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My Archive of Our Own Wrap-up

I wanted to put together a thank you to all the fanfic writers who have gotten me through this year.

This wrap-up is me going through my history month by month to see which fics I’d visited the most (because you can be damn sure I read through them over several days, again and again).

So this is a celebration of the wide variety of fics I’ve read and/or bookmarked and/or subscribed to. Thank you to every writer on this list for keeping me entertained.

To every fanfic writer I've had the pleasure of reading the words of, and there are so many more of you than just this list of people, I want to thank you so very much of trusting your creativity to us readers. You are my rock, my joy, my comfort, and so many other supporting adjectives that I just want to give you all hugs and money for the holidays.

My first fic of 2024: dismantle the sun by StarryCleric

Summary:

Beau shudders and holds Caleb's hand, which he squeezes back tentatively. She can feel how it shakes in her grip. She does her best to steady him, despite the fact that she wants to shake apart herself and completely fall to pieces. “I am going to hazard a guess here,” Caleb says softly, “that we may have been drugged.” --- Tonight was supposed to be a fun night off. Unfortunately for Beau and Caleb, the universe has other plans.

2024 fics I kept returning to

January

Winter Song by @proantagonista

Yuri!!! on Ice, rated E. Completed 2018-03-25.

The set of Yuuri’s mouth softened into a private smile as Victor squeezed his knee beneath the table. His hands were bare, free from the gloves he so often wore when they were together on the rink, and the heat of his palm burned straight through the denim of Yuuri’s jeans. He slipped his own hand beneath the table and found Victor’s. Hidden from sight, their fingers began to flirt and play. A secret conversation all their own that needed no words. Yuuri was aware that at some point—a moment in time he couldn’t quite place—Victor had become his boyfriend. There wasn’t a single instant when it happened. It was a slow awareness, as if Victor had silently been asking the question for months now, and Yuuri had been giving him the answer a little more with each passing day.

February

blink by @frockbot

Persona 5, rated M. Completed 2020-11-13.

Summary:

Do you want kids? Ren asked Akechi two years ago, the night they decided to get married. Yes. He did. They do. So when they’re given the chance to adopt a pair of sisters, ten-year-old Maya and two-year-old Sai, they take it. They’re prepared for a rough transition: for arguments, and upset, and struggle. That, they can handle, or find ways to handle. They are not prepared for the resurgence of an old and familiar evil that threatens to destroy the tenuous family they’ve built. They probably should have expected it, though. After all, this always happens to them. [Takes place 17 years post-game and 16 years post-Doomsday. You don't have to have read my other fics to start here, but maybe you should?]

March

In Calm Waters by @dracosollicitus

Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, rated E. Completed 2024-03-04.

Summary:

Rey Smith, an Omega who presented late, meets Poe Dameron, an Alpha unlike anyone she's ever met. Sparks fly, they fall in love — and fight against societal expectations. The two work together to build a relationship built on mutual trust and respect in a world that claims they should be nothing more than their biologies.

April

Investigation Check by @percivalium

Critical Role (Vox Machina), rated E. Completed 2022-10-09.

Summary:

She’s hot. She’s not usually hot. Blankets can be kicked off, but not this time. She’s also sore. She’s not usually sore, either. Muscles can be tender after battle, but not this time. Vex prys one bleary eye open, attempting to take in her surroundings. It’s her bed: check. Her room: check. Her blanket: check. A warm body next to her: check? A heavy arm draped over her belly: check?! Both eyes open now (literally and figuratively), she slowly rotates her head on the pillow to look at the foreign body next to her, smiling when she sees a floof of light-colored hair tucked carefully next to her shoulder. She can’t help herself and sighs contently, making some strands of his unruly tufts wave and ruffle. Her Percy: BIG check with a heart drawn around it.

May

Nightmares by @roninreverie

Star Wars Rebels, rated G. Completed 2016-01-01.

Summary:

After the events of the planet Gorse, Kanan and Hera adapt to living together as a crew, but things get off to a bumpy start.

June

three years, three rules by @akihmorn

Persona 5, rated E. Completed 2020-11-18.

“The truth is, I hate all alphas,” he stares at Akira coldly. “And that includes you.” Three years after getting married, Akira and Goro face an unexpected challenge. shuake week day 3: comfort

July

The Mind and The Maladay by @saltytothecore

Critical Role (The Mighty Nein), rated T. Completed 2022-04-06.

Of all the ways Essek thought he might find himself staring down mortality, his magic making a cancer of his lonely heart never even entered his consideration. But then, his calculus has never been able to account for the Mighty Nein. There is a remedy for his illness, of course. There is always a way to unwind magic, but there is always a price. The cost of Essek’s life, now that he’s contracted Hanahaki’s disease, can be paid two ways—one is higher than Essek can bear and the other, well. The other can only be paid by someone else. And if Essek could ask that, then he wouldn’t be sick at all, would he?

