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3These are recommendations made by tropers for ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]].
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5You can also add to the current recommendations if you want. Refrain from posting Administrivia/ConversationInTheMainPage though; that goes in the discussion page.
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7Do warn when a fanfic may head into non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, {{Shipping}} is SeriousBusiness.
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14[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2686856/ JRush]]
15* Recommended by: frankystein123
16* Pairing: Harry/Lash
17[=[[reviews:JRush]]=]
18
19[[http://priscellie.com/archive/viewuser.php?uid=219 Kieran Walker]]
20* Recommended by: @/MrDeath
21* Comments: Not, strictly speaking, a fic about the Dresden characters, but set in a version of their world. Two fics, so far, starring Ramona Slater, a private eye with a fallen angel riding shotgun in her head. In ''[[http://priscellie.com/archive/viewstory.php?sid=348&ageconsent=ok&warning=4 Oncoming Morning]]'', when she's confronted with a mystery that threatens her city, she finds herself unraveling a secret about the nature of her world. In ''[[http://priscellie.com/archive/viewstory.php?sid=353&ageconsent=ok&warning=4 Divergence]]'', Ramona finds herself the target of hitters both supernatural and mundane, and has to figure out just who wants her head on a platter while she faces unpleasant questions about her bond with one of the Fallen. Well written in detective noir style, Walker's prose is evocative and engaging. Note: Contains adult situations and language; nothing explicit, but implicit as hell.
22[=[[reviews:KieranWalker]]=]
23
24[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2106674/ LittleChicago]]
25* Recommended by: @/RinSimyaldee, Zysek
26* Comments: Little Chicago has written a brilliant five part series (now complete!) that is honestly the best Dresden fic I have ever seen, as well as one of the best in general. The tone, writing and characterization are as close to perfectly OriginalFlavor as it is possible to get, and the fics are suitably awesome. The series takes place soon after ''Literature/TurnCoat'', and so far it seems to be an AU ignoring ''Literature/{{Changes}}''. So good, I wasted a large amount of time just sitting, reading madly until I finished the entire series in one sitting. Very highly recommended.
27** Seconded. I wouldn't be surprised if he was revealed to be Butcher himself, that's how good he is. He has also written a novella length story called ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10479814/1/ Game Face]]'' that explores events after ''Literature/SkinGame'', even taking into account what little we know about the next book: ''Literature/PeaceTalks''. As good as it gets, ladies and gentlemen.
28[=[[reviews:LittleChicago]]=]
29
30[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2440023/ Thomas A]]
31* Recommended by: @/ReginaTitania
32* Comments: Thomas A has written a brilliant novel-length series (the latest of which is a WIP) which shares Harry's laughable sense of humour. We have ''The Carpenter Blueprints'', a whole series of fics centered around Molly Carpenter, apprentice to Chicago's only professional wizard private investigator. In ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6141829/1/ Axis and Allies]]'', we see Molly Carpenter striking out on her own to save the day when the wizard's away against a few Nazi sorcerers, golems and an Outsider. ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6366268/1/ Semper Fidelis]]'' shows us our perky wizard apprentice racing against the clock to stop a faerie war from starting after an assassination attempt on the Summer Lady and Knight. A great read when you're waiting for ''Literature/GhostStory'' is the third installment, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6664931/1/ Life After Death]]''.
33** Overall, a must-read for fans of ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles''. We see Molly, perky wizard apprentice, strike out as an independent contractor when Harry's away...and we can tell that Harry's a pretty good/bad influence on Molly too. Indeed, even when facing against an Outsider, or the pissed-off Lady of the Summer Storm the Abagalesidhe, Molly still quips pop culture references into their faces and saves the day...albeit with less Dresdenesque shenanigans.
34*** Eh, this is a serious case of YMMV. I couldn't get into the first one, because Thomas A is apparently incapable of using contractions.
35*** Seconded. Bad grammar and insane walls of run-on text make this unintelligible.
36*** Thirded. These fanfics are really quite terrible. In my opinion. So... when will this be zapped?
37** Not going to disagree that the grammar needs work, but the stories themselves are original and are definitely worth a try.
38** I LIKED the fics. The characters are well-written, the villians are epic without being intrusive on canon, and you can definitely tell the amount of effort that Thomas A put into making a great story and in making the characters in-character.
39[=[[reviews:ThomasA]]=]
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41[[/folder]]
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43[[folder:General Fics]]
44''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''
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46''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/780268/chapters/1469478 Arcana]]'' by [=BlueKiwi=]
47* Recommended by: Prefixmancer
48* Status: Dormant
49* Synopsis: The story of Justin's adoption and raising of Elaine, from Elaine's POV.
50* Comments: While the mood of this fic is far quieter and more personal than a typical DF story, it suits the story perfectly. The young Elaine manages to be both interesting and like an actual child of her age, and Harry... Harry is exactly what you would expect him to be like as a kid.
51[=[[reviews:Arcana]]=]
52
53''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/162996 Big Girls Don't Cry]]'' by shiplizard
54* Recommended by: [=JtheDrafter=]
55* Status: Complete
56* Synopsis: Molly and Luccio discuss trauma and sexual desire, and Luccio helps Molly deal. Spoilers for ''Small Favor''.
57* Comments: This fic examines a facet of the story that the novels didn't even consider: having a psychic impression hijack Molly's senses and force an orgasm on her is flat-out disturbing, and Harry's ban on both sex and masturbation only made things harder to deal with. Luckily for Molly, Luccio is in a position to help.
58[=[[reviews:BigGirlsDontCry]]=]
59
60''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6221033/1/ Bridal Shower]]'' by Thrythlind
61* Recommended by: bissek
62* Status: Complete
63* Synopsis: It started out with a simple case to find a missing knife. Then Dresden got called in to look at a corpse that had fangs and no blood in its body. Now he found himself walking into a case the White Council thought it had closed centuries before.
64* Comments: The story captures the feel of the Dresden universe beautifully. Mouse seems to be enjoying the status he attains during the fic far too much.
65[=[[reviews:BridalShower]]=]
66
67''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5430338/1/ Broken Mirror]]'' by [=LittleChicago=]
68* Recommended by: [=SurtrNoir=]
69* Status: Complete
70* Synopsis: What started as a small fic it converted in an entire AU series of small novels about the favorite Wizard for Hire. After Turn Coat Harry receives a desperate call from Kincaid. Ivy has been kidnapped again and it rest into Harry and Company to save her before is too late.
71* Notes: First in the ''Broken'' series, it is followed by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5486623/1/ Wrong Place, Wrong Time]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5726141/1/ Broken Spirit]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5913401/1/ Broken Chains]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6354786/1/ Broken Circle]]''.
72* Comments: Is a magnificent story, capturing the nonsensical, wry humor and horrific dramatic flair of the original works. You really can feel the true essence of Harry in every line, his sardonic humor and the huge scope of the supernatural world. Time travel, the other vampire courts, the Black Council, eons long plots, the Outer beings, enemies from the past looking for revenge--it has it all. While it started small, it has expanded to another 5 fics, each one adding a new layer of the plots and lies that is about to culminate in the last instalment, Broken Circle. A must read, if only to get an idea of how to write the third person Noir-esque monologue of the Dresden-verse.
73[=[[reviews:BrokenMirror]]=]
74
75''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6095398/1/ Dead Man's Witch]]'' by Gimme Mocha
76* Recommended by: Draconm
77* Status: Complete
78* Synopsis: Grace Bowden, small-time Chicago witch, is contacted to help with a ghost problem. She just wants to help the boy-ghost, but when her path crosses that of Harry Dresden, she'll need more than good intentions to get out of it alive. Set during Dead Beat!
79* Comments: A highly underrated piece of fanfiction. Though it is OC centric, the new character easily fits into the Dresden story, giving a good view of how people see Dresden from the outside, and how the smaller powers sometimes live. It also has a sequel, which occurs during White Night.
80[=[[reviews:DeadMansWitch]]=]
81
82''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/3080799 The Dresden Addendum]]'' by pixelkitty
83* Recommended by: [=RaineyH=]
84* Status: Ongoing
85* Synopsis: A series of short fics, set in the aftermath of the Battle of Chicago. Harry works to process the fallout from that event, while raising Maggie the best he can, and preparing for an upcoming wedding.
