Just two ghosts...

...swimming in a glass half empty. Pay attention, I hope that you listen...

[harryworldwide]

Cowboy Harry Styles - Together, Together Tour - Mexico City Night 5 - August 8, 2026 (via samanta.navan)

[liamissuchapayne]

My list of starbucks lovers 

[lunarheslwt]

Hi! Welcome to fic recs....of fics I've read over the past couple months ! I had started out doing these monthly but then life happened and I didn't read tons so basically here's everything I've read and loved over like 6-8 months? wanted to put them together for the last 28th appreciation of the year, so here they are! Click on the links for full tags and summaries. If you read any of these make sure to show the authors some love by leaving kudos and comments!

⚡️Outside in the summertime by @dreamersdivin-headfirst

(2.2k | E | pwp)

Louis’ eyebrows shoot up in recognition, his lips curling into a smug smile. He brings his hand up to his mouth, taking a long drag, cheeks hollowing. His eyes never leave Harry as he blows out the smoke, the joint almost burnt out. Louis says nothing as he takes a last hit, holding the smoke in his mouth as he taps the end of the joint on the ashtray beside him. He beckons Harry closer with his hand, and Harry goes.

Thoughts: one word - beard burn. Why aren't you reading already?

⚡️Five zero five by @nooradeservedbetter

(2.5k | E | choking kink)

“So,” says Harry, and his fingers trail on Louis’ jaw, over his exposed neck. “I heard your cover tonight. Arctic Monkeys, really nice.” His fingers linger on Louis’ neck, stroke the Adam’s apple. (Or, they told us all they have a choking kink.)

Thoughts: stupidly hot, Louis is singing about being choked so really why wouldn't you read this

⚡️Like a fire burning in your veins by @nooradeservedbetter

(2.8k | E | pain play pwp)

But first kinks are never forgotten, so to speak, and Harry can’t help but go back to them, alone and with Louis, over and over again. Can’t help but ask for bruises and pinches and slaps, can’t help but get on his knees in a bathroom stall, mouth full of dick while Louis bites on his fingers to avoid screaming. (Or, the one with the pain.)

Thoughts: it's Harry and pain kink and hot smut and great look into his internal mindset literally what more do you want

⚡️Take the moment and taste it by @hellolovers13

(6.4k | E | meet cute and smut)

“You made him a bracelet?”

“Yeah. It’s a whole thing, people make these friendship bracelets and trade them at the shows. I got a bunch from fans while I was there, but I wanted to give Harry one, with my number on it.”

“Your number as in 28, your squad number, or your phone number?”

Louis smirked. “You know which one.”

or, Louis didn't get the chance to give Harry his bracelet in person, but Harry isn't one to leave fate alone.”

Thoughts: obsessed, cheeky Harry is such a delight, some of my fav characters I've ever read and fav smut I've ever read

⚡️True blue by maroonmoonlouis

(23k l E l established relationship)

Louis and Harry are the most codependent couple. Harry's life purpose is to take care of his omega & Louis' is to be doted on. After a few too many jabs from their friends and coworkers, Louis is determined to show Harry that he's capable of surviving on his own while Harry is certain that Louis is going to break up with him at any moment.

Thoughts: perfect, they are sickening and you'll love it, couldn't get enough of it

⚡️Let your damage, damage me by @outropeace

(57k / E / regency arranged marriage au)

A low and dangerous growl was ripped from the future King’s chest. “Who the fuck do you think you are?” the alpha snarled, eyes dark and nostrils flared. Even as anger rushed through him at the alpha’s brutish display, Louis felt breathless at the intense gaze of the man that was going to be his future mate. ‘Tomorrow I’m going to be under all that. He will be inside me, all muscles and rage.’ Louis felt his cheeks heat again, but refused to be cowed. So he put his best smirk on display, the one alphas despised to see, the one that assured them all he had the upper hand. “Thought you were expecting me, dear husband. I’m your future mate.”

Thoughts: I don't even have words actually, its perfect, I'll think about her for ages and firmly in my top5 fics.

⚡️Men of Steel, Men of Power by @nooradeservedbetter

(58k / E / political abo?)

Louis has one goal: survive this year unscathed to complete his grand plan, for which he has sacrificed his family, his friends. His identity. he's not expecting Alpha Harry, who manages to get under his skin and inside his heart. He suddenly has a lot more to lose, and a lot less control.

Thoughts: incredible plot, made me feel many feelings, layered characters and a story you can't put down. Bonus: animalistic sex?

