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Summary
A brief Ted Talk on Mandalorian Gunship Galleys.
- Part 12 of Sare Liz's Celebratory July
Shelves: Star Wars Fics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 2,678
- Status:
- Completed
AO3 Ship Stats Anthology by centreoftheselights
Fandoms: No Fandom, Fandom - Fandom, Multi-Fandom
29 Jul 2025
Summary
Anthology containing:
AO3 Ship Stats 2013
Year One of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
AO3 Ship Stats 2013: Additional Discussion
A collection of several discussions and additional analyses based on the 2013 AO3 Ship Stats.
It's Complicated: Possible Reasons for the Lack of Femslash
A chart illustrating all of the possible explanations people have suggested for the lack of femslash in my AO3 ship stats survey, and the ways in which they might interlink.
AO3 Ship Stats 2014
Year Two of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
AO3 Ship Stats 2015
Year Three of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
AO3 Ship Stats: What Would We Expect?
One common response to the AO3 Ship Stats is that the large number of ships between white men is to be expected, since the majority of characters in the media are white men. Here’s some investigation into that claim.
AO3 Ship Stats 2016
Year Four of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
Fandom’s Race Problem and the AO3 Ship Stats
After four years working on my AO3 Ship Stats project, and having previously addressed issues of misogyny in this data set, I feel like it’s past time to talk about the elephant in the room:
Fandom is kinda racist.
But!: A Response to Responses
This post is a follow-up to Fandom’s Race Problem (and to a lesser extent, Why M/M?) and a rebuttal to some of the criticisms of myself and others’ work on sexism and racism in fandom that I’ve seen in the past. No statistics here: this is my opinion, pure and simple.
AO3 Ship Stats 2017
Year Five of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
AO3 Ship Stats 2019
The 2019 edition of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
What does a ‘Person Of Colour’ look like in the AO3 Ship Stats?
(Or: Fandom’s Colourism Problem)
A visual presentation of all the Characters of Colour in the 2017-2019 AO3 Ship Stats Top 100.
AO3 Ship Stats 2020
The 2020 edition of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
AO3 Ship Stats: Time Series 2013-2020
A collection of graphs showing the variation over time of various features of the AO3 Ship Stats.
What fanfic was the world writing in 2020? (AO3 Year In Review)
A review of the most popular relationship tags on AO3 in the period Jan-Dec 2020.
AO3 Ship Stats 2021
The 2021 edition of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
What fanfic was the world writing in 2021? (AO3 Year In Review)
A review of the most popular relationship tags on AO3 in the period Jan-Dec 2021.
AO3 Ship Stats 2022
The 2022 edition of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
What fanfic was the world writing in 2022? (AO3 Year In Review)
A review of the most popular relationship tags on AO3 in the period Jan-Dec 2022.
AO3 Ship Stats 2023
The 2023 edition of the AO3 Ship Stats project. This project aims to track and analyse the most popular pairings posted on AO3 over time.
Shelves: Nonfiction
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 117,273
- Status:
- In-Progress
Summary
You are a perceptive reader. You’ve no doubt noticed that Drarry is canon. We know the color of Draco’s eyes roughly a million words before we find out Ron’s - enough said. Yet, in spite of on-page Drarry teasing, stalking, and obsessing, Rowling still gives the reader endgame Hinny in the epilogue. If you’ve ever wondered why, you are not alone.
This is the story of why canon exists the way it does, and why Harry and Draco wouldn’t have it any other way.
Anthology containing:
Between the Pages
Excerpt:
Much to Harry’s surprise, Malfoy started laughing. It wasn’t a joyful laugh. It was the kind of evil, smug laugh he always imagined Malfoy having. “Oh, Potter. This is too much. Did you finally see it? After all these years? Did you finally have an off-script thought?”
“What do you know about it?” Harry asked, shrugging off Malfoy’s hand.
Malfoy’s shoulders were still shaking with condescending mirth. “You really have no idea, do you?” he asked.
Harry repeated himself, “What. Is. It.” It wasn’t a question; it was a command.
“It’s the ‘rator.” Malfoy finally replied, still catching his breath.
~
In short: Malfoy holds all the cards. If Harry wants to find out about the ‘rator, and keep his dream of being an auror, he’s going to have to spend a lot more time with him.
After the Pages
It’s eight years after the war and the final book in the Harry Potter series is about to be published. After that, Harry won’t ever have to see Rowling, or Malfoy, again. He and Malfoy broke up six years ago after a catastrophic sequence of events that Harry relives, over and over again, in the pensive each night. Yet, when both Gringotts and Grimmauld Place are robbed, Harry finds he might not be able to get rid of Malfoy as easily as he thought.
Shelves: Harry Potter
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 263,952
- Status:
- Completed
Summary
Detective Harry Potter is an ordinary bloke. He is not the type to hear voices. Until he is.
While his friends worry he's finally gone 'round the bend, Harry becomes convinced that he is the ill-fated protagonist of someone else's narrative. And if this narrative seems to be about him developing inconvenient feelings for a suspect, well, that's hardly Harry's fault. But why is the voice in his head so suspicious of Mr. Malfoy, anyway? Enlisting the help of an accomplished literary professor, Harry and Albus work to determine if Harry is losing the plot- or finding it.
On the other side of London, the author of the world's most celebrated book series suffers from a case of writer's block.
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“You’re the one with the magic typewriter,” Harry agreed quietly. “But what about all the minutes I exist without you? I don’t disappear when you lift your fingers from the keys. I’m still here. I’m directionless. But I’m my own.”
Shelves: Harry Potter
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 35,468
- Status:
- Completed
[Fandom stats] Biggest fandoms, ships, and characters on AO3: Looking back at 2024 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Fandoms: Fandom - Fandom
08 Feb 2025
Summary
What it says on the tin. :)
- Part 14 of Biggest/most active fandoms over time
Shelves: Nonfiction
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 4,280
- Status:
- Completed
[Fandom stats] Which are the biggest ships on AO3? Anthology by toastystats (destinationtoast), pennswoods, strangelock
Fandoms: Fandom - Fandom, Sherlock (TV), Elementary (TV), Sherlock Holmes (Downey films), Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Real Person Fiction, The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Supernatural, Check Please! (Webcomic), Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones (TV), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies), Hamilton - Miranda, Les Misérables - All Media Types, Riverdale (TV 2017), Shadowhunters (TV), Haikyuu!!, Transformers - All Media Types, Good Omens (TV), Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Once Upon a Time (TV), Queen (Band), Stranger Things (TV 2016), Voltron: Legendary Defender, 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia, The Wheel of Time (TV), Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan, Ted Lasso (TV), Succession (TV 2018), Supernatural (TV 2005)
13 Oct 2024
Summary
Anthology containing:
[Fandom stats] Which are the biggest ships on AO3? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Which relationships currently have the most works on AO3? I did an analysis of the top 10 relationships for 95% of the fandoms on AO3 and present the overall most frequent ships here.
[Fandom stats] It's not just you -- there is a lot of M/M slash on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I compared the usage of all relationship tags -- including combinations like F/M + M/M -- on AO3.
[Fandom stats] The biggest AO3 fandoms and their traits, as of 2013 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at many of the large AO3 fandoms, and the most common rating/warning/shipping category/tag for each fandom.
[Fandom stats] Ratings on AO3: how do they relate to popularity and word count? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
An analysis of the relative popularity of different ratings (both in terms of production and reader appreciation), and a look at how much of this is due to word count.
[Fandom stats] Completion rates on AO3: not as bad as you think by toastystats (destinationtoast)
... it depends on what you think, of course. But my previous analyses showed a low completion rate (fewer than 50% of multi-chapter works were complete), and this follow-up shows that more like 80% of fic eventually gets completed.
