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bluerosekatie) wrote in fancake2026-03-05 10:04 amThe Protomen: The Inevitable Fall of the Firstborn by ricefu
Fandom: The Protomen
Pairings/Characters: Protoman & Megaman, Protoman & Dr. Thomas Light, Protoman & Dr. Albert Wily
Rating: Unrated, estimated to be Teen and Up
Length: 3,178
Creator Links: ricefu on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Science Fiction, Apocalypse/Dystopia, Robots, Androids and AI, Trauma & Recovery, (Not Really) Character Death, Old Fandoms
Summary:
You have heard me tell this story many times before you sleep... This time listen carefully.
Reccer's Notes:
A beautiful and sad character study of Protoman, the older sibling of two tragic brothers in the Protomen universe. It connects his backstory and dives into psyche throughout the canon storyline, including his relationship with his younger brother, his father, and the main antagonist. Although I'm tagging the Not Really Character Death theme for a reason, this is a tragedy, so tread carefully.
Fanwork Links:
The Inevitable Fall of the Firstborn on Ao3
Pairings/Characters: Protoman & Megaman, Protoman & Dr. Thomas Light, Protoman & Dr. Albert Wily
Rating: Unrated, estimated to be Teen and Up
Length: 3,178
Creator Links: ricefu on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Science Fiction, Apocalypse/Dystopia, Robots, Androids and AI, Trauma & Recovery, (Not Really) Character Death, Old Fandoms
Summary:
You have heard me tell this story many times before you sleep... This time listen carefully.
Reccer's Notes:
A beautiful and sad character study of Protoman, the older sibling of two tragic brothers in the Protomen universe. It connects his backstory and dives into psyche throughout the canon storyline, including his relationship with his younger brother, his father, and the main antagonist. Although I'm tagging the Not Really Character Death theme for a reason, this is a tragedy, so tread carefully.
Fanwork Links:
The Inevitable Fall of the Firstborn on Ao3
C.K. Cornette (midnight_heavenly_bodies) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-04 09:47 am
midnight_heavenly_bodies) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-04 09:47 amCulture Club: Fanfic: Six Hats and a Suitcase
Title: Six Hats and a Suitcase
Fandom: Culture Club
Pairing: Boy George/Jon Moss
Rating: G
Length: 955 words
Content notes: N/A
Author notes: This was so fun to write. I love these two so much.
Written for: Challenge 508 - Anticipation
Summary: George is packing like he's emigrating, Jon is pretending not to panic about how much he cares. Four days before their first holiday together, the flat is full of hats, silk shirts, and things neither of them are quite ready to say out loud. Domestic chaos, soft glances, one suitcase, and the quiet realization that this might be something real.
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Fandom: Culture Club
Pairing: Boy George/Jon Moss
Rating: G
Length: 955 words
Content notes: N/A
Author notes: This was so fun to write. I love these two so much.
Written for: Challenge 508 - Anticipation
Summary: George is packing like he's emigrating, Jon is pretending not to panic about how much he cares. Four days before their first holiday together, the flat is full of hats, silk shirts, and things neither of them are quite ready to say out loud. Domestic chaos, soft glances, one suitcase, and the quiet realization that this might be something real.
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infinitum_noctem (infinitum_noctem) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-03 08:30 pm
infinitum_noctem) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-03 08:30 pmDoctor Who: Fanfiction: Cloudbound Dreaming
Title: Cloudbound Dreaming
Fandom: Doctor Who
Characters: Amy Pond, Rory Williams
Rating: G
Length: 100 words
Summary: And the girl waited with her head above the clouds, dreaming of the day he would return.
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Fandom: Doctor Who
Characters: Amy Pond, Rory Williams
Rating: G
Length: 100 words
Summary: And the girl waited with her head above the clouds, dreaming of the day he would return.
