kandisheek

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 18 – CREATURE FIC

Breaker of Horses by Sineala

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: T Words: 47,943 Tags: Ancient Rome, Gladiators, Centaur Steve

Summary: What do you do when the Roman Empire you were raised to love consigns you to the sands of the arena? Antonius is a prince of the Dacians, captured in war and sold as a gladiator. He yearns for his freedom. Stephanos -- the last living centaur -- is his fellow slave and trainer. Centuries old, disillusioned by a Rome that has become a shadow of itself, Stephanos has all but given up on life... until he meets Antonius, and both of their lives are forever changed.

Reasons why I love it: God, this fic is everything I want to read, always and forever. Tony and Steve have such rich backstories in this, and the world feels completely fleshed out in a way that makes me want to read a billion more words to explore every part of it. The conflict is amazing, all the other Avenger cameos are wonderful, and I absolutely adore the ending. And the companion smut fic is so fucking good that it makes me want to cry. This one is a must-read, so if you haven't yet, go and check it out!

You Know Where To Find Me by a_sparrows_fall

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: G Words: 31,307 Tags: Fake Character Death, Capwolf, Identity Porn

Summary: After an Avengers mission goes awry, Steve takes a leave of absence from the team, and he and Tony part on bad terms. But then Steve gets turned into a werewolf, and he finds his shapeshifting linked to his feelings about Tony, who’s had a terrible accident. If Steve never sees Tony again, will he be stuck in wolf form forever? A closely-canon compliant 616 Capwolf story.

Reasons why I love it: Aaaah, the Capwolf snuggles! I really love the whole set-up of this fic. First it tears at your heartstrings, then it hits you with the fluff, and then it pivots into fantastic action. Also, Sersi is my favorite in this, she's so goddamn funny. Go and check this one out, it's amazing!

Bleat and Conquer by BladeoftheNebula

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 20,534 Tags: Ancient Rome, Fauns & Satyrs, Gladiators

Summary: Stíofán has thought of nothing but freedom since he was taken and forced to fight as a gladiator in Rome's colosseum. But that all changes when he's offered a bride as a prize in the games.

Reasons why I love it: Was I on a bit of a gladiator trip when I found these fics? Perhaps. This fic is a true bodice-ripper, and I love every word of it. Neb always writes incredible historical AUs, and this one is no exception. Also, I love how the language is so fine-tuned to convey satyr culture, what with the does, bucks, bleating, etc. It makes the fic that much more immersive. I love this one, so I highly encourage you to read it for yourself!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #ficrec #fic rec #fanfic rec #a year in fanfic recs #centaurs #capwolf

[kandisheek]

I keep coming back to his fic every time I need a dose of horror and despair,

And then my dumb ass thinks 'okay... but does it have a happy ending?!' 🤣🤣🤣🤣

In this case, yes, it does ;)

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 18 – CREATURE FIC

Liquid Lunch by romanoff

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: M Words: 108,185 Tags: Hurt Tony, Dubious Consent, Violence and Torture

Summary: Tony's turned into a vampire. It's very sad for everyone involved. Especially Steve. Not just because Tony keeps trying to eat him alive. There are other reasons too. “Just let me try a little bit,” he pleads “I won’t take all of it, oh, just a little taste—” He presses his palms flat against the glass and tries to scrape his teeth down the window “I can, I can control myself, promise.” And then he turns those eyes on Steve, looks him straight on, and they’re pleading, and innocent, and really, it’s selfish of him not to give Tony his blood, why would he not, he can’t see any justifiable reason, so he just starts rolling up his sleeve and nodding as Tony salivates into the glass.

Reasons why I love it: The angstiest of all vampire fics. Vampires these days have mostly lost their potential to be genuinely horrifying because of how romanticized they are in a lot of media. Which is why I love that romanoff explores the dark side of the trope, bringing back the gorey, unpleasant aspects of vampirism. Plus, the action and angst is superb, and Stony's mutual unhealthy dependency issues are incredibly written. Some of the OCs send genuine shivers down my spine (if you know, you know), and the ending gives me so many different feelings, I don't even know where to begin. I keep coming back to his fic every time I need a dose of horror and despair, and somehow it keeps getting better with every re-read. It's truly a masterpiece, and I highly recommend you check it out for yourself!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #ficrec #fanfic rec #a year in fanfic recs #vampires

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

MASTERPOST

Here are all the fics I recommended this week. For the more thorough recs, see the posts by clicking the corresponding numbers:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The Devil in Us All by Sineala (1)

Tied Together With a Smile by iam93percentstardust (2)

And I Am Whole by Sineala (2)

The Least Difficult of Men by isozyme (2)

Don't Look too Closely (all the angles are oblique): Series by shaenie (3)

