Post-ESB

Tag · 27 works

23 works open to everyone here carry this tag; 83% are complete. The average one runs about 11,400 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.

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Star Wars Original Trilogy

What Lurks in the Dark

by DragonflyonBreak

A simple mission to check out an abandoned weapons factory turns into a dangerous fight for survival. Trust is broken, loyalties will be tested, and dark secrets are brought to light. Because sooner or later, the truth always comes out.

Teen 155k words 10 / ? ch In progress 1.9k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Angst · BAMF Darth Vader · BAMF Luke Skywalker· +26 more

Star Wars Original Trilogy

The Possibility of Redemption

by DragonflyonBreak

In the end, family is family. And family comes first. Or, Luke doesn't know how he got here and what events led to his current situation, but if the Force is to be trusted, then if nothing else, he knows he's in good hands.

General 2.3k words 1 ch Complete 1k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Darth Vader Redemption · Darth!Father · Emotional Hurt/Comfort· +17 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Out Of The Frying-Pan, Into The Fire

by HeartOfStars

Two weeks after Bespin, Rogue Squadron has just escaped a run-in with the Lyleks of Onderon when an unexpected visitor shows up to claim his son. This is an older one from last February and I finally got the courage to post it. Hope you enjoy!

Teen 5.2k words 3 ch Complete 851 kudos

Angst with a Happy Ending · Animal Attack · Darth Vader's A+ parenting · Emotional Hurt/Comfort· +7 more

Star Wars - All Media Types

another lost promise of gold

by shadowsong26

Not long after the evacuation of Hoth, Captain Rex finally meets his General’s son, and decides to share a story or two.

Teen 12k words 7 ch Complete 747 kudos

...also because context? · Kind of angsty · Post-ESB · ahsoka and a few other members of the 501st cameo· +6 more

Star Wars Original Trilogy+1

Escape From the Darkness

by DS_Blxck

As Luke Skywalker fights against the Empire on Lah'mu, he is injured and left for dead on the battlefield. Being found and rescued by a certain Dark Lord of the Sith was the last thing he expected. AU, post-ESB.WARNING: The story has been modified. To know more, please read the A/N.

Teen 6.7k words 4 ch Complete 474 kudos

Father-Son Relationship · Post-ESB · Alternate Universe · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence· +9 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Space Is Colder

by Libby_25cSoda

Day 3: STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT… Taunting | Insults | “Who did this to you?” Luke was captured and taken to an Imperial base for questioning, but the officer isn't too interested in Luke's answers...

Teen 1.2k words 1 ch Complete 366 kudos

Non-Consensual Drug Use · Post-ESB · Whumptober 2021 · imperial interrogation

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Forgotten Bounty

by Libby_25cSoda

Day 6: TOUCH AND GO Bruises | Touch starved | HungerCaptured by bounty hunters and hidden beneath their hideout, it's all too easy to get left behind.

General 1.3k words 1 ch Complete 338 kudos

Bounty Hunters · Mentioned Stormtroopers (Star Wars) · Post-ESB · Starvation· +1 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Broken Crown

by Libby_25cSoda

Day 25: HIDE & SEEK Escape | Flight | HidingMere weeks after Bespin, Luke overhears a conversation between the other Rogues about Darth Vader. It sends him spiraling.

Teen 1.6k words 1 ch Complete 310 kudos

Angst · Emotional Hurt/Comfort · Post-ESB · Rated teen for ouch my heart· +1 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

I Have Never Known Peace

by Libby_25cSoda

The Empire's been quiet for a bit, so the Rebellion takes the opportunity to get everybody the medical attention they've been needing. Unfortunately for a certain young pilot, the Empire doesn't stay away for long...

General 2.1k words 1 ch Complete 279 kudos

And his dad picks him up :) · I got it done so Luke Did Too · Post-ESB · wisdom teeth surgery

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

In the Red Light of the Sunset

by Libby_25cSoda

Day 13: THAT’S GONNA LEAVE A MARK “This is gonna suck” | Burns | CauterizationLeft for dead by a bounty hunter, Luke Skywalker reflects on life...until an unwelcome visitor arrives.

Teen 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 252 kudos

Bleeding Out · Burns · Cauterization · Post-ESB· +1 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Rude Awakening

by Libby_25cSoda

Day 7 Collab HELPLESSNESS | NUMBNESS | BLINDNESSLuke wakes up in a medbay.

General 856 words 1 ch Complete 228 kudos

Post-ESB · Whumptober 2021

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Ghosts That We Knew

by ohstardustgirl

4 years post-Scarif, 6 months prior to the Battle of Endor.    As Jyn and Cassian face a life-changing decision, the war becomes even more personal as someone once thought dead comes back into their lives and they are faced with a mission to a world that will drag up even more ghosts.

Teen 13k words 5 / ? ch In progress 191 kudos

Angst · Battle Couple · Drama · Established Relationship· +15 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

The loss of an Estate

by flarechaser

Luke still hasn't figured out how to tell the people who matter most to him just what he learned at Cloud City.

Teen 2.6k words 1 ch Complete 180 kudos

Established Relationship · Gratuitous Hand Holding · Post-ESB · as ezra is here and not on a terrible road trip· +2 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+2

Smoke

by treenahasthaal

When their mission to Abarim was a bust the small Rebel squad, including Luke Skywalker, decided to take matters into their own hands. Their ships were discovered, their presence known - so lets blow stuff up.

Teen 23k words 4 / ? ch In progress 174 kudos

Alternate Universe · Danger · Drama · Echo of Bespin· +18 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Time

by Seasider

In the midst of battle, Luke unknowingly disables Vader’s ship. Now he must make a quick decision about whether to protect or fight his father, all while dealing with newfound, painful Force sensitivities.

General 3.6k words 1 ch Complete 171 kudos

Angst · Canon Compliant · Canon-Typical Violence · Contemplative Luke Skywalker· +3 more

Star Wars Original Trilogy+1

Out Of The Night

by Libby_25cSoda

Leia and Han sneak on the Executor to rescue Luke after his capture two weeks ago, but something's off. It's almost like he doesn't want to leave...

General 3.4k words 1 ch Complete 168 kudos

Rescue Missions · Post-ESB · Leia and Han get the reveal · Darth Vader's Halfway Decent Parenting· +2 more

Star Wars - All Media Types+1

Breaking Out

by Comet19

After Luke is captured, he has an unexpected rescuer. Written for Whumptober 2022.

Teen 680 words 1 ch Complete 68 kudos

Whumptober 2022 · Electrocution · Post-ESB · light father & son bonding