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updated April 21, 2008
(gen)
1,063 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
Show me the way home
Why you should read this
Two characters I would honestly never think of having an introspective moment together are Skywise and Shenshen, but that's exactly what romanticalgirl pulls off here, in a lovely scene between them set soon after Cutter and Leetah became lifemates. I was charmed by the sweetness and sorrow and love of it all, overlaid with the natural flirtiness of them both.
In The Tracks Of The Bear, by Sister Coyote
(slash - Bearclaw/Strongbow)
1,616 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
When they hunt the bear, what Strongbow seeks isn't precisely what Bearclaw seeks.
Why you should read this
Bearclaw/Strongbow isn't a pairing I'd really considered before, and now I'm wondering why not. This is a spot-on look at a younger Strongbow, chafing just a little under Bearclaw's actions and reactions during a bear hunt, wanting to prove his place in the tribe. The connection between them feels exactly right for who they are, and the reactions of both Joyleaf and Moonshade to their head-butting were absolutely perfect. Lovely work.
(femslash - Jo/Blair)
1,150 words
added January 1, 2006
Author's summary
It wasn't like kissing boys, which was a lot like fighting.
Why you should read this
This was wonderful -- dead-on characterization and voices, in a sweetly prickly story about discovery and friendship, perfect for this fandom.
Swords Against Dreams, by Mary Crawford
(slash - Fafhrd/Grey Mouser)
3,495 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
Night owls they had been ever since their first career of thief and cutpurse in fabled and unwholesome Lankhmar and night owls they remained, for both now dreaded sleep more than any other danger.
Why you should read this
The notion of fanfic these books had never even occurred to me until I saw this story. The language, the tone, the depth added by the use of canonical detail and background, and above all, the relationship, were all so perfect that I just sigh happily over it every time I read it.
(het - Beauty/Beast)
5,542 words
added May 29, 2007
Author's summary
A bard might, perhaps, give you a prettier, more satisfying story. But I, I will tell you what truly happened to Belle and her Beast.if you're sure it's truth that you'd prefer.
Why you should read this
Wow. There's nothing about this that I don't love - the concept, the narrative voice, the details, everything here is perfect. The narrative is light and wry, with a briskly pragmatic tone that works amazingly well for a story about magic, and for this particular Beauty. Lyrstzha has managed to make this tale completely her own.
The mysterious vanishing Mr Bore, by Triskellian
(gen)
1,498 words
added January 1, 2006
Author's summary
An extract from the police file on an unusual missing person case.
Why you should read this
This is a wonderful twist on a well-known fairy tale, but to say more would be to spoil the story. Just give it a shot.
(gen)
3,001 words
added January 1, 2006
Author's summary
none
Why you should read this
Another new twist on a traditional tale. This is wonderful -- disturbing and real, and perfectly couched in the rhythm of a lyrical fairy tale. She deftly adds depth to the story by bringing in other elements, the whole thing creepy and beautiful. I loved it.
(vid recs)
Hello Major Tom, by themonkeycabal
Dr. Who/Farscape
(gen)
11,076 words
added November 22, 2006
Author's summary
It's seldom a good idea to meet your heroes. A Doctor Who/Farscape crossover.
Why you should read this
This isn't a crossover I would ever have considered, or believed possible, but I really like the way she handled it. She captured both Jack and Crichton for me, giving me a backstory on Jack I could buy and a glimpse into Crichton mid-Farscape, and I was happy to susped my disbelief to go along with her premise. I hesitate to say more for fear of spoiling the story, but if you like Jack Harkness and John Crichton, give this one a shot.
The link goes to the story on the Whofic archive. If you'd rather read it on the author's LJ, go here.
All for One and One for All, by cmshaw
(slash - Aaron/Darvish, Aaron/Darvish/Chandra)
3,312 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
Turn your back and off they go.
Why you should read this
The three-way relationship between Aaron, Darvish, and Chandra is a tough one to pull off, because of the way it's set up in the book -- but the way it's set up is what makes it so appealing to begin with. Here, cmshaw succeeds wonderfully, bringing off a sweet, hot, funny look at the three of them after they travel to Chandra's father's keep that rings very true to canon. The bonds between them are exactly right, with Aaron and Darvish still new to each other and delighting in discovery, but completely comfortable at the same time, and Chandra true to herself and her chosen path even as she delights in her dearest friends' delight.
And did I mention the hot?
