70Down A Rabbit Hole We Go » by sssms
Very AU story involving Caleb, Ryan, and the Cohen's. This is my first O.C. fanfic and other than the first few chapters, I don't even know where it is going.
K+, English, Angst, chapters: 12, words: 16k+, favs: 16, follows: 25, updated: 12/12 published: 9/1, Ryan A., Caleb N.
101The Defense » by matthewsbj
Hopefully, a series of one-shots that show the Cohen's defending Ryan at various points throughout the series.
K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 11, words: 21k+, favs: 30, follows: 25, updated: 11/25 published: 12/24/2016, Seth C., Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
142Witness » by Mare43
Sequel to "A Bitter Pill": The head of the group home Ryan stayed at is ready to stand trial for second-degree murder. Ryan is set to take the stand and testify against him, facing the man who abused him.
T, English, Drama & Angst, chapters: 11, words: 29k+, favs: 33, follows: 36, updated: 11/21 published: 8/19/2019, Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
2 The forgotten kitchen towel by Linneagb
Members of Seth's family keep telling him not to have anything lying on the stove, that it might catch fire. And he keeps lying a towel there anyway. So what does Seth do and what happens? Based on something happening IRL
K+, English, Family & Drama, words: 2k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 11/16, Seth C.
158The search for a family » by Linneagb
Boxing day in Khao Lak, Thailand 2004. The perfect vacation turn into a living nightmare when the ocean turn into a monster all around. And there is Sandy Cohen searching his wife and son. And eleven year old Ryan Atwood, missing his mum and brother but stuck in hospital with a hurt leg. But maybe they can work together to find out who got to live, and who died. AU.
T, English, Drama & Family, chapters: 53, words: 133k+, favs: 18, follows: 28, updated: 11/6 published: 12/4/2017, [Sandy C., Kirsten C.] Seth C., Ryan A.
1 Gone, but Unforgotten » by No Fate 1990
Ryan mourns over the loss of Marissa in this heart-wrenching poem. Reviews are welcome.
K, English, Poetry & Tragedy, chapters: 5, words: 692, favs: 2, follows: 1, updated: 11/3 published: 5/31/2011, Ryan A., Marissa C.
3 tomorrow brings the sun by fatedtopretendd
Marissa survives the accident. Post 3x25. Canon divergent.
T, English, Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, 9/23, [Ryan A., Marissa C.] Seth C., Summer R.
531 Little Thoughts » by XWaltzforVenusX
A series of one-shots in response to challenges. Mostly RT, but other pairings if requested. Chapters individually rated, but most T.
T, English, chapters: 31, words: 46k+, favs: 57, follows: 26, updated: 9/11 published: 7/5/2008
1 Ropes & Chairs by ABrien
Marissa and Taylor are in a tight spot!
K, English, Friendship & Hurt/Comfort, words: 3k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, 9/8, Marissa C.
4 Memories by ABrien
Ryan and Seth get into a tragic car accident...
K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Tragedy, words: 4k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, 9/3, Seth C., Ryan A., Kirsten C., Marissa C.
101 I'm Not Sick » by Ally R. Swan
Ryan's sick and doesn't want the Cohens to know. How long is he going to be able to keep it from them?
K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 10, words: 19k+, favs: 35, follows: 46, updated: 8/31 published: 6/19/2017, Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
2Ryan Atwood One-Shots » by ABrien
Just a few one shots. Mostly Ryan whump obviously!
K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, chapters: 5, words: 18k+, favs: 6, follows: 7, updated: 8/31 published: 8/21
4 Ryan Gets Caught by matthewsbj
Rosa catches Ryan! I envision this taking place somewhere early season 1.
K, English, Humor, words: 933, favs: 5, follows: 1, 8/24
18things i want to say » by fatedtopretendd
RM. Collection of missing scenes or variants on canon.
T, English, chapters: 7, words: 6k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, updated: 8/24 published: 5/7, [Ryan A., Marissa C.]
1We've waited a Really Long Time for This by RigiUK
A missing scene from the Season 2 episode 'The OC Confidential,' following on from the scene where Ryan and Marissa say goodnight to Trey after helping him clear his name after the events of 'The Rager.' Ryan and Marissa then re-unite as a couple in Sandy's car, but what happened after they reached the Pool House?
T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, favs: 1, 8/19
5A Real Family » by ABrien
Different approach to what happened at the end of Season 2. Trey and Ryan's fight ends more bloody than in the show.
T, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 9, words: 17k+, favs: 8, follows: 7, updated: 8/11 published: 8/5
17Don't Give Up On Me » by Llaisidhiel
Kirsten had another reason for wanting Sandy to come home – but it didn't matter, because if he wasn't going to value their marriage for what it was, she certainly was not going to blackmail him into it.
T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 4, words: 11k+, favs: 1, updated: 8/9 published: 7/26, Sandy C., Kirsten C.
14The Talk » by kemu17
Bridge between 'The Truth' and 'The Heartbreak'. The day after the incident at the hotel Sandy wants to have a good chat and clear the air. But its not as simple as that because Ryan really doesn't feel like talking. How will they get past the Oliver situation and move forwards? Bit of angst, some emotional h/c in later chapters.
K, English, chapters: 2, words: 3k+, favs: 3, follows: 11, updated: 8/8 published: 7/27
4 the list by the horseman's hunting song
Seth makes a new list. Ryan tries to stay awake. Missing scene/filler for 4x15, "The Night Moves".
T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 973, favs: 4, follows: 1, 8/4, Seth C., Ryan A.
3 You Are Not Alone by ABrien
The Cohen's helping Ryan stop cage fighting and deal with Marissa's death. Season 4 Episode 1.
T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 7/31, Seth C., Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
4 yours until the rivers all run dry by fatedtopretendd
Ryan and Marissa are young twenty-somethings living in New York. Vignettes of their relationship.
T, English, words: 4k+, favs: 1, 7/25, [Marissa C., Ryan A.]
Golden Hour - Traduo by deviltown
[TRADUO] Ryan e Sandy passam um tempo juntos na praia e Ryan aprende a gostar de rotinas. Original: Golden Hour by Ca98
K, Portuguese, Family, words: 1k+, 7/17, Ryan A., Sandy C.
Me Deixe Ajudar by deviltown
TRADUO - Ryan está em conflito com seu passado e Sandy tenta oferecer um conselho. Original: Let Me Help You by Ca98.
K, Portuguese, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 7/2
5 The Delinquent by kemu17
Missing scenes from season 1 episode 3. Kirsten brings Ryan home from juvie and does a bit of mothering. She also realises that as she gets to know Ryan her preconceived ideas and prejudices start to change. This in't what she had expected when Sandy told her that he had brought a young client to stay for the weekend. One shot, some emotional h/c and a tiny bit of actual h/c.
K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 3k+, favs: 6, follows: 2, 7/1, Seth C., Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.
13 family night by Ca98
Family nights at the Cohen home will always remain special for Ryan
K, English, Family, words: 1k+, favs: 5, follows: 2, 6/29, Seth C., Ryan A., Sandy C., Kirsten C.