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Hi all! We are gearing up for another amazing year of fic and art with the OFMD Big Bang! This year's schedule will be coming out within the next couple of weeks, as well as some new rules and guidelines (once we hammer out the details.)

Square image with the Act of Grace logo in the corner Inside the square are three badge ribbon designs for You Only Frame Once, OFMD Big Bang, and OFMD Reverse Bang. Act of Grace an OFMD Virtu-Con February 7th and 8th 2026

We are making badge ribbons for folks who participated in the many wonderful events the fandom has! Did you run a prompt week, frames project, or other event you'd like included? Please reply here or send us a DM! #AoGVC

All works have been posted for #OFMDBB2025! if you need to catch up, please visit our AO3 collection: archiveofourown.org/collections/...

My contribution for #OFMDBB2025 has finally been posted!

Silver waves

A werewolf story featuring established steddyhands in a happy post canon AU, with artwork by the talented @draw-just-draw.bsky.social

Rated E

archiveofourown.org/works/75064691

Main Characters: Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Prince Ricky, Ned Low Other Characters: Zheng Yi Sao, the Revenge Crew, Additional canonical characters Main Relationship(s): Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet, Black Pete/Lucius Spriggs, Archie/Zheng/Olu/Jim Other Relationship(s): Other Rating: Mature Additional Tags: Hunchback Notre Dame AU, Phantom of the Opera AU Warnings: Torture, Forced illness, Violence, Forced drug-use, Nudity, Non-consensual touching, Threats of non-consensual acts, Threats of Death Character, Deaths Summary: Ed "Blackbeard" is a swordsman performer in Lady Zheng Yi Sao's famous theatre troupe, while Stede Bonnet is a nobleman who gave up his wealth to seek his own fortune as a world class pianist at the Royal Concert Hall of the Republic of Se Taríp. When Ed's troupe is commissioned to perform at the royal palace, in the same city of same the concert hall where Stede's set to make his debut, a fated meeting occurs for many involved. However, there are dark forces at work, and storm on the horizon brewing... Wordcount: 68,830

Title: Les Rois du monde
Author: Melvisik
Artist: Jenacious D

Link: archiveofourown.org/works/751633...

#OFMDBB2025

She's here! My 3:10 to Yuma AU with @intheblanketfort.bsky.social for the OFMD Big Bang is posted for your pleasure. Good horses! Sharp-shooting! Happy endings that fly in the face of the source material! Link below. The art is truly next level and this is about to become a Caly appreciation blog.

Announcement of the OFMD Reverse Bang artist applications opening on January 5th

We are excited to share that the #OFMDReverseBang will be returning in 2026! Save the date for the launch of artist applications on January 5th 🎉

Cover page for a fanfic. There is a blurry Christmas tree at night as the background.

My #OFMDBB2025 is up!

Rated M, 25k. Gentlebeard, but main focus is Stede and Izzy.

After Ed ends up in the hospital at Christmas, Stede and Izzy embark on a fraught road trip to get to him.

Art by: @lostinthebabylon.bsky.social & @bakerbelle.bsky.social

🔗 archiveofourown.org/works/749055...

Beta reader: thistlethief Main Characters: Israel Hands, Lucius Spriggs Other Characters: Fang, Ivan, Black Pete, Frenchie, The Swede, Buttons, Roach, Wee John, Jim Jimenez, Oluwande Boodhari, Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet Main Relationship(s): None Other Relationship(s): Ed/Stede, Lucius/Black Pete, Lucius/Fang, Jim/Oluwande Rating: Teen and Up Audiences Additional Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Canon-Typical Violence, Paladin Israel Hands, Unhealthy Relationships, Alternate Universe - Dungeons & Dragons, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Israel Hands-Centric Warnings: N/A Summary: As long as Izzy has held a sword, he has wielded it for The Kraken. For Blackbeard. For Ed. But then he was kicked out of the party. Then he broke his oath. Then he got possessed by The Kraken. And then, worst of all, he was saved by that fucking poncy bard Stede fucking Bonnet. Actually, scratch that, the worst part was that the bastard didn't even have the decency to keep him kicked out. So now Izzy is still stuck there, with Stede Bonnet's pack of bards, all of which seem to be convinced that the best use of their time is babysitting him. If Izzy thought he had already lived through the worst week of his life, he hadn't seen anything yet. Wordcount: 10,086

Title: Izzy's New Oath
Author: everyonehasbeatenmetotheusername
Artist: kenderenvy

Link: archiveofourown.org/works/749255...

#OFMDBB2025

A white background, and centred is an artwork of Ed lying down on a fur rug, his makeup and hair messy, with a corgi curled up in his arms. They both look desperately sad. Top text: The Hounds of Love Bottom text: Written by @appleteeth.bsky.social Art by @self-induljennt.bsky.social & @curiosityrocks.bsky.social

It's here!!!! My #OFMDBB25 fic is here!

