#i haven’t wrote 6k words for one chapter in straight up years. please read this LMAO

[jack-kellys]

ONLY SO FAR. a newsies robin hood au with a modern and magic twist.

Below the skyscrapers and through the subway tunnels are enchanted doors spread beneath the city. With a retina scan and an aura reading, one is permitted entry, and before them lies the base of operations for an international group of professional thieves. Welcome to the world of the Underground, where Jack Kelly resides while his desires begin to drift elsewhere.

read the world guide here, and the first chapter here.

[kinetic-elaboration]

Fic Rec Tag Game

I was tagged by @dylanobrienisbatman​, @thelittlefanpire​, and @eyessharpweaponshot​ -- thank you for the tags!

Post your fics you are most proud of! No limit on how many, just the ones you look at and just feel so pleased that you wrote something so great! Tag as many people as you like to get them to share their own fics! 2k19 is the year we love our own fics babes!

This is probably going to get long because I love my own writing and I’m not going to lie about it. But I’m mostly only going through my T100 fic because that’s simpler and I’m full of self-love but also lazy. (Bonus HP at the end though!)

Since There’s No Place to Go - Bellarke, 2.5k, Modern AU

West Virginia 2009. Clarke visits the Blakes and brings them a post-Christmas gift.

A fave because: I think I really nailed the style and tone I was going for: simple and clean and soft; imo it’s just pleasant to read.

This Night is Wild, So Calm and Dull - Bellarke, 1.7k, S1

Clarke is so sure that Bellamy isn't the boyfriend type that when he kisses her, and it's sweet and gentle and soft, she's more taken aback by the careful way he lets his palm rest against her cheek than by the kiss itself. 

A fave because: This one sat unfinished for a long time, and I was pleased with the final outcome and glad I bothered to finish it instead of just letting the first few paragraphs grow dusty in a wip folder. Also: this could have been S1. We could have had it all!

if you yell like that, you’ll wake the dead - Jonty, 1.1k, canon-divergent S4

I woke up with the taste of metal in my mouth back from the dead

A fave because: Jonty angst is my secret favorite thing in this fandom, tbh. Also I wrote this all in one go after getting the idea on the bus and it helped me resolve at least some feelings from the trauma of Jasper’s canon death. Bonus: finally got to use that Naked Lunch quote that haunts me.

My Whole Expanse I Cannot See - Mackson, 3.5k, S4

Miller and Jackson share a room on Science Island and start to grow closer as they contemplate the end of the world. 

A fave because: Classic Me style. And the only full length Mackson I’ve yet written.

Pause; Rewind - Monty & Bryan, 12k, S3 / canon-divergent

Monty and Bryan take a trip to the former dropship camp; Monty reminisces about the past and considers an alternate life not lived. 

A fave because: I enjoy getting into Monty’s head. I know gen fic, especially long gen fic, has no readership, but I personally love how this turned out. (I like the fic to which it is a sequel, too, though I decided not to include it on this list.)

oh well, you’ve got me under your spell - Bellarke, 8.7k, high school au

Clarke is sophomore class president, assistant copy editor on the school paper, and a member of the debate team.

Bellamy is her best friend's tough, troublesome, protective older brother.

They barely even know each other. And yet for some reason he keeps showing up at her house.

A favorite because: I love this universe and think about it all the time, but I have such major writer’s block on chapter two that I haven’t even touched it in months. So in that sense this story makes me sad. But the first chapter at least is the kind of high school aesthetic that I’m allowed to be nostalgic for, now that it’s so far in the past that I never have to think of all the crappy parts of hs again.

We’re Home at Last - Bellarke, 4.5k, S1 (rated E on AO3 but more like M tbqh)

“The King fell in love with his Queen.”

A favorite because: I hated this while I was writing it, but now that it’s done and I have distance, I’m very proud of it. Pretty vague-smut and Earth-lovin’ scenery porn.

Iridescent - Jonty, 10k, Modern AU

Jasper takes up photography in the wake of Maya's death, and in the process makes a new friend. 

A favorite because: Writing recovery arcs for Jasper makes me feel calm inside, and I had fun with the plant aesthetic of Monty’s apartment.

Bring It On Home  - Bellarke & Miller, 10k, Modern AU

While working his summer job, helping with the repairs to Police Chief Miller’s house, Bellamy meets the Police Chief’s son and his best friend, with whom he becomes increasingly entangled in the last weeks before he leaves for college. 