The First Moving Picture Show, by Parhelion
(threesome - Aaron/Darvish/Chandra)
12,574 words
added January 1, 2006
Author's summary
(Aaron/Darvish/Chandra) A sword is not always the best tool for rooting up conspiracy.
Why you should read this
This picks up a while after the end of the book, with Aaron, Darvish, and Chandra settled into their relationship but knowing it has to change soon, and politics still happening all around them. It feels like the book, and is a wonderful epilogue -- or, really, next chapter. She's nailed the characters and the universe and has moved everyone forward just enough. And the picture show itself is a wonder.
(gen)
1,584 words
added April 21, 2008
Author's summary
Season 1. There is a secret in the Raven, one that Janette is carefully protecting from everyone, including Nick.
Why you should read this
Wow -- this is a perfect, brilliant look at Janette, with all her many facets, and her clear-eyed awareness of... everything. Her life, her relationships with Nick and LaCroix, their relationship with each other; because of that awareness, tolakasa paints a perfect first-season look at Nick and LaCroix through her eyes, as well. I can't believe how much the author packed into such a short story, without any rough spots anywhere. Read this if you like Forever Knight.
(adult)
1,232 words
added November 22, 2006
Author's summary
I awoke to the scratch of wool and the scent of someone who was mine.
Why you should read this
Rhi pulls off a perfect LaCroix voice here, all purry and cool and precise, not to mention possessive and controlling and manipulative. Everything he does is note-perfect -- the whole thing is short, but fabulous. If you like LaCroix, give this one a shot.
The link goes to the story on Rhi's website. If you prefer Livejournal, go here to read it on Rhi's own LJ or here to read it on the Blast from the Past community.
False Heart, by Susan M. Garrett
(gen)
96,400 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
Nick is investigating an antique collector's murder. The vampire archivist, Dorian, arrives to hear Nick's life story and determine if he has adhered to the code.
(Note: This may be a summary written by someone other than the author -- the archive allowed for that.)
Why you should read this
It's been a very long time since I've read any FK fiction, but I remember Dorian. Susan wrote a series of incredibly long, complex, well-plotted stories that include her original character, whom she fleshed out well enough that he's been in my head as an actual FK character ever since. If you like the Forever Knight characters and universe, and you're looking for a good, long read, give this a try.
One thing to bear in mind: this was written/posted in 1994, before second season aired.
Can also be found on Susan's webpage at Dorian's Archives if you want a file that drops easily into a word-processor, or if you want to read it broken up into chapters online.
Kind Soul, by Susan M. Garrett
(gen)
165,471 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
none
Why you should read this
This is the sequel to False Heart, and is nearly twice as long and just as good. Susan is wonderfully capable of writing novels that hold together and draw you in. Once again: if you like the Forever Knight characters and universe, and you're looking for a good, long read, give this a try. Trust me.
One thing to bear in mind: this was written/posted in 1995, during second season.
Can also be found on Susan's webpage at Dorian's Archives if you want a file that drops easily into a word-processor, or if you want to read it broken up into chapters online.
The Witness, by Michele Martin
Forever Knight/Highlander/Quantum Leap/Starman/X-Files
(gen)
69,271 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
none
Why you should read this
It's brilliantly funny, crossing shows and universes that should never have been crossed and pulling it off with wonderful flair. Keep an eye on the trenchcoats, in particular!
She also manages to work in more fandoms than the main five listed. It's a wild, fun romp, and even though she could have used a beta to help with some technical stuff, the story is a must-read for anyone who likes any of those main fandoms.
In the House of Dust, by KindKit
(slash - Gilgamesh/Enkidu)
1,519 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
Men and cities are made of clay, and turn to dust.
Why you should read this
There's an ethereal quality here, amidst the clay and dust and death in this, that I really like. The language is modern, but the rhythm is more timeless; it really works well. It's not a happy story, although it has happy moments, but the bittersweetness of this is perfectly suited to a king looking back on his life, and his lost love.
Only the Gods Are Immortal, by hafital
(slash - Gilgamesh/Enkidu)
2,087 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
Gilgamesh and Enkidu find each other. The title is taken from Herbert Mason's Gilgamesh, a Verse Narrative.
Why you should read this
Out of all existing canon anywhere, this is the original OTP, and hafital does it full justice. She never loses the flavor of the epic even as she gets further into Enkidu's head, making it feel like this is just part of the story that hadn't been found before.
