Life is no fairytale once puberty hits, especially in this modern day when fairytales are only stories. Meet these eight teenagers as they write their own fairytale from the perspective of high schoolers, despite the many struggles, secrets, and selfies that will inevitably come. (all canon pairings) (High School AU) [slow updates]

Mermaid! AU. Thorne and Cinder watch humans curiously, despite how forbidden or dangerous it is for the merpeople. But when one human catches Thorne's attention, he must make a decision that will change his life forever. Cresswell / Thinder brotp / Kaider.

After getting caught escaping from prison, expert con artist Carswell Thorne strikes a deal with FBI Agent Linh: he helps the FBI solve cases and in exchange they don't send him back to prison. Catching other con artists seems easy enough, but nothing could have prepared Thorne for the real deal: cute tech personnel, scheming business owners, and too many missing objects.

Airport AU. When Cress and Thorne keep meeting randomly in many US airports, is it just a coincidence ... or fate? A series of drabbles.

When tech prodigy Cress Darnel is tasked with a secret project, she's told terrorists and foreign governments alike would do anything to get their hands on her work. But Cress is too distracted by her new co-worker to heed her boss's warnings. Carswell Thorne is sexy and charming, with stunning eyes that make her want to violate more than a few HR policies on inter-office dating.

(AU) When Cress and Thorne are tasked with planning Kai and Cinder's big wedding, sparks fly between the two wedding planners who couldn't be more different: Thorne's cool elegance clashes with Cress's flowery romance. For now, they're stuck with each other - for better or for worse. But Cress and Thorne have to learn that some things can't be planned ... [Moon-Mirage]

"Don't you ever fear, because I'll always be your light in the darkness." That's what he told her. Continued with, "Don't leave me." And everything turns black. Not yet over with CHAMPION? So here is a fanfiction that I think might happen after the events of CHAMPION! :D Rated T to be safe! Hope you enjoy LEGEND fans! ;)

Desperate to not be alone again for the holidays, Cress hires a man to pose as her boyfriend for her family's annual Christmas celebration.

Events and incidents of long ago left Clary Fray bitterly broken. She made new friends, remembered the old. Made new enemies, forgot the rest. Learned new secrets, protected the ones she already knew. But memories return, and she'll never forget how much they sting. Especially when all her memories return, accompanied by Jace and the rest of the Lightwoods.

Clary has a rough life. Starting when she was nine years old, she is kidnapped for two weeks out of the year. To this day, Clary has no idea what happens during these annual "church trips," as her mother is told. She doesn't even have any suspicions. That is, until Clary starts to develop mysterious talents she has no reason to have. And the only one getting her through it is Jace.

AU. Cress is a famous concert pianist at Carnegie Hall, and Thorne can't believe he is letting Cinder and Kai drag him to some boring old piano concert. When he hears her play, he is blown away. Cresswell and Thinder (Bro-TP). Fluff.

Unconnected Cresswell one-shots, both in canon compliant and AU. Part 1: Two-year anniversary skydiving. Part 2: Cress is sure the house is haunted. But what does the ghost want? Part 3: Cress and Thorne on a routine letumosis drop. Part 4: Pirates. UPDATED WITH PART 5: Post-canon, married Cresswell gets a blast from the past...sort of ;)

Cress is wrapped up in an arranged marriage with and rich snooty family. But when Cress meets Carswell Thorne a charming chauffeur she might have hope for a happy ending after all. Rated T probably won't be anything uncomfortable. All rights to Marissa Meyer.

This story starts off after The Heavenly Fire book, but it has parts from the TV show melded into it. It had been 2 years since they left the demon realm, and Clary is hiding in the mundane world from Sebastian who wants to use her blood to bring down the world as we know. but its not only herself she has to keep safe...For the full summary of my twist to the story read on...

What if Aspen was the Prince? America is heartbroken when she is Selected for Prince Aspen's Selection. Maxon hates himself for letting her go and vows to get her back. Will he find a way to be with her again? Will America have to choose between Maxon and Aspen? What will each of them have to give to love?

Tessa has a dream, then goes to school, and its like the boy of her dreams just walked out of her dream! What will she do?

