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[lilydalexf]

👽 Random X-Files Fic Rec

You know how some stories are so beautiful you can't stop reading them even though they're also full of pain? This here is an excellent example. It focuses on the sort-of-canon idea that Scully is immortal. Title: Begin(e)n(d)ings Author: vulcantastic (@vulcantastic) Summary: It's a long journey. Length: 2,279 words Classification: Angst Rating: Teen and up Spoilers: None listed Favorite line: Mulder exhales a cacophonous laugh, the kind she did not miss from the years in which he watched his country’s government fail him day in and day out. Read the story!

[logicalbookthief]

holy crap is your fave book the book thief also because i haven't found anyone who loves it as much as i do

The Book Thief is easily tied with another for my ultimate favorite book, ever! Numerous quotes are responsible for a lot of heartache that I myself can only aspire to create. Liesel Meminger is one of the best literary characters ever written. Rudy Steiner & Hans Huberman own my heart to this day.

[autumninaprilart]

I recently finished this Merthur Commission for @vulcantastic! Thank you very much for the commission, dearie, and I hope you enjoy!! :”D (pls do not remove)

[Want a Commission?] [Check out my Patreon for more art!]

[scraregenrecs]

Can u rec some post canon or au Stevie/Alexis fics?🥺

Hey there anon! So this request kicked off a bit of a discussion amongst Team Scraregenrecs about whether or not canon divergences 'count' as AU. So we haven't included those on this list but if you or anyone else wants to see those... well, you know where we are 😉 In the meantime, though:

POST-CANON:

[art] alexis.rose.comms by @afterism, rated G

A snapshot from Alexis' instagram when she visits Schitt's Creek.

(Or, there's only one person who can convince Stevie to wear a flower in her hair.)

Baby, Gotta Say It by @middyblue, rated E, 15980 words

Several months after they hooked up at the wedding, Stevie and Alexis go for a drive.

falling into place like dominos by @petalwritesx, rated M, 4897

Alexis spins the bottle and Stevie doesn’t know if she wants it to stop in front of her, or if she’s hoping it points literally anywhere else. She thinks she’ll figure it out when it stops moving, but… even with the neck of the bottle unmistakably pointing at her foot, she still can’t identify what the feeling is. Is that happiness or dread settling in the pit of her stomach? Since when do those completely different things feel exactly the same? If she’s being honest, though, it feels like a combination of things. It’s that feeling you get right before you do something you know you might regret later… like throwing back a jello shot (which she wishes she had done), calling an ex at 3am, or maybe jumping out of a plane.

David and Patrick hold a second housewarming party, this time at their newly-renovated cottage. For old times' sake, they decide to play spin the bottle. Meanwhile, Stevie has been wrestling with her feelings for Alexis since she left for New York... and it never occurred to her that those feelings could flow both ways.

i have possibly, maybe, pined a bit by bluebluebaby, rated T, 5567 words

Stevie picks up Alexis from the airport... they get snowed in en-route back to Schitt's Creek and figure some things out.

(Featuring: Oh No There Was Only One Bed! and Edibles and Vending Machines)

I Think She Knows by @vulcantastic, rated M, 35417 words

Post-"Happy Ending." Stevie is sorting out her feelings for a certain Rose, and it's not the one you think.

right side of my neck by @blneberrys, rated E, 5913 words

Alexis, though. She’s sat several seats down at the bar, leaning over as she babbles to the bartender and twirls her hair. She’s in something short, riding up to expose the muscle of her thighs, and her dress has a slit in the side: straddling the line between her waist and hip. Even in the low, amber light of the Wobbly Elm, Stevie can see the goosebumps high on her skin, the way her hand rubs across the wrist that cradles her colorful drink. Alexis’ hair is tied up, and as she sways her head in conversation it brushes against the nape of her neck, the plane of upper back, just where the crest of her spine dips under skin.

“Hey,” Patrick says, and Stevie’s attention is drawn back to him.

Patrick wiggles his eyebrows at her. “White wine?” He asks.

*

Stevie always wants things she can't have. The most recent iteration of this curse is Alexis Rose.

Stevie/Alexis Friends with Benefits series [two fics] by @petrodobreva, rated E, 13758 words total. [These fics don't have to be read together to be understood, they stand alone... but you should totally read both.]

Alexis is on a beach vacation with her family...and Stevie...with whom she's had a friends-who-occasionally-hook-up situation for a while. As if her mom wasn't already enough to worry about.

//

She has stayed here so many times over the years; the Roses stopped pretending that Stevie might stay in a hotel when passing through LA or New York years ago. She’s had a key to this place since Alexis bought it. She leaves two sets of sleep clothes here. And a mug.

the holiday by @anniemurphys, not rated, 19478 words

“Invite Alexis to Christmas at my parents’,” he told David.

David groaned, tipping his head back. “My sister continuously ruins my life,” he grumbled, dragging himself up off the couch reluctantly and picking up his phone.

Patrick brings David, Alexis, and Stevie home for the holidays.

You're ready and you're willing by @yourbuttervoicedbeau, rated E, 3401 words [chapter two is Alexis/Stevie]

Everyone's feeling a little frisky after dressing up as Mystery Inc. for Hallowe'en.

AU:

Just Good Business by @yourbuttervoicedbeau [fic], Amanita_Fierce, @sarahlevys, @januarium, @petrodobreva, @reginahalliwell, @rhetoricalk, @schittposting, @sunlightsymphony, unfolded73 [podfic], rated T, 1597 words

Alexis is the host of A Little Bit Alexis, a celebrity gossip podcast. Stevie's her (supposedly silent) producer, but she couldn't help a few sarcastic comments coming out. Listeners quickly grow to love their dynamic and assume they're a couple, and correcting them might go down badly. But the more they play it up, the more they wonder.

the devil's in the details (but you've got a friend in me) by @leopxld-fitz, rated T, 4403 words

Stevie is an up-and-coming writer, fresh out of Canada. Alexis is the head of a major fashion magazine with a mixed reputation. Stevie can't stop thinking about her new boss and, honestly, it's kind of getting to her.

