October 6th, 2012 
02:44 pm Avalanche Series (NC17) by Branch.
Another high word count today, this time a series.

Fandom: Naruto
Pairing: Various
Genre: M/M slash, het, femmeslash. Action/Adventure, angst, politics.
Length: About 167,000 words.
Author on LJ: N/A
Warnings: Sex, politics, some imagery.
Author Websites: Dreamwidth.

Extract from the author's summary: I feel pretty strongly that the second half of Naruto diverted all the momentum of the first half, where what I wanted to see was what would happen if it speeded up instead. This arc is an AU of canon, in which Kakashi dealt with Sasuke differently after the first fight with Itachi and Sasuke never left Konoha. Changes spiral off from that point.
This is also the arc where I change all the things that truly made me tear my hair in canon, such as the carbon copy generations, the sidelining of the women, the apotheosis of Naruto as a solitary hero, and Itachi turning out to not be a villain. So none of that happens.


Why this must be read: I often get the feeling when following my favourite stories, whether that be through manga or TV or movies, that if the characters just used some common sense, events would never have unravelled the way they did. Avalanche is a series which, in my opinion, plays out Naruto assuming half the characters hadn't been hit with the stupid stick and that they would make sane, rational and adult decisions. The result is a fascinating and fast-moving set of stories which showcase the best of pretty much all the cast, and takes the time to delve into Konoha politics, a subject which I adore when handled properly. I do hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And remember to feed the author.

Avalanche Series by Branch.
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09:01 pm "Return Ticket to Coventry" by ausmac (Blue/Green Cortina)
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS (UK)
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Length: 11,500 words
Author on LJ: http://ausmac.livejournal.com/
Author Website: http://ausmac.slashcity.org/DWTorchLoM.htm
Why this must be read:

This story has lots of UST, angst, misunderstandings, a bullheaded Gene and some Sam!whump with h/c following so what more do you want?

I've only recently discovered it (althought the title sounded familiar to me, and I of course know ausmac's stories) and read it almost in one go (only stopped by the fact that not all parts are publicly available on LJ, and though I should long have been in bed). I totally enjoyed it and thus wanted to share.

So here you go:

Return Ticket to Coventry
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11:33 pm The World That We Live In (No, We Can't Go Back) by Kyuuketsukirui (PG)
Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: none (author states John/Rodney)
Length: 1,376 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kyuuketsukirui
Author Website: SGA tag on DW
Warnings: blacked out to prevent spoilers character death
Why this must be read:

Author's Summary: When his dad first said they were going to move, John yelled and called him a liar. He didn't tell Rodney for a long time, not until they were starting to pack and he couldn't not tell him anymore.

Two words can best describe this: eerie and sad. Through very subtle foreshadowing and unparalleled emotional resonance, [livejournal.com profile] kyuuketsukirui will draw you into this tale of lost innocence and gloomy manipulation. What's especially heart-breaking and creepy here in this gem is the fact that both John and Rodney are children, and yet where the story goes... Just wow...

This will be one of those fics that leaves a shiver up your spine and the hairs on your arm standing at attention. The horror isn't in your face but very subtle with small details like a rocking sign, a stain on the ground, internet research, and not counting years anymore. This fic will leave you gasping, most likely tearing up, and yet satisfied at reading a true mastery of light SGA horror.

Eerie Excerpt )

The World That We Live In (No, We Can't Go Back)
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