u/SirLlamaAlotNumber2

>A much longer list of fanfics from the OneShot community over at AO3.

>I have done nothing but read OneShot fanfiction for the past two days.

>Feel free to send more to me, I will try to keep the list updated as time goes on.

My own fanfic (shameless self promo):

Yesterday (by: SirLlamaAlotNumber3) – Where Niko longs for someone they can never truly know but will never forget.

Somewhat long to very long:

Taking Care of Niko (by: Darkrune) – One of the first fanfics I've read from this community, it left a very good impression on me.

A Break in Time (by: Darkrune) – Once Niko returned back home, things should have been fine by now. Unfortunately, there's still plenty to do.

Epilogue (by: Darkrune) – Just a brief aftermath for both of the previous fics.

Pane di casa (by: DearHanhan) – i want ling so bad it's unreal... I mean what?

With You Unto Dawn (by: ZenithPC) – The best novellization of the game so far, the [PLAYER] even gets a name in this one.

The Author's Final Epilogue (by: RedPhienix) – An extension of the Solstice ending. George seeks out Kip for a little help putting together the Author's final epilogue.

Red Velvet Blues (by: Bunnysharks) – i want plight so bad it hurts... wait what?

My Neighbor Niko (by: Bunnysharks) – It is so peak...

Good Luck, Godspeed: I Know I'll See You Again! (by: Anonymous) – There's just something about Rue that the [PLAYER] can't seem to ignore, always returning back to her in one form or another.

Missing Filament (by: QueenNesquik) – In the aftermath of Solstice.

The Two Niko's (by: DenkoKat) – Niko ends up being the operator of a different World Machine, they are now the asaigned 'God' and guide of... Niko. Huh.

Save The World (Again!) (by: Laserpointers) – After the end of Solstice, 'Niko' would return back to the World, running into Alula along the way. One thing led to another and now they're on another adventure!

Fugue (by: cuchufli_con_manjar, Laserpointers) – Prophetbot and Prototype go on a date.

Sonata (by: Laserpointers, Rustylights) – Maize's newborn explores the Refuge whilst coming to terms with her past and present.

Linked Universes (by: SuperPaperMon) – Despite everything, Niko never managed to return back home, instead ending up in a completely different World. Thankfully, [PLAYER] is there to help.

God's multiple faces (by: Mey_Beho0ld) – [PLAYER] discovers OneShot.

The Adventures Of The Lightbringer (by: SO_Prose) – Niko and [PLAYER] reunite once more with the help of the World Machine. They both end up in a completely different game afterwards.

Shots for Connection (by: sugarblossom) – Niko returns back to the World, meeting up with old friends once more.

The messiah in a saved world (by: TightDryer) – The Sun is back! Now what...?

OneShot: The Sun Bleeds Too (by: ATCopyright) – Everything is more or less the same, except the part where Niko has an unfortunate condition.

A Coding God (by: Frikismikis) – The [PLAYER] has a completely different copy of OneShot, curiousity leads him to do a little bit too much with the code.

Ms. Messiah AU (by: KingRuby01) – OneShot but instead of Niko, it's their Mama!

Another Time (by: likeathousandwordslong) – It never truly ended after all.

OneShot The Angel's Light (by: GalaxyExplorer2007) – A what if exploring the scenario where Niko is not guided by a 'God', rather they are with a Guardian Angel instead.

Short:

FOR NIKO.oneshot (by: Hank_Matthews) – [PLAYER] attempts to speak to the messiah they were meant to guide.

FOR THE AUTHOR.oneshot (by: Hank_Matthews) – Yet another note, only this time sent directly to someone who *hopefully* has the answers.

FOR THE ENTITY.oneshot (by: Hank_Matthews) – Despite the mutually mixed feelings, [PLAYER] tries to talk to the World Machine.

COUNTDOWN.oneshot (by: Hank_Matthews) – Just before the timer reaches zero, [PLAYER] sends one last note to their friend.

HELLO AGAIN.oneshot (by: Hank_Matthews) – The last and final note in the series, just after the end of Solstice.

do not go gentle into that good night (by: orphan_account) – Niko has reached the tower. They give the choice to their guide and friend, just as they did many times before.

Solstice (by: jjthirteen) – Despite only being only 200 words, the post-OneShot depression is strong in this one.

