This was supposed to be a simple fic rec list for @gloriousdarkangelsworld who just got into the UD fandom (welcome! :D) but I got carried away and it turned out to be longer than I expected. I figured I should share these with everyone? In case some of you are looking for something to read while you’re stuck at home or just want to escape the global crisis for a while. To the surprise of no one, these are mostly Josh/Sam because I am complete and utter trash for them.
phantom limbs by a troublesomegoose
This is a hauntingly beautiful one-shot centered around Sam and Josh’s relationship. I made a post recommending this fic a couple of days ago but I have to rec it again because it’s so good.
The (Almost)s by @queenofbaws
I love this fic. I love it, I love it, I love it. It’s a character study of Josh, Chris, Ashley and Sam, spanning from the night the twins went missing, to the aftermath a year later. I sound like a broken record by now but if you’re an Until Dawn fan and haven’t read this then you’re seriously missing out. It’s so well written, the characterization is perfect, the dialogue is fantastic! It’s one of my favorite fics out there and much better than books I have actually paid for. I strongly recommend checking out Queenie’s blog and ao3 page for more Until Dawn stories! She has an awesome ghost hunting AU and a bunch of cute Chris/Ashley and Sam/Josh fics 💕
These are a bunch of one-shots centered around the Until Dawn kids that take place before, during and after the game. Some are angsty. Some are cute. All of them good!
like thoughts inside a dream by @thychesters
A charming Josh-centric character study with some of that good ol’ Josh/Sam pining. I love the author’s quirky writing and the banter between Josh and the other kids. She also has a collection of Josh/Sam one-shots worth reading!
Aubade by @notaliteraltoad
A fix-it fic where Sam goes back to Blackwood to rescue wendigo Josh. This one is equipped with an awesome playlist and some very cool action scenes!
Unreliable narrator by @smartalker
Another one-shot centered around Josh and Sam before, during and after the game. I loved the movie talk in this one!
and i tried to hold these secrets inside me by @veryspookybisexual
How can I make a UD fic rec and not include this wonderful story! One of the OG fix-it fics where Sam never made it out of the mines and is stuck with a wendigo Josh. This is the first story I read for this fandom and I still find myself visiting it once in a while. If you read it, you’ll know why. The author also wrote a Sam/Josh neighbors/soulmate AU that is just beautiful! I highly recommend checking that as well!
the balance book by @coldmackerel
A post-game fic where everybody survives that revolves around Josh making up for the shit he pulled while keeping a totally manly diary. Listen, if you love Josh Washington this is a must read.
I Trust You by @slightlyrabid
Another brilliant Wendigo Josh fix-it fic that will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you liked all of the Wendigo lore of the game, you’ll love this fic. Plus it has a badass Sam!
Wise man say only fools rush in by talverrar
Josh/Sam fake dating AU with mutual pining. Need I say more?
Twist Of Fate by @mogitz & @enulaz
Ten years after the events of the game, Sam has become a successful psychologist. One day she gets a new client who looks exactly like Josh. The problem: his name is Elliot, and Josh died 10 years ago… or did he? Sort of a crossover with Mr. Robot but not really.
I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing by @hanna-notmontana
This is, you guessed it, another fix-it fic! Wendigo Josh is taken to the hospital and the doctors don’t know what to do with him. Chris and Sam take matters into their own hands. I love how the author wrote the friendship between Sam, Chris and Josh and it was so fun to read about Josh going from wendigo to human again!
A different take on the Bathtub Scene™ ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Deserve by ScribeofRhapsody
A fun little series of what would’ve happened if Josh turned out to be the hero of the night. Featuring Dr. Hill beating everyone at board games and Chris & Mike & Josh being bros.
saved_data.txt by @wells-jaha
A Sam/Josh emotional roller coaster. What makes this fic so brilliant is that it’s completely written in the form of text messages. I know you’re probably wondering ‘is it even possible to cry over two people texting’? The answer is yes. Yes it is.
you’re gonna go far, kid by @sammygiddings
An AU where Mike and Josh are roommates that butt heads a LOT with some great Mike/Jess and Josh/Sam.
I hope you enjoy these fics as much as I did and to all of the authors: THANK YOU for creating, writing and sharing these wonderful stories! They mean a lot ♥️
I feel like I left out a bunch of great fics so I’ll probably have to do a part 2 BUT if there are any other fics you guys think should be on this list, feel free to share them!
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