the_bronze_shore
About the_bronze_shore
the_bronze_shore has become a fan-favorite author in the Overwatch fandom, writing stories that are praised for their emotional authenticity and creative world-building.
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The most popular works by the_bronze_shore, ranked by kudos.
Where the Heart Burns
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 236,202 words
Soldier: 76 wakes up in a world where Reaper doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
Garden and Road
Overwatch · Hanzo Shimada/Jesse McCree · 182,807 words
Hanzo Shimada wakes up in a world where Jesse McCree doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
Sacred Rivers
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 338,397 words
Letters never meant to be sent. Confessions never meant to be read. When Reaper finds Soldier: 76's hidden writings, everything changes.
The Wicked Stars
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 96,638 words
In a Overwatch coffee shop AU, Soldier: 76 is a regular who always orders the same thing, and Reaper is the barista who notices.
Restless as Cage
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 110,320 words
Soldier: 76 has always been the one saving others. When they're the one who needs help, Reaper is the last person they'd expect to show up.
Trending Works
Recently updated and actively engaging works by the_bronze_shore.
Sacred Rivers
Overwatch
Letters never meant to be sent. Confessions never meant to be read. When Reaper finds Soldier: 76's hidden writings, everything changes.
Garden and Road
Overwatch
Hanzo Shimada wakes up in a world where Jesse McCree doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
The Wicked Stars
Overwatch
In a Overwatch coffee shop AU, Soldier: 76 is a regular who always orders the same thing, and Reaper is the barista who notices.
All Works by the_bronze_shore
Where the Heart Burns
Ongoing ExplicitOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
236,202 words · 15h 45m read · Published 2020-06-08 · Updated 2020-06-11
Soldier: 76 wakes up in a world where Reaper doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
Garden and Road
Complete Teen And Up AudiencesOverwatch · Hanzo Shimada/Jesse McCree
182,807 words · 12h 11m read · Published 2024-03-15 · Updated 2025-07-14
Hanzo Shimada wakes up in a world where Jesse McCree doesn't remember them. Desperate to restore what was lost, they'll risk everything for one more chance.
Sacred Rivers
Complete Teen And Up AudiencesOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
338,397 words · 22h 34m read · Published 2023-04-24 · Updated 2025-12-09
Letters never meant to be sent. Confessions never meant to be read. When Reaper finds Soldier: 76's hidden writings, everything changes.
The Wicked Stars
Complete ExplicitOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
96,638 words · 6h 27m read · Published 2022-09-09 · Updated 2024-11-20
In a Overwatch coffee shop AU, Soldier: 76 is a regular who always orders the same thing, and Reaper is the barista who notices.
Restless as Cage
Complete Teen And Up AudiencesOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
110,320 words · 7h 21m read · Published 2016-09-10 · Updated 2016-12-26
Soldier: 76 has always been the one saving others. When they're the one who needs help, Reaper is the last person they'd expect to show up.
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Who is the_bronze_shore on AO3?
the_bronze_shore has become a fan-favorite author in the Overwatch fandom, writing stories that are praised for their emotional authenticity and creative world-building.
How many fanfics has the_bronze_shore written?
the_bronze_shore has written 6 works totaling 1.3M words, with 224k total kudos across all their fics.
What is the_bronze_shore's most popular fanfic?
the_bronze_shore's most popular work is "Where the Heart Burns" with 85k kudos and 38k bookmarks. It's a 236,202 word Overwatch fic.
What fandoms does the_bronze_shore write for?
the_bronze_shore writes for Overwatch. They are dedicated to the Overwatch fandom.
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