It’s a known fact that I have a mild predilection for young Mr Harris, so I challenged myself that I would do at least one list where Xander is nowhere in sight! *g*

Arrhizal by sunnyd_lite is a terrific look inside River’s head as she thinks about Simon and the rest of the crew. Beautiful evocative use of imagery makes this one a keeper.

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1) Ex Turpi Causa by drsquidlove. A lawyer offers to bring Simon and River their freedom. Simon thinks they'd be better off taking their chances on Serenity. Angel crossover. ( Read more... )

Some of my favorite crossover fanvids. All worksafe.

The Fall of the Eleventh by sheryloh. Firefly/Doctor Who crossover; River & 11th Doctor.
Amazing trailer which makes me want to see the movie... which, of course, doesn't exist. WHYYYYYYY?! Is there at least a fic? Anyone?

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Doctor Who/Firefly:
Time Fugitive by fajrdrako - Kaylee picks up a passenger. (R, Jack/Mal)
Extract: “Out of time,” she said. “You’re a man out of time, so far from home. Looking for lost parts of yourself. Looking for your Doctor.”

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The little gals often have big stories, sadly hidden from the viewer. Fortunately, we have many talented writers who can spotlight them beautifully. Here are a few of the many standouts from 2011:

( Lydia, Sunday, Buffybot, Harmony, Vi, Newbie and Future Slayers on Parade! )

The Fear by aycheb (Meta-ish: Summer Glau's roles in Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Dollhouse.)

So What by scifi_tv_addict (Recurring women of the Whedonverse)

Bullets by viorica8957 (General Series)

Made-Up Love Song #43 by such_heights (Kaylee + ensemble. Sunshiney love!)

People Got a Lotta Nerve by obsessive24 (River and the War - It will end again in bullets fired. This ( Read more... )

Here are a few PG rated shorts from every part of the Whedonverse.

The Very Small Girl and the Monster by snickfic  (Firefly/BtVS)
There's a monster River needs to meet.

Role of the Dice by beer_good_foamy  (Dollhouse)
Some engagements are just frakkin’ weird.

Overcompensation by Noxnoctisanima (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog)
Billy is confronted by Captain Hammer, ( Read more... )

Unexpected Gifts (R,Kaylee/Inara)
For the next several minutes Kaylee tasted and felt only sweetness and strawberries, lost to the sensations and the seeds of a new want

More Than A Pastime (PG, Kaylee/River)
What if Kaylee asked River for self-defense lessons?

Too Many Words (PG-13, Kaylee/River)
"This story is about something that has nothing to do ( Read more... )

Also, I can kill you with my brain by ale_skyz - Worksafe - I also liked the Zoe one under Artist Choice #4, but this one under Artist Choice 10 was a nice juxtaposition of cap and quote.

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They're Advertising in the Skies for People Like Us by musesfool - PG - River wanted to go to the academy, it was a place for special kids from all over. A ficlet full of quiet heartbreak for kids with other dreams. Crossover with SPN.

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