Shadowhunters Fanfiction
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What is Shadowhunters fanfiction?
Shadowhunters fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Shadowhunters (TV) / The Mortal Instruments universe. With over 48,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Shadowhunters is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Alec Lightwood, Magnus Bane, Clary Fray, Jace Herondale, 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 Shadowhunters Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Shadowhunters stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Hath No Fury
by SilverMirror12
“Magnus—” Clary looked back up, and immediately wished she hadn’t. The cold, ancient fury that was rapidly settling into his skin made her flinch instinctively. She waited for a lightbulb to break, or the floor to start trembling, but nothing happened. Magnus had a tight rein on his magic, and that
Fall Without Wings
by notcrypticbutcoy
The door opens. Alec tenses, and his body throbs. A man steps through, and Alec curls his fingers into his palms, terror pulsing through him. Because the man isn't a man. He's a warlock. A demon. The same person he felt crouching over him when he fell. Why is he here? What has the warlock done to
Setting Fire to a Stone
by KouriArashi
There hasn't been an omega in the Lightwood family for generations, and Alec is intent on making sure that nobody finds out that he's the first. Then he meets Magnus Bane, who turns his world upside down.
pro bono
by sarcasticfluentry
After the Clave drops the charges against Isabelle and declares her free, Magnus decides he doesn't want Alec's bow and quiver after all. He gets something even better.
And the Oscar goes to...
by Lecrit
Working for Magnus isn’t easy. Magnus is out of control and Alec has to yell more often than not to get him to listen to him. He hates everything formal because it means he has to watch his mouth. Most importantly, Magnus is an incorrigible flirt.Which would be alright if Alec wasn’t utterly, irreme
Popular Shadowhunters Ships
Malec
Magnus Bane/Alec Lightwood
High Warlock Magnus Bane and Shadowhunter Alec Lightwood, whose epic love story spans centuries and overcame incredible obstacles.
85,000 works →
Clace
Clary Fray/Jace Herondale
Artist-turned-Shadowhunter Clary Fray and the golden warrior Jace Herondale, whose destined love survived family secrets and manipulation.
45,000 works →
Sizzy
Simon Lewis/Isabelle Lightwood
Former mundane turned vampire Simon Lewis and fierce Shadowhunter warrior Isabelle Lightwood.
28,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Shadowhunters fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 48,000 Shadowhunters fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Shadowhunters ships?
Popular Shadowhunters pairings include Malec, Clace, Sizzy. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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