#twyla x rachel

[scrarefest]

PROMPTING IS NOW OPEN FOR SC RARE FEST!

Want more stories about the Rose family’s found family? Interested in exploring the relationships between our favorite townies? Want to explore Patrick and Ray’s relationship as roomies, how Ronnie joined the Jazzagals, or what happens to Alexis in New York? What about all the potential throuples, moreples in this universe, or the rare ships that could’ve happened with a canon divergence? Or some post-canon happily-ever-afters, both romantic and platonic? 

We are the fest for you!

How Prompting Works

Between today, January 30, and February 13, you can leave prompts on AO3! Any ideas for rare or gen works can be left here for creators’ inspiration.

We will have catch-all prompts, for those who want to keep their ideas secret (instead of posting and claiming their own prompt) or for fanartists, vidders, podficcers, etc. who wants to create work for this fest that’s based off of an existing work. They will be posted after prompting closes so they are at the top.

Prompts featuring any non David/Patrick romantic relationship, whether they are canon or not-canon, or any non-romantic relationship, whether they are canon or non-canon, are welcome!

We ask that your work not be centered around the David/Patrick relationship. While it can be in the work as a background element—of course David or Patrick may talk to a friend or family member about their relationship!—we ask that your work be centered around their relationships with others. For example, what do Patrick and Stevie enjoy doing that David hates? What does a shopping spree between David and Alexis look like? Do Johnny and Patrick ever watch another baseball game together? If you have any questions about the intentions of this fest as it pertains to David/Patrick, we are happy to share more of our thoughts!

To give everyone a fair chance at claims, we will be removing claims made earlier than February 13. We will announce on Tumblr when claiming is officially open!

Important Dates

Prompting is open January 30-February 13

Works are due April 9

Posting will take place from April 10-14

Creators are revealed April 17

Our ask box is open if you have any questions. Help us spread the word, and start prompting today!

[scraregenrecs]

Rare & Gen Rec Round-Up - January & February 2023

Hello friends and welcome! We hope 2023 has been treating you all well. It’s certainly been treating AO3 well. There have been so many great fics and we’re excited to share our favorites with you. So, make sure you grab a snack, your favorite blanket, and show these fics some love. 

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at every table i’ll save you a seat by @nerdframed, Stevie/Ruth, rated T, 2,082 words

SUMMARY: Stevie didn't think Ruth knowing how she takes her coffee would mean so much, as well as other realizations.

Rec [written by hullomoon]: The unspoken way a partner learns little details about you is something that makes me 🤧 Woven throughout their travels, this is a perfect Stevie/Ruth fic.

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Auld Acquaintance by @treepyful, Stevie/Ruth, rated T, 2840 words

SUMMARY: Ruth gets separated from her friends on NYE, but the night manages to go up from there.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: Okay, I might be biased, since this was written for me, but I love that this fic puts Stevie and Ruth into situations and tropes that we don't usually see for them. It's a breath of fresh air for these two, and the momentum towards the end is so fun!

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a decision not taken by @alysiswriting, Patrick/Rachel, rated G, 775 words

SUMMARY: If Patrick had made a very different decision, and put the happiness of others before his own.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: Thank goodness for the "alternate universe" tag on this one! This ficlet is gut-wrenching, but also so wonderfully done at the same time.

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Gentleness by @alysiswriting, Stevie/Twyla, rated E, 1,037 words

SUMMARY: Stevie wants Twyla. In every tender, gentle way her girlfriend gives her. Something Stevie had never expected, and now something she would not be without.

Rec [written by hullomoon]: Soft and sensual, if you love one partner gently worshipping the other this fic is for you.

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She said I got her if I want (she’s so soft like silk chiffon) by Fuckingkity, Stevie/Alexis, rated M, 1,350 words

SUMMARY: After David and Patrick’s wedding, Stevie and Alexis spend the night together. Wink wink nudge nudge

Rec [written by hullomoon]: I am so here for the headcanon that Stevie and Alexis hook up at David and Patrick’s wedding. Stevie’s confession is well-done here and makes her first kiss with Alexis so satisfying.

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where you go (forever and ever) by @anniemurphys, Alexis/Twyla, rated T, 2489 words

SUMMARY: On a January weekend, as a storm rolls in, Alexis Rose rolls into Schitt’s Creek too, much to Twyla’s surprise.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: I love the childhood friends trope, and we don't have enough of it in this corner of the Schitt's Creek fandom! This is such a fun take on Alexis and Twyla, haunting and moody and full of a quiet, hopeful optimism all at the same time.

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you spoke to me so sweetly by @hippolotamus, Alexis/Twyla, rated E, 2653 words

SUMMARY: Alexis hums her appreciation, letting her eyes fall closed while Twyla repeats the circuitous route, and breathing in the blend of lavender and lemon oil her wife insisted upon for “calm and good luck”. The temporary serenity only lasts for three or four passes until a light knock at the door interrupts. She doesn’t try to hide her instant pout when the gentle pressure disappears and she’s forced to open her eyes again.

Dr. Rist breezes inside, far too perky in Alexis’s opinion. Perhaps it’s a good sign. Despite her nerves, Alexis plasters her PR smile on, and clasps Twyla’s hand – the only tell she’ll allow to indicate she’s worried while they wait to find out what kind of life changing the appointment will be.

