Locked Tomb

Griddlehark

Gideon Nav/Harrowhark Nonagesimus

A meathead cavalier with dirty magazines and the bone-witch necromancer who has tormented her since childhood, bound by duty, loathing, and a sacrifice that fuses them at the soul. The Locked Tomb's central relationship is enemies-to-lovers conducted via necromancy and repression.

4,000 works

What is Griddlehark?

Griddlehark is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Gideon Nav and Harrowhark Nonagesimus from The Locked Tomb. With over 4,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.

Why fans love Griddlehark

'One flesh, one end' is both a vow and a horror — fans are obsessed with a love story told through possession and absence.

Most Popular Griddlehark Fanfics

The highest-rated Griddlehark stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.

1

I'll hold in these hands all that remains

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by corvidlesbian

“Do you want me to try?” Gideon said.“What?”“You got all hot and bothered without me trying. Do you want me to try?”Their newfound habit of cuddling gets interesting.

5,388 kudos 6,516 words ~27 min read Explicit
Post-Canon Fluff Cuddling
2

Your Necro Questions Answered

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by Magichorse

Syndicated columnist "Nav the Cav" offers a sympathetic ear to cavaliers across the galaxy and dispenses practical, no-nonsense, real talk advice on how to properly manage and care for your necromancer.

5,106 kudos 8,842 words ~36 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Advice Column Fluff Fluff and Crack
3

sting of a wasp

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by brightbolt

"You’re a virgin,” Gideon said, testing it out. "Huh." Harrow didn’t like the sound of that huh. She knew Gideon’s noises, and that was a thoughtful, sinister huh. That was the same huh she’d made before putting canned tuna in Crux’s work boots. Her eyes narrowed. “What.”Gideon cocked her head to th

4,621 kudos 42,138 words ~169 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - College/University Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - No Powers
4

The Process of Elimination

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by zoicite

The Emperor calls for eligible heirs to compete for a chance to marry his treasured progeny, Her Divine Highness, First Born of the First Reborn. Each week one House will be sent home until only one remains and the winning heir shall ascend to stand beside Her Divine Highness, hand in hand, with Ho

4,255 kudos 122,267 words ~490 min read Explicit
Ball!AU Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Season 1 of The Bachelorette: Canaan House
5

...and a partridge in a pear tree

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by strangehunger

“Gideon,” said Palamedes with the patience of a saint, “the rules are the rules. It wouldn’t be fair if I changed them just for you. In a well ordered society—“It’s not a well ordered society.” Gideon knew where that was going, and she certainly didn’t have the time. She slapped a slip of paper onto

4,010 kudos 19,913 words ~80 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - Retail Christmas
6

who ya gonna call?

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by igneousbitch

“Fret not, honeybun.” Gideon shook her red hair out of her eyes, belligerent. “I’m not totally sold on your whole skepticism thing.”“Well,” Harrow said, ignoring the nickname. She turned to the rest of the room, clearing her throat politely before addressing the empty air. “Ghosts, if you’re real, g

2,657 kudos 24,563 words ~99 min read Explicit
buzzfeed unsolved au Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Paranormal Investigators
7

semi-charmed kinda life

by strangedelight

Gideon asked questions. Harrow surprised her with answers. They reached an agreement; they decided to be smart, to be patient. Gideon made a promise, Harrow gave her one in return. Wait and see.ORthe year is 1994, and Gideon and Harrow leave their small town for life in the city.ORteam 69 roommates

2,454 kudos 261,860 words ~1048 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - 1990s Slow Burn long fic
8

true love's kiss, or something equally nauseating

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by corpsesoldier

She was where she needed to be. She was going to pull her necro out of this godforsaken tomb, end the game of musical bodies they were playing, and then everything would be all right. Harrow would be alive. And Gideon was going to give her shit for approximately the next myriad for not just taking w

2,380 kudos 4,657 words ~19 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Reunion Kissing Harrow the Ninth Spoilers (Locked Tomb Trilogy)
9

Sleepless

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by pugoata

Harrow couldn’t have been sleeping, which left Gideon with two options: she could leave Harrow to her tossing and turning, giving Gideon more time to introspect on the way she breathed. Or, she could be direct and call her out on it.Well, Gideon was never very good at introspection.

