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This is a fan fiction recommendation journal. New recs will be posted individually and added to the themed recommendation lists.
This journal is mirrored on LJ here
At present the fandoms include:
The Professionals
Nearly all Bodie/Doyle with an occasional gen story
Also there is The Professionals Information and Resources listing
Tag pros rec will give you the latest recs.
Stargate SG-1
A mix of slash (mainly Jack/Daniel), Gen team and occasional het pairings such as Daniel/Sha're or Daniel/Vala.
Tag sg-1 rec will give you the latest recs.
The X-Files
Mainly Mulder/Krycek with a few Mulder-focused gen or other.
Tag x-files rec will give you the latest recs.
Heroes
Nearly all Mohinder/Sylar (Mylar)
Tag mylar rec will give you the latest recs.
Ultraviolet (TV)
Anything and everything I could find of this small fandom, both fan fiction and resources. Ultraviolet (the TV show) was an amazing 6 hours of TV. The most intriguing take on modern day Vampires I've seen.
Tag uv rec will give you the latest recs.
Sherlock
Both John/Sherlock slash and friendship fics.
Tag sherlock rec will give you the latest recs.
Original Fic
From time to time I read non fandom, original fiction. These are the ones I've loved. No list at present.
Tag orginal fic rec will give you the latest recs,
Truly Madly Deeply by astolat
Jan. 12th, 2012 12:14 amTruly Madly Deeply by astolat John knew something was terribly, deeply wrong when he came back to the flat and found that Sherlock had made dinner. Highly amusing, I adore pragmatic John and the last line made me laugh out loud.
In the Forest of the Night by KCScribbler
Jan. 5th, 2012 11:31 pmIn the Forest of the Night by KCScribbler When Sherlock Holmes dies, he doesn’t just take Jim Moriarty and half of London’s biggest crime syndicate with him – he takes the battlefield. And John does miss it; so much so that he re-enlists and is re-deployed to Afghanistan, under Mycroft Holmes’s recommendation, as an army sniper. Still coming to terms with his loss, he encounters another lieutenant who’s recently lost a commanding officer, and unwittingly forms the most dangerous comradeship of his life. War is not a study in black and white, and loyalties are not so easily defined – especially when the most dangerous man John has ever met is working each and all from behind the scenes. An excellent story, clever, fast paced, entertaining and highly intriguing.
Immortal Beloved by greywash
Jan. 2nd, 2012 12:09 amImmortal Beloved by greywash Mostly, John just wants Sherlock to leave off the prostitutes. An amazing often uncomfortable story of two idiots who make some bloody stupid decisions between them. This is all seen through John's brutally honest pov. It does have some lovely moments of humour, the ending with Mycroft is a delight, but also some very intense, mixed up and painful moments (the bit with the gun make me shiver!). Well worth a read.
Performance in a Leading Role by Mad Lori
Dec. 31st, 2011 12:59 amPerformance in a Leading Role by Mad Lori Sherlock Holmes is an Oscar winner in the midst of a career slump. John Watson is an Everyman actor trapped in the rom-com ghetto. When they are cast as a gay couple in a new independent drama, will they surprise each other? Will their on-screen romance make its way into the real world? Wonderfully written, and researched, AU with Sherlock and John totally in character. A great, and occasionally painful, read.
A Momentary Madness by Très Méchante
Dec. 30th, 2011 10:11 pmA Momentary Madness by Très Méchante Anger – well, obsession and homicidal rage, really – bound Sherlock and Moriarty together, and only death can release them. The problem is that each one simply refuses to die. John Watson pov A dark, complex and intriguing mind fuck
Parallel by brbsoulnomming
Dec. 30th, 2011 03:31 pmParellel by brbsoulnomming There's a case at a secondary school/University, some series of threats or string of bizarre murders that has the entire campus shaken. In the course of the investigation, Sherlock and John meet two students. One is well liked if not popular, athletic, intelligent without showing off, involved only because they were close to a victim or witnessed something important. The other is a loner with no regard for social norms, an insufferable genius, always in the chem lab, and involved because everyone, including teachers/professors, think they're behind everything. Sherlock and John are responsible for these two meeting. And, because they both want to help with the investigation, they get to watch them become friends and fall a little in love. And that makes them feel things about themselves that they've been working very hard to not feel, thank you. The two female OCs are interesting reflections of John and Sherlock and also of interest in their own right.
