.
Beholden- Molly Hooper opened the door of her home, stepping outside and switching the sign on the window to indicate that the apothecary was open for business.
His Color- “Hey, Sherlock, where you off to?”
Under the Stars- Rey rode swiftly away from the castle and through the woods until she reached the clearing, stopping right by the border wall before dismounting and tying her horse.
Not the Same- Molly stepped into the shower, breathing the steam in deep and closing her eyes as the hot water caressed her tired body.
Hard to Get Rid Of- Ben and Rey walked briskly down the street, hair plastered to their faces and clothing literally dripping.
First Night- The crickets were almost deafening, Molly thought to herself with a chuckle as she stepped out the back kitchen door.
Drowning- It was difficult to believe this was the very same spot. (Sherlolly)
Finally Whole- Rey lifted her hand, feeling drops as they started coming down.
All Better- Molly walked cautiously, blackened rubble crunching beneath her feet with every step.
Impressive- Sherlock walked back from the car, frustrated with himself and ready to apologize to Molly that he still hadn’t been able to find matches.
Ok so my opening lines are kinda...blah. 😆 hard to choose a favorite for that reason, but I guess I’ll go with #2. I will now tag @musicprincess1990 @simplyshelbs16xoxo @englandsgray @love-yellow-door @strawberrypatty and anyone else who would like to participate! 🙌🏻
I was tagged by these lovelies - @writethelifeyouwant & @little-diable ❤
Rules: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all!). See if there are any patterns. Choose your favourite opening line. Then tag 10 of your favourite authors!
Dividers: @firefly-graphics
You pinned Bucky against the wall of one of Helicarrier’s cargo bays, dropping to your knees and tugging at the elastic band of his boxers until it exposed his hard cock. [Welcome Back - Bucky Barnes]
You and Bucky were close, and there was that little thin line between friendship and something more. [Separation, Connection - Bucky Barnes]
It was the first time you’d seen your parents after returning from your holiday and you were beyond excited to spend the weekend with them, telling them all about the adventure you and your partner went on and catching up on all theirs too. [Proud Popsicle - Stucky]
A cough caught in your throat at the words falling from Dean’s mouth. [Always - Dean Winchester]
Sam Wilson couldn’t believe his luck, he’d signed up to the right gym, that’s for sure. [Smooth - Sam Wilson]
Y/N’s plan was fool proof. [Honey - Steve Rogers]
Fury entered the conference room at Stark Tower with his usually authoritative, no bullshit attitude and the black leather jacket flowing behind him. [Life on Hold - Bucky Barnes]
Dean Winchester: a man full of love for the world that didn’t appreciate him. [Dream A Little Dream - Dean Winchester]
Sam understood why Y/N was packing to leave. Dean didn’t. [Goodbye - Dean Winchester]
The tavern heaved with patrons escaping the rain, the loud chatter and boisterous laughter filling the candlelit space. [Past Promises - Geralt]
Moonlight cast an eerie blue-grey around the now quiet campsite. [The Immortal and the Soldier - Bucky Barnes]
The sunrise seeped through the floor to ceiling windows, the light dancing behind your eyelids and stirring you from your sleep. [Escape - Stucky]
You thought the person with demons would have more understanding and empathy. [Let You Go - Bucky Barnes]
Fear wrapped itself around your chest as you tried to recall the previous night while also having to deal with the adjustment of seeing all these vibrant colours. [Colours of Love - Dean Winchester]
Three am. A time for those in hope of finding a slither of peace when sleep prevails, emotions overrule, and thoughts run wild. [Kiss Goodnight - Bucky Barnes]
Laughter echoed around the booth, curling around the group of friends and disappearing into the booming music enveloping the Brooklyn bar. [Worst Idea Ever - Bucky Barnes]
Your clothes hung over the edge of the changing panel whilst the attendant glided the zip up and placed pins into the dress’s material; adjustments to be made once you had left the boutique. [Forever More - Thor Odinson]
You weren’t supposed to sleep with him. [Deception - Steve Rogers]
You couldn’t help but bounce in your seat. [Red - Natasha Romanoff]
Bucky pulled the left sleeve of his coat down, tucking his glove under it, adjusting the cap lower. [Sweet Like Cinnamon - Bucky Barnes]
As tagged by @hopelessly-me to see if I have any patterns. *looks at list* Different ratings, different fandoms, different ships... yeah, I’m not seeing much pattern wise here! Lol let me know if you do :D
1 Taking Care - Rated E, Witcher, Geraskier
There were ups and downs with traveling with Geralt but after all these years, Jaskier liked to think they’d achieved a balance.
