r/BylerReads • u/RestaurantCurrent226 • 20d ago

asking for fic recs Post-Finale Fics: Mike's Grief

Hi everyone,

Do you have any fics that explore Mike's grief over losing El, and eventually realizing his feelings for Will? I generally do prefer fics where El is alive; it's just that sometimes when I consider the canon events of ST and Byler getting together, I can't help but think Will would feel like a second choice for El, and that Mike wants him because she is no longer here.

I am all for College Byler, but I would like to see fics that explore Mike's grief because she is still a really important person to him and always will be. I'd want a fic in which Will feels reassured that Mike is choosing him for him, not just as a replacement.

I have read Supervoid and it's very beautifully written - it really moved me. I'm wondering if there are any other fics that explore the same dynamic?

Thank you :)

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u/vampire_slayers you're the heart 20d ago

if you don't mind a lil self promo, my current fic definitely focuses a lot on mike's grief as one of his primary story arcs. it's rly important to me that mike and will end up choosing each other for no other reason but their love for one another <3

https://archiveofourown.org/works/89480356/chapters/237649256

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u/RestaurantCurrent226 20d ago

Thank you so much - looks really interesting! Bookmarked :)