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Hi there! Recently finished a reread of the absolutely stellar fanfic “we always come back around” by dinolaur, and wanted to recommend it because I feel it is criminally under appreciated. The angst is strong but the comfort and love that comes around is so worth it!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/22821139/chapters/54538765
words: 82.5k
Eddie Kaspbrak has a lot on his plate. He lives in one of the biggest cities in the world, a disgusting petri dish of eight million people. His job is highly stressful, and his marriage is a sham he can't make himself leave. He's also having a very gay affair with famous comedian Richie Tozier, who Eddie forgot he grew up with until meeting him again after a show. And this is all before that stupid clown rears its ugly head again, ready to eat them all alive.
I've never actually read this fic before, but I've just finished the first chapter and it sounds really good! Thank you for the recommendation, anon!
Hello everyone!!! As you probably know, our Valentines event was the first ever event the library has held, and we were ecstatic at the amount of participation! So many lovely creators came together to make beautiful works!
Below you can find links to all of the submissions from our lovely participants! Please make sure to show them some love!
It was utterly pathetic to still be in love with your college boyfriend after five years. Unsurprisingly, this was the situation Richie Tozier found himself face to face with on Valentine's Day 2007.
In collaboration with & art by missydogblog (striderepiphany on tumblr)
Prompt: exes to lovers
Chance leads librarian Mike Hanlon and author Bill Denbrough to a circus tent in the Barrens. What they find inside is, in fact, carnival-themed, but it's also from space. And it wants to kill them.
Inspired heavily by the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space Written for itficlibrary's valentines event with the prompt: Bill/Mike | Comedy | Accidental Kiss
That’s right, folks. Edith Francis Kaspbrak was now Edith Francis Tozier-Kaspbrak. And that was something she was sure she wouldn’t get over until the day she died. (And probably after that.)
A FemReddie Honeymoon Drabble.
"Richie," Eddie pants. "How many more times?"
Three doors stand in front of them. The tunnel's shaking.
What’s your choice?
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Or, in the depths of Derry during their confrontation against It, Richie and Eddie arrive at three doors. Again, and again, and again.
"Ever since she was young, Beverly has had a… strained relationship with soulmates. The whole point of them. ...Of course, she has her mark too. An envelope, sealed with a heart, right on her collarbone. She knows that, logically, according to anyone ever, there’s going to be someone that shares that. She knows that that “Someone” is going to be the “Someone” that she’s supposed to fall in love with."
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"Ben has always loved the idea of soulmates. As far back as he can remember, he’d been fascinated at the thought of it – that someone somewhere out there was destined to love him, so fiercely and unconditionally that they’d see him one day and just know. Know that he was the One. ... Then he meets a girl named Beverly, and thinks, maybe."
or- our fic for the itficlibrary valentines event!!! our prompt was benverly & soulmates & highschool au !!
it's almost valentine's day, and richie is dead set on getting the cute regular at the coffee shop to be his valentine.
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For the It Fic Library's Valentines Collab 2025.
Prompt: Reddie / fluff / coffee shop
Eddie Kaspbrak has always had two great loves: robotics and Richie Tozier. With a 3.7 GPA, Eddie is determined to get into MIT’s competitive robotics program, but when his guidance counselor suggests it might not be enough, his world starts to crumble.
As the new girl at school, Patty knew her prom probably wouldn't be anything special. She had no idea it would this completely terrible.
*****
“Are you okay?” A man’s voice came from the gym door, around ten feet from her. Her breath hitched and she jumped. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.”
Created for the It Fic Library Valentines 2025 Event
A fifteen-year-old Richie Tozier receives his first valentine; a bouquet of flowers, signed his secret admirer. He's ecstatic, overjoyed, happier than a three-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.
There's just one issue.
He's really, really allergic to pollen.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated!!!