Deep End by FestiveFerret (4)

So Much to Confide to You by Sineala (5)

Until There's Nothing Left by blue_jack (5)

So Much That I Wanna Do by ChibiSquirt (5)

The Other Side of the Coin by FestiveFerret (5)

Mercy in You by Sineala (5)

justanotherrollingstony (adoctoraday) (6)

You Broke it, You Bought it Break my Baby (Valentine's Day Edition) Skin to Skin Tuesdays are for Pegging Long Live the King

Chronic by purpleicedteas (7)

Purple by ashes0909 (7)

Taking the First Step by Judy_The_Dreamer (7)

BDSM Is Just a Mutual Commitment to SIMP by goresmores (7)

Didn't See that Coming by AvengersNewB (7)

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #dom sub #bdsm #masterpost

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

Chronic by purpleicedteas

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: M Words: 2,083 Tags: No Powers AU, Chronically Ill Steve, Gentle Dom Tony

Summary: Steve's had a long day, and his back pain is excruciating. Thankfully, his boyfriend loves to give massages.

Reasons why I love it: Awww, this fic is so sweet! Tony being one hundred percent boyfriend material – we love to see it. If you're looking for a little pick-me-up today and you like it when Steve gets treated like the prince he is, you're going to love this one!

Purple by ashes0909

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 1,776 Tags: Strength Kink, Uniform Kink, Orders

Summary: Steve looked down at the pieces of metal, eyed the open closet and purple basket, then back to Tony. “I’m so sorry!” he began. “I didn’t mean to break it--I wasn’t--” he gestured at the closet with the metal pieces. “You said I could--Hi. I may have broken this…” Tony’s gaze was fixed on Steve’s hand, expression unreadable. “Did you just break my Wartenberg Wheel with your bare hands?”

Reasons why I love it: Hell yeah, give me all the strength kink! The way Tony takes charge is so hot, and I love how much Steve revels in having Tony take control of him. This fic is fantastic, and I highly encourage you to read it!

Taking the First Step by Judy_The_Dreamer

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 2,314 Tags: Bondage Kink, Getting Together, Sex Toys

Summary: While going through Tony's closet, Steve discovers a special trunk he wasn't prepared for. It turns out to be the answer to all his prayers.

Reasons why I love it: Naughty, naughty Steve, sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. I love the confrontation at the end, the dialogue is fantastic, and oh my god, the way Tony takes the plunge is just beautiful. Definitely give this one a read, it's amazing!

BDSM Is Just a Mutual Commitment to SIMP by goresmores

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 5,526 Tags: Feminization, Multiple Orgasms, Safeword Use

Summary: Tony and Steve do a scene where Steve plays the dutiful housewife, ft. Steve's insatiable sweet tooth, Tony's joy in feeding him and a whole lotta pain for Stevie wonder.

Reasons why I love it: The scene Tony sets up for Steve is fantastic, I love the roleplay and how it feeds into Steve's humiliation kink. And I always enjoy a fic that includes the use of a safeword but also allows the couple to talk it out and continue. This fic is lovely, and you should definitely read it!

Didn't See that Coming by AvengersNewB

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 2,929 Tags: Webcam Sex, Implied Cheating (but not really), Roleplay

Summary: Steve’s heart hammers in his chest, the arousal coursing through his body making his blood roar in his ears. “What did you do, Tony? What did you—fuck—what did you do?” “Now, you have to promise that you won’t get mad, alright?” Tony says, stretching the words a little like he’s a naughty kid trying to get out of trouble. “Tell me, Tony,” he says, strained. “I won’t—” he tries but decides against a promise he knows he won’t be able to keep. “I’ll try.” “I—” Tony says, gripping his cock, and rubbing his plugged hole on the sheets. “I had company last night.” Or: Tony acts out Steve's fantasy and throws in a bit of twist that Steve did not see coming, but fully enjoys anyway.

Reasons why I love it: Oh my god, this fic just – holy fuck, it's so good. That mix of anger and desire that Steve is feeling, the dirty talk, the revelation at the end, all of it is excellent. I love this fic so much, and if you like cuckolding (or the fantasy thereof), you should definitely give this one a read!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #dom sub

[kandisheek]

Do you have any Dom/Sub fics that are Tony/Bucky?

I love the list this week and I was just wondering if you have any rec's for that pairing, if you read them?

