Phanfiction recs to warm us on lonely nights

Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:02 pm

When You Can't Sleep At Night by phansdick - This is an au, insomniac Dan and artist Phil. There's something really sweet in this, a version of Dan in particular that is nicely done.

rhythmicsummer · Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:50 pm

Hey, here are some fanfics they I enjoyed on Wattpad
http://my.w.tt/UiNb/UdQwpuYeFu "Memories"
http://my.w.tt/UiNb/9JNaSU7eFu "Fate" (Memories sequel)
https://www.wattpad.com/story/7528291 "Human" (One of my faves - the plot is amazing!)
http://my.w.tt/UiNb/SWlPV3hfFu "Psycho" (Also has amazing plot - Dan is a serial killer and I usually don't like fanfics like that but this is definitely worth reading)

Lain · Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:06 am

I became aware of The Reject by blueberryphancakes some time ago, but the fic summary didn't interest me. I just read the first chapter though, because I'm a big fan of the author, and I really enjoyed it!

From the author's notes: "What can I say? That TomSka video got me thinking about what it would be like to have multiple people with Dan's face running around."

I haven't finished it yet (32258 words, 23 chapters), but I figured I'd rec it for anyone who wanted to join me for the ride.

Winston · Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:18 am

Lain wrote:I became aware of The Reject by blueberryphancakes some time ago, but the fic summary didn't interest me. I just read the first chapter though, because I'm a big fan of the author, and I really enjoyed it!

From the author's notes: "What can I say? That TomSka video got me thinking about what it would be like to have multiple people with Dan's face running around."

I haven't finished it yet (32258 words, 23 chapters), but I figured I'd rec it for anyone who wanted to join me for the ride.

I took your suggestion, and read it. I don't normally go for AU's but that one was good. Made me cry a little bit, but I enjoyed it. Thanks!

Lain · Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:30 am

In case you're not subscribed to snsk on ao3, or don't check in on their uploads obsessively frequently, here's danandphilKINKS (E rated kink exploration fic have mercy)

Winston wrote: I took your suggestion, and read it. I don't normally go for AU's but that one was good. Made me cry a little bit, but I enjoyed it. Thanks!

bluebox-away · Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:20 am

Just read the great 4th part of the Days in the Married Life of Dan and Phil series by umathermanjustwatchedmehavesex and the whole thing is great but this last one is a future rambly drunk Dan liveshow and it was so so good! Makes up for the current liveshow drought for a bit

An Unexpected Liveshow or Slightly Intoxicated Dan part 2http://archiveofourown.org/works/7422694

ostiral · Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:45 am

bluebox-away wrote:Just read the great 4th part of the Days in the Married Life of Dan and Phil series by umathermanjustwatchedmehavesex and the whole thing is great but this last one is a future rambly drunk Dan liveshow and it was so so good! Makes up for the current liveshow drought for a bit
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An Unexpected Liveshow or Slightly Intoxicated Dan part 2http://archiveofourown.org/works/7422694

YES
I love this series, it's so well written and also so realistic (that makes me sad, because it's only fanfiction ).
Anyway, 10/10, Drunk Dan is amazing here.

kay · Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:55 am

bluebox-away wrote:Just read the great 4th part of the Days in the Married Life of Dan and Phil series by umathermanjustwatchedmehavesex and the whole thing is great but this last one is a future rambly drunk Dan liveshow and it was so so good! Makes up for the current liveshow drought for a bit

An Unexpected Liveshow or Slightly Intoxicated Dan part 2http://archiveofourown.org/works/7422694

This is so cute, thanks for suggesting it! I thought the shot-by-shot format it's written in would feel weird to read but not at all.

Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:26 pm

Let the Salt Dry by hunterfics - one of the most stunning stories I've read in a long time. It follows the 2009 timeline almost exactly, but Dan is trans.

bear · Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:10 am

alittledizzy wrote:Let the Salt Dry by hunterfics - one of the most stunning stories I've read in a long time. It follows the 2009 timeline almost exactly, but Dan is trans.

This was probably my favorite phanfic I've ever read. Thank you for suggesting it.

kay · Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:58 am

sabrina wrote:
alittledizzy wrote:Let the Salt Dry by hunterfics - one of the most stunning stories I've read in a long time. It follows the 2009 timeline almost exactly, but Dan is trans.
This was probably my favorite phanfic I've ever read. Thank you for suggesting it.

I'm absolutely floored by how exquisite and beautiful this was.

kuensukki · Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:12 am

I was wary of posting this since it's a WIP but it's so good that it deserved a rec. Also the author finalized an uploading schedule so I'm really excited (every Monday).This fic really explores asexuality and is so well written the I find myself rereading chapters daily.

Quick summary: Dan is a movie star, Phil a cynical PHD student. They meet and although they don't start off on the right foot they become fast friends. Cue adorable twitter wars and awkward moments that all lead to a very confused Phil. (I don't want to give too much away JUST READ IT- you won't regret it)

In My Way:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/646882 ... _work=true

spaceguitar · Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:24 pm

If my heart was a house by Emptylester
http://archiveofourown.org/works/7455460

Its a good oneshot, reality based fic that a little bit angsty and a lot cute.

The_Blonde · Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:26 pm

kuensukki wrote:I was wary of posting this since it's a WIP but it's so good that it deserved a rec. Also the author finalized an uploading schedule so I'm really excited (every Monday).This fic really explores asexuality and is so well written the I find myself rereading chapters daily.

