The Marvel Files

A blog dedicated to finding and recommending the best Marvel fics. Main blog: @mrs-potts-stark Larry blog: @larryloveshome

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The MCU Files

The MCU Files is a Blog that will help you find your lost Marvel fics. Fic recommendations will be posted every Friday. Ask box is open!

Submissions are also open so everyone can recommend any fics they want me to read :)

Rules for submissions:

No Starker, non-con or smut.

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IronDad End of Year Rec List 2025

Hello everyone, I'm back with 25 fics I read in 2025. Let's hope 2026 treats us well! <3

Sick Day by CapGirlCanuck

Tony's hands halted, resting on his shoulders and giving him a gentle shake. “Hey, Spiderling, you falling asleep again?”

“No.” Peter forced himself to sit up straight. “I'm hungry.” The moment he said it, he knew it was true; he felt as hollow as a cave.

Tony stepped back, grinning. “Perfect timing! Pep and Morgan were just about to start baking cookies. And I'm pretty sure Morgan was hoping you would join.”

Or: A quiet afternoon wherein Peter is recovering from a surprise ilness, gets interrupted by a medical emergency. Because Peter and peppermint do not go well together.

In All These Worlds by mychakk

5 times Peter and Tony could have been soulmates and one time they actually were.

4 Times Tony and Peter Begin to Realize They Care And The 1 Time They Actually Admit It by Beckita (VivienneBlue)

Mr. Stark?” He stammered, blinking to get his eyes to focus. The man stood below him, eyebrows arched, and a quizzical expression on his face.

“You alright up there, Pete?” Mr. Stark queried, confusion tingeing his voice

With his heart rate and breathing finally slowing, Peter released his hold on the ceiling and let himself drop to the floor, landing in a crouch. He stood and awkwardly dusted himself off. “Uh, yeah,” he answered, his face flaming with embarrassment, “I’m fine. You just startled me.” If Tony’s eyebrows went any higher, they would likely become part of his hairline. “Don’t you have that whole Peter-tingle thing that’s supposed to warn you?” the billionaire questioned sceptically.

Be Your Protector by waitingondaisies

After so long of being bounced around from placement to placement in the foster system, Peter is on his last chance to stay in Queens and stay at Midtown. He’s desperate to keep this placement, even if it means not getting enough food and getting locked in the closet sometimes. The problem arises when he’s unable to let Happy know he won’t be able to make it to the compound, leading to Mr Stark getting involved. As a mechanic, once he’s made aware of a problem, he just has to fix it.

If there are no other foster homes in Queens, then Tony will just have to make one.

Cherry Christmas by walking_contradiction42

Tony grits his teeth. “What do you want me to do?” At that, the first genuine smile flits across Ross's face. It’s quickly hidden behind his usual mask of casual indifference. “We need you to watch the boy over the holidays.” Tony blinks. “What?” Ross leans back in the chair, regarding him with a calculating look. For a moment, Tony thinks he is going to kick his dirty shoes up on the table. “Well, you know, with everyone gone for the holidays, there is no one else to do it.” He stops, obviously enjoying the thought of his next words. “And you wouldn’t mind doing it, would you? Seeing as you don’t have any family to visit yourself.” Or: The Holdovers AU that nobody needed but I really wanted to write

Cross the line by spiderling (taeasstaetic)

For as long as Rhodey had known Tony Stark — and, fuck, was it a long time — there were always three quintessential rules about socialising with the man. Rule number one: Tony Stark doesn’t do physical affection. Rule number two: Tony Stark doesn’t like being handed things. And rule number three: Tony Stark doesn’t sleep. Or Rhodey meets the kid who breaks all the cardinal rules of hanging out with Tony Stark, the kid who can cross the line.

Protocol: Banana Peel by Your_skkLover13

His fingers tap on the sleek black watch wrapped around his wrist. “Dad is such a worrywort.” he mutters. Peter was smiling despite himself. Sometimes Dad was so over the top- a total mother-hen. Peter had been working on this watch for weeks, the other man would have had only a few minutes at most to tweak it. But that was all he really needed- The elevator doors open at the same time Peter realizes what he's said.

OR a classic Peter calls Tony 'dad' five times and one time they talk about it.

wash your hands of me (i am wanted elsewhere) by lethewren

Sometimes, you can't predict a storm.

Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and hope for the best. Sometimes, that ends with being kicked out of the only home you can remember at the tender age of fifteen and onto the streets in the middle of a not-so-metaphorical rainstorm.

"How to Accidentally Trick Tony Stark into Adopting You" by Pamela_Amets

Peter plans the most reckless thing he’s done as Peter Parker — tricking his mentor into signing adoption papers. What starts as an absurd prank spirals into the most honest moment between them: A terrified “Dad,” an impulsive sprint, and a confession that fits into place like the missing piece it always was.

Regardless of blood by AmaraCaos

After Tony's accident and Peter tricking him into taking him to the medical bay, a very confused Tony wakes up in the medical wing with Peter in his arms. With a severe headache, Tony remembers everything that happened the night before and decides he needs to clear up some misunderstandings with Pepper and Cho. or Peter finally meets Pepper, properly (and Rhodey)

Impromptu sleepover by Bonaxie

A Friday night at Avengers Tower, Peter stays later than anticipated, and Tony invites him to spend the night there. Bad news is that Peter can’t sleep without his comfort item but can’t think of a good enough excuse to go home and fetch it. Good news is that his comfort item is the shirt Tony gave him. And Tony has plenty of shirts to give to his protégé.

Through Time by Arsad

There are countless different realities out there; in every one of them, Tony and Peter have always been part of each other's lives. Story 03 - Through Time: Before the incident in Afghanistan, Tony Stark meets a visitor who claims to be from the future.

I'm only steady on my knees by A_Monument_Of_Cloud

Peter Parker: 0. Traffic: 1. Emotional damage: ongoing.

Tony Stark misses a party with a cake shaped like his own face to sit beside a passed-out teenager. This is what character development looks like.

OR

Everyone’s fine in the end. Except the table.

You Burrowed In (Under My Skin) by nyctxphiliac

If anybody had told Tony five years ago that he would be standing in a room full of children in the hopes of adopting one of them, he would have laughed in their face and kicked them out the door. Yet here he is. In which Tony and Pepper adopt brothers, Harley and Peter, after a series of shitty circumstances, land them in Meadows Hill Children’s Home.

Tears, laughter, fluff, and angst ensue.

