Dirk and Jake outside an auto shop. It’s dark and the sign is glowing. Dirk is leaning back on the railings. Jake is leaning forward, resting his elbow on the railings and his cheek in his hand. He’s grinning.

Rated G, 2k words, complete. Summary: Dirk has lived in this crammed city all his life, a solitary figure in a sea of humanity. He had thought his perceptions of his home were set in stone, but then he meets Jake, a boisterous young man from the wilderness who gives him a new outlook.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“Coffins into Mosaics”

Illustrated by: @twinklepark.bsky.social
Written by: eyepatchdate tumblr, PrincessFawna Ao3

archiveofourown.org/works/63795331

Intro tags: Modern Setting, Meet-Cute, Pre-Relationship

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk, Jake, and Grandma English. Grandma’s back is to the camera. Jake is holding a tennis ball. Bec is jumping up on Dirk, who is swaying backwards. His glasses are falling off.

Rated G, 2k words, complete. Summary: Dirk finally gets to meet Jake's illusive Grandmother--he's not counting on her overly excited dog to ruin his carefully laid plans.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“Fetch”
Illustrated by: generalghosty tumblr
Written by: theangryweasel tumblr

archiveofourown.org/works/63828703

Intro tags: Grandma English, Fluff

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Two images of Dirk and Jake, in a green hue. Jake has Dirk backed up. Dirk asks “What are you? Are you even human?” There is blood seeping from Jake’s mouth.

Rated T, 4k words, Ongoing. Summary: If you’re reading this, I’m dead. Bold fuckin’ opening, I know, but what else am I meant to say? I’d apologise (and I do), but that doesn’t change anything. I’m still dead, one way or another. So. This isn’t an apology. It’s not really an excuse, either. Honestly, I have no fuckin’ clue what this is. I just… don’t want there to be any ambiguity around this shit, I guess. I can never fully explain why, but the more I try, the less room there is for y'all to blame yourselves. It wasn’t your fault. It never was. A jaded vampire and a depressed man walk into a bar. Both of them end up hurt.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“The Last Will and Testament of Dirk L. Strider”

Illustrated by: modernchemical tumblr
Written by: @nintendont2502.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/638677...

Intro tags: Implied Suicide, Inspired by IWTV, Vampires

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk and Jake sitting on a sofa. Dirk is explaining lore to Jake while Jake looks on fondly.

Rated G, 1.5k words, complete. Summary: Dirk comes home after a feelings jam with his brother. Jake puts an anime on with a certain triangle shaded man in it. Cute stuff ensues!

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“Movie Night”
Illustrated by: ichorandshadowart tumblr
Written by: BabyKumaBear on tumblr, BabyKumaB3ar Insta

archiveofourown.org/works/63923845

Intro tags: Domestic Fluff, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Image of the back of Dirk’s head. Jake, as a glowing, partially nude, guardian angel stands before him, beckoning with his hand.

Rated T, 1.6 word count, Ongoing. Summary: Dirk Strider has been having a rough few years. Rough to the point where he apparently needs divine intervention. Surely his guardian angel Jake English can remind him that life is worth living… Right?

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“Parking Lot Prayer”
Illustrated by: @galaxicnerd.bsky.social
Written by: paradox-clones Tumblr

archiveofourown.org/works/639127...

Intro tags: Depression, Guardian Angels, Budding Love, Awkward Flirting

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk and Jake as firemen. Dirk is sitting down on a bench, Jake is standing. They are shaking hands.

A calendar. Jake is the photo spread for July. He is shirtless and hanging off a ladder.

Rated T, 4k words, complete. Summary: Firefighting is a dangerous career- for the heart, just as much as the body. Luckily, Dirk is completely competent and capable of dealing with such awkward endeavors like, "having a crush on your coworker," in the most normal and regular way possible. The question is only whether or not said coworker is also capable of being normal about it.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“flames held down”
Illustrated by: nethergloss on Insta, tumblr
Written by: applestorms tumblr

archiveofourown.org/works/63879706

Intro tags: AU Firefighters, Misunderstandings, Childhood Friends, no smut but plenty of thirst lol

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk and Jake. It’s snowing. Dirk is outside Jake’s business and Jake is coming outside, adjusting his glasses. Dirk is hugging himself with cold.

Rated T, 5K words, Ongoing. Summary: When Mom Lalonde sends you off with a mysterious letter and a kick in the ass for some random valley out in the middle of nowhere you can’t really decline her. Living in the bumfuck of nothing isn’t really your style but the cute guy who runs the mystery shop sure is. There’s some magic, some weird people, adventuring and more, as Dirk tries and fails to figure out how a typical hallmark movie works.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“In the Valley”
Illustrated by: cr3ntist tumblr
Written by: CutieOrange ao3, supernatural-flowers tumblr

archiveofourown.org/works/640128...

Intro tags: Dirk becomes a farmer, Dirk does not want to be a farmer, Fluff

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk and Jake in a tree. The camera is at their backs. They are deep in talk. Jake appears to be a ghostly apparition.

Rated T, 3k words, Completed. Summary: It's foggy out. The sun still penetrates through the thick mist, keeping the scenery visible if almost dreamlike, soft. You're way out of town, and you don't intend on going back for a while. Dirk takes some time to himself. Fresh air, nature, and distance from some emotionally uncomfortable topics will do him good, right? Surely he won't have any strange experiences in the foggy woods...

