Top 20 Short Adventure Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Each fic is tagged with adventure and falls in the 10,000–50,000 words range.
Draco Malfoy, It's Your Lucky Day
by Faith Wood (faithwood)
Even though he's unarmed, injured, lost in the Forbidden Forest, and facing a possible murder charge, Draco Malfoy gets lucky.
home is nowhere, therefore you
by Ark
"Right, well," Jaskier says, when he halts before Geralt. Up close, he looks much more nervous. There is sweat on his brow and his collar is damp with it, and his teeth keep catching on his lower lip. "True love's kiss. There's—ah—there's nothing to it." And he bends, the utter imbecile, and kisses
open my lungs to let you in
by ghostybreads
Shen Qingqiu had a secret. So, naturally, it was only a matter of time before he was hit by a truth serum wife plot.//“How are you?”“Horny. Kind of want Binghe to rail me, I guess. But it’s manageable.”Liu Qingge’s hand on his forehead froze, and he was close enough that Shen Qingqiu could hear his
Trading Tomorrow
by Darkmagyk
Percy Jackson arrives at Camp Half-Blood bruised and bleeding, with the knowledge that he's the son of a god and his mother is dead. His little display with the Minotaur has caught the attention of the camp. But he’s not sure it is good attention, yet. Only the Hermes Cabin's not-quite Co-counselor
And the heart that fed
by almostnectarine
“How precious are your futures?” asks the Sphinx. “How dear to you is the path you wish to take?” She bares her teeth in a cruel smile, and they all take an involuntary step back.“Wait,” says Laios suddenly. “Look at her teeth!”“Yes, Laios,” says Izutsumi. “We’ve all noticed the fangs. This real
Gods and Monsters
by reaperlight
It was not his intention to bring an innocent into his war with L. But then he couldn’t in good conscience leave him there to be returned to the cupboard under the stairs. Ryuk chuckled and clapped him on the back. “Happy Father’s Day. I’m sure Misa will be thrilled.”
A Demon King’s Guide to Romance
by kaworun
The Demon King is back, and Rauru's champion is a damned disappointment. But... That doesn't mean he's not going to have fun before he takes over the whole world. Or, Ganondorf embarks on an adventure with the Hero of Hyrule in his excellent completely infallible disguise as a young Gerudo male, jus
Karma
by ghuune
I know writing stories where Spike survives is considered dirty pool, but this is just an experiment. "Karma" is a series of vignettes exploring the relationships between Spike, Faye, and Jet now that they're alone on the Bebop. I'm writing this for my own joy and mean no disrespect to anyone else's
A Veiled Escape
by TannaraMoonvale
The war was over, the light lost. Few of the Light remain. Hermione spent her time studying the Veil, trying to unravel it’s mysteries in hope it could help them escape.
Minecraft: Undying love
by Polaris_starfall
Steve is the last immortal man, he roamed around the world, finding ways to cope and comfort himself after years of despair and loneliness. He traveled far and wide, to search and slay the dragon that imprisoned his ancestors in another world while being accompanied by a "companion", who happens to
Wings of Fire: Rekindled. Book One: The Dragonet Prophecy.
by BestEverNoob
What if history was just a little bit different?What if villains were a little more cunning, and heroes were a little more wary?What if even magic had its limits? What if some dragons decided to *push* those limits?What if some dragons who were fated to die, lived just a little longer? what if some
The Daughter of Poison Ivy
by LeilansDream
.... or that time Poison Ivy accidentally adopted a child.
Entwined
by WaterbirdGee
~ Jongin kidnapped Prince Kyungsoo, and together they embarked on an adventurous journey~
An Adventure in Abstraction
by Aviyara
How many problems could you solve if everyone just… talked to each other? How many could you solve with a fresh perspective? What happens when a sad old man tells the wrong person he misses his wife? In a world where even death doesn't stick, how do you deal with a truly permanent change? A sprawlin
Love isn't always on time
by JLM_Gentry
Lucy McEwan is still grappling with the loss of her mother, when her entire world is turned upside down. Now stranded in a ruthless past where danger lurks in every shadow, she is forced to adapt or perish. Fate has carried her to William Ransom. A former Redcoat solider who's entire reality has bee
The day I died - RE IMAGINED
by Onyxiton
After dying while protecting his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is thrust into the hidden world of Soul Reapers, where he must navigate a life he never asked for while uncovering mysteries surrounding his own existence, Soul Society, and the people closest to him.
The Illusion of Truth
by WinterPaladin
Part II: Learning CurveFar away from the Capital Wasteland, Malcolm begins a new journey in the heart of the Enclave. With opportunities far beyond what Malcolm would have ever had back in Vault 101, he is hopeful he can find his purpose on the surface world he now calls home. As Malcolm advances hi
Whispers in the Wind
by ForSekai_1994
When Jongin unexpectedly inherits an ancient ring, he discovers it houses Sehun, a powerful and handsome wind jin bound to grant wishes. Struggling to navigate the modern world and freed from centuries of imprisonment, Sehun transforms Jongin’s life in ways he never imagined. But their newfound happ
Fylgja
by PorphyriaPalmer
A sort of ending. This is the final part of this series. You can read it on its own if you like, but I think it means more if you know what came before.
Diplomatic Unions
by Fanauthor206
Naruto and Hinata have just gotten married. Kakashi then approaches Naruto with a special mission, that will ensure permanent alliance with The Hidden Mist Village. An arranged marriage between a member of each village. Naruto is then surprised to discover the person seeking a spouse is Mei Terumi t
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About Adventure
Quests, journeys, and expeditions: fic where characters leave home, face dangers, and come back changed — or don't come back at all. Adventure tags everything from epic original quests to road trips through canon settings the source material never explored.
Adventure fic scratches the itch for more of the world a canon built, letting readers wander maps the original story only glimpsed.
Common scenarios: A crew charting an unmarked sea route in search of a rumored island, or companions crossing a continent to break a curse with the deadline closing in.
About This List
This list of 20short Adventure fanfics spans 530,119 total words. Kudos range from 13 on the newest entries to 25,557 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (10 of 20 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Adventure · Romance · Slow Burn · Mystery · Angst.
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