#bardocksheadband-fics

[midnight-oily]

Droplets of water decorate her skin like diamonds. He speaks to her ear in a sensual whisper, a longing in his voice, “The water shouldn’t be the only thing that gets to feel your body..." - @bardocksheadband-fanfics 's Thala

[mahoganydoodles]

Thala + Sharpening this Spear by @bardocksheadband-fanfics, author’s copy.

While in Talokan, Shuri conceived Namor’s daughter and after everything that happened, she decided to keep her a secret. Unfortunately for her, Namor has been using the ocean to communicate with the child since she was born. When Thala follows the voice that has been talking to her and she finally meets her baba, she gets more than she bargained for. Her father is not only slightly unhinged, but has been pining for her mother for over a decade. 

45,093 words | 213 pages

Thala is SUCH a sweet story, both the fic (seriously, so sweet!!!) and how this bind came to be! This was actually a bind requested by some of the Nashuri community as a gift for the author. After reading Thala, I was totally charmed + of course agreed to bind a physical copy for the author, working through the details with the wonderful @malakki142 and @elegantfirepoetry to coordinate FOUR different artists’ work for the fic + more. 

Since Thala features a child of both Talokan and Wakanda, I leaned into themes of blue, green, and palm fronds for the cover material, endpapers, and other decoration. These colors also match the inside, which features a hand-drawn border of Thala’s necklace and tidal wave chapter titles. Both Thala and Namor control water in this fic, so of course the ATLA water tribe symbol was an easy choice to break up the sections. 

This was my first time using foil to gild edges, which I think turned out pretty okay for the first time! Its lovely shiny color matches the half beads used for the headbands and the foil used in the cover cutouts, also representing Thala’s necklace. Since a child OC is the driving force of the fic, I wanted to create something vibrant, childlike, but still clean, and I’m so happy with how it turned out!

Thala is a OC kid!fic that weaves a story of how time and family can help overcome the hurt of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Read it on AO3, + thank you bardocksheadband for writing it and to the INCREDIBLE incredible artists (Pomelo on Twitter,  @darkkittyart, @midnight-oily, and @anonymousmink) for their wonderful art contributions which made this bind extra special!

[nashuriweek]

Nashuri Week Day 1 (Canon Divergence/Alternate Universe) Fics

Un Milagro, Una Esperanza by Cistxc

Dreams by Duke Hunter

I Heard it Through the Kelp Line by SweetSunrises99

of her holy water by burning_the_midnight_oil

The Arrangement by Arrow_of_ravenclaw

It’s a Celebration! By OhLookaStork

Whispers in the Breeze by Elegantfirepoetry

You Had Me Buzzin by anonymous

My Omega by Multiverse_chaos

Twelve Years by neonheartbeat

Couples Therapy by OccasionallyMone

Idiots in Love by Rayne_NeonRyu

The Orbital Pull of Broken Things by OracleBelmont

Sthandwa, I Shrunk the Kids by bardocksheadband

Couples Retreat by KarifunaKween

it’s written all over your face by fearlexx

A Little Drop of Poison by ballpoint

He’s All That! by ZzBottomz

seven days a week by eternaltears

[cantstayawaycani]

Can’t Stay Away’s Fic Rec Friday Post #4

12.22.23

My ao3 Bookmarks (if it’s bookmarked, it’s usually a completed fic)

Fic Rec Friday Intro and FAQ

I can’t do multiple posts with elaborate reviews/commentary today. I just wanted to say that over the last few months, while I was grappling with this overwhelmingly depressive sense of doom, profound sadness, hopelessness, and apathy, reading fanfiction was one of the most effective types of escapism I engaged in. 

So, here are the fics that I have been reading, keeping track of, and loving:

Almost anything @bardocksheadband-fanfics, but especially:

1. The Re-Education of Mr. Almehen

Fandom: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Pairing: Nashuri

Summary: “Namor's life changes in all the right ways the day his student's aunt picks him up from school.”

What I Like About It: It may seem lame af to describe something as “tasteful” and mean it as a compliment, not a slight. I mean, this is a Suga Mama Shuri and a Baby Boy Namor (whom I call Ch’ah in my head) but not in the way you think. It’s a rom-com! It’s sexy, it’s funny, it’s adorable. And these two kinky assholes are in love! Also, he’s a kindergarden teacher; a good one. The way he is written with these kids just makes my ovaries quiver.

2. Filthy Mouth

Fandom: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Pairing: Nashuri

Summary: Single father Namor goes on his first blind date and gets his world rocked.

What I Like About It: Almost the same as above, but in reverse! Though more of a straightforward relationship dynamic, not a kept man/woman scenario at all. More of a freak in sheets, lady in the streets situation. But again, there is love and devotion, as there always is with this pairing (well, when writers stay away from the darker dynamics of the ship). This is absolutely amazing. Superbly written, well-paced, tonally balanced, funny, sexy, and somewhat dramatic but not anxiety-inducing. Like, literally perfect.

