Top 25 One-Shot OUAT Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length OUAT fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
A Samhain's night dream
by things_about
A Once Upon a Time Halloween fanfiction."Don't tell me you're afraid of the dark, Madam Mayor..." Emma said, teasingly, as she provocatively inched closer to Regina.
Lost Forever
by agentcheeky
When Henry's family comes to rescue him, it's too late. A fic about Henry and how he became Lost and became known as The Believer. Hopefully you'll enjoy it, my first fanfic on this page.
Places Yet to Find
by relaxovision
Aurora's journey has changed her. But after waking up from his curse Phillip isn't quite the same, either. Sometimes a journey makes you fall in love. Sometimes it makes you grow apart.
Tribute
by insanityizgood
The Dark One is bored, which means it's time for tribute. Unwilling to ignite an intense rivalry, Regina decides to give Rumplestiltskin a gift he can't possibly refuse, although he may not know it himself. Belle of Avonlea is the perfect woman to sate the imp's mischievousness. Little does the Quee
Breathing
by queenoftheslayers
Emma. Could. Not. Breathe.
Sickness Love
by brokenheartstillbeat
It's been seven years since the attempted murder of Emma Swan, and Regina Mills is safely behind bars. That is until someone begins stalking both of them. Now both under federal protection, will they continue this game between them or will a common threat bring them together? ( Swan Queen, completel
Valiance
by Ephemeral_Everlast
No one is born brave, everyone has to live with the choices they've made, the regrets they've willingly caused. But a vision of insight can change all of that. Nothing is ever truly lost, if one is willing to fight for it. RumBelle
Reassurance
by sithmarauder (fantasyrose)
Drabble. "Once upon a time, he might have owned the world." Prussia/Austria.
Finding Home
by agnes_stewart
"His hand curled into a fist, as if trying to pluck me out of the window and bring me to him. I didn't know who he was, but he was always there. As long as I could remember, he had lived next-door, watching me with broken eyes. I didn't know his name." This is Paige, as she discovers her past.
Fighting to keep love
by LadyLockwood
Regina and Emma are in love and Cora is using that to her advantage. Cora is forcing Regina to marry into the throne but Regina just wants to be happy with Emma. How will they be able to get out from Cora’s claws?
Lavender
by TemperanceSQ
Another fluffy and potentially smutty tickle fic. Regina had a very long week and Emma is there to help her relax
No Light, No Light
by samiiiii46
At the opera house, everyone wants something from her. Some want a show, some want the truth, and some want her entirely. When a sharp-tonged young singer, Emma Swan, is suddenly thrown into the spotlight, she quickly catches the attention of those around her. Above the stage is a charming man with
I Dreamed a Dream
by ForeThot
She threw herself off the tower. She died. In her last moments, Belle sings.
Grandfather Time
by BophadesKnuttsPhD
A man, once dubbed ‘The Oncoming Storm’, lives a quiet life as a clock repairman in the small town of Storybrook.
Show Me Belle
by musingofmychoosing
Set during Skin Deep, when Rumplestiltskin tells Belle to fetch some straw, but really he is letting her go. Regina never shows up to change Belle's mind about leaving Rumplestiltskin. He decides to keep an eye on her throughout her journey.
It is Love: It is Strength
by littlegreenfish
Everyone is crying out to Emma, but no one can reach her.
Doubt
by DoctorGold88
What if Emma believed August?
Enemies to Lovers in Storybrooke Maine
by Eeveesforever
Emma is in town to fight for her son. Regina is doing everything in her power to stop her. Will their fight tear apart the town or bring it closer? Will Henry lose both of his moms or gain them both? Follow both Emma and Regina as they fight for a love neither of them knew existed. Story will be u
The Joy And The Chaos [Slow Updates]
by Books_With_Promise
In S4 E5 of OUAT, Emma Swan hopped onto a bus, went to Hopkins, Minnesota, met Lily, the daughter of Maleficent. This is not that story. While Emma still hopped on a bus, she ended up in Albany, New York instead. Where one Billy Russo live in a group home by the name of Ray of Hope. How will things
Another Tale To Be Told
by xxx_Ari_xxx
Emma and Mary-Margaret have returned to Storybrooke, leaving the Enchanted Forest behind. Unfortunatley, they have some unwelcome tag alongs. Cora and Hook have come to Storybrooke, and Hook is determined to take Mr. Gold out. Can Emma keep Mr. Gold safe while protecting herself?
What happens after the end?
by jupiterasf
And the Final Battle was won, now everything could go back to normal, but nobody knew what normal even could look like and that was half the fun. Things started to be calm, almost alarmingly for those who have been through unimaginable chaos for decades, chaos that never seemed to end but the end fi
Runaway Swan
by 4getfulimaginator
Modern AU. Emma Swan has been to the altar three times but has never tied the knot. Known in Storybrooke as the "Runaway Bride," she has broken several hearts - and one of them found his way to Killian Jones, New York Times journalist. After her letter to the editor gets him fired, Killian is determ
Érase una vez
by SylviaMaria
Stevie y Stacy necesitan la ayuda de su madre para algo muy especial. / Samcedes AU. Regalo de cumpleaños para Rosa Elena.
Twice Upon A Musical
by Girl_of_Many_Fandom
The sequel to my previous series of one shots "Once Upon A Musical". This series will not be tied as closely to the canon as the previous series. Songs can and will showcase canon divergences or even complete alternate universes. I will provide context at the beginning of each chapter. Let me know o
Looking for a fic
by beautyinkindness
So sorry but I need some help. Will take this down asap once I find it
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About This List
This list of 25one-shot OUAT fanfics spans 107,845 total words. Kudos range from 1 on the newest entries to 309 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is General Audiences (9 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Once Upon A Time · Angst · Romance · Enemies to Lovers · OUAT - Freeform.
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