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12 Yuletide Recs

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:14:47 GMT

Posted by: reeby10

12 recs in 8 fandoms: Cherry Magic, Khemjira, Moby Dick, Never Let Me Go, The Old Kingdom, Perfect 10 Liners, Thai Actor RPF, and ThamePo Heart That Skips a Beat.

See them here.

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Community Recs Post!

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:56:39 GMT

Posted by: glitteryv

Every Thursday, we have a community post, just like this one, where you can drop a rec or five in the comments.

This works great if you only have one rec and don't want to make a whole post for it, or if you don't have a DW account, or if you're shy. ;)

(But don't forget: you can deffo make posts of your own seven days a week. ;D!)

So what cool fanart/fics/fancrafts/fanvids/podfics/other kinds of fanworks have we discovered this week? Drop it in the comments below. Anon comment is enabled.

BTW, AI fanworks are not eligible for reccing at recthething. If you aware that a fanwork is AI-generated, please do not rec it here.

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Misc fandoms & crossovers I read & saved

Mon, 24 May 2021 01:44:13 GMT

Posted by: doranwen

These are all the fics from miscellaneous fandoms and crossovers that didn't fit in my other posts. All complete, not flagged in my database for anything in particular.

As always with my db-generated lists, ratings are all converted to a single system for convenience:
Fanfiction.net - G through R
AO3 - PG through X (though the occasional child-friendly fic I mark G)
anything without a rating (AO3 or other site) - Unrated

There are few enough of these that it wasn't too hard to put ships - most of them are unusual enough that I remembered what they were about.

( Chronicles of Narnia [books] / Lord of the Rings [books] )

( Deep Impact )

( Gold Diggers )

( Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman / Smallville )

( Smallville / The Pretender )

( Stick It (2006) )

( Misc. Crossovers )

If any of the links above no longer work, please let me know so I can flag them as "Dead" in my database, thanks!

Enjoy! :)

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Rectember: BTS RPF Works over 50k

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:25:44 GMT

Posted by: glitteryv

6 longer fics for which NO canon knowledge is required. :DDD

* The Romance of Old Clothes by fringecity (Explicit, Yoongi/Taehyung, 59.6k) - Non-Idol AU in which Yoongi is an Art Director, Taehyung is a wardrobe stylist, and they have to collaborate on an important TV project. I really enjoyed the writing, the characterizations, the fact that this was a true Enemies to Frenemies to Lovers fic. It also had a dollop of magical realism that was interwoven into the plot. ALSO, if you like vintage clothing (especially the designer kind) or are interested in fashion at all, then this fic will be a treat.

Oh, and it did something that's a MASSIVE SPOILER in such a skillful way I still <3____<3 when I think abt this story.

* let the light in by sharpa (Teen, Yoongi/Jungkook, 65.6k) - AU in which Jungkook is trying to not fail college while in NYC. Some people have magical powers, some do not. A beautifully written story abt found family, romantic love, and OT7 friendship. Reading this fic gave me COZIEST FEELINGS EVER.

* Fake Sugar by minverse (Explicit, Seokjin/Jungkook, 87.5k) - One of the best things about the Seokjin/Jungkook ship is how GOOD CHAOTIC they can be when they're together. This story does a really good job of showing why Seokjin/Jungkook is a fun ship to check out.

All you need to know is that Seokjin is a competitive eater who ends up getting Jungkook as a fake sugar daddy. It's lolarious from beginning to end with added sexy and sweet moments throughout the story.

* Darling, Just Say You'll Stay by tusaisbts and (Explicit, Yoongi/Jimin, side ships for Taehyung/Hobi and RM/Seokjin, 91.3k) - This fic is set in an Old West AU where homophobia doesn't exist. Jimin travels from NYC to a little city out west to marry a rancher he's never met.

Do you like slow burn? As in actual slow burn? The kind where you're just about to explode because you're 30k in and the MCs are still pining for each other? Then this might be the fic for you. The longing Yoongi and Jimin felt was the best AND worst thing ever.

* Summer Sands by jvante (Explicit, Seokjin/Yoongi that then becomes Seokjin/Yoongi/Jungkook, 94.4k)- Jungkook is a broke college student that, on a whim, decides to join a sugar daddy/sugar baby app. He thinks he's getting catfished when one of the replies is from a v. famous male model...

I really loved the individual dynamics in this story. Since it's pretty long, there was enough time and space for everyone's relationship to get established. It's also hella hot. >:D

* turn up your light by spudcity (Explicit, Yoongi/Jimin, 101.7k) - A fantasy court AU in which Yoongi marries Jimin without any expectations of love. It's supposed to be a strategic marriage...until it becomes something more.

A+ characterization of Jimin (and everyone else, but I really liked the Jimin in this story) plus the way Jimin and Yoongi became a surprise POWER COUPLE. There's also some yummy plot to keep you reading this story late into the night. ;)

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Rectember: BTS RPF works that made me fall in love with a new ship/character

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:56:04 GMT

Posted by: glitteryv

* Think Tidy by nivo (Hobi/Yoongi, 2.1k, Mature) - I have to admit that Sope (Hobi/Yoongi) is one of those ships that I am still dipping my toes in. It's obvious they really care/love each other IRL, so it's fairly easy to understand why they'd be a lovely ship to explore in fic.

In this story, they're newly assigned roommates. Hobi is over the moon at living with someone who enjoys keeping living spaces neat and Yoongi (despite his initial gruff exterior) is a marshmallow of a person. I'd have legit read a 20k fic set in this 'verse.