With The Creation Came The Replacement (by: orphan_account) – Proto is a bit bitter about being replaced with another robot. Luckily, their fathe—err, creator the Author is there to help.

And With The Replacement Came The Fear (by: orphan_account) – Proto and Rue have a nice chat about his feelings over a certain prophet.

just a heads up (by: OfficialSeidon) – The World Machine goes AM for exactly 207 words.

what i did not answer (by: orphan_account) – [PLAYER] gets kinda existential here. Like chill out, Niko only asked ONE question!!

As Light as a Bulb as a Child as a Choice (by: Cuchufli_con_manjar) – A very short poem.

let me stay with you (by: sushii53) – A short poem where Niko decides to stay with Maize in her last moments.

scents that linger (by: Churxstonk (elliotscape)) – Rue is reminded of memories from the past.

Early Access (by: StraberruS0da) – Holy fucking shit this child is like 4 YEARS OLD!!

Lost child (by: 0Silverbluedragon1) – Again, Niko is far too young to be the Messiah right now, at least they have Silver to help them out.

System Log (by: Aegimeda) – An excerpt from the system log of a certain robot left behind in the Barrens.

[SPOILERS] 01100100 01101001 01100001 01110010 01111001 (by: nicoGnostic) – Pretty sure this is from the perspective of the World Machine; the story itself gave me those vibes.

I'll Miss You More Than You'll Know (by: SpottedMarmot) – Niko gets to say one last goodbye to some of the people they have saved. This also includes Alula.

The weight of a heavy question (by: kysantry) – Another day, another banger poem

Kernel Debug Land (by: rabbithawk256) – All from the perspective of the World Machine. The very moment when they first woke up.

Shot in the Dark (by: VoidRift360) – The very beginning of OneShot, it is strictly within the first-person perspective of the not-a-cat child.

French Braids (by: stellophiliac) – George braids Kip's hair.

Niko's Death (by: TheLittleMan) – A short poem based on the song that plays in the event that Niko dies.

this because i am sick rn (by: myburdenisdead) – Very short but it is sweet to see Ling care for his... uh, friend.

Niko drinks hot chocolate (by: Anonymous) – The Noik.

Sweet enough to kill me with a sugar overdose, or if there is only fluff:

sweetest happiness (the one we share) (by: DearHanhan) – You and the Author are roommates... who happen to kiss.

Work of Art (by: Bloke) – Silver and Kip play chess. They *might* be like roommates...

One Day Off (by: chloescozy) – Cedric spends a day with his partner Ling.

Take A Breather (by: starspawnedwarlock) – Plight and his overworked ass get's to rest after walking inside Ling's cafe.

Radiated Warmth (by: BunnyoftheDarknessVoid) – [PLAYER] and Niko run into the radiator robot with all the cats.

Home (by: FeatherPenNyx) – This is quite litterally just Niko's perfect happy ending.

Overtime (by: stellophiliac) – An exhausted George gets a late-night visit from Kip.

Home - A Blind Fic (by: Ddouble) – Despite being a blind fic, Niko is still very adorable here.

Now Literally On Little Cat Feet (by: Anonymous) – Proto is literally a cat now. The Author adopts them here.

As Snug as a Cat (by: kniko) – Plight collapses while in the middle of work. Kelvin finds them.

oh, creator, please don't keep me waiting (by: sunburnt_hyacinths) – Silver is feeling the homo right about now.

Reunions in the Refuge (by: springalingmotion) – Silver, Alula, and Calamus take a trip to the Refuge to meet up with old friends.

A pot of coffee (by: TightDryer) – Kip meets Plight once after they both arrived at Ling's cafe. She becomes very concerned over his eating habits.

Before Niko's arrival:

Brother and Sister (by: Kirbstering) – Calamus has to come to terms with his mother's recent passing. It's tough for the young boy, but at the very least, they aren't alone.

OneShot: How It Began (by: angelperson) – How Niko and the World Machine came to be.

The Refuge's fox (by: starrychevre) – The Author meets a certain strange fox in a tree while walking through the Refuge. One thing led to another and an adoption happened.

Magpie's Eye (by: Loifester) – A fic detailing the moment Magpie lose their eye. The injury itself isn't too graphic though there is a brief mention of blood.

