From slow burns with Harry Potter characters to everyday meetcutes with One Direction band members, fan fiction is full of tropes and clichés that we can't help but love!
But, while you might have your favorite fanfic cliché, is it really the trope that matches your personality? Is your vibe more enemies-to-lovers, hurt/comfort, fake dating, or something else? Click "Start Quiz" to find out!
Questions Overview
- Curled up in my bed.
- A gloomy, gothic library.
- A cute café with warm lighting.
- A window nook looking out on a scenic street.
- On the beach, with a cool drink in my hand.
- On a park bench, with people bustling about.
- "Disquietude:" a state of uneasiness.
- "Dolorifuge:" anything that alleviates sorrow.
- "Ensorcelled:" feeling suddenly enchanted.
- "Besotted:" strongly infatuated or in love.
- "Querulous:" complaining in a whining way.
- "Taciturnity:" being reserved, silent, or secretive.
- Fantasy
- Action
- Romantic comedy
- Coming of age
- Thriller
- Mystery
- Airport
- Gym
- Bookstore
- Dog park
- Office or school
- Wedding
- Sunshine with airy breezes.
- Rainy, overcast skies.
- Glittering snow showers.
- Booming thunderstorms.
- Grumpy, but a softie on the inside.
- White knight or Prince/Princess Charming.
- Goofy and sweet cutie-next-door.
- The rebel (with a heart of gold!).
- Do nothing...but hope we'll get put on a project together.
- Just walk up and ask them out!
- Ignore my feelings and avoid them as much as possible.
- Flirt, banter with, or tease them at every opportunity.
- Try to befriend them...maybe it'll blossom into more!
- Adventurous
- Compassionate
- Introverted
- Patient
- Assertive
- Intelligent
- Passion
- Safety
- Chemistry
- Yearning
- Friendship
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Hot cocoa with marshmallows
- Cinnamon roll
- Pepperoni pizza
- Ginger snap cookies
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries
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The Top Fanfiction Tropes & Clichés
Fanfics of popular stories, characters, and public figures can be a super fun way for fans to get involved with the things that they love most. However, these non-canon tales often include well-known clichés, tropes, and repeated storylines that might be predictable...but they're still ridiculously satisfying! Below, we've listed a few of the most common fanfiction tropes, as well as what ~connecting~ with each trope might say about you:
There’s Only One Bed! 🛏️
Oh no!! In this fan fiction trope, two characters (who aren’t in a committed romantic relationship—yet) are forced to share a single bed in a country inn, snowed-in cabin, or other location where lodging is limited. By being forced together, these characters must confront their unresolved romantic tension and an undeniable attraction to each other. As your connection to this ~intimate~ trope indicates, you value (or crave) trust, vulnerability, and a sense of deep passion, excitement, and spontaneity in your life or relationships...fair enough!
Hurt/Comfort ❤️🩹
Aw, now we know you’re tender-hearted! In this trope, one character is physically hurt or in deep emotional pain…which leads to them being comforted or healed by another character. For example, maybe a soldier is near death on a battlefield, and a mysterious person comes to save them and nurse them back to health. Sparks would be flying in no time!! If you connect to or even resemble this trope, you're a natural caretaker—or you’re craving for someone to take care of you for a change. You also value emotional depth, vulnerability, intimacy, and a happy ending after a bumpy road!
Coffee Shop AU ☕
And THAT’S the tea…literally! The Coffee Shop Alternate Universe (AU) trope typically takes well-known characters or celebrities and places them into a modern, everyday setting (e.g., working in or hanging out in a café). This cozy, somewhat mundane trope is all about the characters themselves…and the gentle, undramatic romance unfolding between them. Like this trope, you value softness, warmth, and peace in your life. You love an adorable meet-cute, you have an introverted side, and you’re not the first to leave your comfort zone. However, a whole new side of you is brought out when someone catches your eye at a coffee shop…👀
Slow Burn ❤️🔥
Oooh, so we’ve got a YEARNER in our midst, do we?? This fan fiction cliché can show up in all types of ways, but it always features a relationship between two characters that develops slowwwwwwwly. Usually, it includes a lot of lingering gazes, simmering anticipation, and a slow, deliberate build-up to a final, epic, romantic climax. With this level of pining, we bet that you’re a patient, emotionally complex person who’s okay with waiting for the life (and love) that you want. You see the beauty in the world around you and feel your emotions deeply, but you struggle to act decisively. Worry not, for your time will surely come when the moment is right.
Enemies to Lovers ⚔️
Okay, this trope brings the HEAT, and we’re certain that you do as well! Enemies-to-lovers takes two characters who are somehow at odds. Maybe they’re simple rivals, or maybe they’re true enemies with a fiery hatred for one another…but there’s something else ~simmering~ underneath that hostility. So, what does your affinity for this cliché say about you? You’re a passionate person, and you live for the drama—but in a good way! You’re always down to take big risks and chances in the hope that they’ll transform your life into something new and better. And, while you can certainly hold a grudge, you ultimately see the best in everyone and have an enormous capacity for love in your heart.
Fake Dating 🤫
Sneaky sneaky!! This deceptive (but romantic) fan fiction trope features two characters who pretend to be in a relationship for whatever reason. Maybe they’re trying to make an ex jealous, maybe there’s a social advantage to be gained…the possibilities are endless! But, in the end, their forced proximity to one another and “faked” romantic situations lead to them genuinely falling for one another. As a representative of this fanfic cliché, you’re a slightly ~ mischievous ~ person with a love of (harmless) gossip and a silly, laidback, humorous personality. Ultimately, you’re smart enough to get away with something like a fake relationship, but you also see the value in a love based on friendship…and we’re certain you’ll find it!
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