86* Comments: '''Colossal''' spoilers--or should that be titanic spoilers?--for ''Peace Talks'' and ''Battle Ground'', as well as some smaller spoilers for the Bigfoot-centric short stories. Could possibly be classified as a shipping fic, but under the circumstances it doesn't quite seem to fit that category. Has some really good character writing, especially for "enemy-of-Harry's-enemies" types like Johnny Marcone and Lara Raith.
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88''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4845567/1/ Dress Up]]'' by Qualapec the She-Wolf
89* Recommended by: @/AntiJack, Tropers/BaronPraxis
90* Status: Complete
91* Synopsis: Molly plays dress up. Because we all know the duster is the coolest part of the outfit.
92* Comments: A short and hilarious fic. You just know Molly couldn't resist doing this at least once.
93[=[[reviews:DressUp]]=]
94
95''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/14639 Duty]]'' by [=CrevanFox=] and [=LaterTuesday=]
96* Recommended by: Ikki
97* Status: Complete
98* Synopsis: Character study of Michael Carpenter.
99* Comments: For 370 words it's extraordinarily heart wrenching and gut punching.
100[=[[reviews:Duty]]=]
101
102''FanFic/TheFableOfJoyfulWing'' by shiplizard
103* Recommended by: Razorsmile, Zysek, Pencilneckgeek, [=RaineyH=]
104* Status: Complete
105* Synopsis: ''It started when I was reading 'Bridge of Birds' and enjoying the names of the characters. Pretty Ping, Miser Shen, Fang's Flea and Fang's Fawn-- and the narrator, Number Ten Ox. Descriptive and enjoyable. And then I started making up Chinese-Fable names for Dresden Files characters. And then I had to put a story to the names. And then ten thousand words later I'd written a quest fable with a bunch of references to other books and movies because why not.''
106* Comments: AU set in a magical ancient China. Pure unbridled brilliance.
107** Seconded by Zysek. This is made of WIN.
108** Thirded by Pencilneckgeek. Prose is quite good, even elegant. Narrator's voice strikes a good balance between Dresden and Number Ten Ox. Plot owes more to Hughart, perhaps, but that's fine. I loved it.
109[=[[reviews:TheFableOfJoyfulWing]]=]
110
111''Fanfic/FairVote'' by Nick Chiseler
112* Recommended by: pluma, [=RazorSmile=]
113* Status: Complete
114* Synopsis: The story isn't about Dresden. It's about a runaway wizard apprentice, George Saga, who, in the process of disentangling himself from a star-crossed selkie, ends up lost within the dark alleys of Miami politics. With a twist of demon.
115* Comments: This author's worldbuilding is simply amazing. He seamlessly inserts his OC (possibly the coolest OC I've ever read) into the Dresdenverse. The writing captures the dry humor and sheer "O SHI-" of canon, and it shows that everything bad doesn't always happen to Harry. Also: this is a long fic. Over 120,000 words. And well worth the read.
116** Novel-length work in pdf format, this tells the tale of a runaway wizard apprentice, George Saga (True Name something else). Through some fault of his own, Dorje (he's from Tibet) gets himself involved with selkies, White Court, demon-enhanced lawyers, the differences between Asian magical traditions and the Western variant we've seen so much of in canon, Red Court, certain prominent figures in organized crime, dark wizards ... and Miami politicians. In other words, shenanigans worthy of Harry Dresden himself. ''Highly'' recommended.
117[=[[reviews:FairVote]]=]
118
119''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4853002/1/ Famous Last Words]]'' by [=IncandescentKitsune=]
120* Recommended by: [=TempusCorvus=], fortyCakes, @/{{Milarqui}}
121* Status: Complete
122* Synopsis: When Harry and his friends are captured by Nicodemus, Harry ends up choosing some rather...odd last words.
123* Comments: Crackfic of the best sort. It's short, and hilarious. I could say more, but I'd spoil it.
124** Thirded by @/{{Milarqui}}, who can only complain about the fact that it ignores one of the Dresdenverse's rules - the really bad guys never catch Harry's cultural references.
125[=[[reviews:FamousLastWords]]=]
126
127''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6392991/1/ From All Around You]]'' by Kali Cephirot
128* Recommended by: Catinthewall
129* Status: Complete
130* Synopsis: The previous Archive hires Kincaid to take care of her unborn daughter.
131* Comments: An adorable warm and fuzzy story about Ivy's early childhood.
132[=[[reviews:FromAllAroundYou]]=]
133
134''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4302494/1/ Good Timing]]'' by A Wandering Ministrel
135* Recommended by: Jack Inqu, Sinesofinsanity, Rookencounte
136* Status: Complete
137* Synopsis: Most dangerous job in the world? Alaskan crab fisherman have nothing on members of Harry Dresden's army.
138* Comments: A small slice of adventure set between ''White Night'' and ''Small Favor''. Includes Harry, Thomas, Murphy, Ramirez, Molly, and Mouse. Really captures the tone of the novels, and more than that, how ''messy'' a car chase would get when there's magic involved.
139** Seconded by Sinesofinsanity who goes through moments of not being able to remember whether or not this scene was written by Jim Butcher.
140** Thirded by Rookencounte who went through three different anthologies of fantasy stories before remembering that it was a fanfic.
141[=[[reviews:GoodTiming]]=]
142
143''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6209921/1/ Harry Dresden Comedic Shorts]]'' by Thrythlind
144* Recommended by: Veloren
145* Status: Dead
146* Synopsis: ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin.
147[=[[reviews:HarryDresdenComedicShorts]]=]
148
149''[[http://scribe-protra.livejournal.com/215580.html?thread=2558236#t2558236 Harry Dresden, Wyldfae King]]'' by Lucia Tanaka
150* Recommended by: Veloren
151* Status: Complete
152* Synopsis: Dresden becomes a Wyldfae lord. On Accident.
153* Comments: Manages to walk the dividing line between OriginalFlavor and crack.
154* The original link is dead. It can now be found at [[https://epic-recs.livejournal.com/555582.html this location]]
155[=[[reviews:HarryDresdenWyldfaeKing]]=]
156
157''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/202257 Life in Medieval Chicago]]'' by melannen
158* Recommended by: Razorsmile
159* Status: Complete
160* Synopsis: ''So I'm the only spiritwalker north of the Oyo who has no village and works only for hire. I'm not proud of that, but despite what the priests might tell you, the medicine paths still work when you walk them for pay. And a man's gotta eat''.
161* Comments: AU set in the geographical location of Chicago ... circa 800 AD. Hilarious yet meticulously researched fun.
162[=[[reviews:LifeInMedievalChicago]]=]
163
164''[[http://theninemuses.net/archive/viewstory.php?sid=247 The Other Son]]'' by Priscellie
165* Recommended by: Kat
166* Status: Complete
167* Synopsis: Thomas Raith, and [[spoiler:his half-brother]] Harry Dresden.
168* Comments: This is a frankly brilliant exploration of Thomas's character, as well as his thoughts about and interactions with his spoiler for ''Blood Rites''. Just made of fabulous.
169[=[[reviews:TheOtherSon]]=]
170
171''[[http://theninemuses.net/archive/viewstory.php?sid=214 A Personage of Noble Rank and Title]]'' by Priscellie
172* Recommended by: @/GGCrono, Locnil, @/FilleDeMarius
173* Status: Complete
174* Synopsis: The story of Warden Donald Morgan, from his early life to his term as a soldier during the Great War up to the events of the books, shedding a bit of light on his life, his motivations, and his hatred for Harry.
175* Comments:
176** Seconded by Locnil. I honestly did not see the twist ending coming, and a great job was done explaining why Morgan hated Dresden so much (as well as Morgan's behavior in Summer Knight). Also a decent romance story, and a nice bit of FridgeBrilliance about Morgan and Dresden in ''Turn Coat''.
177** Thirded by @/FilleDeMarius. It is excellent and every word is worth your time.
