Romancing McShep

That's a wrap

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:55:29 GMT

Posted by: melagan

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.

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FIC: The Truth Exposed

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:20:41 GMT

Posted by: 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.

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Going to Visit Uncle Mer - Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:58:38 GMT

Posted by: 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.

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The Healing Power of Touch - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:31:43 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Podfic: A Distinct lack of Glitter, by Persiflager (E)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:03:51 GMT

Posted by: 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.

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Taste Test - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:11:15 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Good Eating - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:57:28 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Turn On - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:10:18 GMT

Posted by: 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

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LOUD - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:38:25 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Any Excuse for a Party - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:51:09 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Reason for Secrecy - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:41:56 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Bravery - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:51:15 GMT

Posted by: 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

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From the Ruins - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:53:39 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Under the Stars - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:55:20 GMT

Posted by: 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

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FIC: Five Year Journey

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:54:34 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Ticket to Ride

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:33:50 GMT

Posted by: 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.

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After Effects - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:46:01 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Exploring Atlantis - Stargate Atlantis (PG)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:40:36 GMT

Posted by: 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

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Chocolate Box - Day 14

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:55:34 GMT

Posted by: 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...

Animal Trope

1. Keep Your Claws to Yourself
2. Forever On My Mind
3. Only One Bed
4. Sheppard's Award
5. Postcards from Pegasus: Atlantis Under the Siege by escriveine
6. A Bath for Two by cassiope25
7. Postcards from Pegasus: Olesia (Home of the Faustian Bargain by escriveine
8. Meet the Exotic Natives of Atlantis
9. Postcards from Pegasus: Who Wore It Better (Control Chair edition) by escriveine
10. My Heart to Yours
11. Back to You
12. Time for a Cookie
13. Wedding Invite
14. Our Pride & Joy

Romancing McShep 2026 collection

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Chocolate Box - Day 13

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:08:49 GMT

Posted by: melagan

Animal Trope

prompt reminder

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:18:32 GMT

Posted by: melagan

If you'd like to leave a prompt or check out the great ideas that have already been posted, you find the 2026 post at this link:

Prompts

You guys are awesome.

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Chocolate Box - Day 12

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:55:22 GMT

Posted by: melagan

Animal Trope

Chocolate Box - Day 11

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:08:04 GMT

Posted by: melagan

Animal Trope

Chocolate Box - Day 10

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:44:05 GMT

Posted by: melagan

Animal Trope

1. Keep Your Claws to Yourself
2. Forever On My Mind
3. Only One Bed
4. Sheppard's Award by melagan
5. Postcards from Pegasus: Atlantis Under the Siege by escriveine
6. A Bath for Two by cassiope25
7. Postcards from Pegasus: Olesia (Home of the Faustian Bargain by escriveine
8. Meet the Exotic Natives of Atlantis
9. Postcards from Pegasus: Who Wore It Better (Control Chair edition) by escriveine
10. My Heart to Yours

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Chocolate Box - Day 9

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:37:51 GMT

Posted by: melagan

Animal Trope