Of course! I’ve just been so busy later I haven’t had a chance or found a message that I wanted to do.
I can always rec angsty stucky fics, I do love to suffer. Idk what you consider long so I’ll just do a whole range. (Also these all pretty much have a happy ending, so if you’re not into that sorry)
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Round up of the best fics I’ve read this month, divided into two categories: Canon and AU. Favorites are marked with a ♥. ↳ for more detailed fic recs, visit wintershield recs // monthly recs tag.
Truth is, Bucky’s always been giving up something, sacrificing pieces of himself on the promise that the trade would keep Steve with him, keep Steve breathing, keep Steve here.
Steve’s just never noticed, never put it all together, until now.
Pietro shrugged. “The four of us, we would be invincible, because the ties that bind us to this world are not memories or dreams, they are a single strand, one that is tied unequivocally to another person. If she dies, I die, and the world shall die with us.”
“That’s insane,” Bucky huffed out a dark laugh. “That’s not a normal way to think or feel.”
For those of you just dipping your toes into the SteveBucky/Stucky fandom and unsure as to which fics are solid ones to get you started, look no further! 😀
THIS STARTER KIT WILL KEEP YOU OCCUPIED WITH GRADE A STUCKY FIC FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS, I’M SURE!
It’s tough sometimes when you’re starting out within a fandom and you’re not sure what to look for. Plus, when you try and ask people, it’s difficult for them to know what exactly to rec you, since they’re unsure of your individual tastes; do you like fluff? Angst? Both? Smut? No smut? What sort of rating? AUs or canon-compliant? Etc.
So, here you will find my top 10 favorite Stucky fics under a variety of different categories! No two fics will be the same. Though it might look overwhelming at first, these categories will start very broadly but gradually become more and more specific to your potential interests, and will include:
By each rating available on AO3 (canon + AU)
Canon-Compliant
Canon-Divergent
Alternate Universe – No Powers
PWP
Bottom!Steve
Bottom!Bucky
Starkbucks (Steve/Tony/Bucky)
Army Husbands (Steve/Sam/Bucky)
SB&J Sandwich (Steve/Bucky/TJ Hammond) (*ship name courtesy of brendaonao3)
Stuckytasha (Steve/Bucky/Natasha)
World War Threesome/Brooklyn Tea (Steve/Bucky/Peggy)
***(Keep in mind that these are simply my choices – in no particular order – and obviously it’s very difficult to narrow anything like this down, since we are blessed with SO many good stories by SO many good authors, that to list them all would be a post so long it’d probably crash the site lol)
He’s not supposed to share it with anyone, but Dum Dum had seen the same movie he did and got the reference immediately. The latter lost no time in sharing this with the rest of the Commandos.
Hell, none of them could miss that and poor Colonel Philips eventually had to institute a Rule, muttering all the while about what the hell did he ever do to end up with a fucking fairy tale Disney princess in his army.
Seventy-odd years later, it was immensely comforting to Steve that Bucky still had that knack.
So, it was Sam’s idea to get them all out to the zoo, right? Look at the animals, maybe get some cotton candy, feed peanuts to the elephants. Something nice and normal and totally relaxing.
Sam forgot that he hung around with the Avengers.
Normal fled screaming out the window a LONG time ago.
So Bucky ends up being doted on by the birds, the squirrels and the deer. The giraffes and the elephants gently snuffed at his hair. The grumpy tiger even padded up and was obviously demanding to be petted. Even the freakin’ penguins wanted to waddle up to the Winter Soldier and it was only by the grace of God, national heroics and Tony Stark that the zoo personnel didn’t freak out at the sight of their wards wanting to comfort and reach out to one very bewildered Bucky Barnes.
“This is insane. I have killed so many people – I mean, WHAT ARE YOU ALL DOING?!!!” Bucky was terribly Not Intimidating with a squirrel on his shoulder and a bird gently grooming his hair and the stray kitten that was definitely going to be a new pet, meowing in his pocket.
Steve had a name for this, even as he solemnly listened to the OTHER squirrel importantly telling him Things About the Care and Feeding of Bucky Barnes™.
Snow Bucky.
Snow Bucky tried to maintain his Pout™ after hearing and REMEMBERING this nickname but it was very hard to maintain said Pout™ when one’s baby kept trying to kiss it away.
Snow Bucky and the More Than Seven Avengers (via darthstitch)
So I was out of town this weekend and missed the appreciation day. BUT I thought I would make a list of some of my favorite fics/authors to celebrate it, even if it is a little late!