178[=[[reviews:APersonageOfNobleRankAndTitle]]=]
179
180''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7114693/1/ Reunion]]'' by Elizabeth Leah
181* Recommended by: @/{{DARTHYAN}}, @/Silverwind91
182* Status: Complete
183* Synopsis: Maggie has known who her father was for five years. When she finally confronts him, she's only given reason to hate him. But what happens when the only man who can help her and her school is her father? Takes place twenty years after the events of ''Changes''.
184* Notes: Has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7224680/1/ And Now We Dance]]'' (Dead).
185* Comments: A gut-punching story based around a great concept. The interactions between Harry and Maggie are phenomenally well-written, especially when Maggie reveals that she still had nightmares from her time as a Red Court captive, as well as her anger when Harry confesses to killing Susan. The ''Harry Potter'' jokes are also pretty funny and well placed, and Maggie is a well fleshed out character.
186** YMMV, some of the early writing is VERY flawed.
187
188[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
189
190''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/141459/chapters/202904 Rhyme Without Reason]]'' by cleflink
191* Recommended by: SashaHonyepalm
192* Status: Complete (6 chapters)
193* Synopsis: "Harry's got a new dog, a new brother and a slew of cases that centre around vanishing animals with anger management issues. Sometimes his life is weird even for him."
194* Notes: A casefic that takes place several months after Blood Rites.
195[=[[reviews:RhymeWithoutReason]]=]
196
197
198''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7048791/1/ Runes]]'' by Therrae
199* Recommended by: bookwormgal
200* Status: Complete
201* Synopsis: Some missing and extended scenes from the TV-verse.
202* Comments: Snapshots of Harry and Bob from different points in time. A wonderful and well-written piece.
203[=[[reviews:Runes]]=]
204
205''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7954090/1/ Slash Archive]]'' by Totenkinder Madchen
206* Recommended by: Veloren
207* Status: Complete
208* Synopsis: The Archive discovers SlashFic. Kincaid is slightly traumatized.
209* Comments: Utter, brilliant crack.
210[=[[reviews:SlashArchive]]=]
211
212''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3831504/1/ Somnus]]'' by A Wandering Minstrel
213* Recommended by: Veloren
214* Status: Complete
215* Synopsis: TV-verse. An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
216[=[[reviews:Somnus]]=]
217
218[[/folder]]
219
220[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
221''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''
222
223''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5605990/chapters/12916693 Cold Nights]]'' by Ginipig
224* Recommended by: [=RaineyH=]
225* Status: Complete (a little under 60,000 words)
226* Pairing: Molly/Carlos (Dresden/Murphy in the background)
227* Synopsis: Carlos is back in Chicago, getting brought up to speed on the events of the last few books, and bumps into [[spoiler:Winter Lady]] Molly. Things get complicated and NSFW. Spoilers up through ''Skin Game''.
228* Comments: Brilliantly written, very sweet, and extremely in character. Also an interesting (and plausible) exploration of how inexperienced kids with scary powers might find it challenging to get it on without crippling each other.
229
230''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/219300 Cross]]'' by lightgetsin
231* Recommended by: @/LucyZephyr
232* Status: Complete
233* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
234* Synopsis: ''"Because," Dresden said, "you're going to bring me back." He hesitated, looking somewhat sour. "You're the only one who can, apparently."''
235* Comments: Thank you, LGI. Now, no matter how awesome ''Ghost Story'' is, it will pale in comparison to this fic. ''Cross'' is a post-''Changes'' story about [[spoiler:Harry being dead and Marcone having to bring him back]]. Except how it's really not. As thefourthvine put it: "To me, this story is basically an exercise in examining how many layers of denial you can plaster over yourself before you crack into a million pieces. Answer: John Marcone is ''nearly there.''" Fucking phenomenal character examination, dealing with all the baggage that is often ignored in canon and fanon. Check. This. Out.
236[=[[reviews:Cross]]=]
237
238''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/188728/chapters/277595 Dry Bones Can Harm No One]]'' by binz and shiplizard
239* Recommended by: [=RazorSmile=]
240* Status: Complete
241* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
242* Synopsis: Post-apocalyptic Chicago: Harry Dresden, the itinerant Winter Knight, is contacted by the errant Sheriff Karrin Murphy. Something is brutally murdering people in Wisconsin, and the local militia is driving off anyone who tries to check it out. It's up to Harry to root out the threat-- and figure out where his loyalties lie, between the Faerie Court he sold himself to, and the people he's always tried to save.
243* Notes: Part of the ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/3743 Not Even Silence in Chicago]]'' series.
244* Comments: Set apparently post-''Changes'' and definitely post-apocalypse, this fic is detailed, thorough and true in the ways the characters all react to the changed setting. The Black Court is making a huge comeback, the Summer/Winter/Wyldfae balance of power is being ... renegotiated, the Ways are now the ''only'' practical means of long-distance travel which in turn makes Wizards incredibly precious and so on. It's quite the doorstopper too. Some readers might not like some of the changes to Harry's behavior (specifically his sexuality) albeit most of that is lightly-referenced backstory. There is action and darkness, hope and romance, tragedy and characterization and creatures we haven't seen so far in the canon books (the Wendigo was especially well-done NightmareFuel). ''Highly'' recommended.
245[=[[reviews:DryBonesCanHarmNoOne]]=]
246
247''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/110679 Eats, Shoots, and Leaves]]'' by binz and shiplizard
248* Recommeded by: @/LucyZephyr
249* Status: Complete
250* Pairings: Harry/The Erlking, Harry/Kincaid
251* Synopsis: Harry is invited to dinner and a show, not entirely in that order.
252* Comments: Awesome, hilarious look at a possible Knight Harry who's gotten over some of his Issues with sexuality and chastity. Started the fandom trend of Winter Bike Harry, and is still probably the best of that fic type. Most of binz and shiplizard's work explores concepts regarding sex positivity; this is the most well-known of that collection. Check it out.
253[=[[reviews:EatsShootsAndLeaves]]=]
254
255''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/262093/chapters/410390 Enemy Mine]]'' by Rassaku
256* Recommended by: [=RazorSmile=], @/LucyZephyr
257* Status: Complete
258* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
259* Synopsis: Harry gets invited on a date by everyone's favorite mob boss, and ''then'' things get weird.
260* Comments: Diverges from canon after ''Small Favor'' but echoes some of the events of ''Turn Coat'' (like the Harry/Demonreach OTP). Harry goes on a date with Marcone. Marcone arranges to have himself framed for Harry Dresden's death the next day. ''Then'' things get really weird. Features some of the best [=OCs=] I've seen in the fandom thus far (Tam Veda and the BigBad are especially worthy of note) and is just incredibly well-written and interesting. Strongly recommended; wish the author would archive it on FF.net or [=AO3=] for easier reading though.
261** Seconded like the fist of an angry god. Especially about the [=A03=] thing. I need this on my Kindle, guys. You don't understand. This fic is very strong plot-wise, very OriginalFlavor, and manages the hottest UST you've ever read. It's incredible. -@/LucyZephyr
262[=[[reviews:EnemyMine]]=]
263
264''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/8042 Following the Evil Overlord List]]'' by Jade_Dragoness
265* Recommended by: [=RazorSmile=]
266* Status: Dead
267* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
268* Synopsis: Evil AU. Where all the good guys are bad and the bad guys are good for the most part, and inhuman monsters are still monsters. In this 'verse, Evil!Harry sees Marcone's soul and really wants to make him his.
269* Comments: Retells the events of ''Storm Front'' in a world where Maggie [=LeFay=] outlived Malcolm Dresden, Harry is a wealthy warlock who models his life on the EvilOverlordList, Murphy is as corrupt as they come (albeit just as badass as in canon) and Marcone is ''an agent of the FBI''. Essentially crack fic but a lot of fun.
270[=[[reviews:FollowingTheEvilOverlordList]]=]
271
272''[[http://theninemuses.net/archive/viewstory.php?sid=210 Four Reasons Long-Distance Relationships Don't Work Out (And One Reason They Definitely Do)]]'' by [=TigerKat=]
273* Recommended by: Priscellie
274* Status: Complete
275* Pairing: Carlos/Molly
276* Synopsis: Molly and Carlos attempt to make their relationship work.
