November 24th, 2006 
06:48 am The Sound of Violence by lardencelover (PG)
Fandom: U2
Pairing: Adam Clayton/Larry Mullen, Jr
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lardencelover
Author Website: Love is Blindness or [livejournal.com profile] u2slash, and please note, to join u2slash you must be over the age of eighteen years and have your birth year displayed on your profile page.
Why this must be read:

This is one of the most emotional and evocative stories I have read, in this fandom or anywhere. The premise is simple - an onstage accident robs Larry of his hearing - permanently. The way lardencelover evokes the silent world Larry suddenly finds himself living in is simply incredible. You almost feel the oppressive silence, and his upset and frustration are palpable things. It's a shortish story, but even so, we follow him as he learns to cope and we're with him when he doesn't cope. Saddest of all, even the ending is bittersweet, as he realises that although he has Adam now, there are some things he is forever going to miss out on.

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The Sound of Violence

Buh-bye! I've had a blast pimping my lovely boys this month, and I've just hit my limit! Hope to do it again one day!
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12:49 pm In the Beginning by Charlotte Hill (pg-13)
Fandom: MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Pairing: Chris/Buck
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website: Drinking and Fighting
Why this fic must be read:

Please note that the pg-13 label is mine. The author does not specify a rating.

Family Matters is an AU of an AU, sort of. Like the Little Britches AU, it's about an adult Buck and Chris finding and eventually adopting child versions of Vin and JD. There are some differences such as the basic premise being a little different and of course, FM is slash, while LB is (rather adamantly) not, but mostly FM deals with slightly "older" topics. While LB fanfics are mostly set while JD and Vin are very young, FM seems to focus on their teen years.

I have to admit that neither LB nor FM is my cup of tea: I like my boys all grown up, darnit. But it's fairly popular in the slash circles, and well worth checking out.

The story I'm reccing here is technically a prologue. FM was started by Stan Lee, but he opened up the sandbox and let others play with him. Charlotte Hill went and wrote a story that sets up the FM universe and shows how the four ended up together.

In the Beginning by Charlotte Hill

and if you like that one, the rest of the series is here: Family Matters AU main page
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03:56 pm
Just a quick reminder that December has been designated "Small Fandom Month" on [livejournal.com profile] crack_van!

We've only had 7 people comment so far to say they're interested, so unless more of the literally dozens and dozens of people who have previously indicated interest in pimping their small fandoms step up, it could be a pretty quiet month. By which I ask you in the most roundabout fashion to please pimp this if you can so those who don't watch the community on a regular basis don't miss their chance.

Thanks!
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05:03 pm Balm of Gilead by Rose_etta (NC-17)
Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Pairing: Superman!Clark/Lex
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: unknown

Why this must be read: Normally I don't rec noncon stories, but this one is so true to Lex's character that it had to be mentioned.

The premise is what if Lex found out Clark was Superman? How would he react? Well, this story examines that. It is Lex's emotional reaction that sets forth a chain of events that could destroy him - and Clark.

Hauntingly brutal and yet filled with hope, it is one story that continues to suck me in every time I read it.

Again, non-consensual sex in this story for those who want warnings.

Balm of Gilead
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06:38 pm VID REC: Popslash - Gone (the infatuation remix)
Vidder: Fabella.
Musical artist: *NSYNC.
Pairing: JC/Justin.
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] wistful_fever.
Vidder's website: fabella's music videos.
Why this vid kicks ass:

Gone (the infatuation remix) is JC and Justin as they were and as they could have, would have been. It is them then and now. But most of all, in [livejournal.com profile] wistful_fever's hands, it is Justin's love letter to JC.

Gone (the infatuation remix).
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09:21 pm Vid Rec: Firefly - "Feel Good Time"
Vidder: Sassy Kitten
Musical artist: Pink
Pairing: N/A; Gen
Vidder on LJ: Unknown
Vidder's website: Unknown
Link to main directory: Main Site
Link to vid: Vid Site (Scroll down)

Why this vid kicks ass: This vid "kicks ass" because the song fits so very well with the clips chosen. In addition, it is edited very skillfully, the cuts and pacing matching the song's beats and tempos very nicely. It features the whole crew and nicely balances the wild action and off-beat humor of the show and(including a couple of outtake clips) the creators. Break out the popcorn! *grin*
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11:27 pm VID REC: Sports Night: Never Be Lonely
Vidder: [livejournal.com profile] gothams3rdrobin
Musical artist: The Feeling
Pairing: Casey McCall/Dan Rydell
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gothams3rdrobin
Vidder's website: Sammi's Webpage

Why this vid kicks ass: Because it's Casey and Dan, and their (canon! It really is!) love for one another. Set to music. By Sammi. Who did a bang-up job of it.

Link to Photobucket file: Never Be Lonely
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