#march fic recs

[daryltwdixon]

𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

Again, I'm nothing but a god damn perv. I don't have any angst or fluff here and I'm so SORRY. Also adding on some more info like my reviews. This is my first time doing this so I think in future I'll be better at writing things in the moment and maybe adding quotes too. It's also quite a short list because I was so focused on my own writing this month I didn't have the energy to read more. If anyone has any Javier Peña or Marcus Acacius fic recs, please comment them!

Three’s a Crowd by @pearlessance

Joel Miller x You x Tommy Miller summary: Tommy's new girlfriend is awfully sweet. When Joel finds out she's got a big appetite that only he can fill, he decides to satisfy the craving. review: RAHHHHHHHHHHH when she's riding Tommy and Joel walks in!?!?!?!? MAKING OUT IN THE CAR WHILE TOMMY FINGERS HER!?!?!!?

Be Quiet or I’ll Make You by @tobeholyistobeempty

Joel Miller x You “Tightest pussy I ever had. Goddamn. You wanna feel good, huh? I’ll make you feel good. Just lemme’ have it nice n’ deep, and I’ll get you back later. Let you sit on my face for hours. Make you cum till’ you’re cryin.” review: anytime a man says stop squirmin in close proximity I melt. idk what it is. but I die every time. obsessed obsessed obsessed.

Eyes on Me by @cavillscurls

Joel Miller x You x Tommy Miller summary: Through your various sexual explorations with Joel Miller, you discover a thrill for being watched. There’s only one other man Joel would trust to lay his eyes on you. review: i really had a joel x you x tommy month lol. but anyway, never in all my years have I seen a dom/sub dynamic done SO GOD DAMN WELL. so much communication!!! so much love and filth!!!

Wide Open by @ilikeevilblondes

Joel Miller x You summary: After a long day of work, Joel expects nothing more from the evening than getting some shut-eye. Fate has other plans, however, because the daughter of the family next door forgot to close her blinds again and is putting on quite the show. review: Holy Mother of God. I always feel kinda left hanging by fics of Joel only watching reader but THIS ONE????? he's such a dirty perv and I love how he talks 'to her' the whole time. BLESS

On the job by @stellamarielu

Joel Miller x You summary: you and joel are forced to work together, but neither of you can get past the others stubborn attitude or contractor!joel and interior designer!reader fuck in a walk-in closet review: ive never looked at contractors the same since. im a girl in real estate so this shit hit me in my...well...yeah :)

Run by @pedrospatch

Dark!Joel Miller x You summary: When you’re given the chance to run from your captor, you don’t take it. review: listen to me when I say this. this is one of my all time favorite joel miller one shots. It didn't get in my last post because I thought I lost it forever because I couldnt remember the name. this shit is dark tho just fyi. stockholm syndrome vibes. dark joel. but holy motherfucking shit do I LOVE IT SO DAMN MUCH.

Workshop by @millers-angel

Joel Miller x You summary: joel is fixing up your car and you have no payment method other than letting him fuck you. review: I aint never wanted a mechanic so badly in my life. I love confident joel. I love takes-what-he-wants Joel. I love Joel period. PERIOD.

[aotearoa20]

March Fic Recs

Louder Than Words

Author: DefenestrateTheCat Characters: Celebrimbor and Sauron Rating: Teen Word Count: 1369

He knows now why he is the third of his name. Curufinwë, son of Curufinwë, son of Curufinwë. It is apt - he is every bit the craftsman that the first son of Finwë was, and every bit the fool. And he will die before his time, just as every one of his line before him.  Mutely, he curses his optimism, curses his hope, curses his trust. Now, the future he wished to build is nothing more than a dream, swept away by the blink of an eye. Desires and designs, torn down by his own faith. Strange, that he survived an Age of death and tragedy and is brought low by a fallen servant of a terrible master. He is a fool and a genius; he hates what he once loved. Annatar, he wants to ask, why? Why, when I would have given you the world in any other way? But Annatar as he knew him is gone. All that is left is Sauron, the Abhorred, the Deceiver, the Enemy. The Lord of the Rings.

In which Celebrimbor holds his peace. Listen this was and still is one of my favourite post reveal silver gifting fics ever. It has everything. The betrayal, the longing, Celebrimbor’s immutable strength and hope, Annatar’s manipulation and sadness. Ah and the dialogue kills me every time. I love this fic so much, it’s so good!

Read here.

Author’s tumblr: @defenestratethecat

[ky-landfill]

[fortunapre]

My favorite fics that I read in March '25

The F1 Grid

“…oops?” @writingmeraki

“being caught together” @jungwnies

“compliment texting ” @babsf1world

➤ lando norris:

“one year prior” @mywritersmind

“better than the novels” @drgnsfly

“behind the scenes” @elinty

“cherry kisses” @no-144444

“only angel” @norrisjpg

“the roommate experiment” @monzabee

“worship me” @mywritersmind

➤ oscar piastri:

“what happens in vegas does not stay in vegas” @pomegranatesarchive

“my husband” @mrsfancyferrari

“just a second” @dreamauri

“roommate from hell” @jungwnies

“sunset swim” @sof1shticated

“how’d you get so heavenly” @dearstvckyx

“tangerine” @scuderiahoney

“sidelines” @p1astr81

“your in love with me?” @braindeadd

“opposites attract” @sharlsworld

➤ max verstappen:

“lessons in jealousy” @verstappenverse

“you belong with me” @tonysbed

➤ hamzahthefantastic:

“study break” @shorems

“no strings” @ ^^^^^

➤ chris sturniolo:

“Grammys 2025” @vanteguccir

“melatonin” @oopsiedaisydeer

[a-reverii]

⭑ 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 + 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐒 ⭑

— 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑.

