Super Mario Bros. / Fanfic Recs

Proof that the remaining 10% is worth discovering that the princess is in another castle for.

These are recommendations made by tropers for the Super Mario Bros., all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. No-name recommendations will be zapped. Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

Do warn when a fanfic may head into Not Safe for Work, Kaizo or non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, Shipping is Serious Business.

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Super Mario Bros. X by Redigit.

Recommended by blackmoondin
A remarkable level editor used to create levels using elements from the first three games in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario World. The editor and game are highly faithful to the Super Mario games of old, and while the editor itself is no longer being worked on due to a debacle in early February 2011, the fandom has made (and continues to make) many impressive creations with the tools this editor offers, some of which might even surpass Nintendo's own work. If you're an avid Mario or platforming fan (which you most likely are if you're reading this page), this game is certainly worth a try.

General Fics

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.

Super Mario Bros.: The Legend Begins by Tanookris

Recommended by Phoenix Fire 69
Status: Dormant; last updated February 2021
Synopsis: Spurred on by a magic whistle, Mario and his brother Luigi find a hidden Warp Zone to the forgotten Mushroom Kingdom. Soon, the brothers will be thrust into the middle of a decades-old clash that will change their fate and define their legacies as heroes.

Princess Power! by Boo Destroyer

Recommended by Shadow Man 2
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A game idea that revolves around Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina coming together in their own adventure. And this time, with the help of E. Gadd, they've got a new kind of power to strike back.
Comments: An interesting take on Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina as transforming superheroines in their own adventure, and a very well thought out game idea (Better than Super Princess Peach, at that). Give it a good read through and you'll find yourself wanting it to be an actual game!

Rise of the Mushroom Kingdom (viewable in part 1 here

Part 2

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'' by Randy Solem

Recommended by Nexus, Brendan Rizzo
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Inspired by Mario Brothers, the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom decide to finish off the koopas once and for all after tragedy strikes. This series has more humor in it, as well as ridiculously over-the-top violence.
Comments: Be warned that this series contains a lot of bathroom humor.

Super Mario Bros. Z

Recommended by Known Unknown, Brendan Rizzo
Status: Dead
Synopsis: A sprite animation crossover between Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog in a homage to Dragon Ball Z. Sonic and Shadow arrive in Mario's universe in search of Chaos Emeralds, which have been sent there to keep them away from a villain who has already destroyed their home universe. Now everyone wants their hands on the power, and the race is on.
Comments: Very well animated, and gets better as the series goes on. The plot ain't too shabby either, mixing a DBZ-style plot with Mario & Luigi / Paper Mario-style shenanigans. The entire series can be found here. Beware of imitations.

Power Star by Daniel Sun

Recommended by Nexus
Status: Complete
Synopsis: In this (now complete) series of flash movies, Mario gets possessed by Boos, prompting him to become Brainwashed and Crazy AND Taking A Level In Badass! Only Luigi can stop him before he can acquire all of the Power Stars (from Super Mario 64).
Comments: One of the best Mario flash movies ever. Beautifully animated fight scenes along with a very well-thought out story. It must be seen to be believed.

Power Star 4.5 by Jon Bro (Alternate Link

)

Recommended by Nexus (Yes, I really like flash movies)
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A parody of the above flash series.
Comments: A bit of a warning: If you watch this right after the above series, prepare for some SERIOUS Mood Whiplash.

Bowser's Kingdom by Andrew Raskin and pthouse

Recommended by Hanz
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Follows the exploits of Punch Clock Villains Jeff the Goomba and Hal the Koopa as they survive mimimum wage and Bowser as their boss.
Comments: Entertaining series with some incredible Epic Fail moments from the main characters (such as killing Peach while parking the Koopa Car, amongst others).
- Now with its own page.

Super Mario Reloaded by Toonimated

Recommended by Nexus
Status: Complete
Synopsis: The entire Burly Brawl fight in The Matrix Reloaded completely re-animated with Mario as Neo and Luigi as Agent Smith.
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Let's Go! Thingio! by Tech Wing

Recommended by Edrobot
Status: Dead
Synopsis: Basically a visual Crack Fic, Thingio is a short video game about Mario, Geno, and the leader of the Rub Rabbits trying to save the world in the name of ~~Truth~~ Pasta, ~~Justice~~ Pasta, and ~~the American way~~ Gunpei Yokoi. The gameplay and story itself is So Bad, It's Good on purpose, but the more annoying sections can be skipped thanks to a password system. Sadly, it's a dead fic, "Side B" has been stuck in Development Hell for a few years now, and has probably been abandoned. Oh, yes, and you have to download a couple DLL's off the MFGG site to play, so just go to the MISC menu, and look under "System Files". Trust me, it's worth it.
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Super Mario Sunshine: A Sprite of Light by mariobroultimate

Recommended by researcher99
Status: Complete
Synopsis: (From the author) To get away from the wintery Mushroom Kingdom, the Mario Bros, along with Peach, and some new friends go on vacation to the sun-drenched tropical paradise of Isle Delfino. Their peace is shattered when a new group of villains come to wreck havoc on the Isle. So much for a vacation. Can Mario, his friends, and their new water pack FLUDD save the day?
Comments: This is more than just a simple adaptation of Super Mario Sunshine. Its plotline is driven and well put together. There’s also a lot more action than you can imagine.
Now with it's own page!

Super Mario 63 (game. There only exist two sites that have the full version, this is one of them) (Possible AU)

Recommended by Great Pikmin Fan and Luigifan
Status: Complete
Synopsis: This starts out with the typical "Bowser kidnaps Peach" plot, but it's more deep than that. It turns out that Bowser has this "orb of power" that lets him summon a meteor to destroy the world (this is because the orb of power took over Bowser's mind).
Comments: Hands down, no contest, the best Mario fan game. The only game that even comes close is Super Mario Flash.
- Luigifan here. I used this game's level editor to make my first two "Super Luigi Bros." games (which I have no qualms about plugging), but the real meat of the recommendation is the main game, which is simply incredible. The lack of a wall jump, faulty audio chip, tendency for slowdown really do nothing to dent the high quality of the gameplay and the level design, to say nothing of the awesome plot. The game can also be quite challenging without ever becoming frustrating, which is a nice touch, and the aforementioned Level Editor, while blatantly missing a few crucial features from the main game (at least the last time I used it), is still utterly awesome and simple to use. Easily one of the best flash games on Newgrounds. Oh, and it has its own page.

