The Patient by liveforforever (R)

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Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: none
Length: 1,495 words
Author on LJ: liveforforever 
Author Website: couldn't find one, but here is the link to their other LoM fic on lifein1973 
Why this must be read: If there's anything I have a major weakness for, it's Sam in a mental hospital fic. With the way he consistently acts crazy in canon, especially when viewed from the other characters' POV, it's not a stretch to think Sam would eventually end up in a mental institution. This fic is brilliant for visualizing that possible situation from Sam's own perspective - everything Sam sees and feels (or tries not to feel) is described through colors, creating quite the visceral read. This fic will stay under skin for awhile after you've read it.

The author warns for darkness and implied character death.

The Patient

Comments

[mikes-grrl.livejournal.com]

gahhhh I see you are going to rip my heart out with your recs this month. *sobs* But only because fic like this one are so damn gorgeous.

[dakfinv.livejournal.com]

I did say that all the fics would be angst and/or h/c ridden. Except for one. But that one's a surprise. ;)