#barrylen

[deadanddeactivated]

Okay but is there a coldflash discord server because I need a way to rant about this au without annoying bast

[snarkysnartes-blog]

Len was the mastermind, Barry was the speed. In and out, that was always the deal. But sometimes Barry liked to play around on a heist

[swingsetindecember]

#okay but it gets so bad that half the time Barry isn’t even trying to foil any plan he’s just at the wrong place at the right time#buying milk?#nope surprise heist!#out for a jog?#think again#cashing your check?#sorry maybe next time?#and then there’s Len who’s just getting increasingly annoyed by it all#after the 5th time Len isn’t even surprised anymore (@slashcoldflash)

barry running late to work ends up stopping the weather wizard by hitting him with the door when he runs out of cc jitters with his coffee - like mark mardon was clocked in the face by barry allen and was the wheelman for the heist and the rogues had to leave the loot behind or else get pinched by the cops 

where barry allen never became the flash but still ends up foiling captain cold’s heists - the rogues think it’s hilarious that one csi figured out how to stop cold 

“find out everything about this badge”

“he’s frighteningly normal. boring even. not even a parking ticket. has a blog about the meta phenomenon - it’s tacky - i mean - he even did a piece on the hood - and that’s just an urban myth-”

“keep diggin’”

“whatever you say, boss man. but i draw the line at checking out his tindr. even i have my limits”

“shut up, piper”

“yessir, captain cold”

[redfurrycat]

🏃❄️⚡💎Coldflash Fic Recs 💎⚡❄️🏃

🏃⚡Coldflash Goodies to Read❄️💎

Ao3 Authors: A_once_and_future_love, Alexis_Tenshi, Anonymous, AriesOfBlue, Avengersincamphalfbloodstardis, Barrylen, Blueelvewithwings, CallMeHopeless, Canthelpmyselves, Captain_Giggles, ColdSerenity, Crestfaller, Crimson1, Crystalblinks, Enina, Exasperatedmoron, Flye, Grimmfairy, ImaKaraTabiHe, Indiepjones46, Lutavero, MissSugarPlum, Mistvalkyrie, Mockingbird_22, Niennavalier, Nirejseki, NoelleAngelFyre, QLaLa, RedHead, Relenafanel, Saruma_aki, Simplicity, StarlightDreamer16, StillNotGinger10, Sugarybowl, Swing Set in December, Thundersnow.

The Seduction of Leonard Snart by saruma_aki {T}

Barry decided that using pick-up lines on one Leonard "What Is A Relationship" "What Is Flirting" Snart was a good way to pass the time.

The Honeypot by StillNotGinger10 {G}

Lisa laughed, a chiming, delicate sound that she’d once needed to practice for hours before it sounded right. “That’s no problem. I’d love to hear about your crush, as long as it isn’t Cisco.” She finished by sending a coy look Cisco’s way and ducking her head. He and Barry shared another look. He was eating up her act hook, line, and sinker. Barry gave an awkward laugh of his own. “Ha no, no. It’s—I��m not—really, I’m not crushing on anyone.” “Only Captain Cold,” Caitlin said before sipping her drink with a smirk still on her lips. Lisa goes to the bar planning on conning The Flash's friend, Cisco. As the night goes on, she learns a lot more than she bargained for.

Shovel Talk by nirejseki {_}

Barry warned him that people might try to give Len the shovel talk, now that Barry had decided to bring his and Len's year-old relationship into the light. Len never said he was going to be nice about letting them.

Chocolate, Roses and New Running Shoes by blueelvewithwings {T}

Barry has a secret admirer that leaves gifts for him to find every single day. The more this goes on, the more Barry falls for whoever is trying to woo him. The closer to Valentine's Day it gets, the more nervous Barry becomes: Will his admirer reveal themselves on that day?

Everybody else is second best by barrylen {T}

Barry couldn't stop sneaking glances at Leo and Ray. Leo had a plan, of course.

Hero Worship by canthelpmyselves {M}

When it appears that Barry may be flirting with one of his hostages, Len's jealousy gets the better of him.

You're A Criminal (As Long As You're Mine) by NoelleAngelFyre {T}

By the third visit, they've officially established a pattern. Following the death of Lewis Snart and his son's incarceration, Barry copes with the feeling of injustice by paying his nemesis a visit behind bars. Before long, a couple random visits has turned into something more. Something much more than either probably expected.

The Thought of You by StillNotGinger10 {G}

Growing up with the words ‘The red leather looks hot. Too bad I'll have to cool him off.’ scrawled across his arm was the most embarrassing thing Barry could think of. Yet that’s what his soulmate’s first thought would be when they finally came face to face. Everyone was born with their soulmate’s first thought when meeting them written somewhere on their body, and Barry’s words were certainly the most embarrassing soul words that he’d ever seen.