“Well,” Dr. Rist says. “Alexis. Twyla. Sorry to keep you waiting. Let’s begin, shall we?”

Rec [written by doingthemost]: Mind the tags on this one, as there's some medical angst a fair amount of hurt/comfort, but if you want to feel warm and taken care of just like Alexis and Twyla take care of each other in this beautiful lil' fic, look no further. 

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Happy reading, friends!

[hullomoon]

hullomoon’s 2022 works: part one

it’s the end of the year, which means it’s time for a work round-up! this year i really tipped into being podfic heavy (and more multifandom!). if you haven’t yet, check out my 2019 roundup, 2020 roundup, and 2021 roundup! all works are ordered in chronological posting order.

part one | part two | part three | part four | part five | part six | part seven | part eight

i rule with the velvet tongue | Schitt’s Creek | Steve/Ruth | explicit | 789

Ruth takes Stevie apart 

[podfic] Natural Selection | Schitt’s Creek | David/Patrick | 0:32:31

David is a penguin. Obviously so is Patrick given that human-penguin pairings are rarely successful in business together, much less romantically in business together.

[podfic] twist yourself around me | Schitt’s Creek & Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | David/Rebecca | multivoice | 0:10:27

He’s seen her here before, he’s pretty sure, but this time, her friends have left her sitting alone, having wandered off to dance or drink or fuck. His friends have done the same, and he’s just drunk enough and lonely enough to approach her. Not that he never approaches strangers in the clubs. On the contrary, he does it with enough frequency that it would be alarming if he stopped to think about it (so he never stops to think about it). Those interactions, though, rarely involve many words, all sweaty bodies and hands and tongues. Something about this woman makes him want to strike up a conversation. So he slides into the seat across from her.

[podfic] kiss me beneath the mistletoe | Schitt’s Creek | Alexis/Twyla | multivoice | 0:12:58

twyla’s body magically produces plants whenever she feels any strong emotion, but she has it completely under control. that is, until she meets alexis rose. now what is she supposed to do with all these roses?

[Podfic] Through Someone Else’s Eyes | Schitt’s Creek | Alexis & David | multivoice | ~0:27:00

It’s all Mr Hockley’s fault.

The tea was supposed to get him high, not make him wake up in his sister’s body.

[Podfic] a lifetime of promises | Schitt’s Creek | David/Patrick | multivoice | 06:06

Their wedding song is playing at Brebner’s.

No, not their wedding song; their song. Not that David would ever try to claim the downright divine masterpieces of Tina Turner — he generally believes that couples having “songs” is cheesy and off-putting — but dammit, if anyone earned a song, this song, it’s him and Patrick.

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or, sometimes you have a mini breakdown in the ice cream aisle of the supermarket, and that’s okay

Crawl Before You Can Walk | Schitt’s Creek | David/Patrick | 10:18

The continuing adventures of Ted the Turtle.

but it’s golden | Schitt’s Creek | Rachel/Heather | ~3.1k

Rachel knew that going back to Schitt's Creek meant she'd see Heather again. What she didn't expect was spending the weekend with her.

Femslash February: Chapter One | Schitt’s Creek | Alexis/Ruth | 100

rainbow

Femslash February: Chapter 8 | Schitt’s Creek | Ronnie/Moira | 100

fashion

[turningtimeinthetardis]

Rachel will worry about Patrick another time, after she solves this mystery of the backlit dog and—her ears perk up as her heartbeat drops toward its normal rhythm—a quiet, barely restrained hum, a pitch she associates with her high school library when every student in the place is on the verge of getting told off for being too noisy.

[sarahlevys]

tagged by @dulosis!

three ships: alexis x twyla (schitt’s creek); stevie x ruth (schitt’s creek); carson x greta (a league of their own)

first ever ship: probably a tie between rachel x tobias from animorphs and pacey x andie from dawson’s creek, lol

last song: "sideways” by carly rae jepsen

last movie: just rewatched single all the way over the weekend. yes, it’s january. i know.

currently reading: yet another reread of middlesex by jeffrey eugenides. i also just finished a marvellous light by freya marske!

currently watching: limitless on disney+, and i also want to finally start abbott elementary!

currently consuming: nothing at the moment...? but i’m about to go to dinner at a local brewery

currently craving: @danieljradcliffe sent us all-dressed chips and ruined me for basically every flavor

literally no clue who’s already done this but @danieljradcliffe @roguebebe @landofsonlali @lilythesilly @roseapothecary @rosedavid @stereopticons @swearphil @schittposting @hullomoon @schitthappens and anyone who wants to!

[scmediafest]

Gather round and grab your popcorn because the first day of MediaFest is finally here! Best of all, we’re off with a BANG! Today’s fics are packed with time travel, ghosts, and [dramatic horns] MURDER.

Track what you've read using this handy Masterlist we've prepared for you. It will be updated with each day's releases. Feel free to use the “make a copy” function to copy the spreadsheet to your own Google Drive (or download it if you want to use different spreadsheet software), and come back each day to copy the new fics into your personal copy.

We will also be releasing a Bingo card for charity on the final day of reveals. More information to come soon!

