#author: crimson1

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Summary: A voice in the Speed Force reaches Barry in his Timeless state to convince him to come home. Barry misses that voice once he’s back in real-time, but he has to set things right and save as many lives as he can. While that means Iris will be with Eddie instead of him, he can’t mourn her. She’ll always be dear to him, but he wants her to be happy above all, and he has seen every timeline and knows the life and love he will get to have instead. He just needs to keep fighting to finish his calculations in time to defeat Eobard and return to his loved ones for good. Thankfully, a certain thief brings clarity like no one else can. AU season 1 with Barry from pre-season 4.1 returning from the Speed Force to the moment he woke up from his original coma.

Author: @crimsondomingo

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Ao3 Authors: A_once_and_future_love, Alexis_Tenshi, Anonymous, AriesOfBlue, Avengersincamphalfbloodstardis, Barrylen, Blueelvewithwings, CallMeHopeless, Canthelpmyselves, Captain_Giggles, ColdSerenity, Crestfaller, Crimson1, Crystalblinks, Enina, Exasperatedmoron, Flye, Grimmfairy, ImaKaraTabiHe, Indiepjones46, Lutavero, MissSugarPlum, Mistvalkyrie, Mockingbird_22, Niennavalier, Nirejseki, NoelleAngelFyre, QLaLa, RedHead, Relenafanel, Saruma_aki, Simplicity, StarlightDreamer16, StillNotGinger10, Sugarybowl, Swing Set in December, Thundersnow.

The Seduction of Leonard Snart by saruma_aki {T}

Barry decided that using pick-up lines on one Leonard "What Is A Relationship" "What Is Flirting" Snart was a good way to pass the time.

The Honeypot by StillNotGinger10 {G}

Lisa laughed, a chiming, delicate sound that she’d once needed to practice for hours before it sounded right. “That’s no problem. I’d love to hear about your crush, as long as it isn’t Cisco.” She finished by sending a coy look Cisco’s way and ducking her head. He and Barry shared another look. He was eating up her act hook, line, and sinker. Barry gave an awkward laugh of his own. “Ha no, no. It’s—I’m not—really, I’m not crushing on anyone.” “Only Captain Cold,” Caitlin said before sipping her drink with a smirk still on her lips. Lisa goes to the bar planning on conning The Flash's friend, Cisco. As the night goes on, she learns a lot more than she bargained for.

Shovel Talk by nirejseki {_}

Barry warned him that people might try to give Len the shovel talk, now that Barry had decided to bring his and Len's year-old relationship into the light. Len never said he was going to be nice about letting them.

Chocolate, Roses and New Running Shoes by blueelvewithwings {T}

Barry has a secret admirer that leaves gifts for him to find every single day. The more this goes on, the more Barry falls for whoever is trying to woo him. The closer to Valentine's Day it gets, the more nervous Barry becomes: Will his admirer reveal themselves on that day?

Everybody else is second best by barrylen {T}

Barry couldn't stop sneaking glances at Leo and Ray. Leo had a plan, of course.

Hero Worship by canthelpmyselves {M}

When it appears that Barry may be flirting with one of his hostages, Len's jealousy gets the better of him.

You're A Criminal (As Long As You're Mine) by NoelleAngelFyre {T}

By the third visit, they've officially established a pattern. Following the death of Lewis Snart and his son's incarceration, Barry copes with the feeling of injustice by paying his nemesis a visit behind bars. Before long, a couple random visits has turned into something more. Something much more than either probably expected.

The Thought of You by StillNotGinger10 {G}

Growing up with the words ‘The red leather looks hot. Too bad I'll have to cool him off.’ scrawled across his arm was the most embarrassing thing Barry could think of. Yet that’s what his soulmate’s first thought would be when they finally came face to face. Everyone was born with their soulmate’s first thought when meeting them written somewhere on their body, and Barry’s words were certainly the most embarrassing soul words that he’d ever seen.

I think I love You by Aquafolie, Thundersnow {T}

When struck by a metahuman’s abilities, Barry suddenly, and uncontrollably, can only speak in songs. To save him the embarrassment, everyone agrees that he should be left alone for a while… at least until the effects have worn off. Captain Cold, however, didn’t get the memo. . Or the time when Barry accidentally serenades Len.

Lullabies for Little Criminals by crestfaller {T}

Leonard Snart: Pickpocket Extraordinaire. Robber of ATM’s. Destroyer of the Oculus. Best thief Central City has or will ever see. Then, due to tampering with his own timeline, Rip Hunter informs Len that he’s become a father back in 2016. Now it’s Leonard Snart: Owner of Minivan. Keeper of a fleet of what seems like an ever-expanding amount of toy soldiers. Father to four-year-old son that’s so enamored by the Flash that he can’t decide if it’s not funny or absolutely hysterical. And he has absolutely no idea what he’s doing.

