I finally decided I might as well put this piece of RPF-adjacent fic up here. Alert the press.
Also, I'm putting the MV here (under a cut, I'm not subjecting folks to it if they don't want to see it), so that if you do want to read it, you have the MV there as proof of what sparked this
With that handled, here's the story, under its very own cut.
Fandom: Stray Kids, Stray Kids "Escape" MV
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fanhackers_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 03:17 pm)Special Pre-Tony Awards Post
OK, a little bit of a self-plug here, but there’s so much great work in Theatre Fandom: Engaged Audiences in the Twenty-first Century (2025), edited by Kirsty Sedgman, Matt Hills, and me. Theatre Fandom is the first book to really cross audience and fan studies and think of theatre fans as fans in a fandom. It’s part of the University of Iowa’s Fandom and Culture Series, which includes books such as Bridget Kies and Megan Connor’s Fandom, the Next Generation (2022), Katherine Anderson Howell’s Disability and Fandom (2024) and Rukmini Pande’s Fandom, Now in Color (2020). In addition to more theoretical essays about what fandom and fannish behavior looks like in theatre as opposed to TV or film, there are also essays on particular theatrical fandoms from a broad array of scholars from the US and the UK. Ruth Foulis writes about how Harry Potter fandom was extended by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Louie Lang Norman writes about A Very Potter Musical. Sarah K. Whitfield has an essay on Hamilton fandom as a site of bisexual representation, and Emily Garside writes about being a Rent fan for decades. Laura MacDonald writes about East Asian fans who reproduce and cosplay their favorite Western musical theatre shows, and playwright Dominique Morisseau talks to Kirsty Sedgman about how black fans in particular are policed as theatrical audiences (sadly relevant this week with the Patti LuPone/ Audra McDonald/Kecia Lewis fued flaring up again.) (IYKYK.)
And that’s just some of what’s in the book. All the scholars involved hope that this book will generate lots more scholarship on theatre and fandom. Everyone knows that theatre kids (and theatre grownups!) are hugely fannish (this was absolutely why Glee was pitched to media fans), and yet there’s so little scholarly literature about fandom in theatre. What there is is mostly in Shakespeare studies: books like Shakespeare’s Fans: Adapting the Bard in the Age of Media Fandom (2020) by Johnathan Pope and The Shakespeare Multiverse by Louise Geddes and Valerie M. Fazel. Agata Luksa has written about Polish theatre fans in the 19th Century. Nemo Martin has written about the construction of race in online Les Mis fandom. Trevor Boffone is writing about musical theatre fandom on TikTok. But we need more, much much more!
As we say in the book’s introduction:
Where, you might be wondering, is the chapter on Phans? What about the Hedheads (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), the Fansies (Newsies), the Fun Homies (Fun Home), the Maggots (Matilda), the Jekkies (Jekyll and Hyde), or the Ozians (Wicked)? Where is the fringe show cum hit BBC TV series cum celebrated theatre production Fleabag? Such absences may inspire future work, we hope, and we certainly call for it.
I mean, Sondheim is totally a fandom, right? (Sing out, Louise!)
–Francesca Coppa, Fanhackers volunteer
I learned today about Chris Osmond's "Human Words Project," a way for writers to indicate that their work is 100% human words, i.e. not generated by AI. Here's the logo for it, which you can add to your projects, if you want:
ETA: Note that this is not the original logo. The website was moved after the original logo was created. I took the liberty of editing the logo to reflect the current URL, and at the same time changed the size of the logo, deleted a lot of white space around it, and changed the file type to JPG (thus making the file MUCH smaller).
danmeinews_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 07:13 pm)Seven Seas revealed the cover for their first baihe series: The Beauty's Blade: Mei Ren Jian, by Feng Ren Zuo Shu.
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smallfandomfest Jun. 8th, 2025 09:21 pm)Author: misura
Fandom: The Following
Pairing/Characters: Joe Carroll/Ryan Hardy
Rating/Category: PG13/slash
Prompt: I've tasted hell and it tastes just like you
Spoilers: vaguely, up to S2?
Summary: “Problem?” Joe sounds like he hopes the answer is ‘yes’.
