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[grayghostgal]

HTTYD Fanfic Masterpost

Hiccup... ...is dead 👻 (30/35) ...is born with wings 🪽 (9/?) ...has dragon eyes 🐉 (40/40) ...is cursed to become a dragon each sunrise ☀️ (Book 1 – 15/15) ...is still cursed 💫 (Book 2 – 25/25) ...is a merman 🧜🏻‍♂️ (35/35) ...is a merman V2 🫧 (6/6)

Full summaries below the cut!

Soul Bound 👻

Years after the demise of Berk’s rightful heir, Astrid Hofferson undergoes a ceremonial ritual to inherit the role. In doing so, she assumes a birthright that is not her own in the eyes of the gods. On top of this new responsibility, she’s unable to shake the uncanny feeling of being watched: a fear proven justified when she finds the mysterious Dragon Master lurking in the woods outside Berk. It soon becomes clear that things may not be what they appear, and the stranger her village fears may prove to be a ghost from her past in more than one way. Read on Ao3 here.

Dragon Eyes 🐉

AU. Cloudjumper takes Hiccup & Valka during that fateful raid. When Hiccup's life is in danger, the dragons gift him with strength, but it comes at a price – he takes on an attribute of his healers: dragon eyes. After his mother's passing, Hiccup dreams of venturing into a Viking village, though he knows the danger it poses for him. Meanwhile, Stoick the Vast mourns his lost family and continues to wage war on the dragons. Read on Ao3 here.

By the Light of Dawn ☀️ (Dawnverse: Book 1)

Dragon by day, human by night. Hiccup’s failed attempt to shoot down the Night Fury costs him more than he could have ever imagined. In the wake of his new curse, Hiccup flees. Five years later, the village of Berk manages to capture a Night Fury, locking it in their arena for dragon training. But is this deadly dragon more than he appears? Read on Ao3 here.

By The Shadow of Dusk 💫 (Dawnverse: Book 2)

Dragon by day, human by night. Six months after defeating the Red Death, Hiccup’s life has settled into a tentative new rhythm in Berk. With the secret of his curse out in the open at last, he must learn to navigate his new normal. With mysteries hidden beyond Berk’s borders and new threats on the horizon, Hiccup’s story is far from over. Read on Ao3 here.

The Shallows 🧜🏻‍♂️

Astrid Hofferson makes an unusual discovery in the shallows surrounding Berk: a charming young merman with a mysterious past. Mer!Hiccup AU Read on Ao3 here.

The Winged Heir 🪽

The heir of Berk is born with wings. Or, the Winged!Hiccup AU that's been haunting my thoughts. Read on Ao3 here.

Sea Change 🫧

A day of exploring takes an unexpected turn when Hiccup discovers a hidden cavern, holding relics from a bygone civilization. Unearthing an ancient talisman, Hiccup learns that he really ought to be more careful when handling objects he doesn't understand... Or, my (early) contribution to MerMay 2026 Read on A03 here.

[p-artsypants]

Boy I hope the final product turns out as good as the sketch

[grayghostgal]

Ooooooh! 😍

[theartofanimation]

Jane Pica  -  https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/japicasso  -  https://www.instagram.com/janepicaart  -  https://twitter.com/janepicaart  -  https://thebrightagency.com/us/publishing/artists/jane-pica

[alberto-rosende]

# dorks

[shamebats]

"it's just stress" oh thank god, it's just the silent killer that slowly kills you, perfectly harmless, no need to worry

[stuffman]

People have written a lot of touchy-feely pieces on this subject but I thought I’d get right to the heart of the matter

[sqbr]

[The artist, putting a simple cake next to a much fancier one: “Aw man, that guy’s cake is way better than mine.” The Audience, gleefully holding up a knife and fork “HOLY SHIT! TWO CAKES!”]

[elvencantation]

additions from the og artist (credit)

[scientia-rex]

“Holy shit two cakes,” I mutter to myself as I do fucking anything these days, this post was a godsend

[ruffboi-mags]

I know it’s not July yet, but guys, happy 10 years of “two cakes”. This post on god has been a godsend not only as a writer myself but as a friend of artists and writers who I love to encourage. This was legitimately a game-changer.

