Subsequent Existence by Judy L (PG)

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Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Characters/Pairing/Verse: All Seven - Gen, OW
Length: 15,017
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Judy's home page
Why this must be read:
My first rec was a death fic and this one is a ghost story (I'm sensing a theme). This story was a 2009 MoM award nominee.

The idea that even death can't separate the seven is a very appealing idea to me. In this story it's Ezra who refuses to move on. Initially, the others mourn for him before they come to the realization that he's become a ghost. Ezra has fun with his new status, but he also begins to understand that he always was an important part of the group and that they are truly happy that he is still around.

Excerpt:
Ezra was going to drive them all crazy.

Chris picked his hat up off the ground for the third time that morning, his jaw clenched to keep from cussing the ghost out. Ezra was no where to be seen, but Chris could hear his chuckles following him as the gunslinger made his way to the jail.

The town folk he passed gave Larabee and his glare wide berth.

Chris entered the jail and closed the door quickly behind him forcing Ezra to pass through the door, something Chris knew he hated. Ezra came in with a grin on his face anyway and leaned back against the door.

“I am sorry, Chris,” he chuckled shamelessly. “I couldn’t resist.” Ezra’s grin widened at the glare he received.



Subsequent Existence