📺

DAY 1 REVEALS

The Seven Husbands of Alexis Rose

[Alexis/Twyla, David/Patrick - T - 18,766]

My name is Alexis Rose. But you knew that already, didn't you?

There's no need for shyness. You don't need to pretend that you didn't Google me before you read this article, or that you don't know who I am. I shouldn't misspeak, though: you think you know who I am. You have an idea of who Alexis Rose is.

Maybe you've never seen any of my movies. Maybe you think I'm washed up, someone only your parents care about. Maybe you think I'm irrelevant. Maybe you think I'm a whore.

Oh, don't duck your head. I guarantee you're not the first person to ever let that idea enter your mind, and you won't be the last.

In 2015, Alexis Rose pens a tell-all for Vogue, promising to finally tell the truth about all seven of those infamous husbands and then some...

*📺*

Never felt this way before

[David/Patrick - M - 17,486]

The year is 1964 and the Roses are vacationing in the small resort of Schitt's Creek. Little does David Rose know he's in for a fun summer and he might just be about to have the time of his life..

*📺*

It'll be Alright When the Morning Comes

[Rachel/Stevie, David/Patrick - M - 16,200]

“So this is today. Today is yesterday, and tomorrow is also today. It’s one of those,” Stevie sighs, voice reverting to a mumble, “infinite time loop situation you might have heard about.”

Rachel shifts on the sofa, the bare back of her thighs pulling against the rough material. She needs to know this isn’t a joke.

(a Palm Springs AU)

*📺*

MURDER in Schitt's Creek

[David/Patrick - T - 6,204]

Ray is on the case with his latest podcast series "MURDER in Schitt's Creek!" Follow along with Ray's investigation into the mysterious death at the motel.

(AKA an AU of Dead Guy in Room Four)

*📺*

Paradise Found

[David/Patrick - M - 5,013]

Yet, through it all, over the years, David and Patrick have been steady. They’ve always had each other’s backs. They’ve barely had an argument outside their gentle teasing and easy banter.

Now here they were, 18 years old, almost high school graduates, dealing with their first real falling out. All because Patrick doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing.

Patrick discovers something about himself with the help of his best friend and a Meatloaf song.

*📺*

One Prairie Outpost

[David/Patrick - T - 3,192]

They say you can't go home again, and when Patrick visits Manitoba for the first time in years, he thinks this might be true. After all, a lot has changed - and his friends and family don't know half of it.

Takes place between "Singles Week" and "Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose."

*📺*

Schitt's Creek Unsolved

[David/Patrick - G - 1,945]

what it says on the tin: buzzfeed unsolved, but make it schitt's creek

*📺*

Wild Horses

[Johnny/Moira - T - 1,557]

Loving Moira Rose is an emotional roller coaster - but Johnny is willing to ride.

*📺*

Dreams

[Jocelyn & Others - T - 1,440]

Jocelyn’s dreams seem to change with the tide. But a little surfing never hurt anyone!

Or, a study of Jocelyn before and during the series.

*📺*

[podfic] Fine Repairs

[David/Patrick - T - 56m:03s]

“This is Patrick—he’ll be joining us! He’s a horologist.”

David nods and sticks out his hand. “David. I’m the ceramic conservation and restoration expert.”

*📺*

CREATORS: If your works were released today, please don't forget to update your posting date!

[elevatefemslash]

One Week Left to Sign Up!

Don't miss out on all the fun! You have 7 more days to sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange!

If prompting is holding you back, don't worry! You can be as general or as specific as you want to be with prompts. If you have favorite tropes, you can list those out. If you are truly up for anything, as US Weekly says, you can put that down, too!

What’s Elevate!?

At its heart, Elevate! is a Schitt’s Creek exchange that centers on Alexis, Moira, Jocelyn, Twyla, Stevie, Ronnie, Gwen, Ruth, Tennessee, Heather, Rachel, Shannon, and any other non-male character from the show.

You can participate in two ways:

Sign up for the exchange! You let us know what you want to receive and what you want to write, and we match you with a new friend. And now’s the time to sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange!

Submit a solo work! Add a work to the collection—fic, art, podfic, or anything else—before the due date, and it’ll get posted as part of the releases.

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at elevatefemslash@gmail.com and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at elevatefemslash@gmail.com and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+. 

I have more questions! We have answers! Find us at elevatefemslash@gmail.com or here at our ask box!

Sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange today!

[scfrozenover]

To ease you into the week, we’re releasing a mere 55,000 new words today. Surely that will give everyone a chance to catch up, right? There’s so much to enjoy today!

Following along? Don’t forget to copy today’s fics from the master spreadsheet to your own!

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Snow Truckin'

[David/Patrick - T - 11,980]

“I just think it’s rude to be up at the crack of dawn making way too much noise and waking everyone up with your little truck.”

“You know, some people have to get up at the 'crack of dawn' for work, and they need the roads clear,” Patrick points out. "No one's ever complained about having clear roads."

David sputters, “Well consider this a complaint! A-a formal complaint. In fact, I want to speak to your manager.”

OR

It's David's first winter in Schitt's Creek, and the stupid snowplow driver Patrick is irritating him to no end.