sirius black

tulips. ⇢ @amiableness

safe place. ⇢ @/amiableness

don't delete the kisses. ⇢ @that-bwitch

regulus black

time to pretend. ⇢ @delicrieux

the arranged marriage or regulus's dreams. ⇢ @ellecdc

see me. ⇢ @mmoonysgf

hold her! ⇢ @kquil

secret admirer. ⇢ @itsbuckytm

remus lupin

clandestine. ⇢ @spncvr

sirius the matchmaker. ⇢ @fishley

his girl. ⇢ @opalesquegirl

our band. ⇢ @wzrd-wheezes

james potter

boundary less. ⇢ @wicchyy

no boundary!james. ⇢ @ddejavvu

best friend!james. ⇢ @/ddejavvu

personal trainer. ⇢ @fourmoony

about you. ⇢ @ma1dita

and i love her. ⇢ @dilf-lover99

— 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘.

neil perry

if i fell. ⇢ @sorencd

two of us. ⇢ @/sorencd

art class. ⇢ @/sorencd

charlie dalton

orlando (first kiss). ⇢ @dearsnow

under the neon glow. ⇢ @augiewrites

secret admirer. ⇢ @/augiewrites

todd anderson

todd can't help the way he feels about you. ⇢ @writersmacchiato

— 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐍.

peter parker

new york private life. ⇢ @astxroiid

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[itwasntimethatdidit40]

March Fic Recs

Hey there!

This is all I’ve read this month, listed in chronological order, I’ve done my best but damn, I’m so far behind in my tbr, as usual.

Read warnings and tags and if something is not for you just skip it, it’s simple and it can be done just by scrolling.

I reblog a lot of kinky +18 stuff because I like it, there’s Dead dove as well as Dub-con/Non-con here. Something might be triggering for you. I’m not responsible for what you choose to read, only you are. If you’re a minor, just stay away.

If you engage with any of these fic, please make sure to give authors love and appreciation by reblog and comments, it will take you probably two minutes but it means a lot to them. And always be kind, thoughtful and respectful while doing it, thanks.

❋ Make them kiss - @aurorawritestoescape / Drabble Javier Peña x f!reader

❋ Movie Nights - @aurorawritestoescape Joel Miller x f!reader

a movie night ends with a bang.

❋ Tied - @guiltyasdave Dave York x Marcus Pike

❋ Marrying Javi - @milla-frenchy / Drabble

❋ Keep on loving you - @baronessvonglitter Frankie Morales x f!reader

Hooking up with Frankie at a house party.

❋ The best part of waking up - @baronessvonglitter Any Pedro character X f!reader

sleepy morning sex with your favorite Pedro character (literally, imagine any character you want to, he's a blank slate!)

❋ I can’t hear it now - @joelmillerisapunk Marcus Acacius x f!reader

A love that was never meant to be. A choice that was never truly yours to make. Acacius was never yours to keep, yet in the dark of night, beneath the weight of duty and desire, he was yours still. For stolen moments, for whispered names, for aching hands tracing the lines of something fleeting, something doomed.

❋ Good kitty - @sizzlingcloudmentality Dave York x f!reader

Dave wants a cat but ends up with you. his favorite thing to do? letting the kitty drink fresh cream.

❋ Keep Driving - @thundermartini Dave York x f!reader

An unexpected stop in the middle of nowhere for an investigation on a Halloween Festival leads to the scariest encounter of your life.

❋ Perfect - @aurorawritestoescape Joel Miller x f!reader

Joel comforts you and helps you to overcome your insecurities, pampering you with praise and love.

❋ The wolf you feed (chapter 6) - Masterlist - @arcanefox207 Joel Miller x f!reader

Set in a fictional New England town, you fall for your handsome, intense and outdoorsy neighbor while renting out your parent's vacant summer home during a brutal winter.

❋ Paper rings - @guiltyasdave Modern Oberyn Martell X f!reader

after two months with oberyn, you're not sure if his feelings are as strong as yours.

❋ One of the girls - @gothcsz Marcus Acacius x F!Reader x 3 F!Nameless OCs

General Acacius has three women that he keeps solely for his indulgent pleasure and control, you want to become the fourth.

❋ First sight - @gothcsz Frankie Morales x f!reader

Two strangers discover they’ve been swapping movies through a communal space, each leaving a note in return until curiosity forces a meeting.

❋ Dirty thoughts - @greenwitchfromthewoods Clint (freaky tales) x f!reader

you watched a guy in a bar and your imagination went crazy

❋ The Prophecy - A Joel Miller Story - Mini series Masterlist - @schnarfer Joel Miller x f!reader

Joel Miller is the loss of your life

❋ Run - @almostempty Marcus Acacius x f!reader

general acacius hunts you in the woods for ‘training’ then fucks you, duh

❋ Strawberry Swirl - @baronessvonglitter Joel Miller x f!reader

Joel fucks you on a Ferris wheel. That is the fic.

❋ Out of control - @strang3lov3 Joel Miller x f!reader

making that old man swallow his own load

❋ Due - @cas-readsandwrites Unnamed Pedro character x f!reader

You're dancing with a handsome young man - and you shouldn't be. But is it really what it looks like?

❋ Clint eats it from the back - @almostempty Clint (Freaky Tales) x f!reader

clint comes home to find you half-naked and half-asleep and eats it from the back and then gives you that dick (as he should)

❋ Feasting - @sizzlingcloudmentality / Drabble Dave York x f!reader

❋ Sweet Surrender - @joelmillerisapunk Clint (Freaky Tales) x f!reader

your sleazy boss convinces you to fuck in the break room to a shitty porn tape he rented

❋ Dirty work - @mssalo Joel Miller x f!reader

You just bought a new house that needed a lot of work. Luckily, your grumpy old neighbor was more than happy to fix everything—not because he was generous, but because it gave him an excuse to be close. To look. To stare. And you? Love the attention.

❋ Playgirl - @milla-frenchy Javier Peña x f!reader

Attracted to your father's best friend since his return from Colombia, you finally get what you want

❋ Repenting - @sizzlingcloudmentality Dave York x f!reader

Dave and you, two utterly scarred people, meet for stress relieving sex only. But damn, it’s hard. 

❋ Over the moon - @clubsoft Reed Richards X f!reader

reed richards has caught feelings for his student , making their casual , sexual relationship all the more difficult for himself .