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sashene (sasheneskywalker) wrote in fancake2026-03-03 10:15 pm
sasheneskywalker) wrote in fancake2026-03-03 10:15 pmEntry tags:
Batman: Brothers around a beer
Fandom: Batman - All Media Types
Pairings/Characters: Dick Grayson & Jason Todd
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 4,742 words
Creator Links:![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p2.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
Wisetypewriter
Theme: siblings, complicated relationships, drinking & talking
Summary: Dick drinks on a rooftop.
Jason shows up.
Reccer's Notes: Really interesting fic! I love the exploration of Dick and Jason’s relationship, especially how the story weaves in elements from different comic continuities. It hit me right in the feels <3
Fanwork Links: Brothers around a beer
Pairings/Characters: Dick Grayson & Jason Todd
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 4,742 words
Creator Links:
Theme: siblings, complicated relationships, drinking & talking
Summary: Dick drinks on a rooftop.
Jason shows up.
Reccer's Notes: Really interesting fic! I love the exploration of Dick and Jason’s relationship, especially how the story weaves in elements from different comic continuities. It hit me right in the feels <3
Fanwork Links: Brothers around a beer
bluerosekatie (bluerosekatie) wrote in fancake2026-03-03 11:12 am
bluerosekatie) wrote in fancake2026-03-03 11:12 amThe Protomen: Through the Window to the Mirror by VioletVulpini
Fandom: The Protomen
Pairings/Characters: Megaman & Protoman & Quint
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 53,236
Creator Links: VioletVulpini on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Science Fiction, Time Travel Fix-it, Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort, Trauma & Recovery, Apocalypse/Dystopia, Robots, Androids, and AI, Old Fandoms, Gateway Fanworks
Summary:
"The sound of Machines marching into a screaming mass did not cause Megaman to turn. The sound of children crying for their mothers would not pull his gaze from the far edge of the city."
And then he kept walking.
Reccer's Notes:
This fic takes the premise of an existing Mega Man character from the games, who was used as a minor sad character, and makes him the main character of a time travel fix-it in this alternate universe of The Protomen. Megaman goes back in time to before he killed his brother Protoman in an attempt to fix things, and manages to save his brother -- but now both his past self and his brother are after him, not to mention Dr. Wily, whose iron grip still holds the city. It has some of the best robot hurt/comfort I've ever read and amazing looks at the family dynamics between the characters.
Fanwork Links:
Through the Window to the Mirror on Ao3
Pairings/Characters: Megaman & Protoman & Quint
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 53,236
Creator Links: VioletVulpini on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Science Fiction, Time Travel Fix-it, Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort, Trauma & Recovery, Apocalypse/Dystopia, Robots, Androids, and AI, Old Fandoms, Gateway Fanworks
Summary:
"The sound of Machines marching into a screaming mass did not cause Megaman to turn. The sound of children crying for their mothers would not pull his gaze from the far edge of the city."
And then he kept walking.
Reccer's Notes:
This fic takes the premise of an existing Mega Man character from the games, who was used as a minor sad character, and makes him the main character of a time travel fix-it in this alternate universe of The Protomen. Megaman goes back in time to before he killed his brother Protoman in an attempt to fix things, and manages to save his brother -- but now both his past self and his brother are after him, not to mention Dr. Wily, whose iron grip still holds the city. It has some of the best robot hurt/comfort I've ever read and amazing looks at the family dynamics between the characters.
Fanwork Links:
Through the Window to the Mirror on Ao3
bluerosekatie (bluerosekatie) wrote in fancake2026-03-03 10:52 am
bluerosekatie) wrote in fancake2026-03-03 10:52 amMega Man (Cartoon 1994): Mega Man Recut by BlackRussian
Fandom: Mega Man (Cartoon 1994)
Pairings/Characters: Mega Man & Proto Man, Mega Man & Roll
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 342,087
Creator Links: BlackRussian on FFN and BlackRussian on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Action/Adventure, Enemies Working Together, Plotty Fic, Series, Science Fiction, Gateway Fanworks, Epic Works
Summary:
Fighting Dr. Wily while watching your rebellious sister is tough for anyone, even a robot. Add an evil brother who's determined for you to join his side (or else battle to see who's strongest), things get ugly. Retcon of the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon.
