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a fic that's over 5k a work inspired by fic a work posted in 2023 a work from a fandom with an open/ongoing canon a work from a Big Bang
a work by a creator you've never commented on before a work from an event from 2015 a work posted in 2019 a work from your first fandom a work from a science fiction/fantasy canon
a work from a romance canon a work set in an AU FREE SPACE a work from an event from 2020 a work from an event from 2019
a work posted in 2011 a work from an event from 2021 a fic between 1-5k a work posted in the past month a work about your current favorite 'ship
the first comment on a work 3 works from different years of the same challenge a long comment a work from an event from 2023 a work that amused you

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I had been waiting for a Netflix docu burst à la F1 Drive to Survive for all of 2022. I watched (and participated) in the F1-fic boom as a life-long fan of the racing series, and Cycling, with its numerous riders and propensity for narratives was overdue. I spent quite a bit of time going through some of the fics in the small fandom and saving some gems, and its those gems that I wanted to highlight here.

1.
Title: they shoot horses, don't they?
Rating: General Audiences
Length: 265 words
Creator: [archiveofourown.org profile] Naraht

Summary: ITV4's Tour de France coverage is interspersed with incessant adverts for the Donkey Sanctuary – and other, equally tear-jerking charitable causes. But why will no one think of the riders?

Reccer's Notes: I love the challenges and possibilities that short fics provide, and this is a fic that captures that perfectly. Written as a parody of PSAs, this fic has hilarious and clever lines that will have you clutching your sides. I would post my favourites here, but that would end up spoiling half the fic! XD

Fanwork Links: they shoot horses, don't they? on AO3

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Title: Like water off a duck's back
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Pairings/Characters: Eli Iserbyt/Tom Pidcock
Length: 1404 words
Creator: [archiveofourown.org profile] Miadotfi

Summary: He's pathetic. He's talking to a rubber duck, pining over someone who most probably hates him. Or at least thinks of him only as a rival, a name to be beaten.

Since when can rubber ducks talk?

Reccer's Notes: 2022 was the year I started consistently watching cyclocross, and this fic really scratched my itch for cyclocross specific fic that wasn't about WvA or MvdP. It's an excellent fluff + getting together fic centred around the giant rubber ducks given out for the Badkamers podiums at the time (personally, the change to the big duck plushes is a loss in my eyes). It's cute and fun and you don't need much background aside from Eli Iserbyt being a force to be reckoned with at the time (at least when the Big Three were away).

Fanwork Links: Like water off a duck's back on AO3

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Title: i got dreams of my own (but i want to make yours come true)
Rating: Explicit
Pairings/Characters: Chris Froome/Geraint Thomas
Length: 3286 words
Creator: vavafroome (spaceboy_niko)

Summary: Geraint has built himself up a reputation within the team – super domestique, yellow jersey-warmer for Chris Froome, everyone’s favourite Welshman, and the expert on the ins and outs of Froomey’s bed. That is, until he's thrown into the position of leading man and he's got to carry on the traditions.

Reccer's Notes: For people familiar with the trope, this is sort of Winner's Room-adjacent without being a straight copy. Personally, I like this better than Winner's Room because keeping it in the team (as Luke says in the fic) feels like a more logical way to worldbuild and furthers the leader/domestique dynamic that already exists. Aside from the solid worldbuilding decisions to set up this tradition, the character voices in this fic are amazing, and the dialogue flows really well. This is one of those fics that's worth rereading time and time again.

Fanwork Links: i got dreams of my own (but i want to make yours come true) on AO3
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Card for [community profile] comment_bingo Round 5.
Progress: 4/25

a work that made you happy a work from an event from 2019 a comment where you quote your favourite line a fic between 1-5k a fic that's over 5k
a work posted in the past month a work from your newest fandom a work with an impressive/eye catching title a work that made you sad a work by your favourite creator
a work with a trope you rarely seek out a work you've bookmarked FREE SPACE a canon compliant work a crossover
a work from an event from 2018 a work from a fandom you don't normally seek out the first comment on a work a work that inspired you a work about your first 'ship
a work posted in 2010 a work posted in 2018 a work you've left kudos on a work posted in 2024 a work from an event from 2023

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Card for [community profile] comment_bingo Round 4.
Progress: 15/25

a work about your current favourite 'ship a work posted in 2014 a work from a Big Bang a work that made you happy a work from a video game canon
a work posted in 2016 a work from a fandom that aired/released in the 1990s-2010 a work from a new creator a work from a drama canon a work posted in 2012
a work by a creator you've never commented on before a canon compliant work FREE SPACE a work from an event from 2011 a work from an event from 2017
a crossover 3 works by the same creator
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a work from a movie canon a work from an event from 2014 a work from a science fiction/fantasy canon
a work that has two of your favourite tags a comment where you quote your favourite line a work from a fandom that aired/released from 2010-present a fic with more than 5 additional tags a work posted in 2017