A favorite because: I worked super hard on this fic and it was sort of an experiment for me, but what I ended up with was a universe I think about semi-often and feel nostalgia for. I miss this fic a lot.

The Oasis - Gen, 2.2k, Apocalypse AU

Four survivors of the nuclear apocalypse find refuge in a farmhouse and receive aid from its two inhabitants. 

A favorite because: I had a ridiculous amount of fun writing this series of Halloween fics and the aesthetic of this one worked out especially well imo.

The Sea - Lincoln/Luna, 2k, Canon-divergent (?)

Lincoln follows Luna to their new home on the sea. But on the oil rig at night, strange sounds can be heard from the water.

A favorite because: Another Halloween fic. The last one I did, and I almost skipped it because I was getting burned out, but I’m glad I didn’t because it’s a unique little story by my standards, both in terms of pairing and plot.

Anchored in the Ground - Bellarke, 9k, Canon-divergent

As they approach a relationship milestone, Bellamy and Clarke consider their personal futures, and the future of Arkadia.

A favorite because: This could have been their future! No, seriously, this is a pretty succinct summary of my ideal Bellarke/T100 endgame. Bellamy is Chancellor, Clarke is an Ambassador, the community is thriving and open, and there is peace. Also Bellarke are married. Obviously.

Bonus: Harry Potter Favorites

Words Like Smoke - Sirius/Remus, 6k, MWPP / AU

It's almost Christmas, and Sirius is missing again.  James and Remus come up with a brilliant plan to keep track of him.  

Or, a 1920's/post-WWI AU in which the wizarding community rejects magic, Remus makes maps in his spare time, and Sirius suffers from invisible scars.

Or, a love story.

A favorite because: I wrote this in college after reading Mrs. Dalloway and honestly I feel like that’s pretty much all I have to say about that. (Seriously this is probably one of the best things I’ve ever written though.)

Elegy - Sirius/Remus, 2.3k, OotP-era

Remus wrote poetry.  Sirius finds it.  Dinner is burned, dishes are rattled, the ceiling has mysterious stains, and Remus quotes John Donne.

A favorite because: I miss my favorite dysfunctional wizards. I reread this yesterday and legitimately got teary at the end.

Burning Straight Down - Sirius/Remus, 2.1k, First War Era

Sirius, sleepless and twisted inside; and Remus, feeling down on himself again; and the summer, heat waves and Death Eater attacks and letters from home.

A favorite because: I mean, as above, pretty much. An experiment in style that I think, with 10+ years of hindsight, worked.

...So I’m pretty sure everyone has already been tagged in this so if you haven’t and want to do it, do it and tag me! I always need more lists of fics to someday get around to reading... (That sounds sarcastic but it is not. I really do love seeing everyone’s favorite works floating around.)

[folkinaroud]

leave it to me to have a ryden fic rec page in the year 2018

The Heart Rate of a Mouse– This one is at the top of my list for a reason. The rest of the list isn’t ordered. If you haven’t read this yet, it is a Must ™ and do not, I cannot stress this enough, forget to read or skip the prologue. Things you need to know: 70′s AU, Ryan’s the lead singer of a popular band, Brendon is a stand-in roadie, 513k words.

In Case The Scene Gets Nasty– Oh boy did this fic keep me up all night reading it. It’s really h**king good. Things you need to know: High School AU, Ryan and Brendon hate each other until they don’t, 95k words.

The Black Rose Season– Pretty enjoyable, somewhat ridiculous, and I loved every single minute of it. By the same author who wrote THROAM. Things you need to know: College AU, Ryan is hired to spy on a fraternity for “cult”-like activities, Brendon, the boy of his dreams happens to be in said fraternity, 158k words.

Oh Doctor Doctor– This was in the middle of a fic binge and it stuck out so here it is on the list. Good and fluffy and smutty and angsty (I think). Things you need to know: Hospital AU, Brendon is a doctor, Ryan is a doctor, they are both really obsessed with each other and both are oblivious, 17k words.

Filthy Lucre– The smut in this one is always impressive, the plot… not so much. It could probably be 20 chapters shorter, but I’m gonna love it anyway so you should read it anyway. Things you need to know: Prostitution AU, Ryan is a millionaire, Brendon is the hooker that he happens to be fixated on, 363k words, not completed, drug use, rape.

