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Wednesday Fic Recs #25: Pimp Your Own & Detective AU
It’s Wednesday, which means fic rec time! Each week, we're offering you the chance to submit your favourite fics for our two themes. Self-recs are welcome and of course you can still make new recs once Wednesday has passed!
This week, theme #1 is ‘PIMP YOUR OWN’ (suggested by @Lelantus) -- To celebrate the 25th edition of Fic Recs, we're going with the lovely suggestion to rec your own fic: have a piece you're particularly proud of? Recently posted a new piece you want to share with everyone? Is there that one obscure fic that doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves?
Theme #2 is 'DETECTIVE AU' (suggested by @ishipallthings) -- Casting Tony Stark in his new role as Sherlock Holmes? Noir-era detective Steve poking into the business of one elusive Mister Stark? Detective Tony Stark who loves the most cutting edge technologies to uncover crimes vs. Detective Steve Rogers who sees nothing wrong with good old-fashioned pounding of the pavement?
Please use the following format for your recs (you can just copy & paste this):
**Title**:
**Link**:
**Author**:
**Rating**:
**Word Count**: (Please note if it's a WIP)
**Relationship(s)**:
**Warnings**: There's no need to tag everything, but please heed
at least the mandatory AO3 warnings for Rape/Non-Con, Dub-Con,
Major Character Death, Underage and Graphic Violence. Also note
if the author *chose not to warn*.
**Author summary**:
*(Optional)* **Comment**: Why do you rec this story?
Do you have a rec that doesn't fit either of the themes? Submit it to the general Stony Fic Rec Library, open 24/7 :)
Other great places for recs are:
- Hale Roger's tumblr
- Bea Recs' DW (you need to request access to these)
- Wingheadshellhead's tumblr FAQ
We also want to ask you to name themes for future Fic Rec Wednesdays, so pop into the comments and let us know what you suggest! We'll use your ideas for sure (and of course give proper credit!). This and future posts will be tagged with 'Wednesday Fic Recs' so if you ever want to go back to old themes, you can find them easily.
And now unto the fics!





New topics this way!
Fics with Mama Rogers? She's the absolute best.
Great idea! We're probably going to roll this into a unified 'parents' topic but I encourage you to rec a mountain of Mrs Rogers fics there :D
Epistolary fic, pleaaaaaase
YES
oooh yes! why did I never think of that? pencils in
Can I vote that we do a "Pimp Your Fic" more often? It's so cool seeing which of their fics authors love most and why :)
I'm glad people seemed to enjoy it! We're definitely doing that again :)
Prison/held captive together fic? Fics featuring Howard or just parents in general as I see Sarah was suggested
Cuffed together for science!
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Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do
http://archiveofourown.org/works/805427/chapters/1519209
copperbadge
Mature
38,982 (WiP)
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
The year is 1930, Prohibition and the Depression are both in full swing, and Chicago Police Detective Steve Rogers has his hands full. There's a dead body on the banks of Lake Michigan, the entire city's legal system is corrupt, and the king gangster of the North Side, Tony Stark, has taken more than a passing interest in him.
Ohhh, I didn't know it was updated! I'll take a look now. I really do love the art for it, though, it's beautiful.
I love this one! I didn't realise it had a coda :)
Long Arm of The Law
http://archiveofourown.org/works/5361836?view_full_work=true
Royswordsman
General
30k
Steve/Tony
No warnings apply
Inspector Gadget AU – Steve’s a new policeman on the force and is partnered up with a goofy detective that no one in the force wants to be partnered up with. Steve finds out that Tony isn’t like the other detectives and is part of a special project and is part robot with gadgets to suit every need and is more than curious, but Tony soon wins him over. They learn to trust and love one another, until one day Reed Richards is kidnapped by Doctor Doom who has also stolen the original schematics that he and Tony worked on to make Tony the incredible robot detective he is today. Doom has other tricks up his sleeve; he builds a robot to destroy the city and people think that the robot is Tony’s doing. It’s up to Steve and Tony to prove Tony’s innocence as well as rescue Reed and save the city.
Comment: This fic is pretty hilarious. 😁
Rookie and Jailbait Take On The World
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1837669
theappleppielifestyle
7497
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
“You really should be in school, you know.”
“Why would I be there when I could be here, solving crimes with my favourite rookie?” Tony flashes a grin, and Steve’s stomach twists like it did on the first day.
Teenager, Steve’s mind supplies. Definitely not legal, stop doing fluttery things, stomach.
Comment: I love this one, thanks @lazywriter7 for reminding me of it!
The Case of the Senator's Son
https://archiveofourown.org/works/334105
celli
Teen
3155
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, Pepper Potts/Phil Coulson
Meet (very) Special Agents Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanova, and the rest. Together they do indeed fight crime.
Comment: A crossover with NCIS, this is such a good ensemble fic with A+ Steve/Tony
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Title: bleeding in and out like it's breathing
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8916793
Author: neurotoxia
Rating: T
Word Count: 3847
Relationship(s): Steve/Tony
Warnings: None
Author summary: panic attack (ˈpænɪk əˈtæk; noun): A sudden overwhelming feeling of acute and disabling anxiety.
Stark men don’t have ‘panic attacks’, and certainly not over something as insignificant as Steve being late.
Comment: I wrote this for the Holiday Exchange and I'm pretty pleased how it turned out considering I was 100% sure I wouldn't be able to write a panic attack to save my life
This was such an amazing read ❤
Title:Nobody Panic, Everything's Fine
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/9589733/chapters/21677945
Rating:Teen and up
Word Count:14,272
Author Summary: Steve doesn't get jealous. He doesn't. Honestly.
