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Peter had been doing this for a few weeks now, ever since Tony’s funeral, when Stephen had said his door was always open. He never said much, just sat with Stephen to do his homework as Stephen researched and worked, but every Friday, 4 pm, Peter would be there.
It didn’t escape his notice that that had been Tony and Peter’s lab time.
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Tony knew as soon as he woke up that it was going to be one of those days. The days when nothing felt real, drifting through them with his feet barely on the ground, his mind a million miles away and yet focused on nothing all at once, completely and utterly untethered.
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Postmarked by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
06 May 2026
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Stephen Strange moves into the house next door to Tony halfway through their freshman year. From the start, something seems off about his new neighbours, but he doesn't quite know what. It's not until Tony notices the bruises that things slowly fall into place.
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Five Times isn't Enough by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
01 Jan 2026
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In which Tony and Stephen keep accidentally (or sometimes very deliberately) kissing and they never talk about it. Until they do
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5 times Tony and Stephen kissed vs the one time it meant something
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We Said No Presents by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
25 Dec 2025
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“We said no presents,” he murmured, even as he took the parcel with shaking hands, holding it as though it were so precious one wrong move could break it.
Now it was Tony’s turn to roll his eyes. “Actually, I believe you said it was unfair since I’m a billionaire.”
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Tony and Stephen wake up on Christmas and spend the morning exchanging gifts and lazing about in bed.
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- Part 4 of Reboot
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The Only Way by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
24 Nov 2025
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In which the MCU’s canon ending to Endgame isn’t the one future Stephen considered a ‘win’. Or, in other words: Stephen can’t live in a world that doesn’t include Tony.
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Before It All by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
18 Nov 2025
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Before he became Iron Man, before Stephen Strange became the Sorcerer Supreme, they were just two arrogant geniuses circling each other across a charity gala.
“You look like you could use a drink.”
“You look like you’ve used that line on every person tonight."Tony's looking for a one-night stand; Stephen... changes things.
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Meet Me at Midnight. by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
14 Nov 2025
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Thanos is gone.
Everyone is back.
But still Tony can't sleep.
Every single night he is plagued by nightmares and every night he finds himself alone in his kitchen drinking coffee to avoid facing them again. Then one night there's Stephen with tea and a book and a companionship Tony hasn't had in so long.
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Let Me Take Care of You by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
11 Nov 2025
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Hand on the door to his bedroom, Tony shrugged off Stephen’s shirt, letting it drop to the floor.
He didn’t bother turning. He knew Stephen wouldn’t be far behind…
A companion piece to Date Nights (and Days)—pure porn with the tiniest bit of plot if you squint.
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- Part 3 of Reboot
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Date Nights (and Days) by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
02 Nov 2025
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Tony thought Stephen’s surprise party was more than enough. Turns out, the sorcerer had other plans—quieter ones.
Just the two of them, a lazy morning, a day of dates, and Stephen’s very determined mission to make sure Tony actually relaxes for once.Series
- Part 2 of Reboot
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Happy Birthday Tony by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
13 Oct 2025
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Tony never really liked his birthday. But he never thought he'd actually forget it—at least, not until someone reminded him what it feels like to be loved.
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- Part 1 of Reboot
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Behind the Darkness by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
08 Oct 2025
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Tony knows every version of his husband—or he thought he did. Until Stephen comes home... different.
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Look How They Shine For You by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
28 Sep 2025
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In which Peter falls asleep during the stargazing trip he begged for, Tony tries (and fails) not to get soft, and Stephen points out constellations until things… shift into something warmer, quieter, and maybe even a little inevitable.
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Pineapple Pizza & Other Ways to Ruin a Sorcerer’s Life by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
23 Sep 2025
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Movie nights were supposed to be Tony and Peter’s thing. Then Strange kept showing up with board games, bad pizza opinions, and a smug face Tony wanted to punch (or kiss, apparently).
(Featuring Monopoly, Among Us, pineapple pizza, and one very smug sorcerer.)
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Even Iron Breaks by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
22 Sep 2025
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It had only been a week since Tony had been dismissed from the hospital. He was technically still supposed to be on bed rest. Not down here. Certainly not working this hard or this late. Certainly not supposed to be putting so much strain on his still-healing body.
Even after the world’s greatest villain had been defeated, he wouldn’t stop.
Even losing an arm wouldn’t stop him.
Even nearly dying couldn’t.
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Over the Edge by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
05 May 2025
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After the Christmas break, Tony and Stephen return to MIT- this time, as something more than friends. They navigate the beginnings of their new relationship and learn how to balance this with college.
A sequel to The Edge of Us
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- Part 2 of The Edge of Us Universe
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The Edge of Us by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies)
19 Apr 2025
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Stephen and Tony are roommates and bestfriends at MIT. What happens when Stephen brings Tony home for Christmas as his date to piss off his homophobic parents.
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- Part 1 of The Edge of Us Universe
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A Strange Cure by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Doctor Strange (Movies), Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies)
03 Feb 2025
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Peter was adopted by Tony when he was just a few months old. Peter was born with a number of health issues and as a result has weekly appointments with the Paediatrician. What happens when Peter’s regular doctor is replaced by a new doctor, Dr Stephen Strange.
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Set at a time where pirates are prominent throughout the world.
The Blacks are the most notorious pirates to have ever roamed the seas. The Royal Navy have one goal, eliminating the threat of pirates by any means necessary.
James Potter, a captain in the navy, and his crew are given the task of arresting the crew of The Black Death, captained by Regulus Arcturus Black.
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Life is a beautiful game by paintedcrayon
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies)
06 Apr 2023
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Peter Parker recounts all of the most impactful moments in his life and in the end the negatives outweigh the positives and life becomes too much for him.