#alrightdarlin (whoopsok)

[aftgficrec]

Do you have anything for settings outside of cannon?? Like au's or completely different universes

(Preferably neil centered but not exactly a necessity)

Ahhh there are many amazing AUs in our fandom, and of course a high percentage star Neil Josten. Generally, canon themes are still woven throughout the stories. Also check out AUs on our tags page where you can explore by theme. -A

a small sampling of AU themes:

single parent aus here

more band aus here

sitcom/romcom vibes here

long no exy aus here

new Hogwarts aus here

staff recs Mermay here

florist/tattoo artist andreil here

andreil enemies to lovers here

some Neil-centric AUs:

famous Neil (no exy) here

Neil as barista/waiter/bartender here

Neil with wings and lots of magic here

Oblivious ace-disaster Neil here

quirky Neil like ‘WUTBF’/‘Quicksand’ here

fics like ‘A Different Matter’ here

‘Neil’s Guide to Stalking Your Neighbor’ here

‘Dear Advice Guy’ here (complete)

‘The bittersweet between my teeth’ here

‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ here

‘Point Nemo’ here

‘still’ here

‘12 Ways to Woo a Minyard’ and ‘Deadly Affections’ here

Perennial by notyouranswer [Rated T, 11373 Words, Complete, 2023]

Neil downloaded a dating app (at Matt's insistence) to make some friends, but accidentally rejected a stranger right in front of him. Mild chaos ensues leading to conversations over coffee and a walk in the park.

tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: bullying

Into The Deep by Fortheloveofexy [Rated E, 21435 Words, Incomplete, Updated June 2023, Locked]

Part 1 of Tales From Foxhole Aquarium 

Neil Josten stares at the large building in front of him, his mouth twisted into a small frown. Yesterday, Browning had handed him a manila folder containing his new name, his new life. Included in that file had been a note, the same slightly crumpled note he’s holding in his hand now, with the name of his new employer. Foxhole Aquarium. Ask for David Wymack.

tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: animal abuse, tw: implied/referenced character death, tw: blood, tw: panic attacks

NB: fic art of merAndrew by @fortheloveofexy

Only Fools Fall. by Random2002 [Rated T, 19789 Words, Incomplete, Updated Feb 2023]

Neil tests how faithful his clients partners are. Roland is a client; he's worried about his boyfriend. It isn't long until Neil notices some serious rifts in the relationship he is meant to test.

tw: child abuse

White Hands by doodlingstuff [Rated T, 23308 Words, Complete, May 2023]

Neil's life isn't exactly a life except for Stuart, trying to cheer him up, and his paintings, whenever he's inspired. Andrew's life isn't exactly a life except for his family and his volunteering work, keeping him afloat as the time goes by. When Andrew stumbles into Neil's life unwillingly, both will learn one day at a time that they still have reasons to fight and dreams to fulfill. --- Another take on Artist!Neil and Bartender!Andrew full of soft and fluff.

tw: implied/referenced csa, tw: heavily referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced self harm 

If Neil, Then Fox by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK) [Rated T, 12838 Words, Complete, 2023, Locked]

Neil Josten’s machine warns him Aaron Minyard needs his help, but Neil isn’t prepared for the way Andrew Minyard is about to turn his life upside down.

tw: murder, tw: canonical character death, tw: implied character death, tw: drug use, tw: violence

Professor Neil series by HalfpintPeach [Rated G/T, Collection with 2 complete works, updated Feb 2023]

Part 1: Necessary Losses [T, 9783 Words, Complete, 2023] Neil's grad students invite their Exy-obsessed professor out to one of the most anticipated matches of the Exy Season, the Dallas Palms vs the Denver Yellowjackets. Neil is excited to join to watch his husband and one of his best friends battle it out on the Exy court.

Part 2: Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [G, 3640 Words, Complete, 2022] Neil has one of the worst days and Andrew is able to make it a little bit better. Welcome to my Professor Neil and Professional Exy Player Andrew world! 