Three Little Princesses by "The Bourgyman" Yves Bourgelas

Recommended by Burstkiller
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Peach and Daisy hear loud noises from the outside of the castle. Upon realizing it is nothing but a bulky, exploding spaccraft that makes such noise, they decide to go sneak a peek. It is only then that they get to meet Rosalina, the watcher of the stars, whose comet observatory crashed on Peach's garden not too long ago after encountering a meteor from a little too close. Rosalina's only way to get back on track isn't available until the day after, so the two princesses decide that the best way they can entertain their guest (as well as themselves) for the night, is to organize a sleepover. Hilarity Ensues.
Comments: A very twisted and hilarious take on Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina that will put a smile on your face. The artwork is cute, fun, and energetic with a great range of emotions. Bonus points for the use of "Excuse Me Princess" as a drinking game. Also posted on DeviantArt.

Super Mario Galaxy: Reach For The Stars, Bad Luck and Will There Be No Mercy From The Immortals ?

Recommended by killerzuera
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A three-part series that consists of the adventures of the characters as a whole, but mainly focusing on the relationships between Mario, Luigi, Wario and Waluigi. The first story consists of the 4 bros teaming up to rescue Rosalina and Princess Peach from Bowser. Bad Luck is focused on Waluigi dealing with...an unlikely event, to say the least. The last fic consists of the gang teaming up to save the world and enact revenge on a new villain
Comments: This is possibly one of the best fanfics ever written. The writing is energetic and quick, but detailed enough so that the details are well demonstrated. The characters are extremely well translated into the stories and are very faithful to their original characters. A must-read

Paper Mario: The Temple of the Sun, by that one little guy

Recommended by SpiriTsunami, The Otaku Ninja, The Copy Universe
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A brand new Paper Mario game, along the vein of Thousand-Year Door. Mario and Luigi accompany Peach to the land of Chronoside, but when a thieving Goomba steals Mario's hammer, the heroic plumber chases him into the Temple of the Sun. While the two of them are in there, something happens to split Chronoside in two — one world where it's always daytime, and one where it's always night... COMPLETE!
Comments: A very ambitious undertaking, as it is essentially creating a new game from scratch. Currently in Chapter 4 (as of 9/10/10). There are only a total of six Sun Souls, not the usual seven, so it will be interesting to see if there are still eight stages.
- Seconded, the characters are interesting, the settings are nicely described, and the whole thing comes together in a very well-crafted story. Hell, this fic deserves its own page.
  - Will do.
  - The story is complete, and I loved reading every chapter of it!

King of the Koopas by Lemony Shephard

Recommended by: The Otaku Ninja
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Prequel to Super Mario 64. We all know Bowser as The Villain, but what is his story? Is he evil at all? SO much happened before Mario popped up, and you'll never look at Toads, Koopas, or Peach the same ever again! COMPLETE!
Comments: Mainly inspired by Wicked, this story gives us a different look at the Mario-verse, one that shows that things are not as clear-cut as you think they are.

A Heart of Stone by General Luigi

Recommended by: The Otaku Ninja
Status: Dead
Synopsis: What happened to Bowser that made him the villain so many gamers know and love? This story tells of his life before Peach and anyone else. Please note that every now and then, a chapter will be in the time after Paper Mario 2.
Comments: Another take on Bowser's past, this one based off Russian history. Nicely done and well-thought out, it ties together some of the games into its story.

Cassie by Dr. Adrian Crimony (AU)

Recommended by Iggy Koopa
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A Shy Guy and a Birdo embark on a journey to enslave all the Yoshi in the world.
Comments: A twisted and darkly comedic work. It's particularly admirable in how it takes obscure details from the video game series (particularly Super Mario World) and strings them together.
- Seconded by The Otaku Ninja, this fic has a very Fight Club-ish vibe to it, describing a world very much like ours... with some exceptions.

More Than You Know by Pedestrians

Recommended by Happyman
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Princess Peach is kidnapped on the night of the Mushroom Ball. She is devastated until she meets Bowser's children and learns that they are much different than the spoiled brats everyone thinks they are.
Comments: The most striking trait of this story is its interesting and unique depiction of the koopalings, in which they're portrayed as something more than "Bowser's minions who also happen to be his children", as well as the awesome characterization of Peach and Bowser.
It has its own page

The Brothers Mario

Recommended by Jack Mackerel
Status: Complete
Synopsis - You want a REAL grim n' gritty Mario? Turn it into a Mafia crime story. A damn fine Machinima with great animation and angles. See if you can spot all the Shout Outs.

Waluigi's Adventure by Yoshizilla-Rhedosaurus

Recommended by Patrobotnik
Status: Dormant
Synopsis: Waluigi basically goes on an adventure to save Princess Daisy from a strange mechanical menace, with the help of Toadette, Petey Piranha, and Gooper Blooper.
Comments: An incredibly simple but well-executed adventure fanfic that stars Waluigi and places him in the starring role, with Petey and Gooper coming along for the ride. Also has an intriguing rivalry in a Porygon-Z.

Fibra by Usami

Recommended by Blazichu
Status: Complete
Synopsis: After making off with one of E. Gadd's latest inventions, Bowser's acting out his latest plan to take over the Mushroom Kingdom, but this time, he's got an unprecedented ally — Luigi. It's mostly a genfic, but there are some undeniable hints of a Luigi/Daisy romance.
Comments: I cannot recommend this fic heartily enough — it's a real treat for fans of 'the man in green'.

