Ah, apparently I'm the last and the latest of the guest reccers? The theme of the the day is the human condition-- particularly relating to humanity's integration with its own technology and transhumanism. At least, as expressed by the the android, the portrait, the AI in fan fiction. They all ask the same basic questions: what is it to be human? what is it to not be human? I limited my search to the fandoms I'm most familiar with (Sorry, no classic Marvel or Trek) and chose fics that I enjoyed-- most of them are relationship-centric and slash-- but also attempted to favor those that better explored the thematic concepts in some way.
Fandoms: 50% Harry Potter 40% Stargate 10% Iron Man
Main Pairings: 100% m/m-ish 10% f/m 0% f/f
( on to the recs )
My journal where I will post the above + EVEN MORE (always more AI fic) at some point soon. They will also all be added to the rest of my tagged recs.
Thirdly, if you're not watching Leverage (Wednesday nights, TNT, 9PM EST/8PM CST), then I don't know what's stopping you. It's fun, clever and often really nifty. There's gadgets, explosions, good guys defeating bad guys, sexual tension, friendship and humor.
A brief overview, so that you can enjoy the recs (and then watch the show and then write more fic): ( We provide...leverage. )
( Leverage Recs: various combinations of Hardison, Parker and Eliot )
Thereafter You Have It (And Tango Makes Three) [Panic at the Disco, Brendon/Spencer]
Brendon gets a girl pregnant then decides to raise the baby himself. "Hey, baby girl," Brendon says, softly. He thinks he should have thought of something more profound to welcome his daughter in to the world.
As usual I've had problems deciding on which ten to include in this list but these are ( Ten Really Cool Bandom Crossover/Fusion Stories That I Like A Lot... )
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peaceful
So here you go: The Top Ten Stories that Make Me Love the Master Despite His Magnificent Bastardry
( . . . and you will obey me. )
If you happen to like, go and feedback the authors.
- Music:"Teardrop" - Massive Attack
There are so many fantastic stories out there, it's kind of overwhelming. I know I've left off some that I really adore, and there are probably some that I haven't read that would deserve a place on this list. I tried for more variety rather than less -- in types of non-monogamy, in bands involved, in specific groupings of characters, in authors, and in type and tone. My biases do show through, though, mostly in that there's lots of MCR, and also in that all of these fics are relatively supportive of the types of non-monogamy they feature.
( lots of wonderful stories under the cut )
Enjoy! I would love to hear what you think about these or about your other favorite non-monogamy fics in comments. :)
- Location:Lucien's Library
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cheerful - Music:Explosions in the Sky, The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
If you're anything like me, you probably want something sweet and fluffy to counter the oh-so-depressing Children of Earth, so, here we have it - 10 Torchwood and Doctor Who stories that will make you smile. Guaranteed happy endings! I've tried to balance between those that are often recced and those that I haven't seen recced. No spoilers for CoE.
Enjoy!! Hope they make you smile as much as they made me smile! Sorry for any weird formatting - LJ HATES ME!
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The original slash pairing has been rebooted with the 2009 movie - Star Trek XI, and the fic has been swamping the Internet, so I bring you (in no particular order) ten awesome Kirk/Spock fics, set in the Reboot universe. Summaries contain SPOILERS for the new movie. I've tried to rec stories I haven't seen recced much elsewhere. Took me forever! So, enjoy! :D
( Kirk/Spock this way! )
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I have added ratings and summaries where there were none, or where I could not find them. Apologies to the authors.
Enjoy
( Top Ten Eminem Fics (AU and RPS) )
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satisfied
( Top Ten Old School Pop!slash Recs )
10. Crayons, Ketchup and a Lap Dance Tester by
Title says it all and it's adorable.
9. Talks Like A Gentleman by
Bored, small-town schoolteacher Ryan Ross meets Jon Walker, a man with a secret. (and The Cab as his students)
8. baby!panic by
Four fics where bandom is in pre-school (so cute!)
7. There's A Light On In Chicago by
Patrick is a widower and young father. Pete is an advertising exec with a failing relationship. When Patrick's daughter makes a call to a radio shrink, lives intersect and shenanigans ensue.