[Fandom stats] Omegaverse (as of 2013) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I've been fascinated by the Omegaverse (as well as other collaborative fan worldbuilding AUs) ever since I ran across it. In 2013 I first did stats on Omegaverse and the trends at the time.
[Fandom stats] Do longer fanworks get more hits on AO3? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
How do AO3 hits relate to number of chapters or length of fic? (As of 2013)
[Fandom stats] Popularity metrics on AO3: variance in relationship categories and fandoms by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I wanted to better understand whether and how much the AO3 popularity metrics I’ve discussed previously vary across different types of fanfic on AO3. This was an exploratory look, comparing a diverse set of fandoms.
[Fandom stats] How slashy are Sherlock AO3 fanworks? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Relationship category breakdowns on AO3, as of June 2013.
[Fandom stats] Sherlock shipping stats, post-S2 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Popular ships and shipping changes over time, as of Sept 2013.
[Fandom stats] A study in Sherlockian shipping across different platforms by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Shipping on AO3, FFN, and Tumblr, as of June 2013.
[Fandom stats] Relationship categories in different versions of Sherlock Holmes by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Relative amounts of M/M, F/M, etc. in different Sherlockian fandoms on AO3 (as of June 2013).
[Fandom stats] Sherlock minus Johnlock by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I looked at the differences in the Sherlock fanworks on AO3 in general vs. when you exclude things tagged John/Sherlock. I also explained how to exclude common ships and find rare pairs (which has become easier on AO3 since I first posted this to Tumblr in Oct 2013).
[Fandom stats] Changes to Sherlock fanworks, post-S2 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I tested two hypotheses (on AO3 in June 2013):
H1: There was a big spike in amount of fanfic right after both S1 and S2, but then it settled down to a pretty steady state during most of the hiatus.
H2: There was a big spike in amount of angsty fic after TRF aired.
[Fandom stats] Sherlock and Elementary fandoms' early activity levels by toastystats (destinationtoast)
How did the Sherlock and Elementary fanwork production compare for the first 9 months of each show?
[Fandom stats] Sherlockian holiday fanwork exchanges by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at popular Sherlockian gift exchanges, and what kinds of fanworks are most common in the AO3 community for each (as of Nov 2013).
[Fandom stats] Some popular Sherlockian holiday fanworks, overall and for rare pairs by toastystats (destinationtoast)
In 2013 and 2014, I used my AO3 search and sort to highlight some of the most popular Sherlock fanworks overall, and then for specific rare pairs & gen fic.
[Fandom stats] Use of the #sherlocklives tag on Tumblr by toastystats (destinationtoast)
In the lead up to S3, many Sherlock fans on Tumblr used the #sherlocklives tag. This is an analysis of how & when the tag was used.
[Fandom stats] Sherlockian fandom stats (221B Con 2014) by pennswoods & strangelock & toastystats (destinationtoast)
Slides and notes from a talk on Sherlock Holmes in fandom. Presented at 221B Con in April 2014.
Full slide deck on Google Drive
[Fandom stats] Femslash: where is it? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A collection of my fandom stats and discussions about femslash and its scarcity. Includes a list the fandoms with the most femslash, as of late 2013.
[Fandom stats] Completion rates on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
The proportion of incomplete multi-chapter works on AO3 is high, but it seems as if about 80% of fanworks are completed given enough time.
[Fandom stats] Warnings on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at how the major archive warnings are used on AO3.
[Fandom stats] Sherlockian fandom stats (Bay Area Sherlock Con 2014) by strangelock & toastystats (destinationtoast)
Slides and notes from a talk on Sherlock Holmes in fandom. Presented at Bay Area Sherlock Con in August 2014.
Full slide deck on Google Drive
[Fandom stats] Kudos, comments, hits, bookmarks, and word count: what’s “average” on AO3? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at the distribution of popularity metrics (as of Nov 2014). At that time, over 40% of fanworks had no comments.
Canon divergence and fix-its by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Which fandoms have the most canon divergence?
[Fandom stats] Do genre shows produce more fanfic? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at the number of fanworks for different genres of shows, as of 2014.
[Fandom stats] Which AO3 tags are used the most? Which get the most kudos? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What it says on the tin, as of 2014.
[Fandom stats] Is RPF slash more likely to be locked than non-RPF slash? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A quick look at whether authors of RPF are more likely to limit those works to just AO3 members, and what the proportions are. I suspect this applies to more than just slash, but it was a response to a question specifically about slash.
[Fandom stats] Chatty tags, canonical tags, and synonyms on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
This started out as an attempt to estimate the number of long, chatty tags on AO3, and to see how much chattiness varied by fandom. But it turned out my analysis didn't provide much insight into that question -- however, it spawned a super geeky (and interesting, to me) conversation about the details of AO3 tag wrangling. This analysis includes replies from multiple AO3 wranglers.
[Fandom stats] OT3+ tag usage on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Which OTx tags get used the most on AO3, and by which fandoms? (as of 2014)
[Fandom stats] Which fandoms have lots of polyamory, and why? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at which fandoms have more polyshipping, what predicts the amount of poly fic, and how porny the Polyamory tag is compared to related tags, as of 2014.
[Fandom stats] Tolkien shipping stats by toastystats (destinationtoast)
In response to a reader prompt: "would you mind tackling pairing stats in the different parts of the Tolkien fandom (Silmarillion, Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit)?" (as of 2014)
[Fandom stats] Hogwarts house self-identification by toastystats (destinationtoast)
There’s a Hogwarts MOOC where students can choose their own House. How did the first 125K students self-sort?
[Fandom stats] Sherlock fandom trends post-S3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Changes to shipping, fix-it fics, and general activity (as of 2014).
[Fandom stats] Johnlockary on AO3 and Tumblr by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at changes in number of fanworks for this ship over time, as of Feb 2014.
[Fandom stats] Quick stats on Irene Adler by toastystats (destinationtoast)
In response to a prompt, I did a mini-analysis in 2014.
[Fandom stats] Parentlock by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at parenting fanworks and kid fic in the Sherlock fandom, as of May 2014.
[Fandom stats] Shipping on AO3 vs. FFNet by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Case studies in a few fandoms (Sherlock, Supernatural, and Harry Potter) to start to get a sense of how shipping can differ across different platforms (as of 2014).
[Fandom stats] Popular tags on deviantART vs. other platforms by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A comparison of some commonly tagged fandoms and ships on deviantART vs. the major fanfiction archives (as of 2014).
[Fandom stats] How authors & readers feel about kudos, comments, and other reader feedback by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Some qualitative thoughts I got from both authors and readers about the experience of leaving and receiving feedback. There is a lot more diversity of opinions about feedback than I expected!
[Fandom stats] Popular genres on FFN vs. AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Archive of our Own and Fanfiction.net differ on a number of major content-related variables – among them are rules for allowable content and ways of labeling genre. I was curious to see how the two differ in terms of most common genres/tags.
[Fandom stats] What are the most common AUs, and which fandoms have lots of AUs? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at how the proportion of "Alternate Universe" fanworks varies across a bunch of fandoms, and at which AUs are most common.
[Fandom stats] Everybody loves Hogwarts -- Harry Potter fusions and crossovers by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at fandoms that often crossover/have fusions with Harry Potter, and how such fanworks got tagged as of 2014 (there was a lot of variance).
[Fandom stats] Omegaverse in the Sherlock fandom by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What it says on the tin (as of Oct 2014).
