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Fandom: SHERLOCK BBC / DOLLHOUSE Pairing: John/Sherlock Length: 13,400 Author on LJ: etothepiiAuthor Website: Master List on LJWhy this must be read:The world created in Dollhouse was one of absolute grays, where black and white might well have been purple. What better world to throw Sherlock into and see what happens? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not pretty. What does happen is that John comes back to Sherlock, always, and whether that’s to do with the universe being a big ol’ Romantic, or it’s quite simply Mycroft and his sometimes godlike powers, that’s up to you to decide once you've read this. Sometimes terrifying, sometimes heartbreaking, often heartwarming, this fic will rock your boat and make you want to - possibly - run out and clone your loved ones. Check out the Dollhouse primer at the start if you’re rusty on that ‘verse, but this is a Sherlock-centric fic. ( A selection from Backup Copies )Backup Copies | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Topher/Dominic, Dominic/DeWitt, Topher/DeWitt, Topher/Dominic/DeWitt Length: around 1200K Author on LJ: demonqueen666 Author Website: NA Why this must be read:Sensory [re:]Generation is one of a small number of completely alternate universe stories I've come across in the fandom, and one of the few that features such incredible world building, taking place in a world that feels both familiar and fresh, an homage to everything amazing found in The Fifth Element, Blade Runner, The Matrix and Dollhouse. With the addition of vampires. No, really. Sensory is a crafted AU cyberpunk dystopian with alluring rock gods and vampires that remains true to the characters. This story is everything awesome done right. Sensory [re:]Generation | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Alpha/Victor Length:2900k Author on LJ: toestastegoodAuthor Website: fic_flailWhy this must be read:Alpha and Victor are an unlikely parring, but in this pre-Epitaph 2 story, it works so well. Alpha creates a twisted mentor/student relationship with Victor that reveals so much about who they were as actives and who they are now. The characterization and dialog are fantastic, as is the answer to the question of where Victor's received his tech implants. I'm Not Your Friend (Not Quite Your Enemy) | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Topher/Boyd Length: 1400k Author on LJ: iambickilometer Author Website: iambickilometer (writing journal) Why this must be read:
For whatever reason, there is very little male slash in the fandom, and even less Topher/Boyd, despite what I would consider the ease one can read subtext in their relationship. What I particularly love about Chemicals in the Brain is Boyd's response to the ease in which Topher programs sexually in the dolls, and Topher's own personal responce. It rings true to their season one characters, and hints at some of the troubling questions that Dollhouse brings up about the self while still ending on a lighter note.
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Topher/Claire Length: 5500 k Author on LJ: kay_obsessive Author Website: museandblabber (writing journal) Why this must be read:One of the least explored time periods is the time right after The Hollow Men and before Epitaph One, when the world truly begins to crumble. What I love about Waiting is the attention to small cannon details in the story, how the progression to the end of the world creeps up and the slow unraveling of Topher (and in a way, Claire's) sanity. The push-pull dynamic between Claire and Topher here that is equal parts fascinating and tragic, and knowing how it ends for them both makes the end of the story the more gut wrenching. Waiting for Our Lives to Start Their Ending | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Claire/Topher, Claire/Boyd, Adelle Length: About 2K Author on LJ: lily_lovely Author Website: NA (fic masterlist here) Why this must be read:The simmering tension between Claire, Topher and Boyd was one of my favorite points in the first season and this story delivers superbly. This story was written early in the fandom and jossed shortly after, but I find it a excellent example of the dark, shadowy characterization seen in season one. All The Ways A Mouth Can Smile | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing:Whiskey, Ivy, Dewitt/Dominic Length: around 8K Author on LJ: ladyofspring Author Website: NA Why this must be read:Another well written and well paced set during the Epitaph time period, Kings features Dominic on a journey to seek out Adelle years after their confortation in Epitaph One. Dominic is on point here, but for me, the strength of the story is in the