For #mdzstbt, I want to give some love to the fics that are on the "small" side of fandom: <1K kudos or <5K hits. This isn't shade or a subtweet of anyone or their work, I just want to share some faves that I don't always see on rec lists!
1) a lovely light by @sunriseseas / seagaze!
wangxian, 61k, rated T
An achingly tender Midnight Diner AU that is as much a love letter to Chinese food as it is to the idea of learning to accept the love around us, not just the love we think we deserve
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26436991/chapters/64409383
wangxian, 61k, rated T
An achingly tender Midnight Diner AU that is as much a love letter to Chinese food as it is to the idea of learning to accept the love around us, not just the love we think we deserve
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26436991/chapters/64409383
2) cottonmouth by @astronichter
wangxian, 7k, rated E
LESBIANS. THEY'RE LESBIANS. Smutty, smutty lesbians. Someone uses a strap, and it's maybe not who you think.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24400117
wangxian, 7k, rated E
LESBIANS. THEY'RE LESBIANS. Smutty, smutty lesbians. Someone uses a strap, and it's maybe not who you think.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24400117
3) the salvage of small things by pumpkinpaix
wangxian / yunmeng shuangie / mo xuanyu, 6k, rated T
It's almost Qingming, and Wei Wuxian considers the dead. He has an invitation to Yunmeng tucked in his robes, and he is thinking of Mo Xuanyu.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/22836649
wangxian / yunmeng shuangie / mo xuanyu, 6k, rated T
It's almost Qingming, and Wei Wuxian considers the dead. He has an invitation to Yunmeng tucked in his robes, and he is thinking of Mo Xuanyu.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/22836649
4) lightheaded by @_anaeolist
fanart, rated T
A beautiful comic series set in a modern college AU, featuring disaster lesbians, dumb little brothers, and couch makeouts.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24964378
fanart, rated T
A beautiful comic series set in a modern college AU, featuring disaster lesbians, dumb little brothers, and couch makeouts.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24964378
5) of salted duck and turnips by @regretsonmain
wangxian, 8k, rated E
THIS FIC
One of my absolute faves - Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji descend from the Cloud Recesses to investigate a case of possession. They return to take care of a rabbit.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24141538
wangxian, 8k, rated E
THIS FIC

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24141538
6) hold me by the heart by @lilywinterwood
wangxian, rated E, series
MORE LESBIANS. I'll never stop yelling about how much I love Lily's series. Rule 63 Modern AU, feat. Chinese Literature professor Lan Zhan and her lingerie model girlfriend, Wei Ying.
https://archiveofourown.org/series/1348840
wangxian, rated E, series
MORE LESBIANS. I'll never stop yelling about how much I love Lily's series. Rule 63 Modern AU, feat. Chinese Literature professor Lan Zhan and her lingerie model girlfriend, Wei Ying.
https://archiveofourown.org/series/1348840
7) made in heaven by retts
wangxian, 1k, rated G
A short and sweet oneshot of Wangxian being unapologetically in love. Confessions are heard, promises are made.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/17868104
wangxian, 1k, rated G
A short and sweet oneshot of Wangxian being unapologetically in love. Confessions are heard, promises are made.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/17868104
8) you have opened my heart by @lanwanggee
wangxian, 2k, rated G
I've read countless fics involving sleepy post-dream reassurances, AND I'LL READ A HUNDRED MORE
https://archiveofourown.org/works/20365405
wangxian, 2k, rated G
I've read countless fics involving sleepy post-dream reassurances, AND I'LL READ A HUNDRED MORE
https://archiveofourown.org/works/20365405
9) i want your heart to be for me by @36SaveFiles
wangxian, 8k, rated T
Not everyone is lucky enough to find their soulmate in their lifetime; Wei Wuxian is just unlucky enough to find his. Twice.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/19798729
wangxian, 8k, rated T
Not everyone is lucky enough to find their soulmate in their lifetime; Wei Wuxian is just unlucky enough to find his. Twice.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/19798729
10) oh, these are real things by @awwxab
wangxian, 15k, rated E
come for the sex tears, stay for the emotional vulnerability
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26685445
wangxian, 15k, rated E
come for the sex tears, stay for the emotional vulnerability
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26685445
What are some of your favorite fics that you've read that could use some love? Tell me! #mdzstbt