I think I love You by Aquafolie, Thundersnow {T}

When struck by a metahuman’s abilities, Barry suddenly, and uncontrollably, can only speak in songs. To save him the embarrassment, everyone agrees that he should be left alone for a while… at least until the effects have worn off. Captain Cold, however, didn’t get the memo. . Or the time when Barry accidentally serenades Len.

Lullabies for Little Criminals by crestfaller {T}

Leonard Snart: Pickpocket Extraordinaire. Robber of ATM’s. Destroyer of the Oculus. Best thief Central City has or will ever see. Then, due to tampering with his own timeline, Rip Hunter informs Len that he’s become a father back in 2016. Now it’s Leonard Snart: Owner of Minivan. Keeper of a fleet of what seems like an ever-expanding amount of toy soldiers. Father to four-year-old son that’s so enamored by the Flash that he can’t decide if it’s not funny or absolutely hysterical. And he has absolutely no idea what he’s doing.

You Are The One And Only by CallMeHopeless {T}

Five times Len gets called 'Lenny' and hates it. One time he actually kind of likes it. Warning: Leonard Snart is in serious danger. He might need a bite guard.

Out Cold by Crimson1 {M}

Captain Cold's plan for a bit of fun with his nemesis results in more than he bargained for when a head wound from dashing to Flash's rescue leaves him without any memories of who he or The Flash is. As Barry nurses Len back to health, both of them quickly start to hope that he never remembers being Captain Cold as the attraction they feel for each other turns into something more without the pitfalls of being enemies to stand in their way. AU with everything having happened up to the Season 1 finale, except Eddie shot Eobard instead of himself, killing him, and the singularity didn’t happen.

Love Me by sinplicity {M}

A meta-human with Cupid-like powers whammies Barry to fall in love with the first person he sees. Just his luck it happened to be Captain Cold. (“He hasn’t let go of me for almost an hour,” says Len, focusing his steel on Cisco, who shrinks considerably. “’Cause I love you,” says Barry beside him, his teeth gleaming as he grins. He tries to kiss Len again—god, the seventh time?)

Green tea and cranberry scones by grimmfairy {_}

Another coffee shop AU. Len is waiting in line for his coffee when he witnesses a rude customer get taken down a peg by the owner. A take on "I want to speak with the manager!" "I am the manager."

Seeking Comfort by ColdSerenity {E}

Barry's life is changing as he finally starts college, but he still continues to harbor feelings for Iris. After meeting senior Leonard Snart who is in a similar situation, they begin to use one another for comfort. Unfortunately, things quickly turn very serious for Barry, and he is left to wonder where Len stands in this 'make believe' relationship.

The Frozen Heart of the Sea by Mistvalkyrie {E}

Captain Cold’s idyllic pirate life will get threatened when his cursed frozen heart gets stolen by a mysterious hazel-eyed prisoner during a voyage to raid the legendary and lost city of Atlantis.

Realm of Darkness by Mistvalkyrie {E}

Barry was a young god craving chaos and Leonard was the deadly king of the Underworld seeking peace. A Hades/Persephone AU with powers/Greek Mythology

Tumbling Together by RedHead {M}

When Barry and Len discover that they’ve accidentally become neighbors, they learn to navigate their new living situation amongst misunderstandings and a surprising amount of common ground. AKA the fun-as-it-comes Neighbors!AU which turns into a Pretend Relationship!AU filled with tropes, hijinks, and some vague notion of a plot.

Got A Melancholic Temperament (that's what they said to me) by RedHead {E}

A new meta with a strange ability has public opinion divided on whether she’s a menace or a miracle-worker. The jury’s still out on the matter when the Snart siblings get caught in her crosshairs. Or: Leonard and Lisa end up temporarily de-aged. It’ll wear off, but in the meantime, Team Flash has to figure out what the heck to do with them and how to keep them safe. Inviting them to live at the West house seems like a natural, if terrible, solution.

Commander Cold by Thundersnow {T}

Cisco was sitting in front of the computers with his back to Len, as usual, as Barry hovered around in front of the engineer. Except, right now Barry currently had dark blond hair and was dressed in a blue parka with a version of the cold gun attached to his thigh. The younger man looked over at Len in the doorway and his big eyes went wide. "Are you mocking me, Barry?" Len drawled, raising an eyebrow in question and trying not to laugh at the image of the Flash dressed as a supervillain. The team are surprised to find a time traveller from the future that shares a striking resemblance to one Barry Allen. But… if he is the Flash’s son… then why is he wearing Captain Cold’s gear?

what the future holds by  avengersincamphalfbloodstardis {T}

While Barry is helping out on a mission aboard the Waverider, he and Len are shown a glimpse into their future.

rumor has it by QLaLa {T}

Leonard knew that a surprise visit from Henry Allen’s son was going to open him up to all kinds of unwanted questions from the other denizens of Iron Heights. In hindsight, he should’ve expected some of those questions to come from Henry Allen himself.

