Belated Recs!

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Another Yuletide gone! A great batch of fics this year.

X-Posted to my dreamwidth and Tumblr, and available in various forms in the Yuletide_Recs collection on AO3.





Please Note: Crossovers are listed in alphabetical order by highest-ordered letter or numeral. Fics comic book stories with multiple-book crossovers is under "Marvel Comics" or "DC Comics" respectively.





12 Dancing Princesses (Fairy Tale)


* step ball change by ohtempora: This modern-day retelling of the fairytale captures the pittiless glitter of New York City and the not-quite-real mystical timelessness of a night out on the town.




15th Century CE RPF


* i love roses both red and white by thisbluespirit: Five alternate versions of the future for Henry VII and Elizabeth of York take place in this pretty fic. Poetic language abounds and entertains, and each idea is sweet and entertaining.




The A-Team (2010)


* You Should Fix It, Don't Throw It Away by Tam_Cranver: The team tries to take a relaxing vacation after the events of canon, and the banter runs thick and high as their true calling arrives. Beautifully constructed, very funny and on-point voice for everyone.



Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV)


* Still Life with Flowers by Rebecca: Japp has some incorrect ideas about Poirot and Hastings' relationship. Well. At first they're correct. Charming, canon-perfect prose and language with a sweet, homey, cozy feeling.


Alien Quadrilogy

* On the Shore, the Whale Bone and the Horseshoe Crab by moemachina: Bishop wakens Ripley early from her sleep to deal with the fire on the Sulaco, Alien 3 is averted, this weird little family becomes a team, and lots of cute Hicks/Ripley banter occurs, with some great humorous intervention from Bishop. Marvelously written.


* Who Needs Sleep? by Croik: Hicks and Ripley pass the time after being rescued and get to know one another. A great character study.




Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery

* The Indignities of the Body by DCBrierton: Anne twists her ankle disembarking from a train and Diana sweeps to her rescue. the two of them quickly begin to bond in ways they never expected. Sweet, and gorgeously written.


* Winter's Eve by Rina (rinadoll): A snowstorm brings Diana and Anne together and causes them to begin to long within the environs of the shared warmth. Sweet and cozy.





Animaniacs

* The Applicant by Meltha: The story of how the brilliant Hello Nurse became part of the Warner family thanks to Slappy Squirrel. A really funny, great, fourth-wall-shattering piece that gives us some terrific backstory for her!




Baby-Sitters Club - Ann M. Martin

* Say Hello to Your Friends (Again and Again) by escritoireazul: Jessi and Mallory are linchpins for the gang during Mary Anne's (second) destination wedding. The details of the Club's future here really make everything sing, and Jessi and Mallory are an adorable married couple.


* What a Genius Doesn't Know by desertghost: Janine throughout the years, struggling with life and her status as a genius. An excellent character study.




Band Sinister/Society of Gentlemen - K.J. Charles

* To Be Known by enjambament: A sexy, fun crossover in which Lord Richad Vayne embarks on an emotional (and sensual) journey while trying to uncover a blackmailer. Captures Charles' tone perfectly, is bright as a copper penny, and remains enchanting throughout.





Batman Beyond

* Assisting Mr. Wayne by Beatrice_Otter: Terry's day to day life trying to manage Bruce's affairs (and filling in for Max) prove to be much, much more complicated than his night job defending Gotham from criminals. A totally delightful slice of life.


Bell Book and Candle (1958)

* Then the charm is firm and good by angelsaves: Gil's powers resurface during the holiday season, which leaves her anxious about the future. Cue Shep stepping in. Just the kind of fix-it this character deserves, sensual and tender.



Bend it Like Beckham (2002)

* it starts with us by framblebee: Jules and Jess make it to America and college, and they become roommates. It takes them a rather long time to figure out what their fellow attendees do within instants - they're destined to be together. A wonderfully fluffy, tropey fic.



* Rah! Rah! by kirani: Jules and Jess adjust to soccar playing in America during their first semester, the riggors of roommatehood - and the notion that they just might be perfect for one another. Adorable!




Beowulf (Poem)

* The Tarn-Hag's Son by runwithneedles: A very touching portrait of a mother and her love of her very non-human son, and a picture of the Grendel and his mom.



Big Eden (2000)

* moons could change your mind by syllic: Capturing the homey, warm feeling of the movie with ease, Pike and Henry spend a warm first Christmas together.




The Big Valley

* Acceptance by Calacious: When Victoria catches Heath in the bunks with a cowboy named Sam, he thinks that means rejection from his beloved family and the end of his time at the ranch. But well - he doesn't know his mother that well. A beautifully written, tender fic that flowers open beautifully. We should all have mothers like Victoria Barkley!





Black Mirror (TV)

* Life in Open Air by scioscribe: Now that they've survived and are in control, the crew of the USS Callister have to figure out what happens next. Nanette and the others explore the depth of their existence and the uniqueness of their game world in this great little story.



The Book of Mormon - Parker/Stone/Lopez


* And Bring Them from Bondage, from Sorrows And Snares by raspberryhunter: Post-canon, Kevin Price goes to Harvard and experiences a crisis of faith that causes him to question his sexual identity as well as his identity as a Mormon. A lovely character study.



