August 27th, 2009 
08:55 am The Evidence Lock-Up by trolllogicfics (PG)
Fandom: PSYCH
Pairing: gen
Length: short
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] trolllogicfics
Author Website: n/a
Why this must be read: All contents part of case 10329QXT—The Disappearance of Shawn H. Spencer. Property of the Santa Barbra Police Department.

This 'fic' is kind of a spin on a epistolary fic in that the whole story is told through evidence. Notes, police reports, interview transcripts, the like. It's a mystery, but one that you're invited to solve for yourself. This fic is also incredibly impressive in its coding and technical aspects. Not you usual fic, but it allows for the reader to fill in the gaps, to try and construct from the evidence presented what, exactly, happened. I have my own suspicions... ;)

The Evidence Lock-Up
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10:19 am No Particular Place to Go by flyingtapes (R)
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Bob Bryar/Ray Toro
Length: one-shot; medium: approx. 3100 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] flyingtapes
Author Website: flyingtapes: fiction archive
Why this must be read:
This story was based on The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I loved the whimiscal premise of Bob with Chrono-displacement, popping in and out of his life and relationship with Ray. These two guys are adorable together, and [livejournal.com profile] flyingtapes shows how well they fit. I laughed fondly at "Old Bob" and his younger self trying to deal with the strangeness of their life with Ray.

By the way, no need to be familiar with the band or the guys to enjoy this one.

no particular place to go
Or on LJ here: no particular place to go
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04:44 pm
Fruition by JIJ (G)
Fandom: DC COMICS
Characters: Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fruit Boy, Chlorophyll Kid, Sludge, Spy, Virus AKA Infectious Lass
Length:2000
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] jij
Author Website: LJ Fic List
Why this must be read:

JIJ's says it best: One of them can make plants grow. The other can ripen fruit. Together, they will learn the True Meaning of Heroism. Fruition is a sweet, humorous look at the overlooked members of the Legion of Substitutes.

The sequel with decidely Fruitophyll (Fruit Boy/Chlorophyll Kid) leanings can be found here.

The botanist clutched at his thinning hair. "I don't know anything!" he wailed.

Chlorophyll Kid gestured at the greenhouse behind him. "The tulips are telling me that you have vital information..." he cocked his head slightly, "...something about a famine?"

The botanist crumpled. "Damn those backstabbing tulips! It's true," he sobbed.


Fruition
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07:52 pm Good Enough by Dixie (NC17)
Fandom: Tour of Duty
Characters: Lt Myron Goldman/Lt Johnny McKay
Length: 684 Words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] dixie_chickenne
Author Website: Notes From the Underground
Why this is a must read: Although it is pretty much accepted that Myron and Zeke are the OTP, the second favorite would go to Myron and Johnny McKay. Johnny is completely different in every way from Zeke. Myron and Johnny together? It's like one is holding the gas can, the other a lit match; they are all spark and flame. This is a cute little PWP by Dixie that does a nice job of catching that with just enough snark between them to make it that much more fun.

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Johnny sat down on the edge of the cot and Myron heaved an exasperated sigh as he turned his face further into his pillow. Right now, all he wanted was sleep, he really wasn't in the mood to listen to whatever could be troubling McKay. He stiffened when he felt Johnny's cool, slick hands on his shoulders.

"Relax," Johnny said, his voice just above a whisper.

"It's just a reaction to having your hands so close to my neck," Myron replied tiredly.


Good Enough
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09:08 pm Retribution by Valerie Wells (PG-13)
Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none/het
Length: long
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read:

Today old guys time. The only things I like more than h/c are old guys stories, so here is one. After 20 years Gunther is out of jail and seeking for revenge. But this time Starsky and Hutch have also their families to protect. I like this idea because Hutch is so real here, that I can buy the story from the first line till the last one.

Jenkins had called while Hutch was gone and left a message on his machine. Hutch called the young detective immediately.

"Whatcha got?" he demanded.

"We interrogated the suspects in the hospital," Jenkins said, dispensing with any formalities. "Berber refused to say anything -- kept demanding a lawyer. The other guy, though," and his voice deepened into a self-satisfied chuckle, " is scared out of his wits. Brinkman made sure of that."

Hutch gave a grim grin. "Did he, now? Where did he learn that technique?"

Jenkins chuckled again. "A little extra-curricular tutoring from Lt. Starsky in academy, sir. An after-hours course he only gives to certain promising cadets. Strictly off the record, you understand."

"I do, indeed," Hutch said, chuckling a little himself. "And what did this Starsky-inspired interrogation reveal, Sergeant?"

Retribution
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10:44 pm Tea and sympathy by J Brooks (PG)
Fandom: Magnificent Seven
Pairing: Gen. Nathan, Mary, Ezra
Length: 3205

Why this must be read: Once a week Nathan and Mary meet in order to write the 'sick list' for the newspaper. What's less well known however, is that Nathan assits with Mary with the gossip column as well. The story starts out with a flashback to a tea party held during Nathan's childhood. The contrast between that party and the present one with he and Mary really sets the scene. The friendship between the two unlikely allies shines through as does their easy acceptance of Ezra's sudden appearance. The author depicts the friendliness between the three very well and draws a gentle picture of two outsiders becoming aware of their similarities and their place in the local society.

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Tea and sympathy
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11:38 pm The Syncretist by New Red Shoes (R)
Fandom: Supernatural
Pairing: Gen with a pinch of Dean/Cassie
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] newredshoes
Author Website: New Red Shoes' Fic Index
Why this must be read: John and Dean tackle a perplexing hunt and discover some unexpected people along the way. This fic has it all; a creepy hunt, great characterization, and Winchesters being Winchesters with everything that entails.

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The Syncretist
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