The House MD Big Bang Challenge began in September 2007, and after Round One's success, Round Two was organized in August 2008. The novellas in this archive are representative of the variety of ships and genres in the fandom, and range in subject from canon to crossovers to crack. There is certain to be a story for every taste, and we hope that you will reward the hardworking and talented authors and artists with your generous feedback.

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Round Two

Adagio

by Kimbari

Lisa Cuddy thought her dream of having a baby was finished. She thought her dream of a strong, loving partner would never come true. She was wrong on both counts, as well as in her assessment that Gregory House would have nothing to do with either of them.

Characters: House/Cuddy

Rating: NC-17

Length: 30 000 words

Spoilers: Through 5.06, Joy.

Author's Notes: My deepest thanks to avidreadergirl. Not only is she the best beta reader on the planet, she encouraged me and said good and helpful things about my writing. Her price is far above rubies. I also want to thank xflsgrl, who also took time out of her busy schedule to beta this fic.

   Cover, by Hjsnapepm     Love Won't Sit Still, by Hihoplastic

   
 



Air Conditioner

by Alanwolfmoon

After Head&Heart, House is physically damaged. A previously existing coworker-with-benefits relationship with Foreman is the only connection he has to rely on afterwards.

Pairing: House/Foreman

Rating: PG-13

Length: 39 700 words

Spoilers: Begins about a month after the end of s4, and takes a different path, ignoring s5.

Author's Notes: Slashfan54! Thank you so, so, so much! Without you, this story would never have gotten to see the light of day! And thank you especially for betaing 18,000 words more than you signed up for! You are truly amazing!

   Vid, by Bridget McKennitt     Cover for Air Conditioner, by Leiascully

 



And All Your Little Agonies

by rosenskimmer

When two new, unwanted patients throw his world into disarray, House questions his own medical ability. As the ketamine treatment for his thigh fails, House’s friends begin to desert him.

Characters: House, team, Wilson, Cuddy.

Rating: PG-13

Length: 24 900 words

Spoilers: Season three AU.

Author's Notes: Thanks for the swift beta read and medical knowledge, Lynnafer and Benjimmy!

   To Weep, by Chickloveslotr     Cover art, by Hllangel

   
 



Bounty Hunter Bedlam

by Hwshipper

How much havoc can a crippled Princeton doctor wreak for a disaster-prone Trenton bounty hunter? Stephanie Plum meets House and Wilson in a crime caper with absconding brothers, monster trucks, and a man with sinister eyebrows.

Pairing: House/Wilson

Rating: PG-13

Length: 27 000 words

Spoilers: Through 5.11 'Joy To The World' for House; through Fearless Fourteen for Stephanie Plum.

Author's Notes: I am indebted to my beta and cheerleader srsly_yes, whose enthusiasm, hard work and suggestions have greatly enriched the story.

   Cover art, by DIYSheep     Cover Art, by Wihluta

    Untitled, by Kiuneriar
 



Deaductive Reasoning

by Srsly_yes

Patients are being murdered as a serial killer stalks the halls of PPTH. House investigates. Could it be Wilson? Only his minion, House, knows he's a vampire.

Characters: House/Wilson

Rating: R

Length: 25 500 words

Spoilers: AU. Departs from canon after the beginning of S5

Author's Notes: A standalone story belonging to the Blood Brothers ‘verse. It is not necessary to read previous fics to understand what’s happening. My profuse thanks to my betas who gave their kind attention to this project and offered excellent advice, bookfan85 and leakey_lover. And bishojo_kitsune for her cheerleading skills.

   Unresponsive, by Alexwhitewell     'Not The Cabinets!', by Brynnamorgan

    The Night, by Ollee
 



Eucatastrophe

by Licia

Dr. House believes there is something unusual living in Lake Carnegie. Strange events unfold as he attempts to prove his theory.

Characters: House, Wilson, Thirteen, Cuddy.

Rating: PG-13

Length: 50,400 words

Spoilers: Through season four; some AU for season five.

Author's Notes: Thanks to Hithah for being my beta and cheerleader and Phinnia and Hannahrorlove for their encouragement and inspiration. The title comes from the mythopoeic concept coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, so thanks to him, too.

   Cover for Eucatastrophe, by Blue     Banshee, by Chemina

   
 



Go Baby Go

by Anna and bell

House finds out about the woman in Wilson's life.

Characters: House/Wilson.

