Hurt/Comfort

One character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another provides comfort and care.

920,000 works

What is Hurt/Comfort in fanfiction?

One character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another provides comfort and care. With over 920,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Hurt/Comfort is one of the most beloved tropes in fanfiction.

Why readers love Hurt/Comfort

The vulnerability, the tenderness, seeing characters take care of each other in their worst moments.

Examples of Hurt/Comfort

Nursing injuries, emotional breakdowns, nightmares, recovery from trauma.

Best Hurt/Comfort Fanfics

The highest-rated Hurt/Comfort stories across all fandoms on AO3.

1

you took my heart (i was sleeping)

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by lameparties

It’s winter in Hawkins, and Mike and Will aren’t speaking anymore. Living in Mike’s house, Will tries to be invisible, spending most of his time in the basement. Then the power goes out — and if there’s one thing he dreads more than facing Mike, it’s the cold. or Seven nights in which Mike and Will

151,859 kudos 52,632 words ~211 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Sharing a Bed Slow Burn Hurt/Comfort
2

In Another Life

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by LittleLuxray

Sleeping didn't come as easy as it used to. Bokuto knew this, and now Akaashi did, too.The hospital AU that no body asked for, but that I took upon myself to write.

95,352 kudos 22,995 words ~92 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Angst Fluff and Angst Alternate Universe - Hospital
3

Salvage

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by MuffinLance

Mid-Season-One Zuko is held for ransom by Chief Hakoda. Ozai's replies to the Water Tribe's demands are A+ Parenting. Hakoda is… deeply concerned, for this son that isn't his, and who might be safer among enemies than with his own father. Podfic and translations in Dutch, German, Hungarian, Russian,

70,256 kudos 127,145 words ~509 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Hakoda just wants to talk terms Ozai just wants a convenient barbarian to off his son in a politically expedient manner they are having a MINOR DISAGREEMENT on fatherhood
4

tommyinnit's clinic for supervillains

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by bonesandthebees (bonesandcacti)

“W-What do you- I mean can I- are you here to rob us?” The person managed to stammer out. Siren snorted. “No. I’m just here to order some food.” “Wh-What about him?” The cashier asked, glancing at Tommy. “Did you- did you kidnap him?” “I mean… yeah, let’s go with that in case this ends up on

69,899 kudos 188,572 words ~755 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - Superheroes/Superpowers Dark Sleepy Bois Inc I mean kinda they're villains but they're actually not terrible
5

count your blessings, not your flaws

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by PitViperOfDoom

Midoriya Izuku has never been asked out, confessed to, or flirted with, except as a joke.

69,045 kudos 7,457 words ~30 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Misunderstandings Bullying Angst with a Happy Ending

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Hurt/Comfort fics are on AO3?

There are over 920,000 works tagged with Hurt/Comfort on Archive of Our Own.

What fandoms have the most Hurt/Comfort stories?

Popular fandoms for Hurt/Comfort include MCU, Supernatural, Attack on Titan.

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