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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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/308... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/308... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/460... most kudos’d swanqueen fic (AND ouat fic) ever.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎏" title="Karpfen" aria-label="Emoji: Karpfen">
https://archiveofourown.org/works/4607199/chapters/10499592
thee">https://archiveofourown.org/works/460... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/194... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/194... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/1097172... CHARACTER DEATH WARNING!! one of the most hyped up sq sad fics for good reasonhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💔" title="Gebrochenes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Gebrochenes Herz">
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/10971727/1/The-Art-of-Being-Extraordinary
MAJOR">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/1097172... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/140... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/140... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/583... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/583... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/243... slow burn modern au featuring author regina and a bookstore. what’s not to love?
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2437955/chapters/5399234
a">https://archiveofourown.org/works/243... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/167... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/167... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/699... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/699... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/719... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/719... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/273... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/273... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/105... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/105... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/813... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/813... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/109... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/109... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/166... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/166... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/150... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/150... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/379... widely loved fic that was even turned into a novel !! very epic
https://archiveofourown.org/works/3793918/chapters/8445976
a">https://archiveofourown.org/works/379... widely loved fic that was even turned into a novel !! very epic
colstead and remma
https://archiveofourown.org/works/5656066/chapters/13027483
did">https://archiveofourown.org/works/565... you know that swanqueen used to be called remma? dark times...
https://archiveofourown.org/works/5656066/chapters/13027483
did">https://archiveofourown.org/works/565... you know that swanqueen used to be called remma? dark times...
double trouble
https://archiveofourown.org/works/755870/chapters/1412813
I">https://archiveofourown.org/works/755... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/755... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/282... is one of those fics that you see pop up every christmas season without fail. deliciously angsty
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2822105
this">https://archiveofourown.org/works/282... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/851... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/851... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/146... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/146... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/329... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/329... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/363... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/363... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/662... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/662... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/657... big classic for sq fandom. tho the sequel isn’t finished so be aware of that before diving inhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Laut schreiendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Laut schreiendes Gesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Laut schreiendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Laut schreiendes Gesicht">
https://archiveofourown.org/works/657101/chapters/1197598
a">https://archiveofourown.org/works/657... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/562... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/562... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/668... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/668... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/410... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/410... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/873... 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 knowhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Laut schreiendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Laut schreiendes Gesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Laut schreiendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Laut schreiendes Gesicht"> little bit stupid but lots of love
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8735854/chapters/20027767
all">https://archiveofourown.org/works/873... 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
building windmills
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8232626/chapters/18867113
I">https://archiveofourown.org/works/823... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/823... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/1000456... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/1000456... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/8596228... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/8596228... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9254493... 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">https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9254493... 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">https://archiveofourown.org/works/131... says mcd but it’s not emma or regina, dw) vampireshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧛♀️" title="Weiblicher Vampir" aria-label="Emoji: Weiblicher Vampir"> and werewolves https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐺" title="Wolfsgesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Wolfsgesicht"> plus a lil sum else https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧐" title="Gesicht mit Monokel" aria-label="Emoji: Gesicht mit Monokel"> for all lovers of the supernatural
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1312777/chapters/2728363
(it">https://archiveofourown.org/works/131... says mcd but it’s not emma or regina, dw) vampires
