crack_van | Stalker by Rentgirl2 (R)

I've truly enjoyed being your van driver this month. This is my last rec.

It is from a new (yeah!) author to dS fandom. I have always felt newbie authors to a fandom should be given much constructive criticism (if needed), praise and feedback when they make their foray into the unknown. I think being welcomed into a fandom will keep an author in that fandom. Apathy or negativity will only drive talented authors away and in due South I think we need to keep all the talented authors we can get, considering we are such a small fandom!

Having said my peace, here's my rec...

Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Pairing: Fraser/Ray K.
Author on LJ:

therentgirls
Author Website: The Rent Girls

Why this must be read: This story is unique as it it from Fraser's POV and he paints himself in not the most flattering of terms. If you like your Fraser a little darker and edgier, then this story is for you.

Fraser compares himself to a stalker as he is sitting outside Ray's apartment obsessing about his partner. He reflects on his past attempts at romance (it's not good) and contemplates that Ray is better off without him.

But, you know it cannot end like that, right? Ray sees Fraser and goes outside to confront him and they have the conversation. It is then the story becomes brilliant, as you see Ray in his speech and actions turn Fraser's opinion about himself around. So while this story may be in Fraser's POV, it is Ray who really holds all the cards in this tale.

A truly amazing read and for a first time due South writer -- WONDERFUL! I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Stalker

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