Not sure if the last anon sent, my internet went weird, but if it didn’t here it is again:
i’m new to fanfic and wld love if anyone gave feedback on my first ever (reddie) fic! wld also love if anyone said they’d be interested in hearing more of the wip!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/63827650
Go check this fic out guys!!! It’s currently 789 words, seeing Richie on his way to hang out with Eddie but getting distracted by an especially strange Bowers chase.
(For my feedback personally, you have some awesome dialogue! Very much enjoying the banter between the losers here and im genuinely very intrigued to see what the hell Bowers’ game is. Would love to see Richie encountering weirder and whackier obstacles before he ever gets to Eddie. Put that guy through the wringer!!!)
eddie kaspbrak/richie tozier, T rating, 10k words
A fifteen-year-old Richie Tozier receives his first valentine; a bouquet of flowers, signed his secret admirer. He's ecstatic, overjoyed, happier than a three-legged man in an ass-kicking contest. There's just one issue. He's really, really allergic to pollen.
my fic for @itficlibrary's valentines event, in collaboration with the talented @clownmovieyaoi !!! our prompts were 'sickfic' and 'hurt/comfort' and i had so much fun with them :3 check out adri's gorgeous showstopping unbelievable art HERE!!
da illustration i did for @itficlibrary's valentine's event, with the prompt sickfic..! this was done in collaboration with the Fantastic fred @it2017, u can check out his super Awesome fic allergy season over on ao3!!! u better read it . u better. u better. thats a threat.
hey can i have some fic recs for stozier? i miss the dorks soo much it would mean a lot to me
Hi!! Here are some stozier fics I like < 3 < 3 < 3
(500 words)
Richie and Stanley go camping.
(1.2k words)
Richie pulled him closer by his intertwined hand and pressed a soft kiss onto his cheek. Stan blinked in shock. “Wha—” “I think I’m in love with you.” It’s Richie’s 19th birthday.
(400 words)
Stan and Richie walk in the snow
(900 words)
Richie and Stan are in the scouts together and Richie does something stupid
(3.6k words)
If you asked Richie, he’d tell you he got the short end of the stick.
Created for @itficlibrary 2025 Valentines in event in collaboration with @alicetallula! Click here to see their beautiful artwork
Words: 2,274 Chapters: 1/1
Summary:
As the new girl at school, Patty knew her prom probably wouldn't be anything special. She had no idea it would this completely terrible.
*****
“Are you okay?” A man’s voice came from the gym door, around ten feet from her. Her breath hitched and she jumped. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.”
Fandom: IT (Movies - Muschietti)
Relationship: Patricia Blum Uris/Stanley Uris
Characters: Patricia Blum Uris, Stanley Uris, Beverly Marsh, Ben Hanscom
IT fic library's Valentines Event 2025 - Blue Cardinals by Asexual_Asshat - 09.03.2025
I'm so happy to finally share the collab I did with @asexualasshat for the @itficlibrary Valentines Event 😊💕
Our prompts were : StanPat + Getting Together + Fluff :3
Stan holding Patty close while slow dancing - Blue Cardinals by Asexual_Asshat - 09.03.2025
Done using watercolors, ink pens, colored pencils, gel pens, graphite pencils, metallic ink pens, acrylic paint pens and Photoshop for the lace, light and shadows effect
AO3 post / Bluesky post / DeviantArt post / Instagram post / Pillowfort post / Twitter post
Stan and Patty slow dancing - Blue Cardinals by Asexual_Asshat - 09.03.2025
Done using watercolors, ink pens, colored pencils, gel pens, graphite pencils, metallic ink pens, acrylic paint pens and Photoshop for the lace, light and shadows effect
AO3 post / Bluesky post / DeviantArt post / Instagram post / Pillowfort post / Twitter post
Hi guys! Mod Ditchie here. I wanted to share some tips that I think might help writers out! Some of these are directed towards new writers, but some might help out even more experienced authors too!
Even if all you've done in a writing session is add a few notes on how you'd like the next scene to go, or even if all you've done is Think about what you'd like to happen in the fic, that's still progress towards your end goal!