A Devil Wears Prada AU.

wrapped up in you by @hullomoon, rated T, 7114 words

"When you said your sister would be here I thought she'd be a spectator like us, not a competitor."

or Alexis is an Olympic rhythmic gymnast and Stevie is very gay

You Can Break by another_Hero, rated T, 2001 words

“That’s so sweet of you,” said Alexis, “but I just started this drink, and I drove here, so.” By Stevie’s calculation, there was a zero percent chance Alexis had driven here—she wouldn’t want to be pressed into leaving alone. But then, she hadn’t come with anyone else, and Ray’s Saturday-night taxi service didn’t run on Tuesdays.

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Happy reading!

- @sarahlevys and @yourbuttervoicedbeau

[maxbegone]

While I’m slowly working through TropeFest, here’s what I’ve read so far this month and have loved.

Seen  by @vulcantastic​

The night of "The Olive Branch," David is finally starting to feel comfortable enough to trust Patrick fully--perhaps more than he even realizes himself.

four four four two by @ratchet

Business manager required to help set up small bakery/deli in central Elm Falls Experience in food service would be beneficial but not necessary 40 hours p/w Salary negotiable

The advert had been small, tucked into the corner of the classifieds page of a local newspaper. A small business getting off the ground. It was a jigsaw piece Patrick knew he could be, something that could fit here, in his new life.

-----

Or: David and Stevie are starting over. Patrick knows something about that.

It’s Nice to Have a Friend by @fairmanor

“So.” There’s a pause. Birds sing in the tree above the car. Ray shuffles where he sits, wincing when the car creaks lowly underneath him. “…So?” Sat on the hood with his feet planted and knees bent, Patrick shrugs. “I don’t know, really. I was kind of expecting you to have something to say.” “Like what?” “A question, maybe? Or ten?” “I think it sort of speaks for itself,” Ray says eventually. “It’s perfect.”

David and Stevie weren't the first ones to sit in front of the cottage on the hood of a car.

Aeration by @middyblue

Isn’t her whole life proof that she can handle it? However shitty life gets, she puts one heel in front of the other and keeps walking, keeps going to the next adventure, the next thrill, because it’s when you stop that it catches up to you; it’s when you stop and there’s no one there that you start disappearing.

The night before she leaves Schitt's Creek, Alexis gets a text from Sebastien.

Collect Me With Your Steady Hand by @davidbrewer

David looks down at his hand, and a gold ring catches the light through the blinds. It’s not one he’d choose for himself, at least not in his right mind. It’s a little on the thin side, for one, and a little too… round, making it simultaneously too small and too bulky. It’s hard to explain. See, David prefers flatter rings, like the silver ones that line his right hand. And, actually, he’s not totally convinced this thing is it’s 24-karat gold (or even 16-karat), while he’s at it; it shines a bit more like gold-dipped sterling silver and the thought of that is almost as horrifying as the ring being on his finger in general. Almost.

“What the fuck is that? ” he asks, his voice lilting nearly a full octave.

Patrick holds up his hand, palm in front of his face. “I’ve got one too.”

They’re wedding rings.

He and Patrick are wearing wedding rings.

OR: David and Patrick go to Vegas. You know what happens.

I Waited My Whole Life by @agoodpersonrose

David is just going to have to come up with something, because there is just no way that he can let Patrick Brewer catch him going to another of the town's many weddings on his own.

Close Encounters of the Alces Kind by @treepyful

why are you trying to get me to stay at work longer than i need to what did you do

Nothing

i can hear you lying

It’s Well Worth the Wait by @noahreids

Patrick lets his hair grow out, David isn't adequately prepared.

[matchbookarmy]

Cold by vulcantastic

Rating: G

Summary: Steve Rogers never liked the winter.

Why I'm Reccing: It's another out of order fic. Sometimes I come across things out of order. I can't remember how I came to this one. But I want to list the fics as I have them in my bookmark order so I don't leave anything out. So, quick detour to the C's.

This is also another underrated fic.

The Avengers all live together in the tower, and it's winter, and Steve isn't taking to the winter/cold weather very well. For Steve, cold weather, and in particular ice and snow, has very negative memories attached to it. You know, because REASONS. Reasons like Steve growing up poor and sickly during the great depression when coal was scarce and pneumonia lurked behind every winter. Oh, and that whole thing about being frozen in the ice for seventy years. You know, reasons.

It's Tony Stark who first puts two and two together vis a vis Steve and the cold, after Steve nearly has a panic attack during an impromptu snowball fight. And it's in Tony Stark who Steve finds, first understanding, then comfort, then guidance and support, and then finally, maybe something more.

This is definitely more pre-slash than slash, but it's cute and its sweet and it's angsty fluff (fluffy angst?). And it's definitely worth a quick read, for a burst of feels, that end up feeling quite warm. Just like Tony and Steve.

~.~.~

Follow me as I make my way alphabetically through (almost) every Stony fic on AO3.

[egoanesthesia]

Creator Roundup: Top 5 of 2020

Rules: It’s time to love yourselves! Choose your 5 favorite works you created in the past year (fics, art, edits, etc.) and link them below to reflect on the amazing things you brought into the world in 2020. Tag as many writers/artists/etc. as you want (fan or original) so we can spread the love and link each other to awesome works!

I was tagged by: @simplymarleycat

I’ll tag @vulcantastic @hullomoon @cheesecurdsgravyandfries @maxbegone and really anyone else who wants to take part in this!!