You Are The One And Only by CallMeHopeless {T}

Five times Len gets called 'Lenny' and hates it. One time he actually kind of likes it. Warning: Leonard Snart is in serious danger. He might need a bite guard.

Out Cold by Crimson1 {M}

Captain Cold's plan for a bit of fun with his nemesis results in more than he bargained for when a head wound from dashing to Flash's rescue leaves him without any memories of who he or The Flash is. As Barry nurses Len back to health, both of them quickly start to hope that he never remembers being Captain Cold as the attraction they feel for each other turns into something more without the pitfalls of being enemies to stand in their way. AU with everything having happened up to the Season 1 finale, except Eddie shot Eobard instead of himself, killing him, and the singularity didn’t happen.

Love Me by sinplicity {M}

A meta-human with Cupid-like powers whammies Barry to fall in love with the first person he sees. Just his luck it happened to be Captain Cold. (“He hasn’t let go of me for almost an hour,” says Len, focusing his steel on Cisco, who shrinks considerably. “’Cause I love you,” says Barry beside him, his teeth gleaming as he grins. He tries to kiss Len again—god, the seventh time?)

Green tea and cranberry scones by grimmfairy {_}

Another coffee shop AU. Len is waiting in line for his coffee when he witnesses a rude customer get taken down a peg by the owner. A take on "I want to speak with the manager!" "I am the manager."

Seeking Comfort by ColdSerenity {E}

Barry's life is changing as he finally starts college, but he still continues to harbor feelings for Iris. After meeting senior Leonard Snart who is in a similar situation, they begin to use one another for comfort. Unfortunately, things quickly turn very serious for Barry, and he is left to wonder where Len stands in this 'make believe' relationship.

The Frozen Heart of the Sea by Mistvalkyrie {E}

Captain Cold’s idyllic pirate life will get threatened when his cursed frozen heart gets stolen by a mysterious hazel-eyed prisoner during a voyage to raid the legendary and lost city of Atlantis.

Realm of Darkness by Mistvalkyrie {E}

Barry was a young god craving chaos and Leonard was the deadly king of the Underworld seeking peace. A Hades/Persephone AU with powers/Greek Mythology

Tumbling Together by RedHead {M}

When Barry and Len discover that they’ve accidentally become neighbors, they learn to navigate their new living situation amongst misunderstandings and a surprising amount of common ground. AKA the fun-as-it-comes Neighbors!AU which turns into a Pretend Relationship!AU filled with tropes, hijinks, and some vague notion of a plot.

Got A Melancholic Temperament (that's what they said to me) by RedHead {E}

A new meta with a strange ability has public opinion divided on whether she’s a menace or a miracle-worker. The jury’s still out on the matter when the Snart siblings get caught in her crosshairs. Or: Leonard and Lisa end up temporarily de-aged. It’ll wear off, but in the meantime, Team Flash has to figure out what the heck to do with them and how to keep them safe. Inviting them to live at the West house seems like a natural, if terrible, solution.

Commander Cold by Thundersnow {T}

Cisco was sitting in front of the computers with his back to Len, as usual, as Barry hovered around in front of the engineer. Except, right now Barry currently had dark blond hair and was dressed in a blue parka with a version of the cold gun attached to his thigh. The younger man looked over at Len in the doorway and his big eyes went wide. "Are you mocking me, Barry?" Len drawled, raising an eyebrow in question and trying not to laugh at the image of the Flash dressed as a supervillain. The team are surprised to find a time traveller from the future that shares a striking resemblance to one Barry Allen. But… if he is the Flash’s son… then why is he wearing Captain Cold’s gear?

what the future holds by  avengersincamphalfbloodstardis {T}

While Barry is helping out on a mission aboard the Waverider, he and Len are shown a glimpse into their future.

rumor has it by QLaLa {T}

Leonard knew that a surprise visit from Henry Allen’s son was going to open him up to all kinds of unwanted questions from the other denizens of Iron Heights. In hindsight, he should’ve expected some of those questions to come from Henry Allen himself.

Social Call by Captain_Giggles {T}

The Waverider is busted again, leaving the Legends temporarily stranded in another time. Len is not happy. Gideon to the rescue!

Cold Communication by crystalblinks {G}

If there was Len hated more than being called a hero, it was Rip Hunter. Len knew real heroes, ones that had sacrificed so much to help out others. Rip wasn’t a hero, he was selfish. So Len made it his mission to annoy the fuck out of him as long as they were on the Waverider.