Super Smash by Ferguson Winston

Recommended by Thecommander 236
Status: Complete
Synopsis: It's time for Mario, Luigi, and Toad to put Bowser in his place. They are greeted by the tyrant king at the entrance of his castle and no one's in the mood for words.
Comments: An outlandish animated short, whose preview scored a decent 4.28 on Newgrounds and won an award, that finally hit the scene over a year later and scored a 4.43 and bagged two awards. It displays the plumbers and the little shroom as ganstas, but in a good way. The action is great and (YMMV) the changes are too weird to hate. It humorously depicts Mario as a fat gansta who doesn't wear a shirt and has a cap that covers his eyes, Luigi is a lanky junky who takes fire flowers as joints, and Toad, despite being a foot tall, is actually displayed as a Badass and he borders on Butler status. You'll either love it or hate it, but, surprisingly, a lot of people love it.

Luigi: Two Lights' Hero by Meinos Kaen

Recommended by Thecommander 236
Status: Dormant
Synopsis: Luigi and Mario are traveling through the forest one day when Luigi sees a orb of lightning appear that streaks to hit Mario. Mario had been distracted and, without thinking about his own concern, Luigi jumps into the path of the projectile. It transports him to a strange yet familiar world where he meets a dark king and he looks exactly like Luigi! It seems something in this world has gone wrong and he's trapped in the middle of a bloody revolution to overthrow the so-called King Maluigi. In order to get home, he must become stronger, and he has to fight without his brother's help.
Comments: The story is a deconstruction of the Overshadowed, Woobie, and The Unfavorite younger brother. It paints an interesting picture of how an overshadowed character would react to the fanbase of the series. Mario came first and Luigi was painted as a coward, so no one in the Mushroom Kingdom respected him or treated him like the hero he was. After all, Mario was the older and the more daring twin. The sci-fi and magical elements add a unique flavor to the series. In this universe, Luigi was so angered by his Aloof Big Brother and the lack of respect he received that he trained to earn it, but then he disappeared and he returned evil. It has an interesting subversion of Cain and Abel and The Evil Prince in that Luigi is the younger brother and that he became an evil king when he started off as a good commoner respectively. Unfortunately, the series has been on a two year+ hiatus.

Luigi's Wonderland by Flannelson

Recommended by Gilgameshkun
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Mario and Luigi are in the house the brothers share together. While Luigi is watching television, Mario steps out of the house. Convinced he is alone in the house, Luigi gets out a cassette player and an audio tape. It starts playing "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire, and Luigi starts disco dancing very skillfully.
Comments: An Adobe Flash-animated video hosted on Newgrounds, with another copy on Youtube. Other than the lyrics of the song, this is a completely No Dialogue Bizarro Episode about the secret dance life of Mario's ever-Ambiguously Gay twin brother. And even more precious than Luigi doing Earth, Wind & Fire, is how it all ends.

Roommates These Are My Reflections by TreIII

Recommended by Gilgameshkun
Status: Dormant
Synopsis: Bowser Koopa, Jr. is a 17-year-old high school senior in the wealthy Koopa family, living under the same roof with his father Bowser Koopa, Sr. and his seven Koopaling siblings. Junior's also been hiding a huge secret, that he's gay. This is his Coming-Out Story.
Comments: This is not an independent Fan Fic, but part of the larger Not Safe for Work Roommates canon. That story is a Porn with Plot Web Comic about Junior and his new flamedramon boyfriend Giancarlo Rosato who are dormitory roommates at fictional Aubrey State University in California. TAMR, on the other hand, is much longer, and much more detailed than the main story it's attached to. While TAMR does have some explicit adult content (and chronicles how Junior lost his virginity and entered a relationship with his first boyfriend) and mature dialogue, it is primarily an African American Fantasy Counterpart Culture Family Disunion dramedy about Junior's domestic family relationship with his father and his adult siblings, especially his brother Roy, his sister Wendy, and Roy's Heterosexual Life-Partner Hanbei. It is full of Mythology Gags relating to the Super Mario Bros. franchise (while lacking an in-universe Real Life Mario bros. or Mushroom Kingdom), as well as a veritable tidal wave of Shoutouts and Product Placements. Most of the supporting characters are other species from the Super Mario Bros. series, Pokémon and Digimon. Special note goes to Lemmy Koopa, who Breaks the Fourth Wall every chance he gets. It's collected here, along with Roommates, so be wary. Chapter 1.

Blooper Mario Sunshine by AllHailMario

Recommended by Supernintendo 128 and TheCosmicPenguin
Status: Complete
Synopsis: (From the author) A wacky parody of Super Mario Sunshine which involves a mean-spirited FLUDD, not-so-succulent seafood, and a poorly-designed Mecha Bowser. Read as Mario puts up with all the madness!
Comments: This is a retelling of one of my favorite games from my childhood, with a hilarious twist. If you haven't read it yet, then go read it now!
Now has its own page!

Mario & Yoshi's Adventure Land by nintendoscript15

Recommended by mariobroultimate
Status: Complete
Synopsis: (From the author) After receiving a Japanese Terebikko game system as an early Christmas present, 7-year-old Jim Heeding enters the Mushroom Kingdom thanks to some special instructions from a family friend. After Jim meets his favorite video game characters, Mario and Luigi, Princess Peach sends an invitation to Dinosaur Land, but little do they know she's been kidnapped again.
Comments: This is a very interesting adaptation to an old Japanese Mario video. It has a heartfelt friendship with a well developed OC! I highly recommend checking it out!
Now has its own page!

Mario & Luigi: The Seven Star Spirits by nintendoscript15

Recommended by mariobroultimate
Status: Complete
Synopis: (From the author) After Bowser steals the mythical Star Rod of the Star Road, in addition to kidnapping the seven Star Spirits and Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi set off on their most ambitious and dramatic adventure to date.
Comments: As an adaptation to the first of Mario's thinner adventures, this story stays tried and true to the original game, now with Luigi along for the ride! There's now greater risks, more drama, more action, and Bowser is as scary as ever (if not a little more). Some partners and story elements have either been adapted out or replaced, but that's only to cut out what's not important to the story. If you like the Paper Mario games and enjoy tense action and/or drama, check this story out!
Now has its own page!

