June 5th, 2013 
11:58 am E! True Hollywood Story: Janet Snakehole by torigates (G)
Fandom: Parks and Recreation
Pairing: Gen (April Ludgate/Andy Dwyer?)
Length: 3103 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] torigates
Author Website: Tumblr

Why this must be read: I'm sorry, did you read the title? Do you need any other reason to go read this? (But seriously, it's a quick and hilarious read, and you really should click through.)

She was born [full name redacted]. She would take her husband’s name after their marriage in [year redacted], and assumed the name Janet after the events of [several paragraphs redacted]. )

E! True Hollywood Story: Janet Snakehole
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02:40 pm A thousand colors of water by: Deputychairman (PG13ish)
Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Pairing: Ray Vecchio/Stella Kowalski, Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski
Length: 9186 words
Author on LJ:
Author Website: Deputychairman on AO3
Why this must be read: This is one of the best feel good stories in the whole world. I like to think that this is how Stella and RayV's wedding would go if it were to happen because it is so perfectly written. RayV is truly an awesome BFF to Fraser and snarky with RayK but no one gets their feelings hurt by it and I love that so much.

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A thousand colors of water
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02:53 pm In Search of a Peaceful Heart by Jyllean and Alyjude (MA-VS)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 6K words
Authors on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] jyllean [livejournal.com profile] alyburns
Authors Website: Jyllean at ASR3 and Jyllean at AO3 
Aly at ASR3 and Alyjude’s Basement

Why this must be read: In the show, no matter what Naomi does, and she does some pretty questionable things, Blair’s love for his mom is steadfast. So what could she do that would cause him to turn away? This tender story explores that question.

The holiday season is approaching but all is not merry or bright. Blair is pointedly ignoring a letter Naomi sent at Thanksgiving. As Jim works to uncover the underlying reason, we hear echoes of canon Naomi; someone who loves her son but makes a classic mistake of many parents.

Both Alyjude and Jyllean have posted stories at 852 in the past, but sadly not this collaboration. It touches me every time I read it. Enjoy.

In Search of a Peaceful Heart by Jyllean and Alyjude at AO3 and  at ASR3


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07:21 pm Voulez-Vous by AlbaNix (G)
Fandom: SHERLOCK
Pairing: Gen
Length: 5517
Author on LJ:
Author Website: Ao3
Why this must be read:
It’s an ordinary day at 221B apart from the fact that Sherlock is speaking in French. What John doesn’t know is that Sherlock has an ulterior motive. What Sherlock doesn’t know is that while John may not speak French, he’s almost fluent in Sherlock.

This fic previously had another part (Sherlock speaking Italian), but it was reposted without it. Hopefully, that will be coming back soon.

An exercise in linguistic and relationship goodness. Sherlock spends almost the entire fic speaking in French. (translations provided) It starts because Sherlock is bored and wants to conduct an experiment, then suddenly strikes on the idea to reveal his innermost thoughts and confessions with John none the wiser. Only John knows Sherlock too well and starts to understand what Sherlock is saying, despite not knowing French. Enter Mycroft to witness the interplay and be baffled.

On one hand, it’s a fun exercise in language. French may seem familiar enough for English speakers, even ones who don’t understand a lick of French. (Linguistic influences and all) On the other hand, this fic really illustrates a version of the relationship between Sherlock and John- how well they know each other for John to simply understand Sherlock instead of the words spoken.

Voulez-Vous
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07:28 pm We could be heroes by missyjack (R)
Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: Gen
Length: 2,700+
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] missyjack
Author Website:
Why this must be read:
A tall tale is a uniquely American story form that features a larger-than-life, or superhuman, main character with a specific task. Many tall tales are based on actual people or on a composite of actual people. Exaggeration is the major element in tall tales.

A construction of a world that is only tentatively aware of The Winchesters. Who have an almost mythic reputation.

Sam and Dean have a reputation. Among hunters, among people who hear of their adventures. It's a world that isn’t entirely blind to their presence. So they become almost mythic. Not so much a narrative as snippets of their lives, adventure descriptions, and Ideas others have of their reputations. Saving people; hunting things. The family business. It leaves a mark on the world and people don't need The Winchester Gospels to turn the brothers into stories.

We Could Be Heroes
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