1. Welcome To The New Year - Written for SC Frozen Over Fest! I’m really proud of this one!!

2. I’ll Be Your Disaster Ever After - Written for SC Trick or Treat.

3. You’re Everything I’ve Ever Dreamed Of Having - David and Patrick anniversary fic.

4. Wrap Your Arms Around Me, Baby Boy - Written for SC Trick or Treat.

5. Baby, It’s All Good - Patrick is taking a college course and is stressed about his final paper. David is a good husband.

[brighter-side-of-the-coin]

Merlin Fic Rec - The Knights

A small compilation of fics that star some of our favorite knights from the round table.

Time to Shine by juliairian (3.4k)

Arthur, Merlin, Gwen and the knights are stuck in a tomb and there's only one way to get out: using magic.

The Knights Get Merlin Drunk. You Won’t Believe What Happens Next! by howshouldipresume (8k)

Where the Knights of Camelot, who are feeling rather somber after having lost Lancelot, decide to cheer themselves up by getting Merlin drunk, and Arthur absolutely does not hide in a wardrobe to figure out exactly why Sirs Leon and Gwaine swear this is the most effective way to raise morale.

(or: who knew that a drunk Merlin gives inspiring, heartfelt speeches? Well, everyone but Arthur of course.)

they were just a couple of idiots in love by OnSomeMerlinBs (5k)

It seems like Arthur and Merlin are the only people who don't know they're both completely in love with each other.

Putting Out the Lantern (Find Your Own Way Back Home) by a_static_world (2.3k)

Merlin disappears alarmingly often for someone in the direct employ of the King of Camelot. The knights place bets, and Arthur decides he's done caring what others think.

It's not that much of a secret by TheAsexualofSpades (3.6k)

Every knight who's spent five minutes around Merlin and Arthur knows the secret.

They also know these two are one hell of a blind spot for the other. They'll be here to support them while they figure it out

The Chainmail Incident by Nightingalewithatale (5.6k)

The Knights knew they should have stopped Gwaine from opening his big mouth, but they didn't. So, here they were with a defensive king and an idiotic manservant, both stubborn in their own right, acting like the other was in the wrong. Everyone blamed Gwaine wholeheartedly, but if Merlin would just take off the damn chainmail, they could all move on with their lives.

dream guy by driftingskies237 (4.2k)

A night at the campfire leads to antics concerning crushes. Merlin, in an effort to hide his growing feelings toward Arthur, describes someone completely opposite Arthur. All seems to go back to normal, at least until the walking persona of Merlin's description comes to Camelot for the chance of becoming a knight.

Catching Bees with Honey by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle (7.7k)

“So let me get this straight,” Arthur said, folding his fingers together as the man in front him awkwardly shifted. “You are under the impression if you win the favor of my servant that you will then win my favor?” He asked and the nobleman shifted again.

“Well, sire.” He said “That is the common consensus among… The chatter.”

“The chatter.” Arthur repeated and his mind flashed to all the kindness Merlin had received from other nobles. Dear God.

Or

Merlin has all of Camelot (and neighboring kingdoms) wrapped around his finger and Arthur is beginning to resign himself to the fact his servant somehow has more power than he does.

Matchmaker by vulcantastic (1.8k)

Sir Gwaine, Knight of Camelot, was certainly not stupid. He knew love when he saw it. (Set pre-series 4)

A Bet by vulcantastic (1k)

In which the Knights stumble upon a private moment between the Prince and his manservant, Leon is uncomfortable, and Gwaine decides to make a bet. Pre-S4.

Sit In by Literaria (1k)

Not entirely surprisingly, Merlin ends up in the dungeons again... but the Knights of the Round Table never abandon one of their own.

[lilydalexf]

👽 X-Files Fic Rec Roundup 2021, Part 10

Here is a master list of all my new X-Files fic recs from the last month. These and all my earlier recs can be found under my fic rec tag, where you can also read why I recced each story. This month I also newly posted the themed lists below. Enjoy!

Fics with good Mulder/Scully banter

Long fics with Scully/Skinner

** Fic Rec Roundup 2021 part 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 ** Begin(e)n(d)ings by @vulcantastic (Angst - 2,279 words - Teen and up) The Healing Power of Touch by @bohoartist (SUZ/Closure - ~500 words - G) Pyre by Adam Webb (Fire - ~14,650 words - PG) She Ditched Him? and The Lucky Man by Vickie Moseley (Tithonus - ~4,500 and ~3,450 words - PG-13 and PG) Untitled by @mldrgrl (En Ami - ~1,300 words - Not rated)

[roguebebe]

Any f/f fic recs?

oh I love this request so much. first off lemme start by saying that my preferred f/f pairing is Alexis/Stevie so I naturally gravitate towards those fics more. that being said, I’m gonna include my faves of all the different pairings for the sake of this ask!!! just know I’m not totally impartial.

Alexis/Stevie:

I Think She Knows by @vulcantastic

All These Minutes Passing by helvetica_upstart

i don’t wanna be your friend (i wanna kiss your lips) by wardo_wedidit

Alexis/Twyla:

in the hack by thingswithwings

Ladies Night Inn (Series) by yeah_alright

Stevie/Twyla:

Double Six and Everywhere by @samwhambam

wherever you go, there you are by helvetica_upstart

Stevie/Rachel:

friends & family discount by etben (ok this is mostly a secondary pairing but I’m OBSESSED with them in this fic)

Ronnie/The Florist: (Dulce, her name is Dulce)

Dulce (Series) by another_Hero

also I’d just like to point out that there’s not many f/f fics in the SC fandom but @elevatefemslash is coming!!! mark your calendar, anon. there’s gonna be plenty more to add to this list soon.

