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Title: for your helping hand
Authors: bearcvck and Beeeaaannn
The summary reads: “Almost there, Lt,” he grunts, lurching forward with Ghost’s weight. He’s no help at all in trekking across the snow and ice — his little dip in the river courtesy of a now-dead terrorist has rendered him dangerously hypothermic, and Soap’s panic grows with each ragged, wheezing inhale. At least he’s still breathing, Soap thinks grimly before he shakes his head, shoves everything down to the back of his mind to be dealt with later — his fear, his exhaustion, the ache in his bones, all of it is neatly compartmentalised until there’s only the safehouse.

One step at a time, he marches them onwards.

-

Or, four times Ghost and Soap take turns taking care of each other, and one time it's mutual.

Title: for your helping hand Authors: bearcvck and Beeeaaannn The summary reads: “Almost there, Lt,” he grunts, lurching forward with Ghost’s weight. He’s no help at all in trekking across the snow and ice — his little dip in the river courtesy of a now-dead terrorist has rendered him dangerously hypothermic, and Soap’s panic grows with each ragged, wheezing inhale. At least he’s still breathing, Soap thinks grimly before he shakes his head, shoves everything down to the back of his mind to be dealt with later — his fear, his exhaustion, the ache in his bones, all of it is neatly compartmentalised until there’s only the safehouse. One step at a time, he marches them onwards. - Or, four times Ghost and Soap take turns taking care of each other, and one time it's mutual.

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for your helping hand ~ @bearcvck.bsky.social (fic) and @thebigbeeeeaaan.bsky.social (art)
Link: harchiveofourown.org/works/67126717
Audience: Explicit
Words: 12,837 (1/1)
Published: 03/07/2025

Actually blown away by this #Ghoap 4+1 style fic 😍

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Title: A Tear in Space
Authors: Alidravana, Soapedghost
The summary reads: Captured by the Wraith and betrayed by his own people, Ghost travels the Pegasus Galaxy alone, determined to avenge his family’s death.

Meanwhile, members of an Earth expedition based out of the lost city of Atlantis struggle their way through an unknown galaxy, with no chance of returning to their home planet.

But a chance encounter changes everything.

(aka Call of Duty Modern Warfare meets Stargate Atlantis AU)

Title: A Tear in Space Authors: Alidravana, Soapedghost The summary reads: Captured by the Wraith and betrayed by his own people, Ghost travels the Pegasus Galaxy alone, determined to avenge his family’s death. Meanwhile, members of an Earth expedition based out of the lost city of Atlantis struggle their way through an unknown galaxy, with no chance of returning to their home planet. But a chance encounter changes everything. (aka Call of Duty Modern Warfare meets Stargate Atlantis AU)

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A Tear in Space ~ @alidravana.bsky.social (fic) and @soapedghost.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66934588
Audience: Explicit
Words: 19,993 (12/12)
Published: 27/06/2025

#GhostGaz in space - a rarepair dream come true 😍

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Title: love, it's not rocket science
Authors: Tactically_Unsound_Johnny_Boy, Manyllines
The summary reads: omega ghost meets alpha soap on a tarmac in mexico, they become friends and start courting, and then the tunnel happens and they are forced to retire, then simon convinces johnny to go back to college and they go back together, as a team, majoring in aerospace engineering.

Title: love, it's not rocket science Authors: Tactically_Unsound_Johnny_Boy, Manyllines The summary reads: omega ghost meets alpha soap on a tarmac in mexico, they become friends and start courting, and then the tunnel happens and they are forced to retire, then simon convinces johnny to go back to college and they go back together, as a team, majoring in aerospace engineering.

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love, it's not rocket science ~ @tacticallyunsound.bsky.social (fic) & @manyllines.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/67193815
Audience: Gen.
Words: 10,005 (2/2)
Published: 06/07/2025

Non-traditional omegaverse #Ghoap: a post-canon fix 💕

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Title: Thawed Hearts
Author: curiouser_n_curiouser
The summary reads: The ground didn't vibrate, but the air did. The shockwave from it had ice raining down from the bare branches around him. He swore aloud, gaze darting around the landscape; surveying the snow as if it might get up and run at him. Nik rushed toward the treeline, determined to get a clear view of the near-verticle cliff a measly kilometer above his position.

He saw the figure before he registered the gravity of his situation.

After a difficult mission, Nik and Price reminisce and tell the boys how they first met.

For CODBigBang2025, with art from the amazing Journen!

Title: Thawed Hearts Author: curiouser_n_curiouser The summary reads: The ground didn't vibrate, but the air did. The shockwave from it had ice raining down from the bare branches around him. He swore aloud, gaze darting around the landscape; surveying the snow as if it might get up and run at him. Nik rushed toward the treeline, determined to get a clear view of the near-verticle cliff a measly kilometer above his position. He saw the figure before he registered the gravity of his situation. After a difficult mission, Nik and Price reminisce and tell the boys how they first met. For CODBigBang2025, with art from the amazing Journen!

