Doctor Who Fanfiction
The time-traveling adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord exploring the universe in the TARDIS.
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What is Doctor Who fanfiction?
Doctor Who fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Doctor Who universe. With over 140,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Doctor Who is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like The Doctor, Rose Tyler, Clara Oswald, Amy Pond, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Doctor Who Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Doctor Who stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
i blinked (and there you were)
by Della19
The Weeping Angels, Eggsy reads on the stolen Torchwood intel. Aliens that pose as statues, and kill their victims by sending them back in time and feeding off their years not lived in the present. The politest psychopaths in the universe, a note reads, scrawled in what looks like a doctor’s chick
The Boy Who Waited
by Lunik
In a world without stars, the Last Centurion loses the Pandorica, loses his charge and loses his mind.SHIELD takes a chance on hiring a mysterious amnesiac man, and Agent Coulson finds that Rory Williams is the best damn secretary he's ever had.
Scratching the Itch
by bendingsignpost
Her mum had always told her that blokes had only one thing on their minds, but this was taking it to an entirely new level.
Alien Taskforce
by TheSovereigntyofReality
Just because S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers didn't listen to Tony after the Battle of New York, it doesn't mean no one did.
My Fandom Needs Me
by orphan_account
From immortal dragon riders to the classic best-friends-to-lovers trope, this work has it all. This is a collection of XReader One-Shots from multiple (probably too many) fandoms also posted on my Tumblr. Fluff, angst, and a shit ton of references!Links for prompts, some rules for requests, and a li
Connect-the-Dots
by orphan_account
Rose Tyler has a soul mark. The Doctor does not. Consequently, he knows where they stand. Then he regenerates on Christmas, and he suddenly doesn't know anything at all.
Sexy Times For Every Fandom
by redlipstickblackdress
Different scenarios between many different characters and the reader. Enjoy.
The Care and Feeding of Tiny Humans (and slightly larger Time Lords)
by Netgirl_y2k
The one where the Doctor comes back for little Amelia Pond.
Past Tense
by Try2CatchMe
"This grin was brand new. It promised danger and excitement and probably epic stupidity under the guise of genius, but most of all it promised fun in the midst of it."
Tony's Little Black Book (Big Heroes)
by hellbells
Tony has a type ... and it tends towards the heroic. Here are just a few entries that may appear in his black book.
The Courtship and Marriage Rituals of Time Lords
by Lyaka
(Or, how the Doctor and the Master finally stopped courting and got married, to the relief of most of the known galaxy and the confusion of the humans in attendance.) Some would have said that it was a little elaborate and over-the-top, even for Time Lords. But the Master would have responded that
Finding Family and Home
by Slayer_of_Destiny
When Harry and the Doctor meet by accident, can they change the course of each others lives for the better? With Harry in his life how will the Doctor's changing relationship with Rory and Amy be different. And with the Doctor in his life how will Harry's life shape out differently from the expectat
The Demons Have the Phonebox
by theplatinthehat
Soho, London, 2019. A man with a blue box has vanished. An angel has been taken from a bookshop. And two redheads are joining forces to get them back.
Count To Four
by INVOIDED
Harry always knew he was different, he just had to count to four to prove it.
Fantastic Humanity
by esama
Somewhere in Newt's suitcase there is a pocket watch.
Seventeen Things That Happen to Rory Williams, After
by Scribe
In which Amy dies and Rory, eventually, keeps going.
The Pond Continuum
by kaydeefalls
Five people who have never heard of the Ponds (but might have met them anyway), and one who has.
Non-Linear Love Story
by bendingsignpost
"Come with me." She's worth it, he thinks. They fit so well together and she already knows how to use a fire extinguisher.
A Supersoldier, A Brainwashed Assassin And An Alien Walk Into A Bar...
by midnightecho
"JACK HARKNESS MEETING BUCKY AND STEVE IN THE 1940s AND FLIRTING FURIOUSLY WITH BOTH OF THEMJACK HARKNESS SEEING THEM AGAIN IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND THEY’RE ALL EQUALLY CONFUSED AS EACH OTHER"- dangerhamster's tumblr post which I decided needed to happen
Winking at Strangers
by spoilersweetie
“No, she can’t know me,” she says firmly, to both Yaz and herself. “She’s just… I mean that’s just her. Winking at strangers. Does it all the time. I think. Probably. Typical River. Yep.”
Popular Doctor Who Ships
TenToo/Rose
Tenth Doctor Clone/Rose Tyler
The part-human Doctor and Rose Tyler, finally able to have the life together they always wanted in Pete's World, aging at the same rate.
20,000 works →
Whouffle
Eleventh Doctor/Clara Oswald
The childlike yet ancient Doctor and his 'Impossible Girl' whose connection spans multiple timelines and versions of herself.
25,000 works →
Whouffaldi
Twelfth Doctor/Clara Oswald
The gruff, older Doctor and Clara Oswald, whose relationship deepened into an intense, codependent bond that ultimately led to her extraction from time.
30,000 works →
Thasmin
Thirteenth Doctor/Yasmin Khan
The first female Doctor and the police officer from Sheffield whose friendship developed into something deeper, with Yaz's unrequited feelings becoming canon.
15,000 works →
Doctor/Master
The Doctor/The Master
The eternal enemies and former friends from Gallifrey, whose complex relationship spans regenerations and represents the ultimate enemies-to-lovers dynamic in the Whoniverse.
35,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Doctor Who fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 140,000 Doctor Who fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Doctor Who ships?
Popular Doctor Who pairings include TenToo/Rose, Whouffle, Whouffaldi. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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