#i.... hope this is a bit helpful! vlad/laia is the one i have read the most for‚ which is why they have the most fic recs 😅

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Hi @vevstweeter! (Sorry, I'm not sure the tag is working? 😅 I think it's a problem on my end, though 😅 So don't worry!)

If it's DLS fanfic you're after specifically, I may have some recs, because I love this book A Normal Amount

Here are the DLS fics in English on AO3, and here are the fics in Russian on Ficbook, sorted by recently updated (click here for those same fics, but sorted by readers and with crossovers excluded)

(About Ficbook: they only allow fics in Russian, but using a translator, it's fairly easy to use. Google Chrome translates it automatically, afaik, but on Firefox, I use this extension!

They allow you to include or exclude certain pairings and tags, just like AO3. I usually don't mess much with the tags section, but the pairings one is easy to use because it opens a box with all the characters in that specific fandom, so all you have to do is select them one at a time, and then click "Confirm Pairing" (leave the "take into account the order of the characters within the pairings" unselected).

Also, on Ficbook, when you go into a fandom's works, a few fics with a yellow crown label (like these ⬇️) will appear on top. They are "Hot Works", and they bypass the sorting order you chose, as far as I remember. So don't be alarmed by those)

Okay, NOW. For specific DLS fic recommendations. I'll go by pairing (though I don't have many for all of them 😅). Fics in Russian will be in purple. And I'll put it under the cut for convenience:

Vlad/MC

AlyaLi has a few Vlad/Laia fics. Some highlights: this one (18+) where Laia is an intern in Paris and Vlad is her French boss (very atmospheric), and this smutty one-shot (18+) where they meet in a hotel. Attention!: this author tends to portray Leo in an OOC/somewhat bashing manner!

Blood Is Thicker Than Water by raev - Two unconnected one-shots. In the first one, Vlad can feel what Laia feels. In the second one, they talk about The Count of Monte Cristo. Just. Just trust me, ok, it's really good. The author captured their dynamic in a really compelling way (in the second one especially).

Forget-Me-Not (18+) by whitebuttercup - My favorite ongoing fic there. Role reversal AU where Lale made the contract.

I know who you are by Wandering Fox - s1 finale fix-it where Laia is very supportive of Vlad right away. Quite heart-warming to read!

Feelings that you give (18+) by S_ksenia_sas - Multi-chapter fic where Laia and Vlad try to break the contract. The smut on chapter 3 is so good imo, man

Not Guilty by Shaherezada Hlamudova - one-shot, s1 finale canon divergence where Vlad bites Laia instead

On the importance of hugs by Olesya_4669 - One-shot where Laia finds out Vlad can't touch her. Quite cute!

And every time I thought not to lose you (18+) by my darkest dreams - A fusion of DLS, Dracula Untold (2014), and Van Helsing (2004). Honestly, a world of its own, including Noe/Original Female Character, Leo being called something else for the most part of the later chapters, and a pretty significant change in Laia's life. I recommend it for the growth in Laia, the beautiful friendship between the trio, and how good the Vlad/Laia moments are.

Leo/MC

Like the Ones I Used to Know by HeartofArcanum - Fluffy Christmas fic where Leo and MC (Lyra) try to make baklava for Vlad. Gets their dynamic super right in the sense that these two dumbasses will not stop flirting, bless their hearts 😂 It's very good and very heartwarming 🥹

Excuse Me, This Is My Room by squid-princess-teach-swallow - The cute first meeting they deserved! Highlights: Leo in a towel and MC (Mavis) being a relatable dumbass (affectionate) 🙏‍🙌

Promises (18+) by bleedlikeme - Really good series of one-shots covering one moment/aspect of their relationship. Some chapters were lk heartbreaking. It's been a while since I read this one, but I remember losing my mind over it and forcing my friend to read it (she was glad she did)

Tales of lions and dragons (18+) by Troll - One-shot that goes over a bit of Aslan and Lale's first meeting and them in present time. Quite poetic/atmospheric!

Vlad/Leo

Hunger (18+) by Sweater Nosferatu - 7 almost canon compliant chapters that switch between Leo/Vlad in the present and Aslan/Vlad in the past. I remember thinking it was really well written, and that I wanted to learn how to structure/plan a fic as effectively as this one is. Laia/Lale is also treated really well!