Good Omens recs have been moved to their own page, here.
(gen)
2,724 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
They'd never get so much as a twitch from him, they could stare all they wanted, night and day. Didn't matter. He was The Cooler King; that meant something.
Why you should read this
Set immediately post-movie, still at the camp, this is a fabulous character study of Hilts. Hafital captures the emotional feel beautifully, both in Hilts's head and throughout the camp, as everyone deals with the losses of the escape and tries to regroup. These men are all haunted. I can totally see this as the epilogue we never got.
(vid recs)
(slash - Hercules/Iolaus)
11,687 words
added March 15, 2006
Author's summary
none
Why you should read this
This is a subtle, tense story that freaks me out in really good ways. It's wonderful and warm and scary and heartbreaking, and Iolaus loves Hercules so much I want to cry. And honestly, you should read it twice so you can appreciate just how brilliantly she built this storyline, because you'll miss most of it the first time through.
The above link goes to the story on Therienne's website. If you'd rather read it on her Livejournal, go here.
(slash - Hercules/Iolaus)
3,797 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
Hercules and Iolaus have a typical Solstice. (Slash)
Why you should read this
Herc and Iolaus have monsters to slay and Solstice to celebrate. I'm a hard sell for H:tLJ -- it's not one of my fandoms, and I only have a passing familiarity with the show, which means I'm not usually keen on the fanfic. But this is a lovely, warm, subtle bit of writing that made me aww over the pair of them.
Bed and Breakfast, by Therienne
(slash - Hercules/Iolaus)
2,534 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
There is a bed. But there is no breakfast.
Why you should read this
Stories like this make me wish I'd paid more attention to Hercules when it was on, because these characters are snarkily charming me into liking them as they squabble and gripe and care about each other so deeply that I walk away from it all full of warm-fuzzy feeling.
(vid recs)
Your Young Men Shall See Visions, by Linaerys
(slash - Nathan/Peter)
19,000 words
added May 29, 2007
Author's summary
Peter goes to college, and becomes closer to Nathan.
Why you should read this
I keep thinking I don't need to read fanfic for Heroes, and then I come across something like this. Linaerys does something really interesting here that I liked a lot, with the premise that Nathan and Peter weren't especially close as children, but that they grow steadily closer as adults, in their own slightly fumbling way. She works canon events in smoothly to build their background, and her characterizations felt very real to me throughout. She stays tightly in Peter's POV, with the rather lovely result that the reader understands what's going on with Nathan better than Peter does, because Peter doesn't have the same context for what he's seeing.
I'm Not the Man They Think I Am at Home, by hackthis
(slash - Nathan/Peter)
2,682 words
added May 29, 2007
Author's summary
none
Why you should read this
Hackthis sums up Nathan and Peter's characters and relationship just about perfectly for me in this: Peter's need to save everyone and desire for Nathan's approval and attention, Nathan's worries about his image and his need to protect Peter. So when Peter gets into trouble trying to help a stranger, Nathan's the one who's there to help him. Lovely characterizations, and h/c that's all the more poignant for how restrained Nathan usually is, and how much he can't help but offer comfort to Peter.
(slash - Nathan/Peter)
2,783 words
added May 29, 2007
Author's summary
ItÂ’s like Peter has been waiting his whole life for this, for Nathan to just finally let go.
Why you should read this
This is not light and fluffy. It's a dark and horrific and seriously good AU, with humor and sexiness that just makes the darkness that much more intense and shivery. It branches off from canon after .07%, with a darkside Nathan and Peter that are scarily in character. It's fabulous.
(slash - Nathan/Peter)
1,941 words
added May 29, 2007
Author's summary
Just a minor bump in the road to Nathan and Peter's world domination plans.
Why you should read this
sparky77 says this is in the same universe as 6e, and I can see how it fits, but you don't need to have read that one to read this one -- it works very well as a standalone. A kinda creepy, chilling, heartwarming standalone. (Look, they really do love each other, okay? I can't help it.) As in 6e, sparky77 keeps them in character regardless of what's going on around them -- especially Nathan, in ways that will make you grin in pure delight when you hit them.
(vid recs)
Highlander/Good Omens
(pre-slash, Methos/Aziraphale)
1,474 words
added September 10, 2005
Author's summary
An eye for an eye, a book for a book, and a deal with the devil's in the details.
Why you should read this
Great voices, great characterization, great snark, a blushing angel, and footnotes. There is nothing here that I don't love. This is wonderful.
