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Poison by Heather F (G)
Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Pairing: none
Length: novella (circa 30,000)
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: Heather F's stories on Blackraptor
Why this must be read: Well, because it’s classic whumpage by a master of the art, who spectacularly fells two of the seven in the same tense, well-constructed story. Most of it takes place out in the desert at night which Heather conjures really effectively. And then, what gives it extra bite (and a goodly whiff of potential tragedy) is the dysfunctional nature of Chris's relationship with one of the suffering men. I love his inner struggles over whether he cares as much for one of the victims as he obviously does for the other.
There are some great, almost surreal, scenes in camp, a neat little twist to the plot and Chris nearly spontaneously combusting every five minutes which is always entertaining. Anyhow, despite a bit of a squick factor (the clue is in the title), this story has many really strong elements. I keep coming back to it.
Should ever the choice arise, Chris would never single out one of his men, one of his family, to be a target of such violence. Larabee, if faced with such a brutal choice, would pick himself. He would not leave it to fall ... on the one who always expected it.
Poison
Pairing: none
Length: novella (circa 30,000)
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: Heather F's stories on Blackraptor
Why this must be read: Well, because it’s classic whumpage by a master of the art, who spectacularly fells two of the seven in the same tense, well-constructed story. Most of it takes place out in the desert at night which Heather conjures really effectively. And then, what gives it extra bite (and a goodly whiff of potential tragedy) is the dysfunctional nature of Chris's relationship with one of the suffering men. I love his inner struggles over whether he cares as much for one of the victims as he obviously does for the other.
There are some great, almost surreal, scenes in camp, a neat little twist to the plot and Chris nearly spontaneously combusting every five minutes which is always entertaining. Anyhow, despite a bit of a squick factor (the clue is in the title), this story has many really strong elements. I keep coming back to it.
Should ever the choice arise, Chris would never single out one of his men, one of his family, to be a target of such violence. Larabee, if faced with such a brutal choice, would pick himself. He would not leave it to fall ... on the one who always expected it.
Poison