You win a while and then it's done
Came home from a lovely dinner out with friends to hear about Debbie Reynolds. *sadhair* I can't even imagine what her remaining family must be going through.
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In less depressing news, here's 14 yuletide recs:
Amelia Peabody
Extending the Burden of Duty by [Anonymous]
Sethos extends his rescue services to other members of the family. Gets the voices just right. (there is some tense slippage in places.)
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Know When to Hold 'Em by [Anonymous]
Poker night with the Nine-Nine! Hilarity ensues! *g*
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Discworld
Gytha and Esme's Ill-Advised Adventure by [Anonymous]
Smart, funny, in-character look at Granny and Nanny in their younger days. (ignore the typo in the summary)
On This 'Ane Night by [Anonymous]
Granny Weatherwax meets Granny Aching. Lovely.
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Earthsea
The Minnow and the Dragon by [Anonymous]
Vetch and Yarrow have a brief yet amazing adventure. This was so wonderful.
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Ghostbusters
A Revolution's Revelation by [Anonymous]
They've learned over the last year and some to give Patty the lead when there's some sort of historical grudge at play. Your everyday jealousies, revenge killings, souls with unfinished business, and random demons they're all good at dealing with, but there's something about the long-gone that only Patty can handle. ♥PATTY♥
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iZombie
The Island Is Ours by [Anonymous]
Ravi quietly pines for Liv and plans for the future. Oh Ravi. He is the best, no lie.
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Life
Riding in Cars With Boys by [Anonymous]
Five Times Dani and Charlie get stuck in traffic (and one time it's clear roads). This story really gets their partnership in both the funny and heartfelt moments.
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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
To Begin With by [Anonymous]
Jack helps Phryne out with her period cramps. Quiet and clever and suffused with tenderness. Lovely!
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Miss Marple
The Spirit of St Mary Mead by [Anonymous]
In which Miss Marple is an avatar of Nemesis, and the genius loci of St. Mary Mead. So clever!
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Push
Eating a Peach by [Anonymous]
Ridiculously hot Nick/Cassie.
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Stranger Things
count every beautiful thing we can see by [Anonymous]
When she comes back the next week, there's a new book waiting for her, and a torch. She mentally congratulates Hopper for balancing sentimentality with practicality. The batteries won't last, not for ever but she uses them to finish the last of the book in the dark.
The note this time says: They miss you too.
Something howls in the distance, and she burrows closer into the tree roots in which she's hiding as she keeps reading about Neverland and Peter, a boy who never wanted to grow up living in a place he never needed to.
The Lost Boys are her favourite. Eleven and Hopper contrive her way back from the Upside Down. Lovely.
objects in the mirror by [Anonymous]
Jonathan has no fucking idea why Nancy and Steve gave him the Nikon. He doesn't know why they're so insistent on seeing the pictures he takes, either. Lovely.
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The Thin Man
the thin man's bride by [Anonymous]
"Oh, no, I never drink before noon. I expect I haven't your...robust constitution."
"Nonsense," said Nick, handing him a glass of whiskey anyhow. "All you need is an amendment or two and that'll sort it right out. Here. Now, what brings you here to see Nora?" Witty, fun case fic where Nora has to sort out a blackmailer. I enjoyed this a lot.
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This entry at DW: http://musesfool.dreamwidth.org/897602.html.
people have commented there.
***
In less depressing news, here's 14 yuletide recs:
Amelia Peabody
Extending the Burden of Duty by [Anonymous]
Sethos extends his rescue services to other members of the family. Gets the voices just right. (there is some tense slippage in places.)
*
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Know When to Hold 'Em by [Anonymous]
Poker night with the Nine-Nine! Hilarity ensues! *g*
*
Discworld
Gytha and Esme's Ill-Advised Adventure by [Anonymous]
Smart, funny, in-character look at Granny and Nanny in their younger days. (ignore the typo in the summary)
On This 'Ane Night by [Anonymous]
Granny Weatherwax meets Granny Aching. Lovely.
*
Earthsea
The Minnow and the Dragon by [Anonymous]
Vetch and Yarrow have a brief yet amazing adventure. This was so wonderful.
*
Ghostbusters
A Revolution's Revelation by [Anonymous]
They've learned over the last year and some to give Patty the lead when there's some sort of historical grudge at play. Your everyday jealousies, revenge killings, souls with unfinished business, and random demons they're all good at dealing with, but there's something about the long-gone that only Patty can handle. ♥PATTY♥
*
iZombie
The Island Is Ours by [Anonymous]
Ravi quietly pines for Liv and plans for the future. Oh Ravi. He is the best, no lie.
*
Life
Riding in Cars With Boys by [Anonymous]
Five Times Dani and Charlie get stuck in traffic (and one time it's clear roads). This story really gets their partnership in both the funny and heartfelt moments.
*
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
To Begin With by [Anonymous]
Jack helps Phryne out with her period cramps. Quiet and clever and suffused with tenderness. Lovely!
*
Miss Marple
The Spirit of St Mary Mead by [Anonymous]
In which Miss Marple is an avatar of Nemesis, and the genius loci of St. Mary Mead. So clever!
*
Push
Eating a Peach by [Anonymous]
Ridiculously hot Nick/Cassie.
*
Stranger Things
count every beautiful thing we can see by [Anonymous]
When she comes back the next week, there's a new book waiting for her, and a torch. She mentally congratulates Hopper for balancing sentimentality with practicality. The batteries won't last, not for ever but she uses them to finish the last of the book in the dark.
The note this time says: They miss you too.
Something howls in the distance, and she burrows closer into the tree roots in which she's hiding as she keeps reading about Neverland and Peter, a boy who never wanted to grow up living in a place he never needed to.
The Lost Boys are her favourite. Eleven and Hopper contrive her way back from the Upside Down. Lovely.
objects in the mirror by [Anonymous]
Jonathan has no fucking idea why Nancy and Steve gave him the Nikon. He doesn't know why they're so insistent on seeing the pictures he takes, either. Lovely.
*
The Thin Man
the thin man's bride by [Anonymous]
"Oh, no, I never drink before noon. I expect I haven't your...robust constitution."
"Nonsense," said Nick, handing him a glass of whiskey anyhow. "All you need is an amendment or two and that'll sort it right out. Here. Now, what brings you here to see Nora?" Witty, fun case fic where Nora has to sort out a blackmailer. I enjoyed this a lot.
*
This entry at DW: http://musesfool.dreamwidth.org/897602.html.
people have commented there.