The Fic List

Summary: Settle in, y’all, because in our second #extendedcut episode, we deep-dive into some big new fandoms and the fic that might finally break Alan’s heart into irreparable pieces. We’re talking Enemies to Lovers (ooooh) and Historical AUs! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks: "Predators" by KizuKatana (AO3) [cw:stalking, violence] https://archiveofourown.org/works/6858952/chapters/15656158 "while...

Summary: In the first of two #extendedcut episodes, Erin has Feelings about The Magicians, and Alan is forced to endure. There are also some really adorable sickfics, which helps. Author's Notes: - Alan’s Picks: “Theraflu and You,” by ikeracity (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/734852 “College, Coffee, and Crushes,” by nameless_wanderer (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/14302098 - Erin...

Summary: Blind Dating and Cinderella AUs; or, the episode in which Erin is hangry, Alan has a possessive streak, and neither of us are winners. Author's Notes: - Alan’s Picks: “Dating Blind” by BadSkippy (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/9979064/chapters/22289279 “To Be Set Free” by Merrinpippy (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/8132777/chapters/18642878 - Erin’s Picks: “just like kisse...

Summary: We decided to go off the rails with this episode's tags: Crack and Texting AU! Join Alan and Erin as they navigate polyamorous cats, wizards' Grindr and sobbing to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA"! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks: "Come Hell or Hydrangeas" by lachatblanche (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/1973919 "Howlr" by partialtopotter (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/1156...

Summary: In an episode full of ~hot takes, we’re reading two of our favorite tags: hurt/comfort and fake dating AUs! We’re also unpacking RPF (real person fic); Chris Evans, maybe don’t listen to this one, okay? Author’s Notes: - Alan’s Picks: “Nightmares,” by keeplovinganyway (AO3) [CW: suicidal thoughts/ideation] https://archiveofourown.org/works/11462019 “That Sounds Fake But Okay,” by dancingo...

Summary: Alan and Erin tackle two of the most quintessential tags in all of fandom – Angst and Roommates AU! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks "Photographs and Memories" by tirsynni (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/5268314 "You Belong with Me" by spellwovennight (AO3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/5768029 - Erin's Picks "Easiest Way to Go Is Up" by WriteThroughTheNight (AO3) [CW: child abu...

Summary: A long time ago (like, 8 months or something) in a far-off land (the DC metropolitan area), two fan-fiction fanatics (Alan and Erin) joined forces to spread their love of geekery and well-written fan-fiction. Together, they will read, rate, and review some of the best (and maybe not-so-best) fics that fandom has to offer. This is The Fic List! Author's Notes: - Alan's Picks "Every Day's a...