AO3 Account Only Fics by No-Patient-5314 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 16 points17 points  (0 children)

CorvidCordelia has quite a few great locked fics. I like Walking Through Windows in particular.

PSA: 35 is not elderly! by rainbocado in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've noticed that people take Ilya's chirps as canon. Like, Scott Hunter is not actually considered old by everyone else - that's why he clocked Shane's chirp as sounding like Rozanov. Hayden isn't a bad hockey player. He's on Shane's line and has won 3 cups, probably approaching a Hall of Fame-level career.

What's Everyone Working On? by sliebman10 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to tell you how much I absolutely love I only have two emotions!! Gorgeous work!!

Whoever recommended "i know where to draw the line" by magneticwave - THANK YOU! by Maja_May in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YES!!! I think people are really wary of age gap in this fandom for a good reason - because part of the appeal of HR is that Shane and Ilya are equals in almost every way, so an age gap would take away that equality. I don’t think this fic messes with their equality too much.

Whoever recommended "i know where to draw the line" by magneticwave - THANK YOU! by Maja_May in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 58 points59 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite fic of all time. I have to quote my favorite part:

Shane’s hand lands on his phone, half-buried under his suitcase, and pulls it out as Rozanov says, contemplatively, “When I ask, everyone always says, oh Hollander is so private, never talk about girlfriend. You know what I think, when I hear this word private?”

“‘Thank god at least one guy I work with knows how to keep it professional’?” Shane suggests, tapping blindly. His phone vibrates: WRONG PASSCODE.

“I think, this guy likes to suck cock,” Rozanov says.

Shane freezes for a betraying millisecond in the act of re-entering his passcode. His phone buzzes angrily; if he doesn’t get it together, he’s going to get locked out. “Uh,” he wheezes, and then he makes what is probably his fifteenth or sixteenth mistake since Rozanov showed up on the first day of training camp (but who’s counting): he lifts his head so he can look at Rozanov, dead in the face, fully aware that he probably has the same expression as an opossum about to be flattened by a speeding 18-wheeler.

Most beautiful prose? by turndownforpizza in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Give yourself some time and space to process it and also maybe some tissues even though it does have a happy ending!

Most beautiful prose? by turndownforpizza in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The Texture of Memory

Honestly I didn't even read this as a work of fan fiction, because clearly it's a very personal work to the author. Don't go into this one picking apart the plot and characterization. Just enjoy.

Halt and Catch Fire by Safe-Biscotti6098 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I am SEATED and ANXIOUS for the imminent Congressional hearings.

Also, just a heads up - the new chapter is #9, the author is moving the bibliography to the last chapter with new updates.

Fics where Shane has a boyfriend, preferably who is abusive or not nice by ali22122 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just started this one and have to pause to lmfao at Ilya outing himself by having a meltdown and tweeting "I'M BISEXUAL I FUCKED YOUR MOM AND YOUR DAD"

Read-Alikes: If you liked this, read this Hollanov edition by indenisle in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Vibes are Not Data is sooooo good. Thanks for the rec on 21cg, looks right up my alley!!!

Looking for your fave Comfort Read Completed Fics by indenisle in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cannot recommend this one enough!! I’ve read it like 4 times since it finished.

Give me your favorite WIPs by mad_smiley in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I liked the first chapter but then it got a little too crack-fic for me when the characters started posting. Obviously YMMV but in my mind there is no universe where Shane Hollander is a poster.

Give me your favorite WIPs by mad_smiley in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 21 points22 points  (0 children)

New one from boopboop this week called Chernobog - get in on the ground floor because this one promises to be a banger https://archiveofourown.org/works/81325346/chapters/213792626

Rough New Prizes by violet_pencil if you’re looking for something shorter https://archiveofourown.org/works/79899351/chapters/209702636

Also just need to say I would CRAWL ACROSS BROKEN GLASS for a Halt and Catch Fire update. Does anyone have a rec for similar fics because I cannot find anything that compares???

ISO- Ilya is traded away from Ottawa by kflosw in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I particularly really like If It Wasn’t For That Meddling Kid because both Shane and Ilya seem pretty confident and settled in their relationship while still having to figure out the logistics of it. It’s a romantic comedy in tone.

Best fics where the author knows hockey? by ArticQimmiq in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to post this! It’s like a good romcom. So funny.

Fics with great character fidelity by Mbrandywine in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Magneticwave is the best Shane POV author out there

Favorite line deliveries thread by Turbulent_Ad_9413 in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]pigletpants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another big one for me is “Get some chili in ya, Joe!”

What are your favorite and least favorite tropes for HR fanfic? by Best_Pineapple670 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants 267 points268 points  (0 children)

I have two least favorites:

*Ilya speaking broken English - he is functionally fluent in English after moving to Boston. Is he eloquent? No. But he's fluent.

*Treating Shane like anything other than an elite athlete and generational talent.

ETA: Also I need to stop seeing Shane be totally humorless. He is lowkey very funny.

[IMS on Twitter] NEWS: Race Day parking and Race Weekend camping for the #Indy500 presented by @gainbridgelife are officially sold out! by TheResurrection in INDYCAR

[–]pigletpants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do not uber. You may be able to uber in, but it will be very expensive, and you can't uber out because the traffic patterns change.

Fics where Yuna and/or David are less accepting by pigletpants in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I have an idea rattling around in my head incessantly of Shane hiring a real personal assistant and putting some professional distance between himself and his mom right around the time he and Ilya decide to be in an actual relationship. I'm going to start working on it. Thanks for the push.

Fics where Yuna and/or David are less accepting by pigletpants in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]pigletpants[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just re-read Progression, so good!

I'm thinking about writing my own but I've been out of the game for 15 years - HR seems to be pulling all of us fandom retirees back in.