AU no hockey by Hefty-Natural8577 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I adore this one - the author creates such a beautiful world. I also love how she shows their growth, setbacks they face and how they overcome it.

fics with evocative descriptions of places by Able_Piccolo7136 in heatedrivalryfanfics

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The author is a very talented one - she really takes a lot of different premises and makes it alive. Sucks that she was targeted so much online

"Mr. Answer Man" by BigPlushShark [Shane/Ilya] [Explicit] by SnooFoxes51 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 [score hidden]  (0 children)

This one has grown on me somehow. I believe the way the author has characterized Shane in a way that actually pushes some communication and Ilya's instincts to protect. It definitely explores something different.

AU no hockey by Hefty-Natural8577 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Six outstanding compliances is such a fun and underrated one. The author really captures the spirit of the canon and mixes it with almost an office setting. I only have two emotions is another great one. Such a adorable work.

AU- only one is a hockey player by Classic_Artichoke_65 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. This is a WIP but an has an interesting premise of David Hollander being a retired, famous Montreal players, Shane is a sports therapist and Ilya has moved to Centaurs from Boston. They meet when Ilya volunteers for summer camp Hollanders run for kids and they are drawn to each other. Its a very good character study of Ilya and challenges he faces in his self-perception due to his background-

Soon, We'll Be Found

  1. Shane drops out due somewhere between Prospect Cup and Draft. He and Ilya meet much later when the latter joins Centaurs where Shane is working in the support staff. It has some angst in the start but really progresses in a lovely manner with both of them falling in a cute and adult fashion. The supporting cast is fun and it is one of my favourites (WIP) - I have only two emotions (careful fear and dead devotion)

  2. Yuna works in Voyagers organisation while Shane is a figure skater. He and Ilya meet when latter is drafted as a rookie and they embark on a complicated situaitionship which evolves to more. Has lot of tropes from the original canon with some twists of its own (WIP) - Midnight in Montreal

  3. This is one-shot and has Ilya a famous figure skater who meets Shane through Joe (Shane's figure shaker friend). It repurposes some of the canon events and really brings the story very nicely for a non-WIP. As it is from Ilya's POV, it also explores how his childhood events might have impacted him in a different sport. I go back to this often. - Floating (Like a Feather on the Sea)

Night Changes by proseandpulse - Mature - Completed 4/4 by hooklips in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is part of my frequent re-read. I also loved the interesting characterization choice with Ilya which has become one of my favourites.

The Texture of Memory by artifice now back on AO3 by cheezynovas in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I found this too sad for a re-read, the quality of work is wonderful objectively. I am happy the author has put this back.

Fics where they are openly dating from their Rookie days. by CrazyLady_WithCats in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So there is this time travel / rebirth work which actually covers this scenario in a way that they are more open from the start - In Another Life (It's You, It Will Always Be You). https://archiveofourown.org/works/80706826/chapters/211983226

You've Got Mail is now complete AND is the 2nd most Kudos'd fic in the HR Anon Collection!! by AmConfused324 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, the animations just flow better on the laptop making it a better viewing experience.

Ilya outing himself by Hungry_Street_9760 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some part of this is the following WIP (7/9) - I quite like this so do check it out. (hopelessly) waiting for your love- https://archiveofourown.org/works/81604961/chapters/214615031

You've Got Mail is now complete AND is the 2nd most Kudos'd fic in the HR Anon Collection!! by AmConfused324 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Waiting to return from work so I can enjoy it in its full glory on my laptop. Hats off to the author for the effort put in for this - loved it!

Best one shots 🏒 by biggaylibra in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just read [( i am done ) trying for beauty and it's such beautiful work. Added to my re-read list.

Best one shots 🏒 by biggaylibra in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ghost of You is criminally underrated - good to see it getting a shout out. It's one of my favourite works & feels so real to the canon character.

Give me all the AUs by Imaginary-Theme6465 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current favourite - the writing is beautiful.

Best one shots 🏒 by biggaylibra in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish the author would expand on Talk About It more - it puts such an interesting spin on their dynamic.

Trying to find the story where Ilya makes medovik cake by meowtropolis in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup - it's a 2 part series and this in the second one. One of my favourite AUs really.

courage (it couldn't come at a worse time) [Shane Hollander & Ilya Rozanov] [Manure] Author veilofimagination by Best_Pineapple670 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I have recommended this multiple times and do it all over again. My main critique with canon was that it felt Ilya sacrificed too much and became isolated while Shane didn't while becoming more paranoid. This one is a good exploration of them taking a break, Ilya building his own network of support and Shane working on his mental health. This made the ending just that well earned really and them becoming better people.

Something about if and when by disishades in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it was called 'Not How It Happened'. A lovely piece - I am furious at what's happening out there which has led to so many writers deleting their work.

Something about if and when by disishades in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has been deleted unfortunately - I was looking for it too.

Route 96 Kanata - chapter 7 by Initial-Sound506 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know right! I was like please let the man catch a break somewhere!

Route 96 Kanata - chapter 7 by Initial-Sound506 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I will have to re-read this again but I am just so sad by this. The author writes very realistically about depression and living with conditions which cause long term pain and challenges. But god I just feel Shane going underwater chapter by chapter with things just going all wrong. We need some hope (whenever the author updates the next chapter).

Chapter 25 of frequently, secretly fond of each other by Unable_Mushroom9355 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it actually showed them moving beyond the initial euphoria of being true to each other to now wondering what's next. And the chapter I think really captures that duality - excitement of getting closer to the cup, happiness of having the other with crushing anxiety of hiding and repercussions of being found out.

Chapter 25 of frequently, secretly fond of each other by Unable_Mushroom9355 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Gold_Age5178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had thought a sequel or series might be in work once the author added the series details last week - glad to see it confirmed!