A Chance for Food (by: Loifester) – With supplies dwindling since the disappearance of the Sun, Calamus is forced to do a desperate attempt to find something to eat.

Cameron and the World Machine (by: DenkoKat) – Long after the game has ended, the [PLAYER] now directly helps the World Machine in maintaning the simulation.

Warmth (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – Plight ends up meeting Kelvin after chasing one of the cats that ended up in his home.

Energy (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – A pre-canon fic detailing the gradual change that forced the Barrens to be the way it is by the time Niko arrives.

Root (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – A small glimpse into Maize's past. The comment is kinda right; there is in fact some lesbian vibes.

Rue (by: JustSomeRandomCatInPerpetualConfusion) – Rue has a little time to ponder to themselves.

Welcome to the Machine (by: 70rchBearer) – A glimpse into the life of the Author, long before the events of OneShot.

Before the end:

Eleventh Hour (by: Shadow_Wolf75) – Mostly Proto-centric, though Silver and Cedric both have a chapter with them.

Ad Infinitum (by: Bunnysharks) – Apparently, time loops can be a personal hell under the right circumstances.

One Hundred Letters (by: SakuraNights) – Silver feels contempt, frustration, and above all else; regret. All for her creator.

Game Over (by: Caralilis) – [PLAYER] is forced to choose between two different fates for their Messiah.

Clockwork (by: Eyelessfog, puppetthatexists) – It's like clockwork. The Messiah arrives at around the same time for every run. They seem to be some of the few truly aware.

Waiting (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – While waiting for the opportune moment to set the plan in motion, Rue meets up with Cedric again and had a nice chat.

Repairs (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – The moment where Proto had supposedly 'died' from the perspective of his brother, Cedric.

Different (by: cuchufli_cin_manjar) – Proto and Rue talk while looking at a World that's just not the same. They both have so many issues.

Restless Children and Starry Nights (by: tiger002) – Niko is far too restless to get a wink of sleep, they aren't alone with their struggle.

After the end:

a proper goodbye (by: Elosva) – [PLAYER] gets in touch with a certain someone one last time.

Hibernal (by: SingABrightSong) – The Fourth Wall gets absolutely demolishedin this one, all for the sake of Niko.

SELF-CONTAINED UNIVERSE (by: LysanderasD) – Niko and The World Machine have a chat.

I'm Sorry. (by: Marwil (orphan_account)) – Silver receives a long overdue visit from her creator.

From Niko (by: definitelynotabanana) – Niko has a gift for the [PLAYER].

Risen (by: H_phone001) – Niko wakes up with visions of a very interesting dream.

There and Back Again (by: Laserpointers) – Kip and Silver write to each other, eventually leading to a reunion. This fic genuinely has one of the most uniqur formatting I've ever seen in a while. Really good stuff.

Spring Cleaning (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – While cleaning around their home, a much older Niko ends up finding some old drawings.

Silver's Discovery (by: Aegimeda) – Silver plays chess with the World Machine after meeting them for the first time.

I don't want to forget. (by: lilyjg) – Again, one of the first fics I've ever read for this community. It is actually a major inspiration to my own writing; I cannot recommend it enough.

A Game of Chess (by: spirallingmotion) – Silver has to watch over Alula while Calamus is away. They play chess together... despite Alula not even knowing how to play.

The Christmas Episode (by: likeathousandwordslong) – The existence of Christmas in this World implies that they had the equivalent of Jesus being nailed to the cross. Did the Author do it????

Start of a Project (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – Cedric visits the library, needing help from George with a few things. It all naturally leads to his father.

Chatty (by: cuchufli_con_manjar) – Ling meets Alula for the first time.

Chatty (by: Laserpointers) – Ling has Kip enter his cafe, it gets kinda sad though.

Trouble Below Paradise (by: StitchEvoker) – [PLAYER] gets to live in Niko's World now! They still feel a sense of guilt over perceived wrongs.

Rainy day (by: Dariioxis) – Calamus is forced to wait in a diner after the sudden rise in rain in the lower Refuge, while he stays there, he meets a very interesting person.

Cats and Hats (by: StiringTrouble) – Niko ends up meeting a very interesting alien child in the middle of their street performance.

