Heart Failure by Callisto (Teen and up)

[hardboiledbaby]

There’s angst, and then there’s angst. Not every story ends with a "happily ever after."

Fandom: STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Length: 410 words
Author on LJ: callistosh65
Author Website: http://www.callizz.org/
Also, Callisto at AO3
Why this must be read:

Read this because it’s a powerful, emotional story. Read it because it’s a post-series scenario that’s not extreme or over the top, but is devastating nonetheless. Read it because Callisto is a fantastic wordsmith who only needs five little paragraphs to break your heart.

Do NOT read this if you are looking for puppies and sunshine—as the author herself says, there aren’t any. [highlight if you really need it spelled out] Major Character Death

No excerpt: go directly to fic, do not not pass Go, do not collect $200. Bring tissues.

Heart Failure

Comments

[onthehill]

Wow - that's not many words to make me so teary! Thanks for the rec

[hardboiledbaby]

You're welcome! I'm so pleased you gave it a try. :)

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

I adore Callisto. All of her fic is well worth reading. This one is much too much for me, although, as you said, she handles the words here with a master's touch. Thanks, Baby!

[c-peterson.livejournal.com]

That last line packs a wallop - beautiful story.

[hardboiledbaby]

This fic is definitely not everyone's cuppa; a testament to her skill, really, that it's so powerful. *nods*

[hardboiledbaby]

Truly. Callisto is one of my favorite writers, and I'm so happy I can add this gem to her other recced stories.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Okay, so now I know why this story suddenly got all those hits over on AO3 - you're a sweetheart, you know that?? ::dips and twirls HBB::

[hardboiledbaby]

Whee! *dances you dizzy*

A story that definitely deserves hits... but then again, all your writing does. :)