Social Call by Captain_Giggles {T}

The Waverider is busted again, leaving the Legends temporarily stranded in another time. Len is not happy. Gideon to the rescue!

Cold Communication by crystalblinks {G}

If there was Len hated more than being called a hero, it was Rip Hunter. Len knew real heroes, ones that had sacrificed so much to help out others. Rip wasn’t a hero, he was selfish. So Len made it his mission to annoy the fuck out of him as long as they were on the Waverider.

Cleaner Cold by AriesOfBlue {T}

“So let me get this straight.” Cisco said, waving a spoon at him from his computer chair. “Snart is your cleaner, has been for a month, and it’s fine?” “Actually, yeah.” Barry shrugged while answering Cisco. His nonchalance would be concerning, except it really was fine. Surprisingly fine. “The place was spotless on the first day. I had no idea my windows could let in so much light.” “A: that’s what windows are supposed to do. B: that’s what cleaners do, make things clean and shiny.” “Clean and Smart.” Cisco rolled his eyes. It was impressive how he put his whole body into it. OR Barry is not a manchild despite what Iris says, Len is a cleaner at Clean and Smart and Barry has a point to prove about Jitters coffee (and Len uses eco friendly cleaning products!)

Of Time Travel and Other Disasters by Enina {M}

Rip Hunter wants to use time travel to save the world. Barry wants to punch him for it.

Barry + Lisa = Best Friends by exasperatedmoron {G}

To everyone in Barry and Lisa's lives, the two were nemesis (or more specifically, a hero and his nemesis's sister). To each other, they were best friends. A pair of superhero/supervillain best friends with a penchant for makeup, dress up and gossiping about their cold-themed villain/brother.

The Prince and the Ice King by Crimson1 {E}

For 200 years, the Emerald Kingdom has sent the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice each Winter Solstice. A corrupt soul is chosen, whether a criminal, a deviant who lusts sinfully, or someone touched by magic. Prince Barry has always loathed this tradition, partly because he lusts in sin himself, dreaming of love with another man instead of a future queen, but he can handle the sacrifices no longer when his best friend, Cisco, is chosen, called a witch for seeing visions. If necessary, Barry will kill the Ice King himself to rescue his friend, but while he hopes for a peaceful resolution, he is not prepared for what he finds in the Frozen Kingdom.

I'll Believe in Anything by Swing Set in December {G}

High school is stressful for Barry Allen. Especially if Leonard Snart insists on carrying your books.

Flight Risk by nirejseki {_}

When Henry Allen is brought into Iron Heights for the first time, Leonard Snart is twenty-two years old, sick of his cellmate, and bored half to death.

Rich Man's World by nirejseki {_}

Everyone knows that money makes the world go round - and Leonard Snart, full-time thief and part-time accountant, is going to personally kill the guy who just inherited STAR Labs if he doesn't sign his goddamn tax returns already.

Spousal Privileges (and other such secrets) by StarlightDreamer16 {T}

“My apologies, Captain Hunter, but that information is–” “Above my clearance level. Yes, Gideon, I am quite aware.” Rip pressed his forehead against the screen for a moment. “If you tell me that one more time, I swear I’ll shut you off.” “You are not authorised to access my main power controls in that way. -- Turns out, whoever created Gideon made some unexpected choices regarding who can and cannot override direct orders from Captain Hunter.

Green is not Len's color. by canthelpmyselves {M}

Len knows his Scarlet Speedster. Intelligent? Yes. Handsome? Undoubtedly. Heroic? Absolutely. Straight? Of cour... um wait! Is that Barry on a date with a guy???

Come on be my baby by lutavero {G}

Earth2!Len is the Mayor of CC who tries to woo Earth2!Barry during political fundraisers to no avail.

Putting Things in Perspective by niennavalier {T}

The one time Leonard Snart didn't mean to steal something, and the five people who witnessed the crime. Or, alternatively: The five people who witness Leonard Snart and Barry Allen finding out they're Soulmates in the middle of the Precinct, and the one person stuck in interrogation trying to pretend none of it had happened.

Face Blind by nirejseki {_}

Barry's just a regular CSI. Totally 100% boring, normal, and standard. Except for the fact that he's dating a supervillain. (Prompt: Barry's just a regular CSI, and he takes his super villain fiance to his high school reunion. Maybe Len scaring the crap outta Woodward?)