277* Comments: This is a hilarious and insightful look at the way Molly Carpenter and Carlos Ramirez might cope with a long-distance relationship.
278[=[[reviews:FourReasonsLongDistanceRelationshipsDontWorkOutAndOneReasonTheyDefinitelyDo]]=]
279
280''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7781325/1/ Letter from the Front]]'' by [=JRush=]
281* Recommended by: frankystein123
282* Status: Complete
283* Pairing: Harry/Luccio
284* Synopsis: This takes place before ''White Knight''. Harry is off on one of his Red Court expiditions and finds something strange in the jungle.
285* Comments: Have you ever wondered exactly what happened at Camp Kaboom? Now you know. There aren't a lot of decent fanfics detailing Harry's and Anastasia's relationship, but should had deserved more attention in the books. Rest assured though, that their relationship is the background story (so far) compared to the adventure-type overall story. The story has some dark moments, but is nicely balanced out by the occasional quip and humour.
286[=[[reviews:LetterFromTheFront]]=]
287
288''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/6455 The Matter of Chicago]]'' by @/LucyZephyr
289* Recommended by: Anon, openseseme, @/ReginaTitania
290* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
291* Status: Dead
292* Synopsis: Another way the Baron rose to power. Another way the wizard became a Knight. This is what happens when you take your lessons in heroism from Machiavelli and Vetinari.
293* Comments: A fic that reads like one of the books, and has already passed 130K words. Slow-building, funny, and every bit as awesome as canon. Marcone gets Harry to sign on with him in ''Fool Moon''.
294** One of the sexiest slash stories this troper has ever read, as well as being well thought out and funny. A must read for any Harry/Marcone shipper!
295[=[[reviews:TheMatterOfChicago]]=]
296
297''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/5955 The Spirit and the Letter]]'' by lightgetsin
298* Recommended by: Ikki, @/LucyZephyr
299* Status: Dead
300* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
301* Synopsis: Harry Dresden fails Gender Studies 101, and that doesn't change when he temporarily swaps sexes.
302* Comments:
303** About ''The Spirit and the Letter'': Genderswap story that turned out to be both hilarious and hot. Must warn potential readers that the sex in this story is between girl!Harry and Marcone and not boy!Harry. Spoilers for ''Changes''.
304** About ''A New Covenant'': A continuation of the first story, this one does an even more thorough job of examining Dresden and Marcone and how the two co-exist. It's intense and a beautifully handled slow progression. Harry's POV is as pitch-perfect as ever, and the addition of Marcone's POV is handled equally well. ''Very'' worth checking out.
305[=[[reviews:TheSpiritAndTheLetter]]=]
306
307''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/313271/chapters/501824 The Stars and Scones Bakery and Coffee Shop]]'' by @/LucyZephyr
308* Recommended by: [=FlatJean=]
309* Status: Complete
310* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
311* Synopsis: In which Harry is the best baker in Chicago, but still ends up starting a few fires along the way.
312* Comments: This is a modern-day non-magical AU where Harry own and operates the coolest bakery in Chicago, with Bob his trusty barista, his loyal customers like Murphy and that annoying sonofagun Marcone who keeps on coming back. Otherwise a story where amidst cupcakes you have Harry trying to cope with his traumatic past as a survivor of abuse. This isn't a WAAAANGST fic but it's a careful, thoughtful mediation on how people cope with trauma amidst some great characterization.
313** Author here. Deeply flattered, thank you. Wanted to point out the Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn version over [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/313271 here]]. It's a revised copy, so best to read from there. Again, thanks! 8D
314[=[[reviews:TheStarsAndSconesBakeryAndCoffeeShop]]=]
315
316''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7806306/1/ This Is The Best Day Ever]]'' by [=AndromedaStarr=]
317* Recommended by: Ariana
318* Status: Complete
319* Pairing: Harry/Marcone
320* Synopsis: Harry and Marcone are hit by a mysterious spell in the course of an assassination attempt, and weirdness and hilarity ensue.
321[=[[reviews:ThisIsTheBestDayEver]]=]
322
323[[/folder]]
324
325[[folder:Crossovers]]
326
327''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7500444 Accidents Happen]]'' by metisket
328* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
329* Status: Complete
330* Crossover with: ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist''
331* Synopsis: ''"No matter where I go," Ed said thoughtfully, "there’s a goddamn pyromaniac there waiting for me."'' It’s not so much the strange children falling from the sky that are worrying Harry. It’s more that the children don’t seem to think the situation is all that weird.
332[=[[reviews:AccidentsHappen]]=]
333
334''[[Fanfic/BeyondTheOuterGateLies Beyond the Outer Gate Lies]]'' by gabriel blessing
335* Recommended by: The 17th Immortal, Kalaong, @/{{Robinton}}
336* Crossover with: ''Literature/HighSchoolDXD''
337* Status: Dormant
338* Synopsis: Harry Dresden had thought he'd seen it all. So had the voice inside his head for that matter. But when one of his all too typical wild weekends ends up with him stranded far outside the Outer Gates, beyond the stretch of even creation itself, he finds out that there are other things out there, laying in wait. Still doesn't make it any easier to make rent on time though...
339* Comments: Admittedly inspired by ''Devil You Know'', and written by the same mind that gave us ''FanFic/TheHillOfSwords'' and ''FanFic/InFlight'', ''this'' fic takes the Harry Dresden from later into the books (rather than sixteen and just starting out, with all the special powers and neat tricks and experience that this implies), and drops him straight into the ''Literature/HighSchoolDXD'' world. A world where, in GB's own words, "Fallen Angel ''doesn't'' mean creature older than time and darker than how I take my coffee." [[HilarityEnsues Hilarity]] and MirrorUniverse [[HilarityEnsues Hijinks Ensue]].
340** If you've read the hate for GB's other works and didn't get it, reading this should help. Major character and continuity issues.
341** The above troper is exaggerating. There are a few problems, but this is some of Gabe's best work.
342** Seconded; this fanfic is hilarious and keeps Harry's [[CrazyIsCool Crazy Awesomeness]] fully intact, with his narration being written well enough to where I couldn't tell the difference between it and his native books narrations. Can't speak on the DXD elements but the fic made me care about most of them, and I haven't even read their series. There is a bit of alternate continuity going on at the beginning, be warned as the author happily indulges in a bit of guessing as to the Dresden series's eventual ending in order to bring Lash back, but it goes towards the purpose of furthering his interactions with the devils through her help, and since the author apparently wants this to take place after the Dresden series ends you can broad strokes the details of her resurrection in your own head enough to mostly ignore it -- after establishing the fic's own continuity, everything remains tightly written. An extremely good read.
343** Anti-seconded. It's like someone removed all the depth from Dresden's character and replaced it with awkwardness and lust. As he's not mentally been deaged, it is not at all in character. And the never-ending UST between him and teenage girls is pretty squicky.
344** Re-Seconded. Thirded? While Harry does have an influx of awkwardness, it's from being deaged back to his teens. Right in the middle of puberty, and with all of the hormones that entail.
345[=[[reviews:BeyondTheOuterGateLies]]=]
346
347''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11152917/1/ Chaos Reigns]]'' by Creator/NimbusLlewelyn
348* Recommended by: [=DarkPhoenix94=], Dame-Amaryllis
349* Crossover with: ''Franchise/MarvelUniverse''
350* Status: Complete
351* Synopsis: This is a NoodleIncident expanded upon: Wanda Maximoff comes to Chicago looking for Harry Dresden's help. What for? Well, there's an infestation of N'Garai demons in town, commanded a General of their kind. And if they aren't stopped it could mean the end of the world.
352* Notes: This is a side story of ''Fanfic/ChildOfTheStorm''.