You can do this for things you need to look up, or decide, or even for entire scenes! I recommend using fancy parentheses so that you can find your notes easily later just by using ctrl+f! Sometimes, if I'm especially frustrated, I'll even put (this is bad, fix it later).
example: he made a cake (what kind?) / (they react to that information) / (don't like how I worded this)
As simple as this might sound, I think it's very important to break it down like this, especially in your own mind!
For brainstorming: I usually write how I think/type at first, without caring about grammar/spelling/etc -- half the time I end up writing these in my friend's DMs, so you can imagine just how incoherent some parts can get TToTT but as long as you can understand what you've written, it's fine! Stream of consciousness is the most important thing here, in my opinion -- don't worry about the timeline, because you'll do that in the next portion -- outlining!
For outlining: Personally, I write in chronological order, so it's easiest for me to write the outline as important beats to hit in my writing. And because my outline comes after my brainstorm, it will generally be relatively short, although this isn't a rigid rule, because none of this is rigid! Usually, when I'm writing, I'll use this as a checklist to keep myself on track.
Ex: they meet up > they talk > (important plot point established) > they go home > he thinks about (whatever)
Focus on the important things you want to express in the scene -- as mentioned above, making a mini outline can really help! I like referring to this as scene choreography, just because it sounds fancy < 3
Ex: the convo starts and it's awkward > character A mentions (important thing) > character B says (something) > they go (somewhere) > they interact (somehow)
A sprint is where you spend 15 minutes (or more, or less!) writing as much as you can, without thinking about what you're writing too much. I find that these really help out with turning my brain off and just putting words down, which is just what you need sometimes.
Oh man. The amount of times I've literally written something along the lines of
"I'm establishing that this thing is happening," she said. Everyone is in the house now. Food is cooking.
"I'm responding to what you just said," he replied. He's sitting on the couch. Funny and snappy metaphor to describe his state of mind.
is kinda crazy when I think about it. But it honestly helps me so much more than just staring at something, especially because I'm the type of person who can only write in chronological order! This can also be helpful if you can't decide how to go about establishing something in a scene.
Consider using a spinny wheel with the names of your WIPs and working on whatever it lands on for 15 minutes (or more! or less!) no matter what, even if all you do is outlining, or brainstorming, or just plain Thinking about the fic. When the 15 minutes is up, you can either spin again or continue working on what's caught your interest!
For example, mod Bevvy listens to a playlist while chewing gum until they hit 250 words!
I (mod Ditchie) like to open up all of my current active WIPs and stare at them wistfully (especially my outline or brainstorming tab) until inspiration strikes...
Ex: write 100-200 words a day
Ex: write 5,000 words in a month
Make sure yours are realistic!
Personally, I set the goal of 200 words a day as very concrete, but I also have the goal in my mind to write at least 500 words a day, and the equivalent of 1,000 words a day in a month (so for example, that would be 31,000 words this month, even if I don't write exactly 1,000 a day) .
I would 100% recommend knowing what's realistic for you, however; I tend to be able to write a lot of words, but I will have short bursts of inactivity where I can't write anything, which is why I only have the rigid goal of 200 words a day just to give myself a rough outline!
Monthly goals are great, but you can even try weekly or yearly!
Thank you so much for reading this unintentionally long-ass post TToTT
If you have any extra tips you'd like to share, please reblog with them added!
You can also feel free to send in an ask if you'd like to request any advice or tips!!
I wanted to recommend a Reddie fic that I feel has far less attention than it deserves! too high, too far, too soon by trouvailleamor. Just got through with it and really enjoyed it, and I figured a lot of the fandom is missing out on this great fic :)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/45236935/chapters/113806090
Hi! Thank you so much for the recommendation! I haven't read this fic, but it looks great!
(73k words)
The thing was, when Richie hadn’t remembered the Losers, he had missed them. He had constantly felt like he was forgetting something, like he’d misplaced his keys or missed someone’s birthday. But then he remembered them, and Stan and Eddie’s losses ripped a hole in his chest.
