#truly a blessed fandom

[lazycranberrydoodles]

they are so in love and disgusting and also sarcastic bitches. follow for more / prev comic / next comic

[lilli-eyr]

UHM so i finished reading OTNWAS and... became a completely new person?? AND draw fanart????

i haven't draw anything for the past five months??? so THANK YOU amazing @jjackfrost for getting me out of artblock <3

[jamesunderwater]

do the people who leave comments on my fics when they aren't even newly updated know they are making my day?? cause I need them to know

[oscarwiide]

wincestblr i feel safe in you tonight…it’s cozy and inviting in here…you guys are so nice…outside this cabin is scary man, reading comments from That side of the internet is like oh. you like want us DEAD DEAD. for the fictional brother thing. oh okay

[uhbasicallyjustmilex]

5 fics i've enjoyed this month

stealing this idea from @alexturne because i absolutely love the idea of promoting all the amazing talented authors in this fandom more! 💜

missed your bones on me by @glorious-blackout summary: In the aftermath of their blissful reunion at Emirates Stadium, Miles wakes alone in Alex's bed to the sound of a gentle piano melody. Set following Miles' reunion with Arctic Monkeys on 18th June 2023. notes: this fic is absolutely beautiful. full of sadness for the past and hope for the future and just suffused throughout with the kind of bone-deep love that feels so utterly in character for milex. it tugged on my heartstrings in all the best ways, and has my favourite ever portrayal of alex lost in his creative headspace.

some velvet morning by @musette22/@subtle-as-an-earthquake summary: It happens at the OIympia in Paris, just after the show. Their hundredth show. A memorable one for more than just that reason, as it turns out. (Or, the fic in which Alex's body starts talking before his mind does, forcing him to finally realise a thing or two about his relationship with his best friend Miles). notes: oh my lord, this fic 😍 it's like someone (and by someone i mean @subtle-as-an-earthquake) took all my favourite tropes and poured them into a gorgeously written, tension-laden 14k fic that is so stupidly good i've already read it at least three times already 😅 it captures the dynamic between alex and miles SO well - the sense of contrasting complete ease/simmering tension with each other is one of the best portrayals i've ever read of them, and alex's thought process throughout unfolds in a way that feels so utterly (and infuriatingly) in character. the slow build is absolutely delicious, and the culmination of it delivers above and beyond! ✨

sometime in the future by @blacktrickle summary: In a world quite similar to this one, Miles Kane is an international supermodel and Alex Turner is the rockstar who has broken his heart one too many times. Now, two years after their most vicious break up, Alex is asking for one more shot, but this time, Miles won’t make it easy. notes: oh my goddddd THIS FIC 😭😭 i put off reading it for ages because i had this sneaking little suspicion it was going to destroy me - and i was right. destroy me it has, in the BEST possible way. i literally cannot recommend it enough. the writing and depth of character portrayal is just stunning, and i am completely and utterly hooked. i'm actually only halfway through rn, but already i know that this fic is one that's going to stay with me in my heart for the longest time - and can't wait to see where it's heading.

you've got control of everyone's eyes (including mine) by @alexturne summary: It's 2005 and the Arctic Monkeys are about to set out on their first proper tour. Alex is quite happy with that, until a certain someone gets in the way and spoils it all. A story about facing hardships, insecurities and stage fright, about friendships, dreams, music and smoking too many fucking cigarettes in dark back alleys. About keeping your friends close, and perhaps your enemies even closer. notes: i'm only three chapters in, but already this fic has hooked me in completely. it's beautifully readable, and just feels like such a vivid slice of early era am life. alex and miles are absolutely INSUFFERABLE in the best possible way - clearly obsessed with each other, but hiding behind the idea that they hate each other. the constantly simmering ust is wonderfully written, and the way they relate with each other feels so authentic (even if it also makes me want to knock their heads together). i can't wait to see where this fic goes 😍