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Thawed Hearts ~ @georgethepuppet.bsky.social (fic) & @journen.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/67128844
Audience: Not Rated
Words: 6,395 (1/1)
Published: 03/07/2025

Gorgeous #NikPrice first-meet told through flashbacks, old man style 💕

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Title: You See, Your Kiss is Like a Lost Ghost Only I Would Know
Authors: kueble, Mama_Duck02
The summary reads: When Soap joins the 141, he doesn't expect to meet his true mate. He immediately goes into rut, and his new LT goes into heat. However, Ghost doesn't have a consent form on file for a true mates situation, so they're separated. He must earn Ghost's trust and learn why he is against being mated in order to get permission to court him.

Title: You See, Your Kiss is Like a Lost Ghost Only I Would Know Authors: kueble, Mama_Duck02 The summary reads: When Soap joins the 141, he doesn't expect to meet his true mate. He immediately goes into rut, and his new LT goes into heat. However, Ghost doesn't have a consent form on file for a true mates situation, so they're separated. He must earn Ghost's trust and learn why he is against being mated in order to get permission to court him.

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You See, Your Kiss is Like a Lost Ghost Only I Would Know ~ @kueble.bsky.social (fic) & @mamaduck02.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/67036057
Audience: Exp.
Words: 11,504 (1/1)
Published: 30/06/25
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#Ghoap omegaverse soulmates goodness 👀

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Title: A Much Kneaded Love
Authors: CryptidCritters, Gin_nie
The summary reads: Simon Riley has spent most of his life hiding from his painful past. His found family has made it easier, but he longs for something more. After ending a toxic 5 year relationship, John MacTavish is ready to start his life over, but needs a job and a place to stay. Maybe these two wayward souls can fix each other's problems

Title: A Much Kneaded Love Authors: CryptidCritters, Gin_nie The summary reads: Simon Riley has spent most of his life hiding from his painful past. His found family has made it easier, but he longs for something more. After ending a toxic 5 year relationship, John MacTavish is ready to start his life over, but needs a job and a place to stay. Maybe these two wayward souls can fix each other's problems

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A Much Kneaded Love ~ @cryptidcritters.bsky.social (fic) & @/HatCat_ (art, twit)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65883595
Audience: Explicit
Words: 43,625 (10/10)
Published: 23/06/2025

Tooth-achingly fluffy #Ghoap bakery AU w/ first kisses & trans!Ghost.

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Title: A More Perfect World
Author: goblinkore
The summary reads: Our memory is a more perfect world than the universe: it gives back life to those who no longer exist. ― Guy de Maupassant

Art by RedPanda
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His hands were on the man in front of him, holding him steady and still as they both breathed through the panic that was threatening to overwhelm them. He looked into those eyes, those same eyes that had kept him tethered like a dog the entire lifetime since they’d met. He’d never admitted it out loud, but it was those eyes that had caught him in the heartbeat after they’d first met. There was nothing more to say between them; all secrets bared, all hopes lost. He breathed in, slowly, as the seconds counted down. It was okay, this being the end… it was always going to end for him sooner rather than later, that was the problem with being human. There was no point in being human without him, though. No point at all.
“I love you. Always have.”
“I know, I love you, too.”

Title: A More Perfect World Author: goblinkore The summary reads: Our memory is a more perfect world than the universe: it gives back life to those who no longer exist. ― Guy de Maupassant Art by RedPanda Find me here His hands were on the man in front of him, holding him steady and still as they both breathed through the panic that was threatening to overwhelm them. He looked into those eyes, those same eyes that had kept him tethered like a dog the entire lifetime since they’d met. He’d never admitted it out loud, but it was those eyes that had caught him in the heartbeat after they’d first met. There was nothing more to say between them; all secrets bared, all hopes lost. He breathed in, slowly, as the seconds counted down. It was okay, this being the end… it was always going to end for him sooner rather than later, that was the problem with being human. There was no point in being human without him, though. No point at all. “I love you. Always have.” “I know, I love you, too.”

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A More Perfect World ~ @voodoopunx.bsky.social (fic) and @redpandadraws.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/67003936
Audience: Not Rated
Words: 18,220 (1/1)
Published: 04/07/2025
C/W: MCD

Open-ended space AU featuring #Ghoap and #PriceGaz 😍

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Title: A Glimmer of your Soul in Mine
Author: ILoveFishies
The summary reads: Simon’s eyes turned to the gloomy sky where a dark smoke was rising to the clouds. It was supposed to be a punitive campaign, simply finding them, sending them all back to the hell they belong to and going back to their sweet England. But the only ones ending in hell were their king and his army.

In the holy year of thirteen hundred twenty seven, the dear king Edward the third decided to punish those monsters living deep in the north, in the land of Scotland.

Or.

Simon, as a knight under Kind Edward III's authority is injured and instead of bringing his death, maybe Scotland will bring him freedom.

