December 30th, 2012 
03:30 am Long Yearning by gamerfic (Mature)
Fandom: FIREFLY
Pairing: one-sided Kaylee/Inara
Length: 2,997 words
Author on LJ: N/A
Author's website: only the AO3 page
Why this must be read: What I like most about this story is the surprising take on this pairing. When I see Kaylee/Inara, if it's one-sided, it's poor Kaylee pining away. I love that this story flips that around to explore why the opposite might be true. Also, the detail-work and imagery is beautifully sensual and creates a palpable atmosphere of bittersweet, lush longing.

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Long Yearning
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02:33 pm Frameshift by ziparumpazoo (PG)
Fandom: FRINGE, FIRESTARTER
Pairing/Characters: Olivia Dunham/Peter Bishop, Fringe cast; Charlie McGee, Andy McGee
Length: 11,564 words
Author on DW: [dreamwidth.org profile] ziparumpazoo
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

Just posted for this year's [community profile] Fringe Exchange, this fic proves what many of us knew all along: that Fringe is a Stephen King 'verse. With similar themes of human experimentation and unexpected consequences, the parallels between Fringe and Firestarter are obvious in retrospect. It's such a natural crossover that the interactions between the characters feel both effortless and inevitable on both sides.

Frameshift
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05:40 pm Speakeasy by neontiger55 (PG)
Fandom: WHITE COLLAR
Pairing: gen
Length: 1,300 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] neontiger55
Author Website: N/A
Author's Summary: Three FBI agents and a con man walk into a bar…

Why this must be read:

This is just the perfect team fic. A funny little fic(let) and I dare you not to laugh at the story of 'the Palagi job in Bologna.'


“Never have I ever…” Jones pauses and thinks carefully. He looks at Neal and grins, “…stolen anything.”

Neal groans. “That’s really not fair.”

“What, that I haven’t committed any felonies?”



Speakeasy
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09:38 pm Cupcake by Bitterfig (R)
Fandom: RESERVOIR DOGS
Author: bitterfig
Pairing: Orange/Blonde
Author on LJ: bitterfig
Author's Website: bitterfic
Length: 1319 words
Why this must be read: This author has written many excellent Reservoir Dogs stories. This fic has a great Blonde voice and an interesting dynamic.

“You remind me of guys I used to see around when I was in prison, ” Blonde said. Freddy’s heart stopped.
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09:49 pm Father by m_buggie (R for language)
Fandom: RESERVOIR DOGS
Author: [livejournal.com profile] m_buggie
Pairing: none
Characters: Orange, White
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] m_buggie
Author's Website: lj
Length: 2294 words
Why this must be read: This is a look at the close bond between Orange and White without it being sexual and I really love the way it is depicted.

Larry Dimmick didn't have any kids.
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10:36 pm Surveillance by Nestra (PG)
Fandom: PERSON OF INTEREST
Pairing: Joss Carter
Length: 116
Author on Lj: [livejournal.com profile] nestra
Author Website: AO3, Nestra's Pantheon
Why this must be read: Short, to the point, and how I wish they would write Carter on the show.

Part of the Yuletide Madness 2012


Extract:

Sometimes Carter wonders if it's her imagination.


Surveillance by Anonymous
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10:45 pm Appetite for Destruction by rose griffes
Fandom: PERSON OF INTEREST
Pairing: Harold Finch, John Reese,
Length: 4.7k
Author on Lj:[livejournal.com profile] rose_griffes
Author Website: AO3, ff.net
Why this must be read: Oh how I love a good nihilistic Zombie fic and this is delicious. Please heed the warnings.
Written for the Yuletide 2011


Extract:

It started with one number.
Harold stared at the computer monitor. Daniel Ralston, age 35. His was the social security number that the machine had just given them.



Appetite for Destruction by rose griffes
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11:00 pm Art: Person of Interest Icons by hotch_fan
Fandom: PERSON OF INTEREST
Pairing: Harold Finch, John Reese, Lionel Fusco, Joss Carter, Root
Length: n/a
Author on Lj:[livejournal.com profile] hotch_fan
Author Website: livejournal Icons
Why this must be read: Again with the icons :D. Hotch_fan knows tone, colour and cropping and uses them to wonderful effect. She has done a multitude of icons that has built up into a compendium of moments for the entire series. You could pick any set at random and you will find exceptional manipulations.

Person of Interest Icons by hotch_fan
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11:26 pm Art: Pocket Finch by P.P_tumblr
Fandom: PERSON OF INTEREST
Pairing: Harold Finch, John Reese,
Length: n/a
Author on Lj: n/a
Author Website: Tumblr
Why this must be read: For my final Art rec of the month, just before I burn out the van and destroy any evidence, I have chosen something that will hopefully bring a smile to your face on the day that's in it.

I love potato pencils style. Its just so fun, and so much is said with such a clean and simple forms. I honestly could have picked any of P.P.s drawings to rec, but I'm running with a nicely cracky one.

Pocket Finch by P.P_tumblr
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