❋ 2D - @clubsoft Joel Miller x POC! F! OC

joel miller , hearthrob turned silver fox , is ready to take a break from his life of fame && decides a penthouse in new york is the place to go , all to find himself bored until he stumbles into the building's charming bar ... && the cute performer is surely a plus .

❋ Let me show you - @pedroscurls Joel Miller x f!reader

joel comes home and shows you (and mainly himself) that age is nothing but a number.

❋ Knuckles deep in the backseat - @cxrsed-angel Joel Miller x fem!reader

Joel convinced you to learn how to drive and offers to teach you, but ends up in the back seat with you.

❋ Flex - @gothcsz Your favorite Pedro boy x f!reader

Hooking up with the guy you picked up at a party.

❋ Hands to myself - @gothcsz Javier Peña x f!reader

You get to know the handsome stranger sitting next to you on your overnight flight to Mexico.

❋ The interruption - @toxicanonymity Javi x Steve x you drabble.

❋ First fruit since winter - @cuppajoel Modern!Acacius x reader

You come out of the shower and apply lotion. Marcus wants to help.

❋ Got your money - @magpiepills Clint x f!reader

you’re a hooker who owes her pimp money and his right hand man, Clint comes to collect.

❋ Stolen Lunch - @aurorawritestoescape Dave York x f!reader

Dave steals your lunch

❋ See the road you’re on - Elks series chapter 1 - @whocaresstillthelouvre Joel Miller x f!reader

The man you've had a crush on since he showed up to Jackson just so happens to be your favorite student's caretaker... and he just saw you do a brutal face plant in front of his home.

❋ Blush / entry n.1 - @clubsoft Javier Peña x f!oc

Javi entangles a ribbon

❋ Just a ride -@baronessvonglitter DBF!Dave York x f!reader

When a date goes bad you call your dad's best friend Dave to come to the rescue.

❋ Don’t make me ask again - @arcanefox207

DBF!Joel Miller x female reader

Teasing your dad’s friend has its consequences.

❋ Yellow - @probablyreadinsmut

Joel Miller x NeurodivergentF!Reader

Joel taking care of you after a hard day.

❋ Hungry Man Chapter 1 - @slimybeth69 / Masterlist

dark&sneaky!Joel, unhinged&crazy!reader

❋ Rotten Luck - @milla-frenchy

Javier Peña x fem!reader

forced to work for Escobar's men as a driver until the day you escape, a DEA agent finds you in the countryside, at the home of friends you've been hiding. You yearn to start over and get a visa, but things aren't so easy, especially when feelings complicate the situation

[hekateras]

Parabolan Glow

Fic illustration for Beneath the Skin of Dreams by Silvereye. (F!Zee-captain / Genial Magician).

[ectogeo-rebubbles]

Ides of March Garashir fic recs! 🔪

Fics about betraying someone you care about for the sake of the greater good (Cardassia/the Alpha Quadrant) all of which either specifically include the line “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar or at least use that theme in essence:

I Loved Rome More, by @sapphosewrites

so, I lied, I cheated, by me (has both siskarak and garashir)

The Smallest Things, by @tinsnip

(why don’t you just) take what you want from me, by me (mostly siskarak but the garashir is Important)

In the Pale Moonlight fics (political assassinations):

Dance with the Devil, by @ernmark

Casualties (Causalities), by @vermin-disciple

Sympathy for the Devil, by Arati_Mhevet (more of a gen fic)

Improbable Cause/The Die Is Cast fics (obvs relevant because they specifically discuss Julius Caesar in those episodes, though not necessarily in these fics):

Check, by @delicatetrashstranger

Bound in Shallows and in Miseries, by @vermin-disciple

Words, Words, Words, by @cardassiangoodreads

Stepping Into the Rubicon, by @philosopherking1887

Fics with knifeplay:

An Argument About First Principles, by @neurotropicagentx (Garak/Bashir/mirror!Garak)

I Want to Believe, by @the-last-dillpickle

Feel free to add more Garashir fic recs (including self recs) in any of these categories or in whatever category you can loosely argue fits the Ides of March in some way hahaha 💖🔪

[crepesuzette2023]

Only asking if you wanna and have time to do it. No worries if you don't but asking anyway because it would be so helpful. I find it a bit difficult because I'm new. Maybe you've done this before and can add linkto that. Please.

My ask is if you could make a list of McLennon fics on AO3.

A list of favorites. (fan favourites or popular fic writers in the fandom)

A list of finished fics with lots of smut.

A list of fics that is very realistic in the Beatle lore/quite possible/likely to have happend.

A list of uncanon/not likely/ John's still alive, reunion of the Beatles etc.

A list of your own and or own favorites.

Thank you!

Thanks for the ask, Anon!

I recommended some fics in the past, it’s true, but it’s been a while. This is a chance to mention some stories I read & loved since then. (I’ll also link to the older recs, so you can check them out as well.)

(This is long, so I'm editing this to insert a break)

But first there's this:

A list of favorites. (fan favourites or popular fic writers in the fandom)

I can’t speak for the fandom as a whole, because everyone’s taste is different. What I can do is name some stories I personally love, and that are also beloved by many others.

These fics have probably been recced many times, including by me—and for a reason: they’re excellent.

Also: all of these writers have many great fics. The stories below are just entry points to their work.

• On the Way to Work by @roundthatcorner. (Paul gets a job after Hamburg.)

• Lifting Latches/Sending Postcards by ThinkPink20. (Early Days. Paul and John swap clothes.)

• Now and then (there’s a fool such as I) by @stonedlennon. (The trip to Caversham.)

• Six hours in August by @stonedlennon. (John and Paul meet in NYC in 1976.)

• Bird Passing Through by @savageandwise. (John is tripping and visiting Paul after his moped accident.)

• I was a younger man then (now) (post hoc) by @fingersfallingupwards. (McLennon as The Time Traveller’s Wife.)

• baby, it’s all relative by @pauls1967moustache. (Early John and Paul and daddy issues.)

• but still they lead me back by @revollver. Paul remembers the moment when John asked him, do you like me?

• Double Fantasy by @javelinbk. John and Paul’s (modern) Flower Shop AU.

