Drift_Realm
About Drift_Realm
Drift_Realm is a prolific Genshin Impact writer whose works are beloved for their rich character development and masterful pacing. Their Tartaglia/Zhongli stories are widely recommended across the fandom.
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Featured Works
The most popular works by Drift_Realm, ranked by kudos.
In the Thorned Cage
Genshin Impact · Kaeya/Albedo · 336,636 words
Kaeya Alberich wakes up in a world where Albedo doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
The Endless Memory
Genshin Impact · Xiao/Aether · 313,522 words
Xiao never expected to cross paths with Aether again, but fate has other plans. A story of second chances and reluctant trust.
Hold the Scar
Genshin Impact · Kaeya/Albedo · 300,589 words
Kaeya Alberich and Albedo are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
Fragile Fires
Genshin Impact · Xiao/Aether · 182,595 words
Xiao and Aether are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
Hold the Ashes
Genshin Impact · Tartaglia/Zhongli · 200,067 words
After years apart, Tartaglia returns to find Zhongli changed in ways they couldn't have predicted. Rebuilding trust is harder than either expected.
Trending Works
Recently updated and actively engaging works by Drift_Realm.
Fragile Fires
Genshin Impact
Xiao and Aether are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
Hold the Ashes
Genshin Impact
After years apart, Tartaglia returns to find Zhongli changed in ways they couldn't have predicted. Rebuilding trust is harder than either expected.
The Endless Memory
Genshin Impact
Xiao never expected to cross paths with Aether again, but fate has other plans. A story of second chances and reluctant trust.
All Works by Drift_Realm
In the Thorned Cage
Complete ExplicitGenshin Impact · Kaeya/Albedo
336,636 words · 22h 27m read · Published 2014-05-27 · Updated 2014-09-03
Kaeya Alberich wakes up in a world where Albedo doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
The Endless Memory
Complete GeneralGenshin Impact · Xiao/Aether
313,522 words · 20h 54m read · Published 2014-11-09 · Updated 2016-09-14
Xiao never expected to cross paths with Aether again, but fate has other plans. A story of second chances and reluctant trust.
Hold the Scar
Complete ExplicitGenshin Impact · Kaeya/Albedo
300,589 words · 20h 2m read · Published 2014-04-18 · Updated 2015-07-01
Kaeya Alberich and Albedo are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
Fragile Fires
Ongoing Teen And Up AudiencesGenshin Impact · Xiao/Aether
182,595 words · 12h 10m read · Published 2024-02-23 · Updated 2024-11-12
Xiao and Aether are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
Hold the Ashes
Complete MatureGenshin Impact · Tartaglia/Zhongli
200,067 words · 13h 20m read · Published 2020-12-09 · Updated 2022-04-13
After years apart, Tartaglia returns to find Zhongli changed in ways they couldn't have predicted. Rebuilding trust is harder than either expected.
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Who is Drift_Realm on AO3?
Drift_Realm is a prolific Genshin Impact writer whose works are beloved for their rich character development and masterful pacing. Their Tartaglia/Zhongli stories are widely recommended across the fandom.
How many fanfics has Drift_Realm written?
Drift_Realm has written 5 works totaling 1.4M words, with 339k total kudos across all their fics.
What is Drift_Realm's most popular fanfic?
Drift_Realm's most popular work is "In the Thorned Cage" with 129k kudos and 54k bookmarks. It's a 336,636 word Genshin Impact fic.
What fandoms does Drift_Realm write for?
Drift_Realm writes for Genshin Impact. They are dedicated to the Genshin Impact fandom.
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