It's been a while since I've read a SGA fic I found this captivating. I'm saying right away though, this is not a fun, feel-good fic. But while I'm not really a fan of darkfic or horror, I found this story well-rounded and satisfying to read. Just, maybe have something short and lighthearted ready for reading after.

The Light of Compassion by
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SGA rec: Intergalactic Topology for Beginners by ladyofthelog
Rodney/Teyla, Torren; humor/snapshots/romance, PG; 1410 words
Summary: Rodney can't help but appreciate Teyla's facility with knots. On a purely academic level, of course.

Originally posted at Dreamwidth. Comments:
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5 things ronon doesn't want anyone to know about him by bratfarrar (SGA)
{because he thinks they would never let him live it down)
Gen; character study; ~400 words
bonus rec... well, I don't know if anyone here is into Ninja Warrior and Japanese language but just in case... I found the complete 2011 final of NW in 5 installlments on Youtube. Ninja Warrior 27 ( Read more... )

Rite of Passage by
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A World Called Catastrophe by perspi (SGA)
8168 words; gen; PG-13; genre: team friendship, h/c
Summary: When the world ends in a flash of orange and yellow, the last thing John feels is the sensation of flying.Once again read so long ago that I don't remember the content; here's what I commented with: "This was totally amazing ( Read more... )

The Puppet Master by Cybersyd (SGA)
alternatively on ffn
67091 words; Gen; PG-13; Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Carson Beckett, Elizabeth Weir; Angst,Drama,h/c
Summary: The Atlantis crew fear McKay's genius has slipped into insanity. Are their worst fears realised, or is there something sinister at work?This is another one I read so long ( Read more... )

Newcomers: Thomas Wright, USMC by scherryzade (SGA)
2844 words; gen; OC; rated R for language
Summary: This is not his daddy's momma's Marine Corps.

I saw this rec'd somewhere as a series that introduces original characters to Atlantis, show some interesting new viewpoints. I liked this first one a lot, looking forward to reading more.

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The Best-Laid Plans by rhymer23 (SGA/LOTR)
2700 words; gen; PG; Characters: McKay, Sheppard, Ronon, Teyla, Radek... and Gandalf; humor, crack
Summary: A man, an elf, a dwarf and a reluctant hobbit ("I don't even get to wear boots!") go on a quest that could change the world in ways that the wise have long foreseen. Alternatively, however…How would things ( Read more... )

Difficulties in Mathematics by jadesfire2808 (SGA)
~13,800; Gen; G
It's been a while since I've read this one so I'll just write what I commented then... Clever mix of physics and technobabble with lots of teamy goodness, what more could one ask for.

Rodney paused, trying to think how he was going to explain without causing a general panic. Tact was probably ( Read more... )

Second Verse (Same as the First) by
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