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[berena-cpr]

Unfinished Masterpieces - Fic Rec List

Remember the WIP on ao3 you can’t let go? The one that resonated with you? The one that you’d give anything to know how it ends?

While the Berena Creative Project Resuscitation event is all about starting to work again on projects sitting in our draft folders, life can get in the way of finishing a project for a hundred reasons.

These works, posted, but still a few chapters short of ending, are loved though and with this list we’d like to share the love for the unfinished masterpieces one can find in the Berena tag on ao3.

Given the high response we had when we asked to tell us about your favourite WIPs, you’ll find the list under the cut:

Anything Else to Declare? - LittleMissO

“I've personally had sleeping issues since I read LittleMissO's Anything Else to Declare because yeah, I'm still there, breath held and heart pounding like crazy after the most delicious slow burn, and pining, and that outrageously flirtatious conversation over a whiskey.”

that line between your heart and mine - ktlsyrtis

“it is just plain hot but also I love the idea of them writing letters to each other and I also love the exploration of what their relationship might be like with Bernie still being in the RAMC.”

you disappear like your cigarette smoke (now the taste of your kiss is all that remains) - bonnissance

“A wonderful, emotional angst filled fic, looking at how Bernie’s life might still have progressed after Serena left. I loved how it showed her testing her own boundaries to see if it was possible to find another relationship with someone else and when she found that wasn’t something she could do, she accepted it and found other ways to be happy without Serena. I reread it fairly often because although unfinished it doesn’t ever seem incomplete. But the last word “Serena” always leaves me full of a hope that I would dearly love to have fulfilled.”

Secrets in the Dark - Wonko

“I’d love to see this continued!”

For a Good Time Call - Regency

“Young Serena using that pure sex voice of hers to make a little extra as a phone sex operative, and young nervous Bernie taking the first tentative steps in exploring her sexuality. Who better than Serena to help her figure things out? The premise of the fic is ingenious, the writing amazing, the dialogue just outstanding. Hot, sexy, soft and full of compassion and feels. I would sell a kidney to read the next chapter to this – Bernie and Serena meeting years later and recognising each other’s voices.”

you're the only one I never looked for - gutsandglitter

“Never expected I'd enjoy a Baby Boom AU, but I love this fic. Serena hanging out in the country feeling extremely overwhelmed and constantly running into this weird tall, awkward woman named Bernie is a mood. I will forever hold out hope for an update so that I can someday read about them having lots of sex (after an appropriate amount of angst, miscommunication, and unexpected grocery store encounters, of course).”

Things Kayryn doesn't write - Kayryn

“So they’re not exactly unfinished, because they are complete, beautifully crafted, amazingly inventive, head canons, but they’re not completed fic’s so I’m counting them. I actually think that’s one of the lovely things about them, there’s a full story in there but enough space in them to bring your own imagination to the details. The fact that every head canon is spot on and you can completely image it happening is the icing on the cake, and the perfect characterisation is the cherry on top. Canon could have taken lessons from from Kayryn”

I Want to be Your Fantasy (Maybe You Could Be Mine) - Regency

“I just love the concept and the first chapter just pulled me in and I so very much want to know what happens next.”

Notting Hill - Bat_and_Breakfast

“All the “Rom Com idiots in love but they don’t know it miscommunication capers” re-envisaged for Berena you say? Sign me up! I love the way the plot of Notting Hill is absolutely recognisable, but never at the expense of Bernie and Serena’s characters. Everything they do, their responses, the dialogue, is so them. And the cleverly cast Holby regulars as supporting stars - genius. It’s an absolute triumph of transformative work. It’s wonderfully and engagingly written. If you’ve ever got sucked into watching “just a bit” of rom com and found you’ve just lost a couple of hours of your life - this fic does the same thing.”

Follow Me There - troiing

“Full disclosure: I’ve never watched Sanctuary and I know nothing about the characters. But this crossover fic is so good, that it doesn’t even matter.”

hold me closer (tiny dancer) - serenacampbell

“I don’t know why I’m so attached to that fic, but I am. I love the premise of a slow burn fic where the characters still get to do sexy things during the awkward slow burn oblivious period. It’s like the best of both worlds.”