[Fandom stats] Orphaned works by toastystats (destinationtoast)
When authors no longer want to be associated with their AO3 fanworks, or when they want to delete their account but not their works, they can choose to orphan them. At that point, the author is listed as orphan_account. Which fandoms have the most orphaned works, and is there anything notable about these works?
[Fandom stats] Sherlockian fandom stats (Seattle Sherlock Con, January 2015) by strangelock & toastystats (destinationtoast)
A presentation of data about Sherlock Holmes-related fanworks, delivered at Seattle Sherlock Con in January, 2015.
Topics covered include:
* ACD in modern fandom
* What’s special about Sherlockian fanfic?
* Shipping and (a)sexuality
* Crossovers and AUs
* Did BBC Sherlock’s S3 kill the fandom?[Fandom stats] A statistical year in fandom: 2015 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at what fandom was excited about in 2015, across multiple platforms.
[Fandom Stats] F/F Stats (Femslash February 2016) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A cross-fandom look at the the state of F/F shipping and polyshipping, F/F-heavy fandoms, F/F terminology, and more, as of February 2016.
[Fandom stats] Check Please!: Zimbits is canon! ... What happens in fandom? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A statistical look at activity in the Check Please! fandom immediately following the Zimbits kiss.
[Fandom stats] (How) did the Nov 2016 US election affect AO3 fanfic production? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A lot of people reported losing their appetite for participating in fandom in the wake of the election. But fanwork production actually increased immediately following the election -- especially "Angst" fanworks.
[Fandom stats] What's changed on AO3 in the past year? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Fandoms with the most activity and the biggest changes from mid-2015 to mid-2016. Also changes to ships, ratings, warnings, and AUs.
[Fandom stats] The Star Wars fandom awakens! by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at trends in the Star Wars fandom on AO3 following The Force Awakens.
[Fandom stats] The biggest fandoms on AO3 vs. FFN by toastystats (destinationtoast)
All fandoms on AO3 with 10K+ works and all fandoms on FFN with 30K+ works, as of January 2015.
[Fandom stats] How do ratings compare on AO3 vs. FFN? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
How many fanworks have each rating on AO3 and on FFN?
[Fandom stats] Is fanfic getting smuttier over time? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I periodically hear some fans complain/rejoice that more fanfic is smutty than it used to be, and others reply that it’s always been this way. Who's right? (as of 2015)
[Fandom stats] Is fanfic mostly porn? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Spoiler: no.
(Illustrated with a case study in the Sherlock fandom, but I provide evidence that this is more broadly true.)
[Fandom stats] Gender bias in television by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A comparison of several methods for approximately measuring gender bias, and a look at representation in some recent television shows (as of 2015).
[Fandom stats] Warnings, triggers, and squick by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A bunch of analyses related to AO3 archive warnings and other trigger- and squick-related tagging practices. Inspired by an episode of OTPodcast.
[Fandom stats] AO3 fanworks imported from Open Doors by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What percentage of various fandoms' fanworks are Open Doors works? How do Open Doors fanworks differ in their tagging from other works -- especially in terms of warnings?
[Fandom stats] What types of tags get created and canonicalized most on AO3? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
As of Nov 2015, it appeared that AO3 users had created about 1.9 million tags. This is a look at the types of tags created.
[Fandom stats] Polyamory and OT3s in the Sherlock fandom by toastystats (destinationtoast)
In conjunction with the Three Patch Podcast, I did an exploration of polyshipping in the Sherlock fandom, including which configurations were post common and how asexuality interacted. The following year I looked specifically at OT3s.
[Fandom stats] Which Sherlock characters in are most often pregnant? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at pregnancy and mpreg as they relate to Sherlockian characters and ships, as of July 2015.
[Fandom stats] Sherlock fandom AUs: Teenlock by toastystats (destinationtoast)
AU stories about the Sherlock characters as teens, as of July 2015.
[Fandom stats] Translated works on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Are most translated works translated from English? Are most translated by the author?
[Fandom stats] Second language fic readers by toastystats (destinationtoast)
How many fic readers are probably reading in a second language?
[Fandom stats] How can you tell if a fanwork is popular on AO3? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
An overview of what I've been able to tell -- although really, it's more like an overview of the difficulties in trying to find a stable popularity metric.
[Fandom stats] FFN vs. AO3: comments, reviews, kudos by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Comparing various popularity metrics in 10 of the biggest fandoms (as of 2015).
[Fandom stats] Bookmarks on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
How do people use AO3 bookmarks? (As of 2015)
[Fandom stats] Fanfic completion rates on AO3 vs. FFN by toastystats (destinationtoast)
The percent of completed works is much higher on AO3 than on FFN; I did some further investigation.
[Fandom stats] AO3 bookmark viewer: a tool for creators by toastystats (destinationtoast)
If you're an AO3 author/creator and want to view bookmarks of your works, this tool may help!
[Fandom stats] Early investigations into Wattpad by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Some data and speculations from me, plus some info from Wattpad employees and Vulture. (As of 2014-2015; I've also done more recent analyses of Wattpad in 2018.)
[Fandom stats] How many fanworks are there on Wattpad? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A comparison of number of works and posting rates on Wattpad, FFN, and AO3, as of Nov 2018.
[Fandom stats] Apocalypse - how? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at common types of apocalypses in fiction, over time (according to Wikipedia, as of 2015).
[Fandom stats] Lines of dialogue per character in Sherlock by toastystats (destinationtoast)
How many lines of dialogue did each major character have in Sherlock S1-S3?
[Fandom stats] Sherlockian fandom stats cheat sheet (UnlockedCon 2015) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A quick overview of some interesting features of Sherlockian fandoms, as of 2015.
[Fandom stats] How often is Sherlock tagged as asexual in different ships? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at use of the tags "Asexual Sherlock Holmes" and "Asexuality Spectrum" in different Sherlockian ships -- which ships use these the most? (As of 2016, but with a 2018 update)
[Fandom stats] How long will future Sherlock hiatuses be? (crack!math) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Or, the problem with taking mathematical models too seriously.
[Fandom stats] Cracktastic Sherlock fic by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Rate of production of crackfic in the sherlock fandom over time, plus a list of (statistically generated) fic recs.
[Fandom stats] ASOIAF and GOT: shipping and more by toastystats (destinationtoast)
I took a look at shipping, AUs, and more in A Song of Ice & Fire vs. Game of Thrones on AO3 in May 2014. I also posted an update about shipping (especially Jon/Sansa) in July 2017.
[Fandom stats] Asexuality and Aromanticism on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Which fandoms and characters on AO3 most often use asexual and/or aromatic tags?
[Fandom stats] Sherlock fanworks on AO3, S1-S4 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
An analysis of changes to Sherlock fanwork production following each new season (S1-S4).
[Fandom stats] Largest fandoms and femslash fandoms, Feb 2017 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
The biggest fandoms on AO3 in Feb 2017. Includes a detailed breakdown of top tags per fandom, and a list of fandoms with the most femslash.
[Fandom stats] Popular fanfic topics and representation in fanfic (GeekGirlCon 2017) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A talk I gave for GeekGirlCon 2017 sharing a few fandom stats highlights. I thought the audience would not necessarily be very familiar with fanfic and the major fanwork archives -- but it turned out almost all of them were! :)
[Fandom stats] Quick stats on AO3 Haikyuu!! fanworks by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What it says on the tin, as of Nov 2017.
[Fandom stats] Quick stats on AO3 Transformers fanworks by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What it says on the tin, as of Sept 2017.
[Fandom stats] Popular anime & cartoons on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
In response to a prompt in Oct 2017: "your stats wind up largely skewing towards liveaction fandom (all largest fandoms tend to be, so it makes sense)-- would you ever be up to stat some data on current cartoon fandoms?"
