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The Unanticipated Burdens (of Vengeance) by startabby
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
16 Jul 2023
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The time has come. Having built up new, stronger alliances following his escape from undeserved captivity, Tony Stark is finally ready to carry out his carefully planned vengeance. But when one desires the utter and complete destruction of very powerful men, the potential for collateral damage can become a real issue. Will Tony manage to fulfill his vengeance properly or will his need for absolute victory cause him to fall, becoming the sort of villain that the Avengers are deployed to defeat?
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Evil Author Day 2021 by startabby
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies), Teen Wolf (TV)
14 Feb 2021
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I don't have much to offer this year (Thanks for that 2020...), but I thought I'd throw a bit out there from the July 2020 Rough Trade challenge.
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- Part 2 of Evil Author Day Snippets
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Angelic Intervention by startabby for Rivermoon1970
Fandoms: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
28 Jan 2021
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What’s in a prayer? That is the question.
But when human prayer intersects with a Divinely Inspired Prophecy, well that is when things get interesting… as the Principality Aziraphale is about to find out. -
It's a Wonderful Life (on the Path) by Helgatwb, startabby
Fandoms: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, The Witcher (TV)
25 Jan 2021
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‘If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride…” or so the saying goes. But when two men’s dearest wishes meet, the consequences which arise are beyond all expectation, teaching them of unexpected wonders which lay within a life lived out on the Path.
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The Peculiar Nature (of Identity) by startabby
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther (2018), Doctor Strange (2016), Iron Man (Movies)
30 Aug 2020
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What truly defines a man, the scope of his tragedies, the strength of his convictions, or perhaps, the impact that he has on the lives of others? As Tony Stark faces life after an escape from unjust betrayal, he must find the answer to this question. Will his need for vengeance color everything in his life, or will new passions, new allies, and even new love help him grow into a better man?
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Darkness of the Scavenger by startabby
Fandoms: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies), Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
13 Jun 2020
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Dreams are all that sustain him here in this dark place, dreams of his life before and a hope to one day escape from captivity. But then, one day the dreams evolve. A mysterious creature, a black scavenger, is haunting him, warning of dangers, calling for him to change, to protect the realm. As light comes at last, Percival shuts his eyes from the glare and promises… he will be faithful to the charge of Magic.
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- Part 1 of Magic's Paladin
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Evil Author Day Snippets (2018-2020) by startabby
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Eureka (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey, Stargate - All Media Types, Teen Wolf (TV), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies), Chronicles of Narnia - All Media Types, The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Sentinel (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
15 Feb 2020
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While I'm still new to actually writing fanfiction, a while back I ran across a fic tagged Evil Author Day. Upon some digging, I learned that it's basically a tradition of posting snippets from unfinished works every year on or around February 15th. There is no guarantee that the snippets will ever turn into published works, but it's still a fun chance for authors to show off.
I decided this year to post a few of my own, especially as I've started actually putting some of my finished works up on the site. Each chapter is a different snippet, which comes from one of a variety of fandoms I've been experimenting with writing in.
I've tried to indicate in the notes some idea of where the snippets fit into larger works. If any of them ever end up published in finished works, I'll indicate as appropriate.
UPDATE: Added new chapters for EAD 2019
UPDATE 2: Added new chapters for EAD 2020
UPDATE 3: Moving forward, I'm breaking this into separate stories, each one for a given year.Series
- Part 1 of Evil Author Day Snippets
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In the canon Harry Potter universe, Sirius and Walburga Black’s mutual hatred is the stuff of legends. But, what if that hatred wasn’t real? What if, instead, it was secretly one massive prank?
Behind closed doors, House Black is strong and united.
Harry Potter would know; after all, he’s secretly been raised as the Blacks’ pride and joy. But, shhh, you can’t tell anyone that.Much of this story was originally written for April 2018's Rough Trade Challenge: 'Call it Magic', though it has seen some editing since then.
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The Insidious Growth (of Betrayal) by startabby
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Thor (Movies)
20 Jul 2019
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Anthony Edward Stark has survived the crucible of Afghanistan only to find that the Ten Rings was merely the tip of the iceberg. A cabal plot to see him removed from the playing field, brought under control by whatever means possible. But Tony Stark is nothing if not resourceful. Even from the depths of the Oubliette, he discovers that he possesses the will to survive, as well as a surprising new ally in his struggle.
While Tony fights for his freedom, his best friend James Rhodes has his own battles to wage. Taking the place that in another universe belonged to the younger man; he is swept up into the world of aliens and grand battles as the Iron Soldier. Unaware of the truth, he becomes a tool of the same cabal who holds his friend prisoner. But secrets cannot last forever, and a time of reckoning is coming…Series
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Irregular Homecomings by startabby
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies)
30 Jun 2018
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After a decade of recovery away, politics and societal pressure combine to return ‘the-boy-who-lived’ to British soil. How will Dumbledore, Voldemort, and British Wizarding society deal with a Harry (and Sirius) who is confident, has strong international allies, and is unwilling to put up with their bullshit?
In other words, my Goblet of Fire rewrite within the Obscure Guardian setting.
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- Part 3 of Obscure Guardian
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Obscure Guardian - The Appendices by startabby
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies)
30 Jun 2018
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A collection of information about the world of Obscure Guardian.
All the extra bits designed to help readers understand/clarify the deviations from canon. Not necessary to read, but helpful if you are like me and want to know details that sometimes get left out of the stories.Series
- Part 4 of Obscure Guardian
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Pack bonding via shared trauma... aka, how Stiles becomes pack without even knowing about the Supernatural
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Survival
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- Part 8 of The Big Short Stories
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Even the cleverest Wizard can get outflanked by something... Otherworldly
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Original Female Character
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- Part 7 of The Big Short Stories
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A Tale of Two Letters by startabby
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies)
22 Oct 2017
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It’s that time of year, the time when potential students are formally invited to attend school in the upcoming term.
What happens when the time comes for Harry’s Hogwarts letter to be sent out?Series
- Part 2 of Obscure Guardian
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One Shot: What if Martouf/Lantash from Stargate SG-1 met Chris Argent many years before the events of the Teen Wolf tv show.
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Kiss
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- Part 2 of The Big Short Stories
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One-shot. What if instead of Sirius, James Potter was the eponymous Prisoner of Azkaban? How might his escape go?
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Escape
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- Part 1 of The Big Short Stories
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Laundry Day by startabby
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV), Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
03 Oct 2017
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Meet-cute one-shot. Clint Barton and Phil Coulson in a SHIELD laundry room.
Inspired by the song "Laundry Day" in Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog.The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Lint
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- Part 6 of The Big Short Stories
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Guided Tours by startabby
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Incredible Hulk (2008)
03 Oct 2017
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You never know who you might run into in the bowels of Academia.
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Darcy Lewis
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- Part 5 of The Big Short Stories
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Unexpected Consequences (the original) by startabby
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies)
03 Oct 2017
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After the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry has a necessary confrontation
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Harry Potter
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- Part 4 of The Big Short Stories
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MACUSA Tango by startabby
Fandoms: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Movies), Chicago (2002)
02 Oct 2017
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Song-fic, inspired by the Cell Block Tango from the musical Chicago. The idea came from the fact that both canons take place during the same era of American history. Matching the characters’ accounts to the scenes and words from the original Cell Block Tango was a challenging and entertaining endeavor.
The Big Short Challenge Prompt: Justice
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- Part 3 of The Big Short Stories