It's just...well- Tony's been spending an awful lot of time with a new employee. Who's smarter than him. And funnier. And more interesting and generally a better match for Tony than he ever would be.
But he's not jealous. Honestly.
Comment: sometimes I get an idea in my head and then that idea becomes my //entire// reason for existing and I cannot stop until it's perfect. This was one of those instances, and I'm actually really proud of how it turned out.
I've read this a few weeks ago. I don't remember the OC's name but he was such an asshole, dear god.😁 Good work ❤
Title: Compilation Error
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8892343
Author: laireshi
Rating: T
Word Count: 6009
Relationship(s): Steve/Tony
Warnings: Major Character Death
Author summary:
Comment: So this is actually a fic for a canon AU of Civil War (even more shippy than the main one, if you can believe that). I wrote it for the holiday exchange and I'm kinda really proud of it?
I am always amazed by how much angst your body can handle. Don't get me wrong, I love reading them, but I have a feeling that your brain always creates new angsty things in the background 😁
Title: Transmission
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/5259140
Author: laireshi
Rating: T
Word Count: 29124
Relationship(s): Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
Warnings: no apply
Author summary:
The incursions are stopped. Steve hopes for things to go back to normal. Instead, he finds himself stranded in an alternate universe with Tony.
Getting home won't be easy. There are too many things they haven't told each other, too many arguments they've never solved.
Now, with just each other for company, they might have to face them all—especially as they seem to be telepathically bonded, and can't keep anything unsaid anymore.
Comment: Okay, the second and last of my fics that I'll rec here, but I wanted to include it, because in a way it's one of my favourites? I don't generally do longer stuff, so this is a bit unusual for me, but I like how it turned out. Also, it has awesome art linked in my A/N!
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH LAIRE! Well i read everything you write so 💖
Slumber
http://archiveofourown.org/works/4613568
ConjureUpaSmile
Teen
6100
Steve/Tony
No warnings
Tony can't sleep. It seems like Cap can't either, so they become insomniacs together. That is, until they find a solution to their problem. Tony has to figure out what it all means and what he wants, but he never can seem to keep from getting in his own way.
Comment: This is probably my most popular fic and I think it's a fun read :) There are two more parts to the series, but they can all be read individually
Purple at the Edge
http://archiveofourown.org/works/7568938
ConjureUpaSmile
Mature (for themes and language)
5722
Steve/Tony
No major warnings - check tags for others
Life isn't always what it's supposed to be. It's painful and messy and unfair, but now they have each other.
Comment: This is my favorite story of mine :) It's a high school AU tale of how Steve Rogers gets his first kiss
Purple at the Edge made me emotional. I don't know if it was supposed to or if I am in a crying mood today. ❤
Title: Like A Second Heart
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8663656
Author: Fluffypanda
Rating: Teen
Word Count: 33,060
Relationship(s): Steve/Tony
Warnings: Flashbacks to bad stuff from canon
Author summary: Until he had all of Tony’s memories, fears, and hang-ups from the past eight years dropped into his head, Steve would have said he was fearless. Now he knew he was wrong.
Comment: This is the fic I'm most proud of! Please read it!
This was lovely! Really enjoyed it.
asdfghjk!! thank you!
Title: A Shortcut to Happiness
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8879935
Author: Fluffypanda
Rating: not rated
Word Count: 1,921
Relationship(s): Steve/Tony
Warnings: none
Author summary: Tony teaches Steve to dance.
Comment: This one hasn't gotten very many hits. It's cute! The Bots are in it!
Shattered
http://archiveofourown.org/works/2313191/chapters/5091245
sabrecmc
Teen
25,824
Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
Tony watches the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier unfold.
Or, I threw Stony at TWS. Take that, Stucky!
Comment: I always liked this one. It follows the plot of the movie, but from Tony's POV and sort of weaves him into it without doing too much to disturb the actual movie, so I can watch it, but think about this happening at the same time.
And Then There Were None (The Friends and Foes Remix)
http://archiveofourown.org/works/9800711
lazywriter7
Teen and Up Audiences
4976
Steve/Tony
No Archive Warnings Apply
Tony's word is 'Together'. He takes it at face value.
Comments: Basically a remix of nostalgicatsea's devastating soulmate AU fic, in which Steve's words are "so was I". I really enjoyed writing it- the unflinching angst was surprisingly mitigated by our one and only Rhodey-bear <3
Oh my god this was absolutely amazing. Your Rhodey is my rock, i love stony fics that emphasize rhodey as well 💖😢
I cried. Falling Slowly is my favorite song, and it was all just too much together for me to handle.
I absolutely love this one. I agree that Rhodey is great here, I love it when his friendship w Tony is emphasized.
But honestly, this angst was super great.
@Mushroom: @Briz: Yaargh, thank you so much. There can never be enough of Rhodey content out there, and it only makes me happier to contribute <3
@spideysdaddies: I LOVE THAT SONG TOO, SO MUCH, OH GOD. Apologies for the tear shedding though -hugs-
Captain America Signs the Registration Act
http://archiveofourown.org/works/6747466
Mushroom
Warnings: Major Character Death
Captain America does the impossible: he signs the registration act for Tony Stark.
Comment: Post CACW non fix it. Contrary to my dumb comics, I actually love angstfic, so I was very proud of writing this, with 616 elements. Has Wolverine cameo too. 💖
Fangirls Make them Break Up (or, Steve Rogers versus the Internet)
http://archiveofourown.org/works/5956834#main
Mushroom
Tony attempts to break up with Steve because of haters on the Internet. Steve is not having any of it.
Comment: I had a lot of fun writing this, and my other meta fanfic regarding Steve Tony fanfic tropes. Meta fic is my jam 😂
I love this one! It is such a fun idea and the art, as always, is great!