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Almost anything @zzbottomz, but especially:

unfaithful

Fandom: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Pairing: Nashuri/Loshuri

Summary: Shuri’s world unravels when she discovers her husband Namor’s infidelity, leading to a heart-wrenching divorce. Amidst the chaos, she finds solace in Loki, a charming entrepreneur with a complicated past of his own. As their unexpected romance flourishes, Shuri grapples with co-parenting challenges, the complexities of new love, and unresolved feelings.

What I Like About It: I mean, I didn’t think that a Love Triangle between Shuri, Loki, and Namor would be so intriguing. That it would be utterly confusing as to who you want to root for. That you would feel your heart beat for the plight of each character. There’s so much at stake, but especially the happiness of a little boy caught in the middle of the mess adults can make of their lives. It’s drama personified, and I live for each installment. Plus, Loki is written so well here, it’s hard not to root for him.

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A new writer, or a seasoned one, returned from a long hiatus, inspired by Shuri and Namor:

Before everything by stories_of_grace

Fandom: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Pairing: Nashuri

Summary: A year after her mother’s death, Shuri burns her mourning clothes on the beach in Haiti and wakes up not only back in Talokan, but also back in time. Given the chance to do things differently, can she prevent her mother’s death and convince Namor of a peaceful alliance?

What I Like About It: THIS fic is everything I want in a Nashuri. It is another “What If” scenario, mapped and tread carefully. We’ve all imagined what could have been if it had been different, as Namor lamented on the beach that day just after he speared the Black Panther, right before she almost killed him and forced him to yield to her. Go read this! It is so satisfying!

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There are others, but ta for now! Please enjoy your holidays!

[the-gochi-awards]

And the winners of the 2023 Gochi Awards are...

Favorite A/U

Art: @wishballs 

https://twitter.com/wishballs/status/1604947975960428545?s=20

And @blauvixen https://twitter.com/Bzouuh/status/1587218978354642944

Fic: The Train to Sapphire by bardocksheadband and Homeward by Riptide

Favorite Drama

Art: @rocetademaiz​  https://t.co/X82jJmlNbA

Fic: In Another Life by CourtneyB 

Favorite Fluff

Art:

AllyD 

https://twitter.com/aline_carneiro/status/1624783918548324354?s=20

@lovelykotori 

https://twitter.com/lovelykotorii/status/1606366472342732813

@whirlydoodle  

https://twitter.com/WhirlyDoodle/status/1625630857611313156

Fic: 

Love for the 4th Time by Angelmatsuri

Moments (Oh Santa) by @gosha-chan​

Favorite Humor

Art

@funsexydb https://twitter.com/FunsexyDB/status/1627259592726962176

And @ksandraws57

 https://twitter.com/Ksandraws57/status/1563567385721724936?s=20

Fic: The Marriage Playbook by @elisajdb

Favorite Sexy Times

Art: @happygochi 

https://twitter.com/happygochi/status/1528429617207443460

And @lovelykotori-fa 

https://twitter.com/lovelykotorii/status/1625244627556003852?cxt=HHwWmMCzqZfYg44tAAAA

Fic: Yes Please by @elisajdb

True Partners by angelmatsuri

Favorite DBZ

Art: @miss-plum https://twitter.com/FrauleinPflaume/status/1588966370427146241?s=20

Fic: Life With You by @elisajdb

Favorite DBS

Art: @camlost737

https://twitter.com/CAMLOST737/status/1523185155137220609

Fic: Are You With Me? by @gosha-chan

Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone for participating and voting! Artists and writers responsible for the prizes will be contacted shortly!

[vibralumy]

The Oblivion

Vampire AU

Rating: Explicit 

Summary : Vampires have always been a myth for many, but for the humans living behind the walls of this secret kingdom : it’s their reality. Okoye is a member of the Malaji guard, the humans responsible for protecting and maintaining the peaceful link between vampires and humans. Her life was turned upside down the day she was called by the Almehen family to pay a debt, and saw herself swap her Malaji status to a collector one, becoming an integral part of the castle... and of Attuma Almehen's life...

Warnings: Vampire, Alternate Universe - Vampire, Violence, Blood, Blood Drinking, Blasphemy, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Eventual Smut, Explicit Sexual Content, Explicit Language, attoye week, Eventual Romance, Angst, Sadness

Little Comment : Here is the first chapter of my Attoye Vampire AU for @attoye-week 2023! A huge thanks to @chottopoco for correcting my fic and being patient with me. English isn't my mother tongue so if you see anything wrong tell me!

The Fic on my AO3 HERE !

@xblackreader @karimk2 @iccedays @mamajankyy @kyauchiha @p3achez32 @pilesofpillows @bardocksheadband-fanfics @attoye

[endlesstwanted]

Chase’s Summer Fic Reading Bingo

Hello friends, I signed up for the @ficreadingchallenge so I would actually do some reading this summer. I got a whole set of new AUs I’ve never read or even written, so this is going to be exciting!!

I spent an afternoon looking for fics to read, and now that I’ve started, I thought it’s best to update this kind of masterpost as I go to share these stories with you all :) They are, so far, Marvel fanfics.