[Fandom stats] How many very small fandoms are there? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A response to a prompt: "Is there a way to see how many AO3 fandoms have less than X number of works?"
[Fandom stats] Largest fandoms, January 2018 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
The biggest fandoms on AO3 -- overall and per media type -- in Jan 2018.
[Fandom stats] Omegaverse: Which characters get tagged most often with specific A/B/O roles? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
Across all of AO3, which characters appear most often in A/B/O works? Which are tagged most often with a specific role, using a tag like "Alpha [character name]"? Who are the most common female A/B/O characters?
[Fandom stats] Gender representation in movies vs. movie fanworks by toastystats (destinationtoast)
There are a lot of discussions in fandom about gender representation in fanworks, and whether fandom is shortchanging female characters. Over the last several years, I’ve seen various debates and wondered about the underlying numbers. So I went and found some… and then got slightly obsessed analyzing them.
These analyses is not going to be able to address some kinds of questions, many of which can’t be answered with numbers. But I hope to answer some questions, and add more data and new nuances to discussions.
[Fandom stats] What languages are AO3 and FFN fanworks written in? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What it says on the tin, as of March 2015.
[Fandom stats] Shipping on Wattpad vs. AO3 and FFN by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at the amount of slash, femslash, het, and gen on Wattpad, AO3, and FFN, and the number of ships that involve Reader or original characters. Also features a first look at popular Wattpad fandoms and amount of RPF.
[Fandom stats] Femslash stats (June 2019) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What are the most common femslash ships? Which fandoms have the most femslash? What about femslash poly ships? I've done these analyses in past years, but a lot has changed!
[Fandom stats] The second coming of the Good Omens fandom (July 2019) by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at the first month and a half of activity in the Good Omens fandom post-TV show, and how it compares to the book fandom (all based on AO3 fanworks).
[Fandom stats] Genres on Wattpad vs. FFN by toastystats (destinationtoast)
What are the most common genres on Wattpad? How do those compare to genres on Fanfiction.net? How accurate is the "Fanfiction" genre label on Wattpad?
[Fandom stats] How popular do fanworks get on different platforms? by toastystats (destinationtoast)
This presentation can also be viewed in Google Slides. The raw data is available in Google Sheets.
[Fandom stats] GeekGirlCon 2019: Fandom insights from analyzing fanworks by Franzeska & toastystats (destinationtoast)
At GeekGirlCon 2019, we were on a Fandom Research & Data Science panel. We presented a number of insights gained from looking through fanworks. Topics addressed include:
- Impact of recent events on fandom (Game of Thrones finale, Good Omens, Chinese government crackdown on slash & original M/M)
- How fanwork production changes over time
- How fanworks differ across different platforms
[Fandom stats] Polyamorous ships, fandoms, and tags on AO3 by toastystats (destinationtoast)
A look at some of the most common poly ships on AO3, fandoms with a lot of polyamory, and the relative popularity of different poly configurations. Also how polyshippers respond to new canon.
Shelves: Nonfiction
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 175,816
- Status:
- In-Progress
Jedi Culture and Teachings in Canon Anthology by gffa
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars: The High Republic
13 Jul 2024
Summary
Anthology containing:
The Jedi Order in Star Wars Canon - Part I
An organized referencing of Jedi lore, tradition, culture, teachings, Temples, and sayings in Star Wars canon. Sorted by themes and motifs to hopefully better serve as a way to see what we actually know about who they were.
Taking a Closer Look at the Jedi Order in Star Wars Canon - Part II
More Jedi lore, tradition, culture, teachings, Temples, and sayings in Star Wars canon. Includes the High Republic, Prequels, and Original Trilogy!
The Jedi Order in Star Wars Canon - Part III
More Jedi lore, tradition, culture, teachings, Temples, and sayings in Star Wars canon??? *nods* More Jedi lore, tradition, culture, teachings, Temples, and sayings in Star Wars canon.
Shelves: Star Wars Fics, Nonfiction
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 172,595
- Status:
- In-Progress
Summary
Harry, Ron, and Hermione accidentally stumble their way into multi-dimensional travel. Together, the three try to find their way home, despite the detours Harry keeps taking with each new version of Draco Malfoy they find.
- Part 4 of tumblr requests/one-shots
Shelves: Harry Potter
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 60,919
- Status:
- Completed
Conversations with a Cryptid Anthology by AMournfulHowlInTheNight
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
01 Apr 2024
Summary
Anthology containing:
Conversations with a Cryptid
The man was over a century old. There had to be more to it. In hindsight, it hadn’t been one of Izuku’s better ideas.
Kidnapping of a Cryptid
The conversations hadn't quite gone as planned, but that didn't mean that Izuku was going to make it easy for him.
Shelves: My Hero Academia
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 204,211
- Status:
- In-Progress
Sing O Muse (of the grief that brought countless ills) Anthology by IzzyMRDB
Fandoms: Ancient Greek Religion & Lore, Percy Jackson and the Olympians & Related Fandoms - All Media Types, Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan, RIORDAN Rick - Works, The Heroes of Olympus - Rick Riordan, The Iliad - Homer, The Odyssey - Homer, The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller, The Trials of Apollo - Rick Riordan
11 Feb 2024
Summary
Anthology containing:
I have swallowed my pride (To say goodbye)
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep." ~Robert Frost
AKA
Rhea thought the fight was over when she handed Luke that blade. The war she fought for others was over. She was wrong.
Now a thousand miles and a thousand years from home, all alone with just the ghost of a curse to accompany her in her travels, she will only fight for the wars she chooses.AKA
Sent to the start of the Trojan War, Rhea Jackson does not wish to be involved in another war of the gods
And I will swallow my pride (In hopes of a final goodbye)
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep." ~Robert Frost
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Rhea thought the fight was over when she handed Luke that blade. The war she fought for others was over. She was wrong.
Now a thousand miles and a thousand years from home, all alone with just the ghost of a curse to accompany her in her travels, she will only fight for the wars she chooses.-
"I promise."
It tastes like a lie, but I know I’ll do my best to fulfill it. How am I to make the gods listen when they don’t even know who I am?
BEING REWRITTEN (NEW VERSION IS PART OF THE SERIES)
My 'I do too much worldbuilding' Lore/Meta/Notes
I've created a lot of stuff for my fanfics, and some of you want to see it all down in one place.
So, as of yet, here is the basics for the languages I've invented, the world building I've done, and some other misc stuff.[If you want to use this for your own fanfics, please ask in the comments!]
Shelves: Percy Jackson
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 94,299
- Status:
- In-Progress
Pragmatics of the Jedi Anthology by aroacejoot, ghostwriterofthemachine, loosingletters
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order (Video Game), Star Wars Legends: Knights of the Old Republic (Video Games)
24 Apr 2023
Summary
"The Dai Bendu language was spoken by the members of the ancient Order of Dai Bendu on the frozen planet of Ando Prime. The name of the Je'daii Order was forged in that language."
"Every language is like a one-of-a-kind species. It captures unique conceptualizations of the world and has its own ways of constructing words, phrases and sentences for communicating ideas. As we compare the words and structures of various languages, we come to a greater understanding of our world. (...) Language captures how we perceive the world around us and how we relate to one another, it defines who we are. The Mother tongue language we grow up with is the one used to express what is in our hearts; our heart language."
"Studying language is invaluable for learning about other cultures and mapping their respective developments, histories, myths, customs, etc. Linguistics also helps us understand and document geographical /environmental influences, periods of migration/diaspora, origin of certain spiritual beliefs, etc. through the study of things like cognates, shared myths between cultures, language families, and tracking differences in word usage and dialects over a long period of time."
