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[grlfriendrry]

gathered by hand (stained in blue)

50K | out now for @bottom-harry-ficfest | read here

After burning a frozen pizza, newly single father Louis reluctantly signs up for a beginner’s cooking class to do better by his daughter, Juniper. He does not anticipate the instructor, hot and charming, Chef Harry Styles, or how quickly learning to cook becomes something else entirely.

I’m so excited to kick off bhff 🤍 i hope you like this one.

[rhapsodicdaisies]

Source: madiblue223

[indiaalphawhiskey]

It’s always disappointing to see so many queer people blatantly reject Harry’s signaling and be unwelcoming towards him as a member of the community, but it reminds me exactly why this fandom is so important.

This fandom has seen him long before he had the leverage to show even parts of his true self so publicly. This fandom has loved him for each sliver of light he’s allowed into his closet. This fandom has supported him through his heaviest limitations. This fandom is the reason he can fly pride flags every night and joke about queerbaiting on one of the most popular TV shows of all time. This fandom shows him that someone will see, will acknowledge, will support, will love a queerness that is imperfect.

We may have our internal disagreements and our discourse, but never forget that you saw him when there was very little you were permitted to see. We’ve come a long way, guys, and I’m so glad we’re still here. Our 2015 selves (Harry included) would never believe it.

[landhinlove]

If Louis is apparently larrybaiting

And Harry is apparently larrybaiting

Then who’s driving the bus

[little-things-larry]

My Favorite Fics of 2025

10. (I Don't Need) Permission To Be (22k) - todayisdeadinside (@obviously-im-a-boyo)

9. Can't Even Think Straight (34k) - shimmeringevil (@shimmeringevil)

8. Grabbed me by the ribbons in my hair (held me so I couldn't go nowhere) (32k) - thebreadvan (@thebreadvansstuff)

7. terms and conditions may apply (28k) - girlfriendrry (@grlfriendrry)

6. There Is a Seat Waiting for You at Tables You Haven't Even Seen (5k) - prettystylinson (@prettystylinson)

5. funeral of broken hearts (42k) - tommolinson (@sunflowrry)

4. favourite crime (102k) - loulivia

3. that's the dream (29k) - tosuefromlou (@tosuefromlou)

2. Paper Rings (WIP - 124k) - shimmeringevil (@shimmeringevil)

1. A Soft Place To Land (112k) - girlfriendrry (@grlfriendrry)

Thank you to every single writer who trusted us with their stories in 2025. Your creativity brings light to this fandom when it needs it most. Cannot wait to see what you all create next!!

[vodkaskys]

hiii, this is my favourite fic rec list (2025) -I hope you give some of these wonderful maste-pieces a chance. Thank you so much to all the authors mentioned here. Reading Larry fanfics is my favorite part of being alive, and none of this would be possible without such talented authors and such amazing stories. My utmost respect for your work. P.S. I’m leaving you the link to my fic “Because I Liked a Boy”, which I wrote this year.

in smoke, under stars (53,090K) -boyfriendstages // @boyfriendstages

In the haze of 1995 Chicago, Louis finds safety in routine. He pours his being into physics, works at a dusty bookstore, and keeps his social circle small. But the arrival of Harry Styles is the opposite of everything steady, pulling Louis into the unfamiliar: touch, want, and blazing devotion. Their story unfolds in a quiet dorm and the late night softness of the diner down the street. It’s built on the fragile line between breaking and healing, and what follows is the strange beauty of surrender and a love that refuses to be ordinary.

echoes of softened edges (90,698K) -boyfriendstages // @boyfriendstages

In a bustling London penthouse, successful marketing CEO Louis Tomlinson is navigating the challenges of single fatherhood while raising his 8 month old daughter. After persistent nudging, Louis reluctantly hires bright, charming psychology student Harry Styles as his nanny. Their contrasting personalities clash, but as Harry integrates into their lives, sizzling tension evolves into something real. When Harry receives a far away internship offer, Louis is forced to confront his long buried fear of commitment, and ask him to stay, or lose him forever.

the shape we take (7,664K) -orphan_account

“And tonight,” Harry goes on, lips curling, “since we’re in Paris—she did the Eiffel Tower.” A beat. Then Louis says, “No wonder you like her music so much.” Harry full on cackles into the pillow, his voice breathy and sweet. “….I want to try it.” There’s a pause, longer this time. “You want to be Eiffel Towered?”

terms and conditions may apply (28,325K) -girlfriendrry // @grlfriendrry

Louis is the senior manager at the Apple Store in the Fashion Show Mall. He comes in, gets his job done efficiently, and remains emotionally distant. He is very much not here to fall for a dramatic illustrator with a deadline and a god complex. So when Harry walks in wearing sunglasses inside and snapping gum in Louis’ face, it’s just another customer to tolerate. He talks too much, complains loudly, and Louis is positive he’s never met anyone more annoying in his life. It should've ended there, it doesn't.