⚡️Catch me if I fall by @shimmeringevil

(18k / E / enemies to lovers)

Lovers when on the stage but bitter rivals as soon as they step off, Harry and Louis have butted heads from the moment they first met. Locked in a stalemate that they hope to ride out until graduation, things take a turn when Harry learns that Louis is hiding a secret.

Thoughts: the enemies part? chef's kiss. The enemies with sexual tension part? chef's kiss. The sweet sweet lovers part? also chef's kiss. all of it really.

⚡️Don't want no other shade of blue by @louisisworthit

(30k / E / royalty aranged marriage au)

It was foretold that Alpha Prince Harry would be mated to a beautiful male omega with eyes that could rival the stone amethyst, but Omega Prince Louis refuses to believe it.

Thoughts: their banter is unmatched, Harry is the sweetest little character and they're perfect just like this story is.

⚡️Makes me feel alive by @itsnotreal

(8k / E / pain kink)

Louis hated when people came in to get tattooed and couldn’t sit still— bunch of fucking squares is what they were. If only that had been the issue for his newest client.

Thoughts: you cannot go wrong with a tattoo artist au ft pain kink. Naturally this is hot as hell so do yourself a favor!

⚡️But when we kiss by @indiaalphawhiskey

(24k / E / age difference, sugar daddy au)

Louis only nodded, still smiling. “Right, okay. As much fun as this has been, I really doubt the lovely heated seating of my car will dull our banter. Or...” he dragged out the ‘r’, eyes mischievous. “Are you really going to let a…” he assessed Harry. “Twenty? Twenty year gap,” he confirmed. “Be the reason you get hypothermia? Is that really the hill you want to freeze on, Mr. Principled?” –– Or, while Harry and Louis adore the chase, they find they adore each other much, much more.

Thoughts: listen I love everything I read from this author. It left me gasping for air in the middle of the night and I don't have enough words for how perfect it is in every way. If I try I'll write an essay. Go read.

⚡️Vine ripe by @bluestgrey

(11k / E / mommy dom H, sub top L)

after a night out, Harry and Louis have a little fun.

Thoughts: Top 5 smut i have ever read, what are you doing if you haven't read it, so fucking hot and perfect I couldn't breathe etc 10/10

⚡️Apple pie baked just right by @28goldens

(99k / E / cottagecore farm boy x city boy au)

Louis has to get away. The news of his father’s terminal diagnosis, the loss of his job, and the breakup with his girlfriend leads Louis to leave for a life of slower things in the small town of Cedar Hills. His new neighbor is the Cox Family Apple Farm. Harry Styles, the oldest child of the Cox Family, might just teach him how to live life a little simpler, bake an apple pie, and breathe.

Thoughts: perfect, so warm and sweet and like a hot cup of cocoa while winter rages on outside. So comforting, I adored.

⚡️Play by the rules by @shimmeringevil

(21k / E / disaster dom au)

Fed up with the excess energy that’s wreaking havoc on his personal and professional life, Louis asks his boyfriend to dom him in the hopes that it’ll help him relax. Unfortunately, Harry is a bit of a disaster when it comes to being a dom. So, Louis decides to get creative to try and encourage the dominant side out of him.

Thoughts: best characters, the humor is top notch, and they have the most perfect dynamic. its a shimmeringevil fic, you don't wanna miss out.

⚡️Your eyes outshine the town by @insightfulinsomniac

(19k / E / christmas fic)

When a freak French snowstorm traps Harry's family in Paris, he's suddenly left flying home for a Christmas spent alone. However, everything changes after a chance encounter with an undeniably attractive, generous alpha who suggests that Harry join his family's Christmas celebrations. Against his better judgment, Harry agrees, and follows Louis back to Doncaster for the holidays. Little does he know, he'll not only become attached to the alpha, but to his entire family. Maybe his Christmas won't be as lonely as he expected. Complete and utter fluff ensues. Sappy Christmas tropes abound.

Thoughts: so utterly sweet and soft, perfect for the holidays but also if you're looking for the equivalent of hot cocoa on a rainy day. I adored it

I honestly wish I had read more, and hopefully next year I'll have actual monthly recs and more fics I devour. I'd like to send so much love to all fic writers who created something this year and even more to those that may have struggled this year. Your passion and work gives so much joy and fulfilment to so many. I'll love you forever, I hope the next year brings you so much creativity and good vibes. Anyways if you check these out please show the writers some love.

Happy new year (in advance!)

[2tiedships2]

We Don't Need No Piece of Paper (From the City Clerk) (26k) by 2tiedships2

Harry sat on his bed and stared at the pile of luggage by his door. This was really happening. He was being shipped off to America to get married.

In a matter of months, he would be bonded to an alpha his dad had chosen for him. Someone that Harry knew nothing about. Not even his name.

