Best Short Secret Relationship Fanfics
Secret Relationship novellas — 10k to 50k words, polished and contained. Curated from AO3, ranked by kudos.
Top 20 Short Secret Relationship Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Each fic is tagged with secret relationship and falls in the 10,000–50,000 words range.
I Like Jane For You
by icopythefax
After a mix-up leaves Hayden with the wrong phone for three days, he ends up learning more about Ilya Rozanov and his secret girlfriend, Jane. Another Hayden-Finds-Out, because we can't have too many. *now with the extra continuing Hayden-Rozanov friendship text threads*
The MILF Theory (And Why the Internet Got It Wrong)
by pucksandpower
The internet has decided that Ilya Rozanov is absolutely, definitely, 100% banging a Hollander. They’ve got photo evidence. Multiple sightings. Instagram stories from the same café. The man stayed OVERNIGHT at the Hollander residence. It’s the most legendary power move in NHL history: seduce your ri
hiding in plain sight
by saturnsorbit
denki: IM THE FIRST ONE OF THE BAKUSQUAD TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP?????????katsuki: try a-fucking-gaini’ve been in a relationship for two fuckin years dumbassi’m always number 1 motherfuckershanta: IM SORRY WHAT DID U JUST SAY (a.k.a. katsuki and izuku are dating, they thought everyone knew. apparentl
Petey and Wade are obviously an item, so why is Spiderman trying to be a Homewrecker?
by isaDanCurtisproduction
So, Peter and Wade are dating. Wait, scratch that, they are totally engaged (Peter will show you the ring). Fiances for life, amiright?Everything from here on out should be totally happy-go-lucky, right? Right? If your answer was, "Of course not, Peter's life will never be easy," than you're on th
It's A Good Car, Dammit
by proser
Will never shares with anyone. His thoughts, his possessions, and his life are all his and his alone. Hannibal doesn't take from anyone. He prepares his own food, cleans his own house, and uses his own supplies. So, when Hannibal starts driving Will's car everywhere, people are curious. Trust is so
Build a Ladder to the Stars
by vixleonard
Jon abandons the Night's Watch to join Robb's cause. After rescuing Sansa from King's Landing, he and Sansa find themselves in a relationship they never saw coming.
If I Were Easy To Kill, You Would Have Done It Already
by TrenchcoatGecko
Sonic Movie 3 Spoilers! Sonic is struck with grief in the wake of Shadow's sacrifice. Shadow, in his truest form—his pain, his honor, the good in his heart—is Sonic's little secret. The world isn't ready. Nobody would understand, not even his own family. Sonic is more than ready to shoulder the bu
Keeping it Quiet (AKA: Five Times Alec and Magnus Were Almost Busted and One Time They Were)
by CryMeARiverSong
Secretly dating the High Warlock of Brooklyn is a lot harder than Alec would have liked, especially when your friends have no idea what the word 'privacy' means.
evacuation strategies for a yacht on fire
by devourthemoon
They get married on a Monday morning, and Roman knows nobody will buy it, but he’s still gonna swear on his life it was Gerri’s idea.
It's Not a Big Deal (It's Alright)
by Monotom
The members of the Van der Linde gang had watched the two men dance around each other for so long now, that most of them were getting tired of it. Every time they saw Charles smiling at Arthur, or Arthur braiding Charles' hair, they all thought the same thing. Just get together, already. OR 5 times
Stealing Kisses
by NoelleHolidayStanAccount (TerminalMiraculosis)
Noelle’s relationship with Susie is new and exciting, but balancing dates with school, extracurriculars, her father’s worsening condition, her mother's rising expectations, and the Dark World may be a bit harder than she first thought. And to make matters worse, her mother is growing suspicious. She
For Want of a Nail
by the_dala
When Jack Sparrow is taken ill, his care is overseen by a most unlikely person.
A Potion for True Love
by aaabbbcccddd
Jude drinks a potion meant for Cardan and they start dating in secret.
nhl gay support group
by 5minutemajor
after conducting some...research, mitch marner decides to launch a gay nhl groupchat. it goes about as well as you might think.*this is set during the 2023-24 NHL season*
The Bet
by Belle_Star
After a chess game, Harry loses a bet to Ron, forcing him to wear a girl's uniform for a week. Drawing stares and rumors, Harry feels exposed but learns more about himself during that week. Admirers' gazes soon follow, and Cedric and Draco discover strange, new feelings after Harry's new appearance.
Secret Desires and Stray Cats
by chat4lyfe
Marinette is caught by Chat Noir in a… vulnerable position, as they are both secretly crushing on each other. It is the time for angst and misunderstandings as we follow them through intimate moments and confusing revelations. Ah, the life of young adult superheroes! Here’s a sneak peek: Marinette h
The Daughter of FunnyBunny
by marion3ss
Harper Mateo has always had trouble connecting with others—even her own family. No matter where she goes, she feels like she doesn’t quite belong. Even at home, talking with her parents, Leroy and Abigail Mateo, leaves her feeling disconnected—like she never had the internet connection needed to pla
See You Always In The Limelight
by thegrassisgreener
Right before the release of ARIRANG, one of the most awaited comebacks in all of music history, Jungkook barges back into Namjoon's life after they're both discharged from the military to tell him that he's head over heels for him. Has been, actually, for quite some time. Namjoon, for his part, has
Cages of Gilded Silk
by Wisterialove27
In the rigid, pristine world of Tokyo’s ultra-elite, marriages are transactions and hearts are liabilities.Tomioka Giyuu, heir to the multi-billion-yen Hibana Group, is bound to a cold, transactional arrangement. Kochou Shinobu, the brilliant heiress of Seirei Pharmaceutical, is trapped in an engag
Fringe Between Hearts 2
by makasgard
Continuation of my story “Fringe Between Hearts”:There is a problem with the two worlds that are connected somehow. The connection between them has become too strong, and now the worlds are beginning to collide with each other. The second part continues directly after the first part.Please make sure
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About Secret Relationship
Characters are in a romantic relationship they must keep hidden from others for various reasons. The secrecy adds tension and stakes to their romance.
The thrill of stolen moments, the drama of almost getting caught, and the anticipation of eventually going public.
Common scenarios: Workplace romances, relationships crossing enemy lines, age gaps, social class differences, family disapproval.
About This List
This list of 20short Secret Relationship fanfics spans 542,846 total words. Kudos range from 77 on the newest entries to 40,393 on the most established. 60% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Explicit (6 of 20 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Secret Relationship · Established Relationship · Aged-Up Character(s) · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Hurt/Comfort.
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