Title: A Glimmer of your Soul in Mine Author: ILoveFishies The summary reads: Simon’s eyes turned to the gloomy sky where a dark smoke was rising to the clouds. It was supposed to be a punitive campaign, simply finding them, sending them all back to the hell they belong to and going back to their sweet England. But the only ones ending in hell were their king and his army. In the holy year of thirteen hundred twenty seven, the dear king Edward the third decided to punish those monsters living deep in the north, in the land of Scotland. Or. Simon, as a knight under Kind Edward III's authority is injured and instead of bringing his death, maybe Scotland will bring him freedom.

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A Glimmer of your Soul in Mine ~ @ilovefishies.bsky.social (fic) and @micdixart.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66094435
Audience: Mature
Words: 29,982 (4/4)
Published: 01/06/2025

A gorgeous bit of historical #Ghoap ft. religious guilt.

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Title: (don't) bite the hand that feeds
Authors: pap3rtigers, vozart
The summary reads: If anyone bothered to ask Ghost who he was, he figured he'd just stare at them for a moment, and say three simple words.

 

"A stray dog."

 

He didn't mean to bite. Didn't mean to bare his teeth or snap at every outstretched hand.

It wasn't in his nature—not really.

He didn't want to be like this.

He just didn't know how to be anything else.

— # —

"Jesus fucking Christ, MacTavish," Ghost snapped, his voice cutting through Soap like a bullet through bone, making mincemeat of his heart as it dropped clear to his feet. "Shut the fuck up."

— # —

In the wake of Hassan's death and stolen moments in Las Almas, Soap can't seem to quiet his mind—and Ghost won't let himself rest. Haunted by guilt and convinced he's the problem, Ghost starts doing what he does best: pushing people away before they can see the mess he really is.

If he's alone, maybe Soap will be safe.

But Johnny MacTavish has never been good at backing down.

Title: (don't) bite the hand that feeds Authors: pap3rtigers, vozart The summary reads: If anyone bothered to ask Ghost who he was, he figured he'd just stare at them for a moment, and say three simple words. "A stray dog." He didn't mean to bite. Didn't mean to bare his teeth or snap at every outstretched hand. It wasn't in his nature—not really. He didn't want to be like this. He just didn't know how to be anything else. — # — "Jesus fucking Christ, MacTavish," Ghost snapped, his voice cutting through Soap like a bullet through bone, making mincemeat of his heart as it dropped clear to his feet. "Shut the fuck up." — # — In the wake of Hassan's death and stolen moments in Las Almas, Soap can't seem to quiet his mind—and Ghost won't let himself rest. Haunted by guilt and convinced he's the problem, Ghost starts doing what he does best: pushing people away before they can see the mess he really is. If he's alone, maybe Soap will be safe. But Johnny MacTavish has never been good at backing down.

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(don't) bite the hand that feeds ~ @pap3rtigers.bsky.social (fic) and @vozart.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65639926
Audience: Explicit
Words: 32,979 (11/11)
Published: 21/06/2025

Shut up Soap meets nostalgic #Ghoap of the MW2 era 💕

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Title: Burn For You
Authors: Brainrotdelux and mythicalmisery
The summary reads: When the golden stag—an extension of Soap’s divine light—wanders into Ghost’s wild domain, it sparks a brutal, primal feud between the gods. What begins as a territorial clash soon spirals into a violent, relentless hunt through the woods, where fire meets shadow and neither will yield. But underneath the blood and fury lies something far more dangerous: want.

Or

Celtic gods Ghost and Soap beat the shit out of each other then fuck nasty about it.

Title: Burn For You Authors: Brainrotdelux and mythicalmisery The summary reads: When the golden stag—an extension of Soap’s divine light—wanders into Ghost’s wild domain, it sparks a brutal, primal feud between the gods. What begins as a territorial clash soon spirals into a violent, relentless hunt through the woods, where fire meets shadow and neither will yield. But underneath the blood and fury lies something far more dangerous: want. Or Celtic gods Ghost and Soap beat the shit out of each other then fuck nasty about it.

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Burn For You ~ @/mythicalmisery (fic, twit) & @brainrotdeluxx.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/67023337
Audience: Explicit
Words: 14.683 (1/1)
Published: 30/06/2025
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Celtic deities #Ghoap getting down and dirty, in more ways than one 👀

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Title: Run, Rabbit, Run
Author: kuragebani
The summary reads: König knew he was being watched.

He could feel the gaze following him wherever he went, burning his skin. His body reacted to danger, even unconsciously: heart racing in his chest, hair standing on end, ears twitching with the slightest sound.

He could feel it in his core, following him through the day, making no sound other than the soft shuffle of its feet on the ground — a hunter chasing his prey.

Rabbits were the perfect prey.

And a rabbit always knew when it was being hunted.