353* Comments: while it can be read on its own, the author strongly recommends reading the main story first to avoid confusion/being spoiled. As for the story itself, the author neatly captures the tone of ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' and clearly knows his stuff. It also [[ShipTease teases]] a thoroughly unique pairing [[spoiler:Harry Dresden/Wanda Maximoff]]. Also worthy of note is the inclusion of [[ComicBook/BatMan Bruce Wayne]] as Harry Dresden's apprentice (as yet unmagical - and WordOfGod suggests that he's going to stay that way - though this doesn't seem to stop him getting into trouble), Harry having been around when Joe Chill tried to rob the Waynes. [[CurbstompBattle Needless to say, this ended very badly for Joe Chill]].
354** As far as ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' is concerned, it should be noted that it is set between ''Blood Rites'' and ''Dead Beat'', but with a couple of changes: Harry has an apprentice, albeit one without magic (he's learning the detective side of things, and is apparently a whiz at magical theory), he's not got the hang up about fire magic thanks to some psychic counselling from Charles Xavier (SHIELD put them in touch) and due to a NearDeathExperience in the main story, he's brought in his new shield bracelet and force rings early.
355** It should also be noted that Dresden goes on a couple of brief monologues explaining things that most fans already know. WordOfGod explains this as being for the benefit of those who've read ''Child of the Storm'' and don't know Dresden so well.
356[=[[reviews:ChaosReigns]]=]
357
358''Fanfic/CrossCases'' by yopumpkinhead
359* Recommended by: SashaHoneypalm
360* Crossover with: ''Series/{{Supernatural}}''
361* Status: Complete
362* Synopsis: While looking for a way to remove the Mark of Cain from his brother, Sam accidentally activates a spell that transports him into an alternate reality. There, he discovers that wizards have Laws, demons aren't just made of smoke, and Lucifer isn't the only fallen angel in town.
363* Comments: Wonderfully written and believable for all characters.
364 [=[[reviews:CrossCases]]=]
365
366''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7115703/1/ Dedication Through Light And Darkness]]'' by Lalunaticscribe
367* Recommended by: [=ZecoreZecron=]
368* Crossover with: ''Anime/YuGiOh''
369* Status: Complete
370* Synopsis: Duel monsters have come out to play. And since Harry is such a lucky guy, they come to Chicago. And unfortunately, it's not because he's the supernatural world's must-see-atraction of the Midwest.
371* Comments: Freakin' hilarious. The author somehow manages to merge very different worlds in a way that makes sense.
372[=[[reviews:DedicationThroughLightAndDarkness]]=]
373
374''Fanfic/DeepAsTheSea'' by Ryuugi
375* Recommended by: Salvls
376* Crossover with: ''Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians''
377* Status: Dormant
378* Sypnosis: 'And I've removed the filter from your eyes which covered them before, so now, you'll easily distinguish between gods and men.' After the power of the Mist began to weaken, the demigods found themselves in the middle of a whole new world.
379* Comments: YMMV ''heavily''. Much more of a Percy Jackson fic than a DF one (main characters from the Dresden-verse have yet to appear), the characters are pretty much godmodding (pardon the pun).
380** Ryuugi has stated that Dresden will be appearing in a chapter 6 or 7, when the plot for ''Summer Knight'' begins. And to be fair, with the capabilities of Camp Half-Blood, godmodding is inevitable, at least at first. Remains to be seen if it'll disappear later on, as the other supernatural react to the new players.
381[=[[reviews:DeepAsTheSea]]=]
382
383''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3473224/1/ The Denarian Renegade]]'' by Shezza
384* Recommended by: Jinx, @/LooneyToons
385* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
386* Status: Complete
387* Synopsis: By the age of seven, Harry Potter hated his home, his relatives and his life. However, an ancient demonic artefact has granted him the powers of a Fallen and now he will let nothing stop him in his quest for power
388* Notes: Has two sequels, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3856581/1/ The Denarian Knight]]'' (Complete) and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4359957/1/ The Denarian Lord]]'' (Complete), as well as a collection of omakes, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4355372/1/ The Denarian Omakes]]'' (Complete).
389* Comments: Harry is delightfully snarky and beautifully balanced between good and evil. It also has the best written Dumbledore I've ever read.
390** Revlid: Please note that your mileage may ''heavily'' vary with this story--Harry Potter's "snark" mostly comes across as simply being rude and mindlessly arrogant, which aren't appealing traits for the main character of a story spanning 30+ chapters to begin with. The final twist in the first story is also eye-rollingly stupid. In short, if you're hoping for Harry's attitude or the attitudes of others toward him to change in any way from the first few chapters onward... Look elsewhere.
391** It's also worth noting that, while this story is worth a read, it's not really a ''The Dresden Files'' story. It has a few Dresden characters in it, but most are either [=OC=]s or badly OOC by virtue of not existing when the story started.
392** However, in response to Revlid, the story does not claim that Harry is in fact a DeadpanSnarker. It is very clear that he's just an arrogant kid, and most of the other characters (especially his Denarian) note that "you know, just saying that Dumbledore is a pedophile who has sex with a turkey isn't actually funny"; he himself notes that he doesn't actually do sardonic too well. He also couldn't easily be that bad: At best he's overconfident and frequently gets his arse kicked; at worst he's an unsympathetic {{Jerkass}} who few people like particularly and who isn't [[CreatorsPet shilled]] by the author or other characters.
393[=[[reviews:TheDenarianRenegade]]=]
394
395''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10080850/1/ Devil You Know]]'' by Surarrin
396* Recommended by: throwaawy, piattish
397* Crossover with: ''Literature/HighSchoolDXD''
398* Status: Dormant
399* Synopsis: My day had started on a down note. First Elaine had been sick, then I found out my mentor wanted to shove me in a straitjacket. It shouldn't have been a surprise when I died. But, nothing could have prepared me for my life being saved by a devil—or becoming one myself. Still, the magical girl was the biggest surprise.
400* Comments: Not a crackfic, but: "You're going to get a magical wand and you're going to like it." 'Nuff said.
401** A well-done fusion of the settings, with a demonstrated willingness to defy TheStationsOfTheCanon. Narrated by Harry, but taking place mostly though not only in the [=DxD=] side of things.
402[=[[reviews:DevilYouKnow]]=]
403
404''Fanfic/TheDresdenFillies'' by psychicscubadiver
405* Recommended by: omegaman, @/{{Robinton}}
406* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''
407* Status: Dormant
408* Synopsis:
409** ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7369050/1/ The Dresden Fillies: Strange Friends]]'' After the events of ''The Dresden Files #4: Summer Knight'' (and between the events of MLP seasons 1 and 2), Harry Dresden is traveling through the Nevernever and finds himself chased by a pack of monsters and, making a BlindJump between dimensions, arrives in Equestria. After the initial FishOutOfWater comedy, the story gets more serious -- as it turns out, even a SugarBowl like Equestria may sometimes need the skills of one such as Harry. (Complete)
410** ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7893489/1/ The Dresden Fillies: False Masks]]'' After the events of ''The Dresden Files #6: Blood Rites'' and two Equestrian months after ''Strange Friends'', Harry has been invited back to Equestria to be formally thanked for his actions in his previous trip. Unfortunately, an AncientTradition has gotten wind of his visit, and is certain that he represents the return of an Evil long since past. Also, since the thanking is to be in ''public'', Harry is gonna have to make certain "adaptations" for his stay in Equestria. (Complete)
411** ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11333671/1/ The Dresden Fillies: Great Power]]'' After the events of ''The Dresden Files #8: Proven Guilty'' (and between the events of MLP seasons 2 and 3), the Mane Six and Spike, not having seen Harry for a while, decide to go to Earth to find him instead. Things go wrong almost instantly. (Dormant)
412** ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10634261/1/ The Dresden Fillies: Extra Stuff]]'' A collection of non-canon[[note]](unless stated otherwise)[[/note]] BonusMaterial. (Dormant)
413* Comments: A fantastic fic. Dresden's characterization is absolutely spot on, almost perfect. All of his character attributes, his snarkiness, loyalty to his friends, his GoodIsNotNice attitude, and his struggles with darkness, are exquisitely captured. Seriously, it has to be read to be believed. The Dresden-centric parts of the story almost read like Butcher's prose. Having not seen the show ''[[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]'' myself, I cannot speak on whether or not the ponies' ''characterization'' is as good as Dresden's, but as characters who have real personalities and contribute to the story psychicscubadiver writes them quite well.