2 Finding Me (And You) Along the Way - Rated T, Marvel, Winterhawk
When Clint had retired, the expectation probably had been that he would have gone somewhere remote, quiet, in the middle of nowhere where no one would expect to find an ex-spy.
3 Square One - Rated M, old Guard/Marvel, Nicky/Joe/(Bucky)
“Joe," Nicky said, his voice choked.
4 Under the Surface - Rated T, Supernatural, Destiny (Dean/Cas/Benny)
Dean groaned.
5 Snowguard - Rated G, Old Guard, Nicky/Joe
"Yusuf, take a break and get warm with me," Nicky said.
6 What About Us? - Rated E, Marvel, Winterhawk (WIP)
Bucky had just settled into the tower, just settled into a routine – nightmares and all – when the hurricane better known as Tony Stark decreed that a Welcome to the Tower party was in order.
7 For Want of a Duck - Rated g, Marvel, Winterhawk
Bucky wasn’t sure how *this* had become his life.
8 an Intermission (or Two) - Rated G, Marvel/Old Guard
The world was going insane.
9 Clint's Big Secret - Rated G, Marvel, Winterhawk
“Seriously.” Bucky intoned flatly.
10 In the Spaces Between - Rated E, Marvel, Stucky
They’d gotten back to camp, and Bucky wanted to simultaneously glue himself to Stevie’s side and never let him out of his sight again, but also to find a spot to hide from everyone, including Steve (*especially* Steve) where he could curl up into a ball and let everything just wash over him.
11 Repercussions - Rated E, Marvel, Winterbirbs (Clint/Bucky/Sam)
Bucky paused in the doorway and let himself lean on it, gazing in wondering disbelief at his boyfriends as they slept.
12 Outside the World - Rated G, Marvel, Winterhawk
Bucky had seen the guy dressed all in purple, tall and lanky, several times that week.
13 Sticking Around... - Rated G, Marvel, pre Winterhawk
It had been a few weeks since Clint had come to stay at Phil’s and even when he didn’t avoid everyone, he still really didn’t talk much except one on one.
14 The Beckoning Stars and The Secrets They Hold - Rated T, Star Trek/Marvel, George(Thor)/Winona, eventually Mckirk (WIP)
George Kirk slid out from under the sheets, his feet hitting the slightly cool floor of his quarters.
15 Time and Time Again - Rated E, Marvel, Winterhawk
Something most people didn’t remember, was that there was a time when Clint wasn’t with SHIELD.
16 Winters Promise - Rated M, Old Guard/Marvel, Joe/Nicky/Bucky
It had been a freak snowstorm that caught Nicky and Joe unawares.
17 Hit the Spot - Rated G, Marvel, Winterhawk (WIP)
Clint enjoyed working in a coffee shop, don’t get him wrong - surrounded by the heavenly scent of absolute ambrosia, access to that sweet nectar at any time of day or night even if it wasn’t completely free (employee discount, hells yeah! At the rate he drank coffee, coffee shop job or no, he was saving *tons*!) and he generally was an easy-going person, loved talking to people – but customers were another species all their own.
18 All Is Not What It Seems - Rated T, Marvel/Elfquest, Winterhawk, Stony, Cutter/Leetah, Moonshade/Strongbow
In a little tree den, deep, deep in the Forgotten Forest, somewhere between the threat of Blue Mountain - and their new leader, Winnowill - and that of the superstitious humans beyond the waterfall, a little blonde haired Wolfrider - no more than a cub - woke, eyes wide and teary.
19 The First and Last Night - Rated E, Marvel, Stucky
"Buck," Steve said, looking away, his hand grasping his other arm.
20 Life Affirming - Rated T, Old Guard, Nicky/Joe
After Booker and Andy, after Merrick and Copley, after everything that had gone down - the betrayal, the captivity and torture, Andy’s loss of immortality - Nile couldn’t blame the others for being spooked.
TAGGING:
@ialwayscomewhenyoucall @jhoomwrites @feathers-and-cigarettes @shatteredhourglass @kangofu-cb @ltleflrt @sevdrag (Really, anyone who wants to and don’t feel like you have to)
Below the cut, you’ll find the most recent 20 fics that I’ve read and recommend.
more fics for your pleasure: fic rec page • other 20 fics • reading list
• Larry Recs •
Ache To Know The Song He Sung by onlyhuman (14k)
Louis is a bartender and Harry is a DJ in a club in Barcelona. All they really need to do is get their shit together. Of course, that's not what happens.
anything you ask and more by orphan_account (19k)
louis knows that he's in love the second harry begins speaking about the bolsheviks. (or, louis is a history teacher & harry is the fit curator that he desperately wants to mongol invade him, however many times niall tells him he's a psychopath.)