Title: Run, Rabbit, Run Author: kuragebani The summary reads: König knew he was being watched. He could feel the gaze following him wherever he went, burning his skin. His body reacted to danger, even unconsciously: heart racing in his chest, hair standing on end, ears twitching with the slightest sound. He could feel it in his core, following him through the day, making no sound other than the soft shuffle of its feet on the ground — a hunter chasing his prey. Rabbits were the perfect prey. And a rabbit always knew when it was being hunted.

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Run, Rabbit, Run ~ @kuragebani.bsky.social (fic) and @minkysuits.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66069634
Audience: Explicit
Words: 12,357 (2/2)
Published: 31/05/2025
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Predator meets prey in this spicy #Korangi hybrids fic 🦊🐰

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Title: Those Who Favor Fire
Authors: Monsterlice, StreySteal
The summary reads: John “Soap” MacTavish is frozen under the weight of a singular glowing golden eye. Its vertical pupil dilates and contracts and Soap swears he can feel the physical weight of a touch skimming over his body as it trails up and down him, assessing. The touch feels as if a singular sharp claw is being dragged over his skin, holding him in place with the silent threat of evisceration should he so much as breathe.

So he doesn’t breathe, he doesn’t move, he can’t even bring himself to look away from that eye as he’s studied; as his fate is decided by the sleek, inky black creature standing just a few feet in front of him.

Soap’s skin feels as if it’s burning under the weight of that stare, but he’s finally able to take a breath in. He lets it out through his nose slowly, quietly, and is careful not to move as he tries to convince his body he isn’t in danger.

But he isn’t convinced. . . isn’t even close, and as he’s able to finally tear his gaze away from the one eye that he can see, he becomes almost sure that he is in danger.

Title: Those Who Favor Fire Authors: Monsterlice, StreySteal The summary reads: John “Soap” MacTavish is frozen under the weight of a singular glowing golden eye. Its vertical pupil dilates and contracts and Soap swears he can feel the physical weight of a touch skimming over his body as it trails up and down him, assessing. The touch feels as if a singular sharp claw is being dragged over his skin, holding him in place with the silent threat of evisceration should he so much as breathe. So he doesn’t breathe, he doesn’t move, he can’t even bring himself to look away from that eye as he’s studied; as his fate is decided by the sleek, inky black creature standing just a few feet in front of him. Soap’s skin feels as if it’s burning under the weight of that stare, but he’s finally able to take a breath in. He lets it out through his nose slowly, quietly, and is careful not to move as he tries to convince his body he isn’t in danger. But he isn’t convinced. . . isn’t even close, and as he’s able to finally tear his gaze away from the one eye that he can see, he becomes almost sure that he is in danger.

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Those Who Favor Fire ~ @monsterlice.bsky.social (fic) and @streysteal.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66010600
Audience: Explicit
Words: 54,143 (9/9)
Published: 29/05/2025
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Sickfic turns monsterfuck in this sensational #Ghoap piece 👀

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Title: quietus
Authors: simcoehole & heymurada
The summary reads: A famous tale, told far and wide, shock and awe, gently as he drowsed. Of the Gods and sacrifice, like they often are. True or not, it wasn't something John concerned himself with once he grew older. He may be from the island, but he spent most of his childhood in Athens. For all the stories of virgin sacrifices, he's not heard or seen anyone being taken. The smell of death here suggests he was wrong, or he's not the first Thomas promised clemency to.

His life was to be forfeit regardless. Here, he stands a chance. Slay the beast, return with proof—it's head, but any part will do—and his crimes are forgiven.

In which John follows his path, both hunted and hunter of the beast that stalks these halls. That's all Simon is. Isn't he?

Title: quietus Authors: simcoehole & heymurada The summary reads: A famous tale, told far and wide, shock and awe, gently as he drowsed. Of the Gods and sacrifice, like they often are. True or not, it wasn't something John concerned himself with once he grew older. He may be from the island, but he spent most of his childhood in Athens. For all the stories of virgin sacrifices, he's not heard or seen anyone being taken. The smell of death here suggests he was wrong, or he's not the first Thomas promised clemency to. His life was to be forfeit regardless. Here, he stands a chance. Slay the beast, return with proof—it's head, but any part will do—and his crimes are forgiven. In which John follows his path, both hunted and hunter of the beast that stalks these halls. That's all Simon is. Isn't he?

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quietus ~ @simcoehole.bsky.social (fic) & @heymurada.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65878411
Audience: Explicit
Words: 87,355 (7/7)
Published: 28/06/25
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Mazes and monsterfucking. What more can you ask for in this stunning #Ghoap fic?

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Title: There is Thunder in Our Hearts
Authors: FerindenCadash, shadesofstarlight
The summary reads: ARVC - Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. A fancy way to say that John's heart was fucked and his career was over. What does life look like for Captain Price after a forced retirement? He doesn't know, but Nik might have an idea or two.

A smutty bit of idiots to lovers, but the idiocy might be pretty one sided (cough... it's all John... cough).

Title from Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) by Kate Bush

Created for the COD Big Bang 2025 event!

