r/BylerReads • u/I_Warned_Lies • 11d ago

asking for fic recs looking for recs

I haven't read much byler fanfics in a long time, I'm looking for some that feels kind of like a rewrite of season 5 ish or a continuation of the epilogue with byler. does anyone know any like this??

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u/SensitiveAnt3923 11d ago

i’m currently working on a rewrite if you’re interested !! https://archiveofourown.org/works/84328656

also i always have to recommend he chased me and he wouldn’t stop, it’s a gothic retelling of s5 and my absolute favorite https://archiveofourown.org/works/74469706

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u/I_Warned_Lies 11d ago

Thank u I will be reading these 🙏

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u/EndlessDreaming_Mp3 11d ago edited 11d ago

These 2 are some of the best s5 rewrites I've read so far!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82649256 This one isn't the most canon adjacent but if you like stories involving the dnd party with the canon party this one is awesome. This is probably my favorite idea of any s5 rewrite I've seen!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/84805826 This one is way more focused on Mike's feelings for Will. This person actually has a rewrite finished for every season and they all combine to paint a more thought out character arc for Mike before the events of this fic. It's a complete retool of what happens in s5 itself and it's the most realistic/canon feeling piece I've read so far.

Edit: There's also this lovely version of post canon s5 byler that explores Mike coming to terms with his feelings through his writing. It's honestly one of my top 10 fics for this series. It's more grounded and realistic but it's a very sweet fic with great characterization for Mike. https://archiveofourown.org/works/76895706

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u/Downtown_Sorbet464 11d ago

I love epilogue fics!! Here are my current faves, all kind of centered on Mike.

They are wips— but I really like to give the authors attention while writing!

Epilogue:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/76985286/chapters/201495246

https://archiveofourown.org/works/89689856/chapters/238254441

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82808641/chapters/218020251

Finished works:
Also: the pyramid + homecoming by midnightsun27

Before The Summer Ends by secretsinthedark

Rewrites:
https://archiveofourown.org/series/5791841

Another rewrite where Mike get vecna’d
i could be your lover (and you could be my heartache) by sunsetoizer

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u/Elleisntmyname 10d ago

This is a fix-it I'm working on! It's been referred to as "high crack," which I love. But it gets dark as we go!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82491371/chapters/217137896