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Fandom: NCIS Pairing: None Length: 1000 Author on LJ: twoweevilsAuthor Website: N/A Why this must be read:Twoweevils writings are fantastic, creative and definitely give you things to think about. In this story inspired by an actual NCIS case, we get a "What would Gibbs and his team do" fic and their reactions are spot on. I'm a sucker for a good story with good characterization. This delivers, plus some humor as our favorite team does things their way. Entrapment | | |
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Title: Alternity by Legion Pairing: Jim/Blair Daniel/Teal’c Jim/Blair Length: 256K Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: Legion’s Hidey Hole Why this must be read: Because Legion brings her brand of beauty and pathos to both worlds. I hesistate to recommend another SG1 crossover -- it’s probably the most prevalent cross with The Sentinel. However, I’ve loved this story for a long time and couldn’t let it pass without recommendation. It starts with a lesson in quantum physics (and, yes, Sam Beckett gets mentioned!). Colonel Jim Ellison and Dr. Blair Sandburg, both of SG1, come through the Stargate, much to the consternation of Hammond and company. It is shortly revealed that they are from an alternate dimension (alternity); one where the Goa’uld defeated Earth and its allies. They have been moving from alternity to alternity, trying to keep the same fate from happening elsewhere. They eagerly share their knowledge and advanced technology, with only a few conditions. One is that SGC does not contact the Jim and Blair of this world. But unbeknownst to anyone at Cheyenne Mountain, a link has developed between the Jims and Blairs. . .
This is a substantial story. It has the technology and action you expect from SG1, along with familiar players like the Tok’ra and the Goa’uld. It has the mysticism and rapport you expect from The Sentinel, as well as the senses. It has love, requited and unrequited, sad endings and hopeful beginnings. Give it a read but fair warning that you might need some tissues – I did. Alternity Don't forget that authors love to hear from you via feedback. | | |
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Title: Waltz by IrenakPairing: Jack Harkness/Inara Serra Author on LJ: Unknown Author Website: Unknown Why this must be read: Sometimes when you crossover canons, you have to be careful about language. For example, calling a character a "companion" can have *very* different meanings in different fandoms. Unless, of course, that character is Captain Jack Harkness--in which case, both definitions might very well apply. I loved this story's use of time travel, and any fic with a random appearance of Donna is a Good Thing. My favorite section, though, is where Jack really wanted to cry but didn't want to admit it. Waltz | | |
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Title: The Perils of Prophecy Moppet (The Special Edition) by Jennifer-Oksana Pairing: Wesley/Lilah, Spike/OFC, Connor/OFC, Jack/Irina... and some more, but those are the most important ones. Length: long Author on LJ: jennyoAuthor Website: Jennifer Oksana's: new site, old siteWhy this must be read: This is an awesomely cracktastic crossover fic of Epic Proportions and many capitalized words. Written in the style of "A Series of Unfortunate Events", jennyo tells the tragic tale of one Rachael Pryce, daughter of Wesley and Lilah, who is Extremely Fated ("That meant that when apocalypses, interesting events, et cetera, came about, they would often center on [her]"). Just how interesting, you'll have to read it to find out. Complete with True Love, Judge Judy-like courtcases, Lilah homeschooling, Sydney Bristow's multiple marriages, faux!incest, Bree and Lilah's garden warfare, flying houses and Friends: The Musical! It simply does not get better than this! ( excerpt ) The Perils of Prophecy Moppet (The Special Edition) and an alternate link | | |
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Title: Zombies Are a Girl's Best Friend by Jennifer-Oksana Pairing: Michael/Lilah (Wesley/Lilah, Buster/Lilah) Length: 6,500 words Author on LJ: jennyoAuthor Website: Jennifer Oksana's: new site, old siteWhy this must be read: Lindsay Bluth's best friend, Lilah Morgan, comes back from the dead after some chop-chop, and sets her sights on Michael. And then Gob decides she must be a zombie. Unintended hilarity ensues, as usual. jennyo does a great job capturing the style and comedy of Arrested Development, and I would so kill to see this episode on TV. ( excerpt )Zombies Are a Girl's Best Friend | | |
