#Bokumono Reverse Big Bang 2023

[quartzfox]

My companion piece, written for the beautiful artwork done by the amazing @calypsotea (which can be found here, as well as in the story)! 

The moment I saw her concept I had a story in my head, springing into life almost fully formed! But to my great chagrin, we were not paired together...  at first.  

For whatever reason, her original writing partner had to leave the event and I was asked to be a pinch hitter!  (Pinch hitter?  For this?!?  Pinch me!!)  Needless to say I jumped at the chance (and totally did not squee myself silly), and despite the tireless efforts of Life and Harsh Reality to interfere, I was able to write something that I hope does her art at least some small justice. Her work allowed me to explore something I’m going through myself -- trying to overcome my fear of dogs -- and to explore Mineral Town again. Both of these things made me very happy.  

I hope our contribution brings you the same peace and joy.

[saintblondie]

Turning her head, she saw Pony’s eyes focusing on her and a soft smile gracing her features. In that moment, she knew she was in love with this girl, and she wouldn’t trade what they had for anything else.

my piece for the bokumono reverse big bang 2023.

read @sketch-witch's accompanying fic here.

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Bokumono Reverse Big Bang 2023

By now you've seen the individual posts for the amazing art and fics people have created for this event, but I want to collect all the fics into one easy post to share across the blog.

You can peruse all submissions to the BRBB2023 in its AO3 collection HERE!

Operation: Save the Magic - by pansy_picnics & TheBeckster; Complete, 1/1, 18k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: Gen Fandoms: Story of Seasons (2014) Relationships: Annie & Fritz, Annie & Raeger, Fritz & Raeger, Annie & Fritz & Raeger, Annie/Fritz/Raeger (minor), Minor or Background Relationship(s); Characters: Annie, Fritz, Raeger, Mistel, Iris, Klaus, Marian, Agate, Lillie, Angela, Nadi, Kamil, Licorice Additional Tags: Bokumono Reverse Big Bang 2023, BRBB, it's a christmas Story yall!, Fanart, Collaboration, Everybody's braincells are hibernating for the winter, Everybody is living a different Christmas movie, Christmas, Winter, Cozy, Fluff, POV Multiple, everyone is delightfully and slightly unhinged, nobody is normal about anything, Mistel chooses to be a Problem On Purpose, i put So Many christmas movie references in here, someone's living a Hallmark movie, someone's in a noir movie, there's even a christmas heist Summary: When they discover that Fritz still believes in Santa Claus, Annie and Raeger take it upon themselves to to give him a magical Christmas. Mistel overhears their plans and decides to become a Problem On Purpose. Surely everything will go according to plan as opposing teams race towards their Christmas Eve deadline.

The Way You Know Me (it's such a mystery) - by SketchWitch; Complete, 6/6, 11k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/F Fandom: A Wonderful Life Relationship: Muffy/Pony | Aya | Jill; Characters: Griffin | Garfan, Takakura Additional Tags: Cute lesbians, oh no she's hot, supportive muffy, supportive dad-characters Summary: and in that moment, she knew she was in love with this girl.

Wait in the Wings - by chickadeequill; Complete, 1/1, 5k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings; Category: F/F Fandoms: Trio of Towns Relationship: Farmer/Stephanie; Characters: Holly the Farmer, Stephanie Additional Tags: Married Life, Flashbacks Summary: After only a year of being married, the two are still discovering new things about one another.

Holding On And Letting Go - by MarshmallowIchi; Complete, 1/1, 5k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandoms: A Wonderful Life Relationship: Mark/Nami; Characters: Mark, Nami, Tim, Ruby | Lou, Gustafa, Muffy, Griffin | Garfan Additional Tags: Love Confessions, Angst to Fluff, slight parental neglect and general jerkishness, written for the Reverse Bokumono Big Bang Summary: It was only thanks to her father's money that Nami was able to stay in Forget-Me-Not Valley. But when that money dries up and the only way out is getting a job, where's a girl to go? Anywhere but home, that's for sure.

