Rec-Cember 2025 Day 25: Super Mario [50]

[mrsluigivargas]

I've been reading Mario fanfic practically since I realized fanfiction was a thing. I was always sour that they made Mario talk in them XD But! The burst of popularity/fandom activity right after the 2023 Mario Movie was quite nice! Here's hoping the 2026 movie will have a similar effect.

a brother by any other name by afreerobin
General Audiences | Gen
Luigi & Mario, Mario & Mr. L
4,279 words | One-shot
Okay.
Fine.
Maybe, maybe, Mario wasn't doing as well as he hoped. Maybe Mario can't stop thinking about Luigi, and the purple void in the sky, and the feeling of wrongness that hadn't gone away since his first flip into the other dimension. Maybe, all Mario wants to do is go home and listen to Luigi ramble at any and every mundane little thing he could think of.

A Dream of Sunny Skies by Skippy_Watts
Teen And Up Audiences | M/M
Bowser/Luigi, Luigi & Mario, Bowser & Mario, Bowser & Princess Peach
Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Brotherly Love, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Fluff, Angst with a Happy Ending
62,474 words | 11 chapters
A strange affliction is causing Luigi to sleep more and more each day. Worried about his constant collapses, Mario enlists Princess Peach’s help in looking for a cure, leaving Bowser to play nurse and watch over the dreaming brother.
To Bowser, this is just an easy favour to make Mario owe him in the future. However, he soon starts to find himself getting much too invested in the wellbeing of a man who may soon never wake up again.

a gentleman by MrSpockify
Explicit | F/M
Mario/Princess Peach
Porn with Feelings, First Time
4,568 words | One-shot
Peach spent her nights longing for Mario to touch her, to grab her with a passion she knew he possessed. She had seen him scale mountains with ease, punch his way through brick walls, and beat down enemies while hardly breaking a sweat. He was strong and sharp and so, so capable of taking whatever he wanted from her. She wanted to give it to him, whatever it was that he wanted.
He just… wouldn’t take it.

A New Name by tarditzgrade
General Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Captain T. Ode & Sea Captain Toad
854 words | One-shot
"In fact, as Edward realized, he matched every detail of the Professor’s ramblings. He’d have to call Peter about that.
Or maybe, he could ask the Captain himself."
The Sea Captain (Edward) has a new crew member aboard his ship, but he's awfully mysterious. He should try to get know him a bit better.

All the Gold in the World by peaches2217
General Audiences | M/M
Luigi/Prince Peasley, Luigi & Mario
Hurt/Comfort, Fluff
2,647 words | One-shot
The quality of one’s character based on the fabric they clad themselves in. The notion made little sense to Peasley. "What constitutes a 'real man'?"
Or, "Peasley Doesn’t Acknowledge Gender Norms and Wants to See Luigi in a Pretty Dress."

Boundaries by fireansnow12
General Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Bowser & Princess Peach
Pining, Spoilers, Ambiguous/Open Ending
2,024 words | One-shot
After the events on the Moon, Bowser has a talk with Peach. A one-shot taking place between Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Wonder.

Comfort For the Young Master by santapacman
Teen And Up Audiences | Gen
Kamek, Bowser Jr.
Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Fluff and Angst
1,309 words | One-shot
Seeing Bowser Jr. battered and defeated after his most recent bout with Mario hurts Kamek's old, misguided heart.

Coming Down by MrSpockify
Teen And Up Audiences | Gen
Luigi & Mario | Angst, Hurt/Comfort
70,245 words | 20 of ? chapters
“You can tell me anything,” Mario tried again, leaning over to look at his brother, but he couldn’t quite catch his eye.“You won’t like what I have to say.”
“Tell me anyway.”
The brothers face the realization that one of them is unable to cope in the aftermath of Bowser. They just never really thought it would be Mario.

Crown by WarioTime
General Audiences | Gen
Toadsworth & Princess Peach
Family, Hurt/Comfort
908 words | One-shot
A young Peach wonders when she'll get her mushroom cap. Toadsworth has to explain why she won't, all the while wondering if he is even that good of a guardian.

Cut Scenes #2: The Destruction of the Sammer Kingdom by legobiwan (flute25)
Teen And Up Audiences | Gen
Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach
Angst
617 words | One-shot
I couldn’t justify including this section in the latest update to Expiate, as it would have slowed down the narrative unnecessarily. So enjoy, if one can use such a word for this scene, my take on traumatizing Mario and co. with the end of the world.

Days by Useless19
Series | General Audiences, Explicit | M/M
Bowser/Luigi
Forced Marriage, Accidental Marriage, Canon-Typical Violence
88,309 words | 12 works
Luigi and Bowser fall in love and get married - but not in that order.

