Dear All in the Family Writer 2017
Dear author,
I enjoy everything from case fic to character studies, pre- and post-canon fic, and missing scenes, and I would love a fic of any rating, from G to NC-17. For more specific likes as well as completely optional prompts for each canon, please see under the cut.
General Likes:
AUs (though canon divergences welcome!), crossovers, under-18 sex, character death
And now for the prompts! Please use as much or as little from this as you like, and please feel free to mix and match.
Devil's Cub, Justin Alistair and Dominic Alistair, Justin Alistair&Dominic Alistair&Leonie Alistair
I am absolutely in love with how cool and above it all Justin is (or attempts to be) with Leonie at first, and then with Dominic (the moment in Devil’s Cub when he learns from Mary that Dominic doesn’t consider him terrible comes to mind. I love that these family dynamics are caring (thought that caring is sometimes disguised) as well as competitive (Leonie v. Justin fencing, Justin v. Dominic carriage speed) and would love to see how that started/changed over the years.
For Lenonie&Justin&Dominic
--I’d also enjoy seeing either pre- or post-Devil’s Cub (or during, with alternate p.o.v.s or missing scenes) fic that explores the Alastair family dynamics a bit more. In These Old Shades, Justin admits that he wouldn’t have taken Leonie to some of the places he did earlier in the novel-where might he have made similar mistakes with Dominic? What did Leonie and Justin agree and disagree about with respect to raising Dominic? Which parent was more likely to intercede with the other in Dominic’s favor? What were some occasions where that situation was flipped?
For either Justin & Dominic or Leonie&Justin&Dominic
--I need injured Dominic in my life. A canon divergence where he is hit in the duel at the beginning would be fantastic-or it could have been an earlier duel, or something that happened when he was a child (either Leonie or Justin being rougher in fencing or what have you than they meant to be?)
For Justin & Dominic
--Any time Dominic might have had to intercede for Justin?
--Justin and Dominic out for an evening at club, or getting robbed by highwaymen, or both
Deutschland 83 Martin Rauch & Walter Schweppenstette
Spy!Dad Walter and the son he reluctantly pulls into spying--and who doesn't even know that Walter is his father? Yes. This relationship is one I just can't get enough of.
I'd really enjoy seeing anything about Walter and Martin's relationship, either pre-canon, with Walter either observing Martin or engineering casual meetings with him, to more canon moments or post-canon fallout from Martin's actions in Able Archer
More specific prompts, if you would like them:
Martin being injured--maybe something happens with his kidney donation, maybe Carlos the Jackal's agent does more damage than previously thought, or maybe Martin spends time being interrogated after Able Archer before Walter can save him?
Walter told Martin at one point he wished he could do what Martin did in the field. What if they had to go on assignment together?
Somewhat related to the above: fake dating for a mission, either with Martin knowing about their relationship or not
Martin or Walter discovering something they hadn't realized in their Stasi files after the fall of the Wall
Post-canon, Martin works for West German intelligence against Walter?
Walter being concerned about something he sees/hears observing Martin in the field
Forever Knight Lucien LaCroix/Nicholas Knight
I adore so many things about these two, and the centuries of feelings they have bubbling under the surface that they aren't even necessarily aware of, until they suddenly are. I always love Nick being rebellious but also maybe not entirely being aware of how much he depends on being LaCroix's favorite at the same time, and LaCroix being immensely frustrated and just *longing* for Nick, but also being stern and willing to hurt him, to a point.
Some totally optional prompts:
--Nick has to move in with LaCroix, but has forgotten a few of LaCroix's "When under my roof" rules.
--Nick witnesses or finds out about LaCroix doing something for him that he never thought he would
--LaCroix rescuing Nick from something, and then possibly punishing him for it (with rough sex, spanking, house arrest, or what have you)
--LaCroix and Nick having to pose as biological father and son
--Canon-divergence where Nick is actually also LaCroix's biological son, whether he knows this or not
--Either of them suddenly being shocked to realize that they've started having Date Nights
The Hollow Crown (2012) Prince Hal & Henry IV
I just love the multiple roles Hal plays in The Hollow Crown and the way Henry just doesn't understand, but feels this combination of love, disappointment, and hope with respect to Hal.
