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OFMD Reverse Big Bang @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hi there! We’re not sure if you can bookmark collections on ao3, but on Bsky there are a few ways to bookmark posts.

OFMD Reverse Big Bang @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social · Sep 1

That's a wrap on the #OFMDReverseBang for 2025! We have an incredible collection for you to explore featuring the art and fic our collaborators created this year. Check it out here:

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Our Flag Means Death Reverse Bang 2025 | Archive of Our Own

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friendlytikek.bsky.social @friendlytikek.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just in the nick of time, I present my second #OFMDReverseBang, this time a collab with @imrights.bsky.social 💜

Izzy can shapeshift into a dog. He uses it to avoid his problems, but winds up creating a whole bunch more.

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hideplueshi.bsky.social @hideplueshi.bsky.social · Aug 31

I'm so thrilled to finally share our #ofmdRBB, please give @violetsmith.bsky.social all the love for creating this magical, immersive world <3 I promise, you're going in for such a good read!

archiveofourown.org/works/701240...

#ofmd #ourflagmeansdeath #IzzyHands #gentlebeard #Ouizzy #Edizzy

Violet Smith @violetsmith.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just posted the @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social project that @hideplueshi.bsky.social and I have been working away at for the last several months!

It's an 85k ouizzy & gentlebeard folklore au, rated E, featuring kelpies, swords and secrets, and the most gorgeous illustrations you can imagine.

Beautiful illustration by artist hideplueshi, featuring Frenchie and Izzy in the back of Frenchie's wagon, Frenchie playing his lute to create magic to heal Izzy, with Stede and Ed walking behind, Stede carrying supplies and Ed with two swords on his back.

"So you learnt your magic here in Scowan?”

“Hm? Oh, no babe. I was cursed by a witch as a young lad, cos I wouldn't let her steal my breath. Held it all tight in my lungs until I passed out, really pissed her off.”

“She cursed you… with magic?”

“Yeah. And with never being able to find a pen when I need one.”

Ed pinched the bridge of his nose. “I'm sorry–”

“Don't be! I've learnt how to live with it. Mostly by just never writing anything down.”

“–but how is magic a curse?”

“Well. You know. It's a mixed blessing, which is basically the same thing.” When Ed still looked dubious, he added, “I think she knew I was an introvert. They're sneaky, witches.”

“Right. And how did you meet this witch?”

Frenchie started winding the long strip of linen he had torn into a tight roll. For such an apparently clumsy man he was nimble-fingered, Ed noted. He made quick, neat work of it, then smiled up at Ed and said, “My parents found her as a stray and took her in.”

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Goose! | LongLiveOMFD | Gone into the void| @anongoose99.bsky.social · Sep 1

The last chapter of Lost and Found is up. The epilogue. Thank you so much for following along on this journey! Its been an absolute joy to work on this story with @deanbird.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/694557...

#OFMD #OFMDRBB #OurFlagMeansDeath

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Ed Zeppelin 🏴‍☠️male buttcheek connoisseur🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🏴‍☠️ @ourartmeanszepp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another piece from @slagathor420.bsky.social and my #OFMDReverseBigBang2025
Ed is a Byrd that never touches ground. Stede is a Fae prince who’s never had to lift a wing.

Read it here!
archiveofourown.org/works/701011...

Ed and Stede are high in the clouds, Ed has his wings wrapped around Stede, talons akimbo. He’s looking up with pride. Stede is looking down feeling impressed with himself. The sunshine makes Ed’s black and blue feathers shine with shades of pink, blue and yellow.
Stede had opalescent fae wings, he’s wearing a white billowy shirt with a dark teal vest, his tan pants and brown leather boots are adorned with ruffles and turquoise. His pants have slits down the side

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Slagathor AKA Mirandy @slagathor420.bsky.social · Sep 1

After many technical difficulties, our @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social fic is complete! Thank you to @ourartmeanszepp.bsky.social for trusting me with these guys, and for the incredible art! 💜 I'm so proud of what we've put together, and I hope y'all enjoy it!
archiveofourown.org/works/701011...

Learning to Fly - Chapter 1 - Slagathor420 - Our Flag Means Death (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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Ed Zeppelin 🏴‍☠️male buttcheek connoisseur🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🏴‍☠️ @ourartmeanszepp.bsky.social · Sep 1

@slagathor420.bsky.social and my #OFMDReverseBigBang is finally up! This is SUCH a beautiful fic. An absolutely magical fairytale and an AU I want to draw forever.

