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Now that Christmas is done with... can you recommend any New Years Sterek fics? (P.S. LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!)

I haven’t read a lot, but here’s what I’ve read before. - Anastasia

on the right track by HalfFizzbin

(1/1 I 1,577 I Teen I Sterek)

Stiles is stuck on a broken-down train instead of dancing with Lydia at a swanky New Year's Eve party, which sucks. OR DOES IT?

(Basic premise blatantly ripped off from Boy Meets World 3x10, “Train of Fools.”)

Fireworks by DiscontentedWinter

(1/1 I 4,960 I Explicit I Sterek)

New Year's Eve is full of drunken idiots and Peter hates everything about it.

Except for Stiles. Peter doesn't hate Stiles.

Sweeter Than a Cherry Pie by kitsunequeen

(4/4 I 5,055 I Teen I Sterek)

When Cora asks Stiles to be her pretend boyfriend for a New Year's family dinner, he figures he can do a friend a favor. When he hooks up with an incredible guy, Derek, the night before, only to wake up alone in the morning, he supposes he can handle that too. But when he shows up at Cora's house and Derek turns out to be her brother, well... that's a bit of a bigger problem.

A Hale for the Holidays by rlnerdgirl

(1/1 I 38,095 I Explicit I Sterek)

“I sent you a Christmas card that got sent back to me. Did you get a new apartment?” his dad wonders. The question is all suspicion and little anything else.

A flicker of an idea sparks. It’s not nearly formed well enough for him to say, “Yeah, actually,” and when he follows that with, “I moved in with someone,” he wants to punch himself in the face. He’s living with someone?!

“You’re living with someone?” It’s the same voice and tone as the one in Stiles’ head, just thirty years older.

Two things keep Stiles from bashing his face onto the table: there’s a steaming cup of coffee in the way and, more importantly, his dad will definitely hear. Someone passes by in front of him and a semi-familiar book cover catches his eye. “Derek Hale,” he muses, and stops. No. That wasn’t meant to be out loud.

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It’s that time of year! Our annual holiday list. Here’s the first year and the last years. Our gifts to you!

Use it wisely. Read it when you can’t stand one more minute of your family. Steal some ham and pie and hide in the closet. It’s the best coping skill. We speak from experience. 

We hope you have a really great holiday either way. We appreciate all of you!

Mall Santas and Mistletoe by moonstalker24

(1/1 I 1,345 I General I Steter)

Black Friday at the mall with the boys.

This Christmas (give me your heart maybe?) by Menacherie

(1/1 I 2,696 I Not Rated I Sterek)

Derek does NOT want to do the Secret Santa, but it might end up being a good idea.

All I Want for Christmas by orphan_account, Winchesterek

(1/1 I 2,909 I Explicit I Sterek)

Stiles and Derek decorate their Christmas tree.

Christmas Secrets by Ionaonie

(1/1 I 3,448 I General I Sterek)

Stiles forgets to organise a Christmas job.

Thankfully the Hales have him covered.

Making sure Derek doesn't kill any of the customers in the Hale bookshop.

as the mist and snow by pibroch (littleblackdog)

(2/2 I 14,052 I Teen I Steter)

“Does it count as a daddy kink if seeing you wear the baby sling is doing it for me?” Stiles holds up a hand, forestalling whatever smartass response is on the tip of Peter’s tongue, and shrugs the strap of the diaper bag over his head. “Don’t answer that. Rhetorical question.”

The weather outside is frightful, Stiles and Peter are on babysitting duty, and Scott might be cursed. December in Beacon Hills is rarely dull, but so delightful.

Thank You For Breaking My Heart by Loz

(1/1 I 14,458 I Explicit I Sterek)

Even though Christmas was the fucking worst, Derek had a moment to hang his hopes on — Scott coming into the coffee shop and gracing him with his smile. Little did Derek know that rescuing Scott from hunters would lead to him convincing Scott’s family they were engaged. This might not have been such a problem if Scott’s step-brother Stiles wasn’t so suspicious and oddly charming.

i wish i had a river by thepsychicclam

(1/1 I 15,588 I Teen I Sterek)

Derek is the editor of a successful publishing firm, and is horrible to all his employees, including Stiles. On Christmas Eve night, he gets visited by three spirits and has to take a look at his life.

aka A Sterek Christmas Carol

sugarplums by thepsychicclam

(1/1 I 15,876 I Explicit I Sterek)

In which Stiles drags Derek black Friday shopping, Stiles chops down a Christmas tree, Isaac throws an ugly sweater party, and Derek and Stiles' daughter hates Santa.

