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Fandom: U2 (RPS) Pairing: Adam/Larry Length: Multi-chapter (1-4 are linked at end of this post; rest of chapters in community memories) Author on LJ: occulaAuthor Website: u2slash (Membership locked to anyone under 18) Why this must be read:Occula is one of U2 slash's always-recced writers, and on the evidence of Secrets, it's not hard to see why. This multi-chapter fic delves into Adam and Larry's relationship from way back in the baby!U2 days (a very popular era in our community). Occula charts the growing attraction between the pair, and gives us both viewpoints, alternating them between chapters. Both Adam and Larry have strong characterisation, and their actions seem very 'them', something that is vital in making a fic like this believable. They go from friends to more over the course of a tour, and I love how Occula makes this happen. There's no sudden groping and random sex - she makes this happen gradually and naturally, from young curiosity to something much, much more. Even when she has them confess to Bono and Edge what's been going on, it is realistic and heartwarming. You can't go wrong with any Occula fic, really, but this time 'round, I'm directing you Secrets-ward. I don't think you'll regret it. Secrets | |
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Crossover Day, yay! Title: The Comfort of Adversity by kantayraPairing: Clark/Lex Author on LJ: kantayraAuthor Website: Kantayra's Fic on LJWhy this must be read: I swore for years there was no chemistry between Lex and Clark on Smallville and then Kantayra sucked me in, the evil bitca! Her fics are hilarious! You will laugh yourself silly. Most of her stories are more Smallville than DC but her Mercy is NOT Tess Mercer, but the Mercy Graves from the comics, and she's priceless. Best character depiction ever of her! In this fic, Kon-El exists and it's kind of a smush between Smallville and DC Comics. There's a death in the family and Clark freaks and runs away, and Connor moves in with Lex, and then Clark returns all lonely and slightly angsty and slightly horny. It's mostly a Clark/Lex fic but it's one I could see as easily in DC Comics as in Smallville, and Kon is just wonderful. ( an excerpt )The Comfort of Adversity | |
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Title: Knight's Gambit, by Killa Pairing: Methos/Alva Keel, (Duncan/Methos implied) Author on LJ: killabeezAuthor Website: Killa's Adventures in MelodramaWhy this must be read:If you've seen the TV show Miracles, then you've met the enigmatic Alva Keel, and you know that it just makes sense that he's an Immortal. This story can be summed up quite efficiently by the quote that Killa uses at the start of the story. What did Methos do between the events of "Archangel" and "Indescretions?" A question oft asked. This story tells us a little bit about that. Also, it was written for me! Allll for meeeee. And it makes me happy. Enjoy! ( An excerpt: )Knight's Gambit | |
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Fandom: Xena Warrior Princess Pairing: Gabrielle/Xena Length: 5,076 words Author LJ: n/a Author Website: http://www.academyofbards.org/authors/julia_goldman.htmlWhy This Must Be Read:Every one of this author's fics are amazing, but this one stood out to me for several reasons. 1) Exquisite use of language and imagery. So full of descriptiveness and poetic-ness, it almost causes me to swoon. 2) It is set during and post 'Return Of the Valkyrie' (which is the last installment of one of the best and most romantic trilogies in the series). 3)It is a first time story that isn't too sappy or too cheesy, set during the last season (which is also a rarity). It is two mature women, who happen to love each other beyond the love of friendship. Every single line of this story is amazing. It is philosophical and has depth. It is loving and tender. Just a perfect story and honestly one of the best this entire fandom has to offer. ( a bit of the fic )Constancy by Xena's Little Bitch, aka Julia Noel Goldman | |
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Title: Begone (Or, y'know, however I get rid of you guys) by villainnyPairing: Fraser/Kowalski, Aziraphale-Crowley (depending on the prescription of your slash goggles) Length: 1,662 words Author on LJ: villainnyAuthor Website: unseen_writingsWhy this must be read:Aziraphale and Crowley miniaturized and perched on Fraser's shoulders is, in itself, a hilarious image, and one adorable enough to make fuzzy baby animals flail and squee and possibly set up a Cute Human Overload site. IMHO. ( So, starting with that image = win. )Begone (Or, y'know, however I get rid of you guys) | |
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Title: Tales of the Barman Pairing: Lots? None in the chapter I'm reccing, but the fic has 247 chapters Author on LJ: N/A Author Website: Archived at Twisting the Hellmouth Why this must be read:I have a solemn duty to rec Tales of the Barman to everyone I see. This is not only the granddaddy of all Buffy crossovers, it's also one of the best satirical fanfics I've ever read, and it has decent characterization of every character. Tales of the Barman is a collaborative effort started by Methos, and taken over by everyone else on TTH. The chapter I'm rec'ing here is the LOTR/Buffy/Slayers/Star Trek chapter. Yeah, that's the other reason I'm rec'ing this here. Tales of the Barman could well be the definitive crack crossover. That is, hilarious, addictive and highly hallucinatory. Go forth and read, friend! Tales of the Barman #198 | |
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Title: The Bay City Affair by GrandeRobino Pairing:Kuryakin / Solo; Starsky/Hutch Author on LJ: granderobino Author Website: none that I know of, but you can find her on Peja's site The Wonderful World of Makebelieve Word Count: 17,251
Why this must be read: It seems like a natural, doesn't it? Two series, set in about the same time period, with two male leads. In addition, there are a lot of parallels in the relationships between the partners.
In this story, GrandeRobino has the two teas meeting for the first time, then compares and contrasts their relationships. She finds many more similar things than dissimilar. See if you can tell which pair she is discussing in each sample: ( Samples ) Oh, and did I mention that there is a plot? Starsky and his partner are after a very bad guy and hope to finally have him put in jail for good. The case is coming up for trial shortly. But two guys show up suddenly from U.N.C.L.E. and they are also interested in the defendent. What is their connection to the case and why do they want to team up with S/H? ( Read an excerpt: )The Bay City Affair | |
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Fandom: MERLIN Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Length: Novella Author on LJ: mercer_epsilonAuthor Website: fic fic fic tagWhy this must be read: Based on the Celtic myth of Deirdre, this long, beautifully creepy quest takes Arthur and Merlin out of Camelot and all they're familiar with, tests their mettle, and then spits them out the other side, bloody, and most definitely bowed. Yes, this is a tragedy, but oh, so well done. The Luck of the Irish: one, two, three, four, five | |
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Title: Gene Therapy by Lady Ra Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Lex Luthor/Clark Kent Author on LJ: ladyraAuthor Website: Visions of Pretty Boys Doing Naughty ThingsWhy this must be read:1. The way these fandoms are crossed is brilliant. The SGA!verse and the Smallville!verse don't coexist with each just ignorant of the other. Instead, Lady Ra keeps the Atlantis!verse as our reality – complete with our comic books – and makes Smallville a parallel reality–Comic Book World. 2. Everyone from SGA is so in character it's like an actual episode. Well, aside from the slash aspect. Rodney especially is fabulous. This goes happily AU from Smallville season one, so Lex and Clark aren't technically in character, but they're extremely well done. 3. EvilGeniusMinion!Rodney and EvilMastermind!Lex. ( Excerpt )Gene Therapy | |
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