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Bro Strider-Centric Fic Rec Blog

Welcome to my little part of the internet, where I collect, showcase and share my favorite Bro Strider Fanfics and post my blorbo thoughts.

I'm a new-come homestuck fan, started reading the comic after the Pilot Trailer dropped (but before watching the trailer, funnily enough), and it wasn't until I read some fanfics that I got deeply unhappy with Bro Striders characterization in a lot of them.

So disclaimer again: this is a pro-Beta Dirk Strider place. I am a sideblog so I cannot send asks or follow you, sorry!

Some quicklinks to browse my blog:

#ficrec <- quicklink to the tag for recs

#ficart <- art posted on tumblr that goes with fics, also tagged separately with the name-tag of the fic

[Bannerart (and pfp) credit: post here. Might change it up for something Ao3-Centric later]

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Okay. Hear me out about this. I think Bro Strider is actually a overbearing helicopter parent rather than a neglectful one, while Mom Lalonde is the neglectful one.

I know a lot of ppl portray him of disappearing for long stretches of time but I wonder if he would've even allowed Dave to have that level of alone time and privacy at all. All of his work and stuff he does for cash is on his computer can be done from that apartment he doesn't really have to go out at all.

And someone who constantly checks in on you, stares at you, looks at what you're doing etc. That would invoke a feeling of needing to keep up appearances at all times and not knowing how to actually relax at all since your nervous system is set to expect that he'll show up all the time and does. And it's to the point that you can see that Bro Strider predicted every single fuck up Dave made trying to get into the medium and prepared for a contingency for it. Getting a second copy of the game, cutting the meteor for more time, saving him from his fall from the tower, using Lil Cal to keep an extra eye on him at all times.

He wasn't the inebriated deadbeat weirdo, he's the hyper strict, suffocating helicopter one When we usually think of these kind of parents, abstinence and religion tends to be one of the core reasons for how strict they are. But Bro isn't like that. His strictness comes from trying to prep for the end of the world, which has nothing to do with sex and violence in his head. So why would he care? There's more important things that need to be drilled into this boy so he'll live

by contrast, we know Roxy can literally hop into the void and allow herself to fade into the background and out of your life if she so chooses. Mom Lalonde definitely left Rose to her own devices while she was either away or passed out from drinking, then her guilt gifts later fell on deaf ears bc Rose can't be bought like that

I think you can also get the gist of how each type of abuse was based on how Dave and Rose process their childhoods and their initial reactions to it as they start to put pieces together.

Dave falls into an anger and hatred for his brother and breaks out to do anything and everything he can think of while he's finally not being monitored. All the while brewing deep in his guts how pissed he is about what he went through.

Rose, on the other hand, knows her mother loved her and goes through a phase of feeling like she was the worst daughter in the world when in reality, her lashing out was a direct result of the neglect she was facing. Rose knows her mom loves her and did her best but she needs to, now, let go of the 'but she tried' mentality and get to 'she let me down,'

#blorbo inspiration #bro strider #not fic recs

makelikesprinkles

Girl's night!!!!

Currently going insane over the run and go by @desertsfic

#the run and go #ficart #makelikesprinkles

the-muppet-joker

I suck at my job. I'm a terrible husband and father. I have absolutely nothing going for me except my ability to write muppet erotica. I know what its like to be the pony with the shittiest cutie mark. God made every creature for a specific reason, and I am the angel he made with the sole purpose of falling from grace

#bro strider #blorbo inspiration #not fic recs

tear at me, tear at me (until i'm tame) by problemsloth / @the-meat-machine [M]

Relationship: Beta Dirk Strider/Dad Egbert

Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - No Sburb Session, (...sort of. Sburb was supposed to happen but didn't), Dom/sub Undertones, BDSM themes, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider Being an Asshole, stern fatherly disapproval, Complicated Relationships, Background June Egbert, Background Jade Harley

Other: 20.814 Words / 4/4 Chapters

Summary:

When Dirk Strider shows up on your doorstep with his deadpan expression and that absurd puppet propped up on his shoulder, you know that you would be well within your rights to slam the door right in his face. You should, really. Unfortunately, you're not the sort of man who goes around slamming doors in people's faces, no matter how much they deserve it. Or at least, that's the excuse you give yourself. Now, if only he would tell you what he's actually doing here in Washington.

