Rec Dump: ST, HP, Tennis RPS
I seriously think I've eaten 8 million calories since Christmas, and my body feels just disgusting. Must get back on the fruit and vegetable bandwagon -- and work out today too. :-/
Have some recs.
HP FIC
The Devil You Know by magnetic_pole (Remus/Sirius, see post for other pairings, R)
I knew I was going to enjoy this one as soon as I read the first two paragraphs, which drew me in and made me think. I love the very real, very flawed characters here -- not just Remus and Sirius but the supporting characters as well. Very interesting and believable take on the Marauders' adolescence and how it helped make Remus and Sirius who they are post-Azkaban.
Turning Tragedy into Teachable Moments by woldy (Remus/Sirius, PG-13)
Gorgeous, achy fic that starts right after Sirius goes to Azkaban. The way woldy writes grief in the opening few scenes just slayed me, but the hopeful ending revived me again. Beautiful.
someone came and kissed me there by such_heights (Remus/Sirius, PG-13)
The summary of this one says it all: Three times Remus and Sirius kissed under the mistletoe, and one time they didn't need it. Sweet and funny and warm.
HP ART
The day before the war by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, R, blood, self-harm)
This is absolutely stunning. Desperate, beautifully drawn, full of emotion and story. I particularly love the panels where Harry is clutching Draco.
New York Minute Illustration by Anonymous (Remus/Severus, R/NWS)
This art is based on a fic that I haven't read, and I'm sure I'd appreciate it even more if I did read the fic, but in my opinion this image more than stands on its own. Absolutely intimate and soft and beautiful.
Christmas Wish by Anonymous (Sirius/Regulus, NC-17)
Sirius/Regulus doesn't do much for me as a pairing at all, but this drabble/art combo goes a long way toward making me believe in it, at least as unrequited adoration and desire on Regulus's side. The art is stunning and heartbreaking.
Score! by Anonymous (Ron/Hermione, mild R [and NWS])
Okay, this is just cool. Ron and Hermione are having sex in one of the Quidditch goalposts, and I love how creative the artist has been with the positioning. Hermione's facial expression is just excellent -- she is clearly having a good time *g* -- and the background is gorgeous too.
Red Wall by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, PG-13)
Quite possibly the hottest PG-13 art I've ever seen. Harry has Draco hitched up against a wall, and between the facial expressions and the positioning, I am weak in the knees. ;-)
Can't Stop Myself by Anonymous (Charlie/Angelina with implied George/Angelina, infidelity, semi-public sex)
Yummy, angsty art with tons of potential backstory.
Holiday Hookup by Anonymous (Harry/Neville, NC-17, sex toys, implied biting and flogging)
al;dskfasdlfja Goodness. Who knew these two could be so kinky? ;-)
ST FIC
Twelve Days by savoytruffle (Kirk/McCoy, Kirk/others, NC-17, D/S, bondage, toys, voyeurism, flogging, rimming, spanking)
How's that for a list of enticements warnings? This is a delicious cornucopia of holiday-themed porn -- basically, Bones gives Jim twelve days of porny Christmas gifts. I think I was dead from the hotness (and the love!) by the end.
Crowd Surf Off a Cliff by verhalten (Kirk/McCoy, NC-17)
Wonderfully written fic set after the movie. I like how it deals with the events of the movie, including Bones's relative lack of support for Jim during his conflict with Spock. Also, it's hot. :-D
TENNIS RPS
On the Ropes by buckle_berry (Roger/Rafa, NC-17, AU, infidelity)
This is an AU of sorts imagining that Roger retired when his twin girls were born. What I love about this one is how real it feels -- there are no easy answers for Roger and Rafa, who are both struggling with what to do about their careers and their relationships. Uncle Toni has a lovely role in this, and the bittersweet tone of it left me aching.
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Have some recs.
HP FIC
The Devil You Know by magnetic_pole (Remus/Sirius, see post for other pairings, R)
I knew I was going to enjoy this one as soon as I read the first two paragraphs, which drew me in and made me think. I love the very real, very flawed characters here -- not just Remus and Sirius but the supporting characters as well. Very interesting and believable take on the Marauders' adolescence and how it helped make Remus and Sirius who they are post-Azkaban.
Turning Tragedy into Teachable Moments by woldy (Remus/Sirius, PG-13)
Gorgeous, achy fic that starts right after Sirius goes to Azkaban. The way woldy writes grief in the opening few scenes just slayed me, but the hopeful ending revived me again. Beautiful.
someone came and kissed me there by such_heights (Remus/Sirius, PG-13)
The summary of this one says it all: Three times Remus and Sirius kissed under the mistletoe, and one time they didn't need it. Sweet and funny and warm.
HP ART
The day before the war by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, R, blood, self-harm)
This is absolutely stunning. Desperate, beautifully drawn, full of emotion and story. I particularly love the panels where Harry is clutching Draco.
New York Minute Illustration by Anonymous (Remus/Severus, R/NWS)
This art is based on a fic that I haven't read, and I'm sure I'd appreciate it even more if I did read the fic, but in my opinion this image more than stands on its own. Absolutely intimate and soft and beautiful.
Christmas Wish by Anonymous (Sirius/Regulus, NC-17)
Sirius/Regulus doesn't do much for me as a pairing at all, but this drabble/art combo goes a long way toward making me believe in it, at least as unrequited adoration and desire on Regulus's side. The art is stunning and heartbreaking.
Score! by Anonymous (Ron/Hermione, mild R [and NWS])
Okay, this is just cool. Ron and Hermione are having sex in one of the Quidditch goalposts, and I love how creative the artist has been with the positioning. Hermione's facial expression is just excellent -- she is clearly having a good time *g* -- and the background is gorgeous too.
Red Wall by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, PG-13)
Quite possibly the hottest PG-13 art I've ever seen. Harry has Draco hitched up against a wall, and between the facial expressions and the positioning, I am weak in the knees. ;-)
Can't Stop Myself by Anonymous (Charlie/Angelina with implied George/Angelina, infidelity, semi-public sex)
Yummy, angsty art with tons of potential backstory.
Holiday Hookup by Anonymous (Harry/Neville, NC-17, sex toys, implied biting and flogging)
al;dskfasdlfja Goodness. Who knew these two could be so kinky? ;-)
ST FIC
Twelve Days by savoytruffle (Kirk/McCoy, Kirk/others, NC-17, D/S, bondage, toys, voyeurism, flogging, rimming, spanking)
How's that for a list of enticements warnings? This is a delicious cornucopia of holiday-themed porn -- basically, Bones gives Jim twelve days of porny Christmas gifts. I think I was dead from the hotness (and the love!) by the end.
Crowd Surf Off a Cliff by verhalten (Kirk/McCoy, NC-17)
Wonderfully written fic set after the movie. I like how it deals with the events of the movie, including Bones's relative lack of support for Jim during his conflict with Spock. Also, it's hot. :-D
TENNIS RPS
On the Ropes by buckle_berry (Roger/Rafa, NC-17, AU, infidelity)
This is an AU of sorts imagining that Roger retired when his twin girls were born. What I love about this one is how real it feels -- there are no easy answers for Roger and Rafa, who are both struggling with what to do about their careers and their relationships. Uncle Toni has a lovely role in this, and the bittersweet tone of it left me aching.
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