414[=[[reviews:TheDresdenFillies]]=]
415
416''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/92451/chapters/126058 The Dresden Omens]]'' by shiplizard
417* Recommended by: kph2pt0, piattish, [=RaineyH=]
418* ''Status'': Complete
419* Crossover with: ''Literature/GoodOmens''
420* Synopsis: In which a demon (who did not fall from grace so much as saunter vaguely downward) is sent to tempt a hero (who's reluctant at best) and has some trouble with the job.
421* Comments: Contains a surprise pairing ([[spoiler:Harry/Marcone]]), and a fusion of Jim Butcher's snarky humor and ''Good Omens''' wit. The crossover is well done and the characters are portrayed perfectly.
422** Er... Have you seen the {{Shipping}} section? Ain't no surprise pairing there.
423*** The fic in question was among the first slash fics to be written in the entire fandom and possibly the first with that pairing.
424*** This, and the fact that the pairing is sort of sprung at you at the end, and there's very little hint of it until that point. (The suddenness is plot-related, rather than an AssPull.)
425[=[[reviews:TheDresdenOmens]]=]
426
427The ''Endless Pantheon'' series by Todeswind
428* Recommended by: @/{{Milarqui}}, Othor_the_cute
429* Crossover with: ''Series/StargateSG1''
430* ''[[http://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/dresden-files-sg-1-gods-eye.232344/ God's Eye]]'': The first story in the series.
431** Synopsis: Harry Dresden gets misplaced after the events of the Darkhallow. Suffice it to say tossed to the edge of the galaxy, he still manages to stir up trouble. After all, the universe exists to trouble Harry Dresden.
432** Status: Complete
433* ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11445721/1/Shattering-Occam-s-Razor/ Shattering Occam's Razor]]'': A side story taking place at the same time as ''God's Eye''.
434** Synopsis: This story is a companion piece to my story, God's Eye, told from the perspective of SG-1 as they find themselves coping with all manner of supernatural complications to their war with the Goa'uld.
435** Status: Complete
436* ''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/stargate-dresden-files-gods-blood.567448/ God's Blood]]'': A sequel to ''God's Blood'' taking place roughly one year later.
437** Synopsis: Godhood has not simplified the life of Harry Dresden. Between his war with the Titan Chronos, the Feminicidal God Moloch, and a cavalcade of nastuness from before the dawn of time you'd think it couldn't get any worse. Unfortunately for Harry, Mab is more than happy to shake things up.
438** Status: Complete
439* ''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/endless-pantheon-manifest-disaster-stargate-dresden-files.648080/ Manifest Disaster]]'': A side story taking place at the same time as ''God's Blood''.
440** Synopsis: Stargate Command has changed since the near disastrous Foothold situation one year ago but their mission remains the same. When an SG team is stranded on a hostile planet, SG-1 once again rides to the rescue and finds an unwelcome surprise from Earth's not-so-distant past.
441** Status: On-going
442* ''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/visions-of-the-pantheon-stargate-dresden-files.580010/ Visions of the Pantheon]]'': An anthology of short stories and vignettes focusing on various Goa'uld.
443** Synopsis: A companion piece to Gods Eye told from the perspective of the various Goa'uld as they react to the chaos that Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has unleashed upon the Galaxy at large. It's a big galaxy, but nowhere is quite big enough to hide hurricane Dresden.
444** Status: On-going
445* ''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/endless-pantheon-letters-from-home-sg1-dresden-files.611809/ Letters from Home]]'': An anthology of short stories and vignettes focusing on humans, both on and off Earth.
446** Synopsis: This story is intended to provide a venue for short stories told from the POV of humans on Earth in the Endless Pantheon universe that aren't long enough to merit their own story thread but aren't thematically tied to any of my longer narratives.
447** Status: On-going
448* ''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/endless-pantheon-murphys-law-sg-1-dresden-files.726952/ Murphy's Law]]'': A side-story focused on Detective Karin Murphy several months after ''God's Blood''.
449** Synopsis: Even when he's not on the same planet, Harry Dresden manages to complicate Detective Karrin Murphy's life. Already busy dealing with fallout from the Lord Warden's brief visit to Earth, Murphy gets an unwelcome visit from Gentleman John Marcone who wants to report a murder.
450** Status: On-going
451* ''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/endless-pantheon-gods-heart-sg-1-dresden-files.751018/ God's Heart]]'': Third book in the series, taking place after God's Blood.
452** Synopsis: After becoming a god Harry thought his days as a detective were over. But with his empire in danger of losing a valuable ally, Harry must take one last case from the Winter Lady: Find out who assassinated Zeus during the Olympic games.
453** Status: On-going
454* Comments: An interesting fusion of the two universes, with promises of intrigue and well-hidden subtext. Fascinating worldbuilding for how {{Magitek}} could work in ''The Dresden Files'' universe and a reasonable explanation of how the Goa'uld fit into the DF world: [[spoiler:the vampire courts exists to combat them]]. Snarky "gods", scary Mab, and a generally fun adventure.
455** In spite of the big change that happens early, the story still distills pure Dresden-ness, while adding the special flavor of the Stargate series. Worth the time reading.
456** Mechanically the stories following Harry and the one following the SGC reflect their source material. Harry's story is told from his continuous, unbroken point of view. Meanwhile, the SGC story swaps between different characters with each chapter, much like an episode of SG-1.
457*** Another item of note is his characterization of the Goa'uld. Rather than the one-dimensional evil usually seen, here they are depicted as flawed but highly intelligent rulers. They are unashamedly evil by human standards but have a code of conduct and culture that clearly fits their legends from Earth. The fic also justifies their ornate ship, armor, and weapon designs: The intricate designs are warding sigils to keep out faerie assassins, with the iron weapons and armor of their Jaffa being specifically meant to combat them.
458* Cautionary note: Due to his profession, Todeswind has a slow update schedule with periodic months-long downtimes.
459[=[[reviews:GodsEye]]=]
460
461''[[https://labyrinth-ex.livejournal.com/36574.html En Fuego]]'' by dmacabre
462* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
463* Crossover with: ''Film/{{Labyrinth}}''
464* Status: Complete
465* Synopsis: Broke and desperate for work, Chicago's only professional wizard is hot on the trail of a stolen relic from the Oriental Institute when he unexpectedly lands not one, but two additional cases. Turns out that nothing livens up a slow work week like a little demon trouble, a pair of star-crossed royal lovers, and a bored faerie kingdom who wants her king and queen back at all costs.
466* Notes: Has a sequel, ''[[https://labyfic.livejournal.com/149984.html Fairytale of Chicago]]''.
467[=[[reviews:EnFuego]]=]
468
469''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7620569/1/ Fallen Stars]]'' by Shockz
470* Recommended by: @/{{SAMAS}}, spacemonkey37, piattish, Dame-Amaryllis
471* Crossover with: ''Franchise/LyricalNanoha''
472* Status: Dead
473* Synopsis: Protecting an innocent young woman from the magical authorities is nothing new to Harry. Problem is, this time the girl is one Nanoha Takamachi. Harry finds himself up against a civilization that makes the White Council look downright primitive, but Nanoha does have some friends in her corner, and Harry can teach the TSAB a few things about magic they might have overlooked.
474* Notes: Alternate [[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=211377 link]].
475* Comments: It's off to a very good start. The crossover elements in particular are very well handled; the author has done an excellent job of merging the different magic systems.
476[=[[reviews:FallenStars]]=]
477
478''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7469479/1/ Forever!]]'' by Chengar Quordath
479* Recommended by: Veloren
480* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''
481* Status: Complete
482* Synopsis: Pinkie Pie randomly shows up at the apartment of one Harry Dresden, Wizard-for-hire. And then she does ... [[HilarityEnsues whatever it is that Pinkie Pie does]].
483* Notes: This oneshot is a prequel to the much longer ''Fanfic/MyLittleDenarians''.
484* Comments: Pure crack, with everyone in character. Possibly the funniest MLP crossover around. Its sequel is quickly becoming much [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]].