Nobody’s Child by Flurrbee

Mary Parker was beautiful, brilliant, and enjoyed an active social life. When she died tragically, she left behind a young son with no known father. The boy goes to live with an uncle and aunt. Tony Stark adamantly insists he isn’t the father of Mary’s son and declines to take a paternity test. Years later, Tony meets Peter Parker again and wonders if he’s been wrong all these years. Tags to be updated as chapters are added.

The 5 times Tony found himself at Peter's sickbed. And the 1 time Peter was at his. by eva7673

The kid was going to give Tony a heart attack one of these days - always webbing into trouble. Until the day, it's Tony in trouble, and Peter's world falls apart.

Which one? by Anonymous

Stark,” Sam pauses for the dramatic flare, which causes Tony to cock his head a little in his direction. “Your child will be the death of me.” Sam says, wiping glitter off his shoulder. Tony drags a hand down his face and lets out a long groan. Finally, when he is done, he leans his head back against the couch. The next thing he said was something no one expected. “Which one?”

Silence. OR After a gruelling mission, the Avengers reconvene to have a meal and unwind when the question of the year is suddenly posed: Just how many children does Tony Stark actually have?

one single thread of gold by intothestorm

“Hey, hey, hey- let go of him!” The hands leave him in an instant. Peter sags in relief, his danger sense slowly but surely fading away. His saviour comes into focus, and Peter has to hold back a groan when he sees who it is. “What the hell is going on here?” Stark demands. “Does somebody wanna explain why they’ve got my foster kid pressed up against the wall like he’s some kind of criminal?” “Your- your foster kid?” Stark throws his hands up in the air with exasperation. “Yes, my foster kid. Lordy, do you two go outside? Or better yet, do you even work here? How have you not heard about this?”

As an agent of SPHINX, HYDRA's successor organization, Peter is all too familiar with undercover operations. But being placed in the care of Tony Stark, tasked with worming his way into the man's life and taking down the Avengers? That's a whole new level.

private-surprise party by Mochi_ttkoo

When Peter gets called into Pepper’s office, he never imagined it was to help her plan a surprise party for Tony. Not only was Peter terrible at keeping secrets, but he also got stuck in charge of the cake—without the faintest idea of what design to pick. OR: Peter overthinking the design of a cake, which ends up making him recall all the good things Tony has done for him—while Tony, on the other hand, has no clue why his kid suddenly seems obsessed with cakes.

Gossip Protocol by astravere

It starts with one intern. At least, everyone thinks he’s an intern. He’s got full clearance, a StarkPad, and a habit of arguing with Tony Stark in the hallways. The office is trying to piece it together. Mostly through Teams. (Or, Peter and Tony’s relationship, as seen through the eyes of Stark Industries employees)

Dad Will Protect You by DragonSoulWorld

A storm hits the lake house, and Peter is scared. It dredges up all Peter's fears and doubts of belonging. Tony Stark refuses to let his son think he doesn't belong and reminds him he has a family.

Loss of My Life by thrandomslytherin7

Tony doesn't do people. Emotions. Attachments. He had rules. But Rules are made to be broken.

We Are Not Broken, We Are Just Torn by Clulessilver

A year after the event dubbed 'Civil War', Tony Stark is barely coping, seeing his mentor hurting. Peter recommends he try therapy. But all that may be for nothing when the threat of Thanos is approaching.

Project: Spiderson by Peters12and3bros

A recent failed Hydra facility bust left one of the organization's most dangerous weapon, only known as Project: Spider, lost and unaccounted for. That surely has nothing to do with the venom-spitting, wall climbing kid that just broke into Tony's office, right? Wrong. Cue: Kid Peter recovery and Awakening of the Irondad

Second Chances by imgoingtocrash

Shortly before the events of The Battle of New York, Pepper brings Peter by the Helicarrier to see his father before they leave town.

Happy New Year, everyone. I wish you luck for 2026! 🥳🍀✨️

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IronDad End of Year Rec List 2024

Hello, I'm back with 24 fics I read in 2024! Happy new year and good luck for 2025 <3

Santa Baby by OllieCollie

It's Christmastime once again, and this holiday season is already shaping up to be one of the best yet for Peter. He has a family that loves him, a schedule full of fun plans and traditions for the month, and a special surprise to look forward to on Christmas Eve.

What could possibly go wrong?

Love You 3,001 by JAWorley

Tony paces nervously in his lab as his cell phone dials out. It rings six times before Strange picks up. "What?" Strange bites out. "About that lamp-" Strange sighs. "Don't tell me… a younger or older version of yourself came out of it and found you in the present?" "What? No- no… uh… my father. From 1985." "I told you to keep your hands to yourself." OR It's just a few days to Christmas when Howard Stark is sucked into a lamp and re-appears in 2017 to find out that his adult son is not at all the disappointment he expected him to be. OR Tony is not ok with seeing his father again. Peter, Pepper, and Happy rally around him while he deals with this mess.

Coming Home by FelixAfterAll

There were several pictures around the house of a boy Morgan had never met but until now she had never asked who he was becuse her parents always looked sad when they looked at the picture a little too long. Or: how endgame should have gone/ended.

All Is Calm, All Is Bright by tummyhurtss

a series of one-shots that can be read as stand-alone fics or in chronological order if you want to watch Tony and Peter's bond and relationship grow over time! Lots of fluff, minor angst on some, and a whole lot of winter/holiday spirit <3

For a hand scratching my scalp and for a kiss against my forehead. by w3ird_o

"Please come in." Miss Potts smiled. She didn't look like someone who was about to sue you for thousands of dollars. Maybe he needed to stop assuming things about people, Peter thought when he discovered with horror Tony Stark, sitting in an expensive rotating chair, turning his back to them, looking at New York, the city expanding for miles and miles. Under other circumstances, Peter would have loved to meet the man, he realized now that he was sitting in front of the genius, cheeks red with embarrassment. He wished he could ask him questions, he wished he could understand who he was when he wasn't in his 'Tony Stark attitude.' Because Peter was sure, the man was not the narcissistic he showed to the world. Not when he had almost died protecting New York from aliens. Some people said he was only trying to save his own butt -his father said that- but Peter didn't believe so. Or, Peter never had a good relationship with his family, and probably never would. His father was too mean, too violent, a racist, a drinker, the first to hate mutant people, and never the last to raise his hand on his son. All Peter ever wanted was to get away. So when Tony Stark offers him an internship, Peter jumps on the occasion.

Let it Snow by spilled_words

Peter loved Christmas, even if he didn't get to celebrate it much anymore. But a scare caused by his thermoregulation leads him to his first real Christmas in years.

