Can I have some spoons?

It's that time again! About a month ago the works for the annual Avocado Secret Satan dropped on AO3 (and here)! You can check them out by going to the collection or by clicking on individual links below. Please leave some feedback in the form of comments and kudos if you do! Everyone worked really hard on their gifts! :D

Accustomed To Your Face (1781 words) by MissMoochy (T)

Foggy grows a beard. Matt likes it.

It's the amount of detail that makes this one the epitome of a Daredevil fic. MissMoochy lovingly describes Foggy and his beard from Matt's POV, but it doesn't stop at the physical details. The author blesses us with some of the psychology behind Matt's feelings toward it too!

2. Behind Closed Doors (3317 words) by inkforhumanhands (T)

There’s only one thing as unequivocal as his best friend’s autopsy report. When Matt comes back from the dead, however, he’s not the only thing from Foggy’s past to reprise itself. Rosalind Sharpe, the mother whom Foggy had never expected to hear from again, offers him and Matt a place at her firm, reinserting herself into Foggy’s life. At first, Foggy is over the moon. All he’s ever wanted to be is acknowledged. But when Rosalind gets it into her head that he and Matt are a couple—and worse, tells him to dump Matt for someone else—Foggy’s family reunion takes an unexpected turn.

I'm not going to spend too much space hyping up my own fic, but if you are into the Daredevil comics and enjoy Rosalind being laughably terrible I think you'll like this one!

3. By the Book (1880 words) by Lexx_Ishi (E)

College student Foggy Nelson becomes embroiled in the world of underground boxing, where he meets an unlikely competitor.

The setting itself is practically a character in this fic by Lexx_Ishi. Lively, chaotic description brings the underground boxing club to life and gives us a fascinating backdrop for this place in which Foggy finds himself a fish out of water. Subscribe to see exactly how Foggy and Matt's worlds collide!

4. Cold Water, Warm Hands [Fanart] (0 words) by tiredbliss (G)

Fanart for sadfey123‘s fic “Cold Water, Warm Hands.”

Do you like mer!Matt? You're certainly not alone. In this lovely AU art piece, you can really feel the affection Matt and Foggy have for each other!

5. Give Me Love, Give Me Shelter (8750 words) by sadfey123 (E)

Something scrapes the asphalt in the alleyway. Suddenly, a low growl comes from behind him. All the thoughts he might have had come crashing to a halt. Foggy yelps, dropping the bags, trash spilling out across the floor. His eyes widen with the realization of how alone he is, his family gone home. The growl gets closer. Now right behind him. Every muscle in his body is tense, every brain cell screaming at him to run, to hide, but for the love of god, don’t turn around. Don’t look. He looks. ------ Creature!Matt AU, where late one night, Foggy finds a fluffy little guy hanging out by the dumpsters.

For the monsterfuckers in our midst! This is one demon!Matt fic you won't forget!

6. Just a Glimmer (1317 words) by 94BottlesOfSnapple (T)

Foggy, Karen, and Frank are camped out in an abandoned house, miles from home, on the run from a creature that used to be Matt Murdock. Foggy tries and fails to sleep through his companions' argument.

Cleverly structured, this zombie AU tugs at your heartstrings. 94BottlesOfSnapple utilizes the characters well to create both tension and pathos in this delectable morsel of fic.

7. Let Me Protect You (8979 words) by Becci_chan (E)

Foggy regretted applying for the job the second he left the room. He had shaken Kirsten’s hand, then Matt’s, and he had been foolish enough to look back to Matt on his way out, only to see Matt looking in his direction, head tilted curiously. Foggy could feel his face heat up and heart race, and hurried out of the room. They were looking for professional bodyguards, with experience, something Foggy didn’t have. When Kirsten called and told him he actually got the job, he couldn’t even stop himself before asking, “Why?”

This one is for those looking for a bit more light-hearted fare and some fun! It includes one of the funniest identity reveals in recent memory, along with some good drama.

8. A Love Like Feathers (2816 words) by soupgonebad (T)

Love, too, is a thing with feathers.