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Seven Days on Starbase Twelve (4267 words) by BeatriceEagle
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: The Original Series
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: James T. Kirk/La'an Noonien-Singh
Characters: La'an Noonien-Singh, James T. Kirk
Additional Tags: Tarsus IV, Genetic Engineering, Angst, SNW S02E03: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Grief
Summary: La'an takes Jim out for a drink.

Well, she takes a Jim out for a drink. Whether it's her Jim remains to be seen.


Reccer's Notes: If you watched s2e03 and immediately went, okay, I need more of La’an/Jim and I need it right now, this is the fic for you! Seven Days on Starbase Twelve is the perfect followup to that episode, starting with La’an taking Jim out for that promised drink. BeatriceEagle expertly captures what works about this universe’s version of the pairing and their dynamic. Aside from the chemistry, it’s also true to both of their characterizations as set up in SNW. If you enjoyed the episode, and especially enjoyed seeing them grow closer and fall in love, you’ll really enjoy this fic!
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Illustration of a small black bowl. Gold forks through it like lightning, a sign the bowl was once broken, then mended, the pieces glued back together and the repair dusted with gold. Text: Fix-It, at Fancake.


Read this rec at [community profile] fancake here.

Fandom: Star Wars
Pairings/Characters: CC-2224 | Cody, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Clone Trooper Boil, Clone Trooper Waxer, OFC
Rating: General Audiences
Length: 19080 words
Creator Links: [archiveofourown.org profile] Killbothtwins

Summary: The Republic sends a combat photographer to be attached to the 212th until further notice, citing the need for a morale boost. The clones make up a fake clone, citing the absolute fact that it is very funny.

Somehow, these two things save the galaxy.

Reccer's Notes: This is the funniest fix-it you'll ever read. A shining example of crack treated seriously, it takes the fake clone gag and runs with it to a hilarious yet logical conclusion. You'll be laughing along with all of the characters at the antics they'll get up to, but you'll also be laughing incredulously at how those antics help circumvent bureaucracy and well, save the galaxy.

Fanwork Links: The Legend of Liob on AO3
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Hello! Thanks for writing something for me. I've signed up under [archiveofourown.org profile] legendofthefireemblem. If you already have an idea just from looking at the tags, While I think most of the tags speak for themselves, here are a few additional details about what I like.

General Likes
DNWs
Stranger Things (TV 2016)
Star Wars - All Media Types
Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)

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Reveals for [community profile] ficinabox have finally taken place!

I had an amazing time with this exchange. It was my first time doing an exchange over 1k words and I think the format made it super conducive to my success in completing it. Swaps and being able to swap assignments for pinch-hits made it feel less stressful while also still working towards that 10k total. While I did have to default a bit of my assignment, I was able to pick up another pinch-hit so that I was able to meet the 10k in fic + equivalent :D

This gave me a lot of confidence, so time willing, I think I'm going to aim for completing the triple crown this round. I've already picked up a pinch hit for [community profile] fffx so I'll do my best!

I found this sticker sheet in the [community profile] triplecrownofexchanges account here, so I decided to make my own as a fun prize:
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Details about my works below the cut!

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Dusk Afternoon Civilisation The unexamined life is not worth living Quantum Theory
Midnight Corpses / Skeletons / Remains Violence Sacrifice / Letting Go Plays and Scripts
DNA Use of Symbolism Wild Card Terrible Choices Confessions
Alternative Professions All I was doing was trying to get home from work Lost Limbs Behind Every Great Man There's a Great Woman Radiation
Blood Freestyle crossover Freestyle AU Fusion with another fandom May you live in Interesting Times
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Hello! Thanks for writing something for me. I've signed up under legendofthefireemblem. While I think most of the tags speak for themselves, here are a few additional details about what I like.

General Likes
DNWs
Blaseball (Video Game)
The Expanse (TV)
Fallen London | Echo Bazaar
Stranger Things (TV 2016)
Ted Lasso (TV)
The Mandalorian (TV)

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Hello wordbuilder! Thanks for writing something for me. I've signed up under legendofthefireemblem. While I think most of the tags speak for themselves, here are a few additional details about what I like.

General Likes
DNWs
Blaseball (Video Game)
The Expanse (TV)
The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

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