If you are looking for some of the best Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction, you have come to the right place.
If you are unfamiliar with Miraculous Ladybug, it is a French television show about two teenagers who transform into superheroes to protect Paris from villains.
The full name of this show is Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, but it generally gets shortened to Miraculous Ladybug.
This show’s fans know it is much more than a children’s show.
It is full of exciting adventures, incredible characters, and fun stories.
This fantastic show has inspired writers around the world to write fanfiction about the adventures of Ladybug and Cat Noir.
In this article, we will look at 20 of the best Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction stories on the internet and available for you to read today.
Keep reading to find out more.
1. When Duty and Desire Meet
In our first Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction, we enter an alternate universe.
In this universe, we see what might happen if Marinette was four years younger than Adrien.
Though this may not seem like the most significant or exciting change to the original series, the author does a lot with this premise.
Because of the age difference, the dynamic of their superhero partnership completely changes.
These two characters meet while in college, adding fun to the story.
The author does a great job of immersing the reader in a new and exciting world.
Though this world differs from what we know, it doesn’t feel too different.
It remains true to the story’s voice, and the characters are all very well-written.
Look no further if you want a sweet story of exciting and unique moments.
2. Heartstrings
In this story, we look closely at Adrien and Marinette and their relationship.
Though these characters are young, their feelings are genuine.
Because they are teenagers, however, it is often difficult for them to navigate these new and exciting feelings.
In this story, Marinette is having an extremely unlucky day.
Fortunately, her good friend is there to help her and protect her from danger.
There are nearly 600,000 hits on this story, making it one of the most popular Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction stories.
Fans of the show love the sweet dynamic between our favorite characters.
The author of this story is a great writer who brings these characters to life.
3. Under Lock and Key
This next story is much shorter than others but is no less popular.
This story has ten chapters, each bringing new twists, turns, and adventures for our characters.
This story is full of sweet fluffy moments that the author describes as “cavity-inducing.”
If you are looking for a heartwarming story that will leave you with happy tears, this is the one for you.
The premise of this story is pretty simple.
Adrien and Marinette spend a day at the museum, and Marinette cannot hide her excitement.
Unfortunately, Manon has to tag along with them, but Marinette won’t let that ruin their day.
If you think this story will be simple or boring, think again.
Though it does not seem like a fascinating plot, the author does a great job filling it with plenty of drama, and romance.
You will probably like this story if you enjoy sweet moments between Adrien and Marinette.
4. Serendipitous Fate
This story is another incredibly popular Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction with over 400,000 hits.
It is quite a lengthy story, just over 300,000 words and 34 chapters.
This alternate universe begins with the end of season 1 of the television show.
In the beginning, it adheres to the canon plot of the show, but it eventually departs from canon into its universe.
The central premise of this story deals with Ladybug and Chat Noir being required to reveal their identities.
Master Fu plays a significant role in this story, and he thinks it is best if they unveil themselves.
Along with this exciting storyline, we also get a lot of sweet moments of friendship and superhero action.
However, be advised that this story has a bit of adult content.
The author marks the chapters containing mature content so they are easy to skip over if you desire.
This is a tremendous slow-burn romance that is fun to read.
The author does a great job of balancing action with comedy and romance, making it a unique and engaging story.
5. Dearly Despised (I Love You)
One of the best tropes in fanfiction is the enemies-to-lover plot line, but even better than that is the enemies-to-fake dating to the actual dating plot line.
And that is precisely what you will find in this story.
We’ve seen it before; enemies are put in a situation where they pretend to be in a relationship.
Inevitably, they fall in love, and the rest is history.
The author of this adorable story uses this trope in a unique way.
The author of this story builds so much tension between Marinette and Adrien, and it all pays off in the end.
This story is being updated regularly, so buckle in for a roller coaster of emotions throughout this Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction.
6. You Don’t Know Me
This fanfic differs slightly from the previous one but is nearly as popular.
In this Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction, there is quite a lot of violence and graphic action.
Ladybug and Chat Noir are thrust into some sticky situations, including Ladybug’s presumed death.