Reccer's Notes:
An amazing AU take on the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon from 1994 which adds heart and multiple intertwining subplots, as well as fixing major plot holes and including more background for various characters. The central character relationships are between Mega Man and his (evil?) older brother Proto Man, and Mega Man and his sister Roll, but there's plenty of background relationships that keep the story engaging, along with a lot of clever worldbuilding and cheesy moments to fit the original cartoon's tone. It's part of an ongoing series, but seasons 1-2 are complete.
Fanwork Links:
Read it here on Ao3 and here on FF.net
Pairings/Characters: Mega Man & Proto Man, Mega Man & Roll
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 342,087
Creator Links: BlackRussian on FFN and BlackRussian on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Action/Adventure, Enemies Working Together, Plotty Fic, Series, Science Fiction, Gateway Fanworks, Epic Works
Summary:
Fighting Dr. Wily while watching your rebellious sister is tough for anyone, even a robot. Add an evil brother who's determined for you to join his side (or else battle to see who's strongest), things get ugly. Retcon of the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon.
Reccer's Notes:
An amazing AU take on the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon from 1994 which adds heart and multiple intertwining subplots, as well as fixing major plot holes and including more background for various characters. The central character relationships are between Mega Man and his (evil?) older brother Proto Man, and Mega Man and his sister Roll, but there's plenty of background relationships that keep the story engaging, along with a lot of clever worldbuilding and cheesy moments to fit the original cartoon's tone. It's part of an ongoing series, but seasons 1-2 are complete.
Fanwork Links:
Read it here on Ao3 and here on FF.net
Punk (runpunkrun) wrote in fandomcalendar2026-03-03 10:05 am
runpunkrun) wrote in fandomcalendar2026-03-03 10:05 amEntry tags:
Fancake Theme for March: Siblings
fancake is a thematic recommendation community where all members are welcome to post recs, and fanworks of all shapes and sizes are accepted. Check out the community guidelines for the full set of rules. This theme runs for the entire month. If you have any questions, just ask!
badly_knitted (badly_knitted) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-03 02:03 pm
badly_knitted) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-03 02:03 pm
FAKE: Fanfic: The Big Jump
Title: The Big Jump
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ryo, Dee.
Rating: PG
Setting: Stuntman AU.
Summary: Stuntmen Randy ‘Ryo’ Maclean and Dee Laytner are buzzing with anticipation and excitement as they get ready for a huge stunt.
Word Count: 1046
Content Notes: Alternate universe.
Written For: Challenge 508: Anticipation.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
( The Big Jump... )
lucy_roman (lucy_roman) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-03 01:13 pm
lucy_roman) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-03 01:13 pmThe Professionals: Fanfiction: Sexy Sunday
Title: Sexy Sunday
Author:lucy_roman
Rating: Mature
Summary: Bodie doesn't normally look forward to weekends but this one is different
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Word Count: 374
( Sexy Sunday )
Author:
lucy_romanRating: Mature
Summary: Bodie doesn't normally look forward to weekends but this one is different
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Word Count: 374
( Sexy Sunday )
Entry tags:
- fandom: due south,
- length: 05.000 - 10.000 words,
- length: 30 - 60 minutes,
- non-fic recs: podfic,
- theme: au,
- theme: bisexual/pansexual characters,
- theme: domestic,
- theme: established relationship,
- theme: family,
- theme: kidfic,
- theme: kidfic: has/with kids,
- theme: marriage,
- theme: polyamory,
- theme: siblings
due South: Puzzle Pieces by luzula
Fandom: due South
Characters/Pairings: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski, Maggie Mackenzie/Francesca Vecchio, Benton Fraser/Frannie Vecchio, Ray Kowalski/ Maggie McKenzie
Rating: Explicit
Length: 7587
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: luzula on AO3, and on the Audiofic Archive.
Themes: Siblings, Marriage, Family, Domestic, Kidfic, Polyamory, Bisexual characters, AU
Summary: Sedoretu AU. Glimpses from the marriage of Fraser, Ray K, Maggie, and Frannie.
