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[turps]

The fandom stocking A03 stories have been revealed, so I can say I wrote fills for Bandom, The Good Place, The Musketeers and MCU, which are behind the cut due to length

Merry Christmas, I Could Care Less (1972 words) by turps
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Clint Barton
Characters: Clint Barton, James "Bucky" Barnes, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Peter Parker
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés, Meet-Cute
Summary:

Bucky isn't having a good day.

We've No Way of Knowing (1068 words) by turps
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Good Place (TV)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Tahani Al-Jamil, Eleanor Shellstrop, Chidi Anagonye, Jianyu Li | Jason Mendoza
Summary:

All they can do is wait.

You'd Better Watch Out (1702 words) by turps
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Musketeers (2014)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Aramis | René d'Herblay, Porthos du Vallon, Athos
Additional Tags: Modern AU
Summary:

Athos is working Christmas Eve.

Kiss Without a Sound (936 words) by turps
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Bandom, My Chemical Romance
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Frank Iero/Mikey Way
Characters: Mikey Way, Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Ray Toro, Otter
Summary:

The trouble with touring in a van is -- they’re touring in a van.

I actually planned to write a fill for Sperrywink pretty much as soon as I saw her stocking, and after seeing her prompts decided it was the perfect time to dip my toes into MCU. But at the same time I was so nervous about doing so, because even if winterhawk isn't one of the big ships, the fandom itself is huge and it felt very intimidating to throw my effort out there. Which is where glitteryv came in. I reached out and asked if she'd beta, and she said yes and did an amazing, detailed job on top of discussing characterisation with me and reassuring that I wouldn't be laughed at for this first effort. So, huge thanks again, Luce. You were a lifesaver.

The bandom fill was like pulling on a pair of old comfy slippers, reminding me what I'd been missing while I wasn't writing at all. While The Musketeers fill was just me having fun and imagining them in a modern big city at Christmas setting.

The Good Place was the other fandom I hadn't written before. I'd just marathoned the show, and it was good to try and capture the feel of the programme and the voice of the characters. I liked the end result, and so did the person I wrote for, so I'm calling it a success.

In fact I'm calling fandom stocking as a whole a success. Maybe I'll even hang my own stocking if it runs again.

Finally, thank you to sperrywink for the encouragement to join in, and for checking over three fills. You're awesome ♥

Comments

[sperrywink]

You're so welcome! I'm super pleased you had so much fun with it and didn't find my nudging annoying. *g*

And thank you once again for dipping your toes into the big and scary just to write me a ficlet. I really appreciate it. You're the best! ♥

[turps]

I didn't find the nudging annoying at all. One fill last year, four this one. I may do a you next time *g*

You're very welcome!

[shadowhive]

Yay for ficlets! I’m gonna give some a read when I’m more awake (well apart from the mcr one, which I’d already read)

I’m glad you did some new stuff, MCU is pretty intimidating but it sounds like you had fun!

Yeah, I’ll definitely do my own one next year if it runs

[turps]

Hope you enjoy when you do read. I imagine a lot of stuff has gone online overnight. I know I'll be dipping into the collection once I've read through some of the tabs I have already.

I did have fun. But it did feel intimidating. I've been in bandom so long that I know a load of people, so posting stuff for our fandom isn't an issue. But a new fandom? Yikes!

I hope you do. Love the icon, btw!

[shadowhive]

I’m sure I will *snugs* so much good stuff to read but yours is always awesome

I’m glad! Oh yeah, I feel that. It’s always intimidating writing for new people too (I was nervous writing the bandom holidays fic for you!)

Thanks! I had to use it after your comment about topless sweaty Ray *swoons*

[wenchpixie]

New Fandoms are TERRIFYING, go you! :D

Now I'm off to read that which I know the source for! <3

[turps]

They really are. Especially so when they're big and established.

Thank you for that ♥

[glitteryv]

Awww, see? I told you Sperry was gonna like your fic. ;P

Somehow, I hadn't really noticed Fandom Stocking until you tapped me to beta? Tho, given how the combined DDDD: of the Tumblr Fuckening and my general seasonal blues around December, it's fairly easy to see why I wasn't aware it was a thing.

Anyhoo, I'm super glad that you participated and that ended up writing so much stuff! \o/

[turps]

You did. You doubled up beautifully in actual great beta comments and reassurances. And btw, I've been halfway through an email to you for a while now. Don't worry, there's no more fretting or wonder about tags *g*

I can easily see how that happened. I actually only joined the comm about a week or so ago. Last year I just wrote a last minute fill that Sperrywink pointed me to as she knew I knew the fandom. Then this year I just did a few fills but didn't hang my own stocking. Maybe next time. But I do know it's a busy/bad time of year for a lot of people.

I'm pleased with my writing self atm. What with the stockings and bandom holidays it feels like I'm actually active in fandom again, and that's great.

[frausorge]

I can't speak to all those fandoms, but for the ones I know your pieces are lovely! Go you for trying something new and for continuing something well-loved!

[turps]

Thank you so much ♥

[turlough]

Congratulations to having your first go at fandom_stocking be such a great success!! And go you for writing in a completely new fandom!!

[turps]

Thank you!

I had fun with all the fills. It was nice to stretch my writing wings, and I'm pleased with all the results.