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And here it is:

The Romancing McShep 2026 collection

With 48 entries (including all the chocolate box postcards) and an ongoing WIP, there's plenty to keep your fannish heart busy.

Thank you, everyone, for making this McShep fest work for one more go around.

DH and JF hugging on set

brumeier

Here I am again, sliding in just under the wire! LOL!

Title: The Truth Exposed
Author:

brumeier
Fandom(s): Stargate Atlantis
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Wordcount: 3,069
Warning(s): mutual pining that gets resolved

Summary: As the SGC lays the groundwork for declassifying the Atlantis expedition, they send a photojournalist to document life in the city and beyond. He picks up on something Rodney and John have missed, and it's up to Rodney to act on it.

goddess47

Going to Visit Uncle Mer (4545 words) by Goddess47
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sam Carter/Jack O'Neill (Stargate), Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Characters: Madison Miller (Stargate), Jeannie Miller (Stargate), Jack O'Neill (Stargate), Sam Carter (Stargate), Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Additional Tags: Romancing SG-1, Romancing McShep, Child POV, Gateathon Works February
Series: Part 29 of Rule 5

For

romancingmcshep 2026
For Romancing SG-1
For GateATHON Works February 2026 prompt - Child POV

Summary:

Suddenly, there was a white light and I got dizzy. I struggled to stand up, it was a good thing Mom had hold of me. Then another white light and I was throwing up. Those white lights were not fun.

goddess47

Title: The Healing Power of Touch
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 224 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #140 - amnesty => 132 - kiss

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 26 - cautious

Summary:

Rodney approached the infirmary bed cautiously. John was only semi-aware and he didn't want to trigger a bad response.

The Healing Power of Touch on AO3

mific

Title: A Distinct lack of Glitter on AO3
Artist:

mific
Rating: Explicit
Length: 00:15:45
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, & Chuck
Summary: Having finally managed to wrench his boots off, John stood up and made his way to bed, discarding his shirt and trousers on the way like a stripper who was having an existential crisis and could no longer see the point in making a big production of it all.

goddess47

Title: Taste Test
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 158 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #143 - pink

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 25 - berry

Summary:

"Try these!" Rodney held out a handful of neon pink berries. "They look like grapes!"

Good Eating on AO3

goddess47

Title: Good Eating
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagen
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 147 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #146 - discover

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 24 - pasture

Summary:

"I think I have seen these before," Ronon said, thoughtful. "Mean. But good eating."

Good Eating on AO3

goddess47

Title: Turn On
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: M
Length: 158 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #108 - dog tags

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 23 - noise

Summary:

Rodney wouldn't admit how it affected him.

Turn On on AO3

goddess47

Title: LOUD
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 100 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #137 - silence

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 22 - sound

Summary:

John decided they needed new mission equipment.

LOUD on AO3

goddess47

Title: Any Excuse for a Party
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 125 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #139 - holiday

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 20 - apples

Summary:

John had lost track of the holidays, but he suspected this was another Harvest festival of some sort.

Any Excuse for a Party on AO3

goddess47

Title: Reason for Secrecy
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 165 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #134 - magic

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 19 - dazzling

Summary:

Rodney lets John in on a big secret.

Reason for Secrecy on AO3

goddess47

Title: Bravery
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 100 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #132 - kiss

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 18 - courage

Summary:

Rodney could be brave!

Bravery on AO3

goddess47

Title: From the Ruins
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagen
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 168 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #136 - rough

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 17 - auspicious

Summary:

"No more walking!" Rodney said gleefully.

From the Ruins on AO3

goddess47

Title: Under the Stars
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 145 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #130 - dance

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 16 - song

Summary:

Knowing how to dance was not on Rodney's resume. But it came in handy.

Under the Stars on AO3

tarlanx

I haven't done a lot of writing this year but I created this for the Winter round of

seasonsofdrabbles (just recently author revealed)

Title: Five Year Journey
Author: Tarlan (

tarlanx)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing/Characters: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Rating/Category: PG SLASH
Word Count: 600 (4 drabbles, 1 double-drabble)
Summary: A relationship five years in the making.

On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78356116

shippen_stand

Title: Ticket to Ride
Author:

shippen_stand
Character(s): Jeff Weaver (Flannigan's character on Warehouse 13), Rodney McKay, Sam Carter
Pairing(s): Rodney McKay/Jeff Weaver
Rating: M (eventually)
Length: 3889 words of Work in Progress
Warnings: none

Summary:

When an Ancient artifact turns up at auction, everyone wants it--the SGC, the Trust, and mostly one wealthy son of a developer who was given a taste of what's out there. Jeff Weaver had seen some very strange things with the Secret Service agents from Warehouse 13, and he wanted more. The box with the strange citrine gem might just be his ticket in.

Ticket to Ride on AO3

It won't get finished by the end of the fest because it should end up at about 30K or more, but I'll keep posting on it! I'm trying to learn how to do romance beats.

goddess47

Title: After Effects
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 100 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #120 - cause and effect

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 15 - indulge

Summary:

"Good thing there's good air circulation in the bathrooms."

After Effects on AO3

goddess47

Title: Exploring Atlantis
Author:

goddess47
Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 100 words
Warnings: none

Notes:

For

mcsheplets prompt #147 - virtual

For

romancingmcshep 2026

For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 14 - wild

Summary:

"It's a holodeck!" John grinned.

Exploring Atlantis on AO3

melagan

Welcome to the final day of Chocolate Box reveals. I hope you're inspired by these small surprises and that you'll join us in giving John and Rodney their happy ending.

A special thank you to

escriveine and

cassiope25 for their contributions to this year's box of chocolates.
I hope you've enjoyed all of our delicious treats.

And now for the final chocolate...