Are There Fanfictions About 'Don'T Expect Anything From Anyone'?

2025-09-07 20:11:57
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Oliver
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Favorite read: All Your Empty Promises
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You know, it’s funny—I was just talking to a friend about how fanfiction can turn *any* phrase into a narrative lens. For 'don’t expect anything from anyone,' I’d recommend digging into fics for characters like Subaru from 'Re:Zero' or Thorfinn from 'Vinland Saga.' Their arcs already grapple with disillusionment, so writers expand on that.

One standout was a 'Vinland Saga' fic where Thorfinn, post-farm arc, consciously avoids relying on others, even his new allies. The author used sparse dialogue and heavy internal monologue to show how exhausting that mindset is. It wasn’t tagged with the exact phrase, but the themes were unmistakable. If you’re into meta, some Tumblr essays compare this trope to 'found family' fics—like two sides of the same coin.
2025-09-08 08:34:39
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Orion
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Favorite read: Expectation Of Love
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Man, fanfictions about 'don't expect anything from anyone'? That’s such a deep concept to explore! I’ve stumbled across a few that play with this idea, especially in darker or more introspective fandoms like 'Berserk' or 'Tokyo Ghoul'. The themes of betrayal, self-reliance, and emotional detachment really resonate with writers who love diving into character psychology.

One memorable fic I read reimagined Guts from 'Berserk' as someone who consciously adopts this philosophy after his trauma, and it was heartbreaking yet so compelling. The author wove in flashbacks to contrast his past naivety with his hardened present. It’s not a super common trope, but when done right, it hits harder than most fluff or romance fics. Makes you think about how we project expectations onto others in real life, too.
2025-09-08 15:18:30
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Declan
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Definitely! While it’s not a *common* tag, I’ve seen it pop up in fics for 'The Witcher' (Geralt’s 'no emotions' policy taken to extremes) or 'Attack on Titan' (Levi’s trust issues). A shorter 'HxH' fic had Kurapika repeating 'expect nothing' like a mantra after the Kurta massacre. The prose was so sharp it stuck with me for weeks. Maybe search for 'emotional detachment' or 'self-preservation' tags?
2025-09-10 18:09:06
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Brandon
Brandon
Favorite read: Love Was Never the Deal
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Oh, I love this question! While I haven’t seen a ton of fics explicitly titled after that phrase, the *vibe* is everywhere—especially in anti-hero or lone-wolf AUs. Think Sasuke from 'Naruto' or Lelouch from 'Code Geass' getting fics where they double down on isolation.

I once read a 'Death Note' AU where Light, after losing everything, writes a new rule in the Death Note: 'Never trust anyone again.' It was chilling but oddly poetic. The comment section exploded with debates about whether that mindset is freeing or just another kind of prison. Fandoms with gritty moral ambiguity tend to attract these stories, so check tags like 'emotional hurt/no comfort' or 'philosophical themes'.
2025-09-13 12:15:19
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Ever since stumbling upon 'I Don't Relate to You', I've been obsessed with the way it blends emotional depth with dry humor. The fanfiction community has definitely picked up on its potential—there’s a surprising number of fics exploring the dynamic between the leads, especially the 'what if they actually opened up to each other?' scenarios. Some writers dive into alternate endings, while others craft entirely new conflicts, like one where they end up running a chaotic coffee shop together. The tone ranges from angst-heavy to outright crackfic, and it’s fascinating to see how different authors interpret the original’s ambiguous vibe. What really stands out is how fanfics expand on the side characters, too. There’s this one fic that reimagines the sarcastic best friend as a secret romantic, and it somehow works? It’s wild how much creativity springs from such a minimalist story. I’ve bookmarked a few that nail the original’s voice—dry, witty, but with this undercurrent of loneliness. If you’re into the series, it’s worth digging through AO3 tags; just be prepared for some hits and misses.
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