TXF Fic Recs
Not that I'm an expert or anything—and I'm sure all of these are ice-cold takes—but mostly so I have it to update as I fall in love with new ones: here are the TXF fics (all linked) that have moved me the most. They are in no particular order and categorized in no way whatsoever.
Lots and Lots of Files by Fandomme: the first TXF fic I fell in love with. Still (as of 4/2026) being updated, but there's plenty there to love already (289k atm). Internally consistent, canon-compliant, following the length of the series in (mostly post-ep) vignette form.
Incrementum by lepusarcticus: Absolute sexual poetry. Just unbelievable stuff. Lit a fire in my brain that has not gone out, months later.
Omens by lepusarcticus: A casefile with deeply satisfying UST—> RST MSR.
Blood Rush by danidedarcy: A fun college AU vampire story. Very good UST.
A Ponderous House by @cecilysass: Recently completed, but instant classic. The angst, you guys. So, so good.
The Marriage Spectacular by @cecilysass. I don't want to include too many by the same author(s), but it's easy to to do with cecilysass's work. Her fics are consistently great, and she excels at that border between yearning and angst. This one was sweet and funny and very satisfying.
Never Enough by ee_ombra_ombra: Not complete, but absolutely captivating. There's dark stuff here, so proceed with caution; it probably isn't for everyone. But the characterization and the prose are mesmerizing.
Goshen by Bonetree: I don't even know how to describe this one, other than must-read. Beautiful and sweet and intense.
Edges of the Night by oohnotvery: Incredibly angsty. Honestly makes me wonder if I should even be writing, myself, with how perfect and liquid the prose is. Very satisfying, great plot choices. A fun and moving read.
Love in all the Wrong Places by @sisterspooky1013: I went into this not knowing what to expect, and what a great time! I giggled with delight multiple times. Fun and sexy, and a great ending.
Days Off for Saving the World by lonegunga1 (@bakedbakermom): A post-Millenium fic that takes such time and care in its exploration. Sexy, fun, sweet, intense. Like slipping into a warm bath. There's plenty to savor—and the quality of the prose is stunning.
The Haiku Files by geekgirl25: Updating (at least) daily right now. A single haiku per episode from Scully's POV. Sweet, quick, and straight to the heart, like a little daily fun-sized candy bar.
isn't it messed up (how i'm just dying to be him?) by lovesprings: A post-Small Potatoes fic (which might be my favorite category; I'm a sucker for SP) in which Mulder is an absolute sopping mess over Scully in the best way. Very well-written smut.
Later by Soronia: In-sane-ly hot 🔥, you guys. Also mesmerizing prose. My favorite characterization of DKS that I've read, hands down.
One Week at Quantico by CrossedBeams: incredible yearning. A fun pre-series AU in which Mulder is teaching at Quantico while Scully is in training. Hits the sweet spot at 33k.
somebody crowd me with love (somebody force me to care) by @shimmeringlesbian: sweet and lovely, with tender connecting moments, lots of yearning and not-quite-saying-its. Fresh choices and characterization that feel like M&S. Still in progress as of 4/2026; I'm looking forward to its completion.
The Loneliest Road by Spark_a_Flame1013: a first-time, lonely-road AU in which, of course, they find one another. The first chapter in particular is one of the most perfect distillations of the MSR bond that I've read.
Things You Said by somekindofseizure: Incredibly beautiful prose. Incredibly hot. Angsty and angry and lustful and profound. It's a 6-part series totaling around 14k words.
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