Anthology containing:
Heart Language by aroacejoot & ghostwriterofthemachine & loosingletters
Notes on the Jedi Conlang Dai Bendu developed by Yours Truly for the sake of incorporating linguistics into Star Wars.
Includes grammar, meta essays on the language and translations of canon dialogues.An Imprecise Translation {ben} by ghostwriterofthemachine
Dai Bendu is the language of the Jedi.
Here are four times Obi-Wan Kenobi has heard the word ben.
A Befitting Title {kanan} by loosingletters
Dai Bendu is the language of the Jedi.
Here are four times Caleb Dume heard the word kanan.
Levels of Sincerity {cahshee, ankai'a} by loosingletters
In which Ahsoka Tano has the most embarrassing Masters in at least two languages.
Terms of endearment, Disaster Lineage Style.
Connotations {orhma, Anohrah} by ghostwriterofthemachine
Anakin’s Padawan is strong and brave and fierce and he has every faith in her abilities. He’s known from the beginning that she would fight her way back to him, Trandoshans or no. He’s known from the beginning, on some level, that he would see her again.
Or, the aftermath of the Padawan Lost arc, but Anakin and Ahsoka have more words to speak in.Acceptance {padawanir, jaieh'ir} by loosingletters
As a Jedi, you had to formally accept your new apprentice and your new Master.
Obi-Wan, Anakin and Ahsoka from the beginning of their apprenticeships to their ends.
Insult and Injury {imkai'an} by ghostwriterofthemachine & loosingletters
The worst thing you can call someone in Mando’a is coward. The worst insult to the Jedi is one they dare not speak often.
Five times Anakin Skywalker heard it regardless.
Reassurance {enoji brei ormah} by loosingletters
There are days where Ahsoka Tano is the Commander of the 501st battalion, and then there are days where she is Anakin Skywalker's fourteen-year-old Padawan, stuck in the aftermath of a bloody battle, surrounded by the dead.
Or, Anakin sings to Ahsoka.
Purest Expression of Grief {haj dai} by ghostwriterofthemachine
Order 66 happens.
Cal goes quiet, Kanan thinks too much, and Ahsoka can never go back.
(Or; three children and a dying language, after they've seen their people die.)
immersion theory {oola} by ghostwriterofthemachine & loosingletters
Immersion Theory: When it comes to language learning, immersion usually means learning a new language in the most natural way possible – in practice, being in a situation where the language is spoken.
Or, five times the Clones stumble over Dai Bendu and one time they don’t.
A Discussion of the Coruscant Centralization in the light of delo anohrah by loosingletters
In order to lessen the chance of a Sith resurgence, the Order began training children from birth. In addition, the training of Padawans was centralized on Coruscant, to remove the danger of unsupervised students delving into forbidden Sith knowledge. - Wookiepedia on the Ruusan Reformation
When asked to abandon their temples and move to Coruscant, many Jedi protest. The essay "A Discussions of the Coruscant Centralization in the light of delo anohrah" became well-known for advocating in favor of the Coruscant Centralization.
[Or, in-universe essay on the Ruusan Reformation from the perspective of a Jedi Master.]
Snapshots {ibli nev zahlah} by aroacejoot & ghostwriterofthemachine & loosingletters
Snapshots in the life of the Jedi, centered around certain words in their language.
Retranslation of the Sith Code from a Linguistic Perspective by loosingletters
While Mando’a is undoubtedly the conlang with the most extensive vocabulary, it is not the soundest Star Wars conlang from a linguistic perspective. That honor belongs to the version of the Sith conlang that was later amended and developed by Ben Grossblatt. The Sith Code, as we know it, was developed by David Gaider in 2003 for the game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Grossblatt’s conlang was created seven years later in 2010.
When you consider this, Grossblatt had two options when creating his conlang and translation of the Code. He could translate the Code from English into Sith, or he could pretend the English (or “Basic”) version of the Code resulted from a translation from Sith.
TLDR: I took a look at the English version of the Sith Code and decided it doesn't quite pick up all the nuances the text has in the Sith conlang and proceeded to write 3.000 words analyzing it.
Shelves: Star Wars Fics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 35,729
- Status:
- In-Progress
Martian Manlove Anthology by offpanel_archivist, Darklady, trixiechick, Smittywing (Smitty)
Fandoms: Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics), Martian Manhunter (Comics), Justice League of America (Comics), Power Company (Comics), Superman (Comics)
13 Oct 2022
Summary
Chicago's tour de force series!
Anthology containing:
J'onnverse Canon Notes by offpanel_archivist
Notes on characters and continuity for the J'onnverse.
Only Human by offpanel_archivist
Batman and Martian Manhunter embark on a new path that somehow feels like home. *Set immediately after the JLA "Terror Incognito" storyline.*
Alienated by offpanel_archivist
The members of the JLA react to what they know and question what they don't.
Thesis by offpanel_archivist
On Mars, Bruce battles the Martian god H'ronmeer for the right to save J'onn's life.
Comforts of Home by offpanel_archivist
Alfred returns to Wayne Manor to help J'onn recover.
Flame by Darklady
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, as J'onn faces his first flame since "Terror Incognito."
Guarded by offpanel_archivist
Sasha Bordreax meets Bruce's new houseguest "Alana" and reflects on how she's not really Bruce's "usual type" of girl.
Confronting by offpanel_archivist
Batman faces an angry and confused JLA.
Antithesis by offpanel_archivist
Rated R for adult situations and sexual content. Bruce and J'onn try lovemaking Bruce's way.
Family Affairs by offpanel_archivist
Bruce introduces Dick to his new relationship but--as usual--his history comes back to bite him in the butt.
Assured by offpanel_archivist
Clark visits J'onn and frayed nerves are soothed.
Nightline by offpanel_archivist
Barbara helps Dick come to terms with the changes he's been forced to face.
Telling Tales Out of School by offpanel_archivist
The sharing of secrets reunites Batman and Robin.
Synthesis by offpanel_archivist
Rated R for adult situations and sexual content. J'onn brings comfort to Bruce after a hard patrol.
Tea Time by offpanel_archivist
A family dinner sparks some concerns about acceptance.
Thanksgiving is for Family by Darklady
Thanksgiving in the J'onnverse.
Confessions by offpanel_archivist
J'onn brings his side of the family into the circle.
All's Fair by offpanel_archivist
The Justice League learns the fate of Atlantis. Note that in the J'onnverse, this story replaces DC canon's "Obsidian Age."
Ace by Darklady
Bruce remembers the receiving of a very special gift.
Warmth by Darklady
The first family Christmas for J'onn allows Bruce an element of surprise.
Fidelity by Darklady
After Lucius' death, Bruce must take a more active role in Wayne Enterprises.
Paternal Instinct by offpanel_archivist
Gypsy reminds J'onn that a father's heart is true in any culture.
Cold by offpanel_archivist
The chill in the air is not just from the weather.
I Thought I Saw a... by Darklady
Beware of playful Martians!
Doghouse by offpanel_archivist
Bruce and Dick share a bonding moment after being exiled by their lovers.
Paper Hearts by Darklady & offpanel_archivist
It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air... along with bullets, shrapnel, electronic scramblers...
Dark Side of the Moon by offpanel_archivist
Superman stumbles upon J'onn's favorite stargazing spot.
A Night at the Theater by trixiechick
Bruce asks J'onn to accompany him for a special date.
Conspiracy by offpanel_archivist
When the "girls" of the Batclan get together, Bruce Wayne should worry.
Play by Darklady & offpanel_archivist
Sometimes an alien menace is a good thing.
