| Recs, recs, recs and more recs. |
[Apr. 19th, 2009|10:49 am] |
In better news: WG's foot is doing better. Not "all healed" by any means. But he's moving around much more freely.
Also: various transition scenes of Out Of Bounds are moving forward. In an odd way. First one scene inches forward. Grinds to a halt. Then another starts moving. I scratch my head, but there is no arguing with it. Progress is progress. When not progressing, I re-read ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) crysothemis's Fix. *fans self*
Nothing makes me happier than when someone on sgastoryfinders searches for a fic of mine. It's even better when its recognized in seconds. The fact that auburnnothenna is writing a (massively long) SGA AU right now comes a close second, however.
Grave Mistake by kick_flaw, Merlin/Arthue, NC-17, H for hilarious (I made that rating up)
Yes, that kick_flaw, of the infamously hot Harry/Draco "Ice Cream Quickie." You've laughed yourself silly over Grave Mistake already, I'm sure. But if you've missed this one, stop by to enjoy the funniest ghost overshare in the Merlin fandom. Is there a way to gag a ghost? No. If there were, I'm quite certain Merlin would have found it. A fantastic, imaginative premise.
Sheppard's Law by cesperanza, John/Rodney, can't remember if it's R or NC-17, B for brilliant
I realize I've been remiss, but only because I know you've all pounced on it already. Speaking of imagination... just when I thought I'd read every possible sci-fi scenario, cesperanza comes up with a variation on time travel (but not time travel) that I'd never encountered. We all know that John is accident prone, but here are heart-in-your-throat dire. It left my brain buzzing with the implications, wondering about the nature of time. A sci-fi gem
Fix by toft_froggy, John/Rodney, NC-17, T for torturous
vanitashaze and I were discussing toft_froggy's unsparing eye the other day, and lo, sgastoryfinders reacquainted me with Fix. John is in the most humiliating position possible for a man, and only Rodney can save him. Seriously dub!con. Does a miserable, frustrated, unwilling Sheppard turn you on? Yeah. Me, too.
As soon I can find the link, I will give you vanitashaze's story, and toft_froggy's disturbing but so dead-on Merlin/Uther fic. Toft doesn't make her stories easy to find... grumble, grumble. |
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| Hi, Merlin fans, yes, I'm still here. |
[Apr. 17th, 2009|12:54 am] |
I'm still here, in the Merlin fandom. I'm being very disciplined about finishing my SGA WiPs first.
Quite disciplined. I deserve a prize.
However, none is forthcoming. Instead I shall remind you all I'm still a Merlin fan with a rec or two:
Needlework by zarathuse, Merlin/Arthur, NC-17
Needlework will make you shiver, in that beaming way that comes with a good story told over a campfire, snuggled in your sleeping bag. Let's face it, most Merlin fics use "magical misadventure" as a mere ploy to get Merlin and Arthur into the sack. (Not that I don't enjoy that, too.) Here, I believe the medieval magic. I was utterly involved in the plot, almost confident that all would be well, eventually. Almost. Merlin was so clearly over his head.... At the end, zarathuse gives us far more than just the start of a relationship. But I won't spoil that for you. Toasted marshmallow, anyone?
But hey, I'm also devouring SGA fic, rumors of SGA's demise being greatly exaggerated, etc., etc.. After some hibernation, the SGA authors are putting out nice, long rich fics:
Should've Been My Girlfriend by crysothemis, John/Rodney, NC-17
... Like this meta-rich story. I can see John just this foolish, just this absorbed in one thought -- we've known for some time he can be obsessive -- and nothing goes as planned. In fact, Crys bounces off the gender tropes like billiard ball from unexpected turn to another. And need I mention that it's hot? It's written by crysothemis after all, and she wrote Fix, which is my candidate for the hottest fic in the fandom. The best part of "Girlfriend" (other than John's utter foolishness -- I mean, the fool!) is that Crys does what she does best: inner monologues in a note-perfect character voice, and the contrast with the total lack of communication between John and Rodney. Oh, John. Never change. |
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| Merlin Rec: Merlin as a girl, in a dress, really, what could be better? |
[Dec. 16th, 2008|01:28 am] |
So Magical by snakevsladder Arthur/Merlin, R
Merlin turns himself into a girl, and Arthur can't get over it. This story amuses me so much, I've read it two or three (or possibly more) times. Very funny. Beautifully structured, too.
Misrule by thehoyden, Arthur/Merlin, NC-17
The Feast of Fools! I'd totally forgotten about the tradition where the nobles trade places with their servants for one day. This is hilarous, mortifying (for Merlin), and absolutely delightful. Then it becomes scorchingly hot. I whole-heartedly approve of this fandom's habit of putting Merlin in a dress. |
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| Merlin Rec: Quickening Days by Faye |
[Dec. 7th, 2008|03:57 pm] |
Where are the long fics, you ask, in this fresh new fandom? Well, until we get a Merlin Big Bang fest going, please enjoy:
Quickening Days by fahye, Arthur/Merlin, R
22,000 words of playful fun. Witty, amusing -- and did I mention fun? We have the slash dragon, pillowfights, dangerous creatures, and a mystery to solve. Pranks and impishness abound. Arthur is very Arthur, and Merlin is very Merlin, there's plenty of magic, and, oh yes, Merlin wears a dress. I can't wait to put him in one myself.
Includes the second best Arthur reaction to magic I've read.
Second best, you ask?
Well, there is this:
To Be Known by esohpe, Merlin/Arthur pre-
slashy, PG-13
Powerful fantasy story that will twist the blade in your gut. So this is what it felt like to be normal. Merlinopens his eyes to the cool, shining metal of Arthur's unsheathed blade. "Sorcerer," Arthur spits. I don't know if I love the beginning or the ending more. |
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| Oh where, oh where are the Merlin recs? |
[Dec. 4th, 2008|04:38 pm] |
Who has Merlin recs?
I've seen a list from nel_ani (here, allow me) and frogspace (do enjoy).
There must be other Merlin rec lists out there, yes? |
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