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rec: a hole where something was

by m122y on ao3

Summary: By the time he's finished flinging himself past the airlock and bolting the door shut behind him, he’s forgotten the reason for his urgency. A dull thud of locks engaging. He’s forgotten where he is. A relaxing, pneumatic hiss. He’s forgotten who he is. -or- Your name is Viktor. Repeat the above as many times as necessary for it to make sense.

SCP AU!!! for those unfamiliar with what the heck SCP is, here is a an intro guide. this fic specifically deals in antimemetics. but for those who dont want to do pre-fic homework, the SCP project is basically a creative writing wiki: a massive collaboration about a secret organization working to contain all sorts of paranormal "anomalies". most entries read as confidential files about some weirdo phenomenon or creature. really, check it out, it's fun :D

onto the rec -- it's relatively short, and i'd rather the reader come into it blind. so what can i say instead? if you like sci-fi and mindfuck this is a fic for you! if you don't like these kinds of stories the fic might make you work for it, but the ending punch is really good, so give it a try? also i just love how the jayvik fandom can put these two blorbos in whatever Situation and STILL somehow it all comes down to love.

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OMG I FORGOT THE LINK HERE IT IS HEREEEE!!! of all the things to miss, honestly.

rec: the universe would turn (to a mighty stranger)

By: frankie_31 on ao3 Summary: Viktor understands his lot in life. He is the assistant to the Dean, he is a footnote (if he’s lucky) in the Academy history books. His inventions will never see the light of day, his name will fade into obscurity upon his death. And then, a strange, tortured man appears in his office and tells him that he is the only one who can return him to his home—another reality and time altogether. Viktor agrees to help, agrees to build the machine the man needs. Things take a turn for the complicated when it turns out that the strange man is an older, alternate version of an Academy student, Jayce Talis, and that Viktor’s universe’s Jayce Talis is on to them. Especially after they steal his magic gemstones. Featuring: S1!Viktor/S2!Jayce, jealous S1!Jayce and a whole lot of UST.

just one chapter but i am enjoying myself immensely already!! i love mixing and matching the jayviks, especially the classic s2 jayce with s1 viktor. no details but this setup is one of my favorites, the way they meet and come together

the writing is smooth, i enjoy the cadence of it, does both humor and emotion well. a really GREAT start, i can't wait to see where this takes us

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rec: Manual Labour

by: GenGonGinGun on ao3

Summary: “I know, precious.” Viktor slid the hand in his hair to his jaw, thumbing over the flush of his cheek. “Will you behave for me?” Jayce nodded against his palm. “Alright. Just a little longer, be patient.” Then his gentle hand guided Jayce back into the warmth of his body. Fucking shadow brute, honestly. Viktor let off a few more well-timed clicks. (Or, Jayce asks Viktor for a favour and pays him back in return.)

short and charming read!! very fluffy, not much plot, just established modern au t4t jayvik and video games and very soft dom/sub dynamics. like a little sweet treat, a horny piece of candy. a bite-sized pastry stuffed with love. because jayvik deserve to be this happy!!!! and we deserve to read about it!!

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rec: the universe would turn (to a mighty stranger)

By: frankie_31 on ao3 Summary: Viktor understands his lot in life. He is the assistant to the Dean, he is a footnote (if he’s lucky) in the Academy history books. His inventions will never see the light of day, his name will fade into obscurity upon his death. And then, a strange, tortured man appears in his office and tells him that he is the only one who can return him to his home—another reality and time altogether. Viktor agrees to help, agrees to build the machine the man needs. Things take a turn for the complicated when it turns out that the strange man is an older, alternate version of an Academy student, Jayce Talis, and that Viktor’s universe’s Jayce Talis is on to them. Especially after they steal his magic gemstones. Featuring: S1!Viktor/S2!Jayce, jealous S1!Jayce and a whole lot of UST.

just one chapter but i am enjoying myself immensely already!! i love mixing and matching the jayviks, especially the classic s2 jayce with s1 viktor. no details but this setup is one of my favorites, the way they meet and come together

the writing is smooth, i enjoy the cadence of it, does both humor and emotion well. a really GREAT start, i can't wait to see where this takes us

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im back lol

unfortunately IRL has been horribly busy but things are lightening up -- finally managed to read a couple of fics today, even, so expect more recs to resume soon-ish!!

as always anyone is free to join this blog, it's super low-commitment but it might be nice to have another mod/admin in case any of us get busy again and for some variety in reading taste

that's it pretty much. happy jayviking everyone!!

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rec: Rip My Skin Apart (And Take What You Need)

by That_One_Neuvichili_Author on AO3

Summary: When Jayce gets brutally impaled on Warwick’s claws during his fight against the Machine Herald, there are no lengths Viktor won’t go to in order to save his partner.

The gore! The angst! This is so brutally whumpy. (I’d also reccomend reading the other jayvik fics by this author, but this one is my favorite of all of them.)

Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Blood, Injury, Temporary Character Death, Non-Consensual Body Modification, Fever, Self-Sacrifice, Suicidal Thoughts

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rec: Hammer to Fall

by [Caspercryptid (FaiaHae), theneonpineapple] on A03]

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Summary: 

Viktor and Jayce are roommates, old friends, and lab partners. They both have just one little secret from the other, which would be fine, if it weren’t the same secret.

Only on different sides of an incredibly deep divide between two cities.

Superhero AU of your dreams. I love their dynamic. Really captures the spirit of “two geniuses who are idiots but also in love.” Plays really well with League lore (if you like that) while also just exploring their dynamic in a bunch of different ways.

addition by peabrain: YES rec co-signed!! this is hilarious and heartbreaking, with more than a little vikjayce/league flavoring than your regular jayvik. also i would have recced this purely on its ability to make a messy four-couple love polygon out of. two people.

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hey loves !!!! thank you so much for all the work you put in this blog. I wanted to ask if you or your followers know of any fics where viktor is still living in zaun, and jayce goes down there to get help for his research once he's expelled from the academy in s1? I know the concept is very famous but i can't seem to find any specific fics with it !!! thank u 💕

hello! i LOVE this but have yet to see this exact scenario, too. to anyone reading, if you know any fics please help us, it's such a good concept!!!!

the closest fit i know IS a fave of mine tho: Bad Machinery by Tlon. a classic s1 fic, it's possible you know this already. but if not, please check it out!!! the divergence point is before the explosion, and it's more a sort of alt s1act1 than a full blown divergence, but it's an excellent read by a great author.

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author shoutout: Where the Wildflowers Still Grow

by excludedfromchickencutletnight on ao3

Summary:

As Jayce kneels in a field of wildflowers before an older, bearded Viktor, he is given a choice: he can go back and save his own Hextech-corrupted timeline, or he can go back to the day it all started and fix everything. He chooses the second option.

And so he is given a second chance at life. He is determined to give Viktor one, too.

But the vibrant field of wildflowers still haunts his dreams as a constant reminder—this time, Viktor will still be sick, and he won’t get better.

I’m the author. This is a self-rec :) This is a bittersweet story that I wrote as a way to cope with grief. Normally, I avoid stories like this, so I’m proud of myself for being able to write it. I hope people enjoy it despite the heavy content.

Warnings: Major Character Death

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rec: With My Calamitous Love And Insurmountable Grief

by laliabriel on AO3

Summary: Jayce tries a different, more desperate approach to get Viktor back. He threatens to jump.

This fic is such a nice bookend to how Jayce and Viktor first started working together, to how Viktor only started working on Hextech when he stopped Jayce from jumping off a ledge and ending his own life.

Warnings: Creator Chose Not to Warn, further warnings under cut

threats of suicide, ambiguous character death

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rec: To Chain a God

author: Quixotic on ao3 Summary: After Viktor and Jayce are dragged back to Runeterra by a force outside of their control, a recovering Piltover faces a new challenge: how do you imprison a god? Viktor has surrendered himself to the people’s justice, but is still the Machine Herald in form and function, a mechanical monster and boundless font of arcane power. Jayce is the only one who can see him as the man he was before, but he is also the only one who can answer to the other Councilors’ demands. Jayce Talis was made famous for harnessing magic with technology. Now, he's being called upon to bind the god his work created, all while protecting him from the forces that would exploit him.

BANGER premise with banger execution!!! it's rare to see postcanon fic where viktor is still in his arcane herald form, and what a GREAT interpretation this is. i dont want to talk about the specifics bc i want you guys to read for yourself but like it's real good

also what's in the abovementioned summary is just a start; this fic adds in a cosmic horror mystery, political maneuvering, ramifications of s2 events for zaun... all the while keeping the jayvik relationship gut-wrenching and emotional.

i really can't wait to see where this fic takes us

Warnings: cosmic horror, suicidal ideation

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rec: A Shame For Us to Part

author: DetectiveGreen on AO3 Summary: Jayce and Viktor haven't been on speaking terms for two years, after an awful series of misunderstandings and well-intentioned mistakes led to the breaking of a friendship both men considered irreplaceable. Now, as teachers in Cecil B. Heimerdinger's Metamorphos Academy, they have to learn how to get along, although things soon become perilous for more than just the ragged remains of their relationship.

You like the idea of a teacher AU with the other Arcane characters present (some of them students)? You like post-"breakup" angst between Jayce and Viktor? You like really fantastic prose and long chapters? Then check this new fic out, it's really good. I followed the author from a previous fandom and they would love bookmarks and comments!

Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Blood and Gore

pairing: Jayvik (Arcane)

characters: #Jayce Talis (Arcane), #Viktor (Arcane)

tags: #alternate universe - science fiction, #graphic depictions of violence, #hurt/comfort, #heavy angst, #unresolved sexual tension, #SLOW BURN, #idiots in love, #teacher AU

#rating: explicit

#status: wip

#length: 10000k - 25000k

#author: DetectiveGreen

our first submission ❤ thank you so much for the rec!! check it out everyone!! i'm off to read this too ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

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rec: In Lieu of Flowers

author: Vamillepudding on ao3 Summary: “I’m going to meet Viktor’s parents," Jayce announces confidently. “I see.” Caitlyn pauses. “Does Viktor know?” His smile slips. “Not yet.” Jayce talks his way into accompanying Viktor to the Undercity. After knowing him for three years, this is his first chance of learning more about Viktor's past - and he's about to find out why Viktor has been so reluctant to mention it.