Machu Pechinku - Jrnsaxa

“Forget France and Nepal, what if Serena spent her sabbatical in Peru? The setting in this is beautifully vivid, as is the the delicate ways in which Serena and Bernie start to reconnect after Elinor.”

Hello, Major - lesbianquill

“This is a near perfect Serena being fixated on Bernie in fatigues fic. The first chapter is very insightful, helping us to understand why Bernie might not be happy to accede to Serena’s small kink/obsession. That of course doesn’t last for too long because Bernie loves Serena and she loves having sex with Serena. It was offered as a smutty one shot, but then they rewarded us with an even smuttier second chapter and teased us with the news that a third chapter would be forthcoming. It never happened. Main reason for wishing it could be continued? I enjoy well-written smut.”

In the Spirit of Three Stars - alwayssomethingelse

“Bernie and Serena as Federation officers on Deep Space Nine. Oh, the potential!”

Anatomically Correct - phantomunmasked

“Bernie severely overcompensating for any possible awkwardness in their first time by ordering a mountain of sex toys is a premise that will always delight me. Every time I go back to this one, I ponder what their weekend away would bring with a big grin.”

The Clinic - RexWolfe

“Maybe it’s all the Bramwell we’ve been watching, but this one’s been on my mind lately. Can’t go wrong with a Victorian AU.”

a life in pictures - Regency

"I soooo want to see Serena maybe modelling for Bernie (or at least just how the date goes)”

working up a storm inside my head - sevtacular

“While this isn’t actually an unfinished fic in the sense of chapters missing, the prompt fic collection of Sev can always be added to as far as I’m concerned. Love what has been written so far, hope there will be new chapters with time.”

Body and Soul - ChalkHillBlue

“Possibly the weirdest AU idea ever, this body swap AU makes my brain go crazy with the possibilities every time I read it.”

When We Need One Another The Most - Whispersmummy

“I know this isn’t strictly Berena but it wouldn’t have been written if not for the Berena fandom who love most every conceivable way these two dorks might get together. Very well written (imo) and cleverly constructed fic. Lots and lots of angst and who doesn’t love angst? Only thing missing is a small amount of smut. (Yes I’m back there).”

Ring In The New - fiveroundsrapid

“Fics where Bernie comes to Holby before/during Adrienne’s illness are my kryptonite, and this one is so good!”

Holby One: A Star Wars AAU Story - elitryalittle

“Holby One is my favorite unfinished fic. It’s not just because I came to Berena via Star Wars (a bit of an unusual way, but here I am), but also because I can totally see Serena as a healer and Bernie as a Jedi knight. Kudos for their excellent knowledge of the SWU and this great idea of a crossover fic. I’d give them a limited edition “Looking for Leia” patch and a sticker if they’d finish it.”

to gaze at you, from afar (I sigh, I sigh, I sigh) - bonnissance

“The photographer/model AU you never knew you needed in your life, but you really, really do.”

Heroic Endeavor - Nicolaruth27

“I never would’ve thought I’d be down for a Greek god AU, but this fic has permanent residence in a corner of my brain. Bernie as Athena in mortal form is inspired, and the way the fic is interwoven with canon is a delight.”

what a lovely way to burn - ktlsyrtis

“I just love anything that's weaved into canon but with them being happy and dating and communicating."

Love, Unexpected - Igerna

“Bernie is still married to Marcus when she meets Serena during a conference. They immediately bond and keep in contact, sharing both professional advice and thoughts on their private lives. Love, for them, happens rather unexpectedly. I do love conference fics and slow burns - and this is a good one.”

a little less war torn - kitnkabootle

“The setup for this - in which Serena is the one who goes to help when Bernie is brought to Holby, instead of Raf - is one of my favorite ‘what ifs’ to ponder, and the writing is outstanding.”