485[=[[reviews:Forever]]=]
486
487''Fanfic/{{Ghost Story|Nuts}}'' by Nuts!
488* Recommended by: @/GentlemensDame883
489* Crossover with: ''Franchise/MassEffect''
490* Status: Dormant
491* Synopsis:[[spoiler:Harry Dresden]] is dead, and so is John Shepard circa ''Bring Down the Sky''. Orders on high come in to send them back to the land of the living... The other guy's land of the living. Spoilers for the end of ''Changes'' and start of the eponymous canonical book.
492[=[[reviews:GhostStoryNuts]]=]
493
494''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9337464/1/ Gifts, Stolen and Received]]'' by Nagia
495* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
496* Crossover with: ''Film/{{Labyrinth}}''
497* Status: Complete
498* Synopsis: ''"It's my step-daughter," she said, eyes wet with tears and hands trembling with fear. I heard a rush of air as if a thousand fairy tales had been turned upside down at once.''
499* Notes: Alternate link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821707/chapters/1557368 here]].
500[=[[reviews:GiftsStolenAndReceived]]=]
501
502''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/77398 Glitter and Hurt Feelings]]'' by norgbelulah
503* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
504* Crossover with: ''Film/{{Labyrinth}}''
505* Status: Complete
506* Synopsis: Four times Sarah Williams gave me (Harry Dresden, wizard) more than I bargained for and one time I returned the favor.
507* Notes: Alternate link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5864830/1/ here]].
508[=[[reviews:GlitterAndHurtFeelings]]=]
509
510''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7495066/1/ Glow Worm]]'' by ashmanonar
511* Recommended by: majorshane
512* Crossover with: ''Series/{{Firefly}}''
513* Status: Complete
514* Synopsis: Harry Dresden finds himself on Serenity; will he find a way back home? Will he want to? Spoilers through BDM and Small Favor.
515* Comments: This is one of the BEST stories I have ever read! It combines not just the characters but the mythology of both series together! Harry accidentally breaks the sixth law of magic and lands in Serenity's cargo hold. This story has action, romance, and a killer plot! The character development is super well done, Ashmanonar does a fantastic job juggling a rather large cast in a fun and engaging way. It is extremely under rated due to the obscurity of the combination. I can not recommend this fic enough. 10/5!
516** Heliomance: YMMV. Writing is technically good, but the voices are off. Also, Harry is not particularly in character - he takes everything way too much in stride, and breaks the First Law without batting an eyelid.
517[=[[reviews:GlowWorm]]=]
518
519''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/1645 Handle With Care]]'' by Jedi Buttercup
520* Recommended by: [=RazorSmile=], Dame-Amaryllis
521* Crossover with: ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''
522* Status: Dormant
523* Synopsis: ''Ms. Summers might as well have worn a sign reading 'Danger to Life and Limb' in large, neon print.'' Fusion-fic.
524* Pairing: Harry/Buffy
525* Comments: A nigh-seamless fusion of ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' and ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' where the events of Buffy up to Season Six happened within the metaphysical rules of the Dresdenverse. Buffy joins Team Dresden for the raid on Arctis Tor, Spike and Angel are White Court and Willow ... well. Ships Harry/Buffy.
526** So does the author, pretty damn hard. It's all the fic is about for the first several chapters. And the seams are definitely there.
527[=[[reviews:HandleWithCare]]=]
528
529''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6437783/1/ Harry Dresden: Agent of NERV]]'' by [=Yuffiek666=]
530* Recommended by: Darkblade, piattish
531* Crossover with: ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''
532* Status: Dead
533* Synopsis: Things changed in the year 2000 when humans awoke the outside known as Adam and caused Second impact which killed two billion people, flooded the world and all but destroyed the Sidhe. Years after the Second Impact, SEELE's Head of North American Resource Management and all around criminal scum Johnny Marcone is seemingly murdered by being reduced to an unknown orange liquid. Harry as usually getting caught in the middle of this mess finds himself sent to Tokyo 3 to investigate NERV.
534* Comments: A CrackFic GoneHorriblyRight. The author took great care to almost seamlessly merge the two very distinctive universes. There are some plot conveniences such as Bob's new found Otaku-dom (which has made him fluent in Japanese and capable of tutoring Harry in it) and Ebenezer making Harry an anti-WalkingTechBane watch but they only serve to bring both Harry and the cast of Evangelion into more trouble I am willing to overlook them.
535[=[[reviews:HarryDresdenAgentOfNERV]]=]
536
537''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6600971/1/ Higher Stakes: A Fanfiction of the Dresden Files]]'' by Wild Paladin
538* Recommended by: Grey Writer
539* Crossover with: ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer''
540* Status: Complete
541* ''Synopsis'': Takes the place of (meaning "completely ignores") ''Ghost Story'' and ignores the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight'' comics after the arc titled ''Time of Your Life''. In the last stages of returning from the death he suffered at the end of ''Changes'', Harry Dresden meets Buffy Summers, her sister Dawn, and their friend Xander Harris in the Nevernever. To Harry, Buffy and Co. are known TV figures, and Xander has read some of the Dresden Files novels. The Scooby Gang help Harry return home, and become a part of his life, eventually help him solve his murder.
542* ''Comments'': A very credible substitute for ''Ghost Story''. The author does an excellent job of imitating Jim Butcher's "voice", works Buffy, Xander and Dawn seamlessly into the Dresden-verse, and offers a more satisfying ending to the ''[[ComicBook/BuffyTheVampireSlayer BtVS: S8]]'' comics than the actual comics did. It's a little uneven in the middle, and the author does some things I don't think Jim Butcher ever would-- but the internal logic holds up well, and it's still a very, very good read, worth it just for the combat scenes and the utterly ''disgusting'' monsters. Does have a love relationship between Harry and Buffy that grows believably.
543[=[[reviews:HigherStakesAFanfictionOfTheDresdenFiles]]=]
544
545''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5782139/1/ Iced Chaos]]'' by Lalunaticscribe
546* Recommended by: [=ZecoreZecron=]
547* Crossover with: ''Manga/{{Bleach}}''
548* Status: Complete
549* Synopsis: Captain Hitsugaya is missing in Chicago and Harry is hired to find him. HilarityEnsues.
550* Comments: The story seems like a crack-fic but is much better than it sounds.
551** It has 2 prequels that should be read first: [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5670130/1/I-m-a-God-of-Death-and-I-need-help I'm a God of Death, and I need help]] and [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5672761/1/There-s-a-Death-God-in-Chicago-PD-Prison There's a Death God in Chicago PD Prison]]
552[=[[reviews:IcedChaos]]=]
553
554''Fanfic/LoveIsAllYouNeedToDestroyYourEnemies'' by shadydave
555* Recommended by: @/LMage
556* Crossover with: ''Podcast/WelcomeToNightVale''
557* Status: Complete
558* Synopsis: There are a few things that Carlos may have neglected to tell Cecil. Like his last name. Or how he hasn't actually dated anyone since his junior year of high school. Or that he's a wizard of the White Council and the regional commander of Wardens in the western United States and not, in fact, a scientist. You know. Minor details.
559* Pairing: Carlos Ramirez/Cecil Palmer
560* Comment: It's hard not to be blown away by this fic- which blends the creeptastic humor of ''Podcast/WelcomeToNightVale'' with the raw sarcasm of ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' as seamlessly as it blends the world and characters. The story manages to fell like it belongs to both of the source material without ever being strained or reaching. The story is engaging and it makes you ''believe'' in Cecil and Carlos much like the podcast dose- and it manages to incorporate Carlos The Warden and Carlos the Scientist into the same character without losing any of the elements of the originals. If you are in both fandoms (or even if you are in only one, as several reviewers profess), this is definitely worth a read.
561[=[[reviews:LoveisAllYouNeedtoDestroyYourEnemies]]=]
562
563''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7050492/1/ Marine Knots]]'' by [=FaithDaria=]
564* Recommended by: majorshane
565* Crossover with: ''Series/{{NCIS}}''
566* Status: Complete
567* Synopsis: Thomas goes to Washington, D.C. and is framed for murder. He calls the only person he knows that can get him out of this mess. Or, alternately, the 'Harry and Thomas' show goes to D.C.
