TEAM ANGST: Shot in the Dark, "Machinery of Night"

[trobadora]

Title: Machinery of Night
Author: lilac_way ( interview)
Team: Angst
Prompt: Shot in the Dark
Pairing(s): McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: violence, suicidal thoughts
Summary: "Get a grip, John. It was just a nightmare."

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Comments

[sparrowhawk17]

Absolutely amazing. Terrifying and hot. Perfect I love it.

[lilac_way]

Thank you!

[raiining]

Oh, this was good. Creepy and good. Well done keeping the terror there, the edge - between the malfunctioning relationship between Rodney and John (and I love the part in the beginning where Rodney goes to John after the cafeteria and asks if he's alright 'on the edge' of this crack between them. Lovely imagry. And good foreshadowing, too)

Again - excellent job keeping the creepy factor set to 'High'. Brilliantly handled ending, too. You eased the tension off wonderfully and gave us a happy ending.

[lilac_way]

Thank you so much for the great feedback! This is probably one of the most carefully plotted stories I've done, so I'm glad to know it worked.

[helsmeta]

Poor John! Nightmares and no Rodney? *pets him*

[lilac_way]

Not only that, but nightmares where he KILLS Rodney! I feel like there should be a sequel where Rodney brings John hot chocolate and warm cookies in bed! Thanks for commenting!

[myladydisdain]

Whoa, creepy good! Possibly going to give me nightmares, so I'm skipping my nap. Very well done!

[lilac_way]

Sorry about the missed nap! Thanks for commenting!

[_bettina_]

I really liked this. Very creepy.

[lilac_way]

Thank you!