characterization of the supporting cast. Whiskey and Ivy seem unlikely companions, but their dynamic with Dominic is incredibly poignant. What I particularly love is the powerful sense of yearning and the slenderest thread of hope; this story lingered with me for months after I read it. Kings Of The Wild Frontier | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE/HIS DARK MATERIALS Pairing: Adelle DeWitt/Lord Asriel Length: 1200K Author on LJ: stop_theworld Author Website: NA Why this must be read:It's rare enough to see His Dark Materials fic, let alone a crossover, and Shadows captures perfectly a Lord Asriel's who effortless slips into the Dollhouse verse for a brief moment. This little gem was written for the Porn Battle, but there is a lyricism here and a lovely characterization of both Asriel and Adelle along with the sexy. Shadows | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: DeWitt/Dominic Length: 2700K Author on LJ: naladot Author Website: N/A Why this must be read:The period encompassing Epitaph 1 and 2 is vague at best and many in the fandom have tackled this period of time. Naladot wrote what I would consider one of the most unflinching, melancholy take on the Epitaph period, painting Safe Haven as anything but, as much as a useful lie as the Dollhouse itself was. The details of this life are refreshingly creative, as is the supporting cast. This is an DeWitt/Dominic piece, but what I adore is that this is melancholy Adelle DeWitt at it's core, heavy and raw. I feel no shame in saying I cried a little at the end. To Grow Weary of The Sun | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: DeWitt/Dominic Length:About 2800K Author on LJ: irony_rocks Author Website: irony_fics (Writing journal) Why this must be read:Besides the fact that Band-aid on a Bullet Wound converted me to the DeWitt/Dominic paring, am a sucker for cannon AU's. Dominic running with off with Victor's body during 'Brier Rose' is genius, as is the outcome of his escape. The whole story is tightly written that becomes an excellent alternate ending to season one. The other reason is again, the deft use of second person, here creating a stark narrative that matches the bleak tone of the show perfectly. Band-aid on a Bullet Wound | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Bennett/Caroline Length: 784 Author on LJ: softly_me Author Website: law_like_love (Writing Journal) Why this must be read:Bennett/Caroline is almost cannon in the way DeWitt/Dominic is almost cannon: rife with subtext and never a clear answer as to what went on in behind the scenes. 'time, like sand' explores the heavy subtext of the few B/C flashbacks in the show. Here, pre-series Caroline has softer intentions then is suggested in the show, made more bittersweet as we know exactly how it ends between them. What I also love about this story is the use of second person, which isn't for everyone, but works well here to take us inside Caroline's head and her often hard to pin down motivation. time, like sand, in the palm of your hand | |
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Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Echo-centric Length: about 3K Author on LJ: bobthemole Author Website: bob_tales (Writing journal) Why this must be read:I am one of those fans who considers Echo to be one of least compelling characters on Dollhouse; in my eyes, her arc falls flat in comparison to any number of more dynamic, enigmatic characters. So when I say that Alive, Child of Awake made me believe just how compelling Echo could be, I do not say this lightly. Awake, pulls off delving into Echo's mind through a tight narrative connection from Caroline to Echo to Epitaph 2 Echo with a deft hand and an eye for cannon. Also, the dream sequence in this story is one of the finest I have read. Alive, Child of Awake | |
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Hi all! I'm duh_i_read and I'll be driving the sleek black Dollhouse van this month. Like a curious mixtape, I'll be offering an eclectic variety of stories from my fandom, hopefully something for old fans and new ones alike. Fandom: DOLLHOUSE Pairing: Victor/Sierra, Ivy, Topher Length: 6K Author on LJ: otahyoni Author Website: yonwords is otahyoni 's writing journal. Why this must be read:Dollhouse meets Sherlock Homes as Victor and Sierra are sent on an engagement as Watson and Homes, respectively. An brilliant fusion,the Victor/Sierra paring is very bittersweet here with excellent Ivy and Topher character voices. The story could have been cut right out of cannon. Truthfully, what isn't made more awesome by mixing in a little Sherlock Homes? Whatever Remains, However Improbable | |
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