Category: Dystopian

The Incredible Challenges (of Tony Stark) Series – startabby

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Series: The Incredible Challenges (of Tony Stark)
Author: startabby
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Black Panther
Genre: Action Adventure, Drama, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Urban Fantasy
Relationship(s): Tony Stark/Kaecilius, many Gen pairings with Tony Stark
Content Rating: R
Warnings: Hate Crimes/ Hate Speech (referenced), Death – Minor Character, Violence – Canon Level, Discussion – Torture, Mental Coercion/ Mind Control, Kidnapping, Language
Word Count: 235,470
Summary: What happens when Obadiah Stane is a bit more strategic in his betrayal of his protege? Working alongside powerful allies such as SHIELD director Nicholas J. Fury and General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, this villainous cabal may have initial success in bending the world to their control. But when the grand reveal of HYDRA within SHIELD causes turmoil and chaos, a new opportunity arises for one Anthony Edward Stark. Emboldened with impossible skills and allies that he never could have anticipated; Tony is out for vengeance.

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The Power of One Word – Meyari McFarland

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Title: The Power of One Word
Author: Meyari McFarland
Fandom: Harry Potter
Genre: Action Adventure, Drama, Dystopian, Family, Fantasy, Hurt/Comfort, Kid!fic, Mystery
Relationship(s): Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Content Rating: PG
Warnings: Major Character Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence – Graphic, Violence – Domestic and/or Against Children, Past abuse, current physical and emotional abuse, extensive mind control, magic as religion, minor character death, major character death (off-screen), ritual magic, Dumbledore Bashing, Dursley Bashing, original characters, soul bonds
Word Count: 87,200
Summary: The day of Harry’s twelfth birthday had set all-new scores for worst ever. Between Aunt Petunia’s abuse, aching hunger and his horrible family deciding to have a dinner party that he most emphatically was not allowed to interrupt, he didn’t think it could get worse. Until it did. Discovering that his friends actually did care, that their letters had been stolen pushed Harry to the very edge of disaster. He needed those letters, no matter what Dobby said or did. But… …It was a trap. Saying “no” to that trap has a power beyond anything Harry has ever known. There’s a greater freedom in “no” than in anything Harry has ever learned. For Draco Malfoy, though, saying “yes”? Changes everything.

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The Peculiar Nature (of Identity) by Startabby

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Title: The Peculiar Nature (of Identity)
Author: Startabby
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Genre: Action Adventure, Drama, Dystopian, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Relationship(s): Tony Stark & JARVIS, Tony Stark/Kaecilius
Content Rating: R
Warnings: Hate Crimes/Hate Speech, Death-Minor Character, Discussion-Torture, Kidnapping, Violence-Canon-level, Hate Crimes/Hate Speech (referenced), Non-con/Dub-con (offscreen/referenced).
Word Count: 73,770
Summary: 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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The Insidious Growth (of Betrayal) by startabby

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Title: The Insidious Growth (of Betrayal)
Author: startabby
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Dystopian
Relationship(s): Tony Stark & James Rhodes (friends), Tony Stark & Loki Odinson (mentor)
Content Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Death-Minor Character, Discussion-Torture, Kidnapping, Violence-Canon-level
Word Count: 62,000
Summary: Anthony Edward Stark has survived 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. With the help of allies both old and new, he will find the way to beat the odds stacked against him. Tony will find a way to triumph in the end.

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