29 SGA Recs
Yes, gasp shock, I am still alive. Not much new to tell since I last updated - when was that btw, I can't remember. I will be in Germany from the 19th to June 2nd. There was a fire in my favourite DVD and music store in Killarney so there are having a massive sale now. Yay! (not for the fire, but SALE!) Bought lots of cheap DVDs. Well, anyway. I am still very much in love with SGA, and am reading myself slowly to blindness. Hence, recs; I like to spread the misery. Some old, some new. Mostly McShep with the odd gen and het story thrown in for variety.
Advantage by resonant
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 15.000 words]
Rodney the reluctant slave owner. This story will never stop being funny.
And So And So And So Forth by skoosiepants
[Team, with a side of John/Rodney; 1500 words]
Ronon adopts a egg off-world. Then it hatches and starts eating John's hair. And then the team meets Egg's mommie. *chortles* No, really.
Animal Husbandry by casspeach
[John/Rodney; NC-17; AU; 27.500 words]
A lovely, rich AU wherein Rodney is a vet and John is dreaming of owning his own stud farm. Great cameo by Lorne as John's best friend.
An Aesthetic Solitary Thing by eliade
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 6.300 words] warning: wings, tentacles
How on earth did Eliade make this work? It's funny, hot, and unexpectedly tender. "At least we're not giant flatworms. I know it may not sound like it, but our parent species is actually quite aesthetically pleasing."
Athosian Woman (the silver chromatic remix) by siegeofangels
[Teyla, OC Athosians gen; 2000 words]
Teyla is still a leader, even if (because) her calling lies not with her people. This is phantastic. The Twelve Eternals of Athos.
A Beautiful Lifetime Event by astolat
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 29.500 words]
This story I go back to when I need comfort-fic. Rodney and John become parents via ancient device. It's about family, friendship and love. Beautiful, beautiful story.
Beyond Onireomancy: A Rationalist's Guide to Understanding Your Dreams I, II by spike21
[John/Rodney; 5500 words]
Rodney and the aftermath of Grace Under Pressure. This story will hurt your heart at first, but then heal it again. Lovely
Rodney&Radek friendship.
Bullets By the Door by nifra_idril
[John, gen; 2200 words]
John in Afghanistan. Lyrical, poignant, real. The ground beneath them's more red than gold, deep dark crags cut into it. Goats and people scatter as they pass over, and John watches the horizon line, the shining black of the copters in the sky with him, the olive drab of the Humvees beneath them, motors whirring, thumping, beating in time with the steady regular thudding of John's heart.
Afghanistan is fucking beautiful.
Cartography by Touch by rageprufrock
[John/Rodney; 12.800 words] sequel: History Of Maps
Amazing, amazing John characterisation. Therapy sessions with Heightmeyer, and John talks while saying nothing at all. I love the pacing: the slow, gradual reveal of what's going on.
Cleave I, II by amireal
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 15.000 words]
Such a neat idea for a fic. Also, omg hot. "Welcome to my world Colonel. Want your EpiPen engraved?"
Close Encounters by amireal
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 4500 words]
Rodney has a rather persistant crush. This is just so cute.
Come and Join the Dance I, II by mirabile-dictu
[Rodney/Teyla; NC-17; 12.974 words]
Rodney discovers quietness. Beautiful language, slow pacing, warm tone overall. I may've teared up a little at some point.
The Empty Bell by brighidestone
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 1500 words]
Ow. Ow. Ow. Haunting. As beautiful as it is painful. John fucks Rodney for the first time in the middle of a rainstorm. A lashing wind rattles the shutters of the empty house they've bedded down in, and all night long there is the jangle of wind chimes, perhaps thousands of them. They coil tightly together on someone else's bed, a tangle of limbs and kisses and small, savage touches. Their bodies bruise each other, and it is too raw, too painful and far too much, but it is all they have.
A Farm In Iowa Series Index by sheafrotherdon
[John/Rodney; NC-17; AU]
John inherits a farm in Iowa, Rodney's car gives up on him, and then there is Finn. And Burp. And hijinks. There are no words for how much I adore this universe full of warmth, simple pleasures and love, so much love. These are my ultimate feel-good stories, re-read constantly.