Read the fic here!
archiveofourown.org/works/701011...

A drawing of the first encounter between Ed and Stede in Learning to Fly. Stede, a fae prince, is facing away from the viewer suprised by a humanoid byrd, Ed, landing in front of him.
They’re in a forest, the leaves and grass and an acorn (showing our protagonists are 🤏tiny)
Stede is wearing a princely teal and gold outfit with pumpkin pants and sleeves. The back of his bodice is laced verrrry low to allow for his wings. Ed’s feathers are shades of blue, purple, pink, and yellow. His hair is purple and half up.

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Samuel 🌈 @samwisery.bsky.social · Aug 31

For Sexual Sunday, how's about the ending to @merryfinches.bsky.social and my RBB love letter to 90s rom-coms? 💖

I've posted both C12 (feat. beautiful art!!) and the epilogue today. My fault it's taken so long, I'm sorry; I hope you enjoy if you read it! 💛✨

archiveofourown.org/works/677699...

A title card for a fanfiction, drawn by MerryFinches. It says 'An OFMD RBB fic, The Backup Plan, words by samwise, art by MerryFinches'. It's a scene from a Greek island at sunset with a winding road and an ocean view. There's a large yacht in the ocean, and a yellow three-wheeled car in the foreground, and pretty pink flowers border the whole card.

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Violet Smith @violetsmith.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just posted the @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social project that @hideplueshi.bsky.social and I have been working away at for the last several months!

It's an 85k ouizzy & gentlebeard folklore au, rated E, featuring kelpies, swords and secrets, and the most gorgeous illustrations you can imagine.

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Deanbird @deanbird.bsky.social · Aug 31

The latest chapter of Lost & Found contains the original art from my RBB slide! Oh no, watch out Stede!

archiveofourown.org/works/694557...

#OFMDrbb #OFMD

Ed and Stede in a cave full of gigantic pink crystals. Stede is sitting at the bottom behind one crystal, looking dejected. Ed is rappelling down from above, looking panicked and shouting Stede's name. There are purple monster claws peeking out from around one of the crystals.

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ferventemily @ferventemily.bsky.social · Aug 30

Mine and @gemagination.bsky.social's #OFMDReverseBang is now complete at 17.8k! We are both so proud of this story and the beautiful art that inspired it. Sneak peek of the art from the final chapter below 👀

Read chapter 5 here: archiveofourown.org/works/679832...

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Draco the Lizard - Wee Con 🏴‍☠️ @dracothelizard.bsky.social · Aug 30

I've posted three more chapters of my #ofmdreversebang - archiveofourown.org/works/677020...

It's angsting hours for Ed :(.

I Can't Be The Thing I Was Before - Chapter 10 - Dracothelizard - Our Flag Means Death (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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Draco the Lizard - Wee Con 🏴‍☠️ @dracothelizard.bsky.social · Aug 27

archiveofourown.org/works/677020...

Chapter 7 out of 13 for my #ofmdreversebang for #wipwednesday because it's still a WIP 🙂🙃
(Working on a first draft of the final chapter though)

I Can't Be The Thing I Was Before - Chapter 7 - Dracothelizard - Our Flag Means Death (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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Lucy 🧜‍♂️🏴‍☠️ @butterscup95.bsky.social · Aug 27

At 142k, Floating in Your Waves of Light is officially complete! Thank you for your patience while I get these last chapters up. I'm sad to bid farewell to the lighthouse boys, but I'm so proud of this fic and hope you've enjoyed this journey. 💜 #OFMDReverseBang

archiveofourown.org/works/670717...

Lucy 🧜‍♂️🏴‍☠️ @butterscup95.bsky.social · Jul 1

Introducing "Floating in Your Waves of Light", my colab with the amazing @smolbus.bsky.social for #OFMDReverseBang! The first two chapters are live, and I'll be uploading two chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays all month. Link, description, and tags are below. Enjoy! 💜 @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social

Title card for "Floating in Your Waves of Light - An OFMD Reverse Big Bang Fic, Words by butterscup Art by smolbus". Words are on a lavender background with waves. A lighthouse surrounded by flowers is transparent behind the title.

