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[sarahlevys]

Day 2! We hope you enjoyed all of our Day 1 offerings!!! Today, we have more platonic relationships and a couple of romantic pairings that are absolutely stunning!

Creators, don’t forget to change the date on your work! Readers, if you enjoyed the works, don’t forget to leave a kudos or comment!

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Heaven help me, she’s walkin’ away

[Stevie/Ruth, Teen, 7,247]

“Why would I need two rooms?” Does Ruth usually get herself two rooms? Is that something she should be doing, for thoroughness or something?

“Because there are two of us?”

Wait. What?

Stevie has one more motel to hit before she can take a vacation, and this time Ruth is tagging along. The problem is, Stevie has fallen into old habits and booked the honeymoon suite.

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Proud Mary

[Ronnie-centric, Teen, 4,747]

It’s 1997, and Veronica “Ronnie” Lee is in a small town for business. What she doesn’t expect is to stay - or for a fourteen-year-old rich kid to help steer her in the right direction.

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i’ll stick by your side, if you’ll be right by mine

[Patrick & Twyla, General, 4,130]

Patrick is new in town and is immediately welcomed and befriended by Twyla. They bond over their crushes on the Rose siblings, baseball, and performing in Cabaret and become best friends. 

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Survivable

[Stevie & David, Teen, 1,450]

What did Stevie do for those three days David was missing? It was during those three days Stevie realizes just what David does mean to her. 

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riptide rush

[Alexis & David, Teen, 1,253]

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(I Can’t Keep) Quiet (Any Longer)

[Jake/Mutt, Mature, 1,220]

Jake’s just innocently dropping off Mutt’s new table, when he hears something he probably isn’t meant to overhear and he can’t help but listen in..

Jake lifts the table down from the truck with a grunt. There’s no sign of Mutt waiting for him, but the barn door is open wide so he’s obviously expected.

He carries the table over to the barn, halting just outside, ready to call out Mutt’s name, when..

“Jake.”

..His name is a near breathless sigh, followed by a whimper.

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[sarahlevys]

Kicking off Day One of Rare fest with some truly wonderful works!!! We have several on friendships, parental bonds, and some excellent wlw. Please enjoy and leave kudos and comments to let these creators know how much you love these works!

Want to follow along throughout the week? Make a copy of this spreadsheet to keep track of the works you engage with!

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A Notebook Full of Wigs

[David & Moira, Not Rated, 5,344]

One night, five year old David discovers that Moira names her wigs. This sparks an obsession that lasts over a decade, acting as a niche source of comfort in David’s increasingly tumultuous life. 

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Finding Her Own Way

[Ronnie/Karen, Explicit, 4,812]

When Ronnie turned 24 she headed east away from Regina, putting her past behind her. Hoping to find somewhere she belonged, to find a place where she fit in. A place where she could live the way she wanted, do as she wanted, and be content. She wasn’t interested in anything beyond a hookup, a flirtation, something with no attachments.

Until Karen.

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Kitchen-wear

[Ronnie & Patrick, Teen, 4,077]

Patrick hires Ronnie to remodel the kitchen at the cottage. 

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I Walk Through Life

[Alexis-centric, Teen, 2,073]

A character study of Alexis through four (platonic) relationships. 

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Father’s Day

[Stevie & Johnny, General, 733]

Stevie finds a way to let Johnny know how she feels about their relationship. 

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[podfic] coming home to you

[Stevie & David, Stevie & Patrick, Teen, 11:49]

There’s a room in the cottage that’s always ready for her, whenever she needs it.

 It’s not a guest room. David and Patrick were very clear on that. The third bedroom is the guest room. But this, this is her room.

 There’s Rose Apothecary products in the bathroom, even though she’d still use the drugstore brand if left to her own devices. There’s the old, battered quilt on the foot of the bed that David said didn’t go with the decor, but left it there for her anyway because he knew how much she loved it. There’s even a Sarah McLachan poster on the wall.

There’s a room in the cottage that’s always ready for her, and that’s why she’s definitely not crying on this airplane.

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Creators, don’t forget to update your posting dates if your work was revealed today!