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Title: The Black Sleep by Carolyn Golledge Fandom: Star Wars/Indiana Jones Pairing: None; mentions of Han/Leia, but that's not the focus. Length: 34 pages in Adobe Reader. Author on LJ: Unknown Author Website: Unknown Why this must be read:While the idea of Han Solo and Indiana Jones meeting up is obvious, it's rarely explored in-depth. Carolyn writes a situation that intertwines Han's carbonite freezing and Indiana's experience with Kali Ma. References to Jones' expertise on the occult helps to blend the two worlds together. And there's no Willie! Yay!Interesting tidbit: This fic was originally published in the fanzine Tremor in The Force #5 back in 1989. Since then, Carolyn is the only fanfic author I've heard of who has gone on to write canon. The Black Sleep | | |
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Title: Five Card Stud by Creed Cascade and MajorBrat Pairing: Lieutenant Myron Goldman/Lieutenant Johnny McKay; Lieutenant Templeton “Face” Peck/Captain H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock Length: 9392 words Author on LJ: creedcascade, majorbrat Author Website: Notes from the Underground Why this must be read: This is the only completed cross-over written in the Tour of Duty fandom of which I’m aware. Pairing characters from Tour of Duty with those from The A-Team is a natural, given that the A-Team first met one another during the Vietnam War. Creed Cascade and MajorBrat nicely mesh four of the major characters in a lighthearted tale that begins when two young lieutenants (McKay and Peck), fancying themselves quite the conmen, get themselves into trouble. Goldman and Murdock come to the rescue. The authors do a fine job of bringing these disparate characters together in a very plausible way. The pairs also generate a lot of sexual heat in an impromptu competition of sorts.
Five Card Stud
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Fandom: STARGATE SG1/STARGATE ATLANTIS Pairing: None (though I read it as Cameron Mitchell/John Sheppard pre-slash) Length: ~2000 Author on LJ: skieswideopenAuthor Website: Fic IndexWhy this must be read:Given that they're both in the stargate universe, this barely counts as a crossover, but today seemed a good day to rec it anyway. This is fantastic slashy gen: Sheppard's nephew and Mitchell's cousin are both dying of cancer (brain tumor and ovarian cancer respectively) and there's a conference going on on Earth with the Ilusians, who can diagnose and heal any form of cancer. What else are two desperate members of the SGC to do but sneak out an Ilusian to heal their family members? It's not a long piece, or a complex plot, but the characterisation is *perfect*, the way they lean on each other, and talk each other into it. And there's a definite slashy vibe between them, even before ( Sam turns up... )In Desperation, Madness | | |
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This was the second fic I added to the list of stories I wanted to recommend, back in April- then, within a couple of weeks, the archive it was on was taken down and the story, I assumed, disappeared. So I spent the next couple of months looking for another crossover to recommend which I liked as well, which had not already been recommended here. Then, in a conversation at ds_ficfinders, akamine_chan pointed me to the author's lj and there it was! D'oh! Fandom: DUE SOUTH/HARD CORE LOGO X-over Pairing:Benton Fraser/Billy Tallent Length: about 1500 words? Author on LJ: zoetropeAuthor Website:none, alas Why this must be read:Because anomy and dysthemia are rarely shown to such good purpose, because Fraser's assumptions about his own identity and understanding of the world get shaken to their foundations, to good effect, because Billy Tallent gets to be sane and competent and more virtuous than is often assumed. ( He waits on the top step of the staircase for Billy to get home, and the longer it takes the more worried he gets; what was he thinking? )The Simple Life | | |
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Title: Homicidal Tendencies Author: Swikstr Pairing: Scully/Bayliss, Mulder/Scully Length: Novel-length Author on LJ: N/A Author Website: N/A Why this must be read:Before I read this story, oh so many years ago, I had never seen a single episode of Homicide: Life on the Streets. It's a credit to Swikstr's ability to write a tight, well-plotted, intense casefile that I found this a fantastic story without knowing anything about the Homicide characters. It also made me want to watch the show. I am now a big fan of Homicide. Homicidal Tendencies has the best of both worlds--the casefile is creepy and compelling and the romance elements are incredibly hot and yet still in character. This is a long read, but ultimately a rewarding one. Homicidal Tendencies | | |
