the_phantom_quill
About the_phantom_quill
the_phantom_quill 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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Featured Works
The most popular works by the_phantom_quill, ranked by kudos.
Let the Light
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 333,240 words
Soldier: 76 never expected to cross paths with Reaper again, but fate has other plans. A story of second chances and reluctant trust.
A World of Shadows
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 217,336 words
Soldier: 76 makes a deal with forces they don't fully understand. The price? Something they didn't realize they'd miss until Reaper is gone.
Where the Blood Breaks
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 143,033 words
In an alternate universe where everything is different, Soldier: 76 and Reaper still find their way to each other.
A Mirror of Veils
Overwatch · Hanzo Shimada/Jesse McCree · 280,984 words
Time loops force Hanzo Shimada to relive the same day over and over, and Jesse McCree is the only constant. Each repetition brings them closer to the truth.
Keep the Stone
Overwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper · 69,067 words
Letters never meant to be sent. Confessions never meant to be read. When Reaper finds Soldier: 76's hidden writings, everything changes.
Trending Works
Recently updated and actively engaging works by the_phantom_quill.
Let the Light
Overwatch
Soldier: 76 never expected to cross paths with Reaper again, but fate has other plans. A story of second chances and reluctant trust.
A Mirror of Veils
Overwatch
Time loops force Hanzo Shimada to relive the same day over and over, and Jesse McCree is the only constant. Each repetition brings them closer to the truth.
Where the Blood Breaks
Overwatch
In an alternate universe where everything is different, Soldier: 76 and Reaper still find their way to each other.
All Works by the_phantom_quill
Let the Light
Complete GeneralOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
333,240 words · 22h 13m read · Published 2023-02-22 · Updated 2025-05-15
Soldier: 76 never expected to cross paths with Reaper again, but fate has other plans. A story of second chances and reluctant trust.
A World of Shadows
Ongoing GeneralOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
217,336 words · 14h 29m read · Published 2019-10-23 · Updated 2020-07-27
Soldier: 76 makes a deal with forces they don't fully understand. The price? Something they didn't realize they'd miss until Reaper is gone.
Where the Blood Breaks
Ongoing GeneralOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
143,033 words · 9h 32m read · Published 2019-11-24 · Updated 2021-11-22
In an alternate universe where everything is different, Soldier: 76 and Reaper still find their way to each other.
A Mirror of Veils
Complete ExplicitOverwatch · Hanzo Shimada/Jesse McCree
280,984 words · 18h 44m read · Published 2024-04-13 · Updated 2025-01-24
Time loops force Hanzo Shimada to relive the same day over and over, and Jesse McCree is the only constant. Each repetition brings them closer to the truth.
Keep the Stone
Ongoing Teen And Up AudiencesOverwatch · Soldier: 76/Reaper
69,067 words · 4h 36m read · Published 2016-11-26 · Updated 2018-04-28
Letters never meant to be sent. Confessions never meant to be read. When Reaper finds Soldier: 76's hidden writings, everything changes.
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Who is the_phantom_quill on AO3?
the_phantom_quill 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_phantom_quill written?
the_phantom_quill has written 7 works totaling 1.5M words, with 218k total kudos across all their fics.
What is the_phantom_quill's most popular fanfic?
the_phantom_quill's most popular work is "Let the Light" with 75k kudos and 33k bookmarks. It's a 333,240 word Overwatch fic.
What fandoms does the_phantom_quill write for?
the_phantom_quill writes for Overwatch. They are dedicated to the Overwatch fandom.
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