[wild-aloof-rebel]

I’m so impressed with your fic reading!! Do you only read once stories are complete? Also, any recs for Alexis-centered fic? I’m on my first rewatch and I have discovered she might be my favorite character and skipped like all of her fic the first time I watched!

there aren’t a TON of fics that are fully centered on alexis. and often the ones that are about her relationships with people who aren’t ted are told from the other character’s POV. so i wouldn’t say that all of these fics are going to be super alexis-centric, but they all do at least have a significant focus on her relationship with the other characters...

Alexis/Ted

the right thing after all by seeingrightly

making her mark by overcomingthedark

selfless by bonniebubblegum

tell all the stars above by singsongsung

like a bird taking way by oh_la_fraise

Alexis & David

Right Through the Very Heart of It by odofidi

Quarantine, But Then Make it Fashion by leopxld_fitz

You’re Gonna Be Great by vulcantastic

A Little Bit by returntosaturn

how to win at sibling rivalry by monsterbate

We Could Turn the World to Gold by middyblue

Code Orange by Sholio

I.O.U. by DelilahMcMuffin

Rose, Alexis Rose by whetherwoman

isn’t that the cutest thing... by startswithhope

Hide Your Diamonds by helvetica_upstart

and one of my own, the thin line between love and hate (is a rented suit)

Alexis & Patrick

x-es and o-ranges by blueink3

Looking for Light on the Floor by nameless_bliss

A Face Mask by WellSchitt

stickers on my suit(y)case by blueink3

Even the Orchestra is Beautiful by unfolded73

[farm-witches-fic-recs]

Wlw anon here! Sorry for not being more specific!! I’d love some Stevie/Alexis or Stevie/Twyla recs:)

No need to apologize, we just want to try to make sure we're giving you what you want!

Stevie/Alexis

All These Minutes Passing - @helvetica-upstart

Hashtag: Blessed - paperclipbitch

Heavy-Loaded Fruit Tree - peevee

i don't wanna be your friend (i wanna kiss your lips) - wardo_wedidit

I Made Plans to be with You - Coffee_Flavored_Kisses

I Think She Knows - stevierosebudds (vulcantastic)

Pinch and Hit - @januarium

you know that it’s god, baby (when you’re around her) - singsongsung (@anniemurphys)

Stevie/Twyla

a little change - @samwhambam

My Heart Stumbles On Things I Don't Know - alilactree

Oh, pretty woman; Sapphic September 2021 -@samwhambam

something so magic about you - dameofpowellestate (@mymariahcarey)

spelling it out - @helvetica-upstart

wherever you go, there you are - @helvetica-upstart

Stevie/Alexis/Twyla

Girl Boss Destiny - growlery, olive2pod (olive2read), sophinisba, @thingswithwings

little did i know - singsongsung (@anniemurphys)

[reticentvampyr]

i think she knows

author: vulcantastic rating: teen/m summary: post-"happy ending." stevie is sorting out her feelings for a certain rose, and it's not the one you think. a/n: i needed alexis/stevie. so i’m writing it. WIP! hope you enjoy!

Alexis [Received 10:22am] Hey girl!

Stevie smiled. She and Alexis had exchanged texts pretty often during David and Patrick’s wedding planning, but that had really been the extent of their digital communications—until now. She had to ask:

[Sent 10:23am] Hiya. To what do I owe a communication from THE Alexis Rose?

Alexis [Received 10:24am] Just checking in! :) How u doing?

Stevie quirked an eyebrow. Even at her most altruistic, Alexis was always sort of half-engaged when it came to a two-sided conversation. She was one of those people who was thinking of what she’d say next while you were talking. Stevie didn’t fault her for it—it was just Alexis, and the Roses were nothing if not consistently idiosyncratic—but for Alexis to ask about Stevie? First?

Read more here

[summerofspock]

Hello! Sorry if I'm bothering you in any way with this ask but do you have any Star Trek blogs to recommend? I'm getting back into it but all the Trek blogs I follow are pretty much dead or focusing on another fandoms and it's kinda hard to find active blogs. rn I'm on a tos, tng and disco binge but any Star Trek blog will do though if u got any recommendations.

No bother at all! I think we are all experiencing an influx of good omens haha (i am also guilty of switching a bit)

HOWEVER!

Below are some folks who reliably post trek and even if they post other stuff, they’ve been a joy to follow. In no particular order:

@grumpybonesey @somekindaspacecadet @wingittofreedom @annaknitsspock @punkspockispunkrock @babyspock @thorodlnsons @pywren @trekraider @trek-tracks @neetols @sidetrek @pansexualcaptainkirk @perphesone @butterfly-apocalypse @trekkie-in-space @greenjimkirk @federations @geordilaforge @castmeup @spockshair @vulcannic @to-boldly-glow @thylantics @kirk42069 @thetimetostrikeislater @spacehomos @space-happy @trekmemes @spocksgotemotions @vulcan–t @highlyillogical @dammitmccoy @kirkhasakink @spockt @deannatroibolton @karikes @greenjimkirk @warpfactornonsense @leifor @anifanatical @readysteadytrek @demonicvulcan @half-vulcan @plaidshirtjimkirk @shards-of-divinity @little-smartass @rabidchild67 @suedescripture @moontowers @captjazz @spatscolombo @ds9shameblog @vulcantastic @cate-adams

im sure there are loads more but these are folks I reblog a lot or see star trek content from regularly and if anybody wants to reblog and give a shout to other folks please do!

[maxbegone]

IT’S FINALLY HERE!

In an effort to spread some love to the fanfic authors in the Schitt’s Creek community, this post is a compiling of some of our favorite fics! Thank you to every single person who decided to participate in this dedication of love! And to the fanfic authors out there - thank you for being so wonderful and sharing your stories with us! Here’s to many more countless hours of reading - day or night! 

