2014 Fic Dive of the Year!

We had 186 stories and over 850 votes cast to give us your favorite Fic Dives of the past year! The Top Ten Favorites are listed below.
Congrats to all of our Favorites!

And our Winner is…..

Spin & Sway by pattyrose
Sometimes, no matter how strong you are, life deals you blows that are too heavy to carry on your own. Sometimes, no matter how fragile you feel, you're the only one who can help bear the load of another. Sometimes when strong and fragile collide, the world spins and sways.

Snapshots by LyricalKris
When his older brother walked out on his girlfriend, Bella, on the worst night of her life, Edward was there to pick up the pieces. Jasper breezed back into town after being missing for three years to find his family had reformed around the hole he left behind.

Rest My Soul by MrsSpaceCowboy
On opposite corners of Third Street and Beale, two lonely people fight to stay that way. Her scars are on the surface, soft on her skin and in her eyes. His run bone-deep, seeped in bourbon and blues. EPOV.

LARP and the Real Edward by LyricalKris
Live action role play. Edward had heard of it, but he'd never given it much thought until he promised his coworker Bella a favor he couldn't refuse. Little did he know she was anything but the mousy pushover he saw every day at work. Collab with EveryDayBella

Onscreen Chemistry by winterhorses
Bella, America's young sweetheart on screen, is starring in her first R-rated film. Her co-star is Edward Cullen, Hollywood's reputed playboy, and he won't give her the time of day. Will they fizzle onscreen as Bella attempts to turn up the heat in her first erotic scene, or can she cause a reaction powerful enough to burn through his arrogant, impassive facade?

The Best Mistake Of All by MrsK81
Living the perfect life with no cares or responsibilities suited Bella just fine, but her family had other ideas and all of a sudden everything was changing... and not necessarily in a good way. One last night out, one quick escape through a bathroom window, one assumption about her new boss plus so many other things proved to be one mistake after another or so it seemed.

My Heart My Home by Edward's Eternal
Edward Cullen, constantly in the spotlight, sought after British actor has had problems with his staff. He needs a new housekeeper. Bella, his manager's sister, is in a tight spot and needs a job. They meet … they talk … they bond. But how deep does the bond go? Can either of them figure it out? Will he realize what he already has?

Tatted Hips and Wicked Lips by Hoodfabulous
Bella can't stand Edward Cullen. She hates his tattoos, his piercings, and his stupid band. But mostly she hates how badly she wants him. He hates her too...or so she thinks. Will one iPhone fail change everything? My entry to LOL Text Message Contest. Won: Public Vote, Best Edward, Hottest Text Fail, Host's Choice- CaliGirlMon, Judges' Pick- SDFanFicChic.

Easy as Pie by Edward's Eternal
Edward Masen: successful actor, admired by many, desired by thousands; he had everything he could have possibly wanted, except … happiness. One night, while trying to escape his crazy life, he literally made a "right" turn, which led him to Little Bell. Could finding that happiness really be as easy as pie?

Seven Forty-Three by CullensTwiMistress
Maps dictate where we go, but they don't always take us home. City subway tunnels and dim street lights converge, bringing two people infinitely closer. Will a chance meeting lead them to forever? Maybe it was only a matter of time. Collaboration with Maplestyle. Romance; BxE; Rated M.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
These three were in the mix until the last possible second!

He Came Along by Hopesparkles
This was going to be a fresh start; a new beginning, in a far off place. But what happened that night, on a dark road near Maxwell changed everything for Bella.

NOVA by cupcakeriot
The early 27th century - a young omnilinguist gypsy girl who creates visions with her li'lute, an alien bio-weapon struggling with his control, the Federation starship Nova, and how their lives intertwine.

The Princess And The Playboy by kymbersmith90
'Sure, she was hot, but I imagined her to be a pompous, stuck-up know-it-all who would more than likely be incredibly boring in bed, so as far as I'm concerned, she isn't worth my attention' Playboy Edward is in for the shock of his life when The Princess Isabella of Scotland is assigned to his flat at university. Based on the love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
 

Did your favorite make the list?  If not, what fic do you think is missing?  Did you vote right away, take your time and look back and review,or wait until the last minute?

Thanks for a great year!  Looking forward to finding more!!

Let's hope this doesn't get pulled.

BTW, I just saw on FB that Starz will be showing the first episode online for free. They are nothing if not marketing geniuses.

Tulach Ard!!

Match time: 3:30 Eastern / 2:30 Central / 12:30 Pacific

on ESPN in USA 

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ok, my only interested in the World Cup (no longer called Mundial?) is when there was a cute player  I could have a crush on. But last night?? omg. omg. Unfortunately I only watched the second half, 'cause how could i have known?? In case you haven't heard: Brazil 1 - Germany 7

jk rowling posted a new harry potter short story

on pottermore today!

if you still remember your login have a pottermore account, here's the link to read it

if not, you can just read it here 

it's entitled "dumbledore's army reunites at quidditch world cup final" and is in the form of a newspaper article written when harry's in his thirties by rita skeeter

NEW HARRY POTTER I WANT MORE I AM GREEDY I MISS THIS SERIES SO SO MUCH

also i hope you all know she's writing the screenplays for the new trilogy of potter movies that will be the adventures of newt scamander, set in 1920's new york city! in my head, tom hiddleston plays newt scamander CAN YOU IMAGINE

eta: omg EW sorted 150 celebs into their houses i am loving today's super potterness 

Diving Deep for Fan Fic Treasures

Each week I will brave the treacherous waters of Fan Fiction for buried treasure. Below are the gems I've found this week!

