I haven't finished the Rectober challenge (there are still 8 posts to go), so I'll just keep posting whenever I find some time, until I'll actually finish it. I still have a lot of recs to share!
Rectober 2015: Day 7 - All the Small Fandoms
This part of my recs post is dedicated to some of my favourite small fandoms. Since
smallfandomfest is ongoing (♥) I thought it would be appropriate to include this category on my list. All the love for small fandoms! 45 works (44 fics, 1 fanart) for 9 fandoms - I wanted to pick 5 only, but I couldn't decide...
ALMOST HUMAN
1. Title:
The Reasons for UsAuthor:
starandreaPairing(s) John Kennex/Dorian, Sandra Maldonado, Valerie Stahl, Rudy Lom, Richard Paul
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 51,268
Warnings: -
Summary: Dorian wants to dance. John has an invitation. Everyone else watches. (Or, the one where John and Dorian become media darlings and a precinct-wide public relations nightmare, all in a single weekend.)
Why I loved it: I've read it some time ago, but it's defintiely one of my favourite Almost Human fics (out of all those I've read so far). I love how protective John and Dorian are of each other, how their relationship impacts everything and how everyone tries to help them. It's a really, really brilliant fic.
2. Title:
And All That I Can Hear Is OneAuthor:
auroreanravePairing(s) Rudy Lom/OMC, John Kennex/Dorian, Sandra Maldonado, Valerie Stahl, Rudy Lom, Richard Paul
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 5,587
Warnings: -
Summary: The bot just keeps staring at Rudy. He's convinced it is.
Why I loved it: I love fics that focus on Rudy overall - there is not enough of fics that focus on Rudy - and I love how this one is written - I also love that Rudy is happy, because he deserves happiness. I love the OC character and John/Dorian parts are a great bonus. I love it.
3. Title:
ButterfliesAuthor:
Fall_into_your_sunlightPairing(s) Rudy Lom/Valerie Stahl
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 2,058
Warnings: -
Summary: Valerie takes a detour through Rudy's lab and something catches her eye.
Why I loved it: While I'm not into this pairing, I really enjoyed the fic, so I thought I would mention it. There is not enough of fics about Rudy nor Valerie around, so why not.
4. Title:
The Detective Needs Proof: Five Times Valerie or Sandra Know Exactly the Right Thing to SayAuthor:
storiesfortravellersPairing(s) Sandra Maldonado/Valerie Stahl, John Kennex, Dorian, Rudy Lom, Richard Paul
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 1,535
Warnings: References to violence
Summary: Five important moments in Valerie/Sandra's relationship.
Why I loved it: There is not many fics for this pairing around, so I really enjoyed reading this one. I liked seeing different scenes from Sandra's and Valerie's relationship.
5. Title:
So let the memories be good for those who stayAuthor:
eugenidesPairing(s) John Kennex, Dorian, Valerie Stahl, Sandra Maldonado, Rudy Lom, Richard Paul
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 4,602
Warnings: -
Summary: John Kennex doesn't much care for the holidays. These are ten ways he celebrates, anyway.
Why I loved it: I love the "team as a family" fics, and this one was very fun to read. All the friendships in one fic, there's also fluff and everyone's great, really.
BLADE: TRINITY
1. Title:
For All Eternity (at AO3
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Author:
taibhrighPairing(s) Drake/Hannibal King, OCs
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 6,146
Warnings: -
Summary: It all started in the aftermath of Daystar, the changes, the dreams...
Why I loved it: This fic was fun to read and not only because of Drake/Hannibal, but also because I really like the OCs in this one. It rarely happens to me, so I decided to rec this fic.
2. Title:
Haunted His Dreams (at AO3
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Author:
taibhrighPairing(s) Drake/Hannibal King
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 3,750
Warnings: -
Summary: Hannibal met Drake long before anyone else knew.
Why I loved it: I like the idea and the atmosphere of this fic a lot.
3. Title:
My Baby Left a Mark on Me (at AO3
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Author:
glitterficsPairing(s) Drake/Hannibal King, Danica Talos, Asher Talos, Abigail Whistler, Blade, Zoe Sommerfield
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 7,408
Warnings: -
Summary: Hannibal's had a lifetime to get used to the fact that he had no soul mate mark and therefore no soul mate out there. So he's allowed to freak out a little when his mark suddenly appears out of nowhere.
Why I loved it: It's one of not many soulmates fics I've read that I actually enjoyed.