Two Weeks in Hawaii– One of the cutest fics you will ever read. Though it’s over the course of two weeks, it seems like way longer, to be honest. Really good side Gablliam. Things you need to know: Vacation AU, Ryan was left at the alter, Brendon is the Hawaii native he falls for while on his “honeymoon” 135k words.

Footsteps in the Snow– So Good. It Is Amazing. One Of My Favorites By Anna Green. One Of My Favorites Of All Time. Things you need to know: Fantasy AU, people have halves (like an extreme soulmate), Brendon works in a magic shop, Ryan is a wanderer, 11k words.

No Use Turnin’ on Your Light– Really really good fic. This one made me just so happy and it’ll make you happy too. Things you need to know: 60′s Small Town AU, Brendon is engaged to a nice girl, Ryan is a famous folk singer who happens to move into an empty barn next to Brendon’s place, 10k words. 

Black and White Piano Keys– Another one that was in the middle of a fic binge, obviously worth something if I remember it.  Blatant foreshadowing that I somehow missed. Things you need to know: College AU, Ryan needs help with his creative writing capstone project, Brendon is the music major who helps him compose some stuff for said project, 8k words.

Iron, Neon Lights & Weed– This one I was so down for from start to finish, the plot is amazing. Same author as THROAM. Hella side Joncer (the sequel for them is here). Things you need to know: Underground Club AU, Brendon wants a record deal, Ryan is the hot leader of the club who can get it for him,  92k words.

Miguel Sanchez’s Grand Slam of Love– I have heard this described as THROAM with less sexual confusion and a tenth of the length which is pretty accurate as far as characterization goes, but they’re both by Anna Green so. I enjoy this one quite a bit. Things you need to know: Tennis AU, Ryan is the #1 tennis player in the world, Brendon is the rookie that catches him by surprise, 56k words. 

Remember the C Shot�� Just some good straight up smut if that’s what you’re in to. Also by THROAM author, Anna Green. Things you need to know: Porn Star AU, Brendon and Ryan are doing a scene together, 6k words.

This One Time at Band Camp– The typical characterization in a Ryden fic. Still good though, the plot is nice. Things you need to know: Band Camp AU, Brendon is trying to escape his homosexual thoughts, but his section leader (and cabin-mate) Ryan is just really hot, 15k words.

Divine Intervention– Once again, another Camp AU with like,,,, the most basic characterization. But hey it’s on my rec list so I obviously like it. Things you need to know: Bible Camp AU, Ryan is gay and tryin’ to fight off his thoughts of his cabin-mate Brendon (who is tryin’ to fight off his gay thoughts too), 40k words.

Nerds in Love– Really really really really cute, I smiled the whole time I read it. I cannot believe that anyone would hate this. Things you need to know: Best Buy (?? lol) AU, Ryan doesn’t know how to work his computer and Brendon is the Geek Squad attendent or whatever it’s called, 22k words.

Fade Theory– Nice (I think). I read this one at like 4 a.m. one night so I don’t remember too much, but it stuck enough to make it on the list. It reminds me of Catcher in the Rye for some reason. Things you need to know: Poor Meets Rich AU, Ryan is an alcoholic and he gets a job at some company cleaning, he keeps running into Brendon, 26k words.

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Brendon– Good for a quick read with a decent plot. Brendon is like kinda the same as always… Things you need to know: Boarding School AU, Brendon transfers to a new school and Ryan is the kid that takes him under his wing (who happens to be really fuckin’ hot), 28k words.

The Key of Victory– This is a personal favorite of mine, I think it is so creative and it has Such A Good Plot, I highly recommend this one if you have some time to kill and haven’t read it yet (or if you have, it’s worth the reread), you’ll be pleased. Things you need to know: Reality TV Show AU, Brendon is in a TV singing competition to get a record deal, Ryan is one of the celebrity judges, 64k words.

No Sex in the Champagne Room– I just read this one recently and I’m surprised that I hadn’t read it sooner. I thought it was lovely and goofy enough for me to cherish forever. Things you need to know: College / Strip Club AU, Ryan is grieving over a break up, his friends bring him to the strip club where Brendon works, 25k words.

Ok then, that’s all the fics I have for now! Rec me some if you want so I can read them and probably add them to this list. Also I’m 99.7% sure that all of these are NC-17 or at least R so be warned. Ryan tops in most except Divine Intervention and The Black Rose Season if I am remembering correctly. If he does bottom in others, it’s after the relationship is established. All the links should work, if not message me so I can fix that shit. Anyway, I spent way too long working on this. Happy reading, fuckos.