Finding the Fine Print by giddygeek
[John/Rodney; 9000 words]
Marriage and mind melt by ancient device. I love love love this story. The dialogue, oh god. So much fun. Rodney digs through the pack for his digital camera and laptop, setting it up.
"You see," he says, pointing. "Two, blah, journey, blah, test, blahblahblah, ends in light, blah. Two, blah, etcetera. No mind sharing."
John stares at him. "You didn't mention the blahblahblah before," he says, and McKay waves his hands without looking in John's direction. "Rodney. You didn't mention the blahblahblah."
The First Pressing by laceymcbain
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 8800 words]
Another comfort-fic. This one always leaves me smiling and suffused in warmth.
Good for What Ails You by giddygeek
[John/Rodney; 1500 words]
If you want funny, read Giddy's stories. *giggles madly* So Teyla brought McKay the Athosian allergy reliever, and that was when everything kind of went to hell.
The Hollow Men by trinityofone
[John/Rodney; 3250 words]
Really, really painful, but so good. Rodney's been working on a way to download a copy of himself into the Ancient database.
I Hope You Take Seriously the Suggestion of Undressing by some_instant
[John/Rodney; 2300 words]
No matter how many times I read this already, there is always one line or another that sneaks up on me and makes me laugh out loud. Hilarious from start to finish.
In Shades of Indigo and Violet by out_there
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 2300 words]
Sweet, funny wing!porn. "You're surprisingly mean for an overgrown butterfly."
Intersections by kaneko
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 26.700 words]
The contrast of John's and Rodney's lifes until they meet in Antarctica pre-Atlantis. Jossed by canon, but I couldn't care less. I never quite know what to say about this story, except that it is wonderful: a little sad, a little funny, with a sprinkle of the absurd. Kinda like life, I guess. It feels infinitely longer than it really is.
Learn Something New by cesperanza
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 5000 words]
Oh, happy sigh. Rodney swallowed hard; he didn't know if Sheppard was making or ruining his reputation right now, but one thing was for sure: he was about forty seconds away from being called "snookums" in front of half the Nobel consideration committee. "Right, yes, well, it is late," Rodney said, trying to make it sound like a business decision. He quickly turned to shake the hands of the assembled company. "It's been a pleasure, gentlemen." Sheppard fluttered his eyelashes and waved his
fingers again: toodles.
Liberty by yin_again & ladycat777
[John/Rodney;NC-17;]
Um, does a PWP qualify as feel-good fic?
The Pledge and the Turn (The Paramnesia Remix) by miss_porcupine
[Lorne, McKay, gen; 3000 words]
Great insights into Lorne's character. Lorne understands the politics behind SGC mission reports, McKay doesn't. The first rule of SG-style AARs was that there were no SG-style AARs. "Aliens or no aliens, you write up a report just like you did back in Big Air Force," they were all told when they started. "You write down everything since that's how you and your readers are going to learn from your experiences." The second rule of SG-style AARs was to ignore what you were told when you started.
No Refunds or Exchanges by astolat
[John/Rodney; NC-17; AU]
All hail sga flashfic's Harlequin
Challenge; this is one of the marvellous results. Rodney gets a "mail-order bride".
Nothing to Fear (The Guardian Remix) by ljmckay
[Atlantis, John, gen; 1000 words]
This made me tear up, in a good way. And then there is the other man, the one that doesn’t try to understand her but just asks her so nicely if she’ll please help him defend herself and his people along with her. The one who doesn’t realize all he is capable of and never asks her to do more than necessary, even when she would gladly do more. She recognized him because of his gene but she responds to him because of his heart.
The Taste of Apples by auburnnothenna
[S1 Team, gen-ish, John/Rodney overtones; 31.400 words] sequel: Sacrifical Drift
One of the most compelling, beautifully realised stories I have read to date, in any fandom. If you only click on one link on this page, let it be this story.