* sweet hot jackpot (winning the office pool) by (Teen, Seokjin/Jimin,10.1k, Office AU) - New hire!Jimin makes a terrible mistake in eating someone else's food. Now everyone keeps pushing him to fix it.

Do you like zany premises or goofy humor? Then this fic might be for you! I will say that I liked the Office Shenanigans more than the actual romance between Seokjin and Jimin (tho it was lovely!). Still, it made me take a closer look at the oldest hyungs per age group (the hyung and maknae lines) and consider how and why there would be sparkage between them.

BTW, if you do find yourself becoming a Seokjin/Jimin shipper, this author has several fics to scratch that itch. ;)

* Green witch!Namjoon by aptyaki - Canonically, Namjoon (RM) is someone who loves Nature. He has a pet bonsai tree and everything.

This fanart is a gentle spin in that love for flora and fauna by making him a green witch. Not only is the art great (the artist did a really good likeness of RM), but it's also whimsical in the best way possible.

* Hobi/Jungkook fanart by oursummer_ends (Content warning: NSFW fanart that contains nudity (not full frontal, but you can see butt))- Hobi/Jungkook is another one of those ships that I'm slowly checking out. This piece is a rather naughty moment of the two of them in bed. I liked the colors and the intimacy throughout.

* RM/Jungkook Mutual Admiration Society by rinandrix - One of the reasons why I knew I just had to include this rec is that it plays with (again) canonical details. IRL, Jungkook, who had been wooed by several idol agencies, decided to sign with Big Hit (and join BTS) mainly because of RM. In turn, RM was quite starry-eyed about Jungkook because of his talent. They both happen to be sort of muscle bros too.

This fanart highlights the literal mutual admiration in a way that can be considered platonic or romantic or sexual. It's quite neat that way. ;D

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Rectember: BTS RPF Fanarts

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:07:37 GMT

Posted by: glitteryv

* Cursed to be a monster!Jungkook by Meowclifer - A fantasy AU in which Jungkook is a prince cursed to become an actually!cuddly monster. The fact that Yeontan (Taehyung's dog) shows up, also hints at some potential Jungkook/Taehyung goodies. :)

* Amazing acrylic paint of King Yoongi by minhmiracleart - A gorgeous painting based on Yoongi's look as the Hoseon era, evil king in the Daechwita mv.

* BTS as geese fanart 1 (Seokjin and Taehyung) and 2 (four of Jungkook's looks by reallynotjin - I love the goofiness in seeing geese versions of Seokjin, Taehyung, and Jungkook. These pieces are sure to make you smile.

* A SOFTE Taehyung/Yoongi moment by dblacat - (Implied nudity because one of the characters is taking a bath, but there's nothing specifically NSFW here) I love the color palette in this piece. Yoongi and Teahyung's overall relaxed and intimate vibe draws you in.

* Fairy!Jin by NevDrawsAyy - It's Jin in his fave pink hoodie smiling at you while sitting on a flower. This is too cute to not share with y'all.

* YoonKook and Vmin hands by neptuneartyk - Although I wouldn't say I'm a hands-type of person, there's something abt Yoongi's hands that makes me swoon. In this instance, the artist has used some of the choreography and/or concert moments to showcase Yoongi/Jungkook. I love the contrast between Yoongi's pale hands and Jungkook's tattooed ones. And then, the second piece has Taehyung's long hands holding onto Jimin's much smaller ones. It's adorable.

* Taehyung x Basquiat by xvii_rx (a.k.a. Roach) - Roach is one of those artists whose pieces ALWAYS makes me stop and really take my time to appreciate everything happening in them. Here we see Roach do a Taehyung portrait inspired by Basquiat. The vibrant colors and overall style are fantastic.

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Rectember: Works about an uncommon kink

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:35:39 GMT

Posted by: glitteryv

A mix of different kinks and fandoms:

*Magical Milk by wearing_tearing (MCU, Steve/Bucky, 8.6k, Explicit) Kink: cismale lactation

The aftermath of a routine fight with a villain of the week leaves Steve with the temporary ability to lactate. Bucky digs it. A pretty hot fic. There's a sequel in which Bucky ends up being the one with the temporary ability too, btw.

* Support Your Back by dsudis (Check, Please!, Jack/Bitty, Explicit, 2k) Kink: Forniphilia

Jack finds a new way to unwind by sheer accident. The way that the reader is shown what exactly fornophilia might be for both the kinkster and their partner is done with care. (Also, if you like to read across a lot of kinks and fandoms, Dira might be the author tho check out.)

* dressed in white noise by elfipike (BTS RPF, Yoongi/inanimate objects, Yoongi/RM, 5.4k words, Explicit) Kink: paraphilia

I know I've already recced this, but there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity to do it again, LOL. It's an introspective, imo, PWP about a rare-ish kink and how play partners approach it. One thing I liked was that, at no time was Yoongi made to feel lesser than or ashamed for his kink.

* In the Same Boat by pornographic (BTS RPF, Vmin, Explicit, 3.8k) Kink: Docking

Two college bros who have been BFFs for years explore a new kink. This is an incredibly sensual fic as well as super full of emotion.

* Cooky Face Cushion (42 cms) by rmonolisa (BTS RPF, RM/JK, Explicit, 3.8k) Kink: plushophilia

I will mention that the story begins with an incident of accidental voyeurism. It's dealt with quickly and honestly, tho. One specific thing about this fic that I liked was Jungkook's enthusiasm overriding his surprise at realizing what was happening. Also the choice of plushie that RM was playing with. AHEM.

Anyway, I have to admit that this fic, to me was, sneakily tender. Yes, even with all the naughty play happening in it. ;D

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