Cleaner Cold by AriesOfBlue {T}

“So let me get this straight.” Cisco said, waving a spoon at him from his computer chair. “Snart is your cleaner, has been for a month, and it’s fine?” “Actually, yeah.” Barry shrugged while answering Cisco. His nonchalance would be concerning, except it really was fine. Surprisingly fine. “The place was spotless on the first day. I had no idea my windows could let in so much light.” “A: that’s what windows are supposed to do. B: that’s what cleaners do, make things clean and shiny.” “Clean and Smart.” Cisco rolled his eyes. It was impressive how he put his whole body into it. OR Barry is not a manchild despite what Iris says, Len is a cleaner at Clean and Smart and Barry has a point to prove about Jitters coffee (and Len uses eco friendly cleaning products!)

Of Time Travel and Other Disasters by Enina {M}

Rip Hunter wants to use time travel to save the world. Barry wants to punch him for it.

Barry + Lisa = Best Friends by exasperatedmoron {G}

To everyone in Barry and Lisa's lives, the two were nemesis (or more specifically, a hero and his nemesis's sister). To each other, they were best friends. A pair of superhero/supervillain best friends with a penchant for makeup, dress up and gossiping about their cold-themed villain/brother.

The Prince and the Ice King by Crimson1 {E}

For 200 years, the Emerald Kingdom has sent the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice each Winter Solstice. A corrupt soul is chosen, whether a criminal, a deviant who lusts sinfully, or someone touched by magic. Prince Barry has always loathed this tradition, partly because he lusts in sin himself, dreaming of love with another man instead of a future queen, but he can handle the sacrifices no longer when his best friend, Cisco, is chosen, called a witch for seeing visions. If necessary, Barry will kill the Ice King himself to rescue his friend, but while he hopes for a peaceful resolution, he is not prepared for what he finds in the Frozen Kingdom.

I'll Believe in Anything by Swing Set in December {G}

High school is stressful for Barry Allen. Especially if Leonard Snart insists on carrying your books.

Flight Risk by nirejseki {_}

When Henry Allen is brought into Iron Heights for the first time, Leonard Snart is twenty-two years old, sick of his cellmate, and bored half to death.

Rich Man's World by nirejseki {_}

Everyone knows that money makes the world go round - and Leonard Snart, full-time thief and part-time accountant, is going to personally kill the guy who just inherited STAR Labs if he doesn't sign his goddamn tax returns already.

Spousal Privileges (and other such secrets) by StarlightDreamer16 {T}

“My apologies, Captain Hunter, but that information is–” “Above my clearance level. Yes, Gideon, I am quite aware.” Rip pressed his forehead against the screen for a moment. “If you tell me that one more time, I swear I’ll shut you off.” “You are not authorised to access my main power controls in that way. -- Turns out, whoever created Gideon made some unexpected choices regarding who can and cannot override direct orders from Captain Hunter.

Green is not Len's color. by canthelpmyselves {M}

Len knows his Scarlet Speedster. Intelligent? Yes. Handsome? Undoubtedly. Heroic? Absolutely. Straight? Of cour... um wait! Is that Barry on a date with a guy???

Come on be my baby by lutavero {G}

Earth2!Len is the Mayor of CC who tries to woo Earth2!Barry during political fundraisers to no avail.

Putting Things in Perspective by niennavalier {T}

The one time Leonard Snart didn't mean to steal something, and the five people who witnessed the crime. Or, alternatively: The five people who witness Leonard Snart and Barry Allen finding out they're Soulmates in the middle of the Precinct, and the one person stuck in interrogation trying to pretend none of it had happened.

Face Blind by nirejseki {_}

Barry's just a regular CSI. Totally 100% boring, normal, and standard. Except for the fact that he's dating a supervillain. (Prompt: Barry's just a regular CSI, and he takes his super villain fiance to his high school reunion. Maybe Len scaring the crap outta Woodward?)

Hokey Religions and Ancient Weapons by A_once_and_future_love {T}

May the Speed Force be with you.

I Smell You, Too by CallMeHopeless {T}

Draco is happy with his job as potions master. He likes the day when he gets to teach his students the Amortentia potion best. Trust a handful of Slytherins and Gryffindors make him overthink his choices.