The Boxcar Children - Gertrude Chandler Warner


* with a little luck, a little bit of faith by Doranwen: The Alden children, alone in a world stricken by a plague that's killed off all of the adults, try to figure out how to survive. At turns harrowing and touching, and perfectly on-tone for the books.





Boy Meets World (TV)


* Fall Back Together by natacup82: A break-up doesn't prevent Angela and Shawn from finding one another in this lovely alternate version of the events of life post-Boy Meets World.



The Breakfast Club (1985)


* Bender's Spring Cleaning by rhps_brad_fan: At the end of the school year, Bender empties his locker out and discovers a year's worth of history and notes of the Club. A really charming character piece.



Il buono il brutto il cattivo | The Good The Bad and The Ugly (1966)


* Animal Magnetism by deepandlovelydark: A fabulous Tuco POV highlights this strongly-written piece of work. Card games, shootouts, banter, hot sex - what more could you ask for?





Calamity Jane (1935)

* Snow Belles by misura: This was my gift this year and yes, it's just as cute as the description suggests and, months later, I still adore it. Calam and Katie are snowed in together, which leads to a whole lot of kissing and a whole lot of fun. I can't emphasise enough how cute this is!





Call the Midwife

* A Way in the Wilderness by toomanysecrets: Fill in fic for how Bernadette became Shelagh, her transition into secular life, and how she kept her faith the whole time. A truly beautiful slice of life fic.






Calvin and Hobbes


* Rules of Parenting by DianaSolaris: Calvin's mom writes her grandson a letter filled with advice in the hope that he won't make quite as many mistakes as she managed to. This is the best, funny and silly and wonderfully heart tugging.



* The Tale of the Tuna by PineapplePrincess: Hobbes' POV on Calvin's growing years, as seen via some momentous tuna sandwiches. The cutest!


* A Clean Slate or, Why Cursing in Class is Wrong and I Won’t Do It Again by LJ_McKay: It's junior high, and everything's supposed to be different - at least that's what Susie thinks. She tries to rebel, but when she's sent to detention a very familiar face is waiting for her. One of the best Susie character studies I've ever seen, which grows her up believably. And Calvin is, of course, still Calvin!


* Making Exceptions by silveradept: Vignettes of Calvin's life as he grows up, from high school graduation to adulthood and parenthood of his own, with all of the foibles that involves. Beautifully done!




Cinderella (1950)


* Choice by hydrangea: Ella chooses to leave the Treamaine home instead of serving her stepmother in this alternate universe take on the tale. When she becomes a maid at the palace, things turn out slightly differently. Beautifully recontexualized.





Classical Music RPF


* A Thousand Subtle Shades by 35391291: Liszt and Chopin and their relationship throughout the years. Restrained and beautifully done, and so powerfully written.





Clue (1985)


* Miss Scarlet Rolls the Dice First by thenewradical: A snappy, lively portrait of Scarlet post-movie as she moves through new adventures.





Colette (2018)


* Stealing a Glittery Rock by booksareourlove: Missy and Colette, space and the future. A wholly unexpected but completely enthralling space au. WITH MAGIC. Great dialogue is just icing on the cake.




Cool Runnings (1993)


* Something to Care About by GoggledMonkey: After the Olympics, Yul leaves the island for good and begins traveling around the world, and Junior wonders if it's because of him. This definitely brought a tear to my eye, which is the best compliment I can give it.





The Cutting Edge (1992)


* Toe Pick Tuesdays by florahart: Doug and Kate have four active, wild kids in the future, but when one of her daughters wants to enter the world of figure skating Kate's not 100 percent sure about it - but Emma is as stubborn as her mom when it comes to getting what she wants. So incredibly cute.



* Stay by writteninweakness: Directly after the Olympics, Doug and Kate have some stuff to work out and work it out they do. Great banter and some really strong narration.



D.E.B.S


* The Care and Keeping of Normalcy by RecessiveJean: Lucy and Amy try to maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives after they get married, but normalcy and a work/home life balance in the D.E.B.S world don't often collide. How they strike a proper balance between missions and villainous behavior and a cozy domestic life makes for a delightful story, and this is funny and butt-kickingly action-packed while also being really tender and sweet.




Deadpool (Movieverse)


* If You Want Reese’s Pieces, Prepare For War by oddegg: Deadpool's in trouble. A perfectly silly and cracky adventure well within the style of the movies.


* MacGuffinson Must Die! by LithiumDoll: Ellie and Wade talk about their girlfriends! Fourth walls are broken! I become so jealous of how good the character voices I want to pick the author's brain for tips!



* Vanessa and Wade’s Annual Welcome Back to Life Ho-Down, ft. Cable by Meatball42: Deadpool bends the laws of space and time to get Vanessa back alive. The results are wonderfully funny. A very strong Wade narration (that he doesn't even know he's making!) laces the picture and rounds it out.



Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (TV 2016)


* Relax by neveralarch: A twelve-year-old Dirk rides along on a Blackhawk mission, and adventures ensue. Wonderfully written.




Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1990)


* The Most Fun by Lurea: Hot conpeople sex! Or to put it plainly - postcanon fic in which Freddy, Lawrence and Janet have become partners-with-benefits and sometimes the con goes on even during a threesome. Totally delightful.





Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator


* It's Like I Never Made a Sound by atomicpixiedust: Robert goes cryptid hunting in the early days of his friendship with Damien, and when he gets hurt and Damien rides to the rescue he realizes that that friendship might be a bit more. The character work is great, and the emotional intensity is pitch perfect.



* Home for the Holidays by Lexie: Amanda flies home for the holidays and plans on hanging out with her father, Damien and Lucien. Naturally, plans go sideways from there. Delightful and extremely funny.



Ducktales (TV 2017)



* The Legend of Pete's Pike by Merlin Missy (mtgat): The family searches for Pete's Pike, a legendary fish that, when caught, will allow the wisher a single wish. Webby knows exactly what she wants to wish for, but when Glomgold shows up to complicate the hunt what'll happen? A really adventuresome fic that feels just like the show!






Emma - Jane Austen


* An Example of Benevolent Selfishness by Alona: Jane and Emma's relationship shapeshifts, and the author writes such delicate and perfectly Austenian prose that the ride is beyond fascinating.



Ex Machina (2015)


* All Set for Extinction by Lady_Ganesh: Ava and Kyoko, postcanon. A beautiful and eerie continuation of a beautiful and eerie canon.




The Fantastic Four (All Media Types)

* Night Blooms by Traincat: Reed's interdimensional exploring results in something new popping up between himself and Doom. Excellent banter illuminates a truly emotional story.



* Put a Spell on You by Traincat: Doom and Richards have to have ritualistic sex to properly escape from the room in which they've been trapped. Let's just say that things don't go smoothly. Somehow treading the line between affectionate and funny perfectly, this is a total delight.





Father Ted

* altR by Haywire: Craggy Island gets a cell phone. Exactly one cell phone. Naturally, chaos, ego, greed and hilarity ensue, in the typical Father Ted tradition. A delightfully loony piece of work.





Fawlty Towers


* Fawlty Logic by foxtwin: How Basil and Sybil ended up choosing the inn life. Some really fun, snappy character work highlight this fun fic.





The Final Girls (2015)


* Stealing Fire by StopTalkingAtMe: A rock-solid continuation of canon sees the whole gang deal with sequelitis.




Firestarter - Stephen King


* I Hold With Those Who Favor Fire by Edonohana: Charlie and the apocalypse. Heartening and heartbreaking at the same time.



Flatliners (1990)

* La Festa del Tacchino by Zoi no miko (zoi_no_miko): Nelson, post-movie, is determined to change - even if that means a Thanksgiving road trip home with Nelson at his side. But will a little bedsharing change their relationship? Well done, solid character dialogue and brilliant writing highlight this one.




Frederica - Georgette Heyer


* Domestic Peace by Anonymous: Frederica and Vernon, afterward and in domestic bliss. Sexy and beautiful.




Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)


* The Book of Ruth by frnklymrshnkly: Ruth and Idgie go on a road trip - and nothing goes right, but something delightful springs up along the way. Adorable, sprightly, spikey and punchy.


* here you come again by tekuates: A warm summer night changes everything for Idgie and Ruth. A total delight.





Futurama


* Another Sky by HopefulNebula: In an AU where Leela never ends up at the Orphanarium, her mutant life collides with the human world - and a geeky time traveler named Fry. Very cute!





Galaxy Quest (1999)

* Willing to Walk Away by paranoidangel: As the chaos of filming the new season settles in, everyone is busy - but Alex is less than satisfied. Cue a discussion with Gwen that leads to a fork in the road in this great little fic.





Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

* The Darkplace Christmas Special by Tarash: Darkplace's Christmas special is, naturally, special. Very special. And dark! And also amazing. So spot-on for canon I could die.





Genghis Khan - Miike Snow (Music Video)

* From Santa With Love by SoulJelly: Our villain tries to negotiate office politics and adjust to his new life now that he's proudly and happily with James, but well - there's always going to be difficulties ahead. Sweet and adorable as a button.





The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Series - Mackenzi Lee

* Everything by Greens: In a private getaway of her own, Felicity sets down to the hard work of trying to help Percy's asthma, and she, he and her brother settle joyfully into their new routines. A lovely slice of domestic fluff.







Getaway Car - Taylor Swift (Song)


* Love is a Ruthless Game by chicafrom3: The ride - before, after, and the end. Beautiful character piece.





The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

* Waiting Game by Othalla: Strongly written observations from The Children as the world shifts around them and they shift. Physically, psychologically and otherwise.



GLOW (TV 2017)

* borderline by firstaudrina: Ruth and Debbie, the holiday season, and how an alcohol fueled party leads to more messy shennanigans. Gorgeously written.


* the mirage by breathedout: Arthie and Yoyo hit Vegas, and in the meantime their relationship continues apace. This does a great job anchoring the very hot smut and character interaction into a glorious sense of time, place and era. Beautiful stuff.




