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A Softer Place To Land by NotACactusCow
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
06 Oct 2025
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When Nick stumbles upon a badly injured, dangerously thin, and barely conscious man named Charlie wandering the roadside in the middle of the night, he doesn’t hesitate to help. But as he brings Charlie to safety, questions begin to surface. Where did Charlie come from? What has he been through? And as Nick opens his home to him, can Charlie learn to trust again—and begin to rebuild a life he thought was beyond saving?
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Nick Nelson is a single father to a sweet, sensitive 8 year boy named Noah. During their Summer holiday, Nick decides that Noah needs a change of scenery after a rough school year and books them a vacation home near the beach.
Charlie Spring is also a single father to a feisty little 9 year old girl named Ruby. Charlie and Ruby have been planning their Summer getaway to the beach for months and they're excited for a month of beaches and bonding.
It certainly would be unfortunate if some crazy mix up happened with the rental reservations...
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Nick and Charlie are best friends, neighbors, and secretly pining for each other. Prom night brings out some jealousy and bad dates night finally push them to confess their feelings...
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Better Than Revenge by NotACactusCow
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
18 Aug 2025
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Charlie thinks his boyfriend may be cheating on him. So, with encouragement from his best friend, Isaac, he decides to do a little investigating... I wonder who the other man could be...
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8 year old Charlie Spring is assigned a French pen pal through his foreign languages class. He and his pen pal, Nick Fournier, create a special bond and they just... Keep writing, long after Charlie leaves that class.
Years later, Charlie meets a very attractive jock named Nick Nelson in uni, and the two do not get along...
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'Til The Light Leaves My Eyes by topazgoals
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
11 Mar 2025
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Nick unlocks the back gate and readies his machete. He approaches the figure very carefully.
The figure raises its arm towards Nick, and instinctively, he raises his machete and prepares to strike.
“Help me,” the figure croaks.
Nick stops dead in his tracks, machete still above his head.
“Oh, my god,” he says. He lowers the machete and approaches the stranger carefully. “Who are you?”
“My name… my name’s Ch-Charlie,” the man rasps through a strained voice. “Please help me!”Or, Nick and Charlie fall in love during the zombie apocalypse.
*UPDATE 3rd Sept. 2025: This work has NOT been abandoned. I'm dealing with a health condition which has made writing very difficult for me. But rest assured, I'll be back when I'm fit and able. In the meantime, please enjoy what is posted so far, and I'll be back to it as soon as I can! Xx
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03 Aug 2025
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At 28, former professional rugby star Nick Nelson has traded scrums for scones, retiring from the sport to open his cozy new bakery, Nelson's Nook. Enter Charlie Spring, a witty culinary publicist embarking on a three-month training stint under Nick's guidance who will change everything.
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03 Aug 2025
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The Road Home by Lockerberry, unhingedlatte for chaosvibes
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
14 Aug 2025
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Nick Nelson, who lost his mother five years ago, has been working tirelessly to obtain his family's farm. He has embraced solitude, convinced that it brings him contentment. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Charlie Spring. Charlie's arrival shakes up Nick’s world, challenging his beliefs and ultimately, changing his perspective on life. As their relationship develops, Nick begins to realise that companionship and connection are essential ingredients for true happiness, and just maybe, he should embrace the new person and find a new type of joy in his life.
Essentially, a tale of loss, grief, friendship, and love. Farm boy Nick meets posh boy Charlie then sparks begin to fly.
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03 Aug 2025
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Never have I ever.... sexted the wrong person by Amazonite171
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
25 Jul 2025
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Nick receives a dirty text from an unknown number.
**This fic is currently on hiatus until approximately Sep/Oct 2025**
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01 Aug 2025
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“Thank goodness,” Nick mutters as Ben stomps away. “Thought I’d never get rid of him.”
His eyes go gentle again as he turns back to check on Charlie, who’s now crying harder than ever. “Hey, it’s okay. Think of it this way, you can move in with some of your mates now. Doesn’t that sound better than living with someone like him?”
Charlie, if possible, only looks even more devastated, and simply cries harder at these words. A sinking feeling enters Nick’s stomach. “You…You do have friends you can stay with, don’t you?”
His worst fears are confirmed when Charlie shakes his head, his tears coming down harder and faster. “I-I haven’t g-got a-anywhere,” he whimpers out in a way that makes Nick’s chest hurt.
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Charlie is forced to attend a rugby team uni party with abusive boyfriend, Ben, where he meets Nick Nelson, the rugby captain. Naturally, Ben fucks shit up and it’s up to Nick to pick up the pieces.
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11 Jul 2025