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The last two fics I recced both ended with Obi-Wan living on Tatooine, so I thought it a good moment to rec the next one now, since it's about Obi-Wan living on Tatooine, only this time it's in the canon realm of possibilities ;-)
Fandom: STAR WARS
Pairing: gen
Length: short
Author: potboy
On lj: ![[info]](https://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) potboy
Author Website: unknown
WARNINGS: none
Why this must be read: There are more stories about Obi-Wan living on Tatooine and finally meeting Force ghost Qui-Gon, but this story has two things extra. First of all, I love her take on the PT as seen through Qui-Gon's eyes; I wholeheartedy agree with it. And second, Qui-Gon is more than a blue shimmering image of himself, he's truly a part of the Force and potboy manages to make that perfectly clear, through beautiful imagery and also through what Qui-Gon reveales to Obi-Wan. It's short, but it's stunning.
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Vigil
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Fandom: TOUR OF DUTY Pairing: Myron Goldman/Zeke Anderson Author on LJ: Unknown Author website: Notes From the UndergroundWhy this must be read: Many Tour of Duty stories operate in a wonderful reality I like to call "suspended disbelief". There has been sex in, on, and around jeeps, sandbagged bunkers, hootches, and many more unrealistic, but oh so fun locations. This story is a must read because it is an exploration of a realistic "what if"... what if they got caught. What would happen? This is the military before "don't ask, don't tell" after all. Happy ending. ( Excerpt )ANNIVERSARY | | |
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Fandom: HEROES Pairings: Peter/Claude, Peter/Claire, Sylar/Mohinder, Matt/Mohinder, Nathan/Niki, D.L./Niki, etc Length: ~50,000 words (in 6 chapters) Warnings: Incest Author on LJ: ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif) goddessleilaAuthor Website: @ FF.NetWhy this must be read: Rare are the long, in-depth fics that manage to balance action/plot, various characters, and relationships successfully; "Bone Deep" is one of them. Written for the ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif) heroes_bigboom of 2007, the variety of characters and relationships will satisfy both het and slash shippers. The fic is epic, rotating POVs and storylines, but organically rather than schizophrenically; the psychological drama - one of the best qualities of the story - is top-notch. This is definitely one of the most inventive and creative fics in the Heroes fandom. (If you like it, there's a Claude/Peter/Claire-focused sequel: "Skin Tight.") ( Excerpt. )Bone Deep 1/6 | | |
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Fandom: LIFE ON MARS Pairing: Sam Tyler/Gene Hunt Length: ~4300 words Author on LJ: t_eyla Author Website: Rosetta Stoned Why this must be read: I love Stephen Warren. Though he's only in one episode (like most LoM villains), he is my absolute favorite. His episode (1.04, no official names for LoM episodes, unfortunately), is a significant turning point in Sam and Gene's (canon) relationship and one that establishes just what kind of coppers Sam and Gene are. So, I'm immediately drawn to any fic that involves Stephen Warren and his potential retaliation against Sam - the only police officer unafraid to bring him down. I love 36 Hours because t_eyla makes Sam's torture and PTSD believable and utterly compelling. It shows what could have been the consequences of Sam standing up to Warren, while still leaving us a glimmer of hope at the end. The author warns for violence and rape. 36 Hours | | |
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Fandom:Psych Pairing: Shawn/Lassiter Length: Short Author on LJ: lipstickcat@lj Author website: unknown Why this must be read: Sometimes G-rated is a good thing. Sometimes it's perfect for what a story is trying to show us. This is an understated story that says a lot without saying anything directly. Shawn has been hurt and is in the hospital, and Lassiter doesn't like how that feels. In fact, Lassiter needs to know he's okay, even if he doesn't know exactly why. So he's a little hesitant, especially since if Shawn were feeling better, he'd make a bigger deal out of the unexpected concern. But Shawn isn't feeling better. And the way he reacts to Lassiter in this story, quiet though it is, is absolutely precious. If anything, this story is just about that moment. They don't talk, of course not, and there's nothing sugary sweet. All there is, is a gorilla in an evening dress, a red rubber ball, and, hopefully, some crayons. Red Ball | | |
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Fandom: BANDOM Pairing: Jepha Howard/Dan Whitesides Length: ~19500 Author on LJ: sinsenseAuthor Website: Sinsense's fic tagWhy this must be read: This fic looks at the time when The Used was transitioning between Brendan and Dan, and how that might have played out for Jepha, who was still friends with Brendan after the split. Sinsense's characterizations are always so sharp, and the way the characters relate to each other through both dialogue and action is the kind of thing that makes you laugh and wince and more than occasionally go, "yeah, been there." This fic has a BDSM element, and that is in and of itself incredibly hot, but it's also interesting in what it tells the reader about the participants. Essentially, this is just a really, really good fic about boys in a band, bring friends and lovers and trying to get an album written. ( Excerpt )Held and Holding | | |
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Fandom: DUE SOUTH Pairing: Fraser/RayK Length: short Author on LJ: love_jackiantoAuthor Website: due South tagsWhy this must be read: love_jackianto is an extremely talented novice writer. She tends, like me, toward the shorter stuff, the snippets and drabbles and tiny!fics, which suits her writing style perfectly. Her strength lies in her imagination, in her desire to see the characters in a different way, or to twist them slightly out of true and see where they go. This particular snippet transfixes me with its movement and beauty. ( Short excerpt... )Vermilion Sky | | |
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Fandom: HEROES Characters: implied Sylar/Claire Length: ~2000 words Warnings: spoilers for 3x13 Author on LJ: booniesAuthor Website: entries tagged "fic"Why this must be read: Any kind of Sylar/Claire is a pretty tough sell for me, but boonies succeeds in a spectacular way. The story is told from Sandra's POV, while her mind is clouded and breaking down from what Noah and The Haitian have done to her, and her peculiar perspective and commentary are quietly heartbreaking. Sandra watches, not quite understanding, as Claire obsesses over tracking and catching Sylar ... and one day succeeds. But her success comes at a price. ( Excerpt. )Memento | | |
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Fandom: MARVEL COMICS (YOUNG AVENGERS) Pairing: Billy Kaplan/Teddy Altman Length: Just under 10k for the main story, just over with the extras. Author on LJ: fullmetal_cuteAuthor Website: dorksidefikerWhy this must be read:A fluffy/romantic House of M AU where Billy is William, son of the House of Magnus and Teddy is Dorrek, Skrull Emperor. There are shenanigans! Misunderstandings! Good characterization! Politics! In other words, an all 'round good time. Also longish, which is rare in this fandom. "Billy," the prince said, sticking out a hand. Of course, only his brother actually called him Billy, but Dori didn't need to know that. He had to be new, if he didn't know who William was, and in the prince's mind, this was not a bad thing. In fact, as Dori's warm, dry hand closed around his own, he thought it was a very good thing indeed.Building a House | | |
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