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Welcome to

outside_the_mcu, where we encourage you to take your favorite MCU actors and play with them outside the MCU sandbox.

If you’re like me, the MCU introduced you to actors you weren’t familiar with, and you’ve since followed them into other fandoms. Many of which are small fandoms that don’t have individual comms dedicated to them, and those comms that do exist haven’t been updated in years. So this is basically an umbrella comm, covering all of those fandoms.

While my biggest draw is Clark Gregg, Jeremy Renner and Sebastian Stan, this community is open to any MCU-related actor. (That includes the television and Netflix shows, as well.) So while I might spend my time in Hansel and Gretel or Political Animals, you can post fanwork in Snowpiercer, Red Dawn or Master & Commander. Or any of the other myriad fandoms these actors have been in. (The actors and fandoms listed in the interests section are not exclusive.)

Read the rules on the profile before you post, and then please enjoy this community.

If you have any questions you may comment here or contact me at spikedluv @ dreamwidth.com.

If you’d like to affiliate, please comment here.

Thank you!

ETA: Our lovely header was created by

kat_lair.

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Fic: Murder, She Wrote/The Unusuals: The Mystery of the Purloined Coin (Jessica & Jason; PG13)

Title: The Mystery of the Purloined Coin
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Murder, She Wrote (tv)/The Unusuals(tv)
Rating: PG13/Gen
Pairing/Characters: Jessica Fletcher & Jason Walsh (appearance by Casey Shraeger)
Length: 3,785 words
Spoilers: Takes place post-season eight of Murder, She Wrote and no particular time in The Unusuals. Very possibly post-series.
Summary: Jessica Fletcher runs into trouble when she takes a day to do some sightseeing in NYC.
Author’s Notes: Written for Round 37 of

smallfandomfest for the prompt: Murder, She Wrote (tv)/Unusuals, The (tv), Jessica & Jason, Solving a mystery together.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me.
Posted: May 27, 2025

Read Fic @ AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/65941696

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Fic: Gifted (2017)/Political Animals (tv): hitting the right note (Frank/TJ; PG13)

I can't believe it's been so long since I've written a fic I could post here! Usually I'm all about the Clark Greg & Jeremy Renner fandoms, but this time it's Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan. I hope you enjoy!

Title: hitting the right note
Author: Spikedluv
Artist: Noxelementalist
Fandom: Gifted (2017)/Political Animals (tv)
Characters/Pairings: Frank Adler/TJ Hammond; Mary Adler, Margaret Barrish, Doug Hammond; appearances by Roberta, Anne Ogami, Bud Hammond, Elaine Barrish
Rating/Category: PG13/Slash
Genre: Romance, Drama
Word Count: 12,535 words
Warnings: Mentions of canonical drug and alcohol addiction and AA meetings (and hinted at overdose and attempted suicide in the past).
Summary: TJ heads to St. Petersburg, FL for a much needed vacation and meets Frank Adler when he needs a boat mechanic. TJ spends a lot of his time with Frank and Mary, but when Frank realizes that TJ is ~that TJ Hammond, he ends their relationship. TJ uses his pain to compose the best piece he’s ever done, then returns home to D.C. to shop it around. TJ’s having some success, but there’s still a hole in his life where Frank and Mary lived. When Frank brings Mary to D.C. so they can attend TJ’s concert, will they be able to patch things up?
Notes: Written for

smallfandombang.
Thanks: Thank you so much to

noxelementalist for creating two covers for this fic. I was thrilled with both, but especially the detail he used in the one. Please check out his post HERE and tell him how great they both are!
Posted: April 20, 2023

Link to fic master post: Read at AO3
Link to art master post: View at AO3

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Announcement: Small Fandoms Bang Open for Author Sign-Ups!

smallfandombang, the big bang for small fandoms, is open for Round Ten!

All small fandoms (once they have been verified as small) qualify, and there is no requirement that you have to have written a long fic before you sign up. The minimum word count is only 10,000 words and we give you plenty of time to get your fic written. All ratings, pairings, and genres are welcome, as are AUs, and crossovers/fusions between small fandoms. Check out the Author Sign-Up post for more information.

A 10,000-word big bang for small fandoms!
FAQ | Rules | Author Sign-Up | Beta/Cheerleader Sign-Up | Affiliate
(Author sign-ups are open now through November 30; Artist sign-ups open November 1st.)

If you love small fandoms, come check us out!

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Announcement: Fest 26 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Twenty-Sixth Fest at

smallfandomfest | Small Fandoms Fest on DW is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through November 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission Post, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on November 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! Post and comment there.

We’d love to have you come play in our small fandom sandbox!

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Announcement: Small Fandoms Bang Open for Author Sign-Ups!

smallfandombang, the big bang for small fandoms, is open for Round Nine!

