#elspethdixon

a love song for schrödinger by patho With his own two eyes Carlos has observed a house that empirically doesn’t exist. He’s never seen a quantum particle, but his computer models and lab readouts reassure him of their presence. Cecil – lovely and wonderful and strange Cecil – is comforting and solid in every way…except in Carlos’ peripheral vision, when his edges waver as though the lack of direct observation has left him unsure of what shape he should be. It means absolutely nothing, to see a thing in Night Vale. Carlos/Cecil, 2k, T Note: achingly lovely

Easy Open by Helenish “So you and Hunt are a package deal these days,” Bryson says. “Uh,” Benji says, jerking his head up from his computer, ballpoint in his mouth. Benji/Ethan, 6k, M Note: i read this at least once a month and it’s just,, so wonderful

Four-Letter Words by idiopathicsmile  Prompt: "humiliation kink by way of compliment, Aziraphale gets Crowley hot and bothered by accusing him of goodness." Aziraphale/Crowley, 3k, M Note: i still remember getting the email notification for this one and being like “exactly what i want?? from one of my favourite writers??? what a concept”

and if sun comes by susiecarter Post-JL: Steppenwolf isn't interested in accepting defeat and walking away. Superman's proven that he's the key to conquering Earth, and Steppenwolf returns with a plan for how to deal with him. A plan that Bruce is able to throw a wrench into—but not without certain unintended consequences. Clark/Bruce, 30k, E Note: it’s involuntary soul-bonding and it’s so good it makes me want to cry

Richie Tozier: The Manchild Tour by hellotailor The Manchild Grows Up: An interview with comedian Richie Tozier, November 2019. “Everyone in this industry either has a pill habit, or they can’t hold a relationship together for more than two months," Tozier explains. "Or they spend 16 hours a day arguing with people on Twitter. Best case scenario is you find a way to be reasonably well-adjusted about your desperate need for strangers to laugh at you.” Richie/Eddie, 3k, T

In This Cold Heart by pineapplecrushface The future Richie sees while he's caught in the deadlights gives him a chance to save Eddie. In the year afterward, they both try to follow Stan's advice. Richie/Eddie, 16k, E

want to feel something again (won’t you help me) by susiecarter Damn, this chick just won't give up. Harley/Diana, 6k, M Note: this pairing seems like it shouldn’t work but then it just...does?? and it’s incredible?? and somehow everything i needed???

come into my parlour by arriviste  After the revolution failed, Grantaire became Enjolras's keeper. Enjolras/Grantaire, 8k, T

a tree that has not blossomed (yet) by susiecarter An accident involving a Kryptonian device meddled with by Lex Luthor sends Bruce forward, into a future that must not—cannot—be his own. Because sure, Clark's joined the Justice League. Clark's willing to work with Bruce to save the world. Clark's even forgiven him for what he once tried to do. But that doesn't mean they're going to—that doesn't make it plausible that they'd ever be—that they would get married. Clark/Bruce, 8k, T

there was no sacred place by firstaudrina It's in the moment between wishing and knowing that Lestat realizes the approaching figure is Louis. Lestat/Louis, 1k, Not Rated

afterparty (aftermath) by thingswithwings Tony's kissing everyone tonight, or at least everyone who'll let him. Bruce/Tony (+ with a little Tony/everyone), <1k, T

talk to me by theappleppielifestyle “I was offering to talk dirty to you so you’d stop thinking I was such a stick in the mud.” Tony considers. Steve’s from the 40s, he assumes dirty talk back then wasn’t as graphic as it is today. “Go ahead.” Steve cocks his head at him, lets his gaze linger on Tony’s mouth and the exposed collarbone before saying, “Sometimes when you’re doing tune-ups on your armour I think about stripping you out of it and fucking you against the desk in your workshop until you scream for me.” "Holy god," Tony hears himself say, and Steve grins before continuing. Steve/Tony, 1k, E

Convenient Husbands by Annie D "It's only temporary, right?" Dean says. "Just until you're healed up, and then we'll never have to see each other again. So what do you say, Castiel, do you want to marry me or not?" Dean/Cas, 39k, E

