Best Short Jemily Fanfics
Jemily novellas — 10k–50k words, perfect for a weekend. All curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 10 Short Jemily Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Jemily fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
Breathing in the quiet air
by DomHaught
“I didn’t think you had that on you, Prentiss.”“What, loyalty? Principles?”“Emily…”“You only expect the worst from me, I know. I’m used to it by now,” Emily sighed. “ Look, Jennifer, I’m tired, and my head is spinning because I was hit with a two-by-four. So if you’re gonna fight with me, I’d rather
The Space Between
by Rose_99
One year after Will's death, JJ finally feels like she's finding solid ground again—until Emily Prentiss starts pulling away without a word. Missed dinners, empty seats, and quiet excuses slowly replace a friendship that had always felt unbreakable. As JJ searches for answers, she never imagines the
You. [Me.] Kids. I Can See It
by oc358
Her girlfriend, JJ. Jennifer Jareau, her girlfriend. It’d been over a week since they’d gotten together in Miami and just the reminder of the fact that she’d finally gotten the girl of her dreams made her grin like a Cheshire Cat. ... It was so easy dating Emily, period. It just felt so…natural and
into the light of a dark, black night
by Stardreamt
She gave Emily the rundown, the quirks and customs of the BAU. She told Emily about the case they’d be working on, helped her with the layout of the building, gave her a tour. All through bright smiles and a musical laugh that felt like warmth every time Emily heard it. And it all stood out to her t
What am I without you?
by LezLover99
The sun and the moon are made to work in perfect unison, the moon reflecting the sun's light, keeping the world turning together. What was the point of the moon without the sun, the sun gives the moon all of its power. What was the point of Emily without JJ? Without her loyalty and love to keep Emil
The Abyss Gazes Into You
by fourleafedfroggy
AITA for getting rid of people who deserve it?I (F, 30s) recently got a new job in a specialized area of law enforcement. My coworker (M, 20s, IQ of 187) went through a traumatic experience shortly after I joined his team. I did my best to support him the best way I could and even provided him a sen
SESSIONS
by baunitchief (emeryazure)
Two years sober. But Emily’s sobriety is grip strength, and the grip is slipping. Meanwhile JJ’s drowning quietly in her own way. A way she’s never spoken out loud. A recovery story that may know the cause but can’t cure anyone. sequel to “playing with fire”
dear stranger
by jemilyswaitingroom
after a misunderstood exchange at an academic conference, graduate researchers Emily and JJ become professional rivals, each convinced the other publicly disrespected their work. what neither of them realizes is that, at the same time, they’ve been anonymously paired in an academic correspondence pr
Longing. Homecoming. Blackbird.
by baunitchief (emeryazure)
They made JJ into Captain America — the face of a war she never got to fight the way she wanted, married to a man for the cameras, mourning a woman she can never say she loved. Five years after she lost Emily Prentiss to a river, the truth starts surfacing: the agency that made her is rotten to its
Where Love Multiplies
by feelslikefalling87
Follow Emily, JJ, and their children as they navigate life's highs and lows, facing new challenges, old wounds, and unexpected twists along the way. Through every moment of chaos, heartbreak, laughter, and triumph, one thing remains constant: love. As the family navigates the beautiful mess of every
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Why Read Short Jemily Fics?
Novella-length Jemily fics — roughly 10,000 to 50,000 words — let writers fully develop a single AU, trope, or relationship beat without sprawling. Plenty of time for setup, payoff, and a satisfying ending; not so much time that you're juggling fifty bookmarks.
Great for trying a new author or testing whether you'll enjoy a sub-genre before diving into something longer.
About This List
This list of 10short Jemily fanfics spans 216,109 total words. Kudos range from 17 on the newest entries to 280 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Mature (5 of 10 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Angst · Slow Burn · JJ has trust issues · Hurt/Comfort.
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