Vlad/MC/Leo

Desire Is Different (when you were born hungry) (18+) by marauders_groupie - Not being able to touch Vlad has been taking its toll on Laia, so Noe's logical solution is to arrange a threesome between Vlad, Laia and Leo. This fic is so so so so good. The smut??? It's prime smut. It's just so good. Please do yourself a favor and read it 🙏

My Heart (18+) by Sweater Nosferatu - 7 chapters, getting together fic. It was really touching and really well written. Please read it

Fireflies by austen. - Short one-shot where Vlad is merrily poetic over his two soulmates

Noe/MC

BorgiaBarbie is the one you're looking for. Her fics always carry this subtle, but extremely effective, sense of humor. I also think she portrays the dynamics between all the characters really well! Highlights: this cute short one set in Valentine's Day, this one set in Halloween set after 3x13, and this one set post-break up

Mehmed/MC

On the Edge of the Abyss by Little_Romantic - Three unconnected one-shots where Mehmed and Lale/Laia have decided to give them a chance, despite them also being Like That. My god. This is so good. Maybe they're a little less insane/more vulnerable than in canon, and that's why it works so well? But yeah, this one makes you root for them, I would say. It's really beautiful, honestly.

Septentrion/MC

Right, My Lady? (18+) by Adel_Sadikova - I'm not gonna lie, there's a bit of insta-love here that I, personally, don't super vibe it, but the smut 🤌... The smut 🙏‍😮‍💨👌

Gen

Daughter by raev - Mica POV from getting adopted by Vlad (before we got to know the canon events) and following her until the present time. It's a very short fic, but I think it's really well written and I always want to recommend it to other DLS fans!

I really want to find some good DALS fanfics! I saw your post about Reddit, but if you have any that you know of coup you link them? Could you also link any from Reddit that you recommend? Just whenever you get the chance!!! Thanks so much babes 💕

Unfortunately, it's been a while since I've read RC fanfics (or in general) so I'm kind of out of touch with where to find fanfics. But some anons and blogs pointed out that ficbook was where there were more RC fanfics concentrated, you'll probably find some there! (you just have to translate the page XD).

@hojiteaversion thank you!

[hojiteaversion]

gaps of sunlight

(vlad x laia | 822 words | on ao3)

In hindsight, the solution was obvious. Not the solution to everything, but the solution to the way Laia caught on fire whenever he was too close but not close enough; to the way she fixated on his beautiful, aristocratic fingers.

It occurred to her as she put on gloves to restore the paintings — because when life tended toward chaos, you had to hold onto the little things. It made her wonder how thin a material had to be to allow pain to reach Vlad. How did that work, exactly? Was it when their molecules touched? Was it something more mystical? She had touched him through thick fabric before, but wouldn't a thinner blanket suffice?

And then, as she adjusted the latex gloves, it dawned on her. Duh.

Now, she must have looked a little insane, wearing thick gloves in the height of Lastville summer. But honestly, what could she possibly care what other people thought at this point? When she could— when she would maybe be able to—

When she knocked on his office, Vlad was already standing in front of his desk, welcoming her with a warm, shy smile. The burning colors of The Kiss behind him was like a hearth in that place, a beacon.

Not as warm as the man greeting her, though.

"Hello," his voice, deep and lightly raspy. Delicious.

"Hi." It was so dumb, that they were almost— shy with each other. They'd seen each other monster guises and were as close as family in a past life. They were pretty much soulmates, for God's sake. There was no conceivable reason why her face should burn like this, why her heart raced to seek his affection.

"So, I thought— I was thinking, I thought of something that might help a bit. With our touch thing."

Slowly he nodded. She could tell he was amused, or maybe just pleased. She could almost read his mind — that there was no need to be nervous with him.

"I'll be happy to hear it," Vlad said, all warmth. "What is it?"

She raised her hands and opened and closed her fingers in his direction, showing him the gloves. She liked to think they were too dignified for what was essentially grabby hands by another name, but let's be real: by this point she had actively drooled over the sight of his bare forearms, so, really, there was no dignity left to keep.

He perked up.

"I did consider that, but I wondered if others wouldn't find it too strange."

She couldn't help herself.

"Ah, but wrapping your girlfriend in a blanket before touching her is acceptable?"

He didn't miss a beat. "It was romantic." Even though she could swear his ears tinged red with embarrassment.

"So?" She made grabby hands at him again. "Do you think these could work? Even a little?"

He didn't reply with words, at first. He just stepped up to her, unwavering. Took her gloved hand in his and kissed the back of it, blue eyes on brown ones, both on fire.

"Yes,” he said, firm, “this works."

Behind them, The Kiss burned.

Hours later, she must have still been glowing, because even Leo smiled at her and commented on it.

