Kiora

Ever since I read the All for the Game trilogy, I just couldn't get enough: On AO3, I've found fanfictions that have captured my heart. I would like to share these with you to make them better known. Have fun! (The works I present here do not belong to me, but to the rightful authors.)

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Pretty Boy from Justthislazy

Pretty Boy is a story about Andrew, who finds Neil absolutely attractive and appealing. The problem? Neil doesn't know - does he?

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AO3 account needed: Yes

Words: 33,342

Chapters: 6/6

Summary:

Neil is the most attractive person Andrew has ever seen in his entire life. Too bad that Andrew can't express that fact (not opinion) properly to him. It all should be fine, it's not like Neil doesn't know he's hot, right?

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This fanfiction is definitely on my “must read” list.

I'm now on vacation for 2 weeks, during which I probably won't be in touch. Have a nice rest of the summer :)

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the bittersweet between my teeth from alaynes

the bittersweet between my teeth from is a fanfiction in which Neil is a Time Jumper and keeps running into Andrew...but it always ends the same way.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 63,740

Chapters: 5/5

Summary:

In which Neil Josten is a Time Jumper, and everywhere he goes he keeps seeing one man.

Neil's throat dried; the sound of keys rang in his ears, but so did his voice. Andrew Minyard stared back at him, expression inscrutable.

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Well, the writing style is just good and the way the story is told is even better. But...

I'll be honest: I was confused at the end. Maybe it was just because I was a bit winded or tired that day, but I only understood half of the plot by the end.

But anyway, read it anyway and be smarter than me.

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Way Down We Go from nekojita

Way Down We Go is a ff in which Neil met Andrew at a young age and Andrew's first promise is to Neil.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 620,924

Chapters: 46/46

Summary:

How would things be different if Nathaniel and his mother had been in Seattle early enough to put him in California the same time as Andrew? What if their paths had crossed back then? What if Andrew's first promise wasn't to Aaron but to Nathaniel?

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This is the second fanfiction de I recommend without having read it through, as far as the first few chapters. But I was so intrigued by it so far that I had to share it.

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Ink Stains and Paper Cuts from Paradoxolotl

Ink Stains and Paper Cuts is a story about Andrew in prison who meets Neil through a pen pal relationship.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 38,089

Chapters: 20/20

Summary:

Andrew doesn't believe in regret. There's no point in wishing for things that can't be changed after all. He wouldn't go back to stop himself from being thrown in juvie; he had done it to protect a brother he never knew he had. Joining the exy team there was better than being stuck in his cell, even if it was boring. Even the penpal program for troubled youth his therapist put him in ended up giving him a puzzle to play with. That puzzle was 'Hatford'. A boy with a razor tongue and secrets, Andrew can't help but find himself interested in the stranger trading truths with him through poorly written letters. Andrew doesn't believe in regret, but answering that first message may have lead to something he wasn't prepared for.

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I actually wanted to present a completely different story, but then I found this piece of gold here and couldn't help myself.

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Innominate from Major_816

Innominate is a fan fiction about Neil, who never escaped his father, but found family in Ichirou, his wife, and his team. Ultimately, he is tasked with keeping an eye on Kevin Day to prevent losses caused by him...

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 280,044

Chapters: 25/74

Summary:

An AU where Mary never got Nathaniel out. Instead, he became too invaluable of an asset to be killed off or 'gifted' to Tetsuji. Instead, he's raised with Ichirou and Jean as a part of Ichirou's inner circle.

He'd always had a knack for languages and lying and all the 'messy stuff' came easily enough when your father is called the Butcher of Baltimore. So Nathaniel became the Wraith. He was untraceable, unknowable, infalliable; a criminal fairytale.

When Kevin Day leaves the Nest, there's no better person to send.

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"Who the hell are you?" Andrew demanded.

He wasn't anyone, not really; not anymore. He hadn't really been anyone in years now. There'd been a time. Once. But there were entire lifetimes between who he could have been and what he'd become. He could taste it sometimes; blackberries and sand stinging his tongue like the iron branded on his shoulder.

It was easier to pretend he'd never been anyone at all.

