Fandom: HIGHLANDER/Kindred: The Embraced
Pairing: old version: Duncan McLeod/Lillie Langtry, Richie Ryan/female OC; new version: Duncan McLeod/Lillie Langtry, Richie Ryan/Frank Kohanek
Length: varible, depending on version: 25k to 36k words (see links below)
Author on LJ: beren_writes
Author Website: Beren's Fic Journal
Why this must be read:
So, amazingness of amazingness, a good Kindred: The Embraced story! This was a series on in the late 1990's based on the Vampire: The Masquerade RPG (which, being the big nerd I am, I played) and it only lasted for 8 episodes. I loved this show and wrote and read as much fanfic about it as I possibly could. This story stood out among all the others as a true gem, and it just so happens to be a crossover with Highlander, my other favorite TV show from that period! YAY!

While researching for this rec, I've discovered that the author re-wrote it in 2007, polishing the POV, changing it from het-heavy to slashy, and adding about 10k words. My cup, it runneth over! I love the concepts of this story. What I really love about crossovers is the interaction and discovery between the two universes. Immortals and Kindred are both peoples that are in hiding, so of course there would be mistrust, misunderstanding, and hijinks should they find out about each other. As in the show, Frank gives us a nice outsider's perspective on both secrets. It's delicious as a reader to know what's going on and watch the characters try to figure out everything, too, plus there are a few fun surprises for us as well -- I especially like the very end.

Beren is a seriously prolific writer and dang good to boot, so be sure to check out her other stuff, too.

Opposites by Tasha (older archive version, 25,881 words, published in 2000, primarily het)
Opposites by Beren (revised version, 36,277 words, re-published in 2007, slashtastic)

Fandom: FOOTBALL (SOCCER) RPF
Pairing: Luis Suarez/Wesley Sneijder
Length: ~9000 words
Author on LJ: distira
Author Website: fic list
Why this must be read: quick and dirty secret about football RPF - a lot of the time you don't even really need to know the characters to appreciate the stories. I have basically no idea who these guys are, but this story still makes me cry.

Five Years

Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Length: 51,027
Author on LJ: tourdefierce
Author Website: On lj
Warnings: Modern AU, crack-comedy, mild drug use, magic shenanigans, cursing
Why this must be read:

What's not to like about this one? There's a talking cat, a gloriously foul-mouthed Will, the Prince of Wales, and a glory hole. Ok - that might put some folks off but please don't be. This is a massive fic that just keeps you on the edge of your emotional seat, and is a self-described glory hole romantic comedy. Merlin is a porn writer and his unknown partner behind the wall is his muse. Please do give it a try - it really does manage to make glory holes romantic!

Missed Connections

Fandom: HAWAII FIVE-0
Pairing: Steve/Danny
Length: 850
Warnings: none
Author on Lj: bluespirit_star
Author Website: ?



Why this must be read:
This is a future fic about Grace’s first date featuring an over protective Step-Steve.   If you are familiar with the song the title references’ then you know that Steve brings his own brand of insanity to the situation but Grace and Danny love him for it.   



Ain’t nobody gonna get hurt