Ready For Forever - by MarshmallowIchi; Complete, 1/1, 6k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandoms: Animal Parade Relationships: Jin/Molly the Farmer, other ships mentioned; Characters: Molly the Farmer, Jin, Toby, Hamilton, Julius Additional Tags: Pining, Confessions, Sweet Fluff Summary: Molly loved Jin, but she was tired of waiting for him to propose. That was alright. She'd just do it herself.

Forget-Me-Not - by durotos; WIP, 1/3, 9k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: M/M Fandoms: Rune Factory 5 Relationship: Cecil/Ryker; Characters: Cecil, Ryker, Martin, Reinhard Additional Tags: Mystery, Awkward Flirting, Detective/Phantom Thief Dynamic, Cecil goes into noir mode sometimes, Light Angst Summary: From swapped slippers to misplaced objects, Cecil's daily journal has become full of strange instances, and he can't help but wonder if all of them are connected. Will following the trail of breadcrumbs behind leave him with more questions than answers? And are these seemingly harmless pranks and mishaps the sign of something far more sinister? Written for the Bokumono Reverse Big Bang, featuring gorgeous art from the talented Joyfulsanctuary!

Spring in the Winter - by CalypsoTea & QuartzFox; Complete, 1/1, 6k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: Other Fandom: Friends of Mineral Town Relationship: Claire & Dog; Characters: Claire the Farmer, Original Dog Character(s), Cameos by about half the town Additional Tags: Friendship, Trust, Overcoming fears, This story has a minimum of puns, Once you get past the title and summary, Developing Relationships, No Romance, (Maybe someday? but not in this story!) Summary: Mineral Town wasn't exactly quite as advertised. Claire was expecting an idyllic, peaceful farm, but what she got was what her (former) bosses liked to call "rich with unrealized potential". She hadn't expected to have to confront of her greatest fears! But during her first year, she learned that fear's bark is much worse than its bite…

Avoid Defining Your Relationship: A How-To Guide - by TheDisc (TheDisco); WIP, 3/?, 8.5k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings; Category:F/M Fandoms:Harvest Moon: DS Relationship: Pete the Farmer/Witch Princess; Characters: Pete | Jack, Witch Princess Additional Tags:Mutual Pining, Crushes, Romantic Comedy, Goofs and Gags, Miscommunication, pretty much everyone in forget me not valley makes an appearance but im not going to tag them all, the Harvest Goddess and the Sprites are there too, Implied/Referenced Character Death, (nothing graphic but this will be a major plot point later on), Light Angst Summary: Everyone knows that, while probably not dangerous, Pete is just weird. The farm he was left by his late grandfather has gone to ruin, all of his animals are long dead, no crops have sprouted in years... The only thing Pete seems to care about is getting the attention of the Witch Princess. Hell, he's willing to do anything for her! So when she asks him to put a mysterious mushroom in the Harvest Festival hot pot, how can he refuse? Little do either of them know, this declaration of love is going to turn Forget-Me-Not Valley on its head. Hopefully the Witch Princess can reverse the curse before time runs out. But even if she does, will there still be room for her's and Pete's relationship to grow? She's terrified to find out the answer, and even more afraid to admit how she feels, but there are simply some feelings that just can't be ignored.

I'll Never Desert You - by kuroneko07712 & QuartzFox; Complete. 1/1, 4.8k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandom: Rune Factory 3 Relationship: Micah/Raven; Characters: Micah, Raven, Assorted Monsters and Cameos Additional Tags: Fluff, And Action, But mostly fluff, they're newlyweds, And they're off an an Adventure, Micah is very smitten with his wifey, In my day this would've been called WAFFy ;) Summary: Not long after their wedding, Raven has asked Micah to accompany her on a little jaunt to a place she… doesn't really love. She wants to do something for him, though, so she's asked for his help in getting materials… But it's entirely possible she just wants to see him in action! And maybe to show off some of her moves as well… Sometimes we all need a reminder that our loved ones aren't incapable without us. ;) Even though it's always better when they're around.

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Fresh Crops! March 27 - April 2, 2023

This week’s newest fics and chapter updates for Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons on AO3!