Hokey Religions and Ancient Weapons by A_once_and_future_love {T}

May the Speed Force be with you.

I Smell You, Too by CallMeHopeless {T}

Draco is happy with his job as potions master. He likes the day when he gets to teach his students the Amortentia potion best. Trust a handful of Slytherins and Gryffindors make him overthink his choices.

2016 by StillNotGinger10 {G}

“Too bad you can’t call a phone in 2016, Gideon,” Len mused aloud. “Then, you’d be perfect.” “I may not be able to connect to a phone, Mr. Snart, but I can contact anyone with access to the version of my software that resides in that time period,” came Gideon’s even tones over the speakers, making Len straighten up in interest. “Are you telling me,” he asked, “that there is a Gideon in 2016?” Was that possible? Wasn’t the AI an invention of the future? Why didn’t he know about this? Why hadn’t he stolen it yet? He knew about everything worth stealing in his time. “A time traveler brought his version of the Gideon AI interface with him to the early 2000s. Although he is no longer in that time period, the computer program he brought with him remains active in STAR Laboratories in your time.” Len took a moment to process that before speaking. When he did, he drawled, “The Flash has his own Gideon.” Of course, if anyone were to have an AI from the future it would be the do-gooders of Team Flash and not someone like Len, who would actually use it to its full potential. He snorted. “That’s fitting.”

A Friendly Kidnapping by StillNotGinger10 {G}

After Flashpoint, the Time Bureau decides the timeline is safer without The Flash in it. Now, it's up to The Legends to take Barry out of the timeline so that the Bureau can't wipe him from existence while Team Flash finds a solution. Between babysitting and dealing with bureaucrats, The Legends think they have the easier job. How hard could watching a teenaged Barry Allen be anyway?

Sweet Mistakes by ImaKaraTabiHe, Nixie_DeAngel {T}

Working in a chocolate shop around Valentine's Day is insanely exhausting. Luckily Barry has his favorite customer to cheer him up. Or does he...?

Time in a Bottle by indiepjones46  {E}

AU where Barry saves Len's life from the Oculus explosion and they fall in love.

[keep us together] by Anonymous  {M} {T}  {G}

Barry Allen discovers he’s the proud parent of a ten year old, but between work and his responsibilities as the Flash, there’s only so many people he can trust to watch her in his absence. He doesn’t expect Leonard Snart to be one of them and he certainly doesn’t expect more.

Timeless by Crimson1 {E}

A voice in the Speed Force reaches Barry in his Timeless state to convince him to come home. Barry misses that voice once he’s back in real-time, but he has to set things right and save as many lives as he can. While that means Iris will be with Eddie instead of him, he can’t mourn her. She’ll always be dear to him, but he wants her to be happy above all, and he has seen every timeline and knows the life and love he will get to have instead. He just needs to keep fighting to finish his calculations in time to defeat Eobard and return to his loved ones for good. Thankfully, a certain thief brings clarity like no one else can. AU season 1 with Barry from pre-season 4.1 returning from the Speed Force to the moment he woke up from his original coma.

You Stole My Heart by Thundersnow {E}

There is a new thief in Central City, someone who can move at extraordinary speeds, and Len can’t help but be intrigued by his new competition . “The name’s Captain Cold. And I’d love to stay and catch up,” Len drawled, stepping away. “But I really have to run. See you around, Kid.” “What? I don’t get a codename?” The speedster muttered and Len noticed a smile on his face. Good. This would be more fun if they were both enjoying the game. “If you want a cool nickname, then you’ve got to earn it, Kid.” Len, knowing he only had another 53 seconds until the ice-like substance around the speedster’s feet became pliable enough for him to break free, turned on his heel and strode out of the building with the diamond necklace in his gloved hand.

Absolute Matchmaker by Crimson1 {M}

Len has been reconnecting with the son he never knew existed ever since Christmas. He doesn’t plan to turn a new leaf but wants to be a good father, the main rule being that Michael stay far away from anything related to Captain Cold. Which would have worked out perfectly if they hadn’t run into Barry Allen. Turns out Barry used to tutor Michael in college and considers him a friend, but the only excuse Len can think of for why he and Barry know each other is that they dated—which on its own would be bad enough, but now Michael is set on getting Barry and Len back together when they were never together in the first place. Meanwhile, a mystery thief is after Michael’s research on absolute zero. The theft might be the perfect excuse to get Len and Barry together, but it also introduces Michael to dangers Len hoped he’d never know firsthand. OR the fake dating, Michael Snart matchmaker AU.