All small fandoms (once they have been verified as small) qualify, and there is no requirement that you have to have written a long fic before you sign up. The minimum word count is only 10,000 words and we give you plenty of time to get your fic written. All ratings, pairings, and genres are welcome, as are AUs, and crossovers/fusions between small fandoms. Check out the Author Sign-Up post for more information.

A 10,000-word big bang for small fandoms!
FAQ | Rules | Author Sign-Up | Beta/Cheerleader Sign-Up | Affiliate
(Author sign-ups are open now through October 31; Artist sign-ups open November 1st.)

If you love small fandoms, come check us out!

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Fic: Hansel & Gretel/The New Adventures of Old Christine (tv): Cursed (Richard/Hansel; PG13)

Title: Cursed
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)/The New Adventures of Old Christine (tv)
Rating: R/Slash
Pairing: Richard/Hansel
Length: 15,250 words
Spoilers: Entire movie for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) and through ep 2.01 for The New Adventures of Old Christine (tv)
Summary: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters are hired by Christine (Richard’s ex-wife) to reverse a curse. While Richard is dubious about curses and witches, he does find himself attracted to Hansel. The two men spend time together to get to know each other and play ‘meet the family’. But when Richard realizes how often Hansel has to be out of town for work and discovers how dangerous Hansel’s job can be he begins to wonder whether he can do this. When Hansel is badly hurt, Richard has to make a decision to run or commit fully.
Author’s Notes: Written for Round 8 of

smallfandombang/

smallfandombang.
Thanks: So many thanks to

sandy79 for the gorgeous art she created for this story. Please check out her art post and give her all the love.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Posted: April 25, 2019

Read Fic @ AO3 | View Art @ AO3

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Announcement: Small Fandoms Bang Open for Artist Sign-Ups!

smallfandombang, the big bang for small fandoms, is open for Artist sign-ups for Round Eight!

We currently have 58 story sign-ups and we’re looking for artists!

A 10,000-word big bang for small fandoms!
FAQ | Rules | Artist Sign-Up | Beta/Cheerleader | Affiliate
Please don’t be worried that you might not be familiar with many of the fandoms being written; since the challenge is both multi-fandom and small fandom, we expect that you might not be. For that reason we have given artists 6 weeks to complete their fanart, and are charging authors with assisting their artists with character descriptions, screencaps, etc. Also, the types of fanart we accept is pretty broad and not limited merely to cover art and icons.

So, if you like to create fanart, including graphics, fanmixes and podfic, please check us out!

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Announcement: Fest 24 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Twenty-Fourth Fest at

smallfandomfest is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through November 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission Post, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on November 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! Post and comment there.

We’d love to have you come play in our small fandom sandbox!

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[pimp] small fandoms bang

Announcement: Small Fandoms Bang Open for Author Sign-Ups!

smallfandombang, the big bang for small fandoms, is open for Round Eight!

All small fandoms (once they have been verified as small) qualify, and there is no requirement that you have to have written a long fic before you sign up. The minimum word count is only 10,000 words and we give you plenty of time to get your fic written. All ratings, pairings, and genres are welcome, as are AUs, and crossovers/fusions between small fandoms. Check out the Author Sign-Up post for more information.

A 10,000-word big bang for small fandoms!
FAQ | Rules | Authors | Beta/Cheerleader | Affiliate
(Author sign-ups are open now through October 31; Artist sign-ups open November 1st.)

If you love small fandoms, come check us out!

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Announcement: Fest 23 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Twenty-Third Fest at

smallfandomfest is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through May 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission Post, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on May 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! Post and comment there.

We’d love to have you come play in our small fandom sandbox!

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Announcement: Fest 22 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Twenty-Second Fest at

smallfandomfest |

smallfandomfest is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through Nov 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission post on LJ | on DW, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on Nov 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! post on LJ | on DW and comment there.

Thank you!

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Fic: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters: storytime Hansel/Ben NC17

Title: storytime
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Rating: NC17/Slash
Pairing: Hansel/Ben
Length: 2866 words
Spoilers: Entire movie.
Summary: Storytime takes on a whole new meaning.
Author’s Notes: First time. Written for Round 21 of

smallfandomfest/

smallfandomfest for the prompt: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013), Hansel/Ben, Where women were disgusted, Ben finds Hansel's stories fascinating. It proves pretty easy to get him into bed after that.
Warnings: n/a
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Written: July 28, 2017

Read story at AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/11639421

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Announcement: Fest 21 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Twenty-First Fest at

smallfandomfest/

smallfandomfest is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through May 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission post on LJ | on DW, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on May 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! post on LJ | on DW and comment there.

Thank you!

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Announcement: Fest 20 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Twentieth Fest at

smallfandomfest/

smallfandomfest is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through November 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission post on LJ | on DW, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on November 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! post and comment there.

Thank you!

