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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
This is now my longest finished fic. Thank you @astersatdawn for the amazing art and @akeshuakeevents for putting this event together. Information about the fic is under the readmore.
I always find fic Non-au. Especially good classic long fics. But it seems to be hard to find these ones. Because all classic Larry fics out there seems to be Au fics.
Could you bless me with some Non-au fics, pleassse?
Hello 🌸 it took me ages to reply to this, because I don’t read canon compliant fics, but I checked my history on AO3 and I wasn’t disappointed. I hope you’ll find some new fics you haven’t read yet! As always, read the tags and let me know if you liked them <3 here it comes
Canon compliant fics
To the ends of the earth by stylinsoncity (68K): the Idaho fic! a classic, iconic fic. The band is on a hiatus, Harry and Louis have not been in touch for a long time. Niall set them up and they are forced to meet again.
Given a chance by Fabby (173K): Louis and Harry run into each other five years after One Direction ends and learn how to love each other again.
And then a bit by infinitelymint (@infinitelymint)(158K): canon compliant-ish, but with fake relationship trope (one of my favourite).
Burn to ash by bethaboo (116K): Or the fic where Harry spirals out of control, the band breaks up, and then he shows back up, five years later.
You’ve got my devotion (Hate you sometimes) by lucythegoosey (95K): almost five years on, after One Direction has broken up, and Harry and Louis are forced to fake-date after an old video from when they were dating emerges. Massive publicity stunt and two begrudging exes are all it takes to bring One Direction back and maybe, Harry and Louis too.
Hold a hand for cover by vashtaneradas (26K): two years after the band, harry and louis bump into each other for the first time.
One More time by orphan_account (232K): kinda canon compliant I guess. On the morning of his second sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden, Harry wakes up to find that he's sixteen years old, on The X Factor, and that he has a chance to make things right’.
i’m gonna add these little ones too, because I liked them and because why not!
Stop the world (‘cause I wanna get off with you) by devilinmybrain (@thedevilinmybrain)(12K): as the tags say… shameless smut. The good kind of shameless and of smut.
Here to take my medicine by lightsforlouis (9K): this story finds inspiration in the absolutely iconic performance of Medicine in Saint Paul. A story about sparkling suits, VIP box silhouettes, a bit of obscene dancing and most importantly, what happens when the stage lights go out and it’s only them.
Such a pretty face, on a pretty neck by subrrystyles (6K): hot as fire. Harry wears his collar for a magazine photoshoot, and Louis finds out.
I wanna see the way you move for me by therogueskimo (6K): biiiiit filthy. … or the one where Louis gets more than he bargained for after his all black ensemble in Minneapolis.
Daylight by killmymindlarry (5K): Harry misses Louis when he's gone.
Fake smile by daffodilwine (3K): the canon fic about the time Harry begged for 20 minutes to keep his lipstick on for Jimmy Kimmel and they didn't let him.
Drop Like Confetti by annie_vi
Park Jimin is hellbent on celebrating a breakup with his cheating ex while juggling his final semester at university. What he didn't expect was a one-night stand with Jeon Jeongguk, a successful CEO much older than Jimin with no interest in a relationship but much to offer.
the cheapest room in the house
Author: biggaybenny
Rating: E
Word Count: 89,336
Summary: what if instead of a very sincere and earnest love confession dean just found out cas was gay? no confession, no god-jack endgame. just post-s15 stupidity. just dean being deranged.
the dean downloads grindr for cas fic
Commentary: I always go on and on here on this blog about how great it is when Dean and Cas are in character in the stories, but there is one thing that is even more important - good writting.
The Cheapest Room in the House is a popular Destiel fanfiction for a reason. The first time I read the summary, I felt conflicted - I didn't like the premise. It felt too OOC.
Truth be told, I don't think a lot of what Dean and Cas act like in this story is in character with what they're like in the show. I don't think Dean would do this downloading Grindr thing, I don't think he'd be so oblivious about his own feelings and I don't think Cas would engage in physical affection with Dean without being honest about how he felt and knowing Dean felt it back. All of this makes complete sense in the story. And it's good. Amazing, in fact! Because the author ties is up with beautiful characterizations, inner monologues and dialogues. And I do believe Dean would have a hard time accepting he deserves love and shut himself off, just like Cas would keep secrets about how he felt and what he wanted because he believes he should be thankful for what he already has.
Being brave, impulsive, trusting feeling over thought, caring and, eventually, honest - these are all characteristics Dean and Cas have in canon and here.
