December 28th, 2007 
12:30 am To Have and To Hold Down, by Mistress Kat (NC-17)
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: Ray Carling / Chris Skelton
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kat_lair
Author Website: Fic Masterlist
Why this must be read:

And now back to the smut to alleviate that post-Christmas blues. While Sam/Gene is the dominant slash pairing in the fandom, there are other pairings that are common as well. Ray/Chris being one of them.

Here Chris is out to make Ray jealous and it works. This is a lush little fic, intense and twisted and bitter, but glorious at the same time. Sort of like really, really good dark chocolate. Warnings for BDSM, explicit sex and something approaching dubious consent.

Excerpt )

To Have and To Hold Down: Part One, Part Two.
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01:08 am Ten Years by yuki_scorpio [PG13]
Fandom: Prince of Tennis
Pairing: [Rikkaidai] Yukimura Seiichi/Sanada Genichirou
Author: [livejournal.com profile] yuki_scorpio
Rating: [PG 13] Kissing

Why this fic must be read:

Some fairly well-grounded discoveries and self-realizations balance out a trippy plot device in this story of time travel, miracle granting of wishes, or perhaps just a freaky shared dream phenomena. Ten years after their time at Rikkaidai, Sanada and Yukimura rethink what they mean to each other and how things might've been different if they had been a little more honest and courageous. [livejournal.com profile] yuki_scorpio plays on the value of hindsight and wishful thinking, but not at the expense of the moment.

Ten Years.
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11:37 am VID REC: Dresden Files - Creepy Guy at Work
Vidder: starphoenix79
Musical artist: Dane Cook (this is spoken word comedy, not music)
Pairing: None
Vidder on LJ: Unknown
Vidder's website: Vidder's profile on YouTube
Why this vid kicks ass:

I haven't seen many vids that use spoken word instead of music. This one is done very well and is HILARIOUS. The premise? Bob is the creepy guy at work. He's that weirdo who is at every job you go to, and poor Harry is stuck with him! There are several places where the comedy track and the clips from the series align just perfectly, especially with the characters' facial expressions. It gives me a laugh every time I see it.

Creepy Guy at Work
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12:13 pm Songvid Oddities: Multi-fandom Zombies - Zombie Jamboree
Vidder: giandujakiss
Musical artist: Rockapella
Pairing: Various
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] giandujakiss
Vidder's website: Monsters from the Vids
Why this vid kicks ass: We've already touched on my love of zombies once in this rec set, so I'm sure you're not terribly surprised to see I'm reccing a whole zombie-themed songvid today. The thing you need to know about this songvid, the thing that makes it stand head and shoul... various body parts above other zombie songvids, is that "Zombie Jamboree" has dancing zombies.

Yes. I know! That was my first reaction too.

[livejournal.com profile] giandujakiss is a genius.

*bops off to re-watch the dancing zombies*

Zombie Jamboree
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03:26 pm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion by solvent90 (R)
Fandom: THE HISTORY BOYS
Pairing: Dakin/Posner
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] solvent90
Author Website: unknown
Why this must be read:

Dakin sees Posner in a bar, years later, and wants him. It's great to see Posner all grown up, and coming into himself, and for Dakin to yearn after him for a change. Except it's Dakin, so less with the longing glances and more with the actually taking action. Hot and believable, with a hint of actually making some sort of connection for once.

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always true to you, darlin', in my fashion
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04:35 pm Gideon's Girl by Linda O (PG-13)
Fandom: CRIMINAL MINDS
Pairing: none
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: author page on fanfiction.net
Why this must be read:

This is a long, absorbing mystery connected to the Boston dead, full of great character insights, especially for Gideon and Reid. It might not be to everyone's taste, because the plot revolves around an original female character who has a lot of the hallmarks of a Mary Sue. I felt like the writing was strong enough that she wasn't (or maybe I'm just more lenient about girls Reid likes), but your mileage definitely may vary. There's angst and longing and great team action - this story gripped me and wouldn't let me go.

An excerpt )

(As a side note, [livejournal.com profile] yuletide has quite a few Criminal Minds stories on offer this year. I haven't had a chance to read them yet, but knowing Yuletide, they're probably good.)

Gideon's Girl
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04:36 pm Bringing His Lordship Around, by bronze_ribbons (NC-17)
Fandom: Lord Peter Wimsey
Pairing: Peter/Bunter
Author on LJ: http://bronze-ribbons.insanejournal.com
Why this must be read: It’s the new kid on the block in the world of Wimsey/Bunter *, set in the period before Whose Body? when Bunter is putting Peter back together after the war. Excellent dialogue and characterization, with a particularly appealing Bunter. Don’t miss the lovely little drabble by the same author involving Bunter and the Dowager Duchess, set around the same time here.

* I observe that Yuletide 2007 has disappointed once again on the ‘lengthy and explicit’ score, though otherwise containing some nice new Wimsey fics that are well worth a look.

Imperturbable )

Bringing His Lordship Around
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04:36 pm A Serving of Something by rawumber (R)
Fandom: CRIMINAL MINDS
Pairing: Morgan/Reid
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] rawumber
Author Website: none that I could find
Why this must be read:

It's set after Jones, when Reid decides that his abduction and forced-drugging and PTSD issues won't get in the way of his job. I loved the structure of the story, the way it went from scene to scene and I knew time had passed (perhaps large chunks of time), but there were enough thematic links to keep everything beautifully connected. Soul searching, angst, humor, food, bonds between Reid and Morgan – what more could you ask for?

