Historically, I haven't been a huge fan of Holmes/Watson slash, but I've overcome my initial reluctance. I think it was a side effect of having been indoctrinated by hardcore traditionalist Sherlockians many years ago. I went through a phase a couple of months ago when all I wanted to read was Victoriana, thus I have recs.

A Marrying Man by ( Read more... )

I have skipped some things just due to not being in the mood. Whether I'll ever go back and get to them is up for grabs. Here's what I have so far.

28 Days Later

East Hastings by the-red-shoes - A well-written look at the effects of the infection on a family unconnected to the movie. Tragic and real, this is moving.

3:10 to Yuma

Mutual Solace by jane-elliot (NC-17 ( Read more... )

OMG, it's Yuletide, my favorite fannish season! YAY!

First off, I must rec the stories written for me.

The first is Near Misses. It's in the Phoenix Wright fandom, and it's a wonderful series of encounters between Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth in which they almost declare their love. I love the glimpses of them growing up. Fantastic! ( Read more... )

First off, the story written for me: "Clangs His Funeral Bell" is a Johnathan Strange and Mr. Norrell story in which the gentleman with the thistledown hair is truly creepy, and Stephen is his target. It captures the feel of the original wonderfully, and makes my request work. (PG)

Gabriel Knight: "A Friendly Glass of Tokaji" NC-17. I so wanted ( Read more... )