Best Explicit Forbidden Love Fanfics
The 25 most-loved explicit forbidden love fanfics on AO3, ranked by kudos. The intensity of love that defies everything, the angst of wanting what you can't have, and the triumph of love over obstacles.
Top 25 Explicit Forbidden Love Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Every fic on this list is tagged with forbidden love and rated Explicit.
Whispers and Sunlight
by annie_vi
Growing up as an orphan in the poorest town of Dayangsong, alpha Jeon Jeongguk learned to steal from the wealthy to survive. A chance to work at the palace gives Jeongguk an easy in, but life takes a wild detour when he crosses paths with stubborn omega crown prince Park Jimin, who is determined to
Altered State
by Ginnyruin
Six years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Auror Hermione Granger activated a mysterious dark object, which unexpectedly sent her decades into the past.Tom Riddle, now known as Voldemort, returned to British wizarding society in 1966 after a decade-long absence. Under the guise of interviewing for the
tear the moon from the stars tonight
by euphoriae
"Remember what I told you. You are mine now and I take care of my things."Joseon Era AU: Jimin, a low born, catches the attention of nobleboy Min Yoongi.
All Your Glory
by eumorious
Jeongguk and Jimin's families have been rivals for decades, immersed into a life of extreme fortune and success. They've been groomed, since birth, to feel nothing but resentment and hatred for each other. Despite knowing that they're not allowed to interact, that they're meant to be competitors and
Love On The Brain
by ashleyfanfic
Amidst war, dissension in the ranks, people still manage to find happiness in so much despair.Read the relationships tags FIRST.NOT SEASON 8 COMPLIANT
Without Guilt
by venus43
It’s a honeyed tone, almost husky when the words drop—something that George doesn’t think he’s heard before, and he watches ivory teeth drag over black snake bites, fixated on the way a pink bottom lip moves hard with the metal piercing. It’s hard not to stare, gaze lifting to dirty blond hair and a
green lies, black hearts
by xxpeppermintxx109
“if i knew it all then, would i do it again?” — a story in which the bastard daughter of the heir to the Iron Throne with no ambition or lust for power won the heart of a man who could never stop wanting, even when the price was far too high |crossposted on wp|
HAIKYUU PROMPTS (REUPLOADED/CLOSED)
by Virus138
YAAAAAAA 100 CHAPTERS DONE WHOOP WHOOP!!!! Keep a look out for Haikyuu Prompt part 2 my loves ;)And check out my original work!! <3
This Soul Outstreaming
by Rend_Herring
“Why did you come here?” Aziraphale interrupts. “Why do you keep doing this?” All the saving, he means, all the chasing after Aziraphale he does. It can’t only be that he’s not keen to endure a replacement. That can’t be it, not anymore. He’s going to get himself in trouble, and then it’ll be Az
Like My Very Own Blood
by MonsieurClavier
Minister Riddle won his election in part because he took the extremely charitable path of adopting a war orphan—Harry Potter, the child of a historically Light family—and raising the boy as his own. It was an investment worth making… or it had been, until his quiet, clever son grew into a brilliant,
After Hours
by OhCaptainMyCaptain
Steve wishes Bucky wouldn’t look at him the way he does – a deliberate gaze, subtly digging his top teeth into that pouty bottom lip; following his every move like a lion watches a gazelle. It’s been going on for months, perhaps longer... Steve talks, and Bucky listens. Well, that’s the point – Buck
The Knight & The Queen
by PhantomFlowers
A silent ache of longing pervades the relationship between the Queen and her Knight for years to come.Or snapshots of the Queen with her Sworn Protector.
Devil Dog
by Charmander
He hasn’t counted his kills since passing the sixth one years ago. Back then, it was the guilt that made him keep track. After the sixth time watching a body fall and knowing he caused it, Jimin accepted this as his new reality.As for Jungkook, he's never known anything but the harsh call of war.
Dancing, With Our Hands Tied
by Michelleleahhh
Thor’s infidelity was honest, pure, and laden with regret. Yours is not; it’s clever, chaotic, and vengeful. Maybe that’s why you find yourself in his brother’s bed. Not that Loki minds your motives.
Unbridled
by SkiptomyLouu
Twenty year old Kim Taehyung is entering his junior year of university. Excited about the prospect of moving in with his best friend since freshmen year, he doesn't expect his entire world to be turned upside down the moment he meets the man of his dreams. Only the man of his dreams isn't anything h
Ode to Eternal Life
by Chifuyu
The moment they reach the gates, they swing open and two horses rush past them, leaving a thick cloud of dust in their wake. Laughter fills the previously tranquil courtyard and Bang Chan finds himself blinking frantically as the fine dust slowly settles. His eyes are watering and his already humble
Soul Bound 🩸
by Frullama
Post Yhwach Battle Ichigo performs an illegal kido to save Grimmjow’s life. Not fully realizing the meaning of the soul binding ritual until it’s too late, Ichigo finds himself in a political minefield when various undead parties are not comfortable with the previously neutral shinigami/quincy/hollo
you can see my heart burning in the distance
by sillylittlehoney
Three months ago, Sakura told herself she wouldn't do this again.She wouldn't stand in front of his door, wouldn't knock and hope he'd answer, wouldn't let herself give in ever again.She lasts eighty-six days.
Exploration
by Munflour
Arani screamed, and threw the cup of water at the shadow. There was a laugh, soft and deadly, as she dove for the dagger stashed under the pillow. “Oh, my, that's no way to treat a guest.” Arani threw the dagger at where his head had been, heard it thunk into the wall, but the man was already on top
Lady Uchiha's Handmaiden - SasuSaku Month 2026
by Schmoogles
Day 5 of SasuSaku Month 2026 Lady Uchiha's loyal handmaiden, Sakura, finds herself forced to reconcile with her lady's upcoming marriage. What she believes is the end of their story, is really only the beginning.
Too Bright to Last
by LordMaddame
Some things are destined to destroy each other.Smoke.Fire.Ace bursts into Smoker’s cabin smelling like salt, smoke, and danger, smiling as though he already knows exactly how the night is going to end.And Smoker makes the mistake of getting too close to the fire all over again.
The Sovereign and the Shadow
by sootsies
When a deadly coup forces the lawless assassin Shanks to risk everything for the crown, he and Mihawk must decide if their secret bond is worth burning the entire kingdom down for.
Territorial
by filthyGalli
Professor Hwang In-Ho taking care of Gi-Hun after a tiring day from univeristy.
ashes of cinnamon
by BowieSixx
She was meant to preserve a legacy. He was destined to destroy it.
Red Swan
by meisraquel
They've crossed all of these vast distances... distances no human has ever crossed throughout history. And they've met in the middle. Since then, they've never been apart, even when love burned them and built a huge bridge between them. A bridge made of fire, of ages of bigotry. Between them there
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This list of 25explicit Forbidden Love fanfics spans 2,901,906 total words. Kudos range from 3 on the newest entries to 16,004 on the most established. 40% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Explicit (25 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Forbidden Love · Angst · Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics · Slow Burn · Age Difference.
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