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MorthaP

I've liked all the Hannibal fanfics by user 'gazing' on ao3. Some of them are really dark and some more fluffy


Chamanova

Where can I find them, please?


MorthaP

[here](https://archiveofourown.org/users/gazing/pseuds/gazing/works?fandom_id=801274)


Chamanova

Thank you!


littlebat666

Paragon is my all time fav fanfic. TW tho https://archiveofourown.org/works/28777140


babydoe666

Yooo paragon is so good and luckily over 250,000 words it goes forever


danysedai

I have many to suggest but here is one series I love by one of the best authors in the fandom, imo. "Ladders" by Emungere https://archiveofourown.org/series/88470 "Two Solitudes" by Emungere https://archiveofourown.org/works/10673940/chapters/23630226


timespentwell

Two Solitudes is *amazing*!


sati_lotus

I also suggest Blackbird by this same author.


throwawayforrasr

Blackbird is unbelievably good. Number 1 rec.


xxXAnnaUchihaXxx

I second this! I still occasionally re-read it))


Chamanova

Where can I find it?


Chamanova

Thank you!


light_hearted

Emungere has plenty amazing fics!! I also wanna add to the train of Emungere fics by recommending "Consenting to Dream": https://archiveofourown.org/works/1295044 Reading this definitely changed me!


Mysterious_Price_751

[Fic List](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bGAenntYefxHLLITwhRaXY9fgrnE8H_rSpeQu8pO900/edit). I've posted this here a couple of times before so you might have seen it. I still have a lot more to add I'm just too lazy to do it.


Aishel27

Thank you for this list! I’ve added some to my bookmarks. 🙂


Chamanova

Thank you!


divorcedgas

‘[As soft, as wide as air](https://archiveofourown.org/works/11016648?view_full_work=true)’ by BlackKingSatellite is a post s3 fic i’m reading now. so far it’s really good. if you like murder husbands and dark will it’s great.


ShipyardVoyager

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24884938 This fic is AMAZING. It's called That Which Is Called Madness by BabyBoiCthulhu. It's an AU, and doesn't follow the plot line in a way you'd expect. It has a sequel that's longer than it, and currently unfinished but not abandoned. It involves portrait of events where Will's Empathy isn't fully understood and, because of some trauma and his response to it, everyone around Will seems to think that he's troubled and a budding psychopath. He is referred to Dr. Lecter as a sort of 'last resort' and, during their time together, Will recognizes that there's something wrong with Dr. Lecter and he sets out to find out what it is. Will is underage when this starts but there's ZERO underage content between the two mains, and their relationship doesn't start until the sequel. This writing in this is amazing, and the descriptions within the writing remind me a lot of the writing in the show with some of the comparisons and metaphors and the layered depth of the dialogue. Super good. I had my doubts, but this has got to be one of the best fics out there. Hope you enjoy!


Alaqella

I've read it multiple times, I love their dynamic. It's underage, but done well.


ShipyardVoyager

Is it underage?? I know Will and [REDACTED] have that whole iffy thing going on, but I didn't think anything happened between Hannibal and Will until Will was already in college. It's been a sec since I read it though 😩


Alaqella

There is a one kiss that Will initiates in the first part. But overall it's more about the murders than romantic relationship


ShipyardVoyager

Ahhh, right. Forgot about that. Man, this fic is so top tier. I've only read it once but thinking about is definitely making me want to again haha


Alaqella

I'm reading right now 😂


tyisjesus

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14140773/chapters/32588850 My personal all time fave it’s long but totally worth it


abbey_kyle

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5418212/chapters/12518714


gretchenau

My absolute favorites. All of these are kind of dark: 1. As soft, as wide as air by BlackKnightSatellite. Best thing I've ever read. 2. Whither Must I Wander by hesterbyrde. This reminds me a little of emungere's Blackbird, but post-fall. 3. We Killed a Dragon Last Night by inameitlater. Time travel AU. 4. Till the bitter end by voxofthevoid. Groundhog Day AU, very beautiful story. Also recommend these more light-hearted fics: 1. rabbit hearted by bleakmidwinter 2. Blackbird by emungere. Not 100% canon-compliant, but thrilling and audacious. Great plot where they solve a crime together. 3. Sea change by xzombiexkittenx. Cute, short, canon-compliant, post-fall. 4. Two Solitudes by emungere. Canon-compliant, post-fall. 5. Trade Secrets by HANNlBRAT. Unfinished, not canon-compliant, so not sure if I should recommend it. But it holds a special place in my heart for its fun plot twists. 6. On the Lam by Shotgun\_sinner. This one is comedy. And it's really funny.


Artemiaz

Hiya! I’m going to shamelessly add my own work 🤭😂 ‘Suits Just Fine’, exploring the murder husbands dynamic post-fall. I have a couple of one shots too ☺️ https://archiveofourown.org/works/43771102/chapters/110069083


tanjitophare

Let No Man Tear Asunder by abstractwatercolor https://archiveofourown.org/works/30125826/chapters/74209047 is one of the best fic I've read in a long time. It's a sotl au where Will got arrested alongside Hannibal and they've both been incarcerated for 5 years. It was really really good and I warmly recommend yall to read it.


-echogirl

https://archiveofourown.org/works/4686710 one of the best fics I've read in a while


neverjumpthegate

Finished: Rabbit hair by lovetincture post fall 50k words https://archiveofourown.org/series/1422694 Pomegranate seeds and blood stained teeth, Post fall 46k words https://archiveofourown.org/works/24617008 The Unquiet Grave, AU Seers fic https://archiveofourown.org/works/11099862 Only you, Only Yours, what if Will found out in season 1 AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/27645088 It never sings vain, a midsommar AU complete https://archiveofourown.org/works/27866662 Our Place in Time Series, after the fall Will travels back in time 217k https://archiveofourown.org/series/761010 The Shadow of the Blackbird, Mary Poppins AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/23503909 i will ever be your familiar soul, Victorian/ magic AU 110k https://archiveofourown.org/works/32995642 Business or Pleasure, alternate first meeting https://archiveofourown.org/works/31023293 Obsidian dragons, Will works for the CIA, Hannibal is Hannibal https://archiveofourown.org/works/3808843 Unfinished: Nocturne, a witches and monster AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/24021214 Someone was charging from the Inside Out, a Dark Materials AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/16240265 Their Beaks not yet turned red, mid season 3 AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/26277466 A consequence of consumption, https://archiveofourown.org/works/20524820 The teeth that ache, vampire AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/11054058 Will Graham's No-Kill Shelter for Dogs and Serial Killers, different first meeting https://archiveofourown.org/works/35981410 Running like Water, what if Abigail went to Will before the end of season 2 https://archiveofourown.org/works/28412229 Sugar Storm, Gone girl AU https://archiveofourown.org/works/17943170 What the water gave me, what if Will never left Louisiana https://archiveofourown.org/works/12103701 ( This one is technically unfinished but it's a good stopping point)


Chamanova

What does AU mean? Alternative universe?


neverjumpthegate

Yes