2016 by StillNotGinger10 {G}

“Too bad you can’t call a phone in 2016, Gideon,” Len mused aloud. “Then, you’d be perfect.” “I may not be able to connect to a phone, Mr. Snart, but I can contact anyone with access to the version of my software that resides in that time period,” came Gideon’s even tones over the speakers, making Len straighten up in interest. “Are you telling me,” he asked, “that there is a Gideon in 2016?” Was that possible? Wasn’t the AI an invention of the future? Why didn’t he know about this? Why hadn’t he stolen it yet? He knew about everything worth stealing in his time. “A time traveler brought his version of the Gideon AI interface with him to the early 2000s. Although he is no longer in that time period, the computer program he brought with him remains active in STAR Laboratories in your time.” Len took a moment to process that before speaking. When he did, he drawled, “The Flash has his own Gideon.” Of course, if anyone were to have an AI from the future it would be the do-gooders of Team Flash and not someone like Len, who would actually use it to its full potential. He snorted. “That’s fitting.”

A Friendly Kidnapping by StillNotGinger10 {G}

After Flashpoint, the Time Bureau decides the timeline is safer without The Flash in it. Now, it's up to The Legends to take Barry out of the timeline so that the Bureau can't wipe him from existence while Team Flash finds a solution. Between babysitting and dealing with bureaucrats, The Legends think they have the easier job. How hard could watching a teenaged Barry Allen be anyway?

Sweet Mistakes by ImaKaraTabiHe, Nixie_DeAngel {T}

Working in a chocolate shop around Valentine's Day is insanely exhausting. Luckily Barry has his favorite customer to cheer him up. Or does he...?

Time in a Bottle by indiepjones46  {E}

AU where Barry saves Len's life from the Oculus explosion and they fall in love.

[keep us together] by Anonymous  {M} {T}  {G}

Barry Allen discovers he’s the proud parent of a ten year old, but between work and his responsibilities as the Flash, there’s only so many people he can trust to watch her in his absence. He doesn’t expect Leonard Snart to be one of them and he certainly doesn’t expect more.

Timeless by Crimson1 {E}

A voice in the Speed Force reaches Barry in his Timeless state to convince him to come home. Barry misses that voice once he’s back in real-time, but he has to set things right and save as many lives as he can. While that means Iris will be with Eddie instead of him, he can’t mourn her. She’ll always be dear to him, but he wants her to be happy above all, and he has seen every timeline and knows the life and love he will get to have instead. He just needs to keep fighting to finish his calculations in time to defeat Eobard and return to his loved ones for good. Thankfully, a certain thief brings clarity like no one else can. AU season 1 with Barry from pre-season 4.1 returning from the Speed Force to the moment he woke up from his original coma.

You Stole My Heart by Thundersnow {E}

There is a new thief in Central City, someone who can move at extraordinary speeds, and Len can’t help but be intrigued by his new competition . “The name’s Captain Cold. And I’d love to stay and catch up,” Len drawled, stepping away. “But I really have to run. See you around, Kid.” “What? I don’t get a codename?” The speedster muttered and Len noticed a smile on his face. Good. This would be more fun if they were both enjoying the game. “If you want a cool nickname, then you’ve got to earn it, Kid.” Len, knowing he only had another 53 seconds until the ice-like substance around the speedster’s feet became pliable enough for him to break free, turned on his heel and strode out of the building with the diamond necklace in his gloved hand.

Absolute Matchmaker by Crimson1 {M}

Len has been reconnecting with the son he never knew existed ever since Christmas. He doesn’t plan to turn a new leaf but wants to be a good father, the main rule being that Michael stay far away from anything related to Captain Cold. Which would have worked out perfectly if they hadn’t run into Barry Allen. Turns out Barry used to tutor Michael in college and considers him a friend, but the only excuse Len can think of for why he and Barry know each other is that they dated—which on its own would be bad enough, but now Michael is set on getting Barry and Len back together when they were never together in the first place. Meanwhile, a mystery thief is after Michael’s research on absolute zero. The theft might be the perfect excuse to get Len and Barry together, but it also introduces Michael to dangers Len hoped he’d never know firsthand. OR the fake dating, Michael Snart matchmaker AU.

Puns and Plumage: a Tale of a Tail by Alexis_Tenshi {E}

All things considered, Len thinks, getting whammied and ending up sprouting an actual peacock tail isn’t the worst thing that could have happened to him. He’s otherwise fine and everything else seems normal. Though if Mick doesn’t stop laughing at him, Len is going to punch him in the face. And the way Barry is staring at Len is a little odd. Then Barry touches Len’s tail, and oh. Oh.

