I've loved many fanvids, and unfortunately saved very few of them :/. But I encountered a few when I was going through my Black Sails tag to hunt for recommendations, and I decided to share those, and a few others, to close rec-cember.

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Buffy/Faith + "Feelin' Kinda Naughty" (the "I want to wear your skin" song in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) by @amelia.
Phoebe Halliwell & Sam Winchester + "What's New" (Megan Thee Stallion) by @claudiabian.
Polyphemus (the Odyssey) + "Nobody" (Mitski, again) by @barrbodiedberry
Spacekru (The 100) + "Home II" (Dotan) by @bombshellsandbluebells

ALSO I discovered this too late to recommend it in the Murderbot Diaries's post, but: here's some (way too sexy) Murderbot art 😔

And at last, a couple of Yuletide recommendations!

Knife, a Rope (1948) fic. 4.9k, M. It shows a bit of how Brandon and Phillip came to be... whatever they are in the film, to each other. Superb characterisation.
night-trap, a Carmilla (novella) fic. 7.6k, M. Years after the novella, the two women meet again. GREAT "becoming the monster" take, with very vivid prose.

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I got this week's rec list ready early, to my surprise! So here it is

DCU

FANFIC

Two Minutes by Aingeal98. 1.9k, T. Cass does something terrible for Steph. Heartbreaking and perfectly in character.
mindscape by torigates. 2k, T. This one is set in the Young Justice cartoon, instead of the comics, like the rest. It's immediately set post-Failsafe (thee episode from season 1), and focuses on Supermartian. I read it way back when, as a lurker, and on reread it got me all nostalgic.
Aftermathmares by Mist-managed (Greyspaces13). 3k, T. Mia's survivor's guilt after Lian's death in Cry For Justice. I liked seeing a fic that sits with this moment in time for the Arrowfam (mainly Mia and Oliver only, here). It's difficult, and it certainly wasn't well-written in canon, but I do think there could be a lot to explore with it.
In Which Jason Goes to a Convention by TeleportingAspen. 3.3k, T. What if Jade Nguyen was Jason's poison trainer? The fic expands across Lost Days and post-UTRH, and it's a satisfying portrayal of his character during the time.
Oracle, Re: Birth by KamalasFanfiction. 8.1k, T. This fic mixes preboot and reboot canon in a very interesting way: what if the Batgirl of Burnside was an impostor, and oracle!Barbara had to deal with that? If you're like me and still kind of bitter about the reboot, and especially on what it did to her character, go ahead and read this.
Left Behind, Or Forgotten by cleromancy. 30.8k, T. This one is marked incomplete, but it ends at a good, narratively satisfying point so don't let that deter you. Features the bat clan a few years down the line (pre-reboot continuity, of course), with their complex dynamics, The Bruce Problem... it has background Jaytim and Dickroy, too, and a lot of humour mixed with The Horrors. I'd also recommend reading the three vignettes preceding it in the series, but I personally read them after reading the longer, more plot-relevant LBOF, and I think it's preferable that way.

FANART

Beautiful comic expanding on and re-imagining the complex Superman-Lois-Clark-Lana quadrangle by @jesncin. I really recommend checking out their comics! There is plenty of Superfam stuff that does a lot to add to their characters, and also a lot of cute Martian stuff and heartbreaking (in the best way) Hellblazer art.
Bruce, Barbara, Jason and Duke, as cards on a deck by @ocularmacdown.
Incredibly sexy Talia cover by @attacusmoth.
Steph as Robin, and legacies by @wickedcircle.
Cool Anita Fite design by @decapod-appreciator.
Barbara and Cass as ballerinas by @ghostpainters.
Batman the terrible and his son Jason by @me0nji. Compiling this I also realised they're the artist of one of my favourite fanarts, the dead Robin inside a dead robin.
The Birds of Prey as an Old Hollywood movie poster by @thehappysorceress.
Bart Allen and sunflowers by @yuelos.
Starfire with a delightfully classic sci-fi outfit by @crowkip.
Butch Wonder Girl by @grayfoj.
Pre-reboot Jayroy UST by @zed-sabre.
Kid!Bruce from the Gotham show by @ny-sar (deactivated account).
Smallville's Lana Lang by @mikemaihack.
Facial recognition software vs Superman by @brakken.

MISCELLANEOUS

FANFIC

Bella Donna by bitterred. 300 words, T. A triple drabble about Carol and Helen from Pluribus, and the Georgia O'Keeffe museum.
Steve Rogers is a Time Travelling Asshole, Purple by K_Popsicle. 2.9k, T. Post-Endgame Steggy fic that will make you sick to your stomach.
One More Day Forever by The_Fanfic_Bolshevik. 12.8, T. Paper Girls.

FANART

Marisa Coulter and her daemon (show version) by @crab-milk.
"and there was no border between sky and sea" by @sanctus-ingenium.
Bug Lady by @fluffffpillow.
Rebecca de Winter's shadow by @haimeart.
Ellen Ripley and the alien by Paolo Rivera.
Éowyn, ready for battle by @annajolras.
A wolf-woman by @wolfskulljack-art.
Frankenstein's creature based on the Fallen Angel by @rozenmarchen.

