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KAISOO

• Turns on a Dime ♡♡ by gulpsofoxygen

Summary: Timeline divergence au. After dealing with the troublesome aftermath of an unfortunate car crash, Kai finds himself living two lives at once and must soon make a choice to dictate the rest of his life.

Comment: This was the original fanfic that convinced me how good fics could be. It's touching in both witness and passing, and has the ability to make you pause and reconsider the purpose of living and loving.

• The Implications of Telepathy ♡♡ by hotarumyst

Summary: Telepathy au. D.O suddenly develops telepathic powers, leaving both him and his members to deal with the fallout.

Comment: Brilliant, that's all. A quick, impactful read.

• Gicleur by exollent

Summary: Slice of life au (?). D.O latches onto Kai and his schemes in an effort to escape his own mundane routine.

Comment: Idk why Kaisoo fanfics are always so painful??

• 12.12.12 by kei17

Summary: High school (?) au. D.O is crazy and thinks the world is going to end, and Kai gets strung along in his ventures.

Comment: Scratches a particular itch for the whimsy and ephemerality of early 2010s one shots.

XIUHAN

• Try To Remember (And If You Remember Then Follow) ♡ by sparklepox (travelingpyscho)

Summary: Past lives au. Xiumin and Luhan are soulmates, and although they are always fated to encounter one another, it doesn't always end well.

Comment: It's the definition of a slow burn but it all feels worth it in the end. Adapts the 25 lives comic in such a beautiful and all-encompassing way. Has stayed with me for years. Iconic.

BAEKCHEN