Gmail "Tea House" Theme

* The Inbox of Good Tidings by merriman: One winter's day, it actually snows! Fox has no idea how to deal with his disruption of routine, but he deals with it anyway. A fluffy, sweet and gentle story.



The Godfather Series

* L'onore Della Famiglia by Meltha: Connie is fully braced for Michael's death in this beautiful, chilling portrait of revenge.




Golden Girls

* Air Show by yarnandtea: The girls take in an airshow after being invited by nephew of Rose's. Naturally, ridiculous ensues. Pitch perfect for the show!



The Good Place (TV)

* loathing, unadulterated loathing by shinealightonme: Tahani and Eleanor are college roommates, and it goes about as well as can be anticipated - but soon they start growing on one another in more ways than one. Sparkling and fun.



* The Bed by SophiaCatherine: Chidi must face down his dreaded clorphobia while dealing with the fact that he and his two new soulmates have to share a single bed and a very tiny house. But his soulmates are willing to roll with it - and maybe, just maybe, they could end up falling in love. Adorable, and a true delight.



* the pleasure principle by yasaman: Eleanor and Tahani end up sharing a tiny motel room, and a tiny bed - which leads to a whole lot more exploration. Funny and hot!


* For Better or For Worse by C-chan (1001paperboxes): Janet arranges her perfectly adequate wedding to Jason in the most Janet-like way with the help of many other Janets. And Bad Janet helps. Sort of. Delightful!


* Mourning Becomes Eleanor by Raven (singlecrow): The evolution of Eleanor's bisexuality over time, in the most on-brand and in-character way possible. Hilarious and sweet at the same time, and some great Tahani and Eleanor interaction as well.


* The Banana Blouse by Merlin Missy (mtgat): A peek into the Tahani/Eleanor reboot. A total delight!



* Same Old Song and Dance by AceQueenKing: Michael's evolution towards being a member of Team Cockroach encapsulated and compared to chorale direction. Spare, smart and beautiful.



Good Will Hunting (1997)

* but we carry the weight by angelheadedhipster: Will invites Chuckie out to visit him in LA. Unexpected emotions descend, and drunken sex occurs. But what of the morning after? Extremely strong character voices, and beautifully frolicsome and hot smut.



The Grand Sophy - Georgette Heyer

* Love's Labor Found Out by misura: A delightful post-canon story in which Augutus writes a book of poetry about a threesome he's experienced - only to forget to remove his own name from the book. Perfectly in-character and hilarious.



Grease (1978)



* pink slip by cher: Instead of meeting Danny, Sandy meets Rizzo on the beach, and the two of them begin to develop a relationship as the school year goes on. Does a great job capturing Rizzo's character in an IC way while setting a great, era-apropos picture of their world. A total delight.




Groundhog Day - Minchin/Rubin


* Time Again by muffin_song: Rita joins Phil on the time loop, but her own journey is much, much different from his. A marvelous, multi-layered journey.



Hamlet - Shakespeare



* mortuus est rex (kongen længe leve) by renaissance: The points of view of every major character on the king's death, from Claudius to Gertrude to Ophelia to his son, Hamlet. Carefully wrought, beautifully thought-out and written.



Heathers (1988)

* resilience (accepting what you can’t know) by summerdayghost: JD's father deals with the aftermath of his suicide with almost brutal practicality and some reluctant fondness. Intelligent character work that causes you to relate to a character that was hard to like in canon is always a treat, and this fic does it incredibly well.



Hidden Figures (2016)

* I'll be at the Table When Company Comes by ChronicBookworm: In which each woman achieves recognition for her deeds, bit by bit and year by year. A beautiful, hopeful slice of future fic.



The Highwayman - The Highwaymen (Song)

* Across the Universe Divide by MGVR: Four different men separated by space and time are still connected, through the space of time and fate. Beautiful, mystical and incredibly eerie.




Hilda the Plus-Sized Pin-Up - Duane Byers/Fixing a Flat - Norman Rockwell

* Fixing A Flat by moon_custafer: Hilda stops to help two young ladies whose car has gotten a flat while on the way back from her fishing trip. Utterly adorable, and spirited.



The Holiday (2006)

* The Santa Ana Winds by lizwontcry: Iris and Miles try to make their long-distance relationship work. Marvelous and incredibly sweet.


* Here's Looking at You by scioscribe: Iris and Miles write Arthur's biography together. A marvelous story that draws you in with strong character voices.



The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

* A Much Better Festival by stuff_and_nonsense: Another Feast of Fools leads to a much better time for Quasi, and a much more fun for Esmeralda and Phobos as well. Adorable.




Indiana Jones Series


* Father and Son by Rodo: Henry and Indiana's relationship throughout the years, with all of its bumps and blemishes. Captures their character chemistry perfectly, and manages to be funny and touching at the same time.


* Willie Scott and the Accidental Child Aquisition by Tenillypo: Willie ends up becoming Short Round's adoptive mother, and together they try to find a way together. This is so good, one of the best Indiana Jones fics I've ever read, and gives depth and bredth to two characters that are often seen by the fandom as shrill and one-note. Marvelous.




IT - Stephen King

* Five Times Richie Tozier Did a Voice, and One Time He Didn't by moonlight69: After they defeat IT the Loser's Club starts to drift apart -but not for awhile. Poingent, lovely character study that beautifully captures the fragility of childhood friendships.





