I've read a ton of 'Squid Game' fanfics, and the USA-based ones often take the Front Man's loyalty in wild directions. Some paint him as a former FBI agent who joined the games out of disillusionment with the system, torn between duty and his growing disgust for the elites. Others dive into his past as a soldier, haunted by PTSD, making his cold efficiency a mask for deeper trauma. The best fics don’t just regurgitate the show’s mystery—they humanize him. One standout had him secretly sabotaging games to save certain players, framing his loyalty as a long con. The psychological layers? Chef’s kiss.
Another angle I love is when writers explore his relationship with Il-nam, not as a subordinate but as a reluctant heir. Imagine the Front Man grappling with guilt after inheriting the games, his loyalty shifting from blind obedience to a twisted sense of responsibility. One fic even had him hallucinating the voices of past victims, his stoicism cracking under the weight. It’s these kinds of conflicts—moral, existential, visceral—that make USA fanfics feel fresh. They don’t just reimagine him; they reinvent the stakes.