Additional tags: A/B/O dynamics, Omega Harry, Alpha Louis, soulmates, strangers to lovers, arranged marriage, mutual pining, courting rituals, fluff

Written for @1daboficfest

[blouisparadise]

Please help me find this fic! it’s an abo fic (omega louis, alpha harry), louis escapes an abusive pack where he’s seen as bad luck and ends up in harry’s pack, where they don’t trust him and keep him locked in a room (zayn guards him). Harry is cold at first but becomes protective and his grandmother I think she is luna really hates Louis. There’s also a kid in the pack who bonds with louis, louis tries to escape and his old pack comes to take him back they had arranged a marriage for him with an older alpha then there’s a pack meeting where both packs decide his fate + true mate bond between harry and louis.

Rough Omega

[yeiohj]

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https://x.com/28_LT_HS/status/2080551958608224645?s=20

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🥹 that’s lovely.

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[hlficlibrary]

hello, hope you're alright!

could you make me a fic rec where the main plot is an arranged marriage but like in modern world? not really looking for anything historical or fantasy built world. basically i'm looking for all sorts of fics that look like this one i just read (and highly recommend): https://archiveofourown.org/works/66126469

my main interest is reading this more practical (some might argue not really as romantic but there's still undeniable chemistry that just happen to work in a more straight forward way i guess?) dynamic between them.

it's fine if this is too specific, i'll take whatever you can find, thank you 🤍

Hi, anon! You're very welcome! I haven't read that fic yet, but I always try to read every Big Bang fic. So I'll be getting to that one eventually! Glad to hear it's so highly recommended! I'm excited to read it! I'll include it here so others can check it out, too! And then I'll list a few others that I think fit what you're looking for...

Finding Pieces We Can Fit by larryftnoctrl / @the-larry-way

At 32 years of age, Louis admits defeat in the search for a life partner. His mother introduces him to a similarly disillusioned but still hopelessly romantic Harry. These two forces collide and collude in the best and worst of ways, determined to make things work.

Miso cannot be bothered by their shenanigans. She can see the writing on the wall.

Teenage Rebellion Never Worked Out So Well by panda_bear21

“I’m an adult!” He glanced down at Harry, who seemed anything but at the moment, where he was definitely on the brink of a temper tantrum. “We’re both adults!” Jay glanced to Anne again, before breathing out a heavy sigh. “Yes, but you’re both adults that do not have jobs and who live off of our money… Which means, you have to do what we say… or you’ll have to find a new place to live.” “You wouldn’t do that.” Louis dared, hoping his glare was enough to guilt trip his mother into calling the whole thing off. Or to tell them that it had all just been a huge joke and they weren’t actually being forced into marrying a complete stranger. “Oh, but we would.”

Or the super cliché arranged marriage fic where things escalate way too quickly.

white winged dove by birani

Louis isn't expecting it when his parents drag him back to the life of aristocracy that he had left behind three years ago. Pressured to marry in order to save his family from financial and social ruin, Louis finds himself caught between wanting to be selfish and doing what he needs to do for the sake of his sisters, if no one else.

Befriending Prince Harry of Wales was not part of that plan, and neither was joining him in an elaborate ruse to fool the country and more importantly, their parents.

Marrying him had not been a part of the plan at all.

What If We Rewrite The Stars, Say You Were Made To Be Mine by moonchild_1611

“Sunshine, you’ll never know how much I regret that every single day, how much I hate myself for being a chicken.”

“You are a very cute chicken, please don’t hate yourself”, Harry closes his eyes, smiling through the tears.

Louis lets out a wet laugh, holding his face and resting his forehead on Harry’s, “What do I do with you?”

“Keep me?”

“Forever.”

An arranged marriage AU<3 Harry once believed love would be burning red, but it's golden.

Not sure if omegaverse is what you're after, but I had to include this one as well...

Here's Your Perfect by @brightgolden

All finesse tossed aside, Harry yanks the envelope from Miss Eden’s hand. He hears her laugh, bright and cheerful as he tears into the envelope. His eyes skipping over the complimentary paragraph congratulating him for being assigned, settling into the centre of the letter - the name of his future mate.

And suddenly, Harry feels there isn’t enough air in this world for him to inhale as he recites the name in his mind. Louis Tomlinson.

OR

In the world where mates are assigned to everyone and deposited to their door when an agreeable partner is found for them, Alpha Louis has recently been given his. However, he is nothing like the type of alpha that the omega academy prepares Harry for.

[1didofest]

1D I Do Fest - Masterpost 2024

Thank you to everyone who supported the fest and to all the authors who gifted us with these wonderful stories.