The Winter Lightning by Mistvalkyrie {E}

A new threat was coming to Central Kingdom and Prince Bartholomew Henry Allen was in need of new alliances to defeat Zoom, so when his most trusted advisors propose an arranged marriage with the coldhearted King Leonard Snart of the Winter Realm he agrees feeling it was his responsibility if he wanted to protect his country and family. Coldflash/Medieval AU with Powers

Cold Reunion by Alexis_Tenshi {E}

After Barry’s mother was killed and father arrested, Barry was placed in an orphanage for metahuman children. Len, another young meta there, befriended him and helped him survive. Once Joe’s application to adopt Barry finally went through, Barry and Len lost contact. But Barry never forgot Len. Years later, Barry became a CSI and Leonard Snart was a powerful mob boss. Barry thought he’d never see Len again, much less become close to him. But then Barry found himself framed for a horrible crime he didn’t commit. Barry didn’t know if Len would remember him, or have any reason to help him. But Barry had no one else to turn to.

Detective Hot (to Trot) by relenafanel {T}

Iris gets a minor crush on Detective Leonard Snart. Joe gets overprotective and points out that the Detective's type is more BARRY than her. Barry's dick emotions take interest.

The Tales of Michael Snart's Kidnappings by Mockingbird_22  {T}

Michael Snart, son of the notorious Leonard Snart AKA Captain Cold, gets kidnapped on five separate occasions by Central City's criminals. It's up to The Flash to save him, but Barry might just end up getting more than he bargained for.

in the tired hands of dusk by sugarybowl {M}

The last thing Barry needs on top of all this drama is a hot dad.

An All Too Jagged Snowflake by RedHead {E}

When Leonard and Barry discover that they're Soulmates, they struggle with the many, many issues this causes. It might be easier without the collective difficulties of the Rogues, a meta-gorilla, and the military, but life has never been simple for either of them.

Dirty Little Secret by CallMeHopeless {T}

Leonard Snart loves the television show Doctor Who. Enough that he goes looking for like-minded people on the internet. He finds one person in particular, that he likes and they e-Mail each other.

A Thief and a Prince by ColdSerenity {M}

A thief makes a deal with the king to care for his son, the only problem... That said prince may have stolen the thief's heart.

Dandelion by ColdSerenity {T}

Len has been in love since he was six with Barry, who has no idea he exists... or does he?

Scars and Sweets by Alexis_Tenshi {M}

Barry didn’t believe the ‘survivors with scars’ support group would help, not really. But he went because his mom wanted him to. If his going made her worry about him less, even a little, then it was worth it. If he made a friend or two that could understand some of what he was going through, that was just an unexpected bonus. In the end, he got much more than he had dared hope for.

Hailstorm by Crimson1 {T}

A freak accident caused by a mysterious speedster in blue ignites an explosion of the speed force and Captain Cold's gun, changing The Flash's nemesis and their perspectives on each other forever.

he's my latest accessory (wanna carry him 'round all over town) by RedHead, Swing Set in December {T}

Having a dual identity has never been so frustrating.

A Model Escort by Crimson1 {M}

Barry Allen just got out of a long-term relationship he wants to forget. Lucky for him, his new career in Star City allows him to start over hundreds of miles from his ex. The only problem is...he's lonely and terrible at starting new relationships. He just wishes that part of his life could be easier. Leonard Snart is an escort for Nick of Time Escort Service. He is especially picky about the clients he takes on, but lately, he's felt like something is missing from his life. He doesn't usually take on regulars looking for companionship more than sex, but the right client might be able to change his mind. OR Len is an escort and Barry needs someone to hold him - no powers AU.

"Freeze!" And Other Temperature-Related Puns by flye {G}

The one where Barry and Leonard can't stop pulling cold puns in their banter and before they know it they're full-on flirting with eachother. Who knew the way to a man's heart was cold hard cash puns?

The Dragon Temple by ColdSerenity {M}

Being a Keeper sounds amazing to Barry. You get to care and play with dragons all day. The only risk is if one bonds with you... but he is pretty sure that won't happen. Too bad there is a certain blue-eyed dragon that thinks otherwise.

A/B/O Werewolf Triads by Alexis_Tenshi {E}

Wolves were most content in a triad relationship. The balance between Alpha, Beta, and Omega created mutual happiness for the mated three. But that didn't mean it was easy to find the right people to bond with.

[irresistible] by MissSugarPlum {T}

just to keep me out of trouble

“And you stole his wallet,” Simmons huffs, throwing his hands into the air exasperatedly. “Why am I even surprised?” “I really have no idea,” Len replies absently, drinking in the man’s grinning face in the tiny picture, committing every detail to memory.  Bartholomew Allen. What a name, Len thinks wryly to himself.

so you got relationship goals

“So you had enough time to ask some random hot guy out on a date, but not enough to actually get his name?” “...Yes?” Iris looks equal parts impressed and unimpressed. “What am I going to do with you, Barry Allen,” she mutters.

