mo dao zu shi / chen qing ling / the untamed fic recommendation thread

upon our silver bridge

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: mature
notes: this is my absolute fav mdzs fic!! it is so rich with lore and is so so unique. definitely one of the best fics i’ve ever read

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18149786/chapters/42918137

the beginner’s guide to moving on

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: teen & up
notes: wonderful character study w/ great development + themes of reconciliation and forgiveness. very feel-good

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18149786/chapters/42918137

a long and happy life (series)

ratings: varied
notes: this series creates such a wonderful alternate universe!! comprised of 20+ fics involving different pairings + can be read in any order (it’s more like a collection of stories than a linear series)

https://archiveofourown.org/series/1504580 

how to escape your problems and live your life in denial — the jiang cheng edition

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: teen & up
notes: very lighthearted with introspection at the same time, it’s a good blend

https://archiveofourown.org/works/17229923/chapters/40516607

a storm tonight, a sunrise tomorrow

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: teen & up
notes: a very intimate look at wangxian’s relationship in a modern setting. very gentle and soft i love it

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21793030/chapters/52002196

it is a serious thing just to be alive

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: explicit
notes: this fic is also very sweet and gentle. fix-it + time travel + trans wei ying it’s a complete package

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21815875/chapters/52061218

you, asleep and dreaming

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: mature
notes: WHOOEEE this one is so cute and good and i read it when i’m feeling sad. big serotonin boost they are soulmates

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21383248 

you are my delightful intruder

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: explicit
notes: this fic is so wonderful and sweet and i really like it. the first half is plot + the second half is Explicit so make sure to check the tags

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22323712 

love belt

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: general audiences
notes: i have nothing to say about this one,, this is my own fic and i will be plugging it. pls be nice to me and trans xicheng thank u

https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/53196811?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#main

laughing shadow

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: mature
notes: the concept for this fic is so cool and creative and i’m super excited to see where the author goes with it. also great characterization of yanli <3

https://archiveofourown.org/works/20212036/chapters/47896834

pecks all over the face!? stop!! (not really...)

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: teen & up
notes: this fic is so cute and sweet and it made me feel warm

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18725662 

on memories, heartstrings, and regrets

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/nie mingjue
rating: mature
notes: lxc character study i am very sad

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18619756 

the simplest way forward

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: explicit
notes: this fic made me want to cry bc it was so sweet and good characterization is great and it’s very light-hearted with humor + fluff i love it sm

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22307773/chapters/53281996

what candles may be held to speed them

main pairing: N/A
rating: teen & up
notes: lan huan centric. i adore this and the twin jades

https://archiveofourown.org/works/23257177/ 

any scenario looks beautiful with you there

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: teen & up
notes: this !!!!!! the author’s writing style is so poetic and flowy i think this fic is so neat

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21902971/chapters/52278481?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false

high hopes (but the world keeps spinning round)

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: teen & up
notes: very interesting canon divergence concept that was very cool to think about. good introspection + characterization

https://archiveofourown.org/works/20363950/chapters/48290395

it’s a mess inside me; ghost

main pairing: nie huaisang/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng
rating: teen & up
notes: AUGH

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22662694 

come home

main pairing: lan xichen | lan huan/jiang wanyin | jiang cheng/nie mingjue
rating: general audiences
notes: this is . so cute and mingxicheng is so cute God bless

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22776295#main

all the time

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: not rated
notes: trans lwj and a baby

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22535446/chapters/53850628?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_292286023

we’re gonna live forever

main pairing: lan wangji | lan zhan/wei wuxian | wei ying
rating: teen & up
notes: trans people

https://archiveofourown.org/works/23448871