July 18th, 2011 
12:11 am Heart Failure by Callisto (Teen and up)

There’s angst, and then there’s angst. Not every story ends with a "happily ever after."

Fandom: STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Length: 410 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] callistosh65
Author Website: http://www.callizz.org/
Also, Callisto at AO3
Why this must be read:

Read this because it’s a powerful, emotional story. Read it because it’s a post-series scenario that’s not extreme or over the top, but is devastating nonetheless. Read it because Callisto is a fantastic wordsmith who only needs five little paragraphs to break your heart.

Do NOT read this if you are looking for puppies and sunshine—as the author herself says, there aren’t any. [highlight if you really need it spelled out] Major Character Death

No excerpt: go directly to fic, do not not pass Go, do not collect $200. Bring tissues.

Heart Failure

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05:29 pm Falling with Shadoes by Xenon (PG-13)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Character: Kronos
Length: 27,822 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] swordznsorcery
Author Website: Xenon’s Dungeon
Why this must be read:

World War I was one of the most brutal conflicts ever know; over 10 million soldiers died effectively decimating a generation of European men. Into this chaos steps Kronos, “a madman in a cloak of humanity ”.

“Sinking his blade deep into the body of a man he had decided to hate; be as one with the killing instinct again. It was his calling, his birthright. It was everything he had been born to do. Everything that he would always do, as long as his head was still on his shoulders.”

He is a hard character to get right and a very hard man to like. In Falling with Shadows you don’t have to like him, just plunge in and let him drag you along. You won’t be bored.

Falling with Shadows
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09:11 pm A hundred days (and counting) by hope_calaris and rei17 (PG-13)
Fandom: Star Trek: Reboot
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy
Length: 29 811 words
Authors on LJ [livejournal.com profile] hope_calaris and [livejournal.com profile] rei17
Why this must be read: I love the Unaware (but there)!'Verse that the authors have created.

The story traces Jim and Bones through their first 100 days at the Academy. The traditions and trust the guys develop over the time are great and I love how they learn about each other; the warmth and affection they share permeates the whole story. The authors give a good picture of what life at the Academy might be like for cadets and the OCs are well rounded and interesting. The red and green jello and Jim's blanket just make my heart melt... and yours will too when you read

100 days (and counting)
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10:15 pm The One, by Waif (PG-13)
Fandom: THE MAN FROM UNCLE
Pairing: Napoleon/Illya
Length: One-Shot
Author on LJ: Not that I’m aware of
Author Website: Her stories listed on Chrome and Gunmetal
Why this must be read:

It’s a lovely representation of someone finding their one true love, and all the complex emotions that come along with it. It's romantic, a little wistful, a little angsty and sad, and TOTALLY fabulous.

"Why don't you have a rest whilst I make us some dinner?" He neatly closed the door exiting from the room. It had been all more difficult than he had ever imagined. Illya was the one that had walked out on him. What if Illya had never wanted to see him again? The thought spread an icy hand at the back of his neck. Could he handle Illya's rejection?

It’s such a great little story. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

The One
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