Of Guitar Gods and Gorgeous Models (15,995K) -SuaveGirasol

The one where Louis is a famous rockstar who gets on a wild fling with model Harry Styles, but Louis' fans get mad and call them a stunt, so Harry gets sick of it and posts a video of him riding Louis' cock.

a soft place to land (112,574K) -girlfriendrry // @grlfriendrry

Louis takes a third-grade teaching job in Clover Hill as a favor, mostly because he has nowhere else to go. He lost his job as a sous-chef, and everything else in Chicago fell apart. This Hallmark-channel town feels more like punishment than a fresh start. Louis prepares for the worst ten months of his life. Until Harry, the art teacher who ribbon laces his sneakers and paints rainbow fences, makes it really easy to get distracted.

To Find You in the Ruins (49,602k) -ifiwasabluebird // @ifiwasabluebird

A young British soldier. A Frenchman who doesn’t believe in safe goodbyes. A city that hums with danger, hunger, and the soft ache of being known. They find each other in the middle of it and what begins as comfort becomes something that feels like survival.

It's all for you, everything I do (82,054k) -goldenMoon28

Omega Harry finds Alpha Louis hurt in his wolf state near his cottage and brings him home to heal him.

Dreaming of You (30,109k) -louislittletomlintum // @louislittletomlintum

or the one where harry's in his mid-20's so it's probably about time louis took his virginity

At the End of the World, There Was You (54,526K) -Bright90

 When the UK government turns on omegas, Louis does the only logical thing: run, hide, and avoid becoming part of another tragic news headline. That plan works perfectly—right up until a grumpy farmer nearly shoots him. Now he’s stuck on a remote farm with a moody alpha, a judgmental cat, and enough political chaos to make daytime TV look tame. Somewhere between surviving the apocalypse and learning to milk goats, Louis starts to suspect the world ending might not be the worst thing that’s ever happened to him.

maybe we could play house for the weekend (24,924K) -loulivia

when harry accepts a nanny job in italy, he expects sunshine, pasta, and maybe a bit of healing. he doesn’t expect to fall for his boss; a kind, tired man with two kids and the warmest hands. he doesn’t expect to become a part of their family.

please yourself like you mean it (10,185K) -InsightfulInsomniac // @insightfulinsomniac

Harry Styles, model-turned-influencer, is a household name for nearly anyone under the age of forty, thanks to his popular brand, Pleasing. It seems like the entire young adult population can be found walking the streets in a Pleasing branded crewneck and with Pleasing polish decorating their nails. The world has bought into Harry Styles, and thus, into Pleasing. Except for Louis Tomlinson. Call him cynical, but he's thirty-three, lives in an expensive, empty apartment in New York, and only lives for his job and his weekly pub night with his best friend. Harry Styles means nothing to him... until his marketing firm acquires Pleasing's next campaign: sex toys (and personal lubricant). He's not happy about the new partnership, and he's not afraid to make his displeasure known. Even if that means saying it to Harry Styles' unfairly pretty face. What could go wrong?

Put a little love on me (18,202k) -MissPurple

Mr Louis Tomlinson was a famous actor. He just finished a film and was going on a promoshing tour. Back home was Harry Styles waiting for him. The hottest man you could ever find. Bit it wasn't just Louis that was in love with Harry. So was his sisters and that was a huge problem. Louis was surprised ave the reaction he got when he told the girls. And if that wasn't enough... Harry thought he wsa going to leave him. What was he suppose to do? Torn between two worlds.

Finding Pieces We Can Fit (119,026k) -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.

i have to have you (146,861k) louisplumpyass for ursulalequeen // @louisplumpyass

Louis is a thirty five year old novelist, known for writing both brilliant and scandalous books. Harry is a twenty five year old editor who is thrilled to be assigned to such a literary icon. However, his excitement quickly fades away when he finally meets Louis, who turns out to be an absolute disaster… and a complete knobhead. He wants to be so far away from him… and yet, he wants to suck the man all night long, until his jaw is numb and aching, until he has drained all the cockiness out. Maybe kiss him on the lips too?

heres my fic:

because i liked a boy (25,007k) -Vodkaskys // @vodkaskys

inspired by the iconic tweet: https://x.com/fItfrry_/status/1953540825314398699 Based on the magnificent song by Sabrina Carpenter, "Because I Liked a Boy"

[addie-snowflakelths]

✨My favorite fics of 2025 in no particular order ✨

Remember to leave kudos, comments and love to the authors/artists of this fandom!