August

Witch Ways by @aliquistis

Baldur's Gate, rated M. Last Updated 2024-02-16.

Echo has lived her life tucked away in the forests of Tethir, learning magic through the pulse of nature and the songs of creation. She's good with magic, but not people, which isn't really a problem until she's scooped up by mind flayers and has to get along with six strangers lest they all share a tentacle-y doom. And she manages to get along with most of them -- but then there's Gale of Waterdeep. Despite a terrible first impression, she finds he is actually much kinder than all the mansplaining would suggest. This is a series of relationship scenes about my weird little mushroom hermit, a wizard who shows compassion and arrogance really can coexist, and how academic rivalry is like first base for wizards. Spoilers up to Act 2 for main plot and Gale's romance.

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September

Pacts and Bargains at Night by @feynwiddershins

Critical Role (Vox Machina), rated E. Completed 2023-03-04.

What passes while the sun is set is often the most revealing.

October

Filling the Hourglass by makkachincrossing

Critical Role (Mighty Nein), rated E. Last Updated 2021-10-27.

Every 25 years, omega Drows enter their period of fertility. The time is rapidly approaching for Essek as summer only grows hotter, and his husband grows older with no way to stop it. But he hopes Caleb can leave a piece of himself behind.

November

Learning to Listen by @fivedayslater

One Piece, rated T. Completed 2018-08-14.

For as long as Zoro's felt his soulmate echoes he's hated them. He doesn't know why Sanji, or the rest of his crew mates, care so damn much.

I'm finishing the year with

and on toward the edge of night by @j-plash

Critical Role (Bells Hells), rated E. Last Updated 2024-11-26.

Ashton would love every fucking alpha in Jrusar to take a long walk off a fucking cliff. Orym just knows it's not right that Dorian has to be so careful walking down the street at night. ("There you go, sweetheart, keep breathing for me.” Ashton doesn’t think he could stop breathing that in if he tried.)

Bookmarks (and notes) of 2024

These are the fics I've bookmarked (saved), and the summaries I add for my own understanding of what each one is, so I can come back it it faster.

even darkness must pass by dare_to_do_our_duty

The one where Caleb has a fever and Caduceus is tired.

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart) by @notaficwriter

The one where Vex and Percy don't start of as soulmates.

come morning light (you and i'll be safe and sound) by @chaseyesterdays

The one where Percy is a dad. Good wholesome cure for depression.

the mist upon the hill by BucketofWater

The one where Mollymauk's blood hunter skills are actively harming his soulmate, but Caleb is too frightened to admit it to him.

The Courage Or The Fall by Rowyndodendron

The one where Caleb should huddle with Mollymauk for warmth.

feverish, burning up inside by @ivelostmyspectacles

The one where Caleb goes into heat in the back of their wagon and Mollymauk assists.

burning out, helpless by @ivelostmyspectacles

The one where Mollymauk is forced into a heat and Caleb does his best to assist.

Ship to Wreck by Snailsnol

The one where Gale courts a prickly Drow.

The Wonderful Life of Caleb de Rolo by @historia-gloria

The one where Percy and Vex adopt the kid tortured with Whitestone residuum.

Strong Enough to Bend by @catgirlthecrazy

The one where Essek doesn't really have the drive for sex he expects himself to.

Blackbird by @okadiah

The one where Kanan's weapon possesses him in an AU where he's not exactly a Jedi.

Exit Wounds by @seti-fan

The one where Percy has bullets left over under the skin.

Feathers and Smoke by @feynwiddershins

The one where it's a canon character study of Percy and Vex and it's fucking amazing how detailed it is.

From a Swell in the Ocean by @goose-smoothie

The one where Vox Machina is a pirate ship and Percy was rescued by "privateer" Captain Vex'ahlia.

In Bloom, With You by @nekosd43

The one where Caduceus has a season and Fjord offers to assist.

Perceived Impressions by @acinonyx1

The one where Astarion shares a cell with a bear and angst happens.

As I end 2024, thank you again to the writers who've provided me with much comfort in a ridiculously tumultuous year.

It would have been a very low year without each and every one of you.

[violet-phoenix-nebula]

It's been a hot minute since I read a long ass fic, but today I shotgunned a 200k Avengers/Supernatural fic where Tony Stark and John Winchester were cousins and god damn. That was a fucking masterpiece.

Edit: here's the link!