Rating: PG-13

Length: 25 700 words

Spoilers: Takes place mid-season 3.

Author's Notes: We received so much help with this fic it's crazy! Jougetsu provided the initial read-through and much encouragement; Alanwolfmoon provided suggestions on how to improve the story; and Dee combed the fic for mistakes.

   bucket, by Kirili     At The Cinderella, by Chemina

   
 



In My Darkest Dreams

by Benjimmy and Nemesishamartia

A tour through House's mind as he deals with the psychological fallout from Wilson's actions and the events occurring throughout season four.

Characters: House/Wilson.

Rating: NC-17

Length: 41 400 words

Spoilers: Throughout season four. Particularly '97 Seconds' and 'House's Head/ Wilson's Heart.' Diverts from canon after the finale.

Author's Notes: Much thanks to our wonderful betas, Phinnia and Evila_Elf. You've both been enormously helpful. WARNINGS: Very disturbing imagery throughout, mentions of self-harm and harm toward others.

   Vid, by The Libran Iniquity     Cover art, by Ticcy

   
 



Lead You Into The Night

by Ticcy

What's the differential for a woman who says she hates her baby?

Characters: House/Cuddy, Wilson

Rating: PG-13

Length: 35 000 words

Spoilers: None.

Author's Notes: Very, very big thanks to my betas, ducks_in_a_row and topaz_eyes. Many thanks to bammel and hihoplastic for the hand-holding.

   Trailer Vid, by Sadpie     My Medea, by Hihoplastic

 



One And Two

by bell

Amber decides to make Wilson happy by adding House to their relationship, and realizes that by doing so, she may have subtracted herself.

Pairing: Amber/House/Wilson

Rating: NC-17

Length: 31 900 words

Spoilers: Diverges from canon starting from episode 4.14 Living the Dream.

Author's Notes: I had a lot of help along the way! Kit and Rawiyaparand discussed with me the mechanics of the story and Amber characterization; Jougetsu, Anna, and Teresa11 read drafts and cheered me on; Oldblue and Alanwolfmoon pulled out their red pens and corrected my work. The fic is better because of their help.

   A Toast To Repression, by Licia     Do the MATH, by Aquatic Fishy

   
 



The Other Conversation

by Imissimissyou

He understands her mute conversations with everyone. She is on the edge of a cliff.

Characters: House/Cameron

Rating: PG-13

Length: 21 000 words

Spoilers: Through Human Error.

Author's Notes: Endless thank yous to jlneveloff who looked over this story at the last minute!!

   A New Beginning, by Shutterbug_12     Cover, by Mem_vermelha

 



Stay Away From the Glass: Tales of Petty Crime and Self-Punishment

by Sodiumbisulfite

It's a crazy world out there, and unfortunately Wilson's about to get shoved right into the middle of it.

Crossover Fandoms: Arrested Development, Batman.

Characters: House/Wilson, House/Gob Bluth, House/Bruce Wayne, Wilson/Joker

Rating: NC-17

Length: 21 100 words

Spoilers: 3 way crossover: House/Arrested Development/Batman No specific timeline for any. Batman is a mix of comic!verse & Nolan!verse. Special Guest Appearance by: Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Author's Notes: Thank you to lifefeed my primary beta, causticchick for the title, and for suggestions. Thank you to Chris and Pat for their constant dares and suggestions of what to put in this fic. Also, a BIG thank you to my FL, and a HUGE thank you to Fireball Island.

   Cover Art, by Anna_bm     Cover Art, by Parrot

 



Woodwinds

by Zulu

Wilson doesn't end relationships; he launches himself headfirst into something even more disastrous instead.

Characters: House/Wilson (Wilson/Wendy, House/Foreman)

Rating: NC-17

Length: 39 000 words

Spoilers: Through season three.

Author's Notes: This story is part of the Percussionverse. Many thanks to my beta, Troutkitty, and my cheerleaders: Daemonluna, Leiascully, Shutterbug_12, and Thedeadparrot.

   Doors clos(open)ing, by Yanjara     A New Classic, by Shutterbug_12

    Woodwinds, by Ticcy
 



World of Weeping

by Mer

House is consulted by a secret organization led by a mysterious man who seems to know Wilson just a little bit too well for House's comfort.

Crossover Fandom: Torchwood

Characters: House, Wilson, Captain Jack Harkness.

Rating: PG-13

Length: 25 700 words

Spoilers: Set during House Season 5 -- after "Birthmarks" but before "Last Resort." Set after Series 2 of Torchwood.

