The Silent Hero's Journal
- Reads 131
- Votes 0
- Parts 21
Ongoing48m
Last published Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Within the pages of a lost journal lies Link's hidden side: a young man who, beyond the sword and the silence the world sees, confesses his doubts, fears, and forbidden feelings.
Amid the routines of castle life, his memories as an apprentice, the weight of bearing the Master Sword, and his unshakable loyalty to Zelda, emerges a vulnerable, human portrait of the hero.
This journal does not recount battles, but rather the events and anecdotes of this particular bearer of the legendary blade-stories far deeper than anything he could ever put into words.
All Rights Reserved
#491
zelink
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
The Undestined Hero
A Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild fanfiction. Times are dark. Ganon's return is at Hyrule's very doorstep, yet the kingdom's Hero of Legend is nowhere to be found. Just when hope that the Princess will receive a worthy protector is at an ultimate low, a stranger appears, requesting the right to serve as Zelda's Champion. Many believe the stranger to be ill-suited to the task, and the stranger, haunted by a dark past, has her own doubts to grapple with. (Note: the cover art is not mine)Complete
The Princess Bride, but it's Tears of The Kingdom
When Tulin catches a fever and finds himself stuck in bed, his father Teba decides to read him a beloved book. The story tells of a young, sharp-witted princess called Zelda, who finds herself betrothed to the future king of Hyrule. However, her heart belongs to another; a poor, commoner boy named Link, whom she believes passed five long years ago. One day, she's taken hostage by a band of vagabonds and a mysterious man in black appears. The unsuspecting princess has no idea she'll be going on the adventure of a lifetime. (Enjoy my Breath of The Wild retelling of The Princess Bride!) Cover art by the talented villtura! https://villtura.tumblr.com/Complete
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Desperation
After Link's quest in Twilight Princess, he could no longer relate to those he sacrificed his sanity for. After the things he has seen, he knows there's only two people he can relate to; one he has an odd relationship with, and one who lies in an unreachable dimension. His desperation unveils a whole new quest he created for himself. {Make sure you have completed the game Twilight Princess before reading, this story contains spoilers.}Complete
The Legend of Zelda: The King Sword (Revising)
[Under Rewriting] Succeeding the events of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Link and Zelda descend from the clouds begin their lives in marriage. They continue to discover the wonders of the Surface, but obstacles from their shared past weigh their hearts and hinder their intimate desires. As I write, my innocent mind grows as much as Link and Zelda's relationship does. Instead of being afraid to share these, I proceed to look upon this as sharing my growth as a writer and a huge release of my secret world unto you, dear reader. I'm in the process of completely transforming this into a better story that feels like it's actually from a Zelda game and including musical and visual media so you see it how I do. The Legend of Zelda characters and games belong to Nintendo and the blessed people who created the beloved franchise.Complete
Tears of the Deity
Link, the Hero of Hyrule, has just learned of Princess Zelda's fate after seeing the final dragon tear. Overcome with grief, he sets out to seek a legendary power, one he believes will guarantee Hyrule's victory...and his revenge. But will he lose himself in the process? A HUGE thank you and shout out to @fire_bird_ana for making the cover art for this fan fic! She has some incredible LOZ art you should check out, as well as her own fan fic that I highly recommend. Author's note: This story takes place during Tears of the Kingdom, right after Link discovers the last of the dragon tears. It combines elements from that story, in addition to some of my other favorite Legend of Zelda games. Though I generally try to stay true to lore, at times I made adjustments to help things flow. I don't claim to be a professional author or Legend of Zelda expert, I just wrote a story that I would enjoy. *I do not own any characters used in this story. All rights to Nintendo. *The pictures before each chapter are screen shots from Tears of the Kingdom.Complete
The Letter -- A Zelink Fanfiction
A Post-Calamity Zelink Fanfiction. After Zelda finds a letter she had somehow missed, she and Link must travel to Zora's Domain and address the problem with the Divine Beast before the Domain is laid to ruin. However, Zelda is tired of Link constantly getting hurt to protect her and no matter how many times she tells him, it does not seem to make a difference. Will they be separated because of his recklessness, or will it bring them closer together? Disclaimer: This story does contain violence and blood. All Rights to The Legend of Zelda belong to Nintendo The cover art is not my own and the rights go to the creatorsComplete
The Legend Says I Love You | Zelink
Zelda doesn't believe in soulmates; Zelda barely even believes in herself. That is, until Link turns up with a sword strapped to his back, heralding the end of times. Now, they must work together to prevent the fall of Hyrule and rise of Calamity Ganon. But, the task proves as tricky as expected, especially when Zelda feels like she's falling faster than her Kingdom...and perhaps in a way she never expected to. Pre-game (and post-game, eventually) fic centred around Link's memories and what might've happened in between them.Complete
The Curiosity Shop
A man named Perrin, traveling to Clock Town to sell his wares, gets tangled in a web of intrigue and mystery.Complete
Blighted Memories
Amnesia was a funny thing. It strips you of all memories, both good and bad. But what it didn't take away from Link was his caring heart. He wasn't a man who had time to deal with or worry about things like memories anyway. All he cared about was doing what was right. But just because Link had no memories, or any interest to reclaim them, didn't mean they wouldn't return to haunt him. Ever since Link woke up, strange things have been happening around the land. Horrific creatures, not quite monster and not quite human, begin appearing at night to terrorize the denizens of Hyrule. Link, not one to simply let such evils do as they please, decides to investigate into the matter as he travels across the land to find a way to destroy these creatures. It should've been just another job for him, just a problem the people needed solved, just another errand for the incarnation of Hylia's hero. But as he investigates, he is haunted by his past. Link's mind cannot remember what happened. But his heart did. He still feels what he lost, what he failed to protect, even after one hundred years. That's what draws something toward Link, the very same evil that created the creatures he faces. It follows and watches him from the shadows, taunting him, waiting for him to remember the past he's forgotten, waiting for the pain to resurface, waiting for the time he can no longer carry the weight of it all. As he journeys on his quest to defeat Ganon and save Princess Zelda, Link must learn to contend with another ancient evil that taints the land, all while facing the ghosts of his forgotten past. But how long can a disgraced hero last in the face of his failures? Cover art designed by @DaybreakVision on Twitter. Some themes may be upsetting to some readers. Viewer discretion advised. Breath of the Wild and its characters are owned by Nintendo.Complete
The Silence Between Them | ✔
There was a before the Calamity, the little things that were seen, felt, and said that Legends don't tell. There was a during the Calamity, where truths are told as death wishes and secrets are taken to the grave. There is an after the Calamity, where wrongs are righted and a fresh start is made. But tragedy seems to follow the Princess and the Hero where they go throughout the ages, and this age is no exception. ⚔ The first installment of the Between Them series. In which Link and Zelda meet, and try to get through the Great Calamity together.Complete
A Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild fanfiction. Times are dark. Ganon's return is at Hyrule's very doorstep, yet the kingdom's Hero of Legend is nowhere to be found. Just when hope that the Princess will receive a worthy protector is at an ultimate low, a stranger appears, requesting the right to serve as Zelda's Champion. Many believe the stranger to be ill-suited to the task, and the stranger, haunted by a dark past, has her own doubts to grapple with. (Note: the cover art is not mine)
More detailsContent Guidelines