October 11th, 2008 
07:59 am Into the darkness we find ourselves drawn by Melissa (Teen)
Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Characters: Chloe Sullivan, Lois Lane
Length: ~ 5800
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] simplytoopretty
Author Website: Smallville fic tag on LJ but she writes in other fandoms
Why this must be read:

There are simply not enough fics out there exploring Chloe & Lois' relationship as cousins/best-friends. Lois drove out to the "middle of nowhere" when she thought her cousin died and stuck around some more afterward. Chloe killed herself (almost literally) to save Lois. Yet very few writers explore their friendship (cousinship? kinship?).

Melissa's fic is primarily about Chloe and her mad investigative reporter skills. The plot of that story alone would have been enough to rec this fic but she adds another, more personal layer-- the hint that perhaps Chloe so desperately goes after the story to fill a void left when she and Lois drifted apart.

The picture is gruesome )

Into the darkness we find ourselves drawn
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04:23 pm Backspace by Pru (R)
Fandom: GRAVITATION
Pairing: Yuki/Shuuichi
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] rageprufrock
Author Website: http://www.glitterati.talkoncorners.net/
Why this must be read:

This is the first Gravitation fic I read and luckily for me it is awesome. There's nothing better to introduce you to a fandom than a great fic. So if you want to explore Gravitation read this and if you love the fandom and for whatever reason have not read this then please do. It is awesome.

Mute rage, Yuki realized, was pointless.

But then, he could think of nothing to shout, either.

After about fifteen minutes more of no productivity, he'd abandoned his computer in disgust, cursed its creators, their mothers, and the very earth upon which they walked with their dirty feet, and stormed off to the kitchen to find something large and sharp with which to destroy the heathen deathbeast sitting in his office.


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07:28 pm Safe House, by: keerawa. (NC-17)
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Kowalski/Vecchio
Length: 4,000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] keerawa
Author Website: http://keerawa.slashcity.org/
Why this must be read:

This story is dark, sharp and poignant. Even after having read it more than once it still leaves me a bit queasy and breathless. In a good way though. This is a darker RayK, one we only see hinted at on the show. He's a good guy, yes, but he has this edge as he helps Vecchio to go undercover. They do what they have to, and it hurts them both.

Sharp characterization, brilliant plotting and a very realistic portrayal of a difficult and dark situation, that leaves a huge emotional impact.


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Safe House

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10:27 pm Angel of Death by KSL (Adult)
Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Gibbs/DiNozzo
Length: long
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Katherine's Fiction
Why this must be read:
 Hurt-comfort stories are prevalent in the NCIS fandom, and Tony is usually the injured party in one way or another.  KSL writes a great post SWAK story with a with an awesome OC added in - an Angel of Death named Sam.  He's an old friend of Tonys and hes protective at the same time as he gives Gibbs the need kick to admit his feelings. Gibbs is in protective mode, and we get the build of a relationship between them, as well as some great Gibbs - Sam interactions.

"Angels of death don't just pay friendly visits."

Sam blinked, giving him a quizzical look. "How would you know?" He laughed lightly, a soft musical sound that was reminiscent of the tinkling of bells.

Dark eyes once more rested on Tony. "For him…I do a great many things."

"Why? What is Tony to you?" Gibbs growled. He hated that he didn't understand.

"Tony is an old friend."

That was not possible, Gibbs thought. People didn't make friends with angels and certainly not those that are harbingers of death.

Sam smiled enigmatically. "Anything is possible."

The angel stepped forward, his countenance suddenly less benign and more chilling as he leaned into Gibbs' personal space. "Tony stayed for you. Fought hard to live…has fought harder than most ever do, just for you." Dark eyes narrowed. "Make sure you are worth it."

Angel of Death
Angel of Death (Epilogue)
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