Fic Recs: Red!Clark
Mar. 8th, 2022 01:47 pmFics where Clark is affected by Red Kryptonite. (Episodes: Red, Rush, Exodus, Exile, Phoenix, Unsafe, Crimson)
NOTE: Although I've tried to warn, Red!Clark isn't always nice.
In alphabetical order by title. No WIPs or locked journal entries (I may miss a few because I'm friended).
Entries may be locked on AO3 - contact ssa.archivist@gmail.com for an invite.
Don't forget to leave feedback/kudos for the author if you enjoy a story! :-D
If you have others you'd like to recommend, please comment and I'll update this list if it fits the criteria. Thanks!
Comments and Suggestions welcomed here. Thanks!
A Box Called Time by
sageness NC-17 (6987 words)
A grieving Superman returns to the one person he can trust.
A Life Not Flat by myownspecialself aka
mosself NC-17 (5571 words)
Lex wants to know where Clark found another ring. Later. Much later.
A Sea of Troubles by Coren Lee NC-17 (2236 words)
Post-Exodus, Clark has to deal with the gossip about his time in Metropolis. Lex is there to help.
A Sorta Fairytale by
lexalot NC-17 (4854 words)
A drunken Lex sets off to conquer the world with Clark.
Adaption by Creed Cascade and Echos Revenge NC-17 (4839 words)
A last-minute rescue by Clark puts Lex in contention for co-ruler of the world.
After Hours by
arianstarr NC-17 (1500 words)
Lex and Clark exchange their biggest secrets.
Baby, You Can Drive My Car by
yavannauk NC-17 (7713 words)
Red!Clark wants the Ferrari, but he wants something else first.
Backfired by
glacis NC-17 (1765 words)
An assassination attempt backfires, resulting in a change in the relationship between Senator Luthor and Superman.
Boys Don't Cry by Aelita PG (3746 words)
Lex isn't going to forgive Clark this time.
Bred in the Bone by Coren Lee NC-17 (37831 words)
The ring brings Clark to his Kryptonian heritage.
Bruised by Lolita Luther NC-17 (9754 words) Warning: dub-con
Trapped by Lionel, Lex needs to bring Clark back from the edge to save himself.
Burn by
rageprufrock PG-13 (4777 word)
In the aftermath of an exploding ship and plane crash, Clark misses Lex.
By Any Means Necessary by
kelex NC-17 (12244 words)
Lionel sends Kal to find his missing son.
Candy Cane Hearts by Vivian Darkbloom aka
tasabian NC-17 (4611 words)
All it takes is a little candy for Superman to take Lex to Niagara Falls.
Catch You Coming Down by Basingstoke NC-17 (2074 words)
Clark and Lex reconnect after their summers away.
Chill of Chance by
androdaixa NC-17 (11378 words) Warning: non-cons
A dark version of what might have happened if Lex had gone with Clark to Metropolis.
Cordially Yours by
danceswithgary NC-17 (4833 words)
Almost everyone enjoys a little chocolate on Valentine's Day...some people just enjoy it a little bit more.
Craving Red by Meret NC-17 (3787 words) Warning: character deaths (not CLex)
Red kryptonite has an unexpected effect on Clark.
Crimson by
acampbell NC-17 (2899 words)
Clark goes after who he really wants. Lex reaps the benefits.
Crimson by
kitty_fisher NC-17 (3653 words)
Lex's experiment has some unexpected results.
Culmination by Quiet Tiger NC-17 (17644 words)
World domination just gets better when you have more than one Lex.
Descent Series by Orithain and Rina NC-17 (8242 words) Warning: character deaths(not CLex)
A discouraged Clark stops running from Lex and Kal takes over. Dark things happen.
Eggplant by
astolat NC-17 (9114 words)
"Mostly I was just surprised," Lex said, sounding amused. "It didn't occur to me it would take driving up in a purple car for you to figure out I might not be completely straight," and Clark's mouth was opening with surprise when Lex leaned in and kissed him.
Amazing what a custom paint job will do for a relationship.
Feel Everything by
seperis NC-17 (2832 words)
Wide, green-gold eyes and a wet red mouth and a thousand dark promises, all staring back at him, and no one human could say no to that and mean it.