In this lovingly written fantasy AU, Matt and Foggy deal with both magical and romantic injury. Read them get over both, along with a fantastic use of Candace!

9. March On (10814 words) by newtsixtyfive (M)

Foggy’s gone. Foggy’s gone and Matt can’t imagine a world where he’s here and Foggy isn’t. So, he makes sure that that world doesn’t exist. Except, it seems like God has other plans. Every time Matt’s body goes cold, he’s knit back together, time and time again—waking up to the familiar sounds of New York missing its heart beat. Time marches on, and unfortunately, so must he. (The tang of copper on his tongue and marring his skin is the only proof that anything happened at all.)

In this heavy but poignant fic, Foggy's death at the hands of Bullseye is given the gravitas it deserves. You might need to cling onto the promise of that happy ending, folks!

10. Marv (13185 words) by thelonebamf (G)

With only a few weeks til the holidays, the offices of Franklin Nelson and Matthew Murdock are handling their last remaining client of the year. Separately. But when the stress of their dealings takes its toll on the elderly gentleman, the two have to reevaluate if this arrangement is good for any of them. (Someone was going to re-imagine the holiday rom-com "Merv". Might as well be me. ;))

thelonebamf deftly applies Merv's rom-com beats to mattfoggy in such a way that it melds perfectly with the canon world we know and love. Satisfyingly structured, this one goes down easy!

11. Of Pool and Dinosaurs and Everything in Between (10969 words) by 42donotpanic (M)

It all started with a bar, too many drinks and a pool table. It continued with hard conversations and a confrontation Matt wasn't ready to have. And it ended with Pasta and the best friend either of them could ever wish for.

Foggy is as supportive as it gets in this sweet fic by 42donotpanic while still respecting Matt's autonomy. For the "Foggy is a Good Bro" tag lovers!

12. The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage (4276 words) by TheWholeWayThrough (G)

When he had graduated from law school Matt had made plans, but in the back of his mind he had thought that he probably wouldn’t make it to twenty-five. Then he had thought that he probably wouldn’t make it to thirty. That was what was in store for men like him, men like his dad. Murdocks didn’t die of old age, peacefully asleep in their beds. They died swinging. Matt had made his own peace with that knowledge long ago. Or, Matt has an unexpected hospital stay, experiences an existential crisis, and then gets a (very small) clue, in that order.

The stubborn Matt Murdock we all know and love and occasionally want to strangle gets the spotlight here in TheWholeWayThrough's fic. It's a small miracle Foggy doesn't give up on him, but thank goodness he doesn't so we can get the payoff!

13. Rawr Means I Love You In Dinosaur (2713 words) by neonbrutalism (G)

There was a pterodactyl in the waiting room. ​​ ​​Foggy closed his eyes for a moment, opened them and looked again. ​​Yep. Pterodactyl. Reading a magazine. ​​This was why he preferred to come into the office before Matt did. Matt had a soft spot for weirdos. Foggy only had a soft spot for one weirdo. -- A new client causes some dinosaur-related issues at the Nelson & Murdock Law Offices.

The perfect amount of ridiculous for comic book shenanigans, neonbrutalism uses her trademark humorous touch for good in bringing us these dinosaur shenanigans. Read on for a very sweet getting-together too!

14. Sunshine on my Skin (1369 words) by 42donotpanic (T)

Foggy is not having a great day, but luckily, Matt has made it his personal mission to make every day as good as he possibly can.

In this one of 42donotpanic's bonus fics, the boys look after each other concerning their respective ailments! Read to get your heart warmed!🥺

15. Tiny Reindeer (2600 words) by StripedScribe (G)

He'd promised. Foggy tries to not let it hurt. The apartment is filled with festive cheer, tinsel hanging from the walls, a real tree with as many decorations and lights they could fit on it. Foggy steps through to the kitchen, hopping a little as his bare feet hit the cold linoleum, flicking the coffee maker on before returning to find some socks.