While talking to Dean and Sam, Cas tells them he has no interest in having sex with woman - in fact, he is gay. Dean, overcompensating and acting on impulsive to avoid thinking, helps him by...downloading Grindr into his own phone and making an account for Cas. From them on, Dean and Cas spend their nights together talking to men on the app and, well, things to on from there (there's also hunting and really good conversations and scenes with Sam and Jack!).
The scene where they finally get together for real is one of my favorites I've ever read! It's so good and honest and raw and beautiful.
MOD PICKS // OVER 10K WORDS (PART 1)
When You Awake by Lunar_Pull
E | 19k | nwa | post: tfatws
“Mr. Wilson, what do you remember?” Dr. Ramirez asks, her voice tense.
And here is a moment of choice for you. There’s a part of you that wants to lie; wants to simply ignore this terror and just pretend. There’s a part of you that is paralyzed with fear.
But there’s another part of you, sure as the rising sun, that will never back down. You don’t know who you are but you know you cannot turn away from this or any other challenge. You’re not built like that, that much you know.
You open your eyes again. Take a deep breath.
“I don’t remember anything.”
different with every shore by JoBones
T | 31.2k | nwa | tfatws adjacent
“Steve told me you were quite the ladies’ man back in the day.”
“Back in the day?” said Bucky, huffing a small laugh. “You mean 1943?”
“Sure. Told me about all the double dates you’d set up for them. He said half the time he was just an excuse so that you could take out two girls.”
“Steve said that? Geeze.” Bucky shook his head. “So ungrateful. Kid was like the hardest person to set up with a date.”
“‘Cause of the skinny thing?”
“No, the moral righteousness thing,” Bucky nodded at Sam. “Maybe you know something about that.”
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How Sam figures out that Bucky’s probably into him, which is a problem because Sam loves Bucky but it’s not like he’s IN love with Bucky, right?
in the velvet morning by JoBones
M | 12.4k | ccntw (check tags) | tfatws adjacent
“I think Zemo did some shit tonight,” continues Sam, and he takes a few steps towards Bucky. “And I think it’s messing with you.”
“I don’t want to talk about it,” says Bucky in a voice that’s closer to a growl, turning around fully now.
“Just let me – ”
“I said I don’t want to talk about it.”
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Throwing my hat into the “but WHAT IF something had HAPPENED in Madripoor?” fic ring.
Just This Once by cyclogenesis (addictedkitten)
E | 15.7k | nwa | tfatws adjacent
Bucky has enough to deal with given his feelings for Sam and his latent masochistic streak, so if everyone could stop treating him like some sort of murder sexbot, that would be great.
Flowers are a Universal Sign of Courtship by 42hrb
M | 10k | nwa | post: tfatws
There are flowers on Sam Wilson’s doorstep. The flowers are from Bucky. Sam isn't exactly sure what that means.
A Convenient Truth by vibesandwonders
M | 55.6k | ccntw (check tags) | tfatws adjacent
Madripoor is for lovers OR That Snake Shot, may not have been the best life decision Sam's ever made, of course he ends up in the local hospital. But there is absolutely no way he's telling anybody that he got taken out by some sorta back-alley cocktail, no sirree.
“So,” Sam licks his lips nervously, they shine in the fluorescent light, “Uh, if anybody asks, that drink was hella strong— with you know— aphrodisiacs and whatnot, like you said, so after the party, I took you back to my room and you had the best fuckin’ night of your life.”
Bucky’s nodding along absently, watching the door until—
“What?”
all bets are off by CapnWinghead
E | 15.5k | nwa | post: tfatws
It was a stupid bet, but Sam was a man of his word.
like a bird taking wing, or tears that set you free (you're the sweetest thing) by inconocible Part 1 of & i'll be yours to keep
E (heed rating)| 18.9k | nwa | post: tfatws
It’s been such a monumental year-and-a-bit, like he’s lived so many more years’ worth of life, in this one span of time. He feels so unsure of himself, of his own footing, but he’s spent the past year trusting and loving and needing Sam; and, he realizes, as Sam holds him tighter, Sam sees him, knows him for who and what he is, and still trusts, and loves, and needs him, anyway, too, and that’s it, that’s all.
or: 5 times Sam asks, + 1 time Bucky asks;
or: snapshots of a year of non-linear healing, of figuring shit out, of love.
darling, i feel you, under my body (darling, you’re with me, forever & always) by inconocible Part 2 of & i'll be yours to keep
E | 15.2k | nwa | post: tfatws
“I love you,” he laughs, because he does, because this is absurd, because healing isn’t linear and maybe he’ll never be done with it, ever, but, god, if this is what the future looks like, Bucky wants it all.
or: the epilogue;
or: a weekend in New Orleans
belonging by lovages
T | 10.4k | nwa | post: tfatws
Sam’s no fool, he knows what’s going on. As he catches his breath, he sees the beginning of a dance between his sister and Bucky.
