March 20th, 2012 
08:54 am Dreams of the Gimp-Legged Nuthatch by Blackmare (PG-13)
Fandom: HOUSE M.D.
Pairing: House & Wilson friendship
Length: ~1300 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] blackmare_9
Author Website: Fic Index on LJ

Why this must be read:

I'm making an exception to my new-fics-by-primarily-new-authors mission today for one of my favorite fics. [livejournal.com profile] blackmare_9 is probably best known for Down to the Water, one of the most beloved House & Wilson friendship fics ever. This story is much shorter but also treats the relationship between these two men in the aftermath of crisis with great understanding and compassion. Set during House's stay at Mayfield, it uses the lyrical, luminous language of dreams to explore House's complicated feelings about Wilson, Amber, and his father. And the title is absolutely perfect.

Dreams of the Gimp-Legged Nuthatch
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10:31 am A Question of Lust by betitle_writes (NC-17)
Fandom: Football RPS
Pairing: Xabi Alonso/Luis Garcia
Length: 7668
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] benitle_writes
Author Website on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] benitle_writes
Why this must be read:

From [livejournal.com profile] _runningmascara
Stories with Xabi Alonso that don't pair him up with Steven Gerrard are rare and far between. However, at the time this was written it was a big hit and is one of my personal favourites. Luis Garcia is self assured and more confident than Xabi; however, curiosity gets the better of Xabi and he looks to explore a side of Luis (and himself) he never has before. The writer explores ‘first time’ with all the emotions and internal dialogue involved.
In the header of this fic, you will find two shorter stories that precede this one and are important for background, however they are not entirely necessary.

From [livejournal.com profile] shana0809

I really love fics where you can practically feel the emotions coming out of the screen at you, and this fic has that. It's well written, and it's so different from most of what you see featuring Xabi Alonso that it's a refreshing read. It's also an emotional roller coaster that really pulls you in. I'm a sucker for fics with strong emotions conveyed well. This is definitely one of those


A Question of Lust
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12:49 pm the past is prologue by lit_chick08 (nc17)
Fandom: The Vampire Diaries
Pairing: Miranda/Grayson, John/Isobel, John/Jenna, Grayson/Liz, Carol/Richard, Jenna/Logan, Jenna/Mason, Miranda/Richard, Isobel/Damon, Isobel/Alaric
Length: over 70,000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lit_chick08
Author Website: TVD fic masterlist and fic masterlist for other fandoms

Why this must be read: The hardest thing was choosing which of [livejournal.com profile] lit_chick08's stories to recc. I settled on this one because it is the clearest example of what she does well: take characters who you've never thought about and fleshing them out, making them full and real and whole and human and heart-breaking. There isn't much fic about the older generation of Mystic Falls residents, but this story is long enough that we really don't need anything else. It got such a broad scope that it covers all those questions we've all wondered: how Miranda and Grayson Gilbert fell in love, how Richard Lockwood found out about his family's curse, why John Gilbert agreed to let his brother adopt his daughter, how Liz Forbbes became the town sheriff, and what secrets about Jenna does Mason know.

an excerpt )


Past is Prologue (masterpost)
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05:53 pm The Third Week In April by Ellis Ward NC-17
Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: 26703 word count
Author on LJ: n/a
Author Website:All Ellis Ward on the Circuit Archive
Why this must be read:This story explores what Doyle would be willing to do for Bodie. One of my buttons. Also hits another button as it's a first time. I love those!! I wonder, more than I should probably, about what it would take to get our lads together. Read it for the first time or the twentieth, the first ten pages always have me holding my breath.


Peek within:
Doyle's thoughts )



The Third Week In April on the Circuit Archive
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06:34 pm Lord of the Drunks, parts 1 & 2, by Arnie (G)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: none
Length: 46K and 55K
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] arnie1967
Author Website: Arnie’s Archive and at Starfox’s Mansion

Why this must be read: It’s a light-hearted combination of Jim back-story, Blair’s forbearance and holiday fun.  It’s a slow day at the PD. That’s fortunate, because some old friends of Jim’s decide to make an appearance in the bullpen:

perfect timing for a reunion... )

This was written for a challenge that included as prompts (among other things): reindeer, ice skates and an oddly placed Fourth of July decoration. The results show us the fun side of Jim and Blair, and Simon too.

And if you like podfic, Laurie has recorded Lord of the Drunks for your listening pleasure. Enjoy.  Edited: The podfic includes both parts of Lord of the Drunks on it. 

Lord of the Drunks
Lord of the Drunks 2 – A Bad Hobbit is Hard to Break

Lord of the Drunks audio mp3 podfic


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