Minecraft

Herobrine

The white-eyed phantom of Minecraft's most enduring creepypasta, a glitch-ghost said to stalk players through fog and mineshafts. Herobrine fic ranges from horror to surprisingly tender stories that cast him as Steve's lost brother or guardian.

2k tagged works

700 fanfics

0 popular ships

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Common Tropes in Herobrine Fanfiction

Herobrine · Angst

980k works

Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.

Other Minecraft Characters

Steve

3k works

The default blocky protagonist of Minecraft, a silent miner and builder who survives alone against creepers and the void. Fic gives Steve the voice and history the game never did, often exploring isolation and the strangeness of an empty world.

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How many fanfics feature Herobrine?

Herobrine appears in 2k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Minecraft fandom. You can browse all Herobrine fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.

What are the most popular Herobrine ships?

Herobrine is primarily featured in gen (non-romantic) fanfiction, though some shipping content exists.

What tropes are common in Herobrine fanfiction?

Common tropes in Herobrine fanfiction include Angst. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.

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