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[sarahlevys]

hi. you're amazing. just like a truly incredible human being and thank you for being you.

aw, thank you ❤️ i'm struggling to be on tumblr these days (nothing bad's going on, just busy!) but this was a very sweet message to come back to. thank you!

#anon answers

[sarahlevys]

Hi! Random q if you’re up for it. What are three things you’re struggling with right now and three that are making you feel at peace?

Hi anon! Hope you’re having a good Friday ❤️

Three things I’m working on:

Sleeping without using melatonin/edibles as the easy way out. I’m making good progress!

Writing. I haven’t written in over a month, and I hope that will change soon with @scrarefest coming up!

Cooking at home and reducing food waste. An eternal struggle!

Three things that bring me peace:

I’ve been enjoying using my non-writing time to read and play video games. It’s usually all or nothing either way and in either direction, so hopefully I can find a good balance soon

I’ve really been enjoying Abbott Elementary lately. I’m really behind on all things TV due to the writing thing having taken up so much time in the past, so, again, I want to get better about balance.

For once, I feel like my anxiety is kind of in check? [knock on wood]

I’d love to hear yours too if you want to share!

#anon answers #gpoy

[sarahlevys]

There’s still time to prompt for SC Rare Fest!

Want more stories about the Rose family’s found family? Interested in exploring the relationships between our favorite townies? Want to explore Patrick and Ray’s relationship as roomies, how Ronnie joined the Jazzagals, or what happens to Alexis in New York? What about all the potential throuples, moreples in this universe, or the rare ships that could’ve happened with a canon divergence? Or some post-canon happily-ever-afters, both romantic and platonic?

We are the fest for you!

How Prompting Works

Between today and February 13, you can leave prompts on AO3! Any ideas for rare or gen works can be left here for creators’ inspiration.

We will have catch-all prompts, for those who want to keep their ideas secret (instead of posting and claiming their own prompt) or for fanartists, vidders, podficcers, etc. who wants to create work for this fest that’s based off of an existing work. They will be posted after prompting closes so they are at the top.

Prompts featuring any non David/Patrick romantic relationship, whether they are canon or not-canon, or any non-romantic relationship, whether they are canon or non-canon, are welcome!

We ask that your work not be centered around the David/Patrick relationship. While it can be in the work as a background element—of course David or Patrick may talk to a friend or family member about their relationship!—we ask that your work be centered around their relationships with others. For example, what do Patrick and Stevie enjoy doing that David hates? What does a shopping spree between David and Alexis look like? Do Johnny and Patrick ever watch another baseball game together? If you have any questions about the intentions of this fest as it pertains to David/Patrick, we are happy to share more of our thoughts!

To give everyone a fair chance at claims, we will be removing claims made earlier than February 6. We will announce on Tumblr when claiming is officially open!

Important Dates

Prompting is open January 30-February 13

Works are due April 9

Posting will take place from April 10-14

Creators are revealed April 17

Our ask box is open if you have any questions. Help us spread the word, and start prompting today!

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[sarahlevys]

There’s still time to prompt for SC Rare Fest!

Want more stories about the Rose family’s found family? Interested in exploring the relationships between our favorite townies? Want to explore Patrick and Ray’s relationship as roomies, how Ronnie joined the Jazzagals, or what happens to Alexis in New York? What about all the potential throuples, moreples in this universe, or the rare ships that could’ve happened with a canon divergence? Or some post-canon happily-ever-afters, both romantic and platonic?

We are the fest for you!

How Prompting Works

Between today and February 13, you can leave prompts on AO3! Any ideas for rare or gen works can be left here for creators’ inspiration.

We will have catch-all prompts, for those who want to keep their ideas secret (instead of posting and claiming their own prompt) or for fanartists, vidders, podficcers, etc. who wants to create work for this fest that’s based off of an existing work. They will be posted after prompting closes so they are at the top.

Prompts featuring any non David/Patrick romantic relationship, whether they are canon or not-canon, or any non-romantic relationship, whether they are canon or non-canon, are welcome!