ain't got anything to lick without you baby by @elorianna summary: At some point during their usual stage antics, Alex and Miles start playing an innocent game of one-upmanship – but with neither one of them willing to back down, things eventually get a little bit out of hand… notes: listen, i've read this one before. and i'll read it a bunch of times again too because it's just a CLASSIC. one of the first ever milex fics i read and i find myself returning to it over and over because it's just such a fun little read, and of course so well written too because it's elorianna. it captures all the ridiculousness and ust of eycte era milex messing around with each other, and the smut is well - *fans self*

okay, that's all for this month, but i think i'm going to try and do this every month and make it a regular thing! if anyone has any fic recs for me then please feel free to drop them in the comments/my asks/dms - i'm always on the lookout for more milex fics 💗

[clairenatural]

fanfiction authors are really producing full length novels, bestselling quality, for FREE

[daincrediblegg]

love the occult status lady terror has taken in this community. I get fucking tagged shit for her now like what on earth is happening here

[zzxya]

shout out to the bkak fam on here and on twitter y'all are the coolest kids on the playground

[andi-o-geyser]

yeah just checked i’m still gay

bonus mystique being unable to sit straight:

[bougiebutchbitch]

comic concept from popular fandom that loads of people are interested in: this does not bring joy

comic concept from far less popular fandom that WAY fewer people are interested in: this one brings joy?????

why, brain. every time.

[thisbuildinghasfeelings]

I really wanted to catch up on fic reading this weekend, and I did make progress! But I think I still need at least another solid week to two weeks to do nothing but read fic, especially because more and more wonderful fic keeps getting posted all the time!

[cowboyhorsegirl]

CAP-IM Rec Week: Absolute Faves Monday

a quick & dirty reclist of all some of my absolute best beloved stevetony fic faves <3

You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) by @kiyaar

“Why don’t you take that off,” Tony whispers back, and he tugs at the guy’s mask. He tries an arm around his waist, firm, solid, hot. Tony is hard and it’s obvious. He thinks he’d be more of a gentleman about it under normal circumstances, but in this place, it’s like a handshake. He shudders and his back muscles move beneath Tony’s hand. Tony’s pants grow tighter. He smells like Barbasol. A well-respected man. Tony wants to disrespect him. (an AU where Steve never gave up the Nomad mantle, Tony has a coke habit, and they meet on the dance floor at Studio 54.)

Podfic available from @whenasinsilks!

Please everyone go read this fic immediately and then report back so we can all go disco dancing together while screaming abt the SteveTony identity porn mutual pining drug-fueled blowjob of all time <3

Sins of Omission by @kiyaar

A Post-Civil War, Pre-Secret Invasion AU where Steve is dead, Tony's a mess, and everything sucks. In which Tony deals poorly with Steve's death, falls off the wagon, sees ghosts, and misses a lot. Oh, and the Skrulls are about to invade.

Literally a classic, this fic is the SteveTony Odyssey.

Under God by @isozyme

“Captain America represents the values of our country. The recent allegations about his sexuality are specious and designed to smear an American icon. Captain Rogers regularly attends the Church of Saint Agnes and invites the citizens of New York to attend worship with him this Sunday, April 14th. God bless America.” Nobody was ever going to know. Steve would be a good husband, a good father, and he’d never give in to sin and touch another man. But Steve makes two mistakes, one after the other: he leaves two words out of the Pledge of Allegiance, and he doesn’t notice a camera flash among the strobe lights of a dark club, because he’s dancing with his clumsy hands on Tony’s hips.

Podfic available from Cathalinaheart!

No words, only ugly beautiful emotions about being gay in the Zeroes, internalized homophobia, falling in love, and perhaps even preempting the Iraq War.

the face and the mask are mirrors, baby (the genderqueer remix) by @imaginaryelle

When Tony’s young, he thinks maybe he’s built wrong. He thinks: Maybe one day, if he gets good enough, he’ll be able to redesign Tony Stark. Cast himself in a new mold. One day, he’ll be better.

I actually think this fic was created in a secret lab specifically for me to read and be irrevocably changed and made better by it; sharing so that you all can also partake in the revolutionary experience of reading this fic and being better for it too :)

Semaphore by DevilDoll

"I’m trying to like you, Tony. You’re just making it very hard."