Twist of Fate by @freakingmeout28 / freakingmeout

Some marriages don't start with love… When his parents tell Harry that they expect him to marry Louis Tomlinson he's more than just against it, he hates them for thinking it would magically solve all his problems and make him their dream son. Louis on the other side isn't keen to marry someone like Harry either, but since it's his only way to save his family's name, he goes for it. Against their own will they get married and are sent on a honeymoon together where they don't have a chance to avoid each other. Their marriage doesn't start with love, but while Louis helps Harry fighting his alcohol addiction they find something in the other that they both needed. Through trials and tribulations, their bond strengthens, transcending the confines of tradition to blossom into a profound love story of resilience and redemption. A story for the 1D I Do fest, a very free interpretation of the following prompt: Arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, preferably larry, forced proximity. Sent on a honeymoon but it’s at the room in the Maldives thats in the middle of the ocean only accessed by boat. Featuring sharing of beds, secret pining, awkward morning wood, arguments but you cannot escape the other.

Guess What by @elmeiko88 / Elmeiko88

Harry should have done a better job of checking out the restaurant where he had decided to get down on one knee.

We Should Be Shooting For Them Stars Of Gold by @babyhoneyheslt / babyhoneyhslt

To make his dream of becoming a tour photographer come true, Harry reluctantly agrees to marry his annoying ex. Louis Tomlinson might be a big name in the music industry, but his reputation needs some polish. Neither of them expects this to end well, but maybe a two week honeymoon in the Maldives can change everything.

Who would have guessed? by SweetieR

“So why don’t we just shag?” “Like what? Like an enemies with benefits kinda shit?” blue eyes lit up in amusement, “Is that even a thing?” Harry shrugged. “It could be.” “But they always end up married when that happened in movies.” Louis made a face, clearly disgusted at the idea. “Don’t worry Louis,” Harry said, shaking his head in amusement. “I’m never ever gonna marry you.” “Trust me, the feeling is very mutual, Styles.” and then, “You’re only like an advanced sex toy.” Harry laughed at that, a genuine laugh. “Look at that.” he elbowed him, “We’re already agreeing on something.” Or - Prompt 2 / “It’s funny how I said I’d never marry you but here we are.”

he bought a ring (and he found the one) by @thefootnotes / whateverthecalamity

All Harry has ever wanted was the big white wedding with someone he loves; and he thinks he’s finally landed on it. That is, until a certain pair of bright blue eyes are looking up from the back of the chapel. Or the one where Harry Styles is looking for marriage, Louis Tomlinson is looking for closure, and both find something unexpected.

If I could Fly by @super--noah / SuperNoah

Just around the one year anniversary of their fake getting back together date, and what most people believe is their three year anniversary Louis has planned to pop the big question for real. It's his first evening off in several weeks and him and Harry had a date night planned. Plans change when Louis returns home to see Harry looking stressed about going out. Even if the evening has a few more non-happy tears than planned, the question is asked and answered. Which is how Harry and Louis ends up spending the summer holidays arguing over colours and food choices. Disagreements, hardship and tears eventually leads to I Do's and more, but very welcome, tears.

[vodkaskys]

hiiii this an arranged marriage fanfic rec, I have read all of them and I have enjoyed them all. I hope you enjoy it. Como siempre hay tambien recomendaciones en español y traducciones :>

Love you in the dark (10,271k) -Perzikje

The story of a historical wedding night: in which Louis is quite unaware as to just how clueless his brand new husband is about sex. They try their best to figure it out together.

Anything for a Vote (62,360k) -louispalooza

Harry was used to his father controlling his life. Everyone in the family was used to it after all the years his father had been in politics. But perhaps he should have drawn the line at an arranged marriage. So why had the sight of Louis Tomlinson made all his defiance disappear? Louis Tomlinson loved his job. Most people didn’t understand why, but he just loved being involved behind the scenes of a political campaign. He was quite shocked however when the senator suggested Louis marry his son to give his campaign that extra edge it needed. He was even more shocked that he had agreed.

Happily Ever After (4,452k) -orphan_account

The boy is tiny when Louis first sees him - probably no older than nine or ten, and Louis thinks he's the most beautiful creature that he has ever seen in all his thirteen years of living. He wants him, and he tells his father this as their carriage passes him by. His father just laughs, and tells him that he'll get him another servant boy as soon as they get home. Louis crosses his arms and pouts for the rest of the ride, because he doesn't want just another servant boy - he wants the beautiful curly haired boy with the wonderful dimples, and skin that looks like it would be soft and creamy despite the fact that it appears to be covered in soot and other things that Louis' mother would have described as, "not proper to discuss in polite company."

