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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Authors, and Websites
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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.
 * Comments: Excellently well-written, and the characters are true to the original film. The plot is nicely paced, and it's interesting to see the one emotion Jack knows about yet doesn't seem to feel in the movie -- fear -- used without overdoing it. One of my favorites! Completed fic.

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.
 * Comments: Another excellently well-written fic, this one explores what possibilities has opened up with Halloweentown and Christmas Town knowing about each other, as well as showing that not all the citizens of Halloweentown are so fond of Jack. Darker and Edgier then the movie, yet done right. Oh, and Mombi is a villain alongside Oogie Boogie. The author also has some really good fan art to check out as well. Unfortunately, this seems to be a Dead Fic.

Double Trouble by kellemarine
 * Recommended by Pumpkin Lore
 * Fandoms: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter
 * Synopsis: Everyone knows what happened when Sirius fell through the veil. What if something different happened to Harry? Harry ends up in Halloweentown where he meets Jack Skellington. Things change forever for Harry and Jack and nothing will ever be the same. Set 7 ½ years after the Christmas fiasco and immediately after the Ministry battle in Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix.
 * Comments: I have to say, I was not expecting this to be any good (as much as I love crossovers, sadly most Fanfic crossovers are lacking). While some things seem to be Hand Waves or possibly even complete Ass Pulls, depending on how you look at it, the story is quite good, and everything makes sense if you can take some Acceptable Breaks From Canon (like Harry and, according to the author notes, Sirius surviving the fall through the veil). . The fic has yet to be completed. *goes to bug the author to write more already review the fic*

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.
 * Comments: Well-written story with an engaging plot. Gogogogogo read it!

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.
 * Comments: The main plot of the fic is well-paced and tension filled, with enough mystery to keep you hooked. The characterzation is spot-on for the canonial characters and well-written for the new ones. This fic is only one of the few to explore how the other holiday leaders would react to Jack's Christmas fiasco, and the author handles the holiday leaders' mistrust of Jack well.

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.
 * Comments: Pretty adorable, this fic makes any Jack/Sally shipper happy. Short fic, good for a quick read.

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.
 * Comments: Crosses over with Corpse Bride, and it's pretty sweet without being lemony. D'aaww!