I found myself really wanting both more backstory on Henry IV's relationship with young Hal (and Hal's most likely uncomfortable questions about how their family came to power) and/or for Henry IV to witness and/or know more about Hal's experiences in the taverns.
Henry IV witnessing Hal and Falstaff's roleplaying Henry IV and Hal in the tavern would be fantastic, for example, as would more of his thoughts on Hal vs. Hotspur (their fight or more on their general characteristics--would be especially interesting to see earlier thoughts about them revisited at several points). And if you're interested in ghost!Henry IV witnessing events in his son's reign, I certainly would love to read a fic about that, or some version of that (maybe Henry V thinking about what his father would have done/thought?).
The Sunne in Splendour, Richard/Edward, Richard&Edward
I love the family drama that plays out on the battlefield (and in the tower, and in the bedroom) here, especially between Edward and Richard. I enjoy reading about the layers of their relationship, from the personal older brother/little brother bond to their political relationship-King and “Lord of the North,” and also how their relationship is tested by Warwick’s betrayal, when Richard had to choose between Warwick, who had had charge of him after his father’s death, and Edward. And then the fallout from Edward’s execution of their brother George.
I’d love to see more of this relationship, this mix of personal and political and just about unshakeable devotion on both sides-as well as occasions where Edward’s response to Richard as King and brother are at war with one another.
General Prompts:
Richard disguising himself to discover hidden Lancastrian loyalties-and Edward’s response to that-would be fantastic. After all, Francis didn’t know he was Duke of Gloucester when he first saw him. Indeed, he didn’t believe it! More Richard in disguise would be great!
More of Edward’s response to Richard’s popularity as “Lord of the North.”
Them staging mock battles against one another (or maybe not so mock battles?)
Edward training Richard
Disagreements over other matters of state
Richard potentially entertaining the idea of becoming king of some other country
The two of them discussing the fate of kings
Awkward family holidays
Canon divergence where Richard is captured by Lancastrians and possibly roughed up
Ship Prompts:
First time fic! Who initiates it, and when?
Thank God We're Alive Sex after a battle
Fighting and fucking after a fight (possibly about George?)
H/C and sex
Sex on a ship while escaping their enemies after Warwick's first betrayal
Regency Buck--Georgette Heyer Judith/Julian, Judith&Julian&Peregrine
The Rogue-to-Accidental Guardian transformation helps this one of my favorite Heyers. Julian going from only taunting Judith and Perry to taunting them *and* helping manage their success in society is my favorite.
-Some more specific Judith/Julian prompts:
Julian discovers that Judith sometimes borrows Perry's clothes and goes out pretending to be him in order to see more of town
Julian and Judith get sucked into more mysterious affairs regarding royalty, inheritances, kidnapping.
Julian *does* teach Judith to fight, either before she learns who he is or after
H/C where either Julian or Judith has an accident/gets kidnapped and rescued, or otherwise
Fighting/Making Up
Any scenario in which Julian gives Judith the spanking he threatened for her disobedience in riding to Brighton. Either he actually gives it then, or it's a scenario they revisit as form of role-play, or whatever other way!
-Julian & Peregrine & Judith
Any sort of scenario where Judith goes in disguise as Perry to gambling halls and how Julian deals with *that*/any Perry covering for Judith by helping her pretend to be him
Any scenario involving another duel--maybe Julian agrees to it before he knows who Perry is, or maybe the Farnaby & Perry duel can't be prevented and Perry's injured and Julian and Judith have to deal with the fallout, or Judith in disguise as Perry winds up being challenged to a duel
Canon divergence where they're under Julian's roof instead of establishing a separate residence
The X-Files Fox Mulder & The Cigarette Smoking Man
I absolutely love all the moments where we see the CSM admiring and feeling regret about Mulder, as in Redux (crying while looking at the photo of Fox and Samantha!), and Mulder's antagonism toward him.
--Would love any type of scenario where CSM observes or interacts with Mulder on one of the "Monster of the Week" episodes, and Mulder has to save him or he somehow has to save Mulder.