London is well worth a mass (93,399k) -dolphinaaaa

Louis is an Omega prince of France. When he is 13, he is betrothed to Harry of England for politics. The wedding will seal the alliance between the two coutries. This is their story.

Sail Across Me (21,706K) -iwillpaintasongforlou

Harry is a prince that is about to be forced into marriage against his will and running away to sea seems like a much better option. Louis is the captain of the infamous pirate ship The Rogue and he has a thing for helping defenseless creatures. Especially when they're as pretty as this one.

Mail Order Groom (2,278K) -violet_baudelaire

Louis had been just about to leave the site, when his eyes fell on a photo of a youthful man with curly brown hair and bright green eyes.Below the photo was his name and age, as well as a link for more information.His name was Harry Styles, and he was 19 years old.

[allwaswell16]

This is a fic rec of my favorite long One Direction fics that are 100k words or longer as requested in this ask. You can find all my other fic recs here. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! Happy reading!

-Larry-

⚜️ the unfinished game (series) by @bottomlinsons

(M, 240k, royal au, historical, arranged marriage, Prince Harry, Prince Louis, enemies to friends to lovers, love letters, betrayal, political intrigue, war, slow burn, angst with a happy ending, engagement, wedding)

With his crown and country at stake, Harry must decide who to trust in this strange new land. And the sly Crown Prince of Ryde doesn't seem inclined to make things easy.

⚜️ Light, Spark and Fire (series) by @greenfeelings / green_feelings

(E, 216k, Harry/Louis, Zayn/Liam, a/b/o, alpha Louis, omega Harry, alpha Liam, omega Zayn, music industry, music mogul Louis, uni student Harry, singer Harry, music mogul Zayn, pop star Liam, pining, angst, slow burn, true mates, omega drop, bonding, break up, getting back together, songwriting, smut)

Louis and Zayn run a music label, Liam is Britain’s up-and-coming pop star, Harry’s working on taking Louis’ walls down until he builds his own up, and Niall holds them all together without realising he does.

⚜️ Three Days in February by @mercurial-madhouse

(E, 187k, mind reader au, canon divergent, supernatural elements, magical realism, cursed Louis, mind reader Louis, banter, humor, hurt/comfort, slow burn, pining, smut)

How close is too close? Harry and Louis are about to find out after a drunken night leaves Louis cursed.

⚜️ And Then a Bit by @infinitelymint

(E, 158k, future canon, fake relationship, PR relationship, friends to lovers, angst with a happy ending, smut)

take a parallel universe where Louis and Harry were never together, mix in a two year hiatus and an impending comeback, pour in a dash of lost fans, two tablespoons of strong friendship and a Modest! employee with a good idea.

⚜️ Take My Breath Away by @realitybetterthanfiction

(E, 153k, Top Gun au, pilot Harry, flight instructor Louis, hurt/comfort, angst with a happy ending, plane accident, character injury, recovery, PTSD, smut)

There is a prestigious school in the British Royal Navy classified as Premier Delta - or as it is known by its flyers, 1D.

⚜️ This Multiplicity of Powers by @helloamhere

(E, 149k, Louis/Harry, X-Men au, superheros, superpowers, mutants, angst, hurt/comfort, canon typical violence, healing, courage, slow burn, teacher Louis, politics, found family)

Maybe there’s a universe where he doesn’t have to keep all his secrets on the inside. But this isn’t that universe. //an X-Men AU.

⚜️ Own the Scars by @crinkle-eyed-boo

(E, 144k, friends to lovers au, slow burn, addiction, overdose, coma, intervention, rehab, therapy, recovery, angst with a happy ending, Tomlinshaw relationship, end game Larry, med students, family issues, friendships, smut)

Louis has never felt like he was good enough: for his stepdad, for his life-long best friend, for the life he's supposed to want.

⚜️ Pull Me Under by @zarah5

(E, 140k, football au, fake relationship, coming out, famous Louis, professional football player Louis, agent Liam, side Ziam, teammate Niall, romance, smut)

As the first British footballer to come out at the prime of his career, it helps that Louis Tomlinson is in a long-term, committed relationship. Even if that relationship is fake.

⚜️ Love Is A Rebellious Bird by @gloriaandrews, @100percentsassy

(E, 134k, enemies to lovers au, London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Harry, concertmaster Louis, bullying, angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort, smut)

Louis is the concertmaster of the London Symphony Orchestra, Harry is the New! and Exciting! interim conductor/ex-cello prodigy who "has made Mozart cool again" according to Esquire Magazine

⚜️ Hold You Now by @solvetheminourdreams

(M, 131k, ex-fwb au, slow burn, angst with a happy ending, homophobia, Louis/OC, pining, world travel, wedding, family issues, hurt/comfort, mild smut)

When he accompanies his best friend to a family wedding across the Atlantic, he'll be forced to reopen old wounds and face his past—one that no one wants to hash out, but may just have to.