But then, in a way that escaped his notice until it was too late, Richie forgot.
Or: Six months later, Richie forgets Derry. Then, slowly, he remembers.
Enjoy some of our fave Richie-centric fanfictions!
(Teen Richie discovers the therapeutic qualities of sobbing to a good mixtape.)
(Teen Richie coping with his friend group drifting post ‘89 and generally struggling to grow up.)
(College Richie trying and failing and trying again and failing again to shoot his shot with eddie.)
(Teen Richie fumbling with his sexuality after Sonia K catches him sneaking through Eddie’s window)
(Pathetic little adult Richie living with his horrible self esteem and having to pose as eddie’s fake date)
(Teen Richie cringefailing his way through life and fumbling every opportunity thrown his way)
(Adult Richie and Eddie navigating sex and a new relationship)
(An analysis of adult Richie coming to terms with his sexuality)
(Outsider POV of Went realizing just how much his son cares for Eddie)
(A healing character study of Richie post the events of chapter two, very feel-good)
Stay tuned for our future individual Loser-centric posts!!!
Any recs for bad fights, bad break ups, or other angsty moments between the losers? (extra points if there’s no happy ending)
unfortunately struggled to find many non-happy-ending ones, i think the poor itheads are too traumatised…if anyone’s written any/has any faves, please reblog this with em!
(these r also all reddie cuz that’s the kind of guy i am)
ive gotta start off by recommending motion sickness by @tozierlvr, it’s a brand new fic written for our valentines event and will 100% scratch a toxic ex-y angst itch. it sees richie reuniting with eddie post-break-up and discovering he’s now engaged to myra.
what’s love without tragedy? by theaprilshowers has a happy ending but lots of angsty reddie Relationship Failure stuff along the way, wherein they’re falling a little out of love while eddie’s super invested in his career.
for a slightly more comedic but deeply realistic and well-characterised reddie breakup, you can try richie and eddie break up by skeilig. it dives deep into both characters’ flaws.
dream by jjjjuicy is a high school edition breakup fic with a resolution. eddie dumps richie and then starts getting real pally with greta…heartbreak ensues
bonus rec from @oshaskell : been living a while in the front of your skull by amleth, a miserable stan/richie/eddie focused fic!
Any recs for bad fights, bad break ups, or other angsty moments between the losers? (extra points if there’s no happy ending)
unfortunately struggled to find many non-happy-ending ones, i think the poor itheads are too traumatised…if anyone’s written any/has any faves, please reblog this with em!
(these r also all reddie cuz that’s the kind of guy i am)
ive gotta start off by recommending motion sickness by @tozierlvr, it’s a brand new fic written for our valentines event and will 100% scratch a toxic ex-y angst itch. it sees richie reuniting with eddie post-break-up and discovering he’s now engaged to myra.
what’s love without tragedy? by theaprilshowers has a happy ending but lots of angsty reddie Relationship Failure stuff along the way, wherein they’re falling a little out of love while eddie’s super invested in his career.
for a slightly more comedic but deeply realistic and well-characterised reddie breakup, you can try richie and eddie break up by skeilig. it dives deep into both characters’ flaws.
dream by jjjjuicy is a high school edition breakup fic with a resolution. eddie dumps richie and then starts getting real pally with greta…heartbreak ensues
My entry for the @itficlibrary event :) i got paired with @soultragedy !go check their amazing fic "shock me with your electric feel" !! https://archiveofourown.org/works/63585631
Hey y’all! Do you have any recs for crack fics? Gen or any ship, anything is appreciated. 🤡
Hi!
First of all, apologies for how late this is!! Both mod Bevvy and I have been suuuper busy so we haven't been checking the blog as often as we really shoud be TToTT
In apology, here are ten crack fics that I've enjoyed!
(4k words)
"Eddie," Richie says, laughing a little, "what the fuck is going on? Are you in the mob?" Eddie doesn't laugh.