There are repeats! I understand that may seem a little redundant, but I wanted everyone who participated to share their favorite fics regardless of repetition, author, pairing, AU, size, etcetera. 

A very special thanks to everyone who participated! 

@bestwisheswarmestregards // @brighter-than-sunshine  // @danieljradcliffe @darnitdraco  // @imargaery  // @justwaiting23  // @leopxld-fitz // @lickrustdavid // @loveburnsbrighter // @oceanavinfinity @poorguysheadcanon​ // @ratchet // @roguebabyinyourstore @stuck-on-your-heart // @thisbuildinghasfeelings​ // @vulcantastic​ @wlwbaudelaire​

I’m going to go ahead and put everything under the cut, because this should be quite a long post! 

**If there are authors on tumblr whose handles were not properly added, please send me a message!

@bestwisheswarmestregards​

Fic 1: Ace Of Hearts by loveisallyouneed21

Why I like it: It is just really sweet and made me really happy. Plus I like seeing Patrick as an asexual being one myself. I don’t see a lot of ace characters in the media so seeing someone portray Patrick, a character I love, as one makes me really happy. 

Fic 2: An Unexpected Arrival by @justwaiting23​ 

Why I like it: It was one of the first fics I read in this fandom and I fell in love with it. Plus the Brewers are in it and I love anything with the Brewers. 

Fic 3: Hammock by @maxbegone​ 

Why I like it: This fic makes me so fluffy inside. Early morning and snuggles are one of the best combinations. 

@brighter-than-sunshine​

Fic 1: Your Wings Prepare To Fly by @icmezzo 

Why I like it: I’m not the biggest fans of AUs/ Fantasy takes on fics, but the characterization of David and Patrick is so good here. It’s such a beautifully written fic, and I just couldn’t get enough of it when I first read it! A definite reread.

Fic 2: Today and All the Days that Follow by @unfolded73​

Why I like it: This one is one of my all-time favorites, because it explores so many of the relationships between all the characters… I especially love the bits including Stevie and Alexis. 

Fic 3: Little Reminders of our Love by @justwaiting23​

Why I like it: The whole idea of David and Patrick leaving each other notes was too adorable not to recommend this fic!

@danieljradcliffe​

Fic 1: Watching Through Windows by @helvetica-upstart​

Why I like it: Some fandoms have those fics that just inevitably change the game and define what fanfiction can be and for me, this is that fic for Schitt's Creek. It is a staple that everyone's read and continues to talk about and recommend a year after it was published; I'm sure we will continue to talk about it for years to come and to recommend it as new folks come into the fandom.

Fic 2: Until Now Gives Way to Then by swat117 

Why I like it: I just read this one-shot recently thanks to your (feel free to edit this how you need for your post) recommendation of their other fic, 'Exposed Brick.' This is a fic that (for me) completely captures why David and Patrick fit and work so well together and how their pasts have made it possible for them to be who they are as a couple in SC. I haven't read another fic that resonated with my own interpretation and appreciation of their relationship as much as this one. This author truly and completely sees them for all that they are.

Fic 3:  Red White and Blue Jays by @grapehyasynth​  

Why I like it: I saw this fic published earlier this year and wanted to read it so badly but figured I should read the source material (Red, White, & Royal Blue) first so I did and absolutely fell in love with that book (who wouldn't?). I attribute this fic for inspiring me to read Casey McQuiston's book and so when I went to finally read it, I had extremely high expectations and even still, this fic exceeded them. The author does an amazing job of incorporating aspects of the original book (RWRB) while keeping the story true to the characters and relationships we know and love in Schitt's Creek. I read the entire fic in one sitting and then instantly, read it again. It is laugh out loud funny while being romantic as hell and keeps David and Patrick incredibly in-character throughout.

@darnitdraco​

Fic 1: Red White And Blue Jays by @grapehyasynth​

Why I like it: this fic is the reason I bought Red White and Royal Blue. Going into the fic, I didn’t know what the book was about so it was all new to me but it was great nevertheless. Now that im almost finished with the book, I love this fic even more. I know its an AU but I think the characters are written well and I pretty much love any fic when Rachel isn’t made out to be the bad guy. Its 13 chapters and I will 100% be rereading it after I finish the book. 

Fic 2: Nothing Burns Like The Cold by @wildxwired​

Why I like it: This is a one shot and definitely Patrick Centric. I thrive on Angst and Hurt/Comfort. I personally feel like it is Patrick coming to terms with a things he didn’t have control over and him getting closure on things of the past. I don’t want to give away too much of the plot but please read this guys!! 

Fic 3: sometimes good things fall apart by @blueink3 

Why I like it: I have reread this multiple times and it gets better each time. Its only 4 chapters but it isn’t rushed. As I said above, I THRIVE on angst and hurt/comfort. This has both, AND protective Patrick. It is a spin on what could’ve happened after the barbecue and it has a happy ending so don’t worry.

@imargaery​

Fic 1: Dodgeball is f*cking stupid by alldaydream

Why I like it: This is a one-chapter piece that comes in just under 6k and yet the author manages to build a super rich AU experience and tell a complete story that is at once heart-wrenching, sweet, sexy, and thematic. If you want angst that doesn’t last too long, that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy, this is the one-shot for you. I go back to it as much as I go back to some of my favorite D&P scenes from the show.

Fic 2: if not for you by goingmywaydoll

Why I like it: When it comes to fanfiction about our boys, there’s almost nothing I love more than a high school AU. This is that. But it’s also a ROAD TRIP. What better scenario is there for a slow burn, mutual pining, dialogue heavy love story with plenty of bed sharing and nobody bothering them?