BLACK SAILS

FANFIC

A Death Full of Light to Consume Me by angryhausfrau. 1k, E. Maxanne, post-canon. A lovely fic written for a prompt of mine: "I have lost myself in the sea many times with my ear full of freshly cut flowers, with my tongue full of love and agony."
The Power of a Story by medusine. 3.2k, E. Have you ever wanted to read a hilarious yet poignant and metatextually relevant story where Flint tells a dirty story to his crew? Well, here it is. Implied Flint/Miranda and explicit Flint/Silver.
el cuentacuento by straddling_the_atmosphere. 4.6k, not rated. This one seems pretty popular already, but I'll still recommend it because it's a very interesting view at Silver's past and how he uses narrative and stories to obscure it, insinuate about it, obfuscate it, etc.
A Long Dark Throat by greenforsnow. 4.9, E. Silvermadi with... a very complex Silverfilntmadi situation. Silver and Madi, fantasizing about Flint together, all paired with Silver's... personality. Some of the best, most harrowing smut I've read, as well as a perfect Silver voice.
i'm a black ocean leaping and wide by loosedindecember. 6k, M. Post-series, Madi-centric (includes both Madi/Eme and Madi/Silver, but it's mainly about her). An interesting, and idealistic view at the possibilities after canon.
No Monuments by ballantine. 11.1k, not rated. Solaris AU, Silverflint. GREAT fic, one of those perfect examples of what an AU should be. I love the way each character has been "translated" into this setting, Max and Silver especially.

FANART

MISCELLANEOUS

FANFIC

Cat and Mouse (The Centre edition) by Terapsina. ~600 words. A Root/Shawn AU of The Pretender. Quite interesting premise.
What if Rincewind was a witch by @discworldtour. ~950 words, not rated. Just a fun Discworld premise.
The Worst Day of the Rest of Your Life by Marzi. 14.1k, T. Debbie Grayson, from Invincible, is stuck in a time loop of the s1 finale. The show itself might've been a letdown for me, but those s1 family dynamics and this fic were great payoff for watching it for a while.

FANART

Original F/F art of two medieval nuns by @sillygobbo.
Catherine and Heathcliff, through the years by @arealtrashact.
Darius and Laila from The Essence of the Equinox by jjflorentina. I encourage everyone to read the series! This other post also features an illustration of Serafina, a key character in the saga, by Rachel Bostick. AND another one of Darius in his skeleton throne by @rhigu.
Faith Lehane and her knife by @thehauntedrocket. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, some cute art of Buffy featuring some of her outfits by @phoebeebies.
Sammie Moore from Pluribus playing his guitar by @faitokie.

THE LOCKED TOMB

FANFIC

varsouviana by cristabeloct. 1.6k, T. A short, pre-lyctorhood Cytherea/Loveday fic. Mandatory if you want to read some REALLY good pining.
and they were roommates by HerenorThereNearnorFar. 2.7k, T. Pre-Apocalypse (I) Mercymorn/Cristabel that does a great job of exploring who their characters could've been. I love Mercy's righteous fury, in particular.
settle up in heaven by liesmyth. 3k, T. Some Kiriona/Harrow corpse action. A+ stuff.
Incident Report by notheragain. 4.5, E. Pre-series Corona/Judith. It's described as "Judith files an official report to admit to Cohort Intelligence that she, despite all her best efforts, got laid." and it is exactly what that should be.
we're kings among runaways (on the bus mall) by NotAFicWriter. 11.2k, T. Also known as the Abortion Fic (there should be more abortion fics!!). I'm not usually into modern AUs, but every once in a while there are some that are undeniably absolute gems. Gideon's voice in particular is perfect here.
as long as it is day by liesmyth. 18.3k, T. Time-loop fic!! Set right near the end of HtN!!! With a great Gideon and great Gideon-John and Gideon-Wake scenes!!! The WORST family reunion ever, indeed. And an incredible read.

FANART

Ianthe, the Saint of Awe by @cowboythethird.
Alecto stabbing Jod by @sidelys. Please look at it, very creative collage style.
Cytherea vs Camilla scene by @rosenkranz-does-things. I love how they illustrates scenes, such as this one of Camilla and Nona on the beach.
Lyctor Harrow by @jannerk-art.
Awake Remembrance of These Valiant Dead by @deirdressart.
Gideon with a mullet by @maezanilla.

MISCELLANEOUS

FANFIC

idle hands by ElasticElla. 1.1k, E. Short Magnus/Camille fic, set in the Shadowhunters tv show, my first active fandom. Perfect showcase of the inherent moral ambiguity of immortal lovers too caught up in themselves <3
Anthropology by Riona. 3.2k, T. A conversation between Mark and Helena written after 2x04 of Severance aired.
The Blues Run the Game by coyotesuspect. 7,4k, M. Post-canon Hustlers fic that dives into what the immediate aftermath of the article could've been like for Destiny. And gives some much needed joy to her and Ramona.

