March 23rd, 2005 
10:17 am The Best Defense, by Shelley Wright (PG)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: None
Author Website: The Seventh Dimension Archive
Why this must be read: This story is an old favorite of mine, basically Joe doing what he does best, with a twist. There are a bunch of sequels, but I think this one actually stands best on its own.

Joe noted the man's trembling body under his hand and sighed. Poor kid. Not what he had in mind for a Friday night, Joe was sure of that. "You okay?" he asked.

"Okay?" The man croaked. "There's been a murder, and you're asking me if I'm okay?"

The hysteric level was rising in his voice, and Joe grew worried. He didn't need a panicked bystander blowing their cover.

"It's okay, really. It wasn't what it looked like."

This time Joe had no doubt to the man's expression; it was one of absolute disbelief.

"It *didn't* look like that woman was standing over that *very dead man* with a *sword* in her hand, in the middle of a lightning storm?" the man growled with clipped precision.

Joe fought to keep the grin from his face. At least he was accurate, if nothing else. "Well, yes," he had to admit.


The Best Defense
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02:10 pm "Warrior of the Sectar" by Anna Orr (NC-17)
Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 1978
Pairing: Starbuck/Apollo
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] annaorr
Author Website: Apollolover
Why this must be read: This story is structured as a simple, one-shot joke: it builds tension to an unbearable pitch and then hits us with a punchline. I admire this very much, as a joke structure, in fiction, is one of the most difficult forms to write well. But this is Anna, so there was never any doubt that "Warrior of the Sectar" would be a beautifully constructed story. As an added bonus, it's damn hot as well.

One note before you click on the link: don't be put off by the mock formality of the first section of the story--just go with it.

Warrior of the Sectar
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02:12 pm "Happy Endings" by Charis (PG)
Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: None (Ellen Tigh)
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] myalchod
Author Website: dreamwoven
Why this must be read: Charis writes the most insightful, ironic, heart-breakingly good vignettes, and "Happy Endings" is her best to date in BSG03. Superb.

Happy Endings
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06:50 pm New Start by RosaleenBan (NC-17)
Fandom: QUEER AS FOLK: UK
Pairing: Stuart/Vince
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: RosaleenBan's Stories on Across the Pond

Why this must be read:
This enjoyable story features an AU scenario in which Vince goes with Cameron back to Australia, but things don't work out, so Vince returns. Stuart takes action.

New Start
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10:11 pm Rappeler by Nifra Idril (R)
Variations on theme number 3: The Canon Fate of Archie Kennedy

There be major spoilers for  )

Fandom: HORNBLOWER
Pairing: Horatio/Archie
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] nifra_idril
Author Website: Neon Nights
Why this must be read:
Another variation on a theme, this time taking the form of a “five things” story, or more precisely, in the author’s description “Four ways Horatio won't remember Archie, and one way he will.” This is another short tale, but a truly poignant one as well. Horatio’s feelings of loss as he strives to carry on with his life are palpable and nifra perfectly conveys a mood of longing and grief throughout the story.

Rappeler
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