Fic 3: Beneath the Winter Snow by Distractivate

Why I like it: Can you tell I love a good AU? This one’s about the Olympics and it imagines a world in which Patrick and David have already fallen in love, had a relationship, and have broken up. This is a story about them finding their way back to each other--which isn’t hard because they have to be around each other all the time and work through their issues. It’s written with grace and thoughtfulness, and walking with Patrick and David as they learn to communicate with one another and work on healing makes the reunion that much more satisfying.

@justwaiting23​

Fic 1: hit me with your best shot by @ignisgayentia​

Why I like it: This is a bit of a random one but it has stuck with me ever since I read it. It’s a short little AU about David and Patrick meeting at a baseball game where Patrick is one of the players. It’s really sweet and does such a great job of keeping the voices in character, especially with the flirty teasing and awkwardness and is one of those fics I go back to over and over again.

Fic 2: Spills & Thrills by storieswelove

Why I like it: This is one in a series of ‘Meet-Uglies’ that the author has written which I adore but it’s my favourite one out of them. It has the perfect mix of awkward interactions which make you cringe and also really sweet and fond moments between the two of them.

Fic 3: You Can Plan on Me by odofidi

Why I like it: This is a sweet little piece of marital fluff about the first Christmas after the wedding. It fits exactly with my idea about what married life would be like for them and is really sweet, plus I always love it when the Brewers are able to see Patrick so genuinely in love with someone like that so it’s definitely one of my very favourites.

@leopxld-fitz​

Fic 1: best wishes, warmest regards (sent with confetti effect) by reymonova (costiellie)

Why I like it: This fic is just pure fun. The character voices are always perfect, and it’s such a nice addition to the series. This story is full of incredible one-liners and I think about “th*nk y*u” at least once a week. A must-read for anyone who loves a good Stevie-David friendship moment. 

Fic 2: Going Down by @concannonfodder​

Why I like it: This is a perfect AU. Rich David? Check. New York? Check. Patrick’s gay awakening? Check, check, check. This fic feels as real and in-character as any canon events of the show, and the author does an incredible job at lining up a love story for the ages all over again under completely different pretenses. Plus, who doesn’t love a “stuck in an elevator” trope? I would watch 10 movies based off of this.

Fic 3: I’ve Never Liked A Smile As Much As I Like Yours by hagface

Why you like it: I live for college AU’s, and this one doesn’t disappoint. I love how the author repositioned characters and events for a new setting, and David as a picky art major is all I ever could have hoped for. Character interactions are pitch perfect and there’s a true “paint me like one of your french girls” pining moment that was truly glorious. A great read!!

@lickrustdavid​

Fic 1: Tonight I’ll Drift in A Dream With You by torakowalski 

Why I like it: It’s rare to find such a well-written fic with a great family dynamic that makes you feel like you’re almost just reading a script for the actual show instead of an idea. There’s something soft and comforting about reading cohabitation with Alexis and David and Patrick doing there own things on separate sides of the motel room. 

Fic 2: A Week with the Brewers by @justwaiting23​ 

Why I like it: The dynamic with David and the Brewer’s is genuinely authentic and it’s made me flash back to some of my own experiences with partners parents. The fact that Patrick’s totally willing to have sex while his parents are there while David is mortified at the idea is also great and realistic. I feel like this fic also shows how partners grow and learn to communicate with one another and trust them. 

Fic 3: Welcome to Cabaret by @vivianblakesunrisebay​

Why you like it: The concept of David being more included in the whole Cabaret experience was something I definitely appreciated, since during the show I was kind of bummed with the lack of him. Stevie is wonderfully written in my opinion, and I really liked Patrick going on dates with the choreographer and watching David figure out how to cope. 

@loveburnsbrighter​

Fic 1: Small Projects by GCLane

Why I like it: My ultimate comfort fic.  Soft relationship feels and loving, passionate discussion of fiber arts, plus nuanced discussion of coming out and fitting in and what it means to be queer.  Also David trying new things and doing his best, which is also fun (he learns to knit!)

Fic 2: You and Me and This Temptation by @leupagus​

Why I like it: Another comfort fic!  Musician Patrick/manager David.  It's funny asf and super sweet at the same time.  Plus it does justice by Rachel, and made me totally love her.  Also, I was never sold on AUs of any kind and this is the fic that converted me.  I re-read it when I need cheering up and it never fails.

Fic 3: The Moment I Touched Down by rockinhamburger

Why you like it: Patrick learning about David's past and being the sweetest most sympathetic bean :(. This one is full of tragic backstory and good emotional hurt/comfort.  Super cathartic to read, and it makes me want to wrap David and Patrick both in big hugs and protect them from the world.

@maxbegone​

Fic 1: my heart was broke, my head was sore by @blueink3

Why I like it: This was the first fic I read since coming into the fandom. It’s canon-divergent, which, as it turns out, I kind of love. It’s so beautifully-written; a story about David meeting the Brewers much sooner than he anticipated, under unforeseen circumstances that take Patrick back to his hometown - and David is right along with him. And just like in every universe, Marcy Brewer is an angel.

Fic 2: Cleanser by @cypress-tree​

Why I like it: Hello and welcome to my comfort fic! This is just the most soothing story. It’s my wind-down fic, and every single time I read it, it makes me want to do my own in-depth skincare routine (that I already do morning and night). But it’s not just about that - it’s about Patrick taking a look at his identity as well. It’s all so tender and sweet, and so intimate in its own lovely way. David pampers Patrick a little bit and shows him that “femininity” and “masculinity” do not have rigid divides. And the first time I read this, I was wearing a mask from LUSH.