Title: There is Thunder in Our Hearts Authors: FerindenCadash, shadesofstarlight The summary reads: ARVC - Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. A fancy way to say that John's heart was fucked and his career was over. What does life look like for Captain Price after a forced retirement? He doesn't know, but Nik might have an idea or two. A smutty bit of idiots to lovers, but the idiocy might be pretty one sided (cough... it's all John... cough). Title from Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) by Kate Bush Created for the COD Big Bang 2025 event!

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There is Thunder in Our Hearts ~ @ferindencadash.bsky.social (fic) & @starlightshades.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66629188
Audience: Explicit
Words: 13,171 (1/1)
Published: 17/06/2025

YES. The best of #NikPrice, cooked deliciously.

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Title: Drifting hearts
Author: Saire00
The summary reads: On their way to an op, the boat that Ghost and Soap are travelling on gets attacked. In the chaos, Soap is injured and thrown overboard, Ghost jumps into the raging waves after him. After getting swept away by a current, the two of them wash up onto the shores of a deserted island.

Ghost and Soap have always been much more than just Sergeant and Lieutenant, than just superior and inferior, than just friends, than just partners. With now nothing but time to wait for rescue, the two of them dance around their feelings. But as Soap's injury gets worse day by day, can Ghost confront his feelings about the man withering away in front of him before it's too late?

Title: Drifting hearts Author: Saire00 The summary reads: On their way to an op, the boat that Ghost and Soap are travelling on gets attacked. In the chaos, Soap is injured and thrown overboard, Ghost jumps into the raging waves after him. After getting swept away by a current, the two of them wash up onto the shores of a deserted island. Ghost and Soap have always been much more than just Sergeant and Lieutenant, than just superior and inferior, than just friends, than just partners. With now nothing but time to wait for rescue, the two of them dance around their feelings. But as Soap's injury gets worse day by day, can Ghost confront his feelings about the man withering away in front of him before it's too late?

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Drifting hearts ~ Saire00 (fic, tumblr) & @cainbutnotabel.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66552346
Audience: Teen & Up
Words: 22,173 (5/5)
Published: 26/06/2025

Stranded on an island, #Ghoap realise they are more than "just friends" 🏝️

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Slightly in shock that the next installation of #LeoRecsFics will be the 50th 😵‍💫🤩

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Title: Even Dragons
Author: JoyCommander
The summary reads: Dragonslayer Johnny is in search of a dragon, but instead he finds Simon Riley, a quiet blacksmith in a town being terrorized by a dragon. And now Johnny has more than he's bargained for because Simon has a secret that could be deadly.

(Synopsis is much more dramatic than story itself...oops.)

Title: Even Dragons Author: JoyCommander The summary reads: Dragonslayer Johnny is in search of a dragon, but instead he finds Simon Riley, a quiet blacksmith in a town being terrorized by a dragon. And now Johnny has more than he's bargained for because Simon has a secret that could be deadly. (Synopsis is much more dramatic than story itself...oops.)

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Even Dragons ~ JoyCommander (fic) and @faoisgone.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66596098
Audience: General
Words: 18,568 (1/1)
Published: 15/06/2025

DragonShifter!Ghost meets DragonSlayer!Soap in this lovely platonic #Ghoap fic 💕

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Author: flameofarcana
Title: Spindrift
The summary reads: Soap joined the notorious Captain Price's crew years ago after leaving his life behind. Now they're on the trail of the most corrupt officer the Navy has ever seen, and Price has one last trick up his sleeve.

Ghost, and old friend and now shadowy assassin, joins the crew for one last manhunt.

Author: flameofarcana Title: Spindrift The summary reads: Soap joined the notorious Captain Price's crew years ago after leaving his life behind. Now they're on the trail of the most corrupt officer the Navy has ever seen, and Price has one last trick up his sleeve. Ghost, and old friend and now shadowy assassin, joins the crew for one last manhunt.

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Spindrift ~ @/hausofitachi (fic, twit) and Kazifrost (art, tumblr)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66626905
Audience: Mature
Words: 25,247 (3/3)
Published: 22/06/2025

#Ghoap meets Assassins Creed: Black Flag crossover. Pirates, assassins and romance~ 💕

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Title: The cord of communion
Authors: toomanybats & Siwucha

The summary reads: There’s a ghost haunting the 141 common room. At least, Soap is about 80% sure there is, which is, in fairness, realistically about as sure as anyone could reasonably be about spooks haunting their workplace. He’s not stupid, he knows no one else is going to believe him if he brings it up. The scorn if he suddenly starts harping on about ghosties and ghoulies.

None of that negates the fact that there definitely is one though. Probably.

Title: The cord of communion Authors: toomanybats & Siwucha The summary reads: There’s a ghost haunting the 141 common room. At least, Soap is about 80% sure there is, which is, in fairness, realistically about as sure as anyone could reasonably be about spooks haunting their workplace. He’s not stupid, he knows no one else is going to believe him if he brings it up. The scorn if he suddenly starts harping on about ghosties and ghoulies. None of that negates the fact that there definitely is one though. Probably.