Oh, for sure! There are a lot of wonderful fics, but these are some of my favs:

Leather Jackets & Red Panties by Gothic_Lolita

The Lines on My Skin by WhiteIronWolf (adoctoraday)

If You're Everything You Say You are (Would You Come Close and Hold my Heart?) by tisfan

All the Broken Pieces by Shi_Toyu

Lighter Than Hydrogen by meshkol (ashernorton)

(I'm Gon') Take Care Of Your Body by EchoSiriusRumme

Down for the Count by viklikesfic (v_angelique)

Get to the Bottom of it by 27dragons, tisfan

And since I love writing Winteriron D/S myself, I'll be shameless and rec some of my own fics as well:

Let The Good Times Roll

Stick It To Me

Your Wish is My Command

Licked By The Dragon

Dacryphile

Formal Dining

I hope you enjoy these and thanks for your ask! <3

#marvel #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #dom sub #winteriron

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: justanotherrollingstony (adoctoraday)

Talk about porn with feelings. justanotherrollingstony is a master of both smut and angst, and the combination of the two is absolute perfection. I especially enjoy the way she writes sub Steve and how much attention she pays to the aftercare aspect of play, it really warms my heart.

Here's some of her work that I think you should check out:

You Broke it, You Bought it

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 2,796 Tags: Caning, Punishment, Subspace

Summary: Steve’s been fighting and failing against Hydra all week and now he’s gone and broken the punching bag Tony had made especially for him. He’s fucked up, and now he’s going to get his punishment.

Reasons why I love it: It's so hot how much Steve revels in his punishment, and Tony's reaction to it just makes the whole thing even hotter. I especially love the aftercare and how Steve insists on taking care of Tony in return. This fic is the perfect mix of spicy and sweet, and you should definitely check it out!

Break my Baby (Valentine's Day Edition)

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 8,307 Tags: Impact Play, Cock Cage, Multiple Orgasms

Summary: Steve has a very special gift for Tony on Valentine's Day; his submission, and whatever Tony would like to do with it, and him.

Reasons why I love it: This fic just keeps getting better and better as it goes on. I love how much Steve revels in the sweet agony Tony inflicts on him – his thoughts and feelings are so well written. And of course, the different scenarios Tony comes up with are all incredibly hot. I love this one, and I bet you will too!

Skin to Skin

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 14,673 Tags: Falling in Love, PTSD, Touch-Starved

Summary: “Will you…” Steve hesitates and Tony brushes his hair back from his face as he lifts his chin to look up at Tony once more. “Will you stay?” Tony’s at a loss because sure, he and Steve are friends now, really good friends actually, and yea, he’s been helping him with the touch aversion thing and maybe Nat had said Steve liked him, but that didn’t mean… He waits too long to answer and Steve presses his face fully against Tony’s stomach, breathing hot and wet and whispers out please in such a heartbreaking way that Tony breaks instantly. “Yea, course Steve, I’ll stay.”

Reasons why I love it: I love everything about this. How Steve initially comes to trust Tony, their growing intimacy, the smut, the angst and hurt/comfort in the second chapter, the dom/sub undertones – all of it is fantastic. Definitely give this one a read, if you haven't already!

Tuesdays are for Pegging

Pairing: Steve/fem!Tony Rating: E Words: 7,309 Tags: Pegging, Multiple Orgasms, Riding

Summary: It might be just another random Tuesday, but all Steve wants is to get fucked into the mattress by Toni--she always knows what he needs, and this time is no different.

Reasons why I love it: This fic is capital H-O-T. Steve being all submissive and sweet for his wife is fantastic in its own right, but then you add a strap-on to the mix, and holy shit, it's perfection. I love this fic to bits, and I bet you will too, so please give it a read for yourself!

Long Live the King

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 3,111 Tags: Power Imbalance, Royalty AU, Regicide

Summary: The kingdom has been in decline for years, her people starving and dying in a fruitless war with Hydra. Prince Tony knows something must be done, but at what cost?

Reasons why I love it: I love the world building here, with Tony doing awful things for the greater good, and as always Steve's submission is a thing of beauty. I always enjoy King/Servant dynamics, and this one is amazing, I love it so much. Definitely go and read it, it's wonderful!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #bdsm #dom sub

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

So Much to Confide to You by Sineala

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 16,988 Tags: Sex Toys, BDSM, Pining

Summary: After an attack by the Masters of Evil, Avengers Mansion is in ruins. Tony has come back from California to help the East Coast team pick up the pieces -- literally. And when the team finds items of a certain intimate nature in the wreckage of the mansion's bedrooms, Tony is of course the one who steps forward to claim them. This leads to two problems: Problem Number One: They're not his sex toys. His toys are in California. Therefore, one of Tony's longtime friends is also extremely kinky and he has no idea who. Problem Number Two: One of Tony's longtime friends happens to own an Iron Man butt plug. Oh, God.

Reasons why I love it: Feelings realization via discovery of sex toys, it's good stuff. I love the way Tony instantly swoops in to take the fall and save whoever owns the box from the embarrassment of having to admit it. And of course, Steve being a secret afficionado of kink is always lovely. The smut is superb, and the feelings tossed into the mix make me smile like an idiot. I love this fic, and I bet you will too!