The Many Faces of J'onn by Darklady & offpanel_archivist & Smittywing (Smitty) & trixiechick
At Darklady's behest, I would like to propose a challenge to help us round out a small
collection of J'onn's attempts to sneak under Bruce's radar in some disguise. To date,
J'onn has been utterly unsuccessful in fooling Bruce with any form he assumes. Bruce
always figures it out. There will come a day when that changes (maybe), but for this
challenge, that time hasn't happened yet.So here's the challenge:
Write a story in which J'onn attempts to sneak an identity by Bruce and fails. The
parameters are pretty broad (remember J'onn snuck into Bruce's office as a cat not long
ago - that didn't work either).Words: I dunno - 500 sounds good.
Winners - well, all us readers will be the winners - this is more for fun than anything. If
we think we can fit the story into J'onnverse canon, I might ask to do so, but otherwise,
this is just for play.Looking forward to seeing what you come up with...
ChicagoEaster Bunny by Darklady
The annual Wayne Charities Easter Egg Hunt gets an unexpected contribution.
Waking by offpanel_archivist
It is a time of unparalleled peace and prosperity on Earth, and it has J'onn worried.
Bedtime Stories by offpanel_archivist
The members of the Justice League recover from the events of Waking.
After by offpanel_archivist
In the aftermath of Waking, Bruce and J'onn reach a new understanding.
Fugitive Endeavor by Darklady & offpanel_archivist
Lex Luthor reactivates plans he put on hold after the events of "Terror Incognito."
Setback by offpanel_archivist
Luthor always has an escape plan.
Issues by offpanel_archivist
Plasticman confronts his attraction to Batman.
Globetrotting by offpanel_archivist
Luthor's spin control shakes J'onn's sense of home.
Pizza Night at Warrior's by offpanel_archivist
Power Company Crossover!
There is more than one way to be in the closet.Paper by offpanel_archivist
Monitor duty is never really lonely.
30/30 - The Challenge by Darklady & offpanel_archivist & Smittywing (Smitty) & trixiechick
Stories by Chicago, Darklady, nw's chick, SKH, Smitty, StarStorm, ManEaterLad, Hotspur
Memory by Darklady
J'onn reflects on the events of the past month.
Bring Him Home by offpanel_archivist
Kyle has a moment of inspiration, but what to do with the result?
Feeding Pigeons by offpanel_archivist
Clark Kent has lost his job at the Planet, but he is still a man with a mission.
The Apprentice by offpanel_archivist
Some villains have very focused goals.
Oversung Hero by offpanel_archivist
Stephanie Brown always thought she wanted to be a superhero, but she has cause to worry about what she wished for.
Well Met on Moonrise by offpanel_archivist
J'onn deals with one of his least favorite things: a routine JLA meeting.
Office Interlude by Darklady & offpanel_archivist
There's more than one way to enjoy a break.
Mindstorm by offpanel_archivist
Disaster has befallen the Earth, but where's the JLA?
Home for the Holidays by offpanel_archivist
Some things are worth coming home to.
Lost And Found by trixiechick
Sometimes the only answer is escape.
Warning by offpanel_archivist
There are people in the world who do not like being thwarted.
Light in Your Eyes by offpanel_archivist
J'onnverse painting fic #2.
It's a Wonderful Life, Ya Know by Darklady
Eel O'Brian is a worse liar than he thought.
Air of December by offpanel_archivist
The blended family finally does the holidays together.
Press Release by Darklady
When something sacred is threatened, action must be taken!
Ashes of Roses by Darklady
Bruce commemorates a solemn anniversary.
Precisely by offpanel_archivist
Batman only tells it as a it really is.
Seeing Double by offpanel_archivist
Nightwing is reminded that stubbornness runs in the family, and sometimes it is good to get a little outside perspective.
April by offpanel_archivist
When spring fever stirs the senses, can you honestly expect a Martian to miss it?
5 AM by offpanel_archivist
Early morning patrols are as important as the late night variety.
Root for the Home Team by offpanel_archivist
With a loss comes a realization.
Top Gun by offpanel_archivist
It's movie night at the Manor.
22 Minutes by offpanel_archivist
A mission goes south.
Eggshells by offpanel_archivist
Clark has to tell Bruce something he doesn't want to hear.
Choco Report by offpanel_archivist
Woe betides those who think "Choco" is just another word for cookie.
Artwork from Chicago's Page! by offpanel_archivist
As it says on the tin, much belated: artwork from Chicago's page, originally on offpanel.net.
Shelves: DC Comics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 421,365
- Status:
- Completed
Captain Kamino Anthology by tunafishprincess
Fandoms: Captain America - All Media Types, Marvel, 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
04 Aug 2022
Summary
Anthology containing:
Kamino's Ward
Izuku Midoriya worked hard to become a symbol of hope for the Quirk users of his time, fighting against a government that saw his family as little more than criminals.
Now, he awakens to a time not his own, a dazed and confused 15-year-old boy in a world that no longer needs him.
All Might knew he needed to find a successor. He just wasn’t expecting said successor to bang him in the head with a shield that belonged in their world’s history museum.
All for One just wants his son back.
Kamino's Memoirs
Being the figurehead of a quirk rights movement isn’t easy. When things go south in Tokyo, Izuku and his family head for the beach to wait things out. His father is the same as ever, but at least his Uncle is there with him.
Shelves: My Hero Academia
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 64,612
- Status:
- In-Progress
Arcadia Anthology by YoungestThunderbird
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order (Video Game), Star Wars Original Trilogy
16 May 2022
Summary
Arcadia, the Harmonious Land. Or, how a celibate monastic order and an army of genetically engineered super-soldiers learned to be a family.
Anthology containing:
Crossing the River
Five flaps of the butterfly wing; or, four lessons that Anakin Skywalker learned, and when he applied them.
Exodus Flight
The war is over, but not everything is automatically okay. The Clones are worried about the Jedi. The Jedi are worried about the Clones. Everybody loves each other way too much to leave each other alone.
Kanan Bound
There are just some things in life that you feel better when they’re on paper. Grey has decided that adopting Caleb is one of those things.
There Is No Never Land
Obi-wan is getting a new Padawan. Cody is grappling with the idea of looking after a tiny person who isn't a brother. Alpha-17 is struggling with emotions in general. The GAR's two most notorious "textbook soldiers" and the "perfect Jedi" really need a hug. Luckily, they get one.
TW: mentioned past child abuse. Nothing graphic, but be safe.Where Youth and Laughter Go
Due to a random kidnapping by our favorite pirate, a piece of Obi-wan and Anakin's past comes loose. The rest of the mess follows. Luckily, they don't have to deal with it alone. Or, the Clones are not the only ones with traumatic childhoods.
The Land of Milk and Honey
Wolffe, Katooni, and Master Koon go on an arbitration mission for a small planet. It goes mostly well.
In the Garden of Four Rivers
Due to the machinations of Thire, the Coruscant Guard is assigned bodyguard duty to their favorite Senator, Senator Riyo Chuchi, as she heads home for a vacation. They pick up guests somewhere along the way.
WARNING: MENTIONED PAST CHILD ABUSE
Folkvang
A cure for the Clones' accelerated aging has been developed. Unfortunately, it depends on the one person who would be happy to never see a Clone again. Colt and Shaak Ti are dispatched to persuade him, and end up picking up a stray.
The Land Under the Mountain
The Dantooine Enclave has many secrets. Obi-wan and Anakin, in typical Kenobi-Skywalker fashion, have discovered one.
