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.
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.
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?
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'.
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My dad has died in a car crash when I'm seven years old. So, my mom marries her first love, Robert Hayes, and integrates me into his family.
During the first meal with my new family, Robert announces a newly instated family rule.
"From now on, we have to split the bills in this family."
Once I eat a piece of steak, Robert tells me to pay him 300 dollars for the meal.
I just look at my stepsister, Harper Hayes, who's digging into her meal happily.
"Harper ate steak as well. Why didn't you ask her to pay you back, Dad?"
"That's because Harper's my biological daughter. I love her, and she has the bloodline privileges," Robert answers.
Then, I glance at Mom.
So, Robert adds, "Your mom is my wife. I love her, which means she has privileges as well. But in your case, we're not related by blood, nor do we have any ties of affection with each other. I'm not obligated to raise you at all, Maddie."
I grew up abroad. My mother feared I might marry a foreign man, so she arranged an engagement for me with a talented and handsome man in Flodon. She insisted that I return home to get engaged.
I came back and started shopping for an engagement dress at a luxury boutique. I selected an off-white strapless gown and decided to try it on.
Suddenly, a woman nearby glanced at the dress in my hand and told the saleswoman, “That’s a unique design. Let me try it.”
The saleswoman immediately yanked it out of my hands.
I protested indignantly, “Excuse me, I was here first. Don’t you understand the principle of ‘first come, first served’? Or do you just not care about common decency?”
The woman scoffed and retorted, “This dress costs $188,000. Do you really think a broke nobody like you can even afford it?
“I’m Lucas Goodwin’s sister in all but blood. He’s the chairman of Goodwin’s Group. In Flodon, the Goodwin family sets the rules.”
What a coincidence! Lucas Goodwin was my fiance!
I immediately called him and said, “Hey, your ‘sister in all but blood’ just stole my engagement dress. Do something about it.”
My husband’s newly hired secretary had a terrible temper. Just because he casually picked a bite of food for me at the dinner table, she flew into a fit of rage and smashed every plate and bowl in the house.
Then, she threatened to fake her death and deregister herself, saying she would disappear from my husband’s world forever.
The moment he heard that, my husband panicked. He immediately abandoned me even though I was about to go into lung cancer surgery, and sped off on the highway, reenacting some over-the-top CEO drama of chase and pursuit.
At three in the afternoon, the surgery was scheduled to begin. My husband called. His tone was apologetic.
“As a boss, I have a responsibility to ensure the safety of my employees.
“Once I find her and make sure she’s safe, I’ll definitely come to the hospital and accompany you for your surgery. I’ll even make it up to you with a wedding trip!”
However, I no longer wanted to wait for him.
“Julian, let’s get divorced.”
Maximus Drako is a 30 years old werewolf and also the Alpha of the most powerful pack in the world. He became Alpha from the age of 18. His blood is pure lycan and he is feared and respected from wolves and humans all over the world. He is very capable and powerful leader and the most probable candidate as the next King of the wolves. For years and years he was working in order to gain a nomination for the King's throne. He doesn't care about a mate that's why he didn't look for her all these years. When he establishes the King's position he will make Luna the most powerful she wolf of his pack.
Adelina is a 22 year old werewolf, daughter of the Alpha of the Crescent Moon pack, a small pack in North America. She studies economics and is the most favorite child of her father's.
What happens when Maximus Drako the most fearful Alpha finds out his mate in a routine visit in a small pack? Will he accept her as his mate or is he going to reject her just because of her status?
Ivory Stone has tried and failed to seduce her stoic steward 999 times.
She thinks that maybe Wilson Quill doesn't have a heart. Maybe he won't ever fall in love with anyone.
But one day, she catches him pleasuring himself with a bracelet belonging to the fake heiress who stole her life.
In Silver Hollow, a girl could not leave her family home as a bride until the groom's family had prepared a complete set of seven silver wedding pieces.
For six years, Logan Carney promised me that my bridal set would be ready soon. But every year, one piece was still missing.
So I waited.
I waited until the girl everyone once called beautiful became the woman people whispered about behind her back.
In the seventh year, I emptied my savings and secretly ordered the silver crown myself. It was the most expensive piece, but I told myself it was worth it.
I loved Logan, and I wanted to help him.
But on the day I went to give him the crown, I stopped outside his door.
Inside, I heard his younger brother, Caleb Carney, speaking in a low voice, "Logan, are you seriously giving this year's silver crown to Abbie? You have been giving her one piece every year for seven years. She already has a complete bridal set."
Logan laughed softly. "Abbie is different. She's wild, and everyone in town treats her like one of the guys. She is afraid no man will ever marry her, so she wants a full silver set to prove she is still worth marrying. Giving it to her doesn't hurt me."
Caleb was quiet for a moment.
"And what about Julia?" he asked. "What if she finds out? What if she gets angry and marries someone else?"
Logan snorted. "She has waited for me for six years. If she were going to leave, she would have left long ago."
Then he said the words that shattered the last of my heart.
"Besides, she is already twenty-eight. Who else would want her now? Let her wait one more year. Once she is almost thirty, she will be grateful just to marry me. A woman like that won't dare act proud anymore."
I stood outside the door, feeling as though my heart had been ripped wide open.
At that moment, I finally understood the truth.
For seven years, I thought I had been waiting for my wedding.
All along, Logan had been building someone else's.
If that was how he truly felt, then it was time for me to find myself a new groom.
I dialed a number I had buried for years. The moment he answered, my voice trembled. "I'm getting married in three days," I said. "Will you come steal me from the wedding?"
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.