Clean Fanfic Series That are Short & Sweet

Since I haven't talked about a movie at the top of a post in awhile, I'll say that Project Hail Mary is awesome!  I'd probably have to rate it as "not clean, but has a good theme," but definitely worth a watch if you're fine with a more mature movie!

This post is in response to a reader’s request for Country Human fic recommendations!  I did not know much about Country Humans so I had to do some research for this one. XD  Only the first recommendation is in the Country Humans fandom, so if you like Marvel Cinematic Universe or Dream SMP fics, then check those out!

I’m still trying to figure out how to group my recommendations for fanfic posts.  Should I recommend based on fandom (e.g. just MCU fics in one post) or based on other aspects (like all the recommendations in this post are series of multiple works)?

#1  Canada <33

by orphan_account

This is a Country Humans fic series, which is the result of a request from a reader!  The protagonist of this series is Canada, and each story is just a sweet slice-of-life anecdote about her interacting with her family–mainly France, her mother, and America, her brother.  Obviously it was fun for me to see America act chaotic in this, since that is where I’m currently living. (ᵔ́∀ᵔ̀)  I also learned a lot about Canada, which was fun!

There are 15 works in this series.  The 3rd, 9th, and 13th stories have some pg-13 swear words.  The 5th and 7th stories have some violence and mention death, although they aren’t very graphic.  The 11th, 13th, and 14th stories all very vaguely imply a romantic relationship that is LGBT for those of you who are conscientious about that.  The 14th story references WWII and the 15th story references 9-11.  I know some people are not comfortable with the idea of personifying countries and simplifying their dynamics for these stories, so feel free not to read.

#2  We're Only Young

by Imperial_Katwala

This is a Dream SMP fic series centered on Technoblade and Dream.  Although this is based on their characters in the SMP, and not the real people, I know reading this might still be uncomfortable for some people, so make your own decisions on this.

This series starts out pretty lighthearted and simple, but I love how the world building grows progressively more complex toward the end, while maintaining the fun slice-of-life stories.  If you like the chaotic shenanigans of Dream SMP characters, then you should give this a read.

Throughout the series they reference the “video game mechanics” of the world, which in this setting means that the characters respawn when they die.  Specifically in the second work, the characters kill themselves to respawn.  None of the scenes that include any violence like that one are very graphic, since this series is meant to be a chill read, but they are present. The fifteenth work has multiple chapters and deals with some references to child abuse and discrimination.  The first chapter of the twelfth work centers around two LGBT fiancees, for those of you who are conscientious about that.  These works have pg-13 swear words in them: 3, 8, 12, 14, and 16.

#3  Comfortember 2020

by ObsessionOfTheDay

This is an MCU fic series centered on Tony Stark and Peter Parker, with 28 works in the series.  Work #21 of this series is saved under my personal Absolute Faves list, so this is another strong recommendation.  It’s such a silly little anecdote, and I still think about some of the lines from time to time.

These works have pg-13 swear words in them: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 17, and 25.  All of the works that have swear words in them only have 1-2 each, so there really isn’t much in this series.  Works #2, 6, 17, 20, and 25 deal with grief about death, though I don’t think any of the works are too heavy.  Works #10, 15, and 25 reference some mature topics mainly relating to Tony’s past or hypotheticals like being drunk or using “the good stuff.”  There are also fics where Peter is bullied or there are worries about people's safety relating to superhero violence, but I feel like none of them are too heavy.

#4  decidedly dad-like behavior

by RandomRuth

This is also an MCU fic series focusing on “Irondad” interactions between Tony Stark and Peter Parker! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)  This series is actually one work with multiple chapters rather than a collection of short fics, but I figured it still fits the category.

What I love about this fic is that it’s all from the point-of-view of Tony’s friend, Rhodey.  I feel like Rhodey doesn’t get a lot of attention in fanfiction, and it’s such an interesting idea to look at Tony and Peter’s relationship through Rhodey’s perspective.  This might be my favorite recommendation of the post. ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )

Disclaimer: there are a number of PG-13 swear words in this one.

I know I haven't put out many fanfiction posts yet, so let me know if you want more and I'll make it happen!  These posts take a little longer since they require a lot of reading, but I am reentering my reader era. ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́  )✧

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