Touch Starved
A character has been deprived of physical affection and desperately craves touch. Simple gestures become incredibly meaningful and powerful.
What is Touch Starved in fanfiction?
A character has been deprived of physical affection and desperately craves touch. Simple gestures become incredibly meaningful and powerful. With over 250,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Touch Starved is one of the most beloved tropes in fanfiction.
Why readers love Touch Starved
The emotional vulnerability, the sweetness of simple touches becoming profound, and the healing power of gentle affection.
Examples of Touch Starved
Characters unused to kindness, isolated individuals, people recovering from trauma, first experiences with gentle touch.
Best Touch Starved Fanfics
The highest-rated Touch Starved stories across all fandoms on AO3.
Deal with the Devil
by 666Little_Devil666
Evelin Horvath spent her life as someone else's weapon, someone else's plaything, someone else's mistake. Born a shapeshifter in a world ruled by witches, sold off to be raised more like a pet than a person, Eve thought freedom would finally be hers—until Damon Salvatore tore out her throat and left
Orpheus
by elven_isa
As night set over the Water Estate, Giyuu delicately picked up the knife, hands surprisingly steady. Time seemed to slow down as he observed it.No more delays.
You Stayed Anyways
by FreddieBearStyles
Kelly’s always been good at running. From grief. From stillness. From the quiet kind of love that doesn’t demand he set himself on fire just to feel something.But Jeff Clarke sees him—actually sees him—and never pushes, just waits. Shows up. Stays.It starts with a quiet visit on Kelly’s first shift
cerulean pouring in from your eyes
Completeby purple_bougainvillea
"She didn’t know how to explain how much she had missed her; how much she’d wanted to be pulled back into the ocean in her eyes, to be lost among the waves, to drown in her."Natasha Romanov doesn't care easily, her heart so bruised she finds it difficult to trust anyone enough. Even the Goddess that
Birmingham Holiday
by Funnygirl00
One evening, Princess Katherine Kovach of Andorra has decided to escape the luxury of the palace for one night. Desperate for a taste of freedom, she runs away, eager to spend several nights experiencing the night life in London. However, due to a twist of fate, Kate finds herself in the backseat of
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Touch Starved fics are on AO3?
There are over 250,000 works tagged with Touch Starved on Archive of Our Own.
What fandoms have the most Touch Starved stories?
Popular fandoms for Touch Starved include MCU, Supernatural, Good Omens.
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