‘Bot’ series by tomlinsunshine (11k, in total)
Zayn builds robots; Harry is a big fan of his latest model.
‘domestic monsters’ series by g_uttertrash (203k, in total)
Harry is a witch from a long line of power, an ancient line that’s one of the strongest left alive in their hemisphere. He can cast spells without a word if need be, fly on a broomstick, and has a black cat (a kitten, really) named Felix that is his animal familiar. He can shape galaxies in his cupped hands and can destroy them just as easily. He can choose exactly how to use his power, for encouragement and support, or for more nefarious causes if he wishes to.
And as fate would have it, he’s scared of haunted houses.
(Harry is a witch who carries around a stuffed pumpkin, Louis is a vampire with too much time on his hands, and their best mates Zayn & Niall aren't exactly what they seem...)
I Love You Most by stylinsoncity (11k)
Friends with benefits has always been enough for Louis. Until, of course, it isn't.
Inconceivable by alivingfire (23k)
Louis and Barbara Tomlinson are twin brother and sister. Harry's in love with Louis, Niall's in love with Barbara, and they both go by Tommo. It gets a little confusing.
Landslide by aimmyarrowshigh, spibsy (143k)
The year is 1976. In November, Jimmy Carter will take control of the White House. Americans are meeting Laverne & Shirley at their apartment in Milwaukee. Hotel California diverges from the reign of Kool & the Gang. And the FBI is still reeling from the repercussions of Watergate, the tragedy at Wounded Knee, Operation Family Secrets, and the strategic terrors of the anti-cult movement.
That's what Special Agent Harry Styles has been told is the basis of his mission to an abandoned farmhouse in rural New Hampshire.
With his hair grown out long and his shirt untucked, he's going undercover to do reconnaissance on suspected cult leader Louis Tomlinson, who has led a group of people out into the middle of nowhere, leaving no record of the life he'd had before. All Harry knows is what the agency gave him: Tomlinson's name, and instructions to figure out what he's doing with the eleven people he brought with him.
In the year that Harry spends undercover and under Louis Tomlinson's wing, he learns more than he ever expected.
my heart, in deadly rhythm by impetuous (42k)
There exists somewhere a very, very small list containing the names of people who don’t want Louis Tomlinson dead. Harry Styles may or may not be one of those people.
(or a Spies!AU in which Liam is the Wade to Louis' Kim Possible, Zayn seduces people for intel, Niall is an expert at blowing things up, and Harry is more than a bit famous in his particular field... or infamous, actually. And Louis? Well, Louis just wishes people would quit trying so bloody hard to kill him all the time.)
Never Be by cherrystreet (117k)
The one where Harry Styles moves to Connecticut from England for nine months as a part of a study abroad program, and he just so happens to move in with Louis Tomlinson and family.
Run Like the Devil by benzos (137k)
Supernatural AU. Louis hunts demons; Harry's the strangest demon he's ever met, and he keeps fucking meeting him.
the impossible now by Anonymous (49k)
A wish on Christmas Eve sends Louis to an alternate dimension where Harry is a member of One Direction.
• Ziam Recs •
As He Moves by scottmcniceass (21k)
Zayn thought he wanted to know where Liam worked. Apparently he thought wrong.
Connected by scottmcniceass (17k)
Fed up with Zayn and Liam skirting around how they feel about each other, the rest of the band devise a plan to get them to own up to their feelings.
(Or, Zayn and Liam are oblivious and annoying, the rest of the band can't handle it anymore, and handcuffs were probably not intended to be used this way.)
Don’t Go by scottmcniceass (27k)
Liam's out of the country most of the year because of his job, but he needs someone to take care of his dog. Zayn thinks he's hit the jackpot when he starts renting the room in Liam's apartment. He gets the whole place to himself most of the year, and all he has to do is walk and feed a dog.
He never expected to fall in love with Liam, but it happens anyways.
keep this love (in a photograph) by carissima (64k)
the one where Liam's a fireman, Zayn's a photographer and yeah, there's a calendar shoot or two involved.
on this night and in this light by jmcats (57k)
Zayn has heard and read a hundred different versions a love story -- except he doesn't believe in any of it. He doesn't believe in chasing silly dreams. Or finding a hero, a knight in shining armor. Or 'and they lived happily ever after.' But this strong boy with the crinkly eyes and pink cheeks and dumb smile? He believes in him. And a little bit more, too.
