January 4th, 2013 
05:01 am If It's Gotta Be Anyone by Kallysten (PG-13)
Hey everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood Lyr once again. This month, I'll be driving the van for Buffy and Angel. Once again, I'll be trying to bring you a broad range of fic so that there'll be something for everyone. Let's get this show on the road!

Fandom: ANGEL: THE SERIES
Pairing: Spike/Angel
Length: 3,405 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kallysten
Author Website: Divagations
Why this must be read: I will own upfront that I have a weakness for good post-NFA fics - which this definitely is. It picks up right where the episode leaves off, and feels just like a natural, plausible extension of canon. The characterizations are exquisite, and Kallysten evokes a wonderfully powerful sense of mingled hope, loss, anger, and comfort. The emotional dynamics are simply perfect and gorgeous, not to mention rendered in a graceful style that manages to be both restrained and lyrical. I leave this fic with a strong, satisfying conviction that this is how it must have happened, which is, I think, the truest mark of a really well-written story.

read an excerpt )

If It's Gotta Be Anyone
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10:13 am "Five Times Derek Lied to John" by storiesfortravellers (T)
Fandom: Terminator / Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles
Pairing: None
Length: 985 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] daria234
Author Website: Dreamwidth
Why this must be read: I love a well-rendered "five things" fic, and this is that. The author uses the numbered format in effective serve of both the narrative and the timey-wimey-ness of the Terminator 'verse. In less than a thousand words, zhe also does an exceptional job of piecing together and pulling apart Derek's ultimately very complicated relationship with his once and future nephew.

Lie to me. Lie to my desperate, angry, teenaged face and do it well. )
 
Five Times Derek Lied to John
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01:58 pm "The Meat Feast" by intobedlam NC-17
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Length: 60,000 words
Author on LJ: intobedlam
Why this must be read: Wow, this is a terrific read! It's long and angsty and romantic and steamin hot! Arthur is the star of a show called The Roman, and Merlin is a fandom boy  (on LJ!) who draws naughty pictures of him. They meet in a crazy way and misunderstandings ensue. It's all very sexy, sweet, and funny.


Link: The Meat Feast
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