crack_van | Any Other World by Andromeda (PG)

Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Cowley, Bodie/Doyle
Length: 17,000 words
Author on LJ:

m31andy
Author Website: fiandyfic on LJ

Why this must be read:

I rarely read outside my OTP of Bodie/Doyle and I prefer being in my comfort zone most of the time. For this particular story, I'm making an exception. I feel it's well worth reading because it "fixes" a story that has been discussed many times in the Pros fandom since it was first published in 1994.

I read The Pillory by Kitty Fisher once and I was so upset by it, I would never rec it. It's heart breaking and painful and incredibly sad. However, Andromeda has given me a sequel that provides an acceptable resolution to this gut wrenching story. While I still avoid Fisher's story, I will recommend Andromeda's because she gives me something to take away some of the awful feelings I have over The Pillory. In a way, I'd say Fisher was very successful in her story because of the strong emotions she evokes. Personally, I don't enjoy that sort of heart break in my fic. :)

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I'm almost tempted to read it, but only if you can assure me that Cowley has not the bad role in this story.

Hey, F.

If you want spoilers, I'd be happy to let you know. email me at chakbalam @ gmail dot com

I so totally agree with you. I was also avoiding The Pillory after reading the first time, so was very glad to read a 'happier ending'. I'm too sweet for my own good, so I'm glad Andromeda gives me the happily ever after I crave. :)

If one accepts the premise of the first story, this does help clear the air.

Thanks!

I'll do at once. Frankly there was a little provocation in my comment for I don't see how Cowley can be spared the villain's role with such premises as are in Kitty Fisher's terrible story (I was horrified when I read it and it was at a time when I had not so much interest in Cowley's character but, still, I wanted him to be an honest man at least).

Kitty Fisher is a very skilful writer, though her tastes run far, far darker than mine to say the least - The Pillory is never going to be a favourite of mine, however much I might admire her ability. It's a very bleak story, and it's taken a lot of work to create a fixit which is in itself a sort of oblique tribute, I suppose - Fisher's story makes an impression strong enough to warrant this redemption! But Andromeda's story stands in its own right, and it's a well-written and intriguing read. Well worth a rec!

Thanks. And yes to everything you said. :)

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