Top 15 One-Shot Spones Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Spones fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
First time dying
by ladypolyester
After being captured on a hostile planet, Dr. Leonard McCoy finds himself alone in a cold, damp cell, battling pain, hypothermia, and his own chaotic thoughts. As his mind wanders between memories of his life in Georgia and his intense first ten months aboard the Enterprise, he realizes how much he
Never Let Your Vulcan Out Of Your Sight
by PoorLeno89
Spock could sense the Captain's worry radiating from somewhere to his left and several decks above him, as well as the doctor’s, only a room away, which was excessively potent from the closer proximity (and due to McCoy's natural caring tendencies). Try as he did to rationalize it, to tell himself t
Spock's Shadow
by Dreaming_of_the_stars42
Spock has always had a difficult time negotiating between his human and vulcan half. This sometimes leads to complex, and rather illogical, emotions that he cannot control despite his training. Jim is rather in tune with his vulcan but finds it hard to bring up his concerns leading to a huge misunde
Unfortunate Choices
by DanzinoraSwitch
What if Spock's Pon Farr didn't occur during 'Amok Time'?What if, instead, it struck a year later: during the Enterprise's mission to divert the asteroid from Amerind? When the ship has no warp power, no Kirk, and no deus ex machinas?In the aftermath of the mission, McCoy, Spock, and Kirk navigate w
Even Doctors Need Care
by silicon_nodule
Leonard McCoy has been having a terrible day. His period cramps are back and it’s reminding him of the one thing he doesn’t want to think of. Luckily, Spock is there.
Ill smile if you frown
by Thighguy_85
Sarek is coming to visit the enterprise, but no one is aware that he is Spock's father. Spock has had enough of his father ignoring his existence even though he told everyone they were related. Spock decides that since his father deems him an exile, he doesn't need to follow the Vulcan way. Cue Spoc
What Happiness Is
by StellarLibraryLady
While in a prelude to making love, McCoy relates an anecdote to Spock. But Spock isn't that interested in anecdotes at that particular moment though. And mentions that fact. Pointedly. As he fights to maintain control of his composure. Could Spock's Vulcan stoicism be slipping?
The Perfect Fit
by remylebae
With nothing else to do after retiring, Leonard decides he and Spock need a hobby to eat up all his newly acquired free time.Or: six hobbies that don’t work out and the one that fits just right.
Reflections
by Illegalpaladin (kellysaur)
Leonard and Spock reminisce about their time on the Enterprise.
Uncertainty
by MutantRiot
Spock never noticed the way Leonard looked under Christmas lights...
Where the Glacier Meets the Sky
by LuxaLucifer
When Healer McCoy and Captain Kirk find a strange man in a strange place, their ship might not be big enough for the three of them. Emotionally Illiterate McKirk to Slightly Less Emotionally Eilliterate McSpirk fantasy AU.
What Happens When Stars Die?
by Viperfang254
Three journeys, three separate missions: Save, Preserve, Explore. Doctor Ryland Grace and Rocky have found the solution to saving the stars, and just need to get it to Erid. The Convict, Simon, nearly died preserving the Black Box, and now that the mission is over, he doesn’t know what to do with hi
Whirlpool
by YaynessForGayness
After their most recent shore leave following their not-so-pleasant encounter with Nazis, Spock runs into an old Starfleet Academy classmate who transferred onto the Enterprise to work near him. Their presence sends him spiralling and all they seem to want to do is make his life worse.
Ночные откровения
by DazVoran
Маккой никак не мог оправиться после последней заварушки. Да, всё обошлось, хоть и не без жертв, но он ещё жив и его близкие друзья тоже. Энтерпрайз готовят к новому полёту и всё просто отлично... Вроде как. Но что-то тяжкое поселилось внутри, какой-то страх, которого раньше не было там. Воспоминани
I don't know if I could stand to lose you again
by WholesomeVampire
Bones and Spock on Vulcan from "The Search for Spock."
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Why Read One-Shot Spones Fics?
One-shot Spones fanfics — anything under 10,000 words — are the format of choice for sharp emotional payoffs, single-scene character studies, smutty interludes, and tropes that don't need a full arc to land. You finish them in one sitting.
Ideal for a commute, a lunch break, or right before bed when you don't want to start a 200,000-word fic at 11pm.
About This List
This list of 15one-shot Spones fanfics spans 64,483 total words. Kudos range from 3 on the newest entries to 36 on the most established. Nearly all (80%) are complete, so you can start any of them without WIP anxiety. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (5 of 15 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Hurt/Comfort · Emotional Hurt/Comfort · Angst and Hurt/Comfort · Humor.
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