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.
Top HankCon Slow Burn Fic Recs
2 slow burn HankCon fics matched, followed by other top-rated HankCon stories.
Domesticity
Slow Burnby 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,
the other way to someday
Slow Burnby bigspoonnoya
Cole's teacher is annoying. He's also attractive. For Hank Anderson, that's a bad combination.
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
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
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
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.
Possibility
by SpicyReyes
Connor was not designed for domestic tasks, but he has to be useful somehow. He just has to.
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
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’
The Normal Imagination
by orphan_account
Hank is too big, Connor is too tight.
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
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
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?"
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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."
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
Within the Wires
by whitachi
Connor has some wires out of place, and Hank helps to fix them.
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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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