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Performance Review by @wishingforloushair

the one where Louis is just trying to make it through to the weekend at the job he hates, and Harry’s the bratty intern that won’t give him a moment’s peace.

This fic had everything: great banter, hot smut, fun OT5, really good dynamics and amazing writing !!!

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gambled our souls to the summer by @harruandlou

It's the summer of '99 and, after helping Harry run away from his wedding, Louis has one week on a secluded Maine island to get the second chance he's always wanted.

Love LOVE THIS FIC! Their relationship, the setting… so many good things! I want more fic like this!

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please remain on the line by @fckingfreakshow

harry’s looking for love, or at the very least a date that doesn’t make him want to walk off the brooklyn bridge. his friends call him a serial dater, but he prefers romantically persistent. he believes in the process and sometimes, you gotta kiss a few toads and pay sketchy astrology sites for the answers.

what he really wants is simple. someone fun, who keeps him on his toes, who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. someone who’ll flirt shamelessly, make him laugh, maybe even whisper sweet nothings into his ear…

he just didn’t expect the last part to be so…literal.

This series is excellent !! Already read it twice! It’s funny, really well written and lovely.

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wildflower by @blueskiesrry

a 1950s hollywood story spanning half a decade where harry and louis are constantly growing towards, away from, & around each other and everything harry wants are things he can’t have.

Beautiful piece of art !! Really vivid, vibrant & cinematic ! I enjoyed their story, their journey and their relationship felt natural. Great pacing with a good mix of angst, fluff and smut.

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a guy like you (should wear a warning) by @ursulalequeen

harry is a single parent who just wanted a casual shag, but everything gets complicated when he accidentally sleeps with his daughter’s new teacher (who can only communicate through sarcasm, apparently).

Ooooh this was so good! Love the writing, their banter, Harry’s inner monologue is *chef’s kiss *… Every characterization is a gem: Harry, Louis, Lily, Gemma and Niall…
Seriously I couldn’t put this story down!


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when close to satisfaction by @givesuethemoon

After a string of unlucky events, Louis finds himself forced to bring his sharp financial acumen to Harmonia, a beauty and apparel brand known for its whimsical aesthetics but hurt by its inability to make a profit in all its years of operation. Unfortunately, his assistance seems to be far from appreciated by the co-founder and CEO, Harry, who is stubborn, spoiled, and much to Louis' dismay: drop-dead gorgeous.

With no other option, he and Harry form an unlikely team in the mission to make Harmonia successful. But as the lines begin to blur through late nights and stolen glances, Louis realizes that the traits he had once despised might just make Harry impossible to resist.

This story was so lovely and cute!! Love their meeting, their banter… Loved the pace of their relationship and the smut was hoooot!! Beautiful writing, great plot, wonderful characters!

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terms and conditions may apply by @grlfriendrry

Louis is the senior manager at the Apple Store in the Fashion Show Mall. He comes in, gets his job done efficiently, and remains emotionally distant. He is very much not here to fall for a dramatic illustrator with a deadline and a god complex.

So when Harry walks in wearing sunglasses inside and snapping gum in Louis’ face, it’s just another customer to tolerate. He talks too much, complains loudly, and Louis is positive he’s never met anyone more annoying in his life.

It should've ended there, it doesn't.

This story was lovely !! Really well written, love Louis’ inner monologue and Harry was so sweet. Love their dynamic and how their relationship evolved. Gorgeous!!

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Dull Light, Sharp Edges by finelinefeelings

Harry’s never been lonelier and thats when he meets bridgeboy, a homeless louis who can avoid questions like no other. naturally he brings him home.

Really heartwarming and tender. Beautifully written! Really loved it!

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come home to me by @aquietlarrie

an exploration into how the ages of seventeen to your late twenties can feel anything but stable. a realistic, and sometimes confrontational deep dive into healing yourself as a whole away from the one you love the most, sprinkle in a relationship dynamic where boundaries of said friendship are blurred with codependency and jealousy, and the complexities of such emotions are explored.

A story full of emotions, full of depth… even if it was hard sometimes, frustrating… all made sense to me! Love their journey around the world. This fic could be a movie!! The settings, their story…. Everything would be grandiose !I’m going to miss them…

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The Island of Misfit Boys by @bananaheathen

3 years before Of Mates and Men begins... this is also a love story.