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“Or Have You Burned My Effigy?”

Illustrated by: ozuzo tumblr, ozuzoart insta
Written by: exaltior-a tumblr

archiveofourown.org/works/63912661

Intro tags: Brain Ghosts, Mental Health Issues, Unreliable Narrator

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk and Jake from Homestuck. Jake is shirtless. Dirk is standing over him, cupping his cheek. The title text of the fanfiction surrounds them in stylized font.

Rated T, 2k words, Completed. Summary: Adjusting to Earth C is hard when you grew up in the middle of nowhere with no one but the people in your computer. Getting over your toxic ex in this environment isn't easy either. Alcohol and poor decisions can help, though, at least with distractions. And liquid courage can give you the false belief in your ability to patch things up with your teenage gay awakening. (or, in simple terms, jake is drunk, dirk is picking up the pieces, as always)

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“why'd you only call me when you're high? (you ain't no disciple)”

Illustrated by: crockerberts tumblr
Written by: sleepygh0stz on instagram

archiveofourown.org/works/63975547

Intro tags: Drunk Dialing, Unhealthy Relationships

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Ultimate Jake English flies above Ultimate Dirk Strider. He has wings and he is carrying two guns.

Rated M, 6k words, Completed. Summary: The story of Earth C is in dire need of an editor. The Prince of Heart, destroyer of souls, is the man for the job: all he needs is a heroic counterpart, someone who can put the world back together once he’s excised all its flaws. Fortunately, he knows exactly where to find one. Unfortunately, all the hero wants to do is rot.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“atonement”
Illustrated by: getupthestairs tumblr
Written by: acoustic-eel tumblr, acousticeelart insta

archiveofourown.org/works/63922795

Intro tags: Ultimate Dirk Strider, Ultimate Jake English, Temporary Character Death, Self-Destruction

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk Strider holding a knife. In the background shadows is a large werewolf- Jake

Rated M, Words 1.3k, Completed. Summary: Dirk Strider is resigned to a cold, dark and above all lonely existence. Hunting the dangerous creatures that plague humanity from the shadows has its risks, and it turns out life as a glorified bloodsucking corpse isn't all it's cracked up to be. He can deal though. At least, he could - until an unexpected encounter with a werewolf on the run turns his unlife upside down. Suddenly Dirk is worried his unbeating heart might not be quite as cold and dead as he thought it was, and that's the least of his fucking problems.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“Hollow Moon”
Illustrated by: arbitrarytalpidae tumblr, birchmole insta
Written by: @alphakidz.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/63922312

Intro tags: AU: Vampire, AU: Werewolf, Comedy, Mystery

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Dirk and Jake dressed as characters from The Locked Tomb series. Jake is falling over an edge with a shocked expression. Dirk, neutral, is pulling him back.

Rated E, 9k words, Completed. Summary: Almost no one ever visits the Ninth House, and yet, a gala is coming to them for the first time. With an opportunity to show his stuff, Jake goes to one of the Ninth's cavaliers: Dirk Strider to train him up on both sword skills and his necromancy. A last choice heir and the next Cavalier Primary come together to show up the Eighth House and their detestable little heir. As they test their own skills, their own feelings come bubbling to the surface.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“The Necromancer's Blade”
Illustrated by: @sidneygale.bsky.social
Written by: @fungus-amongus.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/63754354

Intro tags: Alternate Universe: The Locked Tomb, Science Fiction, Swordfighting, Necromancy, Smut

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

A comic of Jake and BGD. Jake laughs and reaches for BGD's arm. His hand goes through it. Jake then looks despondent as BGD talks to him.

Unrated, 1.8k word count, ongoing. Summary: A delusion, a stupid drunkard fantasy... Or two times where Jake English finds himself sitting with his desires and regrets in the shape of familiar brain ghost.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

“After All This Time”
Illustrated by: docileroamer on Tumblr
Written by:
@ozuzo.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/638498...

Intro tags: Canon Compliant, Hurt/Comfort, Implied Alcohol Abuse, The Homestuck Epilogues, Dream Bubbles

#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

Whoopsies, linking it would have helped! Here is the link: archiveofourown.org/works/637359...

#dirkjake #djbb25 #dirkjakeweek25

Dirk and Jake, in royal derse and prospit garb, in a garden. Dirk is bowing and kissing the back of Jake's hand

T rated. 5K word count, ongoing. Summary: As Prince of Derse, Dirk has to balance his own nation's needs with diplomacy. A wrench is thrown into the works in the form of Lord Jake of Prospit, the single most beautiful person Dirk has ever met. But Jake has his own struggles to contend with. Does he really have the time or the heart for a romance with a foreign prince? With the unsteady relationship between their nations hanging in the balance, both struggle against their natures and learn from each other to try and make things work -- both with the diplomatic relations, as well as their own.

DIRKJAKE 💥BIG BANG

"Persephone in the Garden"
Illustrated by: pumpkin-mines on Tumblr, 0l_unreliable on Insta
Written by: @glubtier.bsky.social

Intro tags: AU: Derse/Prospit Royalty, Fantasy, Love at First Sight, Romance, Bittersweet Ending
#dirkjake #dirkjakeweek25 #djbb25

We'll also be posting our DirkJake Big Bang entries throughout the week so stay tuned! Those will be tagged #djbb25
#dirkjake #homestuck