568* Comments: Fantastically merged world. The plot is solid and the characterization awesome. Dresden is shown with his powerful magic, but he doesn't over shadow the NCIS cast at all. 4/5!
569[=[[reviews:MarineKnots]]=]
570
571''Fanfic/TheMasterOfDeath'' by Ryuugi
572* Recommended by: @/GentlemensDame883
573* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
574* Status: Dormant
575* Synopsis: After a long and fulfilling life Harry Potter has died, but [[CallBack "To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure"]], as a certain Justin [=DuMorne=] will find out.
576[=[[reviews:RyuugisTheMasterOfDeath]]=]
577
578''Fanfic/TheSenshiFiles'' by [=Irritus185=]
579* Recommended by: @/{{SAMAS}}
580* Crossover with: ''Manga/SailorMoon''
581* Status: Dormant
582* Synopsis: Five years ago, Harry rescued a nine-year-old Makoto Kino from a plane crash(and the gremlins that caused it). Now, shortly after the events of ''Dead Beat'', he finds himself forced to take her back to Japan to keep her safe. Just in time to get caught up in ''her'' destiny.
583[=[[reviews:TheSenshiFiles]]=]
584
585''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/sheer-genius-2-0-dresden-files-girl-genius.258494/ Sheer Genius]]'' by Samarkand
586* Recommended by: bissek, @/GentlemensDame883, Dame-Amaryllis
587* Crossover with: ''Webcomic/GirlGenius''
588* Status: Ongoing
589* Synopsis: Once, during a mission to Romania, Michael Carpenter found a ten-year old girl hiding among the bodies of her family and took her in as one of his own. Eight years later, after her chronic migraines caused her to blow up her room yet again, her father's friend Harry Dresden spends the evening with her cheering her up. Unbeknownst to either of them, spending several hours in the company of a wizard causes the complex mechanism in her locket that restrained her Spark to start breaking down, turning young Agatha H. Carpenter into something the world was not prepared for.
590* Now can be found on [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/12889386/chapters/29445246 AO3]]
591[=[[reviews:SheerGenius]]=]
592
593''Fanfic/ASongOfIceAndFiresThatWerentAllMyFault'' by Puzzle
594* Recommended by: @/GentlemensDame883, @/DarkPhoenix94
595* Crossover with: ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire''
596* Status: Dormant; last updated September 2017
597* Synopsis: At the climax of ''Literature/{{Changes}}'', Harry and Maggie are thrown from Earth to Braavos of the Hundred Isles. After two years of struggling, he's finally got his feet under him and is slowly starting to make small changes. Initially unknown to him, however, his arrival has not gone unnoticed by the rest of the world's magical communities, and he scarce can imagine the long-term consequences of his actions and inventions.
598* Comments: Initial parts can be a bit rough around the edges.
599** While it's initially a bit rough, the characterisation is excellent, it explores parts of the world of ASOIAF that aren't often seen in the books or tv series, the exploration of Dresden's nature as a NormalFishInATinyPond in the LowFantasy world of ASOIAF (at first. The return of magic is a major plot point) is very well handled (as is the reaction of the world to him, which mostly ballparks at OhCrap), the exploration of things that Dresden can do with his magic when he has the time to research in detail is absolutely superb and utterly fascinating. Highly recommended.
600[=[[reviews:ASongOfIceAndFiresThatWerentAllMyFault]]=]
601
602''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/don-dresden-founder-of-hogwarts-dresden-files-harry-potter.790927/ Don Dresden, Founder of Hogwarts]]'' by cyrileom
603* Recommended by: Xenone
604* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
605* Status: Complete
606* Synopsis: Time/Nevernever shennanigans happen, landing Dresden in Britain just in time to help found Hogwarts.
607
608''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/unholy-saviors-berserk-the-dresden-files.326393/ Unholy Saviors]]'' by X0ll0X
609* Recommended by: Xenone
610* Crossover with: ''{{Manga/Berserk}}''
611* Status: Dormant
612* Synopsis: "Harry Dresden gets swept up by the World Transformation and finds himself stuck on Midland getting more actively abused as a human stress ball than normal. There will be suffering, there will be burning, there will be explosion and THEN he'll meet Guts."
613* Comments: Dresden stumbles his way into ANOTHER set of ancient conspiracies and misunderstandings along with his faithful general Toot-toot. Confusion, hilarity, and FIRE ensue. You also get periodic glimpses into what the main Berserk cast are doing while Harry is wandering around, setting demons on fire.
614
615''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21923116/chapters/52326427 Unsealed Fates]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/theantepenultimateriddle/pseuds/theantepenultimateriddle theantepenultimateriddle]]
616* Crossover with ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''
617* Recommended by Kat 2V
618* ''Status'': Ongoing
619* ''Synopsis'': Where trouble goes, Harry Dresden inevitably follows-- or ends up in the middle of it, as things may be. So when trouble comes to Chicago in the form of a war for a powerful magic artifact that can grant wishes fought by summoned heroic and mythical figures, it's not a surprise that Harry gets chosen to be involved. What is a surprise is who he has to fight against... and who he will be forced to fight with. (Set around the time Proven Guilty is set in the original series.)
620[=[[reviews:Unsealed Fates]]=]
621
622''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11972679/1/The-Dresden-Files-Beneath-Mt-Ebott The Dresden Files: beneath Mt Ebott]]''
623* Recommended by: Tropers/ZoicAlcelaphine
624* ''Status'': Dead; last updated November 2020
625* Crossover with: {{VideoGame/Undertale}}
626* ''Synopsis'': The Monsters of Mt. Ebott were trapped underground at the end of a war in millennia past, and now that they've been freed, they're walking into another one. Amidst Monster abductions, time travel and a 12 year old in the United Nations, Harry Dresden's expertise as a Wizard is required to help educate them on the workings of the modern magical world. (Dead Beat/Post Barrier)
627* Comments: Harry's [[FirstPersonSmartass personal narration]] is on point.
628
629''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25938706/chapters/63047878 Born In Fiendfyre]]'', by Samhaine
630* Recommended By: Silent Stranger
631* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''.
632* ''Status'': Complete
633* ''Synopsis'': After Justin's death at his hands, a 15-year-old Harry Dresden is stranded in Britain, pursued by a vengeful Auror, and forced to deal with a Hogwarts education on top of everything.
634* ''Comments'': A very engaging AU that merges the magic system of both ''Harry Potter'' and ''The Dresden Files'', and does so fairly well. There's quite a few differences, by far the biggest being that [[spoiler: Harry Potter is long dead, the entire Potter family having been killed in battle with Voldemort, who himself was in turn killed by Severus Snape in a suicide bombing as revenge for Lily's death.]] Other changes include Harry's mother having been a pureblood British witch, and Justin De Mare a follower of the Dark Lord.
635[=[[reviews:BornInFiendfyre]]=]
636
637''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/38257894/chapters/95591155 A Young Vampire's Cohabitation Arrangements]]''
638* Recommended by: Tropers/TheMonkeyTypewriter, Tropers/RagnarTheSemiGreen
639* ''Status'': Active
640* Crossover with: ''Literature/TheSagaOfTanyaTheEvil''
641* ''Synopsis'': Another Death. Another Life. Born this time into modernity and wealth, things seemed almost too good to be true. Tania Raith had not realized just how right she was. Vampires! Ghouls! Fey! How was she supposed to live peacefully in a world populated with monsters?! Perhaps the "Wizard" in the phone book could help. She was also definitely not Hungry at all!
642* Comments: Tanya on her third go-around post-Fantasy-[=WW1=] as a scion-turned-White Court of the Raith family, and her definitely completely businesslike relationship with one Mister Harry Dresden. No romance outside of anything canon at the moment, though when we see Harry's POV, there is the normal levels of Interest in the female form aimed at pretty much every member of Tania/Tanya's family. Fights have been tense and well choreographed, and the Misunderstanding Field around Tania Raith is set to believable levels for the most part, and is played for laughs fairly well when taken to extremes. Far better than the synopsis can give it credit for, and can also be found on Spacebattles.
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