Emma Swan
Also known as: The Savior, The Dark Swan
A bail bondsperson and orphan who learns she is the Savior, daughter of Snow White, destined to break Storybrooke's curse. Her armor-plated heart and her son Henry pull her into a family she never believed she'd get.
Popular Emma Swan Ships
Emma Swan/Regina Mills
17k works
The savior and the Evil Queen, sworn enemies who co-parent the same son and keep sacrificing themselves for each other across cursed realms. Once Upon a Time never made it canon, but Swan Queen became one of femslash fandom's all-time powerhouses regardless.
Emma Swan/Killian Jones
Common Tropes in Emma Swan Fanfiction
Emma Swan · Enemies to Lovers
650k works
Characters who start as adversaries and gradually develop romantic feelings for each other.
Emma Swan · Magic
200k works
Spellwork, enchantments, and the impossible made systematic — whether the canon is already magical or the writer is introducing magic where none existed. Covers everything from intricate original magic systems to a single inexplicable curse driving the plot.
Other OUAT Characters
Regina Mills
28k works
The Evil Queen who cast the Dark Curse, living as Storybrooke's mayor and Henry's adoptive mother while clawing toward redemption. Swan Queen, her ship with Emma, dominated the fandom without ever going canon.
Killian Jones
8k works
Captain Hook reimagined as a guylinered survivor of three centuries of vengeance, who trades his revenge for Emma Swan. Captain Swan's wedding made Killian one of network TV's biggest redemption romances.
Rumplestiltskin
7k works
The Dark One, a spinner who chose power over his son and spent centuries weaving every deal in the Enchanted Forest. Rumple's beauty-and-the-beast romance with Belle and his endless relapses define Rumbelle fandom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Emma Swan?
Emma Swan appears in 30k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the OUAT fandom. You can browse all Emma Swan fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Emma Swan ships?
The most popular Emma Swan ships include Emma Swan/Regina Mills, Emma Swan/Killian Jones. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Emma Swan fanfiction?
Common tropes in Emma Swan fanfiction include Enemies to Lovers, Magic. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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