⚜️ forever is in your eyes by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed

(M, 125k, fantasy, sculptor Louis, supernatural elements, mythology, slow burn, hurt/comfort, oblivious Louis, moral dilemmas, statue Harry, traveling, no smut)

Harry stands there, as though nothing’s changed, and of course he does, because he’s a statue.

⚜️ California Sold by @isthatyoularry​

(M, 123k, Louis/Harry, demisexual Louis, fake/pretend relationship, friends to lovers, famous Harry, not famous Louis, coming out, fluff, angst, sexual content)

A fake-relationship AU between two lifelong best friends.

⚜️ I’ll Fly Away by @juliusschmidt​

(E, 122k, friends to lovers, childhood friends, small town, bisexuality, coming out, friendships, American H&L, angst with a happy ending, smut)

Harry and Louis grew up together in Lake County, Harry with his mom and stepdad in a tiny cottage on Edward’s Lake and Louis in his family’s farmhouse a few minutes down the road.

⚜️ You Make Lovin' Fun by @homosociallyyours

(E, 109k, girl direction, age difference, older Louis, silver fox Louis, cruise ship, lesbian cruise, writer Harry, strangers to lovers, polyamory, slow burn, smut)

Harry is a 28 year old travel writer at a gay magazine who gets the assignment to go a lesbian cruise.

⚜️ Say Something by @kingsofeverything

(E, 105k, a/b/o, omega Harry, alpha Louis, mpreg Harry, unexpected pregnancy, age difference, older Harry, divorced Harry, heat/rut, pregnancy kink, hurt/comfort, lawyer Harry, theatre manager Louis, smut)

At fifty years old and recently divorced, Omega Harry Styles isn't interested in dating.

⚜️ Through Eerie Chaos by MediaWhore / @mediawhorefics

(G, 102k, ghost hunter au, haunted manor, ghost Louis, photographer Harry, aristocrat Louis, historical fantasy, 1920s, supernatural elements, slow burn, angst, fluff)

The Ghost Hunter AU where Niall lives to prove ghosts are real, Zayn is a skeptical librarian and Harry gets caught up in a century-old mystery and catches feeling in the process.

⚜️ somewhere in between lightning by jassy117, nauticalleeds, shiningdistractionwrites / @nauticalleeds

(E, 100k, Love Island au, contestant Louis, contestant Harry, exes to lovers, reality show, summer, law student Louis, baker Harry, sexual tension, smut)

A summer gone wrong (or very right) when, under Liam’s persuasion, Louis finds himself drunkenly applying for Love Island, and getting accepted.

-Rare Pairs-

⚜️ Little Lion Man by Writcraft / @writsgrimmyblog @writcraft

(E, 123k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw, Harry Potter au, coming of age, wizard Louis, wizard Nick, Hogwarts, mental health issues, first time, character death, injury, recovery, kink exploration, smut)

As Louis tries to negotiate coming of age, sexuality, first times, homophobia in the wizarding world and his growing feelings for Nick, a new evil emerges which puts Louis and Nick in serious danger.

⚜️ I Had Rather Hear My Dog Bark At A Crow by sunsetmog / @magicalrocketships

(E, 122k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw, canon, hate to love, kink discovery, secret relationship, long distance, coming out, skype, d/s elements, angst with a happy ending, smut, watersports, size kink, rough sex)

Nick and Louis don't like each other, not even a little bit, not even at all.

⚜️ Permanent by scottmcniceass

(E, 114k, Zayn/Liam, football au, football player Liam, car accident, injury, hometown, depression, smut)

At twenty-six, Liam has made a name for himself as one of the best football players of his generation. He's in the prime of his game when a car accident threatens to end his career permanently.