OP thank you so much for this.

[so-many-ocs]

“everyone is going to hate it” someone will love it. someone will reach out to you and tell you it changed their life. someone will hold it close and treasure it forever in a way you can’t even understand. keep going

[writingdose]

“I read this fic you recommended. I read it because of you” is a love language

[sheskindababy]

these frames are immaculate

[riddlers-leftsock]

Wip of a current toothless doodle that got digitalised

[chelseawoosh]

Judging by my Tumblr, post in my ask what you think I'm like in real life

[mattjosephdiaz-blog]

This is about to get really sweet or really mean

[blondesquats-deactivated2020060]

I’m so ready

[willgrahamscock]

the most essential part of a fandom are those people who immediately tell you to write it, draw it, make it when you share your ideas, you have no idea how many fanworks are born just because someone encouraged it

[grayghostgal]

Some Recent Fic Recs

Haven't done one of these in a while, and I like having them organized for revisiting faves later! Noting that only some of these are actually *new* stories – some are just *new to me*.

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🐉 How To Train Your Dragon

Feign 💚 (Rewrite, so it counts as new) by Gray_Lake (Lycanwing!Hiccup AU | my absolute favorite HTTYD fic)

Hiccup Haddock, eighteen year old leader of Berk's Dragon Riders, has created a world where Nordic warriors and powerful dragons live together in harmony. What happens when the discovery of a myth shatters his perception of said world? He may love dragons, yet what does it mean to become one (somewhat)? In other words, Hiccup is bit by the Lycanwing.

Let's Keep This Between Us by local_dragon_haunt (Merman!AU)

Two weeks ago, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock and Snotlout Jorgenson disappeared without a trace. They're trying to adjust to regular life again. But if anyone were to discover what kept them alive all that time - what trapped them in the first place - they may just be killed for it.

Kingdom of Dragons by iceicebaby2025 (Royalty!AU)

Astrid was a commoner and a criminal from the slums of the capital, trained by the resistance to walk and speak like a noble. She wasn’t meant to make friends. She wasn’t meant to be noticed. Definitely not meant to catch the attention of the Grand Duke’s only son. Hiccup was one of the highest-ranking nobles in the Kingdom of the Wilderwest, the son of the Grand Duke of Berk, born into privilege, power, and expectation, but he didn’t act like the others. Didn’t believe the things they did. And deep in the woods, far from the eyes of the court, he was hiding a Night Fury—a living death sentence in the Kingdom. She wasn’t supposed to meet him. He wasn’t supposed to see through her disguise. Both of them were living secret lives, wearing masks to survive. And both of them—quietly, dangerously—wanted the same thing: To take down King Drago Bludvist.

Live and Let Fly by Gray_Lake (Harpy!Hiccup AU)

"It is wrong for the Captain of the Guard to abandon her recruits and pursue a personal affliction, but Astrid knows about this creature. The Harpy she chases down in a dense forest is known as the one that killed the heir to the throne. This creature knows that he, of all disgusting things, should be dead. Astrid Hofferson has made it her mission to slay this creature and bring its head on a silver platter to show her condolences for her king." Or.... Astrid is a knight who stumbles upon an unfamiliar face. Little does she know that Berk's heir never died, and the Harpy she's chasing down has answers.

Boy Toy by P_Artsypants (Pinocchio / Frankenstein-ish? AU)

At the age of 21, Princess Astrid lawfully has to pick a husband. But when the perfect groom is nowhere to be found, she requests the toymaker to create one for her. It's safe to say that everyone in the kingdom is a little concerned. 

Four Quarters Past Midnight by redrobin1989 (Time Travel AU)

“How do I end up in these situations?” The man asked himself quietly. “I don’t have time to explain but, long story short, I’m from the future.” He slowly brought the sword closer to him so the light shone on his face better. “Dad, it’s me, it's Hiccup." It's the middle of the night on the Isle of Berk and a man covered in blood and scars is claiming to be the grown version of the Chief's son. Needless to say, no one was sleeping that night.

