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25 works open to everyone here carry this tag; 68% are complete. The average one runs about 13,000 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.

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Merlin (TV)

The Salt of the Forsaken

by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle

"You...Are Emrys?" Arthur asked slowly. He turned to look back at Merlin who only offered a bright smile in return. It wasn't comforting. In fact, Arthur was fairly certain it was the same smile he gave when he returned Arthur's dirty laundry and tried to insist he washed it. "I am." The man nodded solemnly "Though you may call me Alator." Arthur had to fight to keep his face completely blank. Right. Fine. Okay. He held up a finger before gesturing Mordred a bit closer. The knight shuffled to his side, leaning in so he could hear when Arthur started whispering. "What did this prophecy you keep mentioning say again?" He asked and when Mordred opened his mouth, held up a hand. "About me and Emrys." "Oh," Mordred said and shrugged "You fall in love with him." Arthur slowly turned back to Alator. Then back to Mordred. "...are you sure?" Or Alator lives. This sets off a series of events that include: Mordred coming forward as a druid, Arthur learning of the existence of Emrys, Merlin asking Alator to please pretend to be Emrys, Alator agreeing, and Mordred deciding the best revenge is convincing Arthur that he is destined to fall in love with a man older than his father.

Teen 15k words 2 ch Complete 5.3k kudos

POV Arthur · Canon Era · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Alternate Universe· +20 more

Batman - All Media Types+1

Soul Shards

by Miss_Choco_chips

If his Grandfather viewed Drake above Father, then maybe Damian was going about this the wrong way, in his quest to surpass every Robin before him. He needed to succeed where even Father had failed, reaching to a step below Drake instead of the entire flight of stairs he had ahead of him.He needed to do what not even the Batman could achieve.He would bring Drake back.

Teen 16k words 3 ch Complete 795 kudos

Angst · Creepy Ra's al Ghul · Damian approaches wild souless Tim · Damian is trying· +10 more

The Witcher - All Media Types+1

A Witcher in Peril and a Bard gone Feral

by byronicmusings

'I can take care of myself perfectly fine, Geralt. This isn’t the first time I've been in a fight, or got hurt, or saved you from certain peril-' Geralt raises his brow in disbelief. 'Peril? That was hardly -' 'There were four armed mercenaries who were intent on spilling your blood, darling. Luckily for you I was there to get rid of them, all under a minute, myself unarmed, while you very helpfully sat there in the corner with your ale.’ ~Geralt is tired from a vampire hunt and just wants to drink his ale in peace. Some mercenaries decide to pick a fight with him and well… let’s just say that things don’t go very well for them, thanks to a certain bard.

General 4k words 1 ch Complete 793 kudos

Banter · Bathing/Washing · Domestic Fluff · Feral Jaskier | Dandelion· +14 more

Ace Attorney

The Foolish Turnabout

by trilogycal

"Just what do you think you're doing, Phoenix Wright?""I-I was dancing with Edgeworth, before you dragged me away, if that's what you mean?""Yes, that it what I mean. Dancing with my foolish fool of a brother, to be precise.""I don't understand. What's so wrong with that? Can't two friends dance together at a wedding?"

General 3.7k words 1 ch Complete 594 kudos

Inspired by Tumblr · Getting Together · Weddings · Not Actually Unrequited Love· +13 more

My Hero Academia

The Words Should Be

by ChaoticHeart

“I’m here to confess,” Bakugou repeats, scowling. “I like you. That’s it.”The smirk disappears from Shinsou’s face.“You what?”God, is this fucker deaf or something? “I like you,” he grits out, annoyed that he has to drag this out any further. How many times does he need to say it? Once should be enough, dammit. “You like me,” Shinsou says slowly, letting the words sink in. His eyes trail over Bakugou's figure.In one sudden motion, he shifts away from the doorframe. There’s not much space separating them now, but like hell is Bakugou going to back off to give him more room.“Prove it,” Shinsou says.

