Fate’s River – MeyariMcFarland

Title: Fate’s River
Author: MeyariMcFarland
Fandom: Harry Potter
Genre: Contemporary, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Kid!fic, Suspense, Urban Fantasy
Relationship(s): Gen
Content Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Violence-Domestic, Violence-Against Children/Child Abuse. Politics. (domestic violence and child abuse are canon typical)
Word Count: 96811
Summary: Shoved back into Privet Drive without a) medical care, b) any books to help him learn to protect himself or anyone else, and c) any chance to say what he thinks about all of this, Harry has a small realization. A little one. Just a tiny thing, really. No one trusts him. Which, you know, fine. Aunt Petunia always said that politics is the most important skill anyone could learn. All right, then. That’s just what Harry’s going to do.

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The Incredible Challenges (of Tony Stark) Series – startabby

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 Unanticipated Burdens (of Vengeance) – startabby

Title: The Unanticipated Burdens (of Vengeance)
Series: The Incredible Challenges (of Tony Stark)
Series Order: 3
Author: startabby
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Genre: Angst, Action Adventure, Drama, Established Relationship, Science Fiction, Thriller, Urban Fantasy
Relationship(s): Gen, background pairing of Tony Stark/Kaecilius
Content Rating: R
Warnings: Minor Character Death, Canon Typical Violence
Word Count: 99,700
Summary: 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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Memento Sperare by Twigen

Title: Memento Sperare
Author: Twigen
Fandom: Shadowhunters
Genre: Established Relationship, Paranormal/Supernatural, Romance, Slash, Urban Fantasy
Relationship(s): Alec Lightwood/Magnus Bane
Content Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Major Character Death, Torture, Violence – Graphic , Temporary Major Character Death, Canon-level violence, Canon-level torture
Word Count: 70,557
Summary: Alec Lightwood and Magnus Bane met months before Clary Fray ever even heard of the Shadow World. When the Circle and Valentine Morgenstern suddenly appear back on the scene, Magnus and Alec’s relationship has major implications for the way events play out: a missed collision; captured rogue Shadowhunters; and a mother gets to tell her daughter the secrets she’s kept hidden for eighteen years.

There are still challenges; Valentine is creating havoc between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, the Clave has its own agenda, and a new choice might give them the boon they need to deal with it all.

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The Peculiar Nature (of Identity) by Startabby

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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