--Anything about CSM observing Mulder over the years as he grows up (esp. anything leading up to the Fox or Samantha question would be very welcome
--Canon divergence where Mulder's parents die in his teens and CSM somehow gains custody
Original Work
Canadian Prime Minister & Canadian Prime Minister's President of the United States Child:
Would prefer for this one to be a father and son. Any historical period would be fantastic (War of 1812 in this scenario? Yikes! Or the 1960s? Now?)
--First prompt would have to be how a Canadian PM ended up with a POTUS child, and whether or not both parties know of the relationship at first. And if they don't, how is this revealed?
--Anything here that deals with tensions of the relationship before or after one or both run (maybe Canadian PM follows his son's campaign and is afraid for him and proud of him at the same time?) would also be amazing.
--Angst would also be fabulous--one or both dealing with an assassination attempt or angst relating to not being able to support the policies of the other would be amazing.
Crown Prince Brother and Revolutionary Brother
When did the revolutionary brother become revolutionary? Does the crown prince share any of --his ideas?
--Is one ever in a position where he has to decide whether to spare the other and/or cover for him?
--Does the revolutionary brother still have to appear at state functions? Does he attempt to disrupt any of these?
Mafia Don Brother& Cop Brother
What Mafia family doesn't dream of the rebellious son becoming a cop? Would love to see this play out in anything from the timespan covered by The Godfather to present-day.
--Mafia Don Brother being protective of Cop Brother in any way would be fabulous, as would a look at their childhoods. Does Mafia Don Brother try to use his influence to get his brother assigned less risky beats?
--Even though he's protective of him, Mafia Don Brother's got to teach cop brother a lesson at some point
Politician Brother & Journalist Sister
--This just screams scandal, and I'd love to see some of this. Is the politician brother some sort of Deep Throat character, or is he the subject of the scandal?
--Did journalist sister ever help her brother with speeches? Conversely, did politician brother ever give his sister the inside scoop? How do they manage ethical considerations?
--Do they ever appear on podcasts or talk shows together?
The Incest Section
Crown Prince/Military General Uncle
--So many possibilities! Is there a risk of a military coup, and does this lead to all sorts of tensions, in the bedroom or not?
--This ship also has many possibilities for rescues and "Thank God You're Alive" sex, as well as the military uncle putting his crown prince nephew through some sort of sexy (or not) military regimen
--Any combinations of protectiveness/powerplays would be great here, too
--Crown Prince in disguise and Military Uncle having to prevent him from being interrogated/discovered? Yes please.
Homicide Detective Brother/Mob Brother
Would love some protectiveness combined with love/hate here on both sides.
--Maybe the brothers are also actually proud of one another? Homicide Detective Brother reluctantly admires a coup on Mob Brother's part, or Mob Brother admires Detective Brother's brains/guts on a bust
--H/C where Detective Brother gets roughed up by Mob Brother's Rivals? Yes, please.
--Protective custody scenarios, either with Mob Brother taking Detective Brother captive, or the other way around
--Undercover! Mob Brother can't believe his Detective Brother's gone undercover.
POTUS/POTUS's Veep Sibling
Have a preference for them being brothers here.
--Did they challenge one another in the primaries? Were they sleeping together at that point?
--Oval Office sex over the Resolute desk? Yes. Caught by Secret Service?
--Do they get turned on by one another's official portraits?
--Fighting: are there special punishments for arguing in a certain way in Cabinet Meetings?
Secret Mission Spy Father/Secret Mission Spy Son
--Fake dating for a mission that ends up leading to sex neither of them ever admitted they wanted to have?
--Maybe father&son work for rival intelligence services and don't know of their relationship (like Ilya and Napoleon if they were father&son)
--Anything where the father has to put his son at risk/the son takes a major risk and there's h/c and/or thank god we're alive sex at the end
I enjoy everything from case fic to character studies, pre- and post-canon fic, and missing scenes, and I would love a fic of any rating, from G to NC-17. For more specific likes as well as completely optional prompts for each canon, please see under the cut.