We ask that your work not be centered around the David/Patrick relationship. While it can be in the work as a background element—of course David or Patrick may talk to a friend or family member about their relationship!—we ask that your work be centered around their relationships with others. For example, what do Patrick and Stevie enjoy doing that David hates? What does a shopping spree between David and Alexis look like? Do Johnny and Patrick ever watch another baseball game together? If you have any questions about the intentions of this fest as it pertains to David/Patrick, we are happy to share more of our thoughts!

To give everyone a fair chance at claims, we will be removing claims made earlier than February 6. We will announce on Tumblr when claiming is officially open!

Important Dates

Prompting is open January 30-February 13

Works are due April 9

Posting will take place from April 10-14

Creators are revealed April 17

Our ask box is open if you have any questions. Help us spread the word, and start prompting today!

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[sarahlevys]

PROMPTING IS NOW OPEN FOR SC RARE FEST!

Want more stories about the Rose family’s found family? Interested in exploring the relationships between our favorite townies? Want to explore Patrick and Ray’s relationship as roomies, how Ronnie joined the Jazzagals, or what happens to Alexis in New York? What about all the potential throuples, moreples in this universe, or the rare ships that could’ve happened with a canon divergence? Or some post-canon happily-ever-afters, both romantic and platonic? 

We are the fest for you!

How Prompting Works

Between today, January 30, and February 13, you can leave prompts on AO3! Any ideas for rare or gen works can be left here for creators’ inspiration.

We will have catch-all prompts, for those who want to keep their ideas secret (instead of posting and claiming their own prompt) or for fanartists, vidders, podficcers, etc. who wants to create work for this fest that’s based off of an existing work. They will be posted after prompting closes so they are at the top.

Prompts featuring any non David/Patrick romantic relationship, whether they are canon or not-canon, or any non-romantic relationship, whether they are canon or non-canon, are welcome!

We ask that your work not be centered around the David/Patrick relationship. While it can be in the work as a background element—of course David or Patrick may talk to a friend or family member about their relationship!—we ask that your work be centered around their relationships with others. For example, what do Patrick and Stevie enjoy doing that David hates? What does a shopping spree between David and Alexis look like? Do Johnny and Patrick ever watch another baseball game together? If you have any questions about the intentions of this fest as it pertains to David/Patrick, we are happy to share more of our thoughts!

To give everyone a fair chance at claims, we will be removing claims made earlier than February 6. We will announce on Tumblr when claiming is officially open!

Important Dates

Prompting is open January 30-February 13

Works are due April 9

Posting will take place from April 10-14

Creators are revealed April 17

Our ask box is open if you have any questions. Help us spread the word, and start prompting today!

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[sarahlevys]

Rare & Gen Rec Round-Up - November & December 2022

Happy 2023! We hope it’s off to a great start! To wrap up 2022, here are our recs from November and December, and we’d also like to give a warm rare/gen welcome to @hullomoon, our latest mod! Enjoy the recs!

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The Best Things in Life Are Free by @icantbestill29, Alexis/Twyla, rated T, 1759 words 

SUMMARY: It’s the thought that counts, right?

Rec [written by doingthemost]: This is a super cute, fluffy Christmas moment between these two. Twyla’s conflict over what to get Alexis for the holiday is so relatable and realistic, and the payoff of the actual gift—and Alexis’ reaction!—is so worth it.

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bigger than the whole sky by @blackandwhiteandrose, David-centric, rated M, 1201 words

SUMMARY: On the rooftop of his gallery in New York City, David and a friend get introspective (and high) about life and love.

Rec [written by petalwrites]: This pre-canon slice of introspection is such a beautiful and emotional look into David’s headspace before Schitt’s Creek. It really makes you appreciate his growth throughout the show. (It does feature a canon character from another universe, but no knowledge of that show is needed.)

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cosy by @alysiswriting, Stevie/Twyla, rated M, 100 words 

SUMMARY: Stevie deserves all the good things. And great sex.

Rec [written by samwhambam]: This is 100 words of perfect story building. It’s sultry, a little bit sweet and very cosy. Perfect for a little bedtime read.

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A Jewelled Tapestry by jamilas_pen, David-centric, rated G, 100 words 

SUMMARY: David observes an autumnal spectacle.