Until There's Nothing Left by blue_jack

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 3,357 Tags: PWP, BDSM, Bondage

Summary: “I don’t know about this,” Steve says as Tony closes the manacle around his wrist, fingers twitching at the steely snick. It’s a long time before he can look away.

Reasons why I love it: Who wouldn't love having a horny Steve Rogers trussed up in their workshop? Well, Tony sure does. The smut in this is amazing, and I especially love how desperate Steve is to hide himself from Tony as soon as he realizes what's going on. It's always great to see the expectation of judgement and derision only for the other person to be completely on board with what's happening. This fic is lovely, and I highly encourage you to check it out for yourself!

So Much That I Wanna Do by ChibiSquirt

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 4,971 Tags: Public Use, Bad BDSM Etiquette, Pining

Summary: Steve wants Tony, but Tony has a boyfriend. Then Tony's boyfriend talks him into a Public Use fantasy, and it's a little too tempting for Steve to resist. Based on this prompt: Tony is left out for public use, Steve takes his turn.

Reasons why I love it: This fic is so fucking good. Tony's boyfriend is a dick, but at least he provided him with the opportunity to get fucked by Steve, which he's clearly been desperate for. The whole sex scene is simultaneously hot as hell and completely heart-breaking, because at the end of the day, Tony is not Steve's (although in my mind they do get together after this). I adore this fic, and I bet you will too, so please give it a shot!

The Other Side of the Coin by FestiveFerret

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 9,863 Tags: Brat Tony, Temperature Play, Subspace

Summary: Tony's a brat. It's just the truth. There's always that voice in his head that tells him to push, refuse, disobey. And that means no dom has the time or patience or skill to take him down into the subspace he craves. That is, until he meets Steve Rogers.

Reasons why I love it: Steve and Tony really do fit together like puzzle pieces. The reveal at the end as to why Steve is so good with Tony made me go, 'Holy shit, that's brilliant', so yeah, I really like the story arc here. And since I love the way Ferret writes anything Dom/Sub related, naturally I enjoyed the hell out of this one. Go and check it out for yourself, you won't regret it!

Mercy in You by Sineala

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: M Words: 9,598 Tags: Aftercare, Subdrop, Bad BDSM Etiquette

Summary: When Tony comes back from a very bad D/s date, in pain and abandoned by his dom, Steve offers to help Tony out and give him all the aftercare he so desperately needs.

Reasons why I love it: Oh my god, Tony just breaks my heart in this, I want to cry. Steve is so lovely in how he handles this situation, and watching Tony slowly but surely warm up to the idea of Steve actually meaning what he says is amazing, especially after Tony is so sure that Steve is going to judge him for enjoying this lifestyle in the first place. This is one of my favorite Dom/Sub fics there is, so if you haven't read it yet, I hope you give it a go!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #bdsm #dom sub

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

Deep End by FestiveFerret

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 61,683 Tags: Subspace, References to Non-Con, Past Abuse

Summary: SHIELD has found a way to make Project Rebirth work - something Tony's father was never able to accomplish. An unexpected side effect has Fury begging Tony for some rather unusual help: the painful procedure has put their volunteer, a sub called Steve Rogers, so deep into subspace he can't come up on his own.

Reasons why I love it: The BDSM fic to end all BDSM fics. Tony and Steve are both incredibly sympathetic characters in this. My heart breaks every time I reach a certain point in the fic, and the slow mending of that pain keeps me coming back to re-read it over and over again. Ferret truly is a master at writing these kinds of dynamics. This is definitely one of my favorite fics in this fandom, so if you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend that you do so.

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #dom sub #bdsm

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

SERIES: Don't Look too Closely (all the angles are oblique) by shaenie

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 161,917 Tags: Sub Steve, Impact Play, Kink Discovery

Reasons why I love it: This series is easily one of my favorite things in the Steve/Tony tag on AO3. I especially love all the kinksploration, and Steve's well-grounded interest in giving himself over to Tony is really engaging. I adore all of the different kinks at play, and the plot going on in the background is fantastic too. In short, I would recommend this to anyone, because it's fantastic and deserves all the love it can get.

This series consists of:

In the Springtime of His Voodoo

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 9,821 Tags: Virgin Steve, Dubious Morality, Dirty Talk

Summary: “I’m removing Captain Rogers from this base, but not from active duty. I want him as SHIELD’s liaison to Stark Industries first and foremost. He’ll report directly to me,” Fury says. “As it is, your identity as Captain America is not public knowledge and it will remain that way until I say otherwise. That said, if you think you can get Tony Stark to work with you if you disclose that information, you have permission to do so.”