Because of this accident, Chat Noir must protect Paris on his own.
He also deals with helping Marinette through her recovery.
Between this story’s drama and action, we also get countless sweet moments between the two friends.
The author strikes a good balance of writing scenes to warm and break your heart.
Luckily, it is a rather long story, so there is plenty to read and enjoy.
7. Pick-Up and Chase
This next story is another one that is on the shorter end, but with over 300,000 hits, it is quite popular.
This cheesy and heartwarming story is about Adrien and Marinette and their sweet romance.
Punny pickup lines are abundant throughout the story, leading to adorable flirting.
The author gives Marinette much more confidence than we are used to.
It is a different and entertaining side of her that we don’t usually get to see.
The author of this story knows how to balance staying true to the characters while giving them unique personalities.
8. One Thing After Another
Adrien begins acting like a cat, leading Marinette to ask questions.
He starts with small things like standing in a cardboard box, but eventually, it escalates to cat-like tendencies such as hissing.
Marinette slowly picks up on these things, and she can’t help but wonder why he is suddenly acting so strange.
Don’t skip over this one if you want a comedic story with an adorable cat boy.
9. Obsession
As his name implies, this story shows Chat Noir acting like a cat.
Though we know him to be a swift and fearless superhero, he begins to have more cat-like tendencies, manifesting in exciting ways.
Meanwhile, Marinette is silently pining for Adrien, which plays out differently than usual.
There are some sweet moments between the two heroes but also some angst and tension.
The author has a talent for building a world full of life.
It is easy to get lost in this alternate universe.
Though this story is only 11 chapters long, it is well worth the read for all of the romance, action, and angst.
10. Truthful Scars
If you’re a fan of angst and fluff, this story is for you.
In this fanfic, we join Adrien as he figures out his growing feelings for a particular classmate with pigtails.
He can’t stop seeing her any chance he has—even when she’s sporting her adorable cat ears and black tail.
But no matter how strong his feelings are, he can’t convey them as well as he’d like to, especially since he’s under the watchful eye of his father.
Before delving into this story, know it tackles mental health issues and similar heavy subjects.
11. Baby Boom
Most Miraculous Ladybug fanfictions solely focus on the two leads—Marinette and Adrien.
Although this fic also does that, it stands out among the rest as it also features other pairings from the show.
Expect to see unique ships such as Alya Césaire x Nino LahiffeAlix, and Kubdel x Nathaniel Kurtzberg.
Its plot begins when Hawk Moth gains a rather unusual power—leaving the unruly teens to become parents!
So, not only Marinette and Adrien are stuck in an awkward situation, half of their class are!
Babies are on the way—and everyone’s unprepared.
Still, it’s happening, and all the young couples are doing their best to deal with it!
And alongside all these are blossoming romances, making things all the more exciting.
This has become a huge fan favorite, with over 129 chapters and 273,000 hits.
12. Discordant Sonata
Dance lovers out there will love this fanfiction.
It revolves around everyone’s favorite ladybug and cat—but this time around, they’re enemies!
Despite the angst surrounding the two, they become friends and discover their blossoming love through music and dance.
The author has done an incredible job setting the mood throughout the fic.
They immerse readers in this beautiful story and help us truly envision our favorite couple’s beautiful dances by recommending songs to listen to while reading the story.
13. Marinette Dupain-Cheng’s Spite Playlist: Remix
After nearly getting akumatized, we join Marinette as she transfers to a new school.
Will she fare well in her new environment and leave her unsuspecting friends without guilt?
She hadn’t been on the best terms with them and had believed everyone hated her.
But unbeknownst to Marinette, it was all part of Lila’s ploy!
Regardless, Marinette finally starts getting the love and recognition she deserves.
It’s a great story showcasing Marinette’s mental and physical growth—she glows up!
And with the brand new and better Marinette, Adrien can’t help but fall in love—harder.
Don’t miss out on this story and see how Marinette ‘remixes’ her life for the better.
14. My Last Thoughts Are You
If you’re into hurt/comfort fanfics or want full-blown angst, this story is for you.
It all starts when Marinette gets into a freak accident that places her in critical condition.