Jeeves - P. G. Wodehouse

* C'est déjà gémir, Jeeves by greywash: In which Jeeves and Wooster go to the Loire Valley and chaos, unshockingly, ensues. Hilarious and gloriously Wodehousian.




Jesus Christ Superstar

* Next Year in Jerusul by Luna: Judas, Jesus, and the 1960s. Fabulous from start to finish.



Killer Queen - Queen (Song)

* The Movies Never Get It Right by Truth: Amazing worldbuilding gives us a fae criminal underworld and a determined heroine.



Las Vegas “Let’s Get Married” Commercial

* Marry Me by whitedandelions: "Liz knows as soon as Anne says hi that she’s going to marry her." A beautiful, heartwarming and quite sweet exploration of the romance as it percolates between the two commercial protagonists. Touching.




The Last Unicorn - Peter S. Beagle

* Nettles by Varanu: Molly and Schmendrick encounter a young maiden running up a country road as they head up for a picnic, but that's just the beginning of this magical original fairytale. Adorable.




A League of Their Own (1992)

* A Song, About Us. by wonderwanda: An absolutely beautiful reverse chronology AU in which Jimmy and Dottie end up together.



Legally Blonde (Movies)


* she who is best prepared by maybetwice: Vivian suffers some test anxiety as she preps to take her Bar examination, but Elle's there, present and helpful. Delightfully done!




Little House on the Prairie - Laura Ingalls Wilder

* Under a Moonlit Sky by lilybeth84: Almanzo and Laura make love. Quite pretty.





Little Red Riding Hood (Fairy Tale)

* Heat by HerbertBest: A spinsterly Red Riding Hood gets to know the Huntsman better. Beautifully sexy.






Little Women Series - Louisa May Alcott

* Doctor Giddygaddy by Elennare: Nan ministers to various Plumfield schoolmates throughout the years, and this fic is like a tonic in of itself; delightful, sweet and funny.


* Künstlerroman by blancwene: A lovely magic AU in which Jo has the power to bring scenes to life simply by reading them. As her illusions fall by the wayside, Amy struggles to make paintings take on new life. A fabulous and very creative idea for an AU.



Maiden Lane Series - Elizabeth Hoyt

* Afternoon Delight by tornadox: Godric finds the karma sutra, and tries a few positions out on Megs. Some excellent PWP and wonderfully IC for them both.




Mama Mia! (Movies)


* There's No Shame in It by eirenical (chibi1723): Donna, Rosie and Tanya meet for the first time in Oxford and begin putting together Donna and the Dynamos. A really sweet, funny, wll-written character portrait that has a good feeling for the movie's rythms.





Mary Poppins (1964)

* I happen to love you by anotherthief: Mary and Bert, over the span of roughly twenty years. Beautifully done.






Mathnet

* The Problem of the Cryptic Clue by tablelamp: George and Kate must untangle a most cryptic mystery. Beautiful and hilarious - the beginning was so in-character I knew I was in for a treat and was not disappointed.




Meet Me in the Woods - Lord Huron (Song)


* The Truth is Stranger by Cinnamongirl: Urged to stay away from the woods, a young man still journeys on and in them and find someone special. To say too much would wreck the hypnotic rhythm of this story, which is a beautiful slice of mundane horror.




Moby Dick - Herman Melville

* Ishmael in his Coffin by alestar: Things I never expected to love - Moby Dick PWP. This is beautifully done in every single ways - the prose, the mood, the sense of frantically running between life and death like a mouse trapped in a maze. The story is solidly enthralling.



Moonlight (2016)

* Liv Goes Inside by Ashling: Kevin, Liv and Chiron after the movie, dealing with life's bumps and moving on. Incredibly elegant and moving.




Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series - Betty MacDonald

* The Never-Puts-Down-the-Phone Cure by scioscribe: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Enters the modern world, this time providing a cure for children who're constantly on the phone. A lot of fun, with canon-perfect voices.



Much Ado About Nothing - Shakespeare

* Quarreling by Meltha: Benedick and Beatrice argue. A fun, bantery pre-canon ficlet.




Mulan (1998)

* Honored Spouse by Eustacia Vye (eustaciavye): Mulan discovers that she's still comfortable occasionally being Ping, and Shang begins to explore his own gender identity. They remain an indivisible unit, and this fic is a delight.



* Be True. Be brave. Save the Empire by Cuits: Mulan and Shang's friendship and attraction as it builds, step by step and day by day. Beautifully rendered.




The Mummy Series

* In the Night by Eustacia Vye (eustaciavye): Evy ends up working for the British Museum with their archeology department. Things do not end up being as sedate as anticipated, but the O'Connells soldier on. Delightful in every way.


* Perks of Being a Bembridge Scholar by Selkit: For their first anniversary, Evy takes Rick to an after-hours trip to the University of Denmark. It doesn't go well at all, naturally. Adventuresome, sprightly and wonderfully sparkly.


* won't you build high by ashers_kiss: Ardeth believes in fate, and it's fate that leads him to and back to Evy and Rick. A lovely Ardeth piece that concentrates in on his feelings for both O'Connells.