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[gayscantslicetomatoes]

"Dear Zara McD- McDonalds,

Did Louis Tomlinson teach you some ball tricks, on your little football-date? He's good with balls! :)

All the lo..., Have a g, Harry Styles (I think you know who I am)"

[1dfanfictionbookcovers]

Authors appreciation post (part II - M,Z):

A list of the authors that wrote the amazing fics I made the covers for [thank you, to every single one of you, for all the emotions]

(alphabetical order): *click on the link to see the covers/art for that author!* HERE PART I

M:

mdasch & everydayslike

MediaWhore  ( @mediawhorefics​ )

mercurial-madhouse (writing_practice) ( @mercurial-madhouse )

moodlighting ( @mooodlighting )

N:

nauticalleeds ( @nauticalleeds )

O:

P:

peanutbutterapple

PearlyDewdrops ( @moonhusbands )

princesshalo ( @princesshalo )

princelyharry ( @princelyharry )

purpledaisy ( @daisyharry )

Q:

R:

RealityBetterThanFiction ( @realitybetterthanfiction )

robpatFF

rougeandtonic

S:

sarcasticfluentry ( @povverbottoms )

shaylea ( @sunshineandhisrainbows )

shimmeringevil ( @shimmeringevil )

ships_bravery ( @larentslovechaos )

sincewewereeighteen ( @downgoesanotherhero )

snsk ( @snsknene )

softfonds ( @softfonds )

soldouthaz ( @soldouthaz )

staybeautiful ( @harruandlou )

StormyDrama28 ( @stormy-28 )

stylinsoncity ( @aliensingucci )

SunnAfternoon ( @sunnafternoon )

suspendrs ( @suspendrs )

T:

taggiecb ( @taggiecb )

theneverending

thinlines ( @thinlinez )

tinyweirdloves

toastghost

tofiveohfive ( @clancysletter )

tothemoonmydear ( @tothemoonmydear )

U:

V:

Velvetoscar ( @mizzwilde )

vintagehistories ( @adoredontour )

W:

Wankerville ( @wankerville )

we_are_the_same ( @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed )

whimsicule

wildestdreams ( @thelavendrhaze )

worldofnight ( @haroldbowie )

X:

Y:

YesIsAWorld ( @louandhazaf )

you_explode ( @nobodymoves )

Z:

zanni_scaramouche ( @zanniscaramouche)

zarah5 ( @zarah5 )

HERE PART I

[haroldbowie]

Sucker For A Little Devastation | H+L | Z+Li | E | 102k+ | WIP | Ch.32/? |

Louis Tomlinson is very good at bad decisions.

Sleeping with a closeted right-wing politician? Bad decision.

Letting said politician bankroll his life while quietly ruining it? Worse.

Falling for the screaming British poet he meets on a beach after a protest goes sideways? Catastrophic. Especially when the poet believes in astrology, Shakespeare, handwritten notes, fate, and looking at Louis like every ugly part of him is a language worth learning.

Harry Styles came to Los Angeles grieving, untouched, and one disconnected voicemail away from screaming at the moon. He did not plan to fall in love with a defensive, filthy-mouthed footballer with a black eye, a secret politician, and emotional walls tall enough to require air traffic control.

Unfortunately, Harry is very brave. And Louis is very breakable.

Around them: Zayn, Louis’ beautiful, volatile emotional support human, is trying to survive being loved properly by Liam, a rich, steady romantic with terrifying patience and excellent arms. Together, they form the world’s least qualified found family: part recovery group, part crime scene, part dinner party, part gay panic incident report.

There will be poetry under doors. There will be religious trauma. There will be political rot. There will be football, drugs, bad choices, worse coping mechanisms, and one bender in Chapter 10 that should legally require a waiver.

A queer ensemble romance about learning the difference between being wanted, being owned, being saved, and being loved.

Louis stopped but didn’t turn all the way around. Harry was still kneeling in the sand, hair wild, mouth pink and swollen, hoodie twisted askew from Louis’ hands. He looked wrecked. Louis’ heart bucked hard enough to bruise. “I didn’t get your number,” Harry said. Then, quieter, more dangerous for the way it stripped him clean: “What if I want to see you again?” Louis looked at him and saw all over again how this would go if he let it. The wanting. The tenderness. The way Harry would hand him pieces of himself and trust him not to drop them. Louis had dropped far less precious things. So he reached for cruelty dressed as cleverness, because it was what he had. “You said you believe in fate,” he called back. “If you’re right, you’ll see me again.” Harry stared at him for one beat. Then smiled. Those dimples punched Louis square in the spine.

[redwineandagingeralerry]

Hey! So this is insane!

[allwaswell16]

A One Direction fic rec of fics that take place at the beach as requested via dm. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other recs here. Happy reading!

- Louis / Harry -

🏖️ Escapade by dolce_piccante

(M, 146k, fake relationship) In the grand scheme of things, finding a date for a wedding should be no problem for Louis Tomlinson. But when the wedding is for his lifelong best friend (and former boyfriend), and is happening in under a month, finding a date for the ceremony and accompanying festivities becomes more of an adventure than he ever could have planned for.