With bated breaths, all she can think about is Chat Noir.
She knows she won’t make it, and desperate, Marinette wants someone to tell him.
If not, he’ll never know what happened to her and why his mate never returned.
Luckily, Adrien is with her near the end, prompting Marinette to tell the boy to relay her message to Chat.
As angsty as this story can be, it’s still packed with good ol’ fluff, creating a perfectly balanced fic of happiness, sadness, and healing.
15. She’s Sunshine, She’s Grace, She’ll Punch You in the Face
This story is perfect for AU lovers, especially if you love Miraculous Ladybug and DC comics.
It intertwines the Miraculous Ladybug and Gotham City world, introducing Marinette, Adrien, and everyone’s favorite Gotham heroes.
Although this story has multiple pairings, it mainly revolves around Marinette and Damian Wayne.
(If you want to read more about Damian Wayne fanfic, check out our Batman fanfic post which features Damian Wayne!)
The plot starts when Marinette moves locations to start fresh.
But with Adrien giving up and leaving Marinette as the guardian of the miraculous, that’s easier said than done.
Still, that doesn’t stop our heroine from traversing the dangerous city of Gotham.
And there, we join her as she discovers the Gotham heroes’ identities—while finding love.
16. Lucky Us
In this slice-of-life take of Miraculous Ladybug, we join a 26-year-old Marinette running her parent’s bakery.
Being recently dumped by her lover, the only highlight of her days is her conversations with a mysterious pen pal—Chat Noir.
Everything was going peacefully for Marinette until a particular model—Adrien Agreste began visiting the bakery after hours.
Unbeknownst to him, the very Ladybug he adores is standing before him.
This story is a fun and lighthearted read, allowing us to envision an adult Marinette and Adrien falling in love in a somewhat normal world.
Despite its vanilla plot, this fic has garnered over 200,000 hits, making it a huge HIT!
17. Hero Chat
Have you ever wondered how the beloved characters of Miraculous Ladybug would interact if they had a group chat?
Well, Hero Chat is all about that.
It’s a group chat fanfiction that joins fan favorites such as Alya Césaire x Nino Lahiffe, Chloé Bourgeois x Alix Kubdel, and of course, Adrien x Marinette.
This story is a fun read that’s a slow-burn, where the characters meet up much later.
Still, it does a great job conveying each character’s feelings and personality via chats!
Despite mostly following the chat format, it’s become one of the most popular fanfictions in the fandom, garnering over 200,000 hits.
18. Marinette Dupain-Cheng: Myth Buster
Lila Rossi is one of the most despised characters in the Miraculous Ladybug series—that’s a known fact.
And you’ll be happy to know that this fanfiction features some of the best one-shots about taking Lila down.
But this fic stands out because it also features characters from the DCU, specifically, our favorite bat family!
So, if you want to see Lila getting taken down in different ways and scenarios and love some action-packed stories, this one is for you.
19. Smoulder
What was a simple lost bet for Adrien was a world of trouble for Marinette.
After losing a bet with his friends, Adrien becomes an underwear model.
And this didn’t go unnoticed as his toned body and emerald eyes set Marinette’s heart ablaze.
Adrien manages to smolder in a way he’d never done before.
But what bothers Marinette the most is the familiarity of the boy.
She feels like she has seen that expression before—a pair of emerald eyes hungry for her…
20. Back to Us
Next up is a Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction that’s a real page-turner.
It is full of twists and turns.
This story opens with Hawk Moth finally being defeated.
The city is safe, so Ladybug and Chat Noir go their separate ways.
That is until they are reunited years down the road in very unusual circumstances.
There are new enemies and new problems to deal with, as well as new feelings and relationships.
The first chapter alone will have you feeling all the feels.
Don’t skip over this story.
It is one you do not want to miss.
Miraculous Ladybug Fanfiction: Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you find some great Miraculous Ladybug fanfics to read!
These 20 are just a tiny sample of all the fantastic stories.
So be sure to take a look and find your favorite among them.
And if you have questions about this topic, feel free to leave a message in the comments below!
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