General Likes:
- Hurt/comfort, especially the kind where the one who caused the hurt offers the comfort
- Undercover identities and the questions they create about who someone really is--and who they can be under the right circumstances
- Stories that explore how characters conceive of themselves vs. how others see them
- Relationships that are forbidden (boss/employee/coworker to "we shouldn't do this because of x") and the push/pull they create in various ways.
- Loyalty, even if it's offered through gritted teeth
- Fake dating
- Rough Sex that turns tender (or not!)
- Hair pulling
- Hair stroking
- Bathing or washing
- Spanking
- Power plays
- Sex outdoors
AUs (though canon divergences welcome!), crossovers, under-18 sex, character death
And now for the prompts! Please use as much or as little from this as you like, and please feel free to mix and match.
Devil's Cub, Justin Alistair and Dominic Alistair, Justin Alistair&Dominic Alistair&Leonie Alistair
I am absolutely in love with how cool and above it all Justin is (or attempts to be) with Leonie at first, and then with Dominic (the moment in Devil’s Cub when he learns from Mary that Dominic doesn’t consider him terrible comes to mind. I love that these family dynamics are caring (thought that caring is sometimes disguised) as well as competitive (Leonie v. Justin fencing, Justin v. Dominic carriage speed) and would love to see how that started/changed over the years.
For Lenonie&Justin&Dominic
--I’d also enjoy seeing either pre- or post-Devil’s Cub (or during, with alternate p.o.v.s or missing scenes) fic that explores the Alastair family dynamics a bit more. In These Old Shades, Justin admits that he wouldn’t have taken Leonie to some of the places he did earlier in the novel-where might he have made similar mistakes with Dominic? What did Leonie and Justin agree and disagree about with respect to raising Dominic? Which parent was more likely to intercede with the other in Dominic’s favor? What were some occasions where that situation was flipped?
For either Justin & Dominic or Leonie&Justin&Dominic
--I need injured Dominic in my life. A canon divergence where he is hit in the duel at the beginning would be fantastic-or it could have been an earlier duel, or something that happened when he was a child (either Leonie or Justin being rougher in fencing or what have you than they meant to be?)
For Justin & Dominic
--Any time Dominic might have had to intercede for Justin?
--Justin and Dominic out for an evening at club, or getting robbed by highwaymen, or both
Deutschland 83 Martin Rauch & Walter Schweppenstette
Spy!Dad Walter and the son he reluctantly pulls into spying--and who doesn't even know that Walter is his father? Yes. This relationship is one I just can't get enough of.
I'd really enjoy seeing anything about Walter and Martin's relationship, either pre-canon, with Walter either observing Martin or engineering casual meetings with him, to more canon moments or post-canon fallout from Martin's actions in Able Archer
More specific prompts, if you would like them:
Martin being injured--maybe something happens with his kidney donation, maybe Carlos the Jackal's agent does more damage than previously thought, or maybe Martin spends time being interrogated after Able Archer before Walter can save him?
Walter told Martin at one point he wished he could do what Martin did in the field. What if they had to go on assignment together?
Somewhat related to the above: fake dating for a mission, either with Martin knowing about their relationship or not
Martin or Walter discovering something they hadn't realized in their Stasi files after the fall of the Wall
Post-canon, Martin works for West German intelligence against Walter?
Walter being concerned about something he sees/hears observing Martin in the field
Forever Knight Lucien LaCroix/Nicholas Knight
I adore so many things about these two, and the centuries of feelings they have bubbling under the surface that they aren't even necessarily aware of, until they suddenly are. I always love Nick being rebellious but also maybe not entirely being aware of how much he depends on being LaCroix's favorite at the same time, and LaCroix being immensely frustrated and just *longing* for Nick, but also being stern and willing to hurt him, to a point.
Some totally optional prompts:
--Nick has to move in with LaCroix, but has forgotten a few of LaCroix's "When under my roof" rules.
