January 25th, 2010 
10:17 am Start of Something New by that_1_incident (R)
Fandom: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Pairing: Troy/Ryan
Length: about 20,000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] that_1_incident
Author Website: Fic Masterlist
Why this must be read:

This fic is based on a 'what if' - What if Gabriella never came to East High? - and really follows through. In canon, Gabriella's arrival was the catalyst for a rearrangement of the school's social structure, breaking the students out of the status quo. In this AU, none of that happened. The story follows the development of Troy and Ryan's relationship with all the the clique-barriers still in place.

Some of the characterization in this story is surprising, but it works pretty well in context. Without Gabriella making allowances for him, for example, it is possible that Troy would be more thoughtful in a relationship. And since Troy's interest in musical theater was spurred by Gabriella in canon, it makes sense that the author had to create some other common ground for the boys in the fic. It's an interesting and attractive take on this pairing.

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Go. Read. Love. Tell the author.

Start of Something New
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03:28 pm "So Far" by bea_tricks (R/Teen)
Fandom: BONES
Pairing: Booth/Brennan
Length: Short Fic
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] bea_tricks
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

Oh this is one is so brutally beautiful. It is certainly not a piece for those looking for fluff or sweet romance, but if you enjoy a well written story of angst and desperate love, than this is the fic for you. The author captures all the deep conflict and angst that lays just beneath the surface and could so easily happen. And simply put, it is just a great story.

Go. Read. Sniffle. *wry grin*

Link: So Far
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04:04 pm "VII - Saligia - Acedia" by scarletbaldy (PG-13)
Fandom: THE X-FILES
Characters/Pairing: Dana Scully
Length: Short Fic
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] scarletbaldy
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

This one needs to be read because quite frankly, it rips your heart out and stomps it all to pieces as only a really good pain/tragedy fic can. It speaks to that time right after Scully gives William up and just what a painful place that puts her in(not addressed enough in the show to my way of thinking btw) This fic is so painfully well written at exploring Scully's character and I highly recommend it.

Link: VII - Saligia - Acedia
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06:16 pm Five Scars Ray Kowalski Might Have by kassrachel (PG)
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Length: short
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kassrachel
Author Website: Fanfiction by Kass
Why this must be read: I love [livejournal.com profile] ds_flashfiction. When I first started reading Due South fic, I spent hours there just going through the memories and reading eacha nd every challenge. It is a true treasure, and I highly recommended doing the same. You never know what fic treasures you will discover. This is an older story from the Scars Challenge. I love the stark narrative. So much emotion is packed into each vignette and you will be amazed at the impact a single sentence can have.

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Five Scars Ray Kowalski Might Have
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