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That Cheeseburger Baby fic was amazing. Anymore of your faves you can recommend? Bless that anon for asking though. You have AWESOME fic tastes

Thank you for asking! Here’s a few I love, some I’ve even re-read recently.  And the original post. Enjoy! - Anastasia

Cupboard Love by mklutz

(2/2 I 32,682 I General I Sterek)

He’s carefully balancing the sandwiches and the two biggest tupperware containers he could find that both had functioning lids when the front door opens and he almost drops everything right there in front of the stupid fountain.

If that’s Derek Hale, he’s definitely not a mountain man.

Play It Again by metisket

(2/2 I 63,206 I Teen I Sterek)

In which Stiles goes along with one of Derek’s plans and ends up in an alternate universe as a result. He should’ve known better. He did know better, actually, and that means he has no one to blame but himself.

“Laura wants to lure the kid in with food and kindness and make a pet of him, like a feral cat. Derek wants to have him arrested for stalking. They’re at an impasse. (And the rest of the family is staying emphatically out of it in a way that suggests bets have been placed.)”

Divided We Stand by KouriArashi

(20/20 I 156,742 I Mature I Sterek)

Derek is being pressured by his family to pick a mate, and somehow stumbles into a choice that they didn't expect and aren't sure they approve of....

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I'm curious to know your own TOP sterek fic. Only the very top one :)

This is such a hard question! 

But seriously, these is like asking me to pick a favorite cat. 

But here’s my favorite fic. Today. Subject to change at any time without warning.

Fireman Derek’s Crazy Pie [Cheeseburger Baby] by owlpostagain

(1/1 I 17,698 I Teen I Sterek)

“He can’t blame me for the fact that I live in a building full of people united in the singular effort to ogle Hot Fireman as often as humanly possible.“

Laura laughs, loud and echoing in the empty restaurant.

"Hot firemen can make a girl do crazy things,” she agrees, nodding towards her brother’s name on the menu. “Derek won’t let me date anyone from his company, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the eye candy.”

“Send them my way,” Stiles suggests, finally loading up a forkful of pie. “Apparently I’m incompetent enough that I need to be babysat at all times, because it would be cheaper than dispatching a truck every time I try to use a kitchen appliance.”

(pst. I wrote a review of it here.)

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Happy New Year! Hopefully 2017 is better than 2016. (I mean, it’s a pretty low bar.)

Also it’s been a little over a year since Emmy and I took over for Fluffy and Angsty and we want to thank those two for letting us have their baby. And we want to thank all of you especially for filling our inbox up and being supportive and lovely. We literally do this for you and we’re thrilled that everyone is loving it so hard. 

And here’s some New Years Eve fics to celebrate! 

Do It (5-4-3-2) One More Time by fadedhues

(1/1 I 1,188 I Explicit I Sterek)

“You know the saying, ‘end the year with a bang’?”

Derek only lifts an eyebrow in response.

“What if,” Stiles leans in, “what if we end and start the year with a bang?” At Derek’s confused expression, Stiles slides his hand into Derek’s back pocket (talk about a tight fit) and squeezes.

“Oh my God,” Derek replies, but doesn’t ask if Stiles is serious, because Stiles is always serious about sex with Derek.

Always.

on the right track by HalfFizzbin

(1/1 I 1,577 I Teen I Sterek)

Stiles is stuck on a broken-down train instead of dancing with Lydia at a swanky New Year's Eve party, which sucks. OR DOES IT?

When Anger Fades by Wolfling

(1/1 I 1,823 I General I Sterek)

"I thought we were like Fight Club," he blurted. Derek just raised his eyebrows at him so he continued, "Y'know, the first rule of Fight Club is we don't talk about Fight Club. I thought we were like that. That we..."

"Don't talk about it?" Derek finished for him.

"Yes! That us -- what we have, our relationship, feelings, all of that -- that we, y'know, do what we do and shut up about it." Great, he'd gone from quoting Fight Club to quoting Supernatural.