Puns and Plumage: a Tale of a Tail by Alexis_Tenshi {E}

All things considered, Len thinks, getting whammied and ending up sprouting an actual peacock tail isn’t the worst thing that could have happened to him. He’s otherwise fine and everything else seems normal. Though if Mick doesn’t stop laughing at him, Len is going to punch him in the face. And the way Barry is staring at Len is a little odd. Then Barry touches Len’s tail, and oh. Oh.

The Winter Lightning by Mistvalkyrie {E}

A new threat was coming to Central Kingdom and Prince Bartholomew Henry Allen was in need of new alliances to defeat Zoom, so when his most trusted advisors propose an arranged marriage with the coldhearted King Leonard Snart of the Winter Realm he agrees feeling it was his responsibility if he wanted to protect his country and family. Coldflash/Medieval AU with Powers

Cold Reunion by Alexis_Tenshi {E}

After Barry’s mother was killed and father arrested, Barry was placed in an orphanage for metahuman children. Len, another young meta there, befriended him and helped him survive. Once Joe’s application to adopt Barry finally went through, Barry and Len lost contact. But Barry never forgot Len. Years later, Barry became a CSI and Leonard Snart was a powerful mob boss. Barry thought he’d never see Len again, much less become close to him. But then Barry found himself framed for a horrible crime he didn’t commit. Barry didn’t know if Len would remember him, or have any reason to help him. But Barry had no one else to turn to.

Detective Hot (to Trot) by relenafanel {T}

Iris gets a minor crush on Detective Leonard Snart. Joe gets overprotective and points out that the Detective's type is more BARRY than her. Barry's dick emotions take interest.

The Tales of Michael Snart's Kidnappings by Mockingbird_22  {T}

Michael Snart, son of the notorious Leonard Snart AKA Captain Cold, gets kidnapped on five separate occasions by Central City's criminals. It's up to The Flash to save him, but Barry might just end up getting more than he bargained for.

in the tired hands of dusk by sugarybowl {M}

The last thing Barry needs on top of all this drama is a hot dad.

An All Too Jagged Snowflake by RedHead {E}

When Leonard and Barry discover that they're Soulmates, they struggle with the many, many issues this causes. It might be easier without the collective difficulties of the Rogues, a meta-gorilla, and the military, but life has never been simple for either of them.

Dirty Little Secret by CallMeHopeless {T}

Leonard Snart loves the television show Doctor Who. Enough that he goes looking for like-minded people on the internet. He finds one person in particular, that he likes and they e-Mail each other.

A Thief and a Prince by ColdSerenity {M}

A thief makes a deal with the king to care for his son, the only problem... That said prince may have stolen the thief's heart.

Dandelion by ColdSerenity {T}

Len has been in love since he was six with Barry, who has no idea he exists... or does he?

Scars and Sweets by Alexis_Tenshi {M}

Barry didn’t believe the ‘survivors with scars’ support group would help, not really. But he went because his mom wanted him to. If his going made her worry about him less, even a little, then it was worth it. If he made a friend or two that could understand some of what he was going through, that was just an unexpected bonus. In the end, he got much more than he had dared hope for.

Hailstorm by Crimson1 {T}

A freak accident caused by a mysterious speedster in blue ignites an explosion of the speed force and Captain Cold's gun, changing The Flash's nemesis and their perspectives on each other forever.

he's my latest accessory (wanna carry him 'round all over town) by RedHead, Swing Set in December {T}

Having a dual identity has never been so frustrating.

A Model Escort by Crimson1 {M}

Barry Allen just got out of a long-term relationship he wants to forget. Lucky for him, his new career in Star City allows him to start over hundreds of miles from his ex. The only problem is...he's lonely and terrible at starting new relationships. He just wishes that part of his life could be easier. Leonard Snart is an escort for Nick of Time Escort Service. He is especially picky about the clients he takes on, but lately, he's felt like something is missing from his life. He doesn't usually take on regulars looking for companionship more than sex, but the right client might be able to change his mind. OR Len is an escort and Barry needs someone to hold him - no powers AU.

"Freeze!" And Other Temperature-Related Puns by flye {G}

The one where Barry and Leonard can't stop pulling cold puns in their banter and before they know it they're full-on flirting with eachother. Who knew the way to a man's heart was cold hard cash puns?

The Dragon Temple by ColdSerenity {M}

Being a Keeper sounds amazing to Barry. You get to care and play with dragons all day. The only risk is if one bonds with you... but he is pretty sure that won't happen. Too bad there is a certain blue-eyed dragon that thinks otherwise.

A/B/O Werewolf Triads by Alexis_Tenshi {E}

Wolves were most content in a triad relationship. The balance between Alpha, Beta, and Omega created mutual happiness for the mated three. But that didn't mean it was easy to find the right people to bond with.

