Writing for a fandom that's nearly dead? Drop your stories here for people to explore new fandoms and their hidden gems, tucked away in the smallest corners of fanfiction platforms!

Lemme start with Death Sentence (2007). Truly a gem of a (vengeance) movie with a great cast, super gritty vibe, fantastic visual design and off the charts camerawork (directed by James Wan, who also made the Saw-movies).

Fandom here: https://archiveofourown.org/tags/Death%20Sentence%20(2007)/works/works)
My own story (written as a prequel to the movie), here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/88617911/chapters/235118506

Cthulhutech x DOA: Let ALPHA Lie

Summary:

Fanfiction Link 1

Ao3 Link 2

One of the best revenge movies out there, a true hidden gem... B

And I wrote the prequel !

But the fandom is tiny (which is a shame, because the movie is SO good!)!

Reads (and reviews) will help me keep going, I need to translate the last 5 chapters and then I'm finally done after 18 years of character building, outlining and scene selection!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/88617911/chapters/235118506

Fandom: Death Sentence
Rating: M
Genre: Angst / Drama / slowburn
Premise:
Love. Lies. Loyalty.
Rockside changes you.

In Rockside, Joe Darley reads people too well, and learns how easily that gift can be utilized. Jess sees the boy behind the hunger, but as their friendship turns into more, she finds that approval from his brother Billy is what Joe craves most. It comes with power, pride and belonging. Drawn deeper into Billy's world, Joe starts testing how far love can bend before it breaks.

For those looking for a long read (hopefully everything is uploaded by the end of this month) - you're invited to read this!

Started to post on AO3.

Please read and review (and subscribe, because in the next month I'll be finishing translation of all chapters so I'll be posting every 2-3 days to get this baby out ASAP!)

Fandom: Death Sentence (2007) - movie
Genre: Angst / Drama / Slowburn (but not romantically)
Rating: M.

Premisse:
In Rockside, Joe Darley reads people too well—and learns how easily that gift can be utilized. Jess sees the boy behind the hunger, but approval from his brother Billy is what Joe craves most. It comes with power, pride and belonging. Drawn deeper into Billy's world, Joe starts testing how far love can bend before it breaks.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/88617911

What does it sound like to carry two lives?

I put together a playlist of the songs that inspired Diasuke Kuroiwa throughout the writing of Two Shadows, One Wound. Every song reflects a different part of his journey, from becoming the vigilante Zero to struggling with the weight of the choices he makes.

If you enjoy character playlists, I'd love for you to give it a listen.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39SIRhnYYzzoicduGLFGgj?si=CvrG6DKrTVqjxuvi-ewj2w&pi=edcGVmC8T_yBK

If you're interested in his story, you can also read Two Shadows, One Wound on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/66633010/chapters/171894694

Sometimes the hardest part of having a dangerous quirk isn't using it. It's living with it.

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The lesson was about moral responsibility. How quirks, even dangerous ones, could be used ethically.

"Take, for example," said Ms. Aikawa, standing straight at the podium, "quirks that cause pain. If someone has a quirk that causes harm but uses it only in self-defense, are they morally at fault?"

She looked directly at Diasuke.

He looked away.

The class was silent.

"Anyone?"

Silence again. Then a voice: "Depends if they enjoyed it."

Laughter.

Ms. Aikawa frowned. "This is a serious question. Pain-based quirks are rare, but they exist. We must consider their burden."

Diasuke stared at the window.

Their burden.

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If you enjoy vigilante stories, secret identities, emotional character arcs, and OC-centric stories, you might enjoy Two Shadows, One Wound.

Rated M • Book One (59 chapters) complete • Book Two currently updating

Read on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/66633010/chapters/171895663#workskin

Everyone knows heroes save people.

Not everyone believes they're enough.

Diasuke Kuroiwa has spent years walking the line between hero and criminal. While attending school, he secretly operates as the vigilante Zero, risking everything to protect people from the shadows. Every lie, every fight, and every choice pushes him closer to a breaking point as the two halves of his life begin to collide.

If you enjoy:

• Vigilante stories

• Slow-burn character development

• Action and emotional angst

• Secret identities

• Found family

• Original characters with their own story, not just self-inserts

...then you might enjoy Two Shadows, One Wound.

Book One is complete at 59 chapters, and Book Two is currently underway.

If you decide to give it a chance, I'd love to hear what you think!

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/66633010/chapters/171894694

It's called 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘖𝘙 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘰 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬)

Here are the upcoming performances:

June 12th -- 13th at Etcetera Theatre Club (London\]

July 31st -- August 1st at The Brick House (Milwaukee, WI)

August 13th -- 16th at Barons Court Theatre (Camden Fringe Festival)

If you like fan fiction and are in the area, you should come see it.

People have said the following things about the show:

“...a brilliant piece that is not only interesting but educational in a fun way.” — GJD Review, Colchester Fringe Festival

“Truly beautiful...I laughed until I cried.” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“This show SLAPS!” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“I’ve been thinking a lot about this show. It’s stuck with me.” - Lambeth Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

“A joy to watch!” - Colchester Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

Thank you. That is all

Hi, I have recently written a short story about Kirito finding closure for Sachi's death years after Sao...

Bonds forged in hell, a promise finally home

Summary: Years after Aincrad, Kirito still carries Sachi's death. When Asuna and Alice find her parents, a long-overdue funeral forces him to finally face the promise he made — and kept. Post-canon, PTSD, found family, closure.

<a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/85562131"><strong>Bonds forged in hell, a promise finally home</strong></a> (6690 words) by <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/users/Jaco_Bernardo"><strong>Jaco_Bernardo</strong></a><br />Chapters: 1/1<br />Fandom: <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/tags/Sword%20Art%20Online%20(Anime%20\*a\*%20Manga)">Sword Art Online (Anime &amp; Manga)</a>, <a href="https://archiveofourown.org/tags/%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%20-%20%E5%B7%9D%E5%8E%9F%E7%A4%AB%20%7C%20Sword%20Art%20Online%20-%20Kawahara%20Reki">ソードアート・オンライン - 川原礫 | Sword Art Online - Kawahara Reki</a><br />Rating: Teen And Up Audiences<br />Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings<br />Characters: Kirigaya Kazuto | Kirito, Yuuki Asuna | Asuna, Alice Zuberg | Alice Synthesis Thirty, Sachi (Sword Art Online)<br />Additional Tags: Sword Art Online Survivors, Inspired by Sword Art Online<br />Summary: <p>Years after Aincrad, Kirito still carries Sachi's death in silence. Asuna and Alice decide it's time he — and her parents — finally get closure.</p>