Seven Circles Twisting by Brighid
[Team, Season 1;]
This is the best horror: leaving it to your own imagination to fill in the horrifying gaps.
Sum by Billie Tallent
[John/Rodney; 700 words]
So sweet. The perfect story to read before bed.
Advantage by resonant
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 15.000 words]
Rodney the reluctant slave owner. This story will never stop being funny.
And So And So And So Forth by skoosiepants
[Team, with a side of John/Rodney; 1500 words]
Ronon adopts a egg off-world. Then it hatches and starts eating John's hair. And then the team meets Egg's mommie. *chortles* No, really.
Animal Husbandry by casspeach
[John/Rodney; NC-17; AU; 27.500 words]
A lovely, rich AU wherein Rodney is a vet and John is dreaming of owning his own stud farm. Great cameo by Lorne as John's best friend.
An Aesthetic Solitary Thing by eliade
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 6.300 words] warning: wings, tentacles
How on earth did Eliade make this work? It's funny, hot, and unexpectedly tender. "At least we're not giant flatworms. I know it may not sound like it, but our parent species is actually quite aesthetically pleasing."
Athosian Woman (the silver chromatic remix) by siegeofangels
[Teyla, OC Athosians gen; 2000 words]
Teyla is still a leader, even if (because) her calling lies not with her people. This is phantastic. The Twelve Eternals of Athos.
A Beautiful Lifetime Event by astolat
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 29.500 words]
This story I go back to when I need comfort-fic. Rodney and John become parents via ancient device. It's about family, friendship and love. Beautiful, beautiful story.
Beyond Onireomancy: A Rationalist's Guide to Understanding Your Dreams I, II by spike21
[John/Rodney; 5500 words]
Rodney and the aftermath of Grace Under Pressure. This story will hurt your heart at first, but then heal it again. Lovely
Rodney&Radek friendship.
Bullets By the Door by nifra_idril
[John, gen; 2200 words]
John in Afghanistan. Lyrical, poignant, real. The ground beneath them's more red than gold, deep dark crags cut into it. Goats and people scatter as they pass over, and John watches the horizon line, the shining black of the copters in the sky with him, the olive drab of the Humvees beneath them, motors whirring, thumping, beating in time with the steady regular thudding of John's heart.
Afghanistan is fucking beautiful.
Cartography by Touch by rageprufrock
[John/Rodney; 12.800 words] sequel: History Of Maps
Amazing, amazing John characterisation. Therapy sessions with Heightmeyer, and John talks while saying nothing at all. I love the pacing: the slow, gradual reveal of what's going on.
Cleave I, II by amireal
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 15.000 words]
Such a neat idea for a fic. Also, omg hot. "Welcome to my world Colonel. Want your EpiPen engraved?"
Close Encounters by amireal
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 4500 words]
Rodney has a rather persistant crush. This is just so cute.
Come and Join the Dance I, II by mirabile-dictu
[Rodney/Teyla; NC-17; 12.974 words]
Rodney discovers quietness. Beautiful language, slow pacing, warm tone overall. I may've teared up a little at some point.
The Empty Bell by brighidestone
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 1500 words]
Ow. Ow. Ow. Haunting. As beautiful as it is painful. John fucks Rodney for the first time in the middle of a rainstorm. A lashing wind rattles the shutters of the empty house they've bedded down in, and all night long there is the jangle of wind chimes, perhaps thousands of them. They coil tightly together on someone else's bed, a tangle of limbs and kisses and small, savage touches. Their bodies bruise each other, and it is too raw, too painful and far too much, but it is all they have.
A Farm In Iowa Series Index by sheafrotherdon
[John/Rodney; NC-17; AU]
John inherits a farm in Iowa, Rodney's car gives up on him, and then there is Finn. And Burp. And hijinks. There are no words for how much I adore this universe full of warmth, simple pleasures and love, so much love. These are my ultimate feel-good stories, re-read constantly.