--Nick witnesses or finds out about LaCroix doing something for him that he never thought he would
--LaCroix rescuing Nick from something, and then possibly punishing him for it (with rough sex, spanking, house arrest, or what have you)
--LaCroix and Nick having to pose as biological father and son
--Canon-divergence where Nick is actually also LaCroix's biological son, whether he knows this or not
--Either of them suddenly being shocked to realize that they've started having Date Nights
The Hollow Crown (2012) Prince Hal & Henry IV
I just love the multiple roles Hal plays in The Hollow Crown and the way Henry just doesn't understand, but feels this combination of love, disappointment, and hope with respect to Hal.
I found myself really wanting both more backstory on Henry IV's relationship with young Hal (and Hal's most likely uncomfortable questions about how their family came to power) and/or for Henry IV to witness and/or know more about Hal's experiences in the taverns.
Henry IV witnessing Hal and Falstaff's roleplaying Henry IV and Hal in the tavern would be fantastic, for example, as would more of his thoughts on Hal vs. Hotspur (their fight or more on their general characteristics--would be especially interesting to see earlier thoughts about them revisited at several points). And if you're interested in ghost!Henry IV witnessing events in his son's reign, I certainly would love to read a fic about that, or some version of that (maybe Henry V thinking about what his father would have done/thought?).
The Sunne in Splendour, Richard/Edward, Richard&Edward
I love the family drama that plays out on the battlefield (and in the tower, and in the bedroom) here, especially between Edward and Richard. I enjoy reading about the layers of their relationship, from the personal older brother/little brother bond to their political relationship-King and “Lord of the North,” and also how their relationship is tested by Warwick’s betrayal, when Richard had to choose between Warwick, who had had charge of him after his father’s death, and Edward. And then the fallout from Edward’s execution of their brother George.
I’d love to see more of this relationship, this mix of personal and political and just about unshakeable devotion on both sides-as well as occasions where Edward’s response to Richard as King and brother are at war with one another.
General Prompts:
Richard disguising himself to discover hidden Lancastrian loyalties-and Edward’s response to that-would be fantastic. After all, Francis didn’t know he was Duke of Gloucester when he first saw him. Indeed, he didn’t believe it! More Richard in disguise would be great!
More of Edward’s response to Richard’s popularity as “Lord of the North.”
Them staging mock battles against one another (or maybe not so mock battles?)
Edward training Richard
Disagreements over other matters of state
Richard potentially entertaining the idea of becoming king of some other country
The two of them discussing the fate of kings
Awkward family holidays
Canon divergence where Richard is captured by Lancastrians and possibly roughed up
Ship Prompts:
First time fic! Who initiates it, and when?
Thank God We're Alive Sex after a battle
Fighting and fucking after a fight (possibly about George?)
H/C and sex
Sex on a ship while escaping their enemies after Warwick's first betrayal
Regency Buck--Georgette Heyer Judith/Julian, Judith&Julian&Peregrine
The Rogue-to-Accidental Guardian transformation helps this one of my favorite Heyers. Julian going from only taunting Judith and Perry to taunting them *and* helping manage their success in society is my favorite.
-Some more specific Judith/Julian prompts:
Julian discovers that Judith sometimes borrows Perry's clothes and goes out pretending to be him in order to see more of town
Julian and Judith get sucked into more mysterious affairs regarding royalty, inheritances, kidnapping.
Julian *does* teach Judith to fight, either before she learns who he is or after
H/C where either Julian or Judith has an accident/gets kidnapped and rescued, or otherwise
Fighting/Making Up
Any scenario in which Julian gives Judith the spanking he threatened for her disobedience in riding to Brighton. Either he actually gives it then, or it's a scenario they revisit as form of role-play, or whatever other way!
-Julian & Peregrine & Judith
Any sort of scenario where Judith goes in disguise as Perry to gambling halls and how Julian deals with *that*/any Perry covering for Judith by helping her pretend to be him
Any scenario involving another duel--maybe Julian agrees to it before he knows who Perry is, or maybe the Farnaby & Perry duel can't be prevented and Perry's injured and Julian and Judith have to deal with the fallout, or Judith in disguise as Perry winds up being challenged to a duel
Canon divergence where they're under Julian's roof instead of establishing a separate residence
The X-Files Fox Mulder & The Cigarette Smoking Man
I absolutely love all the moments where we see the CSM admiring and feeling regret about Mulder, as in Redux (crying while looking at the photo of Fox and Samantha!), and Mulder's antagonism toward him.
