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swanqueen fic classics and essential reading (a thread)
the great wide somewhere (also known as the squirrel room fic)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3087020/chapters/6690929
a very endearing mix of tropes, best friends on a road trip, and gays who can’t communicate
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3087020/chapters/6690929
a very endearing mix of tropes, best friends on a road trip, and gays who can’t communicate
send up a signal (that everything’s fine)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/4607199/chapters/10499592
thee most kudos’d swanqueen fic (AND ouat fic) ever.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/4607199/chapters/10499592
thee most kudos’d swanqueen fic (AND ouat fic) ever.
to hear her voice in the silence (aka thhvits or tit shiv)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/19450495/chapters/46294771
the longest swanqueen fic at a whopping 714k words (over 1 million if you include the sequels). a slightly angsty but overall fluffy romance piece
https://archiveofourown.org/works/19450495/chapters/46294771
the longest swanqueen fic at a whopping 714k words (over 1 million if you include the sequels). a slightly angsty but overall fluffy romance piece
the art of being extraordinary (aka taobe)
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/10971727/1/The-Art-of-Being-Extraordinary
MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH WARNING!! one of the most hyped up sq sad fics for good reason
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/10971727/1/The-Art-of-Being-Extraordinary
MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH WARNING!! one of the most hyped up sq sad fics for good reason
for love or money (aka flom)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/14092752/chapters/32470500
hands down one of the most talked about and well loved swanqueen fics around. the blueprint for millionaire mills
https://archiveofourown.org/works/14092752/chapters/32470500
hands down one of the most talked about and well loved swanqueen fics around. the blueprint for millionaire mills
the secret’s in the telling
https://archiveofourown.org/works/583622/chapters/1048316
one of the more plotty fics out there but def a classic and must read. during october you can pretty easily find people to do a group reread with too!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/583622/chapters/1048316
one of the more plotty fics out there but def a classic and must read. during october you can pretty easily find people to do a group reread with too!
down the rabbit hole
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2437955/chapters/5399234
a slow burn modern au featuring author regina and a bookstore. what’s not to love?
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2437955/chapters/5399234
a slow burn modern au featuring author regina and a bookstore. what’s not to love?
someone will remember us (aka swru)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/16740598/chapters/39269995
one of the most influential student teacher aus. not my personal cup of tea but would highly recommend to anyone who likes them
https://archiveofourown.org/works/16740598/chapters/39269995
one of the most influential student teacher aus. not my personal cup of tea but would highly recommend to anyone who likes them
take me home tonight
https://archiveofourown.org/works/6993820/chapters/15935149
ever heard “for your first lesson, when a woman puts her hand on your thigh… she’s interested”? that’s from this fic
https://archiveofourown.org/works/6993820/chapters/15935149
ever heard “for your first lesson, when a woman puts her hand on your thigh… she’s interested”? that’s from this fic
a fine line
https://archiveofourown.org/works/719105/chapters/1332707
one of my most favorite “classic” fics. lots of angst and melancholic bonding at the townline with a happy ending
https://archiveofourown.org/works/719105/chapters/1332707
one of my most favorite “classic” fics. lots of angst and melancholic bonding at the townline with a happy ending
adventures with cora mills
https://archiveofourown.org/works/27331087/chapters/66776731
probably the most well known (and longest running) crack fics within sq fandom. each chapter can pretty much be read on its own
https://archiveofourown.org/works/27331087/chapters/66776731
probably the most well known (and longest running) crack fics within sq fandom. each chapter can pretty much be read on its own
if the blazer fits
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1054211/chapters/2110535
an overall very sweet fic with some drama towards the end. has a cute spin off one shot too called “if the baby fits”
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1054211/chapters/2110535
an overall very sweet fic with some drama towards the end. has a cute spin off one shot too called “if the baby fits”
meet me halfway
https://archiveofourown.org/works/813426/chapters/1538000
this is def one of the first fics that comes to mind when I hear “classic swanqueen” fic. one of the first ones I read tbh
https://archiveofourown.org/works/813426/chapters/1538000
this is def one of the first fics that comes to mind when I hear “classic swanqueen” fic. one of the first ones I read tbh
wicked games
https://archiveofourown.org/works/10954092/chapters/24380043
now this is a fic you hear abt a lot, esp if you like dom regina. a very memorable fic with stuff like “the mirror scene”
https://archiveofourown.org/works/10954092/chapters/24380043
now this is a fic you hear abt a lot, esp if you like dom regina. a very memorable fic with stuff like “the mirror scene”
adrenalize me
https://archiveofourown.org/works/16631258/chapters/38989136
and to be fair to the dom emma lovers I list one of the most talked about dom emma fics
https://archiveofourown.org/works/16631258/chapters/38989136
and to be fair to the dom emma lovers I list one of the most talked about dom emma fics
miss swan goes to storybrooke (aka msgts)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/15000386/chapters/34766807
one of my top fics on this list. it isn’t really old enough for me to call it a classic but it’s such a good read. it is very popular for very good reason
https://archiveofourown.org/works/15000386/chapters/34766807
one of my top fics on this list. it isn’t really old enough for me to call it a classic but it’s such a good read. it is very popular for very good reason
the loudest silence
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3793918/chapters/8445976
a widely loved fic that was even turned into a novel !! very epic
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3793918/chapters/8445976
a widely loved fic that was even turned into a novel !! very epic
colstead and remma
https://archiveofourown.org/works/5656066/chapters/13027483
did you know that swanqueen used to be called remma? dark times...
https://archiveofourown.org/works/5656066/chapters/13027483
did you know that swanqueen used to be called remma? dark times...