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[pimp] small fandoms bang

Announcement: Small Fandoms Bang Open for Author Sign-Ups!

smallfandombang/

smallfandombang, the big bang for small fandoms, is open for Round Six!

All small fandoms (once they have been verified as small) qualify, and there is no requirement that you have to have written a long fic before you sign up. The minimum word count is only 10,000 words and we give you plenty of time to get your fic written. All ratings, pairings, and genres are welcome, as are AUs, and crossovers/fusions between small fandoms. Check out the Author Sign-Up post for more information.

Author sign-ups are open now through October 31; Artist sign-ups open November 1st.

If you love small fandoms, come check us out!

A 10,000-word big bang for small fandoms!

FAQ | Rules |Author Sign-Up | Beta/Cheerleader | Affiliate

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!modpost

ModPost: New Header!

We have a lovely new header thanks to

kat_lair. Thank you, Mistress Kat! Both for the header, and for helping me figure out what I was doing wrong when I tried to upload it here. *g*

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Announcement: Fest 19 Open at Small Fandoms Fest!

Our Nineteenth Fest at

smallfandomfest/

smallfandomfest is now open for prompt submission!

We don’t think we’re the only ones excited at the prospect of getting a bunch of new fanfic and fanart in our favorite small fandoms. By now you know what we need you to do to make that happen: you have to submit loads of prompts to entice others to write or create art (including graphics, fanvids, and fanmixes)! And if you know anyone else who loves small fandoms, please point them in our direction.

We’ll be accepting prompts through May 21st. For more information or to submit a prompt, check out the Prompt Submission post on LJ | on DW, and then follow the link to the prompt submission form.

Prompts will be available for claiming on May 23rd.

And if you’d like to sign up to pimp out your favorite small fandom, check out the Pimp Your Small Fandom!!! post and comment there.

Thank you!

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Fic: Hansel & Gretel: a bit of happiness Hansel/Ben R

Title: a bit of happiness
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Rating: R/Slash
Pairing: Hansel/Ben
Length: 7,505 words
Spoilers: Entire movie.
Summary: Hansel has noticed Ben looking at him, but it’s only hero worship, right? Besides, Ben is part of their group now, not the kind you love and leave.
Author’s Notes: Movie-level violence. Written for Round 18 of

smallfandomfest for the prompt: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013), Hansel/Ben, Hero worship.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Written: December 1, 2015

Read story at AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/5330054

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Fic: Political Animals: carry me down (rolling in your arms) TJ/OMC NC17

Title: carry me down (rolling in your arms)
Series: Avalanche
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Political Animals
Rating: NC17/Slash
Pairing: TJ Hammond/Alex Logan (OMC)
Length: 22,056 words
Spoilers: Entire series.
Summary: TJ Hammond doesn’t think he needs a security detail. Until he meets Alex Logan.
Author’s Notes: The not-quite-a-‘The Bodyguard’-AU. This story was written for round 4 of the

smallfandombang. {there are a bunch more notes that I'm excising here so this post isn't so huge, but you can read them at AO3}
Warnings: Mention of past drug and alcohol addiction, attempted suicide, and drug overdose.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: None of the ‘Political Animals’ characters belong to me. All original characters do belong to me.
Thanks: My eternal gratitude to

kat_lair for creating a lovely cover for my fic, and then gifting me with some beautiful illustrations for three of the scenes. She did a magnificent job, and I bounced with glee every time she sent me something new to look at. Be sure to check out her art and tell her how awesome she is!
Posted: April 23, 2015

photo r04 political animals by mistresskat.jpg

Read Fic @ AO3

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Fic: The Unusuals/TNAOOC: Whatever You Do, Don’t Get the Eggs Jason Walsh/Richard Campbell NC17

Title: Whatever You Do, Don’t Get the Eggs
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: The Unusuals/The New Adventures of Old Christine
Rating: NC17/Slash
Pairing: Jason Walsh/Richard Campbell
Length: 13,038 words
Spoilers: Entire series for both, to be safe.
Summary: Richard gets lost in NYC and stumbles upon Stage Restaurant, where he is served the worst coffee he’s ever tasted. So why does he go back?
Author’s Notes: This is my crack crossover because in what universe would Jason and Richard ever meet? *g* Written for Round 15 of

smallfandomfest for the prompt: Unusuals, The/New Adventures of Old Christine, The, Walsh/Richard, Richard gets lost/mugged/author's choice in NYC and walks into a diner... A comedy of errors ensues and Richard is forced to admit that Daniel Harris isn’t the only man he’s attracted to. I’m also using this to fill the ‘character in distress’ square on my

trope_bingo card (round 3) (wherein I loosely define ‘distress’ as ‘gets lost in the Big Apple’).
Warning: There is one very short instance of homophobia mentioned. It takes up but a few lines of the story near the end, but just in case that’s a trigger for you, it’s there.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Written: June 22, 2014

Read story at AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1830199