[kouichikimura]

Critrole fic recs pt7

its been a while. i haven’t rec’ed fics in a while. I’ve lost my motivation..woops. A lot of these are caleb not being okay. Thats what got me back to reading lol.

speechless by mnemememory

Caleb’s not doing good. He’s not with us right now. -after ep 87-

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Just Keep Breathing by Anonymouspotato

Another aftermath of ep 87

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a brighter world beyond by tardigradeschool

another aftermath of ep 87

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standing here searching for a monster by UncommonCourtesies

Caleb is outside of Astrid’s door

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The Heavy Weight of Empty Bones by AliceAce14

Caleb dies. Resurrection.

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Don't Take Her From Me by nocturnalstrolls

In which Beau mutilclasses in over to save Jes

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Survival of the Fittest by funnygirlthatbelle13

Caleb and Cad are separated from the others, Caleb is injured. 

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take all that pain and turn it into love by Marmeladeskies

Frumpkin with the Nein

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Burned Out by Hiiraeth (V_eritas)

Beau and Caleb aftermath of ep 77 with the scourger 

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You ain't Heavy (you're my brother) by a_case_for_wonder

Caleb and Beau have a chat (worried beau about seeming and scourger)

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Forgetting is Powerful (But Don't Forget This) by fairytaleslayer

Beau gets feebleminded

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even darkness must pass by dare_to_do_our_duty

Everyones hurt, specially caleb. 

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sharing evenings (cool and quiet) by alittlebitoftheuniverse

Post wedding snuggles with Vesper

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Vigil by GirlwithCurls98

Pike is hurt, everyone watches over

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Beneath the Sun Tree by dorcasdeadowes

Keyleth visits Whitestone and receives a present 

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Daughter to Father by Shriek

Vex brings Velora back home.

Smuts

Pain kinda turns me on by serenityxdragon

Beau/Yasha

[multiple-fandomimagines]

Dean Winchester Masterlist *updated 2/12/19*

NONE OF THESE ARE MINE!!! I did NOT write any of these! I believe they are amazing fanfics, written by insanely talented people, and deserve to be shared. ALL CREDIT GOES TO THE AUTHORS!!!

Supernatural Masterlist  Supernatural Smut Masterlist

Dean x Reader

Drinking The Past Away by Claire_Novak (Dean Winchester x Reader) It had been a long hunt, and you just wanted to get a drink. You hadn't planned on running into your ex, but here he was. You didn't want to need Dean's help, but here you were, and you needed his help.

Bound by Trilebeemer (Dean Winchester x Reader)(Soulmate AU) Soulmates have a telepathic bond when they’re near one another.

Whether You Like It Or Not by KBeautimous (Dean Winchester x Reader)(Soulmate AU) What the hell are you supposed to meet your soulmate, and he's determined not to stay with you?

Dean x Cas

Your Guardian Angel by sterekandstonyanddestiel3ohmy (Dean x Cas)(Sam x Gabriel) Dean Winchester has always been told that angels are watching over him. An angel was, in fact, watching over him. His name was Castiel. He wore a dirty trench coat on top of his suit and his blue tie was worn backwards. This is not what his mother meant when she said that. Everyone has a guardian angel. Not everyone can see them. Dean Winchester is one of the lucky few who has been able to see his guardian angel from day one. As Castiel watches over Dean, they both grow more and more fond of each other.

and suddenly flames everywhere by haleofStilesheart (Dean x Cas)(AU) Castiel had always been afraid of fire. Even before he was horribly burned in an accident when he was only eight years old. Over twenty years later, Castiel gets trapped in his burning apartment. His only salvation is the gorgeous firefighter who saves his life and carries him to safety. His relief soon turns to embarrassment when, in a daze, he kisses his savior.

The Story of Tonight.....And The Years Leading Up To That by The_Firebird (Dean x Cas)(Sam x Gabriel) Gabe becomes a guardian angel for Sam. This is pretty much what happens after that

Sam & Dean

The Bizarre Winchester Murder Spree by Origamidragons (Sam & Dean) “This week on Buzzfeed Unsolved we are discussing two of the most prolific and strangest serial killers in recent history: Sam and Dean Winchester.”

Dean & Avengers

The Touch Point by The67ImpalaDragonChild (Avengers Team & Clint Barton & Team Free Will) When Clint Barton was young, he met two boys. Two boys that became closer to him than his own brother. Years later, Clint is now an Avenger, and his two adoptive brothers are the deadliest hunters in the United States. If not the world. They're closer than ever. And when Clint is snatched directly from the aftermath of a battle by a face from his past, and only has a few minutes to call for help, Clint makes a call to Natasha Romanov... And Dean Winchester. Now Avengers and Hunters alike must race against time and work together to find Clint. Before his time runs out.

