Remnants by Rosemary (NC-17)

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And now for something completely different . . .

Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: unknown
Why this must be read:


Because this story breaks every rule I thought existed for the making of a plausible, let alone mesmerizing slash story. The villains are Satanists in very silly outfits, macho men weep their guts out, and worst of all, I can hardly bear to confess that most heinous of all fanfic crimes -- rape is made better through hot-man-on-man sex!

Dear gods, I should hate this story with a passion, but instead I can’t stop indulging in the guilty pleasure of re-reading “Remnants” every couple of months. Because against all fanfic reason, Rosemary makes all of the above work. The Satanists are genuinely menacing, the tears are not only justifiable but pretty darn manly, and the post-rape sex is not only believable, it's so damn hot it should be illegal.

Ah well, I guess the old aphorism is true: learn all the rules so you can break them well.

Remnants