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A new Malec fic rec every day!

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Welcome to Malec-Rec-A-Day

Welcome!

This is just what is says on the tin: a Malec fic rec every day.

These recs cover a wide variety: from one shots to multichapter; from fluff to angst; from gen to explicit; from PWP to plot-heavy.

Please note all ratings and warnings! And if you follow links, pay attention to the tags. Some recs may be available to registered users only. If you do not have an AO3 account, register for one here.

If something doesn't float your malec boat, that's okay! There will be another rec tomorrow.

Status definitions:

  • Complete - Work is complete.
  • WIP (active) - Work is incomplete but has been updated in the past 12 months.
  • WIP (inactive) Work is incomplete and has not been updated in the past 12 months.

Submissions are open if you want to submit a recommendation, but all recommendations are subject to my biases - there is no guarantee it will be added as a rec.

I hope you find something you like, either an old favorite or something new you've never seen before.

And, don't forget, if you do like something - leave a comment for the author!

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One Day

Title: One Day

Author: AtowncalledMalec

Status: Complete

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Summary:

A failure to communicate and desperation to protect himself leads to the revelation of secrets that Magnus would rather stay buried. What he doesn't factor into the equation is Alec's undying devotion for him. For every single part of him. Secrets are revealed on both sides but maybe that's a good thing.
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Dipped in Gold

Title: Dipped in Gold

Author: out_there

Status: Complete

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

Every year, Alec organises the Sapphire Ball, a fundraiser for homeless queer youth. It's important to him, and he takes it seriously. So seriously that he tends to become a little… intense. Which wouldn't be a problem if he could just distract Magnus with sex. (Set in the This World Inverted universe.)
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Meow and Forever

Title: Meow and Forever

Author: Kasper_TAG

Status: WIP (active)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

When Alec returns home from a week-long work trip, Magnus is nowhere to be found. The doors are locked, there's a horrible, lingering smell in the loft, and a big black cat shows up out of nowhere. Alec tries his best to solve the surreal mystery he's faced with while questioning his sanity. Where did this weird cat come from, and where the hell is his husband?
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A Prince Restored, A Lover Lost

Title: A Prince Restored, A Lover Lost

Author: dani_dabbles

Status: Complete

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Summary:

He turned sharply to face her, putting her in the direct path of his sudden fury. “I do know, Cat! I know that the one person who I thought knew me on a level few have ever achieved didn’t see me beneath that facade. But I also know that I will never get his side of the story or find peace with what happened because he’s dead! Alexander is dead! He’s…he’s…” A SH 2x12 canon-divergent story where Magnus isn’t rescued by Alec and is executed in Valentine’s body by the Clave. His last moments of life are that of absolute agony…until the moment he wakes up in Edom and in the company of Asmodeus. Given a second chance at immortal life, Magnus returns to New York only to discover that, despite the seemingly fleeting moments he’d spent in death, decades have passed in the mortal realm and the love of his life is gone. The only thing Alec left behind were letters, marking the passing of days: Day 3, Day 64, Day 378, Day 1104. Through Alec’s words, the events after Magnus’ passing begin to unfold. And with each painful letter, a hopeful path back to the man who had the makings to be Magnus’ greatest love begins to be revealed.
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you're the king and I'm your lionheart

Title: you're the king and I'm your lionheart

Author: la_muerta

Status: Complete

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

When Lilith leads her army of demons against Magnus in Edom, Magnus decides that he has to do whatever it takes to seal Edom permanently from the mortal realm and keep the people he loves safe — even if it means giving up his heart, mind, and soul. Some time later, a nephilim turns up at the door of his ruined palace, a man that Magnus thinks he ought to remember.
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This Universe Just Ain't Big Enough To Keep Us Apart. (No. Not Ever.)

Title: This Universe Just Ain't Big Enough To Keep Us Apart. (No. Not Ever.)

Author: SchrodingersHalfling

Status: Complete

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

“Forever.” Magnus, spits out, his whole face twisting with the word. “I’ll always be there for you,” he snarls, throwing the words Alec has delightedly sworn to Max for years now back in his face like they’re something poisonous. “He’s only a child, Alec. He doesn’t understand like I do, and its cruel to keep giving him this false hope. It’ll break his heart when he realises the truth and I won’t let you do that to him.” “You can’t keep promising him you’ll be there forever, Alec. Because you won’t be. Even if he weren’t immortal, you’d still die before him. But he’s not, he’s going to live a long time after you’re gone and he needs to understand that before it’s too late and it shatters him.” (or, Alec forgot to tell Magnus when he became immortal some ten years ago and now they get to have a fun conversation.)
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Accounts Payable

Title: Accounts Payable

Author: AirgiodSLV

Status: Complete

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

“Alexander,” Magnus greets him warmly when he arrives at the loft. “What a pleasant surprise.” “Is it?” Alec asks dryly. He holds up the invoice. “Because I kind of think you had an idea how this would go when you left this at the Institute for me.”
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it doesn't matter (if it's now or then)

Title: it doesn't matter (if it's now or then)

Author: SoVeryAverageMe

Status: Complete

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:

Alec’s words were branded across his right forearm, spiraling towards his shoulder. The phrase “I’m Magnus, I don’t think we’ve been formally introduced?” was stark across his skin, as bold as his own love. They were a comfort and a reminder every time he drew his bow back to fire another arrow. He knew every curve and bend of his words. He could trace them without looking. He had never seen Magnus’ words, but he knew was that they weren’t his. (Magnus and Alec aren’t soulmates. Or, are they?)
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