The Missionary Position by matchsticks Ethan and Benji have to pretend to be a married couple for a mission. Well, Ethan and Benji are already a married couple, but now they have to pretend to be pretending to be a married couple for a mission, and the rest of the team has to help them keep their secret. It'll definitely all work out fine. Probably. Hopefully. Benji/Ethan, 2k, T

whatever you ask by theappleppielifestyle Tony is temporarily cursed to answer any question truthfully. Steve/Tony, 1k, T

Perhaps It Is Everywhere by matchsticks_p Canon divergence: Poe and Finn crash land together on Jakku and don't get split up. Poe spends the next few days searching for his droid, attempting to save the galaxy, trying not to die of dehydration, and discovering that the newly-minted Finn (minted by me, Poe realizes over and over again, and it feels like a new revelation each time) carries a lot of bad habits from the First Order he has just defected. Finn/Poe, 4k, T

Leave My Body, Moving Up to Higher Ground by triedunture Castiel must take a new vessel to return to earth, so he strikes a deal with a woman who isn't as willing as Jimmy had been. But Dean's in a bad way and Leviathan needs to be smote, so what else can he do? Dean/Cas, 17k, E

Vae Victis by Elspethdixon "But you, Patroclus, you would not let me weep… You were always kind." Achilles/Patroclus, 3k, G

we should just kiss like real people do by theappleppielifestyle Hoodie-guy stops in front of Steve just as he snaps, “FINE, I want to bang Tony Stark like a screen door in a hurricane, could we drop it now?” “UM,” Sam says, loud enough that they both turn to look at him. He’s wide-eyed as he jerks his head meaningfully, gestures getting looser and more pointed as they continue not to get it. Steve stares at him. This is why Sam is never picked for a partner when they all play Charades. There’s a tap on his shoulder, and Steve turns to see Hoodie-guy smiling. Steve opens his mouth to say do you need something when he realizes why the man’s face is so familiar. “Hi,” says Tony Stark. Steve blurts the first thing he thinks. “Fuck.” Steve/Tony, 5k, T

I admire your ability to actually write about dicks. Half the time in my writing male characters sort of just... don't exist below the waist, and I only notice it after-the-fact (I once read my way through an entire yaoi doujjinshi going "something about this sex scene is slightly odd but I can't figure out what" only to realize on like the last page that the seme and uke's dicks had been whited out/erased out b/c censorship).

That seems like it might make the sex scene a little confusing, yeah.

Wait, is this real? Please tell me this is real.

It’s real! Here’s a link to the info page on a UK TV guide (x)

social distancing = a lot of time to read fanfiction instead of, um. working on my dissertation. i’m doing great!

Packing Nonstandard Equipment by susiecarter Caution: handle with care. The unexpected and unlooked-for (but not, in the end, unwelcome) complexities of banging Clark Kent. Clark/Bruce, 4k, E Note: look no further for clark kent’s hundred prehensile tubular mushroom dicks (hotter than it sounds)

in the bone by patho (ghostsoldier) It all began when Corvo started kissing the Mark for luck. Corvo/The Outsider, 2k, E Note: oh look, it’s the fic that singlehandedly convinced me to buy the dishonored video game, a purchase i regretted once i realised that 1) i am not good at video games and 2) there was no hand kink smut in the actual game. sad

Distance Between by thingswithwings Sam's doing paperwork when aliens come through a rift in space and start attacking New York. Steve/Sam, 11k, T

What I Need I Just Don’t Have by gyzym If you want this choice position, have a cheery disposition. (Or: Tony needs an assistant. Rhodey needs a break.) Rhodey/Tony, 2k, Not Rated

i thought of you and where you’d gone by gyzym Their eyes meet in the reflection of the frosted-over freezer glass, another layer of distance to be splayed haphazardly across the oceans and mountains and countries they keep building between them, and Eames is smiling at him. Arthur/Eames, 1k, T

oistros by arriviste Enjolras has heard all the stories about bonded pairs, but he's always dismissed them as propaganda. Half the work is already done for the oppressive system when they can package your commodification as a fairytale, make you kiss your chains. Enjolras/Grantaire, 41k, E

we live under a halo of held breath by gyzym Eames is wrong. Arthur can juggle. Arthur/Eames, 1k, G

wildest dreams (burn it down) by susiecarter Clark isn't sure why it happens. But the important thing is that it is happening: he's in heat, he can't figure out how to make it stop, and he's not sure what to do except flee to Antarctica. He isn't expecting Bruce to follow him. Clark/Bruce, 11k, M

