Given that so many people are in isolation now, and I deleted most of my old tweets, I think I’m going to make a list of fic recs (and include some self-promo because why not).
Buffyverse recs ⬇️
Gas Ring Alchemy by antennapedia
Rupert Giles/Ethan Rayne
6,623 words
This is a short fic about them meeting, but it’s one I return to over and over because I adore the way they’re written & the little character quirks I’ve incorporated into my headcanon.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/39766 
Thoughtless by DictionaryWrites
Rupert Giles/Ethan Rayne
1244 words

This somehow feels so smutty without actually including sex between them, but if you want a taste of Ripper era, this is a great place to start.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/16316309 
This Isn’t a Kingdom by ilovehowyouletmefall
Rupert Giles/Jenny Calendar
34,664 words

Set in the universe from “The Wish” with no Slayer in Sunnydale, Giles, Jenny, and a group of students have to fight to keep vampires and The Master at bay.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/3310190 
Grief That Does Not Speak by estepheia
Rupert Giles & Angel
2236 words

Set after The Gift, and explores Giles’ and Angel’s shared grief. Really great character study considering their tumultuous history.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/530931 
Les Bijoux by antennapedia
Rupert Giles/Jenny Calendar
1947 words

A short, sensual glimpse into the private moments that might have been. Nails their dynamic, IMO.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/37097 
Roots by DHW
Rupert Giles
3489 words

Flashes between Giles’ time in England in season 6 and his time in England after Eyghon/Randall’s death. Lyrical and lovely.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13801863 
Supernatural recs ⬇️
Avalanche by anastiel
Dean Winchester/Castiel
1430 words

Post Lily Sunder, a poignant, sweet bunker fic with lovely imagery of contrasting cold and comfort.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9802703 
Harry Potter recs ⬇️
The Shoebox Project by dorkorific and ladyjaida
Remus Lupin/Sirius Black and James Potter/Lily Evans

A multimedia Marauders prequel told through a shoebox full of letters and photos. You will never need to listen to JK Rowling again.

https://shoebox.lomara.org/shoebox-pdf-chapters/
Home by xylodemon
Remus Lupin/Sirius Black
2517 words

Roommates, soft domestic getting-together fic while the reality of the first war with Voldemort looms ahead. Their voices are so well done and I love the comfort of friends to lovers.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/1072692 
Love Reign O’er Me by OllieMaye
Remus Lupin/Sirius Black
2583 words

After more than a decade separated, Remus has moved into 12 Grimmauld Place with Sirius, and it seems that some sparks don’t die out, no matter how many years have gone by.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/20618138 
Stealing Harry by copperbadge
Remus Lupin/Sirius Black
99,937 words

Canon divergence where Sirius never went to Azkaban, now owns a bookshop with Remus, and they raise Harry from age 8. Another famous wolfstar fic worth knowing.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/987408 
The Critiquer by dysonrules
Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter
24,260 words

The premise of this one is pretty wacky, I admit, but if you’ve ever wanted a fic that involves magical dick pics, this is a hell of a fun ride.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/2234118/chapters/4901634
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