InFinite (by: FlawlessThoughtlessness) – Niko writes in their journal.

A night with Hazel and Sol (by: Leporidae_79) – The [PLAYER] and Niko's Mama spend the night together. It is very fluffy overall.

These Christmas Lights (by: tiger002) – Niko returned back home, and just in time too, they can now help their Mama set up Christmas lights!

The Wastes Where Life Began (by: FlawlessThoughtlessness) – With the return of the Sun came an opportunity for Cedric to do a few tasks.

Bittersweet:

built to be like you (by: missingalmond) – The entries started out so well.

Though it may be fleeting (by: Jaded_From_Life) – Niko tries to hold unto the memories of a life lived. It all starts to slip away just as quickly as they got them.

Child of Light, where are you now? (by: 43peopleandtheyallhavevodka) – The sun has been restored, and all George could think about is whether or not Niko is safe at all.

Fields of Gold (by: AnArmAndALeg) – Maize was not the first of her kind, but she would eventually be the last.

Pieces (by: StrawberruS0da – Niko comes back home.

One (More) Shot (by: CelestialPaperHaze) – The Bad Ending.

thank you (by: NoOneWillFindMeHere) – [PLAYER] decides to thank Niko for everything.

scarves (by: definitelynotabanana) – Cedric buys a scarf, later meeting Rue. It reminds them of someone.

One Final Goodbye (by: Yevolas) – OneShot from the perspective of a 'God' that loved them all.

The Author Only Has One Shot; or, how The World Came to Be (by: Corvijay) – Exactly what the title says. This fic details a story spanning from the very beginning of the World to the very end.

The Price was Everything (by: ShapelessBlobOfMelancholy) – Niko had to stay behind after returning the Sun.

As Silence Falls (by: Slither_With_A_Wing) – As Ling works in his cafe, by chance he ends up meeting the Messiah for the first time... they're not what he expected.

Where there is pain, there is also comfort:

Meaningless Code (by: Bunnysharks) – Despite playing the role as 'God' of this World, they are but a puppet in an endless cycle.

don't let me fall asleep (by: Bunnysharks) – Time loops can be a rather heavy thing, it's good that they have Niko with them.

I love Ya, Mama (by: orphan_account, TheOneWithAllTheReferences) – Niko never got to go back home in the end.

Right choices are never pretty choice (by: Klovar) – Ignoring Solstice, the fic itself does a really good job at making the lack of perfect choices in the game very painful to acknowledge.

With You Unto Dawn: Aftermath (by: ZenithPC) – Happy family!!

Amendments (by: SkiddleCat) – The World Machine still hates themselves for existing. In the middle of their self-deprecation, they receive a letter.

Shed a Little Light on Me (by: msBones (hereliesLydia)) – Silver reunites with Kip in the aftermath of the Suns return.

Niko, Personalis Infernos/ Subitis Tutela (by: rabbithawk256) – Niko gets a nightmare.

I miss her.. (by: 0Silverbluedragon1) – Niko is forced to be left behind, never to see their Mama again. Calamaus and Alula comfort them the best they can.

panic attack go brrrr (by: Churxstonk (elliotscape)) – The World Machine attempts to bring someone to them for a brief feeling of comfort. They choose the wrong person accidentally.

Not the Messiah (by: BunnyoftheDarknessVoid) – Niko is starting to forget who they were before their arrival.

Don't give up (by: starrychevre) – Upon learning of the World's inevitable fate, Cedric nearly does something... permanent.

The S'more Episode (by: likeathousandwordslong) – Niko is depressed after going through a time loop for too long... oh look, [PLAYER] is here!

Intrusive thoughts (by: Dariioxis) – Calamus tries to prepare breakfast... his thoughts aren't helping.

Roll of the Dice (by: EpicGamer10075) – An exploration of George's 6 differing personalities. Each one chosen quite literally by the roll of a dice.

Villages Between (by: 123SecofAPen) – Niko learns just a little bit more about the guide that has been with them every step of the way.

You are a flower (by: orphan_account) – Niko's memory of the World starts to fade away into nothing. The World Machine tries to stop it, the [PLAYER] prevents them from doing so.

Comfort is rare here:

OneShot Short Stories (by: KnightBrite) – Just a few short stories, Niko dies in the second one but that's not the main focus.