Supernatural Husbands [part one, part two, part three, part four, part five] by InsertPotterThemedUsernameHere (Tony Stark x Dean Winchester) The story of Dean Winchester & Tony Stark falling in love and facing life's challenges along the way, including: broken down cars, miscommunication, lack of faith, the media, Howard Stark's A+ Parenting, angel dicks, tricksters, SHIELD, pre-wedding jitters, a baby, a frigid Capsicle, a confuzzled assassin, annoying little brothers, and more

An Occasional Matter of Family by dare_to_do_our_duty (Tony Stark & The Winchester Brothers) In which Tony Stark is related to Sam and Dean Winchester and they drop in on occasion when nobody is busy saving the world. And sometimes when everyone is busy saving the world.

[multiple-fandomimagines]

Sam Winchester Masterlist *updated 2/12/19*

NONE OF THESE ARE MINE!!! I did NOT write any of these! I believe they are amazing fanfics, written by insanely talented people, and deserve to be shared. ALL CREDIT GOES TO THE AUTHORS!!!

Supernatural Masterlist  Supernatural Smut Masterlist 

Sam & Sister

Sensitive Souls are the Strongest by AGJ1900 (Sam & OFC Sister) This tells the story of Evelyn Winchester, a special kid who loves her family, especially her big brother Sammy

Sam x Gabriel

The Story of Tonight…..And The Years Leading Up To That by The_Firebird(Dean x Cas)(Sam x Gabriel) Gabe becomes a guardian angel for Sam. This is pretty much what happens after that

Your Guardian Angel by sterekandstonyanddestiel3ohmy (Dean x Cas)(Sam x Gabriel) Dean Winchester has always been told that angels are watching over him. An angel was, in fact, watching over him. His name was Castiel. He wore a dirty trench coat on top of his suit and his blue tie was worn backwards. This is not what his mother meant when she said that. Everyone has a guardian angel. Not everyone can see them. Dean Winchester is one of the lucky few who has been able to see his guardian angel from day one. As Castiel watches over Dean, they both grow more and more fond of each other.

Sam x Balthazar

Gray Space by badseb (Sam x Balthazar) Balthazar is Sam's Guardian Angel. He takes his job seriously. He can't let a silly crush get in the way. He's more mature than that.

Sam & Dean

The Bizarre Winchester Murder Spree by Origamidragons (Sam & Dean) “This week on Buzzfeed Unsolved we are discussing two of the most prolific and strangest serial killers in recent history: Sam and Dean Winchester.”

Sam & Avengers

The Touch Point by The67ImpalaDragonChild (Avengers Team & Clint Barton & Team Free Will) When Clint Barton was young, he met two boys. Two boys that became closer to him than his own brother. Years later, Clint is now an Avenger, and his two adoptive brothers are the deadliest hunters in the United States. If not the world. They’re closer than ever. And when Clint is snatched directly from the aftermath of a battle by a face from his past, and only has a few minutes to call for help, Clint makes a call to Natasha Romanov… And Dean Winchester. Now Avengers and Hunters alike must race against time and work together to find Clint. Before his time runs out.

Family Don’t End With Blood [part one, part two, part three, part four, part five, part six, part seven, part eight, part nine, part ten, part eleven, part twelve, part thirteen] by MonPetitTresor (Platonic Sam & Tony Stark)  

An Occasional Matter of Family by dare_to_do_our_duty (Tony Stark & The Winchester Brothers) In which Tony Stark is related to Sam and Dean Winchester and they drop in on occasion when nobody is busy saving the world. And sometimes when everyone is busy saving the world.

[multiple-fandomimagines]

Chapters: 29/29 Fandom: Supernatural, Iron Man (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Pepper Potts/Tony Stark Characters: Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Avengers - Character, New Avengers - Character, Combinations of New and Original Avengers, Castiel, Bobby Singer, Charlie Bradbury Additional Tags: Injured Dean, Crossover, As True to the Supernatural Timeline as I Could Make It, Family, Injured Sam, the wall - Freeform, The Cage, The Impala - Freeform, Grief, Dean is dead, and then not dead, Sam is dead, and then not dead but soulless, Christmas, Related over canon, Oh look Dean's dead again, Weddings, the bunker, Age of Ultron compliant, Hunting, deanmon, CONTAINS EPISODE REWRITES AND NEW HEADCANON, Stretches from beginning of season 2 to season 12 (currently), and post iron man to past civil war Summary:

In which Tony Stark is related to Sam and Dean Winchester and they drop in on occasion when nobody is busy saving the world. And sometimes when everyone is busy saving the world.

 Based off of a post I saw about J. D. Morgan and RDJ looking alike.