Fire Ring Pt.1 and Fire Ring Pt.2 by
nyghtpet NC-17 (5472 words)
When Lex finds Clark in a Metropolis club, he finds out what he's been missing.
Float by Te NC-17 (2437 words)
Clark has plans for Lex after saving him from a plummeting plane.
Fracture and Remnant by Lyra Sena R (3600 words) Warning: non-cons
An encounter at a club leaves Lex broken, needing to be mended.
Glory Fades by Annie aka
annie17851 NC-17 (5771 words)
More than a secret is revealed.
Gonna Be the One and In Media Res by Sorrel aka
goddessleila PG-13 (17000 words)
The red Kryptonite effect may have worn off, but there's only Kal left now. He's obsessed with Lex.
Great Things by
bagheera_san NC-17 (4863 words)
Lex had chosen the bent path, where everything was artificial, where crimes were committed under the cover of legality, where hurt was inflicted politely and where desire was muted and pain masked, while Clark, just as always, had chosen the straight and narrow path, to hell as to heaven.
Third time's the charm.
Heart Of Stone by
goth_clark NC-17 (5378 words)
Only one man can stop a Superman who is terrorizing the country.
Hold That Pose by
morganichele NC-17 (3225 words)
Lex 'convinces' Clark to pose nude for a men's magazine.
Imago by velvetglove NC-17 (34170 words)
Lex learns about Clark's summer in Metropolis.
In His Place and Out Of Place by
oxoniensis NC-17 (8000 words) Warning: non-cons
A unexpected encounter and its aftermath.
Incarnadine by
rivkat NC-17 (8478 words) Warning: non-cons
Lex deals with the aftermath with Martha's help.
(Intersection of Red and White Equals)Gray* by Glacis NC-17 (5367 words)
When it came to Clark and Lex, one thing wasn't a lie.
It's Now or Never by
scribblinlenore NC-17 (8575 words)
When Lex arrives in Vegas to find Clark and Alicia, he gets quite a surprise.
Las Vegas Honeymoon by
scribblinlenore R (2036 words)
The Flaming Ming Dragons had been served in glasses decorated with shiny red stones meant to resemble rubies, stones that had glowed suspiciously when Clark lifted his glass...
Le Beau et La Bete Noire by
danceswithgary NC-17 (17643 words) Warning: dub-con
After washing up on a beach, Lex Luthor meets a dark stranger who will change his life forever.
Lights by
gemmiel NC-17 (16977 words)
Lex and Clark are both looking for more after Lex returns from the island.
(Love is) Ugly, Smooth, and Delicate by
selfinduced NC-17 (10000 words)
An experiment gone wrong brings the boys together.
Mariposa by
roxymissrose NC-17 (20731 words) Warning: non-cons(not CLex)
Clark loses powers at early age, loses love, loses hope. Then came Lex.
Maybe We Should Just Go Home by Evangelene PG-13 (8254 words)
On an island, Lex waits for Clark to rescue him.
Metropolis Confidential and Lex Luthor, Ace Reporter by
serafina20 NC-17 (113000 words)
From Red!Clark to Superman with Lex Luthor as a reporter with the Daily Planet.
One Night Only by
beckaandzac NC-17 (3000 words)
One night a year, Clark likes to see how the other half lives. Lex watches to keep him safe.
Opportunities by
ingrid_m R (7091 words)
Lex risks everything to try to bring Clark back from the edge.
Parity by aklani aka
teresakay NC-17 (5070 words)
Lex tries an experiment that doesn't work out as well as he'd hoped.
Possess It Merely by Dana and Alax aka
shaggirl and
myashke NC-17 (16141 words)
An anniversary gift could mean the end of their relationship. Or a fresh start.
Promise Again by
chlaal NC-17 (1213 words)
"But Clark..." Still smiling, teasing, coming back out from behind the
desk and returning to where Clark stands, "...if you take my car, who's going to rock my world?"
Race With Destiny by
ajfusch (VampyrAlex) and
gnulfy (Chris J. Ueberall) NC-17 (53502 words) Death of a minor character, non-con (Not CLex.)