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The cord of communion ~ @toomanybats.bsky.social (fic) & @armache.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66452206
Audience: Explicit
Words: 43,057 (10/10)
Published: 19/06/2025

A ghoulishly glorious #Ghoap fic that had my emotions on a seesaw.

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Title: Chest Pains
Author: Infinate_Riches

The summary reads: His gaze snapped to those amber eyes he loved so dearly. He could see the questioning look on Simon’s face and it caused something in him to crack.

“Do ye no trust me, Simon?”

“What?”

“I asked if ye don’t trust me.”

OR

Ghost isn't used to being cared for. Soap isn't used to being shut out. When things don't quite go to plan the boys' relationship is put to the test.

Title: Chest Pains Author: Infinate_Riches The summary reads: His gaze snapped to those amber eyes he loved so dearly. He could see the questioning look on Simon’s face and it caused something in him to crack. “Do ye no trust me, Simon?” “What?” “I asked if ye don’t trust me.” OR Ghost isn't used to being cared for. Soap isn't used to being shut out. When things don't quite go to plan the boys' relationship is put to the test.

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Chest Pains ~ @/Kit_Marlowe1564 (fic, on twit) and crogers-artist (art, on tumblr)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66555790
Audience: Mature
Words: 10,015 (5/5)
Published: 14/06/2025

Delicious, angsty #Ghoap injury fic with misunderstandings galore 🤩

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Title: By My Hand
Author: justfireheart13

Summary reads: Soap is a seasoned newbie out Project K-10. Price is his handler with far from conventional methods. This is a typical day in their lives.

Title: By My Hand Author: justfireheart13 Summary reads: Soap is a seasoned newbie out Project K-10. Price is his handler with far from conventional methods. This is a typical day in their lives.

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By My Hand ~ @justfireheart13.bsky.social (fic) and @tngnts.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66566581
Audience: Explicit
Words: 10,011 (2/2)
Published: 15/06/2025

#PriceSoap mission fic meets spicy werewolf smut. What more do you need?

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Title: The Witch, The Ranger And The Police Man
Author: traumschwinge

The summary reads: When Scotland Yard Inspector John "Soap" MacTavish was sent to the small Northern English town of Northington he expected an easy case. There were, after all, no missing persons, just bodies that had been found. Back in London, he'd thought that it might just be a crude joke. But once he arrived in town, he was quickly learning that there was more going on than he'd expected. More, even, than he'd thought possible.

With the help of two local experts, he investigates the bodies to uncover what's been going on in the town for as long as it's been settled. And in the process gains much more than he'd ever dreamt possible.

Title: The Witch, The Ranger And The Police Man Author: traumschwinge The summary reads: When Scotland Yard Inspector John "Soap" MacTavish was sent to the small Northern English town of Northington he expected an easy case. There were, after all, no missing persons, just bodies that had been found. Back in London, he'd thought that it might just be a crude joke. But once he arrived in town, he was quickly learning that there was more going on than he'd expected. More, even, than he'd thought possible. With the help of two local experts, he investigates the bodies to uncover what's been going on in the town for as long as it's been settled. And in the process gains much more than he'd ever dreamt possible.

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The Witch, The Ranger And The Police Man ~ @traumschwinge.bsky.social (fic) & @xixii1.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65915485
Audience: Teen & Up
Words: 22,233 (11/11)
Published: 09/06/2025

#NikPrice and #Ghoap meet fabulous folklore 😍

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Title: the problem of evil
Authors: KattyPet, rattlethatlock

The summary reads: freshly crowned king jonathan of the most ancient house price has a problem. namely, being cooped up inside his palace with a neverending choir of disapproving old men in his ear. when he hears about an unruly occupier in one of his border castles, he jumps on the opportunity to go there personally and bring down the king's justice. no amount of curses, lich knights or ghosts can stop him - wait - what?

hence, he meets the mysterious knight who took over his castle, and his world flips upside down. just a bit.

Title: the problem of evil Authors: KattyPet, rattlethatlock The summary reads: freshly crowned king jonathan of the most ancient house price has a problem. namely, being cooped up inside his palace with a neverending choir of disapproving old men in his ear. when he hears about an unruly occupier in one of his border castles, he jumps on the opportunity to go there personally and bring down the king's justice. no amount of curses, lich knights or ghosts can stop him - wait - what? hence, he meets the mysterious knight who took over his castle, and his world flips upside down. just a bit.

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the problem of evil ~ @rattlethatlock.bsky.social (fic) and @katttart.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/66004189
Audience: Gen
Words: 13,748 (2/2)
Published: 31/05/2025

TASTY medieval fantasy #PriceGhost w/ stunning storytelling and art!

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Title: It's Midnight, You Existed Once (You Exist)
Authors: ky0ken and SharkNoises

The summary reads: Rorke is standing at the end of the hallway, completely nonchalant. Big stupid betrayer’s smile plastered on his smarmy, fat face. He looks so pleased with himself it’s sickening. He’s not even armored up. No kevlar, no helmet, hell he’s not even wearing gloves. He’s just a man.