FICS THAT HAVE TOUCHED ME EMOTIONALLY
Take Our Ashes to the Ocean by caughtinanocean. I swear that wintergaydar must be sick of me talking ceaselessly about how perfect this fic is, but I refuse to quit lauding it. Urban fantasy with Bucky as Steve’s guardian angel, the prose and characterization are heartbreakingly beautiful, and Peggy’s role is terrifying and grand. I love this fic. I will never not love this fic. I cry every time I read it. And I’ve read it quite a few times.
All The Angels and The Saints by Speranza. Everything Speranza writes is gold, but this fic in particular SPEAKS TO ME. The HISTORICAL ACCURACY, MAN. As a history major/nerd, everything about this is perfect. The discussions of early 20th century liberal thought and gatherings are almost as good as the shattering love story.
AUs THAT I DIDN’T WRITE, BUT WISH I DID
Apes Debemus Imitari (We Should Imitate the Bees) by buckysbees. There was about a month and a half where I just had this in a window on my phone and reread it over and over. It never ceases to make me smile. Steve and Bucky both work at a farmer’s market and hate each other… or do they?
The Blind Leading by SkyisGray. Literally nothing is better than the actual summary: “Steve is specifically told not to fraternize with the independently contracted Winter Soldier.”
No Spirit Standing in the Sun by what_alchemy. Foster brothers separated at a young age, Steve and Bucky grow up and reunite years later in a frankly uplifting story about learning to love and forgive yourself.
if only you could see me (for the pie that i am) by bitelikefire (theoleo). STEVE BAKES FOR A LIVING. Other things happen, but Steve bakes a lot of very dramatic things that will make you very very hungry. Once inspired me to make cinnamon cupcakes. They tasted terrible, unlike this fic.
No Finer Mess to be Found by essieincinci. Chubby punk Bucky/Skinny tattoo artist Steve. One of very few fanfics that reads like real life? (If real life were awesome.) BONUS: Check out essieincinci‘s other AUs on her Tumblr. My fave is Fancy Business Man Steve.
the blood in your mouth by nighimpossible. YES, FRIENDS. A VAMPIRE AU. Bucky is a vampire, Steve is an art student, and LOVE IS IN THE AIR.
If You Liked The Book, You’ll Hate The Movie by paperclipbitch. THIS ISN’T STUCKY. It’s X-Men: First Class, but it’s so so good. Hank/Alex is my favorite part, but honestly every character has such an amazing plot line in this spiraling high school AU.
LOOSE CANON CANON
No Gods, No Masters, Just Me by OddityBoddity. Never before have I cried at the description of someone getting a dick piercing, but this fic did that.
The Good, the Bad, And the Fluffy by newredshoes. Bucky gives Bucky a therapy llama, and this fic gave me cramps from laughing so hard.
Cynics are Simply Thwarted Romantics by Reccea. Plays with all the fairy tale tropes I love, and should totally be the introduction of magic to the Marvel Universe in canon.
To the One I’ve Sinned Against by Dira Sudis. Another notch on my historical accuracy kink. (Is that a sentence that can be uttered?) Catholic guilt and boys finding themselves in the past and present.
4 Minute Window by Speranza. Everyone has read this, right? Let’s just assume no one hasn’t read this yet, and get on with it.
hold me until we crumble by queenklu. A sad, stagnant Steve Rogers goes on Antiques Roadshow and finds some interesting things that connect him to the past.
Sparked Up Like a Book of Matches by Sena. Honestly just a beautifully written fic about rediscovery, and recovery, and love, and sex, and just about everything I’ve ever looked for in this world.
BONUS: SOME AWESOME AUTHORS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW ON TUMBLR
I’m sure that I’m forgetting people because I follow so many awesome people, and if you think you should be on this list and aren’t, please let me know!!
MCU ff writers, again off the top of my head: ohcaptainmycaptain1918, boopboopbi, buckmebxrnes, and…. wow these are the only authors I can give you…. I’m good at remembering fic titles but I am honestly terrible at paying attention to who the authors are, let alone remember them……………………….
THERE’S MORE BUT IT’S PAST 2AM AND I CANNOT THINK.
Uh shaish is a good writer too. *points up, blows a smooch for the rec* Also : cesperanza, relenafanel I’m sure I’m missing some. I’ll glance at my recs.
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