Best Short Nick/Charlie Fanfics
Nick/Charlie novellas — 10k–50k words, perfect for a weekend. All curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 7 Short Nick/Charlie Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Nick/Charlie fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
Survivalist
by L56895
If I could pick one thing to be pissed off with my mother about, it would be that she was right.Not the years of hoarding cans and slowly isolating ourselves in some wretched stone bunker.No, it’s the fact that she had to go and be right about the world ending.Or Nick and Charlie meet after the apoc
Detour Down A Country Road
by NotACactusCow
When Charlie Spring's dad gets relocated for work, Charlie and his siblings are forced to leave behind their lives in New York City and start over in a tiny town in South Carolina.Charlie hates it.He hates the heat, the smell, the lack of public transportation, the casual homophobia, and the fact th
in thunder, lightning, in rain
by eitmrnbiwbo
A collection of short stories from Charlie's perspective. Starting in year seven, we follow him through school and all the way to adulthood. Title from The Beach by Wolf Alice.
Velvet Sky
by PurrfectlyPurple
His movements were slow and sensuous and Nick couldn’t drag his eyes away. A subtle dusting of glitter accentuated the sharp lines of his cheekbones. His kohl-rimmed eyes were strikingly blue, and heavy with lust. His body was in constant motion, his arms moving hypnotically in front of him, each si
It Wasn’t Meant To Be
by JaeJae2Go
After being kicked out of her broken home when coming out as trans, fifteen year old Ryan finds herself at the doorstep of the Spring-Nelson’s. She’s scared, depressed and isn’t sure of where life will take her. Her only request when being placed with a foster family that it be an inclusive, safe pl
Beyond Vulnerability
by Nynoa
Thirty-something Nick and Charlie meet as trainee therapists at a psychology practice, and sparks fly immediately. Nick spent his life in an environment where he could never fully be himself, so he suppresses his emotions and shuns vulnerability like a pro. He still has a lot to learn, but he’s sinc
12 Days: Icing on the Cake
by MagicalDancer37
“I don't know if you're homophobic or transphobic or what your problem is with me, but I've had e-fucking-nough of your petty bullshit!” “Wha—?” The larger man unfolded his arms and took a step back, seemingly stunned speechless. Gaining that bit of ground encouraged Charlie to keep going. “Maybe yo
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Why Read Short Nick/Charlie Fics?
Novella-length Nick/Charlie 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 7short Nick/Charlie fanfics spans 192,048 total words. Kudos range from 17 on the newest entries to 191 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Mature (3 of 7 fics).
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