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This week's featured article

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The Third Option is a Spider-Man Alternate Universe fanfiction on Archive of Our Own by Uncertainty_Principle, in which Peter Parker lives in foster care after Uncle Ben's death. Once he gains confidence in his superpowers, he chooses to live on the streets until he's recruited by Tony Stark for the events of Captain America: Civil War.

It is known for depicting difficult topics like child abuse, homelessness, and disordered eating. Many fans have said that they cried while reading it and give tissue warnings for those considering it.

It is one of the most popular fics focused on the Peter Parker & Tony Stark relationship. It currently has over 52,000 kudos (15 Jan 2025).

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