*NOTE* Fics for the 2023 Bokumono Reverse Big Bang will not be included in this week’s update list. I am putting all submissions in their own post when all the stories are up 💜

The Heart of a Westown Cowboy - by Mya_Stone; WIP, 14/?, 19k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandom: Trio of Towns Relationship: Female Farmer/Wayne; Characters: Frank, Ford, Carrie, Brad, Megan, Hector, Colin, Daryl | Darius, Marlena, Lynn, Wayne Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Romance, Romantic Friendship, Guy Falls First, I Wrote This For Me But I'll Share It With You Summary: Wayne is Westown's perpetually single lady's man. He'd like to settle down but he just hasn't found The One and he's fairly certain he's met everyone in town. Then Melody moves in, taking a plot of her uncle's ranch to fulfill her dream of being a rancher. A college-educated business woman, Melody doesn't accept failure - especially not her own. As Wayne falls hard for her, she struggles to return his affections until she has what she came for - and when she continually comes up short at the cow competitions, she begins to wonder if Westown is really the place for her.

Our Story of Seasons: Pete x Claire - by Ry2_Sinheart; WIP, 20/?, 30k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Categories: F/M, Gen Fandoms: Friends of Mineral Town Relationships: Claire the Farmer & Pete | Jack, Claire the Farmer/Pete | Jack; Characters: Pete | Jack, Claire, Thomas, Zack, Dog, Harvest Goddess, Ann the Innkeeper | Ran, Karen Additional Tags: Romance, Slow Burn, Eventual Happy Ending, Eventual Romance, Fluff, Domestic Fluff, Slice of Life, Warm and Fuzzy Feelings, Developing Relationship, Strangers to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Childhood Friends, Childhood Memories, Video Game Mechanics, Game Logic, Male-Female Friendship, Eventual Fluff, Eventual Relationships, Slow Romance, Digital Art Summary: A story that revolves around the protagonists of Mineral Town. After a series of unfortunate events, Pete and Claire agree they'll have to raise the farm together, whether they like it or not. Through their farming-ventures, they realize that maybe farming together… isn't so bad.

Casual Prompt March 2023 - Sunrise - by Avendesoraa; Complete, 1/1, 1.6k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Fandoms: Harvest Moon 64 Relationship: Gray/Popuri; Characters: Gray, Popuri Additional Tags: Fluff Summary: Gray brings Popuri somewhere at sunrise for a surprise.

Over The River - by forgetfulfarmer; Complete, 1/1, <1k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warnings: Major Character Death; Category: F/M Fandoms: A Wonderful Life, Harvest Moon: DS Relationship: Nina/Galen; Characters: Old Nina, Galen | Guri, Pete | Jack, Mark the Farmer Additional Tags: Angst, Friendship Summary: Galen was always open to friends, but no one made the effort. But when his beloved wife passes, suddenly they try, and he just won't.

Sugar and Spice - by Chibimiie; WIP, 54/?, 143k

Rating: Mature; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandoms: Animal Parade Relationships: Chase/Molly the Farmer, Angela/Luke; Characters: Molly | Hikari, Angela the Farmer, Chase, Luke, Kasey the Farmer Additional Tags: Slow Burn, oh god how do you tag fics, mentions of eating disorders, alternating povs, Friends to Lovers, Cross-Posted on FanFiction.Net, bumped up the rating because i honestly should have a little bit ago, burn so slow it's honestly a simmer Summary: Wanting to get away from past hurts of the city, sisters Molly and Angela decide to respond to a flyer advertising an abandoned farm on the faraway island of Castanet. Leaving behind their closest friends and brother Kasey, the two take a chance and move to the tiny island hoping for a new chance at life.

It's a New Day - by durotos; Complete, 1/1, <1k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: Gen Fandoms: Harvest Moon 64 Characters: Cliff, Cain/Kane the falcon Summary: "I’ve got to get this on my own. I can’t have a repeat of yesterday." After embarrassing himself on his first day in town by begging for food, Cliff contemplates his and Cain's future at Moon Mountain.