The Witness, by Michele Martin
Forever Knight/Highlander/Quantum Leap/Starman/X-Files
(gen)
69,271 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
none
Why you should read this
It's brilliantly funny, crossing shows and universes that should never have been crossed and pulling it off with wonderful flair. Keep an eye on the trenchcoats, in particular!
She also manages to work in more fandoms than the main five listed. It's a wild, fun romp, and even though she could have used a beta to help with some technical stuff, the story is a must-read for anyone who likes any of those main fandoms.
(gen)
1,554 words
added April 21, 2008
Author's summary
Arthur goes to a college reunion, and really wishes he hadn't.
Why you should read this
I love stories about Arthur and Ford on Earth pre-series as much as I love stories about them traveling around in space. This is a fast, funny bit of backstory, layering Ford into Arthur's entire adult life (to Arthur's cranky confusion) and setting the stage for their relationship in the books. Just ... hee!
In This Galaxy, Nothing Can Be Said To Be Certain, by makesmewannadie
(slash - Ford/Arthur)
4,815 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
Ford/Arthur, G. Ford gets himself in a bit of a fix. Arthur saves the day (with help from Marvin).
Why you should read this
This was perfection, reading exactly like it could have been in the books, right down to the slashy bits. The plot was wacky and weird and yet made perfect sense, and the voices were dead-on all the way through. I really don't want to give anything away about it, because the build is so much fun here, so -- trust me, just read it. Hee.
The Running of the Deer, by Daegaer
(gen)
1,958 words
added January 1, 2006
Author's summary
Arthur's not sure why Ford is gatecrashing a friend's stag night, and he rather wishes he weren't.
Why you should read this
This is a wonderful buddy-fic look at Arthur and Ford's friendship before the Vogons arrived, perfectly in character. I grinned my way through the whole thing, and giggled out loud in spots, and if you liked HHGG, you will too.
That Tongue Thing, by makesmewannadie
(slash - Ford/Arthur)
3,271 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
Aboard the Heart of Gold, the morning after a rather wild night.
Why you should read this
Bwah!
This is completely whacked and sexy and fun, and is yet another HHtGG story that feels like it should be part of the books. Perfectly in character, with real affection between Ford and Arthur but not of the sappy romantic kind, and full of the little asides and explanations that are so much a part of this universe.
I just adore this story. Hee.
The Galactic Miscellany, by Rheanna
(gen)
3,068 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
The Galactic Miscellany; or, How Arthur Dent Learned to Stop Worrying and Love His Towel. With footnotes.
Why you should read this
I listed this as gen, but it reads more like pre-slash to me, because of the way Ford and Arthur are so clearly a vital part of each other's lives, whether they want to admit it or not.
The voices and tone are dead-on perfect, sounding like Douglas Adams could have written it, right down to footnotes and asides. And along with bringing the funny (very, very well), Rheanna also brings the bittersweet as it becomes clear that they've both been quietly lonely for a long time.
In Case of Emergency, by Halrloprillalar
(slash - Ford/Zaphod)
3,048 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
Ford/Zaphod. Ford needs money and he's desperate enough to try to get some from Zaphod.
Why you should read this
This is fabulously Hitchhiker-y, with desperate insane franticness bouncing against perfect blasé calm and finally just surrendering to the inevitable. The pairing isn't one I've ever been interested in, but it really works here.
(vid recs)
Three-Part Disharmony, by stubbleglitter
(gen)
1,540 words
added April 21, 2008
Author's summary
Frank and Tim shake out their partnership with rotation on the horizon.
Why you should read this
Oh, I miss this show so much, and this is why. It has everything: cases and philosophy and patter and the squadroom, and Frank and Tim love each other so much, even if Frank can never admit it. This is fab; stubbleglitter nailed the voices and the whole tone of the show here.
(gen)
892 words
added April 21, 2008
Author's summary
Post-series, Munch is ready for a change. Crossover with "Batman Begins," plus some elements from Batman comics (apologies to Frank Miller).
Why you should read this
OMG. Munch in Gotham City! Of course you should read this! *hearts* (This should be Munch's next series. No, seriously. Munch! In Gotham! It is made of win.)
A Wild, Unaccustomed Thought, by Eyebrow of Doom
(slash - Bush/Hornblower)
1,499 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
"When Bush thought of their last weeks together in the Renown, he thought always of Hornblower running." Slash.