5 Times Tony Stark Calls Penny Parker by nicknames by paperback92

May Parker is killed.   Officially, she's an innocent victim of a vicious Green Goblin attack. To the handful who know, though, she's targeted and blown up in her own apartment just for the crime of being Spider-Woman's aunt.   And at just sixteen years old, Penny Parker is orphaned twice over.

Christmas: Parker Style by Just_A_Fangirl15

“What were your Christmases like before you were Iron-Man?” Peter asked suddenly, and Tony felt he owed it to the kid to answer honestly. “Dunno. I was blind drunk for most of them,” He shrugged and angry-piped a window over his door. “What about when you were a kid? You can’t have been drunk for those.” He’d really been hoping Peter wouldn’t ask that. “Boring. My father used to hold these giant parties for all of his importers and business partners. We’d do presents under the tree in the morning – usually in front of some press camera for media attention – and then I’d be sent off to get ready for the party and we’d be there from noon till midnight,” It sounded horrible even now, and he still felt a sort of dread, even knowing he’d never have to go to one of his father’s Christmas parties ever again. ~~~ Tony Stark never really learned what Christmas truly meant, and Peter will make damn sure he knows.

Five Times Peter Wasn’t Sure if He Could Come to Mr. Stark and One Time He Knew Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt He Could by Somnis88

Five times Peter doesn't think Tony would want to know about his trauma.

Each chapter will be a different problem Peter tries to face on his own: panic attacks/flashbacks, bullying, physical injury, etc. There will be underlying themes of sexual assault aftermath throughout, so please be careful reading. This will be a sensitive and realistic portrayal of the effects of SA trauma with no explicit scenes. I will handle this with care! But please read with care, too.

One time, Peter realizes he 100% trusts Tony. I adore this chapter so much.

I promise by MARVELously3000

The team clears out a Hydra base. Everything goes as planned until Tony finds a young boy in the basement that was held prisoner by Hydra. What will he do?

Metamorphosis by art_deco_deity

How Peter Parker changed Tony Stark; seen through the eyes of one Pepper Potts.

Certified Wreck by rosedavid (driftingskies237)

The drive was a couple of hours, and he spent it listening to his playlist. It started raining.

But then what happened? His memory gets fuzzy. He was almost there, on a secluded road surrounded by forest. And then... A deer! There was a deer, standing frozen and wide-eyed in the middle of the road. Peter swerved to avoid him. He couldn’t regain control as the car slid against the rain-slick roads. A flash of panic, his stomach leaping into his throat. An impact. Then nothing. He crashed the car. Worse, he crashed Mr. Stark’s car.

storge by thebetterbina

Tony adopts little Peter, goes about as well as you can expect if we're talking about having the Avengers as a family.

Storge is the love parents naturally feel for their children. It’s based on natural feelings and effortless love. Storge is the love that knows forgiveness, acceptance, and sacrifice. It is the one that makes you feel secure, comfortable, and safe.

Lacuna by rosesandribbons

In which Peter Parker carries on with life after the death of his uncle, but a part of him is missing.

I’m Slowly Killing Myself (Trying So Hard At The Back Of The Shelf) by ilove_klance

Or: five times the team thinks Tony is a bad dad, and the one time they know he isn’t.

there you'll be by @parkrstark

Peter gets his wisdom teeth removed, and the results of the laughy gas are the best thing Tony's ever witnessed.

where you don't belong by @m00nagedreamin

Peter was crying. In front of Doctor Strange, which was, like, the most embarrassing way this whole thing could’ve gone. or: Doctor Strange shows Peter a few different realities. Including one where Peter is Tony's kid and everything is just... happy.

It’s been a couple months since I turned to something violent. (I should be happier so why do I feel so quiet?)

by draagonfruiit

Peter gets into an argument with May. He’s having a rough time that calls for some father son cuddles.

Can You Watch My Dad For A Second? by A_Random_Person7

Peter wants to tell Tony how much he means to him but doesn’t know how. Until he comes across a TikTok trend.

Basking In His Universe by MsWinifredQuale

The world and its people slowly began to heal following the final battle. And then it's Christmas.

Tony was torn between going all out or keeping it simple. It was his first Christmas with both his kids, but Peter’s first Christmas without May. He didn’t want to overwhelm the kid even more than he already was.

Tony knew how much Peter and May had loved Christmas.

Don't Tell Peter by fluffyfeelsforever

When an Avenger's mission ends with a critically injured Tony stark, Peter is left in the dark by his teammates on when this happens. After arriving back to the tower, it is up to Pepper Potts to not only console a traumatized and scared teen, but to also get to the bottom of why the team felt it necessary to keep Peter from his mentor in a time of crisis. Sprinkle in some angsty Peter just wanting to tell Tony how much he loves him, and some very sorry Avengers and you are in for a whirlwind of an emotional rollercoaster.

Blanket Forts and Midnight Stories by @joyful_soul_collector

Tony and Peter spend the day building a blanket fort and watching movies!

Until you set your old heart free by @bluesweatshirt

Five times that someone refers to Peter as part of the Stark family, and one time he does it himself.

the one where it’s mother’s day by @punyparkerfics

it’s mother’s Day, and peter’s having a crisis

Don't forget to leave a comment, and kudos because honestly speaking, it really helps! 😁

I know I haven't posted anything in quite a while, but truthfully, I don't read many Avengers related fics anymore (I still love and adore Irondad with all of my heart) so I have a question; would you want Drarry as well as Irondad fic recs? Please let me know!

If you know the writer's URL, please tell me so I can mention them.

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IronDad End of Year Rec List 2023

Continuing from last year, here are 23 IronDad fics I read in 2023!

And I will still be here, Stargazing by Penny4yourThoughts

When Peter visits the tower after school, Yhe tells Tony about the meteor shower happening that night and asks if they can watch it together. Tony accepts, and they spend the night watching the stars as they fly by

I Got You by ElisabettaRomano

Peter wakes up feeling ill, but he knows Mr Stark has always got him, no matter what.

Or

A lot of fluff and cuddles!

Rainy Day Hideaway by TheDisneyOutsider

Peter and Tony spend a rainy day doing something Peter loves, and Tony has never done it before. Just a whole lot of fluff and cuteness!

If I Could Turn Back Time by Dimity Blue (Arnie)

Seven months after Titan. Seven months after half the universe was snapped away by Thanos. Bruce Baner turns back time

Take my heart clean apart (if it helps yours beat) by LilacSoulw

Tony Stark is clingy with his family, but what happens when he has to go on a business trip for a week, Away from the person he loves most. Fluff ensues

Stories Behind the Pictures by QueenofInsanity

Peter Parker is Tony Stark's son. But how did they get there? This is the progression from Mr Stark to Tony to Dad, with the rest of the family involved, of course.