Mama Rosalina by PrincessNellas

Recommended by ThatFanwiththeGlasses
Status: Complete
Synopsis: (From the author) It's the Starbit festival again, and everything is going great. That is, until Bowser comes, and kidnaps the King and Queen of the Mushroom kingdom, leaving their infant daughter behind. Rosalina can't just leave her there; She has to repay Mario for all he's done for her.
Comments: This fanfic focuses on Rosalina raising the daughter of Mario and Peach as her own child while the two of them are held in captivity. Be prepared for both heartwarming and heartwrenching moments as well as many a twist. Definitely Darker and Edgier than the main Mario games. Now has a sequel.

Super Mario World (Max Landis) by Max Landis

Recommended by drbebop
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Crossover between Mario, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Banjo Kazooie, Conker and MANY more.
In 1980s New Jersey, three children mysteriously vanish and are never seen again. They land in a mysterious world of mushrooms, giant bullets and more. Years later, Mario Cassavettes, a failed plumber and alcoholic, discovers the mysterious world and saves it from danger and evil. The three children have now grown up. Craig and Patricia (Peach) Kline now rule over the land with peace and prosperity. However, the third child wishes to destroy the Mushroom Kingdom. That child is now known as Wario. Mario brings his brother, Luigi, to the Mushroom Kingdom where they engage in a war against Wario that will change the Mushroom Kingdom forever.
Comments: A really fun and insane script that Max wrote when he was 19. The script is over 400 pages long (That's SEVEN HOURS in movie time) While Landis himself hates it, it's an oddly charming and fun script to read.

Broken Innocence by LuigiWife1551

Recommended by ImSpideyTropes
Status: Complete
Synopsis: (From the author) Bowser realizes what every parent's worst nightmare is firsthand when he almost loses his youngest child.
Comments: This fanfic focuses on Bowser's soft side towards his family (and of course, Bowser Jr.) and portrays Dark Bowser to be a sadistic Hate Sink. This fanfiction can be very heartbreaking to some, especially when the second half begins. A solid recommendation for those who enjoy Bowser and Jr. fanfics.

Mario versus FanFiction by Dr. Alphys

Recommended by N8han11
Status: Dead. (Images are gone)
Synopsis: A comedic retelling of Super Paper Mario, presenting the game's story and gameplay in a more critical light.
Comments: Presented from the view of an irritable Mario, Mario versus Fan Fiction takes a critical eye to Super Paper Mario's story and why it doesn't work, all while taking a character with very little personality and making him hilariously brutal towards everything.
- Seconded. It's been dead for a few years, but what does exist is definitely worth a read.

He Doesn't See Me by StarlitxSky

Recommended by The Copy Universe
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Bowser attempts to kidnap Peach yet again, but thanks to a mix-up, his underlings don't bring back the princess he really wants...or do they?
Comments: A story mostly told from the point of view of Original Character Rosabelle, and how, thanks to some colorblind Koopa Troopas, she gets mistaken for Princess Peach and kidnapped as a result. Despite how this looks, it's better, and Rosabelle is a realistic woman. All canon characters are in character, and all original characters are portrayed realistically (well, as realistic as the Mario series can be). I fully recommend giving it a read.
- As someone who got pointed at this fic before, I have to respectfully disagree with this fanfic rec. Characters are indeed derailed (mostly Bowser; it takes a single Anguished Declaration of Love for him to stop chasing after Peach), most of the traits Rosebelle claims to have are nonexistent or never come up again, and as a head’s up, the underage Rosebelle and adult Bowser make love off screen, although there’s er, intimate touching written before that. - Smash Queen

The Mama Luigi Project- Super Mario World Reanimated Collab 2017 by Electronic Heroes

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A reanimated version of DiC Entertainment's Super Mario World episode "Mama Luigi," featuring 227 participating artists and animators that helped recreate 255 total scenes. Dedicated to Tony Rosato and Harvey Atkin, who voiced Luigi and King Koopa.

Fallen Kingdom by 7King Bowser7

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: The event the people of the Mushroom Kingdom always feared would happen has finally come to pass. In their decisive battle, Bowser has slain Mario and overtook the entire Mushroom World under the yoke of his all-powerful Koopa Empire. Twenty years after the day the Mushroom Kingdom fell, will Luigi be able to pick up the pieces and finish what his brother started?

Savior of the Lost

by InTheAshAndDust

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Rosalina is a woman with many duties. She's the Observer and Protector of Galaxies, the mother to Lumas, and a princess in her own right. She also has one other particular job; she's the guide to those who find themselves lost in space. For better or for worse.

The Only Girl

by Sara Jaye

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Wendy O. Koopa, the lone sister among a swarm of brothers. Sometimes she was lonely, but sometimes she wouldn't have traded it for anything.

Bench Friends

by Drones-Of-Innocence (Alternate Link

)

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: In the Metro Kingdom, largely unaware of the havoc wreaked by the Mechawiggler, one New Donker sits alone in the rain at the end of a very bad day.

Not Okay

by Selanp

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: One-shot. Prince Bowser is barely a toddler, and his father's just died. We follow Kamek as he learns of the King's death, and as he comes to terms with the role he must play in raising the now-fatherless prince.

Tales of the Mushroom Kingdom

by AquaRaptor

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: In-progress
Synopsis: A collection of comedic stories chronicling the denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Twisted Mario Bros: Brothers Apart

by WayWardWanderer

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: An alternate timeline where Mario and Luigi were never reunited as babies. While Mario still fights for good and the light, Luigi now fights for chaos and darkness. A war between the Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser is inevitable. The Mario Bros. will meet after years of separation, but not as long lost siblings who've rediscovered each other, but as enemies on the battlefield.