Lovesickness by idiopathicsmile Inspired in part by tumblr user feferi's post here, specifically: "i am in love with the idea that enjolras is so baffled by his own emotions towards grantaire that he legitimately cannot tell if he has heartburn or stomach butterflies" Modern AU. Joly is a gentleman, a scholar, a med student—and, when need be, a matchmaker. And oh, the need is definitely being. Enjolras/Grantaire, 11k, T

Arms And The Man by copperbadge His best friend keeps cockblocking him, his relationship guru is a computer, and he might be gay. The future is very complicated. Steve/Tony, 14k, E

A Beginner’s Guide to Vulcan Sexual Practice, by Captain James T. Kirk by thingswithwings “It is tradition," Spock says blandly. "Surely you would not ask me to abandon Vulcan tradition." "Uh," Jim replies. Kirk/Spock, 4k, E

Hold Me Down by Elspethdixon, Seanchai Steve takes Tony back to his apartment to recharge and get warmed up following a fight with a supervillain. PG-13-rated shower sex ensues. Steve/Tony, 4k, E

hit me baby one more time by theappleppielifestyle Richie reaches up a shaking hand and puts it on Eddie’s stomach. “Uhhh,” Eddie says. “Is this a bit? Is this a really inopportune bit? ‘Cause I don’t know if you’ve noticed, Richie, but this is kind of an important moment-” “What the fuck,” Richie says, not for the first or last time, and lurches forwards to hug him. (Or, Richie gets stuck in a time loop.) Eddie/Richie, 11k, T

Mistake on the Part of Nature by idiopathicsmile Steve takes in Bucky's betrayed look and Sam's confusion, follows Sam's gaze to the pile of mangled fruit in the trash can. Sudden comprehension fills his face. "Oh," he says. "Bucky found out about bananas." Bucky/Steve, 1k, T Note: sometimes i like to rec a fic featuring a pairing i don’t even ship just to keep you all on your toes

inspired by your laugh to wait for things by gyzym Maybe in Night Vale, where everything else works a little bit wrong, love works a little wrong too. Maybe in Night Vale, where time occasionally stands on end and gravity pulls slightly less than usual every second Thursday, someone like Cecil, a love like Cecil's, could come without any strings attached at all. Carlos/Cecil, 4k, T

Love, Changing Tenses by susiecarter Bruce goes to the funeral as himself for a reason. Not so he can make friends with Mrs. Kent; that part's an accident. And definitely not so he can posthumously fall for Clark Kent, which is an even bigger accident. But it's fine. He can handle it. Until Clark rises from the grave, that is. Clark/Bruce, 17k, T

nice and nasty by firstaudrina Villanelle masturbates about Eve a lot. Eve/Villanelle, <1k, M

Momentum by gyzym It doesn't matter who you are; eventually, everyone's past catches up to them. Steve/Tony, 15k, T Note: i can’t remember whether i’ve already rec’d the first part of this series (ready, fire, aim) but this part is just as good, if not even better

close your mouth (open up your heart) by susiecarter Post-JL, Clark isn't sure what to make of Bruce Wayne, or that he's ever going to be able to figure it out. But maybe all he needs is a little help. Or: five times Clark had conversations with other people about Bruce, plus the time he managed to actually talk to Bruce. Clark/Bruce, 7k, T

World Ain’t Ready by idiopathicsmile Enjolras presses his lips together. He already looks pained, and Grantaire hasn't even opened his mouth yet. That's got to be a record, even for them. "I need a favor," he says at last. "With what?" says Grantaire. "Ooh, are you forming a cult? Can I join? I'd be awesome at cults, I just know it." He ticks off his qualifications on his fingers. "I love chanting, I look great in robes—" (High school AU. Grantaire the disaffected stoner is pulled into a cause bigger than himself. Or: in which there are pretend boyfriends for great justice.) Enjolras/Grantaire, 185k, T

Five Things the Avengers Caught Tony Stark Trying to Put in His Ass by thingswithwings "This isn't what it looks like," Tony says. Tony/Everyone, 18k, E