Finding the Fine Print by giddygeek
[John/Rodney; 9000 words]
Marriage and mind melt by ancient device. I love love love this story. The dialogue, oh god. So much fun. Rodney digs through the pack for his digital camera and laptop, setting it up.
"You see," he says, pointing. "Two, blah, journey, blah, test, blahblahblah, ends in light, blah. Two, blah, etcetera. No mind sharing."
John stares at him. "You didn't mention the blahblahblah before," he says, and McKay waves his hands without looking in John's direction. "Rodney. You didn't mention the blahblahblah."
The First Pressing by laceymcbain
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 8800 words]
Another comfort-fic. This one always leaves me smiling and suffused in warmth.
Good for What Ails You by giddygeek
[John/Rodney; 1500 words]
If you want funny, read Giddy's stories. *giggles madly* So Teyla brought McKay the Athosian allergy reliever, and that was when everything kind of went to hell.
The Hollow Men by trinityofone
[John/Rodney; 3250 words]
Really, really painful, but so good. Rodney's been working on a way to download a copy of himself into the Ancient database.
I Hope You Take Seriously the Suggestion of Undressing by some_instant
[John/Rodney; 2300 words]
No matter how many times I read this already, there is always one line or another that sneaks up on me and makes me laugh out loud. Hilarious from start to finish.
In Shades of Indigo and Violet by out_there
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 2300 words]
Sweet, funny wing!porn. "You're surprisingly mean for an overgrown butterfly."
Intersections by kaneko
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 26.700 words]
The contrast of John's and Rodney's lifes until they meet in Antarctica pre-Atlantis. Jossed by canon, but I couldn't care less. I never quite know what to say about this story, except that it is wonderful: a little sad, a little funny, with a sprinkle of the absurd. Kinda like life, I guess. It feels infinitely longer than it really is.
Learn Something New by cesperanza
[John/Rodney; NC-17; 5000 words]
Oh, happy sigh. Rodney swallowed hard; he didn't know if Sheppard was making or ruining his reputation right now, but one thing was for sure: he was about forty seconds away from being called "snookums" in front of half the Nobel consideration committee. "Right, yes, well, it is late," Rodney said, trying to make it sound like a business decision. He quickly turned to shake the hands of the assembled company. "It's been a pleasure, gentlemen." Sheppard fluttered his eyelashes and waved his
fingers again: toodles.
Liberty by yin_again & ladycat777
[John/Rodney;NC-17;]
Um, does a PWP qualify as feel-good fic?
The Pledge and the Turn (The Paramnesia Remix) by miss_porcupine
[Lorne, McKay, gen; 3000 words]
Great insights into Lorne's character. Lorne understands the politics behind SGC mission reports, McKay doesn't. The first rule of SG-style AARs was that there were no SG-style AARs. "Aliens or no aliens, you write up a report just like you did back in Big Air Force," they were all told when they started. "You write down everything since that's how you and your readers are going to learn from your experiences." The second rule of SG-style AARs was to ignore what you were told when you started.
No Refunds or Exchanges by astolat
[John/Rodney; NC-17; AU]
All hail sga flashfic's Harlequin
Challenge; this is one of the marvellous results. Rodney gets a "mail-order bride".
Nothing to Fear (The Guardian Remix) by ljmckay
[Atlantis, John, gen; 1000 words]
This made me tear up, in a good way. And then there is the other man, the one that doesn’t try to understand her but just asks her so nicely if she’ll please help him defend herself and his people along with her. The one who doesn’t realize all he is capable of and never asks her to do more than necessary, even when she would gladly do more. She recognized him because of his gene but she responds to him because of his heart.
The Taste of Apples by auburnnothenna
[S1 Team, gen-ish, John/Rodney overtones; 31.400 words] sequel: Sacrifical Drift
One of the most compelling, beautifully realised stories I have read to date, in any fandom. If you only click on one link on this page, let it be this story.
Seven Circles Twisting by Brighid
[Team, Season 1;]
This is the best horror: leaving it to your own imagination to fill in the horrifying gaps.
Sum by Billie Tallent
[John/Rodney; 700 words]
So sweet. The perfect story to read before bed.