Lady Of Grasstrail Farms - by FromADenOfBeasts; WIP, 39/?, 50k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandoms: Pioneers of Olive Town Relationship: Female Farmer/Lars; Characters: Original Female Character(s), Female Farmer, Lars, Laura, Angela, Clemens, Damon, Jack, Emilio, Reina, Victor, Gloria, Simon, Jesse Additional Tags: My First AO3 Post, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Slow Burn, Fluff and Angst, Supportive Big Brother, honestly the best big brother ever, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Domestic Fluff, Wish Fulfillment, Mysterious Origins Summary: A young woman named Vallon quits her job and follows her heart to Olive Town, where her family has roots deeper than she ever thought. Now she has to contend with new neighbors, ancient magic, and getting the hang of farming a wild land. Can she cope on her own, or can she at least find someone to share it with?

Remaster: Step Toward the Future - by darkryuu; Complete, 44/44, 846k

Rating: Explicit; Archive Warning: Major Character Death; Category: F/M Fandom: Back To Nature Characters: Cliff, Popuri, Kai, Doctor | Trent, Gray Summary: Jill ("Claire") is struggling to find a goal in life after high school. After her parents boot her off to her late grandfather's farm, everything around her is never quite the same as she struggles to find herself and her future.

Seedlings and Sprouts - by TheBeckster; WIP, 30/?, 24k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Categories: Gen, Multi Fandoms: Friends of Mineral Town, Story of Seasons (2014), Star Wars - All Media Types, Trio of Towns, The Tale of Two Towns, Harvest Moon 2 GBC, Animal Parade Relationships: Carter/Doctor | Trent, Claire the Farmer/Cliff, Fritz/Raeger, Gotz/Vesta, Female Farmer/Ludus, Holly/Hector, Female Farmer/Ford, Farmer/Hinata, Sara/Will, Sara/Bill, Gill/Angela, Perry/Molly, Rick/Elli, Perry & Gill, Claire the Farmer/Doctor Trent | Torre; Characters: Cliff, Claire, Doctor | Trent, Carter the Pastor, Fritz, Raeger, Gotz | Gotts, Georgia, Iluka, Hector, Holly, Ludus, Henry the Farmer | Haruto, Hinata, Ford, Sara, Will, Bill, Molly the Farmer, Perry, Rick, Elli | Elly Additional Tags: yes this collection includes a star wars crossover, Tumblr Prompt, prompt collection, kiss prompts, Fluff, Angst, Drama, oneshots, Ficlets Summary: A collection of tumblr prompts I've filled over the last couple years based on Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons games.

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Fresh Crops! March 20 - March 26, 2023

This week’s newest fics and chapter updates for Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons on AO3!

*NOTE* Fics for the 2023 Bokumono Reverse Big Bang will not be included in this week’s update list. I am putting all submissions in their own post when all the stories are up 💜

Destined To Meet Again - by JupiterCallsMe; WIP, 2/?, 3.9k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: M/M Fandoms: Animal Parade Relationship: Wizard/Chase; Characters: Chase, Wizard Gale, Maya, Chase, Witch Vivi, Kasey the Farmer, Kathy Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Romance, Developing Relationship, Developing Friendships, Past Lives, Past Relationship(s), POV First Person, Transmasculine Chase (Headcanon), Loneliness, LGBTQ Themes, LGBTQ Character, Self-Discovery Summary: After a chance meeting spurred on by his best friends' impulsive nature, Chase finds himself drawn towards the mysterious Wizard of Harmonica Town. Encouraged by a strange feeling of familiarity, they grow closer, and Chase discovers what might have led him to this town. After centuries apart, two souls were destined to meet again.

Get Her Life Back - by forgetfulfarmer; Complete, 1/1, 1.7k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandoms: Harvest Moon DS Cute Relationship: Rock/Jill; Characters: Rock, Pony | Aya | Jill Additional Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Transformation, Redemption Summary: Jill is an unhappy wife. She is not in love with her husband and doesn't know if she ever was. But he decides to pick himself up and make himself a better person for her and she wonders if she can if fact love the man she married.