Featuring incredibly art by @self-induljennt.bsky.social and @curiosityrocks.bsky.social.

With massive thanks to @ramsaybaggins.bsky.social and @teadragonhoard.bsky.social for beta-ing.

Description and 🔗⬇️

Drawing of a crashed plane on a beach, titled Drenched to the Bone, by Toadpuppy, with art by Akans

It's here!
archiveofourown.org/works/742809...

Thanks again to @akans.bsky.social for the amazing art, and @valerie-ughh.bsky.social for the beta read!

Long ago, when they were young, Izzy and Ed swore that they would live and die together, that nothing would separate them, not even death. Ed may have broken that vow, and Izzy may be in his grave, but nothing will stop him from keeping faith. So when Ed dies in battle, alone, Izzy sets out to find him...

Title: If Not to Heaven
Author: Lwwyrd
Artist: Jenacious D and Prayer_at_night

Link: archiveofourown.org/works/748251...

#OFMDBB2025

Kraken's Delights Words by: Lizzyleo Art by: Akans, SamG Rated: Explicit Pairing: Gentlebeard Newly out and freshly divorced Stede Bonnet is not ready to involve anyone else in his life yet, romantic or sexual or otherwise, so he takes matters into his own hands. A late night out with friends and a thumbs up from Lucius brings him to Kraken’s Delights, a custom silicone adult toy webstore. After being intimidated by most of the fantasy toys, and not knowing what half of the other items even are, he goes for a fairly normal toy. While checking out, he’s given the offer to add a small mystery toy for free. He figures why not and goes for it. It’s the best experience in the bedroom of his life. He writes a long (non-graphic) review/thank you email to ‘Ed’, who made and put together his order, according to the card that came in the package. Ed, owner and head designer of Kraken’s Delights, has never gotten a review like this before. He remembers putting together the order, but never expected anything like this. Messages are exchanged and a chance meeting brings these two face to face.

mock postcard that reads: Thank you for your purchase! Your purchase helps support a small queer business. We hope you love your new toy and that it brings you joy for many years to come! (pun intended) If you have any questions or problems, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your order was made by Ed

It's here!!! My @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social with @samwtf.bsky.social and @akans.bsky.social , "Kraken's Delights", 13k of PWP and Stede discovering the world of fantasy toys and gay sex 🥰 Enjoy!! #ofmd #ofmdnsfw #OFMDBB25

🐙 archiveofourown.org/works/74707446 🐙

And now, @tresdem.bsky.social and I present our @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social Rewrite The Stars.

Jaded country music star Edward Teach thanks his lucky stars he's a beta, especially after meeting the most infuriating omega in the world--Stede Bonnet. archiveofourown.org/works/745578...

Chapters: 7/7 Fandom: Our Flag Means Death (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Blackbeard | Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet, Blackbeard | Edward Teach & Israel Hands, Blackbeard | Edward Teach & Frenchie (Our Flag Means Death) Characters: Blackbeard | Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Israel Hands, Frenchie (Our Flag Means Death) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Star Trek Fusion, Big Bang Challenge Summary: Edward Teach had never been a Federation citizen. He had never been on the straight and narrow path. After his father died/disappeared/abandoned his family for parts unknown, Ed fully deviated from the pattern set out for their kind.

Title: Lighthouse in Space
Author: LieutenantDru

Link: archiveofourown.org/works/74116856

#OFMDBB2025

Today's the daaaaaaaaay!

Please enjoy No Shenaniganry Allowed Aboard Jeff's Inn on the Sea, my Big Bang with @pogonr.bsky.social. Fake dating! Lots of pining! Extreme silliness! Smut! Ed and Stede being idiots for each other! Gorgeous art INCLUDING trademark sloppy smoochin! 💖

Enjoyyyyyyy 🥰

An art of Ed dancing with Izzy

My first piece of art for a wonderful author @caladria.bsky.social with whom I participated in @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social. Don't miss this touching story!
archiveofourown.org/works/74035711
#OFMD #OFMDBB25

An art of Stede giving Izzy flowers

My second art for a wonderful author @caladria.bsky.social with whom I participated in @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social. This story warmed my heart!
archiveofourown.org/works/74035711
#OFMD #OFMDBB25

Title card for Once In Your Life, podfic by cheesecake3, art by Opal_autumn

2717
The Golden Age of Space Travel
Stede Bonnet set out to find adventure as a new comedian at the edge of the solar system.
Things did not go as planned...
#OFMDBigBang!
Podfic: @mystictrashmoon.bsky.social!
Art: @opalautumn.bsky.social!
archiveofourown.org/works/74132691
@ofmdbigbang.bsky.social

