November 3rd, 2004 
01:02 am A Probable Impossibility by Victoria P. (PG)
Since it's Election Day in the US right now, it seems only right to kick off my month of recommended West Wing fics with an election story.

Fandom: The West Wing
Pairing: none
Author on LJ : [livejournal.com profile] musesfool
Author website: Unfit for Society
Why this story must be read:

[livejournal.com profile] musesfool is an amazing (and incredibly prolific) writer who has already been recommended in other fandoms, but her work with the West Wing characters should not be overlooked in the stampede towards her current writings in the world of Harry Potter.

Rob Lowe's decision to leave the cast of the West Wing forced the show's writers to come up with a reason for Sam to leave the White House. They gave us a Congressional race in the California 47th, a story line that culminated in an improbable win by a dead Democratic candidate in a historically Republican district.

Vic's story gives us a Sam's-eye view as he realizes that his promise to the candidate's widow will actually have to be kept. Lovely prose and a note-perfect internal Sam voice makes this a must-read.

A Probable Impossibility
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08:42 am Physician, Heal Thyself by Arcady (G)
Fandom: STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
Pairing: Garak/Bashir
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] mevennen
Author Website: Arcady
Why this must be read:

Set during Dr Bashir, I Presume. Garak, surely, would have plenty to say after discovering Bashir's little secret, and Arcady's account is so well-characterized that whenever I watch the episode I am surprised not to see these scenes.

Physician, Heal Thyself
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09:47 am Far From Home by Scorpy 808 and Kazbaby (NC-17)
Fandom: FARSCAPE
Pairing: John and Aeryn
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] scorpy808 and [livejournal.com profile] kazbaby1
Author Website:
Why this must be read:

Because I'm a sucker for a John first-person POV story. Scorpy and Kaz have crafted a fine, taut tale that very much ends with a bang. *g* While I'm uncomfortable with the premise that continual exposure to violence and its associated stresses can lead to a person enjoying violence as a sexual trigger (especially my lovely John), Scorpy and Kaz take this intriguing idea and run with it like the evil pair they are. This fic is fast, snappy and very well done, and had me riding along with the action...which is hot. Very hot!

Far From Home

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01:45 pm FIC: These Grown-Up Complications by k (PG13)
Title: These Grown-Up Complications
Fandom: The OC
Pairing/Characters: Seth/Ryan
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] callmesandy
Author Website: lower case k collected
Why this must be read:

Ryan was really good at kissing. No wonder Marissa had kept not breaking up with him all that time. )
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04:50 pm Infamy (I) by Das Tier (R)

Fandom: HORATIO HORNBLOWER
Pairing: Hornblower/William Bush
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] das_tier
Author's website: Hmmm, not that I'm aware of.
Why this <i>must</i> be read:

One of the first Bush/Hornblower stories I read.  It does have sequels, but this does work as a stand alone.  Set on the Hotspur during one of the interminable scouting missions up and down the French coast.  Das T also does Bookverse stuff, so it's somewhat different than the movie verse slash.  She doesn't overwhelm the reader with description, but captures your interest and heart immediately.  One of the best depictions of Hornblower and Bush I've read yet.  She really has the book!versions down.

<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/community/ltbush/5118.html">Link</a>

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07:37 pm Birds and Bees by CathyBee (PG-13)
Fandom: QUEER AS FOLK
Pairing: Brian /Justin implied
Author on LJ: Don't know
Author Website:Don't know
Why this must be read:

Short, sweet fluff. Gus asks Brian "Where's babies come from?" Because I adore the Brian and Gus scenes on the show. Simply adore them. I found the same "chemistry" and fun in this litle story that I see in the show.

Birds and Bees

Comments always welcome

Be sure to leave feedback for the author if you enjoyed the story.


I'll be driving the van this month. Expect some sweet, adorable fic. Some angsty and sad fic. Mostly Brian/Justin with a few AU in the mix.
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07:51 pm Rainy Day Rememberances by Azar
Hello, hello! I'm [livejournal.com profile] dragonsinger, and I'll be your Sentinel reccer for this month. My mission for this month is to rec those little known, but very good gems often overlooked in the fandom. These could be either het or gen pairings, just to break up the monotony. So, hop aboard, ladies and gentlemen!

Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Blair/OFC (said I was gonna be different)
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] azarsuerte
Author Website: http://azar.ink-and-quill.com
Rating: PG

Why this must be read:

In this one short story, Azar creates a very real and intriguing character. The story is told from Jim's point of view and how he learns to deal with this new person. Ariel never once tries to come between Blair and Jim, and she seems to understand their friendship.

This story is the first in an excellent series. It's definitely a must-read.

http://azar.ink-and-quill.com/ariel.php?remember
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08:56 pm Red Horizon by Pirl (NC-17)
Fandom: OZ
Pairing: Beecher/Keller
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] pirl_3
Author Website: None
Why this must be read:

Howdy, I’m [livejournal.com profile] maverick4oz, and I’ll be driving the Oz van this month. I’m starting the month out with a story that pulls no punches. It’s brutal, it’s unflinching, it will rip your heart out and stomp on it. You know, kinda like the show itself.

Red Horizon was written for an Oz Lyric Wheel and is a powerful look at how the visions of Hell that Keller sees after getting shot and *dying* in A Cock and Balls Story might send him spiraling out of control. And even more poignantly, how he will drag Toby along with him, even when he tries not to. As I said above, Pirl pulls no punches. She paints a vivid picture of rage and insanity that will leave you sad and breathless.

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