ext_140691 ([identity profile] duonoaikouka.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2012-02-17 06:58 am
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Butterfly by Schattentaenzerin aka lillian_raven (PG13)

Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: none
Length: 1,020 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lillian_raven
Author Website: Masterlist on LJ
Warnings: self-harm
Why this must be read:

Author's Summary: Sometimes it's enough to simply know that you are not alone with your problems.

It's amazing the subjects and themes that I find explored in ficcage, the power of emotion and subtlety of writing. Butterfly brings all of these to the table, a painfully moving subject, the theme and emotions of healing with friendship, and the quiet power of subtle phrases that pack a powerful punch.

Self cutting is a painful subject to explore, even for me who doesn't know anyone personally who does this. And yet, bringing light to a movement that is out there to help these individuals know they're not alone is an inspiring idea for a fic. And incorporating that movement so well into NCIS canon while keeping everyone in-character takes some serious characterization chops. I felt my heart clench at the pure love the reader can feel in this fic, the love of family, friendship, and the healing that can come of it. Even though the tears, I had a wobbly smile plastered across my face.

Butterfly

[identity profile] lillian-raven.livejournal.com 2012-02-17 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm... oh Merlin, I'm so red in my face! I would never have thought that someone would like the fic so much that the fic would be recced! Thank you!!! *still totally flashed*

Also I love your icon! :)