Daughters of Abraham, by Melymbrosia
(WW, Ellie vignette)
eyrea pointed me to this, and for that I'm grateful. A look at and through Ellie Bartlet. Short, moody, it uses present tense and language and mood to great effect, placing me in Ellie's head not only literally, but emotionally, as I feel some of her fear and anxiety, but also the cotton wool she ( Read more... )

What Dreams May Come, by MrsHamill
(PM, Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan)Every ten years, a Jedi goes to the planet Hadricus to share his dreams. Still in pain from the loss of Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan Kenobi is chosen, in spite of his resistance, and he learns that dreams and reality are not as distinguishable as he thought. While I would have liked a different ending, ( Read more... )

Incurable, by LC
(WW, Jed&Leo)
Stealing only from the best, I saw that torch has graciously offered to host this and rec'd it, and I've been waiting to do so myself. It's very short, very sharp, and very tender, in all senses of the word. A jumble of hope and pain and helplessness and strength.

All Love is Unrequited, by sabine101
(B5, Lennier/Marcus)Another story about wanting, and needing, and helplessness. I like this story because it respects and values the canonical relationships, or desires, of both men, while also making itself plausible. Written in Lennier's voice, I can see Marcus through him, and I like the idea that for a short time, ( Read more... )

The Familiar, by resonant8.
(HP, Harry/Snape)Another seconding of torch's recommendation, since she reminded me of this. It's sweet and funny and charming, and while the Harry in the story isn't the Harry I know from the books, he's quite nice as a Harry changed by circumstance, and Snape is just as unpleasant and nasty as one could wish. The subtlety of ( Read more... )

Two Reasons, by flambeau
(SW, Han/Luke)
As with Pale Green, I think that torch has written a story that is more plausible than many written for the pairing, one that takes account of the complexities of the tangled relationships of Han, Leia, and Luke.

Going Forth by Day, by flambeau
(HL, Duncan/Methos. Ish.)
Methos isn't dead. In time-honored tradition, Methos doesn't step in, and doesn't try and protect Duncan. Also, I think this is the only time torch wrote HL with both Duncan and Methos in it. *g* It's written in an interesting style, very effective for the story.

Death is invisible and timeless. ( Read more... )

Pale Green, by flambeau
(HP, Harry/Snape)Torch, being terribly perverse, took what seemed to be an implausibly unwriteable scenario originally presented as a challeng (Harry tells Snape he's a sexy bitch, and he wants him to take him to his secret love nest and show him his magic wand) and turned it into a sexy, disturbing little story. Then gave it to me ( Read more... )

Sedimentary, by rosenho
(Clark/Lex)
A brilliant SV vignette spinning off a challenge made by serrico, based on the poetry of Elizabeth Smart. It's sharp, smart, and complex, and I adore both the Clark she portrays, and the Lex Clark sees. Poor boys! Love is never easy.

Regency Fuck by Jen
(HtLJ, Iphicles/Ares AU)Billed as an Iphicles Regency AU, you don't ( Read more... )

Sea Change, by Yahtzee
(AtS, Angel/Lindsey)I've missed Lindsey, and I've wanted to read one really good Angel/Lindsey story, one that was plausible, took its time, and didn't make me try to believe too much. This one fit the bill perfectly. Set after Lindsey leaves LA and after Angel learns of Buffy's death, the two men end up on the same slow boat ( Read more... )