Lex is the only one Clark can trust when he finds out he's not the last Kryptonian after all.
Resurrection and Retribution by Glacis NC-17 (12165) Warning: Character Deaths
After Clark rescues Lex, they seek revenge in a dark tale of dangerous desires.
Revenge by
astolat NC-17 (6377 words)
The Joker's latest attempt backfired spectacularly, in living color, on all channels. Ratings will never be that high again.
Rumors and Destiny by
peach1250 NC-17 (9075 words)
Fear of gossip won't keep Lex and Clark apart.
Seeing Red by
hoperoy NC-17 (13603 words) Warning: non-cons
Clark knew Lex wanted answers, but he never realized just how far he was willing to go to get them.
Shudder by
suzvoy R (2181 words)
"You have to tell me, Clark. I have to know or I can't help you."
Silver Hoops by Mereid NC-17 (5194 words)
Lex doesn't want to wait for Clark anymore, so he introduces a new variable to the equation.
Slant by Piscean Papillion PG-13 (38319 words)
The next twenty-five hours are going to be very interesting for Clark and Lex.
Slow Drag by
zaganthi and
tzigane NC-17 (28429 words) Warning: non-cons
After Lex does the unthinkable, Kal breaks through and Clark is left to pick up the pieces.
Stirring Onward by SkaterBoy PG-13 (3655 words)
You cannot stir things apart.
Surveillance by
all_you_wanted NC-17 (1871 words)
Lex knows what and who Clark was doing the summer he ran away, and he's got it all on video.
The Best of Both Worlds by kryptokitten NC-17 (6237 words)
Lex finds out exactly what happened the day the plane crashed.
The Club Remix by
sparkins_mob NC-17 (5008 words)
Clark enters a dark period in his life. Lex arrives to help.
The Gift of Red by
elandrialore NC-17 (2334 words)
"Guys like me don't get what we want," he breathed raggedly into Lex's ear as he fumbled with the zipper on Lex's slacks. "We don't get to be the quarterback or date the Homecoming Queen."
The Continually Vibrating I by
thamiris NC-17 (10926 words)
The next morning the borrowed Ferrari had smelled like beer and come. A close inspection revealed a white stain on the passenger side. Lex still hasn't cleaned it, although he only touched the dried semen once. Usually he stands behind the car, as though he can see inside, stroking the rearing silver horse emblazoned on the back. What was he supposed to do? Turn over a hundred thousand dollars of Italian engineering into scrap metal?
Clark hadn't wanted the girl, just Lex.
These Red Deeds by
perryvic and
zaganthi NC-17 (108382 words)
Lex Luthor is presented with a new protege, Clark Kent. Incredible power has been harnessed by addiction. Can Lex find the cure?
To Race Apollo by
danceswithgary NC-17 (7928 words)
Lex is back from the dead...and looking for Clark. An uncanny moon interferes with their reunion. The world will never be the same.
Triplicate by Ryu I. NC-17 (16K)
Three Clarks. One Lex. Fun.
Truth In Action by
helioshyperion NC-17 (4801 words)
“Why would Lex Luthor be sending you jewels, Smallville?”
Video Game by Annie NC-17 (5551 words)
Back from the island, Lex finds Clark playing a high-stakes game in the city.
Without You by
mskatej NC-17 (3283 words)
Lex gets a visit from Clark - a stranger he's met before.
Back to the Master List!
Last Update: 12/13/2014
NOTE: Although I've tried to warn, Red!Clark isn't always nice.
In alphabetical order by title. No WIPs or locked journal entries (I may miss a few because I'm friended).
Entries may be locked on AO3 - contact ssa.archivist@gmail.com for an invite.
Don't forget to leave feedback/kudos for the author if you enjoy a story! :-D
If you have others you'd like to recommend, please comment and I'll update this list if it fits the criteria. Thanks!
Comments and Suggestions welcomed here. Thanks!
A Box Called Time by
A grieving Superman returns to the one person he can trust.
A Life Not Flat by myownspecialself aka
Lex wants to know where Clark found another ring. Later. Much later.
A Sea of Troubles by Coren Lee NC-17 (2236 words)
Post-Exodus, Clark has to deal with the gossip about his time in Metropolis. Lex is there to help.
