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Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Characters: Practically everyone.
Length: Approx. 35,000-40,000 words
Author on LJ: fiandyfic
Author Website: List of stories at Hell is Where the Heart Is

Why this must be read:

And so it falls to me to rec the Hookerverse... *straps on pith helmet*

darthfi and m31andy are the talented nutters writers behind fiandyfic's Hookerverse, a series of stories that answer the question of what might have happened if Gene’s reaction to Sam’s confronting him about his corruption had been markedly different. What if Gene and Phyllis were pimps as a sideline? What if Sam was blackmailed into working for them?

Their work is not for the faint of heart and you should really pay close attention to the warnings for each story in the series but... While it is seamy and horrific in parts, bringing beloved characters in to what at times is a brutally sharp focus, it will also often have you laughing your arse off, suddenly and without warning, while peering at the screen between your fingers.

So, as the rentboy said to the copper, go and examine the goods.


The Hookerverse master list.

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Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: none
Length: 5983 words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: in Cascade Library: http://tslibrary.skeeter63.org/

Why this must be read: This story provides a flash of insight into what it must be like for Jim to experience the barrage of information enhanced senses would assault him with in a moment of crisis. A massive influx of information initially fueled by adrenalin, and then rocked by pain, this story explores the measure of bravery and discipline Jim must employ to perform his job with calm, leveraged heroism.

Under fire from suspects who have crashed their car and fled on foot, Blair calls for backup from his position of safety crouched behind their truck, while Jim, on foot and in pursuit opens his senses to fully alert. It is at this moment that the unexpected shifts, roars to life and explodes around him. While Jim's heightened senses save his life, the consequent sensory overload sweeps him to the very brink of sanity.


Overload

Fandom: MARVEL COMICS
Pairings: Steve/Tony, Hank/Jan, Carol/Wanda
Length: 183,000 words
Authors on LJ: seanchai and elspethdixon
Author Website: No website, but you can find more of their fanfiction in various places, such as Tales of Suspense for their Steve/Tony stories, or Elspethdixon's Big Damn Fanfic List and Elspeth1 on FF.N for multi-fandom stuff.

Why this must be read: I've been saving this one for Friday afternoon. The weekend's here, and you're looking for something nice and long to read, yes? Well, have I got a story for you.

Seanchai and Elspethdixon once again demonstrate their talent for long, plotty stories, and pitch-perfect characterization. In this one, a race of aliens has successfully invaded the Earth. The major cities are imprisoned in impenetrable forcefields, and within the New York City forcefield, the Avengers fight a guerrilla war against the alien occupiers.

The authors have done an outstanding job of world-building, creating an original alien race and giving it a believable history and culture. The Argonians have personality, both as a race and as individuals.

The authors have also done an excellent job of keeping the writing focused, despite its length; the scenes work to move the story forward. The large-ish cast of characters is kept true to canon, but with the addition of little insights that make them more real.


When the Lights Go On Again, Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Chapter Five (a) | Chapter Five (b) | Chapter Six (a) | Chapter Six (b) | Chapter Seven | Chapter Eight | Chapter Nine | Chapter Ten | Chapter Eleven | Chapter Twelve | Chapter Thirteen | Chapter Fourteen | Chapter Fifteen | Chapter Sixteen | Chapter Seventeen | Chapter Eighteen | Chapter Nineteen | Chapter Twenty (a) | Chapter Twenty (b) | Chapter Twenty-One

When the Lights Go On Again Extras. This has a link where you can download a .PDF file of the entire story.

Fandom: TORCHWOOD
Pairing: Jack/Ianto
Length: 11,000 words
Author on LJ: amand_r
Author Website: Master Fic List
Why this must be read: "To Let" is another fantastic story from an outside point of view -- this time through the eyes of Ianto's housemate. I don't know what I love more: the way Amand_r evokes share-housing in all its weirdness, the wonderful sidelong take we get on Jack and Ianto, or the way Ianto's housemate searches out internet gossip on Torchwood. Fortunately, I don't have to pick, because this story has it all. *happysigh*

To Let

Hi, my name is Alex and I'm driving the van this month for baseball RPF fandom. The previous baseball RPF reccer said I'm afraid the fandom is such that an overview is functionally impossible, and she's pretty much right. I'll do my best though.

( Onwards and upwards )

Anyway, I hope this is a good starting point for baseball RPF (this is actually my second attempt at this. My first attempt was one big hot mess). Here are some of the more popular hangouts in this fandom:

On LJ
theboysofsummer
sports_slash (RIP)
sportsslash
yankeeslash
highandtight
A pictorial history of the Oakland A's by candle_beck

Non-LJ
SportsSlash on Yahoo!Groups
Baseball Fanficion Archive