In the mood for something cozy? Make yourself a hot chocolate and curl up together with this Christmas fic and Nelson, Murdock & Page. The twist at the end is the cutest!

16. To the Best of Your Abilities (You keep them Safe) (2908 words) by 42donotpanic (T)

Foggy has a bad day. Foggy has a lot of bad days, really, but this one is even worse. But he's alone with the kids, so he has to make do until Matt is back.

Foggy deals with chronic pain in this domestic family fic. It's not easy, but at least he's surrounded by people who love him and are understanding.

17. Untitled Matt & Nightcrawler Art by Lockehearted (omenomorph) (G)

You Sound Like An Angel

by @stripedscribe / StripedScribe on AO3, for @becci-chan / Becci_chan on AO3.

General Audiences No Archive Warnings Apply Daredevil (TV)

Matt Murdock/Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Matt Murdock & Franklin "Foggy" Nelson

Matt Murdock, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson

Additional Tags: Wingfic, Musicians, Violins, College, Theatre Kid Foggy Nelson, Violinist Matthew Murdock

Words: 6,191

Summary: Music was an escape from it all. Somewhere to hide away, somewhere to bare his soul. Stick had tried to take it from him, tried to turn him into a weapon, that violence was the only way to help people, the only way to fight.

"Music does help people. It may not have the tangibility of fighting, of violence and crime, but I do believe it does still help. The world would be a much darker place without music, and I hope you can experience that."

Part of the Daredevil and Defenders Exchange 2025 (AO3) / dde2025 (Tumblr) !

A winning banner by @nkeiiin ! Detailed ID under the cut

If there's one thing StripedScribe has always excelled at, it's angst. So who else could we have possibly turned to for a treatment of Foggy's death in Born Again that has all the gravitas, all the import that something like that should? This fic absolutely does not pull its punches, imagining that instead of Dex, Matt's the one who fell off the roof of Josie's. Matt's stay in the hospital is harrowing from both Karen's and then his own perspectives, and the grief weighs heavy. It's the fine details grounding the description that make this one so effective, and there are narrative choices that I know will stick with me a long time. A fic certainly not for the faint of heart, but one I'm wholeheartedly recommending all the same.

And Tell Me, Did You Fall For A Shooting Star? (11367 words) by StripedScribe Summary: There's a smack on the ground behind her. Karen doesn't look. She can't. Whoever, or whatever fell behind her is not moving. She does not look. She thinks, she knows, Daredevil is dead. But hopefully Matt Murdock will live. He has to.

Every year the Avocados in Love (Mattfoggy) Discord server organizes an exchange, and it always results in some fantastic fics and art! A month out from the exchange (now that I've had the time to read everything), I'm rounding up all the works in case anyone missed the smorgasbord generated by the event. :D

1. Alright by newtsixtyfive (5319 words) rated T

Sam meets Foggy properly. And after everything, he thinks it’ll be alright.

Set during the Soule run in the comics, this fic follows Sam in the aftermath of his harrowing experience with the villain Muse. Life may go on, but he's got a lot on his mind. Luckily, he's not alone; he has Matt and also Foggy—whatever he might be to his mentor. The fic also comes with art, so check that out too!

2. Rest Easy by coprime (3971 words) rated E

After a bad night out, Matt decides he needs a night in.

What makes a sex dream better than average? Obviously one where you wake up and the object of that dream is watching you with wide eyes! Sexy and cozy and complete with a love confession, coprime's Rest Easy is for you if you like a little spice! And if you prefer podfic there's one of those too!

3. Like, Comment, and Subterranean Lairs by neonbrutalism (2817+ words) rated M (1/2 chapters posted)

Something enormous, dark red and feathered was on top of the man and the gun was skidding away across the tarmac. The man was trying to yell, but the thing on top of him kept slamming him into the ground, headbutting him, cutting his cries off.  The thing twisted suddenly and the man went flying into the street, where he scrambled to his feet and took off running. The thing gave chase and had almost vanished into the shadows again when it paused and cocked its head. Foggy stared. The creature huffed a breath and darted out of the streetlamp’s light, vanishing into the darkness. The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen was fucking real. --- Foggy Nelson, unsuccessful Youtuber, is on the verge of losing his sponsor for his Cryptid-Hunting channel. He takes some interesting risks trying to succeed.

