Literature & Writing
874 sites
https://ficring.neocities.org/
The Fanfiction Webring is a curated ring connecting dozens of personal fanfiction archives spanning fandoms from Star Wars and The Witcher to Gundam, Naruto, and obscure book series. Each member site is a hand-crafted neocities archive, making this a wonderful hub for discovering indie fan writing outside of platforms like AO3 or Fanfiction.net.
https://kamirose.neocities.org/
Kamirose's personal corner of the web centers on book reviews, with titles like 'The Giver of Stars' and 'Jane Austen's Bookshelf' reviewed frankly for adult readers. The site also features a pixel art gallery, a blog, and a guestbook, all built with a distinctly old-web aesthetic and a strong anti-AI, anti-algorithm philosophy.
https://sfss.space/
SFSS is a curated science fiction short story site publishing original and classic SF works from authors around the world, including voices from Nigeria, Italy, and North America. Featuring bilingual content in English and French, author interviews, and a thoughtfully assembled archive dating back to 2019, it reads like a small indie literary magazine for speculative fiction fans.
https://breathingdreams.neocities.org/
Breathing Dreams is a personal fanfiction archive by Shadaras, mirroring their work from AO3 with its own organizational system covering categories like trans themes, femslash, small fandoms, and original works. The collection spans a wide range of fandoms including Mo Dao Zu Shi, Tamora Pierce's Tortall and Emelan universes, Killjoys, and Friends at the Table podcast.
https://fannish.net/hp
Magical is the official TFL-network fanlisting for the Harry Potter book and movie series, run by Angie and Elise, currently boasting over 25,000 registered fans from around the world. Visitors can join the list, browse fan buttons, and connect with a massive global community of Harry Potter enthusiasts.
https://strata.neocities.org/
A spare, reflective personal page from a creator called Strata, consisting of an introspective self-portrait written in third person and a candid note about personal growth and leaving the past behind. The writing has a poetic, confessional quality that captures a specific emotional era of the author's life, making it feel like a literary time capsule more than a typical homepage.
https://grumpyoldbookman.blogspot.com/2006/12/wednesday-wonders.html
Grumpy Old Bookman is a literary blog by Michael Allen covering books, publishing, and the writing life, aimed at both readers and working writers. Listed by The Guardian in 2005 as one of the top ten literary blogs, it blends sharp commentary on the publishing industry with wit and occasional cultural digressions.
https://artivadar.neocities.org/
A. R. Tivadar's creative hub on Neocities showcases her original fiction, characters, and artwork, with an active update log revealing a steady stream of new short stories, character portraits, and OC development. The site blends written storytelling and visual art around original characters like Garofița, making it a rich personal creative space for fans of indie fiction and original worldbuilding.
https://skep.place/
Skep's Place is a charming personal site by someone called Skep, featuring snarky classic literature summaries, cocktail guides, deep dives into Calvin and Hobbes' Hobbes, and gaming thoughts on the Playdate handheld and other titles. The site has a warm, witty personality and covers a surprisingly wide range of interests with genuine care and humor.
https://blueys-site.neocities.org/
Blue's personal corner of the web features a mix of personal interests, original artwork, and links to their books, all presented in a charming retro-web aesthetic. The site includes shrines, adopted pixels, and webring memberships, making it a cozy creative hub for a budding author and artist.