The Boys Fanfiction
Amazon's superhero satire pits Billy Butcher's vigilante crew against Vought's monstrous celebrity supes, led by the unravelling Homelander. Fanfic splits between the human side — Butcher and Hughie's toxic mentorship sliding into the fandom's flagship Butcher/Hughie ship — and supe-side darkfic dissecting Homelander's milk-soaked pathology and Soldier Boy's era-displaced brutality. The show's cynicism gives fix-it writers plenty to soften: Annie and Hughie's sincerity, Kimiko and Frenchie's wordless bond, and rare glimpses of decency surviving Vought.
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What is The Boys fanfiction?
The Boys fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the The Boys universe. With over 10,000 works on Archive of Our Own, The Boys is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Billy Butcher, Hughie Campbell, Homelander, Annie January, 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 The Boys Fanfics
These are the highest-rated The Boys stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Stilinski Ranch: Part Five
by sexierthanyousterek (totallystereksexual)
Derek is a new hand at the Stilinski Ranch in Beacon Hills, California. He has come far to get away from a dark past. Stiles is the son of the ranch owner, come home from school for the summer. What happens when Derek finds himself drawn to the younger male against his better judgement? AU. Sterek.
So Show Me Why You're Strong
by monsieur_malik
So basically Liam is a really angsty and hot intelligent pre-med student and to pay for school he has to go into the underground boxing ring and Niall trains him and he fights with Louis and Zayn is basically his pimp and Harry is the lovable roommate.
Truly, Madly, Deeply- Emphasis on the Madly
by Fluffy134567890
Zayn meets the girl of his....dreams? Nightmares....?
Stay With Me
by orphan_account
Louis goes camping again, three years later. This time he isn't with friends, but with a boyfriend. His boyfriend is a dick and Harry comes in to rescue our damsel in distress. obviously more sex follows.
Hold On
by orphan_account
Jack doesn't know what to do anymore, but Gabriel does.
This is just fun
by GusGustaffson
A cold and lonely night. The perfect opportunity to have some good old fashioned, adult fun...
As Long As You Love Me
by Nannaboo
Hinata, a boy who was born with a short sentence on his life, has eight months left. Kageyama, an aspiring nurse shadowing professionals at Karasuno General, happens to meet a certain redheaded angel.
In x My x Dreams
by Kirbydesu248
Koibito no yume, Lover’s Dream- The phrase coined for the phenomenon where you are plagued with dreams from birth of a faceless individual who is your soulmate. You can dream of their lives, their family, their personality, but you will never see their face or know their name until the day that you
Tied Up
by PP_1998
Some good, old-fashioned Ryatt. Ryan is really blushy, as he should be.
Rhododendrons in May
by SuperHooplah
Oifey always said “Your father chose the love of another over the love of his country. When he passed and I had to take the throne, I vowed I wouldn’t make the same mistake." But as Seliph leaned out of a window, vomiting on his wedding day, he couldn't help but think that Oifey was wrong.
That Dream.
by Themoonstolemytea
The boys had a mutually unintentional wet dream.
The Mystery of the Murder at Markiplier Manor (currently being edited)
by whatsasupernatural
Shane and Ryan were both somewhat excited for this case, but they had no idea how far this case would push them both.
Serendipity
by The_Raven_Scribe
Wylan and Jesper begin their new lives together, recovering from the events of the past with mutual support from each other and look to the future, taking their relationship a step at a time. Though they realise running a business empire is no small task - no matter what follows, they at least know
I know that I could've tried harder
by Themoonstolemytea
“You want me stay away from you? File a restraining order. I deserve to be here just as much as you.”“I’m not saying you don’t. I just-”“You ‘just’ what, Clint?" Title from The Walters' "What's Left"
【黑袍纠察队（Homelander/Deep）】Deep
by 1900td
黑袍纠察队，CP：爱国者/深海（Homelander/Deep）纯粹PWP
Fucking Around with Inglourious Basterds characters
by Dieter_Kieter
Just fucking around with the characters from Inglourious Basterds.Might write some serious bullshit if its angst or smut or whatever.I suck at staying within the characters personality so if I make Hans a total manwhore or Archie too sarcastic I apologise- especially to the man himself Quentin.//Gra
Paint Me
by Thickbootydeku
“Do you like this piece?” A soft voice breathed from his right.Without turning, he answered before he could even stop himself “It’s incredible, best I've ever seen.”The laugh that followed startled him, “I never thought the day would come where you actually complemented me Kacchan!”At the use of his
Inevitable
by RaggsEnriches
A conversation occurs after a proclamation.
Secrets
by RaggsEnriches
A question is asked. The veil of a past is ripped a little more.
the immortality i want
by love_lave
they will go on and on and on, never cease their speak and all that it holds, like the ground that quakes and the sky that radiates thunderous cries rests all within the palm of its hands. i can not be bothered to feel guilty when i do ache for it. to, even if just for a second, hold it to my chest,
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Popular The Boys Ships
Butcher/Hughie
Billy Butcher/Hughie Campbell
Butcher recruited Hughie with a lie and spent four seasons alternately weaponizing and protecting him — the closest thing the worst man on television has to a conscience. The Boys frames them as corrupter and innocent; fandom reads the obsession both directions.
1,800 works →
Hughie/Annie
Hughie Campbell/Annie January
The Boys' moral center is a bench meet-cute between a grieving nobody and the new superhero discovering Vought's rot from inside. Hughie and Starlight's romance survives both sides of the supe war by being the one honest thing in it.
900 works →
Butchlander
Homelander/Billy Butcher
The world's worst superhero and the man who exists to destroy him circle each other with an intensity The Boys frames as mutual obsession. Dark-ship fandom takes the homoerotic menace of their standoffs to its logical conclusion.
1,500 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many The Boys fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 10,000 The Boys fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best The Boys ships?
Popular The Boys pairings include Butcher/Hughie, Hughie/Annie, Butchlander. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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