Best Short Fourth Wing Fanfics
Fourth Wing novellas — 10k to 50k words, polished and contained. Curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 10 Short Fourth Wing Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Fourth Wing fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
Queen of the Clouds
by Riorgail_rights
“Our armies in Aretia have fallen, your highness.”King Tauri rose from his throne in a swift movement. His hands gripped the fine clothes he wore as he cursed.“Where is General Sorrengail?” He asked. He looked out of breath, even though he had barely moved.“She’s returning to Navarre, with her husba
crime beat
by caeli0306
At 25, crime beat reporter Violet Sorrengail is already one of the most accomplished journalists in California, with an investigation into bribery at the LAPD gaining her national attention and fancy job offers in New York. But a panicked phone call from a source leaves her rattled — and seeking ans
Fourth Wing: Xaden Riorson POV
by as_my_last
Fourth Wing from Xaden Riorson's POV. Written after release of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, AND Onyx Storm. (Spoilers!) A retelling of Fourth Wing from Xaden Riorson’s point of view with all the knowledge we have to date (in other words, through Onyx Storm). Honestly, I think the best way to read my pos
The Name Beneath the Fire
by Jujureader
Yrina Hera Coralinus died with the rest of her family after the rebellion. At least, that is what Navarre believes. Taken by General Lilith Sorrengail and hidden for five years, Yrina is trained, shaped, and sent to Basgiath War College under another girl’s name: Violet Sorrengail. Her orders are si
Dreams of Lightning and Shadow
by hipnotic_illusions
The war for Navarre does not end on the battlefield—it shifts to the heart of Aretia, where Violet Sorrengail must hold onto a fragile hope for peace while harboring a secret capable of altering the fate of the kingdom. Eight weeks after the battle that changed everything, Violet carries the weight
The one with a contract and secret tattoos
by 808heartbeat
Aristocracy, from what she could understand, was based on having good relationships. Good political allies, good friendships. Good marriages. It was the reason her mother had accepted when General Tavis proposed that her daughter married his son. Or What if all the longing glances and the flirting w
Stormkissed
by ILikeBadBoys
"Death is too easy an escape for an Aetos. Your father didn't give Liam a quick end. Why should I give one to you?" Sloane Mairi lives for the hunt. As a rebel pirateo Tyrrendor, raiding Navarrian navy vessels isn't just about survival—it's about striking back against the empire that destroyed her f
Dark Redeemer
by NikkiB1973
“I will save us all.”-Violet Sorrengail’s personal addendum to the Book of Brennan. Set after Onyx Storm.
Onyx Storm - Xaden's POV
by ashescaped
No summary provided.
Daughter of the Rebellion
by Lakesidewillow
From the eyes of a marked one, Senarra McLaughlin is back in Aretia after the battle at Basgiath, navigating grief, a mystery no one wants her to investigate, and someone who keeps showing up whether she wants him to or not. Set during a canon-divergent version of Onyx Storm
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About This List
This list of 10short Fourth Wing fanfics spans 216,163 total words. Kudos range from 11 on the newest entries to 576 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Explicit (3 of 10 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Book 1: Fourth Wing (Empyrean) · Dragons · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence.
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