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crack_van2006-09-30 05:59 am
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A Necessary Deception by Scattered Logic (NC-17)
Fandom: LABYRINTH
Pairing: Jareth/Sarah, other pairings involving original characters
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scatteredlogic
Author Website: http://www.digital-quill.org/ and http://www.scatteredlogic.net/
Why this must be read:
I've saved my favorite for last, I think, although I could almost say that of any story either written or recommended by Scattered Logic. It's been fun driving the crack van this month for Labyrinth, and I hope you've enjoyed the ride!
From the author notes: "The idea for A Necessary Deception took shape while reading an analysis of Labyrinth that discussed the idea of Jareth being Sarah's creation and that everything had happened only in her imagination. The analysis continued by exploring the idea that Sarah had, in fact, been in complete control of Jareth all along.
I began to wonder what would happen if you turned that idea on its head. If everything that had happened had been real, but that Jareth had been controlling Sarah. From that idle speculation, A Necessary Deception was born."
The story builds on that clever foundation with courtly intrigues, action, adventure, lots of romance, misunderstandings and reconciliations, hot intimate scenes, deft plotting and well-polished wordcraft, lovely original characters, bits of humor...
"That's okay. Don't worry about it." Sarah shook her head. "Let's not talk about my situation, all right? So, about the Aboveworld... Well, let's start with television."
Breena nodded eagerly.
"First of all--we don't catch pixies and put them in a box..."
Some of the stories I love in this fandom have addressed the fact that Jareth is a king, how he carries out his duties or how he administers his kingdom. This story goes steps further, illustrating in wrenching detail how his personality and decision-making are shaped by the constant pressures of his responsibilities. Fascinating stuff.
And did I mention the hot intimate scenes? Yeah... shimmering heat off glowing embers hot.
Jareth leaned down. Through the silk of her dress, he slowly traced one finger over the zigzag of laces at her back. His voice velvety in her ear, he said, "If you find it uncomfortable, I would be happy to loosen the stays for you."
Sarah turned her head and looked at him with a smirk, "Nice try, but I don't think so."
"Oh, Sarah," he laughed softly and his eyes held a promise, "I haven't even begun to try."
Her mouth went dry.
How often do we get to read about fantastical characters' own fantasies? Not often enough, I say. Sarah isn't the only one who's been dreaming of what-if scenarios based on her adventures in the Labyrinth.
All 29 parts (yes, this is a long story, and I just stayed up all night reading it again) are linked via A Necessary Deception
or via A Necessary Deception
Pairing: Jareth/Sarah, other pairings involving original characters
Author on LJ:
scatteredlogicAuthor Website: http://www.digital-quill.org/ and http://www.scatteredlogic.net/
Why this must be read:
I've saved my favorite for last, I think, although I could almost say that of any story either written or recommended by Scattered Logic. It's been fun driving the crack van this month for Labyrinth, and I hope you've enjoyed the ride!
From the author notes: "The idea for A Necessary Deception took shape while reading an analysis of Labyrinth that discussed the idea of Jareth being Sarah's creation and that everything had happened only in her imagination. The analysis continued by exploring the idea that Sarah had, in fact, been in complete control of Jareth all along.
I began to wonder what would happen if you turned that idea on its head. If everything that had happened had been real, but that Jareth had been controlling Sarah. From that idle speculation, A Necessary Deception was born."
The story builds on that clever foundation with courtly intrigues, action, adventure, lots of romance, misunderstandings and reconciliations, hot intimate scenes, deft plotting and well-polished wordcraft, lovely original characters, bits of humor...
"That's okay. Don't worry about it." Sarah shook her head. "Let's not talk about my situation, all right? So, about the Aboveworld... Well, let's start with television."
Breena nodded eagerly.
"First of all--we don't catch pixies and put them in a box..."
Some of the stories I love in this fandom have addressed the fact that Jareth is a king, how he carries out his duties or how he administers his kingdom. This story goes steps further, illustrating in wrenching detail how his personality and decision-making are shaped by the constant pressures of his responsibilities. Fascinating stuff.
And did I mention the hot intimate scenes? Yeah... shimmering heat off glowing embers hot.
Jareth leaned down. Through the silk of her dress, he slowly traced one finger over the zigzag of laces at her back. His voice velvety in her ear, he said, "If you find it uncomfortable, I would be happy to loosen the stays for you."
Sarah turned her head and looked at him with a smirk, "Nice try, but I don't think so."
"Oh, Sarah," he laughed softly and his eyes held a promise, "I haven't even begun to try."
Her mouth went dry.
How often do we get to read about fantastical characters' own fantasies? Not often enough, I say. Sarah isn't the only one who's been dreaming of what-if scenarios based on her adventures in the Labyrinth.
All 29 parts (yes, this is a long story, and I just stayed up all night reading it again) are linked via A Necessary Deception
or via A Necessary Deception