[eaion]

anon fandom confession! i only got into the arrowverse because of a really good coldflash fic. read it (and everything else coldflash that author had written or bookmarked), then went back and watched every arrowverse release in order 😅

Omg, ColdFlash fics are the best!!! There are so many gorgeous fic writers, I'll never forget Alexis Tenshi's Scars and Sweets and the Coldflashwave omegaverse triad fics (I guess it was the first Arrowverse fic I've ever read) and especially Crimson1's stories, all of them are breathtakingly beautiful and hot (my favs are maybe the Timeless and Absolute Matchmaker and the vampire Barry story and many many more! 🥰

It's absolutely cool that if you watch Arrowverse because of fanfictions! (The fanfics are better than the CW shows. 😁) And anyway Arrowverse is the most friendly fandom I've ever been into (that's why I'll never change my icon, even if I wear "Lenny-face" icon ;D like 8 years now).

(Anyway what was your gatedrug fic? *_*)

[lupines-slash-recs]

Canon: The Flash/Legends of Tomorrow/DCCW Pairing: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart Rating: Teen [PG] Word Count: 3,785 Summary: Leo is what Lewis called Len. Fine when he was a child, but the name roils in his gut to hear as an adult, especially after his father's death and traveling through time. When a man from his father's past uses the name, everything in Len snaps, and it takes Mick and Barry to rein him in and help him heal in the aftermath. For Barry, it seems there might be something more than respect for his nemesis that draws him to Len's defense.

Rec: Boy, the thought of Barry trying to look like muscle is the funniest thing ever. I'm not saying that he couldn't throw down but he always looks as intimidating as a week old puppy.

{More recs for this fandom can be found here, and the pairing here.}

[talkinfanfic]

Episode 302: Interview with phyn, aka RedHead

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Yet another incredible treat for the ColdFlash fans! On this episode of Talkin’ Fanfic, Sara sits down with @phynali, better known in ColdFlash circles as (the one, the only!) RedHead (@coldtomyflash). RedHead has authored two of the top five kudos’d works under the ColdFlash tag on Ao3, and their work is commonly counted as some of the most seminal in the fandom. Sara and phyn dig into three of RedHead’s works: “Tumbling Together”, “An All Too Jagged Snowflake”, and “Got A Melancholic Temperament (that’s what they said to me)”. 

Sara and phyn talk about the joys and collaborative nature of the ColdFlash community, (“Hi, Aunt Crimson!”), the challenge of balancing a PhD thesis with fanfiction obligations, how juggling multiple (and very different) stories can actually help overcome writer’s block, and also touch on phyn’s work under the pseud @dyed-red, where they publish Supernatural works of a very different (darker, stylistic, minimalistic) nature and atmosphere, and the challenge therein of dipping a toe into a new fandom. 

Bulletin Items

“LEGENDS: A 2022 Clex Zine launched”. Available at https://legendszine.com/ digitally and as a PDF

“Talkville” a Smallville recap podcast, coming July 13th. At least one episode will feature Zach from “Always Hold Onto Smallville” 

Episode References

"Tumbling Together" by RedHead (Barry/Len, neighbors AU)

"An All Too Jagged Snowflake" by Redhead (Barry/Len, Soulmates AU)

"Got A Melancholic Temperament (that's what they said to me)" by RedHead (Barry/Len, deaged!Len)

Collab - “Len & Barry Ship It” collaborative group collection (ColdFlash)

An old fave: "Getting the Hang of Thursdays" by Hayseed (Snape/Hermione timeloop)

A dyed_red fic: "Squint into the Sunset | Glare into the Gloaming" by dyed_red (Wincest)

Phyn rec, author - nigeltde (Wincest)

Phyn rec - "A man with his insides out and his outsides off" by britomart_is (Wincest, time travel) 

Phyn rec - "Wire Inside Me" by merle_p (Wincest, mpreg) 

Phyn rec - elsi’s Bookmarks (elsi was interviewed in Talkin’ Fanfic: Episode 209)

Phyn rec, author - bealeciphers (ColdFlash)

Phyn rec - "Rogue Z" by bealeciphers (ColdFlash, Zombie AU)

Phyn rec, author -  Crimson1 (ColdFlash, interviewed in Talkin’ Fanfic: Episode 301) 

Phyn rec, author - DoreyG (ColdFlash, some of the earliest ColdFlash stories)