I'll be a Brand New Day by especiallythezefronposter [Rated T, 15519 Words, Complete, 2017]

Neil meets a man who looks a lot like his least favorite teammate, Aaron Minyard, and it ends up changing his life. (A Winter Soldier AU, because this fandom deserves a Winter Soldier AU)

tw: self harm, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: gun violence, tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: nightmares

Unlucky Lies by Winterlynne_Norvic [Not Rated, 26365 Words. Complete, 2019]

Neil hates being a demon. Andrew hates Neil. Their lives are hell, but maybe with each other it doesn't have to be.

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: temporary major character death, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: demonic possession, tw: bullying, tw: assault, tw: attempted rape, tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: car accident, tw: canonical character death, tw: eating disorders

Neighbours series by transjorts [Collection, Rated T, Complete, 2021]

Part 1: Cat Burglar [6393 Words, AFTG Exchange Spring 2021] Neil has settled into his quiet life in Palmetto with a job at Barnes and Noble and a friend called Matt. But someone was breaking into his apartment and stealing his stuffed animals. What kind of fuckery is this?

tw: implied/referenced child abuse 

Part 2: Foxes and Fruitcake [12819 Words] Neil dives deep into Minyard-Hemmick family drama, plays exy and eats fruitcake.

tw: involuntary outing 

You're different than the others by Kml19 [Rated M, 21024 Words, Complete, 2017]

Neil works for the Moriyamas from inside the prisons as a guard, he doesn't think much about his own life, he is just glad that he is alive. That is until he meets a new prisoner that may change how he sees things.

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: assault

NB: inspired by @requiemofkings’ artwork of prison guard Neil and inmate Andrew

Allurement by sundowne [Rated E, 20323 Words, Incomplete, Updated May 2023]

"You think I would use my allurement on you?" "You're not?" - A vampire AU in which Neil needs a new goalie and Andrew needs someone to feed from, so they strike a deal.

tw: blood, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced torture

Remember! Proplifting is Shoplifting! by Mystrana [Rated T, 3697 Words, Complete, AFTG Summer Exchange 2022]

Neil works at the garden center. He hates his job. Andrew is an amateur gardener who enjoys tormenting garden center employees. Somehow, he makes Neil's job better.

If You Knew What I Know by interstellarflowers [Rated G, 12361 Words, Complete, 2021]

Neil runs a relationship advice column, and Andrew is a skeptic.

Whiskey Sour by maqicien [Not Rated, 6,870 Words, Complete, 2022]

In which Neil is a bartender and Andrew is the crime lord that owns the bar.

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: assault, tw: blood/gore, tw: murder

jellyroot and many other causes of catastrophy series by jeanmorexu (papencuts), papencuts [Rated M, Collection with 2 complete works, AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2019]

Part 1: (a comprehensive guide to princes and knights and how not to acquire jellyroot) [10959 Words] Neil is a young prince of Palmetta. When he was just a boy, he was saved by a mysterious kid from a thug. Neil isn't sure who he is, or why he did what he did. That is, until he sees him again and this time, he's going to get some answers.

tw: homophobia, tw: assault

Part 2: united under kingdom, and unto each other [​​2099 Words]

“Can you imagine what this would do the crown? Backwater boxing matches, associating with drunkards, and criminals… These bruises, Andrew, gods… People are going to think I beat you.” “No one is going to think that. It’s almost assumed that you like me to beat you.”

NB: knight and prince art prompt by @requiemofkings

CVS by anxietycorner [Rated G, 38689 Words, Incomplete, Updated May 2023]

Neil had always worked the night shift alone. A co-worker couldn't hurt, right?

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: abuse, tw: child abuse, tw: torture, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: ptsd, tw: flashbacks, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: suicidal thoughts, tw: vomit, tw: alcohol, tw: bullying 

Art

Dirtyhands Neil art by @prince-peachie

spiderman au art by @rainbowd00dles

tattoo artist!neil comic by @jordanshenessy here and here 

the little siren au art by @allfortheslay25, wip 1, pre render

jellyfish Neil au comic by @emry-stars-art, also here

pirate Neil art by @heymrstargazer

winged Neil art by @mistykaru here, here, here, here and here

escaped single father Jean with baby Neil art by @estavs

[joyglass]

started rereading aftg recently, first time in years, to go into tsc remembering everything fresh. And i am eating DRYWALL over here PLEASE tell me you have some fanfic reccomendations. I tried digging through ur blog so apologies if you already talked about some but i couldnt find any!! The fanart reblogs were real good though yessirr yessir. But you have good taste in writing good taste in ships i am at your mercy and thank you for your service general.