* Small Favours by jonesandashes: Jonathan and Evy, just before the movie. Funny and sprightly and delightful.



Murphy Brown (TV)

* Happy Middles by oneatatime: Corky's happy middle. This was a gift for me, and I absolutely adore it!



My Fair Lady (1964)

* diphthong by kalypsobean: Henry's mother invites a restless Eliza to tea, and the imbalance of her relationship with Higgins causes her to finally snap back at him. A fabulous Eliza character study, and a great deconstruction of the mores of the movie.



Mystery Science Theatre 3000

* Nighttime on the Satellite of Love by burglebezzlement: Kinga's continued quest for world domination faces a setback, and Jonah finds himself offering a listening ear. A really sweet piece.




The Nanny

* Another Birthday by Ljparis: C.C.'s birthday approaches, and she'd rather do anything other than celebrate. Unfortunately, Niles is more than happy to needle her into participating in his surprise birthday party. Utterly nailing the tone of the show and C.C.'s inner monologue, this is one perfect fic.




Nikita (TV 2010)

* A Perfectly Natural Product of Present Civilization by baroqueriot: Nikita and Michael, 20's style. Prohibition, bootlegging, and all of that (literal) jazz collide with all of the things that made the show great. A fun AU.




Northern Exposure

* Human Behavior by Alexandria (heartfullofelves): Joel accompanies Marilyn on a trip into the desert, and there are bumps and rewards. Joel's character is captured perfectly, and so is Marilyn's, and everything is delightfully done.




Ocean's (Movies)

* Second City by inlovewithnight: Lou and Debbie go on vacation together, and an engagement is planned. Sweet and romantic.


* Something That I Never Had, Something That You've Never Seen by lousy_science: Holiday road trips and gift giving within the Ocean's 8 verse, and this fic packs a million things I adore into one tight, awesome package.



* The Simple Life by herequeerandreadytofight: Post-heist, Debbie gets bored, which means Lou has to get a little romantic and a lot creative. Marvelous and very sweet.



* Doing Good While Having Fun by GotTheSilver: Post movie, Lou goes to New York, and Debbie and Daphne are there - which means hot PWP ensues. Hot and delightful.


One Day at a Time (TV 2017)

* Triptico by htbthomas: As Christmas approaches, Lydia, Penelope and Elena each deal with the oncomming season in a different way. Beautiful and sweet, captures the intertangling relationships of the characters beautifully.


Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)>

* Pages Turn and Time Passes by merriman: Adam, Eve, and books. A gorgeous, spare narrative makes this story extra beautiful.




Oz - L. Frank Baum


* The Great Responsibilities of Oz by ErinPtah: A modern super hero high school AU in which Dorothy is secretly a superhero called The Silver Whirlwind who must defeat the evil Mombi, who is abusing Dorothy's friend Tip - who has a secret. Beautiful worldbuilding, and terribly cute.




Persuasion - Jane Austen

* A story in which, the author regrets to confess, there is no parrot. by greyathena: Anne has the chance to accompany Frederick to the New World, which means learning about many new things - and some companionship from her delightful husband. A sweet post-canon tale.





The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde

* Someone Else's Music by Bakcheia: In which Dorian and Henry and Basil - or in which Henry's little chat with Dorian's portrait becomes something rather other. Gorgeous, dark, chilling and haunting.





Political RPF - US 20th c.

* "Experiencing Gore, Encountering Bill." Excerpts from the William F. Buckley Jr.-Gore Vidal Sex Letters by borevidal: A toweringly good and achingly funny story about Buckley and Vidal's continued correspondence throughout the years. Crackling good.




Practical Magic (1998)


* Crystal by jaegermighty: Coping post-canon with a more freespirited Sally, Gillian keeps having the same nightmare in which a white deer is found dead and bleeding in Sally's kitchen. She has no real idea of what that means, but she's still moving forward. Fantastic character writing and great introspective work.



Princess Bride - All Media Types

* Compounding Interest by Merlin Missy (mtgat): Postcanon rhyming pirate husbands! That's all you need to know, it's just that fabulous.




Princess Tutu

* In Search of a Happy Ending by napkins: Stuck in a time loop, Fakir does what he can to bring the tale to a happy conclusion. Bittersweet and carefully wrought.




Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)

* Some Sharper Teeth by scioscribe: Elizabeth and Olive, afterwards. Beautiful, laced with grief and filled with emotion.




A Quiet Place (2018)

* Flourish by cookiegirl: The first winter, post-apocalypse. Spare, tender, and beautifully done.





Der Rattenfänger von Hameln | The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Fairy Tale)

* The Second Dance by Meltha: The mayor's daughter joins the deadly dance. A chilling tale with a lot of lovely detail touches with a wonderful unexpected crossover.


* Cautionary Tale by havisham: A gorgeous retelling of the fable, it creeps upon the reader with a terrible sense of foreboding.




The Red Shoes (1948)

* Greasepaint and Bliss by Miss_M: A beautiful encapsulation of Vicky's ambition, drive and the world in which she roams, the fic is as beautiful and colorful as the movie it sprung from.