Fireworks by DiscontentedWinter

(1/1 I 4,960 I Explicit I Steter)

New Year's Eve is full of drunken idiots and Peter hates everything about it.

Except for Stiles. Peter doesn't hate Stiles.

Sweeter Than a Cherry Pie by kitsunequeen

(4/4 I 5,055 I Teen I Sterek)

When Cora asks Stiles to be her pretend boyfriend for a New Year's family dinner, he figures he can do a friend a favor. When he hooks up with an incredible guy, Derek, the night before, only to wake up alone in the morning, he supposes he can handle that too. But when he shows up at Cora's house and Derek turns out to be her brother, well... that's a bit of a bigger problem.

But In Case I Stand One Little Chance by mikkimouse

(1/1 I 8,601 I Teen I Sterek)

Stiles's Jeep breaks down in the middle of the snowstorm. He's rescued by his high school crush, and as the cherry on top, is trapped in a cabin with said crush until the roads clear.

Fuck his life.

Until Next Time by mishapshappen

(29/29 I 11,611 I Teen I Sterek)

Stiles' English teacher gets a new program up and running—her students writing letters to juvenile delinquents for three months.

Imagine Me And You by callunavulgari

(6/6 I 16,080 I Teen I Sterek)

“My name,” the kid tells Derek, sounding amused. “It’s Stiles. I figure if I’m going to wrestle a complete stranger for a pumpkin the least I can do is offer my name afterwards.”

“Stiles,” Derek tries, testing the way the name sits on his tongue. “I’m Derek.”

“Derek,” Stiles breathes, like he’s testing the weight of the name too. He grins, bright and blinding, which Derek guesses means that he likes the sound of it. “I’d offer to shake your hand, but since we almost got to second base a minute ago, I’d say we’re past that point.”

A Hale for the Holidays by rlnerdgirl

(1/1 I 38,095 I Explicit I Sterek)

“I sent you a Christmas card that got sent back to me. Did you get a new apartment?” his dad wonders. The question is all suspicion and little anything else.

A flicker of an idea sparks. It’s not nearly formed well enough for him to say, “Yeah, actually,” and when he follows that with, “I moved in with someone,” he wants to punch himself in the face. He’s living with someone?!

“You’re living with someone?” It’s the same voice and tone as the one in Stiles’ head, just thirty years older.

Two things keep Stiles from bashing his face onto the table: there’s a steaming cup of coffee in the way and, more importantly, his dad will definitely hear. Someone passes by in front of him and a semi-familiar book cover catches his eye. “Derek Hale,” he muses, and stops. No. That wasn’t meant to be out loud.

The Threat of Human Sacrifice by vampireisthenewblack

(20/20 I 44,700 I Explicit I Sterek I MPreg)

The sheriff bought a crib and made Derek help him put it together. Stiles thought of Hemingway and the shortest, most heartbreaking story ever told, and dismantled it on his own while Derek was out.

[The one where Stiles getting knocked up is the least of his worries.]

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This week Carrie Fisher died strangled by her own bra and drowned in moonlight. So in honor of the most badass space princess and mental health advocate we give you Star Wars fic. May the force be with you. 

With Your Hands Bound (& Your Head Down) by secondstar

(1/1 I 2,196 I Teen I Sterek)

Derek wants to save Stiles from the fate of the Jedi. All he has to do is open Stiles’ eyes to the possibilities of the Dark Side.

The Stars Between Us by charlesdk

(1/1 I 5,387 I General I Sterek)

Stiles is an X-wing pilot stationed on general Argent's base and under her command, and Derek is utterly and ridiculously in love with him. Which is never a good thing.

Tall Tales by jaegermighty

(1/1 I 6,065 I Teen I Sterek)

"We've got a whole month of time, your highness. And there's only so many places you can go on a starship."

Nothing But Trouble by charlesdk

(1.1 I 16,478 I Teen I Sterek)

Stiles and Scott, smugglers, come across an abandoned ship in the middle of nowhere. While looting the ship for goods and valuables, they find an unconscious crew member, who turns out to be a prince. With bounty hunters on their asses, they fly across the galaxy in search for the prince's lost family.

planets bend between us by 8611

(1/1 I 18,258 I Mature I Sterek)

Stiles is uneven and angry, Derek is lost, and Scott has a Bad Feeling about this.