You make me happy (when skies are grey) by Wise_writer_girl

Tony Stark had been Peter Parker's mentor for almost a year now. It's almost embarrassing how quickly that boy had made his way into Tony's heart. But the real test is meeting Pepper when she makes some... well, not very far-fetched assumptions. Then, if they survive that, Father's Day is around the corner, and Tony can't handle that. Thanks, Howard. But what has Peter been plotting? Will it be enough to get his fath-*ahem*, his mentor out of the memories of his past?

the one where it’s mother’s Day by punyparker

it’s mother’s Day, and peter’s having a crisis

You're the best, Dad! by protectbucky

What do you mean what’s wrong? I called you ‘dad’ yesterday and Clint made a T-shirt about it, and you’re asking me what’s wrong?’ The billionaire’s face was so soft Peter felt like he could explode. He wanted to bang his head against the table again. He couldn’t comprehend that Mr. Stark was really not getting it. ‘So is it the ‘dad’ part or the T-shirt part?’

‘Mr. Stark, what the fuck?’

Of needles and blood (and ice cream fluff) by @marvelousbutterfly

Pete, let's just do it. It won't take long, then I'll take you out for ice cream if you promise not to sue anyone, "Tony tried. The boy seemed to consider the proposition, but the sight of the needle being prepped by the nurse made him wince. "I don't like needles," he whined in a small voice, flapping his hands.

a small golden light by canon irondad (tomlinsoul)

Tony finds Peter crying on the sofa in the middle of the night. Comfort ensues.

You are my Everything by Safari43271

He rubbed the back of his neck as he slowly walked over and sat down next to him on the bed. “Pete? Are you ok? What’s going on? Why are you crying?” he asked. Peter wouldn’t look at him but kept petting the cat, wiped more tears, and then sniffled. “I’ll be completely honest with you. You’re kind of freaking me out here, kid. If, um, if you don’t want to go ahead with the adoption then…” and he couldn’t finish that sentence because God, what if he changed his mind?

Superhero Pajamas by the Spider-Man alt (counterclaw)

There’s nothing to explain,” Tony grinned as he set his tablet down on the coffee table. “Oh, man. If Iron Man himself were here to see those…”

“That’s the worst part,” Peter grumbled, though there was no hard edge to his voice. “He is.”

World's Best Tony by radioactivewriterbite

After his wisdom tooth removal surgery, Peter Parker's pain medication causes an unexpected emotional reaction. Luckily for him, Tony Stark is well-versed in comforting his children. Though, the father isn't expecting how much the moment ends up meaning to both of them.

No Take Backs by JAWorley

Peter, Tony, and the Avengers fight a strange alien wizard with disastrous (and cute) consequences for Peter. Now Tony has to deal with a five year-old Spider Man and the Rogues, who don’t think he’s capable of taking care of his favourite intern. Set a few weeks after the events of Spider Man’s Pizza Delivery Service.

Emergency Phone Call by MidnightFanfics

When May Parker finds out that Peter is Spider-Man, she kicks him out. Peter ends up on the streets until Tony finds out and brings him in, taking care of him at his worst. Even though May doesn't talk to him anymore, Peter still loves her. This is his terrible story of how he coped and eventually let go.

A Force To Be Reckoned With by @ashleyparker2815

During a late night Hydra raid, Tony comes across a door with a spider emblem on it and inside is a fearful child. He takes the boy back to the tower with him, in hopes of helping the boy, but little does Tony know that he’s falling right into Hydra’s plan to help Peter complete his first mission; killing Tony Stark. Peter must now gain Tony’s trust and make the man care for him to gather information before he kills him and goes back to Hydra.

don't you ever tame your demons (but always keep 'em on a leash) by ironfidus

“In my worst nightmares, May,” Tony says, unblinking as he finally corrals the strength to look May Parker in the eye, “I am always the last man standing.” May stares right back at him—unyielding—and does not once recoil away from the darkness in his eyes or the tragedy in his voice. “Let me get this straight,” she repeats, a broken record. “Steve wants to think you aren’t a hero. And you want to believe him.” “Our kid called you dad,” she continues, letting the words ‘our’ and ‘kid’ drop so thoughtlessly, like they cost her nothing at all to say, “and it gave you nightmares.” Tony winces. “Well, when you put it that way—”

What Means the Most by MsWinifredQuale

The thing Peter appreciates the most about having Tony in his life is not the multimillion-dollar suit or the weekly lab days. It’s the little things that Tony does to prove that he cares about Peter, that Tony doesn’t even seem to realise are a big deal. But Peter does. And he loves him for it. Or, five times Tony does a little thing that means the world to Peter, and one time Peter does a little thing that means the world to Tony.

Hush (For It Is Dark) by @losingmymindtonight

Tony Stark woke up, like clockwork, every morning at 2:00 am. -- (Or: Tony Stark, lullaby extraordinaire.)

5 times Tony makes Peter laugh (+1 times he makes him cry) by abbie_brianna

5 times when Tony loved the sound of Peter's laughter and 1 time he hated the sound of Peter's cries.

Morgan’s super secretive investigation by Cn983y

Morgan sees all the signals. They are all there: her brother and daddy are in a cult, the question now is, what is she going to do about it? She always knew that when they were together they did dumb things, but that's really, really, dumb, and she is the one that needs to keep hers and mommy's boys safe, good thing she is so smart.

Dad Duty by JAWorley

It starts off as a joke about having to pick his kid up from school. It's not long before everyone from the interns to the Avengers and even aunt May start to take it seriously. It's plain for everyone to see that Peter is Tony's son.

Don't forget to leave a comment, and kudos (it really helps). I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and, of course, Happy New Year!

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IronDad End of Year Rec List 2022

Hey everyone, I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year here’s a list of 22 IronDad fics I read in 2022!

And I promise I’m trying (21k) by bluesweatshirt

5 times Peter missed having a dad (and 1 time he realized he kind of still had one)

A Little Hiccup (101k) by Crazysnakelover

While Peter was out patrolling as Spiderman, an incident occurs, and something happens to him. Now he must go to Tony for help, and their relationship will never be the same.

Perfect Timing (60k) by PeterParkerSimp3000

Nothing makes life worth living anymore. Which is why, today is the day. The day Peter Parker is going to kill himself. He hopes in his next life he isn't such a failure.

OR

Peter Parker ended up in the care of one Skip Westcott after his aunt died 8 months ago. Skip abuses him and after 7 months of abuse at the hands of who is supposed to be his caretaker, he's ready to end his life. Now, Tony Stark is known for being fashionably late, but in this case, however, he's got perfect timing.