[irresistible] by MissSugarPlum {T}

just to keep me out of trouble

“And you stole his wallet,” Simmons huffs, throwing his hands into the air exasperatedly. “Why am I even surprised?” “I really have no idea,” Len replies absently, drinking in the man’s grinning face in the tiny picture, committing every detail to memory.  Bartholomew Allen. What a name, Len thinks wryly to himself.

so you got relationship goals

“So you had enough time to ask some random hot guy out on a date, but not enough to actually get his name?” “...Yes?” Iris looks equal parts impressed and unimpressed. “What am I going to do with you, Barry Allen,” she mutters.

[sproutwings]

Coldflash fanfic rec list

For the anon who asked me, um, several months ago. Sorry this took so long!

Coldflash favorites:

Since We've No Place to Go by @lenleolenny

I Think I Love You by @sugar-haus (WIP)

These Violent Delights by @coldtomyflash

costumes optional by @lenleolenny

when the work of grief is done by @moriavis

Cold Doesn’t Bother Me Anyway by @nevcolleil

plan on me by @areyouscarletcold

A Week on Rogue’s Mountain by Chichirinoda

Tell Me What You Want Me to Say by @giraffeter

in the middle of the night (when the wolves come out) by @lenleolenny

I can reach any star by @joanthangroff

Everything Carries Me to You by @moriavis

Surrender by @cocoa-the-maniac , @ladyofpride

Chasing An Echo by @moriavis

Job ohne Nachtzuschlag by @sinaida9 (German)

A Matter of Time by @gracecursedart (WIP)

those three words over even "I love you" by @lenleolenny

Cold Hard Cash by @meowitskatmofo

Silhouette by @crimsondomingo

Skin That’s Mine by @coldtomyflash

Nothing Burns Like the Cold by @beautiful-thensad-thensadder

Things I Cannot Control and Do Not Admire by @nafeathers

Unusual Bedfellows by @lady-divine-writes

The Prize Is The Game To Come by @bold-sartorial-statement

Cool Cat by @barrylen

Untitled Hostage AU by @areyouscarletcold​

OT3 favorites:

I Don't See an Easy Way to Get out of This by @asexual-fandom-queen (Coldwestallen)

But Needs Must as the Devil Drives by @coldtomyflash (Coldwestallen)

Ice Hot Lightning by @coldtomyflash (Coldflashwave)

Paid for by the Hour by Murreleteer (Coldflashwave)

A Flash of Trouble by @katyakora (Coldwestallen)

unforeseen obstacles by @barrylen​ (Coldwestallen)

A Box of Precious Things (Before the Hurricane Strikes) by @beautiful-thensad-thensadder​ (Goldencoldflash)

Unexpected Development by @robininthelabyrinth​ (Coldflashwave, WIP)

Waiting Room by @sophiainspace (Coldwestallen)

For more (many, many more!) Coldflash recs, please see my AO3 bookmarks!

[southernbluejay]

Last Line Meme

I was tagged by the lovely @pieprincess-andthe-fallenangel to share the last line I wrote, so here it is:

Gently securing the very much alive man in his backseat he quickly drove to find help, ���don’t worry kid, I’m gonna get you fixed up. I promise.’

This is from a new coldflash au I’m working on... even though I still have 2 unfinished ones I need to finish!

I’m tagging: @a-redharlequin @barrylen @coldflashwave-baby @moon-for-moon @meowitskatmofo

:D

[barrylen]

Think We’re Alone Now by barrylen

Pairing: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart Rating: T Word count: ~1k

Summary: When Barry and Leonard get stuck together, Leonard does what he can do best and turns the situation to his advantage.

Written for the @coldflashweeks Coldflash Bingo prompt: Handcuffed Together.

Read on AO3!

[ao3feed-westallen]

own decisions

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2WkX4j7

by barrylen

“Get out,” she whispers, taking a deep breath when he flinches. She knows he’ll probably be fine in a few hours, once he’s had some time to think about everything. That doesn’t make it any easier, but it gives her incentive to stay insistent. “We’ll talk when you don’t feel the urge to lock your own daughter into the pipeline anymore.”

Words: 1281, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: The Flash (TV 2014)

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Characters: Iris West, Nora West-Allen, Barry Allen, Team Flash (The Flash TV 2014)

Relationships: Barry Allen/Iris West, (background)

Additional Tags: Light Angst, episode coda, Episode: s05e17 Time Bomb, criticizing barry's decision, but not hating on him i promise

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2WkX4j7

[ao3feed-coldflash]

Between a minute and a lifetime

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

by barrylen

“So, Barry,” Oliver started, and Barry could all but smell a lecture coming on, “mind telling us where you disappeared to last night?”