A Sorta Fairytale by
A drunken Lex sets off to conquer the world with Clark.
Adaption by Creed Cascade and Echos Revenge NC-17 (4839 words)
A last-minute rescue by Clark puts Lex in contention for co-ruler of the world.
After Hours by
Lex and Clark exchange their biggest secrets.
Baby, You Can Drive My Car by
Red!Clark wants the Ferrari, but he wants something else first.
Backfired by
An assassination attempt backfires, resulting in a change in the relationship between Senator Luthor and Superman.
Boys Don't Cry by Aelita PG (3746 words)
Lex isn't going to forgive Clark this time.
Bred in the Bone by Coren Lee NC-17 (37831 words)
The ring brings Clark to his Kryptonian heritage.
Bruised by Lolita Luther NC-17 (9754 words) Warning: dub-con
Trapped by Lionel, Lex needs to bring Clark back from the edge to save himself.
Burn by
In the aftermath of an exploding ship and plane crash, Clark misses Lex.
By Any Means Necessary by
Lionel sends Kal to find his missing son.
Candy Cane Hearts by Vivian Darkbloom aka
All it takes is a little candy for Superman to take Lex to Niagara Falls.
Catch You Coming Down by Basingstoke NC-17 (2074 words)
Clark and Lex reconnect after their summers away.
Chill of Chance by
A dark version of what might have happened if Lex had gone with Clark to Metropolis.
Cordially Yours by
Almost everyone enjoys a little chocolate on Valentine's Day...some people just enjoy it a little bit more.
Craving Red by Meret NC-17 (3787 words) Warning: character deaths (not CLex)
Red kryptonite has an unexpected effect on Clark.
Crimson by
Clark goes after who he really wants. Lex reaps the benefits.
Crimson by
Lex's experiment has some unexpected results.
Culmination by Quiet Tiger NC-17 (17644 words)
World domination just gets better when you have more than one Lex.
Descent Series by Orithain and Rina NC-17 (8242 words) Warning: character deaths(not CLex)
A discouraged Clark stops running from Lex and Kal takes over. Dark things happen.
Eggplant by
"Mostly I was just surprised," Lex said, sounding amused. "It didn't occur to me it would take driving up in a purple car for you to figure out I might not be completely straight," and Clark's mouth was opening with surprise when Lex leaned in and kissed him.
Amazing what a custom paint job will do for a relationship.
Feel Everything by
Wide, green-gold eyes and a wet red mouth and a thousand dark promises, all staring back at him, and no one human could say no to that and mean it.
Fire Ring Pt.1 and Fire Ring Pt.2 by
When Lex finds Clark in a Metropolis club, he finds out what he's been missing.
Float by Te NC-17 (2437 words)
Clark has plans for Lex after saving him from a plummeting plane.
Fracture and Remnant by Lyra Sena R (3600 words) Warning: non-cons
An encounter at a club leaves Lex broken, needing to be mended.
Glory Fades by Annie aka
More than a secret is revealed.
Gonna Be the One and In Media Res by Sorrel aka
The red Kryptonite effect may have worn off, but there's only Kal left now. He's obsessed with Lex.
Great Things by
Lex had chosen the bent path, where everything was artificial, where crimes were committed under the cover of legality, where hurt was inflicted politely and where desire was muted and pain masked, while Clark, just as always, had chosen the straight and narrow path, to hell as to heaven.
Third time's the charm.
Heart Of Stone by
Only one man can stop a Superman who is terrorizing the country.
Hold That Pose by
Lex 'convinces' Clark to pose nude for a men's magazine.
Imago by velvetglove NC-17 (34170 words)
Lex learns about Clark's summer in Metropolis.
In His Place and Out Of Place by
A unexpected encounter and its aftermath.
Incarnadine by
Lex deals with the aftermath with Martha's help.
(Intersection of Red and White Equals)Gray* by Glacis NC-17 (5367 words)
When it came to Clark and Lex, one thing wasn't a lie.
It's Now or Never by
When Lex arrives in Vegas to find Clark and Alicia, he gets quite a surprise.