Fic 3: keep my spirit strong, you do by fishypots

Why you like it: Content warning; eating disorders, food issues. This hit me square in the chest. It resonated with me in a way I knew it would but struck so much more within me. By the end of it, I was smiling because of how represented I felt. I know this is a difficult topic for some, but I needed to share this fic. As someone with dysmorphia and struggles with disordered eating, it was such a comfort to read about David, who is a character so vulnerable and his partner who doesn’t pester him with questions. Instead he listens, he does a little research (it’s Patrick, of course he does), and remains by him. It’s all written so realistically and tenderly, and without any jabs or awkward nods toward body image. This will forever be at the top of my list.

@oceanavinfinity​

Fic 1: I Carry These Heart-Shapes Only to You by ladyflowdi, ships_to_sail

Why I like it: It is a work-in-progress au set in Paris during WWII. Patrick is a soldier on leave, and David is a gallerist who sailed to France to help Alexis (as usual). The characters are so, so true to canon, and the world building of Paris in that era will whisk you away from your current place. I love it.

@poorguysheadcanon​

Fic 1: bright lights by falconeggs (series)

Why I like it: my favorite schitts creek fic is definitely the series “bright lights” on ao3!

@ratchet​

Fic 1: In the Temple of Artemis by MoreHuman 

Why I like it: This story has Stevie exploring (with some help) the identifier of Aromantic after navigating what she thought were her romantic feelings for David. Really sensitively written, with a scene that almost perfectly puts into words my feelings about David & Stevie’s soulmate-esque relationship.

Fic 2: David Rose, Your Husband Is At Guest Services by @patricksdavid​ 

Why I like it: Husbands! At Costco! Giant muffins and comically large bags of doritos! 2071 words of pure domestic fluff! What more could you ask for?!

Fic 3: Fifteen Hundred Miles by MoreHuman 

Why I like it: Okay so. This is very new as part of the Reel Fic Fest, but I needed to include it. I love Wild, both the book & movie, and I am very much a “deal with my problems by hiking/biking in the forest” so this spoke to me immediately. Patrick and David meet as strangers hiking 1500 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. There’s nature, pining in nature, tent shenanigans, tent emergencies! Stevie being an excellent friend from afar, a cribbage board, journaling, secret trail register entries, David in flannel, and an ever-present toque. It’s just a really satisfying and calming 30k words with literally 2 characters. I read it twice in 12 hours.

@roguebabyinyourstore​

Fic 1: Fifteen Hundred Miles by MoreHuman 

Why I like it:​ I like a good AU as much as the next person, but this one is just STUNNING. The descriptions of the pain and struggle endured by both men, both physical and emotional, was vibrantly visceral. David and Patrick’s relationship bloomed organically and you are hooked on their journey through the wilderness as they grow closer and eventually fall in love. Plus it’s Patrick’s POV. What’s not to love?

Fic 2: Getting Over Getting Older All The Time by Distractivate  

Why I like it:​ You’ve heard of slow burn? Well meet glacial burn. This masterpiece takes us through 10 years of friendship, of missed opportunities, of pining and heartbreak. But most importantly it shows what we all knew - David and Patrick will find their way to each other regardless of time and distance. Also Patrick’s POV, I sort of love Patrick Brewer.

Fic 3: You Could Be The One by bigficenergy 

Why I like it: ​I have a soft spot for early relationship David and Patrick. But almost no fic does it quite like this. This fic highlights points from our boys’ developing relationship scored by the incomparable Carly Rae Jepsen. This fic is so true to the characters, their voices and their story, that it’s all one giant headcanon for me. This fic is part 1 of a larger series and I highly recommend all of them.

@stuck-on-your-heart​

Fic 1: a kiss from a rose by mihaly ( @davidroseshusband​ )

Why I like it: This was the first multi-chapter fic I read when I joined the sc fandom, and I hadn’t read fic of any kind in over a year. It’s a brilliant story where Alexis stars in a reality-dating show. All the characters are portrayed so perfectly in this fic, and you can hear their voices in every piece of dialogue. It’s sweet, it’s hot, it’s everything you could want in an AU. This story helped me fall in love with fic again so it has a very special place in my heart. 

Fic 2: Rose’s Eleven by leupagus

Why I love it: This story honestly feels like a movie. I know the concept is based on a film franchise, but the writing in this fic is truly exquisite. It’s so complex and gripping, and there’s a heist which is always a good time. Despite the very different world these characters are in, they are still true to themselves, so it’s very exciting to see how they interact with one another in this universe. This is such a fun read from start to finish and just thinking about it makes me want to go back and read it again.

Fic 3: Simply the Vest by orphan_account

Why I love it: If you couldn’t tell, I’m obsessed with AUs. This fic is such a satisfying AU because it incorporates several tropes that we all know and love. In this story, Patrick is an FBI agent, and he has to go undercover as David’s boyfriend. So right off the bat there’s fake dating! And then it has pining because our boys are dumb! AND THEN it has a little smut if that’s your cup of tea. And while all this is happening, Patrick is being capable and looks very dashing in his FBI vest.

@thisbuildinghasfeelings​

Fic 1: Happy to help by @vivianblakesunrisebay​

Why I like it: This was the first Schitt’s Creek fic I fell in love with when I started exploring what was out there after bingeing the show for the first time. It’s basically a deep dive into Patrick’s POV from Motel Review through Grad Night. It really helped me appreciate Patrick as a character when I was fairly new to the show. I think I formed a lot of head canon regarding Patrick’s life and backstory based on the things I enjoyed in this fic. And it’s just incredibly well written.

Fic 2: turn down the lights, turn down the bed by @hudders-and-hiddles​ ( @wild-aloof-rebel​ )

Why I like it: I love this take on David and Patrick remaining just business partners until Rock On. I can be a bit of a canon purist, so I’m really picky when it comes to AU fic. However, there are actually quite a few I enjoy in this fandom. My favorite thing about this one is that it has the exact right amount of angst, to the point where it’s almost physically painful, but in the best possible way. Especially because you know how it’s going to end. This is angst with a happy ending executed perfectly. And it’s so good that it holds up to multiple rereads.

