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I saw today that Unsent Letters: An Epistolary Exchange will be gearing up soon. More info at that link. I checked it out and went to 2021's stories and lost myself in several. I want to rec them here, in case anyone else would be interested.

Immortal Beloved (3074 words) by mechanicaljewel
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Good Omens (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Aziraphale/Crowley (Good Omens)
Characters: Aziraphale (Good Omens), Crowley (Good Omens), John Snow (1813-1858)
Additional Tags: Epistolary, Letters, Telegrams, 19th Century, Gratuitous Historical References, Minor Aziraphale (Good Omens)/John Snow (1813-1858), Cholera, Angst with a Happy Ending
Summary:

With Crowley unavailable for most of the 19th century, Aziraphale unwittingly collects pieces of a feeling it will take him even longer to put together.

I loved this so much! There is some gorgeous historical work at play, and a glimpse of what makes humans and angels/demons different, but not so different, that made my heart skip a beat.

of all my demon spirits (1730 words) by basketofnovas
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Diary Tom Riddle & Ginny Weasley, Tom Riddle & Ginny Weasley
Characters: Ginny Weasley, Diary Tom Riddle
Additional Tags: Epistolary, Diary/Journal, Book 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Missing Scene
Summary:

After the end of term, Ginny gets a new diary and struggles with the events of her first year.

Gah, what a great look at the effects of Riddle's diary on Ginny. I loved so many parts of this and it felt authentic to me and also really gave us insight into the path that Ginny took from this poimt of her life.

To Whom It May Concern (4875 words) by Meilan_Firaga
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (Movies)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Alex Vreeke/Bethany Walker
Additional Tags: Epistolary, Pining, Mutual Pining, Diary/Journal, Letters, video diary
Summary:

After she returns from Jumanji, Bethany Walker finds that there are things she needs to say. Writing letters sounds exhausting, and she doesn't want to leave that much paper lying around with her thoughts and feelings for anyone to stumble upon. But she's got a pretty geeky friend now who can help her keep a video diary secure.

This was a romp with some real emotional punches.

Bootrec.exe by listlessness. This is "The Umbrella Academy" with a gorgeous look at Grace Hargreeves and Diego Hargreeves.

Messages from Tatooine (3217 words) by Selena
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Anakin Skywalker & Shmi Skywalker, C-3PO & Shmi Skywalker, Cliegg Lars/Shmi Skywalker, Shmi Skywalker & Owen Lars
Characters: Shmi Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker, C-3PO (Star Wars), Cliegg Lars, Owen Lars, Qui-Gon Jinn
Additional Tags: Mother-Son Relationship, Character Study, Family Feels, Canon Related, Parent-Child Relationship, Motherhood, Slavery, Freedom, Coping, Healing, Separation Anxiety, Epistolary, Letters
Summary:

Five messages Shmi Skywalker began and one she finished.

This made me cry. I loved it.

Mr Not a Sir gets his Little Bird. (1435 words) by CorinaLannister
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Game of Thrones (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sandor Clegane/Sansa Stark
Characters: Sansa Stark, Sandor Clegane, Ned Stark
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Email Communication, Emails
Summary:

Sansa Stark (SansaStark@StarkIndustries.com)
Cc: NedStark@StarkIndustries
To TheHound@yahoo.com
Sent: Fri, Mar 12 at 14:01

Dear Sir,

Following your application, I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected for an interview at Stark Industries.

Kind regards,

Sansa Stark

This was really cute!