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[Dr. Who] "An Inordinate Fondness", by dameruth
"Summary: Ten and Donna share some relaxing moments, enlivened by arthropods." Quiet, warm, sweet, and just snarky enough. Lovely stuff.
2008-06-03
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Arduinna's del.icio.us info page -- recs info
Quick-ref version: I rec things that grab me, usually on the slashier and less-dark end of the spectrum; "new_recs" is for stories I want to add in my next recs page update; "recs" is the more general tag, for any story I've recced.
2006-08-11[SGA] The Home Front, by aesc - John/Rodney (NC17)
Episode tag to 4x15 ("Outcast"). John deals, Rodney helps. Really well-written, with a feeling of almost-disconnect that perfectly suits the emotional currents.This is lovely. ~10,800 words.
2008-02-04[SGA] The Pegasus Tinies by argosy and _kiden (Ways to Die Challenge)
OMG, I love this fandom so much. "A is for Aiden whose death is a rumor." Perfect illos, perfect epitaphs, perfect rhythm. *hearts*
2007-12-06[Due South] Class, by Arrow (NC-17)
See, Benny's got class. ~5,900 words
2007-06-21[SGA, fanart] Final Images, by astridv (Amnesty 2007/Ways To Die Challenge)
"Title: Final Images or Five MALPs That Didn't Make It Back" Oh, this is brilliant, and brilliantly done. The poor unsung MALPs! Image-heavy, and totally worth it.
2007-12-15[Due South] Double Or Nothing, by Brynn McK
post-COTW, with Ray dealing with some of the consequences of his life in Vegas, and Fraser hears about it and comes to help. They both feel a little bit older, sadder, wiser here, but oh, still so very right for each other. *hearts OTP* 13,823 words
2008-02-12[Dr Who] Bad Gods, by Calapine
Fabulous AU, taking off from School Reunion -- the Doctor made a different choice when Finch offered to make him a god, and Rose, Sarah Jane, and Romana have to save the universe. ~20,000 words
2007-11-04[Meta, vid] YouTube - Pressure, by California Crew
If you ever wanted to know how people used to vid on two VCRs... this is how. This is fabulous. Linked to this instead of the Media Commons page because it looks better shrunk a bit.
2008-01-28[SN] You Get What You Need, by Cori Lannam
The "Nigeria" story. Danny and Casey are on the outs, and Danny takes the opportunity to cover a soccer cup in Nigeria to get some space -- then winds up in the middle of an uprising, while Casey waits for word at home.
2006-10-03[SN] Satisfaction, by Cori Lannam
Sequel to "You Get What You Need" -- Danny's home from Nigeria, and he and Casey work it out. And then some.
2006-10-03[Dr. Who] No Company For Old Men, by Cryptile
The Brigiadier's a little older and a little slower, when the ninth Doctor comes to visit. Fantastic voices, poignant and sort of crankily warm and a little bittersweet. ~7,.300 words
2008-01-21[SGA, fanart] 'Twas Brillig, by crysothemis
"My prompt was "John fights the Jabberwock with his vorpal sword" and, well, apparently I'm a literalist at heart." This is gorgeous, both the colored version and the original b&w. Wow.
2008-05-10[Avatar] The Firebender by *engelszorn on deviantART
Gorgeous fanart of Zuko.
2007-01-05[Pros] Rediscovered in a Graveyard, by HG
Yay, finally online! Present-day Bodie and Doyle tap into the story of French Revolution-era Bodie and Doyle, in the Bastille and beyond. Long and wonderful. 150,717 words
2008-04-30[Veronica Mars] Quarterlife, by Hth
Summary: The more things change, the older they both get. (~4,600 words)
2007-11-05[Avatar] Be At Peace... by *Isaia on deviantART
Oh, *Iroh*.
2007-01-06[Avatar] Oma and Shu by *Isaia on deviantART
the two lovers. Freaking gorgeous work.
2007-01-06[Torchwood, Dr. Who] Torchwood Babiez - Part 1, by jigglykat & spastasmagoria
OMG. This is beyond adorable. Hee!
2007-11-02[Criminal Minds, SPN] Defect, by Kikkimax
Kikkimax is *really* good at this sort of crossover.