Notes/Warnings: posted to the AO3. Joe should probably be his own warning.
misura posting in smallfandomfest Jun. 8th, 2025 09:17 pm)Author: misura
Fandom: NCIS: New Orleans (TV)
Pairing/Characters: Sonja Percy/Chris LaSalle
Rating/Category: PG/het
Prompt: undercover as a couple
Spoilers: nah
Summary: “Look,” Chris said. “Last - what, six times we went in undercover, it took people less than five minutes to ask if we were a couple.”
Notes/Warnings: posted to the AO3
romanajo123 posting in tardis_library Jun. 8th, 2025 09:54 am)Creator: betawho
Rating: All Ages
Word Count/Length/Size: 207
Creator's Summary: River keeps staring at him.
Characters/Pairings: The Doctor (11th)/River Song
Warnings/Notes: None
Reasons for reccing: Seasonal Challenge-Q ! (Which is surprisingly hard to find a ton of fic for :D)
This is short, but fun with some good in-character dialogue for the two of them.
Link: www.whofic.com/viewstory.php
HAPPY PRIDE 2025! For Pride this year, we’re changing up our usual rec lists. Instead of doing books with specific identities or themes, we’re focused this time on cover color! Throughout the month of June, we’ll be doing 8 rec lists, each with covers inspired by one of the colors of the original Gilbert Baker Pride Flag. We drew a little additional inspiration from the meaning behind the color and why it was included in the original LGBTQIA+ flag (in this case, red = life), but we prioritized color over meaning. The contributors to this list are: Sanne, Neo Scarlett, boneturtle, Nina Waters, Shannon, Shadaras, Tris Lawrence, Linnea Peterson, Owl Outerbridge, Shea Sullivan and 2 anonymous contributors.
- The Devil’s Luck by L.S. Baird
- The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
- Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
- Aim For The Heart: Queer Fanworks Inspired by Alexandre Dumas’s “The Three Musketeers” ed. by Nina Waters
- Heaven Official’s Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
- Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
- Fat Ham by James Ijames
- Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama by Alison Bechdel
- Witches of Ash and Ruin by E. Latimer
- Husband Material by Alexis Hall
- The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard
- For Real by Alexis Hall
- Jay Moriarty Violates the Official Secrets Act by Kit Walker
- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
- Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan
- The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado & DaNi
- Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland
- Devilman by Go Nagai
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halfcactus posting in cnovels Jun. 8th, 2025 08:33 pm)I have subbed the update here (tap the CC button if subtitles don't automatically appear):
(Translation may have mistakes, feel free to let me know if you see any.)
And here's the cover art!
spiralsheep Jun. 8th, 2025 01:31 pm)- Birb log: 27 May, 11+ jackdaws and very low-bowing courting male Wood Pigeon (a few days previously I suspected a Wood pigeon had been taken by a bird of prey but there are 5+ today).
3-5 June, latest I've seen a Goldfinch stripping last year's Teasel heads for seed.
8 June, by behaviour I'd say I've seen at least one juvenile Dunnock and one Blackbird this last week but neither was in pre-adult plummage.
- Citizen science: still biologging &c.
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
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chinesedrama_info_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 01:39 am)
Web Drama: Eternal Brotherhood 2
Chinese Title: 紫川之光明王 / Zi Chuan Zhi Guang Ming Wang
Broadcast Website: iQIYI, Tencent
| Broadcast Date: May 30, 2025 | <input ... > |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 40
Director: Zhang Meng, Wei Lizhou
Origin: China
Related: Eternal Brotherhood
Love Meter
Synopsis and Plot Summary
On the war-torn land of Xichuan, four powerful clans — Bei, Zichuan, Liufeng, and Lin — fight for control.
As the ambitious Bei clan targets Zichuan, brilliant young commander Zichuan Xiu rises to defend his people. Amid shifting alliances and betrayals, he’s exiled and tested, yet refuses to surrender to fate. From carefree youth to hardened leader, his journey reshapes the future of Xichuan and forges a legend.
Cast
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William Yang Xuwen as Zi Chuanxiu |
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Liu Yuning as Di Lin |
Supporting Cast
- Zhang Mingen as Si Telin
- Li Mozhi as Zi Chuanning
- Gu Landi as Ying Mulan
- Liu Yiran
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chinesedrama_info_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 01:35 am)
Web Drama: The Great Lin Qian Jin
Chinese Title: 了不起的林千金 / Le Bu Qi De Lin Qian Jin
Broadcast Website: Tencent
| Broadcast Date: May 25, 2025 | <input ... > |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 24
Director: He Jianan
Origin: China
Love Meter
Synopsis and Plot Summary
After transmigrating into a book, socialite Lin Qian Jin is wrongly accused of poisoning. To survive General Li Yan’s wrath, she flirts her way through danger while uncovering the truth—only to fall for the very man who wants her dead.