The one where Zayn is a starving artist and Liam is a sheltered rich kid with a gallery.

Or, the one where Zayn's art changes Liam's life (and consequently, everyone else's lives too).

Or, the one where it all begins.

Prequel of Mates (Ziam fic) The perfect beginning of a love story for two perfect boys!
It's beautiful, sensitive, lovely, sweet... I love the little winks to Mates!

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Swansong by shaylea

What do you after all your dreams have come true?
And you're discovering just how much they've cost you?

One of the best fics of this year! Shaylea always writes such vivid stories ! Exes to lovers, dancers, Swan lake, Asia… stunning!!

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We’re a Matching Set, Babe by @emilarry

Louis loves the jacket he wore to the Super Bowl, but when his husband Harry shows up at the after party wearing the matching skirt, Louis is less than thrilled. Harry, however, has some surprises up his sleeve (and up his skirt).

Fun & hot !! Perfect banter, always love Emily’s writing!

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all the sins you didn't have by @twopoppies

It’s 1880, and premier danseurHarry Styles is running out of time. At twenty-five, he’s fast becoming too old for the lecherous benefactors who frequent The Paris Opera Ballet’s infamous backstage, and the only way to ensure he isn’t left penniless or rotting away in a brothel is to secure a permanent patron.

Enter Lord Louis Tomlinson: wealthy, young, handsome. And, unfortunately, a notorious rake. Harry strikes him and his gigantic ego off the list immediately… At least until they realize they have a common set of enemies and a common goal: revenge.

From start to finish this fic was sublime... The setting, the era... I'm going to miss them!!! The writing is stunning !

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where the spirit meets the bones by @outropeace

When Louis discovers his husband is having an affair that could ruin his future, he recruits the most qualified person he knows to bring him down: Harry Styles, the asshole who's been pining after Louis' husband since university and somehow thinks no one has noticed. Now Harry has to choose between protecting his unrequited love or helping Louis destroy him.

or; the high infidelity au

So good! Couldn’t put this one down! The story, their chemistry, the tension… so so yummy!!

[galacticlarry]

🫧2025 FIC RECS🫧

Here's a list of fics I read in loved in 2025. I read 77 fics this year (being employed really did a number on my productivity when it comes to reading), and, although I really struggle with choosing favourites, these are a few of them. I tried to limit it to one fic per author to avoid this list being the same people over and over.

🫧 Slippery When Wet by yeah_alright / @uhoh-but-yeah-alright (E, 3.4k)

Harry has a habit of hot tubbing topless, to both the delight and dismay of her housemates Louis and Zayn. When it gets to be too much for Louis one day, she flees to her room to take care of herself, only to be surprised by Zayn showing up in her doorway and suggesting they take mutual advantage of Louis' view of the back garden where Harry's still enjoying her hot tub time.

In which Louis finds out the only thing hotter than Harry is getting off a few feet from a good friend who finds her just as overwhelming.

I loved how fun this one was! Really enjoyed it!

🫧 Rogue omega by Loretheloner / @loretheloner (M, 38k)

Written for prompt 6 of the 1DAngstFest 2025: Louis is a rogue on the run from his birth pack, who want to kill him because he's a male omega. He ends up in the Styles pack's territory, trying to get away from his hunters. But it's too late--the alphas surround the exhausted omega and attack him. The last thing he sees, before he passes out, is a huge black wolf with green eyes.

What a sight to die to.

A story about prejudice, prophecies, and rejection. Also a story about kindness, resilience and soulmates.

This was such a captivating and beautifully written story! I truly couldn't put it down.

🫧 Happy Valentine's Day, You Cockroach by allwaswell16 / @allwaswell16 (NR, 2k)

Harry Styles, new director of the Milltown Zoo, has a great idea for a Valentine's Day themed fundraiser. For a donation, they'll name cockroaches after people's exes and then feed them to the meerkats on a live stream. He just didn't foresee how many cockroaches would end up with his name...

I'm a little late to the party with this one, but I loved how funny and silly it was.

🫧 for you, i would ruin myself by wildestdreams / @thelavendrhaze (E, 110k)

It was the perfect last day of summer. They built sandcastles, wrote their names in the sand, and caught crabs, which they eventually let go when one of them pinched Louis and he was near tears. Afterward, they swam in the ocean, splashing each other playfully before moving toward one another in sync, lips pressing together in sweet kisses. When their skin turned prune-like, they returned to shore, laying out on their towels beneath the bright sun, snacking on fruit and chocolate while talking about everything and nothing.