Your Secret War - by rockyroadster95; Complete, 1/1, 1.4k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: Gen Fandoms: Friends of Mineral Town Relationship: Duke/Manna; Characters: Manna, Duke, Anna, Sasha Additional Tags: Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Unhealthy Relationships, Morning Routines, Character Study, it is what it is, Sunrises Summary: Manna wakes up bright and early every morning for her usual morning routine. She has a winery to run and a husband she loves very much, thank you, even if things have been hard lately, we all understand all about that, though, and that's just what life hands you sometimes.

Remaster: Step Toward the Future - by darkryuu;

Rating: Explicit; Archive Warning: Major Character Death; Category: F/M Fandom: Back To Nature Characters: Cliff, Popuri, Kai, Doctor | Trent, Gray Summary: Jill ("Claire") is struggling to find a goal in life after high school. After her parents boot her off to her late grandfather's farm, everything around her is never quite the same as she struggles to find herself and her future.

Seedlings and Sprouts - by TheBeckster; WIP, 29/?, 23k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Categories: Gen, Multi Fandoms: Friends of Mineral Town, Story of Seasons (2014), Trio of Towns, The Tale of Two Towns, Harvest Moon 2 GBC, Animal Parade Relationships: Carter/Doctor | Trent, Claire the Farmer/Cliff, Fritz/Raeger, Gotz/Vesta, Female Farmer/Ludus, Holly/Hector, Female Farmer/Ford, Farmer/Hinata, Sara/Will, Sara/Bill, Gill/Angela, Perry/Molly, Rick/Elli, Perry & Gill, Claire the Farmer/Doctor Trent | Torre; Characters: Cliff, Claire, Doctor | Trent, Carter the Pastor, Fritz, Raeger, Gotz | Gotts, Georgia, Iluka, Hector, Holly, Ludus, Henry the Farmer | Haruto, Hinata, Ford, Sara, Will, Bill, Molly the Farmer, Perry, Rick, Elli | Elly Additional Tags: yes this collection includes a star wars crossover, Tumblr Prompt, prompt collection, kiss prompts, Fluff, Angst, Drama, oneshots, Ficlets Summary: A collection of tumblr prompts I've filled over the last couple years based on Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons games. Every chapter is a different prompt. Should be posted in chronological order from oldest to newest. Prompt themes and ships will be included in the chapter titles.

Batas yang Tidak untuk Kau Lampaui - by rasyalleva; Complete, 1/1, 1.3k; Language: Bahasa Indonesia

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandom: Friends of Mineral Town Relationship: Claire the Farmer/Gray; Characters: Claire the Farmer, Gray, Ann the Innkeeper | Ran, Popuri, Rick, Elli | Elly, Doctor | Trent, Cliff, Kai, Karen, Mary the Librarian | Marie Additional Tags: Friendship, Romance, Parody, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Canon Universe, Canon - Video Game, Based On Original Harvest Moon Games Summary: Claire ingin membasahi diri dengan laut dan melampaui puncak bukit, tapi pada satu titik, badannya membentur sesuatu; seperti ada dinding tak terlihat yang melarangnya untuk menjangkau lebih jauh.

Biar Aku Singgah dalam Kenangan - by rasyalleva; Complete, 1/1, 1.1k; Language: Bahasa Indonesia

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandom: Friends of Mineral Town Relationship: Gray/Mary the Librarian | Marie; Characters: Mary the Librarian | Marie, Gray, Cliff, Kai, Rick, Karen, Ann the Innkeeper | Ran, Claire, Popuri, Mineral Town Residents Additional Tags: Internal Monologue, Marriage, Slice of Life, Canon Universe, Developing Friendships, Developing Relationship Summary: Teruntuk hari-hari ketika mereka menginap satu kamar di penginapan kala kanak-kanak, ketika mereka belajar bersama di gereja dalam bimbingan Carter, ketika mereka bermalam di tepi pantai hingga pagi hari, ketika mereka membaca bergantian surat dari Trent selama ia sekolah kedokteran … dan teruntuk banyak lagi kenangan-kenangan lainnya, Mary hanya bisa memohon, "Bertahanlah selamanya."

And one Not Safe For Tumblr work by TheFallen1986

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Fresh Crops! March 13 - March 19, 2023

This week's newest fics and chapter updates for Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons on AO3!