Bucky isn’t flirting, per se. But he is being extremely charming. Slick son of a bitch.
body language will do the trick by elizabear
E | 12.5k | nwa | tfatws adjacent
“There’s no way you’re going to win this,” Bucky tells Sam. “I am going to love language the shit out of you.”
Sam gives him a considering look. “You do seem like you’d be really good at that.”
Bucky’s cheeks flush with heat. “Thanks, pal, I—”
Sam smirks, and Bucky’s eyes narrow. He shoves his elbow into Sam’s side and stalks off, leaving Sam cackling behind him.
“Your ass looks great today!” Sam yells.
Bucky reaches up to flip Sam the bird, and he definitely does not feel grateful that he wore his good jeans today. Bucky’s ass looks great every day.
Ship rec list: Fenris/Hawke, Canon and Canon AU
So this list was getting too long as there are a LOT of Fenris/Hawke fics; survey shows that it's the most popular DA2 romance. These are some of the fics I've enjoyed but I am definitely working on more FenHawke lists! Asterisks mark fics I've re-read in part or whole.
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WC <10k
Mrs. Teanettle & Friends* by jenny_of_oldstones. Gen, Fluff, Angst. Refreshing premise. Separate fic rec post here.
like the leaves after a long winter by JadeLavellan (Jadestone). F!Hawke. Breathtaking and atmospheric. Deals with the fallout after All That Remains.
The Smell of Desperation* by vivisextion. M!Hawke. Hold my beer! Humorous fic. Kirkwall gang shenanigans is strong in this one.
Not a Compromise* by firjii. Touch-starved Fenris, F!Hawke. An ex-slave re-learns touch as something that is gentle, as something that is given and not taken. My heart ached for Fenris.
Jealousy by astolat, sequel to The Rest of His Armor. When I saw the author for this fic I almost screamed with joy; Astolat's written some really good M/M fics in other fandoms. The turning point in the fic hinges on an ephemeral glimpse into Fenris' perception of his own personhood. DLC Mark of the Assassin spoilers.
that I ever did see by seventhswan. Oblivious!Fenris and Pining M!Hawke. Hawke gets Fenris a ring.
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WC 10-25k
Lateral Valence* by glisteningceruleaneyes. Fenris learns how to read, and how to make a home. Nonbinary Hawke, Trans Fenris. Separate fic rec post here.
A Little Bit of Ink by abstractconcept. M!Hawke. A light, funny fic. Good thing Hawke's not branching out into writing, romance or otherwise, because his love letter writing is truly awful.
Were We Not Called* by loquaciousquark. F!Hawke. Soulmate-identifying mark fic, explored in SUCH a satisfying manner because Fenris' given name is Leto and he can't read! Ugh it's like the game hand-delivers the premise! Mutual Pining, Romance.
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WC 25-50k
Did I Hear by MinionRipley. A fic exists to highlight Fenris' absolutely delectable voice. It is this fic. F!Hawke swoons.
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WC >50k
Worth Life* by loquaciousquark. F!Hawke. Mutual pining, reunion. Separate fic rec post here.
I Remain at Your Side* by Lourdes23. F!Hawke. Launches right after fleeing Kirkwall. Angst, depression, pregnancy. History of Anders/F!Hawke. Fenris' loyalty and thoughtfulness really shows.
By The Still Waters* by orphan_account. M!Hawke, DAI spoilers, mutual pining, reunion. Very strong character voices, including Varric, Merrill, Solas, and Lavellan. Separate fic rec post here.
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Bonus! WC >100k!
A Tangled Web by monkeycat. I do like the premise, that Hawke has learned to fight with daggers and not her magic.
Fire, Walk with Me by Khirsah. The fic that launched the Voice!Verse iirc. A good, long read if you're looking to be whisked away. M!Hawke wins a gold medal for pining in this fic.
October and April* by Roarkshop. F!Hawke. Separate fic rec post here. Was also rec'ed on r/dragonagefanworks.
