Fanfiction.net was my gateway into the 'Outer Banks' fandom, especially for those angsty JJ-centric stories. The hurt/comfort tag there is a goldmine—I’ve stumbled across some real gems where JJ’s reckless streak lands him in trouble, and the Pogues rally around him. Archive of Our Own (AO3) is even better though; the filters let you dive deep into specific tropes like 'whump' or 'protective John B.' My favorite recent find was a fic where JJ gets caught in a storm during a solo fishing trip, and the emotional fallout felt so true to his character.
Wattpad’s a mixed bag, but if you dig past the overly fluffy stuff, there are hidden treasures. Try searching 'JJ Maybank whump' or 'Outer Banks injury'—some writers nail his voice perfectly, blending sarcasm with vulnerability. Tumblr also has fic recs if you hunt under the #obx fanfiction tag. Just be prepared to lose hours falling down rabbit holes!