September 21st, 2007 
07:52 am “Universal Fields” by Merry (NC-17)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Author on LJ:http://merryish.livejournal.com
Author Website: http://www.anyroad.org/index.html
Why this must be read:

Merry calls it “the happy beerfuck story,” a phrase that's not only just right, but it makes me laugh out loud.

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Universal Fields
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06:17 pm End of Devils by Sheila Adamson (G)
Fandom: DOCTOR WHO
Pairing: Ben/Polly
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Teaspoon and an Open Mind user page

Why this must be read: This adorable story gives us Ben and Polly's view on old skool events from beyond their time with the Doctor, referencing The Daemons specifically but the life of a companion afterwards generally. It's absolutely lovely, with terrific characterizations and a sweet and slightly probing look at the afterwards, without being soppy or at all preachy or trite. The Master shows up, a hilarious addition, there are some terrific lines, and overall it's a wonderful, cute and clever little piece, with some characters I adore but are completely underused in fic, and deserve this sort of realistic happily-ever-after.

End of Devils
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06:35 pm The Homecoming King by zeplum (PG)
Fandom: STARGATE: ATLANTIS
Pairing: Elizabeth Weir/Evan Lorne
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] zeplum
Author Website: [livejournal.com profile] saintstreet
Why this must be read:

Some comfy older stories today, from way back before Lorne even had an official first name. If this one doesn't leave you smiling then, well, I don't know what's wrong with you. It's a story about the smoking hotness of Elizabeth, the hard-working adorableness of Lorne, and, as plum puts it, the Misfit High that is Atlantis. Lorne is sadly underutilised on the show, but this is a lovely version of him, sincere and protective and slightly out of place, just like the rest of them. And with a small crush on Elizabeth. Who can blame him.

Lorne wakes up slowly. The first thing he notices is Elizabeth, leaningin the doorway, positively glowing. The second thing he notices is the the req form -- in triplicate -- that's now stuck to the side of hishead.

He absolutely has to stop sleeping at his desk, no matter the backlog of mindless paper pushing to be done.


The Homecoming King
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06:59 pm Knight to Queen by Danvers (15)
Fandom: STARGATE: ATLANTIS
Pairing: Elizabeth Weir/Ronon Dex
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] svendra
Author Website: 01100100
Why this must be read:

For the Weir/Dex 'shippers, pretty much the major appeal of the pairing is how they have absolutely nothing in common. We figure that all that confusion and friction has to make for incredibly hot sex. Eventually. Danvers nails the culture clash in this fic, as Ronon studies all the Earthlings. Especially Elizabeth. Who just might be studying him back. Not that Ronon will get her to admit it. Or maybe he will.

Eventually. Includes spot-on observations of all the Lanteans, and more than a little longing.

He watches Sheppard's approach to women a lot. He can't help but think that Sheppard's approach to women is to act like one. To lounge, loose-limbed and boneless, making eyes and having a mouth that pouts. If Sheppard had all the female parts Ronon likes, Ronon would probably take a shot at him.

Not that any of the pouting or lounging seems to work, because Sheppard spends a lot of time on the shooting range, hitting perfect targets. From his own experience, Ronon knows how much a lack of sex improves your aim.


Knight to Queen
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08:57 pm I want to carry your luggage until my shoulders ache by flipmontigirl (NC-17)
Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: Sam/Dean
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] flipmontigirl
Author Website: LJ Memories
Why this must be read: Truthfully, I'm a little surprised that [livejournal.com profile] flipmontigirl hasn't been recced before. I think she has a very unique voice in the Supernatural fandom and, like the other authors I have recced, has a talent for cutting to the heart of emotion and letting it all bleed out. Beautifully.

Where many authors embroider their fiction, sometimes to the point of gaudiness, [livejournal.com profile] flipmontigirl writes like haiku; spare, beautiful, insightful prose with no words wasted, each one a weapon straight to the brain--and the gut. So this is less a story (or stories) rec than an author rec. If you read and enjoy these pieces, I highly recommend you read everything she's written. She's fantastic in a fandom full of really excellent writers.

The two fics I'm reccing here are companion pieces (and at just over 1000 words each, they're quick, delightful reads) written at the end of the first season. The two pieces are from the alternating brother's POV and cover the space of a year; the year their relationship changes from love to love, the year they fall in love. But, as with all her stories, it's a very real kind of love, one that hurts and wounds as much as it elevates and heals.

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I want to carry your luggage until my shoulders ache

I want to walk you to the stairs and maybe to the top
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