#stervrucht

[stervrucht]

[hauntedharringrove]

HARRINGROVE FIC REC:

Unfinished gems edition.

I only recently got into Harringrove this year, but I've read a lot of Harringrove fanfiction and I wanted to spotlight some amazing fics that this fandom has produced that are unfinished. Some of these seem to be abandoned, some are still updating, but either way they're all still an absolute treat to read.

A prayer for which no words exist by Celoica E ~ 51k

Honestly, this was the fic that inspired me to want to create this list, because I thought it'd be such a shame if people didn't read it just because it's currently unfinished. I love the intimacy between Steve and Billy that's built up, as well as Hopper's involvement with Billy. I love a Billy that's rough around the edges and volatile, and this delivers.

Tokens of Affection Series by freezefawn E ~ 20k

In this, Billy and Steve are FWB and Billy's much better at communicating his feelings for Steve through sexual actions and small gifts, rather than words. It's an interesting character study of Billy and his issues with intimacy.

Lo/Hi by FreshAfterDark & Nastea E ~ 47k

It's set right after the events of season 2. After one night where Steve goes to Billy to buy weed, they start getting high together in Billy's car and things take off from there.

Rivals (make the best lovers) Series by hoppnhorn E ~ 22k

This is a Motogp AU where they're rivals- Steve is the established rider while Billy's the up-and-comer nipping at his heels and pissing him off every step of the way. So much fun banter between them, and sexy, too. Also, the series is marked as not complete, but the end point for the last instalment can definitely serve as a satisfying ending for the series.

Falling for you in hawkins, Indi-fucking-ana by LazyBaker E ~ 294k

I know that everyone recommends this, but as someone pretty new to the fandom, the word count combined with it being unfinished was pretty intimidating at first, and I put off reading it for quite a while. So, I wanted to add it to this list to encourage others who were maybe feeling the same as I was initially. This has one of my absolute favorite dynamics between Billy and Steve out of all of the fic I've read. They feel like they're coming directly off the screen, and it's so beautifully written. The buildup of their friendship and the slowburn tension of their romance is just exquisite and so intimate and real. A fandom classic for a reason!

Put up your dukes by runraerun E ~ 8k

Billy and Steve start up a fight club to get their excess energy out, and things get spicier from there. I love how antagonistic Billy is written in this, it feels very true to character, and the brief glimpse of his vulnerability at the end of the chapter is so perfect. I really hope there are more chapters of this in the future, but if not, it really does work well as a one-off, too.

The Sea Series by delcatty E ~ 143k

This is a 3-part series, with parts 1 & 2 being finished. Part 1 is called 'TIDES' and is a great season 2 rewrite with Billy and Steve getting together, and part 2 is called 'BARRACUDA' and is a season 3 rewrite with established Harringrove and Flayed!Billy, so although the third part is unfinished, there's a lot to delve into and enjoy with this series.

Maybe there is a beast by harringroveheart M ~ 280k

This fic is still updating, but it's so long that there's plenty to catch up on in the meantime. The writing in this is just fantastic, there's something electric about harringroveheart's style that just draws you in. Another fic that has A+ characterisations of Billy and Steve, Billy's internal repression is so well portrayed and the clever motifs that run through the story make me excited to reread it when it's all finished, as I'm sure there's loads I've missed the first time around as it's such an intricate fic. Also love the Billy/Robin dynamic. I really flew through reading this despite the length, and am always so excited to read the next update.

There's a gap where we meet by Stervrucht E ~ 36k

Another great fic where it's very much fighting as foreplay. I love how this has played out so far, the push and pull between Billy and Steve is delicious and feels very in-character, and the scenes are just filled with sexual tension. I really hope there's more of this to come 🤞 Also, check out Ster's art for Harringrove (and Steddie) on her tumblr linked above, it's absolutely incredible.

Spin Me Right 'Round Series by robthegoodfellow E ~ 165k

This is another series where each part serves as a rewrite of a season, with part one, 'Sideways', being a rewrite of season 2, while part two is called 'Upside-Down' and is a rewrite of season 3. Part one is finished and part two is currently unfinished, but part two comes in at over 100k words, so there's still so much to enjoy. I love the writing and the group dynamics are so much fun in this story. I'm forever sad that Billy never got to be part of the group and stir things up, so this excellent fic definitely scratches that itch. I especially love the interactions between Billy and El in this one.

