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Title: Full Moon Radio Pairing: Gen Length: currently two episodes, each approximately 2,000 words/15 to 20 minutes Authors on LJ: unknown Authors’ Websites: HalfFizzbin on Tumblr, Soundcloud, and on AO3; otter on tumblr and on AO3Notes: Spoilery for the first half of season three of Teen WolfWhy this must be read (and heard):The moon is round tonight, yellow and full, so close and so bright. Perhaps you're thinking, wasn't the moon full last night? And the night before that? And didn't I hear some mysterious howling? We don't talk about the howling. Don't say anything about the howling. But you're right about the moon. The moon was full last night. And last week. And the week before that. The moon is always full, here. Welcome to Beacon Hills. In this clever mash-up, events from Teen Wolf are reported in the style of Welcome to Night Vale, complete with music. Otter has sly fun highlighting the TV show’s mounting body count and the absurdities of the ostensibly “realistic” setting (seriously, what’s the deal with that abandoned shopping mall?), and the material is admirably served by HalfFizzbin’s sardonic delivery. The series is ongoing, but the episodes work as standalone pieces. Full Moon Radio on AO3 (link to series page; audio and transcripts in each chapter) | | |
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Title: Attack on Carlos Pairing: Gen Length: one comic strip, <50 words Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: fishfishlove on TumblrNotes: Spoilers for “One Year Later,” implied violence. Why this must be read seen:This piece of crossover fanart manages to evoke a whole saga in three frames, and made me break into embarrassing snorts of laughter at my desk. ( Here it is... )“Attack on Carlos” on Tumblr | | |
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Fandom: Justified Characters: Art Mullen Length: 1,083 words Author on LJ: N/A Author on Website: at fanfiction.netWhy this must be read: Despite the clunky title (about which there seems to have been some confusion; you'll see what I mean), this is a very effective and poignant look at Art. In just a couple little vignettes, the author establishes a great deal about the character, and all of it makes perfect sense. It's a lovely look at some of Art's troubles before the start of the series- none of them quite so bad as being Raylan Givens' boss. Five Things That Aged Art Mullen Before His Time | | |
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Title: America Is Weird Pairing: Gen Length: three gifs Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: on Tumblr, YouTube, and TwitterWarnings: Fast flashing gif, possible seizure trigger Why this must be read seen:Here is the creator’s summary, and the paragraph that accompanies the gifs in the original Tumblr post: “An AU where the Doctor thinks he is visiting a quaint town in the southwest of the U.S., but Night Vale seems more alien than he is.” Ladies and gentlemen, on my way to the station this morning, I found a strange man on a swing suspiciously close to the dog park that we are not supposed to know about. This man was wearing a blazer and a bowtie, which he informed me was “cool”. He is in the studio right now, trying to force a fez onto my head. He looks human, but it is painstakingly obvious he has, in fact, two hearts. More on this later. But for now, let’s go to— the weather. “America Is Weird” on Tumblr | | |
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Fandoms: FRINGE Characters/Pairings: Walter Bishop, Astrid Farnsworth/Original Female Character Length: 4600 words Author on LJ: ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif) sunnyreaAuthor Website: on Ao3Why this must be read:The Walter and Astrid friendship bent to this is sweet, even if Walter is ultimately misguided in his mission. It's also fun to see Walter put his brains into a different kind of analysis and theorising than usual. Formulas of Love in the Life of Astrid Farnsworth | | |
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Fandoms: FRINGE Characters/Pairings: Peter Bishop/Olivia Dunham, Etta Bishop, Astrid Farnsworth, Nina Sharp Length: 1067 words Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: on Ao3Why this must be read:There's not that much fic set post-S5 and this epilogue fic was a concise look at how the many characters may have evolved after the canon end. Endless Forms | | |
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Fandom: THE SENTINEL Characters: Blair Sandburg, Jim Ellison Length: 5,000 Author's website: http://www.angelfire.com/me3/rivendell/index.htmlWhy this must be read: This is another take on TSbyBS and how much Blair gave up at the press conference. This short story takes a bleak look at the possible lasting consequences of Blair's actions. I like the way the author drives her point home in a single, moving, unforgettable scene. In His Own Country | | |
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Fandom: WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE Pairing: Cecil/Carlos, Cecil/Steve Carlsberg Length: 5,905 words Author on LJ: neveralarchAuthor Website: works on AO3; Dreamwidth; TumblrNotes: polyamory, POC Cecil, violence (punching and biting), hate!makeouts Why this must be read: My WtNV recs have been very Cecil/Carlos-centric until now, so I think it’s time to branch out a bit. In this story, Cecil loves Carlos, but, well, he has strong feelings about a certain vegan-baking, PTA meeting minute-taking, conspiracy-obsessed JERK. Fortunately, Carlos is very understanding. "It's actually kind of hot," confessed Carlos. Now he couldn't look at Cecil, and his cheeks felt a little hot. "You react so differently to Steve - it's like you're sugar, and Steve's sulfuric acid, and when you get together you bubble and smoke and turn into black carbon. And I'm just flour or something you bake with. Something gluten-free, I guess."
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"Steve Carlsberg." Cecil spat out the name, and then literally spat on the ground. "I want to chase him out of town, really, I do. And then maybe make out with him for a while. Nothing serious! I'd have an angry mob with me, we wouldn't be able to get too intense."
"See, this part I don't understand," said Carlos. "But I'm okay with that."
“Ain’t Filled with Gentle Things” on AO3 | | |
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Fandom: LOIS MCMASTER BUJOLD'S VORKOSIGAN UNIVERSE Pairing: Miles Naismith Vorkosigan/Gregor Vorbarra Length: 6,617 words Author on LJ: unknown Author Website: on AO3Why this must be read:There is action and adventure (trigger warnings for violence, kidnapping, and torture) in this story, but it's really about the nuances of feeling between Miles and Gregor. The tone of this story is just right for this pairing in this universe, with a carefully developed non-linear storyline that builds up to a highly satisfying conclusion. Miles is kidnapped. Poor kidnappers! But he's also interrogated under fast-penta and tells the truth about his feelings. It's all really terrible and then it's lovely. light from a lonely window by Molly | | |
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