Alpha would really like to know why this always happens to them. So does Obi-wan.Put Our Faces to the Sun
Throughout the many twists, turns, and upheavals (both physical and emotional) in the Jedi and Clones’ lives, there remains one constant. Kids, be they Clone or Jedi, get into mischief.
(For those new to the Arcadia ‘Verse: You might want to read the previous installments of this series before this work. Things will make more sense that way.)
Arcadia Meta
I received a favorable response to my worldbuilding notes, so I’m posting them.
The Changing of the Guard
Leia is kidnapped on her way to her Senatorial confirmation! In typical Skywalker fashion, this leads to a spectacular adventure!
A New Hope, rewritten to fit the Arcadia-verse. Read that first if you haven’t read this!Shelves: Star Wars Fics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 296,262
- Status:
- In-Progress
Sorrowful and Immaculate Hearts Anthology by Unpretty
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU, Superman - All Media Types, Catwoman - All Media Types, Wonder Woman - All Media Types, Justice League - All Media Types
08 Dec 2020
Summary
Anthology containing:
Wayne Manor
Thomas and Martha Wayne are Gotham's most famous martyrs. They used to be a wife and a husband, a mother and a father, doting parents. They could also be cunning, wicked, glamorous, decadent; an heir and a gold-digger, beautiful people in a beautiful house. It takes a certain kind of parents to make a man like Bruce Wayne, and Alfred can't take all the blame. He can't even take most of it.
Empty Graves
Time travelers who plan to kill Superman never account for Martha Kent in their plans. She may not be the World's Finest, but she's a mother with a shotgun, and all told that might be scarier.
Hardening Off
Martha Kent adopted an alien, and against all odds it went about as well as that sort of thing can go. Even if the journey was a bigger pain than the destination might lead one to believe.
Gotham High
Between freshman and sophomore year, Bruce Wayne had a growth spurt. He did not get any better at socializing.
Intoxicating
Lois and Clark's first kiss didn't count. Because... reasons.
Bad Publicity
Bruce Wayne is either really bad at Twitter, or really, really good.
Third Wheel
It isn't quite a love triangle. For one thing, Clark's the only one romantic enough to even think the word 'love'. For another, Clark and Bruce would be beating the holy hell out of each other even without Lois' involvement. And if Lois was aware of the secrets they were keeping, she'd be beating the holy hell out of the both of them. Overall, Bruce's visit to Metropolis has been a mixed bag for everyone involved.
Matches
What in the hell kind of name for an alias is Matches?
Reviving a Tomb
Selina Kyle doesn't like Gotham. Batman doesn't like thieves. He's too old for her. She's too young for him. They aren't quite strangers, but they really are.
Hostile Work Environment
Clark Kent is a menace, and Lois doesn't get why she's the only one to have noticed.
Perfect Alibi
Bruce Wayne is very popular at parties. Bruce Wayne always has an alibi. These two things are related, and only sometimes on purpose.
Office Meeting
Bruce Wayne deals with supervillains almost as much as Batman does.
Give and Take
They always seem to be running into each other at museums. He only ties her up sometimes. She still always manages to get more than he'd planned to give.
Christmas in Kansas
Clark Kent invites Bruce Wayne and Diana of Themyscira to his parents' house for Christmas. It goes, in general, pretty okay.
Sweet
The Dark Knight strikes fear into the hearts of men. And pretty much just men. It's a problem.
Gotham's Favorite Son
Thanks, Gotham side of Tumblr.
Arm Candy
Where Bruce Wayne goes, models follow. It's almost a joke, the way he wears them like watches, girls too young for him hanging off his arms. It's a wonder he can even tell them apart.
Unpaid Internship
The Justice League needs to stop a world-ending doomsday event, but that happens so often it's barely even interesting. What's more interesting is who Batman brought with him to work. This raises a lot of questions, and Batman isn't answering them.
Partition
Bruce Wayne does not get the appeal of sex in the back of a limo, but he's pretty sure it's all Beyonce's fault.
Unfamiliar Faces
Black Canary has never met Batman before, but he's pretty sure he recognizes her. Zatanna is less than thrilled.
Informed Consent
Lois doesn't actually believe that handjobs don't count as sex. She just needs to convince Clark that they don't count. None of this would even be an issue if he'd just stop trying to keep secrets from her.
Invasive
Batman and Poison Ivy team up to fight kudzu. Or not.
Anti-Social
Batman needs a Robin.
No Whammies
Poison Ivy has captured Nightwing, which means a very serious rescue mission is necessary.
Unmasked
Catwoman is Selina Kyle, and Bruce has always known it. Batman is Bruce Wayne, but Selina just found that out. Shockingly, it turns out the dude has issues.
versus
Whoever wins... we also win. It's a win-win situation. Batman is lying when he says that it isn't. Don't listen to Batman.
Unrealistic
What do Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman think about when they're trying to get off? A serious question seeking serious answers.
AUX
The most contentious part of any road trip is the playlist.
Race Around the Lot
Who's faster: Superman, or the Flash?
Let's Dance
They're trapped in a ghost ballet. You can't punch ethereal ballerinas. It's not just rude, it's physically impossible. They're going to be stuck there forever and then die, probably.
Night Shift
Metropolis never sleeps, but Superman does. Most nights, anyway.
Superfluous
Wonder Woman and Catwoman have sex in Batman's bed. Bruce has a difficult life, full of angst and suffering.
Comes In Threes
Felicity Smoak has a bad track record with billionaires.
Nominal
Don't ask why Batman is sad unless you're willing to give him the time to consult his spreadsheet.
Whammied
Welcome to the sex pollen quarantine zone (this fic, this fic is the quarantine zone).
Stolen Moments
Selina Kyle spends all day in bed, and then takes a bath. Lots of cats get petted.
Gone Fishing
A very normal vacation with friends.
Backup
Nightwing shows up ten minutes late with McDonald's.
Miscellany
Various short bits and pieces from Tumblr that don't justify their own fic, and aren't planned to become part of anything larger.
Shelves: DC Comics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 224,329
- Status:
- In-Progress
what we share (and what we hide) Anthology by machi_kun
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Doctor Strange (2016), Guardians of the Galaxy (Movies), Iron Man (Movies), Thor (Movies)
07 Sep 2020
Summary
Anthology containing:
Suspension of Belief
They always talk about the calm before the storm.
They always dream about the sunshine after the rain.
But the truth is that it’s the middle, the moment the thunder strikes and the earth rattles, the moment it pours, that all becomes very, very clear.A story about those three years of silence, three years to be apart, three years to think it through.
Three years to learn how to regret.Trust Fall
Tony has always been creator and destroyer. A man who can reach out and touch and make the world burn or gleam gold, or both, and he never knows which one it’ll be until it's too late. But for all he is a man of science, he cannot deny the obvious, cruel, cruel irony of his curse, of his legacy, of his fate - Of this mission he’s been given, seemingly, by the universe itself.
Tony once built himself a new heart with a box of scraps. Now, he will have to find a way to bring back life directly from the ashes.
And if he does not burn himself to the ground on the way, maybe – just maybe, he will live long enough to see his world turn to gold one last time.
Shelves: Marvel Comics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 354,034
- Status:
- In-Progress
Summary
The end of the war was within reach when disaster struck: Avatar Aang lost his life while energy-bending Ozai. But out of the darkness comes one last chance at hope, because the Avatar spirit was reborn… in Aang's instructors.
Featuring time travel, meta snarking, and Avatar Zuko, Avatar Katara and Avatar Toph deciding to screw the rules and end the war their way.