Reasons why I love it: Tony being a bit of a bastard actually works really well for the set-up of this series, and he's considerate enough that he comes off as hot as fuck instead of giving off douchebag vibes. I adore how shaenie describes Steve's thoughts and feelings during their first encounter, and holy fuck, the smut is scorchingly hot, I love it. This is the perfect start to this series, and it got me hooked right away!

Next I go to Seven Gates (each step less a mystery)

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 22,766 Tags: Kink Negotiation, Breathplay, Clever Steve

Summary: The truth is, he can’t wait to see Tony again. Even more truthful, he’s fiercely hopeful that Tony is still interested in their half-engineered agreement. Tony sounds like it, but he tries to keep his expectations low. Nobody has to tell him that Tony Stark can be fickle. It doesn’t change the fact that he craves Tony’s touch, even after having it just that once, and he doesn’t see any reason not to take what Tony is offering as long as Steve doesn’t forget exactly what that is.

Reasons why I love it: Oh my god, okay, Steve knowing exactly what he wants despite his inexperience is so fucking hot, holy shit. His take on who is 'manipulating' who in this relationship is so good, and I adore how much Tony revels in the fact that Steve can keep up with him intellectually. Also, the smut is fantastic and everything I never knew I wanted. Do yourself a favor and read it!

Will You Strike While He's Still Loading

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 29,199 Tags: Impact Play, Sex Toys, Ironman Suit Kink

Summary: Fury says, “You’re fucking with me. You expect me to send in some random person to replace you, when you’ve already got a strong rapport with Stark. However you managed to get it.” Fury shakes his head, but smiles a little ruefully. “I’d have to be a moron to try and reassign you. Stark would shut down any attempt at replacing you.” He shakes his head again. “You keep surprising me,” he says. “You’re sure you don’t feel coerced in any way?” “Not in the slightest, Director. If anyone tricked anyone, I tricked him. I don’t want this information used against Tony,” Steve says, his voice as commanding as he knows how to make it. Fury holds up both hands, not in surrender, but as if to balance. “No one but me needs to know this, and I hope to never talk about Stark’s sex life ever again.” There is finally some amusement in his voice. Steve’s shoulders relax. “I do have a recommendation, however,” Fury says. “Sir?” Steve asks. “Tell him who you are. Stark does not like surprises. He won’t appreciate finding out after the fact.” Fury gives him a long look. “That’s not an order, but think about it. If he finds out and you aren’t the one that tells him, he’s going to react badly.”

Reasons why I love it: All the scenes with that goddamn sex toy are amazing, holy shit. The thought of Tony building something like that for Steve is so good, I love it. And that scene is the playroom is absolute perfection. I love how much Steve trusts Tony to figure out what his preferences are, and the actual smut is incredibly well-written. I love this one so much, I can't even tell you.

We've Done this Before (as Mars Sauntered Through His Door)

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 32,875 Tags: Impact Play, Sex Toys, Dirty Talk

Summary: “Why’re you awake?” Steve wonders out loud. “I don’t have what anyone would call regular sleeping habits,” Tony says, lips curling a little. “There’s some stuff in the workshop I want to get done.” “Mmm,” Steve says. “You could have gone.” He’s pretty sure he means it; he’d half expected to wake up alone this morning anyway. “I wanted a look at your back,” Tony says. Steve wriggles over onto his front. The lights brighten a little in the room, and Tony’s hands slip easily down his back, and then flip the covers down so that he can continue down Steve’s ass. “I don’t know if I’m disappointed or excited,” Tony says. Steve makes a noise of agreement. “Walking around with the marks under my clothes would have been...” he says. “I know,” Tony agrees. “But this way, there’s almost no wait time between wanting and doing.” Steve makes another lazy sound of agreement.

Reasons why I love it: I love Steve's interactions with the other Avengers in this. It's great to see the team come together more and more. And of course, jealousy-fuled reaffirming sex is always hot as hell, even (especially?) when it's preluded by that remote-controlled toy making a reappearance. God damn, I love this 'verse so much.

You've Never Looked So Sane

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 27,348 Tags: Breathplay, Subspace, Painplay

Summary: Fury stares at him for another few seconds, but then just nods tightly. “Coulson’s right. I’m not surprised that he can do it. But we haven’t been able to figure out why.” “He’ll tell us when he gets here,” Steve says. Coulson and Fury both look at him. “He wouldn’t do it without a reason. He certainly didn’t have to leave you with a message that Stark Industries is responsible for locking down your systems, but he did. He hasn’t contacted us with a reason, which means he doesn’t think he can do it by phone or computer. The countdown has to be his ETA.” Coulson relaxes marginally; Fury merely looks thoughtful. The countdown is showing thirty-two seconds.