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It Happened By The Fire

[Jake/Mutt - E - 7,848]

“Look up! We could… if you want…”

A chance encounter under the mistletoe and a few days snowed in together lead Jake and Mutt to explore feelings they've been hiding for each other and to try things they've never done before.

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Making Spirits Bright

[David/Patrick, Patrick & Rachel - M - 6,137]

“Okay, here's the thing,” she explains. “The only thing that determines your future is your actions, which means nothing is set in stone. Not yet." She gestures to the scene in front of them."If you wake up, go back to your life, and don't change anything you're doing, this is your future. This is where you're headed. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only future available to you.”

Patrick Brewer has resigned himself to a life he doesn't actually want, but on Christmas Eve, a ghost visits his dreams to show him what the past says about his present… and an even better future.

Yep — it's basically 'A Christmas Carol' for Patrick.

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a marshmallow world

[David/Patrick, Patrick & Stevie & David - T - 5,813]

David buys a hot chocolate advent calendar for him and Patrick to try. Each chapter is a different day, different flavor.

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25

[Stevie/Twyla, David/Patrick - M - 5,555]

Twenty five days in Schitt's Creek.

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Blown Away

[David/Patrick - G - 4,706]

One of Rose Apothecary's most favored vendors helps David and Patrick with their fourth annual Holiday Craft Workshop. Unfortunately for David, Patrick is competitive but somehow makes everything appear effortless. After being unsuccessful at blowing a glass ornament good enough for their Christmas tree, David has one more chance to make the perfect ornament.

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keep my baby warm through the wintertime

[Alexis/Twyla - E - 3,247]

Twyla's smile is tight. She's looking a little frazzled and stressed, like she's been working a double shift, and Alexis' heart breaks a little bit. It's the holidays, and Twyla still can't get some rest. "It's been a nightmare. The heater broke somehow, and the temperature's stuck like this!

"Ooh, no." Alexis takes in the heated flush under Twyla's freckles, the faint sheen of sweat that's framing her cleavage. Those are things friends notice, aren't they? "Isn't there someone who can fix it?"

--

The heater breaks during Twyla's holiday party. Things only get hotter from there.

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the perfect gift is you

[David/Patrick - T - 2,854]

David hasn’t gotten any better at gift giving even after a few years of living without his family’s wealth, but as the holiday season approaches and he and Patrick agree on December 14th for their gift exchange, David resolves he’s going to out-sincere Patrick this year, or at least make a valiant attempt.

The only problem is, where does he start?

-or-

David is determined to out-sincere Patrick in their holiday gift exchange.

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TARDIS of Christmas Future

[David/Patrick, Thirteenth Doctor/Yasmin Khan - G - 2,155]

The Doctor takes Patrick on a journey to see what waits for him in his future.

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You don't need to understand Doctor Who for this to make sense! You need to understand Schitt's Creek, though.

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Assumptions Were Made

[David/Patrick - G - 1,786]

It's finally cold enough to build an ice rink outside the motel. And Patrick's really excited to play hockey... right?

(Wrong.)

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Looking out for the Roses

[David/Patrick, Alexis/Ted - T - 1,759]

When the stress of a last-minute Christmas Party becomes too much for David and Alexis, their boyfriends step up by stepping aside.

OR: Patrick and Ted have a unique position as guardians of the Rose sibling's hearts.

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the trouble with toepicks

[David & Alexis - G - 1,691]

Stevie finds out the Rose siblings don't know how to figure skate; she encourages David to learn before Winter Fest happens.

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You Don't Know How Nice That Is, But I Do

[David/Patrick, Patrick & Clint - NR - 1,547]

“Oh, no, sweet boy, I meant you sound very sick,” Marcy corrects gently. “Here, let’s all get inside and I’ll make some tea.” She turns and hurries back into the house, heading straight for the kitchen.

Clint, Patrick, and David follow Marcy into the kitchen. Clint goes to retrieve some mugs while Patrick leads David over to the table, pulling out a chair and helping him sit down.

“Can I get you anything else, baby?” Patrick asks, pressing a kiss to the top of his husband’s hair.

David shakes his head and gives Patrick a weak smile.

“He’s in good hands, son,” Clint smiles, setting four mugs down on the counter beside the stove for Marcy to put the tea in. “You know better than to underestimate your mother’s ability to care for someone when they’re sick,” he teases, ruffling Patrick’s hair. “I’ll help you get your bags.” He walks out of the kitchen in the direction of the front door.

“Yeah, yeah, I know. Let Marcy Brewer work her magic,” Patrick smiles.

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CREATORS: If your works were released today, please don't forget to update your posting date!

[sctropefest]

It's the last day of fanworks reveals and we're already feeling a little bereft. So we'd like to dedicate this swansong to all the creators and readers of this fest, you're simply the best.

DAY 10 REVEALS

Wander Where They Will

[Patrick/David; Patrick/Rachel; Stevie/Rachel; Alexis & David; Alexis & Twyla - T - 16,891]

Once upon a time, in a land not so very unlike our own, wild men and a wilder magic existed side by side. The Lord and Lady Rose, cursed along with their daughter to live as wild creatures of the sky, leave behind a single son, emotionally broken but physically whole. Stricken silent by the same magic that stole his family, he finds a glimmer of hope buried in a conversation with a kind stranger—all curses can be broken, if he simply pays the price. A price higher than anyone has a right to ask: three sweaters, spun and knit from the fibers of a plant covered in barbs that tear into his skin at every touch, rip him open with every stitch.

