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10 of the best Game of Thrones fanfiction Oh, and because these stories deal with Game of Thrones plots, a massive spoiler alert is officially in effect. Given the subjective nature of the genre, it can be hard to boil down which fanfictions will be best enjoyed by a wide audience.īut these 10 picks represent some of the most popular Game of Thrones fanfictions out there. With so many options, it can be hard to determine which Game of Thrones fanfiction to pick first.

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Ned Stark had survived Littlefinger’s betrayal? How about if Tyrion had fought the Mountain himself-and won? For the thousands of fans anxiously awaiting the next Game of Thrones release, these questions can be answered by the dedicated writers of Game of Thrones fanfiction.