SWEET. yet another fic where jayce just cares so damn much but in lighter situations than fics i've recced previously. this is just such a soft, lovely little read. bit aching at times but funny, also great jayce voice:

“No reason! I’m just-“ Don’t say worried. “-worried you’ll have-“ Don’t say trouble. “-trouble making it to Zaun if you’re in that much pain.” Fucked it right up, he thinks self-deprecatingly.

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rec: holding back the years

author: spqr on ao3 Summary: Viktor tells Jayce, over breakfast, “Real life is not like the radio dramas, you know. Shining men from Piltover do not really go around adopting Zaunish orphans and rescuing Zaunish women from lives of whoring themselves for food. You cannot — save me. Not really.” “Well,” Jayce says, shoving the syrup at him, “I can damn well try.” ## OR: the hexcore zaps viktor back to fifteen years old, and jayce has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad time

age regression! ngl i really feel that a ship has made it when the fandom starts producing all the good old fashioned trope fics. and what a lovely example this is!! young viktor is so vibrant and jayce is so caring and earnest and tries his best. angsty, cute, emotional -- in certain scenes there's so much love between jayce and viktor, waahh -- plus i really enjoy the prose and narrative voice in this. reading it was a blast.

Warnings: implied/referenced child abuse

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rec: All is Dust

author: spicedrobot on ao3 Summary: Viktor had spoken to what was left of Jayce so many times. To gloat, at first, though that was short-lived. Then in anger, in grief. All those things he had eschewed for this ultimate power, for doing what he thought he must. He’d wanted to save everyone… to remove them from the cycle of pain. What that required, of course, was to remove them from the cycle of life. What was left? A hollow, lonely god. - Mage!Viktor tries again. And again. And again.

in today's episode of THIS viktor with THIS jayc-- no but really mage viktor deserves some nookie after being alone all that time ok!!! this is sad, tender, hot and bittersweet.

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rec: Catafalque

author: hexhomos on ao3

Summary: “Worse than last time?” Jayce posits a guess. “It’s, eh-” Viktor shrugs. Tilts his chin this way and that. A tsk. “Bearable. I’ve endured worse hangovers in college.” he was going for a laugh, but the punchline never truly lands. Instead, Jayce’s thumb rubs softly into the back of his palm, pressing like he wants to idle the muscle mass into something new. It’s such a small thing, whatever this is, and yet it steadies the flow of his blood; the relief of loosening a valve, flicking off a pressure switch. It’s the necessary cracking-open of his breast. Jayce squeezes. Viktor allows himself the luxury of a sigh. “You shouldn’t be here.” he mutters. Jayce reflexively shakes his head. “I took the day off.” “We both know that’s-” “—I could take the week.” he insists, almost a threat, a flicker of that eternal stubbornness coursing through him. - Viktor longs for a soft place in which to bury his teeth.

READ THIS WITH CREATOR'S STYLE ENABLED!! please the story is amazing on its own but it's incredibly enhanced by all the creative use of color and formatting and even little bits of movement, wrapped up in a wrenching viktor character study. this fanfic is next level tbh

Warnings: under cut

Arcane-compliant explicit self-harm + mentions of suicidal ideation, self-destructive tendencies, Violence, Minor Character Death(s), narrative events resembling psychosis, derealization, dissociation, gender & body dysphoria, body horror, and Potentially Upsetting Imagery.

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rec: divine alchemy of the self

author: r0sie_p0sies on ao3

Summary: This is usually the moment in the dream when Jayce realizes he’s loved Viktor for a long time. He doesn’t say anything about that, though. Instead he says, We did it, we did it, Viktor, and Viktor says, Catch me. Jayce smiles so wide it aches. Maybe that’s not exactly how it happened. Maybe Jayce doesn’t care. Tonight he dreams about That Night again. In this version, he already knows that Viktor is going to die—he stares at his limbs moving like he’s underwater, at his big, bright smile, and thinks I don’t want you to end up where you’re going. What can I do to make sure you stay? Jayce and Viktor try to save Viktor's life.

gorgeously written pain tho!! it's so worth it, and there's so many moments of beauty and humor and sweetness besides. this is jayce pov and the author writes him so good. mostly chronological vignettes set in season 1, with an ending that goes hard for the feels. also listen. listen!!!! for those afraid of the tags and warnings i am a baby when it comes to painful ends i was not a s1 jayvikker mostly bc of the Impending Divorce. and yet this ending was lovely to ME

btw, this was written back in 2021 and in some ways it truly feels like the author got hit by the apollo prophecy dodgeball

Warnings: terminal illness, self-mutilation, body horror