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Vidder: Shalott Musical artist: Modest Mouse Pairing: House/Wilson Vidder on LJ: astolatVidder's website: IntimationsWhy this vid kicks ass:I love this vid. People like my brother, who don't even watch House, love this vid. It's a wonderful, painful look at House and his disfunctional relationship with Wilson, made even better by brilliant cuts to House's whiteboard (which says things like "Can't Breathe"). And the song is perfectly chosen, whimsical and dark, with lyrics like "If God controls the land of disease...my problem is I can't see, who would want to be such a control freak?" Download it here, it's the first on the page.Or watch it online: Bukowski | | |
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Fandom: DC COMICS Pairing: None Author on LJ: ethrosdemonAuthor Website: LJ MemoriesWhy this must be read:I chose this story because of the contrast shown in the Clark, Superman, and Kal-El personae. This is a direction that a few other authors have gone, but Kassie does it so clearly in this short POV piece in which Clark/Superman/Kal-El contemplates how he feels about Conner/Superboy/Kon-El. Father, Son, and Progeny | | |
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Fandom: SENTINEL Pairing: Jim/Blair Author on LJ: dolimir_kAuthor Website: Story found at 852 ProspectWhy this must be read:There is no shortage of AUs where Blair discovers Jim in desparate need of help with his senses. This story is a much rarer breed: Blair is the one living as a brittle, damaged shut-in, trying to control a gift that's more of a curse and making a living as a hacker to avoid coming into contact with other people. Ghosts | | |
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Fandom: SENTINEL Pairing: Jim/Blair Author Website: Story found at 852 ProspectWhy this must be read:William Ellison is a difficult character in TS, because by all rights, he massively screwed up both his kids with his unbending notions of what "normal" means and how to turn boys into men. At the same time, he raised two boys on his own and kept an album of every important moment in Jim's life. Shedoc shows how sometimes it's easier to be a father to kids who aren't your own in a story where Blair is badly injured while Jim is deep under cover, and the person who steps up to the plate is the man least likely. Brain Drain | | |
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Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Pairing: Chris/Ezra Author on LJ: zekielAuthor Website: Zeke BlackWhy this must be read: I'm recc'ing this fic because like my second rec, it deals with the darker side of the two characters. It takes what we know about the two men from the show, adds some stark reality to the characters and the time they lived in and quite simply sums up that spark that Chris/Ezra slashers thrive on. Nothing's sugar-coated here, and this fic leaves you with a sense of honest realism, but it's a wonderful insight into the two characters. (NB: The rating on this fic is mine due to list rules, the author chose not to rate it) Rock/Hard Place | | |
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Vidder: scaryfangirlMusical artist: Right Said Fred Pairing: William Bush, Horatio Hornblower, Archibald Kennedy, Major Edrington Vidder on LJ: scaryfangirlVidder's website: uHf's Music VidsWhy this vid kicks ass: Every fandom has an "I'm Too Sexy" vid, don't they? Well, even if they don't, Horatio Hornblower fandom does. *g* Outside of the sheer laugh appeal, this vid is technically well made. Crisp, clean and well edited to go with the music. A guilty pleasure for sure. Warning: The ubiquitous Ioan Gruffudd naked arse scene makes an appearance in this vid. I'm Too Sexy | | |
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Drivers are needed for March for Andromeda, LOTRIPS, and The West Wing fandoms! For April and beyond, drivers are needed in Buffy, Farscape, Horatio Hornblower, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pop Slash, and Star Wars fandoms. Go here to sign up! | | |
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Fandom: POPSLASH Pairing: Chris/JC, Chris/Lance Author on LJ: halowrites Author Website: Idol HandsWhy this must be read: This is the one story that is guaranteed to make me cry, but in a good way. It's deathfic, although the death in question is something that has happened in the past, before the story starts. It's two beautiful love stories, which are part of the one big love story that is NSYNC. It may not be for everyone, because it's sad and bittersweet, but there's so much love there that for me, it's okay. Two hours later, and okay, Chris is a little surprised-- that he can still stand, given that the whiskey bottle is now empty, lying on it’s side, discarded and alone in a shadowy corner of the polished floor. "Hopeless," Lance had proclaimed, leaving it there after fruitlessly trying to re-fill his glass. "This is just hopeless." He’d set upon all the other unopened boxes in a single-minded and determined search for something else to drink. Chris can still hear the rustle of newspaper, and he dreads to think what the rest of the house looks like. Lance on a mission can be a terrible, terrible thing.
"A boat." The man himself stands in the doorway, swaying slightly, a spatula held loosely in one hand. "That’s what you need. Big house here, right by the water. It’s not right you don’t have a boat." He points at Chris, blinks and frowns, and looks a little surprised himself when he catches sight of the spatula he’s holding. "Um. This is yours." He places it carefully on the floor, and weaves off again, heading toward another pile of boxes.
"I don’t want a boat." Chris leans his forehead against the cool glass of the window, looks out over the black velvet of the water. "I don’t need—"
"I’m buying you one. Call it a housewarming gift."
Chris turns around, frowning. "Lance—"
"Hey!" Lance’s hand flies up in the air, and it’s either a nervous twitch or he wants Chris to shut up. Chris is figuring on the latter. "The judge’s decision is final. You’re getting a boat. Aha!" A flurry of newspaper tearing, and then Lance’s other hand is waving in the air, clutching a bottle, a look of triumph on his face.
Chris peers closely. "Dude, that’s cooking sherry."
"So?" Lance shrugs. "Sailors aren’t fussy."
Chris sighs and shakes his head. Looks like he’s getting a boat. To Sail You Home | | |
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Fandom: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Pairing: Illya/Napoleon Author on LJ: sensineAuthor Website: Sensine's Fan Fiction sensine also has a site where she collects stories about amnesia. Amnesia FanFic Links Why this must be read: He wakes up and there's a stranger in his room.That's how Sensine describes her short story. It's told from the point of view of a person who isn't sure who he is, or why there is another man in his room and who is trying to figure it out. We hear his thoughts; we hear what he hears the other man say. Very beautiful and very unusual. Grand Opera | | |
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Fandom: KING ARTHUR (2004) Pairing: Lancelot/Arthur/Guinevere; Tristan/Gawain, Galahad/Mariette Author on LJ: guede_mazakaAuthor Website: Tangible Schizophrenia. Why this must be read: Here's Guede's summary of this series: Modern-day AU, set in New York City partly at a fictional university, Avalon College, and partly at regional Interpol offices. The KA characters explore life and dating in the modern world, only with the unusual complications of guns, dark pasts, philosophy and pouncing. Light in tone, but tackles some heavy issues along the way. Guest stars from Horatio Hornblower [movieverse]. Series is technically ongoing, but each internal series is a self-contained episode.And actually, as of today, the series is complete. *sniffs* I love this AU because not only does it take characters that are complex and driven to do what is right in their own worlds for themselves and plops them into a modern setting, but does it with such believable aplomb that even if you don't like AU's this totally works. Arthur is ex MI6, and Lancelot and Guinevere are Interpol operatives. Gawain, Galahad and Mariette (taken from Horatio Hornblower) are students at Avalon College, the school Arthur teaches for. Tristan is Arthur's ward - sort of. Many complicated and fun and heartbreaking twists and turns keep one interested through the whole thing - aside from the fact that Guede can write some of the best smut ever. ( excerpt )Enjoy the complicated fun and original madness that is Theoryverse. | | |
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