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Weekends are for LONG fics. Here is one more +50K list.
Important Things by suzvoy | 71.4K | Mature
Stiles learns that even with werewolves, giant lizards and psychopathic hunters on the loose, life can still find other ways to screw with you. Case in point: everyone keeps assuming he and Derek are a couple. What the hell?
Slow Burn by Boy_On_Strings | 69.7K | Explicit
Derek takes the pack on a vacation to a beach. Derek and Stiles are forced to share a room after Allison and Scott claim one room and Lydia claims another for her and Jackson. This leads the two towards bonding and more.
Easy Trouble by Survivah | 55.9K | Mature
Derek+Stiles+fairies = love spell
"Make love to me," Derek demands.
What.
I'll wrap up my bones, And leave them by LunaCanisLupus_22 | 65.1K | Explicit
The sign on the cage actually reads Beware: The Beast! in that crappy horror movie red paint that trickles down the paper in a failed attempt to appear like dripping blood.
And it would seem stupid if not for the living supernatural creature currently trapped behind its bars. Little hard to dismiss the big, hulking werewolf as a poorly constructed horror movie prop.
Oh how the mighty have fallen. Dude, cannot catch a break.
Courage Through Fear by Pookaseraph | 51.4K | Mature
With the Alpha Pack closing in, Stiles is thrust into the center of an unusual three-way alliance between Hunters, werewolves, and little old him. Injecting himself between all sides in a war far beyond his skill has far reaching consequences for Stiles, but it might be just what he needs to gain the courage to get what he wants.
The Hour of the Wolf by Suaine | 54K
Stiles never wanted to be a werewolf, but the choice is taken out of his hands by a series of unfortunate events. When he wakes up his life has become infinitely more complicated.
Tremble by secondstar | 58.9K | Explicit
Stiles may be cursed but that doesn’t mean he’s going to lay down and die. He’s going to fight. He won’t stop, he can’t stop. If he does, they win.
Coming Undone by KouriArashi | 57.6K
Stiles deals with the aftermath of being abducted by Peter Hale and left for dead. It's harder than he would have thought to accept his place in the pack when he's convinced that he's the 'weak one' and can't protect himself. Fortunately, Scott and Sheriff Stilinski are there to help, and to nag Derek until he helps, too.
And I Thought I Had Problems by zosofi | 60.1K | Explicit
Werewolf!Stiles deals with nefarious soul-sucking witch spells, Scott's inability to be a fully functioning adult, Danny's incessant need to make everything about sex, and finding out that his mate is Derek Hale. Tuesdays suck.
Reason For Call by 74days | 58.9K | Explicit
Stiles has been working in his call-centre booth for nearly 5 years when he first hears the voice of the new IT guy. Surely anyone who sounds like that has got to be H.O.T Stiles takes it upon himself to get to know him better. The only problem is, he's got no idea what he looks like...
UST (An Unfortunate Series of Tropes) by ureshiiichigo | 54.2K | Explicit
Stiles thought he and Derek were finally getting to be bros, and then Deaton had to go and ruin everything with his stupid spell.
**Written on the Heart by who_la_hoop | E | 113,984
Harry doesn’t mind that so many Slytherins from his year have returned to finish their NEWTs, really he doesn’t. It’s just – do they have to be so friendly? He’s not prejudiced, really he’s not. It’s just – they’ve got to be up to something, right? Unnerved by the attention he’s attracting from everyone – the Slytherins are the least of it, to be fair – and struggling with a raft of changes to Hogwarts itself, Harry wishes he could be happy that one constant remains: Draco Malfoy really fucking hates him.
When he’s hit by an illegal love-spell though, Harry finds he has more to worry about than whether or not Blaise Zabini actually wants to be his friend. For if everyone affected has been blessed – or cursed, by the look on Malfoy’s face – with a magical tattoo revealing the name of their soulmate, what does it mean that Harry’s skin remains completely bare?
My thoughts:
Loved this! Harry's characterisation throughout was so spot on, can't get over the humour. From the very opening line. And not to mention, I love myself some sly slytherins, and as it still stands, this story has my favourite characterisation of Goyle. Ever. Can't believe someone finally treats him like a real human, an 18 year old human being. My biggest pet peeve is when authors write Goyle as this bumbling idiot who can’t have a thought of his own. If Draco no longer acts like a controlling arsehole, why is Goyle just a shell of a person - an idiot - after all these years - a war, for god’s sake. Goyle rights. Please.
