Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: Dean/Castiel
Length: 5,100 words
Author on LJ: tfwftw
Author Website: fic tag
Why this must be read: Castiel is infected by a succubus. It's a well-worn trope, I know, but this isn't a Something-Makes-Them-Do-It fic. You see, as the title suggests, tfwftw makes the inspired choice of using a bemused Sam's point of view, and his total obliviousness will have you snickering, even as Dean and Castiel's epic sexing takes place before your very eyes.

Five times Sam didn't catch a clue (and the time they finally out and told him)

Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: Harry/Draco, Ron/OFC, Hermione/OMC, past-Harry/Charlie
Length: 19233
Author on LJ: warholhp
Author Website: Hexfiles Profile
Why this must be read: This is an AU, post-war fic and I have to give lots of warnings before I tell you why to read this: Child abuse; sexual abuse; rape of a minor; memory suppression. This is a difficult topic to write about but warholhp manages it very well. Harry doesn't remember much about the war and his magic can get out of control for reasons he also doesn't remember. He's living with Draco, and while their relationship might appear dysfunctional to his friends, he's happy enough with his life. He's grown used to living without clear memories, content to run a home for trouble wizarding children. And then, his memories are triggered and everything falls apart.

This is a dark, angst-filled fic but it also illustrates the strength of survival. The revelation of who raped Harry as a child is shocking and watching how the return of those memories affects Harry is both painful and heartbreaking to read. At the same time, Harry is not alone -- both Hermione and Draco are very supportive of him and help him deal with the returned memories, offering suggestions and getting him help. The return of his memories isn't a quick fix for Harry; he's still broken and still doesn't remember everything but it does allow him to start to get a handle on his life.

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A Secret History Part One with links to remaining parts.

Sorry this is late -- I had a crazy-long workday on Friday and didn't get to play on the internets.

Vidder: anaapenas
Musical artist: Katy Perry
Pairing: Dean/Castiel
Vidder on LJ: None
Vidder's website: anaapenas YouTube channel
Why this vid kicks ass: You wouldn't think this song choice would work for Dean and Castiel, but the vidder was clearly inspired, because watching this delightfully cracked romance always makes me laugh and laugh. :)

Hot N' Cold

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Fandom: Canadian Actor RPF
Pairing: Callum Keith Rennie/Hugh Dillon
Length: 297 words
Author on LJ: spuffyduds   
Author's Website: Fic on AO3
Why this must be read:  Because Spuffyduds packs a helluva lot in this snippet: friendship, addiction and the struggle to stay clean, the lies and truths that actors tell.  In a few sentences, she gives you a clear sense of their relationship and history, and then wraps it up with an ambiguous ending that leaves you wondering.

Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: Annie Cartwright/Maya Roy
Length: 300
Author on LJ: hambelandjemima
Author Website: lj fic index
Why this must be read:

Femslash is sadly rather rare in this fandom, so it's a real treat when we get something like this, in-character, sweet and full of potential to explore the pairing further. The angst surrounding Sam is handled perfectly.

Annie held out her hand. "Hello," she said, smiling.

Maya shook her hand. "Glad to have you with us, Annie. You're on transfer from...?"

"Hyde," Annie answered, quickly.

Linking, Losing, Loving