An excerpt )

A Serving of Something, part one
A Serving of Something, part two
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05:17 pm VID REC: Criminal Minds – Pretty Women
Vidder: Martapg
Musical artist: Roy Orbison (yay!)
Pairing: None, or slightly femslashy if you're inclined that way
Vidder on LJ: Unknown
Vidder's website: on YouTube
Why this vid kicks ass:

Because it's all about JJ and Elle and Garcia, and they're awesome! They deserve a chance to shine, even though the boys get most of the fanfiction attention. Plus, I adore this song, and the timing of the clips is impeccable.


Pretty Woman
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05:40 pm On Stealing Rusty's Heart and also Couches by sparky77 (R)
Fandom: Ocean's Eleven
Pairing: Rusty Ryan/Linus Caldwell (implied Danny Ocean/Rusty Ryan)
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] sparky77
Author Website: Q's Fic
why this must be read:

This is a really fun story with some brilliant insights into Danny and Rusty and Linus, and the complex relationship amongst the three of them, and a sharp, spot-on Linus voice. And the ending is hilarious.

an excerpt )

On Stealing Rusty's Heart and also Couches by [livejournal.com profile] sparky77

If you enjoy the story, please let the author know.

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05:57 pm The Absence of Truth in Cartography by Nichole (R)
Fandom: Ocean's Eleven
Pairing: Danny Ocean/Rusty Ryan
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] angelgazing
Author Website: Skyehawke profile
why this must be read:

This is a long, languid, luxurious story of the road trip Danny and Rusty take before everything falls apart the first time. It's hot, beautifully written, heartbreaking and hilarious.

an excerpt )

The Absence of Truth in Cartography by Nichole

If you enjoy the story, please let the author know.

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07:52 pm Friday Night Drive-In
Attn. Drivers: Oops. Today is the last Friday of the month, which means it's time for Friday Night Drive-In, a.k.a. Fan Vid Recs! Reccers have until end of Saturday to post 1 vid rec for their fandom, formatted as follows:

Subject Line: VID REC: Fandom - Song Title

Vidder:
Musical artist:
Pairing:
Vidder on LJ:
Vidder's website:
Why this vid kicks ass:


Because the vidder community has some unique ownership issues, it’s important that reccers be extra careful when making vid recs. Depending on the vidder’s preferences regarding public access to their work, please link your rec in the appropriate manner:

1. If the video is publicly accessible, direct link to the web page the vid is linked on, or if it’s the vidder’s request, to the HTML splash page of their site.

or…

2. Link to the site with instructions on acquiring the password, if the site is protected – do not reveal the password yourselves.

or…

3. Provide contact info for the vidder if their vids are only available privately (tapes, dvd-R’s, collections, etc.).


Do not:
Hotlink, i.e. link directly to the video file rather than the webpage.
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08:36 pm VID REC: The Persuaders! - I Only Want To Be With You
Vidder: Kay
Musical artist: Dusty Springfield
Pairing: Danny Wilde/Lord Brett Sinclair
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] keiko_kirin
Vidder's website: http://pteropus.com/

Why this vid kicks ass:

"You stopped and you smiled at me, asked if I cared to dance; I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance..."

This is the only Persuaders vid I know of that's currently available. How lucky we are that it's such a fun, joyous romp, set to a song reminiscent of the one that accompanies the drag race in the pilot episode. I should warn you that unless you're an anime fan, a lot of the cuts in this may seem too fast. I still have trouble with it and I've watched it, oh, forty times? The temptation to try and cram in as many slashy moments as possible is understandable (there are just so many.) But this vid is more than Inappropriate Fondling's Greatest Hits: it also shows each character through the other's eyes – amused, exasperated Danny following around suave Brett, and then Brett, bemused and unable to resist intrusive, sparkling-eyed Danny. Oh, boys. Oh, vid. Oh, Dusty Springfield. I need to go draw hearts on things now.

I Only Want To Be With You: on imeem or downloadable with password – but getting the password is easy and I strongly recommend downloading so you can watch with proper timing.
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09:13 pm The Jewel That Shines Brightest in the Dark of Night by Gryvon (NC-17)
Fandom: GORGEOUS CARAT
Pairing: Ray x Florian
Author on LJ: Gryvon
Author Website: http://www.gryvon.com/

Why this must be read:
A lovely piece that explores a bit of Ray and Florian's relationship after Morocco, both the bad and the good. The story starts with a nightmare but becomes a tender encounter between Ray and Florian.

The Jewel That Shines Brightest in the Dark of Night
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09:36 pm Cacoethes, by Reana; M
Fandom: Young Wizards
Pairing: Nita/Lone Power
Author: Reana (not on LJ, afaik)
Author's FFN.net profile: here
Note: M is a FFN.net rating, I have no idea what they want it to mean.
Why this fic must be read: Okay, this fic is sort of flawed, but IMO it is required reading for the fandom: one of the earliest (if not the earliest) and most interesting takes on Nita/LP; really set the standard for a pairing that is really popular to talk about but rarely written.

Cacoethes
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