Eye of the Storm by Dark_K

(13/13 I 80,760 I Teen I Sterek)

Great change is often brought about by the smallest actions - when the Jedi interfere in the Kalee-Huk conflict, none of them knew they would be starting a chain of events that would change the whole Galaxy forever.

Caught in the eye of the storm, Jedi Stiles must figure out his place in his Order and in the war, even as he discovers that the Jedi Order isn't what he had always thought.

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hi!! i love you guys 💕 you always make me feel better! i was wondering if you could help me find like a christmas creature!stiles maybe an elf or snow fairy? i checked the creature and fae and christmas tags (btw Jingle Grouch is one of my fav holiday fics !! so good)

I found some! - Anastasia

Jingle Grouch by aggybird

(1/1 I 3,262 I General I Sterek)

Derek the Grinch has a crush on Stiles the Snow Elf.

***

This fanart.

This Is Halloween by Swing Set in December (swing_set13)

(1/1 I 4,557 I General I Sterek)

In this town, don't we love it now?

Thank the Snow by redhoodedwolf

(1/1 I 5,022 I Teen I Sterek)

On a beautifully snowy spring day in Christmas Land, Claudia gave birth to a beautiful baby boy with pink pointy ears, and dark hair to match his father's. His elf name was not to be spoken, as it was only for family to know. Elves were very secretive and rooted in tradition in that way. So they called him Stiles, short for Stilinski, of Snowtown and Beacon Hills, California, USA.*Derek raises one perfect brow. "Well?"Stiles almost knocks over his computer with his aggressive arm flail. "Yes! I mean, yeah, sure. Sounds... fun?"Derek rolls his eyes, but nods before pushing past Stiles and moving into the Workshop. Isaac has the door held open for him, and once it is shut, he turns towards Stiles, his eyes wide."Dude," he hisses in amazement, and Stiles spins to face him, still in shock. "Why did he pick you?"Stiles is too surprised to be offended. "I have no idea."

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Hey so I'm sick with the flu and it's been a hard sleepless week :( but your blog is helping me get through it so thank you so much :). Any new fives you've read that you love?

Hey there Anon!

We’re sorry you’ve been sick :(((((( 

We’re sorry you haven’t been able to sleep :(((((((

BUT WE’RE GLAD THE BLOG IS HELPING YOU OUT!

(throws fanfiction and tissues and water and orange juice and cuddles at you and runs away)

Soulseeker by alisvolatpropiis

9,713  I  Soulmates, Magic Stiles, First Kiss

Explicit

Sighing, Stiles reaches for Derek’s big hands, cradled in his broad lap, his skin lighting up even more at Derek’s touch. He takes a deep breath and closes his eyes, preparing himself to look for Derek’s soulmate. Whoever you are, he thinks, you better be worth him.

A Distant Place (where you will be) by redezzed

14,643  I  5/5  I  No Werewolves, Astronomy, Angst with a Happy Ending

Mature

Stiles Stilinski used his Wish when he was six years old.

Twelve years later it knocked on his front door.

You Can Cry Wolf, But Stop Running by iamursforevrmre

16,615  I  AU-Baseball, Long-Distance Relationship, LA Dodgers

Explicit

Derek Hale is the third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stiles doesn’t know why he has an apparent thing for third basemen and he has no clue why he’s even watching the Dodgers. He’s a Mets fan.

Coureurs de bois by Footloose

25,389  I  AU-Historical, Wolf Derek, Canada

Teen and Up

All Stiles wanted to do was set out on his own, just him and Scott. But Scott met the girl of his dreams and got them both mixed up with the special brand of crazy that was the fur-trapping Argent Trading Company. The last thing Stiles expected on the journey into the wilderness was to find out that the Argents weren’t crazy after all, that the wolf-spirits his mom taught him about as a child were real, or that he’d fall in love with one.

Run To You by Emela

31,755  I  5/5  I  Hurt/Comfort, Soul Bond, Misunderstandings, Feral Derek

Mature

A witch casts a spell, turning Derek feral and leaving him the equivalent of a frightened puppy. Stiles is the only one he trusts to protect him and of course, Stiles is only too happy to help. (Which has nothing to do with all these feelings he’s suddenly having, okay? Derek’s just a really cute werewolf puppy.)