Naturally, Millie was the one who started it.

"Whoa, cool it with the hot PDA," she said the second Laia stepped into the dining room, hand in hand with Vlad. Come to think of it, did Millie even know about their— well, not curse, even if it felt like one. Condition? Thing? Ugh, maybe Laia should tell her later.

"I can see what's happening," Noe leaned in closer to Leo and singsonged loudly enough for the whole room to hear.

Leo continued, "And they don't have a clue."

"I just wanna say,” Laia interrupted, “I hope I'm the third member of the trio you're talking about. I've earned that from how much shit you guys pull, Noe."

Noe let out a loud, delighted laugh.

Leo said, "Of course, Laia. As if we'd want that grumpy old man in the inner circle."

Vlad pretended to take offense. "This old man can still kick your ass."

"Heartwarming, that you can still dream."

Eating her eggs with one hand was a chore, but it was worth it for getting to hold Vlad's hand under the table. Despite the thick, worn leather of the glove, she could feel his thumb caressing her skin, could feel the weight of his large hand encompassing hers. The possibilities that opened to them with this tiny piece of fabric... she could barely concentrate on food.

There was something here, about the human need for touch, about touch as a love language. Something that could be fully demonstrated by the way that his thumb carving a path in between her knuckles was enough to take away her concentration, to mess up the rhythm of her breathing.

So simple: chaos upended her life, but she could find stillness in his hand.

[hojiteaversion]

Hey, I'm a fic writer who ships Aslan/Leo x Vlad x Laia/Lale but I can't find any good prompts for ot3s. Any ideas?

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Did they ever get together in the Ottoman Empire? How*? Did they even know they were in love? When/how did they realize it?

*By how, I mean: how did they, in the 15th century Ottoman Empire, navigate the concept of two boys in love? Or the concept of three people in love with one another? If that's something you'd be interested in exploring.

How do they get together in the present time? 👀 (I myself hope to post a fic about this someday 🙏)

A POV outsider fic as the town gets only bits and glimpses of the trio's relationship and tries to understand what the fuck is going on over there (aka they've never heard of polyamory).

Something that lives in my mind rent-free: Laia reliving her/Lale's death through the paintings. Leo and Vlad are there for her when she comes back. Hurt/comfort.

Laia is kidnapped and locked away in the Dark World. The gang has to come together to save her. Two routes: we ignore canon and Leo can go into the Dark World, or, it's canon compliant and Leo has to survive not knowing what's going on with his two loves. (Not sure how much of a prompt there is here, this one is mostly vibes 😅 Orpheus and Eurydice vibes though 👀 There could be some cool mindfuckery in the Dark World? Something that explores their characters and tests their relationship?)

Meeting the parents! Laia: Mom, dad, these are my boyfriends Vlad and Leo. We've known each other for two weeks. I'm going to marry them someday.

Anastasia AU: Vlad is a lost prince (or regular person, idk) who only remembers his family (Radu) is in Romania. Laia and Leo are a married couple who have read the newspapers, recognize this man, would like to go to Romania (and wouldn't mind the reward money for information 😬😳), and accidentally seduce him into their marriage.

Their fallout/departure in the Ottoman Empire. They were not on good terms with Vlad before their death (because of Vlad's vendetta/descent into darkness). Vlad once said Aslan and Lale would always be one of his — I'm sure he wishes it to be so, but Lale has already told him this destruction will lead nowhere good. It doesn't.

Do you like jealousy prompts? What about something like, 5 times A was jealous of B and C, and one time A didn't mind? (I'm thinking, 5 times random people hit on Leo and/or Laia (and Vlad gets jealous), and one time Vlad doesn't get jealous, because the person hitting on Leo is Laia (or vice versa). Jealousy versus Compersion. And those 5 times could exist within different points in their relationship, like. Maybe in the first time, A isn't even really aware of their feelings for B/C, or the three of them aren't together, but by the last time, they are.

The three of them trying to slow dance together.

Vlad "Has Lived In A Crypt For 500 Years And Was A Prince Before That" Barasab and Laia "I Have A Degree In Chemistry. Cooking Is Basically Chemistry. Therefore, I Know How To Cook" Burnell trying to make a romantic dinner for Leo.

The trio watches adaptations of Dracula.

The gang creates a group chat.

D&D AU!

Is that kind of what you were looking for? Does that help/inspire in any way? 😅

Also, anon, for the love of all that is holy, send us the link if you post fics about them? We are STARVING

If anyone else has any ideas, feel totally free to add!?