Permanent by scottmcniceass (114k)
At twenty-six, Liam has made a name for himself as one of the best football players of his generation. He's in the prime of his game when a car accident threatens to end his career permanently. Depressed and hating the world, Liam heads back to his home town to take some time off and find himself again. He doesn't expect to find life pretty much the way he'd left it eight years ago, and he definitely doesn't expect to find something that might make him want to stay permanently, but that's what he gets.
simple truths of belonging by soofyahn
Liam spends ten years building the career for himself that he’s always wanted, and spends the same span of time falling out of communication with the one person he can’t reason why he misses. They find each other, again, stumbling around each other for a moment until they fall together in new, unpredictable ways.
the beauty of this mess by jmcats (67k)
Zayn loves this city, loves his boys, loves the salty taste of the surf on his tongue even though he hates the ocean... but he's not expecting to fall in love with Liam and all of his little secrets, too. Not enough to stick around in this sandy city of teenage dreams
Below the cut, you’ll find the most recent 20 fics that I’ve read and will rec. All but one are Larry fics. The lone exception has been marked as such.
more fics for your pleasure: fic rec page • ficshelf • other 20 fics
Anyplace, Anyhow, Anytime by aimmyarrowshigh, colazitron (90k)
Harry's going to audition for The X-Factor in a few days, he really can't use this persistent tickle in his throat. What's even worse is when the tickle turns into a full blown cough, and the cough makes him pass out only for Harry to wake up in a different world. And then another one, and another one, and another one. The only other person who seems to be as affected as he is, is a boy with blue eyes who keeps showing up in every single one of these worlds.
baby we could be enough (i’ll make this feel like home) by anyadisee (52k)
“Did you clean the table?” Harry asks Louis once Rose is done speaking, now occupied with trying to see if she can reach over and touch Harry’s hair from where she’s sat. At Louis’ nod, Harry frowns. “You didn’t have to do that. You’re my guests here, I could’ve dealt with it later.”
Louis just smiles easily, though, adjusting Rose on his lap so that she’s facing Harry better. She manages to tug on a loose wave of hair, and she makes a noise of triumph that both Louis and Harry smile at.
“I don’t mind,” Louis murmurs to Harry, even though he’s looking at Rose. “This one here seemed very excited to talk to you.”
And, okay. Harry can’t help but think of how domestic this feels, all of a sudden.
[harry is a photographer who's trying to find his place. louis is a single father with a smile that feels like home.]
Battle Cry by Velvetoscar (21k)
Harry's got a heart, a soul, and a band. And with that, obviously, comes a future paved in great success, right? So all he has to do is win the Battle of the Bands, right? Simple.
What's not so simple is the fact that Louis Tomlinson is his biggest competition. And also happens to be made of everything that Harry's ever wanted.
No... That's not simple at all.
Be My Little Good Luck Charm by 100percentsassy (34k)
In which Harry is a promising amateur golfer making his debut at the PGA Championship, and Louis is a Sky Sports anchor who would really rather be commentating on footie.
The other boys are around too: caddy!Niall provides victory pints, Liam is Louis's Very Serious co-anchor, and poor Zayn just gets his face drawn on.
Cupid’s Chokehold by bluelemur (35k)
But - naively, stupidly, blindly - Harry holds out hope for a love that’s written across the stars. He can’t give up the feeling that there’s someone out there, waiting for him.
He’s just going to have to wait for them, too.
Or: Louis is a Cupid who tries to match up Niall and Harry. It doesn't work out as planned.
feel the chemicals burn in my bloodstream by togetherwecouldbealright (123k)
“Alright, alright. No need to bite,” Harry says, holding his hands above his head in a general gesture of surrender.
Louis quirks an eyebrow and his foot nudges Harry’s as he moves to sit straight. “If that’s what you think biting is, you’ve got another thing coming, Styles.”
Harry blinks at him before he feels his face flush and inside the marrows of his bones there’s pulses of heat, pulses of fire spreading through him. “Is that a threat, your Highness?”
“That’s a promise,” Louis answers just as the car halts to a stop. “One I intend to keep.”
Harry is a journalist with a lot of secrets and Louis is the future king of the United Kingdom; they live together for 60 days.
I’ll Crash Until You Notice Me by stylinsoncity (61k)
Louis sets off to Barbados to oversee the massive resort his family owns known as Sandy Hill. For years, he's been looking for a change in the monotony of his life, seeking adventure and perhaps love too. What he doesn't expect is the bright eyed boy who spills a milkshake on his shoes.
Cue the summer loving.