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

a not at all comprehensive list of my favorites in no particular order:

Pinky Promises; or, MOM, Holy FUCK by youreyestheyglow

if you were church by treshpresh

i'd promise you anything for another shot at life by orionauriga

mouth like a bruise by wyverning

but you can make me a drink by daisyjohnsons

Night Practice by mostly_maudlin

the benefits of a broken air conditioning unit and other summer lessons by decaflondonfog

if you really love nothing by seasy33

Fear No Fall (series) by vicariously kingly (pelted) (quite possibly one of the best fanfics i've ever read in my LIFE)

First Game Jitters by NikNak22

Don't Let Me Go by Fortheloveofexy

crash positions by likearecord

Baltimore Blues by SpangleBangle

Reputation by lemonicee

Tooth and Nail by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

genus (series) by badacts (THEEE HDM AU FIC OF ALL TIME TO ME)

On The Edge Of A Night (series) by sambutwithbooks

Deja Vu (series) by elesary

Not Nothing by TheRainbowElectric

I Will Always Choose You by NikNak22

You Might Get It by likearecord

[andylantsov]

List of AFTG Fics that I will be reading.. sometime

(Thank you for this image, pinterest)

Part 2 but this is not a proper official series

1. Different roads by frankelled

2. Lemonade by trubenblack

3. A Study In De-escalation by cleopatras

4. Go Team! by @bazookajo94

5. Out in the Black by @gluupor

6. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes chapter from ncert

7. Aidan Minyard by OddlyBookish

8. Friday Night Big Screen by @annawrites (moonix)

9. what a chatty creature by nanatsuyu

10. Neil Crashes a Dinner Party by Carryonhowell

11. Tooth and Nail by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

12. Fake It 'Till You Make It by demesh (and then more stuff from this link)

Masterlist

[aftgficlibrary]

Hey! I’m looking for a fic where wymack essentially decides to give the foxes a space where they can sort of just be kids and catch up on the things they missed in their childhoods like coloring, drawing, baking, Disney movies, etc. the fic takes you through him offering this to each of the foxes and all the complications, hesitations, or breakdowns that come with that (especially with Andrew and aaron.) I loved it so much the first time I read it and have been searching but can’t find it again yet. I took some screenshots from when I first read it, so here they are in case they may be helpful:

it's this one -maz

the unloved kids by alrightdarlin (whoopsok) (Not Rated | 34,922 | 22/22)

“I intend to treat them the same. I need strong athletes, not toddlers,” Wymack starts, but sits back with a sigh, running a hand over his face. “But hypothetically, if I had to look after a bunch of toddlers on the weekends…”

Betsy’s eyes crinkle with her smile. “Are you asking advice?”

“They’re screwed up enough,” Wymack says, “I’m not trying to make it worse.”

(David Wymack takes his little nightmares and does his best to corral them and love them within an inch of their lives. He can’t change what happened to them, but he can be there for them now.)

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

Ain’t Nobody Got a Mom Like Mine

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2XjVqUz

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

Andrew doesn’t answer right away and Dr. Nguyen doesn’t press. Eventually, he fights his way back out of his own tangled emotions to say, “They’re all family.”

“The Foxes?” Dr. Nguyen clarifies and at Andrew’s nod, tips his head. “Then Betsy has a more specific role you’d like to ask of her?”

  (Andrew and Aaron both have complicated relationships with motherhood. However, they also both have women who manage to love them without complication.)