(He offers Peter an internship!)

[N] Rescue (31k) by Zeronay

A few years after seeking the Sorcerer Supreme's help after the Ultron-fiasco, Tony is sure he loves Doctor Stephen Strange. Maybe it's even mutual, he's sure he would've found out if it weren't for Thanos and his lackeys invading earth in search of the Infinity Stones. After eradicating half the universe, including Stephen, Tony does everything in his might to bring everybody back. Because a world without Stephen Strange and Peter Parker might not be worth living in.

IronDad and SpiderMom (60k) by juliette_1004

He's supposed to be the normal nerd kid Parker but he's not. His Mother is a spy and he lives with a secret identity. His real name is Peter Aldrik Romanoff, and he is Natasha's miracle baby. She had thought she'll never have children but one faithful night with a man who is known by everybody. She played along. Wanted to rebel. Wanting to just forget everything.

Peter's mother, Black Widow herself woke up in none other than Tony Stark's bedroom. She left before the man could even wake up. Leaving one note with a red kiss mark.

i. you are my sunshine (19k) by peterstank

Stark men don’t quit. Stark men brush off their knees as they get back up and fix their mistakes. Tony’s not stupid; he knows he’s made plenty of them. He has a ledger full, a laundry list.

But somehow, this doesn’t feel like one of them.

or: the one where Tony finds out he’s going to have a kid and he thinks maybe, just maybe, he could try giving the whole ‘dad’ thing a go.

Iron Dad (96k) by Barelyfunctioning97

Since the very first day Tony had met Peter, he had wormed himself into Tony's heart. Now that damn kid has Tony wrapped around his little finger and quite honestly, to tell you the truth. Tony couldn't care less. Peter Parker is an amazing kid that Tony feels he doesn't really deserve to know, let alone share such a close bond with, but he’d be damned if he didn’t earn it.

Unexpected (Everything I never knew I wanted) (100k) by moonchild2593

Tony Stark was a lot of things- a father wasn't one of them. He had never wanted to be one, either. He didn't even like kids with their constant need for attention and the way they screamed and cried and did nothing but slobber. One day he stumbles across the nine-year-old orphaned son of one of his past lovers and something about that kid makes him reevaluate everything he's ever thought he'd wanted.

The Future Comes (147k) by orphan_account

"You're the Mandarin. You're the ones who killed my mother."

I was just trying to have a normal sophomore year. (Okay, not really, I was trying to find and destroy the Mandarin after they kidnapped me. But the same thing, hey? And it was fair: I was trying to avenge one parent, just after almost losing the other.) However, life had other plans for me. Such as being kidnapped, supervillains destroying Manhattan, and growing closer to Peter Parker. I turned up on my father's doorstep aged five, and somehow this was the most exciting year yet.

evergreen (24k) by OnlyForward @multifandomforthemostpart

the story of how Tony Stark is Scrooge reincarnated and how Peter Parker is determined to change that. ft. civil war angst, tony being lonely, fun Christmas activities and a nice happy ending perfect for the holiday season.

The Barely Functioning Stark Family (40k. Incomplete) by Minikoala

Peter never had a mother. She died giving birth to him. Tony raised him and cared for him. Peter had never known anything different, but he knew he wouldn't change it for the world.

Harley had a mother. She died in a car accident when he was twelve. And it introduced a whole new part of his life that he never knew existed.

heart made of glass, my mind of stone (54k) by princessironspider

Tony hasn't spoken since Siberia. If he doesn't talk, he can't get close to people, and they can't hurt him again...right?

Long Story Short (It Was A Bad Time) Or AIs Don't Forget (77k) by peacockgirl

Turns out magic doesn't affect AIs. Karen is Peter's only link to his old life, and helps him hold on when he gets low.

Meanwhile, in Upstate New York, Tony struggles with the inexplicable certainty that he's lost a kid.

Until Peter gets hurt, and Karen tells FRIDAY ...

Set in that wonderful AU world where Tony survives Endgame, and our boy (eventually) gets all the hugs he needs and deserves.

phoenix (39k) by OnlyForward @multifandomforthemostpart

tony stark comes back to life after everyone’s memory of peter parker disappears in the battle at the statue of liberty. he’s the only one who remembers peter, is decidedly not happy about the fact he’s the only one, and promptly vows to fix it

If We Have Each Other, Then We'll Both Be Fine (30k) by Iplaypiano36

Peter Parker and his little sister, Presley, have been mostly on their own since Uncle Ben dead. Their Aunt hasn't been the same, and Peter has sworn both himself and Presley into secrecy about their home life. Everything goes downhill from there, but by some miracle, Parker luck lost for a day, and Peter won an internship with Tony Stark. Peter was able to worm his way into Tony's heart, but what happens when Tony starts to notice all is not so bright and happy at the Parker's residence.

Or:

Aunt May is abusive. Tony and Pepper come to the rescue.

When Trauma Comes Knocking  (155k) by Kevy_Grayce

“He’s my best friend,” Ned chokes out in a watery voice. “I, I have to be there. He’s my best friend! He’s my-” He cuts himself off by crying into Tony’s shoulder. Tony shakes his head, not at them but at the universe.

“Don’t you dare,” he whispers furiously with clenched teeth. “Don’t you dare take him from us. He doesn’t deserve this. He’s a good kid. We need him so you better fix this.” He isn’t talking to anything, but he’s lost control of everything around him. He can’t do anything.

“Why isn’t it working?!” Ned shouts his demand, but it’s muffled by Tony’s suit jacket.

“I swear, Parker,” MJ forces out in a low voice as she sniffs. “You get up or I’ll never forgive you.” Her angry façade almost immediately shatters and her chin wobbles. “Please don’t go. Come back. Please, please, please.” She squeezes her eyes shut, causing more tears to fall.

The Other Timeline (153k) by Stellophia

When Thanos of the Alternate 2014 finds Nebula from the future, learns about the Avengers’ attempt to retrieve the stones from the past, travels to the future to put a stop to their plans, and is destroyed by Tony Stark’s ultimate sacrifice, he accidentally creates a divergent timeline where he simply doesn’t exist after 2014. A timeline where the events of Infinity War and Endgame never happen.

The world kept you like a secret, but I kept you like an oath (55k) by for_the_night

At 23:37 Doctor Strange casts a spell to make the universe forget Peter Parker.

At 23:36 Tony Stark’s heart stops for three minutes. When he comes to, no one remembers his kid, but you best believe he’s going to do everything he can figure out why. He isn’t going to lose his Spider-ling again.