This one is bound to satisfy the creature!Matt enthusiasts—especially those that like theirs with a side of humor. There are some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments in this one, and Foggy's voice is spot on! Join me in clamoring for the second chapter to be released soon!

4. Don't Give Yourself This Excuse by inkforhumanhands (5306 words) rated M

He couldn’t save her. But maybe Foggy can save him.

This fic is a little heavier. After it's made abundantly clear that he can't possibly save everyone, Matt falls into a despair it doesn't look like he'll come back from. Meanwhile Foggy, lately unsure what he has to offer in terms of keeping Matt safe, finally comes to terms with his own worth. Heads up for an aborted suicide attempt. This one also comes with a podfic!

5. The Phantom of the ESU Auditorium by 94BottlesOfSnapple (8483 words) rated T

Franklin Nelson is in his final year of undergrad at ESU. As vice president of the ESU Theatre Club, he doesn't expect the spring musical to go any differently than any of their other shows. And then a bunch of weirdos show up claiming to be from "Evil Juilliard", and turn his world - and the production - upside down.

Set in earth-65 (aka the Murderdock universe), this fic is a well-crafted alternate take on Matt and Foggy's undergrad experiences that includes a lot of zany fun and riffs on Phantom of the Opera in the best way!

6. Daddy says I was a Dancer before I could Walk by 42donotpanic (3212 words) rated T

Matt Murdock had always loved dancing. He just didn't talk about it.

Another one that comes with a podfic, this fic is a soft exploration of a Matt who feels connected to dance, much to his friends' surprise. It's a very well-thought-out piece of fluff that goes down easy!

7. The Raven by zekeboy

This one is a short fan comic of earth-65's Murderdock and DA Nelson set to a verse from Poe's "The Raven". It's fantastically well-arranged and crafted!

8. Two Sides Of The Same Coin by MissMoochy (2687 words) rated G

Foggy does his best to steer humanity into making the right choices but it's hard to do when you've got a demon co-worker who is determined to get under your skin.

This is an intriguing alternate take on the angel and demon AU, featuring Matt and Foggy as rivals. Foggy perhaps has some prejudices to overcome as he realizes Matt isn't exactly as he'd always assumed.

9. What is Written, Stays by thelonebamf (8123+ words) rated G (3/6 chapters posted)

The island of Columba is home to a thriving monastery and brotherhood of monks, with whom Matthew has spent nearly the last twenty years. Sent to study as a boy, he imagines he will spend the rest of his life in service to the brothers' great work. But when a stranger washes up on the shore, Matthew realizes there may be more the rest of the world has to teach him.

I can almost guarantee you've never read a fic like this. An AU set in the Ireland of centuries ago, this well-researched fic places Matt and Foggy in a monastery with a cranky old abbot as the antagonist. The setting is just as interesting as the burgeoning relationship between our boys!

10. The Ones To Call When It All Falls Apart by tiredbliss (3832 words) rated G

The tone of Matt's voice had Foggy on alert immediately. It wasn't filled with the usual bravado or certainty that came when he called. It lacked the soothing gentleness that appeared when he had he returned home safely. He sounded quiet. Unsure. A little shaken unless Foggy was imagining that. All things that pointed to something being very, very wrong. — A lingering injury gets the best of Matt, despite his stubbornness to push through. Foggy is there to make sure he’s okay (and remind him of a few things.)

Sweet hurt/comfort at its finest: when Matt gets a concussion, Foggy is the first person he calls. Featuring some great banter, read this if you need your heart warmed!

11. A plot for reconciliation by AUofGoldandFantasies (9438 words) rated G

Mike is back home for good, but after years of flitting in and out of Matt's life, his brother wants nothing to do with him. As attempt after attempt to reconnect fail, Mike is close to giving up. But when Marci takes a chance interest in his plight and offers to lend him some of her social engineering skills to make it happen, things finally begin to look up.