Reasons why I love it: I love the plot sneaking its way in here. The action is great, and the team dynamics are super engaging. Plus, the smut that follows it is incredible, as is par for the course with this series, to be honest. Armor kink is one of my favorites, and Jesus Christ is it done well in this fic. I love it so much, and I bet you will too!

You're Walking the Wire (between pain and desire)

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 39,908 Tags: Safewords, Aftercare, Bloodplay

Summary: “JARVIS, do a soft and hard line sweep of the entire tower and a two block radius for redline equipment.” “Yes, Sir,” JARVIS says. “What does that mean?” Steve asks. “It means we both got a call to report to SHIELD thirty seconds after we started talking about the other potential members of the Initiative,” Tony says. “That doesn’t strike you as an unlikely coincidence?”

Reasons why I love it: And thus the Avengers are assembled! That scene with the Hulk really warms my heart, and Steve getting all jealous over Tony and Bruce being instant science bros is adorable. The fact that it leads into amazingly hot smut – and wow, that whole bit where Tony helps Steve shift back into a submissive mindset is fucking brilliant – is just the cherry on top. This fic is the perfect ending to a fantastic series that I'll come back to over and over. Definitely check it out if you haven't already, I promise you won't regret it!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #ficrec #fic rec #fanfic rec #a year in fanfic recs #dom sub #bdsm

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

Tied Together With a Smile by iam93percentstardust

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 17,431 Tags: Silver Fox Steve, Camboy Tony, Sex Toys

Summary: “Captain Rogers, this is my sub, Maria,” Howard managed through a strangled voice. “And my son—” “I’m Tony,” YouKnowWhoIAm said, boldly sticking his hand out for Steve to shake. He took it, automatically raising it to his lips to kiss, the way he’d been taught to greet unattached subs as a child. It had fallen out of fashion while Steve was in the ice, and he’d mostly trained himself out of the impulse, but he just couldn’t resist when he saw Tony.

Reasons why I love it: Silver Fox Steve has my entire heart, and Tony is absolutely adorable in this. I love the whole concept of camboy subs and how it works for Steve in this story, and their first meeting is super cute. That first date makes me so happy too, it's so sweet to see how they keep surprising each other. I love this fic, and I bet you will too, so I hope you give it a shot!

And I Am Whole by Sineala

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: M Words: 21,386 Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Red Zone, Collars

Summary: A year after their captivity, Steve and Tony reclaim the rest of their lives together.

Reasons why I love it: Oooh, all the Red Zone feels! I love everything to do with the collar in this, from Tony lovingly crafting it to how much it means to Steve. And of course, the actual scene is beyond beautiful. This fic is fantastic – as is the one this is a sequel of, if you're inclined to read both – and I highly recommend it!

The Least Difficult of Men by isozyme

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 46,153 Tags: Pain Play, Internalized Homophobia, Scene Gone Wrong

Summary: It isn’t until Tony watches Steve lean into the punch that he thinks oh, this is going to be a problem. -- Steve’s taking hits on purpose in the field, so Tony suggests a safer option. It's simple: Tony smacks Steve around, Steve gets the pain fix he’s looking for, everyone leaves happy. Things do not stay simple. The one with repressed masochist Steve and sadist Tony and everyone getting off on pain a whole bunch.

Reasons why I love it: This fic is one of my favorite things. In all of fandom. Ever. Steve stoically trying to deny himself what he actually wants, Tony teasing it out of him anyway, the impact play, Steve's issues with his sexuality, all of it – I can't get enough. There are too many fantastic things to list them here, and I wouldn't want to spoil them anyway, so please do yourself a favor and read this one for yourself. It's beyond worth it.

#marvel #stony #fanfic #ficrec #fic rec #fanfic rec #a year in fanfic recs

[kandisheek]

Oh! This is going to be a Very Good week!

D/S always makes for a good time 😉 Thanks for following along!

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 17 – DOM/SUB

The Devil in Us All by Sineala

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 121,753 Tags: Artist Steve, Kink Discovery, Mutual Pining

Summary: The year is 1982, and Steve Rogers, Captain America and working commercial artist, is living in Brooklyn and trying to make it on his own. So when a bank error leaves him unable to make rent, he does what anyone else would do in this situation: he accidentally gets a job drawing erotic illustrations for a gay bondage porn magazine. It turns out that pornography's not a bad way to make a living. The money's decent, the work is unexpectedly fulfilling, and if many of the men Steve draws bear a certain resemblance to Tony Stark, so what? No one's going to know Steve's in love with Tony. It's not like Tony's ever going to see it. What are the odds that Tony buys gay bondage porn magazines? Tony, meanwhile, is newly sober in the wake of the death of the Carnelian ambassador, and life's been rough for him lately. He's recently single, he's desperately lonely, and he's pining after a tragically-straight teammate he can't have. At least he can show himself a good time. But what he'd really like to know is why the guy painted on the cover of this adult magazine looks so familiar.

