Best Short Criminal Minds Fanfics
Criminal Minds novellas — 10k to 50k words, polished and contained. Curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 25 Short Criminal Minds Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Criminal Minds fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
Chain Reaction
by EloquentDossier
"(Mon 12:20 pm)Which is why you text the stranger instead of talk to coworkers. (Mon 12:20 pm)Yes.(Mon 12:28 pm)Is that weird?"xxxA dialogue-only AU in which Hotch texts what he thinks is Rossi's new number but is actually the slightly eccentric stranger whom Hotch knows only as "Spencer." What fol
Roommates
by Tifer14
When Spencer Reid finds out his boss is living at the Holiday Inn, he offers him a place to stay. He didn't know it would be a long term thing.
Bright
by EloquentDossier
"There were several things in Aaron Hotchner's life that had never made sense to him. He didn't understand why nearly everyone in his family (minus his son Jack) couldn't quite fathom why he felt drawn to the BAU. He didn't get how so many people in the world had such depraved mindsets. And he wa
The Secret Omega
by Tifer14
“Confess!” Raphael compelled him but Spencer kept his mouth shut. He could feel the suppressant wearing off. The dilaudid also seemed to be having an interesting reaction either with the drug or his biology and he had the distinctive feeling that he was about to go into heat. “Choose one of your tea
A Thousand Natural Shocks
by sifshadowheart
When the BAU team needed an in to meet the owner of an exclusive set of nightclubs that were the possible hunting grounds of a serial killer, they find him less than helpful in someways - and more than helpful in others. After all, Harry Potter-Black takes the sanctity of his clubs very seriously.
Behavioural Analysis
by wereleopard58
Tony is tired of people assuming he has no brains, because of his Phys Ed Degree. He decides to do long distance learning. He sees a seminar run by Dr Spencer Reid, the two become friends. The BAU comes up with a case that could eventually include naval personnel, Spencer knows who to contact.
It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense
by sumokoala (travelinthedark)
The BAU is called out to Santa Barbara on a case where Spencer Reid meets Shawn Spencer. Shawn helps put some things in perspective.
Just When You Least Expect It, Just What You Least Expect
by blythechild
Hotch has been Reid's boss for ten years, and his friend for almost as long. He thinks he knows him pretty well, but a random event during a random case has the chance to change all of that. It's just a matter of whether Hotch can accept it or not. This is a work of fanfiction and as such I do not c
Forms
by Idontknowguys
In an alternate universe of shifters/shapeshifters, Dr. Spencer Reid hasn't managed to completely trust his teammates in his time at the FBI. He had been getting close to finally letting them in, letting them know him, when it's revealed that they lied to him about Emily's death. He goes postal.Alte
The Seeds We Sow
by Calamityjim
When a cop's deal with the devil expires the team finds themselves a decade behind a killer that didn't need the head start. Aaron's warpath to catch the killer who got away isn't without casualties though, and Ed is struggling to remember he isn't a twelve year old kid in Mustang's command. CM ep
Breathing in the quiet air
by DomHaught
“I didn’t think you had that on you, Prentiss.”“What, loyalty? Principles?”“Emily…”“You only expect the worst from me, I know. I’m used to it by now,” Emily sighed. “ Look, Jennifer, I’m tired, and my head is spinning because I was hit with a two-by-four. So if you’re gonna fight with me, I’d rather
The Space Between
by Rose_99
One year after Will's death, JJ finally feels like she's finding solid ground again—until Emily Prentiss starts pulling away without a word. Missed dinners, empty seats, and quiet excuses slowly replace a friendship that had always felt unbreakable. As JJ searches for answers, she never imagines the
“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned”
by alvezNroses
Where Luke is the priest of a small parish in Virginia and one night his self control is challenged by the atheist FBI agent Spencer Reid.Priest!Luke AU.
can’t hear a sound i say
by ReedIsWrit
“Everyday at work, he feels the paranoia between each line of conversation. There’s a lilt to Emily’s voice sometimes, does that mean she’s lying about her interest in his life? How can he possibly know the difference between genuine and false when Rossi and Hotch’s expressions hardly shift for eith
You. [Me.] Kids. I Can See It
by oc358
Her girlfriend, JJ. Jennifer Jareau, her girlfriend. It’d been over a week since they’d gotten together in Miami and just the reminder of the fact that she’d finally gotten the girl of her dreams made her grin like a Cheshire Cat. ... It was so easy dating Emily, period. It just felt so…natural and
we were built to fall apart and fall back together
by my_middle_name_is_awkward
A year and a half after breaking up with Luke, Spencer sends him a letter explaining everything. OR Spencer and Luke become friends after their breakup.
into the light of a dark, black night
by Stardreamt
She gave Emily the rundown, the quirks and customs of the BAU. She told Emily about the case they’d be working on, helped her with the layout of the building, gave her a tour. All through bright smiles and a musical laugh that felt like warmth every time Emily heard it. And it all stood out to her t
Unseen Chains
by Bella_Biohazard
A twist on Spencer’s final days in prison. After being released from solitary confinement, Spencer finds himself being beaten into a coma by other inmates which leaves him with a traumatic brain injury. The team have to help him navigate through this new reality of profound disability, whilst he and
These dreams of you
by magic8ballz
Morgan decides he wants to try bottoming - Reid is there to talk him through it. Slowly. And not all in one go. Note: this is standalone and unrelated to my other series.
What am I without you?
by LezLover99
The sun and the moon are made to work in perfect unison, the moon reflecting the sun's light, keeping the world turning together. What was the point of the moon without the sun, the sun gives the moon all of its power. What was the point of Emily without JJ? Without her loyalty and love to keep Emil
The Third Saturday
by Fish_are_Friends93
Hank Spencer Morgan is seven and three quarters years old, about to start 3rd grade, and his favourite food is pb and jelly sandwiches. He lives with his dad and his mom and every second Saturday for his whole life, his Uncle Spencer has come to visit. Then there's the one time he doesn't. The one t
Monsters That Hide In The Shadows
by Adorable_Wolf
When Foyet attacks Hotch his MO changes. Leaving Hotch confused and trys to isolate himself from Emily, but she doesn't let him go that easily. Foyet goes into hiding but when he resurfaces he changes the lives off Aaron and Emily forever. Alternative Foyet Arc I will try add to the tags when needed
The Abyss Gazes Into You
by fourleafedfroggy
AITA for getting rid of people who deserve it?I (F, 30s) recently got a new job in a specialized area of law enforcement. My coworker (M, 20s, IQ of 187) went through a traumatic experience shortly after I joined his team. I did my best to support him the best way I could and even provided him a sen
May Flowers
by Highway58
A year after an unexpected Heat sent Morgan and Reid crashing together in more ways than one, Spencer finds himself yearning to reach the next level in their relationship. Derek is right there with him. The one where Alpha Spencer and Omega Derek decide to make a baby.
SESSIONS
by baunitchief (emeryazure)
Two years sober. But Emily’s sobriety is grip strength, and the grip is slipping. Meanwhile JJ’s drowning quietly in her own way. A way she’s never spoken out loud. A recovery story that may know the cause but can’t cure anyone. sequel to “playing with fire”
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This list of 25short Criminal Minds fanfics spans 577,244 total words. Kudos range from 37 on the newest entries to 8,090 on the most established. 40% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Explicit (8 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Angst · Alternate Universe · Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics · Friends to Lovers · JJ has trust issues.
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