the boy who gave away his birthday by Mary Borsellino (PG)

[ghost_lingering]

Fandom: SANDMAN
Pairing: Dream/OMC
Author on lj: monkeycrackmary
Author Website: Ink Stigmata
Why this fic must be read:

This is, quite possibly, my favorite Sandman fic. On one level it's simply a "what next?" post-series story; on another, it's a facinating look at how Dream has changed and how the rest of the Endless have changed with him. (Like Despair! I love her part in this fic.) Everything in this story weaves into canon so seemlessly that I sometimes forget it never actually appeared in comic form. And for those who shy away from fic with original characters, please, don't shy away from this one--if Chris Walker had appeared in the actual series he may well have been one of my favorite characters. He's boyish and smart, and all around a delightful character to meet. This whole story is, quite simply, great.

the boy who gave away his birthday

Comments

[auroramama]

*WOW*. Thank you for the rec; this was wonderful. And yes, this Despair is especially fine. Just lovely.

[brownbetty]

Mary Borsellino is monkeycrackmary

[ghost_lingering]

Great! Thanks. I knew that I had seen an lj for her before, but I couldn't remember it, and for some reason I couldn't find it.