Mac and Dennis Get a New Apartment by pavonine After Dee's landlord threatens to kick them out for squatting, Mac and Dennis get a place of their own and it's all downhill from there. Dennis tries to keep himself together. Life's got other plans. Set a few months after the end of Season 10. Mac/Dennis, 59k, E

Anti-Social by Unpretty Batman needs a Robin. Tim & Bruce, 10k, T

On Your Right by thingswithwings Sam puts the Trouble Man soundtrack on repeat, like a talisman at first, when he thinks that Steve might die.  The doctors are grim and serious, claiming that they did what they could for him, removing the bullets and stitching his insides back together.  A few hours later, the doctors' faces get less grim, more confused, and a few hours after that, they're throwing their arms up in the air in frustration and grinning with triumph at the same time, because apparently the Super Soldier Serum is worth more than just the fastest mile in human history. Sam spends that time beside Steve, in the position he's gotten used to after only a couple of days: on his right, waiting to see where he'll run next, ready to get his back. Sam/Steve, 5k, T

Mac and Dennis Conduct an Experiment by pavonine Dennis convinces Mac that the only surefire way to prove his straightness is to sexually experiment with another man. Of course that man happens to be Dennis. Of course Mac buys into this as a reasonable plan of action. Of course it backfires on them both. Set somewhere in the middle of Season 8. Warnings really only apply later on in the story. Mac/Dennis, 35k, E

Gotham’s Favorite Son by Unpretty Thanks, Gotham side of Tumblr. Bruce Wayne, Multimedia, G

Unpaid Internship by Unpretty The Justice League needs to stop a world-ending doomsday event, but that happens so often it's barely even interesting. What's more interesting is who Batman brought with him to work. This raises a lot of questions, and Batman isn't answering them. Bruce Wayne, 1k, G

Office Meeting by Unpretty Bruce Wayne deals with supervillains almost as much as Batman does. Bruce & Harley, 1k, T

Birds of a Feather by idiopathicsmile “Isn’t this nice?” says Aziraphale with badly feigned casualness the next time Crowley stops by for a late night drink. Crowley is all set to reply, words lined up in his mouth waiting to go, when Aziraphale adds, “I mean, all of the books and furniture and bottles of wine and things?” Aziraphale nests. Crowley relearns some crucial facts about angelic courtship rituals. Aziraphale/Crowley, 3k, T

Head/Heart/Lungs by triedunture After the invasion, Steve Rogers visits Stark Tower to apologize; he was wrong about Iron Man, and he's man enough to admit it...if Tony would just let him. Luckily Bruce Banner is there to translate Stark Talk for Steve, and the three of them fall into a strange kind of routine. For once in his life, Steve feels like he might belong. But how can he belong when he wants...that? Bruce/Tony/Steve, 12k, G

a sequence that you never learned by annataylor "'Spock,' Jim breathes out, completely overwhelmed by the gesture—not quite believing that Spock knows him so well, that's he's already started researching, that he trusts Jim with a member of his own endangered species."  When Jim gets it in his head to adopt an eight year old Vulcan, Spock presents a logical solution to the issue of Jim's humanity: marriage to a Vulcan citizen. Kirk/Spock, 64k, E

No Shortage of Sordid by FreshBrains The first time Han tries it, Luke feels justified in giving him an entirely accidental nosebleed courtesy of his own tailbone. You can’t just spring that on a guy, anyways. Han/Luke, 2k, E

Resurrection, Reconstruction & Redemption by Elspethdixon, Seanchai Doom brings Steve back from the dead. Hijinks ensue, some of which might vaugely be considered plot. Steve/Tony, 90k, T

Nominal by Unpretty Don't ask why Batman is sad unless you're willing to give him the time to consult his spreadsheet. Bruce Wayne, Multimedia, T

By Definition by idiopathicsmile Aziraphale has certainly dabbled in the world of carnal delights over the years, most notably in the late nineteenth century, when a certain infernal adversary was enjoying a century-long nap and seemingly the only way to pass the time had been to develop some hobbies. Aziraphale/Crowley, 3k, E

versus by Unpretty Whoever wins... we also win. It's a win-win situation. Batman is lying when he says that it isn't. Don't listen to Batman. Batman & Superman, 1k, G