Rec [hullomoon]: I love introspection and this drabble is so poetic. If you want to be reminded of a crisp autumn day and the path life has given you, I high recommend. 

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Performance by @wearpersistencewell, Alexis & David, rated T, 182 words 

SUMMARY: David is concerned, but unsurprised, when Alexis puts on a familiar show.

Rec [hullomoon]: I love reading fics that dissect Alexis & Ted’s breakup. With David focusing on how he and Alexis both handled them in the past, it’s nice to see what’s changed.

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Raindrops on Roses by meeshxsmith, Stevie/Twyla, rated G, 1033 words

SUMMARY: Stevie and Twyla try out for the Sound of Music.

Rec [written by samwhambam]: If there’s one thing I LOVE, it’s car conversations. And this fic has a flirty, hopeful car conversation! Twyla offering to take care of Stevie? Yes, please! Very nice.

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Sherlock Sands and the Mystery of the Pie Thief by @sarahlevys, Gen (with background Alexis/Twyla), rated G, 609 words

SUMMARY: When Twyla Sands’ pumpkin pie disappears from the table, she goes on a quest to discover the thief.

Rec [written by petalwrites]: This is the insight into Twyla’s family that we all needed. Full disclosure, this slice of absolute silliness was written as a glorious gift for me, personally, but I highly recommend it to anyone who needs something to make them smile. It also now has an accompanying podfic!

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stars by the pocketful by @anniemurphys, Alexis/Twyla, rated T, 1657 words 

SUMMARY: Twyla is Canada’s Sweetheart, a highly successful singer recording her latest album. Alexis is pop’s bad girl, invited to co-write and record a song for Twyla’s album.

Sparks fly.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: I didn’t know I needed Twyla as Taylor Swift until suddenly, we had it. Seriously, if you’re at all a Taylor Swift fan or a Twylexis fan—bonus if you’re both, of course!—this is the fic for you. It’s a pitch perfect AU (pun intended!) and so much fun.

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Happy reading, friends!

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[sarahlevys]

tagged by @dulosis!

three ships: alexis x twyla (schitt’s creek); stevie x ruth (schitt’s creek); carson x greta (a league of their own)

first ever ship: probably a tie between rachel x tobias from animorphs and pacey x andie from dawson’s creek, lol

last song: "sideways” by carly rae jepsen

last movie: just rewatched single all the way over the weekend. yes, it’s january. i know.

currently reading: yet another reread of middlesex by jeffrey eugenides. i also just finished a marvellous light by freya marske!

currently watching: limitless on disney+, and i also want to finally start abbott elementary!

currently consuming: nothing at the moment...? but i’m about to go to dinner at a local brewery

currently craving: @danieljradcliffe sent us all-dressed chips and ruined me for basically every flavor

literally no clue who’s already done this but @danieljradcliffe @roguebebe @landofsonlali @lilythesilly @roseapothecary @rosedavid @stereopticons @swearphil @schittposting @hullomoon @schitthappens and anyone who wants to!

#gpoy #meme response

[sarahlevys]

Trivia TWednesday

Creators: give a “behind the scenes” look at one of your works. This could be things that got removed or changed, the origins of ideas/details, whatever you like!

Thank you @swearphil for tagging me!

I decided to write about time—curious, mystical, wondrous time as it’s one of my all-time favorite fics that I’ve written. For those that don’t know the fic, I’ll paste its summary here:

Alexis leans in, lowering her voice to a whisper. "I already lived today. Like, yesterday was August 20. My mom got back on Sunrise Bay, and I gave you all my clothes, and—"

"Alexis!" Twyla exclaims. "You did what?"

 "Okay, I promise I will circle back to that, but." Alexis flattens her hands on the countertop. "Like, am I losing it, or is this something that maybe you've heard of happening before?"

 Twyla purses her lips, thinking a little, before she turns her patient gaze back to Alexis. "I don't think that's ever happened to me, but nothing's impossible if you believe that it's true."

OR: Alexis finds herself reliving Start Spreading the News... over and over again.

This is a really long ramble about all of my feelings regarding Alexis’ overall arc in the show, how I see her relationship with Twyla, and my thoughts on her decision to move to New York, so I’ll put it under the cut...

