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Fandom: MARVEL: IRON MAN (Movie AU) Pairing: Tony Stark/Pepper Potts Length: novella Author on LJ: subterrainAuthor Website: None Why this must be read: When I saw that this was a genderfuck (always-a-boy) story, well, let's just say I was dubious. But as it turns out, all my suspicions were confounded by subterrain's gorgeous, gorgeous writing. This is such a lovely, bittersweet look at Pepper's life and the way Tony changes it, both subtly and in humongous ways. This story isn't to be missed. Go, read. *shoos you off*
- Helpmate 1/5 (further links at the bottom of each chapter)
- Weathervane: 1/2 (link to next part at the bottom of the chapter)
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Fandom: FIREFLY Pairing: Mal/Simon Length: 4,355 words Author on LJ: kispexi2Author Website: Kispexi's writing LJWhy this must be read: Kispexi2 does wonderful character voices and relationship dynamics. Her Mal-voice is especially a joy to read. She clearly loves her characters, both together and separately, but she never makes the course of true love run either unrealistically smooth or melodramatically angsty. Instead she deals thoughtfully and believably with their issues and troubles, creating a compelling and fully-realized relationship...as well as palpable heat. Eerie-ass Physics | | |
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Fandom: LOST Pairing: Charlie/Sawyer (side pairings of Ana/Michael, Jin/Sun, Claire/Charlie) Length: 7900 Author on LJ: toestastegoodAuthor Website: Master Fic list. Why this must be read: toestastegood writes very original and in character Charlie-centric fics and this one in particular is very fascinating. It's an apocalyptic AU and the claustrophobic atmosphere is perfectly balanced by the elusive but sweet connection between Charlie and Sawyer, drawn to each other like ships in the night. Even if you didn't think about this pairing before, I think this fic could change your mind. Also, she expanded this 'verse with a few other fics that deal with different characters and a sequel of this one. Here you can find more details about those fics: Sector 'verse links. Summary: 'The human population is: One-Two-Four-Two-Three-Eight. Please remember to locate your breeding partner as soon as possible. The curfew is in one-oh-eight minutes, please be in your sectors by this time.'Excerpt: “Stalker,” that British accent accused from to his right. Sawyer’s head whipped around quickly to see him, Charlie leaning against the wall beside him with his arms crossed and a smile on his face, as always. He must’ve crept up – it wasn’t hard, with the sound of thousands of people moving around them – when Sawyer wasn’t looking.Sector fifteen | | |
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Fandom: STAR TREK VOYAGER Pairing: Janeway/Chakotay Length: short Author on LJ: sarkenAuthor Website: Manhattan TrashWhy this must be read: Simply written but very powerful. This is the way Janeway and Chakotay break over the years, slowly yet surely. "You haven't slept in two days," you say, and you know you're being conservative. You always say two days; you can't stand to think that you've been here almost four years now. You can't let anything outside the next twenty-four or the last forty-eight hours exist. She feels all seventy years of this journey enough for both of you. These Years of Madness | | |
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Fandom: STAR TREK VOYAGER Pairing: none Length: short Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: Monkee's storiesWhy this must be read: When Samantha Wildman's baby dies, but she ends up getting a new one within the next 30 minutes of the show, I think people tend to ignore how deeply emotional of an event it was. Monkee goes back and fills in those missing parts of "Deadlock" and I think monkee does an admirable job dealing with Samantha's pain and the crew's reaction. M'Ina | | |
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Fandom: SUPERNATURAL Pairing: Sam/Dean Length: ~25K words Author on LJ: luzdeestrellasAuthor Website: tag list on LJWhy this must be read:This is 25K words of brotherly banter and emoporn, of Sam learning how awesome Dean is, and how much he loves him (and how much Dean loves him, and is willing to do for him). It's AU, but not by much - it could have gone down like this - and the long, slow unfolding of their slide into a sexual relationship, of Sam realizing what he wants and getting Dean to give it to him, really works for me here. Plus, it's funny and hot and made me all achy in the chestal area. ( an excerpt )In the interest of full disclosure, I suppose I should mention that I betaed this story, but all beta bias aside, you should totally read it. And don't forget to leave feedback if you enjoy it. I Got Me a Nice Little Place in the Stars by luzdeestrellas*** | | |
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Tomorrow is the 15th of the month, which means Crack Van Collisions, a.k.a. cross-over day. Drivers, you may rec one fic that crosses over your fandom with another (no, this does not count against your maximum). Please post crossovers in the following format: Subject: Fandom/Fandom (Rating) Title: Title by Author Pairing: (no abbreviations, please) Author on LJ:Author Website:Why this must be read:(link to story) Tags: fanfic, crossover, fandom, fandom, etc. Thanks, all! | | |
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Fandom: STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Pairing: None Length: 3800 words Author on LJ: none Author Website: Brenda Shaffer-Shiring on Fanfiction.net Why this must be read:Ben Sisko and Michael Eddington were a lot more alike than either would have believed, what with their shared penchants for over the top speeches, ethically ambiguous decision making, and dearth of cranial hair. Like Siskso, Eddington was a complex character doing what he thought was right in a complex situation; unlike Sisko, Eddington found himself on the wrong side of the official line. This fic examines why Eddington joined the Maquis -- or, more precisely, the circumstances under which a perfectly unremarkable Starfleet officer came to the absolutely remarkable conclusion that it's easy to be a saint in Paradise, and harder to be a moral person living in a world of shades of gray. The Needs of the FewThe Needs of the Few at Fanfiction.net | | |
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