Fic 3: my heart was broke, my head was sore by blueink3

Why I like it: Another canon divergent AU that I love. This one diverges from canon after Grad Night, at which point Patrick has to go home for a family emergency and David goes with him. What I really love about it is how it puts Patrick in a position to be truly vulnerable and gives David the opportunity to kind of be the strong one and really take care of Patrick. This is something we don’t get to see to this extent in canon until maybe Meet the Parents, so it’s nice seeing it here so early in their relationship. Also, it’s just so beautifully written.

@vulcantastic​

Fic 1: no other version of me i would rather be tonight by wardo_wedidit

Why I like it: I’ve always enjoyed the concept of love languages, and it was so sweet watching David do so much for Patrick to show he loves him. Of course, it stems from fear and anxiety that David isn’t doing enough for Patrick (especially with Alexis egging him on), which reads very realistically to me. I think we as the audience tend to forget that David  has never had anything like this before, has never experienced the love of someone like Patrick. He’s still learning how to accept that love and return it, in his own unique ways. This fic does a great job of examining that.

Fic 2: Exposed Brick by swat117

Why I like it: To me this is the perfect “Patrick and David visit New York” fic. Patrick is characterized so beautifully here; we not only see how he aims to please throughout his relationship with David but in his interactions with Rachel and his family as well. I imagine there was a lot left unsaid on the show regarding Patrick’s uneasiness about moving to New York and David’s ultimate decision to stay with him in Schitt’s Creek--this is explored wonderfully here. Plus, as a new New Yorker, it was really nice to read about all the iconic places in and around Manhattan.

Fic 3: we’ll take the world together by sonlali

Why I like it: I am a sucker for stories that examine David and Alexis’ relationship before the start of the show. This fic in particular is heart-wrenching, touching on the trauma both siblings likely experienced before we as viewers knew them. I love the idea of David as protector of his younger sister, and to see that sentiment returned by Alexis now that they have grown (physically and emotionally) while living in Schitt’s Creek is beautiful to read.

@wlwbaudelaire​

Fic 1: you’re my peace and my quiet by chocobos

Why I like it: This fic is just so soft and sweet and always puts me in a good mood whenever I reread it. It’s wonderfully written and I can truly see this as an actual scene in the show. 

Fic 2: Terrified But The Truth is This by ryry_peaches ( @loveburnsbrighter​ )

Why I like it: As someone who’s had a headcanon that David is autistic since I started watching the show, this was the first fic I saw pertaining to it. I was happy to see how well it was portrayed, especially giving how poorly I’ve seen fics portray autism in other fandoms, and it even made me see the episode “Girls' Night” in a completely different light. 

Fic 3: Putting Down Roots by @this-is-not-nothing​

Why I like it: Absolute domestic fluff is my jam and this fic delivers it and then some. It gives me everything I could want in a post-canon fic where David and Patrick are happily married and living in their cottage.

Again, thank you to everyone who made this post possible! I am so happy we were able to spread some love and cheer to the fic writers of this community! Sending so much love to each and every one of you, and I’m hoping this provides some new material for the community to discover as well! 

[lizardkingeliot]

Okay so I did a similar post about 6 months back, I know, but I decided it needed a revamp and also... it would be really nice to have some new people join us now that we’re fighting for a new home!!! There is SO MUCH I wasn’t able to include above because I ran out of room and my life is basically that John Mulaney joke about making a happy birthday sign. So!!! Here are some of the things I didn’t include above:

·The cast is super diverse!!! Especially in season 2 where the featured family is comprised of John Cho and his foster kids!!! These kids are SO amazing and truly diverse like... an actual blind character!!! An actual autistic character!!! The found family trope is strong with this one and I love my children so much. 

·I can’t make a post about why this show is amazing without mentioning Bennett. We as a fandom can’t agree on if his first name is spelled Devon or Devin, but REGARDLESS he is a character deserving of all of the love. He starts out as a lowkey antagonist but he’s just trying his Best and fighting the good fight and I would die for him.

·Also there are multiple queer characters other than Marcus and the show really goes out of its way to be like uhhhhh the Church is def wrong for how it’s treated the queer community over the years and lmao I don’t wanna spoil anything but the Church isn’t really painted in the best light here so pls don’t go into this one expecting to be preached to. The religious themes are obviously strong but... it’s a show that explores religion without being forcefully religious you know.

·I keep mentioning John Cho without actually talking about John Cho but!!! He is so amazing in season 2!!! The best Island Dad who ends up playing multiple emmy-worthy roles, often within the same episode. Everyone I tell to watch the show that goes onto watch it is like WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME ABOUT JOHN CHO?! So. Ya know. John Cho.

Anyway!!! For those of you who don’t know, The Exorcist was recently canceled at Fox after 2 seasons and I am NOT going to rant about that here I’m NOT, but it was def not canceled because it’s a bad show!!! It was given a terrible time slot and they didn’t promote it well and I just don’t think that many people even know it existed.

But that doesn’t mean that it’s over!!! The amazing @vulcantastic has organized a weekly social campaign and as a fandom we’re contacting/tweeting various networks and streaming services to try and get them to pick up the show! Also, we definitely have the support of the creator, EP Jeremy Slater, and season 2′s showrunner and all around amazing guy, EP Sean Crouch. They’re not giving up, and neither are we. So if you watch the show and you fall in love, please come join us in our efforts!

If you have any questions about the show, my inbox is always open, or you can just shoot me a message if you’d like to chat! If you’re in the US, you can watch both seasons on Hulu, and I believe it’s available on Amazon and Netflix in various other places. If you’re unsure where to watch let me know and we’ll figure it out. <3