Phy rec - “Lesser Evils” by tipsybluetips (the first ColdFlash story on Ao3! comics!ColdFlash) 

Phyn rec - “Things I Cannot Control and Do Not Admire” by n_a_feathers (ColdFlash, part of the “Things” series) 

Phyn rec - “A Week on Rogue’s Mountain” by Chichirinoda (ColdFlash auction AU. phyn “loves this fic” <3)

Phyn rec - "The Last Time I Saw You" by scioscribe (True Detective, Rust/Marty) 

Phyn is watching - “Drive My Car” (watch the trailer; 2021 film, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Available to stream on HBO Max or purchase/rent on Amazon Prime). The film is based on the short story collection “Men Without Women”, by Haruki Murakami.

Phyn is watching - “The Boys” Season 3 (available on Amazon Prime) 

Phyn is watching - “Upload” (scifi comedy tv show, available on Apple TV)

Contact and Credits:

Music: Kyle Laurin "Oasis Supersonic Theme" (Twitter: @cobrakylemusic)

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Instagram: @talkinfanfic

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[captainkippen]

I don't know if you're familiar with the coldflash fandom, but for me that fandom had some of the best authors ever. Two in particular were very well known there, Redhead and Crimson1. I'm just now discovering your writings and it is so good it reminded me of the first time I discovered their work. Redhead has a background in psychology so they implement that in wiritng so well. Just going through their old tumblr discourses on writing anger/grief/denial & other human emotions is so educational

I'm not familiar with them but maybe I'll check them out!

[nenetae]

Incubus by Crimson1

https://m.fanfiction.net/s/3800590/30/Incubus

Dean x Male incubus oc

Very well written, panty dripping smut & great depiction of characters. 10/10 recommend this author is amazing!

[drbobbimorse]

So the user who plagiarized my fic has plagiarized other stories. Surprise, surprise! I’ve been checking over their account (cause I’m suspicious and petty) and all of their fics that have an actual story (usually the first three chapters are just cast and soundtrack stuff) are plagiarized. I’ve PM’d all the authors of the fics, whose accounts were also conveniently on ff.net like me but, if you know them and can get in touch with them quicker than a PM, please do so!

Original Story by Jess-Cast1800 - Plagiarized

Original Story by Crimson1 - Plagiarized

Original Story by 494dwangel - Plagiarized 

Original Story by MistroStrings - Plagiarized (the copycat hasn’t actually posted the fic yet, but I’m a fan of this fic so I recognized the name in the ‘cast list’ right off the bat)

Original Story by missakat - Plagiarized

Original Story by Sonny13 - Plagiarized

Original Story by fanwriter1245 - Plagiarized

Original Story by BluePeach007 - Plagiarized

Original Story by My Reality is Fiction - Plagiarized 

Original Story by BreeLand - Plagiarized

Original Story by DemonClowSorceress - Plagiarized

Original Story by SomenightsIwonderWhy - Plagiarized

Original Story by Sarahfelixclaremordred - Plagiarized

Orignal Story by BlackTithe - Plagiarized

Original Story by MercedesRayne - Plagiarized

Original Story by SugaRiceCake - Plagiarized

Original Story by Qbbie - Plagiarized

There are five other fics on their page that don’t have actual chapters yet. Like I said before, the first three are usually a summary, cast list, etc. but here are the names of the OCs in the fics. This author doesn’t even bother to change the names of the characters they plagiarize, btw; they just change their FCs (I’ve noticed that if your FC was white/black/native/indian/whatever, they become latina/latino) so, if you recognize the names, please tell the original authors about the thefts. I tried googling the names and came up with nothing.

Rey Soles

Selena Melodia

Sam Guerrero

Carmen Rivera

Gray Rojas-Cho

UPDATE: I’ve heard back from five of the authors I contacted and all have reported their stolen fics. I’ve also reported the user as best I could (as spam)

UPDATE: The account was deactivated -- JUSTICE!!!

[samsaysno]

In celebration of this being my 10,000th post on Tumblr (a random milestone that I’m oddly proud of), I decided to make a fic rec list. There are so many amazing fics out there (some that I’ve read, some that I have yet to read) and this doesn’t even cover half of them. I will continue to add to my fic rec page as I discover these little treasures, but for now, here are some!