This fic centers on Matt and Mike's brotherly relationship, inventing a past for them where they've long-since drifted apart. It also includes a healthy dose of Marci and her famous problem-solving! Both fun and sweet!

12. all my guts try to spill by slippingfromreality (2306+ words) rated G (1/3 chapters posted)

The corner of Matt’s mouth twitches downward, and his fingers still on the strap of his cane. “So, he just gave you his cat.” “Yup! He was all, you take care of her now, er, him—I can’t remember exactly. As you may recall the world was shaking at the time, and I had very real worries about imminent death. But I’m just a man; what mere mortal could say no when someone so, so—so important in our history asks you something so simple? Of course I would happily protect his little Fluffball with everything in me!” Matt mumbles something. “Hm?” Foggy asks, finishing his coffee. Karen got them, in the end, to apologize for hitting Alpine and Foggy. Probably mostly Alpine. “He killed JFK,” Matt says, barely louder. _ Or, what starts out as a fun morning office story ends up being an Absolutely Hilarious running bit when Foggy realises that Matt – and, to a lesser extent, Karen – absolutely hates hearing about it. Foggy hasn’t had fun like this in ages. Even better, Matt’s adorably pinched irritated face and Karen’s hilariously strained polite smile are not the only new additions to Foggy’s life. There has definitely been an uptick of Strange Happenings. Actually. Now, wait a damn minute—

Both fun and adorable, this fic features Foggy unexpectedly getting stuck taking care of the Winter Soldier's cat. This sparks some petty jealousy from Matt, which is always a welcome fic development! Leave some comments encouraging slippingfromreality to upload the rest!

13. Spare the sympathy (Everybody wants to be my enemy) by StripedScribe (6773 words) rated T

"Once you turn, they hate us.” Magic had entwined around the very soul of Hell’s Kitchen, giving her inhabitants strange new powers. Most of them, at least. Some never gain theirs, and they are pitied for what they are missing. It’s a hard deal for the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, when everyone else around him can turn into an animal at will. When Matt is lost beneath Midland Circle, his magic finally catches up to save him, and yet equally makes his life so much harder at the same time.

Almost in the vein of a good campfire story, a tale is woven here about animal transformation magic, and its collision with Matt's near death at Midland Circle makes for an absolutely gut-wrenching turn! Not for the faint of heart!

14. Love Me (As I Am) by Marv_with_a_v (63981 words) rated E

Matt Murdock is doing just fine suppressing nearly a decade of homophobia and trauma… at least until he meets Foggy Nelson and is forced to confront his intensifying feelings for him that call into question everything Matt has ever been taught about faith, love, and homosexuality.

An absolute doozy of a fic. If religious trauma and internalized homophobia are your jam, you're sure to find something to like here!

15. Me and the Devil by raggedyred (28778 words) rated T

The first time Foggy meets Hell's Kitchen's resident vigilante, it’s of course when he is being mugged. It’s really more of a sad affair, than anything else. For everyone involved, as it so happens, in some kind of ironic and pathetic way. At least Foggy knows better than to have more than fifty bucks on his person when he is walking along past eleven at night. He sells it a little by including a (fake) frequent customer stampcard for Josie’s Bar that she never, not even once, has let him use. Some day. *** Or: The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is perhaps a monster, and Foggy is endeared toward him, anyway.

Another one for the creature!Matt collection, this fic is both action-packed and lighthearted, and Foggy's fondness both for Matt and the vigilante monster he doesn't know are one and the same is heartwarming!

16. How to be the Best (Damn) Avocados by SnowyOwl102 (516+ words) (1/4 chapters posted)

A gift for Neonbrutalism for Avocado Secret Satan 2025! A multi-chapter following Matt and Foggy "being immensely irritating for pretty much everyone, in a professional sense".

Do you like Daredevil, The Defenders, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, the Punisher, and/or Team Red, in their comics or TV (or, in some cases, cinema!) versions?

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