Best Mature Redemption Arc Fanfics
The 18 most-loved mature redemption arc fanfics on AO3, ranked by kudos. There is something deeply hopeful about watching a person claw their way back from their worst self, especially when the narrative refuses to make it easy.
Top 18 Mature Redemption Arc Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Every fic on this list is tagged with redemption arc and rated Mature.
The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy
by speechwriter
The night that Harry and Dumbledore return from the cave, the Death Eaters are delayed from reaching the top of the Astronomy Tower for one more minute. Draco Malfoy lowers his wand.A Deathly Hallows rewrite in which Draco accepts Dumbledore's offer to fake his death and go into hiding with the Orde
Imagining the world outside does not exist
by Zephira
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The homage of a SECOND CHANCE to Grant Douglas Ward, the far most fascinating character in Agents of Shield!And to Skye/Daisy/Mary Sue/Quake and their tormented wonderful love as well!-------------
Hang the Moon
by Hamliet
The Washuus' peaceful reign over the kingdom came to an end overnight. Knights accused of helping plot their downfall are banished. Mourning his benefactor, Kaneki plotted with a crew of servants and knights to overthrow their new ruler--but Furuta Nimura was always one step ahead.
As the Dust Settles
by AssassyArt
With a snap of his fingers, Thanos eliminates half of the universe's population. Steve Rogers is among one of the many that disappears into dust, and with it, Bucky Barnes loses the only bit of family he has left in the modern world. Dealing with the aftermath, Bucky struggles to make amends for his
The Peacock and the Snake
by asexual_sinner
He remembered… he remembered falling. Inky darkness surrounded him. A gentle caress from feminine fingers, whispering in his ear that he was safe now. A tug on his core. He remembered a hand, tattooed and scarred like his own, reaching out and grabbing his wrist gently. It pulled him along, out of t
Echoes of Tomorrow
by Pixeltrix13
Once, the world knew him as Dabi — a villain forged in fire and vengeance. Now, as Touya Todoroki, he begins to unravel the truth of his quirk: a power never meant to burn, but to heal. Twisted by trauma, buried beneath scars, it stirs beneath his skin, waiting to be reclaimed.When Ochako Uraraka of
When the Angels Fall
by OneWhoSeeksBetterment
“The Root of Hell's evil is nothing other than the blood of sinners that nourishes it. And by injustice and vice, its corruption is made eternal—for all our sorrows,” Angel, the most beautiful, says to her as he regards the red horizon, tears streaking down his soft cheeks. “To weep for the lost and
Treason of the Heart
by the_enchanted_quill
What if Harry had a twin, and what would happen if she ended up entangled with one of the most dangerous wizards around? An attempt at snooping around Malfoy Manor for the Order goes disastrously awry, and our heroine finds herself in the power of Lucius Malfoy.
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
The Young Deer
by tcm007066
Lyle Morgan becomes an outlaw in 1870, dragging his young son Arthur into a life of crime and hardship on the American frontier. From dusty trails and desperate heists to the harsh realities of survival, Lyle's choices shape the boy who will one day ride with Dutch van der Linde. When Lyle's path en
A New Game Plus? Or a Time Fix Prequel to the whole game
by Asistis_55
Gabriel Belmont has been given a second chance, not as he wanted it, but you got to make the best of what fate gives you. When a millennia-old vampire refinds himself as his 26-year-old self, with so much vast knowledge as well as immense shock. Now he will have to make sure everyone gets a better f
TALES OF THE DEADLY DARK | Part 1: Hidden Relic Beneath His Skin
by WildlyCharmed
A Shadamy series following Shadow the Hedgehog, a feared outlaw known across the land as the Deadly Dark. To those who cross his path, he is a ruthless gunslinger who keeps to the shadows, where honor only carries as much weight as the gun at your side. But when old wounds, unexpected love, and long
Amongst the Wolves
by Anxiety_filled_Brioche
Finn has settled into life in Jackson, Wyoming. Five years have passed since the hospital in Salt Lake City, and for the first time, life has begun to feel almost normal. Patrols. Horses. Snowstorms. Winter dances. Family. But peace in this world has always been fragile. After ghosts from the past i
Drowing In Our Humanity *Rewritten*
by AsheTheUlquihimeStan
Orihime thought her attempt to bring him back was futile, that she failed to do such a thing but once she returns back to her old life in Karaukua town, it turns out that wasn't the case at all. Ulquiorra is alive and isn't too happy with the arrangement but it can't be helped. While living with Ori
The Hunter
by tatoob09
Long ago, the Fox Spirit foretold a prophecy: 'The Hunter shall rid the world of evil at its very core and save all.' Now, in an age where shadows still linger and the world teeters on the edge of chaos, whispers of this prophecy have begun to stir once more. Could the destined Hunter walk among us
Historia się powtarza
by Nikita_Seniorita
Marrinete Agreste odeszła nagle. Jej niespodziewana i nagła śmierć pozostawiła rodzinę i przyjaciół pogrążonych w głębokiej żałobie. Domostwo rodziny Agreste znów zostało zamknięte na cały świat, a Adrien dzień po dniu coraz bardziej podążał w ślady swojego ojca. Coraz bardziej tonąć we własnym żalu
The McKinley High Redemption
by JazminMoon
Hayden is a troubled recovering alcoholic. After moving, he intends to start over at McKinley High, in an attempt to put his life on the right tracks, after getting kicked out of his last school for being a bully who took things too far. What he didn't expect was meeting his former transgender victi
Hellsing: Blood and Fire
by FunnyWiccan
Dopo qualche mese dal ritorno di Alucard a villa Hellsing, durante una sera di tempesta una giovane donna per metà kitsune si presenta alla loro porta, affermando di essere stata attratta da un'energia oscura. Questo incontro sarà solo l'inizio di un nuovo capitolo della lunga esistenza del vampiro,
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This list of 18mature Redemption Arc fanfics spans 1,650,619 total words. Kudos range from 2 on the newest entries to 25,967 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Mature (18 of 18 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Redemption · Slow Burn · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Angst · Hurt/Comfort.
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