FANART

WLW vampire art by @adalheidis. Not officially Carmilla but it has that vibe lol.
Lady Stoneheart by @polysucks.
Buffy/Faith + Pom Pom Squad by @softest-butch.
Helly R and Helena Eagan by @office-anomaly. The Helly-Helena art in this fandom goes hard, like this one by @arrgh-whatever.
Also in Severance, there's some great Gemma Scout art, like this one from @poofyfysh or this one by @rosenkranz-does-things.
Natasha Romanov as a ballerina by @birthdaytoast.
IWTV Claudia as the vampire with a pearl earring by @zamanassad.

THE MURDERBOT DIARIES

I just read this series in October (in about a week...) and already I've gotten a glimpse to a pretty creative fandom.

FANFIC

Murderbot/Mensah Distraction Kissing [WIP] by satai. ~1k, G. Self-explanatory. It says WIP, but it stands on its own. Good characterization and a fun set-up for these characters, who are, IMO, quite an underappreciated relationship.
Closed Loop System by One_of_Them (greenbean_paste). ~1.5k, T. Two SecUnits try to get keep their humans safe. PLEASE do click in this fic. It's interactive, a choose-your-own-adventure type... where you advance by playing minesweeper. Then, after you've played around with that one, read Ending win-three: Governor Module Hack by katabatic_winds (~1k, G), an alternate ending.
Supervisor Leonide is Objectively Attractive .ptp by The_Onion. 1.7k, G. Another what-it-says-on-the-tin fic. Murderbot acknowledges the aesthetic beauty of exactly two humans in the series, and one of them being LEONIDE is just so, so funny.
How I'm Imagining You by jriracha. 7.2k, E. ART fantasizes about doing surgery on ITS dear SecUnit. A+ robot porn.
Murderbot's Law by pendrecarc for 20thcenturyvole. 10.7k, T (ao3 account necessary). A whodunit featuring Murderbot and Mensah in a story that feels like just another installment of the series.

FANART

@ghostcashewart on tumblr has some really adorable android art. Some of my favourites are the one of ART and Murderbot Watching Media together in Artificial Condition, his Miki design (also featured in this scene where Miki lies for Murderbot), an illustration of Amena doing Murderbot's hair, one of Murderbot's rescue by Three, and this last one with ART/Perihelion and Iris as a child. His ART and Miki's design are lovely.
Murderbot and Mensah in Exit Strategy by @eagleeyethree.
Murderbot and Mensah ballroom dancing by @dooplissss
Perihelion in its golden cage by @shadelorde. This Perihelion design (very clearly inspired by Raava from Legend of Korra, aka one of my favourite parts of that show) is amazing.

MISCELLANEOUS

FANFIC

la petite mort by howlingmoonrise (TheDarkStoryteller). 3.8k, T. This is a Barbie/Dracula crossover (and a Barbie/Dracula romance) and I urge you to read it. AMAZING fic, I swear.
Nomon by interlude. 6.4, T. Fic set in the time jump between season 4 and season 5 of The 100, focused on Bellamy/Echo and the Space Kru. The premise is basically, what if Echo got pregnant? I'm not one for pregnancy stories unless they fit specific criteria, but this one definitely passes the test.
Lamb to the Slaughter by angelfishofthelord. 85k, G (... I would not agree with this rating LOL). If you like whump, this fic has it in spades. It's a Supernatural what-if of that episode in s14 where John appears, Because. What if instead of Castiel losing his memories, the Winchesters did? And they encountered a strange creature in their bunker that they do not remember... Featuring Castiel being put through the ringer + a badass Mary Winchester.

FANART

Queen Bitterblue in her city at night, from the Graceling series, by @riseupriseupandcomealong. And to add something else from this fandom, this drawing of Bitterblue's statue by @coppakee.
Two Pluribus pieces: Carol + the Hivemind as Gustav Klimt's Death and Life painting by @clover-fell-over, and Carol + Zosia/The Hivemind + Helen as that Twelfth Night picture by @mxdamred.
Eerie fanart of Samantha Strong from Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by @bearoutofmind.
Some lesbian archers by @yimmygee. Original art and gorgeous.
Disney's Aurora/Maleficent, with knight!Aurora by @marascomics.

BUFFYVERSE

live and learn. Angel/Buffy + "miss you already". Wishverse.
a slayer unborn. Slayer!Darla.
spark. Tara/Willow + "magic tingles".

DCU

luddite. Barbara/Dinah + sexting.
red scape. Jason & Sasha + "paint the town red".
neither by nature nor by law and yet. Dick & Tim + "what 'brother' means".
broken glass. Cass/Rose + "in the empty mirror, I run and run to you / run away from me".
the storm before the storm. Bruce & Steph + "Batman, Batman & Robin(s), a Robin (or a few Robins) under Batman's cape".
a place and a calling. Helena Bertinelli + "home".

PLECVERSE

consumption. Josie & Lizzie + The Merge.

WYNONNA EARP

sweet as poison. Rosita/Waverly + poison kisses.

And here are my own prompts, in case anyone wants to leave me something :P

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