🏖️ Into The Blue by @zarah5

(E, 117k, scuba diving)  In which Louis is Harry's scuba instructor and quite happy to provide the requested special treatment, pun fully intended. It can't be all that difficult to convince Harry that they're on the same page, right? Also, Niall and Liam may or may not be dating, and Zayn is surrounded by emotionally stunted idiots. He bears it with dignity.

🏖️ Perfect Storm by @cherrystreet

(E, 80k, exes) What do you do when your best friend asks you and your (now) ex to be the best men at his destination wedding? You can either tell him the truth, tell him you’re not together anymore, and deal with the consequences, or you can pretend you’re still together and roll with it, just pray you don’t spiral. 

🏖️ your memory over me by @shimmeringevil

(E, 63k, exes) The worst heartbreak of Louis’ life walks right back into it when his parents invite their family friends on an all-expenses-paid trip for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Facing a past that he tried to bury long ago, Louis learns that some people have a way of sticking with you even when they’re gone.

🏖️ Falling For Me Won't Be A Mistake by Rearviewdreamer / @all-these-larrythings

(M, 58k, mpreg) Harry is married to his job and so overworked that he doesn't know how to stop. All it takes is a forced Hawaiian get-a-away, the warm tropical breeze of the island, and the most beautiful, elusive man he's ever seen to make him remember what living is like outside of work. Well, that, and the little souvenir he accidentally takes home with him.

🏖️ Full Moon Dreaming by jacaranda_bloom / @jacaranda-bloom

(E, 43k, soulmates) Every month, Full Moon Dreaming reveals a person’s soulmate. Sometimes it’s an object or a place, or for the lucky ones, the love of their life. Louis has given up hope of dreaming of a person, resigned to living a life devoid of that kind of all-consuming love for another and receiving the same in return.

🏖️ Found My Hallelujah by crimsontheory / @ireallysawanangel

(E, 34k, cruise) As an engagement gift from his parents, Harry and his fiance receive an all expenses paid cruise trip for two. But one week before they're set to sail, Harry walks in on his fiance cheating on him. Newly single, with the cruise tickets in hand, and his bags already packed, Harry brings along his sister instead. 

🏖️ Has the Ocean Lost Its Way by @kingsofeverything

(E, 28k, surfing) Louis and Liam are professional surfers who have been traveling the world together for years. Louis wonders if his nomadic lifestyle will keep him single indefinitely or if there’s someone out there who’ll fit in with his little makeshift family.

🏖️ walk on the ocean by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites

(E, 26k, surfing) Harry is an on the rise rock star. Louis is as far from the music scene as a famous producer's son can get. They meet and everything changes.

🏖️ Something To Remember by @parmahamlarrie

(T, 25k, soulmates) Will a trip to Maui’s most exclusive and private resort bring these two soulmates together, or will their bodies be constant reminders of what they missed out on?

🏖️ smell the sea, feel the sky by lightswoodmagic / @lightwoodsmagic

(E, 16k, friends to lovers) Louis doesn't know how he's going to spend a week with the one person he wants and can't have. Harry proves him wrong.

🏖️ The way you smile by @allwaswell16

(E, 9k, strangers to lovers) Harry doesn’t need to go on holiday. Unfortunately, his mum and sister disagree, which is how he ends up alone on holiday in the Caribbean. Luckily, he's not alone for long.

🏖️ It's A Never-Ending Helter-Skelter by runaway_train / @runaway-train-works

(T, 8k, strangers to lovers) The one where Harry winds up on a desert island with a bunch of circus performers and it might just be the best thing that's ever happened to him.

🏖️ no better place than right by your side by velvetnoodle

(M, 5k, meet cute) louis' in the maldives for a friends destination wedding when he meets harry at the reception. they agree to a no-strings-attached hook up: no last names, no phone numbers, no personal info, and no promises. only, the universe has other ideas.

🏖️ baby, in the summertime by EmmyLouWho

(T, 4k, lifeguard) Louis and Liam both immediately turn to their left, and squint out into the surf. After scanning the waves for a few seconds, Louis spots a guy bobbing around quite a way away from the shore.

- Rare Pairs -

🏖️ Untamed Hearts by Layne Faire / @laynefaire

(E, 68k, Zayn/Liam) It could have been the heat of the summer sun; it might have been the silvered sheen of an early harvest moon. If he dug deep enough, Liam could find every reason ever needed to explain away what happened.

🏖️ A True Love of Mine by myownspark / @myownsparknow

(T, 2k, Niall/Shawn Mendes) Niall's peaceful afternoon at the beach with Shawn is interrupted by a group of strangers. One man in particular reminds him of someone special from long ago.