This list includes works for ColdFlash, Sterek, and KillerWave (alphabetized by author’s username)

ColdFlash

Multi-Chapter

Gray's Anatomy by arainymonday

Rogue Z by bealeciphers 

Poured Over Ice in an Old-Fashioned Glass by bealeciphers

A Week on Rogue's Mountain by Chichirinoda

Out Cold by Crimson1

Learning to Breathe by fallingleaves

Dogs Allowed by grimmfairy

*Love Comes (Sometimes Twice) by Halzbarry (*ColdFlashArrow)

The Differences between Enemies and Nemeses by LiselleVelvet

Keep Cold by Liu

The Winter Lightning by Mistvalkyrie

Tumbling Together by RedHead

Realignment (time & company) by writerdragonfly

Ficlets

Earth-2 Barry Meets Captain Cold by barryandlen

Another Kind of Hunger by dragdragdragon

Coldflash Coffeeshop by grimmfairy

Doubts and Things Deserved by niennavalier

A Bowl and Remote Control by trespresh

Sterek

Multi-Chapter

A Little Lost by exclamation

Permanent Fixture by linksofmemories

Cupboard Love by mklutz

[Sleep]Walking After You by relenafanel

Cherrybomb by the_deep_magic

Kindred Spirits by Stoney

The Skies Above Are Blue by Trelkez

Stiles’s Story Time by trilliath

DILF by twentysomething

Prince Among Wolves by tylerfucklin

Cornerstone by Vendelin

Bones Straining Under the Weight by weathervaanes

Just Act Normal by zosofi 

Spook: A Ghostly Love Story in Three Parts by zosofi

Ficlets

Are You Still Gay? by bistiles

Coffeeshop AU by fighthaus

KillerWave

Ficlets

Farmer's market by byzinha

Don’t Be A Stranger by Katyakora

Sweet Peas and Smoke by Katyakora

Lieutenant Mick Rory by MomoMoon115

How To Get A Date Without Even Trying by qkind

Move Like You Stoke It by VillainsAlwaysWin

a broken heart, two lost loves, and a happily ever after by writerdragonfly

basically everything in KillerWave Week 2016 that I’m too lazy to list

[findyouranchor]

for the fanfic asks thingie: 5, 20

5. What’s a crackship you love?I don’t think I really have one. I guess some people may say ColdFlash is one but I see it as a legitimate ship.

20. Do you have a favorite fanfic or author? If so, tag them/post a link and share the love!I love Crimson1′s fics.

[haveyoureadthisfanfic]

Summary: Len has been reconnecting with the son he never knew existed ever since Christmas. He doesn’t plan to turn a new leaf but wants to be a good father, the main rule being that Michael stay far away from anything related to Captain Cold. Which would have worked out perfectly if they hadn’t run into Barry Allen. Turns out Barry used to tutor Michael in college and considers him a friend, but the only excuse Len can think of for why he and Barry know each other is that they dated—which on its own would be bad enough, but now Michael is set on getting Barry and Len back together when they were never together in the first place. Meanwhile, a mystery thief is after Michael’s research on absolute zero. The theft might be the perfect excuse to get Len and Barry together, but it also introduces Michael to dangers Len hoped he’d never know firsthand. OR the fake dating, Michael Snart matchmaker AU.

Author: @crimsondomingo

[stilessourwolf]

Author: Crimson1

Rating: NC17

Summary: "Derek Hale, if you refuse to learn from your past…then you will be doomed to repeat it." In which Derek is turned into a 16-year-old and has to stay with Stiles until they figure out how to turn him back. Eventual slash and smut, set post season 2, semi-AU.

Words: 36132

Status: complete

[lupines-slash-recs]

Canon: The Flash/DCCW Pairing: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart Rating: Teen [PG] Word Count: 7,287 Summary: Len gets hit with a truth spell while helping Barry take care of a wayward sorceress. Spending an entire day at S.T.A.R. Labs with Cisco and Caitlin to figure out how to undo the spell, and eventually spending the evening with Barry, pulls more confessions from Len than he ever thought possible - especially when his biggest secret is his larger than life crush on a certain Scarlet Speedster.

Rec: This was the best! Len just wants to be good, but not for people to know about it. Well he wants Barry to know about it but not how much he wants it. Cisco and Len’s interactions were awesome and Cisco’s such a nice guy not really pushing Len too far even if he’s curious. But the part we’re all here for is Barry and Len and they do not disappoint. And even though Barry isn’t under a spell he gets pretty honest too.

{More recs for this fandom can be found here, and the pairing here.}

[stilessourwolf]

Author: Crimson1

Rating: NC17

Summary: Stiles doesn't understand why Derek hasn't offered him the bite the way he did with Erica and the others. When Derek asks if Stiles really wants to be offered the bite the way he offered it to Erica, and Stiles says yes, Derek has a little fun at Stiles' expense, but might get more than he bargained for.

Words: 7001

Status: complete