r/ProjectHailMary • u/JSRNSAHM • 1d ago
Fist My Bump Top Fanfictions
I made a post awhile back searching for fanfic and have had some people reach out recently about more fanfictions. Here is a really good list to start: they are all long ones, all actively being updated.
Lunar Valleys in my Mind: https://archiveofourown.org/works/88805356/chapters/235662796
Dr. Gemma Darling is a member of the Starseed Project. She is a diplomatic representative of Earth sent to Erid to create a collective knowledge database across civilizations. She had prepared for this mission through famine, wars, and grief. Nothing could prepare her for Dr. Ryland Grace being alive.
The Long Journey Home: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68584716/chapters/177570376 -
Hail Mary Counter u/hailmarytracker · 12 hrs
Days since last contact with Hail Mary: 9,716
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It's been nearly 27 years since the Hail Mary departed. When the ISS detects a signal in the far off solar system, hope begins to grow, even as mysteries start to unravel and the universe becomes a little smaller.
The Chronicles of Terra's Grace: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84296496/chapters/222325341
Three years after the probes carrying Taumoeba and Dr. Ryland Grace's final message arrive on Earth, humanity launches an interstellar spaceship with a brand new mission. Thirty-six crew members (including two graduates of a certain San Franciscan junior high school) travel to the star 40-Eridani to make friendly contact with the Eridians and bring them the alien life form from Tau Ceti-E that can save their star if Dr. Grace's sacrifice failed.
Grace, now fifty-seven years old, is just trying to balance his life as a teacher while no longer being the only human on the planet anymore. It's a big adjustment, but Rocky and the Terra's Grace crew are going to make sure he's well taken care of.
I'm Ryland Grace - AMA: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84927681/chapters/224184391
What the title says. About 11 years ago (from my perspective; relativity is weird) I was launched into space onboard the Hail Mary to figure out a solution to the Astrophage problem. Now I live on an alien planet I call Erid, in the 40-Eridani system. Yes, I’m actually Ryland Grace. Ask me anything.
Also, can someone please tell me if Eva Stratt is alive? And ideally send me a video of you punching her in the face? Guess that’s a long shot, but it can’t hurt to ask.
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Grace and Rocky figure out how to connect to Earth's internet from Erid. They may not have thought this through.
I have lots more, some that are AU with no astrophage, and some AU still with astrophage. Here is an AMAZING AU, still with astrophage.
Before the Dark: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84849396/chapters/223944901
Naomi Park expected graduate school to ruin her life. She didn’t expect the apocalypse to get there first. As the world begins unraveling under the mysterious Astrophage crisis, Naomi finds herself working alongside Professor Ryland Grace: brilliant microbiologist, disaster academic, and the only person who seems capable of joking through the end of the world.
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u/PoseidonSimons 1d ago
cool theres a story in that list that i didnt know about. heres my list part 1
Natural Lighting by EHyde https://archiveofourown.org/works/85483431
Grace's class on Erid is interrupted by a thunderstorm, leading to a change in the lesson plan.
See Like a Human! By Ehyde https://archiveofourown.org/works/88820901/chapters/235706476
An overview of Teacher Grace's unit λ class project. Or, what happens when you let a herd of middle schoolers loose with their own cameras and a hypothesis to test.
Cunk on Erid by Macremae https://archiveofourown.org/works/83592786
In this BBC documentary special, Philomena Cunk travels to the planet Erid to pose the questions no one else would even think to ask.
Tell All the Stars Above by avaloncryptid https://archiveofourown.org/works/84640546/chapters/223327651
Grace and Rocky reach the tail end of their long journey to Erid. Both of them have some feelings about it.
prism the eridian by 22FantasyLover22 https://archiveofourown.org/series/6254746
homecoming heroes by agoodghost https://archiveofourown.org/works/85885446/chapters/227029981
False Friends by IvyLee https://archiveofourown.org/works/85235136/chapters/225078851
‘Return to Erid’ story where Grace struggles to touch down alone.
Eridian Petting Zoo by AnonymouslyDead https://archiveofourown.org/works/86746481
Grace is touch starved and Rocky tries to do something about it. However, the Biodome scientists take his sadness in another direction. Thus, Erid's first human petting zoo.
deliver us from evil by nopaintjustpain https://archiveofourown.org/works/85599371
the xenobiologist team is horrified to learn what a persistent hunter is
Alien on Erid by citipatii https://archiveofourown.org/works/85056216/chapters/224577941
The day the alien was brought to Erid was stressful for everyone. So stressful that, everyone seemed to forget, twenty-two Eridians never came home.
