Snowflake Challenge Day 13: 'Til by turning, turning, we come round right

Day 13: In your own space, post a rec for at least three fanworks that you did not create.

To the surprise of nobody who knows me, I never finished my Snowflake Challenge 2016 last year, you know the one I decided to start i December instead of January. An entire new Snowflake Challenge has come and gone since I last posted on the subject, which in meme terms is still having season-hiatus fics unfinished when the new TV season starts, or worse, the new season has started, finished, and indeed the whole darn series has ended. Not that that has ever happened to me. *looks sheepish*

Essentially, I hit the one decreeing "create a fanwork" and panicked. I'm skipping that one for now, for a later prompt and to recommend some of my favourite stories by our friend overnighter, who sadly passed away this month. She was a wonderful friend and a wonderful writer, and I thought this would be a nice way to remember some of her contributions to our little corner of the world.

Grace, Mercy and Peace (The O.C)

A beautiful post-series insight into Ryan and Trey's relationship. They're older, their father is sick, and Ryan reaches out to close the distance. A thoughtful look at forgiveness, maturing and family. (tw: terminal illness.)

Mustang Sally (The O.C)

Set between series three and four, Ryan's family and friends old and new come together to bring him back from his grief. Or, how a beautiful car can be a excellent substitute for cage-fighting. (tw: bereavement)

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (The O.C)

Another post-series fic, in happier times, this time exploring Ryan and Seth's brotherly relationship, and most delightfully that massive geek side of Ryan that we rarely got to see, but always enjoyed.

When revisiting Overnighter's back catalogue, I was struck by how eloquently she writes about grief and loss. But more than that, there's a big honking streak of kindness running right through the centre of her work; little thoughtful gestures and considerations, and the importance of telling people you care about them.

Thanks for the stories, Overnighter, we'll miss you.