--Would love any type of scenario where CSM observes or interacts with Mulder on one of the "Monster of the Week" episodes, and Mulder has to save him or he somehow has to save Mulder.
--Anything about CSM observing Mulder over the years as he grows up (esp. anything leading up to the Fox or Samantha question would be very welcome
--Canon divergence where Mulder's parents die in his teens and CSM somehow gains custody
Original Work
Canadian Prime Minister & Canadian Prime Minister's President of the United States Child:
Would prefer for this one to be a father and son. Any historical period would be fantastic (War of 1812 in this scenario? Yikes! Or the 1960s? Now?)
--First prompt would have to be how a Canadian PM ended up with a POTUS child, and whether or not both parties know of the relationship at first. And if they don't, how is this revealed?
--Anything here that deals with tensions of the relationship before or after one or both run (maybe Canadian PM follows his son's campaign and is afraid for him and proud of him at the same time?) would also be amazing.
--Angst would also be fabulous--one or both dealing with an assassination attempt or angst relating to not being able to support the policies of the other would be amazing.
Crown Prince Brother and Revolutionary Brother
When did the revolutionary brother become revolutionary? Does the crown prince share any of --his ideas?
--Is one ever in a position where he has to decide whether to spare the other and/or cover for him?
--Does the revolutionary brother still have to appear at state functions? Does he attempt to disrupt any of these?
Mafia Don Brother& Cop Brother
What Mafia family doesn't dream of the rebellious son becoming a cop? Would love to see this play out in anything from the timespan covered by The Godfather to present-day.
--Mafia Don Brother being protective of Cop Brother in any way would be fabulous, as would a look at their childhoods. Does Mafia Don Brother try to use his influence to get his brother assigned less risky beats?
--Even though he's protective of him, Mafia Don Brother's got to teach cop brother a lesson at some point
Politician Brother & Journalist Sister
--This just screams scandal, and I'd love to see some of this. Is the politician brother some sort of Deep Throat character, or is he the subject of the scandal?
--Did journalist sister ever help her brother with speeches? Conversely, did politician brother ever give his sister the inside scoop? How do they manage ethical considerations?
--Do they ever appear on podcasts or talk shows together?
The Incest Section
Crown Prince/Military General Uncle
--So many possibilities! Is there a risk of a military coup, and does this lead to all sorts of tensions, in the bedroom or not?
--This ship also has many possibilities for rescues and "Thank God You're Alive" sex, as well as the military uncle putting his crown prince nephew through some sort of sexy (or not) military regimen
--Any combinations of protectiveness/powerplays would be great here, too
--Crown Prince in disguise and Military Uncle having to prevent him from being interrogated/discovered? Yes please.
Homicide Detective Brother/Mob Brother
Would love some protectiveness combined with love/hate here on both sides.
--Maybe the brothers are also actually proud of one another? Homicide Detective Brother reluctantly admires a coup on Mob Brother's part, or Mob Brother admires Detective Brother's brains/guts on a bust
--H/C where Detective Brother gets roughed up by Mob Brother's Rivals? Yes, please.
--Protective custody scenarios, either with Mob Brother taking Detective Brother captive, or the other way around
--Undercover! Mob Brother can't believe his Detective Brother's gone undercover.
POTUS/POTUS's Veep Sibling
Have a preference for them being brothers here.
--Did they challenge one another in the primaries? Were they sleeping together at that point?
--Oval Office sex over the Resolute desk? Yes. Caught by Secret Service?
--Do they get turned on by one another's official portraits?
--Fighting: are there special punishments for arguing in a certain way in Cabinet Meetings?
Secret Mission Spy Father/Secret Mission Spy Son
--Fake dating for a mission that ends up leading to sex neither of them ever admitted they wanted to have?
--Maybe father&son work for rival intelligence services and don't know of their relationship (like Ilya and Napoleon if they were father&son)
--Anything where the father has to put his son at risk/the son takes a major risk and there's h/c and/or thank god we're alive sex at the end