Reality Rewritten (75k) by Booklivesmatter

To save the universe after events turn apocalyptic when a rift opens above the statue of liberty, Doctor Strange sends Peter Parker’s consciousness back in time to the year 2016.

Now in a time where Tony Stark is still alive and the Avengers are split up, Peter is the only person with the knowledge of what is to come. He must juggle the idea that he might be the kidnapped son of his mentor and the instructions that Doctor Strange had given him: Change things.

Peter and Morgan's 40-Year-Long-Day (26k) by thisMarvelousLife

Morgan is far too clever for her own good. She knows that the infinity stones can do anything, so surely they'd let her see her dad again.

Peter never planned on using the stones, he just wanted to keep Morgan out of trouble.

Finding Their Way Home (58k) by ElliahRose

Peter Benjamin-Edward Stark went missing on a Tuesday. For months the entirety of the New York police department, as well as anyone else the Starks could convince to join, searched for the tot. He was only three when he was taken and for four months, two weeks, and four days, Tony Stark and Pepper Stark (nee Potts) worried and fretted over their beloved child.

Peter Benjamin-Edward Stark was murdered on a Friday. A ransom call gone wrong spelt the end of the child’s life. The world grieved as the kidnappers gleefully told the devastated parents they’d find his body in the morning.

They never did.

Twelve years passed and the family was still grieving, and Tony Stark worked tirelessly to find his only child’s killer and gain justice for his son.

Meanwhile, Peter Parker was having literally the worst day ever. He just wanted to help make the world a better place, but instead, he got stabbed. That’s just his luck, isn’t it?

Making A Wish For You. (65k) by The_Mishamigo

Pepper and Tony are suffering from infertility. Tony, as much as he didn’t believe in magic, wishes for a kid as a last resort. The next thing he knows, he walks into Peter Parker. Now he can’t seem to get rid of the kid.

If you know the writer's URL please let me know so I can mention them. I hope everyone has an awesome 2023! Enjoy reading and don't forget to leave comments and Kudos!

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Irondad + Time Travel Masterlist

Like You'd Know How It Works (42k) by @mshermia

Straight after the battle is won - or lost, depending on your perspective - Peter tries to convince the Avengers to save Mr Stark by going back into the Quantum Realm

Part 1 of Like You'd Know How It Works and what comes after

doomed to repeat (or are we?) (29k, Incomplete) by itsthechocopuff

after dying in space, Tony wakes up - still dying - in Siberia. Bitter, tired, determined and six years younger, he sets out to make some noise.

(Or: Tony schmoozes, gains ally, adopts all the kids, kicks ass, falls in love, and saves the world. again.)

Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it (152k, Incomplete) by Savana_Marlark

A snap.

A gauntlet.

A dying man's regret.

It is a dangerous thing to wish with infinity stones on your fist.

Sent back to the sands of Afghanistan, Tony Stark has a world to fix, and a Titan to stop, but he won't be doing it alone.

The End of Infinity (909k, Incomplete) by FriendlyNeighborhoodFangirls

In 2023, the battle for the universe has been won. At a cost no one can forget, the fight is over—for all but one.

Stephen Strange has an idea. An impossible idea spanning dimensions and timelines, life and death, and the lines of good and evil. But he's played impossible odds before—perhaps he never stopped.

All that Loki wanted was to fight, one last time, for the fate of his universe. So when he finds himself fighting for another, crashing into the past, he has a few intended words for the wizard that forced him there but not before he finds a boy. Or, more accurately, before the boy finds him.

Peter Parker has been waiting for the next mission. He just doesn't expect it to come from the future, armed with a ridiculous story demanding a ridiculous quest. And he doesn't expect to be able to tell Mr Stark.

Tony Stark is trying to rebuild from the Civil War, knowing that someday, something will come that he needs to be ready for. And he doesn't know it yet, but two universes are trying to rebuild around him, and that something is already here.

Seven Stones. Five dead. Two universes. And one impossible quest to tie it all back together.

Time Will Tell (166k) by @tonystarkissistist

So... some weird stuff is going on. First the dreams, then Peter calls him Dad, and now everyone is convinced Peter is his illegitimate son. What a day.

If only things could get even crazier... oh wait...

Wish We Could Turn Back Time (64k) by Girlinpink44

With a snap of his fingers, Tony Stark finds himself with the chance to change everything. Armed with foreknowledge and his found family, can he figure out a way to stop Thanos before he snaps? They say hindsight is 20/20 and Tony is about to find out how true that really is.

Part 1 of Turn Back Time

Endgame 2.0 (43k) by sketchibilitea

Peter Parker remembers it all.

Remembers aliens, Titan, Thanos, the stones.

Remembers every atom in his body splitting, and the agony that followed. He Remembers looking up at his mentor's grief-stricken eyes and muttering a small 'I'm sorry' before he was one with the wind.

He was gone. But now he has the chance to take that all back.

Today, Peter Parker can make a difference.

code my love, soul born (39k) by graveltotempo

The Avengers win, Thanos dies and the Dusted are back. Many would say that this is a happy ending. Doctor Strange is not among the many, and neither is FRIDAY.

Enter the love for a man long gone, an uncertain future, dangerously powerful sorcerers, an AI who would do anything to get her boss back, six Infinity Stones and mix it with sheer stubbornness and time travel and you have a recipe for certain disaster.

What could possibly go wrong?

Part 1 of FRIDAY ex-machina

Time to Pretend (38k) by Rowan_M

A villain attacking New York sends an injured Peter back in time to the year 2000. Not knowing how to get home, Peter asks Tony Stark for help and ends up finding out a lot about his and Tony's past. Peter is given an opportunity to change the future or leave things be.

Part 1 of A Matter of Time

Spiegel im Spiegel (31k) by sahiya

"Ah HA!” Tony exclaimed, throwing his arms up. “So the multiverse is real! Rhodey and I used to argue about that at MIT, but I never thought I’d actually win the bet. Though it might be a little tough to collect on it now. Unless... does this universe have a Rhodey? Does this universe have a me? Can I meet myself?”

“This universe does indeed have a Colonel James Rhodes,” Strange said. “And it also possesses its own version of yourself. But no, you can’t meet him.”

“Why not?” Tony demanded. “Would it implode the universe? Destroy the space-time continuum?”

“None of that. You cannot meet him because this universe’s Tony Stark has been dead for fifteen months.”

Part 1 of Spiegel im Spiegel

Through Space (30k) by graveltotempo 

The Universe needs the Infinity Stones to survive: Thanos, in his complete ignorance, does not understand this in any of the 14,000,605 futures Doctor Strange sees, does not see this in any of the parallel Universes in which he goes looking for the stones. So, Doctor Strange makes the biggest gamble of his life, and puts all his eggs in one basket. And then hands the basket into the hands that, across time and through space, will always charge themselves with the protection of the Earth.