Prettiful Princess

by Five "O" Productions

Recommended by JaxInvasion
Status: Dormant
Synopsis: A parody work revolving around the crazy antics of Princess Peach and her friends.
Comments: A gag-a-day comic starring Peach. Prettiful Princess is one of the funniest Mario fan comics I've read, and I've read a lot. It has a prominent snark and self-awareness, especially in the latter comics. Peach, Toad, and Yoshi have personalities that are breaths of fresh air, while Daisy, Rosalina, and Toadette are a little more similar to their classic counterparts. The dialogue of Luigi and Bowser feels as if it was ripped out of the Paper Mario games themselves! The best way to read the strip is to read back from the first page on the site, which is 351. The comic hardly seems to get any attention, which is a shame, because it is really entertaining. I highly recommend it.
- The Five "O" Productions website has had it's domain name changed at some point after going dormant in 2019. Many links, such as the navigation buttons for the comic, no longer work properly. Try replacing "fiveoproductions.com" with "five-ooooo.tumblr.com" in the URL when you run into a page/website not found message.

Super Brothers

by DogmanSP

Recommended by JaxInvasion, lalalei2001
Status: In Progress
Synopsis: A story about brothers, duty, and fungus!
Comments: Super Brothers is a retelling of Super Mario Bros. in the style of a children's novel. Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Luigi along with some familiar faces make an appearance, albeit with some changes for narrative's sake. Speaking of which, the narrative has some serious thought and heart put into it, and there are Mario references galore. It is truly a must-read for any Mario fan.

In Another Castle

by Mild_Guy

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A dramatic retelling of the famous ending to the classic 1985 home video game, Super Mario Brothers, wherein Super Mario at last rescues Princess Peach. One shot. Focuses heavily on the magic and trickery aspects of Bowser with a Heroic Fantasy tone, and the princess's confusion and doubt at finally being rescued.

Luigi's Mansion 3: Hotel Horror

by 1TGN

Recommended by Tropemaster 849
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Luigi's been invited to stay at a luxurious hotel. But things go from relaxing to daunting when he wakes up in a spooky atmosphere. Even worse, he finds himself on another ghost hunt after King Boo has returned and captured his friends. With the help of E. Gadd, his Polterpup, and a gooey ally named Gooigi, can the green plumber surmount the horrors of The Last Resort?
Comments: An amazing novelization of Luigi's Mansion 3 with a bunch of added bonuses, such as adding Daisy to the story, as well as giving the ghosts more characterization and even bringing back the ghosts from the first game! Well worth a read.

Paradise

by CheeseCakeParty (Alternate Link

)

Recommended by YoKaiShoubiao
Status: Complete
Synopsis: “He doesn’t know why, but he instinctively rushes forward, gloved hand reaching out to grab at the Koopaling’s wrist before he meets a horribly tragic end.” Or which, in this case, Luigi saves a life and somehow gains a friend in the process.
Comments: A long, incredibly well-written one-shot that sees Luigi befriend Lemmy after saving him from falling out of an airship.

Playlist

by CheeseCakeParty

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: In-progress
Synopsis: Every moment in their lives plays a different melody. A collection of stories mostly about the Koopalings, their family dynamics, personalities, and what they do when kidnapping Peach isn't on the to-do list.

Into The Darkness

by RipTheRaptor

Recommended by Mayumi World
Status: Dormant
Synopsis: One day while they are in patrol, Mario and Luigi discover that the Dark Star has somehow returned without its powers. Not only that, something wrong is going on that has something to do with dark power, which ends up with the brothers and Starlow needing to team up with the Dark Star in order to find the source of the problem. They learn about each other in the process, like how the Dark Star is not emotionless and the that the people who defeated him long ago have names. However, it seems like the Dark Star is haunted by nightmares involving an entity from a past even he has forgotten...
Comments: The fanfic that inspired me to write similar stories to this one. This fanfiction has everything I like: adorable character interactions, world building, mysteries, and a Heel–Face Turn in progress. It may not be finished, but it's still worth a read. Oh, and the Dark Star gets a name other than, well, the Dark Star.

Shipping Fics

Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.

Change of Heart by ebtwisty9

Recommended by Sayacha, Ackbarfan5556
Status: Complete
Pairings: Bowser/Peach, Luigi/Daisy, Kamek/Kammy
Synopsis: With their dad's birthday less than a week away, the Koopalings decide to give him the thing he wants the most: the chance to spend it with Princess Peach. To Peach's immense surprise, instead of being the usual kidnapping deal, it ends up making her question everything she's ever thought of Bowser and the Darklands in general.
Comments: Set right after Thousand-Year Door, and certainly one of the best Super Mario Bros. fanfics out there. Not only does Razzi keep Bowser in character as the hilarious yet still tyrannical king we all know and love, she also manages to introduce a whole new side of him and a perfectly believable way for Peach to start returning his affections. There's also a huge amount of detail paid to...well, just about everything. The Koopalings, for example, are wonderfully fleshed out, as are Kamek and Kammy — and it even manages to introduce a "side-quest" where Mario and Luigi once again save the day from a minor villain. However, one of the highest points in this fic comes from the analysis of the Peach/Mario pairing, one that manages to shed good light on Bowser/Peach without turning Mario into the Romantic False Lead. Truly a wonderful fic, and kind of surprising that it wasn't already on this list.

Eternally Never Yours by EchoEternal

Recommended by N8han11
- Seconded by Lemon 2
Status: Ongoing
Pairings: Mario/Bowser, possible Luigi/Yoshi
Synopsis: Slash-fic, M/M. A hopeless romantic wonders if he'll ever have what it takes to end a tedious charade. Tired of the lies and secrets, he writes to his beloved about what they can never have. From there, the rest spirals out of his control. Rated T, just in case.
Comments: A gripping tale detailing the unlikely ship of Mario/Bowser, playing it realistically as they try to figure out what they should do, as well as how to tell everyone else. Meanwhile, Luigi, the Toads, Yoshi, and Peach follow after in their adventure to rescue Mario, having been accidentally kidnapped by Bowser. Add to this something bigger going on behind the scenes starting with the strange nightmares Mario's been having, and you have a really engaging story.