Why you should read this
This is wonderfully written, full of restraint and tension and desperate abandon. The language is rich but not overpowering, perfectly suited to Bush's POV.
An Unnatural Condition, by Cori Lannam
(slash - Pellew/Hornblower)
1,985 words
added June 15, 2005
Author's summary
During Horatio Hornblower's trial for mutiny, Commodore Pellew confronts the problem of love.
Why you should read this
The slash here is more implied than overt, but is still clearly drawn, as Pellew deals with Horatio's trial for mutiny and his own feelings. It's a story of melancholy hope and devotion, about a mature man who holds duty and honor dear, and I loved it.
(slash - Danny/Nick)
3,980 words
added April 21, 2008
Author's summary
Danny Butterman has a Plan, and god help the forces of darkness that may try to stop him. (Danny/Nick. Also, !!!!!!CAR CHASE!!!!!)
Why you should read this
Best. Plan. Ever. I was grinning madly all the way through this; it's the perfect feel-good story, light and breezy and cheerful, with just a little angst and indignation to leaven things. This is exactly how Danny would do this. Hee!
(vid recs)
Balances, by Milkshake Butterfly
(slash - House/Wilson)
12,873 words
added March 15, 2006
Author's summary
In which Wilson has a bad day, House helps make it better, French Maid outfits are not actually worn, innocent scotch is abused, handcuffs are not actually purchased, Julie has a new haircut, House is not actually getting fat, a phone is destroyed, and Wilson sacrifices a tie to a good cause.
Why you should read this
I'm not sure I can beat that summary. Milkshake Butterfly says this started out as a PWP, and it's easy to see how - but what keeps it from being one isn't the length, but the care she puts into showing their relationship. Everything that happens here either moves things forward or shows where they came from - everything counts. But she doesn't beat you over the head with it; it all flows smoothly and naturally. And is hot.
The above link goes to the story on the House Fanfic Archive. If you'd rather read it on her Livejournal, go here.
(gen)
35,297 words
added October 20, 2005
Author's summary
A year-by-year look at House and Wilson's friendship from their meeting to the present day.
Why you should read this
This kept me engaged all the way through it -- it's 225k on the archive -- doing a lovely job of showing how central their friendship is to both their lives, starting from when they first meet. The dialogue is spot on, and she weaves their relationship into the rest of their lives, including both their outside relationships and the hospital and everyone who works there, both canonical characters and well-drawn OCs. The story's structure wobbles a tiny bit in places, and I would have been happier with a POV that shifted either more or less than it did, but neither of those things was enough to make me give up, and the story overall was definitely worth it.
Defensive Strategies, by Milkshake Butterfly
(slash - House/Wilson)
14,402 words
added September 10, 2005
Author's summary
In which Wilson has a problem, House has a cunning plan, girls hunt in packs, chocolate cake has unexpected dangers, furniture is unintentionally ordered, several conversations occur, and dinner is repeatedly served. Starring House, Wilson, House & Wilson's Issues, Cuddy, an Original Female Character, and the Original Female Character's Breasts.
Why you should read this
This has one of my favorite slash tropes: a man who's always considered himself straight realizing that he's attracted to his best friend. Done right, it pushes all my buttons -- and this one is very much done right. It's fun and flirty and hot, and the misunderstandings on both sides make perfect sense. It's just *fun*. Go read!
(slash - House/Wilson)
5,200 words
added September 10, 2005
Author's summary
What's so great about Maryland?
Why you should read this
This has all the basics down cold: voices, characterization, clean powerful writing, you name it. Beyond that, it takes some of my favorite slash tropes -- unrequited longing, cluelessness, a man who considers himself straight dealing with his best friend's attraction -- and spins them into a wonderful story full of devotion and selfishness and panic and courage and desperation and joy. But it's the devotion that hits me hardest, even at its most selfish, because in the end, House loves Wilson so much he'll do anything for him, anything to keep him near, anything to make him happy.
(slash - Borodin/Ramius)
3,374 words
added January 21, 2007
Author's summary
An examination of faith in one's comrade.
Why you should read this
Oh, lovely. I have a real soft spot for restrained yearning, especially when duty is part of the restraint, and this hits that button in spades. Dien captured Borodin perfectly here, with a tone and cadence that felt exactly right for his POV. His devotion to Ramius was palpable in the movie, and I love this take on him, loyal and loving to the end.
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