2,275 kudos 5,842 words ~24 min read Explicit
Fluff Smut Bedsharing
10

what's in a name

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by CourierNinetyTwo

Gideon has to put in a lot of work to make Harrow say her real name.

2,232 kudos 1,336 words ~6 min read Explicit
Fluff Strap-Ons post-GtN
11

Behind the Locked Door

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by UnseelieWench

It figures that the only college with the badass Cavalier program is also the college that Harrow Nonagesimus wants to attend. Oh well. Campus is big, right? She'll probably never see that pointed little face again.

2,200 kudos 98,436 words ~394 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - College/University futuristic dystopia Dystopia
12

Russet Red

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by SweetScentences

Gideon’s hood was down, her hair brushing Harrowhark’s cheek in an entirely offensive way as Harrow dragged them both down the hall to their quarters. Damn Gideon Nav for being so tall. Damn Gideon Nav for being built like a fucking brick.  Damn Gideon Nav for putting her life in Harrowhark’s hands

2,083 kudos 3,676 words ~15 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Pining Not that Harrow knows its pining Hurt/Comfort
13

a call to motion

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by groundedsaucer (coasterchild)

Harrow and Gideon watch a porno.

2,048 kudos 10,040 words ~41 min read Explicit
Modern AU Harrow is a stressed out college student Gideon fixes computers
14

Shore Leave

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by lq_traintracks (lumosed_quill)

This is definitely something they can’t have on the front. Suddenly, Gideon is very happy they’re on this shitty space station, alone, in the anesthetized quiet, getting it on.

1,999 kudos 3,836 words ~16 min read Explicit
Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot AU post-GtN Strap-Ons
15

A Weary, Troubled Smile

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by jpnadia

“My parents are-- indisposed.” The child hardly faltered, though she barely made a speck of black cloak against the decrepit armored bulk of her retainer. “I act in their stead.”   Abigail drew a deep breath. Dead, then. She was sure of it, but she would gain nothing by forcing the child to admit it

1,785 kudos 3,450 words ~14 min read General Audiences
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies almost
16

(looking for) shapes in the silence

by brightbolt

“There’s something you need to know,” Harrow said to John and Mercymorn. She locked eyes with Gideon, holding her gaze firm.White-ringed eyes flicked between them, and a frown flickered on John’s face. “Alright.”“Well, it’s interesting that you’ve chosen to tell me about the visa application now,” H

1,781 kudos 95,152 words ~381 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - No Powers Fake/Pretend Relationship
17

Two-Toned, Bittersweet

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by searchforthescars

"Why is Harrow on Tinder? How is Harrow on Tinder? I thought humans were the only demographic allowed, not eldritch horrors. What do I do? Like, do I swipe right?""Do you like her?" Camilla asks."Uh, no," Gideon says like it's the most obvious thing in the world."Then don't swipe right."A moment of

1,778 kudos 17,872 words ~72 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Enemies to Lovers why did you swipe right on me on a dating app you hate me Slow Burn
18

And They Were (the Worst) Roommates!

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by anotherpassingfancy

It’s her second year at Canaan University, and Gideon is finally coming into her own. She has a full athletic scholarship, best friends Pal and Cam, and a found family with the Pents and Terrible Teens. She shares a locker room with her hot teammate Corona, who even knows her name. Gideon is happy.A

1,773 kudos 300,411 words ~1202 min read Explicit
Enemies to Friends to Lovers Griddlehark Content Warning: Ianthe Tridentarius
19

i don't know if i could ever go without

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by liveonthesun

Harrow took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and said quietly, almost as if she was afraid of the words leaving her mouth, "Will you kiss me again?"Gideon blinked. She must have hallucinated, or maybe she actually had fallen asleep already and was now dreaming. But Harrow didn't open her eyes, and lo

1,751 kudos 3,950 words ~16 min read Explicit
First Time Laughter During Sex Useless Lesbians
20

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by imalwaysstraight

When Harrowhark Nonagesimus arrives at Prefect Seminar, the exclusive class she’s spent three years working towards, she expects serious study and prestigious academic bliss. What she finds instead is a crop of bright red hair and a wide, lopsided smile. In short, her year is ruined. But hey, at lea

1,723 kudos 107,645 words ~431 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - College/University Alternate Universe - Non-Magical Alternate Universe - Modern Setting

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