At some point, Harry had shared, “I think this has been my favorite summer yet.”

“Why’s that?” Louis asked, a smile peeking out as though he already knew. He looked so pretty and cool with his sun-kissed skin and black Ray-Bans covering his eyes.

Harry rolled over on his towel until he was half-pressed against Louis and placed his palms on top of Louis’ chest, tucking his chin over them. “Because I had you.”

or

Harry’s unrequited crush on Louis turns into a whirlwind summer romance, only to leave him heartbroken in the end. Years later, a return to his hometown forces Harry to confront his past and the one person he was running from.

I'm not joking when I say this ruined my life. It was just so heartbreaking and beautiful and so so so well written! I kept screaming the entire time I was reading (mostly at Louis, because my GOD did he need it, but Harry received a good scolding too). I honestly couldn't recommend it enough.

🫧 Stardust In Our Souls by Larrysmomfics / @larrysmomfics (E, 122k)

Harry Styles refuses to fall in love. After finding out about a generational family curse as a ten year old boy, young witch Harry casts a spell to ensure that he'll never find his true love so that he'll never have to experience the heartbreak of losing them. Fast forward to present day. With the curse still looming over his and his sister's heads, and no endeavors to help by the Witch Council, Harry decides to send out his own call for help by coming out to the world...as a witch. What he doesn't anticipate is that his coming out video will end up going viral, garnering the attention of not only the Witch Council, but inadvertently summoning the soulmate his ten year old self unknowingly bound to him all those years ago. Harry’s pursuit to break the curse ensues with the enlisted help of his soulmate, unaware investigative journalist Louis Tomlinson. With a few twists and turns along the path to discovering the origin of the curse, Harry embarks upon a journey of righting past wrongs, solving an unforeseen mystery, and unintentionally entangles himself in an unexpected side quest as well- falling in love.

OR

The witchrry fic inspired by Practical Magic with Stevie Nicks as High Priestess of Harry's coven.

I loved reading this one as it was being posted. It was cute and funny and it hurt me, but it's fine. Truly, a beautiful fic.

🫧 the shape we take by boyfriendstages (E, 7.6k)

“And tonight,” Harry goes on, lips curling, “since we’re in Paris—she did the Eiffel Tower.”

A beat.

Then Louis says, “No wonder you like her music so much.”

Harry full on cackles into the pillow, his voice breathy and sweet. “….I want to try it.”

There’s a pause, longer this time.

“You want to be Eiffel Towered?”

I'm so obsessed with this one, I don't think I could ever fully explain it.

🫧 but i could be your obsession by staybeautiful @harruandlou (E, 45k)

Through the windshield he could see a maintenance road up ahead. “Turn in there.”

As Harry was pulling off, Louis pulled open the glove box, dropping both their phones in the cup holders and rifling through the inside of it.

“What’s wrong?”

Finding the lube, Louis tossed it in Harry's lap. “You’re hot. It’s annoying.”

It’s the summer before Louis' senior year of college and he’s spending it getting drunk with his friends, working an internship he hates, and hooking up with Harry, the ‘straight’ frat boy he met in January. There’s only six weeks until school starts.

I really enjoyed reading this! Such a fun read!

🫧 chasin' the high (but it was always you) by kingofthefridaynight (G, 10k)

“It’s okay,” Louis said with a smile, soft on his features, “Life moves on, doesn’t it?”

Harry’s heart skipped a beat, his throat tightening. Moving on was something Harry thought about too many times to count - late at night, on long flights, in the middle of a crowded train station where not even the noise could drown out the memory of Louis. But hearing him say it now, out loud, made it feel like everything inside Harry was unravelling.

His voice wavered, and for just a second, he was afraid all the truths he had kept so hidden might spill out. But they didn’t. He swallowed, his eyes flicking again to the heavy church doors. All he said was, “Yeah, I guess it does.”

Or, the one where there's always something standing in their way and they keep missing their chance. Until they don't.

This one was heartbreaking but so beautiful and I loved it a lot.

🫧 Bluebirds & End Notes by SilverStuff50 / @silverstuff50 (E, 74k)

On Louis’ first day at university, he meets Harry, a gorgeous, charming alpha, and falls for him immediately.

Unfortunately for Louis, Harry’s fondness for him is firmly rooted in friendship, while his own unrequited feelings only get deeper.

A story of friendship, love, and learning to live life while still yearning.

OR: Louis’ in the friend zone and Harry is oblivious until it’s too late.

So, so, so good. I laughed, I cried, I screamed. Literally broke my heart and put it back together. I truly loved this one SO much!