But it doesn’t matter.

Because he’s not alone in the hallway.

Logan stands in front of him, with a laser-sighted pistol pointed dead between his brother’s eyes and a horrifyingly blank expression on his face. His hand is so steady that the little red dot doesn’t even wobble when Logan breathes.

------

Or, the one where The Ghosts are too late to rescue Logan before Rorke has brainwashed him into a perfect Federation soldier after taking him from the beach, and Keegan has to come to terms with the fact that he may have lost the man he loved in secret before they ever got the chance to be together properly. Written for the COD Big Bang 2025, and includes embedded illustrations from my event partner!

Title: It's Midnight, You Existed Once (You Exist) Authors: ky0ken and SharkNoises The summary reads: Rorke is standing at the end of the hallway, completely nonchalant. Big stupid betrayer’s smile plastered on his smarmy, fat face. He looks so pleased with himself it’s sickening. He’s not even armored up. No kevlar, no helmet, hell he’s not even wearing gloves. He’s just a man. But it doesn’t matter. Because he’s not alone in the hallway. Logan stands in front of him, with a laser-sighted pistol pointed dead between his brother’s eyes and a horrifyingly blank expression on his face. His hand is so steady that the little red dot doesn’t even wobble when Logan breathes. ------ Or, the one where The Ghosts are too late to rescue Logan before Rorke has brainwashed him into a perfect Federation soldier after taking him from the beach, and Keegan has to come to terms with the fact that he may have lost the man he loved in secret before they ever got the chance to be together properly. Written for the COD Big Bang 2025, and includes embedded illustrations from my event partner!

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It's Midnight, You Existed Once (You Exist) ~ @sapphyrnidae95.bsky.social (fic) + @/_kyoken (on twit, art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65978182
Audience: Explicit
Words: 21,807 (7/7)
Published: 01/06/2025

My first read of CoD Ghosts and it was tasty!

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Ascension Day
HigherMagic + Anri

Ascension Day HigherMagic + Anri

Thalass
Reyesthighs + RedPanda

Thalass Reyesthighs + RedPanda

Under and Through
losersimonriley + jeleynai

Under and Through losersimonriley + jeleynai

will you cleanse me with pleasure
Altriaa + Yazzzmania

will you cleanse me with pleasure Altriaa + Yazzzmania

#LeoRecsFics weekly roundup! (25/05/2025 - 30/05/2025)

Total fics read: 7
Words read: 133,885
Fave genre read: Hurt/comfort

Thank you early #CODBigBang participants for the incredible food! If you didn't catch my recs this week, check them out below in the roundup 💕

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The title reads "Ascension Day" and the author is HigherMagic.

The summary reads: “I’ve never seen an alien that size,” Ghost says. “Or with that physiology.”

“Scraping the database tells us it…appeared one day,” Laswell says. Ghost looks at her in surprise, and she shrugs. “There’s no other data. I think Graves kept his journals physical, and had all the Shadows do the same. There are no logs, no scientific reports, no tests or studies. These two photos and Nox’s distress call are all I have.”

“So…you think it, what? Hatched?”

“That’s exactly what I think.”

The title reads "Ascension Day" and the author is HigherMagic. The summary reads: “I’ve never seen an alien that size,” Ghost says. “Or with that physiology.” “Scraping the database tells us it…appeared one day,” Laswell says. Ghost looks at her in surprise, and she shrugs. “There’s no other data. I think Graves kept his journals physical, and had all the Shadows do the same. There are no logs, no scientific reports, no tests or studies. These two photos and Nox’s distress call are all I have.” “So…you think it, what? Hatched?” “That’s exactly what I think.”

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Ascension Day ~ @highermagic.bsky.social (fic) and @anrithewitch.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65894695
Audience: Explicit
Words: 32,648 (7/7)
Published: 26/05/2025
C/W: Pregnancy (mpreg)

REJOICE. REJOICE. THE ASCENSION DAY IS HERE.

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The title is "Pizza Time!", and the authors are TokyoHomo and Esuko298.

The summary reads: "Simon "Ghost" Riley is on month three of medical discharge, and it's not going well. He's stopped eating, barely gets out of bed, and the only thing keeping him alive is the service dog his former captain stuck him with. When he's finally lambasted into ordering delivery–to just eat ANYTHING at this point–he usually puts instructions to leave the food outside so he can take his time getting to the door.

The one day he forgets, he finds himself once more in a world-changing situation–he just doesn't know it while staring at the most beautiful man he's ever met.

or

Pizza Delivery Boy!Soap delivers Ghost his pizza for a month and someone falls head over heels."

