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The Melancholy of Jung Jaehyun by  tangerine tiger (ssilboni) 

"Hey, have you seen the news?" Taeyong reads the newspaper, "Blackout and Electron had a showdown yesterday night," he says with amusement. "Blackout hit Electron with a school bus." "Sounds painful," Doyoung snorts before taking a sip from his coffee. "Of course it fucking does," Jaehyun grits out, the throbbing pain in between his ribs pulsating. or; Blackout is a supervillain, Electron is a superhero and Taeyong, unknowingly, keeps trying to set them up.

Word Length: 8,193

Rating: Teen & Up

Pairing: Jaedo

Tags: Alternate Universe - Superheroes/Superpowers, Comedic Attempts Were Made, Superhero Jaehyun, Super villain Doyoung, Lawyers Too!, good boy lee taeyong

Opinion: This one is pure chaos in the best way.

It’s basically a superhero story wrapped around the most dramatic workplace rivalry ever. The action scenes are fun and flashy, but the real highlight is the bickering. Watching them argue over lunch while secretly fighting each other in spandex at night is ridiculously entertaining.

The tone is playful and self-aware, which makes everything land harder. Jaehyun being overconfident and dramatic while absolutely not beating the “in love with his enemy” allegations is hilarious. And Doyoung matching his energy every single time? Perfect balance.

It’s funny, fast-paced, and full of sharp banter — superhero nonsense with rom-com tension underneath.

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first (last) love by tatoeba

Mark, at forty, who is really just the same as Mark at thirty, twenty, sixteen, twelve, the boy, the teenager, the man that Donghyuck has been in love with for most of his life. The only person he will ever love, for now and forever.

Word Length: 8,436

Rating: Mature

Pairing: Markhyuck

Tags: Canon Compliant, Angst, Future Fic, Missed Chances, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Idiots in Love, post nct disbandment

Opinion: I really liked that they’re not young anymore. There’s real life in the background — careers, distance, choices made and not made. It makes everything feel more grounded and a little bittersweet. The setting works so well too. Being surrounded by friends who seem solid and happy just makes the unresolved stuff between them stand out even more.

What makes it strong is that neither of them is perfect. They’re both defensive in different ways. They both hold back. You can feel how much they care and how scared they are at the same time.

It’s intense, emotional, and very dramatic — but in a way that feels earned. It’s basically a story about timing, pride, and the kind of love that refuses to quietly disappear.

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the long way round by swans

“Well.” Ten lifts his chin, haughty, defiant. “I’m here now, aren’t I?” He’s here now in a rural area of China bordering Tibet with no work, no cats, no distractions. He’s here now, trying to figure out why it still feels like Kun is lying to him. He’s here now with Kun. For Kun. I missed you, Kun had said, even when they were an arm’s length apart. That part, Ten thinks, is true. And suddenly, and even though he’d been thinking about its impossibility, about its ridiculousness, all Ten can think is I missed you, too. Maybe Kun senses it. Maybe he doesn’t. Either way, Kun looks at him for as long as he dares to keep his eyes off the road, and Ten sees an expression he doesn't recognise cross his face before Kun turns away, eyes fixed firmly ahead. “Yeah,” Kun says. “Yeah, you are.”

(or: Kun and Ten make it to Sichuan after all.)

Word Length: 19,000

Rating: Explicit

Pairing: Kunten

Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Road Trip, Relationship Study, Explicit Sexual Content, kunten-typical emotional constipation about each other

Opinion: Okay, I’m just going to say it — this fic made me feral in the most lowkey way possible.

It’s slow burn, yes, but not in a boring way. It’s the kind where you’re reading and you keep thinking, “oh they are so stupid” (affectionate), because everything is right there. Every joke feels like it’s hiding something. Every slightly-too-long look feels intentional. The tension isn’t loud, it just sits there and simmers.

And the road trip setting? Evil. In the best way. You take two people who already have years of history, stick them in a car together for hours with no distractions, and just let them marinate in their own unresolved feelings. No members around. No schedules to hide behind. Just silence, scenery, and vibes that are getting progressively more intense.

What I love most is that nothing feels forced. The emotional progression makes sense. It builds in a way that feels natural to them, not just convenient for the plot. So when things start shifting, you’re not shocked — you’re just like, “yeah. This was coming.”

It’s messy, it’s tender, it’s frustrating in that delicious way, and it absolutely earns its payoff.

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Something Old, Something New by hopeboos

“Jeno, I know this is very confusing, but I have to say, you’re doing wonderfully so far.” Jaemin speaks so gently, his tone so affirming, Jeno does feel comforted. Even if he thinks he’s just been kidnapped by a strange sexy pirate-gentleman in a box-spaceship. “Now I’m going to say something that’s going to make you panic, but don’t worry. I’ve got it all handled.” “Are you going to say I’ve been erased from all of time and space again?” “I’m afraid you—wait, how did you know that?” “You’ve said that like, twice already.” “Oh, I didn’t know I said that out loud.”

or,

Jeno relives crucial moments of his life, to make his way back to Renjun.

Word Length: 19,560

Rating: Teen & Up

Pairing: Norenmin

Tags: Science Fiction, Alternate Universe - SpaceTime Travel, Polyamory, Inspired by Doctor Who, Getting Together, noren, domestic AF, jaemin insane spaceman (the doctor)

Opinion: This fic had me hooked right away — I was completely sold on the Doctor Who vibe from the start. The way all three characters are written feels so on point and true to who they are. And Jeno and Jaemin’s dynamic? So good. Their chemistry and back-and-forth just work perfectly. I honestly enjoyed this so much and would easily recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, character-focused read.

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