Teen 14k words 1 ch Complete 458 kudos

Bakusquad (My Hero Academia) · Shinsou Hitoshi is in Class 1-A · Confessions · Getting Together· +7 more

AND2BLE (Korea Band)+1

Honey and Citrus

by Tteokkbokkiz

After months of dating, Ricky and Gyuvin are still in love — disgustingly so, if you ask their friends. But as the honeymoon glow starts to mellow, one thing becomes painfully clear: they’ve never introduced each other’s friend groups.To fix that, they plan the ultimate trip — a Jeju getaway filled with overpriced rentals, shared rooms, and just a sprinkle of chaos.But mixing friends isn’t as easy as it sounds. Especially when there are secret grudges, unresolved crushes, and personalities that clash harder than their outfit choices. Between the caffeine-fueled bickering, emotionally repressed drivers, and way too much unsolicited commentary, everyone’s about to learn that love might be soft — but friendship? Friendship can be a little sharp around the edges.Sweet like honey, sour like citrus — this is what happens when love meets the people who know you best.

General 73k words 34 / ? ch In progress 290 kudos

A lot - Freeform · Alternate Universe - College/University · Angst · Author is Projecting· +53 more

My Hero Academia

The Difference Between Us

by Theoretica

Hitoshi Shinsou's father wasn't there to save him when he got ostracized for his Quirk for nine years. Tamaki Amajiki's father wasn't there to save him when he felt like a misfit in his own skin. Hawks' father wasn't there to save him when he was abused for the first eleven years of his childhood. Dabi's father wasn't there to save him when he had to raise himself and his three siblings alone as a result of that same father's actions. Now, the gods themselves need saving, and the only ones they can turn to are the very same children who they never once bothered to help. Or: a case study on why you should maybe, perhaps, be a decent parent to your children, even if you're a god.

Teen 28k words 4 / ? ch In progress 152 kudos

Alternate Universe - Mythology · Alternate Universe - Percy Jackson Fusion · Angst · Angst and Humor· +27 more

RED (Movies)+1

What Happens in Moldovia

by BairnSidhe, ValkyriePhoenix

Ciara has a mission. A "minor nuclear problem."The very same "nuclear problem" Frank, Marvin, and Sara are sent on.Chaos ensues. As usual.

Teen 1.6k words 1 ch Complete 73 kudos

Don't ask. · I Don't Even Know · Meanwhile · crackfic from hell· +6 more

Twisted-Wonderland (Video Game)

Night Raven's Doctor

by Nerd-who-likes-cats (Ripplepelt08), Ripplepelt08

Have you ever wondered about the poor guy who has to treat all the injuries in Twisted Wonderland? From simple scrapes in fights, to Overblots? That man is Dr. Edward Baltharr, and he just wanted a peaceful year with his kids finally enrolled as students.

General 24k words 33 / ? ch In progress 67 kudos

Adopted Children · Background Plot · Family · Fatherhood· +6 more

Batman - All Media Types+1

Smitten/Vulnerable

by Caffinated_ghost

OFFICE AU - Clark Kent, due to mysterious circumstances, ends up not getting the job at the Daily Planet and because he's a little desperate and running out of money quickly, he applies for a job at Wayne Enterprises in Gotham as an assistant. Turns out the job was to be Bruce Wayne's personal assistant. Batman and Superman end up debuting in Gotham on the same night and people just assume they work together, Batman the brain and Superman’s the muscle. Superman is willing to be partners, Batman is on the fence. “Dear Clark Kent, we regret to inform you that we’ve decided to go with another candidate and wish you the best of luck with future opportunities…” Clark trailed off, reading from an email that the Daily Planet had just sent him. “That’s the seventh one this month,” Clark sighed, “I thought this one would be it.”

Teen 18k words 2 / ? ch In progress 56 kudos

Alternate Universe - Office · Bruce Wayne Loves Clark Kent · Clark Kent Loves Bruce Wayne · Clark Kent doesn't work for the Daily Planet· +10 more