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Happy Fanfic Friday, happy ace week, and happy my birthday months! This week I'm recommending my Gen and Teen-rated fics which are also mostly romance-free.
Romance-free stories:
Convergence - 5000 words (so far, will be around 40,000 when complete), rated Teen. Coauthored with BlindRadiant, this is edited and updated from an RP we did exploring the possibilities of Kaladin and Szeth travelling to Shinovar together. Set post-RoW.
Toy Soldiers - 10 minute podfic, rated General. Renarin recalls a childhood memory of playing with his cousin Elhokar. Fic written by FleetOfAdmiralLynx.
Lies Illuminating Truths - 4000 words, rated General. Shallan is challenged to reconsider some assumptions about darkeyes via ketek poetry. Set between OB and RoW.
A Strategic Retreat - 800 words, rated General. Jasnah struggles with intrusive memories, and tries to cope with her mental health.
I Am Vyre - 3000 words, rated Teen. CW knifeplay and suicidal thoughts. Moash is confronted and abused by Vyre. Set between OB and RoW.
Stories with romantic aspects:
Renarin's Special Interest - 2000 words, rated General. Jasnah discovers that Renarin has a crush. RoW spoilers.
The Call to Adventure - 40,000 words, Unrated. This is a Choose Your Own Adventure style fic for Kaladin that includes non-romantic and QPR options for Kaladin as he navigates what kind of relationship he wants with Shallan and Adolin.
Chapter 21: Breakdown
The space Gabriel gives Claire bothers her, though she doesn't understand why. Her resentment and anger grow until she explodes and they have a massive argument.

Chapter 24: This Could Be Home

Gabriel is given a glimpse of what having a family could be like and things take a turn with Peter's powers.
Chapter 25: If That's What It Takes.

After the scare with Peter, Gabriel explains the bad news but offers a suggestion that Claire is wholly against. Things get heated as Matt gets involved and a plan is formed.
Chapter 42: They Never Stay Buried
Gabriel and Noah have a heated showdown that turns violent and Claire finally confronts her father about something that's been eating at her.

Once again, Noah is pointing a gun at Gabriel, while surrounded by books.
Chapter 49: One on One
They're drunk and alone together. What could possible go wrong?

How he looks at the end.
Chapter 50: It Hurts So Good
Claire answers Gabriel's question and he gets the answers to a few more as the night progresses.

Chapter 51: Something Old, Something New
Pre wedding excitement is in the air as they settle in at the venue. Emma and Claire get to know each other better while Claire does her best to forget the night before. Gabriel surprises her with a visit to a new place and an old ally.
Emma's dress.


Peter's suit, but with a beige bowtie and white boutonniere. Used editing magic to get the closest thing I could.

Chapter 56: Cabin Fever
Life as usual resumes in the safehouse after their weekend away, but Claire struggles with increasing restlessness.

Chapter 59: A Merry Little Christmas
The group has Christmas dinner.

Chapter 61: We'll Drink a Cup of Kindness
Gabriel and Claire bond more. Meanwhile, he and Peter discuss Angela's cryptic words.

Chapter 62: Gabriel the Romantic
Gabriel takes a more direct approach to wooing Claire, a betrayal is revealed, and they discover a new ability together.

The playlist.
Chapter 63: Suppression: New and Improved!
Things escalate in a hurried state of overwhelm after Gabriel returns from his mission and Claire's reaction surprises everyone, including herself.

Chapter 64: Construction Under Way
Things continue to heat up between Gabriel and Claire and he makes a holiday based request.


Chapter 65: Roses & Prose
The Valentine's Arc!
Gabriel begins making up for Claire's lack of romance and uncelebrated Valentine's by giving her gifts each day.

Chapter 66: In Bloom
The 14 Days of Valentine's continues with more poems, gifts, and pleasure.

Chapter 67: Winged Cupid Painted Blind
It's finally Valentine's Day and the long awaited celebration is more than either of them was prepared for.

Chapter 68: Newer Everyday
It's Claire's birthday and Gabriel goes all out.

Chapter 69: 4 Months Ago
Is it even Heroes without a flashback episode?

Chapter 70: Awakening
Claire makes a change, and new discoveries lead to her and Gabriel even closer.