He has a year and a day, to work, to hurt, to meet and befriend the townsfolk who took him in after fleeing his parents' home. And one particular brewer, a man who might do more than help repair his torn skin. Who might be the only one to repair his shattered heart. He has no voice, and time is running out—but the ways of the universe are a mystery, and the deepest magics of all are always rooted in love.

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When the Winter Snow Falls on Chicago

[Patrick/David - T - 11,696]

A sick and miserable David and a very chatty Patrick are accidentally assigned the same hotel room after a snowstorm strands them both in Chicago. And, of course, there's only one bed.

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you're the star at the top of my tree

[Patrick/David; Alexis/Twyla - T - 10,392]

Patrick Brewer comes to Schitt's Creek with a goal: drive Rose Apothecary out of business so Christmas World can take over its space. He's not counting on what happens when he meets its owner.

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Gig Economy Boyfriend

[Patrick/David - T - 9,809]

Patrick is moonlighting as a delivery driver for MunchMates. When an apartment number mix-up leads to him meeting David, he hopes to see David again. And he does because David orders every weekend, and Patrick makes sure to pick up his orders.

This is Tropefest, so why not throw together a meet-cute, mish-mash of interruptions, endless pining, a bit of fake dating, and Sebastien Raine.

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Easiest decision of my life

[Patrick/David - E - 7,191]

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Ode to the Otis

[Patrick/David - T -4,670]

Patrick's new apartment in the city comes with a very distracting man in 13B

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Fated to be with you

[Patrick/David - T - 4.670]

The day Rachel turns thirteen years old is the happiest day of Patrick's life. But, the day Patrick turns thirteen years old is the worst day of Patrick's life.

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Deadpool Strikes Back! How One Merc For Hire Sticks It to an Army of Goons, One Annoying Narrator, and The Worst Villain of All: Self-Doubt

[Stevie/Ruth - T - 1,331]

WAZZUP!?@ 🤯 If you're reading this, you're probably thinking, "What the hell? Stevie's Deadpool?!"

The answer's YES! 🤗 And she's pissed, and not just 'cause a bunch of goons hijacked her girlfriend. 🤬 No: the worst thing of all is the narrator she has to deal with all along the way. 🤡 Buckle up, buckos, it's a bumpy ride!

AND DON'T FORGET TO LISTEN TO THE PODFIC!! AND OOH, DID I MENTION THERE'S ART?!

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[art] you know what they say: better late than never

[Alexis/Twyla - G - 272]

While unpacking her boxes to move into Alexis' apartment in New York City, Twyla finds a stash of her old business cards from when she worked at The Advocate to write a column for young members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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The Devil's Work Is Never Done

[Reader Self-Insert - G - 59]

If you were faced with temptation, what would you do?

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[sc-passions-and-pastimes]

DAY 4 REVEALS

Make sure to keep up with your reader spreadsheet and earn all the badges!

we stood steady as the stars

[Patrick Brewer/David Rose  - T - 19,798

“You won’t even think about it?”

“I just don’t want you to inevitably have to divorce me when you find out how truly ill-equipped I am to be outdoors. I would miss you terribly.”

“What if I send you a link to the campground’s website to have a look, and ask for it to be my one and only birthday gift this year.”

“Your one and only birthday gift? You want nothing else than to sleep with your outdoors-averse husband in a tent overnight? Nothing else at all?”

“That is correct.”

David takes a moment, and for a very brief second hates how much and how apparently unconditionally he loves Patrick.

“Please send me the link, I will think about it.” He holds a finger up to Patrick’s delighted face. “I will think about it.”

“That’s all I ask.”

*****

David does not do the outdoors. Until he does.

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Patrick Brewer, VIP

[Patrick Brewer/David Rose - E - 4,611]

After an encounter with Patrick’s old baseball nemesis, Patrick and David have sex.

That’s it, that’s the story.

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Phasers Set to Stunning

[Alexis Rose/Twyla Sands, Patrick Brewer/David Rose, Alexis Rose & David Rose, Stevie Budd & David Rose, Patrick Brewer & Twyla Sands - G - 4,660]

“I’m Alexis,” she points to her statement necklace. It might be silly, but she likes to treat meeting fans like meeting new friends. If it worked for hostage situations, then it can also work for Comic Con.

Patrick wins passes to San Diego Comic Con, and takes his best friend Twyla with him. Alexis Rose, rising star of Galactic Sunrise Bay, is attending for the first time and has her eyes on a super cute cosplayer.

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Do I have to spell it out for you?

[Patrick Brewer/David Rose - T - 4,230]

Patrick withdrew his hand and pointed his thumb towards himself. “You’re looking at the West Canthor Adult Spelling Bee champion for the last five years.”

David raised his eyebrow and nodded. “Ah.” He really didn’t have interest in bonding over spelling, though he had to admit he was somewhat intrigued. And also glad that this guy was from the other side of the country, so not really a threat to his title. “So you’re just visiting the area?” He could work with a visitor. A one- or two-night stand was just what David could use right now.