A Guide to Handling the Unhandleable Tony Stark by nightrider101 Written for the following prompt on the Avengers Kink meme: The rest of the Avengers assume Tony is an unbound Omega by the way he acts. He's reckless and carefree and does what he wants. Imagine their surprise when they find out that Rhodey is Tony's Alpha. They're all confused at the way Rhodey lets Tony act and how they can be away from each other for long periods of time and Rhodey's just like 'He didn't want to give up his career and I didn't want to give up mine. And I gave up trying to tell Tony what to do years ago.' Rhodey/Tony, 3k, T

Stark, A.E., and Banner, R. Bruce. (2013). “Biodosimetric Tools for Measuring Induced Isomeric Transition in Inverted Paired States.” International Journal of Radiation Biology 89.9, 43-85. by thingswithwings "And so," Tony concludes triumphantly, "you owe it to science, to yourself, and to the people of New York City to have tons of hot awesome monster sex with me." Bruce/Tony, 16k, E

just a list of fanfiction i’ve read and enjoyed this month. as you can tell, i was experiencing a bit of a 2012 avengers backslide

Friends Don’t Let Friends by theorytale For the avengerkink prompt, "Hulk gives someone the shovel talk." Loki/Tony, <1k, absolutely hilarious

A Partial Dictionary Of The 21st Century By Captain Steve Rogers, US Army by copperbadge Steve is adapting well to the new millennium, and he has the dictionary to prove it. Steve/Tony, 13k

Toy Soldiers by copperbadge When Steve Rogers, five foot four and a hundred and ten pounds, met Tony Stark in a bar, he didn't expect it to lead to a relationship. Or that Tony would find out he's not an art student during a SHIELD rescue mission in Afghanistan. Steve/Tony, 44k

in another country (people die) by pprfaith “The world is not your playground, Stark!” Fury yells at him one time, after he maybe brings down a building or two and Tony just laughs because, seriously, yes it is. Loki/Tony, 2k, much better take on evil!tony than Official Marvel Comic Superior Iron Man

Ticking Over by copperbadge After a moment of vast insecurity, Steve and Bucky make sure Tony understands exactly where his place is: in the middle. Bucky/Steve/Tony, 2k

Whatever Happens Tomorrow by hellotailor After the Battle of Crait, the survivors take refuge on Naboo. Poe needs time to figure out his new place in the Resistance - and how to handle his inconvenient crush on Finn. Poe/Finn, 12k

Homefront by copperbadge Steve Rogers is a capable leader, a kind and cheerful man, a good friend, a strong role model, and a loyal soldier. He's also teetering on the edge of suicide. Steve/Tony, 12k

Thaw, or: Four Avengers in a Transian Shack by Elspethdixon, Seanchai The Avengers are stranded in the snowy Transian mountains. Pre-slash cliché-fic originally written for hc_bingo’s “hypothermia/exposure” prompt. Steve/Tony, 20k

Hotline by copperbadge Steve knows a lot about cooking and he loves to help people. The job was a natural fit. Steve/Tony, 1k

i stole the keys to this guy by kellifer_fic Where it was Nick Fury's idea, but he didn't mean it like that Steve/Tony, 6k

Hot Potato by copperbadge Potato Rescue is the hottest new food truck nobody knows about. Steve is determined to make Sam Wilson king of all potatoes. Steve/Tony, 2k

[ID: Banner with a red and yellow background featuring Captain America's shield in the top right hand corner. In the bottom left hand corner is Iron Man's mask, and beside it are the words 'Fanwork Friday'. The text reads 'Resurrection, Reconstruction, and Redemption'. The Fanlore logo is in the center. /End ID]

Declared to be the fic that launched Stony, today we're reading Resurrection, Reconstruction, and Redemption by Elspethdixon & Seanchai.

A novel-length fic set within Marvel's 616 comicsverse, it is a fix-it fic for the Civil War story arc, known for its well-structured plot and characterization. It was also many fans' first exposure to the idea of Steve Rogers and Tony Stark being in a ship together, with some reading the story with little to no canon knowledge, and it inspired many of those same fans to try their hand at creating their own Stony fanworks.

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