Let's make sure we let our writers know that we're finding them here on ADF!

The clock's ticking on the VOTING for Fic Dive of the Year!
Only one more day to get your votes in!

The Island by MidNiteRamblings
Two girls, alone the night the world ends. On the complete opposite side of the country from home, how will Bella and her Irish twin Alice get to the island and safety. One rule has kept them alive: Watch each others' back. When a handsome stranger finds them, the choices they make could save them all; or kill the sisters before they can find their loved ones. AU, AH, canon

Alice and Bella are trying to get home to Washington State after the Zombie apocalypse.  The run into Edward and Jasper and battle "zeds" to get home.

Argyle Shore by ReenieLiz
Bella ventures to Prince Edward Island in search of a new start. Will the locals make her feel welcome and help her find the place she finally feels at home? Or will the trip turn out to be a mistake from the start? All human.

I like this story.  It's simply written about Bella finding herself.  Farmer Edward.  Some very short chapters, some longer.

FLASH BACK FIC DIVE:

Letters From Delta by Sailor Angie
Lonely and paranoid, Edward Cullen, Hollywood's new 'It-Boy' decides to leave his instant fame behind him. He re-locates to a small town in Northern Wisconsin where he'll discover life out of the spotlight is just as complicated. AH ExB Lemons

Hoping to blend in out of the spotlight, disgruntled Edward travels to Wisconsin and finds Bella taking care of his parent's home.  She has an immediate dislike for him and he can't figute out why.  Does she know his true identity?  Hopefully they can can make it work when she finds out.

For the Summer by camoozle
Every year Bella waits for the 'Pay Checks' to roll into her sleepy river town and every year Edward's hers, just for the summer. AH, OOC, B/E

Fortunately for my heart, the Prologue let's you know there is a HEA, but it sure is a bumpy road to get there!  Love this story!

Fifty-Six by maxigrumpling
Edward is a rake. A modern day 'guy' even though he's a 120 year old vampire. What happens to a guy who meets a girl who isn't his type, but turns him inside out? He wants to tell you and he needs your advice on how to fix what he thinks is broken about himself. Stupid bugger doesn't realize he's not broken, something’s just been missing. Edw/Bella. Some rough sexual themes. Dom/Sub

This is a different take on Vamp Edward.  He's vulnerable and insecure and desperate to find that person who makes him whole.

He's called Noel Cruz, and he is WICKED talented! Not sure if these have been posted on here before. Frankly his Elizabeth Taylor ones are amazing, as are the Pirates & LotR's dolls. 

I mean...what?!

I don't know how to make this interactive. I was just in awe and wanted to share :)

Ranger Interaction:

Have you seen dolls/action figures that were stunningly like a real person? Marilyn Monroe, perhaps, or some other celebrity? Share pics if you've got 'em!

*I need advice on how to handle a situation. I'll share my story inside the CF.

Have you ever had a situation where you weren't sure if you should share with a friend or not?

For some reason I can't add tags

*don't forget to feed a tree

Welcome to the Monday Morning Hot Guy Campfire. What better way to start your week than a hot guy?

Every Monday, I'm going to dedicate a CF to the Hot Guy of the Week.The catch? The CF can ONLY be about the current nominated guy. 

We all have different tastes in men, so please don't yuck anyone's yum.If you have a man you'd like to see crowned for the week, PM or hit me up on twitter (@ffcherry) with his name

Hey, you! Yeah, you!
The fic writer out there!

Throw us some crumbs, will ya?

Sure, we may look like beady-eyed, gluttonous flying rats...
and we never stop cooing for copy. 

We can even leave a mess of pesky questions on your windowsill when we try to spy 
what you're pecking out at your keyboard.

But we're your flying fan rats… and we feel like doves
when we find all the loves in your writing.

~ We'll gather at your feet to beak peek your chapter ~
~ We'll rock the flock to frenzy read your ramblings ~
~ In fact, we'll pretty much follow you around mercilessly
until you drop us a little somethin'...
because it's in our nature to be needy for more fic feed ~
 

We promise not to pigeonhole you.

If you step out of your usual - off canon, off colour or off message -
we'll still follow you around,
making review noises that may mess with your head.

Most of all, we just want to see you spread your ink-stained
writer wings and fly like you've got somewhere
beyond the next block to go.
 

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Scots actor Sam Heughan, one of the stars of the eagerly-awaited American fantasy show Outlander, has thrown his weight behind a Yes vote in (Scotland's) September independence referendum.

Heughan, 34, from New Galloway, says he would be "thrilled" to live in a Scotland "taking its future into its own hands."

The actor will feature in a new Yes campaign video to be released this week.

source
 

Although this cf is really just another blatant opportunity to discuss Jamie/Sam/all things Outlander, I'll at least try to make it topically interactive by asking - What do you think of celebs who use their fame for political and/or social causes?  Are there some celebs who you think are more genuine than others?

Oh "v-necked" tag, wherefore art thou?