Barry took a sip of his coffee. He wasn’t nearly awake enough for this conversation.

He sighed, “Not particularly, no.”

Or: Leonard Snart is alive in Deegan's altered reality, and Barry can't resist going home with him, just this once. The fact that it won't matter anyway after they'll change reality back to the way it was shouldn't hurt this much.

Words: 6411, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: The Flash (TV 2014)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Barry Allen, Leonard Snart, Oliver Queen, Kara Danvers

Relationships: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart

Additional Tags: minor guest appearance by Kate Kane, Coldflash Bingo 2019, Coldflash Bingo: Elseworld, Elseworlds Crossover Event (CW DC TV Universe), Light Angst, (because of course there is), Oral Sex, Come Marking, Identity Swap, (Barry and Oliver), (not body swap!), Gotham City - Freeform

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

[coldflasher]

Fic Writer’s Year In Review

I was mentioned by @silas-lehnsherr and @sophiainspace - thank you! this is such a nice way to look back on the year :D

General Fic Stats for 2018:

Word Count:  172,163

Number of fics: 7

Most Popular by Kudos:

aftermath

this fic is my baby and ate 2-3 years of my life - i entirely blame this fic for the reduced amount of things i’ve posted for this fandom, because it’s uh... long. 

summary: this fic is a rewrite of season 1 of the flash, but with barry and len dating from the onset. unsurprisingly, this causes complications. technically the third in a series but can also be read as a standalone. 

the fic is finished but i’m posting one chapter at a time - we’re currently on episode six and it’s uh. over 100k. that tells you everything you need to know about this fic probably

My Favorite Fic To Write:

i already mentioned aftermath, which i adored, so im gonna talk about sticks and stones - a constangreen angst-fest. this was my first time writing constangreen and i had a blast with constantine as a character; dialogue is my fave, and i heard his voice so clearly, it was so fun mimicking his speech patterns. also gary is a cutie. 

summary: the last time john constantine got involved with a guy named gary, it didn’t go so well. keeping gary at arm’s length seems like the best way to save his soul - too bad john’s drunk self has other ideas.

Funniest Fic:

i don’t know that i write many funny fics, per se, although i do like to include funny moments. but i guess the best fit would be take me out tonight. the idea was probably funnier than the execution, but i had a good time writing it haha.

summary: barry and len are having a nice, quiet date. unfortunately, central city’s metahuman population has other ideas.

Fluffiest Fic:

the promise 

this is a coldray fic that grabbed me and basically forced me to write it. also lowkey angsty cos i’m a monster whoops BUT THE ENDING IS FLUFFY I SWEAR.

summary: leo is returning to earth x to propose to the love of his life, and mick has the perfect ring. aka mick is finally ready to move on and figures his partner’s ring will do more good on ray terril’s finger than it will in his pocket. 

Saddest Fic:

faces to the moonlight

this one was for the coldflash valentines day event. somehow i took a nice prompt like slow-dancing and made it sad because, as mentioned, i suck. 

summary: this year barry allen’s valentine is a memory he can’t seem to let go of. aka barry spends the night dancing with a ghost in ferris airfield and mourning missed opportunites. and leonard. who is dead. happy valentines day!!! 

Most Challanging Fic To Write:

wow, can i say aftermath again. im gonna say aftermath again. the final draft is OVER 300k SO I THINK THIS IS JUSTIFIED

Fic I’m Proudest of Writing:

aftermath, hands down. i don’t have a huge pool of fics to choose from this year, but The Fic That Ate Three Years Of My Life will always be one of my proudest achievements. 

Least Popular Fic:

faces to the moonlight again! this is fair, it’s pretty sad. i don’t blame y’all for not wanting to do that to yourselves.

Honourable Mentions:

shoutout to all the fics that i haven’t finished yet!! none of these have titles cos titles are my kryptonite. hoping to finish and post these in 2019, fingers crossed.

1. the coldflash vegas fic. 

i have a horrible first draft of this and intend to rewrite it when i have the time! this was based off something we talked about in my old dctv discord chat, flashtrash, which i left basically because i got super busy and forgot to talk and then got too anxious to ever speak again so i just kind of. disappeared. oops.

anyway this fic was fun but i was depressed and burnt out when i wrote it and it deserves better. barry and len get whammied during a metahuman altercation and suddenly decide that getting married is the best idea ever. funnily enough, team flash disagrees. the fic is basically about barry and leonard running away to vegas to get married and team flash frantically trying to catch up to them before they make A Mistake. i really do love this fic and i wanna finish it but my creative writing degree is eating all my time rn... sigh

2. the dark!iris/killer frost fic

this one is slowly coming along and i reckon i’ll finish it soon...ish? when i have time? 

after her brief stint as the flash, iris becomes obsessed with becoming a speedster for real. the solution is to steal barry’s powers, obviously. when killer frost finds out, iris thinks it’s game over - but as it turns out, they make a pretty good team. 

basically, it’s about villain!iris and killer frost falling in love and stabbing everyone else in the back. it’s terrible, i’m obsessed with it. 

