#joshler fic recs

[twinsunsintatooine]

What are your fav bookmarked fics? I'm in the same spot rn and I need recommendations 🥲

omg i love love love giving fic recs because a very good portion of the fics ive read are so incredible i must share the love around !!!

i realise you maybe did not ask for this whole spiel and so many fics but you ask and i shall deliver :3 i tried tagging as many authors whose tumblrs im aware of, so you guys can go send them some love, but there's a couple that im not sure have accounts here :(

also: here i have already made a prev post recommending two drag queen josh fics that i very much adore, which you can find over here

some of my all time favs are:

suraj hua maddham, chaand jalne laga by @thatbluelight here on tumblr

i will never stop recomending this sorely underrated fic, i just adore it so much !! its a dark comedy guardian angel au (with a backdrop of bdsm - check the tags for more info on that) and will make you cry and laugh all at once :) its really great in its portrayal of a non-linear recovery, and quite inspiring with a soft and happy ending

Surrounded, Hounded by @bbluejoseph

this one is a wip, but is being regularly updated still !! this is one of my favvv fics ever even though its incomplete, and ive been intently keeping up ! this one is a werewolf/human experimentation au, and its got this isolated forest wintry vibe to it, but a tender discovery of the self and love :)

Wild Geese by @vialism

actually one of the first joshler fics i ever read and an amazing intro to the bandom, tackling conversion therapy and teenage romance :))

The Seventy-Third Hour by @edyluewho

all of edy's works are so atmospheric and immersive, every single one is amazing!! most of their fics have this dark undertone that is more often than not tied to a happy and soft ending (this fic is one of those) which i really enjoy! this one is inspired by the choker mv (ily choker), and deals with trans love, and tentative recovery (check the tags, as some topics mayy be triggering for some)

Drumstick by @marasamoon

this one is just as moody and atmospheric as some of edy's works, and this one is a vampire au!! this also deals with some pretty heavy themes, but the ending is joyful!!

Light a Match a series by an account now orphaned

absolute classic, a tale as old as time song as old as rhyme !! what can i say this superhero au is just a classic and i will eat it up every time

Felt it in my youth by an account now orphaned

fake dating galore!!! lowkey enemies to lovers!! fluff and angst and all that fun stuff!!

Woodwork by wavingrass

based on the craving mv ! this is a painter tyler x woodworker josh au, where josh is deaf and tyler deals with chronic pain :) its a soft story with some classic angst along the way but its just so soft

Boy, You're My Lucky Star by somepersonWithInternet

ALIEN JOSH ALIEN JOSH ALIEN JOSH !!! this one is also a wip, but being steadily updated as well :) its by @two_seerain on twitter, and its so fluffy and so sweet like tooth-rottingly sweet i love it

happy reading !!

[twentyonepilotsredacted]

I need goooood joshler fics. all the ones i read aren’t detailed enough and being older, i need well written fics🤌🏼

I SO GOT YOU.

Light a Match and All I'll See Is You (and it's sequel) (and yeah ok there's not much smut but HOLY SHIT THIS FIC CHANGED MY LIFE)

Both Hands On Your Shoulder

Inappropriate Use of a Custom Motorcycle.

locked away (inside your mind)

guilty mouths

Blasphemy

holy roller, blow me over

Remember that you’re mine... (I’m so sorry there's no sequel and it leaves on a cliffhanger but HOLY SHIT)

Hope that’s enough!!! I love giving fic recs!! Dm me if you want more or wanna talk about any of them!

[uhlik]

PSA: it’s 2024 and i’m once again on my fanfic obsession era. feels good to be back ngl

[sosclancy]

Are any of the fics you put in your rec list yours???

Nooo none of the fics on that post are mine lol But here's a link to my TØP fics :P

I also realized I didn't have my About Page linked on mobile, so I also fixed that too, I have my AO3 profile there lkajdaad

[mylols16]

if you haven’t already please read this fic oh my god

[aullidoazul]

GO GO I RECOMMEND IT I LOVE IT

HI GO READ MY TRENCHLER FANFIC ITS UPDATED ITS SO GOOD I SWEAR YOU'LL LOVE IT

[bludpudding]

have you ever read a joshler fic?

I have read the forest fic, yes. that’s about it for my joshler experience fic-wise but clancy x torchbearer is basically the same thing and this is ABSOLUTELY a clancybearer household through and through. give me clancybearer fic recs they are the tragic love I go crazy for

[xoxoheavenhelpus]

TØP MUTUALS CAN YOU GUYS GIVE ME JOSHLER FIC RECS PLS IM BORED!!!!!

[add1ictwithapen]

any joshler fic recs?

sorry for answering so late! I don't read a lot of fics but dreamers at best by flightlessnerds and The Silver Screen Dream by AddictWithAUnicorn are two of my favourites. We also have great writers here on tumblr! check out @i-seeaspaceshipinthe-sky 's and @pantaloonwarrior 's fics :3

[teeentyonepilots]

Will you rec your joshler college au on Tumblr? I'd love to read it

hi! sure— it’s bold & fearless in the risks we take and I wrote it like 8 years ago (one of the first things I wrote). I think my style has evolved since but this was my first long fic I’d ever written and I included some of my own college stories. basically Josh and Tyler are lifelong friends that end up going to college together.