Title card with an image of an open laptop that has an illustration of Stede and Ed’s eyes visible above an AO3 window in a browser. The text reads “The Bequest words by R | Politest Menace art by Curiosity Rocks An OFMD Big Bang 2025 AU E rated, Ed/Stede, 24k”

Bored attorney Ed. Peak oblivious Stede. The AO3 window in the title card is no accident. Unhinged behavior. Have I intrigued you without too many spoilers?? Check out what @curiosityrocks.bsky.social and I made for #OFMDBB25! Summary/tags ⬇️

archiveofourown.org/works/74352541

#ofmdfic #ofmdfanfic

Classic English professors gossiping about their lives 😌

For @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social i had the pleasure to get matched to the talented @kizzymeow.bsky.social and make some art with the incredible @sweetteamotion.bsky.social ✨

(link in the first comment)

#OFMDfanart

Alma found her father in the kitchen with another man: Edward Teach. The sunset was glowing, and Alma dropped her mug.

A paparazzi picture of Ed hugging Jack in a hotel room.

In a back alley, Ed sat on the stairs, and Stede held his hand.

Ed and Stede in a car, with a flamingo on the outside.

Our #ofmd big bang collaboration is up on AO3! Ed is going to win the Dad of the Year award. Fic by @watchtheflow.bsky.social Organized by @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social

Pic of Las Vegas at night, featuring the Bellagio Fountains, the Eiffel Tower in front of Paris, the High Roller Ferris wheel, and other casinos and attractions, lit up bright against a dark sky. The title What Happens in Vegas is in neon-pink script at the top. On the bottom is Fic by Maddie-STC, Art by That_Mothra, in the same neon-pink script.

What Happens in Vegas, my fic for #OFMDBigBang25 with gorgeous art by @thatmothra.bsky.social is here!

@ofmdbigbang.bsky.social

Link ⬇️

My @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social with @stjernegaupe.bsky.social is here! Properly Courted: Post S2, Stede and Ed want to do better by Izzy than they did for each other, and they totally know what they're doing and what they're getting into.
#steddyhands #ofmdfic

archiveofourown.org/works/740357...

The tags for the gentlebeard fic at the link, available to screenreaders at the link

The Secret Life of Stede Bonnet artsy_outsider, ezazahaz, ramsay_baggins Summary: Stede Bonnet, daydreamer, is the negative assets manager at LIFE magazine, working in a never-meeting partnership with famous photographer Blackbeard. When LIFE is bought over by Ricky Banes and the magazine is shut down, Blackbeard sends a special negative reel for the final cover. The only problem is, that negative is missing. Will Stede finally take the leap and go and find Blackbeard, and in the process, himself? A 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' (2013) film AU for the 2025 OFMD Big Bang

The Secret Life of Stede Bonnet, an OFMD AU by me featuring beautiful art by @artsy-outsider.bsky.social and ezazahaz! For the #OFMDBigBang25

archiveofourown.org/works/731655...

the lucky one - ofmd big bang 2025 - words by watchtheflow, art by achmonomer - title card depicts stede and alma and ed on a red carpet with their photos being taken

And the birthday present to myself is that I get to share my Big Bang!! This is my first one, I am very proud of it & I hope you enjoy reading it!

The art by @achmonomer.bsky.social is simply incredible and I can't wait for you to see it!

I present to you, The Lucky One

@ofmdbigbang.bsky.social

a photo of an overlook on Diablo Lake, superimposed with text that reads: words by thisreader art by GayWatson & self-induljennt clear water to the bottom a 2025 ofmd big bang au

The time is upon us...

Presenting:
clear water to the bottom

an @ofmdbigbang.bsky.social story, featuring art by @gaywatson.bsky.social and @self-induljennt.bsky.social

#ofmdbb25 #ofmdfic #ofmd
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A summary of a fic on AO3 "Unknown Number" by KizzyMeowMeow Summary: Stede Bonnet is a recently divorced, mild-mannered English teacher with a passion for literature and a tendency to overthink. After relocating from Auckland to Wellington in search of a fresh start, he begins receiving anonymous text messages meant for someone’s long-lost love. At first, he’s hesitant to reply, worried that reaching out might ruin the mystery and scare off the sender. But he eventually finds himself texting with Ed Teach, a brooding theatre technician whose presence turns Stede’s quiet new life upside down. As their connection deepens, Stede finds himself rethinking everything: his love life, his career, and even his growing friendship with Lucius, a fellow teacher facing marital struggles of his own.

🚨Unknown Number🚨

Ed/Stede modern AU for #OFMDBigBang2025 with background Lu&Stede and Lu/Pete and a huge soft spot for my dearest love Izzy.

Thank you @sweetteamotion.bsky.social and @samwtf.bsky.social for such incredible artwork!

archiveofourown.org/works/73376266

#ofmd #ofmdfic #ofmdfanfic