March 21st, 2010 
01:39 pm Silence by Severine(NC-17+)
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: minor character/Sam, unrequited Sam/Gene
Length: 6500
Author on LJ:[livejournal.com profile] severinne
Author Website: a list of the author’s fic can be found here

Why this must be read:


Although devastating and dark, this story is beautifully written (much like all of this author’s work) with characterisations that are complex and so utterly perfect that, in the context of the plot, they are completely gut-wrenching.

There isn’t much more that I can say except that this story is a prime example of the high quality of writing that exists in this fandom.

Note: The author warns for "Dub-con/rape, minor character death, and dark, morally unflattering portrayals of both Gene and Sam"


Silence
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02:33 pm Goodbye, Amygdala by radishface (R)
Fandom: WATCHMEN
Pairing: Gen
Length: ~2500
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] radishface
Author Website: Author's fic on LJ
Why this must be read: There's a lot of Watchmen fic where Adrian is eaten away by guilt. That isn't usually literal. This is an incredibly creepy, psychologically convincing piece of horror that gets its effect without OTT gore or violence. The straightforward style works perfectly with the trippy-weird subject matter and growing sense of dread. Honestly, the whole thing's so perfectly done that quoting just one bit wouldn't do it justice.


Goodbye, Amygdala
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07:32 pm Not The Way It Works by deird1 (PG)
Fandom: ANGEL THE SERIES
Pairing: Gen
Length: 3,600 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] deird1
Author Website: just her lj
Why this must be read: In this story, everyone but Fred and Lorne is out of commission when trouble strikes---and someone has to stay behind to babysit baby Connor. It's so nifty to see Fred rising to the occasion and taking charge, and I love her determined heroism and strength here; it's a fitting tribute to her character. The voices for both Fred and Lorne are excellent, too. There are also wonderful touches of humor lacing this fic, and a great sense of sheer fun.

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Not The Way It Works
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