Dream Sweet, Dream Deep by timeslippingdownyourspine
General Audiences | M/M
Bowser/Luigi
Angst, Fluff, Established Relationship
3,855 words | One-shot
When Bowser came to, all he could see was a dazzling void of deep blues and greens, with a variety of shimmering lights — stars, maybe? — filling out the expanse that surrounded him.
A very quick one shot where Luigi’s been hit with a sleeping curse and his boyfriend, brother, and close friend have to enter his mind to save him…and then they’re immediately separated coming in.

Escape From Lake Lapcat by Useless19
General Audiences | Gen
Bowser & Bowser Jr, Bowser Jr & Mario
Post-Bowser's Fury
8,327 words | 2 chapters
Bowser's back to normal and Junior's finally got his fun day trip out. However, getting back home turns out to be a bit harder than anticipated.

Fearless Ring by Jeyumi
General Audiences | Gen
Geno & Mario, Geno & Princess Peach, Bowser & Geno, Geno & Mallow
Hurt/Comfort, Canon Compliant
1,514 words | One-shot
An incorporeal being from the stars has trouble managing the very corporeal feelings of a fear status.
(The team frets over Geno after a particularly vicious battle that leaves him a little shaken.)

Growing Pains by JupiterRainstorms
General Audiences | Gen
Luigi & Mario
Character Study, Family Dynamics, Hurt/Comfort
4,946 words | One-shot
It’s something he shares with his brother, a connection that feels almost tangible if he thinks about it hard enough—he’s always been the green to Mario’s red.
For as long as either of them can remember, it’s always been the two of them off in their own little world.

I Diagnose You with Crocodile by KnightOn
General Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Luigi & Mr. L, Luigi & Mario
Hurt/Comfort, Character Study
4,833 words | 4 chapters
Alternative title: The Id and the Ego Walk into a Bar…
Luigi has a chat with his other half.

I Hope You Know You're Loved by Yotsubadancesintherain5
General Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | F/M, Gen
Princess Daisy/Luigi, Luigi & Mario
Fluff, Humor, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Friendship
2,400 words | One-shot
Luigi is sent out on a shopping trip. He has no idea what is waiting for him when he gets home.

Junior's Birthday in the Player One Luigi AU by KeylikesFics
General Audiences | Gen
Bowser Jr. & Princess Peach
Alternate Universe
1,444 words | One-shot
"Dad, were you guys training the army again? I think you all went a little overboard." The prince commented in the direction of several laid out soldiers before letting out a surprise gasp. "Mama Peach," he yelled in excitement, running towards and jumping into her open arms as she stood up.
"Surprise," she said, pulling the koopaling into a tighter embrace. "Didn't I promise I'd come see you on your birthday?" She reminded him, smiling when she felt him nod in her neck.

Just One Thing by SelanPike
General Audiences | Gen
Kamek, Bowser
818 words | One-shot
A short moment between Kamek and Bowser, after Bowser rescued the Magikoopas from Fawful.

Koopa Princess by Esperata
General Audiences | Gen
Bowser & Wendy O. Koopa
687 words | One-shot
Boy things, Bowser understands. With girl stuff however, he struggles. He tries his best for his little princess though.

Koopa Tea by AilingStar
Teen And Up Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Bowser Jr. & Kamek
Family Fluff
1,270 words | One-shot
Kamek enjoys a cup of tea and helps calm down the young master.

Linguistically Challenged by Krackaroo21
General Audiences | Gen
Mario & Princess Peach
Fluff and Humor, Developing Friendships, Action/Adventure
4,768 words | One-shot
It was nothing short of a miracle that someone came to rescue Princess Peach. But she would never expect a language barrier to make her getaway so frustrating.

Little Events by KeylikesFics
General Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Toadsworth & Princess Peach
Hurt/Comfort, Domestic Fluff
27,955 words | 5 chapters
Expansions on little moments of Peach's life following my other fics.

Long Way Home by lizadale
Teen And Up Audiences | Multi
Team Bleck Polycule
Hurt/Comfort
24,051 words | 4 chapters
The Void has closed, and O'Chunks finds Nastasia wandering Flopside like a zombie.
Finding a new way to live when you can't outrun your past is difficult; luckily, she finds plenty of help.

Looking the Other Way by Istadris
Teen And Up Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Bowser, Mario, Bowser's Army
Angst, Whump
1,500 words | One-shot
All around them were the loyal, the fanatics, the enthusiasts, the fatalists; the ones who followed King Bowser out of worship and the ones who wouldn't care if someone challenged the status quo. Ears which could listen and report any signs of dissension. Their companions, their friends, their family, all would turn on them if they voiced their doubts.
King Bowser was the strongest. Therefore King Bowser was right. That was all there was to know.
The best thing to do was to look the other way.

