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25the grounding » by the horseman's hunting song
The Cohens take a different approach to addressing Ryan's Oliver problem. A closely-intertwined-with-canon AU of the Oliver arc, beginning in episode 1x18, "The Truth."T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 5, words: 8k+, favs: 3, follows: 11, updated: 4/30 published: 4/17, Seth C., Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
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the rescue by the horseman's hunting song
Seth asks to visit Ryan in juvie, where Kirsten can't help being a mom. A quick, sappy one-shot based around 1x03, "The Gamble."T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 969, favs: 1, follows: 1, 4/23, Seth C., Ryan A., Kirsten C.
8 Let me help you by Ca98
Ryan struggles with his past and Sandy tries to offer advice. Also featured: Mean left hooks from The BronxK, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 1k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 4/22, Seth C., Ryan A., Sandy C.
3 The Christmukkah wish that didn't come true by Linneagb
Sequel to The Christmukkah wish that came true. Years have passed since the Christmas day that Sophie Rose finally had her biggest wish granted. Lola is now eight years old and have gotten sick. And there's really only one thing to do even though none of them wants to. *Rest in peace Jippie*K, English, Family & Tragedy, words: 1k+, 4/21, Sandy C., Sophie Rose C.
2No One is Alone » by Tif S
AU: Part of the Chrismukkah Sickmukkah verse: Sam's been part of the Atwood/ Cohen family for three years now. They've been through quite a lot together, but what happens when a crisis hits close to home? Will his new bonds with the Cohens be able to stand it, and how will he handle being the eldest but the newest with a lot to lose?T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 2, words: 1k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 4/13, Ryan A., Sandy C., OC, Sophie Rose C.
154The search for a family » by Linneagb
Boxing day in Khao Lak, Thailand 2004. The perfect vacation turn into a living nightmare when the ocean turn into a monster all around. And there is Sandy Cohen searching his wife and son. And eleven year old Ryan Atwood, missing his mum and brother but stuck in hospital with a hurt leg. But maybe they can work together to find out who got to live, and who died. AU.T, English, Drama & Family, chapters: 50, words: 128k+, favs: 16, follows: 26, updated: 4/12 published: 12/4/2017, [Sandy C., Kirsten C.] Seth C., Ryan A.
2 fourth of july '20 by kevinprudente
@ tustin high schoolT, Spanish, Romance, words: 360, 4/10, Kaitlin C.
119Witness » by Mare43
Sequel to "A Bitter Pill": The head of the group home Ryan stayed at is ready to stand trial for second-degree murder. Ryan is set to take the stand and testify against him, facing the man who abused him.T, English, Drama & Angst, chapters: 5, words: 14k+, favs: 21, follows: 31, updated: 4/10 published: 8/19/2019, Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
14Little Wonders » by Ally R. Swan
AU: Ryan Atwood is seven years old and was abandoned by the only family he has ever known. Kirsten and Sandy are unable to have more children but they decide to give foster care a try. And little did they know how much Ryan would change their family's lives.K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 6k+, favs: 9, follows: 20, updated: 4/3 published: 3/2, [Kirsten C., Sandy C.] Seth C., Ryan A.
1kevin meets leo by kevinprudente
chemicals react {remix}T, English, Drama & Romance, words: 8, 3/30, Marissa C.
3Welcome Back to The OC, bitch! by unprettier
The gang returns to Newport Beach to celebrate old times, distant memories, and new beginnings 10 years later.T, English, words: 915, favs: 4, follows: 2, 3/22
79I'm Not Sick » by Ally R. Swan
Ryan's sick and doesn't want the Cohens to know. How long is he going to be able to keep it from them?K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 8, words: 14k+, favs: 31, follows: 41, updated: 3/11 published: 6/19/2017, Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
1 A moment of pain is a life time worth of of glory by Kris Wint3r
(based off. movie Unbroken)A family from Italy moves to America and the youngest son is having trouble fitting in. The only one capable of helping him is his dear older brother. Not a romantic story. I repeat not a romance. OC characters. (short story) I wasn't quite sure to put in the categoryT, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 911, 2/6
10 Late night bagel conversation by Ca98
Sandy can't sleep and Ryan has nightmares. They bond over late-night bagels.K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 1k+, favs: 7, follows: 2, 2/1, Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
2 The girly helper by Linneagb
Taylor is on her period and sends off Ryan to the store to get what she needs. Ryan is in loss of what to do both there and at home. But at least there's someone to help him. *Oneshot*K, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 1/12, [Ryan A., Taylor T.] [Summer R., Seth C.]
3cannot find the story » by Brucasfamily
looking for a story where Ryan runs away and Kirsten finds him and finds out he has cancerK, English, Drama & Family, chapters: 2, words: 100, 1/12, Ryan A.
100The Defense » by matthewsbj
Hopefully, a series of one-shots that show the Cohen's defending Ryan at various points throughout the series.K, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 10, words: 18k+, favs: 24, follows: 21, updated: 12/26/2019 published: 12/24/2016, Ryan A., Kirsten C.
4 in between my heart and my head by fatedtopretendd
RM AU, future-verse. How they end up together.T, English, Romance, words: 2k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 12/22/2019, Ryan A., Marissa C.
1 The family members by Linneagb
To a family are the people who care for you, old members who turn up, and new people who'll be turning up when you least expect it. It's the day before Ryan's birthday. And he's about to have it all in less than twelve hours. *Happy birthday Tif S*T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 4k+, favs: 1, 10/6/2019, Ryan A., Trey A., Cooper A.
7Rules of Engagement » by jaegermighty
Summer looks a little sympathetic, but she's smirking, so it can't be running all that deeply. "It's gonna look bad - you not wanting to help with your stepsister's wedding." / "She's also my ex," Ryan says. "And she was my ex before she was my stepsister, so I think that should be the definition we lead with."T, English, Family & Romance, chapters: 2, words: 16k+, favs: 21, follows: 19, updated: 8/19/2019 published: 4/3/2019, [Ryan A., Summer R.] Marissa C., Julie C.
2 Kirsten lil brother by tkawaiii2013
and if Ryan was Kirsten's brother, but not the fruit of a betrayal or a lonely night?K, English, words: 784, favs: 1, follows: 2, 7/4/2019, Kirsten C.
4 The birthday wishes by Linneagb
Summer's birthday is coming up. And there's really only one thing she'd want even though that's the one thing she can't have.Even though it's not the one on the list she made with her best friend years ago. *Happy birthday to me*K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 3k+, favs: 1, 6/24/2019, [Summer R., Seth C.] Sandy C.
48 The Wake Up Call by Mare43
Pilot episode. Sandy allows Ryan to go with his mother when she picks him up from juvie. Then the unthinkable happens.T, English, Drama & Angst, words: 2k+, favs: 12, follows: 9, 6/16/2019, Ryan A., Sandy C., Dawn A.
2 The helpless by Linneagb
Seth suddenly calls his dad up one day. His son and Sandy's grandchild Silas has been in an accident- he might not live. *Based on the lyrics of Untitled by Simple Plan*T, English, Family & Tragedy, words: 3k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 6/16/2019, [Seth C., Summer R.] Sandy C., OC
1 The precious butterfly by Linneagb
Seth never really thought he'd have a child with a disability. After three boys he has a daughter and right after she's born it turns out she does. It's upsetting and chocking at first. But still, Stella's his own precious butterfly and he doesn't want her any way else. "Based on butterfly kisses by Bob Carlisle"K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 4k+, favs: 1, 6/13/2019, Seth C., OC