2007-12-06[SGA, fanart] leyna55: SGA Detective Noir
holy shit, these are fantastic. One ensemble piece, and a dozen or so book covers with various character combinations. *stares more*
2008-04-23[SGA, fanart] Regency AU, by leyna55
"Prompt: Regency AU, a rendezvous on a balcony" Gorgeous, gorgeous work
2008-05-05[SGA] Triptych by Mad Maudlin (Dopplegangers Challenge)
"[...] If they had tried to return to this present, they'd have run into their own doubles who never traveled back, and, well, that would be terribly awkward, wouldn't it?" Brilliantly done. 4,800 words
2007-06-19[SJA] Living History, by MinervaFan (Sarah Jane & crew)
Summary: Sarah and her crew are entrusted with a priceless legacy. 9,456 words
2008-04-04[Pros, fanart] Doodle., by minori_k
Really nice green-pencil sketch of Doyle, anime-style -- softer and younger, but lovely. Something about the mix of angled lines and soft curves is hitting me perfectly here.
2008-05-01[SN] Last Minute Trade by Nestra and Shrift
The tip-over into realizing that "friends" isn't a big enough word for the relationship anymore is lovely and warm, and from there it gets lovely and hot.
2006-04-27[SN] Like Sailing and Home Runs, by out_there
"Let's see." Dan ran a hand through his hair. "One guy freaks about his father dying, seduces his -- let's not forget, straight -- best friend, and then freaks out during sex. It's not exactly the plot to The Best Romance Novel of All Time." (~62,000 word
2007-11-05[SG1, SGA] contemporary wushu, by Pares
Bra'tac in Atlantis. *hearts* ~1,200 words
2007-11-05[SGA, fanart] Sheppard & Steampunk!Puddlejumper, by ratcreature
"Not really realistic technology, but this is Stargate after all, and I'm pretty sure John would think that mechanical, flying dinosaurs were cool." -- and he would be right. So cool!
2008-05-10[SGA, Dr Who] The Holes in the Ground, by mercurial_wit
"McKay," Sheppard drawls, [...] "why is there a *telephone box* in front of my jumper?" --Fabulous job of mixing Rodney's linear life with the Doctor's very *not* linear existence, dipping in and out.
2007-09-13[SGA] Theory of Everything , by Rheanna
"Maybe it's just regular, good old fashioned burnout," John suggested, although he knew in his heart he was clutching at straws. /Flowers for Algernon, SGA style. (LJ version: http://rheanna27.livejournal.com/68371.html) 22,463 words
2008-05-22[Avartar] Sweet Moves by *rufftoon on deviantART
Iroh and Toph, practicing their moves side by side. Hee! Based on a Calvin and Hobbes piece.
2007-01-20[Torchwood] sam_storyteller: Trying to Communicate; Torchwood, PG
OMG. This is MADE OF WIN. Made. Of. WIN. (Summary: There's an alien in the hub, and it's trying to communicate.) (note the spoiler warning in the notes, if you're not current on torchwood!) 1,438 words
2008-03-08[Pros] No Unicorns, by Sebastian and HG
My favorite epistolary story ever. *hearts* 9,455 words
2008-05-06[Young Wizards] No White Flags Here, by Senri
Joanne, the bully from the first book, who still feels like Nita bears watching. This is a fantastic look into a young teenage girl's mind and heart. I would never have believed I could feel for her like this. 1,304 words
2008-01-31[Justice League, fanart] Gaslight Justice League -- custom figures by Sillof
Wow, these are amazing -- action figures, re-designed to look like they might in the Victorian era. Now I want stories for these...
2008-04-11[SGA, fanart] It's a Strange World, by steammmpunk
More fabulousness from the paintedspires challenge -- steampunk AU Rodney. This is gorgeous, from the coloring to the cog-frame to Rodney's pose and expression (and monocle) to... just everything. I know how this world works, looking at this picture.
2008-05-02[Tortall] Of Valor, by Temaris
Charming coda to the Keladry books, about the two little girls who talked to Kel in her tent in Squire. ~2,018 words
2008-01-23[SGA] But Where Would They Live, by thingswithwings (crackfic omg.)
And once again, SGA crack tops itself, and breaks my brain in all the best ways. "A unicorn can love a rainbow, but where would they live?" 2.700 words. *hearts fandom*
2007-11-07[SGA] Lost His Composure, by WesleysGirl (John/Rodney)
Oh, nice -- classic, warm h/c, just perfect, and sweet without being remotely sappy. 2,400 words.
2007-10-22