Quick summary: Dan is a movie star, Phil a cynical PHD student. They meet and although they don't start off on the right foot they become fast friends. Cue adorable twitter wars and awkward moments that all lead to a very confused Phil. (I don't want to give too much away JUST READ IT- you won't regret it)

In My Way:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/646882 ... _work=true

I love LOVE this WIP - it really is beautifully written and I end up rereading it too (it's just so sweet ) - I didn't know about the new upload schedule so thank you for pointing it out

kuensukki · Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:47 am

The_Blonde wrote:
kuensukki wrote:I was wary of posting this since it's a WIP but it's so good that it deserved a rec. Also the author finalized an uploading schedule so I'm really excited (every Monday).This fic really explores asexuality and is so well written the I find myself rereading chapters daily.

Quick summary: Dan is a movie star, Phil a cynical PHD student. They meet and although they don't start off on the right foot they become fast friends. Cue adorable twitter wars and awkward moments that all lead to a very confused Phil. (I don't want to give too much away JUST READ IT- you won't regret it)

In My Way:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/646882 ... _work=true
I love LOVE this WIP - it really is beautifully written and I end up rereading it too (it's just so sweet ) - I didn't know about the new upload schedule so thank you for pointing it out

YASSS! I am in love with this writers ability to make me feel love without physicality. I literally scream and do a happy dance everytime it's updated but so far I feel so content with what's already out. Also love that they finally confirmed new uploading schedule so I don't have a heart attack every time they post

Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:25 pm

but you'll never break by dantiloquent - this is a hybrid of crossover and inspired by HTGAWM, with Dan and Phil loosely in the roles of Connor and Oliver. It's really well written and has a happy ending, so I'm sold.

Philena · Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:31 pm

alittledizzy wrote:but you'll never break by dantiloquent - this is a hybrid of crossover and inspired by HTGAWM, with Dan and Phil loosely in the roles of Connor and Oliver. It's really well written and has a happy ending, so I'm sold.

I think we read this around the same time last night (I've been leaving my comments under Melissa--I don't have an AO3 account yet). It was incredible! Highly recommend!

Lain · Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:04 pm

alittledizzy wrote:Let the Salt Dry by hunterfics - one of the most stunning stories I've read in a long time. It follows the 2009 timeline almost exactly, but Dan is trans.

I set aside some alone time to read this last night because I had a feeling it would reduce me to a puddle of emotions, and I was right. I'm still mopping up bits of myself.

ostiral · Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:10 pm

Of Paparazzi and Succulents 10k words, by phansdick Alternative Universe, where Dan is an actor and Phil is a florist - fluff story, from strangers to friends, to lovers.

Winston · Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:14 pm

spaceguitar wrote:If my heart was a house by Emptylester
http://archiveofourown.org/works/7455460

Its a good oneshot, reality based fic that a little bit angsty and a lot cute.

Aw this one was nice. I liked it, just a simple little domestic. Those are some of my favorites. Thanks for the rec.

iero · Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:45 pm

http://archiveofourown.org/works/2300762
this was cute af but also mixed feelings on it partly being about dan breaking up a relationship
basically dan is phil's florist for his wedding
one chapter but 28k words

kuensukki · Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:18 am

This is one of my favorite places to post in

I'm not sure if anyone ever recommended this but its a beauty. It's an AU and follows DP and their relationship from teens-their late 50's. It really deals with relationship struggles and the maintenance of love after a long life with someone. Also the difficulties of adopting, raising kids and acting as good parents. What made me love it is how it wasn't like all idealistic fics but actually explored a relationship after the "happily ever after". I was craving a long fic that really encapsulated real life problems and this did the trick. It's a long one so prepare to sit in bed all day but I couldn't stop reading till the end!

Charlotte by Dannihowell
http://archiveofourown.org/works/131325 ... rs/2729443

kay · Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:41 am

kuensukki wrote:This is one of my favorite places to post in

I'm not sure if anyone ever recommended this but its a beauty. It's an AU and follows DP and their relationship from teens-their late 50's. It really deals with relationship struggles and the maintenance of love after a long life with someone. Also the difficulties of adopting, raising kids and acting as good parents. What made me love it is how it wasn't like all idealistic fics but actually explored a relationship after the "happily ever after". I was craving a long fic that really encapsulated real life problems and this did the trick. It's a long one so prepare to sit in bed all day but I couldn't stop reading till the end!

Charlotte by Dannihowell
http://archiveofourown.org/works/131325 ... rs/2729443

Thank you for this! I was looking for a rec for a good, super long fic

Lain · Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:00 pm

Another WIP that I'll probably spend many a day refreshing for new chapters:Love Is In The Air (Please Make It Stop) by parentaladvisorybullshitcontent.

From the summary: "In which Phil works in a coffee shop and Dan's a customer who may or may not have been cursed by Cupid. Either way, there are an awful lot of kissing couples around..."

spaceguitar · Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:21 pm

Lain wrote:Another WIP that I'll probably spend many a day refreshing for new chapters:Love Is In The Air (Please Make It Stop) by parentaladvisorybullshitcontent.

From the summary: "In which Phil works in a coffee shop and Dan's a customer who may or may not have been cursed by Cupid. Either way, there are an awful lot of kissing couples around..."

Yes same! My fave author right now.