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use your mind

[ Patrick Brewer & Stevie Budd, Patrick Brewer & Stevie Budd & David Rose, Patrick Brewer/David Rose, Stevie Budd/Twyla Sands - T - 3,817]

David has regretted introducing Patrick and Stevie on innumerable unfortunate occasions, but never more so than when they finally pieced together their mutual affinity for puzzles.

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or, schitt’s creek’s very own puzzlers try their shot at the big leagues — er, the team competition for a thornbridge trivia and puzzles convention that stevie found a random flyer for

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than even aphrodite

[ Steive Budd/Ruth Clancy - T - 3,465 ]

my love, she calls me by name, and her honeyed voice alone would pull me across the aegean by the breastbone

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cooking up love

[ Stevie Budd/Rachel, Patrick Brewer/David Rose - G - 2,752

After David ditches their cooking class, Stevie finds a new partner, in more ways than one.

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[scrarefest]

The first day of Rare Fest has finally arrived! Are you excited? We sure as hell are. Our first day of reveals is packed with friendship, found-family, and even some sexy rare ships. We hope you enjoy these amazing fics as much as we did!

Want to track your progress throughout the week? Follow along here with our fest spreadsheet! Make a copy of the sheet, then copy every day’s releases to your own personal tracker. 

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DAY 1 REVEALS

Good things come in threes [Ted/Miguel/Jake, Ted/Miguel - E - 5,542]

What would it be like being with a man?

Ted lets himself think about it for more than a fleeting second. What would it be like to touch someone like Miguel? What would Jake feel like if he held him with intent, and not just partook in a friendly hug or back slap with a bro?

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Conference Companions [Gen (Ray, Ronnie, Patrick) - T - 4,605]

After a tedious morning of driving, Ronnie arrives at the hotel. She steps through the automatic doors into the lobby and heads toward the check-in counter, ready to fully enjoy her long weekend. That’s when she sees them. She slides her sunglasses down her nose to be sure her mind isn’t playing tricks on her.

“Oh fuck no."

. . .

OR

Ronnie's conference plans are promptly derailed when she discovers Ray and Patrick are there, too.

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We're goin' Somewhere or goin' Nowhere [Stevie/Emir - T - 3,991]

Stevie Budd gets an invitation and has to decide whether or not to accept it.

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A Day Up Schitt's Creek [Gen (Stevie, Ted, Twyla, Mutt) - T - 3,963]

It’s 2003, and five high school students have to clean the creek on their first day of summer vacation. Will this end in entropy or solidarity?

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Late Nite Hang [David & Stevie - T - 2,861]

Stevie realizes just how important David is to her.

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Lock and Key [Rachel/Ted - G - 2,649]

Rachel drives to Schitt's Creek to surprise her ex and instead ends up participating in the Singles Week lock-and-key event.

Ted has recently broken up with his girlfriend and is looking to meet someone new.

Will this lock and key be a match?

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CREATORS: If your works were released today, please don't forget to update your posting date!

[scraregenrecs]

March 2022 Roundup & SC Mediafest Roundup

Hey rare/gen fans! It's a two-for-one special in this post, since March's works were a little on the lighter side while the rare/gen writers were busy getting ready for the fest :) We'll start with the non-fest recs, and then the fest roundup will be at the bottom behind the cut!

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don’t have many good reasons to leave my room (i did most things to get to you) by @turningtimeinthetardis, Rachel/Twyla, Alexis & Twyla, rated T, 462 words

Summary: Alexis’ new city never sleeps, so she doesn’t, either, and replacing a dream with distractions couldn’t be easier.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: This is an angsty delight! Short and bittersweet, this fic looks at Alexis' adjustment period to New York and the regrets she's collected along the way regarding a certain café waitress. It's a sad, realistic, painful look at how relationships can change with time.

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[Podfic] I haven't met the new me yet by @n0connections, Jake/Rachel, rated E

Summary: The last time she had sex was the night Patrick left town — she’d gone out and gotten far too drunk and woke up the next morning in a stranger’s bed hating herself. This feels different, more deliberate; she’s pretty sure there are worse ways to kick-start getting over her ex-fiancé than a one night fling with a hot lumberjack-looking guy she’ll never see again.

Rec [written by yourbuttervoicedbeau]: Am I biased because this is a podfic of my fic? Yes. Am I biased because this was a birthday present for me? Also yes. Will I apologise? Absolutely not. It’s a phenomenally crafted podfic and everyone should give it a listen!

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leave it all behind, and there is happiness by patrickbrewer, Patrick & Rachel (plus discussed David/Patrick), rated G, 1057 words

Summary: It hurts like absolute hell, knowing that she has spent at least a decade loving someone who could never love her back. Knowing that she has spent long, drunken nights alone in her apartment wondering when the hell everything would fall back into place. Knowing that she is going to have to travel home alone and come to terms with the fact that the future she thought she had all figured out is actually never going to come to fruition.

Rec [written by yourbuttervoicedbeau]: I’m a sucker for Rachel, I’m a sucker for post-Barbecue fics, I’m a sucker for this fic specifically. It’s beautifully, carefully written, full of pain and honesty and hope.

