July 23rd, 2012 
12:10 am But It Won't Pay the Rental by golden_d (G)
Fandom: TORCHWOOD
Pairing: Gen (Jilly Kitzinger)
Length: 1028
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] golden_d
Author Website: Fanfic master post on LJ,, AO3 profile, FF.net profile
Why this must be read: Yes, yes, I know, I recced a Miracle Day fic for my last Torchwood rec of the month. In general, a lot of people in (and out) of the fandom have apathy towards Miracle Day for various reasons.
Without spoiling anything, this fic speculates about what happened after Jilly Kitzinger after the events of Miracle Day (the series) have transpired. Jilly's well characterized in this one, and even if you loathe Miracle Day, this fic is worth a read

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But It Won't Pay the Rental
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09:09 am That's How Gravity Works (R)
Fandom: THE SOCIAL NETWORK
Pairing: Mark/Eduardo
Length: 7200 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] salvadore_hart
Why this must be read: 5 kids they didn't have and one they did. Very fluid style and believable situation. Awesome!

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That's How Gravity Works
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09:27 am Sore by [livejournal.com profile] hoosierbitch (Explicit like woah)
Fandom: Star Trek (2009)
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] hoosierbitch
Author Website: Here on LJ or Here on AO3
Word Count: 2820
Why this must be read: Well for me, it hit a slew of my kinks (spanking, orgasm denial, growly!Bones, etc, etc). But also there's that sense of McCoy taking care of Kirk, giving him exactly what he needs at great lengths. Also: burning hot sex, if you're into that...

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Sore on LJ
Sore on AO3
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12:31 pm "Dear Nelson" by clarey (12A (one swear word - the "P" word))
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS (UK)
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Length: 1225 words
Author on LJ: http://clarey-fication.livejournal.com/
Author Website: http://clarey-fication.livejournal.com/
Why this must be read:

Another example of crack, but the harmless funny one. Set after series 1, this fan fic is one of those which really make you laugh. The gist of the story: Gene is falling for his new DI but doesn't know how to approach him. So he anonymously seeks the help of an agony aunt - Nelson!

Here are his letters and Nelson's wise words of reply. Enjoy!

Dear Nelson
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01:09 pm To Be Modified As Necessary by ignipes (PG-13)
Fandom: AVENGERS FRANCHISE (MOVIEVERSE)
Pairings: Steve/Bucky, Natasha/Clint, Jane/Thor, background Natasha/Bucky, Ensemble
Length: 6,000
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] ignipes
Author Website: Author on AO3
Why this must be read:

They only need ten rules to ensure (relatively) peaceful cohabitation

The focus is on the ensemble, the team in this fic as opposed to the pairings. This is them feeling each other out, finding their places and making the rules up as they go along.

This is the people in between the missions and out of the costumes.

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To Be Modified As Necessary
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08:13 pm Friend is a Four-Letter Word (G)
Fandom: THE SOCIAL NETWORK
Pairing: Mark/Eduardo
Length: 16 tracks + drabbles
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] opportunistice
Why this must be read: This is one of the first meta/fics/manifesto/fanmix/etc (I don't know the right category for it) I have read in this fandom. Great songs, great graphics and heartbreaking insight.

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Friend is a Four-Letter Word
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09:35 pm Punctuation by Dogpoet (G - Explicit)
Fandom: LEWIS
Pairing: Robbie Lewis/James Hathaway
Length: 57k
Author on LJ: [personal profile] garryowen
Author Website: dogpoet at the AO3

Why this must be read:
Somebody writes Lewis a poem. 

I'm back, and I bring a rec for a long, wonderful series. Punctuation is one of my favorite 'this is how it happens' stories in Lewis fandom. The author has such an insightful and enjoyable take on both Lewis and Hathaway, going all the way from heartache and Lewis's soul searching, to the practicalities of falling in love, to a series of hilariously filthy text messages, to the creation of an internal voice for Hathaway that is lyrical, ardent, and unforgettable. 

The first time he and James had met, James had brought him here. He’d waited at the airport with a sign in his hands. He’d offered himself after the case. He’d said, Take me. I’m yours if you want me. 

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10:00 pm Maybe Arthur by liketheroad (PG)
Fandom: INCEPTION
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Length: 6k
Author on LJhttp://smallacts.livejournal.com/
Author on AO3http://archiveofourown.org/users/liketheroad/pseuds/liketheroad
Why this must be read:

This isn't exactly fluff because Eames is at first manipulative and shallow as he strategizes the best way to get into Arthur's pants.  It also isn't fluff in that it shows Arthur as being quite lonely and you get an idea of how isolating their profession could be.  But it is fluff in that the seduction strategy hinges on pretending to be his friend, and through bad TV and takeway, Eames realizes how much he enjoys Arthur's company.  It is also fluff in that when offered the chance to get into his pants, Eames chooses all of Arthur instead.  It takes serious story-telling skills from the author to move from the unfluffy beginnings and turn it into a fluffy (and more importantly) believable end.

Maybe Arthur

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11:57 pm Ways and Means by Aris Merquoni (NC-17/Explicit)
Fandom: BABYLON 5
Pairing: Na'Toth/Neeoma Connally
Length: 3420 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] aris_tgd | [personal profile] aris_tgd
Author Website: Aris Merquoni at An Archive Of Our Own

Why this must be read:

"Na'Toth doesn't know what to make of the fiery leader of the Babylon 5 Dockworker's Guild. Neeoma just wants to get through negotiations with Zento and the command staff alive. A couple acts of charity, a couple drinks, and suddenly all sorts of possibilities seem to appear. "

I have a huge weakness for secondary characters, and stories that expand the world beyond the small sphere of the main cast of a given show. Here, two women with a lot of responsibility but limited power (the sort of people who make B5 go ‘round behind the scenes) meet unexpectedly in the course of their duties. Na'Toth, for all her badassery, turns out to be remarkably kind, and intrigued by the human who quotes Marx at her. The sex, when it comes, is charming, clever, and quite hot.

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I'm not interested in a decoration. No matter how flexible they are. )


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