(Also, I’m tagging @stereopticons @rosedavid @lilythesilly @roseapothecary @danieljradcliffe @rhetoricalk @hullomoon @schittposting @schitthappens and  anyone else who sees this!)

I first got the idea for this fic back in 2021, during @elevatefemslash/Elevate. I’ve always been fascinated by time loops, thanks to @schittposting‘s endless (pun intended) championing of the trope, and I thought this might be a fun prompt to leave for whoever ended up writing for me. (It ended up being @middyblue, who wrote like glass from sandy ground for me—not a time loop, but one of my all time favorite fics!)

After Elevate, I put the idea away in the back of my mind, since it didn’t get used by the writer, but it always sat there, waiting for its moment.

And then: I wrote a lot of Twylexis throughout all of 2021. Like, a lot. Some AUs, some canon-compliant, some canon-divergent, but when 2021 turned into 2022, I found myself itching for something new.

Along came @scrarefest/Rarefest!

I knew I wanted to write this fic for that fest, and I knew I wanted it to be focused on the growing pains that Alexis must have felt as she made her peace with deciding to leave Schitt’s Creek.

I know that not everyone thinks that Alexis should have left Schitt’s Creek, and prefer to have her either move back after moving to New York or move to Toronto or somewhere else that’s closer. Personally, I’m very on board with the decision that she made—I think Alexis wants to have a home to come back to, one where she’s seen and respected and wanted, unlike the way she grew up, but I think that where David might take comfort in the familiarity and routine of staying in Schitt’s Creek, Alexis is always seeking something new. I totally respect the viewpoints of others who disagree, but the fic—and the discussion around Alexis’ decision to move—was written from the perspective of that being the decision that was best for her.

Another big theme I wanted to play around with was the idea that part of Alexis’ breakup with Ted was because she’s now in the position where she can make something of herself through her own merits, talent, and knowledge.

It’s easy to see Alexis’ arc prior to Season 6 and think, “Alexis’ main storyline is Ted, and learning to love in a way that’s healthy and adds value to her life”—but as much as the Tedlexis breakup hurt me at the time, I love that the breakup reframes her storyline and makes us refocus on everything else—going back to school, going to college, launching Singles Week, opening ARC—through a new lens. Those weren’t whims, they were intentional, directional decisions that she made for herself, without anyone else telling her she should.

So now, post-breakup, instead of using other people to get what she wants, or relying on her looks, fame, and money to get her way, she has something for her very own and has the chance to pursue that on a bigger stage than if she stayed. And that, of course, brings with it questions of failure: am I good enough? Were these previous successes because of luck, or because of me? Am I making the right choice? Who’s to say that this will actually work out? Etc. Etc. Etc.

Those are already interesting, universal feelings and concerns, but they’re especially interesting to play around with when the character is also canonically a daredevil, who used to risk her life for excitement and adventure and the sheer thrill of getting away with something—but also, probably, did all of those crazy things to see if anyone would ever care enough about her to tell her to stop.

I always outline, so I started with that first. I did a lot of rambling to @schittposting @lilythesilly @roseapothecary @landofsonlali, and tried to sketch out the pace of the fic. The first part had to be when she decides to do something different, the thing that triggers the loop, and then the rest of it fell naturally into place. She’d fight it at first, keep trying to find ways to stay, but then as she relied on Twyla more and more to try to sort through the time loop, things she’d never been conscious of—the way she feels about Twyla, the attraction that’s always been under the surface, etc.—start to come to the surface. And I knew the fifth part had to be when she decides to break the loop, and the +1 had to be when it actually happens.

I won’t give away the ending of the fic here for those who haven’t read it, but one of my favorite things about the fic was getting a chance to play with a familiar fic format and hoping it worked out. And overall, I think I did a decent job distilling the long ramble above into a fic, hopefully.

If you read it, I’d love to hear what you think!

time—curious, mystical, wondrous time

#alexis rose #twyla sands #alexis x twyla #twyla x alexis #twylexis #schitt's creek #my writing #fic: time—curious mystical wondrous time

[sarahlevys]

SC Rare Fest is returning!

