Pinocchio by TimIan (PG-13)

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Pairing: None
Author on LJ: timian
Author Website: None
Why this must be read: I find it hard to express exactly how much I love this story. I've always thought that Kal must have a power of seduction--not necessarily sexual seduction, but a way to make people love and want to protect him. It's the only reasonable explanation for the way people react to both Clark (mostly never really seeing what he is, but loving him intensely if they're in the inner circle) and Superman (such adoration, so little fear).

This story is a short, creepy vignette which nails that idea. Nails it cold. It gives me goosebumps every time.

Pinocchio

Comments

[qbic1.livejournal.com]

That is the scariest, creepiest SV story I've ever read. Wow!!! Great Rec!!

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it really is damn creepy, isn't it? I'm so glad you liked it.

[joannindiw.livejournal.com]

That. Was incredible. Thank you for the rec!

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

[timian.livejournal.com]

Wow. I'm really flattered that you recommended my story. Thank you.

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

Thank *you* for writing such an amazing story. It's been a favourite pf mine for a long time. I'm sorry I've never emailed to tell you that before now.

In case you're interested, I've also recced it on my personal rec comm: rec_room.