Disclaimer: Torchwood and its characters were created by Russell T. Davies and are the property of the BBC.

Author's Notes: Thank you to my beta Elynittria, who not only tried to fix my failings, but also encouraged me to see this through to the end. This is a sequel, of sorts, to Elemental Forces, but can be read as a stand-alone.

   Cover Art, by Hllangel     Down the rabbit hole, by Aolian

    Office Business, by Alexwhitewell
 



your rosary beads under the bed

by Fated_addiction

The truth is she's had the letter since June. We carry our memories in too many ways.

Characters: House/Cameron, Cameron Chase

Rating: PG-13

Length: 22 900 words

Spoilers: General season five.

Author's Notes: Thank you, thank you to all the people that have both encouraged me and not called me crazy for doing this again. *g* To Jenn, Michelle, and everyone else.

   Cameron, A Triptych, by Isaytoodlepip     Jamie, age 18; Allison age 14, by Aquatic Fishy

   
 



Round One

A Distorted Genius

by Hwshipper

He's a genius, eccentric, lazy, and has three staff to do all the work. And House is just the same. Wilson's been arrested on suspicion of murder, and only Nero Wolfe can help.

Crossover Fandom: Nero Wolfe

Pairing: House/Wilson.

Rating: PG

Length: 28 000

Spoilers: Through "Family" for House; through A Family Affair for Wolfe.

Author's Notes: Eternal thanks to my enthusiastic and hard-working Wolfean beta and cheerleader, avidreadergirl; to siljab for the murder-medical beta; and to hilohello for the initial prompt that made it all happen.

Disclaimer: Nero Wolfe and all its characters belong to the estate of Rex Stout.

   Art, by Zulu     Cover art, by Mem_vermelha

 



A Joy Forever

by bell

Wilson's dead, but that doesn't mean he's gone.

Pairing: House/Wilson

Rating: NC-17

Length: 21 100 words

Spoilers: Through "Sleeping Dogs Lie".

Author's Notes: Thank you, Janni, for keeping me company as I wrote the story, as well as for copy-editing! And thank you to Jougetsu and Erin, for you feedback on the intermediate drafts. Finally, thank you, Beth, for the med consult! Any errors in the medicine are entirely my own fault.

   Art, by Brynnamorgan     Dream Meeting, by Shutterbug_12

 



Break Point

by Mer

Wilson struggles to reconcile past and present in the aftermath of the Tritter investigation, while House just wants to understand.

Characters: House, Wilson.

Rating: R

Length: 24 100 words

Spoilers: Takes place between "Human Error" and "Alone".

Author's Notes: Thank you to Elynittria for her encouragement and invaluable editing expertise.

   Art, by Virva     Vid, by Tli

 



Dark Water

by Delphinapterus

AU. Wilson has to do a freebie because of a mix up with a race horse. House is just getting back into the game and Cuddy finds both these ghosts from the past showing up at the same time. Things get complicated with two FBI agents are thrown into the mix and Chase finally gets a solo hit.

Characters: House/Wilson/Cuddy

Rating: NC-17

Length: 23 000 words

Spoilers: None.

Author's Notes: Thanks to Shay and oldblue for beta and hand holding. Savemoony deserves the credit for telling me I could do it and for putting up with my rambling about this for months.

   Cover art for Dark Water, by Leiascully     Cover art, by Thedeadparrot

 



Half Life

by Blue

The world changes forever. House and Wilson must cope.

Pairing: House/Wilson, House/OFC.

Rating: R

Length: 29 000

Spoilers: Through season three; AU for season four.

Author's Notes: Beta by bell.

   Cover Art, by Thedeadparrot     Digital Art, by Brynnamorgan

 



How To Skin Your Knees Standing Straight

by Fated Addiction

That summer, Cameron tries to keep her choices straight. Why should she stay?

Pairing: House/Cameron, Cameron/Chase

Rating: R

Length: 20 000 words

Spoilers: Through "Human Error".

Author's Notes: Thank you to all sorts of people. My betas, Plum Pink and Spybarbie for being saints. Thank you to Vicodin, to Falseeyelashes, and to Glassbomb for telling me that I haven’t completely lost my goddamn mind doing this. All of you, it means a lot.

   Art, by Serena     Only One, by Pandorashollow

 



In For A Pound

by Dee

Two days, four men, one California King mattress. Sometimes two and two can add up to something more.