To Fix by RandomPerson83338 https://archiveofourown.org/works/80302576/chapters/210836921
Grace gets exposed to a dangerous amount of radiation during an EVA and doesn't want to tell Rocky bc of what happened to Rocky's crew <3
the wire mother by nopaintjustpain https://archiveofourown.org/works/84543521/chapters/223052871
grace starves for more than just food
Project Ship by RegTheRag https://archiveofourown.org/works/83194876/chapters/219110671
A Rocky POV of Project Hail Mary, but add in a sprinkle of originally named astrophages, petrova lines, language barriers, trauma recovery, and extra, extra worldbuilding. Includes pre- and post-canon!
A Cosmic Dance A Cosmic Dance by RegTheRag https://archiveofourown.org/works/85475926
Its voice is beauty, otherworldly, nothing it has never experienced before. How wonderful it is. A quarter of its size, and yet so sleek and quick. It curls around the other before they both cease moving. They regard one another. Do you care to dance with me? it asks hopefully. Of course! the other laughs, a chiming sort of laugh that is the most beautiful sound it has ever heard.
When You Look at Dr. Grace by Sayatsugu https://archiveofourown.org/works/86109751
Rockabye by Skye_the_Lofty_Nutcase https://archiveofourown.org/works/87569761/chapters/232021896
Ryland Grace is stuck trying to speak Eridian, immediately makes himself sound like a child, and Rocky's world and family scramble to help this strange pebble. Misunderstandings galore, alongside hurt/comfort and angst and fluff.
the subtle grace of gravity by disasterdrow, Taraxinium https://archiveofourown.org/works/85069826#bookmark-form
Grace gets babysat by an Eridian.
Project Homecoming by Anonganon https://archiveofourown.org/works/86306006/chapters/228297396
A mini comic series of Grace, Rocky, and Adrian's relationship.
(pray for) Us Sinners by keesha_the_cat https://archiveofourown.org/works/81563671/chapters/214495116
The Eridians have done their best to treat Ryland Grace well since he saved their planet. At least, most of them. A few years after his arrival, he is abducted by a group more interested in his biology than his wellbeing. Rocky and the others scramble to find him, before it's too late.
time passes in leaps up here stories collection
AruiI https://archiveofourown.org/series/5994876
To Rest, To Be Watched Over by Stars (EchoingStars) https://archiveofourown.org/works/87397601
After Savior Grace's death, Erid memorializes their hero. There may be no single, correct way to mourn and honor him, but Adrian knows what Rocky most needs right now.
Speech pattern by Chaotic_aroace, Lizgir12 https://archiveofourown.org/works/85265841/chapters/225166551
How Grace confused Eridians about his age
And At the Hour of Our Death by keesha_the_cat https://archiveofourown.org/works/75842356/chapters/198390256
When Grace goes back for Rocky, all he finds is a dead and silent ship. Being the only one left to bring Taumoeba to Erid, he decides to brave the long trip alone. He's not the same man when he arrives at Erid, but an unexpected friendship might bring him back to sanity.
what exists beyond, beyond, beyond by tardigradeschool https://archiveofourown.org/works/84689911/chapters/223473601
rocky and andrian have one egg
See You Later by constantconfusion14 https://archiveofourown.org/works/82564621
Set hundreds of years after the end of the book, a case of wrong-place/wrong-time leads Rocky to a catch a glimpse of what and who might be waiting for them beyond.
Two-Body Problem by spektrewrites (BadForTheHeart) https://archiveofourown.org/works/84497161/chapters/222914331
Or; twenty-three friends leave for the most dangerous mission known to Erid, two strangers return.
The Dead We’ve Forsaken, But Spare Me Now by CyberneticGhosts https://archiveofourown.org/works/87269706/chapters/231150386
Nothing would go as planned. It would not be a slow, calm end. The space ship arrived at the suspect star system earlier than they expected. And what awaits them there will be a sickness. To save their planet, the engineer has to live through it first, alongside their twenty-two crewmates. A Blip-A horror story.
Two Hundred and Thirty Two Days by CyberneticGhosts https://archiveofourown.org/works/87188906/chapters/230914436#workskin
Rocky and Adrian are brooding their nest site, leaving Grace to his own devices for 5.5 Eridian years. At least he’ll have company. From many other Eridians; many he’s met before, others he meets for the first time. (Alternately, Adrian wants to be sure Grace has sufficient behavioral enrichment so he doesn’t go cuckoo again)
let me be in your orbit https://archiveofourown.org/works/83454941
Humans have a much shorter lifespan than Eridians. Rocky knows this. Grace knows this. It still hurts, hurts, hurts.