Reccer's Notes: I love the 4-person marriage invented by Ursula Le Guin - the sedoretu - andluzula makes it work perfectly here. In this 'verse there's the category of gender, plus another category called moiety - morning and evening people. In a sedoretu there are two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples, and two pairings (morning-morning and evening-evening) that are forbidden. Here, the forbidden pairings include the half-siblings, Fraser & Maggie. Luzula writes them all beautifully and lets us see how well this poly marriage works. We also get glimpses of how the sedoretu is the usual form of marriage in this AU, with their parents also in sedoretus. Domestic and lovely.
Fanwork Links: Puzzle Pieces, and luzula also recorded it as a podfic here.
Characters/Pairings: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski, Maggie Mackenzie/Francesca Vecchio, Benton Fraser/Frannie Vecchio, Ray Kowalski/ Maggie McKenzie
Rating: Explicit
Length: 7587
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: luzula on AO3, and on the Audiofic Archive.
Themes: Siblings, Marriage, Family, Domestic, Kidfic, Polyamory, Bisexual characters, AU
Summary: Sedoretu AU. Glimpses from the marriage of Fraser, Ray K, Maggie, and Frannie.
Reccer's Notes: I love the 4-person marriage invented by Ursula Le Guin - the sedoretu - and
luzula makes it work perfectly here. In this 'verse there's the category of gender, plus another category called moiety - morning and evening people. In a sedoretu there are two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples, and two pairings (morning-morning and evening-evening) that are forbidden. Here, the forbidden pairings include the half-siblings, Fraser & Maggie. Luzula writes them all beautifully and lets us see how well this poly marriage works. We also get glimpses of how the sedoretu is the usual form of marriage in this AU, with their parents also in sedoretus. Domestic and lovely.Fanwork Links: Puzzle Pieces, and luzula also recorded it as a podfic here.
teaotter (teaotter) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-01 04:31 pm
teaotter) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-01 04:31 pmEntry tags:
Challenge 508: Anticipation
Our new challenge is:
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Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, March 10th. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work with fandom and challenge. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
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ANTICIPATION
As always, you can interpret the prompt literally or figuratively, in whatever way works for you.
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, March 10th. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work with fandom and challenge. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
You can view stats for
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teaotter (teaotter) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-01 04:30 pm
teaotter) wrote in fan_flashworks2026-03-01 04:30 pmEntry tags:
Admin: Challenge closed
The Amnesty challenge is now closed. Here are the entries:
Performance Anxiety: For Self Defence: War of the Worlds (1988-90), bybadly_knitted
Slice: xxxHoLiC: Fanfic: the landscape my wound reveals, bybluedreaming
Yellow: Stock: Icons: Yellow, byinnitmarvelous_og
Double: War of the Worlds (1988-90): Fanfic: Fallen In Battle, bybadly_knitted
Rain: Hercule Poirot: Fanfic: Well, it is Raining!, bysmallhobbit
Solitary: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Alone And Lonely, bybadly_knitted
Paint: S.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Happy Family, bydarkjediqueen
Old Friends: The Professionals: Fanfiction: Watching, bylucy_roman
Games: War of the Worlds (1988-90): Fanfic: Whatever It Takes, bybadly_knitted
Sock: Jeeves & Wooster: Fanfic: Bertie's New Socks, bysmallhobbit
Transformation: War of the Worlds (1988-90): Fanfic: Stranger, bybadly_knitted
Black and White: Original: Poetry: A Child's Rhyme, bysmallhobbit
Teamwork: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Towards A Common Purpose, bybadly_knitted
Party and Abandon Challenges: Women's Soccer RPF: Fanfiction: A Way of Her Own, byinfinitum_noctem
The End of the World : Marvel 616 : icons : Crushed by a Helicarrier, byhighlander_ii
Lost And Found: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Restoring Balance, bybadly_knitted
Sock: Star Trek Voyager: fic: seams, bylilly_c
Yellow: The Story of Yanxi Palace: poetry: shattered, byteaotter
Warmth: Torchwood: Fanfic: Hot and humid, bym_findlow
Hot Water: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: In Trouble Again, bybadly_knitted
Murder: Taggart: fic: There’s been a..., bylilly_c
The Morning After: Viola come il mare: Fanfic: Lazy Morning, byveronyxk84
Refusal: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Demanding The Impossible, bybadly_knitted
Gravity: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fanfic: Tilt, byveronyxk84
Congratulations toinnitmarvelous_og, who earned a name tag!