Las Vegas Honeymoon by
The Flaming Ming Dragons had been served in glasses decorated with shiny red stones meant to resemble rubies, stones that had glowed suspiciously when Clark lifted his glass...
Le Beau et La Bete Noire by
After washing up on a beach, Lex Luthor meets a dark stranger who will change his life forever.
Lights by
Lex and Clark are both looking for more after Lex returns from the island.
(Love is) Ugly, Smooth, and Delicate by
An experiment gone wrong brings the boys together.
Mariposa by
Clark loses powers at early age, loses love, loses hope. Then came Lex.
Maybe We Should Just Go Home by Evangelene PG-13 (8254 words)
On an island, Lex waits for Clark to rescue him.
Metropolis Confidential and Lex Luthor, Ace Reporter by
From Red!Clark to Superman with Lex Luthor as a reporter with the Daily Planet.
One Night Only by
One night a year, Clark likes to see how the other half lives. Lex watches to keep him safe.
Opportunities by
Lex risks everything to try to bring Clark back from the edge.
Parity by aklani aka
Lex tries an experiment that doesn't work out as well as he'd hoped.
Possess It Merely by Dana and Alax aka
An anniversary gift could mean the end of their relationship. Or a fresh start.
Promise Again by
"But Clark..." Still smiling, teasing, coming back out from behind the
desk and returning to where Clark stands, "...if you take my car, who's going to rock my world?"
Race With Destiny by
Lex is the only one Clark can trust when he finds out he's not the last Kryptonian after all.
Resurrection and Retribution by Glacis NC-17 (12165) Warning: Character Deaths
After Clark rescues Lex, they seek revenge in a dark tale of dangerous desires.
Revenge by
The Joker's latest attempt backfired spectacularly, in living color, on all channels. Ratings will never be that high again.
Rumors and Destiny by
Fear of gossip won't keep Lex and Clark apart.
Seeing Red by
Clark knew Lex wanted answers, but he never realized just how far he was willing to go to get them.
Shudder by
"You have to tell me, Clark. I have to know or I can't help you."
Silver Hoops by Mereid NC-17 (5194 words)
Lex doesn't want to wait for Clark anymore, so he introduces a new variable to the equation.
Slant by Piscean Papillion PG-13 (38319 words)
The next twenty-five hours are going to be very interesting for Clark and Lex.
Slow Drag by
After Lex does the unthinkable, Kal breaks through and Clark is left to pick up the pieces.
Stirring Onward by SkaterBoy PG-13 (3655 words)
You cannot stir things apart.
Surveillance by
Lex knows what and who Clark was doing the summer he ran away, and he's got it all on video.
The Best of Both Worlds by kryptokitten NC-17 (6237 words)
Lex finds out exactly what happened the day the plane crashed.
The Club Remix by
Clark enters a dark period in his life. Lex arrives to help.
The Gift of Red by
"Guys like me don't get what we want," he breathed raggedly into Lex's ear as he fumbled with the zipper on Lex's slacks. "We don't get to be the quarterback or date the Homecoming Queen."
The Continually Vibrating I by
The next morning the borrowed Ferrari had smelled like beer and come. A close inspection revealed a white stain on the passenger side. Lex still hasn't cleaned it, although he only touched the dried semen once. Usually he stands behind the car, as though he can see inside, stroking the rearing silver horse emblazoned on the back. What was he supposed to do? Turn over a hundred thousand dollars of Italian engineering into scrap metal?
Clark hadn't wanted the girl, just Lex.
These Red Deeds by
Lex Luthor is presented with a new protege, Clark Kent. Incredible power has been harnessed by addiction. Can Lex find the cure?
To Race Apollo by
Lex is back from the dead...and looking for Clark. An uncanny moon interferes with their reunion. The world will never be the same.
Triplicate by Ryu I. NC-17 (16K)
Three Clarks. One Lex. Fun.
Truth In Action by
“Why would Lex Luthor be sending you jewels, Smallville?”
Video Game by Annie NC-17 (5551 words)
Back from the island, Lex finds Clark playing a high-stakes game in the city.
Without You by
Lex gets a visit from Clark - a stranger he's met before.
Back to the Master List!
Last Update: 12/13/2014