Maxon's final reconciliation with America re-imagined. Maxon is bitter. America is guilty, lonely, and broken. You'd never guess that they could be brought back together by something as small as letters...

Tessa is the new girl at The Institute Boarding School. When she meets Will, the two don'y quite get along. What happens when a small bond has been created between Tessa and Will as they both withhold secrets about their dark past? Will new rituals be made...not only each other but also within themselves?

Clary is known as the art freak with no friends, for she pushes everyone away who tries to get close to her. Little do they know it's because of her abusive father, Valentine. But what happens when the new guy starts to take an interest in her, and refuses to let her push him away? (I suck at summaries and I know everyone says that but I've never been good at it sorry)

When Clary discovers what her fellow Shadowhunters truly think of her, she is deeply hurt. In a fit of rage, Clary makes a decision to share her talent with the Clave. Before her meeting, someone unexpected takes her in and trains her, helping to prove the others wrong. But what happens when they come looking for her, Jace leading the charge?

Kai and Cinder's marriage is on the rocks. They fell hard, but are they meant to be? A short, continuing story told in ten small segments, each of which includes a set of three things. AU. Tumblr prompt by sparkingstoryinspiration.

A collection of ficlets and drabbles that feature a variety of pairings and themes. Many of them resulted from tumblr prompts, and almost all take place in the canon universe. Enjoy!

COMPLETE. After Cress lands on Earth all alone she meets Thorne, the millionaire playboy, and becomes his live-in maid. As they start to grow feelings for each other their pasts start to haunt them, causing Cress and Thorne to struggle with battling each other's demons.

Jace Herondale and Clary Fray meet on the first day of kindergaten and instantly click. They become best friends and help each other through everything. Follow along with their story as they grow up and find out that sometimes friendships aren't what you think. (Previously titled, "Jace Herondale as a Child")

AU. Kai, Wolf, Thorne, and Jacin work for the undercover organization Men in Black, regulating incoming Lunars, who—unbeknownst to Earthens—come to Earth and sometimes use their glamour illegally. Part 1: Kai vows to track down the unidentified Lunar cyborg who managed to evade capture. Part 2: Thorne's romantic entanglements begin to interfere with a highly classified mission.

What might have happened if Cress had used her D-Comm chip to blackmail a hotshot spaceship pilot instead of trying to save the Emperor, as Thorne suggested.

Best friends Clary and Jace were inseparable. One kiss at the end of ninth grade changes it all. And when she opens her eyes, he's gone-like he'd never existed at all. It stays that way for 5 years-he got famous, she moved to LA for school. Things always seem more trouble than they're always worth, don't they? Especially when you kiss her in the corridor and don't say goodbye.

Cress signs up for an online dating service, but her relationship with her best friend complicates things as she searches for her one, true (e-)love.

Used to his best friend's antics, Kai is hardly thrilled to meet Thorne's next flavor of the month. But his life takes an unexpected turn when the pretty mechanic he's interested in catches Kai's interest instead. Meanwhile, Thorne is in for some surprises of his own when his attentions shift to a sexy dancer he meets at a Masquerade. [Modern AU told in POV of Kai & Thorne]

AU where everything is the same but Thorne is the satellite-shackled shell and Cress the wanted American Republic fugitive. They retain their canon personalities. See warnings inside. TWO-SHOT.

Snapshots of Thorne's POV while Cress was in the suspension tank.

Pretending has made Winter Hayle famous, so it should be no surprise that her love life is also a sham. Written for TLC Ship Weeks - Classic Hollywood.

The Rampion crew begins its trek to Luna in hopes of saving Scarlet and defeating Levana. An alternate beginning to Winter.

Cinder can't stop thinking about the mysterious and handsome Kai who comes to her café every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:45 pm sharp. Thorne, her barista colleague, is pretty sure that Kai's got it just as bad for Cinder. Coffee Shop AU.

TMI/TID crossover. After yet another set of failed relationships, Clary and her flatmate Tessa have just about had enough of men. Determined not to be let down again, they make a pact to stay single and spend Valentine's together instead. At least, that's the plan. Unfortunately, their new neighbours - the Herondale boys - have plans of their own... AH/AU Complete

The big day has finally arrived. [Kaider Wedding]

Mortada High: A well-known, delinquent, all boys' school in which the only thing they know is how to fight. Infernela Academy: A high-ranked, all girls' school in which only the smartest and wealthiest may attend. Of course, nothing is to go wrong if you put these schools together, right?