4. Title:
No More Hiding Author:
taibhrighPairing(s) Drake/Hannibal King, Blade, Abigail Whistler, Asher Talos, Danica Talos, Zoe Sommerfield
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 9,539
Warnings: -
Summary: Hannibal was never who anyone thought he was.
Why I loved it: This is my favourite fic from this fandom, now that I think about it. I really like the author established Drake and Hannibal's relationship, how Zoe and Asher were written and I just really enjoy this fic. I don't even know how many times I've re-read it by now, but let me tell you, it's a lot.
5. Title:
Plural of Apocalypse Author:
elyssblairPairing(s) Drake/Hannibal King, Abigail Whistler, OCs
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 16,817
Warnings: -
Summary: A few years after Daystar, the Nightstalkers are hunting a new threat, Drake isn't as dead as they'd believed and Hannibal is working with a new breed of vampire. Then, his day really gets weird.
Why I loved it: I love this one to pieces. The interactions between Hannibal and Drake are really amazing and I like how they had to learn to work together. As I mentioned earlier, I'm not really into "soulmates" trope, but I like how it was written here. It's a really great fic.
BREAKFAST WITH SCOT
1. Title:
Empty Nest Syndrome (at AO3
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Author:
lil_1337Pairing(s) Sam Miller/Eric McNally, Scot Latour
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,304
Warnings: -
Summary: Scot wants to go on a middle-school theatre trip. Eric and Sam finally give their OK, but they have a hard time coping with his absence.
Why I loved it: It's a sweet fic about Sam and Eric being protective and dealing with decisions they have to make. I want to hug them so much! I love it.
2. Title:
Father MaterialAuthor:
tiny-cupcakePairing(s) Sam Miller/Eric McNally
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 2,061
Warnings: Spoilers for the movie.
Summary: Eric's transition into fatherhood.
Why I loved it: This is sweet and wonderful. It focuses on how Eric gets used to being a father and I love it.
3. Title:
New Game (Continued in
Process)
Author:
unavez18Pairing(s) Sam Miller/Eric McNally
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 31,590
Warnings: -
Summary: A "beginnings” fic for Breakfast with Scot (m/m pairing). The already-established relationship of the couple in the movie intrigued me enough to come up w/ this story. It takes place after the very first scene of the movie, which is 5 years before the bulk of the movie occurs, so there really isn’t much “spoiling” in it; certainly nothing central to the plot of the movie.
Why I loved it: I love this fic and how the author described Eric and Sam's first meeting and how they developed a relationship. It's long and the way everything is descibed is very close to how I imagined Sam and Eric's first meeting would go.
4. Title:
No RegretsAuthor:
unavez18Pairing(s) Sam Miller/Eric McNally, Eric Latour
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 14,547
Warnings: Spoilers for the movie.
Summary: What happens post-film.
Why I loved it: This fic is wonderful. Eric starts to look at his life and his relationship differently and I like how it's described. Also, Scot and Sam are just amazing. It's so sweet!
5. Title:
Plural Possessive (at AO3
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Author:
lil_1337Pairing(s) Sam Miller/Eric McNally, Scot Latour
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,498
Warnings: -
Summary: Father's Day
Why I loved it: It's an absolutely sweet, adorable fic and I loved Scot making a gift for Sam and Eric.
6. Title:
(Un)Expected Questions (at AO3
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Author:
megan-moonlightPairing(s) Sam Miller/Eric McNally, Scot Latour/Carla
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,593
Warnings: -
Summary: Scot asks very good questions.
Why I loved it: It's one of my favourite fics I've written so far, so I just felt like including it on the list.
CAPRICA
1. Title:
Points VerseAuthor:
spockPairing(s) Sam Adama/Larry
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 3,146
Warnings: -
Summary: Sam should've known this job was going to be more hassle that it was worth.
Why I loved it: This was the first Sam/Larry fic I've read and I still love it to pieces. I had so much fun re-reading it when deciding which fics to mention on the list! Larry is brilliant and sneaky, and he knows it, and it intrigues Sam so much. This fic is so brilliant and full of sentences I absolutely love.
2. Title:
Social Call (at AO3
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Author:
megan-moonlightPairing(s) Sam Adama/Larry
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 2,357
Warnings: -
Summary: It's good to finally have a day off.
Why I loved it: I had so much fun writing this fic and I just had to share.