Looking for stories about the Rose family and their friendships with all our favorite Schitt’s Creek characters? Interested in exploring the relationships between our favorite townies? Want to explore how Ronnie got to Schitt’s Creek, what Patrick and Derek talked about during rehearsals, or who bought a tarot card reading from Twyla? What about all the potential throuples and moreples in this universe, or the rare ships that could’ve happened with a canon divergence? Or some post-canon happily-ever-afters, both romantic and platonic? SC Rare Fest is for you!

We are super excited to share that SC Rare Fest is returning for another round of fun!

Quick Details

Works featuring rare ships of all sorts are welcome

Works featuring gen stories of all sorts are welcome

Works based on rare/gen stories of all sorts are welcome, including podfic, art, filk, and everything else!

There WILL be catch-all prompts!

We ask that your work not be centered around the David/Patrick relationship. While it can be in the work as a background element—of course David or Patrick may talk to a friend or family member about their relationship!—we ask that your work be centered around their relationships with others. For example, what do Patrick and Stevie enjoy doing that David hates? What does a shopping spree between David and Alexis look like? Do Johnny and Patrick ever watch another baseball game together? If you have any questions about the intentions of this fest as it pertains to David/Patrick, we are happy to share more of our thoughts!

Important Dates

Prompting is open January 30-February 5

Works are due April 9

Posting will take place from April 10-14

Creators are revealed April 17

Our ask box is open if you have any questions. Help us spread the word!

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[sarahlevys]

i can be your hero, baby—Schitt's Creek, Alexis/Twyla, G, 2309 words, written for @nerdframed​

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah," Alexis says immediately. She usually aims for a friendly sort of detachment in public—suffer through enough superhero stalkers and you'll end up endlessly jaded—but she can't help the way her eyelashes are fluttering. "Totally, babe."

"Good! Good." She tilts her head up to meet Alexis' eyes, her smile broadening a little more, and Alexis is suddenly desperate to know how to evoke that smile again. "You know, my tarot cards told me it would be a lucky day, but I didn't know it'd be because I'd be meeting you."

Oh, Alexis thinks to herself, her own smile waning a bit. The recognition shouldn't have been a surprise, and sometimes it's welcome—but as lucky as she is, it's never quite helped her with love. She can get lucky, but people have never really wanted to stick around.

Alexis Rose—also known as Hellcat, the SHIELD agent known for her lucky superpower—falls in love with a charming waitress named Twyla Sands.

read on AO3!

#alexis rose #twyla sands #alexis x twyla #twyla x alexis #twylexis #schitt's creek #my writing #fic: i can be your hero baby

[sarahlevys]

hi there! curious if you have any twylexis works in progress?

Hi! Yes, I have one coming pretty soon, and then I have a couple of other WIPs that I hope to have motivation for sometime. My ALOTO muse is a lot stronger at the moment, but I plan to continue working in both fandoms for the foreseeable future! Anything specific that you'd like to see for the ship?

#schitt's creek #alexis x twyla #my writing #anon answers

[sarahlevys]

I didn’t realize just how much I’ve missed Twylexis until you’ve started posting them again. Welcome back 🥰

Hi ❤️❤️ I've missed them too! I kind of hit a rut last year when I felt like I'd written the same thing over and over—same tropes, same plots, etc—and it's really nice to be in the A League of Their Own fandom where WLW is the norm and the ships are canon. But taking a break from writing it non-stop has really helped me and I look forward to trying to be more innovative with them this year!

That said... Did you watch ALOTO? Lol 😇

#alexis x twyla #anon answers #my writing

[sarahlevys]

WIP Wednesday

Tagged by dearest @shortsighted-owl Thank you for the hoot 🥰🦉

A little side piece with Twylexis worry/comfort:

Breathe. Alexis forces herself to blink, to exhale, to be present. Tuning back into the harsh fluorescent lighting certainly isn’t helpful. She knows it’s, like, a medical office, but a little warmth and personality wouldn’t hurt. Maybe if they add one of those desert daisy things. She wriggles in the padded seat and shimmies her shoulders, forcing a smile in Twyla’s direction even though her wife will see right through it. 