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Title: The League Extraordinaire Fandom: The Man From UNCLE, James Bond, the Avengers, Our Man Flint, The Girl from UNCLE, Get Smart, Mission: Impossible, Modesty Blaise, I Spy, Savage, The Prisoner, Sherlock Holmes, Fu Manchu and Matt Helm (yes, all of them, seriously! I'm not going to tag all the fandoms because they won't all fit.) Pairing: Emma Peel/John Steed, but no more than what you see on the show Length: epic Author: DarkMark Author on LJ: Unknown Author Website: Dark Mark's Fanfiction.net PageWhy this must be read: This is basically the crossover spy adventure of truly epic proportions. I'm a sucker for intertextual references, but this story is the icing on the cake. I didn't even realize that it was possible to write so many characters so well, but DarkMark catches each of their voices perfectly while plotting a complex adventure with an old school villain worthy of our heroes' time. If you like old school spy shows and an author who captures the zeitgeist of the 60's, you simply must read The League Extraordinaire. - Tags: crossover, fanfic, fu manchu, get smart, i spy, james bond, man from u.n.c.l.e., matt helm, mission impossible, modesty blaise, our man flint, sherlock holmes, the avengers (u.k.), the girl from u.n.c.l.e., the prisoner
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Title: Los Vivos y Los Muertos Fandom: The Man From UNCLE Pairing: Napoleon/Illya, but nothing graphic Author on LJ: przedAuthor Website: P.R. Zed's UNCLE Fanfic page, request for passwordWhy this must be read: I think it's impossible not to like P.R. Zed, but I'm rather biased as her works helped suck me into this fandom in the first place. Compelling plots, delicious partnership chemistry, intriguing OCs, careful attention to detail in depicting time and place - what's there not to like? I'm normally skeptical of supernatural stories, but Zed's strong knowledge of canon makes the reincarnation of Dr. Egret even more diabolical than ever. But it would be a great disservice to call this a "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"/unfinished business story. Zed strikes the perfect balance of banter and bittersweetness as the partners help each other heal from past spiritual wounds and attain closure. This is one of the few stories I've ever read anywhere that actually left me in tears, but it is well worth reading this work by such a masterful writer. Los Vivos y Los Muertos - Mood: contemplative
 - Music: The End Is Where We Start From: Torchwood (Murray Gold and Ben Foster)
- Tags: fanfic, man from u.n.c.l.e.
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Title: The Rose By Any Other Name Affair Fandom: The Man From UNCLE Pairing: Illya/Marilyn Monroe, sort of... Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: Check out file40's gen page Why this must be read: I can guess what you're thinking - seriously, a MFU/RPF crossover involving the woman who so memorably sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK? Believe it or not, it works beautifully, especially when you consider how many celebrities starred on the actual TV series. This mission proves to be more than a glorified babysitting job for Illya, though. It's a whimsical and melancholy portrait of one of Hollywood's most misunderstood stars and a believable story of how friendship can develop between people of different backgrounds. Both characters are enigmatic zeitgeists of the era, Monroe as a legendary sex symbol fetishized by and for celebrity and Illya as the cool "Russian Beatle" heralding a new era of cosmopolitanism. It's truly inspiring to see the two interact so believably with each other. The Rose By Any Other Name Affair | | |
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Title: The Blue-Eyed Blonde Affair Fandom: The Man From UNCLE Pairing: Napoleon/Illya Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: Cord at CAGMWhy this must be read: Yes, it's yet another gem by Cord Smithee! Yes, I thought all of this author's stories had been rec'd, too! Alas, this story doesn't have the sizzling sex that sears your senses, but it's no less intense. To say much more would be criminal for such a short fic, but Cord Smithee's finely wrought use of language never lets your attention go for a second. Just when you think you've figured it all out, Cord turns what you thought you knew inside out in the best of ways. ( A small excerpt )The Blue-Eyed Blonde Affair | | |
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Title: The Mind's Construction Fandom: The Man From UNCLE Pairing: it's pretty gen Author on LJ: azdakAuthor Website: All her stories are archived in her memoriesWhy this must be read: Amazing first person observer voices whose humor bely their peculiarly incisive insightss. Deceptively folksy and engaging language that reminds you of the peculiar enchantment of reading and the magic cast by great storytelling. A seemingly cliché storyline - amnesiac agent - retold in a way that feels new while inspiring you to rethink the big questions - choice, identity, epistemology (how do we know what we know?) and trust. Napoleon and Illya are familiar to us as always ( azdak knows Napoleon better than he knows himself), but the latter not known to himself or even his partner in some ways. Yes, it's a story written by azdak, and you know you want to put down whatever it is that you're doing and read (or reread) this story now. Someone please persuade her to keep writing! The Mind's Construction Part I and The Mind's Construction Part II | | |
