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Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS Pairing: George Cowley - Cowley/Bodie unrequited Length: ~690 Author on LJ: mikes_grrl/ mikes_grrl Author Website: AO3, The Automatic Hatstand, The Circuit Archive. Why this must be read: And yet, another short one. This is, more than anything, a Cowley's character study. Is Cowley reflecting about his life, his choices, and his regrets. A very interesting look into his mind and motivations. Mikey writing makes justice to a man who, IMHO, deserves a little more of love and understanding :P Now, ( this is what I mean: ) So, go to read Worthy by Mikey, and let her know what you think. Maybe if we ask nicely, we could get more stories :) | |
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Fandom: The Man From UNCLEPairing: Illya/Napoleon/OC Slash/Het Length: 13,424 Author on LJ: Saki101 Author Website: None Why this must be read:
This story is another scintillating, yet subtle telling of the relationship between Solo and Kuryakin, with the addition of an original female character. Saki101 tells a story with a texture like a diaphanous piece of fabric, letting us see through the nearly transparent threads and into a world in which we so would like to participate. There is, in this story, a compelling mystery that is hinted at with the title: Without A Word. The words that convey to us, the reader, the nuances of attraction and sexual tension from all parties, and the mood created with a look or a gesture all contribute to this experience. It is a sensory delight, as well as a thoroughly intoxicating reading experience when Illya and Napoleon play a game of cat and mouse unlike any you've ever encountered.
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Fandom: Stargate Atlantis Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay Length: 12000 Author on LJ: sheafrotherdon Author's Website:Fic bookmarked on deliciousWhy this must be read: This is another fic I can't believe hadn't been recced yet. I am very much a fan of what if's, especially what is so-and-so never went to Atlantis. This time it's John who doesn't go, instead going to a farm in Iowa, which he inherited from his grandfather. Along the way he does meet Rodney. Then Rodney finds out Katie Brown is pregnant. And they become an instant family. This (not) so little fic has spawned a whole universe, not just from Cate. It's John and Rodney as themselves, just on Earth. If you haven't read it, you must! A Farm in IowaLinks to the rest of the 'verse | |
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Fandom: STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE Pairing: Qui-Gon Jinn/Obi-Wan Kenobi Length: short Author on LJ: N/A Author Website: M-A Story Page Why this must be read: Not much flusters Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, at least not until he has to share Obi-Wan’s fresher! I love romance laced with subtle humor, and no one does that better than Merry. Excerpt: A sopping wet and soapy Qui-Gon jiggled the shower handle to no avail; it just wasn't working any more. He dried off as much as he could, donned a bathrobe, and stalked across the hall to the common room, where Obi-Wan was reading a datapad on the couch.
"Obi-Wan, could I use your 'fresher?"
Obi-Wan looked up at the unusual sight before him: a tousled Qui-Gon, his damp, sudsy hair sticking up in all directions, a bit like his own Padawan cut.
"Yes, of course." Obi-Wan managed to contain his smile. One Fresher | |
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Hiya, everyone. rocks_not_dead here, taking over the crack van wheel for some Watchmen this month. And here goes the first. Fandom: WATCHMEN Pairing: Silhouette/Nurse, the other Minutemen make appearances Length: ~3900 Author on LJ: anonymous Author Website: http://spam-monster.livejournal.com/3498.html?thread=10074282#t10074282Why this must be read: It's a whole story about Silhouette and her nurse. An empowered story where she takes her life in her own hands and where it doesn't end so untimely. I find this story very well written and the characterisations quite spot on. It also paints a beautiful picture of the relationship between Ursula and her nurse. I like that it overthrows the tragedy of their deaths and builds a believable AU from there. I read this story a long time ago and rereading it now, I get the same mix of good feeling with a bit of heartache I did when I read it the first time. So, if you love Silhouette and the Minutemen, this one is definitely for you. (And, if this is as much fan service for you as it is for me: the Silhouette/Mothman friendship in this fic is awesome.) | |
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Fandom: THE SENTINEL Pairing: gen Length: 2200 words Author on LJ: starwatcher307 Author Website: http://starwatcher-fic.dreamwidth.org/ Why this must be read: - In his absence, Blair is volunteered to find something 'a little less boring' for the soft drinks machine at Rainier. This a perfect 'watch what you ask for, you might just get it' story. It's short, but longer would be too long and labour the point. A nice read for a spare few minutes as Blair sticks exactly to the letter of what he's been asked to do. He Who Laughs Last | |
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Fandom: WB/CW RPS Pairing: Jensen/Jared Length: 17,000 (plus sequels) Author on LJ: poor_choicesAuthor Website: bookmarks on DeliciousWhy this must be read:When I need a fic that will make me smile, poor_choices is where I go – it’s one of my fanfic happy places. Incredibly prolific, you could (and I have) spend days reading everything this author has written, and never be disappointed. I chose this story because it springboards off of one of my favorite sit-coms, Big Bang Theory. To quote the author: “Jensen is a socially awkward but happy theoretical physicist, Jared is an aspiring actor, and everyone sucks at relationships pretty damn hard.” While it’s got a lot of BBT elements, you don’t need to know the show at all to enjoy the story, or any of its sequels (including a couple of delightful Leverage crossovers). Oh, and the geek connection? I've had conversations just like the ones they have on BBT. (sez she who will NEVER call the Sci-Fi channel by its newer, dorkier name *fistbumps Leonard*). Your Brains are No Match for My Tractorbeam | |
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Fandom: PSYCH Pairing: Shawn Spencer/Carlton Lassiter Length: ~36,500 words Author on LJ: barstoolrodeoWhy this must be read: Because it's Shawn and Lassie on a road trip. It's case fic at a UFO festival. It's reluctant male bonding that turns into something more. And while there's plenty of angst, it'll still leave you smiling at the end. It starts as an attempt to catch a suspect goes wrong, leaving Shawn injured, the suspect dead by Shawn's hand, and Lassiter on enforced leave from the police department. Shaken by what's happened, Shawn decides he needs to get away from Santa Barbara for a while. With a little pressure, he gets Lassiter to accompany him - and our boys hit the road for Roswell, New Mexico. Heaven or the Highway Out of Town, Part 1 Note: Links to subsequent chapters are not included at the bottom of each part of this fic, but Part Nine does include links to all of the previous parts - so here's the link for Part Nine: Heaven or the Highway Out of Town, Part 9 | |
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Fandom: DOCTOR WHO Pairing: Rory/Amy Length: 2200 Author on LJ: theonlytwin Author's Website: AO3Why this must be read:In the ' Big Bang' we learn that Rory has decided to stay behind and guard the Pandorica from all comers. This is the story of Rory's 2000 year wait. Theonlytwin has fleshed out a sadly neglected part of canon. In the show we see Rory settling down for his wait then. Poof! The future happens. I always wondered what happened in those 2000 missing years. It was quite annoying. Luckily Theonlytwin must of felt the same way because she delivers a lovely look into what those long years must of been like for poor Rory. "He doesn't really have a heart now, which should have tipped him off. He supposes the programming made you not notice that. It wasn't like there was a handbook, So You've Been Turned Into a Plastic Killer Robot Based on an Mental Blueprint From Your Time Travelling Girlfriend. Would have a pretty small run, really. Amy would have laughed at that, and probably laughed at the fact he really was defacing heritage, climbing all over it, getting soot everywhere. She would have smirked at the story he spun the soldiers attracted by the fire, about gods and gifts and duties, voices from the sky and the men who yell back."
Nobody Sees, Nobody But Me by Theonlytwin
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