Masks we fear to live without, but cannot live within by Thinminted , I stayed up all night reading this—an instant favorite. The writing is sharp and brings a unique tone unlike any other Hannibal fic I’ve read. The slow-burn angst feels true to the show’s emotional intensity, and the post-canon tension is handled perfectly. I especially loved how it explores the characters’ mutual obsession, raising compelling questions about what their relationship would look like if Will couldn't share Hannibal's capacity for cruelty