Love Ain't Blind by Briana_Dubs
General Audiences | Gen, M/M
Bowser/Luigi, Bowser & Luigi
Pre-Relationship
1,794 words | One-shot
Bowser's kids have been pestering him for weeks to go on a blind date, even though OBVIOUSLY Peach is the girl for him. Still, when Junior breaks out the puppy dog eyes it's hard to say no.
After Bowser gets stood up by said date, he expects his lunch to be boring and uneventful by himself, but when he spots a familiar mustached face in the restaurant he finds his expectations dashed.
Not in a bad way, though!

Not Okay by SelanPike
General Audiences | Gen
Kamek, Bowser, Naval Piranha
2,356 words | One-shot
Prince Bowser is barely a toddler, and his father's just died. We follow Kamek as he learns of the King's death, and as he comes to terms with the role he must play in raising the now-fatherless prince.

Once, in a Blue Moon by batneko
General Audiences | M/M
Bowser/Luigi
Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Getting Together, Brother Feels
46,873 words | 7 chapters
A prophecy states that Luigi and Bowser can stop a threat, but only if they're married.

Pay No Mind to the Man in the Mirror by h0moquixotic (clowngirldotpng)
Teen And Up Audiences | Gen
Kamek
Hurt No Comfort
511 words | One-shot
Kamek cherishes his opportunity to look like the Princess. Until he doesn't.

pilot light by lizadale
Teen And Up Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Luigi
17,026 words | One-shot
Your point is—shouldn’t you be, you don’t know, haunting something, maybe?
(or-Luigi takes a nice, long sleepwalk off a short cliff.)

Return To Ithaca by Useless19
General Audiences | Gen
Bowser & Mario
Post-Odyssey
1,953 words | One-shot
After the mess on the moon, Bowser hitches a ride home on the Odyssey and fails to learn from his mistakes.

.:Same Man I Was Before:. by DarkwingSnark
General Audiences | M/M
Bowser/Luigi
Pre-Slash, Enemies to Friends
37,267 words | 9 chapters
On a walk through Toad Town, Luigi ends up accidentally running into someone he didn't expect. Funny how your whole perception on a guy could change after one conversation.

Summer Rain by peaches2217
Teen And Up Audiences | Gen
Luigi & Mario, Mario/Princess Peach
Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Brotherly Love
3,794 words | One-shot
“You really think I’m that useless?” Luigi didn’t even look over his shoulder, yet his voice pierced through the ambiance of the streets. “I don’t need a missing friend and a dead brother.”

Super Bowuigi Odyssey by ProtoChan
General Audiences | M/M
Bowser/Luigi, Mario/Princess Peach
Adventure & Romance, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Comedy, Hurt/Comfort
182,254 words | 111 of ? chapters
When Luigi and Bowser find themselves stranded together in the Lost Kingdom after a turbulent windstorm sends them flying off Bowser’s airship, a busted up Odyssey becomes their unlikeliest of saviors. Now reluctant traveling companions, doomed to remain marooned without the other’s help, the two gather power moons and embark on a globe-trotting adventure home. However, as they fly and hunt for moons together, encountering and overcoming any and all conflicts in their way, their reservations about each other wither away while a fondness forged through their travels grows into something neither of them ever thought was possible.

Super Mario and the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Week by rarsneezes
General Audiences | Multi
Bowser/Mario/Princess Peach
Canon-Typical Violence, Hurt/Comfort
13,582 words | 5 chapters
On a list of things Mario never wanted to have to deal with again, seeing any of his loved ones brainwashed was basically top of the list.
Or: a retelling of Paper Mario: The Origami King that leans into the idea that Mario is having a horrible time and stressed out of his mind about the Peach Literally Being Brainwashed, Again scenario because [gestures at previous Paper Mario entries]. Also has Mario and Bowser travel the whole plot together because I said so.

Super Mario Moonlight by Istadris
General Audiences | M/M
Bowser/Luigi, Bowser & Princess Peach
Established Relationship, Secret Relationship, Fluff, Humor
4,875 words | One-shot
Everything was going according to plan. His secret hideout had been sneakily built inside a volcano conveniently forbidden to the local population (but rules didn't apply to him because he was that cool); his staff was hand-picked for their capacity to keep state secrets, and innocuous enough to go shopping in Delfino Plaza without drawing attention; Junior was clearly heeding his warnings about staying under the radar, given how none of the island residents had seemed to notice him; he had plenty of ideas for dates with Luigi, even taking in account their need for discretion, Luigi's aversion for big crowds and his own need for thrilling activities.
Yeah, Bowser had a very, very good feeling about this vacation.
After all, what could possibly go wrong ?

tethered by MrSpockify
Mature | F/M
Mario/Princess Peach
Hurt/Comfort
2,214 words | One-shot
Mario woke with a knot in his throat and a soft cry on his lips. His eyes shot open, and as he lay struggling for breath and clutching his own chest, his eyes darted around rapidly, trying unsuccessfully to see through the darkness that surrounded him. The only thought on his mind was Peach.
Peach, who he had just seen die before his very eyes, burned alive by his greatest enemy.
When Mario wakes from a terrifying nightmare, Peach takes care of him and sooths his worries.