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ferventemily @ferventemily.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're nearing the finish line! The second to last chapter of Into the Ring is up now with more beautiful art by @gemagination.bsky.social. #OFMDReverseBang

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INKIRTIS | COMMS OPEN @inkirtis.bsky.social · Aug 22

A post to summarize everything about MOONAGE DAYDREAM fic that @caladria.bsky.social and I made for @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social ✨

🔗⬇️

Here's all the art I made for the fic (no terrible spoilers)

Also @happydaiz.bsky.social made an incredible podfic of the story, so go check it out !

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Byslantedlight @byslantedlight.bsky.social · Aug 24

Hi all - it's done! I've finally finished my Reverse Big Bang Story, inspired by the gorgeous artwork of @samikelsh.bsky.social. 😊 Thank you @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social, and everyone reading, and sharing OFMD love! 🥰💖 archiveofourown.org/works/67221466
#ofmdfanfic #ofmd #ofmdreversebang

Banner for Borne Before the Wind, and innkeeper adventure with words by Slantedlight and illustrations by Whatthefoucault. The words are surrounded by sketches of hot air balloons, labelled "fig. 1", "fig.2" and "fig.3".

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Sami Kelsh is a tired bear @samikelsh.bsky.social · Aug 24

the golden age of ballooning

pirate enjoyers, go read borne before the wind by @byslantedlight.bsky.social for the @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social x
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#ofmd #watercolour #cuteart

Watercolour illustration of Stede and Ed from Our Flag Means Death flying in an 18th century hot air balloon. The balloon has yellow and orange stripes, and Stede has short blonde hair and wears a pale blue waistcoat and white shirt and holds a small telescope. Ed holds a map and has long salt and pepper hair and a short beard. The basket of the balloon looks rather like a small pirate ship, complete with a little pegasus on the prow. The landscape is tiny beneath them and it's a beautiful blue sky day.

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Deanbird @deanbird.bsky.social · Aug 19

The first chapter of Lost & Found is now live!

A T-rated treasure-hunting adventure by @anongoose99.bsky.social and me for @ofmdreversebigbang.bsky.social !!

🔗: archiveofourown.org/works/694557...

#ofmd #ReverseBigBang

A title card for Lost & Found, with the title appearing overtop a drawing of an island at night. The island has lots of neon lights and two large jellyfish structures climbing high into the sky. There is a boat off to the left of the scene. In the lower right corner are the words "an RBB fic. Words by BlackMambaaaa, art by Deanbird.

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halfeatenmoon @halfeatenmoon.bsky.social · Aug 16

Check out my #OFMDReverseBang fic with @d0m1n0-3ff3ct.bsky.social! A fantasy murder mystery where mysterious elf Jim investigates the dead body left in fairy Olu's bakery.
archiveofourown.org/works/69311806

Artwork of Jim and Olu in a bakery. Fairy olu is a baker, standing in front of a shelf of bread and holding a loaf in his hand. Jim is kneeling on the floor inspecting the trail of blood from the dead body behind the counter.

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ferventemily @ferventemily.bsky.social · Aug 16

Chapter 3 of Into the Ring is up now! #OFMDReverseBang #TealOranges

archiveofourown.org/works/679832...

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Heather... persists despite the horrors (she/they) 🐈‍⬛🏳️‍🌈 @blooming-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 15

Chapter 5 is posted, and @megofmd.bsky.social's and my fic, Through the Looking Glass is now complete! That's a wrap for #OFMDReverseBang 2025🪞
archiveofourown.org/works/679854...

Through the Looking Glass - Chapter 5 - blooming_aloe, meg_ofmd - Our Flag Means Death (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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Lana | for Rhysie 🌿🌌☄️🏴‍☠️🌑 @artana.bsky.social · Aug 14

Chapter 9 is finally up, and "Plumb the Depths" is now COMPLETE at 107k words!

Now is the best time to give this story a go — it has an intricate storyline, romance, humor, adventure, action, most amazing art by @clairegregoryau.bsky.social ✨

🔗 archiveofourown.org/works/677458...

#OFMDReverseBang

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Yazferatu☀︎ @yaz113.bsky.social · Aug 14

in other INCREDIBLE NEWS, the incredible @waterofthemoon.bsky.social has posted a delicious, impeccable infidelity Stizzy fic for the #OFMDReverseBang and everyone everywhere needs to read it immediately
It is quite literally exactly what I imagined when I drew this silly little sketch in February🥹

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