Reasons why I love it: I have a huge thing for Steve being an artist, and the descriptions of how he looks at, creates and thinks about his work are really satisfying to me. Then there's the way the whole fic ties into actual real life events and how the period-typical homophobia affects both Steve and Tony in their expressions of self. And of course, Sineala once again knocks it out of the park with the way they come together in the end, with a huge emotional pay-off and some really amazing, cathartic smut. Not to mention how accepting and loving Steve is in the face of Tony's health issues. This fic is wonderful in so many ways, and I especially enjoyed Sal as a character, who unexpectedly stole my heart in the epilogue. I love this one so much! If you haven't read it yet, go and give it a whirl, it's amazing!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #bdsm

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 16 – DARK FIC

MASTERPOST

Here are all the fics I recommended this week. For the more thorough recs, see the posts by clicking the corresponding numbers:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

A More Perfect Union by romanoff (1)

The Laird in the Water by jellybeanforest (2)

Stars and Stripes Forever by Anonymous (2)

Not In Kansas Anymore by fohatic (2)

Anxious Jitters: Series by Naivelittleprincess (3)

Blood And Frost Bite by thegreennoodle (4)

The Secret Side Of Me by sweetNsimple (5)

What Rough Beast by immoral_crow (5)

Apricity by nostalgicatsea (5)

Things We'd Held in Secret by Dira Sudis (dsudis) (5)

I Wish You Were a Monster by Anonymous (5)

Kiyaar (6)

Take My Body Home 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Rusted Wheel, or How the Civil War Might Have Ended Our Love Is a Ghost That the Others Can't See Accretion

close me in the dark (let me disappear) by WhenasInSilks (7)

Hold Me Tight (or Don't) by UisceOneLove (7)

Your Definition of Love (Is Different From Mine) by quantumdragon (7)

The Blues by resurrectedhippo (7)

An Empty Hell by Diomedes (7)

#marvel #stony #stuckony #stucky #fanfic #fic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #fanfic rec #dark fic #masterpost

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 16 – DARK FIC

close me in the dark (let me disappear) by WhenasInSilks

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 2,641 Tags: Dubious Consent, Superior Ironman, Bad BDSM Etiquette

Summary: “I’m so sick,” Tony says, “of everyone wanting things from me.”Steve has lost the serum; Tony has lost his humanity. Steve keeps chasing ghosts. Tony gives him something else instead.

Reasons why I love it: Superior Ironman is always a win in dark fic, especially coupled with old man Rogers. This fic portrays Tony's descent into his inhumane self so well, and oh my god, I just want to give Steve a hug. The writing is amazing, and I hope you go and give it a read for yourself.

Hold Me Tight (or Don't) by UisceOneLove

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: NR Words: 2,175 Tags: Dark Tony, Emotional Manipulation, No Powers AU

Summary: Steve wished that he had understood what it meant to covet something so desperately that nothing was out of bounds to get it.

Reasons why I love it: Holy. Fucking. Shit. What a killer premise. Tony is completely deranged, and in a twisted way it makes so much sense that Steve decides to go along with it in the end. I love this fic so much, and I bet you will too, so please go and check it out!

Your Definition of Love (Is Different From Mine) by quantumdragon

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: T Words: 3,965 Tags: Hydra Steve, Memory Loss, Love Confession

Summary: After waking up from his coma, Tony has a lot of questions for Hydra Cap. And Steve has answers - but not the ones Tony was expecting.

Reasons why I love it: Their conversation is so well-written. I love the way it escalates and gets disrupted at the end, it really ratchets up the tension. And Hydra Cap's final words to Tony, sheesh, those hit deep. This fic is fantastic, and you should definitely read it!

The Blues by resurrectedhippo

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 2,534 Tags: Hydra Steve, Non-Con, Watersports

Summary: He can’t see Steve anymore, but he feels his breath on his back. A finger outlines his vertebrae, and Tony counts each one. Twelve down the thoracic. Five down the lumbar, and then Steve's pawing at his sacrum, fingers fluttering until he reaches the center of Tony’s ass. "There you are," he says, spreading Tony's cheeks. Tony sees Steve's shiny boots until he crouches to the ground, and then all that’s left are those stupid green trousers that should be blue. There’s a puff of air on his hole, then a dry finger circles the rim. It presses in, slow. Tony should be used to this violation by now. But he’s not.

Reasons why I love it: This one is just beautifully awful. I love how the torture Steve inflicts is juxtaposed with his calm, almost kind demeanor. And oh my god, poor Tony still loving the Steve he used to know is the saddest thing ever. I love this one, so please go and check it out!

