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And I'd love to read more before or after reveals, if you have any recs to share!
First, though, I got three wonderful Arthurian Mythology gift fics this year--I knew asking for Elaines was the way to go :D I've read them all way too many times already. Hopefully you guys will enjoy them too!
A Disambiguation of Elaines (Scifi AU; very inventive and clever and fun)
The Elaines (a fairy story of sorts; really lovely and imaginative, beautiful language)
Elaine (a 5+1 that plays with the different identities and choices; lyrical and moving)
Just A Fairy Tale (1087 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: 10th Kingdom
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Virginia Lewis/Wolf
Characters: Wolf (10th Kingdom), Virginia Lewis
Additional Tags: adventures through time and space
Summary:
Wolf: I picked up your trail a few days ago.
Virginia: But how? We went through a mountain.
Wolf: Virginia, I could follow your scent across time itself.
Jesu dulcis memoria (1022 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: 14th Century CE England RPF
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Anne of Bohemia/Richard II
Characters: Richard II of England, Original Male Character(s)
Additional Tags: Medieval Painting, The Wilton Diptych, Lots of Historical Conjecture, Everyone Richard Loves Is Dead
Come the Good Peasant to Cheer (13323 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: 14th Century CE RPF, 14th Century CE — England RPF
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Edward the Black Prince/Joan of Kent, Anne of Bohemia/Richard II
Characters: Joan of Kent, Joan of Kent (14th Century CE — England RPF), Edward the Black Prince, Edward the Black Prince (14th Century CE — England RPF), Richard II of England, Richard II (14th Century CE — England RPF), Anne of Bohemia Queen of England, Wat Tyler, John Ball, Jack Straw
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Peasants' Revolt, Women Being Awesome, Women In Power, Obscure Medieval Women, Folk Music, Folktales, Mention of Rape TW, POV Third Person Limited, Past Tense, Historical, Wordcount: Over 10.000, Misses Clause Challenge, POV Female Character, Kings & Queens, Rebellion, Rebels
Summary:
AU. Edward the Black Prince--now Edward IV of England--has been king for four years. Now the peasants have rebelled, the Black Prince wants to declare war on them all, and his stubborn, determined queen, Joan of Kent, is desperately trying to prevent utter disaster.
Constitution-al (1006 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: 7th and 8th Century CE Mayan RPF
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Lady K'abel
Summary:
Reflections of an aging queen.
And Even the Graves are Lost (347 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Preiddeu Annwn | The Spoils of Annwn (Poem), Arthurian Mythology
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Knights (Arthurian), Petroc (Arthurian), Heilyn (Arthurian), Sandde (Arthurian), Glifiau (Arthurian), Cynwyl (Arthurian), Morfran (Arthurian), Manawydan, Galeshin (Arthurian), Garanwyn (Arthurian), Arthur Pendragon
Additional Tags: Interactive Fiction, Yuletide Treat
A Flag That Bears the Name (2211 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Attack the Block (2011)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Moses (Attack the Block), Pest (Attack the Block), Biggz (Attack the Block), Sam (Attack the Block)
Summary:
Moses used to think about saving the world. Now that he's done it, he can't go back.
The World Starts at Sunrise (7576 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Breakfast Club (1985)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Allison Reynolds, John Bender
Summary:
Allison might not be the ride John wanted, but she is the one he needed.
Golden Girls and Dinosaurs (2089 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Golden Girls
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Dorothy Zbornak, Sophia Petrillo, stanley zbornak, Rose Nylund, Blanche Devereaux
Additional Tags: Dinosaurs, Jurassic Park - Freeform, Silly, Humor, not really a crossover, Misses Clause Challenge
Summary:
Picture it. Florida. 1992. A stunning yet mature Sicilian woman encounters something strange. Will she rise to the occasion or will the opportunity be snatched from her by her scheming ex-son-in-law?
Four Times Indiana Jones Almost Found An Artifact And One Time He Did (4511 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Indiana Jones Series
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Henry "Indiana" Jones, Short Round, Original Characters
Additional Tags: Archaeology, Action/Adventure, history, China
Summary:
It's hard out there for an archaeologist.
Indiana Jones and the Coffin of Gold (3073 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Indiana Jones Series
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Henry "Indiana" Jones/Marion Ravenwood
Characters: Henry "Indiana" Jones, Marion Ravenwood
Summary:
Post-RAIDERS, Marion goes searching for something of her father's, and finds more than she expects.
AM/PM (2850 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: House of Cards (US TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Claire Underwood, Francis Underwood, Edward Meechum, Garrett Walker
Additional Tags: AU, Misses Clause Challenge, Yuletide
Summary:
"Congratulations, Ms. Underwood. By this time tomorrow, you will be the first woman president of the United States of America."
The Kindness of Men (2921 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Black Beauty - Anna Sewell
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Ginger (Black Beauty)
Additional Tags: Stealth Crossover, Yuletide Treat, Yuletide 2014
Summary:
The last time Ginger saw Black Beauty, she'd said, "I wish the end was come, I wish I was dead. I have seen dead horses, and I am sure they do not suffer pain."
Rory Red Coat (7340 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Little Red Riding Hood (Fairy Tale)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Summary:
"A baker keeps her secrets," Gran always told Rory. What would happen to Gran if someone--or something--took them away?
Italy, the Amalfi Coast (1178 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Luther (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: John Luther/Alice Morgan
Characters: John Luther, Alice Morgan
Additional Tags: Travel, Murder
Summary:
Alice is wearing a black swimsuit, a one piece, and the clean lines of her are shark-sleek and deadly but her smile’s all for him.
Italy, the Amalfi coast. There's blood in the water.
The CLASSIFIED British Bake Off (5675 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Great British Bake Off RPF, Leverage, Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Sleepy Hollow (TV), Hannibal (TV), Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Sherlock (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Mary Berry, Mel Giedroyc, Paul Hollywood, Sue Perkins
Summary:
The following is the only episode ever filmed of season six of The Great British Bake Off.
Long Trip Home (1889 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Selfie (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Eliza Dooley/Henry Higgs
Characters: Eliza Dooley, Henry Higgs
Additional Tags: Road Trips, Unrequited
Summary:
Henry is not Odysseus, and Eliza is not a Siren.
Unemployed in Greenland (2598 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Princess Bride (1987)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Fezzik/Inigo Montoya
Characters: Fezzik (Princess Bride), Inigo Montoya, Vizzini
Summary:
“Are you here to collect the giant?” the mermaid asked.
Momentary Lapse (1204 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Veep
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Amy Brookheimer/Dan Egan
Characters: Amy Brookheimer, Dan Egan
Summary:
Dan has a crisis of faith.
maybe there's a word for it (3823 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Zoolander (2001)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Derek Zoolander/Hansel, Matilda Jeffries/Derek Zoolander/Hansel
Additional Tags: mild drug use, Ridiculousness
Summary:
Derek Zoolander makes a comeback.