The title is "Pizza Time!", and the authors are TokyoHomo and Esuko298. The summary reads: "Simon "Ghost" Riley is on month three of medical discharge, and it's not going well. He's stopped eating, barely gets out of bed, and the only thing keeping him alive is the service dog his former captain stuck him with. When he's finally lambasted into ordering delivery–to just eat ANYTHING at this point–he usually puts instructions to leave the food outside so he can take his time getting to the door. The one day he forgets, he finds himself once more in a world-changing situation–he just doesn't know it while staring at the most beautiful man he's ever met. or Pizza Delivery Boy!Soap delivers Ghost his pizza for a month and someone falls head over heels."

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Pizza Time! ~ @tokyohomo.bsky.social (fic) & @radio298.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65891128
Audience: Explicit
Words: 20,748 (5/5)
Published: 25/05/2025

Takes the medal for "most poignant #Ghoap delivery guy smut I've ever read" 💕🔞

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Title reads "will you cleanse me with pleasure?" and the author is Altriaa.

The summary reads: “Johnny. Look at me.” Ghost urged, his tone just a bit softer than before. Soap would get like this sometimes, out of his head in a way, but it hadn’t been this bad in a long while. Ghost hated it, hated the way he was almost helpless against the throes of his sergeant’s mind.

However, there was one thing he could do, although it would require a gentle touch.

“Alright.” Ghost mumbled, mostly to himself at this point. He might not be able to get through to Soap the normal way, but he knew that he would still follow orders. “I need you to go to your room and clean up.” His tone was not unkind, but it held an air of authority that he knew Soap would need right now. He needed the rigid structure. “After that, I want you to meet me in my office. 22:00.”

--

Or: Ghost finds a way to get Soap out of his head."

Title reads "will you cleanse me with pleasure?" and the author is Altriaa. The summary reads: “Johnny. Look at me.” Ghost urged, his tone just a bit softer than before. Soap would get like this sometimes, out of his head in a way, but it hadn’t been this bad in a long while. Ghost hated it, hated the way he was almost helpless against the throes of his sergeant’s mind. However, there was one thing he could do, although it would require a gentle touch. “Alright.” Ghost mumbled, mostly to himself at this point. He might not be able to get through to Soap the normal way, but he knew that he would still follow orders. “I need you to go to your room and clean up.” His tone was not unkind, but it held an air of authority that he knew Soap would need right now. He needed the rigid structure. “After that, I want you to meet me in my office. 22:00.” -- Or: Ghost finds a way to get Soap out of his head."

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will you cleanse me with pleasure? ~ @soapluvrr.bsky.social (fic) and @yazzzmania.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65881780
Audience: Explicit
Words: 10,215 (1/1)
Published: 25/05/2025

Get your SPICY #Ghoap dom/sub dynamics here 🌶️🔞

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The title is "Thalass" and the author's name is Reyesthighs.

The summary reads: "Selkie; a mythical creature that resembles a seal in the water but assumes human form on land.

It is said that there was once a selkie who would often go onto land, and leave her sealskin buried in the sand. One day, a fisherman saw her hiding her skin, and took it hostage. Unable to return to the sea, she had no choice but to wed him and be his wife. Many years later she found where he had hidden her skin and fled back to the ocean."

The title is "Thalass" and the author's name is Reyesthighs. The summary reads: "Selkie; a mythical creature that resembles a seal in the water but assumes human form on land. It is said that there was once a selkie who would often go onto land, and leave her sealskin buried in the sand. One day, a fisherman saw her hiding her skin, and took it hostage. Unable to return to the sea, she had no choice but to wed him and be his wife. Many years later she found where he had hidden her skin and fled back to the ocean."

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Thalass ~ @reyesthighs.bsky.social (fic) and @redpandadraws.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65878969
Audience: Explicit
Words: 27,500 (10/10)
Published: 25/05/2025

Delicious folklore #Ghoap with Selkie!Soap and his new, royal husband.

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The title reads "Kolya's Beaningful Brew" and the author is Mish_chan.

The summary reads: "Nik and John are happily married and run a coffee and bakery shop. Their employees are young men who are both employees and sons to them.

Then they meet a friend of their employee's - so young, smart, and pretty. What happens next is both expected and unexpected.

My partner for the art is RedPanda! Here is the link to their work that they did for me! https://bsky.app/profile/redpandadraws.bsky.social/post/3lpz4dg5jh22m"

The title reads "Kolya's Beaningful Brew" and the author is Mish_chan. The summary reads: "Nik and John are happily married and run a coffee and bakery shop. Their employees are young men who are both employees and sons to them. Then they meet a friend of their employee's - so young, smart, and pretty. What happens next is both expected and unexpected. My partner for the art is RedPanda! Here is the link to their work that they did for me! https://bsky.app/profile/redpandadraws.bsky.social/post/3lpz4dg5jh22m"

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Kolya's Beaningful Brew ~ @mishchan.bsky.social (fic) and @redpandadraws.bsky.social (art)
Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65883619
Audience: Explicit
Words: 13,123 (7/7)
Published: 25/05/2025

Poly ship heaven with #NikPrice and their lively coffee shop!

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