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Sorry for no recs last week. It was just one of those... I'll try to finish up with some fun stories for everyone to get their Fuzz fix before the month runs out. Fandom: Hot Fuzz Pairing: Andy/Andy (unrequited) Length: 895 words Author on LJ: thebirdmachineAuthor Website: Unknown Why this must be read: NOTE: It has come to my attention that this story is locked for those not members of sandfordpolice. I'm sorry I didn't notice this earlier. I don't usually do Andy/Andy, but this story caught my eye with a vengeance and I thought I should put it up here for some equal time for other pairings. Annie catches the spirit of the Andes' closeness and banter in just the right light, matching moustaches and all. "Love Hearts" manages, for its brevity, to convey humor and heartache in one fell swoop. ( The tiniest snippet ever. )Love Hearts | | |
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Fandom: Chuck Pairing: Chuck/Bartowski/John Casey Length:@3000 words Author on LJ: thelovehater Author Website: all her fics are at amoretpsyche Why this must be read: I saved reccing this for the end of the month because...well, frankly I've been racking my brain trying to find the words that would accurately convey my love for this story. And I still haven't found them. It's Chuck thinking about Casey. It's Casey acting on his feelings for Chuck. It's just about everything and anything that I have ever wanted out of a good, no GREAT Chuck/Casey fic and so much more. The best part? This is her first and only Chuck fic (so far). I envy those of you who will be reading this for the first time. Incidents and Anecdotes | | |
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Fandom: Hot Fuzz Pairing: Nicholas/Danny Length: 745 words Author on LJ: irisbleuficAuthor Website: Unknown Why this must be read: Another short gem, this story manages to convey all the warmth and attraction between Danny and Nicholas without once being unnecessarily explicit. It is hot and tender and relates a depth of feeling that instantly knocked my socks off. ( Briefly... )(When to Stop) | | |
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Fandom: YAMI NO MATSUEI Pairing: Hisoka/Tsuzuki Length: 15,000 words Author on LJ: ravenbellAuthor Website: Ravenbell's fiction indexWhy this must be read:In my last rec, I noted that YnM is not a good fandom for long plotty establishing-a-relationship stories, of the kind that are the staples of so many fandoms. There's a good reason for that: romance as a genre is all about the achievement of love as a transformative experience, and in YnM the main characters are by definition not open to that sort of transformation. If they were, they would not be shinigami; if they changed enough to become capable of it, they would not live more or less happily ever after, but go forward into the true death. But. If the main gate is barred, as it were, an inventive writer can come in by a side door. And so what we do have in YnM is long plotty AUs. In this one, ravenbell fuses YnM with the Bladerunner universe, to stylish and deeply satisfying effect. You probably don't need to know either source to enjoy this story -- it's that good -- but of course, knowing one or (ideally) both only makes it better. The Third Replicant (part 1)The Third Replicant (part 2) | | |
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To make up for the community-locked Andy/Andy I posted earlier, I bring one inspired by the first! Fandom: Hot Fuzz Pairing: Andy/Andy Length: ~1300 words Author on LJ: annlarimerAuthor Website: Unknown Why this must be read: While it may lack the touching unrequited heartache, this story delivers the Andes at their bawdiest best as they egg each other on, puzzle over messages on candy hearts, and make fun of Nicholas and Danny. This is classic Ann Larimer - hilarity and subtlety wrapped in a red cellophane heart-shaped package. ( Sample the hilarity! )(Lambs) | | |
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Fandom: MERLIN Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Length: 5,000 words Author on LJ: allothiAuthor Website: fic tagWhy this must be read: Along with everyone else in Merlin fandom, I'm a leeeetle bit obsessed with the whole Arthur-finds-out issue. This lovely story takes us there, but that's just the beginning of a whole new journey. Mmmm. Lovely. The Slow Progress of Comprehension | | |
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Here we are at the end of December and my stint behind the wheel. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a ball! Re-reading my favourites has been a delightful way to spend the holidays, and it’s awesome that Merlin is going to be running as a full-time fandom on the Van. Things couldn’t be rosier in our little corner of fannish paradise. :) Thanks for coming on the ride with me. Happy New Year! Fandom: MERLIN Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Length: 10,200 words Author on LJ: rageprufrockAuthor Website: glitteratiWhy this must be read: I’m finishing up the set with one of my favourites -- a beautiful going home story, in which Arthur and Merlin return to Merlin's village for a visit, and Arthur charms everyone there. It's full of snark and affection, and the boys coming to a delightful understanding. *goes to re-read for the zillionth time* Yeah, I really love this one. August | | |
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Fandom: Dark Angel Title: Gettin Busy Pairing: Alec/Joshua Author on LJ: jaugarcaineLength: 8,622 Author Website: NA Why this must be read: Author’s summary: Pent-up frustration and loneliness drive Alec and Joshua into each other's arms for a nice, no-strings-attached, stress-relieving buddy fuck... only nothing good ever comes completely without strings... OK, I could be wrong, but honestly previously to this fic I never read, or for that matter gave this pairing any thought other than as friends—sad but true. Then I read this & WOW! Seriously well written, and executed. Completely believable, followed with layers and depth from both characters that has you wondering why you didn’t think about it before now. And lets not forget the really good, seriously HOT SEX! Seriously give this one a try, I’m willing to bet you won’t be sorry ;) ( Excerpt )Gettin Busy | | |
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Fandom: Dark Angel Title: Puppies Into Men Pairing: Alec/Joshua Author on LJ: poisontasterLength: 2,499 Author Website: NA Why this must be read: In my world almost everything/anything written by Poisontaster, is worth checking out. IMO she has a brilliance in her thought process; of how see she’s things then is able to convey it beautifully in written form. She proves that with Puppies Into Men. Taken from Max’s pov, and Max’s voice. She brings you there into the fic, its subtle, emotional and layered. All of the character voices are spot on, and after re-reading though very low key I adore her Logan voice. So go read Getting Busy then read Puppies *nods* ( Excerpt )Puppies Into Men | | |
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