double trouble
https://archiveofourown.org/works/755870/chapters/1412813
I read this years ago but I can still remember it so vividly. such a little adventure with double the swanqueen
https://archiveofourown.org/works/755870/chapters/1412813
I read this years ago but I can still remember it so vividly. such a little adventure with double the swanqueen
five years
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2822105
this is one of those fics that you see pop up every christmas season without fail. deliciously angsty
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2822105
this is one of those fics that you see pop up every christmas season without fail. deliciously angsty
safe
https://archiveofourown.org/works/851141/chapters/1627241
a heavy fic at times due to being based around healing from trauma so I encourage cation when reading
https://archiveofourown.org/works/851141/chapters/1627241
a heavy fic at times due to being based around healing from trauma so I encourage cation when reading
so does that make us both the other woman
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1465672/chapters/3088384
one of Thee classics in my humble opinions. instantly pops into my mind when I’m asked abt “classic” fics
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1465672/chapters/3088384
one of Thee classics in my humble opinions. instantly pops into my mind when I’m asked abt “classic” fics
right there all the time
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3290426/chapters/7180775
pls this is such a soft one. a very “omg they’re basically married but think they’re besties” classic
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3290426/chapters/7180775
pls this is such a soft one. a very “omg they’re basically married but think they’re besties” classic
when magic collides
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3632313/chapters/8022750
this fic gives me such nostalgia bc i remember finding it from a tumblr fic recs list back around when it first finished. has a very cute spin off too called “henry saw mommy kissing santa clause”
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3632313/chapters/8022750
this fic gives me such nostalgia bc i remember finding it from a tumblr fic recs list back around when it first finished. has a very cute spin off too called “henry saw mommy kissing santa clause”
the staircase
https://archiveofourown.org/works/662064/chapters/1207932
this is one of those classics that can be very hit or miss for people. deals with some triggering subject matter so be cautious
https://archiveofourown.org/works/662064/chapters/1207932
this is one of those classics that can be very hit or miss for people. deals with some triggering subject matter so be cautious
of love and loathing
https://archiveofourown.org/works/657101/chapters/1197598
a big classic for sq fandom. tho the sequel isn’t finished so be aware of that before diving in
https://archiveofourown.org/works/657101/chapters/1197598
a big classic for sq fandom. tho the sequel isn’t finished so be aware of that before diving in
lattes and lace
https://archiveofourown.org/works/5620858/chapters/12948058
not 100% sure if this really counts as a classic but it was also made into a book so it feels like it’s worth putting on here
https://archiveofourown.org/works/5620858/chapters/12948058
not 100% sure if this really counts as a classic but it was also made into a book so it feels like it’s worth putting on here
the sun inside
https://archiveofourown.org/works/668000/chapters/1220167
this was probably one of the first magic baby fics I ever read and one of the oldest fics on here. very good read in my opinion
https://archiveofourown.org/works/668000/chapters/1220167
this was probably one of the first magic baby fics I ever read and one of the oldest fics on here. very good read in my opinion
curse you and your dinner
https://archiveofourown.org/works/4108594/chapters/9258613
this is also one of those fics that gives me nostalgia and feels very Classic in my mind, you know? tackles regina absorbing the death curse incase that’s something that bugs u like it does me
https://archiveofourown.org/works/4108594/chapters/9258613
this is also one of those fics that gives me nostalgia and feels very Classic in my mind, you know? tackles regina absorbing the death curse incase that’s something that bugs u like it does me
love undefined
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8735854/chapters/20027767
all the way from supernova I. we have come such a ways gays. this is a kind of angsty but also cute fic of gays who are just very Human u know little bit stupid but lots of love
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8735854/chapters/20027767
all the way from supernova I. we have come such a ways gays. this is a kind of angsty but also cute fic of gays who are just very Human u know
little bit stupid but lots of love
building windmills
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8232626/chapters/18867113
I don’t think I’ve added any juicecup fics on here yet which is a shame bc so many were formative to my swanqueen fic experience such as this one with its “little idiot gays have a romcom in a cabin” plot
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8232626/chapters/18867113
I don’t think I’ve added any juicecup fics on here yet which is a shame bc so many were formative to my swanqueen fic experience such as this one with its “little idiot gays have a romcom in a cabin” plot
that drunken night (I hardly remember)
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/10004568/1/That-Drunken-Night-I-Hardly-Remember
omg this is one of the first sq fics I read like Ever. it fits that vibe a lot of classics have of like storybrooke swanqueen post-neverland fall in love and r gay u know
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/10004568/1/That-Drunken-Night-I-Hardly-Remember
omg this is one of the first sq fics I read like Ever. it fits that vibe a lot of classics have of like storybrooke swanqueen post-neverland fall in love and r gay u know
educating emma
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/8596228/1/Educating-Emma
help this fic is always on my ef fic rec list bc I love it sm. one of the real oldies on this list but a real classic in my mind
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/8596228/1/Educating-Emma
help this fic is always on my ef fic rec list bc I love it sm. one of the real oldies on this list but a real classic in my mind
a trail of destruction
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9254493/1/A-Trail-Of-Destruction
hands down one of my favorite s1 rewrites. very good read. there’s also a rewrite in progress on a03 but it’s only at about chapter 15 rn
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9254493/1/A-Trail-Of-Destruction
hands down one of my favorite s1 rewrites. very good read. there’s also a rewrite in progress on a03 but it’s only at about chapter 15 rn
pointed
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1312777/chapters/2728363
(it says mcd but it’s not emma or regina, dw) vampires
and werewolves 
plus a lil sum else 
for all lovers of the supernatural
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1312777/chapters/2728363
(it says mcd but it’s not emma or regina, dw) vampires
and werewolves plus a lil sum else for all lovers of the supernatural