Get Back Up by Hepzheba

32,678  I  4/4  I  AU-Human, Jerk Stiles, Slow Build

Teen and Up

After taking the blame for his so-called friend Jackson and his stupid pot, Stiles is forced to work for the Hales at their horse ranch the summer before his last year in high school. At first he absolutely hates it but he comes to realize that there is actually is something fun about this ranch thing and that horses are more likable and complicated than he’d previously thought. He also comes to realize that it’s not only the horses that are interesting; there’s also Derek Hale.

Red Witch by rootbeer

34,217  I  3/3  I  Prisoner Derek, Prisoner Stiles, BAMF Stiles, Magic Stiles

Teen and Up

The red hair of a banshee. The red eyes of an alpha. The red hoodie of a mage. The red of fire burning.

Derek Hale has been a prisoner to the hunters since they burned his family alive. But now someone has come to save him: skinny, defenseless Stiles–147 lbs of skin and fragile bones. Turns out, sarcasm isn’t his own weapon.

By Any Other Name by sysrae

36,034  I  14/14  I  AU-College, Panic Attacks, Past Abuse

Explicit

Stiles is kinda slutty. So is Derek.Then they meet at a party, and Feelings ensue.

You Look Like Bad News (i gotta have you) by standinginanicedress

38,954  I  Secret Relationship, A/B/O, Mating Cycles, AU-High School

Explicit

Option A : violently tell Derek that they are under no circumstances ever to hook up again because it was stupid and dumb.

Option B : tell Scott the truth, stand back and watch as Scott kills Derek with his bare hands so Stiles doesn’t even have to face the music. Not an option at all, actually. Expunge this from the record.

The real Option B : calmly explain to Derek that the situation is too fucked up and hey, maybe if Derek and Scott ever shake hands and make up, he and Stiles can hook up again because, man…it was great.

Option C : forget everything, charge headfirst into danger like fuckin’ Bravehart and have sex with Derek all over again.

Option D : bury himself alive and wait for the worms to eat him.

When sparks fly by LunaCanisLupus_22

39,677  I  2/2  I  Spark Stiles, Awkward Romance, Romantic Comedy

Explicit

“Derek,” Stiles thunders. “Were you ever going to tell me your house is trying to hook us up?”

Derek’s head snaps up, eyes wide and scenting the evident crackle of magic in the air.

Or the one where Stiles moves into an enchanted apartment block owned by a grumpy alpha and is completely oblivious to the building’s efforts to matchmake them.

‘Till You Make It by standinginanicedress

46,088  I  Fake/Pretend Relationship, Soulmates, Miscommunication

Mature

“I’m saying – let’s fake it.”

Derek blinks at him. Hard. Stiles never knew that someone could physically make a blink look hard, but there Derek goes, slamming his lids together like he’s fucking exercising them. “Fake it.”

“Pretend, dumbass,” he backhands Derek lightly on his upper arm. “Pretend like we’re doing as well as our parents want us to and then they’ll be off our backs, right?”

“We don’t have to pretend anything, Stiles,” Derek says evenly, in a tone that suggests he’d much rather be yelling. “We’re literally soulmates.”

“That’s the beauty of it! It’s going to be so fucking easy. I can’t believe we never thought of this before,” he runs his hands through his hair and shakes his head in amazement, grinning from ear to ear. “Holy shit. I can’t believe I just solved all our problems for us, man.”

Take The Ice by Hopeless ships (The_Danish_Biscuit)

50,228  I  7/7  I  AU-High School, Coming Out, Hockey Derek, Fluff

Mature  I  Part 1 of the Slivers of Ice series

To Derek Hale hockey was everything. It was the only reason he even tolerated High School and if given a choice the only thing he would be doing for the rest of his life. Some called him driven others called him fanatic.

Derek called himself determined.

Only one day a random meeting with a strangely fascinating young ice skater turns Derek’s life upside down. A odd friendship blooms between them and Derek slowly comes to realise that his life isn’t quite as simple as he thought. There might be more to life than ice hockey.

And if y’all are ever curious about what we’re reading and bookmarking (and not just for Teen Wolf) feel free to check out our AO3 bookmarks: Angsty and Fluffy!

Love and internet hugs,

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