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Artist Highlight: Stervrucht

This week, we're highlighting @stervrucht! All recs this week will be for her work, both fics and arts. @stervrucht writes, and draws for the Stranger Things Fandom for Harringrove and Steddie. We're highlighting Ster for her digital art pieces with expressive faces and dreamy, almost water-colory brush strokes, and her visceral Harringrove fics.

You should check out her ongoing fic, There's a gap where we meet for some incredibly poetic feral wet cat depictions of Billy, and check out her Ster draws st tag for her art.

She answered some questions about her work under the cut

Why Stranger Things?

I've always drifted between fandoms. I started reading Harringrove back when season 2-3 aired, left, came back and discovered Steddie, left again until I picked up writing and drawing in 2024. The ST fandom had been extremely welcoming and met many wonderful people.

What's your favorite ship (platonic or romantic) to create for?

I love many ships and what I create for largely depends on what a story or artwork is trying to convey. Each pairing has its own vibe and I try to flow with that. I think if I had to pick just one, it would be Harringrove.

What's your typical writing process like?

Get a hot drink and a blanket and settle on the sofa. I have playlists for each fic so I put that on. I don't really plan my stories thoroughly, but I generally have some events I'm working towards. Other than that I let the characters' emotions guide me.

What's your typical drawing process like?

I seek out references, draw a crude sketch, put down rough colours, and then paint over top. I especially enjoy doing speedpaints because they force you to capture the raw essentials and embrace imperfection.

Do you have a favorite tool or brush set for your drawings?

I use Krita with its default brushes. My favourite brushes are Bristles-4 glaze and Chalk-soft

What has been your favorite project so far? Why?

Writing 'There's a Gap where we meet' has been lovely. I enjoy writing Billy's voice. It's very different from Steve or Eddie.

What has been your hardest project so far? Why?

That's probably 'The Graveyard Shift' and my Big Bang fic. There's a lot of plot and world-building. I've never tackled a project like that before.

Have you ever had a creative block? How did you get over it?

Just do something else. If I can't draw, I write and vice versa. If neither is working, I read.

Is there a big source of inspiration for you? Books? Art? Games?

I have a lot of love for Anne Rice's writing, both stylistically and thematically. Art-wise I love impressionist painters like Monet and van Gogh.

Is there an upcoming project you're particularly excited about?

I have so many things brewing and I'm equally excited about all of them.

[cuips-not-cute]

I keep thinking of BRL!Steve and his absolutely uneconomical use of lube. They need the barrel.

I'M SO BAD AT CHECKING MY INBOX I'M SO SORRY BUT THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER OMFG TY I LOVE IT!!!!

[mourningdawn]

Ok, but seriously. What in the 2012 is going on?

[impossibly-cold-collector]

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

Chapters: 11/11 Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter Characters: Hermione Granger, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson, Blaise Zabini Additional Tags: Hogwarts Sixth Year, Potions Accident, Harry Potter is Obsessed with Draco Malfoy, Enemies to Lovers, Fluff and Humor, There Was Only One Bed, Harry is a Little Shit, Mutual Pining, Draco Malfoy is Bad at Feelings, Drunken Kissing, Draco Malfoy is Obsessed with Harry Potter, Crack Treated Seriously, Making Out, Jealousy, Morally Grey Draco Malfoy, POV Alternating, Secret Relationship, Light Angst Summary:

‘And what does this mystery potion do besides making you somehow even more of an idiot?’ Draco responded and Harry glared at him.

‘I don’t know.’

‘You took a potion and you don’t know what it does!’ Draco exclaimed. ‘Well, let’s cancel you-know-who, I think you’re perfectly capable of offing yourself!’

Harry is asked to test a mysterious potion by the Weasley twins for their new line of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes products.

Little does he know the potion forces its consumer into romcom-esque scenarios with the first person they encounter.

Too bad that just so happened to be Draco Malfoy.

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my fav

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