Shards of Love by Hip Neptune

Recommended by Lemon 2
Status: In Progress
Pairings: Beginning Mario/Peach, Bowser/Peach, Luigi/Daisy (a little), a small hint of Wendy O. Koopa/Boom Boom
Synopsis: After Mario and Peach get married, the Koopa Troop abducts her. As she escapes from Bowser's Castle, she finds out disturbing facts about the "good" people close to her. When the Koopas' past comes back to haunt them all, Peach's now forced to fight for good with her archenemies... But she may no longer see the Koopas as enemies.
Comments: This story makes the near-impossible Bowser/Peach pairing work by delving deep into the past of the Koopa Kingdom, and the possible reasons why the Mushroom Kingdom and the Koopa Troop are always at war. This isn’t a simple fic where Bowser is magically a good guy or Mario’s evil, but rather a possible third-party’s at play. Although most shipping fanfictions focus on the ship itself, this story also focuses on the historical reasons behind the ship.

A Completely Believable Crossover by Ayato

Recommended by Gilgameshkun
Status: Complete
Pairings: Bowser/Fox, Bowser/Peach
Synopsis: Fox McCloud randomly meets Bowser, they introduce themselves, and quickly discover mutual attraction, shortly followed by a one-night stand in Bowser's Clown Car. After parting, Fox returns to the Great Fox, but he is lovesick for Bowser. Fox wants to meet Bowser again, but Bowser keeps turning him down, wanting their one-night stand to be in the past. Peach makes a cameo as Bowser's date in the background as he's on the phone with Fox. Later on an Arwing mission (that just happens to be over the same planet Bowser lives), Fox accidentally crashes his Arwing, which is now in ruins. Bowser meets Fox congenially as an old friend. But Bowser quickly breaks down, apologizes to Fox, and promises to make things up to him. They cruise off happily together in Bowser's Clown Car.
Comments: A three-page Ho Yay comic, mildly Not Safe for Work. Published on FurAffinity — because of the slightly mature nature of the comic, account registration is required. (Sex is implied, but never seen.) The story runs on a few contrived coincidences that require the MST3K Mantra, but it is still Rule of Cute and can still successfully warm a reader's heart.

Super Mario Bros

, I'd Like You To Meet...

, and Meet zah Marios

by Nintendrawer

Recommended by sadsadclown
Status:
- Super Mario Bros: Dormant
- I'd Like You to Meet...: Complete
- Meet zah Marios: Complete
Pairings: Luigi/Daisy, Mario/Peach
Synopsis: Three ongoing comics showcasing some of the Mario Brothers' adventures, as well as comical character interactions. The first comic, Super Mario Bros, shows us how Mario and Luigi stumbled into the Mushroom Kingdom and their first journey to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. The second comic, I'd Like You To Meet..., shows us Luigi and Daisy's awkward first date, which only gets worse when the Koopalings kidnap her. And finally, in Meet zah Marios, we meet Mario and Luigi's parents, and their kindly mother ends up being the victim of Bowser's kidnapping this time around.
Comments: Extremely cute, light-hearted comics filled with silly humor. The personalities given to all of the characters are the biggest draw, all of them being charming or amusing in some way. A few curse words here and there, but otherwise very innocent, cartoony, and cute.
- Seconded by Luigifan, these comics are hilarious and filled with Shout Outs.
- Thirded(?) by Maddy-chan4444. Nintendrawer is such an amazing artist, and her comics have entertained me for years. Her protrayal of the Mario characters and the kinds of stories she writes to show them off really makes the comics a full, unique story. Seriously, her works deserve their own page on this wiki.
- Fourthed by Thecopyuniverse. I enjoy all three of her works, and they are most definitely worth reading.

The Rose by LadyKeane

Recommended by fruitstripegum
Status: Complete
Pairings: Luigi/Peasley
Synopsis: A romantic fairy tale centering on a green-thumbed minstrel, a prince who learns how to love, lose and reawaken, a brave and selfless princess, and a glowing golden rose.

The Way Home by DarlingJenny

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Pairings: Luigi/Daisy from the live-action movie
Synopsis: It was on their fourth trip back to the other dimension that Luigi finally accepted that Daisy was never coming back to New York.

Around the World and Back Again by Shadow At Midnight

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Pairings: Mario/Peach
Synopsis: Ever since her dismissal on the moon things between Mario and Peach had been awkward. Thankfully it isn't something that a touch of courage can't fix.

A Work of Art by Usami

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Pairings: Luigi/Daisy
Synopsis: Sometimes, you just need to find the right partner to create a masterpiece.

Black and White by Finding Out Why

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Pairings: Mario/Peach
Synopsis: Post-SMO. After the events on the moon, Mario and Peach clear the air about their true feelings for one another and consider if they should be more than friends.

Nightfall by snugglyrabbits

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Pairings: Mario/Peach
Synopsis: Peach and Mario sneak away to go and watch the stars.

Let Me Sleep Beside You by peachtoadstools

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Pairings: Mario/Peach
Synopsis: One Shot. Peach has been free from the threat of being kidnapped for some time - but the nightmares she's been having since haunt her. There's one person who can save her from her own mind.

As The World Falls Down by peachtoadstools

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Dormant; last updated June 2020
Pairings: Mario/Peach, one-sided Peach/Prince Haru
Synopsis: A continuation of Super Mario Bros: The Great Mission to Save Princess Peach! (1986). The prophecy has been sealed, Peach has been saved and her true love with the matching pendant has been reunited with her - but she isn't happy at all.

The Daisy and Luigi fluff stories

by Yotsubadancesintherain5

Recommended by Bolt_DMC
Status: Ongoing
Pairings: Luigi/Daisy
Synopsis: An ongoing collection of fluffy shipping stories, mostly one-shots with a few multi-chapter entries.

1 Review

I now pronounce you, Plumber and Princess

by animegamerfanatic

Recommended by: YuriHaru567
Status: Complete
Pairings: Mario/Peach
Synopsis: The wait is over; Mario and Peach are FINALLY getting married!
Comments: To say this fic is adorable would be an understatement. The characters have some witty dialogue without it being too out of character for them.