Clary Fray loves to act. The only problem? Jace Wayland does, too. What will happen when they both sign up for the school play? Will they learn to work together, or will the play be a disaster? All Human.

Cress isn't happy anymore. / cover image by tumblr user avidreader821

Modern kidnapped!AU. Kai, Cinder, Thorne, and Cress go out to dinner, but on the way back two of them are kidnapped. Detectives Kesley and Benoit must discover what has happened before it's too late. As the prologue suggests, this is a darker story and includes some violence. Discontinued for now.

Cress' beach volleyball experience is getting off to a rocky start, thanks to the cocky player on the other team who likes to show off just how well he can spike.

After surviving the satellite crash, Cress and Thorne discover they have landed in a colder region of the world. They must find shelter quickly to escape the impending blizzard. But how will they keep warm? Two-shot

This short one-shot is a scene from Thorne and Cress's wedding. It was inspired by art made by mf-islands/sorcaron, which I've used for the cover image here. View the high quality version at: fav(dot)me/d8cepwr.

Bored one night, the Lunar Chronicles Ships decide to play an old S.E. game, 7 Minutes in Heaven. Here's how it goes down. Written for TLC Ship Weeks - Celestial theme. Based on ship-statuses after the third book. (Also meant to be taken lightly)

Though she tries to resist him, Kai manages to plan a surprise for Cinder. Set in the future. TLC Ship Weeks - Dreams.

RAMPION CREW REUNION. Cress and Thorne head to New Beijing with their kids celebrate the 20th Anniversary of peace between the Earthen Union and Luna with their best friends. Thorne is worried that his oldest daughter is too much like him, but the rest of the Rampion Crew hardly takes him seriously.

Clary is the It girl at her high school. Jace is the bad-boy no one touches unless they want their heart broken. Both are playing the game of love. But when dared to ask out Clary, will the two end up giving up their game—or worse—make it a competition?

Will asks Tessa to be his five minute girlfriend to avoid his ex, from there they set out on an adventure.

What if Jace and Clary grew up and were best friends? Clary's still shy and Jace is still a player/man whore. What were to happen if Jace asks Clary to help him get with a new girl and she agrees? Will they stay just friends or will they realize there might be something more? Obviously I suck at Summaries! First FanFic. Rated T for language and some sexual concepts (; *Mundane*

Jace is an arrogant, spotlight-hogging lead guitarist and Jonathan Morgenstern's best friend. The trouble is, Jon's sister - Clary - can't stand him, and the feeling's mutual. But when the boys enter the Battle of the Bands contest and all but move in with the Morgensterns, the two of them are forced to see a lot more of each other than they would like. NOW COMPLETE (AH)

When a female Shadowhunter turns 16, she must go to the Glass City and be in The Matching. Where the Clave choose her future, her life and her husband without her choice. CLARY/JACE AU

Tessa Gray is a beautiful intelligent young woman, a member of one of the wealthiest families in London. She meets Will Herondale,a charming, mysterious man at one of her family's parties. But he's not what he seems to be. He is being forced by a man named Axel Mortmain to kidnap Tessa and hold her for ransom...but instead Will turns the tables and becomes her savior. All human! :D

Jace and Clary were best friends when they were younger. One day Jace gets into an accident and forgets who Clary is. Now both seventeen their paths will cross again only Jace is a famous singer and Clary the completely average high school girl. How will Clary get Jace to remember her? And will he take her back? All human. T for later chapters. Title from Kiss it Better by He is We

Tessa and Will met on a party and spent a drunken night together. They both try to forget it, but things get complicated when a certain blue eyed boy moves just across the street...

Tessa Gray's life is complicated enough. But it only gets worse when her snobbish father forces her to attend a prestigious boarding school called The Institute, where she soon meets the infuriating Will Herondale, who takes a sudden interest in her. Just her luck, practically the whole school's in love with him—but she won't let herself fall, no matter how difficult the task.

