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[hazel-wand]

This story has so many of my favourite things, like modern small but strong pre-serum Steve and vet Bucky who needs a chatty Steve to bring him out of himself. Plus, this story has sewn illustrations by BritBrit99 and that always augurs well!

I know nothing about climbing or bouldering, but it sounds like the author of this does, which I always like. I’m always extra intrigued by stories that have such intricate and detailed settings and you believe that the author is writing from a place of experience.

Featuring climbing coach! Steve and his little purple shorts, and scarred, anxious Bucky who deeply appreciates Steve’s little purple shorts…

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[hazel-wand]

This fic rec is for a story that I’ve only recently read, and which I’m sure most people in this corner of tumblr have already clocked. But just in case you haven’t read Musette22 and BritBrit99’s beautiful Shrunkyclunks story, definitely add it to your reading list. If you like big bearded lumberjack men being good for each other, then you’re in for a treat.

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[hazel-wand]

I think my love for Jane Austen has been pretty well documented in previous recs. I've been working my way through audiobooks of her works as a comfort listen. I just finished Persuasion and thought it would fit Steve and Bucky well. So of course I hoped that someone had already written it - and they had! I was so happy to find this story.

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[smlmsworld]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Another share by Voylitscope and Andrea1717.  Wonderful story!  Sweet and original art! ♥♥♥

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In the wake of the Battle of New York, Bucky Barnes bade his old life, or what was left of it, farewell. He bought a deserted cabin in the Catskills, exchanged orthopedic surgery for woodworking, and built a new life for himself as a carpenter. Six years on, Bucky still leads a peaceful, if solitary, existence. Maybe it gets a little lonely sometimes, but that’s why he got himself a dog. And a cat. And a goat.

In 2018, Steve Rogers finally hangs up his shield. He trades Avenging and New York City for the peace and quiet of the Catskills, grows a beard, and isolates himself in an attempt to salvage what’s left of his sanity and identity. After living his life in the public eye for so long, Steve believes that calm and solitude are exactly what he needs. Of course, he didn’t count on meeting Bucky Barnes.

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