Words: 4677, Chapters: 2/2, Language: English

Series: Part 10 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Betsy Dobson, Andrew Minyard, Aaron Minyard, Abby Winfield, David Wymack, Neil Josten

Relationships: Betsy Dobson & Andrew Minyard, Aaron Minyard & Abby Winfield, Aaron Minyard & Andrew Minyard, Neil Josten & Aaron Minyard & Andrew Minyard

Additional Tags: Families of Choice, Healthy Relationships, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Love, Family Fluff, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Motherhood, Mother's Day, Future Fic, Maternal Betsy, Maternal Abby, Mother-Son Relationship, Andrew Minyard Has Feelings, Soft Aaron Minyard, Therapy, Brotherly Love, Referenced Non-Sexual Age Play, Sign Language, Sign Language as a Love Language, Warm and Fuzzy Feelings

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2XjVqUz

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

Hush Hush Baby

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2Cj5gMp

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

Objectively, Neil realizes Junkie is just a toy; he can’t get crazy about not being able to find him.

(Neil’s teammate thinks it would be funny to hide his toy fox. It’s not funny, it’s not funny at all.)

Words: 2913, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Series: Part 7 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Neil Josten, Abby Winfield, Andrew Minyard, Original Characters

Relationships: Neil Josten & Abby Winfield, Minor or Background Relationship(s)

Additional Tags: Maternal Abby Winfield, Professional Exy (All For The Game), Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Family Feels, Mother-Son Relationship, Plushies, Junkie the Fox, Pranks and Practical Jokes, or one particular prank gone wrong, Neil's teammate quickly sees the error of his ways

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2Cj5gMp

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

I Do Love My Ma and Pa

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2W6uvbo

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK), WhoopsOK

When he finally gets the package open, he chuckles at the wooden case with a little fox curled up in a den carved on the lid. Opening it up, he finds it’s got a watch inside, a nicer one than he might’ve picked out for himself, but definitely one he’d wear. The little foxes engraved in the metal band—

Wymack pauses.

The eleven little foxes engraved into the metal band.

(Wymack's first Father's Day present. | Neil and Abby's big Mother's Day.)

Words: 5066, Chapters: 2/2, Language: English

Series: Part 6 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Characters: David Wymack, Abby Winfield, Neil Josten, Allison Reynolds (All For The Game), Nicky Hemmick, Danielle "Dan" Wilds, Renee Walker (All For The Game), Matt Boyd, Aaron Minyard, Andrew Minyard, Kevin Day, Seth Gordon, Jean Moreau

Relationships: David Wymack & The Foxes, Neil Josten & Abby Winfield

Additional Tags: Father's Day, Mother's Day, Parental David Wymack, Family Feels, Family Fluff, Maternal Abby Winfield, Saying "I love you" in no uncertain terms, POV Multiple

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2W6uvbo

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

Now We’re Grown-up Orphans

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/31KnnFs

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

The little adventures of The Foxhole Kits as siblings and Wymack’s kiddos.

(Drabbles and one-shots about the little Foxes being friends and having their hurts comforted.)

Words: 1446, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Series: Part 5 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Allison Reynolds (All For The Game), Andrew Minyard, Renee Walker (All For The Game), Danielle "Dan" Wilds, Kevin Day, Neil Josten, Seth Gordon

Relationships: The Foxes & The Foxes (All For The Game), Minor or Background Relationship(s), David Wymack & The Foxes

Additional Tags: Team as Family, Team Bonding, Non-Sexual Age Play, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Friendship, Families of Choice, Fluff, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, One Shot Collection

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/31KnnFs

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

Poster Child Prodigy

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2EQGAbW

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

Drew speaks with his hands, which is just as well or maybe even better. [Bee,] he signs, like bumble bee.

(Betsy gets to meet little Drew.)

Words: 2519, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Series: Part 4 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Betsy Dobson, Andrew Minyard, Background & Cameo Characters

Relationships: Betsy Dobson & Andrew Minyard

Additional Tags: Team as Family, Families of Choice, Selectively Mute Andrew Minyard, American Sign Language, Mentions of non-sexual age play, Little Space, POV Betsy Dobson, Personal Growth

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2EQGAbW

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

You Are the Music in Me

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/351bCJy

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

The Foxes have made him a playlist which shouldn’t mean anything. It should be corny and stupid; something he blandly acknowledges and never opens again.

(Andrew’s relationship with Spotify and the Foxes.)