[twinsunsintatooine]

guys please god i just read this fic that absolutely changed my brain chemistry and made me cry like a baby but then healed my heart

[twentyonepilotsredacted]

i saw your response to the joshler headcanons and i so agree on the bottom josh but I fear we are outnumbered💔💔 i was wondering if you had any fic recs :))

Hell yeah I do!

link 1 - Tyler and Josh after a video shoot

link 2 - This is a 26 chapter fic that’s slowburn, and it more plot driven than pwp, but I think that it's my favorite fic on Ao3. There's also a sequel and there's works based off of it! (Here is a link to a smut fic based off it)

Link 3 - Josh just riding Tyler lmao

Link 4

Link 5

Link 6 - This one is a student/teacher with an age gap (Josh is 17 and Tyler is 21)

Link 7 - Another student/teacher but Josh is 18 in this one. It also has a part two, but I'm not gonna tag it since it’s at the bottom of the fic :)

Link 8

Okay I might have gone a BIT overboard, but happy reading!!

[pardonmydelays]

Same anon as the writer lol 😭 but do you have any recs for fics to read? I need some to read bc it feels like I’m one of the only writers who does non joshler stuff… any recs??

aghhhhh... might be hard then. most of the fics i read are clancy x torchbearer. but boy, they are good.

[sosclancy]

I said there'd be a Joshler rec list so here it is.

Always remember to read the full tags and warnings on the fic _

The Northern Diaries by pantaloonwarrior aka @pantaloonwarrior | Mature - AU - Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Notable Tags:

Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Zoonosis, Strangers to Lovers, Slow Burn, The Elder Scrolls Universe, Minor Character Death, Pining

Summary:

Josh is not the one looking for trouble, yet he finds himself in one when he discovers a frozen body in The Pale of Skyrim. He gets attacked by a desperate wanderer named Tyler, who says he’s looking for his lost brother.

In times of need, crossing paths with a stranger might become one’s greatest fortune. Tied by their losses in past and present, the two head north together, further than either of them have ever been. With their instincts as their only guide, the land of Skyrim is known by its cruelty and having its way carving a man down to his true self.

They will feel it in their flesh.

You don't understand how feral I am for this fic. I love Skyrim and I love TOP, and the two of them together???? WOW. I love every tiny detail in this, the writing is so immersive, it is like word painting, like magic honestly. The whole development and pacing is amazing, surely give it a read!

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Hole by edy | Mature - AU

Notable tags:

Anger Management, Hoarding, Self-Harm  

Summary:

"I swear to fucking God, Tyler," he yells at the top of his lungs, from his own apartment. His voice is loud and right above Tyler's head. "If I have to smell this shit wafting through the air vents for one more day, I'm gonna fucking report you."

Okay, okay, this is a weird one, but honestly it might also be my favorite. Edy's style of writing is so immersive, and so full of feeling. It's so easy to get enthralled in this world, even if you're not that interested in fic like this, I say give it a chance, it might surprise you.

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Tell Me Now by edy | Explicit - AU

Notable tags: Agoraphobia, Online Relationship, Recovery Self-Harm Suicidal Thoughts.

Summary: Tyler hasn't left the house in almost ten years.

There's no loving this fic, this is a rather creative AU and the whole development is amazing. The portrayal of Tyler's agoraphobia and his inner world is just incredible.

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If You Stick Around by marsakat aka @teeentyonepilots | Teen and Up - AU

Notable tags:

Alternate Universe - No Band, Famous Singer!Josh, Musician!Tyler, Slow Burn, Angst with a happy ending.

Summary:

It had always been Tyler's dream to play music on stage in front of thousands and thousands of adoring fans. Granted he wanted to be performing his own music, but at this point he'd take what he could get, and besides, at least he liked Josh Dun's songs.

...

In which Tyler is a back-up musician who has a massive crush on the rising star he's on tour with.

The premise alone is enough to get you interested, and I'm a whore for slow burn I admit it, and this fic just does it so well. If you're looking a little emotional rollercoaster this is for you.

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Pillow Talk by  heyitsbabz, youngvolcahoes | Explicit

Notable tags:

Rough Sex, Minor Choking, it's basically hate sex

Summary:

This is just another fic where Josh and Tyler hate each other, what could go wrong?

Look this is just smut, it's straight up hate sex like the tags say lol, but it's also a very fun read and the writing is very good.

[vialism]

hey, i saw your latest post about going through a really tough life event right now and just wanted to send some well wishes and hugs your way :))

if you still need some extra distraction by way of fic recs:

Boy, You're My Lucky Star - somepersonWithInternet

this is one i read most recently, its an alien josh au which i love love love, its only a wip with one chapter out, but its a real strong start to what i think could be an incredible au !

suraj hua maddham, chaand jalne laga - emeraldcitydowntowngirl (@thatbluelight here on tumblr)

this one is sorely underrated and its def one of my favourite joshler fics of all time !! its a dark comedy that will make you laugh and cry and it healed a part of me i didnt even know i needed healing haha !! its got a super soft and sweet ending too :)

i hope these fics will help distract you in some way !!

thank you so much!!! i will definitely check these out, i really appreciate you!!!!!!!!!!

[rabler]

joshler fic recs?

Im glad you asked :) My number one fic right now is called This Beat is a Chemical. It’s by pantaloonwarrior, and its genuinely just so catching and incredible. Not complete, but what is out is good. If you’re looking for complete fics/one shots I recommend Convergence by franticatlantic, Echo by torturedsleep, and Shatter in the Night by goneratbest. 🩷