• The Same as it Ever Was by RedheadAmongWolves. John and Paul through the eyes of the newsagent.

• The First Year by candle_beck. Still feeling the reverberations of this one in my bones years after reading.

• Portrait of the Artist by @scurator. (John and Paul take sexy pictures…to sell them for money. For no other reason.)

• Kissing the Blarney by @zilabee. Paul is the Beatles’ talisman. (This is magical realism at its best.)

• Smutlets by @unchaineddaisychain. (Don’t let the flippant name deceive you: this is a massive collection of shorter and longer fics across many genres, eras, and themes. There’s something in there for everyone!)

• The Cat by @merseydreams. Post Beatles break-up. Paul thinks John has a new boyfriend. He has thoughts about this.

And, of course, my personal favorite of all time, my desert island, gold-disc-for-space, “printed it all to make sure I won’t lose it when The Internet™ is gone”: I Need You Darlin’ (So Come Go With Me) by @beatlessideblog. Omegaverse version of John and Paul’s love story (do not scroll away!), with Paul being the alpha. I keep saying this, but it’s fantastic how the writer combines omegaverse ideas with late 50’s/ early 60’s Liverpool. Novel length plus 9 extras, what can I say. We are all blessed.

A list of finished fics with lots of smut.

Here are some recent smutty favorites. (Below are links to older smutty recs!)

• Loops by @dailyhowl. Sgt. Pepper’s era. John and Paul create tape loops of themselves during sex.

• just to make me misbehave by @dykebeatles. 1967. Paul and John have sex before, during, and after the Sgt. Pepper’s launch party.

• Lonely Hearts Column by @unchaineddaisychain. Modern AU, middle-aged composer Paul and younger artist John, and a lovely night followed by the sweetest breakfast.

• Ask the Glass by @unchaineddaisychain: Young John and Paul, and two séances.

• Put A Spell on You by @eveepe. Help! Era. The size difference between Smaul and John works very well for both of them.

• monkey’s paw by @ameliepoulain. Repressed tension and catharsis during the Japan leg of the  ’66 tour.

• lift up your heart and sing you a song by @wronglennon. Sex during the making Magical Mystery Tour. Paul wears the white suit.

• it’s good to touch by @pondpossum. Smutty mclennon art!

• The Look of You by @ohjohnnysblog. Paul is fisting John.

• the chronicles of trying to keep quiet and almost getting caught by lazydaisychain. On tour, John and Paul are trying to make space for their love.

• Piston Engines (Shift to Overdrive) by SwishyNibblyNibbly. John and Paul join the Mile High club on the way to their first US visit. Also:

• NSFW favorites (Feb. 2024)

• What’s the most raunchiest, dirty, and just explicit Mclennon fic you’ve ever read? (March 28, 2024)

• Hi, I would love recs for mclennon fics dripping in sexual tension, like six hours in August by stonedlennon. It doesn't need to have explicit sexual content. Thank you! (March 6, 2024)

A list of fics that is very realistic in the Beatle lore/quite possible/likely to have happened.

I think that’s an interesting ask, to be honest. I’ll take this to mean stories that feel “in character” and are compliant with canon events as we know them—not stories presenting a plausible explanation/only possible version of events. (Subtle difference.)

Here are some fics I could think of that fit this description (more links at the end of this post, if interested) : Krankenstand by @savageandwise. John takes care of a sick Paul in Hamburg. Two Truths, and Two Lies by J_Deandra_j. John and Paul from 1965-67, based on four quotes.

the best of times, the worst of times by @crumblingcookies. John and Paul during the Beatles' 1964 visit to the British Embassy in Washington.

Someone Else Can Worry About Me... by @idontwanttospoiltheparty. Paul comforting, and being comforted, through the years.

in france, they kiss on main street by @orphanbeat. Paul is spiraling about John during their 1966 visit to Paris.

The Dream by monkberrymoon. Screenplay-format story centered on the Did you dream about me last night? scene in Get Back.

Transatlantic by @therealsaintscully. Don't let the incomplete chapter count distract you; the first two chapters each stand on their own. John and Paul are talking on the phone after the break-up.

and when i touch you by @forthlin. Early days. John and Paul notice the different size of their hands.

Huddersfield, 1963 by @dovetailjoints. The story behind the adorable 'boyfriends' photo.

The Sober Cannibal and the Drunken Christian (Anonymous). John and Paul wake up together in Paris.

(help me) get my feet back on the ground (ladeedahblue). The toboggan sandwich!

Unsaid in Studio Two by the Beatlefix. John and Paul yearn for each other as they work on Strawberry Fields Forever.

knows not where he's going to by @dovand. Liverpool days. Brian finds John in his office one morning.

See Us in the Real Life by RedHeadAmongWolves. Two EMI canteen workers observe the Beatles, and especially John and Paul, in the early days of their career.

Shooting Star by @pie-of-flames. Early days. John and Paul see a shooting star together.

Giving me the excitations by @backbenttulips. After the Pet Sounds listening party, Paul writes a song—while having sex with John.

Field-Boxing by @the-paper-apricot. Paul considers going back on tour.

all by design by @thegirlwiththeaxe. Early days. A smitten and determined Paul is plotting to sweep John off his feet at the fete.

A list of uncanon/not likely/ John's still alive, reunion of the Beatles etc.

Music save your mortal soul by @backbenttulips. (This writer is a specialist at middle-aged/old mclennon fix its! In this one, John persuades Paul, who he accuses of being a sell out, to go on a tour though the pubs...as The Nerk Twins.)

Leads Me To Your Door/The Four of Wands by @bluewater9. Gorgeous, real and warm two-parter about John and Paul in '89/'90: together, and on the brink of coming out...but not quite there yet.

And the fics listed here:

• Fics in which John is old and happy (Dec 8, 2024) ( this probably should have said middle-aged or old)

• mclennon fanfiction in which one or both of them is/are old (June 24, 2024)

• Old mclennon recommendations (2/2/2025)

A list of your own and/or own favorites.

Here are some Beatles fics I loved recently, with some space for non-mclennon.

