ahh omg thank u so much youre so sweet ily :,) i had a REALLY Hard time picking out my top 5 bc i love a lot of fics for different reasons!! but if the criteria was like earth shattering fics that changed my life id pick these 5 (not in order)
1. ugly little heart by jinzurakuro https://archiveofourown.org/works/87858291
2. fields notes from a futile wanderer by novelization https://archiveofourown.org/works/82383816
3. stench of the sea by poppingstar https://archiveofourown.org/works/72411741/chapters/188552431#workskin
4. ocean by isayrie https://archiveofourown.org/works/58849951
5. land of tears honeybee666 https://archiveofourown.org/works/64997356/chapters/167109040
there are 2 fics that i’m gatekeeping, the first being one that was deleted so idk if i can share it or not, and the second being one i’m not sure is appropriate for the general audience (ifykyk 😉). as always, if you’re looking for something specific, my dms are always open (or if u just wanna chat :3). i love spreading the &fic agenda— my only goal is to support the hardworking authors in the community 🫡 thank u for the question!! (also still recovering LOL!!!)