General Writing Impressions:

I haven’t had as much time to dedicate to fic this year because I’ve been devoting myself more to original projects. I’m doing a creative writing degree and so a lot of my energy has gone towards that. however, I do miss writing fic - it’s so nice to write just for fun, you know? no goals of publication, no impending grade that will, inevitably, make me feel bad about something i loved and was proud of... just writing for the love of it. i do miss that. 

in 2019 i’d like to strike a balance. of course my degree comes first, but i want to make time to write some (shorter) fics this year - it reminds me of why i love writing and why i want to do this. overall i’m never going to be a prolific fic writer who writes like, 100 short fics because i find them very hard, but i’d like to write more short fics and explore more pairings and just have fun, let loose and enjoy the process of writing fics whenever i get the chance. 

Writers You Should Read:

again I haven’t dedicated enough time to reading fics recently :( (i read over 130 books instead because apparently i always lean massively one way or the other. it’s either all fics or all books?? wild.) but here are some writers who wrote fics i enjoyed very much!

@sophiainspace , sandrineshaw (sandrine), crimsondomingo (of course!), harleygirl2648, katyakora, barrylen and more! 

(i don’t tend to tag people because uhhh anxiety, but feel free do this and say i tagged you!)

[a-redharlequin]

@coldflashwave-baby @frozenflash @frozenscarlett @coldtomyflash @coldflashfan @lenleolenny @lenbarries @juniwonderland @harriscofics @coldwavelegends @rogueslikeredspeedyspeed @theevilslicey @kleptoandpyro @barrylen @stopbarrystop @quirkywitted @livinthecoffeelife @moriarty-mastermind @scarlett-ice @xscarletspeedsterxflashx @ace-o-clubs @geekthefreakout @gbkoda @infiniteeight8 @nixie-deangel @sproutwings @tigstripe @midgardian-lokidottir @itsbrookeks @areyouscarletcold @pheuthe @casual-ginger @blueelvewithwings @eaion @greensphynx @fangirlarthur @risingqueen2 @hotforcaptaincold @sugar-haus @snarkysnartes @stillnotginger10 @stellecraft @bold-sartorial-statement @redbatty @conventionalgayporn @slimysuckers

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[gravitationalconflict]

I’m total trash and BarryLen is taking over my life

[ao3feed-coldflash]

once upon a dream

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2ML2zYe

by barrylen

Barry is cursed with a hundred years of sleep. According to Team Flash, only true love's kiss can wake him up.

Enter Len.

Words: 1611, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: The Flash (TV 2014)

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Leonard Snart, Barry Allen, Cisco Ramon, Caitlin Snow, Iris West

Relationships: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart

Additional Tags: Coldflash Bingo 2019, Coldflash Bingo: Magic Made Them Do It, Magic Made Them Do It, sleeping beauty-ish, Kissing, that's pretty much it

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2ML2zYe

[ao3feed-coldflash]

Put the sharpness back

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2VaCIrJ

by barrylen

So apparently Len is dating the Flash. He can’t really deny it any longer, even though he still suspects that the universe is playing an incredibly well thought-out trick on him.

Words: 9022, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: The Flash (TV 2014)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Barry Allen, Leonard Snart, Lisa Snart, Iris West

Relationships: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart

Additional Tags: Coldflash Bingo 2019, Coldflash Bingo: Chubby Len, Chubby Leonard Snart, Body Image, Getting Together, Mild Sexual Content, Fluff, Internalized Fatphobia, Allusion to Eating Disorder, some ColdWest if you squint, lots of talking about feelings, (poor Len)

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2VaCIrJ

[ao3feed-coldflash]

Don't want somebody like you (I only want you)

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2IlmGZv

by barrylen

Barry knows that he sucks at being an alpha. Leonard seems to agree with him.

Words: 2281, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: The Flash (TV 2014)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Barry Allen, Leonard Snart

Relationships: Barry Allen/Leonard Snart

Additional Tags: Coldflash Bingo 2019, Coldflash Bingo: PWP, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha Barry Allen, Omega Leonard Snart, Rimming, Knotting, Self-Lubrication, and a dash of, Fluff, non-au

read it on the AO3 at http://bit.ly/2IlmGZv