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Best HankCon Slow Burn Fanfics

The best slow burn HankCon (Hank Anderson/Connor) fanfiction on AO3, curated by popularity. Readers love the anticipation, the meaningful character development, and the eventual payoff of a well-earned romance.

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Top HankCon Slow Burn Fic Recs

2 slow burn HankCon fics matched, followed by other top-rated HankCon stories.

1

Domesticity

Slow Burn

by CeilingKiwi

When Hank's wife abandons him and their young son, Hank struggles to adjust to single parenthood. He buys a second-hand domestic android to help keep his household afloat, an android with buggy software and an unusual amount of initiative. As Connor becomes an indispensable member of the household,

5,903 kudos 280,507 words 23/? chapters Explicit
2

the other way to someday

Slow Burn

by bigspoonnoya

Cole's teacher is annoying. He's also attractive. For Hank Anderson, that's a bad combination.

5,531 kudos 84,440 words 13/13 chapters Explicit
3

Instructions Not Included

by Vinci

Logically, Connor should have noticed something was different after the moment of his deviancy, after he consciously chose not to shoot Markus, but he truly didn’t notice it until months later, as he watched, in absolute interest, as Hank typed something on his computer across from him at his desk.O

19,165 kudos 35,715 words 4/4 chapters Explicit
4

Fuck pride (pride only hurts, it never helps)

by ImogenGotDrunk

After the android uprising, Connor becomes a permanent fixture in the DPD. That’s fine. Gavin can accept that. The dipshit’s more human than he used to be, and a decent detective to boot. Gavin can deal with him being around.What Gavin cannot deal with is Connor’s replica; prissy, cold-eyed, and wit

14,752 kudos 43,778 words 14/14 chapters Mature
5

Halcyon

by Terminallydepraved

Hank gave in to the urge to bury his face in his hands. This was just… Fuck, he was too innocent looking. Those wide eyes, the soft looking lips. He stared at Hank like he hung the sun and stars, and here Hank was, projecting. Again. Something brushed his shoulder and Hank couldn’t help but jump. He

11,208 kudos 11,102 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
6

learning curve

by Yuu_chi

“While sexual activity is not my default purpose, I do possess the capability,” Connor says without so much as batting an eye, unaware that he’s completely shattered Hank’s world view in one single sentence.

10,629 kudos 15,413 words 2/2 chapters Explicit
7

Possibility

by SpicyReyes

Connor was not designed for domestic tasks, but he has to be useful somehow. He just has to.

7,728 kudos 19,270 words 9/9 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
8

Skin Deep

by bughnrahk

Hank is 53 years old. He's never had a soul mark, doesn't have a soul mate. And he's fine with that. He cheated the system once and it cost him everything he had. Never again. When August 2038 rolls around and the number '313 248 317 - 51' appears on his arm in perfect Cyberlife Sans font, exactly w

7,712 kudos 53,820 words 11/11 chapters Explicit
9

machine learning

by kriegersan

“This kinda shit doesn’t go away overnight. It’s only been a few months, Connor. We’re only just starting to know what this is gonna look like.” Lt. Anderson throws back his beer. “You think I don’t know that?” He sounds defensive. He tempers his voice. “I’m simply processing.”“Tell me about it-- I’

7,549 kudos 31,517 words 8/8 chapters Explicit
10

The Normal Imagination

by orphan_account

Hank is too big, Connor is too tight.

7,147 kudos 6,981 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
11

Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

by ArthurOfCamelot

Connor has a three year seduction plan to make Hank love him back, and it starts with getting the lieutenant into his bed. Co-sleeping is scientifically proven to be beneficial to humans, and proximity is the number one factor in relationships forming. But when Connor starts having dreams thanks to

6,265 kudos 66,308 words 25/25 chapters Explicit
12

Arrival

by coffee666

“Hello. I am RK800, an advanced prototype. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”“It’s a little goofy looking.” The customer crossed his arms. RK800 frowned. The customer chuckled in surprise.“I think it looks cool!” For the first time, RK800 noticed a young boy with the customer. The boy stepped forwa

5,819 kudos 83,075 words 7/7 chapters Explicit
13

Mission

by galerian_ash

"The suspect is heading this way. Quick," Connor hisses, "kiss me!"Hank's eyes widen. He falters for a moment, then his jaw tightens and he looks away. "No way. I've seen the kind of shit you put in your mouth, remember?"

5,604 kudos 4,031 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
14

My Heart, It's A Fish Out Of Water

by trashcangimmick

Connor gets an upgrade that lets him drink alcohol. Of course, he’s a lightweight and it ends in filthy sex on Hank’s couch.

5,349 kudos 2,585 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
15

Existence Is An Act

by ShanaStoryteller

Connor fails his first mission. His entire series is decommissioned and labeled a failure.He ends up getting picked up at the junkyard, put back together again, and sold to the Eden Club. That's where he meets Lieutenant Hank Anderson, and gains a second chance to prove himself.

5,174 kudos 30,866 words 4/4 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
16

eighteen wheels on an uphill climb

by blackeyedblonde

Hank is going to die. He’s going to die right here in Kentucky, 53 years old, halfway to broke, and tragically sober. Survived only by a nine-year-old St. Bernard and the 31-year-old twink who delivered the fatal blow.

4,923 kudos 91,710 words 10/10 chapters Explicit
17

Success Probability

by Driverpicksthemooseic

"Hank," Connor starts. Not Lieutenant, just Hank. Hank gives him a baffled stare. "This is the only method with a high probability of success, so please go along with it." (OR, Hank and Connor go undercover at the Eden Club.)

4,854 kudos 1,740 words 1/1 chapters Mature
18

suppress, deflect (advance, accept)

by Anonymous

"So, what? Cyberlife gave you a preference for ugly, old, washed-up bastards?"Connor intentionally allows himself to appear unamused. "Absolutely not." He waits for Hank to look at him again before delivering his punchline. "I believe I developed that for myself."

4,610 kudos 11,625 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
19

Your Face Is Frowning Oh So Thin (But The Corners Of Your Eyes Are Smiling)

by BoyOneder

Hank knew he shouldn’t be so surprised with all the androids becoming deviant as of late, but to think Connor, Mr. State-of-the-Art, was starting to feel something… There were no words.  (Aka)Connor gets asked a personal question about how certain parts of his anatomy functions and Hank bites off mo

4,186 kudos 8,317 words 2/2 chapters Explicit
20

Within the Wires

by whitachi

Connor has some wires out of place, and Hank helps to fix them.

4,144 kudos 1,580 words 1/1 chapters Explicit

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Why Slow Burn HankCon Fanfiction Works So Well

Hank Anderson/Connor — A grieving alcoholic detective who hates androids is partnered with the polite android designed to hunt deviants, and Detroit: Become Human builds its best storyline out of their thawing partnership. Connor's deviancy arc runs directly through Hank's slow shift from hostility to fierce protectiveness. The fandom's adult contingent made them the game's dominant ship.

Slow Burn — A romance that develops gradually over time, with tension building across chapters or the entire story.

A machine learning to be a person and a man relearning how to care — each becomes the proof the other needed. Readers love the anticipation, the meaningful character development, and the eventual payoff of a well-earned romance. That's why slow burn HankCon fanfiction is one of the most consistently popular combinations on AO3.

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