Torchwood Fanfiction
The Doctor Who spinoff following Captain Jack Harkness and his team defending Earth from aliens.
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What is Torchwood fanfiction?
Torchwood fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Torchwood universe. With over 38,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Torchwood is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Jack Harkness, Ianto Jones, Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, 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 Torchwood Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Torchwood stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
The Shadows Feel Like Home
by burntcopper
In which the Pevensies trip, fall, and somehow end up in Torchwood. It's not Susan's fault she shot an alien that was trying to kill Jack Harkness.
A Supersoldier, A Brainwashed Assassin And An Alien Walk Into A Bar...
by midnightecho
"JACK HARKNESS MEETING BUCKY AND STEVE IN THE 1940s AND FLIRTING FURIOUSLY WITH BOTH OF THEMJACK HARKNESS SEEING THEM AGAIN IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND THEY’RE ALL EQUALLY CONFUSED AS EACH OTHER"- dangerhamster's tumblr post which I decided needed to happen
Pocket Watch Boy
by Mhalachai
Ianto Jones is a very different sort of boy. (wee!Time Lord!Ianto)
Handler
by copperbadge
There are some staff changes going on at SHIELD.
The Doctor And Mr. Jones
by copperbadge
The Doctor thought he was alone in the universe -- but Torchwood is about to prove him wrong.
Popular Torchwood Ships
Janto
Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
The immortal Captain Jack Harkness and the quietly competent Ianto Jones, whose relationship evolved from professional to deeply personal.
32,000 works →
Gwenrhys
Gwen Cooper/Rhys Williams
Gwen Cooper and her husband Rhys Williams, whose marriage survives the strain of Torchwood's dangerous secrets and alien encounters.
8,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Torchwood fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 38,000 Torchwood fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Torchwood ships?
Popular Torchwood pairings include Janto, Gwenrhys. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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