Shelves: Avatar: Last Airbender
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 46,858
- Status:
- In-Progress
Batman: Arkham Compendium Anthology by LananiA3O
Fandoms: Batman: Arkham (Video Games), Batman - All Media Types, Batman: Arkham - All Media Types
30 Jul 2018
Summary
A somewhat loose collection of stories set in the Arkham canon, detailing events before, between and beyond Batman: Arkham Origins/Asylum/City/Knight and their DLC.
Anthology containing:
Only In Gotham
While on the road, Alfred, Lucius, and Lucius' PA are taken hostage by a group of armed men who thought they were hitting Bruce Wayne's car. Too bad they did not count with Wayne's finest...
Second Robin 101: An Austere Approach To Knowledge
Barbara is supposed to help Jason catch up on his lost years of academic progress, but Jason has only been living in the manor for two weeks and 'trust' is not yet in his vocabulary. When the first home-tutoring session goes awry, Babs decides that a change of scenery might be in order...
All You Can Eat
Bruce is out of town for a business meeting, and Batgirl is supposed to look over Gotham in his absence. When she runs into Robin during her patrol, even though Bruce specifically told Jason not to go out, Barbara decides to intervene to have a serious, but caring talk with him. It does end up mostly like that... with the addition of 5am sushi.
Sometimes It Wasn't Easy
With Bruce out of commission thanks to Ivy's latest poison, Jason sets out for his first, inofficial, unsanctioned solo patrol as Robin. It goes pretty well, as far as he is concerned, until a concerned big bird from Blüdhaven shows up to "help".
Compromised
When Dick gets injured in one of the worst parts of town during their monthly training sessions, Jason takes him to a safe-house of his own that Dick never knew he had, in order to treat the wound. Little does Dick know it would be far from the last surprise that evening.
A Father's Fear
Batman gets injected with fear gas when he and Robin try to stop Scarecrow after he sets a library on fire, so he knows that thinking Jason might still be in there is very likely a fear toxin hallucination. But is it really? On the off chance that it might be real and he would let his son die if he didn't act, Bruce jumps back into the fire...
August 16th
August 16th had never been a good day for Batman. Faced once again with the annual reminder of a death in the bat family, Bruce finds himself thinking back on how he fought for and ultimately lost the Robin he failed to save, the son he failed to protect: Jason Todd.
Red
Once a snake has shed its old skin, it will never be able to crawl back into it again. No damage done to a person ever fully heals. From the Asylum to All Hallow’s Eve, Jason Todd had learned this lesson the hard way.
Not Just A River In Egypt
Jim Gordon has spent enough time around Gotham's vigilantes to have figured out their identities, even if he has no solid proof. Technically, he should arrest them all. Practically, Jim finds the lines between what is just and what is right to be increasingly blurry. The fact that one of them is part of both his family and their family does not make it any easier.
Silent Protectors
In the wake of Batman’s unmasking, Barbara finds herself thinking about what ‘family’ really means to her... and what she will be willing to do to protect it.
Rorschach
Following the activation of the Knightfall protocol, Alfred ponders the night that claimed his master's secret identity. Of all the hundreds and thousands of things that happened, one sticks out like a sore thumb: "I've found Jason."
Silent Sufferers
Bruce’ and Alfred’s ‘deaths have left the family in shambles and no one suffers more than Dick. In a moment of what he deems temporary insanity, Jason decides to help his brother. He never expected anything in return.
Reciprocity
Some people were married to their work. Lucius has always worked hard to avoid that pitfall, but that doesn’t mean he does not care. Wayne Enterprises and its owners have always been good to him, and he is determined to repay the favor, far beyond Bruce Wayne’s grave.
Hiding In Plain Sight
It started with a borderline insane attempt to get Superman’s signature and became a chance to bond with his siblings. He doesn’t care how silly and insane the idea might seem. Dick will totally go to a comic convention in full costume, if that means he gets to spend time with his brothers and sister.
A Normal Life
It is August 16th in Gotham yet again. As Jason does his best to ignore the painful memories his birthday evokes, fate seems determined to make him celebrate his 21st.
Compensating - Five Times Barbara Gordon Saved A Bat... And One Time They Saved Her
Behind every great man stands an even greater woman. Behind every Bat stands a girl whose silk hides steel: Barbara Gordon.
Campaign For Family
Christmas has arrived at the manor, and so has most of the batfamily. Barb has brought her PlayStation, Dick has brought his usual cocky charm, Alfred has brought the food and Jason is being Jason. Hilarity ensues.
Ill Weeds Grow Apace
In Gotham and Blüdhaven, holidays are not a time for joy. In Gotham and Blüdhaven, one year after Batman’s public unmasking, the holidays find four watchful protectors realizing that no time of peace lasts forever.
Differential Son
Jason has fatally shot Julian Day and the confrontation Bruce had with him afterwards has left both of them rattled and injured. In the aftermath, Bruce tries to find and talk to Jason once again, but it doesn't turn out quite the way he planned.
Witch Of Gotham
While recovering from serious injuries given to him by Killer Croc, Jason finds himself getting roped into joining Barb, Dick and Tim for a session of a co-operative board game called "Witch Of Salem". Madness ensues.
Disassembly
The Riddler has set a trap for The Red Hood, expecting him to be nothing but a brainless brute, who will charge head-first into his doom. Things don't go quite as planned.
Right On Target
When Jason goes to the local gun range to work off some frustration from his latest patrol, the last person he expects to meet is Alfred, but not all surprises are of the bad kind.
A Matter Of Perspective
Sometimes miracles do happen. In this case, the miracle of all four of them managing to get away from Gotham on a well-deserved vacation for a week, and Tim will be damned if he will let the memory of a clown and a handful of paparazzi spoil it.
A Signal Of Hope
None of the Robins had ever liked the galas held at the manor, but while their own experiences before during and after the event may have been as different the boys were from each other in general, one thing Bruce knew for sure: he would always, always be there to defend his sons from the vultures of this world.
Silent Arrangements
Alfred has always been happy to think of himself as a second father to Bruce and a grandfather to all of the boys, even if he would never dream of being bold enough to press the matter, so it truly is a slip of tongue when he answers Bruce’s out-of-the-blue question of what he wants for Father’s Day, with “to have all of my young masters under the same roof for once”. He should have known Bruce would take it seriously.
Shelves: DC Comics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 586,552
- Status:
- In-Progress
Folded Between Disbelief and Damnation is Your Disused Hope Anthology by Mistakes_and_Experiments
Fandoms: Harry Potter, Star Wars
12 Sep 2015
Summary
In Which The Story is Written Since I Wish to Throw Known Villains Into Introspection and Passable Post-Mortem Therapy via Deus Ex Machina Because I was Getting Antsy About Their Issues. If This Does Not Warn You That It’s Definitely AU, Then Nothing Will.
Anthology containing:
Regret is Cheaper Dead than Alive
Congratulations, Your Memory is Happy to Burn You!
Two Dearly Departed Dark Lords
The Unexpected Lives of the UnlivingShelves: Harry Potter, Star Wars Fics, Crossovers
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 81,645
- Status:
- In-Progress
Summary
Given Captain America's shield is made of either Vibranium or a Vibranium-Steel Alloy: Vibranium must be a transition metal. Because it doesn't rust - even when lost in the Potomic - it should join silver, gold and platinum as a noble metal.
Ditto for Adamantium.
This is the periodic table that fucks with quantum mechanics to put the marvel elements where they belong. It should work for Marvel-616, the cinematic universe (Marvel-199999) and even the tie-in video games.
Or: the headcannon where the author always was fascinated by Technecium, and knows just enough quantum mechanics to be dangerous.
Shelves: Marvel Comics
- Site:
- archiveofourown.org
- Words:
- 1,328
- Status:
- Completed