TLOU Fanfiction
In a post-apocalyptic world, Joel and Ellie journey across America in search of a cure.
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What is TLOU fanfiction?
TLOU fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the The Last of Us universe. With over 18,000 works on Archive of Our Own, TLOU is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Joel Miller, Ellie Williams, Dina, Abby Anderson, 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 TLOU Fanfics
These are the highest-rated TLOU stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
His Sweetest, Lucy
by Bunnygirlinlace
Texas sun. Hot summer nights. White lace. Sunday sermons. And his best friend's daughter.Summer 2003, Paris, Texas. Lucy Belle Monroe returns home after eight years away, hoping to mend her bond with her father, the town's beloved pastor. She expected nights on porch swings, church potlucks, and the
all that remains
by ruinherself
Joel Miller comes to Jackson for his brother, but finds more than he expected.Before Tommy can even give him a proper welcome, Joel sees a ghost from his past walking in the snow - and you're the last person he thought he’d ever lay eyes on again.
The Last Of Us - One Day At A Time
by Moonsong95
Ellie is bleeding out and is not really sure she cares what happens next. Jay Grayson does. A girl traveling on a one-way trip to the Grand Canyon and had every intention of being done with the world when she got there, right up until she stumbled upon an utterly done with everything Ellie. What sta
I will die your daughter
by medialunaloverr
In the ruins of a fractured America, Joel Miller treks across infected wastelands with two girls who couldn’t be more different: Ellie, the immune teen carrying the weight of a cure Joel is desperate to believe in, and Maya, his biological daughter, whose quiet resentment festers with every mile. To
love, alive, burning.
by cavillscurls
Day breaks, and the world has shifted.
Popular TLOU Ships
Ellie/Dina
Ellie Williams/Dina
Ellie Williams and her girlfriend Dina, whose relationship provides hope and love in the harsh post-apocalyptic world.
22,000 works →
Joel/Tess
Joel Miller/Tess Servopoulos
Joel Miller and his smuggling partner Tess, whose twenty-year partnership in the Boston QZ was built on trust and unspoken feelings.
15,000 works →
Ellie/Abby
Ellie Williams/Abby Anderson
The complex relationship between Ellie Williams and Abby Anderson, two characters bound by tragedy and the cycle of revenge.
18,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many TLOU fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 18,000 TLOU fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best TLOU ships?
Popular TLOU pairings include Ellie/Dina, Joel/Tess, Ellie/Abby. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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