Sonofcelluloidβs Top 30(ish) Favorite Devilβs Minion Fics:
In no particular order, this list only includes finished works that are relatively canon compliant (Iβll be making separate lists for AUs and fics in progress.) Anything in italics is a direct quote from the fic or its description. Please remember to check tags and ratings before reading.
Youβll Always Be My Favorite Ghost by lestatslestits: Tales of Armandβs turbo autism as Daniel gets to know and love him. This one is so sweet and had me laughing my ass off.
outcast of all this night by gaypiratedivorce: Modern Devilβs Minion fic of all time. Rewired my brain. "I mean, I don't know how you guys did it in Renaissance Italy, but most people this century get to at least second base before wearing each other's blood around our necks." Thereβs a part 2: my aid against the boredom of the eternal where they finally hook up. And honestly every fic from this author is a banger.
Iβd Break the Back of Love for You by kurow: 70s Armandaniel. A rescue and a sick fic wrapped in one, and Iβm a sucker for both.
Like That by GrayGiantess: Fluffy 70s Armandaniel. A tooth achingly sweet first kiss fic, featuring Twinkieβs. Again, every fic from this author is a banger.
The Beginning is the End is the Beginning by trinityofone: Daniel sees a wild vision during his turning. βI deserve this,β Armand said. His hold on Danielβs throat was almost a caress. βAfter what Iβve been through, I deserve something of my own, donβt I?β
make a home from a rented house by sleepdeprivedsurgeon: Daniel realizes Armand has never really had a room of his own before. Armand slowly builds his own safe place. Super fluffy autistic Armand stuff. Domestic vampire polycule bonus.
the spiral is unspooling by reedroad: Armand helps Daniel recover their Devilβs Minion years via old video tapes they filmed of their meetings. Absolutely heart wrenching and wonderful and charming and had some of the most jaw dropping plot twists Iβve ever experienced in a DM fic. The last chapter absolutely floored me and rewired my brain forever. May be my #1 fav.
foreverβs gonna start tonight by trinityofone: Hate fucking with a happy ending:) Sort of a soulmate fic as well. βI fucking hate you. And you hate me. So something is making us do this.β βI donβt hate you,β Armand pants. βYou mean nothing to me. Don't stop.β
care and keeping by katplanet: A surprisingly tender guide for how to step on your boyfriend. Bonus Danlou. Smutty and fluffy and freakayyy. GREAT dialogue. Very funny as well.
hell is: by cannibalenthusiast: Another turning fic. Post Dubai blowout, Armand and Daniel bond over martinis, breakups, and a Survivor marathon. They bang about it. Great ending.
5 Times Daniel Molloy Imagined Killing Marius de Romanus (+1 Time He Actually Did It) by platoapproved: This one is genuinely a masterpiece. Probably my #2 fav. Lots of protective Daniel, some really cool and original vampire-lore stuff, Louis and Lestat being beautifully supportive along with other new side characters. Armand finally gets to process his abuse among allies. A really touching Lestat subplot as well. HEAVY trigger warnings for all Marius related assaults, but obviously we get to watch him die horribly to make up for it:) Absolute banger of an ending, totally sticks the landing.
lesson three: parasitic infections by kanxie: 70s Armandaniel. Armand picks out Alice as a third and does NOT like the way the night progresses. What unfolds is some of the CRAZIEST psychosexual (emphasis on psycho) gremlin Armand shit Iβve ever seen in a fic. So perfectly Armand. Short and sweet, sad ending.
open up your skull, iβll be there by Anonymous: First time fic. Armand dipped after Danielβs turning and when he shows up again Daniel ainβt letting him leave. βYour blood is my blood,β Daniel says, and Armand does not flinch. βItβs your blood getting me hard. Your blood thatβs pumping through me.β Armand licks his lips, and still doesnβt move. βPlease. Armand, Armand, please.β βBeg for it.β βI am begging for it, this is what begging looks like ββ
Disintegration by lilacaisle: Daniel goes crazy when Armand locks him in the apartment and tries to burn himself with a cigarette so it will feel like being bittenπ Armand does BDSM about it. This oneβs actually book Armandaniel but I didnβt notice it until like the third read because it fits show Armandaniel so perfectly.
baby, cry baby by Babeblox: Daniel seeks out Lestat for an interview after Louisβ attack, but heβs being haunted by someone else. Canon divergence. This one legit made me cry. Dark but very sweet. Wild ending.
get in my mind (do you see my heart?) by Marenke: 70s Armandaniel, Armand character study. Armand is pretty sure he and Daniel have never had a problem a little brainwashing couldnβt fix. SICK AND TWISTEDDDDD (affectionate).
The Importance of Being Armand by Siria: Daniel and Armand talk about the power of naming. "If you can imagine a different set of possibilities for me as a vampire, ever think of what you could come up with for yourself, if you put your mind to it?"
Bumpin' That (Bumpin' That Bumpin' That Bumpin' That) by TheAngelsAreWatching: Daniel and Lestat are fuck buddies. They are on a tour bus a la Word Tour. They do coke. They try to bang. And then Armand stops time and walks in. Armandaniel fuck crazy style. Pure filth (affectionate).
