IT Fanfiction
Andy Muschietti's two-part adaptation of Stephen King's novel turned the Losers Club into one of late-2010s fandom's biggest ensembles. Chapter Two's revelation about Richie Tozier's repressed love for Eddie Kaspbrak detonated the Reddie phenomenon: thousands of fics where Eddie survives Neibolt, Richie comes out, and forty-something disasters finally get their childhood feelings right. Everyone-lives fix-its, Derry summer nostalgia, and adult Losers reconnection fic define an archive far more romantic than its horror source.
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What is IT fanfiction?
IT fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the IT (2017) universe. With over 25,000 works on Archive of Our Own, IT is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Bill Denbrough, Beverly Marsh, 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 IT Fanfics
These are the highest-rated IT stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
proud to call your own
by kitschvanitas
Richie and Eddie move to Chicago and find another member of the Losers Club.
Post-credit scene of a movie
by anellope
"I was thinking it might as well be time, uh—rright? T’get away from New York, I mean. Maybe…, maybe Los Angeles is as beautiful as everybody goes around sayin’." Eddie's tone was gentle. Richie’s thought fell on Ben, who was a less stressful topic of thinking than Eddie himself, but who often foun
Love on Top of the World
by mariapaula9
Eddie Kaspbrak never expected to end up at the top of the Empire State Building, holding a peace sign and running from the police. But when Richie Tozier comes up with one of his "brilliant" ideas, Eddie should have known better. What started as an illegal protest turns into a viral sensation, a mar
The boy I love scares me to death
by bonesofbabydolls
John was afraid of many things. Patrick Hockstetter was the worst of them.
Welcome to Hawkins Loser's
by ASLlover23
When Richie and Eddie's parents are killed in an accident, they are both shipped off to Hawkins Indiana to live with relatives. Them being the youngest of the loser's club, the other's decide they aren't going to leave their friends behind and move with them. The town seems like a boring, small hick
Sweet Misery
by lilliansnape
After a stumble in the woods, Blair Tozier's life takes a turn for the worst. Unlike her younger brother Ritchie, she's managed to avoid The Bowers Gang since childhood. Not anymore.
am i making you feel sick?
by orquidss
"Was I— Was I bad, Rich?" Blood was dripping down his chest, onto his hands, and staining his skin crimson. A ring of red wrapped itself around his ring finger, a sick irony, some perverted promise. Richie could feel Eddie's heartbeat just beneath the thin layer of flesh, his heart thrumming rapidly
Let the Old Dreams Die Retold: ACT FINALE
by TheOneWithDoggo
"When one door closes, another one opens..." Let's wrap up the main story of Let the Old Dreams Die Retold!
Cars and Competence
by wood_jewels
Richie had a small skill, one he didn’t think was particularly impressive or helpful unless he witnesses a crime or switches careers to the car industry. Because that’s what he’s good at. Cars. To be specific, he’s good at recognizing cars. He can see a glimpse of a dashboard or the seats and almost
Down by the broken tree house (Take me as I am)
by Kachina
Ten years after leaving Hawkins behind, Will Byers has to face his past again: unresolved trauma, a small town filled with homophobes, and a friendship that needs rekindling. It would probably be easier to face all that without his boyfriend tagging along—but when has his life ever been easy? Even m
Wither
by xenobia4
Summer after their senior year, Henry Bowers gets into a secret relationship with his best friend, Vic Criss. However, with Vic preparing to leave for college, Henry becomes the target of their mutual friend, Patrick Hockstetter. Once Vic leaves, Henry's entire being spirals out of control.
With you, Once More I am Clean
by couchoftheyear
The thing was, he should be able to go home and shower, change into nice clothes, and go to bed. He wanted to go home and shower, to have his mom scoff like Mrs. Denbrough, or roll her eyes fondly with a mutter of "Oh, boys," like Mrs. To— like Maggie would. For her to grin after insisting he take h
'cause you're a dream to me (dream to me)
by spenceroni_and_cheese
Stupid socmed AU where Richie is Irish and his family moves from Ireland to Derry. Gay things ensue.
you seem pretty sad for a boy so in love.
by arrowluvsunicorns
when stanley tags along on the tozier summer vacation to indiana he doesn’t expect to find anyone he likes, but once he meets richie’s cousin, mike, he becomes intrigued. and now mike is all he can think about, and he knows he can’t get off mike’s mind either.
Last Call (Stay A Little Longer)
by Anonymous
Richie Tozier has spent two years running from the rules his family tried to hand him. Eddie Kaspbrak has spent two years pretending he isn't exhausted. They meet in a dive bar on a Thursday night and ruin every careful plan either of them had.
Everyone For Byler
by day_dre4mer
The multiverse tries to make Byler canon by fixing the rain fight. Things do not go as planned. (This is entirely a crack fic)
Unfortunate Silhouettes
by Pilledforte
“Fuck dude! Did you just pepper spray me?!” Richie yelled down at the pavement, trying to wipe the spray off his glasses and out of his eyes “Uh yeah? You’re a fucking Pyscho! I don't know you!” or When the ever so suicidal, drunk and depressed Richie Tozier comes face to face with someone who looks
if only things were different (maybe in some other world…)
by Lemongirlwrites
Richie and Eddie were only 14 when Georgie Denbrough went missing, and only 15 when they figured out why. Now they must balance Pennywise, their friend group, Richie’s loud-ass mouth, and their growing longing for one another.
Wicked Little Town
by Nanoo_8
The Losers defeated It about a week ago now, yet none of them truly feel relieved.There's about less than a month before school starts again, before they all stop seeing each other as much as before. For less than a month, the Losers decide to keep on living, to not restrict their friendship to kill
Our Last Summer
by Me_andmicheal15
Richie and Eddie visit Hawkins for the summer. Why? Richie has to visit his cousins, the wheelers. He hasn’t been there since Holly was born 8 years ago. And he hates his cousin, Mike. They’re both so painfully alike even though they’re one year apart.
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Popular IT Ships
Reddie
Richie Tozier/Eddie Kaspbrak
IT Chapter Two made the subtext canon on one side: Richie Tozier loved Eddie Kaspbrak since the Derry arcade, carved their initials on the kissing bridge, and lost him to the clown before he could say it. The fandom response was one of AO3's biggest movie booms ever.
23,000 works →
Stenbrough
Stan Uris/Bill Denbrough
The Losers Club's leader and its most careful heart — Stan, who couldn't face Derry again, and Bill, who never stopped blaming himself for the people he couldn't save. The ship grew from the films' quiet pairing of the two and the devastating letter Stan leaves behind.
4,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many IT fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 25,000 IT fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best IT ships?
Popular IT pairings include Reddie, Stenbrough. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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