Space AU

Heist: The Hacker and the Thief by Blizzard_Fire (Bruce/JARVIS, 3.3k)

Mistaken identity

Found family

Short fic (<1000 words): Sketch by otpcutie (Peter Parker/Steve, 523 words)

Rec'd by a friend: Hiraeth by ixalit (Bucky/Steve, 895 words)

Pets

Werewolf AU

Fix-it fic

Happy ending: You Jam my Gears by Purple_ducky00 (Rhodey/Sam, 2.1k)

Genderbend: As Thick As Thieves by gottalovev (Steve/Tony, 4.5k)

Crossover fic

Free pace

Sports AU: Can He Fight? by bardocksheadband (Namor/Shuri, 1.4k)

5+ years old fic

Historical AU

Rarepair

Under the influence: Q = mc ΔT by HankyPranky (Bruce/Peter Parker, 2.7K)

Mythical creature

Hurt/comfort

Long fic (>25,000 words)

New (to you) pairing

Gen fic

Lyrics title - listen to the song too!: as it was by captasha_universe (Steve/Natasha, 1.5k)

Vampire AU

Total words read: 17,338 Last update: 18/07/2023

[vegetas-mustache]

Fic of the day: 2000 miles to devil’s pass by bardocksheadband

“Western/Human AU. Chi-Chi's stagecoach is ambushed by the outlaws known as the Saiyans. Instead of dying on the trail, Kakarot decides to take her with them on a journey to Devil's Pass, a prison in which his father is being held. Chi-Chi has to learn how to survive not only in the company of Saiyans, but the unlawful and cruel ways of the west. It doesn't help much that the fastest gun in the gang is both awfully sweet and sinfully attractive. (Slow burn) K/CC, V/B, and more”

This work introduced me to the Western AU and reminded me strongly of my childhood obsession with the Sackett series by Louis L’Amour. It’s wonderful. The work is focused on Kakarot and ChiChi, but my favorite bastard man Vegeta is there, being an absolute bastard man. As he does. At one point, ChiChi shoots him and he deserves it. *chef’s kiss*

[nashuriweek]

Nashuri Week Day 2 (Fluff/Angst) Fics

My Favorite Drug by Melaninmammita

Bicycle Race by bardocksheadband

The Sweetest Thing by Zzbottomz

Lost it Twice by OhLookaStork

Phone Calls and Ramen by OracleBelmont

my love is not that fragile by winniewings

Shellphone Conversations by Anonymous

if I could see your face once more by fearlexx

Pillars of the Earth by neonheartbeat

Wrath of the Serpent King by Arrow_ofravenclaw

Cafes and Love Songs by Multiverse_chaos

It Makes You Weak by Rayne_NeonRyu

I am NOT your boyfriend by AGZen

Pillowtalk by OccasionallyMone

morning coffee by ballpoint

El Guardián y La Guerrera by cistxc

I Want to Ki__ You by bardocksheadband

Grieving What is Now Lost by KoreJ

Forgive Me Already by KarifunaKween

[nashuriweek]

Day 6 (Fairytale Retelling) fics

As the Wind Blows by Summerbirds

The Girl in the Tower by arrow_of_ravenclaw

Holding Out for a Hero by bardocksheadband

Of Essays and Other Questions by Oracle_Belmont

Now that I See You by Rayne_NeonRyu

Ready to Stand by neonheartbeat

[the-gochi-awards]

Congratulations to Bardocksheadband for winning Favorite A/U fic in the Gochi Awards! Here is your art prize drawn by @starrikoworks​

Read the fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30437235

[nashuriweek]

Day 3 (Gods and Goddesses/Soulmates) Fics

until you find it by fearlexx

Awakens in Plants, Walks in Animals by bardocksheadband

The Moon Above as the Sun Below by OracleBelmont

You’re my Fate by Multiverse_chaos

Beast Within by Duke Hunter

muk’yaj by neonheartbeat

The Girl with the Unfindable Soulmate by arrow_of_ravenclaw

Reflection by Rayne_NeonRyu

the salt of our story by burning_the_midnight_oil

La Leyenda de los Volcanes Enamorados by Cistxc

Dizitbalche by KarifunaKween

[nashuriweek]

Day 5 fics (Dystopian/Zombie Apocalypse)

Race to Extinction by aintinacage

Only for You by OccasionallyMone

Where We Dreamt Freely by SweetSunrises99

Zombies, Namor y Sexo by Cistxc

At Serpent’s Crown by StellaFleuret

On the Nature of Daylight by Zzbottomz

Sunbird No. 6 by Oracle_Belmont

Another Mother’s Breaking (Heart is Taking Over) by arrow_of_ravenclaw

the paper says it’s doomsday by fearlexx

Salacia by bardocksheadband

[nashuriweek]

Day 4 (Supernatural/Historical AU) fics (sorry for being late!)

They Come When They Are Called by bardocksheadband

The Mummy: Rise of Talokan by Oracle_Belmont

You Saved Me From Hell by Multiverse_chaos

Why Do You Think I Don’t Love You by ronii_yourlady

Below the Panther’s Claw by neonheartbeat

Duke of Talokan by arrow_of_ravenclaw

take me to Talokan and make me your wife by Rayne_NeonRyu

Whispers in the Breeze by elegantfirepoetry