Cast
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William Yang Xuwen as Li Yan |
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Wang Peihan as Lin Qianjin |
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Nie Zihao as Mu Rong Cheng Feng |
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Guan Chang as Princess Chang Le |
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Liu Chenglin as Lu Yiwen |
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Jiang Yiduo as Princess Liu Yun |
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chinesedrama_info_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 01:33 am)
Web Drama: A Prime Minister's Disguise
Chinese Title: 青衿志 / Qing Jin Zhi
Broadcast Website: iQIYI
| Broadcast Date: May 27, 2025 | <input ... > |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 24
Director: Wang Kai
Origin: China
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
In the early Ning Dynasty, Emperor Huo Jingheng summons Yue Ling’er to the palace, drawing out her brother Yue Chi, a former prime minister in hiding.
Suspecting danger, Yue Chi disguises himself to investigate—but it’s all part of a plan by Emperor Huo and Yue Ling’er to bring him back to court. As hidden agendas unfold, Yue Chi regains power, and he and the emperor form a trusted alliance to defeat political enemies and restore order.
Cast
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Wang Ruichang as Huo Jingheng |
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Candy Li Zixuan as Yue Ling'er |
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Gong Wanyi as Jiang Yunqing |
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Xiong Aobo as Du Tianzhao |
Supporting Cast
- Xie Xingyang as Yue Chi
- Wang Jiahui as Yi Qingyun
- Zhang Jingdi as Wei Ziang
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chinesedrama_info_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 01:30 am)
Web Drama: Shendu Fox Detective
Chinese Title: 神都狐探 / Shen Dou Hu Tan
Broadcast Website: Tencent
| Broadcast Date: May 23, 2025 | <input ... > |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 24
Director: Nian Jianlun
Origin: China
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
A series of murders in Luoyang shakes the city. Dali Temple’s Hu Zheng Yi investigates, while Li Jian Xing, hiding his true motives, joins him to uncover his family’s past. As they face dark secrets together, mistrust turns into brotherhood in their pursuit of justice.
Cast
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Yin Xiaotian as Hu Zhengyi |
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Leo Yang Yeming as Li Jianxing |
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Pearl Wang Zifei as Song Tiantian |
Supporting Cast
- Fan Meng
- Sun Yuehan
- Wen Xi
- Dai Zixiang
- Hu Caihong
- Leo Li Jiaming
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chinesedrama_info_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 01:29 am)
Web Drama: Forget You Not
Chinese Title: 忘了我记得 / Wang Le Wo Ji De
Broadcast Website: Netflix
| Broadcast Date: May 23, 2025 | <input ... > |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 8
Director: Liu Ruoying
Origin: Taiwan
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
Cheng Le Le juggles life as a stand-up comedian and convenience store worker while struggling with a rocky marriage and family tensions. Faced with setbacks, she bravely sets out to rediscover herself, reshaping her bonds with her husband, father, and friends along the way.
Cast
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Hsieh Ying-Hsuan as Cheng Lele |
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Chin Han as Cheng Guangqi |
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Wallace Huo as Zhang Kai |
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chinesedrama_info_feed Jun. 8th, 2025 01:23 am)
Web Drama: The Lost National Treasure
Chinese Title: 护宝寻踪 / Hu Bao Xun Zong
Broadcast Website: iQIYI
| Broadcast Date: May 20, 2025 | <input ... > |
Episodes: 36
Director: Hui Kaidong
Origin: China
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
Graduate student Fang Kun joins an investigation into a mysterious tomb that may be Emperor Yong'an’s mausoleum.
Reuniting with ex-lover Luo Qing, now an archaeology team leader, Fang Kun helps uncover the ancient "Ya-shaped" tomb. Together with police officer Qi Dacang, they rally locals to protect the site and outsmart relic traffickers. Their efforts lead to a major archaeological breakthrough.
Cast
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Xin Baiqing as Mu Jianhui |
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Bai Yufan as Fang Kun |
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Rain Wang Herun as Luo Qing |
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Fu Dalong as Qi Dacang |
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You Yong as Qi Youliang |
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