The Last Thing You'll Ever Do by MrSpockify
Mature | Major Character Death | Gen
Luigi & Mario
Angst, Hurt No Comfort
34,966 words | 13 chapters
After a brutal fight with Bowser, the brothers lie in the wake of destruction with the realization that they are both dying. The single 1-up mushroom in Mario's pocket keeps him grounded, and he knows he just needs to outlast his brother long enough to revive him.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite go as planned.

The Mushroom Kingdom's Unconventional Line of Defence by Amethyst_Goldenwind
Teen And Up Audiences | Graphic Depictions Of Violence | Gen
Mallow & Bowser
Humor
3,665 words | One-shot
That Toad remembers his bazooka at a time nobody needed him to.

The Prince and the Raven by LazKoal
General Audiences | Gen
Dodo & Mallow, Dodo & Valentina
Fluff and Angst, Happy Ending, Found Family, Post-Canon, Enemies to Friends
2,317 words | One-shot
A year after Prince Mallow's return to Nimbus Land, Dodo suddenly shows up at the front gate of Nimbus Castle, all by himself.

The Quiet of Night by Istadris
General Audiences | Gen
Luigi & Mario
Introspection, Brotherly Love
954 words | One-shot
It was true, Mario preferred to travel alone. But never for the reasons everyone expected when they looked at the brothers.

This Blazing World by SelanPike
Teen And Up Audiences | Gen
Kamek, Geno, Fawful, Ludwig von Koopa, Wendy O. Koopa
14,462 words | 8 chapters
Even the Star Sprites had questions about the Dark Star. Surely they knew more about what the Dark Star was, but maybe they were in the dark as to what exactly happened to it, and what it left behind. If that was the case, then Kamek was at an advantage.
He had something they’d want to see.

Three Times Toad Broke In And One Time He Didn't Have To by BlueJay2
General Audiences | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Gen
Mario & Luigi & Toad
Friendship, Brotherly Love
8,810 words | One-shot
After the bros move into the Mushroom Kingdom, their new friend Toad is excited to show them things in his world. Unfortunately, he gets a little too excited and also knows how to pick locks. There are shenanigans.

Time In a Bottle by DarkwingSnark
General Audiences | Gen
Kamek & Kammy Koopa
Worldbuilding
3,344 words | One-shot
While Bowser greets Luigi at the door of his castle, Kamek pays a visit to the archives to prepare for his next lessons. Unfortunately for him, things are never so simple when Kammy Koopa is around.
[Takes place during 'Come Be Lonely With Me', chapter 11.]

To Convey by heroes_with_stories (kleosdawn)
General Audiences | F/M
Mario/Princess Peach, Luigi & Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach
Mute Mario, Light Angst, AU - Mario and Luigi Role Swap
5,813 words | One-shot
Peach knows that Mario is capable of being an extrovert, however she still hasn’t gotten the chance to get to know him.
When he doesn’t show up to a festival, she takes it upon herself to visit him personally. She learns a lot more than expected.

To Sleep Again in One's Own Bed by radondoran
General Audiences | Gen
Luigi, Mario
Sickfic, Hurt/Comfort, Fluff
998 words | One-shot
Try and get some rest. As if he'd done hardly anything but sleep lately.

Untitled Dimigi Smut by lizadale
Explicit | M/M
Dimentio/Luigi
3,907 words | One-shot

Wanted by Ready4This
Explicit | Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | F/M
Bowser/Starlow
10,455 words | 3 chapters
Starlow asks for Bowser's help in the Cutie Battle Contest.
It ends in ways they didn't expect.

Wet Floor Sign by MetaBlade
Teen And Up Audiences | F/M, Gen
Princess Daisy & Luigi
Friendship, Mild Hurt/Comfort | 927 words | One-shot
Luigi hates having to take charge in stressful situations, but when Daisy gets hurt and no-one else is around to help, he's forced to step out of his comfort zone.

Whatever the universe is made of. by TheMusicalCC
General Audiences | F/M
Luigi/Princess Rosalina
Pining
4,908 words | One-shot
"They do say butterflies can’t see their own wings.” She muttered.
(Super Mario Galaxy but Luigi and Rosalina get to interact.)

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