+++

Anthony Edward Stark fell into the abyss of the broken universe in the spring of 2018 and died.

Antoinette Evelyn Stark woke up in her bed in December 1991 with almost 3 decades worth of foresight, in a world she didn't quite remember with one single goal: save the Universe.

Part 1 of spread your wings, Guardians of Infinity: a second chance

Peter and Morgan's 40-Year-Long-Day (26k) by thisMarvelousLife

Morgan is far too clever for her own good. She knows that the infinity stones can do anything, so surely they'd let her see her dad again.

Peter never planned on using the stones, he just wanted to keep Morgan out of trouble.

(The time-travel fix-it fic in which Tony lived his life with his kids from the future showing up at random intervals thanks to time stone shenanigans)

Back to the Future Rules Apply (100k) by @atypical-snowman

In the original timeline, Loki never pulled a knife on Thanos. In the original timeline, Stephen stopped at 5,371 futures, and Thor went for the head.

In the original timeline, Thanos lost.

The universe cannot survive without the Infinity Stones. As the last living Stone keeper, Stephen is called to undo what Thanos did.

Racing through time and space, Stephen must find a way to save the universe. Tony must find a way to save Stephen.

surprise! sorry I disappeared I'm back now, (mostly). Enjoy reading and don't forget to leave a comment and kudos!

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IronDad & SpiderSon Fic Rec Masterlist

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while, (I will be back soon I promise) however, until then here are some IronDad fics to make you smile, laugh, cry and everything in-between. This is also to celebrate (over) 100 followers! Thank you so much!! 💙🥳

Enjoy reading, and don't forget to leave kudos and a comment (it really helps!)

Iron Dad/Spider Son Short stories and One Shots (Series 213k incomplete) by @aimaim94

part 46: Peter watched the elevator numbers move up as he waited. He had texted Tony he was coming home this weekend to spend time with him. He hadn’t told Tony why. He hadn’t told Tony that he had to tell himself something—Something that Peter had avoided for a very long time. He was so worried about losing people, but he also wanted to be able to be his true authentic self...

Leave Me to Dream (20k) by blackwatchandromeda (avenris)

Peter freezes for a second, eyes flicking to focus on Steve for one still moment. Then, his gaze drags sideways to Tony, and his eyes clear of confusion.

"Dad!" he breathes. The room goes silent.

if your wings are broken, borrow mine (5k) by thelast_ofellie

The Rogues come back to the Compound. Peter isn’t happy about it.

AKA the “call me son one more time” line from Meet Me Inside but it’s Peter yelling at Steve AKA self-indulgent Protective Peter Parker

Wish We Could Turn Back Time (50k incomplete) by Girlinpink44

With a snap of his fingers, Tony Stark finds himself with the chance to change everything. Armed with foreknowledge and his found family, can he figure out a way to stop Thanos before he snaps? They say hindsight is 20/20 and Tony is about to find out how true that really is.

Becoming Belonging (18k) by sahiya

Peter barely remembered the week after he came back, five years and two minutes after dying on Titan. But he did remember this: looking at Morgan Stark and feeling––to his immediate shame––wildly, insanely jealous that Morgan had had those five years with Tony and Peter hadn’t.

it passes (after a while) (3k) by Ary18

Tony Stark just wants to know why Spiderman keeps getting spotted in the Underoo Suit when he has the clearly better Stark Suit and ends up getting conned into a heart-to-heart with a teenager instead.

My Wish (Is For You) (10k) by SheabeePrime

Peter Parker is just another poor cancer kid, but he won’t let that stop him from getting the great Tony Stark wrapped around his little finger from the moment they meet. Tony, on the other hand, just wants to protect this new precious presence in his life from all the hurt the world seems to dish out onto it.

Go, little Rockstar (10k) by Angeeelatin

warning: MCD, Endgame compliment

Tony Stark had only ever wanted for Peter to be safe.

or: Tony Stark and Peter Parker's relationship through the years with bonus Ironfamily

You'll Be in My Heart (Series 38k) by @emsxworld

After May dies, Tony doesn't hesitate to take Peter in. Follow the ups and downs as the two begin to become a family.

Always, Kiddo: Always (5k) by PinkEasterEggs

warning: implied/referenced child abuse

Tony knows that something is up with Peter. He's been acting differently and shying away far more often. However, when he finds out the truth, he never expected it to be so heartbreaking.

I will restore all that was broken (12k) by @akillerqueenwrites

“He took my kids!” Clint shouts.

“And he took mine!” Tony roars back.

After watching Peter disappear, Tony is lost. People keep finding him.

It’s A Better Place Since You Came Along (88k) by Ashleyparker2815

Tony Stark had never been the type of person to become a father. With all of his drinking, partying, sleeping around and bad habits, he just wasn’t the type to raise a child. That was until he found out he had a son and then everything changed.

love and all its meanings (9k) by inverted_paradox

people can't always be brave when the word is so cursed

OR

Tony and Peter are scared to lose each other again.

I'll Love You (When You Can't Love Yourself) (8k) by josywbu

In which Tony doesn’t believe he’s a hero and Peter doesn’t want to hear it. Because even superheroes need someone fighting for them sometimes.

nobody understands us and i don't understand it (16k) by searchingforstars

Five times somebody doesn’t quite understand Tony and Peter’s relationship + the one time it finally makes perfect sense.

One Whose Worth Lies Far Within A Diamond In The Rough (19k) by @justme--emily

Penny doesn't know why she's been captured...why the terrorists decided to take her out of all the people in her village. Then they drop the Merchant of Death into the cave where they've been keeping her and it all comes together. They need Tony Stark to build them a weapon...and they need her to translate.

Unplanned but not Unwelcome Sleepovers (in Mom and Dad's room) (2k) by AKAuthor

After it all, Tony keeps waking up to find his family has sneaked into his room for a sleepover he didn't know was happening.

Ohana, (132k) by @jen27ny

HYDRA?”

(The hairs on the back of his neck stand up and a chill runs down his back. He dismisses it, thinking it’s because of the cold metal bedframe.)

“Yes, HYDRA. Our home.”

Note: By now, everyone knows that I love this story so much I've gushed about it enough on my main account! 😂❤

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Peter & Tony Fic Recs: Hurt/Comfort

Honestly, I think we all need a bit of comfort after No Way Home... so here are a few fics to cheer you up!