🫧 (Do Not) Press Play by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense (E, 2.8k)

Harry receives a curious text from Louis.

Loved this one! They're complete idiots, but also so cute!

🫧 will u court me? by eversincezourry / @eversincezourry (E, 47k)

“Pilates and tennis are great stress relievers.”

“Can I be added to the list?” Louis asks with a cheeky wink.

“Depends.”

“On what?”

“If you can handle it,” Harry grins.

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Louis Tomlinson, the world’s top tennis player, meets rising star Harry Styles. Set across London, Barcelona, and Berlin, their relationship blossoms into something deeper than friends. A high stakes match at Wimbledon is coming up soon, but how important is it when love is teetering on the very same net that keeps them apart?

I loved their dynamic in this one. I really enjoyed reading it!

🫧 Call It Fate by sunnychaos (T, 11k)

Five times Louis attends Harry Styles’ concert unwillingly because his sister drags him along and one time he attends his concert as his boyfriend.

This one was really cute! And, God, was Louis clueless throughout all of it! I loved it so much!

🫧 My Ribs Get the Feeling (You Did) by xunorthodox / @ltwritten (M, 16k)

Untucking his head, he looks at his window and tries to make it more meaningful. The waiting. It could be special, possibly even romantic… like Wendy at the window.

OR

Five times he waits for Louis and the one time he doesn’t.

This one broke me, but I loved every second of it!

🫧 a soft place to land by girlfriendrry / @grlfriendrry (E, 111k)

Louis takes a third-grade teaching job in Clover Hill as a favor, mostly because he has nowhere else to go. He lost his job as a sous-chef, and everything else in Chicago fell apart. This Hallmark-channel town feels more like punishment than a fresh start. Louis prepares for the worst ten months of his life.

Until Harry, the art teacher who ribbon laces his sneakers and paints rainbow fences, makes it really easy to get distracted.

I don't want to talk about how much I cried while reading this, but what I do want to talk about is how much I loved it. Seriously, go read it if you haven't.

🫧 hooked on a feeling by disgruntledkittenface / @disgruntledkittenface (E, 4.5k)

Louis needs the money, so she takes a job as a topless waitress.

She gets more than she bargained for when she meets her coworker Harry.

This one was so much fun! I loved it!

🫧 I Heard You Like Magic... by homosociallyyours / @homosociallyyours (E, 3.7k)

Harry isn't ashamed to say she kind of needs her Hitachi Magic Wand to get off. So when it breaks down mid-wank, she gets a little desperate, okay? The fact that Louis, her new friend and even newer roommate, literally just got one in the mail the other day simply has to be fate. Emboldened by listening to "Red Wine Supernova," Harry decides to see if her roommate would be cool with her taking the new wand as her own (with a replacement on the way, of course).

Louis, it turns out, is even cooler with it than Harry ever could've expected.

I loved this one! They're so cute!

🫧 Untethered by HoldingOnToChaos / @holdingontochaos (E, 73k)

The foundation of Louis’ predictable, quiet life is shattered when his alpha demands they open their marriage out of the blue.

His reluctance and denial of his new reality shackle him until he finally allows himself to give in and experiment with some long-forgotten desires.

It’s with chance and luck that he meets Harry, a charming, sexy alpha who shows him what actual unconditional love can really feel like.

The only trouble is, Louis' still married, and his open marriage is meant to be temporary.

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Or: Louis is forced to open his marriage, which inevitably leads him to falling in love with the alpha that changes his life.

Such a perfectly written, captivating story. Every part of it was the best part, and I'm not even exaggerating.

🫧 nutvember 2025 by me_her_themoon / @greeneyesfriedrice and tommokat / @tommokat (E, 56k)

bunch of filthy larry one-shots for the entire month of november :P

Every single one of these was sooo good! It was really fun reading these every day!

🫧 the inconvenience of wanting you by tracksuitponytail / @tracksuitponytail (M, 14k)

Alpha Louis Tomlinson loves music, his balcony overlooking an unkempt garden, and (most of all) his solitude. When omega Harry Styles moves into the downstairs flat with four-legged company and a love of gardening, Louis is determined to despise the disruption and keep his distance. But Harry, it turns out, is impossible to ignore.

This one was so sweet and made me laugh a lot. I loved it!

and a bit of shameless self-promo for good measure

🫧 Take The Long Way Home by galactic_larry (T, 2.2k)

Louis hasn’t seen his roomba in a few days, which means he must’ve lost it. Harry found a random roomba in his new flat the day he moved in.