An Empty Hell by Diomedes

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 9,668 Tags: Unhealthy Relationships, Body Horror, Open Ending

Summary: Tony was the one who got them stranded in this barren, strangely empty place so it was his responsibility to get them back home. The only problem was: he literally couldn't remember how to do that. The landscape was horrendously beautiful, like no Hell Tony could have ever hoped to deserve.

Reasons why I love it: This fic feels so poetic and sad. Before I even read the tags, the title made me think of Dante's Inferno, and I really love the inspiration that this fic took from it. The writing style is amazing, and the pictures Diomedes paints with their words are incredibly beautiful. In short, go and read this fic, because it's wonderful!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #ficrec #fanfic rec #a year in fanfic recs #dark fic

[kandisheek]

FIC REC WEEK 16 – DARK FIC

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Kiyaar

It's incredible just how much suffering Kiyaar can pack into a single fic. Their writing is so raw and visceral that it almost evokes a physical reaction in me, it pulls me in every time. Whenever I need my fix of whump and heartbreak, I head straight to their AO3, because their fics are amazing.

Here's some of their work that I think you should check out:

Take My Body Home

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 11,444 Tags: Rape, Bad BDSM Etiquette, Superior Iron Man

Summary: After the events of Superior Iron Man, Tony sells Extremis to the highest bidder and finds himself living as an expatriate in Russia. Steve's never been good at letting go.

Reasons why I love it: Oh my fucking god, that ending?? My heart is crushed, holy shit. So many lines get crossed, there's so much agony, not just physical but emotional, and it kept my eyes glued to my screen the entire time. This fic HURTS, and if you can handle it, I highly recommend it!

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: M Words: 2,410 Tags: Major Character Death, Survivor's Guilt, Body Horror

Summary: In another world, on another Earth, the Superhuman Civil War has a darker, bloodier end.

Reasons why I love it: I've always been fascinated by the Civil Warrior, and this take on his story just breaks my heart. That scene after he first uses the reality gem - chills. I love those last few paragraphs more than I can say. This fic is amazing, and I hope you check it out for yourself!

Rusted Wheel, or How the Civil War Might Have Ended

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: T Words: 3,183 Tags: Major Character Death, Canon Divergence, Civil War

Summary: Tony was on the steps of the Courthouse and took the bullets for Steve.

Reasons why I love it: Urgh, I cry. As if the Courthouse Steps weren't already angsty enough, this just wrecked me all over again. I always love role reversal what ifs, and this one is really good. Grab some tissues and give this one a go, it's amazing!

Our Love Is a Ghost That the Others Can't See

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: M Words: 11,726 Tags: Extremis, Depression, Hallucinations

Summary: Post-Civil War, canon-divergent from Director of SHIELD. In Tony’s dreams, he is back in the street, in a crater, the city on fire around him. Steve kneels over him and beats him to within an inch of his life. It’s his favorite place to be, these days.

Reasons why I love it: Jesus Christ, this fic is P-A-I-N-F-U-L. If you like to suffer, this is definitely the one for you. I loved every second of it - the Tony whump, his hallucinations, that ending - it's all brilliant. If you can handle some graphic violence and heart-shattering angst, then definitely give this one a shot!

Accretion

Pairing: Steve/Tony Rating: E Words: 8,840 Tags: Rape, Torture, Captivity

Summary: No one is coming, he thinks. Tony is busy, and even if he wasn't - Steve has been discarded. He never ranked first, did he. He doesn't know what he was to Tony beyond convenient. Tony is out there dealing with this, somewhere, on the edge of his own mountain, using one of his wondrous and terrible inventions, shaving off another piece of his soul. He wonders how many incursions this is. If Tony lies to himself to get through the day. If he loses sleep at night about it. No, he decides.

Reasons why I love it: Pain. I am in pain. This fic perfectly encapsulates all the complexities of Steve and Tony's relationship, all the betrayal and hurt hanging over their heads. Everything about this fic just breaks my heart in the best possible way. Definitely give this one a read, it's amazing!

#marvel #stony #fanfic #fic rec #fanfic rec #ficrec #a year in fanfic recs #dark fic

[kandisheek]

So I just saw a post by a random personal blog that said “don’t follow me if we never even had a conversation before” and?????? Not to be rude but literally what the fuck??????????

I’ve had people (non-pornbots) try to strike conversation out of nowhere in my DMs recently, and now I’m wondering if they were doing that because they wanted to follow me and thought they needed to interact first. I feel compelled to say, just in case, that it’s totally okay to follow this blog (or my side blog, for that matter) even if we’ve never talked before.

Also, I’m legit confused. Is this how follow culture works right now? It was worded like it’s common sense but is that really a thing?