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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
Cathedrals
by KarasuYurei
After the events with Deucalion and Jennifer Blake, Derek goes on a search for his biological family. He, Stiles, and Cora head to New York City to try to find the family he doesn’t remember. It turns out that there was a lot to his adoption that he never knew.
Top Harry Drabbles
by stridermagic
What it says on the tin. Drabbles devoted to top Harry.Most chapters will contain sex.
The Lonely Hearts Hotline
by Fatale (femme)
“Hey there,” Alec says in the lowest, sexiest voice he can manage. It sounds vaguely disinterested but some people get off on that.“Hi,” the voice says.“Ready to have some fun?”The voice makes a small, sad noise. “Or not?” Alec tries hastily. He gets paid regardless of what they're talking about. “W
One Show Only
by KouriArashi
It's hard to stay in the closet when the guy you had a one-night stand with two nights ago turns out to be your new partner ... but Alec will be damned if he isn't going to give it a try.
wrong in the dark
by sarcasticfluentry
After Magnus crashes Alec's wedding and Lydia is attacked, the Institute goes on lockdown. Magnus stays the night in Alec's room.
In somno veritas (In sleep lies the truth)
by lawsofchaos
Jace blinks, peering at the loft in vague stupefaction. “This,” and Alec’s parabatai’s voice sounds like he’s dragging each noise out from his exhausted mind and forcing it out before he can forget what word he just discovered. “Isn’t the Institute?” The final phrase comes out as a question.Alec til
In the Sin Bin
by otppurefuckingmagic
As the goalie for the New York City Blazing Angels, Alec Lightwood thinks he's finally found the team he can go all the way to the championship cup with. Then his agent and financial advisor are arrested for stealing their clients' money, and Alec is forced to take on a side job doing endorsement de
Never Judge A Shadowhunter By Their Scent
by Aria_Lerendeair
Magnus Bane, High Warlock of the Downworld, has sworn, after the Second Uprising, to never work with the Clave again, and has banned any warlock from doing so.However, when the New York Institute refuses to respect that, and continues attempting to contact him, Magnus takes a moment to personally di
The Space Between
by KouriArashi
Every warlock has a soulmate. 98% of the time it’s another warlock, but sometimes it’s a mundane, a seelie, or even a Shadowhunter. Until their name appears on the warlock’s chest (and their corresponding soulmate’s), there’s no way to know.Enter Alec Lightwood, who wakes up at fourteen with a warlo
Three's A Crowd
by GoldenDaydreams
“Two can play at this game.” Alec had the pleasure of watching Magnus go from confused, to a slow smirk, and understanding coming to his eyes. “I might not be able to kick him out, but I can make him want to leave.” A.K.AThe story where Jace keeps interrupting Alec and Magnus's 'alone time,' and th
Magnus, How Long Have You Been Twenty?
by Master of Unlocking (Hikarinimichitasora)
Soulmate AU where you age to about 18/21, and then you stay that age until you find your soulmate.
A Perfect Arrangement
by KouriArashi
To keep the peace between the Shadowhunters and the Downworlders, a treaty designates an intermarriage between the two groups every seven years. Alec isn't exactly happy to be chosen, but then he finds out that his intended is nothing like what anyone expected.
Sleeping Beauty
by notcrypticbutcoy
Magnus' bed looked so nice and warm and comforting, and Raziel, it smelt like Magnus, all over, and Alec wanted to bury himself in it and never leave. Even his pillow smelt of Magnus' shampoo.***When Alec gets home from a mission absolutely exhausted, all he wants to do is get home and cuddle with h
Body of Memory
by glorious_spoon
After a patrol gone very wrong, Alec Lightwood comes to in the infirmary with no memory of the past three years, and that turns out to be just the beginning of his problems. There's an ominous plot afoot, a possible traitor at the Institute, and he's pretty sure that he ought to remember the handsom
Strange Love
by arandomfan91
Alec is in love with Magnus. Magnus needs Alec to be his fake boyfriend. What could possibly go wrong?
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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