My Additional Notes: i love all the implications in this fic, but most of all i love this outside-view of bro's mad shenanigans from someone whos not having it.

#rated m #finished #ficrec #tear at me tear at me (until i'm tame)#the-meat-machine #problemsloth #beta dirk strider #dad egbert

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YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE by problemsloth / @the-meat-machine [T]

Relationship: Beta Dirk Strider/Caliborn

Tags: Humanstuck, Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider's Bad Parenting, implied past Bro/Dennis Other: 3.109 Words / 1/1 Chapters

Summary:

Dave comes home from school to find his Bro making out with a dude on the futon. At least two people are surprised by this.

My Additional Notes: Cal as a skinhead is. so funny???omg?? sorry dave

#rated t #ficrec #YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE #caliborn #lil cal #beta dirk strider #beta dave strider #dave strider #finished

goddamn babies by problemsloth / @the-meat-machine [M]

Tags: Canonical Animal Death, child endangerment, Mild Gore, Mild Transphobia, Misogyny, discussion of genitalia, Babies, Dark Comedy, Trans Male Dave Strider, Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider's Bad Parenting, Bro is trying his best but his best is abysmal

Other: 1.386 Words / 1/1 Chapters

Summary:

The baby you brought home from the record shop ain't quite what you expected. You roll with it.

My Additional Notes: OMG, that diaper change scene was too real. Can relate so hard. Everything was really funny ngl, his little thoughts sounded like a real airheaded fratbro to me which 100%% love that for him too bad hes cursed AF

#rated m #the-meat-machine #problemsloth #goddamn babies #beta dirk strider #dave strider #beta dave strider #ficrec #finished

how to fuck up a Mad Snacks Yo speedrun so bad you almost die for real by problemsloth / @the-meat-machine [T]

Relationship: Dave Strider/Dirk Strider, Bro Strider/Dirk Strider

Tags: Ectobiological Incest (Homestuck), God Tier Powers (Homestuck), Suicidal Ideation, Strider Manpain, Stridercest Week 2024

Other: 1.304 Words / 1/1 Chapters

Summary:

Here's where you went wrong: you thought your other self was too big of a pussy to ever say it.

My Additional Notes: This fic is both funny and also very genuine? The shower-entering was so well written.

#beta dirk strider #alpha dirk strider #dave strider #dirk strider #beta dave strider #rated t #how to fuck up a mad snacks yo speedrun so bad you almost die for real #the-meat-machine #problemsloth #ficrec #finished

larveiz

catching up on rng

#neolarus #the run and go #ficart

clownpenis413

rat with UNQUESTIONABLE amount of swag

inspired by That Fuckin Fic by @redsandoranges

redsandoranges

don't be shy

add the fic

particularalt

bro has collected an army of very intelligent little guys

particularalt

aren't rats with wings mythical creatures already? also how could i forget him, im ashamed

clownpenis413

i think rat davesprite would look like one of these fuckers

particularalt

darn you /j

you are SO LUCKY i have my drawing tablet in bed with me. give me a mother fuckin minute hold your horses

particularalt

i put more detail into this than i thought

clownpenis413

BEAUTIFUL

clownpenis413

i made him more fucked up

the-cooler-dirk-strider

i gave him a cocktail sword

nocturneashes

Contributing with my own rat tuoy. Who is this guy's tailor?

clownpenis413

hes gonna need a bigger apartment

#ficart #when he rat on my tat till i touille #clownfucker413 #nocturneashes #the-cooler-dirk-strider #particularalt