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Performance Anxiety: For Self Defence: War of the Worlds (1988-90), by
badly_knittedSlice: xxxHoLiC: Fanfic: the landscape my wound reveals, by
bluedreamingYellow: Stock: Icons: Yellow, by
innitmarvelous_ogDouble: War of the Worlds (1988-90): Fanfic: Fallen In Battle, by
badly_knittedRain: Hercule Poirot: Fanfic: Well, it is Raining!, by
smallhobbitSolitary: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Alone And Lonely, by
badly_knittedPaint: S.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Happy Family, by
darkjediqueenOld Friends: The Professionals: Fanfiction: Watching, by
lucy_romanGames: War of the Worlds (1988-90): Fanfic: Whatever It Takes, by
badly_knittedSock: Jeeves & Wooster: Fanfic: Bertie's New Socks, by
smallhobbitTransformation: War of the Worlds (1988-90): Fanfic: Stranger, by
badly_knittedBlack and White: Original: Poetry: A Child's Rhyme, by
smallhobbitTeamwork: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Towards A Common Purpose, by
badly_knittedParty and Abandon Challenges: Women's Soccer RPF: Fanfiction: A Way of Her Own, by
infinitum_noctemThe End of the World : Marvel 616 : icons : Crushed by a Helicarrier, by
highlander_iiLost And Found: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Restoring Balance, by
badly_knittedSock: Star Trek Voyager: fic: seams, by
lilly_cYellow: The Story of Yanxi Palace: poetry: shattered, by
teaotterWarmth: Torchwood: Fanfic: Hot and humid, by
m_findlowHot Water: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: In Trouble Again, by
badly_knittedMurder: Taggart: fic: There’s been a..., by
lilly_cThe Morning After: Viola come il mare: Fanfic: Lazy Morning, by
veronyxk84Refusal: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Demanding The Impossible, by
badly_knittedGravity: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fanfic: Tilt, by
veronyxk84Congratulations to
innitmarvelous_og, who earned a name tag!\o/ \o/ \o/
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New challenge coming right up!
kingstoken (kingstoken) wrote in fancake2026-03-01 12:48 pm
kingstoken) wrote in fancake2026-03-01 12:48 pmSherlock Holmes: the grand intermission by Blistering_Typhoons
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Granada)
Pairings/Characters: Mycroft & Sherlock
Rating: G
Length: 523 words
Creator Links: Blistering_Typhoons
Theme: Siblings
Summary: The Sherlock Holmes that sits in front of him may as well be dead.
Reccer's Notes: A little story of Mycroft meeting with Sherlock during the years he was on the run post-Reichenbach. Poor Sherlock is not doing well, and Mycroft tries to care for him in his own way.
Fanwork Links: AO3
Pairings/Characters: Mycroft & Sherlock
Rating: G
Length: 523 words
Creator Links: Blistering_Typhoons
Theme: Siblings
Summary: The Sherlock Holmes that sits in front of him may as well be dead.
Reccer's Notes: A little story of Mycroft meeting with Sherlock during the years he was on the run post-Reichenbach. Poor Sherlock is not doing well, and Mycroft tries to care for him in his own way.
Fanwork Links: AO3
Punk (runpunkrun) wrote in fancake2026-03-01 08:59 am
runpunkrun) wrote in fancake2026-03-01 08:59 amEntry tags:
Round 184: Siblings
Our theme for March is siblings—whether assigned or chosen.
The tag for this round is: theme: siblings
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