[diffydolls-blog]

Today's task. Pull my finger out and get these edited and on an invite. I MUST NOT PROCRASTINATE. #queenofprocrastination #pullmyfingerout #stopbeinglazy #procrastination #alwayssomethingelse #ipreferthepaintbrush #brushandink #floral #wedding #vibrantflowers #watercolourflorals #diffydolls #prettyfloral

[ao3feed-berena]

In the Spirit of Three Stars

by alwayssomethingelse

Doctor Serena Campbell transfers to the Federation Station Deep Space Nine for family reasons. Little does she know that along with renewing old friendships, she is about to meet the one great love affair of her life.

Words: 6409, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Holby City, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, Gen

Characters: Serena Campbell, Bernie Wolfe, Kira Nerys, Jadzia Dax, Benjamin Sisko, Miles O'Brien, Julian Bashir, Quark, Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher, Raf Di Lucca, Dominic Copeland

Relationships: Serena Campbell/Bernie Wolfe, Jadzia Dax/Kira Nerys

Additional Tags: Holby Trek, The Star Trek Berena crossover you've all been waiting for, Slow Burn, The distinguished bisexual and the disaster lesbian are at it again - in space!, Older lesbians

Read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2ANQKbJ

[hakehl]

I can’t believe I’m still into the student life! #alwayssomethingelse

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[darrenlock]

Just discovered there was a Regular Music II album. Suffice to say, I found the cheapest used copy out there and it is now winging its way to me! #alwayssomethingelse

Just discovered there was a Regular Music II album. Suffice to say, I found the cheapest used copy out there and it is now winging its way to me! #alwayssomethingelse

— Darren Lock (@darren_lock) February 10, 2019

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[traditree]

I have been working on this project for sometime. Still working on manufacturing and logistics. Ask me about it at #laxcon2018 #alwayssomethingelse #help_stringing_your_traditional_pockets #why_work_harder #traditree #tools_of_the_trad #innovation_not_imitation #whats_under_your_traditree http://ift.tt/2FbErGv

[kissyfvce]

When that little black box comes to your door and your four year old says "makeup? For your eyebrows?" And then gives you the stale face like 😑😒 lmao #FreelanceMUA #StillBuildingMyKit #MyKitWillNeverBeComplete #AlwaysSomethingElse #MACSkinFinish ✌️💋

[foul44ears]

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[ao3feed-berena]

Fearless Love

by alwayssomethingelse

This is not a songfic but if it were, I'd be encouraging you to have a listen to Melissa Etheridge's song of the same name...

What if Stepney wasn't a lie to save Serena's blushes? And what if that day on the forecourt outside the hospital was not the first time Serena and Bernie had met, even if it takes them a while to remember?

Words: 2336, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Holby City

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F

Characters: Serena Campbell, Bernie Wolfe

Relationships: Serena Campbell/Bernie Wolfe, Serena Campbell & Bernie Wolfe

Additional Tags: Fluff, Vaguely AU, Songfic, stepney

Read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2PJ8wCM

[ao3feed-berena]

the gift you are

by alwayssomethingelse

Just over a year of gift-giving between Serena and Bernie. Life is not all airport wine and cheap gold tissue paper.

Words: 2128, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Holby City

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F

Characters: Serena Campbell, Bernie Wolfe

Relationships: Serena Campbell/Bernie Wolfe

Additional Tags: Fluff, Gift Giving, Headcanon, Canon Compliant

Read it on the AO3 at http://unicorn_feeds_back/works/13726545

[ao3feed-berena]

the gift you are

by alwayssomethingelse

Just over a year of gift-giving between Serena and Bernie. Life is not all airport wine and cheap gold tissue paper.

Words: 2128, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Holby City

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F

Characters: Serena Campbell, Bernie Wolfe

Relationships: Serena Campbell/Bernie Wolfe

Additional Tags: Fluff, Gift Giving, Headcanon, Canon Compliant

Read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2sEp0nV

[ao3feed-berena]

Our dreams will break the boundaries of our fears

by alwayssomethingelse

Serena is stiff after a night on Sian's sofa bed; Bernie has a free trial voucher for her hotel health suite. What could possibly happen...?

Words: 3918, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Holby City

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F

Characters: Serena Campbell, Bernie Wolfe

Relationships: Serena Campbell/Bernie Wolfe

Additional Tags: Fluff, spa, Gym, alternative second kiss, Did I mention fluff?

Read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2Ru94wR