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Fandom: HARRY POTTER Pairing: Aunt Marge/Dolores Umbridge, Millicent Bulstrode/Moaning Myrtle Length: 14,300 Author on LJ: lash_larueAuthor Website: Lash's master list of fics (very incomplete) Why this must be read:Why? Because the Marge/Dolores pairing makes so much sense. No, really. Lash does a fantastic job of characterizing these two scary ladies, these 'strong women' with their appetites and disturbingly similar obsessions with bloodlines and good breeding. What's wonderful is the blend of comedy and creepiness, the sly comparisons and smug self-deceptions and brisk coldbloodedness. Lash's comic timing is a delight, and the way she nails Marjorie Dursley's voice and Dolores' unctuous and insecure self-importance will make you chuckle and recoil simultaneously. There's also a running cameo by the drollest bulldog ever. ( The parallel story )A Very Bad Thing Indeed | | |
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Fandom: TRON Pairing: Clu/Rinzler/Sam Length: 12,550 words Author on LJ: dreamlittleyoAuthor Website: Fic sticky postWarnings: Non-con, DP. Spoilers for Legacy. Image-heavy. Why this must be read: Sometimes you just want some dirtywronghot, and this alternate take on Sam and Clu’s first encounter has it in spades. ( “Tell me,” Clu murmurs idly, already stroking higher with the hand he never quite took off of Sam's body. “Do you dislike the things I'm doing to you? Are you disgusted? Horrified? Indifferent?” Sam whimpers when Clu traces the circle of circuitry on his hip, and Clu smiles and says, “Do you really want me to stop touching you, Sam?” ) In addition to being scorching smut (with excellent illustrations by dauntdraws), this is an impressive character study. Here is Clu the unrepentant, remorseless conqueror, driven by the obsession to claim everything his creator loved; and Sam, stricken by the realization of what is being done to him, by whom, and why, and above all the awareness that for all his defiance he can’t resist. As if this weren’t enough, there are two sequels: “Night on Night”, a post- Legacy Alan/Sam fic, and “Who's Wrong Baby Who’s Right,” an AU in which Clu has kept Sam prisoner for cycles. “Another Battle in Our Dirty Little War” on Livejournal and AO3 | | |
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Fandom: SHERLOCK HOLMES (BBC) Pairing: None Length: 2813 words Author on LJ: babydrache Author Website: None that I know of Why this must be read:: I'm a sucker for big brother Mycroft being protective, what can I say? And this is a classic version of that, with competence galore and Anthea being awesome. Proportionate Response | | |
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Fandom: DONALD STRACHEY MYSTERIES Vidder: feanaro2712 Musical artist: Hellogoodbye Pairing: Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, played by Chad Allen and Sebastian Spence Vidder on LJ: I'm not sure sure if the vidder is on livejournal. Vidder's website: feanaro2712's YouTube channelWhy this video must be seen: This is a very short video, only 43 seconds, but in that 43 seconds, feanaro2712 has captured some of the best moments in the films. The vidder uses flashy and fun special effects, but avoids the tendency to overuse them. If I were given less than a minute to visually sum up Donald Strachey Mysteries, I'd use this video. In Your Arms | | |
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Fandom: DONALD STRACHEY MYSTERIES Pairing: Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan Length: 1,800 words Author on LJ: cobweb_diamondAuthor's website: None of which I'm aware. Why this story must be read: Timmy in charge is a delight to behold, and cobweb_diamond shows us exactly why. In five short but progressive pieces, this story begins at a chance meeting and then gives us a peek inside forever, with Timothy leading the way. The story was written for the "Five Things" challenge at nick_n_nora in 2007. Five Times Donald Wasn't in Control | | |
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Fandom: BANDOM Pairing: Ryan/Spencer Length: 7007 Author on LJ: ficletfairy Author Website: None that I can find Why this must be read: Another amnesia fic, another tale as old as time. But, what I like about this fic is, it also acts to bring two people together. It's about rediscovering yourself and finding love and old friendships on the way. It has humor and the awkwardness you expect, but it is very touching, especially what friends would do for one another, even when they stopped being friends. ( Excerpt )I'm Gonna Tell It Like a John Locke Story | | |
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Fandom: RPF: THE X-FILES Pairing: David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson Length: short short story Author on LJ: severuslovesmeAuthor Website: her fic tagWhy this must be read: I love stories about people who fall for someone when they know they shouldn't. I also love stories where the line between the role and the actor becomes blurred. This story is about both, and severuslovesme hooked me with the very first line: "There are days that David Duchovny really hates being Special Agent Fox Mulder." The Year After the Year of Living Dangerously | | |
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