John/Paul/Brian. Series (1963, 1967) by @scurator. Goes well with: Billet doux (Brian/Paul).

Paris, 1961 by whiteisthewarmestcolor. "A young Parisian woman meets two British musicians staying at the Montmartre hotel run by her family." I love this unusual outsider POV on John and Paul, and Beatles when they're famous...

cool about it by ohhamlet. After Hamburg. George and Jürgen, George and Paul.

a lesson in not caring by @javelinbk. John's thoughts and feelings during Paul's arrest in Japan. With a beautiful final chapter...

visionen christi by @dykebeatles. Hamburg. John has visions...Paul and George take care of him. The emergence of a tender trinity.

Lay, Lady, Lay by @aquarianshift. Paul and Jane, noble lady & stable hand role play.

love is a finder, always by @wronglennon. Instant all-time favorite. Hamburg: Paul and John and their demons are in love without knowing...until they do.

All Flesh is Weak by @thegirlwiththeaxe. 1967. Paul is a priest, John is a writer. They meet in grief, and make each other come alive. I love how warm and kind John is...!

She's not a girl who misses much by Anonymous. Yoko studies John and Paul.

half of what i say is meaningless, but i say it just to reach you by @pauls1967moustache. "CIA agent Tom Dawkins tries to decode Lennon/McCartney" — and finds himself. An awakening!

Oh Dear What Can I Do by @louiselux. 1966. John and Paul kiss on stage...and what happens after.

Your Song Will Fill the Air by Sminking: Strange days after Brian's death. India. And a happy ending? Unfinished, but hopefully finished soon. Dark and interesting.

i walked with you once upon a dream by @menlove. A Christmas Carol during he making of Magical Mystery Tour.

With a Little Help by @notgrungybitchin. 1967. John and Paul are such a couple during the Sgt. Pepper's photoshoot...

this boy would always feel the same by @adriennefrombrooklyn. 1975. Paul is divorced, and traveling to NYC with Robert Fraser. John, back with Yoko after the lost weekend, is jealous....

And finally:

• Here is a big blog post I made in December 2023 with my overall favorites in various categories at that point...

• Here are all my fic recs (many different asks) under the #fic recs tag on my blog

• Here are all my bookmarks on AO3

• And (since you asked) my own fics are here

Thanks again for asking, Anon, and I hope you find something in this huge mess of a post that you enjoy!

[regulusrules]

thinking about how, in two days time, i'll be releasing to the world the most unhinged merlin fic I have ever written as of yet. it is a julius caesar au featuring:

🔪 merlin stabbing arthur in his heart

🔪“Do you think I liked it, hiding and existing all alone? Never knowing who to go to or what to do— never knowing how to help, how to show you, how to love you, Arthur! My heart bled all its love for you.”

🔪 an actual golden age instead of bbc's poor attempt in one

happy ides of march <3

EDIT: My breaths are run by your compass

[aotearoa20]

March Fic Recs

Presentation Practice

Author: lightofthetrees Characters: Fëanor/Nerdanel and Baby Maitimo Rating: Gen Word Count: 921

She reached out and took little Maitimo from his father, holding him close between them so that they might both look down upon him in admiration. Maitimo’s bright grey eyes blinked up at them both, so full of joy and life that Nerdanel could do naught but bask in the warmth she felt. Fëanáro was similarly enchanted. How could there be a more perfect creation, a more enduring symbol of their love, than this child? “What I said of our son is true of you as well,” Fëanáro said, so close to her ear that his breath tickled it. “Who could meet you and not see you for what you are? Wildly intelligent. Steady and true. Beautiful. Perfect.” He kissed her cheek. “My wife.”  “My husband. A flatterer, as always,” Nerdanel muttered, but a smile tugged at the edges of her lips—the kind of smile that let Fëanáro know he had succeeded but she was refusing to admit it outright. “Will your father think me a proper match for you?” “Hm…does it matter?” He murmured into the side of her neck. “We are wed.” Nerdanel’s smile broadened into a full-fledged grin. “I suppose even he cannot argue with that.”

In which Fëanor and Nerdanel prepare to present their first child to court. I am a sucker for baby elves but aside from that characters in this fic are so on point. Fëanor in particular is his usual audacious self with just enough charm to get away with it. Ah it’s so good and they are so in love, it’s so sweet and so sad considering what happens later

Read here. Authors Tumblr: @lightofthetrees

[ky-landfill]

If a machine is expected to be infallible, it cannot also be intelligent.

[sunflowervoltwentyeight]

Happy 28th! Here is my March 2025 fic rec, organized by word count, from longest to shortest. You can view my other fic recs here. Enjoy!

Cupid's Defence by orphan_account (116k)

In which Harry is Cupid, Louis and Liam own a law firm, and they're all getting sued.

Blue Eyes Look My Way (Make Today My Lucky Day) by magpielivingforglitter / @builtyouahousefromabrokenhome (98k)

November 1968. Harry has to quit the Liverpool College of Art and go back home to Sheffield to work in the steel mill, after his step-dad died and left his family with debts and too many mouths to feed. But that also means Harry gets to catch his local ice hockey team’s games again. And the Sheffield Steelers have two new players who could turn the season around - maybe even Harry’s whole life …

I Can Feel It Take A Hold by louislittletomlintum / @louislittletomlintum (30k)

“Do you always swim in the nude?” Louis broke the silence, his smile growing when Harry felt his blush deepen.

“Sometimes,” Harry answered wearily, pushing his hair back in the hopes that it would maybe not look quite as dishevelled as it felt.

“Mm,” Louis hummed, cocking his head to the side like he didn’t quite believe him. Harry felt properly studied under his gaze. “And what was your plan?”

“My plan?” Harry countered. The water licked at Louis’ legs, darkening his hair and wetting the back of his shorts where he was sitting.

“Well. You were obviously wanting to get my attention,” Louis mused, Harry blushing further. “So what are you going to do with it now that you’ve got it?”

or the one where it’s call me by your name but with; developed frontal lobes, oranges instead of peaches, golden by harry styles, and a happy ending

Switch! by xunorthodox / @ @ltwritten (25k)

Focus, stop being ridiculous.

