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Never Caught a Glimpse, by Lozenger8 (PG-13)
Hi, I'm Bistokids, and I'm at the wheel of the Life on Mars van for the month of May. Let's kick off with a recent offering from our fandom's greatest ambassador.
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS UK
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Length: 2,850
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lozenger8
Author Website: Loz's LoM Fic List
Why this must be read:
In all honesty, there isn't a fic of Loz's that shouldn't be read. This particular fic combines 'timey-wimey' elements (Gene meets up with a young Sam Tyler in 1987, there is reference to the canons of both Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes, and threads of each are pulled together with delightful expertise), amazingly accurate character voices and a heart-rending poignancy both in the description of the meeting and at the end. It's a simply beautiful piece.
Note: Author warns for prior character death and overtones of dubious consent.
“I’m here to give you some advice.”
“This should be rich. Go on, then. Enlighten me.”
“Remember this. This anger. This drive. The job isn’t what you think it is. It’s not fulfilling the way you want it to be, it drags you down into a well of apathy most nights, but if you believe in yourself, in your convictions, in what’s right, you’re on your way to survival. The rules are there to guide you, not trap you.”
“And why do you think I need such hallowed words of wisdom?” Sam asks, dark eyes burning. “Or would want them from a scumbag like you?”
“Your mother.”
Sam recoils, then steps forward again, bouncing on the balls of his feet with frenetic energy. One of his hands has closed into a fist. “Liar.”
Gene can’t stop himself from goading, pulse racing at Sam’s obvious fury. “Really. She asked me to talk to you.” He pauses, is painfully curious, has to see how far he can take it. “As I gave her one from behind.”
For a slim teenager, Sam packs a hell of a punch.
Read the fic here
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS UK
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Length: 2,850
Author on LJ:
lozenger8 Author Website: Loz's LoM Fic List
Why this must be read:
In all honesty, there isn't a fic of Loz's that shouldn't be read. This particular fic combines 'timey-wimey' elements (Gene meets up with a young Sam Tyler in 1987, there is reference to the canons of both Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes, and threads of each are pulled together with delightful expertise), amazingly accurate character voices and a heart-rending poignancy both in the description of the meeting and at the end. It's a simply beautiful piece.
Note: Author warns for prior character death and overtones of dubious consent.
“I’m here to give you some advice.”
“This should be rich. Go on, then. Enlighten me.”
“Remember this. This anger. This drive. The job isn’t what you think it is. It’s not fulfilling the way you want it to be, it drags you down into a well of apathy most nights, but if you believe in yourself, in your convictions, in what’s right, you’re on your way to survival. The rules are there to guide you, not trap you.”
“And why do you think I need such hallowed words of wisdom?” Sam asks, dark eyes burning. “Or would want them from a scumbag like you?”
“Your mother.”
Sam recoils, then steps forward again, bouncing on the balls of his feet with frenetic energy. One of his hands has closed into a fist. “Liar.”
Gene can’t stop himself from goading, pulse racing at Sam’s obvious fury. “Really. She asked me to talk to you.” He pauses, is painfully curious, has to see how far he can take it. “As I gave her one from behind.”
For a slim teenager, Sam packs a hell of a punch.
Read the fic here