(7.4k words)
“Wait, so you’re saying that she kicked you out because you kept shedding on the furniture?” Eddie pauses in his twelve-step post-airport hand-sanitizing routine to shoot Richie a truly poisonous glare from under his eyebrows. “If you laugh, I’m going to kill you.” Well, shit. Richie’s a dead man. “I’m not laughing!” he protests, smearing a hand over his mouth to make sure that it stays true, at least until Eddie is out of earshot. “I’m just saying. That was the final straw? Not the, you know…” “Lycanthropy?” Eddie finishes dryly. - Or: instead of killing him, the clown turns Eddie into a were-Pomeranian. Richie copes, sort of.
how (not) to ring in twenty-one by anonymous
(7.3k words)
Stan's eyes are crazy wide, and maybe a little shiny. "You ruined your Reputation shirt just to save me?" "Yeah." Bill'd probably give up listening to Taylor entirely if it meant Stan was okay, but Stan knows how much he loves her and saying something like that would be a little telling. "Uh, happy birthday?"
(700 words)
When Pennywise shows up at the Derry Inn to terrorize the adult Losers, Richie and Eddie are busy getting busy, so Pennywise politely waits for them to finish. These are the things he does in the meantime.
(400 words)
Georgie looked at the terrifying clown, "Hi Georgie. What a nice boat, want it back?" The child blinked before beaming, "Yes please!" He took it and then left in less than a second. Pennywise was dumbfounded.
(1.3k words)
Because there in Eddie’s hands are two coffee mugs: one labeled MILF and the other, DILF. “Okay, so you were right, not a sex toy!"
(3.6k words)
Eddie is finally getting to spend some quality time with his girlfriend. That is, until his roommate gets home.
(3.8k words)
Eddie might as well call 911; Richie has stolen his heart and he’s getting away with it, too. or: in a world without a killer clown, richie invites the losers to see a movie about a killer doll. unfortunately, only eddie goes with him.
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TMZ ✔ @TMZ Standup comedian Richie Tozier and award winning fashion designer Beverly Marsh getting very cozy at dinner. [Image Description: A picture of Richie and Beverly in a restaurant. Beverly’s body is obscured by Richie’s, but his hands are angled suspiciously close to her breasts.] > richie tozier ✔ @trashmouthTM i’m pretty sure that’s when bev said she’s glad i have a shriveled up old man dick because i would only breed abominations and then i spit red wine on her designer blouse >> Beverly Marsh ✔ @bevmarshofficial It stained. (OR: The Losers on Twitter) TMZ ✔ @TMZ Standup comedian Richie Tozier and award winning fashion designer Beverly Marsh getting very cozy at dinner. [Image Description: A picture of Richie and Beverly in a restaurant. Beverly’s body is obscured by Richie’s, but his hands are angled suspiciously close to her breasts.] > richie tozier ✔ @trashmouthTM i’m pretty sure that’s when bev said she’s glad i have a shriveled up old man dick because i would only breed abominations and then i spit red wine on her designer blouse >> Beverly Marsh ✔ @bevmarshofficial It stained. (OR: The Losers on Twitter)
(14.5k words) (explicit)
Richie thinks that this is what being a father is like. He sure fucking feels like a father, dropping all of his plans to take care of his pet, making very specific google searches and running around his apartment like a madman, grabbing toys and a blanket and a few mice in a tupperware bowl. He knows logistically that everything he’s grabbing is useless and what he really needs is a chill pill and maybe some whiskey to soothe his shaking hands, but Richie can’t help the way his paternal side wakes up and takes control of his mind. Instead of buckling a child into a carseat, though, Richie grabs a snake from a terrarium and transfers him into the “travel cage” that he bought when he brought his snake to see a drive-in movie. Noodle is curled into a sad ball, his tail wrapped tightly around itself. He’s asleep even as Richie picks him up, which is the first bad sign, and he doesn’t move at all when Richie plants him into his other cage, which is the second bad sign. Richie can’t run to his car fast enough. [or: richie's pet snake is sick and he goes to see vet eddie ;) ;)]