In From The Cold by Acavall (47k)
Louis is a hurricane who won’t stand still, but Harry thinks maybe Ireland has this way of changing priorities. A B&B au in which Harry and Zayn run an inn in Ennis, Ireland, and Louis comes to review it. Liam is their handyman, Niall absolutely doesn’t work there, and home is most definitely where the heart is.
Is This Seat Taken? by Lainy122 (35k)
A borrowed suit from Zayn, a cigarette and the right attitude, and Louis went from security breach to misplaced celebrity instantly. He could practically see the wheels in the security guy’s head switch from ‘could be dangerous’ to ‘could get me fired’.
L.A was so predictable.
Louis makes a bet with Zayn that he can sneak into a music awards event without getting caught, and when he ends up posing as a seat-filling member of staff he runs into superstar Harry Styles and sparks fly. Cue the music.
like a bastard on the burning sea by vashtaneradas (22k)
au; harry breaks louis, louis breaks everything.
Like Real People Do by moodlighting (58k)
The summer is an engram of particular moments now, hazy episodes that play behind Harry’s eyes as he drifts off to sleep with an arm holding him close. All of those days of summer will blur together soon, but Harry will always remember them in his senses. They’ll be coconut-scented sunscreen and burnt cinnamon toast, grass stains on knees and flour-streaked hair, blue raspberry tongues and citrus sticky fingers, sunshine freckles and soft hands, warm tan skin and seaglass eyes. Harry will always remember those days of summer as the time he fell in love with Louis Tomlinson.
But he doesn’t know that yet.
AU. Harry is Louis' soulmate but Louis isn't Harry's - it takes Harry a while to figure it all out.
Love’s On The Line, Is That Your Final Answer? by PearlyDewdrops (53k)
Harry can’t believe it when Louis, the boy he’s always had a tempestuous rivalry with, asks him to be his boyfriend. Well, pose as his boyfriend, that is—for a new television game show in which young couples are quizzed on how well they know each other for a jackpot of thirty grand.
Reluctantly, Harry agrees—because he's got student loans to pay off, hasn't he? What's the harm? And he can totally deal with keeping his secret thing for Louis under wraps too. This is all just to win some money. It's fine. No big deal. What could possibly go wrong?
Well, everything. Obviously.
One Million Invisible Lines by Anonymous (Zarry, 11k)
He’s sure that their paths cross in a different million universes in a different million ways, some of which they probably don’t even so much as glance at one another.
Maybe in all of them, Zayn never loves him back the way Harry loves him.
Roadblock by LoadedGunn (19k)
No one can say Louis isn't motivated to win The Amazing Race. He wants to be the best partner Liam can have, and his mum could definitely use the million quid. But. He noticed Harry two seconds after reading their first clue and then sort of hasn't stopped. How could he, Harry's a two-metre, tattooed, good-humoured charmer who probably has an arsenal of bad jokes and fifty pets with unimaginative names. So he kept an eye on him, like he would all their competitors. Just to measure him up.
Or, an Amazing Race AU where Louis and Liam are the driven, athletic guys who are in it to win it, Harry and Niall are the useless best friends that get by due to luck and possibly magic, and somewhere between Italy and Japan Louis falls inconveniently in love. (Also Zayn is the supermodel host.)
Say You’ll Remember by whisperdlullaby (93k)
au. louis and harry are best mates that are only half aware that they're also soulmates. alternatively, louis goes to university and harry travels the world, and they always manage to find their way back to each other.
takes place over nine years, in which they love and hurt, make mistakes and learn, and above all, grow.
Some Things Take Root by navigator, quitter (50k)
AU. Louis' ex doesn't get jealous of anyone besides Harry. Harry helps Louis use that to his advantage.
Speaking of Marvels by navigator, quitter (100k)
AU. Louis is a nanny in suburban New Jersey, and the neighbors' son is home from college for the summer. It was supposed to be a fling.
take my hand (and my heart and soul) by bananasandboots (45k)
Harry feels nauseous when he opens his mouth. "Hey. Um, hi. It's me," he mumbles before realizing with a jolt that Louis might not have his number anymore. "It's Harry... Styles," he tacks on, screwing his eyes shut and pinching the bridge of his nose. This was a terrible idea.
There's silence on the other end for a long time. Harry understands. He shouldn't have called. He tries not to let the static swallow him whole.
"I – yeah. Hi," Louis finally answers, slowly, awkwardly. "I um. Sorry. I heard about your accident. You're alright?"
Or, the one where Harry hasn't spoken to his best friend in sixteen months and can't remember why.
To the Ends of the Earth by stylinsoncity (55k)
During a yearlong hiatus, Louis visits Harry at his cabin in Idaho, where long-buried feelings ignite like the fire keeping them warm.
