Home of the Slowpoke Series, some fanfiction about our favorite found-family zombie apocalypse show! Pro very-slow-burn, trying to keep it canon-compliant and fairly wholesome, and trying to keep in mind the Bechdel test at least somewhat. Howdy if you made your way here from AO3. Any financial support is always welcome @ https://ko-fi.com/havin_fun_imagining_twd
Hey welcome! I hope you get some happy nostalgia and find a good escape while you’re here.
The Slowpoke Series can be found here, along with all Reader Requests (including the two Fabulously Confident Reader stories).
Everything, including the link to the Chronological Slowpoke List, can be found under “Keep Reading.”
I highly recommend going ham and diving in! You’ll find every chapter listed in order of publishing, from oldest on top to newest on the bottom.
Kindness spam is always welcome for any story or chapter, even the oldies!
This series is reader-insert, has Daryl x Reader as the end goal, is fairly wholesome, and is canon-compliant (as much as fanfiction has that capability when adding a new character XD).
Reader doesn’t have a specific look. Twangy accent, yes, but their looks match whatever you look like.
I’m fixing to stick to canon and shove you right into and in between the episodes.
That thing season 10 and that thing in spinoff season 2 (y’all know the things) :P will be reworked into non-romantic relationships or a one-sided deal, no cheating or adultery will take place whatsoever, cross my heart!
The stories are not all in chronological order in terms of when things take place, there are some time jumps. But never fear, the time frame of each one is specified at the top. I don’t know about y’all, but I love me some non linear storytelling :) When the chapters are written out of order, it’s on purpose.
All pronoun info along with trigger warnings are noted at the top of each story.
For those who prefer a tidy timelines, we got us a chronological chapter list now, too!
Again, please remember that while Shane is the reader’s big brother, their family isn’t solely blood related. The reader looks just like you (this is me asking that you imagine yourself as you are)
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The Slowpoke Series *ongoing as of March 2025*
Slowpoke Pre-S03, GN
Deal S03, GN
Quarter! S01, GN
How’s your head? Part 1 S01, F
How’s your head? Part 2 S01, F
The Chicken Swim S01, FI
“Deserved” Part 1 S01, GN
“Deserved” Part 2 S01, GN
It’s not the end of the wor - oh. S01, FI but GN
That mangy hick! S01, GN
The Interview (story line no longer in limbo) S05, F
After the interview S05, F
Southern Comfort, a Wii, and a big bowl of spaghetti. S01, GN
Dead-end? S01, GN
There’s also a bar. S01, GN
Every step. S05, F
Like a traditional Sunday dinner S01, GN
Too much thinking before bed, Part 1 S01, GN
Too much thinking before bed, Part 2 S01, GN
Ain’t nothing... S01, GN
Hell of a day S01, GN
A fu---n’ great Christmas Pre-S03, GN
douche car. Pre-S02, F
...but 'dirtbag car’ if the kids are listening Pre-S02, F
Two idiots Pre-S02, GN
What’s worth going postal Pre-S02, GN
Bad things happen* S02, GN
*in threes S02, GN
Just one scrap, Part 1 S02, GN
Just one scrap, Part 2 S02, GN
The best kind of damn weird Pre-S09, F
Yesterday was rough S02, GN
White lies. S02, GN
It was a pragmatic cigarette S02, GN
What were your nightmares about? S02, FI
Happy 8th of July! Pre-S04, GN
Better with a friend S02, F/GN
Picking a flower = saving the day S02, F/GN
A cause for concern S02, GN
Oh my. S02, GN/FI
A mighty good team S02, GN/FI
A measure of reverence, Part 1 S02, F
A measure of reverence, Part 2 S02, F
souls stripped bare S02, F
The first Christmas “without,” Part 1 Pre S03, GN
The first Christmas “without,” Part 2 Pre S03, GN
I don’t hate you Pre S03, GN
Invisible, tugging strings, Part 1 S02, GN
Invisible, tugging strings, Part 2 S02, GN
Spell your last name, please. S02, GN
He hasn’t been himself S02, GN
Scary as a sleepy kitten S02, GN
Still beating Pre S09, F
“fondness” LOL S02, GN
Thank you, angel... S02, GN
Redemption Arcs S02, GN
That was it. S02, F
Stuck in a damn bed. S02, F
Shame on a plate S02, GN
Penance + (knock-off) Ambrosia S02, GN
Keep this dog asleep S02, GN
Onstage S02, F
A near-perfect Sunday S02, F
It felt so real. Spinoff S01, F
Trust Nelly’s Instincts S02, GN
D-o-n-e S02, GN
(Chronological List here if you prefer a tidy timeline)
Reader Requests
Oh heck yes, you can (Glenn x GN reader)
(One) Medical Exemption (Daryl x F reader)
Such a damned hassle... (Daryl x GN reader)
Guardian angel? (Daryl x F reader)
Simply one of those days (Daryl x F Fabulously Confident reader) *same story line as below*
Especially for an autobiography (Daryl x F Fabulously Confident reader) *same story line as above*
yes, I use generative AI as part of my creative process
no, I don't use generative AI as part of my creative process
Voting ended onDec 29, 2025
I should probably define what falls under the umbrella of generative AI here but I kinda don't feel like it, but like. using an image generator to make references. brainstorming by talking with chatgpt. generating images of characters as inspiration. all that kinda jazz counts. as of course does full-on using genAI to make your stuff.
remember that your vote is anonymous, so you don't have to out yourself on one side or the other when you share. I'm just curious what the spread is actually like when there's some anonymity. if you're wondering my own opinion it's in my original tags, but I'm attempting not to be judgemental in this accompanying text.
Adult ProTip, from a security professional: If a kid tells you, "My parents are gonna kill me / kick my ass / kick me out" for something relatively minor, don't respond with shit like "Really? ;) that sounds a little extreme, don't you think sweetie?" because that shit really does happen.
Instead, respond as though whatever threat they are afraid of is fully valid, and offer whatever you can do to help- ask if they believe they are in danger of being hurt in any way, and work accordingly.
If they're overreacting, they'll usually realize and dial it back, self-correct and begin thinking a bit more rationally.
If they're not overreacting, and the danger is real, then they'll need a level-headed adult in their corner, not another condescending authority figure who doesn't believe them.
Writing a million words doesn't make you a good writer. But, anyone who makes it to a million words will inevitably have something going for them. If you're a bad writer at a million words you'll probably be bad in an artistically interesting way.
Sometimes I get the "I can fix him" urge for a fictional character but like not in a sexy way. I can fix him with the power of friendship. I look at him the way a 12 yr old horse girl looks at an abused stallion that has injured its last 3 riders but she knows that it will sense her good vibes and she'll be the first person to show it kindness. That man is a skittish horse to me.