Dark Fics

Stories that use Fridge Horror and Nightmare Fuel to its fullest.

The Chaos Trilogy by Dark Marx Soul

Recommended by Gregsteve
Status: Complete
Synopsis: "Follow this tale through the eyes of Fawful and Dimentio, two of the Mario Brothers' most heinous nemeses back from the dead, as they plot for the ultimate vengeance together... and as a darker, more sinister plot unfolds in the shadows."
- Using amazing writing, plot, and character development, this finished trilogy uses almost every character and setting in the Mario universe, and to its fullest.

The Kingdom Beyond Midnight by Sightshadis

Recommended by Luema13
Status: Complete
Synopsis: "On the eve of the Star Festival, Mario and friends find themselves plunged into a grim alternate timeline where the sky is empty and Peach rules as a tyrannical empress. Now they must find their way back home, before "home" is consumed by a new evil that threatens both worlds."
Comments: This is one of the best stories I’ve ever read, fanfic or not. In fact, at times it feels like reading a professionally written novel. The author excels at scene descriptions, and their portrayal of the characters is spot-on. (Especially Bowser. You’d think the big guy himself was writing those lines). The plot itself mixes elements from nearly every game, so it really feels like the whole series is being tied together for a glorious Grand Finale.
- It’s also one of the only fics to utilize the Mario/Vivian pairing, and to explore what a budding relationship between them might be like. If that seems strange to you, give it a try anyway, because their arc is remarkably sweet.

Mario Brothers by Alexander Leon

Recommended by Nexus, jaimeastorga2000, Brendan Rizzo, Peabody Sam, lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: This flash movie series, using sprites from the original NES games, takes the typical plot of Peach getting kidnapped by Bowser, but deconstructs it.
Comments: Words simply cannot do these flash movies justice, but I'll try. If you ever wanted to see a well-done Darker and Edgier and cynical Mario, complete with a truly dramatic and tear jerking story, along with battles as epic in scope as the ones in the The Lord of the Rings movies, this is a must-see. My favorite flash movie series, along with Power Star (see below) and Super Mario Bros. Z.

Fragments by Verran

Recommended by 1Thunderfire, Moonflower 2
Status: Complete
Synopsis: An intensely powerful collection of 'fragments' chronicling what happened after the events of Super Paper Mario. Toadsworth finds that not all is with Mario, Peach and most of all, Luigi and discovers that owing to Dimentio's Floro Sprout, Luigi is living an existence split between two conscious sides, himself and Mr. L, both of whom are being driven insane by each other. The chapters alternate between the present time and Mr. L's therapy sessions with Nastasia as she tries to get both sides to reconcile. Now complete!
Comments: Toadsworth really shines as a well-developed character as he tries to do what is best for the kingdom, even if Mario is being very difficult owing to his brother's problems. You will get emotional as your heart simply breaks for the characters, especially Luigi who is simply being mentally and physically tortured because of Dimentio's actions. Mr. L wants to kill Mario, he simply can't switch off his programming, but he doesn't want to die. Neither does Luigi...
- Seconded. Fragments is hands-down one of the best stories I have ever read, fan-written or not. The character building and development is some of the greatest I've ever seen in any work of fiction, and it manages to expand upon the established conflicts in Super Paper Mario in a very clever, sophisticated, and heartbreaking way. The story's real strong point, however, is how easy it is to become invested in the characters and sincerely care about what happens to them. Luigi, Mr. L, Mario, Peach, Toadsworth, Nastasia ... all of them are fleshed out from plot devices and icons to honest-to-God human beings with complex feelings, conflicts, and motivations. Fragments will always hold a very special place in my heart. Highly, highly, highly recommended.

Daisy's Adventures: Elemental Odyssey by Lucent-Shadow

Recommended by The Farmboy
Status: Complete
Synopsis: A new threat have emerged within the Mushroom World, Rosalina have enlisted Daisy and Bowser to stop this unknown menace. An adventure in which they would meet new allies as they are able to control the elements.
Comments: A Fanfic with Daisy in the lead, that doesn't revolve around a romance with Luigi? (From the start at least.) What could be better?! The story is rather dark, but the good kind as it is more mature with it's topics rather than just cranking up the sex, slaughter and swearing. If you want to find a good read that would give enough character for the otherwise Red Headed Middle Stepchild of the Mario games as of late, give this one a go! Not giving this a trope page would be a crime.

Within the Walls by Ritchet

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Within the game Super Mario 64, Peach and the other toads are referred to as being trapped within the walls. What could that mean? Are they simply trapped in a room? With a castle that had gateways to other dimensions, what else could be there?

Man of War by Drones-Of-Innocence

Recommended by lalalei2001
Status: Complete
Synopsis: "If you become my faithful servants, then I will not harm you." Her voice was sweet poison. He was helpless to her. "I will serve you...My Queen." TTYD-based.

Conformity by AuraWielder

Recommended by Tropemaster849
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Something odd has been happening across the Mushroom Kingdom. A plague is spreading, stripping those of their personalities, leaving blank husks in their place. Follow Russ T as he chronicles the horror as it spreads.
Comments: An amazing deconstruction of the changes to Paper Mario subseries following Sticker Star. It starts simple, then slowly turns into what I can only call a thriller and makes the reader hope for a happy ending, even if they know one isn't coming.

Beg by BettyTeaHorse

Recommended by Dark Hououmon
Status: Ongoing
Synopsis: After years of war, Princess Peach and Bowser have finally worked out a treaty between their two nations. It was supposed to be a new beginning for them all and the start of true peace.

Well you know what they say.

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...

Comments: A slow-paced but gripping comic following Luigi's and Bowser's struggles to survive after a massacre descends upon the castle. What starts off as a role swap develops into something more complicated. The comic gives much needed limelight on Luigi as he copes with guilt while still trying to cling to hope and the development of his friendship with Bowser feels organic. The comic is not for the sensitive, with character deaths, violent imagery, blood and gore. This is a must read for anyone looking for something different with a Mario fanstory.