He didn't want to hurt Liam, especially when he was such a nice guy, but—but—his best friend, Louis, is so close yet so far. And Harry didn't know what to do with himself.

OR

Harry happily agrees to go on a double date with Liam, but Liam’s best friend looks suspiciously like the man of his dreams.

If I Didn't Love You, It Would Be Fine by emmli28 / @emmli28 (18k)

When Louis was sober he could say no, even if his body, heart and mind craved Harry. After one glass of wine, on the other hand, he just didn’t want to say no, even if it left him in a complete state of misery for a week after.

Louis was in love with Harry, and had been since the first night they slept together three years ago. That was not how their story had started, though.

They had met when Harry had just finished his first year at uni, taking a course in photography, and he got a summer job at the magazine where Louis worked as a music journalist.

Or the one where Louis is miserably in love with Harry, and can never resist him, until he can.

Somersault by everysingleday / @sun-lt (4k)

“Got you something,” Louis whispers eventually. Something in Harry’s stomach fizzes; the idea of presents—especially surprise ones—has never failed to evoke somersault excitement in his belly. And though he never has any expectations, it’s certainly not uncommon for Louis to spoil him like this when he knows Harry’s had a rubbish sort of day. — Louis gets Harry presents. Harry’s contemplating getting Louis a ring

Louis' New Home by chaotic_bells / @chaotic-bells (2k)

There is a man in his back garden staring into his home. What the fuck...? -- Louis moves to a new house, and Harry keeps showing up on his back garden.

To Suffer by honey_beeing (1k)

Louis helps Harry undress after the wedding.

[messitydepressity]

tw for suicide / self harm

Hi, I'm very sorry to bother you with this, but I'm im desperate need of fic recs where Ellie deals with suicidal ideation/suicide attempt/self harm, do you maybe have any recs? 😭

Love your fics so much, thanks for all you gift us!

Hi anon! 🖤

Bother me all ya’ like, I LOVE sharing Fics!

And boy oh boy am I about to unload a fuckton of them on you.

Brace yourself, bud.

There’s enough that I am going to break them down into categories; make it a little easier to navigate for your tastes.

Not all of them will have self-harm/suicide ideation, but will have the undertone/vibe (there’s actually not a lot of that for tlou pertaining to Ellie.)

And thanks for loving my Fics, I appreciate it!🖤🖤🖤

‼️TW - MENTIONS OF SUICIDE AND SELF HARM‼️

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In universe (cannon or cannon-adjacent)

‘The Anotomy of A Broken Girl’ by @paigegonerogue

-Ellie and Joel meet in silver lake, follows the aftermath of David’s assault and details her trauma in a three part series beginning with ‘skin’ (self-harm/hatred, non-con/sexual assault)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/54426145

‘Frayed’ by @penandinkprincess

-A ‘what if’ for the firefly hospital, Ellie and Joel stay for their wicked experiments and it drives her to seek out a hurt she can control (self-harm, medical trauma)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/45733363

‘Lessons in wayfinding’ by @penandinkprincess

-Ellie becomes convinced the Cordyceps are slowly turning her which leads her to make a plan for her own death to protect her people. (Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempt)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/47500969

‘A half step to the left’ by @penandinkprincess (listen, they know how to whump)

-Firefly medical experimentation where every time Ellie’s put under she thinks it’ll be the end of her life but doesn’t tell Joel and Tess. (Not really suicide ideation, but girl accepts that her death must be inevitable)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/45438397

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Chemical burn specific (not as heavy)

‘Half light’ by @midnight-society-tlou

-Ellie burns off her bite in the middle of the night and scares The Shit™️ out of Joel with a side of obvious medical whump. (Self-harm and hurt/comfort)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53208898

‘A small price to pay for forever’ by @boopernatural

-Ellie’s scar is almost spotted, Tommy and Joel help her burn it off (self-harm adjacent)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/48030379

‘Subdermal’ by (surprise) @penandinkprincess (I’m so sorry I’ve tagged you in this a billion times)

-Ellie sears off several layers of skin while under Tommy’s watch (def self harm but low on Ellie angst)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46541149

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Angsty Fics That Vibe

‘Migrating Monarchs’ by ao3 ciaconnaa (I can’t find a tumblr)

- Joel fosters Ellie twenty years after losing Sarah, her last foster placement was David and bb has lots of trauma. (Past self harm & non-con)

No link for this bad boy 😭

‘I may have drew blood (that was true love)’ by @captainredspade

-both Ellie and Joel get angsty in this one, and the imagery is beautiful.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/61773802

‘Enough of a dying species’ by @march-flowerr

-I cannot explain the love I have for this angsty, visceral, gorgeous piece. (Spoiler!) Joel almost succumbs to Abby’s attack, and will never be the same (a realistic take on what if he survived)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/60164254

‘Alabaster in the evening’ by @boopernatural

-Ellie runs a podcast that solves murders, she figures out Sarah’s killer and nearly gets her ass whacked.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/57336517

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A little off the beaten path of your request, but Fics I’d recommend in general

‘Static’ by @stumbling-away

-Ellie goes on patrol with Tommy and some men get a little handsy (feral Tommy activated.)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62111386

‘Ten mile stilts’ by @march-flowerr

-a blizzard hits Jackson while Joel is sick and Ellie spirals.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/61739575

‘Irreplaceable’ by @captainredspade

-Ellie takes a bite for Tommy and sends them all into an angsty little hole.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/47229964

‘And I’m tired of taking orders’ by @piqu3d

-FEDRA whips Ellie for trespassing in the mall with Riley, Joel doesn’t take it kindly.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46720096

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I hope you find something to scratch the itch on this list, and take care yourself out there.

I know life gets shitty, and sometimes reading someone else heal helps.

*if anybody sees this and has recs, feel free to drop them in the comments.

[tellmegoodbye]

Welcome back! This is the second installment of our monthly rec lists, where I round up my faves at the end of each month and tell you why I loved them.