3. Title:
Stepping Over The LineAuthor:
niciasusPairing(s) Sam Adama/Larry, Joseph Adama
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 4,199
Warnings: Spoilers for 1.04 "Rein of the Waterfalls."
Summary: Being married to a mobster is bad enough, but when Joseph asked Sam to "Balance it Out," the strain in Sam and Larry's marriage deepens. This is a post-story to the episode, "Rein of the Waterfalls."
Why I loved it: It's a nice fic. I really like the characterization and the dialogue. It's great to get more insight into Larry's family and how difficult things must have been for Larry, considering Sam's job. Not to mention the scenes between Sam and Larry. I love it.
4. Title:
Asleep in the CityAuthor:
sheepfairyPairing(s) Tamara Adama/Zoe Graystone
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 2,633
Warnings: -
Summary: Tamara would like answers and Zoe might have them.
Why I loved it: I think it's the only fic for this pairing I've read overall, and I haven't thought about it until I've read this fic. I like this concept and how the fic was written.
5. Title:
No Me, Without YouAuthor:
LintPairing(s) Zoe Graystone, Lacy Rand
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 3,459
Warnings: -
Summary: It's a scary feeling, realizing she's so dependent on their friendship that she doesn't know how to exist on her own.
Why I loved it: That is one great take on the relationship between Zoe and Lacy, and how important it is. I like how everything that had happened is described , including emotions, is described. There should be more fics about Zoe and Lacy's relationship.
DONALD STRACHEY MYSTERIES
1. Title:
Cold Brewed (at AO3
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Author:
lil-1337Pairing(s) Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, Mention of Bub Bailey, Lauren Platt, Kenny Kwon
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 3,435
Warnings: -
Summary: Timmy likes his job as a manager in training for a chain of grocery stores, but it is the new security guard that really captures his attention.
Why I loved it: This is the only AU fic I've read for this fandom, I think, and I ended up loving this idea so much! Don working as a security officer is really great, and Tim is a good manager. It works very well.
2. Title:
DhefteraphobiaAuthor:
bronwynferchdaiPairing(s) Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, Bub Bailey
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 7,324
Warnings: Violence
Summary: Bub hates Mondays, but he’s got good reason. And Timmy needs to stop interfering in other people’s disasters.
Why I loved it: I love fics in which Bub appears overall, and his friendship with Don and Tim is one of my favourite things in this fandom, so when I've read this fic, I was so very happy. And I got a bit emotional. Meaning, I wanted to hug and Timmy, and Don and Bub. I love how Bub protects Timmy and how they both make sure the other is okay. It's defintiely one of my favourite fics.
3. Title:
For Better or WorseAuthor:
maverick4ozPairing(s) Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, Bub Bailey
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 2,933
Warnings: A bit of info from all the movies.
Summary: Sometimes Bub hated his life, sometimes he didn't.
Why I loved it: Once again, a fic about bub working with Don and Tim, because I couldn't help it. I love fics where Timmy helps with cases, and he's so great! Timothy goes undercover (and is very well prepared), the banter between Bub and Don is awesome and Don and gets very protective in the end.
4. Title:
An Inauspicious BeginningAuthor:
bronwynferchdaiPairing(s) Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 20,919
Warnings: The teeniest, tiniest ones for Ice Blues and Shock to the System, if you’ve seen them and are really paying attention.
Summary: The best of things are often entirely unexpected. They’re built slowly and carefully. And sometimes, love just comes up and smacks you in the face.
Why I loved it: A fic from the "how they met" variety, which I love to re-read from time to time. I think it's one of the fics I re-read most in this fandom, actually. I really like the first meeting, developing the relationship, and Don and Timmy trying to work things out, I adore Tim's friendship with Mattie.
5. Title:
Say It WithAuthor:
d8rkmessngrPairing(s) Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, OCs
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 6,517
Warnings: -
Summary: Don always loved to give Tim flowers. There are five that stood out.
Why I loved it: I have a huge soft spot for Donald giving Timmy flowers. Each part of the fic is lovely and I especially like the first one, where Timmy and DOn meet for the first time and Don is so, so smooth. And it's a really great fic overall. Timmy deserves all the flowers in the world.
6. Title:
Secrets Kept, Secrets Shared (at AO3
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Author:
squidgiepdxPairing(s) Donald Strachey/Timothy Callahan, Bub Bailey
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 2,750
Warnings: -
Summary: Donald loses his wedding ring on a case and comes home to tell Timothy. But Timothy has a secret he's not sure he can keep anymore.
