The Nightmare Before Christmas/Fanfic Recs

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These are recommendations made by Tropers for The Nightmare Before Christmas fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found here.

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General Fics

Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.

The Bone Collector by Bitsy

  • Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
  • Synopsis: Everyone knows Jack is the master of fright, but when a creature knows as the "Bone Collector" attacks one of Halloween Town's citizens, it's up to Jack to put his courage to the test. Takes place after Oogie's Revenge.


Ascension of the Fallen by Dismal-Spectre

  • Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
  • Synopsis: Jack Skellington's midnight flight had brought two worlds together. However, the fragile union is threatened by an ancient enemy as well as from forces from within. Takes place not long after the film.

Double Trouble by kellemarine

Playthings by The Magic Pocket Turtle

  • Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
  • Synopsis: After the Christmas Incident, Halloween Town have recollected their dangerous creations. However, some are still missing. When Jack and Sally go to find them, they discover that the toys were sold to a man who creates Horror movies. And he wants Jack too. Takes place almost right after the film.

The Other Nightmare by Era Yachi

  • Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
  • Synopsis: Something is trying to destroy all of the holiday worlds, including Halloween. Jack must rally the other holiday leaders and somehow protect his own town from the unseen danger. But sometimes, the worst kind of trouble comes from within. Takes place a year after the film.

Shipping Fics

Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.

The Gift by BatteredChild

  • Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
  • Pairing(s): Jack/Sally (het)
  • Synopsis: An one-shot taking place after Sally gives the gift-basket to Jack and before Sally's premoniton.

What's in A Name by PetPetAngel

  • Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
  • Fandoms: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride
  • Pairing(s): Jack/Victor (male slash)
  • Synopsis: Jack can't help but think that Victor is a very pretty name. Unknowingly, Victor can only reciprocate the idea over Jack's name. Takes place after TNBC and during Corpse Bride.
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