*NOTE* Fics for the 2023 Bokumono Reverse Big Bang will not be included in this week's update list. I am putting all submissions in their own post when all the stories are up 💜

I Like Your Face, Won. - by Immysan; WIP, 42/?, 16k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandoms: Friends of Mineral Town Relationship: Claire the Farmer/Won | Huang; Characters: Claire, Won | Huang Summary: Claire explains in her own cliché way why she loves Won and chooses to marry him. Flirting before dating, because why not write something sweet?

Dirty Little Secret - by SymphonicFantasia; Complete, 1/1, <1k

Rating: Mature; Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings; Category: F/M Fandoms: Save the Homeland Relationship: Gwen/Kurt; Characters: Kurt, Gwen Additional Tags: crackship, Mild Sexual Content Summary: Kurt and Gwen are keeping a secret from their family.

The Wall Between Us - by Skullygal610; WIP, 19/22, 20k

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandom: Trio of Towns Relationships: Female Farmer/Wayne, Female Farmer/Ex-boyfriend; Characters: Wayne, Female Farmer Additional Tags: Adopted, farmer - Freeform, Hurt, Love, Unrequited Love, relationships, Denial of Feelings, Fanfiction, Parents, friends - Freeform, Guilt Summary: It all started with a rejection. Scarlett can't seem to get over the loss of her best friend since she rejected his confession of love. Already dealing with her own self-worth and feelings while keeping up with daily life, things soon become difficult when a familiar face from the past comes back to haunt her. Wayne struggles to let go of the only girl he loved and move on with his current girlfriend. However, things never go the way he plans. His parents are across the world without him. Friends constantly concerned about his well-being. He wants change, yet she keeps pulling him back. Can they ever hope to rekindle their long-lost friendship, or will it become something more?

Remaster: Step Toward the Future - by darkryuu; WIP, 34/41, 635k

Rating: Explicit; Archive Warning: Major Character Death; Category: F/M Fandom: Back To Nature Characters: Cliff, Popuri, Kai, Doctor | Trent, Gray Summary: Jill ("Claire") is struggling to find a goal in life after high school. After her parents boot her off to her late grandfather's farm, everything around her is never quite the same as she struggles to find herself and her future.

Our Story of Seasons: Pete x Claire - by Ry2_Sinheart; WIP, 19/20, 29k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Categories: F/M, Gen Fandoms: Friends of Mineral Relationships: Claire the Farmer & Pete | Jack, Claire the Farmer/Pete | Jack; Characters: Pete | Jack, Claire, Thomas, Zack, Dog, Harvest Goddess, Ann the Innkeeper | Ran, Karen Additional Tags: Romance, Slow Burn, Eventual Happy Ending, Eventual Romance, Fluff, Domestic Fluff, Slice of Life, Warm and Fuzzy Feelings, Developing Relationship, Strangers to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Childhood Friends, Childhood Memories, Video Game Mechanics, Game Logic, Male-Female Friendship, Eventual Fluff, Eventual Relationships, Slow Romance, Digital Art Summary: A story that revolves around the protagonists of Mineral Town. After a series of unfortunate events, Pete and Claire agree they'll have to raise the farm together, whether they like it or not. Through their farming-ventures, they realize that maybe farming together… isn't so bad.

The Heart of a Westown Cowboy - by Mya_Stone; WIP, 13/?, 19k

Rating: General Audiences; Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply; Category: F/M Fandom: Trio of Towns Relationship: Female Farmer/Wayne; Characters: Frank, Ford, Carrie, Brad, Megan, Hector, Colin, Daryl | Darius, Marlena, Lynn, Wayne Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Romance, Romantic Friendship, Guy Falls First, I Wrote This For Me But I'll Share It With You Summary: Wayne is Westown's perpetually single lady's man. He'd like to settle down but he just hasn't found The One and he's fairly certain he's met everyone in town. Then Melody moves in, taking a plot of her uncle's ranch to fulfill her dream of being a rancher. A college-educated business woman, Melody doesn't accept failure - especially not her own. As Wayne falls hard for her, she struggles to return his affections until she has what she came for - and when she continually comes up short at the cow competitions, she begins to wonder if Westown is really the place for her.