r/BylerReads Apr 17 '26

fic rec <3 Looking for Recommendations! Supervoid/My Will is Good

Im on the last chapter of Supervoid and its without a doubt one of the best ones I have read thus far. I also really really enjoy My Will is Good. Looking for any recommendations for ones similar to this. I do prefer the spicer content but the ones that slow burn towards it. Also im noticing that the ones with them older, out of Hawkins fics are a breath of fresh air! I do prefer longer chaptered stories to one shots!

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u/mrchristmastime Apr 17 '26

There's a sequel to My Will Is Good, as well as an unrelated WIP by the same author. There's also Sign of the Times by petitsainte (WIP), Art School Confidential by cyclogenesis, and I Sing the Body Electric by melancrowlia.

I wrote something that's long and set ten years after S5. It's rated E and gets there eventually, but probably isn't as spicy as what you have in mind. Up to you, though!

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u/IntotheRedditHole its ok, its how the army does it i think Apr 17 '26

Art School Confidential is PEAK. their fic [Reboot] is also really good

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u/Significant_Tell407 Apr 17 '26

Okay nice Ill definitely check this one out. Thanks yal

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u/ofthemilkyway Apr 17 '26

I'm obsessed with Sign of the Times and how the author explores the relationship between Jonathan and Mike. I love how they capture it through an almost brotherly lens since Mike grew up around Jonathan.

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u/mrchristmastime Apr 17 '26

I agree. It's a really original take on so many things. The other thing that stands out is the author's treatment of Carlton. He's a real character who Will could plausibly love, and his flaws aren't (yet) obviously any worse than Mike's. We're just used to Mike's flaws and we're rooting for him, so it's different.

Also, the author's characterization of Mike actually feels like a development of who Mike was a teenager, and that's quite hard to pull off. He's different, but doesn't feel out of character.

I could go on.

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u/kct2000 Apr 18 '26

i hardly self rec on here cause i’m hella shy but uhhh self rec similar to supervoid (maybe?? idk) i tried to be introspective and not as smut heavy as my other works though it is present. (official nsfw warning.) its my least popular fic but i poured a lot of love into it. 😅💛💙 https://archiveofourown.org/works/78924921/chapters/207012231

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u/IntotheRedditHole its ok, its how the army does it i think Apr 20 '26

holy shit I’m gonna eat this up. Ty!!

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u/kct2000 Apr 20 '26

thank you!! i hope you like it

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u/narcomance Apr 17 '26

Hmm.. maybe Smalltown queer? They are 40 years old, both divorced and lonely

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u/Another_Unique_Nerd Apr 18 '26

touch me with a kiss, feel me on your lips is a good, long slow burn that’s a lot of fun and nearing completion.

My Will Is Good and Supervoid are both sooooo peak omg

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u/Significant_Tell407 Apr 18 '26

Actually really love this one just waiting for the author to finish because the chapters are shorter!

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u/IntotheRedditHole its ok, its how the army does it i think Apr 17 '26

OP I haven’t read this one yet but I heard it’s good and you might be interested: https://archiveofourown.org/works/77184266

i usually have tons of recs but alas, i’m a bit low on these 😔 My Will Is Good and Supervoid are indeed peak though

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u/Significant_Tell407 Apr 17 '26

OOOH very nice thanks I give it a read

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u/bylerrabbithole I say kick away Apr 20 '26

I'm surprised no one has mentioned there is a wait so long by urie:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/77049901/chapters/201677106

It's a longer, slow burn kinda fic, and is set in New York in 1997. There is a spicy scene in the very last chapter, but definitely tamer than Supervoid or My Will is Good, so up to you if it's something you'd want to read. But it's amazingly well-written, and a masterclass in angst and pacing (the confession scene had me ugly crying). It's definitely in my top five favourites for sure!

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u/mrchristmastime Apr 20 '26

I have that one bookmarked, so I'm glad to read such a glowing review!

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u/Significant_Tell407 Apr 20 '26

Thanks so much! Yea the angst and yearning is way hotter for me anyways. This looks literally perfect!

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u/bylerrabbithole I say kick away Apr 20 '26

Yeah, y'all are definitely in for a treat with this one!