6. Looking At You, I'm Home by
Ryan Ross never really expected to be a father, much less enjoy it, until he became the guardian of his young cousin. He doesn't even realize how well and truly happy he is until the boy asks if he can find his real father--a man he never met.
5. Once Upon A Time's Only Fiction Until Tomorrow Becomes Today by
The year Virginia Dale Wentz turns five her parents die in an accident aboard a chartered day-boat to Catalina. Pete had declared Spencer to be Ginny's guardian. A real tear jerker.
4. Shadows Of Echoes Of Memories Of Songs by
Zack says, "I thought you guys couldn’t get any more irresponsible! And then one of you went and got tinified!"
3. Anywhere, Say Anywhere (As Long As I'm With You) by
As the head of guest services at Oakhart Ranch, Jon Walker's supposed to make sure everything's running as smoothly as possible, even when Spencer Smith, former rodeo champion, comes rolling into town to help his former mother-in-law keep the ranch from going under.
2. Something Better by
Frank Iero, first year out as a teacher, takes a job he doesn't really want.
1. Forever, Now and its sequel Star Shaped by
Bachelor Brian Schecter finds two orphaned brothers who change his life.
I think the reason I'm so drawn to this pairing is the friendship that is so evident in every interview and appearance they've done for American Idol. I love that it's not about being gay or straight or christian or not christian; it's about being friends. It also helps that they're smokin' hot (what? like you weren't thinking it too!)
Something else to note about these recs, almost everyone I've recced here has written other stories with this pairing. I highly recommend reading those too.
And if you're not sure who Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are, go here (very media heavy).
( Onward to the Top Ten Kris Allen/Adam Lambert (AI8) Fics That Rock! )
Why? I’m not sure. Maybe I see a little too much of myself in the bitter, grumpy, workaholic, thinks-he’s-over-the-hill Leonard “Bones” McCoy. Maybe it’s the slightly uncomfortable crush I have on Pavel Chekov after the second (and third!) viewing of the movie. Whatever it is, the pairing just works. Read any of the stories below and tell me you don’t agree.
( Top Ten “Dammit, I’m a doctor, not an almost-pedophile” fics )
Guest Reccer here: Here are my top 10 favourite Pinto fics, not in any particular order. Most of these are from either the Pinto_Fic LJ group, or the ST:XI RPS Kink Meme - it's a sparkly new fandom with awesome writers - it was hard to pick! Jump on in, you don't actually need to know anything about these boys to read it. Full of fluff and snark!
This list took me forever, because I hadn't saved any of the links *epicfail* Text is differing sizes coz I have no idea how to use LJ. TRUFAX!
( Top 10 Pinto Fics )
( Merlin/Arthur and pre-slash gen- 51 Recs )
It’s been used in loads of fandoms for different challenges, and has become a fandom staple. So here are my top ten ‘five things’ fics.
( Ten sets of five things... that makes fifty things! )
- Music:U2 - Beautiful Day
If you're interested in making one, respond here with your desired list (the more specific the better. So "Top Ten Firefly Fics" and "Top Ten McKay/Sheppard Fics" will work, but aren't encouraged, whereas "Top Ten Firefly Crossover Fics" and "Top Ten Jealous!John Fics" are perfect). For each fic you should give the link, title, author and why it deserves to be on the list. Try to remember lesser known fics and authors! Fandoms are NOT limited to the ones we rec on this site.
In order to gain posting access, you have to join this community. You can't just watch it, you have to join it too. Now, you can join just for the day you post and then go back to watching, if you'd like. Alternately, you can link me to your top ten list and I can post it on your behalf.
This top ten listing fun will be going on from June 21 - July 21. Usually I do it for all of May, but certain circumstances have led to me backing it up a bit. But anyway! Pick a day that you'd like to have posting access so that I can give it to you. If you can, pick a day that no one else has picked. If that is impossible then I'm a flexible gal. We can get you in whenever.
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( 25 Doctor Who Recs )