Yuletide V: In another light
I realise it's virtually impossible to read at AO3 right now, but these recs are burning a hole in my hard disk. So, here are six stories that re-envision the source in ways which just make so much sense. (The Bond story is from the sharp-teeth meme.)
*** marks my top ten, again.
Aladdin
Passings, by ChokolatteJedi
'When he refuses again and again to kill, the man finally asks him to keep him hidden from all the eyes that watch him. The Genie obliges, but he does not know enough of this new world.' A fascinating take on the Aladdin universe, with some chilling moments along the way
Doctor Who crossovers
A Change in the Wind, by Beatrice Otter ***
'Domaripopexnal-currently calling herself 'Marie Babineaux,' and before that 'Mary Poppins,' and before that 'Maria Pabst'-studied the list of errands the housekeeper had given her when she and her charges had left the house that morning.' My favourite of several stories this year exploring this delightful premise. Domaripopexnal underlines how different the Doctor is from other Gallifreyans
Errant, by Novembersmith
'The money has blood on it, but gas stations attendants and truck stop waitresses don't seem to mind. It spends like it was clean, and he doesn't have to drive for anyone but himself, now.' Atmospheric vignette with a neat crossover idea. I haven't seen Drive, but this caught me in the first paragraph and didn't let me go
Hamlet
Chiaroscuro, by Acrossthefloors
'When Hamlet comes back to Elsinore, his eyes glitter and gleam and Ophelia can all too easily imagine that if he would only cast a glance toward her, it would leave her bleeding.' The Lovecraftian fusion is such a powerful window into the play, and Acrossthefloors skilfully builds the creepiness to the inevitable end (Adult)
James Bond
Iterations, by Rheanna
'It would be easy to dismiss what he hears as merely an echo of his own steps, but Bond knows better. When he looks over his shoulder, no one is there.' Clever short which slides between metafic & horror
The Little Mermaid
Knives Beneath Her Feet, by Miss Lanyon
'The sea-witch seized her head with one of those strong hands and turned her face to kiss her mouth deeply, drinking her voice.' An unusual & insightful take on the 'you will walk on knives' concept from 'The Little Mermaid'. I'd warn for darkness, but if you take that part of canon literally, dark is inevitable (Adult)
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*** marks my top ten, again.
Aladdin
Passings, by ChokolatteJedi
'When he refuses again and again to kill, the man finally asks him to keep him hidden from all the eyes that watch him. The Genie obliges, but he does not know enough of this new world.' A fascinating take on the Aladdin universe, with some chilling moments along the way
Doctor Who crossovers
A Change in the Wind, by Beatrice Otter ***
'Domaripopexnal-currently calling herself 'Marie Babineaux,' and before that 'Mary Poppins,' and before that 'Maria Pabst'-studied the list of errands the housekeeper had given her when she and her charges had left the house that morning.' My favourite of several stories this year exploring this delightful premise. Domaripopexnal underlines how different the Doctor is from other Gallifreyans
Errant, by Novembersmith
'The money has blood on it, but gas stations attendants and truck stop waitresses don't seem to mind. It spends like it was clean, and he doesn't have to drive for anyone but himself, now.' Atmospheric vignette with a neat crossover idea. I haven't seen Drive, but this caught me in the first paragraph and didn't let me go
Hamlet
Chiaroscuro, by Acrossthefloors
'When Hamlet comes back to Elsinore, his eyes glitter and gleam and Ophelia can all too easily imagine that if he would only cast a glance toward her, it would leave her bleeding.' The Lovecraftian fusion is such a powerful window into the play, and Acrossthefloors skilfully builds the creepiness to the inevitable end (Adult)
James Bond
Iterations, by Rheanna
'It would be easy to dismiss what he hears as merely an echo of his own steps, but Bond knows better. When he looks over his shoulder, no one is there.' Clever short which slides between metafic & horror
The Little Mermaid
Knives Beneath Her Feet, by Miss Lanyon
'The sea-witch seized her head with one of those strong hands and turned her face to kiss her mouth deeply, drinking her voice.' An unusual & insightful take on the 'you will walk on knives' concept from 'The Little Mermaid'. I'd warn for darkness, but if you take that part of canon literally, dark is inevitable (Adult)
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replies). Reply wherever you prefer