SEQUEL TO ELEGANT SCRIPT AND BLUE PEN! Clary's life is about to change forever, both she and Jace have been battling their feelings for one another, neither one thinking themselves worthy of the other. Now with this news, they will have to spend more time together, do feelings go away or will they finally give in?

Tessa Gray is your average security guard working along with Officers Gideon and Gabriel Lightwood, and Jem Carstairs at your average asylum. But the only problem is that a certain black-haired and blue-eyed psycho is absolutely determined to drive Tessa insane. Rated T for language.

Clary's life is far from perfect. She's the school bully's favorite victim, she threw up on the hottest guy on campus, and, on top of everything, her mom is dating her English teacher. So in comparison, a lead in a class play doesn't seem like the end of the world, does it? Not when the play is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Romeo happens to be the very guy she threw up on!

During a sparring session, Gabriel admits feelings for Tessa which forces Will to admit his.

Modern-day AU: Will Herondale didn't think he would care for the new girl at school. R&R, please :)

This is the story of the birth of a certain Herondale. This takes place after Clockwork Princess, so please note that it contains spoilers.

Clary Fray is smart, beautiful, and taken. Jace Lightwood is a gorgeous, popular, player. The two don't really get along. But when Clary becomes Jace's tutor, will sparks fly? Or will Jace need a lesson in love? All Human. Slightly OOC.

"You broke me, you know. I don't give a damn if it was middle school and I was stupid for actually liking you, but I just want you to know that you ripped my heart out," Clary spat. "And now you're back, here in New York to ruin my life. Why can't you find some other girl to destroy?" Jace's blazing eyes blinked. "Because there's only you." - All Mundane. AU. ClaryxJace.

When Clarissa is five she is asked to write to a pen pal for the year, she does but after the year is over they continue to write to one another, now that her pen pal is moving to her city, her school, her life is about to change forever. AU AH Maybe OOC

Jace and Clary, famous for hating each other as well as being huge in the music industry reunite and are forced to play nice when they sign on as lovers in an upcoming film, Chasing A Rock Star. 1st Place Winner for AH Story and 2nd Place winner over all.

Jace Wayland is in love with Isabelle Lightwood. Clary Fray is in love with Simon Lewis. What happens when Jace comes up with a plan to get the girl of his dreams? Chaos, that's what! R&R. Hope you enjoy. T because I'm paranoid

Jace and Clary are best friends and are going out together. However, Aline takes an interest in Jace and will do whatever it takes to have him, even if she has to kill or hurt someone to have him. *Second Place for All Human in the MI Awards*

Mortal enemies Clary Fray and Jace Wayland are paired up for a project that Clary is positive will ruin her vacation. But what if its a blessing in disguise? AH. Its been done but please R&R!

He was always her protective older stepbrother, the only person she told anything. She was always his adorable little stepsister, the only person he genuinely cared about. The sudden attraction, after all those years, is unexpected.

Best friends. He was secretly in love with her, and she not-so-secretly thought he was kind of a slut. When she gets stood up, and he's there to comfort her, secrets are unintentionally revealed, changing their friendship.

Clary Fray has lost her memory. Simple as that. No memory of Jace, Isabelle or her other life. She moves to California to start again with new friends and even a boy friend. Yet when her memories start coming back, what will happen?

One-shot. Two strangers get stuck in an elevator together; A cold workaholic and a girl with claustrophobia. T for swearing.

Jace can have any girl he wants with the snap of a finger. So Magnus comes up with a bet, one girl for each letter of the alphabet in fifty days or Jace gets a makeover; Magnus style. Sounds easy? Of course! Until he gets to C... AU!

Jace and Clary attend a ball in Idris five years post-CoG. Clary is attracting much attention, especially from the prominent males in the room, thanks to her gift with runes. Jace does not react well.

Clary decides to teach Jace a lesson with the help of a certain green-eyed demon. *“Institute, Schminstitue,” Isabelle countered. “I say we dump our stuff then head on out. Pandemonium anyone?* Post CoG.

Jace has promised to be a brother, and only a brother to Clary. He intends to keep that promise, but in the private confines of his mind, he can see her as he longs to. Oneshot. Jace/Clary