Remembrance by AncillaLucis (Amnesia!Hiccup)

While living on Dragon’s Edge with the Riders, Hiccup hits his head on a regular mission. He wakes up, an amnesiac, with no memories from the past three years, not since the week before he shot down Toothless. To him, the Riders are nothing more than childhood bullies, the war with the dragons is still ongoing, and as far as he knows, he should still have two legs. To the Riders, Hiccup is their leader and best friend, lost unless they can bring him back.

Dark Winter Charcoal by Gray_Lake (Hiccstrid Fluff)

During a chilly winter, Hiccup realizes that Astrid can draw. Although, how exactly does that help them survive the cold?

👻 Danny Phantom

The Moment It Breaks (& Sequel) by UnluckyAlis (Tech Hunter AU)

He knew his identity couldn't stay a secret forever. Eventually, someone would find out. But he always thought it would be on his terms. Instead, that chance is ripped away from him in the middle of a ghost fight, and now all of Amity Park knows the truth: Tucker Foley is the Tech Hunter. After a harrowing fight with Phantom that they both limped away from, Tucker needs his friends more than ever. If only Danny would answer the phone. AU where Vlad sought out Tucker as his teenage ghost hunter instead of Valerie.

The Mask of Espionage by lexosaurus (Valerie Knows / Unwilling Spy AU)

Ectoscience wasn't just researched in the United States anymore; it had become the next global scientific race. While some countries explored it for the betterment of humanity, others had different ideas. And that was how Valerie ended up here, babysitting Phantom—her goddamn ex—in Geneva for a clean energy conference. On top of that, she was supposed to present a paper written by the CIA, her new employer, to scientists and politicians they mingled with one day and spied on the next.

The Sepulcher by the Sea by NightshadeMage, SapphicGhoulfriend (Merman AU)

Jack and Maddie Fenton had devoted decades of their life to proving the existence of merfolk and getting their portal to work. One stormy night, they get their wish, but at an impossible cost. Jasmine Fenton is struggling to find a clear purpose after her brother's disappearance, resenting her family's delusions, until she's come face to face with the fact that their fantasies might be realer then she'd like to admit. Tucker Foley and Samantha Manson have both been quiet since the disappearance of their best friend, but don't seem as surprised as everyone else when the Fenton's conspiracies start to appear. Perhaps it has something to do with the silvery cryptid that recently appeared off the coast of Amity Harbor. Daniel Fenton stared into the abyss of the ocean, and the ocean stared back.

Folding Chair by aut0mat0nWitch (Full Ghost!AU)

Valerie and Phantom undergo multiple revelations.

Side by Side by lexosaurus (More!Ghostly Danny / Gray Ghost)

Danny definitely wasn't becoming more ghostly with time. He wasn't, and any thought that he was getting more ghostly was ludacris and stupid and definitely not true. Because if he were becoming more ghostly, then that would mean Valerie would find out and she wouldn't like him anymore. So, on the off chance it was true, the only logical solution was to hide any sign of it, no matter what those signs were.

[withoutzeuzey]

While drawing this i realized i am now the same age as httyd2 hiccup like WHATTT i used to think he was so adult™ when i first watched the movie 🥹

[grayghostgal]

🤡

for this ask game

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?

When Toothless interrupted Hiccup and Astrid's kiss in Soul Bound. From his perspective, Astrid is having a very passionate makeout session with...air. Made me giggle a bit writing his little moment of confusion!

[grayghostgal]

✨

for this ask game

✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉

Girl, no this kind of question is legit painful 😭 It shows persistence, I guess. I have no idea what I'm doing but I keep doing it anyways! That counts for something, lol

[singetailsaremyfav]

“We’ve discussed this-“ I’m sorry?! What happened that made them discuss about Hiccup being a magical creature?! Also why is it magical creatures and not magical human?! Wtf is wrong with them?!