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when he rat on my tat till i touille by @redsandoranges [E]

Relationship: Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider/Dave Strider (in a way) Tags: Masturbation, Mind Control, Trans Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider, Squirting and Vaginal Ejaculation, Sexual Overstimulation

Other: 4.884 Words / 1/1 Chapters

Summary:

Bro has had to make it on his own for the longest time. Until he finds the perfect companion. (Formerly Assistance, but now changed on request)

My Additional Notes: this is a crack fic but its done so sincerely, I didn't even notice until halfway through that it's a bit of an odd mashup! Super enjoyable (mind the tags)

#rated e #redsandoranges #when he rat on my tat till i toille #beta dirk strider #dave strider #finished

larveiz

apparently, no one was around to call me out for drawing the same thing again

so here it is

#ficart #metempsychosis #neolarus

Phantoms of the Dead Beyond Journey’s End by HomestuckFanauthorCoalition, ManifestMerlin [T]

Tags: Alternate Universe - Space, Ghosts, War Other: 1.871 Words / 1/1 Chapters

Summary:

Two lone soldiers in an endless war seek to destroy the Sun of Lost Souls and put the dead to rest, no matter the price. But, once faced with the fallen, can they bear to carry out their fateful mission? Or will the temptation of reuniting with their loved ones sway them from their course?

My Additional Notes: Short and really good, actually. Love the worldbuilding in such a small amount of time, and the payoff was great haha

#ficrec #beta dirk strider #alpha dave strider #unfinished #rated t #phantoms of the dead beyond journey's end #manifestmerlin #homestuckfanauthorcoalition

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#gonzo #ficart #spotted-domino #from bluesky #if you have a tumblr please let me know but i couldnt find this art posted here yesterday and i didnt want to repost #lil buddy series

gonzo by problemsloth/@the-meat-machine [E]

Tags: Pre-Canon, Character Study, Adolescent Sexuality, Paraphilias, Puppet Fetishism, Abuse, Unhealthy Relationships, Muppets (Muppets), Young Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider, Wet Dream, First Time, Getting Together Other: 7.970 Words / 4/4 Chapters

Summary:

Houston, late 1980s: A boy makes some interesting discoveries about his sexuality.

My Additional Notes: going into this fic i was real "this better not awaken anything in me" and (phew) but it was so well written making it seem so normal, i was getting worried

#gonzo #problemsloth #lil buddy series #ficrec #rated e #finished #beta dirk strider #lil cal #the-meat-machine

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flash by problemsloth/@the-meat-machine [M]

Tags: Pre-Canon, Character Study, Abuse, Young Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider Other: 2.310 Words / 1/1 Chapters

Summary:

Houston, 1982: A boy practices flashstepping in his room.

My Additional Notes: backstory! young bro is a delight (horrible)

#flash #problemsloth #lil buddy series #ficrec #rated m #finished #beta dirk strider #Lil Cal #the-meat-machine

No Matter What by redsandoranges

Relationship: Dave's Bro | Beta Dirk Strider/Dirk's Bro | Alpha Dave Strider Tags: Love at First Sight, Copious Mentions of Movies, Body Horror, Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, Human/Monster Romance, More tags to be added Other: 9.092 Words / 2/? Chapters [Last Updated 2025-05-29]

Summary:

You can learn a lot from movies. You can learn more from people when you consider the movies they like. Alphonse "Al" Walker, onboard the spaceship UFSS Ishimura, has struck an odd relationship with Bro Strider. After an accident during a routine maintenance run, Al and Bro become closer and closer, navigating the ship's politics, crew, and unique circumstances. To be honest, Al just wants to mack on Bro but M A N, does shit hit the fan.

My Additional Notes: guardiancest! in space! on the ishimura where nothing bad has ever happened

#unrated #no matter what #redsandoranges #ficrec #beta dirk strider #alpha dave strider #unfinished

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