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(podfic) This doesn’t have to be a sad song by @sarahlevys @nervouscupcakeinspace @rhetoricalk @anniemurphys @sunlightsymphony , Stevie & Rachel, rated G, 982 words

Summary: After the barbecue, Stevie and Rachel commiserate together at the Wobbly Elm.

Rec [written by samwhambam]: This fic is a perfect little snippet of a “could have been” conversation between someone’s best friend, and someone’s ex-fiance. It’s just the touch awkward, while being sympathetic, and you know Stevie and Rachel both felt better after it. It’s short and sweet and worth a read. 

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And now for the @scmediafest roundup!

As we have in the past, we have included a few honorable mention fics that are predominantly David/Patrick but the rare/gen elements have a decent portion of the side stories or drive the overall plot. 

Check them out behind the cut, and help us spread a little rare/gen love!

Gen 

Dreams by @authorbynight (Jocelyn Schitt & Roland Schitt, Gwen Currie & Jocelyn Schitt, Moira Rose & Jocelyn Schitt, Mutt Schitt & Jocelyn Schitt)

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Bathilda E. Schitt by @landofsonlali

MURDER in Schitt's Creek by @rosedavid (Ray-centric, with background Patrick Brewer/David Rose)

One Prairie Outpost by @authorbynight (Patrick-centric, with background Patrick Brewer/David Rose)

Stuck in the Molasses Swamp with You by Amanita_Fierce & @dinnfameron (ensemble, with background Patrick Brewer/David Rose)

Will You Accept This (Friendship) Rose? by @rosedavid (David Rose & Twyla Sands, with background Patrick Brewer/David Rose, Alexis Rose/Twyla Sands, Alexis Rose & David Rose)

Alexis/Twyla

always and forever, twyla sands by @lilythesilly 

canned heat in my heels tonight by @sarahlevys

city keeps callin’ out to pay her sins (meeting you might count for enough penance) by @turningtimeinthetardis (with Twyla Sands & Jocelyn Schitt)

like a streak of light by @lilythesilly

The Seven Husbands of Alexis Rose [+Art!] by @hagface @sarahlevys

you're the one thing (i can't get enough of) by @lilythesilly @sarahlevys (with background Patrick Brewer/David Rose)

Johnny/Moira

Wild Horses by @authorbynight (Johnny Rose/Moira Rose)

Stevie/Alexis

got a knack for burning bridges down by @nerdframed 

Stevie/Rachel

It'll be Alright When the Morning Comes by @hullomoon @kindofspecificstore

Stevie/Ruth

teenage dirtbag(s) by @treepyful

These Are The Voyages by @treepyful

Ted/Alexis/Twyla

This is an angry break up song, right? by @typewritess

Multiple Ships

Selling Schitt's Creek by @lilythesilly @nerdframed @sarahlevys @typewritess (Alexis Rose/Twyla Sands, Stevie Budd/Ruth Clancy)

Rare/Gen Honorable Mentions

I'm surprised (that you've never been told before) by @beaiola (Patrick Brewer/David Rose, Theodore "Ted" Mullens/Alexis Rose)

Once More With Feeling by @jettestar (Patrick Brewer/David Rose, Theodore "Ted" Mullens/Alexis Rose, Stevie Budd/Twyla Sands, Patrick Brewer & Ray Butani, Patrick Brewer & Stevie Budd, Alexis Rose & David Rose)

[phantomstatistician]

Fandom: Schitt’s Creek

Sample Size: 5,218 stories

Source: AO3

[hullomoon]

hullomoon’s 2022 works: part five

it’s the end of the year, which means it’s time for a work round-up! this year i really tipped into being podfic heavy (and more multifandom!). if you haven’t yet, check out my 2019 roundup, 2020 roundup, and 2021 roundup! all works are ordered in chronological posting order.

part one | part two | part three | part four | part five | part six | part seven | part eight

BtP S4, Party Favour: Fests | Podfic Fandom, Schitt’s Creek | 1:10:00

hullomoon invites N0Connections and HowOldAreWe to talk about participating in fests, and specifically creating works for Schitt's Creek fests.

BtP S4, Party Favour: Long Pod | Podfic Fandom | 1:10:41

hullomoon invites Amanita_Fierce, N0Connections, RattleandHum, and HowOldAreWe to discuss the joys and tribulations of long pods both as creators and listeners.

one perfect blend | Schitt’s Creek | David/Patrick | ~1.8k

When David goes to Herb Ertlinger's Winery for his mother, he isn't prepared for Patrick, the man doing the wine tasting.

my 202nd work

you take the (cheese) cake | Schitt’s Creek | Heather/Shannon | explicit | ~1.4k

Shannon loves to watch Heather work with her hands

whittling away at the self (who am i?) | Schitt’s Creek | Jake/Mutt | ~1.8k

With Jake working on a Pride exhibition piece, Mutt starts thinking about what Pride means to him. 

[Podfic] The Seven Husbands of Alexis Rose | Schitt’s Creek | Alexis/Twyla | 1.5-2 hrs

 My name is Alexis Rose. But you knew that already, didn't you?

 There's no need for shyness. You don't need to pretend that you didn't Google me before you read this article, or that you don't know who I am. I shouldn't misspeak, though: you think you know who I am. You have an idea of who Alexis Rose is.