The shortest month of the year was quite busy. I have 26 incredible fics to share with you, and that isn't even everything! I encourage you guys to make your own lists and tag me in them if you want. I love doing these, but I can't possibly keep up with all the wonderful fics in our fandom on my own. And as always, please show these writers some love!

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Season Five Codas

First up, we have a few incredible codas for the last Lone Star episodes. As always, our wonderful writers worked their magic and wrote some beautiful fics.

No Goodbyes - @carlos-in-glasses

For our first fic of the month, we have a coda from the lovely Cig, who always does an amazing job at mixing complex emotions and showing us the humans behind the characters. They're never just sad, or just angry, or just happy. Sometimes, it's so many things at once, and Cig does a beautiful job of capturing that. This fic in particular gives us a glimpse into the aftermath of 3x08 and shows us a potential origin story for the phrase "no goodbyes" and I love it so much because you can feel the gravity of everything that happened, the way Carlos is processing all of those emotions, and the many ways in which he and TK love each other.

Brighter Than All This Lightning - @paperstorm

This was the first finale coda I read, and I loved it a lot! It has several moments from 5x12 that we didn't get to see, like Tarlos' reunion hug, the uncertainty while the 126 are all in the hospital, and TK telling Carlos about his decision to quit his job. This fic does a great job exploring all of those emotions, and I love the way Carlos comforts TK throughout all of it. It's a small period of both relief and worry, and a slowed-down moment in between all of the chaos.

No Regrets - @carlos-in-glasses

No goodbyes, and NO REGRETS! What a perfect way to conclude this story (for now) and what a perfect coda to read after the finale. It has such a creative format, showing us snapshots throughout TK and Carlos' lives, and at the end we get to see how Jonah's life looks now that he's with them. I love the dynamics we can already see developing in their family. We see all of the different ways TK and Carlos are loving Jonah, and all of the pieces of themselves they're giving to him. This is such a sweet fic and a beautiful glimpse into this family.

Towards The Sun - @theghostofashton

Another amazing 5x12 coda! I really loved how this fic not only focused on Tarlos, but we also get to see how Nancy is struggling waiting to see if Mateo will be okay. And we get to see how TK and Carlos are there for her as well. Neha does a great job at expanding her fics and showing us so much more than just Tarlos, and it's always enjoyable to read them with that added element!

Oneshots

This Little Moment - @everlastingday

If you're looking for Jonah fics, start with this one! As far as fics focused on this family go, this is a favorite. I love the concept of looking at how the relationship between Jonah, TK and Carlos evolves overtime when we see how they interact in the future. I love all of the detail that was included in Jonah's personality and the dynamics between the three of them, as well as all of the little things that show how TK and Carlos are incredible parents. This was such a sweet and emotional fic, and I love that this story is being told through Jonah's perspective.

Somewhere Off The Coast Of Santorini - @alrightbuckaroo

Are you a fan of AUs? Well, you're in luck if you are, because Ada is doing an event that's all about AUs that you should check out, and you should also read this fic as well! It has everything you want in an assassins AU: tension, humor, and hot sex. I love the aspect of AUs where they're different enough, but still maintain the charm of the characters, and this fic does a great job with that! We get to see Tarlos in an entirely different career, we get to see them be as infatuated with each other as they are in every universe, and we get to see their friends teasing them about it!

Swing For The Fences - @strandnreyes

Sometimes we learn little pieces of lore about our favorite characters that are like hidden treasures that are just waiting to be explored, and that's exactly what Jen does here! We know TK plays softball, but now we have a whole other world to play with and another aspect of his and Carlos' life that comes into play. I love how this fic follows them through season 5 through this lens, introduces new characters for Tarlos to befriend, and includes Jonah being adorable!

Welcome Home, Jonah - @lemonlyman-dotcom

This fic takes us on the journey of Jonah finally coming home. It's beautiful in the way it shows all of the emotions everyone is feeling, as well as showing some realistic, early parenting hiccups that TK and Carlos run into. Lemon really knows how to deliver a sweet fic, and this one is perfect for if you're looking to read something with beautiful family moments and feel the endless love TK and Carlos have for Jonah, and for each other.

Carlos Reyes And The No Good, Horrible, Very Bad Day - @the-126-family

This is the first of two fics that emerged from this post, which was already hilarious, and I love how this fic expanded on that idea. The combination of the serious stress of the asteroid aftermath and the more lighthearted stress of Lou getting out (and of course, being more frightening than the end of the world to Carlos) made for a really enjoyable fic!

Moka Pot Monday - @daggerandrose

Similar to the previous fic, this one also gives us some post-asteroid Lou shenanigans! It also does an amazing job at balancing all of those emotions, and I love the soft Tarlos moments as well! This fic shows the beauty and domesticity of their relationship in the way they interact with Lou, and in the way they comfort each other after a near death experience.

The End Is Near - angstk

Paging all whump lovers! We love tension, we love danger, we love angst, and this fic gives us all of that. TK and Carlos are in a hostage situation (because of course they are) and I love how this fic shows how the fear affects them, as well as how they take charge and try to save the day. It's action packed, it's high-stakes, and it will absolutely break your heart before putting it back together again.

You Wanting Me Tonight Feels Impossible - @emsprovisions

Our favorite original character is back: Lizzie the dog! This time, it's a universe where TK and Carlos are in Oregon, dealing with their strained relationship and the hardships of a brutal winter storm. The vibes are perfect for the angst this fic delivers, and the resolution is so beautiful! No matter what happens, or where they go, Tarlos are always going to get through it together.

We're Gonna Be Just Okay - @lemonlyman-dotcom

The title speaks for itself, because they really are going to be okay, aren't they? Lemon is back with yet another beautiful Jonah fic, and this time it's from the perspective of TK and Marjan, who are both entering parenthood together. This fic, like many of Lemon's fics, does such a good job showing the strength of TK and Marjan's friendship, and the moments with Jonah are absolutely precious.

Through Thick And Thin - @chaoticbug

This is another fic that dives into TK and Marjan's friendship, and what better way to do that than to have TK being there for her as she takes a pregnancy test and waits for the biggest news of her life. The 126 is truly a family, and this fic is a perfect representation of how strong that family is and how they support each other in moments like these.