If I was just a bit older (by: Churxstonk (elliotscape)) – Kip's mistakes still haunt her.

One-last-Shot (by: saminating) – Niko dies in the very start of this fic.

holding on to memories that could have been (by: definitelynotabanana) – In this one, the World Machine already knew about the original ending long before Solstice ever arrived.

Declawing (by: Komishko, Laserpointers) – The Author is sent to guide Silver through a series of checks, the reason as to why continue to elude her.

OneTale Forgiveness (by: KingRuby01) – The immediate aftermath of a genocide route.

While (Entity) and (Not Niko) (by: TightDryer) – As the [PLAYER] replays Niko's story, the World Machine has their own thoughts through it all.

I meet Niko! (by: TightDryer) – For reasons beyond explanation, Niko and Proto ends up meeting... the writer?

keep your dog on a leash (by: wavepriisms) – Silver nearly kills someone in this one, Kip still can't find it in herself to hate her.

Pure and utter pain:

Goodbye (by: kittleimp) – Fair warning before reading, this reads like a suicide note despite not intending to.

Final Hour (by: the_second_cake) – Alula and Calamus are left behind.

there are no good choices in this world (by: orphan_account) – Something bad happens.

quit to desktop (by: Feenie) – Niko deserved better than this.

"...And by "awkward" I mean terrible bad awful the absolute worst." (by: Crosssie) – Plight is trapped in the elevator. Something bad happens to him.

Silence (by: GameLiamStudios) – In the end, only silence.

Dying Light (by: Anonymous) – Pitch black is all Niko could see. [PLAYER] is no longer with them.

I Promise There's Light In This (by: StrawberruS0da) – Niko doesn't get to go home, even after shattering the Sun.

No More Warmth (by: StrawberruS0da) – It's cold without the Sun around.

lost in every sense of the word (by: StrawberruS0da) – Hurt.

eyedress (by: Churxstonk (elliotscape)) – Calamus is really going through it right now, it's a good thing Watcher is there to keep him from doing something he will regret.

OneShot - The Dead Messiah. (by: Civiltheilustrator) – Niko OneShot is fucking dead. 🥀

Sunbringer (by: 123SecofAPen) – It's an old cycle.

Watch the Stars Burn Out (by: Anonymous) – Silver walks along the frozen and desolate remains of whats left of the World.

Crack and comedy:

OneShot OneShot OneShot (by: StrawberruS0da) – Niko gets a gun for no reason whatsoever.

alula learns the greatest crime: arson (by: definitelynotabanana) – Exactly what the title says, Alula has a lot to learn.

Niko goes to IHOP (by: GTCProductions6124) – Yeah.

AU: There is no Rowbot! (by: Komishko) – Silver and Niko face a slight issue. It seems that all the Rowbots are gone now.

Cat-kid kills everyone but not really (by: camalized_cheese) – Oh no the Sun got shattered... the World is fine though?

More stuff:

A Knight's duty, A Cat's courage - An IndieCross fanfic (by: Cyan_was_taken) – Niko and Shovel Knight actually have a conversation together.

The Strength We Need (by: ScribeoftheNightwings33) – In the aftermath of Episode 2; Niko, Shovel Knight, and Cuphead do their best to recollect themselves.

A Sun's Burden (by: Quartzitedecadence) – Niko meets someone in their dreams, someone with the same burden they hold.

God's Will. Anegl's Wrath. Player's World (by: KarmaSpidr) – A hypothetical IndieCross ending. It isn't necessarily a fic dedicated to Niko or OneShot, though they do play an important role in the story.

The Heart for a broken machine (by: Nova_strife) – Just days after Caine crashes the fuck out, Pomni calls out to someone familiar in the hopes that they would help.

Art:

Sun of Another World (Artwork) (by: Estellars) – Niko :3

Niko and Temmie (Artwork) (by: Estellars) – Tem !!

>I'll be fr here, there was going to be a section dedicated to the few smut that AO3 provided for the community. I simply never included it since I wasn't sure if y'all would even be fine with any of it. (There was this non-con fic featuring Magpie and Niko I read once. I won't explain anything specific, but it is very explicit with its content.)

>There is however two fics between Ling and Plight, who are both consenting adults, if anyone's interested, I could list them out.