Going back to your dnf fanfic recs post ->
Anything by effervescentwolf (ao3) is SUBLIME. Like... the amount of pure serotonin I receive is fantastic, go read all their fics (they're taking a step back after everything, which kudos for them).
Anyway, to preface this fic rec list, I'm gonna try and go for less well known fics. Obv the big ones are all time favs too, but everyone knows them, so lets support the lesser known ones! (lesser known is subjective tho... but imma still try!)
'Voulez-Vous' by mmmpretzels (ao3 - 15k) - makes me brain rot so hard
'Weak knees; Don't go' by Limerence (ao3 - 6k) - slice of life and adorable
'It's all in your head' by Anditstotallyawesome (ao3 - 24k) - c!dnf, the way the writer uses George lore and explores it... why does this not have more hits, pLEASE GO READ!!
'How dare you love like you've never known fear' by Andthentheybow (ao3 - 11k) - The Old Guard AU that I'm obsessed with
Something wicked, something holy by Maximumtrash (ao3 - 15k) - cw: explicit - c!dnf, I don't think I've ever seen a better written villain where I know I would do the exact same thing in their situation. Like... yes I would do that. Even though its a bad thing to do. Does that make me a bad person??? IDK??!?!
Wouldn't fall for someone I thought couldn't misbehave by fcngs (ao3 - 7k) - yet another c!dnf fic, gogs breaks dream out of prison
The last breath of a dying world by Graciegirl2001 (ao3 - 22k) - okay look I know im recommending a lot of c!dnf but look, okay, can you blame me? the brain rot is strong
In the closet by travvymybeloved (ao3 - 4k) - about hide and seek, not about being closeted, lol
The sun did not know you yet by keepAPlaceForMe (ao3 - 4k) - dnf sun god moon god imagery but with a twist... it's super cute
Fermented blue to the bone by Navyhurricane (ao3 - 20k) - IT'S UNFINISHED AND IT'S KILLING ME. dbh AU, and I desperately need a conclusion
Apple Trees in April by Littlemissunmin (ao3 -13k) - queer platonic relationships! Boosting this cuz whilst /r dnf is great, /p dnf can also be great and you should 100% read it
One of those mornings by DNFANTI (ao3 - 1.7k) - super short, super sweet, will give cavities :]
Tying you to me by Summerchai (ao3 -9k) - dream knits for George and George falls in love
Beautiful Creature by Birbwatcher (ao3 - 25k) - WINGFICS GO POG! Super sweet
I was your willing accomplice honey by consciousness_streaming (ao3 - 31k) - cw: explicit, dnf are obsessed and will drop everything to help the other person. also dreams mum and drista are the mvps
Pennyforyourthoughts by Anditistotallyawesome (ao3 - 6k) - its soft... what more do you want me to say??
Letmeinplease by Anditistotallyawesome (yes, again) (ao3 - 24k) - platonic qnf my beloveds, dnf is also here ig (I JEST!)
twelve o'clock love by Navyhurricane (ao3- 8k) - they're afraid of rejection but they're literally cuddling in each others arms, oblivious f*cks (affectionate)
Nightlight by Sadiehour (ao3 - 3k) - its a sickfic with hurt/comfort and a heavy dose of fluff, what more could you want?
White flag by Cardans (ao3 - 17k) - war au but dnf are on opposite sides, they fall in love through letters. HEAVILY UNDERRATED
Attachment Issues by Maaiams (ao3 - 18k) - Star Wars AU! Mando!dream and Jedi!George enemies to lovers goes POG
Strange Trails by Honeyplease (ao3 - 17k) - hurt/comfort (but actual injuries) with pining best friends who get lost in the woods together
Whatever a sun will always sing is you by Purestcinnamonroll (ao3 - 10k) - legit the most realistic dialogue ive read for dnf, very cute. author no longer associating with fandom (understandable) but it's a banger fic, so go read
The Valentine Affair by Leafylore (ao3 - 27k) - SPY AU! Dream is 007 and Gogy is Q. Shenanigans ensue
Coffee Shops and First Dates by Sampam (ao3 - 5k) - "Dream hates coffee, but he definitely doesn't hate the pretty brunette who works at his local coffee shop" - there's your endorsement, go read
Conflicted (looks good on me) by sappmix1 (ao3 - 45k) - Dream is a vampire and snf are vampire hunters. you thought it was dnf but it turned out to be dt found family, mwahahaha (no but dnf are there, go read, please, it's really good)
Overexposed (enjoy) by lastime (r1caner) (ao3 - 13k) - dnf take an 'are you in love with your best friend quiz' but with a twist
Freedom of the fall by celestevoid (ao3 - 18k) c!dnf goes pog. miscommunication but it hurts. they think different stories are true and so feel guilt and anger. but THEN they actually talk so... progress? George allows himself to care and Dream allows himself to be cared for
Undeniable you by two storms (ao3 -14k) coworkers AU, enemies to lovers but only enemies because George is emotionally constipated and doesn't realise dream has a ginormous crush on him.
Again, tried to go for ones with less hits on AO3, so hopefully most of these are ones which you haven't heard of before. If so, YAY! I apologise if I misspelled titles or author names, its like... 2 am for me. ENJOY! :]]]
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