The Reluctant Widow - Georgette Heyer

* A Bath Conversation by DaisyNinjaGirl: In which Elinor, at Bath, discovers that Francis has found a happy ending of his own. Delightful, with crips, Heyer-esque prose.




The Road to El Dorado (2000)

* Set Sail by antivillain (museofspeed): In which Miguel and Tulio try out the pirate's life. Surely you'd trust the two of them with your loot! If not - what about Chel? Too delighful.




Roman Holiday (1953)

* The End of the Fairytale by JuneLoveland: Joe and Ann keep dreaming of one another after the movie - and eventually they decides to make those dreams a reality. Charming and smart, just like the film itself.




Romeo And Juliet - Shakespeare

* As One Speaks of Ghosts by logorrhea: To unite the Capulets and the Montagues and fully bury the feud, Rosaline and Benvolio are married off. But each had a long-gone previous love, now dead thanks to the feud. Excellent Rosaline POV, and a solid look at Rosaline's thought process - her brittle, brooding mourning and bitterness really fits for the character.


Rosemary's Baby (1968)

* Always Be Somewhat Suspect by scioscribe: Guy and nine months of self-justification and delusions. Captures his wormy cowardice and self-centeredness beautifully.



Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV)

* Destiny Is Everything by rosepetaled: Sabrina and Harvey go to the school's Halloween costume contest together as Rose and Jack from Titanic, but a night of posing as a fake couple leads to real feelings getting involved. Lots of fun, and very sweet.


* Expect the Unexpected by Joanne_c: Sabrina thought she'd never see Libby Chessler again, but there Libby is - her lab partner, after three months of therapy past her sociopathic tendencies. Really good character study and very sweet!





Sakeru Gum "Long Long Man" Commercials


* The Long and Short of It by C-chan (1001paperboxes): All three members of the triangle manage to work out a happy conclusion in this lovely expansion of the commercial.





Scooby Doo (All Media Types)

* Mishaps & Missteps by csi_sanders1129: Shaggy gets hurt while exploring an abandoned house, which causes the rest of the gang - and Fred in particular - to ride to his rescue. Delightfully in-character for the show, and really well written. that last line was incredibly unexpected but I laughed hard.





The Secret Garden - All Media Types

* the rain falling on the sunshine by hardlygolden: Mary, Collin and Dickon and the garden, after the war. Heartbreaking, hopeful and touching.





Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi | Spirited Away

* The Rock and The River by Pi (Rhea): A growing Chihiro takes her magic to the service industry and tries to help others with it. Beautifully written and captures the spirit of the movie effortlessly.




Sense and Sensibility (1995)

* Love and Leaving by BookGirlFan: Margaret must cope with Elinor's leaving the nest and becoming a wife. Really touching, and a very nice encapsulation of their relationship.



* Piracy is Our Only Option by longwhitecoats: Ever wanted an AU where Margaret's fanciful pirate play turns into a real career? Look no further! Told in letters sent to Elinor from Margaret, this progress is funny and a total delight to read.




Sesame Street

* A Necessary Lesson by Silex: Wanna bawl your eyes out? Imagine the producers of Sesame Street deciding that it's their duty to explain an oncoming zombie plague to their young viewers - and have to select a victim from one of their own. Incredibly well-told.




The Shape Of Water (2017)

* i make my home in you by novembersmith: Asset POV on Elisa. Beautifully done.




She's the Man (2006)

* The Times They Are a-Changin' (She's Not the Man) by faithful4you: In a fic that transports the movie to 2018, Viola's secret comes out, and it leads her down a different road. An excellent and quite funny take on a futurized version of canon.




Singin' in the Rain (1952)

* The Lina Lamont Show by tablelamp: Kathy and Don find themselves being roped into going on Lina Lamont's new radio show. Wonderfully movie-accurate dialogue. Desperately funny and hey - Lina gets a happy ending and even makes up with Kathy!

* He Loves and She Loves by tigrrmilk: A question posed by Kathy causes Don to worry - and angst. An excellent and wonderfully ultimately requited story about two becoming three.





Speed (1994)

* your hand in mine by useyourtelescope (thedreamygirl): Annie brings Jack home for Christmas, and though there's conflict with her family their love endures. Excellent character-building, and a lot of fun.


* Sinking In by jaegermighty: Annie and Jack get married. Their version of domestic bliss isn't everyone's, but it works for them. Absolutely wonderful.




A Star is Born (2018)

* The Part of Me That's You Will Never Die by delgaserasca: Ally, after. Heartbreaking - dusk with a little rim of dawn right at the edge.





Stardust (2007)

* Longer than the Way by lady_peony: After canon ends, Tristran and Yvaine travel. Beautifully written and as winsome and adventurous as the film and book.


* mine be thy love by serephemeral: The Captain Shakespeare character piece I've always wanted to read.





Strangers With Candy

* Karma's a Blank by edna_blackadder: Jerri buys a cursed monkey's paw, and disaster naturally ensues in that SWC blackly comedic way. Delightfully darkly funny.




Strip Polka - The Andrews Sisters (Song)

* Barn Dance by rabidsamfan: Queenie keeps on dancing, even though her only viewers are cows this days. Adorable.