What happens when the two start dating and they realise that Louis’ lost roomba and Harry’s new roomba are in fact the same roomba?

Choosing one of mine is always difficult, but it's also something that needs to be done. I chose this one because of how silly it is and how much joy writing it brought me. I hope reading it brings you some of that joy too.

[berrystainedsue]

28th december fic rec!

welcome to the final show (for 2025). this month has been all about ilya and shane for me, but i have read quite a bit (because i finally bought a kindle so i'm reading everywhere!!)

Hold On Tighter (and higher) (3K) by SilverStuff50

Louis climbs on the barricade at his show and Harry simply has to make sure he's safe. And if that involves a firm grip up inside Louis' shorts, that's hardly Harry's fault.

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such a pretty face, on a pretty neck (6K) by subrrystyles

Harry sighs and pauses before finally answering. “It was supposed to be a surprise.”

“What?”

“The collar. I wore it for my shoot. I was going to surprise you with the photos when they were ready. A bit of a ‘welcome home, I missed you, let’s fuck’ gift. Fuck. I’m sorry, baby.” Harry looks down at his feet in a mix of shame and embarrassment.

or

Harry wears his collar for a magazine photoshoot, and Louis finds out.

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Mystique Is Dead (7K) by LetTheMusicMoveYou | @letthemusicmoveyou28

Louis is going to pull him apart, piece by tiny piece and then put him back together again.

(Or the one where Louis helps Harry test out Pleasing’s latest offering).

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The Sun Must Set to Rise (97K) by sunflouwerhabit, therogueskimo | @sunflouwerhabit @bravetemptation

Influencer Louis Tomlinson’s life is blown apart when his wife is caught cheating on him on the jumbotron at a Harry Styles concert.

It might very well be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.

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ashwell diner (19K) by girlfriendrry | @grlfriendrry

Fourteen years ago, Louis lost his best friend, and Harry lost his. A chance meet up in their hometown diner forces them to have the conversation they've been avoiding for over a decade. A story about second chances, learning what's important, and growing up.

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kings and queens and borderlines (40K) by tommolinson | @sunflowrry

"It's beating so fast," Louis whispers, almost in awe. "Just like mine." He takes Harry's hand in his and then puts it over his heart. It drums hard and fast against Harry's hand. "You did this," he goes on, still this awfully fond. Harry thinks he's close to combusting. "Baby," Louis whispers and Harry just—melts. He folds himself against Louis, dropping his head onto his shoulder. Say it again, he wants to say but doesn't. Instead, jittery fingers snake their way to Louis' upper arms. Say it again. Make me yours.

or, a story about second chances, messy feelings, and the tiny human who might bring two very stubborn boys back together.

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Pretty Please (With Sugar On Top) (113K) by angelichl | @angelichl

Harry is a sugar baby omega who cons rich alphas for a living. Louis is a rich alpha with too much self-control.

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All the Time in the World (102K) by freakingmeout | @freakingmeout28

Louis doesn’t have time for romance. At 22, he’s juggling three jobs just to keep his family afloat. With his mum battling cancer and his younger siblings relying on him, every minute of his day is spoken for.

Then there’s Harry - the stranger on his evening train, all easy smiles and intense stares. When he finally speaks to Louis, it feels like the start of something. But Louis doesn’t have time for flirting, let alone falling in love.

Love requires space and time to grow and Louis doesn’t have any to spare. When Harry offers to help, Louis has to decide: Can he let someone in without losing himself?

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and then, in a twinkling (30K) by sallysimpsons | @leojfitz

Harry and Louis are playing at the same Charity Concert before Christmas. They can't stand each other, and Harry can't wait to be back home for Christmas so he won't have to see him again.

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We Walk In Circles (32K) by louislittletomlintum | @louislittletomlintum

“Well. You sound just about perfect for my friend. I’ll go grab him and then you can see if you’ve got any chemistry,” Harry explained, turning on his heel. Louis furrowed his brow in confusion, figuring Harry had been playing coy and talking about himself, only to feel wry relief when Harry in fact just did a full 360 and faced him once more.

“Hi, I’m Harry. What’s your name?” he introduced himself, clearly holding in his giggles.

How someone so serious and knowledgeable could have such a goofy side, Louis didn’t know. It would continue to surprise him almost every day throughout their relationship.

“My names Louis,” he offered, holding his hand out to shake. Harry took it, and that was that.

or the one where louis is a strict top and a strict dom - until he isn't

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Babe for the Weekend (51K) by Wellington28

Harry was going to murder him.