Words: 1730, Chapters: 2/9, Language: English

Series: Part 3 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Andrew Minyard, Nicky Hemmick, Neil Josten, Aaron Minyard, Matt Boyd, Seth Gordon, Allison Reynolds (All For The Game), Danielle "Dan" Wilds, Renee Walker (All For The Game), Other(s), Kevin Day

Relationships: Andrew Minyard & The Foxes, Minor or Background Relationship(s)

Additional Tags: POV Andrew Minyard, Andrew Minyard Has Feelings, Mentions of non-sexual age play, Inspired by Music, Platonic Relationships, Healing, Everything is Beautiful and Nothing Hurts, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Family Fluff, Team as Family, Friendship/Love

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/351bCJy

[aftgficlibrary]

Okay so idk if it's still up or not but i cant remember the title of this one fic but it's like age regression but not physically it was like therapeutic and wymack was the caretaker of the foxes

here it is!-Maz

The Unloved Kids by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK) (Not Rated | 34,922 | 22/22)

“I intend to treat them the same. I need strong athletes, not toddlers,” Wymack starts, but sits back with a sigh, running a hand over his face. “But hypothetically, if I had to look after a bunch of toddlers on the weekends…”

Betsy’s eyes crinkle with her smile. “Are you asking advice?”

“They’re screwed up enough,” Wymack says, “I’m not trying to make it worse.”

(David Wymack takes his little nightmares and does his best to corral them and love them within an inch of their lives. He can’t change what happened to them, but he can be there for them now.)

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

A Little Unsteady

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2Vj7Upm

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

Aaron raises his hands, signs, [Does he want to be little?]

“Haven’t asked yet. Remember how well you took it?” Wymack asks, smirking a little when Aaron sticks his tongue out at him, feeling like that was ages ago.

(Seth lives and Jean survives and they find their way to David Wymack's little family.)

Words: 1769, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of The Foxhole Kits

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen, Other

Characters: David Wymack, Seth Gordon, Jean Moreau, Neil Josten, Kevin Day, Nicky Hemmick, Andrew Minyard, Aaron Minyard, Danielle "Dan" Wilds, Matt Boyd, Allison Reynolds (All For The Game), Renee Walker (All For The Game), Betsy Dobson, Abby Winfield, Jeremy Knox

Relationships: David Wymack & The Foxes, Minor or Background Relationship(s)

Additional Tags: Team as Family, Team Bonding, Non-Sexual Age Play, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Touch-Starved, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Recovery, Reunions, No Smut, Platonic Relationships, Platonic Cuddling, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Friendship/Love, Family Feels, Fluff, Happy Ending, caregiver!David Wymack, Parental David Wymack, Seth Gordon Lives, Babysitter Jeremy Knox, Feel-good, Everything is Beautiful and Nothing Hurts

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2Vj7Upm

[ao3feed-thefoxholecourt]

Couch Friends

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zPpF7k

by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK)

Them actually getting together would probably be a fluke, honestly, because Matt genuinely never planned on saying anything to Aaron about his lil itty bitty teeny weeny crush. It was just something for Dan to tease him about and for him to laugh at himself about.

(Matt/Dan/Aaron first kiss comment fic. This exists very faintly in the TUK universe, but is largely unrelated.)

Words: 973, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Multi

Characters: Matt Boyd, Aaron Minyard, Danielle "Dan" Wilds

Relationships: Matt Boyd/Aaron Minyard/Danielle "Dan" Wilds

Additional Tags: Comment Fic, First Kiss, Cuddling & Snuggling, Polyamory

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zPpF7k

[aftgficlibrary]

hello! do you have any touch starved neil or kevin fics?

Hi, i previously answered an ask about Neil here.  and here’s another fic.-Scout

The Unloved Kids by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK) (Not Rated | 34,922 | 22/22)

“I intend to treat them the same. I need strong athletes, not toddlers,” Wymack starts, but sits back with a sigh, running a hand over his face. “But hypothetically, if I had to look after a bunch of toddlers on the weekends…”

Betsy’s eyes crinkle with her smile. “Are you asking advice?”

“They’re screwed up enough,” Wymack says, “I’m not trying to make it worse.”

(David Wymack takes his little nightmares and does his best to corral them and love them within an inch of their lives. He can’t change what happened to them, but he can be there for them now.)