Crossover

Stories that cross over with other works.

The Paper Mario X Stories

by Child at Heart Forever

Recommended by DATEMAY, Ackbarfan5556
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Basically the Paper Mario games with characters from Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, Kirby, and Metriod joining our heroes in teams.
Comments: Very funny and kept true to the games. These adaptations are worth reading and has an original story based on Luigi's "adventures" in the series. With Link asking for upgrades, Sonic getting tortured, Kirby having crushes on ghosts, and Samus liking destruction, this is a must read for anyone!
Has a trope page now.

No Plumbers Allowed

Reccommended by BobtheBoldore
Crossover with: Worm
Status: Ongoing
Synopsis: When you Wish upon a Star, sometimes they actually listen. Taylor Hebert wakes up with the entire catalogue of the Mushroom Kingdom inside her head. Tech, power-ups, and more. If it has eyes, she can make it. Seriously, why does everything have eyes?

Mario and Sonic: Heroes Unite! by Azurixx

Recommended by Marionumber 1
Status: Complete
Synopsis: "After a big battle against Eggman, Sonic and his friends get sucked into Mario's universe. At first, their main priority is to get back home, but they realize they must work together to stop an evil force, bigger than Eggman and Bowser's powers combined!"
Has a trope page now.

Luigi's Mansion Adventure by Finvarra Faerie

Recommended by Tropemaster 849
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Winning a mansion in a contest he didn't even enter, Luigi ventures to his mansion, expecting to see Mario there, but he is nowhere to be found! Instead, he finds none other than Miles "Tails" Prower! Finding out that Sonic the Hedgehog is also missing in his creepy mansion, Luigi and Tails work together to search for Sonic and Mario while meeting unlikely allies along the way.
Comments: This story is awesome. It manages to keep the story of the original Luigi's mansion in tact and add Tails, Vivian, Daisy, and Shadow to mix makes the story work, as well the interactions between the characters. Well worth a read, especially if you like watching the sidekicks star.

Super RWBY Sisters by Nan the Keyblade Master

Recommended by wes27
Crossover with: RWBY
Synopsis: "When the Grimm invades the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario, Luigi and Peach have been kidnapped by Bowser, it is up to Team RWBY to put a stop to this and save the Mushroom Kingdom! But who's this mysterious trio that's working with Bowser?"
Comments: One of the best pieces of crossover fanfics ever written, which makes excellent use of the characters, setting, and character development. Furthermore the writer has created an intriguing story that keeps you hooked from start to finish, while also keeping in lots of humor and good character moments. The following stories have been written in this universe:

Platformers, by YourClairyGodmother

Recommended by: YuriHaru567 (Link)
Crossover with: Massive Multiplayer Crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot, Rayman, Banjo-Kazooie, Shantae and Klonoa
Status: Dead
Synopsis: Prepare for awesomeness! For action! Adventure! Humor! More adventure! All in a platforming crossover! When the galaxy has been faced with destruction, darkness and world-ending evils too many times, the great deities of the galaxy decide the best way to stop all the madness is to create a new group of defenders made up of the greatest heroes in the galaxy! And now, the Platformers are assigned to fight together and save the galaxy! However, because they’re in a group now, doesn’t mean things will be easy! Now the heroes are teamed up and must protect the galaxy! They must not only face their old foes and baddies, but also have to deal with new threats! Wicked magic, machines, evil empires, and demonic nightmares of pure darkness! But the hardest challenge of all... learning to deal with each other and work together. Join Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot, Rayman, Banjo, Kazooie, Shantae, and Klonoa in their crazy quests and wacky worlds, on their journey to be the greatest heroes of all time!

ROM Hack

ROM Hacks

Stories produced by altering the source code of one of the canon instalments.

VLDC 7 by SMWCentral Community

Recommended by Decaf Grub 47393
Status: Complete
Synopsis: Mario goes through the 86 entries of the 7th VLDC.
Comments: The first of many VLDC Hacks, this one set the bar for the others.

The Second Reality Project series by FPI.

Recommended by NESBoy
A fantastic series of Super Mario World ROM hacks, where Mario explores the eponymous dimension. The first game is admitingly the weakest in the series, with a serious case of Platform Hell towards the end of the game. Its only strong point is the excellent level design. FPI later released an SNES version that tones down the Platform Hell, but it wasn't until a few years later when FPI released The Second Reality Project Reloaded, which drops the Princess Peach kidnapping plot thread in order to flesh out the overlying storyline of Bowser's discovery of the Second Reality. It also updates the graphics to a much higher standard and adds a new soundtrack, a new secret world known as Thirdspace, and a new ending, complete with a Sequel Hook if you have 100% Completion. Then there's the sequel, Zycloboo's Challenge which was developed between the original and the remake and thus doesn't have the same level of graphical excellence as Reloaded, but it's still a good game. The upcoming third hack, The Fellowship of the Switch, appears to be turning up the Sequel Escalation with all parties of the TSRP series getting involved, although the storyline isn't properly revealed yet. For something supplementary, try Chaos CompleXX, which is basically Thirdspace from TSRPR infused with Stylistic Suck.

Brutal Mario

by Carol.

Recommended by Decaf Grub 47393
Status: In Progress (?!?!)
Crossover with: Kirby, Mega Man, Trials of Mana, SaGa and more
Synposis: Time and time again, Bowser's plans were constantly foiled and peace was restored to the Mushroom Kingdom, thanks to the great hero, Mario. The people of the Mushroom Kingdom praised his heroics. It was said that as long as Mario was alive, the kingdom's prosperity would last forever. Sadly, peace did not last long. Mario was crowned king of the Mushroom Kingdom. There was no end to his tyranny. The land dried up. The people starved. And thus, the kingdom perished. Mario now had his eyes set on conquering the rich Koopa Kingdom, and so, he left the ruined kingdom. However, in the supposedly vanished Mushroom Kingdom, the people swore revenge on Mario. Now, a movement against him began to rise.
Comments: One of the greatest SMW hacks out there. The version linked is an earlier demo.

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