Twyla offers a soft smile in return. Not sympathetic, because she knows that’s not what Alexis wants or needs. Instead it’s more an assurance of her presence, a reminder that Alexis isn’t alone. Not that Twyla has ever made her feel that way. Even back in the early days when she was still a bratty (formerly) rich kid mourning the loss of the family’s wealth and status. No, Twyla has always made sure she felt welcome and safe. 

Delicate fingertips brush over Alexis’s eyebrows, moving on to trace a path along her hairline, past the tops of her ears and the knob of bone just behind. Alexis hums her appreciation, letting her eyes fall closed while Twyla repeats the circuitous route, and breathing in the blend of lavender and lemon oil her wife insisted upon for “calm and good luck”. The temporary serenity only lasts for three or four passes until a light knock at the door interrupts. She doesn’t try to hide her instant pout when the gentle pressure disappears and she’s forced to open her eyes again. 

Dr. Rist breezes inside, far too perky in Alexis’s opinion. Perhaps it’s a good sign. Despite her nerves, Alexis plasters her PR smile on, and clasps Twyla’s hand – the only tell she’ll allow to indicate she’s worried while they wait to find out what kind of life changing the appointment might be. Sitting here, in the highly impersonal room with its speckled tile floor and wallpaper with tiny, faded flowers is one of the few times Alexis can recall doubting her self-proclaimed ability to girl boss her way out of something. 

“Well,” Dr. Rist says. “Alexis. Twyla. Let’s begin.”

Tagging @alysiswriting @stereopticons @blackandwhiteandrose @lizzie-bennetdarcy @apothecarose @rmd-writes Whatcha working on?

#oh i love this :( #alexis rose #twyla sands #alexis x twyla #schitt's creek

[sarahlevys]

Twy, I’m so happy for you.

#MY BABIES #twyla sands #alexis rose #schitt's creek #alexis x twyla

[sarahlevys]

300 Twylexis Works On AO3: A Retrospective

(Yes, this is hugely belated, given that we’re currently at 338 works on AO3. 2022 was a bit of a crazy work year for me 😅)

First, what came before this milestone?

The first Twylexis fic, Oh Please, Not Now by in48frames, was published on December 18, 2018, and the one hundredth, all i want is you by @landofsonlali​, was published on January 22, 2021! The two hundredth, ask ‘em my questions and get some answers, was published on July 23, 2021 by @lilythesilly​, and the three hundreth, Selling Schitt’s Creek, was published on March 23, 2022 by @lilythesilly​, @sarahlevys​, @typewritess​, and @nerdframed​!

Check out a bunch of stats, charts, and tag clouds below the cut!

Twylexis Over Time

First, here’s a complete look at Twylexis works through the years, beginning in 2019 and ending at the big 300 mark. (I will be posting a follow-up of Twylexis in 2022 as well!)

Since our last milestone, it took eight months and 2 days to reach our 300th Twylexis work!

While the fandom slowed down in 2022 alongside a slowdown of the Schitt’s Creek fandom as a whole, we’re still alive and well. Check out how long it took to reach our previous milestones for comparison:

100 works: Achieved after three years, one month, and three days

200 works: Achieved after six months and one day

At 338 works as of January 3, 2023, if we continue at our current pace, we are projected to hit 400 works in May 2024.

Twylexis Creators

In total, 123 unique creators have published 300 Twylexis works, and 63 of those creators published works #201-300; they’re listed below in the word cloud!

Twylexis Content

Lastly, here are the most common tags used within fics #201-300:

Alternate Universe: 44 times

Post-Canon: 38

Canon Compliant: 23

Twyla Sands: 23

POV Alexis Rose: 19

Podfic: 18

David Rose: 16

And here are all tags for works #201-300, broken out into individual words. You can compare it to the word cloud at the very top, which shows the tags for all works #001-300:

Here’s to the next hundred fics!

(PS: For those who’ve read my previous installments, I decided to stop analyzing comments, kudos, and hits because to have the most up-to-date data, I’d have to download all works every time—and that’s a bit much for right now 😅)

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