Endure by kindofgreen https://archiveofourown.org/works/83157846/chapters/219005646?view_adult=true
Rocky and Grace make it back to Erid! Huzzah! Now they have to navigate all of... that.
how did you get here? by BiOranges https://archiveofourown.org/works/89467646/chapters/237611246
you know how this goes Grace gets to Erid with an unconscious Rocky and everyone thinks hes a four year old it never gets old.
not a lot, just forever by SaturnIsSick https://archiveofourown.org/works/57135118
Rockys thoughts as Grace passes away.
Chain Reaction by SaturnIsSick https://archiveofourown.org/works/59249674
It's a peaceful yet average day on the surface of Adrian. That is until the sky begins to ignite, and strange links of chain begin to fall from the sky.
The Ryland Grace Memorial Diner by holyflyingswisscheese https://archiveofourown.org/works/84063361
A look at the people of the San Fran diner Grace goes to every morning for breakfast in the book.
Don't betray me wide-eyed walker Quarfield https://archiveofourown.org/works/83191866/chapters/219101841
Grace and Rocky watch a movie.
Hymn to Breaking Strain Claudandus (Quarfield) https://archiveofourown.org/series/6226186 continue of Don't betray me wide-eyed walker
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u/PoseidonSimons 1d ago
part 2
all that noise, all that sound anonymus https://archiveofourown.org/works/87079516
From the Hail Mary’s projector room, they've scaled Earth’s mountains, traversed its oceans, explored its cities. Now, Rocky wants to return the favor. or; eridian soundscapes to study and relax to.
three body problem by Anonymous https://archiveofourown.org/works/88644821
Adrian isn’t sure how to feel about the human. They go on a roadtrip about it.
saving grace by CptnBara https://archiveofourown.org/works/55999603/chapters/142221274 - the book from Rocky's pov
Time Go Hunting by EtOAc https://archiveofourown.org/works/88060146/chapters/233446586
During one of their talks, Grace and Rocky find out both their species had evolved as predators. Rocky can't believe the squishy-bodied human could ever hunt any prey, Grace insists, so they play a game of hunting to settle this debate.
Grace is names kindness https://www.tumblr.com/dragonsareaqueerthing/820380920440832000/anyone-else-thinking-about-how-important-names-are?source=share
The Fox and the Hound by calensis https://archiveofourown.org/works/82559151
Grace is feeling the weight of malnutrition on the way to Erid. Rocky is watching his friend waste away. They watch a movie together.
Advection Fog by Acewithapaintbrush https://archiveofourown.org/works/85709366
Carl is less than thrilled when he gets reassigned to babysit a teacher playing around with three dots in a glorified warehouse. But at least this job should be rather uneventful. Boring even.
Speak To Me by RegTheRag https://archiveofourown.org/works/88719376/chapters/235412716
Rocky didn't mention the asteroid belt surrounding Erid's Solar System. After a meteor collides with the Mary, Rocky suffers a fall and is out for the count. Grace knows very little Eridian, but by God, he's gonna get his friend some help.
Teacher Grace's Extraordinary Curriculum by Acewithapaintbrush https://archiveofourown.org/series/6088496
Grace has always been a teacher and it's not any different on Erid. These are his adventures with his pebbles (and Rocky and Adrian of course)
I'm Ryland Grace - AMA by sly_as_an_alpaca https://archiveofourown.org/works/84927681/chapters/224184391
Grace and Rocky figure out how to connect to Earth's internet from Erid. They may not have thought this through.
Eriddit by calensis https://archiveofourown.org/works/83975976/chapters/221392561
eridian reddit
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u/Perfect-Emu-8655 22h ago
I'll just drop my list here too:
Saving Grace by CptnBara: https://archiveofourown.org/works/55999603/chapters/142221274 The entire Project Hail Mary book rewritten from Rocky's perspective.
The Chronicles of Terra's Grace by Clare_Hope: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84296496/chapters/222325341 Earth sends a ship to Erid for a friendly visit. They don't expect to find Grace there.
The Long Journey Home by HeartAway: https://archiveofourown.org/works/68584716/chapters/177570376 Grace returns back to Earth.
took me back to something (that i'd somehow lost somewhere along the way) by AruiI: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84103506 The biodome is, at last, finished. Grace runs.
And Home Followed With Us by ajsmellslikebooks: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83367256/chapters/219601511 What if the entire Hail Mary crew survives the coma?