Run, Arun! by TheNightColors: Autistic Armand, character study. Daniel learns it was considered a βcrimeβ to turn Armand due to his βmental retardationβ. Armand explains what it was like to be an autistic child in the sixteenth century, and an autistic adult for 500 years after. Heavy stuff. Trigger warning for all things relating to Amadeoβs past and for the internalized ableism instilled in Armand by his upbringing.
a haunting just for company by valkyrisms: Post Dubai blowout but pre Danielβs turning, Armand crashes on Danielβs couch. A modern Devilβs Minion fic for the ages. These weirdos love each other so bad. Some really memorable tender scenes. This oneβs a fan favorite. βYouβre fond of me.β βYouβre a nuisance.β
The Company of Monsters by ruiqi: A full deconstruction of Mariusβ abuse from Armandβs pov as he struggles to keep old patterns from repeating with Daniel. Overall I think this is the most realistic depiction of what it would be like for Armand to come to terms with his abuse in the modern day, especially regarding Danielβs involvement. Heβs totally out of his depth but wants so badly to help. This one made me SOB. Itβs honestly a really tough read, but beautifully done. βYou said, last night, that he wanted an angel,β says Daniel, βbut no one's an angel, Armand. That wasn't fair to you. Besides, who would want an angel when they could have you?β βNo,β Armand says. βNo, you canβt say that.β βYou canβt fucking stop me,β says Daniel. And it isnβt tagged, but this one is incredible autistic Armand representation. Probably my #3 fav.
Smart Boy by heliza24: Just a really good 70s Devilβs Minion era explanation of the events leading up to Armandβs decision to take Danielβs memories away. Quite a bit of infidelity stuff in this one. Also delves a lot into Danielβs family history, and an emotional affair is established between them long before they actually hook up. Very emotional. Heartbreaking last chapter.
We Dared Eternity and Won by faerywhimsy: A 70s Devilβs Minion era telling of the four good years they had before everything imploded. Louis has somewhat of a distant obsession with Daniel in this and so is very involved in Armandβs decisions regarding him. Favorite scene is when Armand saves Daniel from a hotel fire and the near loss devastates him because it makes him realize heβs in love with Daniel.
reprise. by SheOfBadIdeas: In Dubai, Daniel demands Armand show him the memories he stole. Armand relays the tale of their romance, but Daniel is begrudged to give Armand the satisfaction of giving in to it. That doesnβt last long;)
Waiting by bandedbulbussnarfblat: 70s fic. Daniel is living with Alice and hasnβt seen Armand in two months. He gets a call from Armand, who just got a proposal from Marius asking him to be his companion again. βI told him I couldn't go back. That I was waiting for you.β Daniel sucks in a sharp breath. Fuck. Armand's voice sounds almost wet, strained and raspy. He finally sounds as vulnerable as Daniel always wanted to see him be. βShould I keep waiting for you, Daniel?β (Itβs just banger after banger with this author too.)
The Monster of my Memories by GrayGiantess: In Dubai, Daniel has just remembered his relationship with Armand and heβs PISSED. Armand gladly reminds him heβs waited 40 years for Daniel, he doesnβt mind waiting a little while more, and heβs not so sure Daniel has the same convictionπ Phenomenal subby old man Daniel material.
Delicate Machinery by Lilac Tinsel: An in depth look at the 70s love affair that neither man ever saw coming, in all its complicated glory. Really dives into the psychological consequences of Armandβs constant rejections. Amazing take on what the actual memory alteration would look like. The part that broke me: βIβm sorry forβ for all of it. I didnβt realize how much I took. I justβ¦ wanted to stop thinking for a moment.β Armand blinks slowly and his eyebrows knit together. His voice is small but steady. βDid you take the drugs so you wouldnβt feel me anymore?β
You Taste Like Suburbia by CannibalGender: This is the only unfinished work Iβm putting on this list because itβs so fucking good as is and gave me chills when I read it. Itβs the 80s, Armand, famously normal about his partners' families, haunts the Molloys. I absolutely love Alice in this. Paints such an intriguing picture of what these years might have looked like from an βoutsideβ pov.
Two parter Iβll chew you up and Iβll spit you out and Oh dear diary, I met a boy by weathermood: Loumandaniel in Dubai, set just after the season 1 finale. Asks, what if Daniel doesnβt want to remember? An exploration of identity while Louis and Armand try to persuade Daniel to allow his memories of their past relationship to be restored. Explores dreams and memories beautifully and with delightful humor. Classic unhinged Armand.
138 lbs, for the metrically challenged by hummingbeeoOo: Fluffy and funny. After Danielβs turning and subsequent hunting down of his maker, theyβre shacked up and happier than ever, but a little something from the interview has kept nagging at Daniel. Or: there is exactly zero way a beanpole like Armand weighed a measly 62.5 kilograms a day in his adult life. The end of this fic had me kicking my feet and giggling. This whole series is great tbh.
This list is my pride and joy. Thank you to the anon who asked for recs<3 Feel free to share your own favorites in the reblogs:)
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