Lost - @denizoid

This songfic (based on this song) is so good! It's so simple, yet it really shows just how Carlos and TK fall for each other so quickly after meeting for the first time. It's sweet, it's a beautiful meetcute, and it's a very enjoyable read. If you're into the "meeting in the middle of nowhere" vibe, then you'll definitely love this fic! I also recommend listening to the song while you read.

💞 Valentine's Day Fics 💞

Holiday themed fics are always fun, and y'all went all out for Valentine's Day!

Famous Last Words - @captain-gillian

TK and Carlos' first Valentine's with Jonah is nothing short of eventful! They have a three-year-old in the house now, and they'll do just about anything for him, which doesn't end so well for them here. This fic is so fun, and I love how it shows some of the more lighthearted ways in which things can go wrong. Overall it's a beautiful fic where we get to see more of this new family, and one of the many interesting situations they'd find themselves in with Jonah.

A Taste Of Something Sweet, A Window To Your Soul - @everlastingday

An AU where TK is a chocolatier is something I didn't know I needed, but now that I've read this I am so, so happy that this idea was brought to life! It's not just a simple Valentine's meetcute, it's so much more than that. We see Carlos and TK falling in love because of the care TK puts into his chocolates, and the way the flavors are described is so evocative. This is such a well written story, and it's perfect for those of us who have more than one kind of sweet tooth!

Like An Ocean In Love - @alrightbuckaroo

This is such a lovely 5+1 concept, and Ada did a fantastic job with it! I love all of the moments she chose to dive into, and each of these soft, special, and romantic moments is beautifully brought to life. Ada's writing is so gorgeous, and I highly recommend reading this if you need more of TK and Carlos being undeniably in love!

For One Weekend Only - @no-goodbyes-no-regrets

This was written for the @tarlos-secret-cupid event, and I am so, so thankful to have been the recipient of this beautiful fic! Bijou did such an incredible job with the alternative meeting prompt, and I absolutely love the dynamic between Carlos and Luisa here! There were so many things about this fic that were sweet and fun and overall this was a very lovely read!

Of Your Kiss And Your Warm Embrace - @carlos-in-glasses

Not directly a Valentine's fic, but this fic was also written for the secret cupid event and Cig did such an amazing job (as usual) with this! I love the prompt of TK saving Carlos from a horrible date, and Cig worked wonders with it. As usual, it's silly and hot and we get to see Tarlos' soulmate-ism at work once again. If you're looking for something sweet and fun to read, this is the fic for you.

Chaptered Fics

You're Still The One - @strandnreyes

Did someone say Sweet Home Alabama AU? I've been obsessed with this concept ever since I saw the first snippets, and as usual, Jen has been giving us an amazing story! This exes to lovers fic is giving us the angst we all desperately crave. Or maybe it's just me craving it, but this story is definitely delivering! We know Tarlos will find their way back to each other, but the process of unpacking their past and confronting those emotions has been both beautiful and heartbreaking so far.

This fic is currently ongoing.

The Widow's Bite - @henrygrass

The writing in this fic is just so incredibly evocative, and it's everything I would have wanted from a spinoff. With Carlos and Sam working together while their families are in hiding, there's so much tension and so many twists and turns that have me on the edge of my seat. Every time I sit down to read a chapter, I physically cannot pull myself away! I can't wait to see where this story goes, and I highly recommend reading if you're looking to dive into a gripping nail-biter that also offers plenty of angsty and emotional moments.

This fic is currently ongoing.

Something Worth Waiting For - @carlossreaders

An AU where Tarlos are divorced parents was an intriguing concept to say the least, and the way this story came together was beautiful. We usually wouldn't see TK and Carlos dealing with something like this in fics, but I think that's what makes this one so good, because it shows just how strong their love is. We get heartbreaking flashbacks of the loss they faced and the struggles that came with it, we get to meet their two kids whose personalities are big and whose hearts are even bigger, and we get to see how Tarlos come back to each other and confront the pain that separated them to begin with. Love, loss, Parenthood, and TK and Carlos being soulmates: all of these elements came together to create an incredible story.

This fic is now complete.

The Lone Ranger - @rangersoup

Do you want more Ranger Soup? Do you want to see more of the dynamic between Sam and Carlos? Then you should read this fic! It's intense, and it shows just how strong the bond between Sam and Carlos is when Carlos is injured. It moves fast and slow in all the right moments, it gives us perspectives from different characters, and we see how TK surpresses his fear in order to stay professional and attempt to save Carlos. It's full of the action we all crave, and I can't wait for more!

This fic is currently ongoing.

Are We In The Clear Yet? Good. - @liminalmemories21

This series of season five codas is, for lack of a better description, fucking beautiful. There is so much love that has clearly been poured into this, and each moment that was expanded on is so thoughtfully written. I loved all of the angst, joy, and every emotion in between that I got to experience while reading, and this fic genuinely made me want to go rewatch season five afterward. There's so much detail, so many complexities, and so much love for these characters and their story. If you're looking to ride the rollercoaster that was this season again, look no further than this fic.

This fic is now complete.

Somewhere In A Song - @paperstorm

Returning from the January rec list: This is a beautiful Musician AU, and it keeps getting better! I also highly recommend listening to the playlist as well. The way each song is woven into the story is so thoughtful, and being able to dive into the lyrics and relate them to these characters makes the reading experience incredibly enjoyable!

This fic is currently ongoing.

[klikandtuna]

Christ is this guy pretty. The wobbling amber light from the ripples of his passage plays over Azlan’s skin, and it really does feel like playing, like the light itself is rejoicing in its contact with those curves, tickling and teasing and smiling as it washes languidly over Azlan’s body and pools in those fabulous eyes. He and Ant both look like old sepia photographs in the water stained by tannins.

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Chapter 4, “Once in a Lifetime,” is up! In which our boys take a swim, make a breakthrough, and give each other gifts.

In His Hand a Burning Coal (rated E) updates every Tuesday! (I’m currently writing chapter 17, so noooo worries about the update schedule!) Come follow along with this Romeo and Juliet story 💛💛