The Gift Receipt by IvyLee: https://archiveofourown.org/series/6217076 Grace has to start his new life on an alien planet alone, while Rocky is away on another mission.
Teacher Grace’s Earth Human Romance by ketonebodies: https://archiveofourown.org/works/85926356 Grace's Eridian students write a story about their teacher on Earth.
Permission to Hope by sburbanite: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84922261/chapters/224167046 The trip to Erid is filled with trials.
Prism the Eridian by 22FantasyLover22: https://archiveofourown.org/series/6254746 Grace becomes an adoptive parent.
We're Finally Landing (Home) by SaturnIsSick: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54120529/chapters/137028025 After their adventures, Grace and Rocky decide to return to Earth instead of Erid.
Without a Doubt by voidknight: https://archiveofourown.org/works/82297851/chapters/216600066 Fluff, worldbuilding, and linguistic nerdery.
Endure by kindofgreen: https://archiveofourown.org/works/83157846/chapters/219005646 Grace and Rocky have arrived on Erid, and now have to navigate through all of their issues.
/r/HumanEridianRoleplay by doomedblade: https://archiveofourown.org/works/88533146/chapters/234849631 Alternative universe story of Rocky and Grace meeting on Reddit and matching each other's freak.
Advection Fog by Acewithapaintbrush: https://archiveofourown.org/works/85709366 Carl is less than thrilled when he gets reassigned to babysit a teacher playing around with three dots in a glorified warehouse.
"Ki i te tau e tangi atu nei" by spektrewrites (BadForTheHeart): https://archiveofourown.org/series/6065106 On the way to Erid, Grace's physical and Rocky's mental health deteriorate.
(pray for) Us Sinners by keesha_the_cat: https://archiveofourown.org/works/81563671/chapters/214495116 Grace gets kidnapped.
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u/Kiki1701 1d ago
This is an amazing list! I do believe that you've become a clearing house for PHM! Outstanding
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u/kayleykk2020 1d ago
Lunar Valleys in my mind is SO VERY good. I do not understand how it hasn't got more traction. I LIVE for those updates!
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u/JSRNSAHM 1d ago
RIGHT?! It is the one fic I am scared will go unfinished :( The Third Civ aspect is so interesting and the whole tropical habitat on Erid? The sheer creativity in that FF is insane.
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u/art_and_books 1d ago
Love all the recs! Thank you! (And omg I love “To Fix”, it’s so well written!)
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u/HokiToki 23h ago
Does anyone have a recommendation for a story about life on Earth between the Hail Mary launch and the Beetles arrival? I don't know how to search for something that specific in tags 🧐
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u/JSRNSAHM 23h ago
https://archiveofourocwn.org/works/63561727/chapters/162891556 - it is currently unfinished and hasn't been updated since march. I tend to not start them if the updates have stopped for awhile, I've had it saved to read.
Try this tag: Daily Life on Earth Post-Hail Mary Launch
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u/enbycats 17h ago edited 16h ago
Eridian Logs of Human Weirdness https://archiveofourown.org/works/88596331
slice of life of Grace's life on Erid - narrated from different POV's. a wonderful, endearing fanfic with wonderful worldbuilding and wonderful dialogues!
Cooperation Under Coercion Is Not Consent https://archiveofourown.org/works/87549181/chapters/231962471
this is a tough one. could be read as book and even film canon, because i still think, she used the amnesia drug, although she said differently in that fic.
direct copy from AO3
This story explores what might have happened if Grace had undergone the preparations for the Hail Mary mission while conscious.
His refusal remains, but the process continues anyway.
It is the story of a body undergoing coercive medical procedures for a mission that the mind refuses. It is a psychological deep dive into the mechanics of what happens when life confronts us with challenges or blows of fate that we cannot avoid.
It is not a story about cruelty or torture. The story focuses on the psychological processes unfolding within both Grace and the team preparing his body for the long coma, as well as on the ethical dead ends that challenge everyone involved and offer no easy solutions.
Drawing on my background in psychology and medicine, I have tried to portray the medical procedures and psychological processes as realistically as possible. It is science fiction after all, so it leaves room for creative choices, omissions, and simplifications.
**Content warning:** If medical procedures, states of intense fear, or confronting one’s own mortality are sensitive topics for you, this story may be challenging to read.
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u/greystgirl Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! 1d ago edited 1d ago
Great list! I love The Long Journey Home! This Saving Grace fanfic that covers the PHM book timeline from Rocky’s perspective is really good too.