Top 7 Long TLOU Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length TLOU fics — 50,000–100,000 words.
Our days are numbered
by det395
“I’m the girl, I’m the one you want!” “What the hell’s she talking about?” someone asks. “Look at me!” Ellie shouts, and the girl finally meets her eyes. “Yeah, you fucking remember me, don’t pretend you don’t, Abby." ───After stumbling upon Abby torturing Joel in the lodge, Ellie offers he
Silver Springs
by Sarcastic_Strawberry
Two sides of the same coin, two women chasing whispers of immunity. One looking for community, one looking for absolution. Or, Four years post-canon, Ellie and Abby are both Fireflies. Different states, different bases, same information: there are other immune people.
Redemption Song
by proxyb1tch
The Fireflies were still somewhere in California, so close she could almost see their symbol spray painted on a wall. It was burnt in some deep part of her mind since the first time she had seen it as a child. “I'll be there… to watch your back” Ellie imperceptibly bit her lower lip and Abby noticed
Getting Killed
by thetormentedsoulofamultislopshipper
"there were countless other immune subjects FEDRA used in their experiments.” He has no tone in voice. She reaches ahead and flips the page over to another blank, with only the small capital font placed delicately in the centre. “Not anymore.” ELLIE WILLIAMS. ___ The Fireflies are still searching
heaven in hiding
by downtowndarling
You came home to save money, not to lose your mind. But being back means seeing him again - Joel Miller, your dad’s best friend, the man you’ve wanted for years.
The Quiet Between Gunshots
by 0therStar
Joel, Tess, and Ellie are on the run from Fireflies after the hospital escape. Amid chaos, they run into you, an armed scavenger with trust issues of your own. Tension brews as trust is tested, secrets surface, and feelings blur. In a world built on loss, survival isn't just about staying alive, it'
Sisters: A The Last Of Us Fan Fiction
by Demelza92
Based on the hit The Last Of Us video games and TV series! Joel and his brother Tommy rescue a young girl named Megan. Joel brings her to live with him and his surrogate daughter Ellie. The two girls become practically sisters, growing up in the outpost. When Joel and Ellie’s violent past catches up
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About This List
This list of 7long TLOU fanfics spans 505,129 total words. Kudos range from 32 on the newest entries to 582 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Explicit (4 of 7 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Enemies to Lovers · Slow Burn · Canon-Typical Violence · Enemies to Friends to Lovers · Grief/Mourning.
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