Podfic available from crinklysolution!

To me, this is always The 2012 Avengers-era SteveTony fic. In my eyes, it eclipses and predominates the whole of its fandom. It was I think, maybe the first MCU SteveTony fic I read back when I first got into this fandom over 10 years ago and it's stuck with me ever since, and if that isn't enough of a recommendation then I simply do not know what is!

Amor Fati by citsiurtlanu

Tony Stark has always known what the words on his wrist are supposed to lead to. What he's never known is who the words are for. 616 soulmate AU.

Honestly and truly and genuinely don't have the words to articulate how heartwrenchingly gorgeous this fic is. It has pulled real life tears from me and imprinted itself into my memory. For all the ups and downs of 616 canon, we can thank every moment of it for having existed because citsuirtlanu was able to distill it down into this incredible, incredible story. <3

Five Days a Week by @festiveferret

The day after Pepper's funeral - after Rhodey has come and gone, after Natasha has come and gone, after Tony has forcibly sent Happy away - Tony looks out of the front window, Morgan snoozing in the crook of one arm, and sees a dark, heavily-tinted car in the driveway.

The perfect, the perfect Endgame fix-it. There's a certain kind of magic in this story that I don't think I've found in any other stevetony fic to date. This fic is heartbreak and grief and guilt and friendship and romance all rolled into one indescribably lovely story.

[poppet-seed]

hello, you’re art is amazing, that is all

TXUCYDICDUVICI???!!

I can't express how much all of your kind words and support have meant to me over the last year or so that I've been on tumblr.

I know I haven't been active and I know I've been busy but your sweet words and understanding have truly warmed my heart while I'm stuck studying.

I wish I had the time to get around to all of the asks I've been sent and all of the comments I've received over the last month, seriously y'all have exploded and now there's so many of you????

I will try my best to feed you as often as I can with whatever scribbles I make for the daycare attendant, though I have been making a story with a friend of mine based on multiple DCA aus,,

But for now I hope you all have a wonderful day or night!

💚

[innerslumber]

You're definitely not alone in your hyperfixation! I will talk about it to everyone and anyone who will listen 😂 Yesss I've read all the extra stories! I love The Eidolon, it has got to be my favourite out of the short stories (mostly cause we get Quinn's pov and I love Quinn 🥰🥰) but also cause of that ending omg 🤯 I have so many questions and theories now 👀😂😂 And yes I saw about the Patreon! I'm gonna have to become a supporter 😝. I eat up all the snippets he puts on twitter (and send them to a friend of mine who has only read the last sun in hopes she'll keep reading them 😝😂)

Oh oh the ending of Eidolon had me gasping, holy shit!! How could I have not seen it?? Especially with all the secret spying that had been done to Rune and Brand!!!??? Omg I have my own theories about that and I really hope we found out in book 4!!!

My personal fav short story was Tales from Quarantine because what were they thinking sending RUNE SAINT JOHN to go emergency shopping? Of course he was going to forget the toilet paper!! And there is SO much Found Family feels and I'm a sucker for that! 😭😭😭

Well, if you ever want to scream about the books with me while your friend hopefully catches up, I'm here! And if you want to stay anon I totally respect that but if you ever want to DM me, I'm also here for that! Sending you all the good vibes your way! 💖💖💖

[orionsangel86]

Sigh.

I already have too many hyperfixations. Too many.

I just KNOW the MINUTE I watch the new Interview with a Vampire show I'm gonna be obsessed and I cant. Do. That. To. Myself. Again.

WHY IS 2022 SUCH A GOOD YEAR FOR FANDOM SHOWS AND GAY SHIT??

WE USED TO HAVE NOTHING BUT THE SCRAPS THAT SUPERNATURAL THREW AT US WHO SOLD THEIR SOUL FOR THIS?

[blue-lock-rocky]

In light of Sae’s birthday,

let us appreciate those Itoshi genes🙏🙏🙏