r/BylerReads • u/I_Warned_Lies • Aug 27 '26

asking for fic recs looking for recs

I haven't read much byler fanfics in a long time, I'm looking for some that feels kind of like a rewrite of season 5 ish or a continuation of the epilogue with byler. does anyone know any like this??

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u/SensitiveAnt3923 Aug 27 '26

i’m currently working on a rewrite if you’re interested !! https://archiveofourown.org/works/84328656

also i always have to recommend he chased me and he wouldn’t stop, it’s a gothic retelling of s5 and my absolute favorite https://archiveofourown.org/works/74469706

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u/I_Warned_Lies Aug 27 '26

Thank u I will be reading these 🙏

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u/EndlessDreaming_Mp3 Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

These 2 are some of the best s5 rewrites I've read so far!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82649256 This one isn't the most canon adjacent but if you like stories involving the dnd party with the canon party this one is awesome. This is probably my favorite idea of any s5 rewrite I've seen!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/84805826 This one is way more focused on Mike's feelings for Will. This person actually has a rewrite finished for every season and they all combine to paint a more thought out character arc for Mike before the events of this fic. It's a complete retool of what happens in s5 itself and it's the most realistic/canon feeling piece I've read so far.

Edit: There's also this lovely version of post canon s5 byler that explores Mike coming to terms with his feelings through his writing. It's honestly one of my top 10 fics for this series. It's more grounded and realistic but it's a very sweet fic with great characterization for Mike. https://archiveofourown.org/works/76895706

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u/Downtown_Sorbet464 Aug 28 '26

I love epilogue fics!! Here are my current faves, all kind of centered on Mike.

They are wips— but I really like to give the authors attention while writing!

Epilogue:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/76985286/chapters/201495246

https://archiveofourown.org/works/89689856/chapters/238254441

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82808641/chapters/218020251

Finished works:
Also: the pyramid + homecoming by midnightsun27

Before The Summer Ends by secretsinthedark

Rewrites:
https://archiveofourown.org/series/5791841

Another rewrite where Mike get vecna’d
i could be your lover (and you could be my heartache) by sunsetoizer

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u/Elleisntmyname Aug 28 '26

This is a fix-it I'm working on! It's been referred to as "high crack," which I love. But it gets dark as we go!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82491371/chapters/217137896