 Maybe you've never seen any of my movies. Maybe you think I'm washed up, someone only your parents care about. Maybe you think I'm irrelevant. Maybe you think I'm a whore.

 Oh, don't duck your head. I guarantee you're not the first person to ever let that idea enter your mind, and you won't be the last.

In 2015, Alexis Rose pens a tell-all for Vogue, promising to finally tell the truth about all seven of those infamous husbands and then some...

Podfic of The Seven Husbands of Alexis Rose.

Simply the Vet | Schitt’s Creek | Ted/David | mature | ~6.5k

The new vet across the street catches David's eye

[podfic] Fine | Schitt’s Creek | David/Patrick | explicit | 05:27:27

After an unexpected decision at Rosebud Motel Group, David and Patrick are left to figure things out. Patrick is working tirelessly to keep the store afloat, while David remains stubborn in his vision.

Eventually, they seek help to work on both their marriage and the store, but no man is an island, and neither of them can fix everything on their own. Heavy angst with an eventual happy ending.

 [podfic of Fine]

[podfic] what was i like before you? | Schitt’s Creek | David/Patrick | mature | 23:08

David bit his lip, propping himself up on his elbows and adjusting his knees on either side of Patrick’s hips. Cupping the side of Patrick’s face, he drew his thumb over Patrick’s eyebrow. “How’d you get this scar?”

OR:

David learns some surprising information about Patrick's past.

 [podfic of what was I like before you?]

sunrise in our eyes | Schitt’s Creek | Stevie/Rachel | 471

Rachel has a little morning treat for Stevie

[turningtimeinthetardis]

Rachel will worry about Patrick another time, after she solves this mystery of the backlit dog and—her ears perk up as her heartbeat drops toward its normal rhythm—a quiet, barely restrained hum, a pitch she associates with her high school library when every student in the place is on the verge of getting told off for being too noisy.

[scmediafest]

🍿 DAY 1 - CREATOR REVEALS 🍿

The Seven Husbands of Alexis Rose by doingthemost (@sarahlevys) and @hagface

[Alexis/Twyla, David/Patrick - T - 18,766]

My name is Alexis Rose. But you knew that already, didn't you?

There's no need for shyness. You don't need to pretend that you didn't Google me before you read this article, or that you don't know who I am. I shouldn't misspeak, though: you think you know who I am. You have an idea of who Alexis Rose is.

Maybe you've never seen any of my movies. Maybe you think I'm washed up, someone only your parents care about. Maybe you think I'm irrelevant. Maybe you think I'm a whore.

Oh, don't duck your head. I guarantee you're not the first person to ever let that idea enter your mind, and you won't be the last.

In 2015, Alexis Rose pens a tell-all for Vogue, promising to finally tell the truth about all seven of those infamous husbands and then some...

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Never felt this way before by aworldofdreams

[David/Patrick - M - 17,486]

The year is 1964 and the Roses are vacationing in the small resort of Schitt's Creek. Little does David Rose know he's in for a fun summer and he might just be about to have the time of his life..

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It'll be Alright When the Morning Comes by @hullomoon and @kindofspecificstore

[Rachel/Stevie, David/Patrick - M - 16,200]

“So this is today. Today is yesterday, and tomorrow is also today. It’s one of those,” Stevie sighs, voice reverting to a mumble, “infinite time loop situation you might have heard about.”

Rachel shifts on the sofa, the bare back of her thighs pulling against the rough material. She needs to know this isn’t a joke.

(a Palm Springs AU)

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MURDER in Schitt's Creek by @rosedavid

[David/Patrick - T - 6,204]

Ray is on the case with his latest podcast series "MURDER in Schitt's Creek!" Follow along with Ray's investigation into the mysterious death at the motel.

(AKA an AU of Dead Guy in Room Four)

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Paradise Found by @chelle-68​

[David/Patrick - M - 5,013]

Yet, through it all, over the years, David and Patrick have been steady. They’ve always had each other’s backs. They’ve barely had an argument outside their gentle teasing and easy banter.

Now here they were, 18 years old, almost high school graduates, dealing with their first real falling out. All because Patrick doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing.

Patrick discovers something about himself with the help of his best friend and a Meatloaf song.

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One Prairie Outpost by @authorbynight

[David/Patrick - T - 3,192]

They say you can't go home again, and when Patrick visits Manitoba for the first time in years, he thinks this might be true. After all, a lot has changed - and his friends and family don't know half of it.

Takes place between "Singles Week" and "Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose."

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Schitt's Creek Unsolved by spockina

[David/Patrick - G - 1,945]

what it says on the tin: buzzfeed unsolved, but make it schitt's creek

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Wild Horses by @authorbynight

[Johnny/Moira - T - 1,557]

Loving Moira Rose is an emotional roller coaster - but Johnny is willing to ride.

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Dreams by @authorbynight

[Jocelyn & Others - T - 1,440]

Jocelyn’s dreams seem to change with the tide. But a little surfing never hurt anyone!

Or, a study of Jocelyn before and during the series.

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[podfic] Fine Repairs by @hullomoon

[David/Patrick - T - 56m:03s]

“This is Patrick—he’ll be joining us! He’s a horologist.”

David nods and sticks out his hand. “David. I’m the ceramic conservation and restoration expert.”