"I'm nothing," he answered. The ghost of a smile pulled at his lips; sharp and cruel. "A wraith." The Wraith, he didn't say, but the shadows ran through Andrew's eyes and he wondered if Andrew had heard it anyways.

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So... it's just incredible. When I saw that it had finally been updated, I almost had a screaming fit. Really.

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Looking for author for AFTG AU – idea to be assigned

Hello,

I love AFTG very much and have a basic idea for an alternate universe featuring the main characters, along with a rough plot outline. Plotting has been a lot of fun for me, but I don’t feel confident writing the story myself because I’m afraid I wouldn’t portray the characters as authentically as they deserve.

That’s why I’m looking for someone experienced and passionate about writing who would like to take over this idea and turn it into a longer story that does justice to the characters.

If you happen to be feeling stuck or are looking for a new project, you’re welcome to take on this story. I’ll share the details with you and am happy to answer any questions.

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No Place Like Home from gluupor, moonix

No Place Like Home is a story about Neil, who gets into a prank competition with his neighbour Andrew, without knowing that Andrew is the guy he met on his mobile phone and knows better than himself.

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AO3 Account needed: Yes

Words: 31,709

Chapters: 11/11

Summary:

With neighbours like these, who needs enemies? Neil and Andrew have been friends for years, but have never met face to face. Josten and Minyard are new neighbours who start off on the wrong foot. Can they turn a prank war into a courtship?

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This story warmed my heart, and I had a heart attack when I realised that the story was over.

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i only need the working of my hands from allyasavedtheday

Okay, this is really unplanned, but I stumbled across it and literally devoured it.

Here are the details:

AO3 account needed: Yes

Words: 20,673

Chapters: 1/1

Summary:

“Are you planning on telling me any time today who the fuck Neil is or am I just supposed to figure it out for myself?”

He opens his eyes to see Nicky gaping at him before he starts spluttering over an answer. It’s Kevin who responds first though.

“He’s our other starting striker. You came with me when we went to sign him. Do you remember?”

Andrew remembers the file, remembers Kevin’s conviction that there was potential there and Wymack’s relief that Kevin actually liked one of his recruit suggestions for once. Andrew could’ve sworn he had dark hair though.

“I remember Wymack booking our flights to Arizona. Now derail your one track mind from Exy for five minutes and tell me who he actually is.”

Kevin glares at him and Andrew matches his stare.

“He knows I don’t like to be touched, he’s here with my family, he smiled when he realised I was awake, who the fuck is he, Kevin?”

“He’s your boyfriend.”

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Andrew gets injured during an Exy game and loses almost two years' worth of memories. It leaves him with a nasty pain in the head and far too many questions. Namely, who the fuck is Neil Josten?

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54938872

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Theirs Was Gold from auxprouvaires

Theirs Was Gold is a small fan fiction about Andrew, who has become a professional Exy player, and Neil, who pretends to be a water boy.

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AO3 account needed: Yes

Words: 15,403

Chapters: 1/1

Summary:

Four years into his professional career, Andrew Minyard is selected to join Team USA's Exy squad for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. What he anticipates will be three dull weeks of training and competition takes an unexpected turn with the appearance of a volunteer with a gentle smile, and a knack for seeing right through Andrew's defences.

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This story healed my heart :)

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A Quiet Little Seedling from Lostintheuniverseslies

A Quiet Little Seedling it's a fan fiction about Neil, who runs a flower shop, and Andrew, who runs a bookstore—it doesn't have any exy, but it has its own unique charm.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 166,687

Chapters: 31/31

Summary:

Neil had a lot of secrets. He didn’t want much in life except to live quietly, run his botanical store, upload TikToks covering plant care, and for not a single person to find out that he’s the best-selling author N.A.J who published one book anonymously five years prior and disappeared. His life takes a turn when his literary agent tracks him down for a follow-up book with the theme of feeling settled and at peace. Two things Neil is not.

Thus begins his journey of planting roots in a town he’s lived in for years, starting with making friends with people who have tried to bring him into their circle. As Neil gets closer to them and his secrets become less guarded, there’s still that one big secret he intends on taking to his grave. But the closer he gets to his friends the closer he unknowingly gets to that secret being revealed.