Why I loved it: Yes, a next fic which also includes Bub, but it's not the only reason why I love it. I really like how sneaky and caring Timmy is. I love it and I just had to add this one to the list.
JURASSIC PARK
1. Title:
The Last of his BreedAuthor:
Amy Throckrex-SmythePairing(s) Alan Grant/Billy Brennan, Eric Kirby, OCs
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 26,180
Warnings: -
Summary: Various scenes from the Alan and Billy romance.
Why I loved it: It's definitely one of my favourite Jurassic Park fics. I love not only how Alan and Billy's relationship is written, but also how all the characters interact - the friendships, the rivalries, the dialogue, it's really wonderful, in my opinion. Another case in which I absolutely adore the OCs. And the long, long, very long courtship is pretty much brilliant.
2. Title:
The Long Road to RecoveryAuthor:
tarlanxPairing(s) Alan Grant/Billy Brennan
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 10,330
Warnings: -
Summary: They both bore the scars from Isla Sorna, but not all scars can be seen on the surface. Alan still feels guilty over his words to Billy, and it takes self-analysis to realize why Billy's actions had disappointed him so much. A journey to close the dig in Montana for the winter, gives both of them the time to assess their relationship and realize that it could be so much more.
Why I loved it: Post-JPIII, Billy and Alan get used to the new situation. I really loved how their interactions were written and how emotional it was. Alan feels responsible and he cares about Billy so much.
3. Title:
Once BittenAuthor:
SithkittenPairing(s) Alan Grant/Billy Brennan, Ellie Sattler, OCs
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 34,866
Warnings: Language
Summary: In the beginning, there was Billy...
Why I loved it: What hapens pre-JPIII and post-JPIII. There is a lot going on. It starts when Billy and Alan start working together and at some point start to spend more time around each other (which is a bit difficult for Alan). I really enjoy the slow relationship development, the drama, angst, the situation being difficult and how the fic is written overall.
4. Title:
A Place To Lay My Head (at AO3
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Author:
seraphina_snapePairing(s) Alan Grant/Billy Brennan, Ellie Sattler
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 10,330
Warnings: -
Summary: Billy shares something with Alan. Alan takes a while to figure it out, but once he does, he reciprocates.
Why I loved it: It's a lovely fic about misunderstandings. Alan is unsure of what Billy does not how to react, but at least Ellie is there to explain to him what exactly had happened. I love Alan and Ellie's friendship so much!
5. Title:
Two-Factor TheoryAuthor:
foolish_mortalPairing(s) Alan Grant/Billy Brennan, Eric Kirby, Ellie Sattler
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 11,188
Warnings: -
Summary: The two factor theory of emotion states that physiological rushes such as adrenaline and fear can be misappropriated as anger or love.
Why I loved it: It's a very enjoyable fic, and I like how Billy, Alan and Eric are written and their conversations are great. I also love the interactions between Alan and Ellie - she just gets Alan.
MORTAL KOMBAT
1. Title:
It's Like Thunder, Lightning (the Way You Love Me Is Slightly Frightening) (at AO3
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Author:
misuraPairing(s) Johnny Cage/Rayden
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,788
Warnings: -
Summary: "I saved the world and I don't even get a t-shirt or something?" Johnny asks.
"You get the 'or something'," Rayden says.
Why I loved it: It's a great piece about Rayden, Johnny and gifts.
2. Title:
Storm's ComfortAuthor:
NixPairing(s) Johnny Cage/Rayden
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 5,581
Warnings: -
Summary: Johnny is suffering a serious case of burn out. A mysterious rain shower leads to relief.
Why I loved it: As far as I remember this was the first Johnny/Rayden fic I've read. Or at least one of the two I remember reading as the first ones. In which Johnny tries to work and Rayden is sneaky. I like it.
3. Title:
The TattooAuthor:
NixPairing(s) Johnny Cage/Rayden
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 870
Warnings: -
Summary: One lazy morning, Johnny contemplates Rayden's tattoo.
Why I loved it: Exactly what the summary says. Johnny likes Rayden and Rayden's tattoo.
SOUTHLAND
1. Title:
A Day of WorkAuthor:
annievhPairing(s) John Cooper/Ceasar, Dewey, Nate Moretta
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,223
Warnings: -
Summary: John meets Ceasar on the job.
