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Fandom: QAF US Pairing: Justin/Blake Author on LJ: buffyspazzAuthor Website: N/A Why this must be read:I've always stayed with the canon pairings in this fandom: Brian/Justin, David/Michael, Ben/Michael, Brian/Michael, Ted/Blake...But it is a testament to one of my favorite writers' talent that she made me believe in this highly unusual pairing. Laura lays the foundation of this relationship by having Blake come back during Season 3, sober and trying to adjust to a meth-free lifestyle, and Justin breaking up with both Ethan and Brian. Both a little bit fragile and subdued and a lot older than their years, they begin a friendship that slowly catches fire. I'm not a Justin fan but this was a believable pairing and story. Chance Encounters | |
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A reminder: tomorrow is the 15th of the month and that means Crack Van Collisions, a.k.a. cross-over day. Drivers, you may rec one fic that crosses over your fandom with another (no, this does not count against your maximum). Please post crossovers in the following format: Subject: Fandom/Fandom (Rating) Title: Title by Author Pairing: (no abbreviations, please) Author on LJ:Author Website:Why this must be read:(link to story) Thanks, all! | |
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Fandom: SMALLVILLE Pairing: Clark/Lex Author on LJ: joyfulgirl41Author Website: Fanfiction by JoyfulGirlWhy this story must be read: Joyful is known for her sense of humor in her stories. However, this is not a funny story. This very short story is set in the rift universe. Lex has been hurt...again. And Clark has saved him yet again. But the ending is not what you would expect. The characterizations are beautiful. The situation is so well defined that there is practically a crispness to it that chills. Every once in a while I want to read a story that rips my heart out. This is one of the best. Be sure to leave feedback for the author if you enjoyed the story. | |
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Fandom: THE OC Pairing: Seth/Ryan Author on LJ: ukgirl162Author Website: unknown Why this must be read: This fic is too adorable not to read. The sequels are just as adorable, but with angst too and who doesn’t enjoy a little angst? Now go! Read! The other boy smiled back quietly--perhaps not with Seth's ecstatic display of teeth, but with a silent, lovely reassurance that everything was as it should be. DecisionsIn Newport you might thrive on the drama as if it owned you, but in Chino, your friends were all you had, and you honored that.RevisionsSeth shrugged and grinned. "Ryan, my mom's best friend in high school was probably the flaming-est gay man you will ever meet. Give them a few weeks and my dad will probably be asking creepy, way-too-personal questions and supplying us with condoms."Reversal | |
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Fandom: QAF US Pairing: Michael/David Author on LJ:Author Website: Beyond Good & EvilWhy this must be read: I seem to be one fo the few that liked David Cameron and that because of bad writing (and Chris Potter's insistence of leaving the show), he was made to become more and more of an asshole than he needed to be. The flaw inherent in the relationship between David and Michael was the fact that they were polar opposites. In age, status, finances...oh, the list is long and ever so dysfunctional. And that's what this fic is all about: the love, the anger, the dysfunction, the pain of Michael's first love (well, if you don't count Brian). What I like about this is how Katy inhabits the character of Michael - his passive-aggressiveness, his whininess, his naivete, his loving nature - and makes him breathe, albeit a litle bit more bitterly. And what makes this fic more than your usual fic is how it's written. It is unusual, inventive and wonderfully done. There's a reason why its title is... UnsaidP.S. Just to warn you, this was written without the benefit of Season 2, so it assumes that Michael never went to Portland to be with David. And watch out for the last line, it's a killer. | |
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Fandom: FIREFLY Pairing: River/Simon Author on LJ: shydayAuthor Website: Incomplete CatharsisWhy this must be read: I tend not to read many stories from River's point-of-view, but this story manages to combine the fragmentation of reality, the gorgeous imagery, the emotional drive, and the underlying brilliance that are the reasons why I love and am so intrigued by the character of River. It's a short, beautifully written piece that leaves me with a tiny heartache for both River and Simon. Invisible Lines of Propriety | |
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Fandom: DUE SOUTH Pairing: (Benton Fraser/OFC) Author on LJ: Author Website:Why this must be read: In a fandom divided by Rays, I thought I'd start off by recommending some Fraser/Other stories of various sorts. "I was walking in the park when I first saw her: the tall, red-haired woman with Benton Fraser's face." What do you call a man who can only get close to a woman when he's dressed in drag? Bloody brilliant and hot stuff spring to mind. While in drag Fraser feels able to express himself in new ways, leading to a slowly building romance with a waitress. Check this out for an interesting, complicated look at gender, sexuality, and crossdressing, and an absolutely unique take on Fraser's tightly controlled psyche. The Truth About Miss Fraser | |
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Fandom: HIGHLANDER Pairing: Duncan/Methos Author on LJ: elynrossAuthor Website: The Principality of WhimsyWhy this must be read: I love elynross' writing. Her stories are finely crafted, with spot-on characterization and wonderful dialog. Whether it's witty banter, an argument, or a serious conversation, I am always captivated by the Duncan and Methos in her stories. Perchance to Dream is a lovely piece of work. After the event of Not to Be, Duncan and Methos talk out the issues that lay between them. It's a fascinating conversation, and the resolution is everything you could ever wish it to be. ( a snippet )Perchance to Dream | |
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