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This story captivated me so much that I read it in two days. You won't regret it.

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Avatar: Legend of the Neil from Passcha

Avater: Legend of the Neil is All for the Game combined with Avatar, the Last Airbender.

(It's in Russian, I just translated it into English for this purpose)

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 408,225

Chapters: 42/42

Summary:

Neil made three promises to his mother before she died: to keep his identity to himself, to keep running, and to never use his father's magic. However, he is forced to break each one to protect his new family, and eventually the world, whether he wants to or not.

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I just started reading this story and am very excited to see what the chapters will bring.

Since I use the integrated automatic translation in Chrome, the language is not a problem either.

Be sure to check it out :)

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Unpunishable from Zazzander

Unpunishable is a story where Neil made a deal with Tetsuji and he now wore the black robes of the Ravens.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 187,318

Chapters: 46/?

Summary:

Raven!Neil AU

Nathan and Tetsuji struck a deal over a corpse. Nathaniel never went home. Mary never had a chance to take him and run.

Years later, Nathaniel steps onto court in Raven black, but the Perfect Court has already lost one member. A seed of doubt begins to grow. What if there was a way out?

Nathaniel isn't about to abandon his family though. Even if he hates them sometimes.

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Well, I haven't read it yet, but it doesn't sound bad.

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Fake It 'Till You Make It from demesh

Fake It 'Till You Make It is a fanfiction in which Andrew is a professional gamer and builds a relationship with the pretence…

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 219,670

Chapters: 49/54

Summary:

When the press publishes an article about Andrew’s affair with a female teammate, Nicky’s the one to call him in the middle of the night to yell at him to fix the blasphemy. The only reason Andrew, exy pro player, single, at all entertains him, is because if there’s one thing he likes more than nothing, it’s a good opportunity to screw with the press.

A disastrous first blind date and a few phone-calls later, Andrew finds himself falling headfirst into a relationship — you know, the fake kind. For his image.

But his marvelous plan seems to fall apart at the seams when he meets the disorientingly familiar rookie on one of the rival teams, who seems to be doing his absolute best to avoid him.

Business Proposal AU.

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I've read the first few chapters so far and found it very entertaining.

(The wonderful fanfiction Of Smoke & Bone from wishbonetea is back with the second part, so new chapters!)

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Can you see the soul in me ? from MidnightBreathe

Can you see the soul in me ? is a story in which Aftg is a world with magic, and Neil himself carries some within him.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 272,304

Chapters: 38/38

Summary:

"Neil's life was never his. It wasn't when his mother ran with him nor when his father cursed him to look like a mess of scars. It wasn't when he ended up raising Alex but it ends now. Now he will take ownership of his life, of his body, even if he has to become worst than the people who keep him awake at night"

AU where people can have magic and powers, Mary decided to make sure Neil has better tools to survive without her and Neil decided to stop being an antisocial rabbit and fight back to save more than just his life.

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In this FF, the focus is more on Mafie action than on Exy. It was still a lot of fun to read.

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Forever, I Promise from Sparrow2020

Forever, I Promise is a fanfiction that I read through in one day because I just couldn't put it down. Andrew prays - Neil answers him. Then they form a bond that lasts their whole lives, even when they're not together.

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AO3 account needed: No

Words: 133,969

Chapters: 73/?

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Andrew was seven years old the first and last time he ever prayed. He hadn’t expected anything to come of it. Not really.

Praying was just something you did because a grown-up told you that you were supposed to. Like saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, or double-knotting your shoes. It wasn’t anything more than a polite precaution in case there really was some omnipotent entity out there watching over them.

Andrew had never bought into the whole Jesus Myth, but tonight he was just desperate enough to give it a shot.

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At first I was just curious - Andrew and praying? But after the first few chapters, I was happier than I'd been in a long time to come across this story!

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Today's sobering "0" had arrived during lunch.

prints

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show in 12 seconds that you have read Aftg.

(It's so beautiful and painful at the same time).