Why I loved it: I was considering a lot of ways in which John and Caesar could have met - there are a lot of possibilities after all - so I enjoyed reading this fic. I developed a huge soft spot for fireman!Caesar. The conversation between John and Caesar is amazing.
2. Title:
FeverAuthor:
megan-moonlightPairing(s) John Cooper/Ceasar
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 2,074
Warnings: -
Summary: He knew the other man never asked for help, but something like that was serious. He had to remember to punch John for being an idiot.
Why I loved it: Even if it's short, writing this one was rather difficult, but that's why I'm still so proud of it. I love writing this pairing a lot.
3. Title:
The Victory IsAuthor:
AidaraPairing(s) Chickie Brown, Lydia Adams, John Cooper, Billy Dewey
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,919
Warnings: -
Summary: They could say what they wanted, but she’d learned the hard way not to listen. The women of Southland on the job.
Why I loved it: I love fics about Lydia and Chickie, so I just had to rec this one. The snark, the way all the characters work together, it's pretty great.
4. Title:
A Voice in RamahAuthor:
ariadnes_stringPairing(s) Ben Sherman, John Cooper
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 3,305
Warnings: Set after 3.04 "Code 4."
Summary: Paranoia was an occupational hazard for cops, and John had a feeling it might’ve pre-dated the Academy, in Ben’s case.
Why I loved it: A lot of hurt/comfort between John and Ben and fics about their friendship is what I like a lot.
STARGATE: UNIVERSE
1. Title:
The Moon as Seen from VenusAuthor:
OrokiahPairing(s) Camile Wray/Sharon Walker, David Telford
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 3,862
Warnings: Slight for Season 1.
Summary: Sharon and Camile, across the great divide.
Why I loved it: I love Camile/Sharon to pieces and I was very glad to find fics about them. This one made me quite emotional and I wanted to hug and Camile and Sharon.
2. Title:
Pictures of HomeAuthor:
AllerleirauhPairing(s) Camile Wray/Sharon Walker, David Telford
Rating: General Audiences
Word Count: 1,175
Warnings: Post-series.
Summary: After coming out of stasis, Camile can't wait to see Sharon again.
Why I loved it: This one is wonderful and written for one of my prompts for
smallfandomfest. It focuses on Camile comng home and thinking about Sharon. It's a really great piece.
3. Title:
ObservationsAuthor:
FraggedPairing(s) Nicholas Rush/Everett Young, Dale Volker, Chloe Armstrong, Matthew Scott, Eli Wallace, Corporal Barnes, Tamara Johansen
Rating: Explicit/NC-17
Word Count: 14,198
Warnings: -
Summary: Once, twice a week, they meet up in the observation deck. Privately, in the dead of night, they'll share a drink.
Why I loved it: Young and Rush start spending more time together and it leads to complications and angst. I really enjoy how this fic was written, and how the relationship is described. Also, Volker is there. There should be more fics about Volker.
4. Title:
Taking RisksAuthor:
megan-moonlightPairing(s) Nicholas Rush/Everett Young, Camile Wray/Sharon Walker, Matthew Scott, Eli Wallace, Tamara Johansen
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 10,888
Warnings: -
Summary: It was an addiction.
Why I loved it: I felt like including this one, because I got into writing this one so much and I still remember how much I enjoyed working on it, not to mention how inspired I was by
nanuk-dain's manip
"Together".
5. Title:
Uncertain TermsAuthor:
philote_auctorPairing(s) Nicholas Rush, Everett Young, Eli Wallace, Tamara Johansen
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 4,795
Warnings: Possible spoilers for episode 1.10 "Justice."
Summary: Trapped together, Rush and Young are forced to spend some quality time getting to know each other a bit better.
Why I loved it: Trapped together and having to work together is among my favourite tropes, so I really enjoyed reading something about Young and Rush trying to talk and work together. There is banter, snark, sarcasm and conversations. It's nice.
FANART
Stargate: Universe
1.
Young/Rush by
nanuk-dain (SFW) - this is one of my favourite SGU manips. It's so grorgeous!
And if we're talking small fandoms, you all should check out all the works of
nanuk-dain at
manor-archives. She creates amazing manips and fics for all kinds of fandoms (for example RED, The Losers, The Chronicles of Riddick, Terminator: Salvation, Generation Kill; from bigger fandoms: Pacific Rim, Sargate: Atlantis, Supernatural and many more!).