Pairing: House/Wilson, Sheppard/McKay, House/Wilson/Sheppard/McKay.

Rating: NC-17

Length: 23 800

Spoilers: Through "Whatever It Takes" for House; through "Quarantine" for Stargate: Atlantis.

Author's Notes: Can be read standalone but is a sequel to Out of the Blue (takes place prior to that story's epilogue). All thanks and adoration to my marvelous betas (and sanity keepers) Bironic, DaisyLily, and Nightdog. Several of Brahms' works can be found here.

Disclaimer: Stargate Atlantis is owned by MGM, created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, and broadcasted by the Sci Fi Channel.

   Cover art, by Yevgenie     Cover art, by Thedeadparrot

 



My Brother's Keeper

by Shutterbug_12

An on-the-job incident forces House to experience his life beyond the visible spectrum; Cuddy and Wilson struggle to guide him through a darkness that neither of them can see and preserve the world that House remembers.

Pairing: House, Wilson, Cuddy

Rating: R

Length: 24 700 words

Spoilers: None.

Author's Notes: Many innumerable thanks to my beta readers: Starlingthefool, Phinnia, Amy_119, and Bluebonnets. I am also extremely grateful for the encouragement and cheerleading I've received from many others throughout this whole process.

   Cover for My Brother's Keeper, by Wihluta     ART, by Virva

    Cover art, by Mem_vermelha
 



Strings

by Zulu

Because after Foreman fucks up, he might actually be teachable. Because House is the best one to knock him down and then show him what a moron he is. "Because he could be better," he says, and he hates that it's the truth, that he's telling it to Cuddy like it matters.

Pairing: House/Foreman

Rating: NC-17

Length: 42 000

Spoilers: Through "Euphoria".

Author's Notes: Thank you to my amazing betas: Parrot, Leiascully, Daemonluna, and Troutkitty.

   Art, by Tli     ART, by Leiascully

 



The Open Road

by Pun

Wilson goes along for the ride.

Pairing: House/Wilson

Rating: NC-17

Length: 25 100 words

Spoilers: Through season three.

Author's Notes: The idea for this story was born out of a suggestion by Dana (years ago) that it would be cool to try a cross-fandom remix challenge. The idea for a House/Wilson version of Jenn's "Sleep While I Drive" got stuck in my head, and Jenn very kindly gave me her permission to run with it. This is the result. Deep gratitude to all my betas and hand-holders: Bironic, Lenore, Linaerys, Caro, and Moonlash_cc, and, as always, to the girls who Cry Havoc.

   Cover art, by Thedeadparrot     Collage, by Leiascully     Cover art, by Mem_vermelha

 



The Roots Of Rhythm Remain

by Sabinelagrande

Greg, Lisa, James, and Evan, and how their story goes on.

Pairing: House/Wilson/Cuddy

Rating: NC-17

Length: 20 000 words

Spoilers: Through "Finding Judas".

Author's Notes: This is the last story in the Rhythm of the Saints 'verse, the rest of which can be found here. Many thanks to gunstreet_girl, dixie_chicken, leiascully, and shadowenangel for nitpicking, support, and inspiration.

Disclaimer: All chapter titles, as well as two brief quotations, are copyright Paul Simon, Warner Music Group, and Columbia Records.

   Cover Art, by Hjsnapepm     ART, by Mem_vermelha

 



Time Marches On

by Namaste

House once called change one of the greatest tragedies in life. His teams--the old one and the newbies--are learning this even as House himself continues to deal with things he can change, and things he cannot.

Pairing: Gen: Team

Rating: G

Length: 23 400

Spoilers: Through "Don't Ever Change".

Author's Notes: Thanks to Silja_b and Pwcorgigirl for beta and feedback.

   Screencap from You Go Your Way, by ISayToodlePip     ART, by Serena     Cover Art, by Cosmo Mouse

 



Your Hand In Mine

by Hihoplastic

They can say anything to each other, now that there's no tomorrow.

Pairing: House/Cuddy

Rating: PG

Length: 32 000 words

Spoilers: Through season three.

Author's Notes: Highly AU. Apocalypse!fic. Titles from songs by Explosions in the Sky. Thanks to Nancy and Ollie for the input, and Jillie for the beta/read-through/general prodding.

   Art, by Ticcy     Screencap from If I Should Not Return, by ISayToodlePip     Poster, by Shutterbug_12

 



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