Danger Pizza by alice_in_ink (5.2k)

this one is so soft and also hilarious! poor Bruce having to deal with medicated Peter is amazing.

A Hundred Feet Under by thisisnotourlasthunt (59k)

this fic is such a great idea!! it's got all the Avengers trapped together after Civil War, so you can imagine the tension... but Peter is adorable!

Planes, Trains, and the Trauma Response by imgoingtocrash and savvysass (6.9k)

basically, what would have happened if Tony had shown up during the events of Far From Home... it's so sweet!

Wingman by sahiya (4.7k)

this one is just pure irondad and spideyson fluff, with sick Peter <33

One in a Million by inkinmyheartandonthepage (16k)

an excellent "what if Peter snapped instead of Tony?" fic with added extras like Morgan and lots of Tony comforting him <3

turn back the clock (and I'll try again in the morning) by madasthesea (35k)

i absolutely LOVE time loop fics and this one... it is so angsty but it is so good!

Occupational Hazard by aloneintherain (10k)

honestly i have read and reread this so many times... it deals with Peter's trauma after Homecoming and it is amazing!

and then redemption by softlyblue (7.8k)

a hilarious fic to finish! It revolves around Peter and Loki being friends and it is both hilarious and so sweet <3

so there we are! i have so many of these, so i might make a part 2 at some point. thank you to all the writers for sharing their wonderful fics!

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May You Look Back Unflinching (4k) by @keep-a-bucket-full-of-stars

Peter isn't normally awake this early on a weekend.

He has a good reason to be, though. He needs to train - to get better - and show Tony that he can handle his own while on the battlefield. After his last mistake, well, Peter knows he could have really blown it.

Steve Rogers, fresh from exile and back at the Stark Tower for an up-in-coming Avengers mission, seems to have the same exact ideas as Peter. Too bad one miss-swing causes both the Captain and Peter some bruising, a busted nose and a headache-and-a-half.

Tony's just filled with confusion, concern and rage, all before he's even had his morning coffee.

Oh my gosh this was so sweet my heart has melted into a puddle! Someone help! 💙💙💙

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hello please i am begging for ANY /AMAB/ trans/enby tony fics ive already read the very few i could find like a million times (if you can find any genderfluid is preferred but not required, ty in advance, if you can'tfind /any/ fics i don't blame you, lol)

Hi! This may be what you're looking for: Heirloom Series by CyrusBreeze

Self-made men by fourdaysofrain

Also, check out the Trans Tony Stark tag on AO3.

I hope you find what you're looking for. Don't forget to leave a comment and kudos!

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Hello! I'm looking for a fic where the rouges get arrested and put on trial. I remember Steve getting put away and I think Bucky ended up in a rehab facility of sorts. He also watched their trials.

Hi I think the fic you're looking for might be:

Consequences by Ana (Anafandom) part of the Second Chances series

Enjoy reading and don't forget to leave a comment and kudos!

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hi! I was wondering you'd know any fics in which Tony creates more AI? thanks in advance!

Why yes I do! 

A Father's Son

I Am Not Nothing (series)

Point of No Return

Vital for Understanding

ENSURE SAFETY PROTOCOL 

Stranger Danger

Gone and Goodbye and other words starting with G

Make Me a Smoothie

Tony's Girl

Love in Ones and Zeros

When Stars come calling to us, we fight for what is ours

Most of these are Tony interacting with his bots. Enjoy reading, and don't forget to the comment and kudos!

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A Hundred Feet Under (59k) by @thisisnotourlasthunt

Months after the Civil War, a chemical outbreak causes the whole world to fall in a comatose state. The Avengers (who were reunited when the world began to fall) are forced to trap themselves inside a bunker, and find the antidote. This leads to new friendships to form, and old ones to begin to heal. Things go well, until they don't. All thanks to the lack of self preservation skills of one particular superhero we all know and love.

I had the pleasure of beta reading this and oh my god it's so awesome and all the twists and turns kept me at the edge of my seat! 😁💙 I hope everyone enjoys reading this just as much as I did!

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A Tale of Lullabies and Farewells (7k) by @frostysunflowers

It came for all of them eventually, but for some reason, no matter how close the grip of the inevitable came to snagging hold of Tony and pulling him away forever, Peter never truly believed it would happen.

Because he was Tony Stark, and if anybody could live forever, it was him.

Or

We're all just stories, in the end.

I made a mistake, I read this during my "I miss Tony Stark" hours and I was in tears within the first few paragraphs! I had to stop reading in the middle because I was a crying mess. Also this line had me sorbing: "Because he was Tony Stark, and if anybody could live forever it was him."

Lesson learnt do not read this story during your I miss Tony Stark hours unless you want to cry.

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A Friends Anger (6k) by AlexTheShipper

When Tony arrives on the raft he has some questions, but so does Clint Barton. The most important one being, why is he here when he should still be retired?

AKA

An AU where Clint switches sides during the raft scene, and goes with Tony to Siberia

Aggressively taps the kudos button. Oh my god this is so perfect! Chef's Kiss I agree with everything Clint said. If you're trying to change then try your hardest and not just the bare minimum and please do not take anything at face value or judge a book by its cover. This is so awesome I love it so much!! ❤❤❤❤ I wish I could leave more kudos but unfortunately I cannot. 🥺😭💙

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The Better Man (4k) by @apathyinreverie

Tony doesn’t lash out in Siberia.

And Steve had been relieved, assuming that them not coming to blows would make everything so much simpler in the aftermath, would make reconciling easier, would help them regain the trust now lost.

It doesn’t. Quite to the contrary.

This was absolutely brilliant I never knew I needed this until I was reading it! I think Steve went too much on his "I'm Captain America, I do no wrong" persona, and it got to his head. He forgot that along with being Captain America he is also a man who is flawed and can make mistakes. I don't think Steve truly understood what Erskine meant when he said "Not a perfect soldier but a good man." Even if he may have been at some point, he is no longer a good man. It's so satisfying when Steve realises that he can't be right about everything and that there's always room to do better instead of comparing what according to him would be a better time. I just don't know what else to say. Thank you so much for writing this! 💙

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Five Times Tony Stark and Pepper Potts Helped Peter Parker Sleep & The One Time No One Slept. (5+1) (9k) by @aimaim94

Peter Parker struggles with sleeping and Tony Stark and Pepper help.

AND the one time no one slept at all.

You did it again, you made cry you awesome person! This is so cute I love it so much! 💖💖💖 this is giving me so many feels and is so perfect like 😭😭😭 This fic has everything and explains why I love Irondad so much! Thank You for writing, this is exactly what I needed. 💙