What a Tangled Skein We Weave by capt_facepalm John has been trained to kill; Sherlock... not so much Snigger! :-)
The Skeleton Winter by branwyn
Dec. 14th, 2011 08:21 pmThe Skeleton Winter by branwyn Joanna knows that enlisting as the only recruit in Sherlock's private army isn't going to make her less damaged. But Sherlock puts her damage to good use. Joanna thinks that is by far the best thing that could have happened to her. It may, in fact, be the only thing that could have saved her. A genderswap AU casefic loosely based on AC Doyle's "The Dancing Men". A very well done and fascinating story. Joanne is a wonderfully complex person, as fascinating as canon John but different because she's a woman in what is still essentially a 'man's world'. Her relationship with Sherlock is beautifully depicted as is her friendship with Lestrade. Well worth a read.
Man and Beast by Jupiter Ash
Nov. 27th, 2011 11:58 pmMan and Beast by Jupiter Ash Sherlock is a werewolf who is captured by a facility which wants to experiment on him. When John is placed into his cage they expect Sherlock to attack him, but instead, he tries to mate with John. Highly enjoyable and very original read.
Fruits of the Spirit by Cherilyn
Nov. 25th, 2011 11:37 pmFruits of the Spirit by Cherilyn I always liked the way that the TV Series went straight into Bodie and Doyle as an experienced pairing, no exposition. It's a perfect opportunity for fan writers to devise their own, and this is Cherilyn's take. The opening sentence begins 'It was antipathy as first sight', and this nicely sets up the first part of the novel with Murphy playing peacemaker much to both Bodie and Doyle's irritation. Cowley, in his infinite wisdom, pairs then after the training with dire warning as to what will happen to them if they fail him or each other. Throughout the novel there are delightful touches of humour plus a long running gag that involve Bodie and Doyle 'celebrating' Cowley's birthday in hilarious style. Bodie, Doyle and Cowley are all well characterized, and CI5 and its personnel used well. Overall it's an excellent read.
Back Up copies by etothepii
Oct. 25th, 2011 11:16 pmBack Up Copies by etothepii When John dies, Sherlock doesn't know what to do. But Mycroft does. Dollhouse crossover. I'm not too sure whyI didn't rec this the first time I read it because it is an excellent read. You don't need to know anything about Dollhouse, because this is firmly based around Sherlock and John with Mycroft hovering in the background of course.
The Saga of Anubis (Or, how Daniel Jackson is Followed by a Kitten) by Lady Lade The kitten stares at him. Daniel stares back. Either Daniel’s hallucinating, or he’s got a Goa’uld kitten in his bathroom. Crackfic at its nuttiest. :-)
The Adventures of the Six Painted Virgins
Oct. 6th, 2011 11:48 pmThe Adventures of the Six Painted Virgins by Saathi1013 Sherlock dons an unusual disguise for a case. John is…conflicted. A really interesting fic with lovely John back history and great characterisation fo both Sherlock and John. Do check out the header art by MarieLikesToDraw as it is wonderful.
The Road to Follow by Anne
Oct. 2nd, 2011 11:19 pmThe Road to Follow by Anne Stranded in the AU Ba'al created by manipulating the timeline, Daniel Jackson finds himself recruited back to the SGC by one General Jack O'Neill - will they overcome their trust issues and find a way to work together? It's a long way for both men until a new bond of friendship and maybe more can be built. And then SG-1 is finally re-united to fix the timeline... but Ba'al is prepared on all levels.... A long and intriguing AU set in Continuum, it twists and turns all over the place and while never pressing the reset button manages to convince and provide some comfort.
Let's Make a Bed Out in the Rain by theimprobable1 John is devastated after his long-term girlfriend leaves him. Sherlock helps him through it. Warm and delightful.
Tea for four by Laurab1
Oct. 1st, 2011 02:48 pmTea for four by LauraB1 The Holmes parents are actually The Doctor and River Song Short, sweet and totally delightful. The sequel is Bravery of the Soldier and add Rory and Amy to the mix.
Once More With Feeling by redcarrigan
Sep. 24th, 2011 08:43 pmOnce More With Feeling by redcarrigan To put off his meddlesome, matchmaking mother, John convinces Sherlock to play the role of his significant other. Unparalleled awkwardness ensues. Utterly delightful with a very different and highly entertaining take on John's parents.
Comes to Morning by sunryder
Sep. 24th, 2011 04:07 pmCome to Morning by sunryder John Watson was a Shire Hobbit, born and bred, and he was terrible at it. He'd expected to spend his life bored and more than a little alone, but then Sherlock had come. Now he was running around Middle Earth trying to stop a killer while still avoiding Mycroft's lectures, and pretending he wasn't half mad in love with an Elf. A wonderful LOTR/Sherlock AU/Fusion. Sherlock and John are delightfully in character and the story is a real pleasure to read.
