Best One-Shot Stranger Things Fanfics
Stranger Things one-shots under 10k words — complete reads in one sitting. Curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 25 One-Shot Stranger Things Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Stranger Things fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
smoking guns (hot to the touch)
by fivecenturiesverse
Sure, they've saved the world, but the best part of that really is that it doesn't end there and in a town where everyone thinks he murdered a girl, he's at least got Steve Harrington and Robin Buckley. It's really not his fault he accidentally starts living at Steve's house, he was invited, after a
Falling Off The Edge Of The World
by coeurdeleo92
Steve is rapidly discovering that Eddie Munson has zero concept of personal space.He isn’t exactly complaining though.
a cinematic vision ensued (like the holiest dream)
by fivecenturiesverse
Eddie and Steve have been spending a lot of time together since Vecna. They're co-parenting kids, getting high every night, and sleeping in the same bed. They basically share a wardrobe too. He thinks this is dangerous, its like they’re married, the casual sharing of intimacy, this space between t
open up your lovin’ arms (i want some, want some)
by oaseas
Dustin's concerned Steve's going to die alone. Steve's concerned Dustin won't ever understand the concept of boundaries. Or: Dustin attempts to save Steve's love-life.
Shovel Talks
by steph_fangirl
“Oh,” Steve says. Then again, “oh,” a little quieter. His expression changes; from confusion to something pained almost. “Mr Munson, I don’t…” he takes a deep breath, his voice a little shaky as he continues. “I don’t think he…I don’t think he likes me like that.”He doesn’t say “it’s not like that.”
we're just kids in the dark
by FagurFiskur
“Just relax.” Eddie runs his fingers through Steve’s hair and okay, that actually feels kind of nice. “This is happening, so you might as well enjoy it.”Robin laughs. “You’re gonna look so pretty, Steve.”“I’m gonna kill all of you,” Steve mutters but he sits still and lets Eddie muss up his hair pro
Incident at Castle Byers
by flippyspoon
Will learns something about Billy Hargrove and feels a little less alone.
Harringrove Stuff
by wrecked_fuse
A collection of art I haven't posted on tumblr/twt or full uncut versions.Rating includes from Teen and Up to Explicit.1 chapter = 1 post.Chapters and tags will be updated.
Billy Hargrove Sucks
by flippyspoon
Hopper puts Steve in charge of sobering up a wasted Billy Hargrove one afternoon and suddenly things start to make sense. Until they really don't.
all these to me
by lymricks
“I got our room key,” Billy says.“Our…?”“Alphabetical,” Billy answers, shrugging. Or: Three times Steve and Billy share (a bed, a meal, the truth) and one time they share (a virus).
Of Fists and Firsts
by ohmybgosh
Will witnesses a moment between Steve and Billy.
Thicker Than Blood
by Doodsxd
“Trick you into what?” He was losing his patience. “Where is Max? Is she hurt?” “Dustin, look at him. His canines aren’t out, his pupils aren’t dilated, he’s not posturing.” He tried to argue with the other boy. “You can’t…” Harrington held Dustin’s bat for a second, stopping him from charging. “You
Ocean Child
by flippyspoon
“I’m Steve’s friend,” Billy said, pulling out into the road. “I’m Billy.”“I’ve never met you,” Erica said, scowling.“Yeah well, we don’t travel in the same social circles.” Billy wanted a cigarette.“You look like a criminal,” Erica said.
A Protector, A Guardian Angel
by AshWinterGray
Steve's changed quite a bit since that day he adopted six kids. At least, he'd like to think so. So when Carol and Tommy go through another "break-up" stage, and some creeps are eyeing his former friend, there is no way he is going to let them touch her. It starts with Carol, protecting her and shie
Alone
by bananannabeth
Karen left Joyce alone when she so obviously needed support, and now she's trying to make amends. Casserole and coffee seems as good a place as any to start.
Green-Eyed Eleven
by browneyesparker
Eleven experiences her first bout of jealousy.
Locked In A Closet
by browneyesparker
Thanks to Dustin, Mike and Eleven get locked in a closet while they're decorating for the Snow Ball dance. Post-the Upside down. Mileven if you squint. Light Spoilers.
Mike, Eleven and the Omelet
by browneyesparker
Eleven makes an omelet for Mike's mom. (I'm still practicing writing stories about them). Mileven crushing. Just a little fluffy flashfic.
First Date
by browneyesparker
A little peek into Mike and Eleven's first date. Pure fluff.
Eleven's First Halloween
by browneyesparker
She had been looking for them for a solid twenty minutes but had only found things that frightened her and made her wish Mike was there to hold her hand and tell her everything was going to be okay. Mileven. Halloween-ish.
things you said under the stars and in the grass
by browneyesparker
Mike shuts his eyes and wishes for a million more nights like these, stretched out under an endless sky with the girl he loves more than anything or anyone else in the world. He’s not sure but he thinks, maybe she’s wishing for the same thing.
Easy
by ABakersTrilogyHasFourBooks
Holtzmann gets the munchies and Erin helps her find snacks. This story was entirely inspired by a can of Easy Cheese.
things you said over the telephone
by browneyesparker
He and Eleven have often whispered about how cute Dustin and Max would be together. Their own relationship is still undefined, ambiguous at best. She tells him secrets in the dark and he tells her stories about kings and queens to chase away the nightmares. There are kisses and slow dances and hugs
things you didn't say
by browneyesparker
He’s been saying it in his head almost ever since he met her though. He just doesn’t know how to articulate it. The words get stuck in his throat. Trip over his tongue until they magically transform into something else that doesn't really carry the same weight as those three words do.
[Podfic] Roll To Charm Person
by ChekhovsVibrator
Will needs a date to his mom's wedding. Mike volunteers. “I have an idea,” says Mike. Ice cubes form in Will’s stomach. “How dangerous is it? Like, should I call Dustin to talk you down, or should I call Nancy to be ready to drive us to the hospital?” “No,” says Mike, “you can’t tell anyone or it
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This list of 25one-shot Stranger Things fanfics spans 98,732 total words. Kudos range from 58 on the newest entries to 20,920 on the most established. 60% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is General Audiences (11 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Friendship · Mileven · stranger things · Bisexual Steve Harrington · First Kiss.
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