March 6th, 2013 
10:05 am "Second Chance" by arsenicjade (G)
Fandom: The Avengers (movieverse)
Pairing: None
Length: ~8500 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] arsenicjade
Author Website: Following H with C Since 1999
Why this must be read: Clint gets age-reversed back to eight years old, or thereabouts, and the rest of the team takes surprisingly good care of a kid who's never had that before. It's sweet and heartwarming and yet totally in-character. Mostly it's a really lovely take on everyone's "softer" sides, and a peek at Clint's childhood that we don't get in canon. (Unless someone wants to make a Hawkeye movie, y/y?)

Because my friend, my best friend, Clint Barton, who is the world's best archer, and definitely a brave warrior, was brave enough to tell me those things, to let me know about all the people who had hurt him, and how he made something of himself anyway. )

Second Chance
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07:00 pm Hutch (Untitled) by Duluthgirl (G)
Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: None
Length: N/A: Artwork
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] duluthgirl
Author Website:
http://www.starskyhutcharchive.net/viewuser.php?uid=258

Why this must be read (viewed): Hello and happy Wednesday wishes to all my fellow S&H crack_vanners! It's good to have you onboard. Today, we bypass the world of words and walk under that graceful arch ahead, up the stairs, and into the S&H art gallery. I will let the words of Oscar Wilde explain why this piece must be viewed: "A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament."

Duluthgirl is a creator with a compelling blend of uniqueness and vision, backed up with a Lake Superior sized wallop of talent. She can write stories, she can contribute mightily to discussions, and she can draw beautiful pieces of art. I think the one featured here is quite dear to her heart. When it was issued, she even offered a story challenge accompaniment. I hope someday I can catch up with her and hear her own personal story of how this picture of Hutch came into being. To me, he looks both battered and determined--and I'm sure there's a backstory where his partner features prominently. For now, I will simply admire. I hope you will join me!

Hutch (Untitled)
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08:55 pm Heartbreak, Secret Friends, and Stupid Doodles by i_know_its_over Rated G
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Rating: General Audiences
Length: 35,842 words
Summary: Merlin has a bad crush on Arthur. When Arthur has a bad break up, Merlin decides to cheer him up.
Why This Must Be Read: I have meant to rec this before, and then I lost the link. Glad to see it's now up on AO3. It's just one of those little gems that is simply adorable. The little notes Merlin leaves Arthur are the cutest. It's a real feel-good story that you simply must read--please take my word for it!
Link: AO3
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09:13 pm Breadcrumbs and Imperfection by [livejournal.com profile] zendsleigh (R)
Fandom: STAR WARS
Pairings: Obi-Wan/Anakin, Han/Leia, Padmé/Bail, pre-Luke/Han, mentions of Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon, Padmé/Anakin
Length: around 50000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] zendsleigh
Author Website: Tags
Why this must be read:

This is a rollicking slash epic, full-throated and filled with humorous turns of phrase and dialogue. The story tackles the attraction, fulfillment and dissolution of the Anakin/Obi-Wan relationship. How does their story end? Through the years the tale encompasses, the Empire waxes, yet so does the opposition to it, and the saga's ending is most satisfying. As you can see by the pairings listed, it is filled with other romances, too. Breadcrumbs and Imperfections complete the story, though two chapters were completed of a sequel, Collision, link included. Each post is listed, though the posts have internal links, too. There was a surge of completist syndrome by me last night.

Breadcrumbs, Chapters 1-2
Breadcrumbs, Chapters 3-4
Breadcrumbs, Chapters 5-6
Breadcrumbs, Epilogue
Imperfection, Chapters 1-2
Imperfection, Chapters 3-4
Imperfection, Chapters 5-6
Imperfection, Chapters 7-8
Imperfection, Chapter 9, part 1/2
Imperfection, Chapter 9, part 2/2
Imperfection, Chapter 10
Imperfection, Epilogue
Collision, Chapter 1
Collision, Chapter 2
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