He should have just corrected Liam. Should have said, “No, that’s my best friend, we grew up together.” Simple. But instead he’d agreed to bring his nonexistent boyfriend on the trip like an idiot.

How was he going to talk Harry into this?

-or-

The one where Louis accidentally lets his coworkers assume Harry is his boyfriend and instead of telling them the truth, he convinces Harry to play along for the weekend.

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Allure (90K) by SuperSweetChaos

The one where Louis is a literature professor who finds out the quiet student in his class who always keeps to himself is an exotic dancer.

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and i would search the night sky to find you (56K) by devilinmybrain (venomedveins) | @thedevilinmybrain

Harry Styles is a high class, well-bred Omega attending Bosworth Academy - a prestigious boarding school looking over the small town on Kinsey. He has his whole life already planned for him, learning his place as the potential mate for an important Alpha, practicing his home making skills, and be obedient above all else.

When he attends a school trip into town though, he meets Louis Tomlinson - a blacksmith and mouthy Alpha who doesn't particularly care for the standards of high society nor for the people in it. But things are not always what they seem and a past grievance may change the lives of everyone involved forever.

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For Reasons Wretched and Divine (94K) by indiaalphawhiskey | @indiaalphawhiskey

Ten years ago, Harry Styles was just a nerdy kid with one friend and a debilitating crush on the captain of his school’s football team. He thought the stars were smiling down on him the day he and Louis Tomlinson were paired for their end-of-term Literature project. But because Harry’s life is decidedly not a fairytale, the budding friendship quickly leads to the least happy ending of all time.

Now, Harry Styles is a household name. Barely twenty-seven with two Grammy nominations to his name, the singer-songwriter is poised to take the music industry by storm with his highly anticipated third album. So, what happens when the best producer in the business is also the only person Harry’s vowed never to speak to again?

An AU in two parts. Two boys, two stories, and hopefully, two chances at love.

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stat time!!!

1,499,699 words read (76% more than last month) - note: this is insane wtf am i okay

31 fics read (10% more than last month)

30 authors (11% more than last month)

i hope you've enjoyed my recs throughout the year, i'd love to know if youve read any or what your favourite fics of the year have been!?

next time i do a 28th appreciation, louis album will be out!!

[ssfoc]

Louis Tomlinson, Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball (07.12.2025)

[ellipsus-writes]

If you haven't heard, the em dash has been getting a lot of attention lately…

Because it was trained on pirated work—including freely accessible online writing (like fanfic, academic texts)—ChatGPT picked up patterns and quirks native to human writing.

Including (sigh) the em dash.

There are other victims here (RIP tapestry and delve 🫠), but the appropriation of the em dash—a punctuation mark beloved by writers everywhere—feels especially personal.

A kind of low-grade panic is ensuing. Writers who once memed their own em dash overuse—the greatest punctuation mark ever to grace the control-freak’s lexicon, frankly—are suddenly backing away to avoid accusations.

No. More. We have centuries of dash-abusing writers behind us. We will not sit quietly while AI repurposes our beloved stilted aside—or the just-one-more clarification the sentence demands—or the dramatic pause your comma could never—etc.

You don’t write like AI—AI writes like you.

Defend the em dash.

(Feel free to download/share/stick it where it matters!)

[melodicwriter]

[givesuethemoon]

this mortal wound of love

by givesuethemoon | 35k | E

Backed by a radical theory and the support of a powerful billionaire, Harry Styles-Quinzel enters Arkham Asylum with hopes of curing the madness that haunts Gotham City. As a psychiatrist, he’s determined, methodical, and unshakeable.

Until he meets the Joker.

Harry wants nothing to do with him, but the Joker proves too valuable a subject to ignore. Left with no choice, Harry throws caution to the wind and begins digging deep into the mind of Gotham’s deadliest criminal. What he doesn’t expect is for his research to cause the walls that separate them to crack— and then crumble entirely.

His gravest mistake, though?

He begins to care.

[grlfriendrry]

i’ll be thinking about this one for a while

[glorious-spoon]

anyway the thing about fanfic is that it's not essentially bad or good; it's essentially amateur. some people are absolutely out there writing award-worthy prose (some fic writers ARE award-winning writers IRL!), but that's not the point. the point is that we're all telling campfire stories. it's a community, and it's a way to spend some more time in the worlds and stories that we love.

[alphameowlouis]

february dump (1)

translation:

L: I caught the cold from you. H: That's because you didn't wear a mask... Also you kept kissing me

Like last time there's more sketches under the cut:)

[delicatepointofview]

[styleshourly]