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Title: What Kind Of Week Has It Been by Roga Pairing: n/a Length: 4100 words Author on LJ: rogaAuthor Website: FF.net accountWhy this must be read: Ok. Imagine, during Needle in a Haystack (3x13, the one with the Gypsy family), Chase gets knocked on the head by Serenity's ramp and taken onto the ship to receive medical attention. Or, as the author puts it, "Chase gets abducted by space cowboys!" What follows is a funny, entertaining, well-characterized crossover that should be read by everyone who follows either show. If you've never watched Firefly, this story is still incredibly fun to read, and the same goes for those who have never seen House. What Kind of Week Has It Been | | |
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Title: Hikaru the Vampire Slayer by Doumeki Pairing: Subtext-y Akira/Hikaru Length: one-shot Author on LJ: doumekiAuthor Website: Fic tagWhy this must be read:Oh, another author who so deserves to be recced! I chose this one because it's a crossover with Hikaru no Go and Buffy the Vampire Slayer - I know, not the ones you'd first think of mixing! Even if you have seen just a few episodes of Buffy (like I) you'll be able to enjoy this fic for its humour. Hikaru is the Slayer, Akira is a vampire, and... you'll just have to find out the rest of the cast yourself! ( excerpt )Hikaru the Vampire Slayer. There's also a sequel, which is equally hilarious. | | |
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Fandom:NCIS/The Shining Pairing: None Length: Around 1200 Author on LJ: mhalachaiswordsAuthor website:None Why this must be read: I love NCIS, and I love Tony. I also love a good Stephen King story. When I read this I thought the author blended two things that would never seem like they'd fit. But they do. It's creepy, thought provoking, and amazing. I'm tempted to rent the movie since I haven't seen it in awhile, all because of this story. Story | | |
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nTitle: God Save the King Fandom: STAR TREK/BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Pairing: Captain Picard, Six Length: short Author on LJ: ellen_mAuthor Website: none that I can find Why this must be read:The Cylons have already committed one genocide. Why should they blink at two? This is chilling and in character and beautifully written, managing to blend the darkness of BSG with Star Trek's eternal optimism in ways that show the best (and worst) of each outlook in a short piece that packs a punch. You really need to go check it out. God Save the KingETA: the correct author name. | | |
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Title: I Shall Be Made Thy Music Fandom: STAR TREK/BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Pairing: Q, Gaius Baltar Length: short Author on LJ: andrastewhiteAuthor Website: Blue ShadesWhy this must be read:Gaius Baltar comes face to face with God - or at least a reasonable subtitute. Because wouldn't that just be the icing on the cake, Q posing as a god in the BSG-verse? Their religion is frakked as it is. This story also does what I've often wanted to see--Q playing his games with someone not as honest, courageous, clean, brave, virtuous, etc., as your average Starfleet officer. andrastewhite has run the multiverse5000 challenge for the last several years, and it's produced a lot of awesome crossover fic (from which all three of my crossover recs this month come). I Shall Be Made Thy Music | | |
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Title: Salem Fandom: The Man From UNCLE Pairing: gen, but not really Author on LJ: evan_nicholasAuthor Website: Evan's Multifandom Fic ArchivesWhy this must be read: Full disclosure: I am theoretically married to all of his MFU fics, so it is rather selfish of me to promote his stories. I don't care. Every one of his works is spot on brilliant no matter what the length; the shorter works (such as the previously rec'd Baker's Dozen and the Rules) are powerful in their economical use of language, but the longer works are a delight without being a word too long. Although he writes the best repartee you could imagine (not to mention situational humor), the tension created in Salem is enough to leave you breathless. This may be the most believable story ever written about Illya outing himself as gay to UNCLE at large. An unforgettable Waverly (so much for the sentimental grandmother of the year self-description), brutal honesty and political plays, catalyzed by a finely written OFC, and you have a chain reaction you're not going to forget. Someone please kidnap him so that he'll write MFU again! Just kidding. Sort of... | | |
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