Superstore (TV)

* Put your spine in your back by sandyk: An Amy's-not-pregnant AU. Very episode accurate!





The Talk of the Town (1942)

Labor Relations by ryfkah: OT3s are everything, man, and the encapsulation of Laura's thoughts and deeds here are perfect. The research is impeccable as well!





Tam Lin (Traditional Ballad)

the flower among them all by evewithanapple: A dead-on perfect retelling of Janet's story from her perspective.


Hold Me Fast and Fear Me Not by ba_lailah: Excellent PWP with more in which Janet saves Tam Lin in the best and most...active way.



Think of England - K. J. Charles

* all it does is rain by silveronthetree: Archie's barely recovered from the last house party he's attended when his uncle invites him to attend one. Naturally, things get and stay much more complicated than they ought to be. Great plotting, and a truly fun mystery.






This is Spinal Tap (1984)

* Superb Fry-Up (instrumental) by 51stCenturyFox: David and Nigel, after. Truly hiarious, and wonderfully written in every single respect.




Thunderheart (1992)


* No More Crossroads, No More Waiting by escritoireazul: Soulmate/Soulmark AU! And it's absolutely perfect!





Trapeze (1956)

* Fight or Flight by PR Zed (przed): An absolutely sparkling post-canon tale.




Troubleshooters Inc. - Suzanne Brockmann

* Variations on a Theme by freneticfloetry: Jules and Robin, after. Sparkling bright banter and writing!




Twelfth Night - Shakespeare

* The Eve of Epiphany, or, What She Will by chainofclovers: Malvolia, after, and the emotional turmoil of realizing Olivia is who she truly is. Beautifully done.




Twister (1996)

* Come Again Another Day by lillypillylies: Meg POV on Jo, Jo's marriage and how she feels about both. Great character work.




The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

* Nat Geo by neveralarch: Kraven invites Doreen to a National Geographic gala and hilarity ensues. Wonderfully funny!



Vampire Chronicles - Anne Rice

* To Walk in Your Shadow by Syksy: Claudia and Madeline survive, and then in the afterward must continue moving on. For Claudia this means coming to grips with eternity and finding a proper place in the world - and continuing to grapple with being stuck in a child's body forever. Beautifully written.



Velvet Goldmine

* Bad Press by thegirlwiththemouseyhair: A wonderful Mandy Slade character piece that explores her post-canon life.


* It's About to Be Lives Again by thegirlwiththemouseyhair: Post-canon and in the middle of going through his own issues, Arthur encounters Curt again. A fabulous little pining-loaded what if.



The Venture Bros

* Nothing Ventured by Jougetsu: Five nonsucky Venture Christmases, as seen through Dean's growing eyes. Perfect character work and a dead-on great POV for him.




Dogs Lost In A Maze That Is Also In Egypt (VitaminWater Ad)

* Live, From Egypt by Arithanas: A good dog meets a very special dog. To say more would reveal too much! Adorable.



Vide Noir - Lord Huron (Album)

* walk out of the cosmic fog into a new life among the stars! by Nemonus: A beautiful, atmospherically intense retelling of the album's themes in story form.




Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

* It's a Very Dewey Cox Christmas Special! by tablelamp: A peek in at one of Dewey's Christmas specials. Very funny and accurate to canon!




Wallflower Series - Lisa Kleypas

* wrapped up in rainbows by blindmadness: Daisy and Matthew, soulmates style. Beautifully done.




Wayward Children Series - Seanan McGuire

* Good Morning, Ruby Crowns by smolder: A gorgeous dark portrait of Susan, and the young girls she fosters.





We Have Always Lived in the Castle - Shirley Jackson

* Your Heart, My Castle (turreted and open to the sky) by lunabee34 (Lorraine): After the fire Merricat and Constance try to get along around one another. Gilt with a sharp, brittle edge, the story also carries a beautiful sense of cool, tranquil distance. A great look at Merricat, at trying to keep going even when things are at their worst.



What's Your Number? (2011)

* That's The Impression That I Get by Minim Calibre (minim_calibre): Post-Canon, Ally and Collin's relationship continues to grow, and that brings him in closer contact with her family, which evolves everyone's relationships over time. Funny and hot.





Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?/lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to


* The Ballad of the Burgled Beats! by violeteyes: Carmen kidnaps the lo-fi hip-hop beats girl, and only Greg and ACME can save her! A bright and funny fusion between two totally unexpected fandoms!





Wild Wild West (TV)


* The Night of the President's Presents by karaokegal: The Artemis/Jim sex pollen fic of my unknown dreams.




Willow (1988)

* i am teaching myself how to be free by seren_ccd: Post-movie, Sorcha and Madmartigan talk. A beautiful story, and a great character piece for Sorcha.


A Wrinkle in Time (2018)


* The New Normal by laleia: After her adventures, Meg returns home and to school and has to acclimate to - well, see the title! A great Meg character portrait.



Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë

* Trapped and Fluttering by scioscribe: Hareton enlists Cathy to help him save an injured bird, and the spouses share a rare moment of accord. Very sweet.