Post by wordy on Jul 31, 2011 19:15:35 GMT 10
SMACKDOWN Spotlight, Part II
by bookworm1118, Elsceetaria, and inthefire
Delia/Josiane
Title: Springtime Virgin
Author: Journeycat
Rating: PG
Length: 319
Summary: Josiane reflects on what she’ll do when she’s queen. Warnings: implied violence.
Because: It explores why Josiane is so attracted to Delia, and entwines Josiane’s plans for conquering and her thoughts about romance.
Link: Here
Title: Burned
Author: everlights
Rating: PG
Length: 198
Summary: The two remaining conspirators discuss a new arrival.
Because: Who doesn’t wonder about Delia’s first impressions of Josiane?
Link: Here
Title: According to Plan
Author: museical
Rating: PG
Length: 326
Summary: Delia likes planning and she likes to have it all her way.
Because: It explores Delia seeing herself someone that shouldn’t be crossed, and certainly not by a girl who owes her popularity to Delia.
Link: Here
Title: What They Want
Author: sidonie
Rating: PG
Length: 121
Summary: They were never ones to want simple things.
Because: A lust for power is certainly not lacked by either of these ladies, and this fic explores the moment when they share their desire.
Link: Here
Buri/Thayet
Title: But
Author: rainstormamaya
Rating: PG
Length: 539
Summary: Buri’s fifteenth birthday present from Jon and Thayet.
Because: Buri’s emotions in this fic, layered as they are, are all each incredibly tangible.
Link: Here
Title: Somewhere to Go
Author: rachy
Rating: G
Length: 148
Summary: Buri and Thayet ponder their futures.
Because: It explores Buri and Thayet’s relationship when times don’t look so good, especially the manner in which they try to sooth each other.
Link: Here
Title: Never Leave
Author: Kara
Rating: G
Length: 430
Summary: Thayet comforts Buri
Because: In comforting Buri, Thayet reveals how strong her emotions for her friend are.
Link: Here
Title: Working Hard
Author: PeroxidePirate
Rating: PG
Length: 106
Summary: Thayet is tense. Buri persuades.
Because: It becomes obvious when reading this fic that the easiest fix for Thayet’s stress will always be Buri.
Link: Here
Jon/Zahir
Title: The Sunset Room
Author: Clevertricks
Rating: G
Length: 650
Summary: Zahir looks west over the desert.
Because: It’s an interesting idea that is turned into a beautiful story.
Link: Here
Title: Focus
Author: inthefire
Rating: PG-13
Length: 226
Summary: Zahir admires his king.
Because: Allie does a great job with Zahir’s thoughts in battle.
Link: Here
Title: Pryuvate
Author: Shhasow
Rating: PG
Length: 209
Summary: Pyruvate is the three-carbon molecule at the end of glycolysis. It is a crossroads of sort, as it can go on to make lactic acid, can go into the Kreb’s Cycle, or can be converted back to glucose through a series of steps in the process called gluconeogenesis.
Because: It’s a wonderful look into a crossroads in Zahir’s life.
Link: Here
Title: Broken Bond
Author: Luinae
Rating: PG
Length: 107
Summary: Zahir is getting married.
Because: It’s a nice look at when Zahir and Jon growing apart.
Link: Here
Lark/Rosethorn
Title: Hair
Author: Elsceetaria
Rating: G
Length: 116
Summary: Rosethorn seems anxious about cutting hair.
Because: This fic is a great look at a everyday moment.
Link: Here
Title: Doll
Author: gear
Rating: PG
Length: 342
Summary: The first time Daja realized that the others didn’t know that Rosethorn and Lark were lovers was after the epidemic and Rosethorn’s resurrection.
Because: This is a great look at the way the Circle perceive Lark and Rosethorn.
Link: Here
Title: Rain Rose
Author: Merla
Rating: G
Length: 340
Summary: A rainy night in Winding Circle.
Because: Merla does a beautiful job of writing how they express their feelings.
Link: Here
Title: Unravelled
Author: kris11
Rating: G
Length: 176
Summary: Lark sits with Rosethorn after the events of Briar’s Book.
Because: It’s a well written look into Lark’s thoughts.
Link: Here
Raoul/Sabine
Title: Plotting Through Time 5
Author: greenie
Rating: G
Length: 118
Summary: Raoul is having a hard time sounding believeable.
Because: Greenie makes Raoul’s story sound really far fetched.
Link: Here
Title: Play It Sam
Author: emberrose
Rating: PG
Length: 304
Summary: Gary and Sabine have a chat. Sort of.
Because: The interaction between Gary and Sabine regarding Raoul is fascinating.
Link: Here
Title: Haunted
Author: Rosie
Rating: PG-13
Length: 192
Summary: Raoul needs a coping strategy.
Because: This is an interesting take on the Raoul/Sabine relationship.
Link: Here
Title: Evidence
Author: jazzyjess
Rating: G
Length: 160
Summary: Sabine comforts Raoul.
Because: This is an interesting take on interaction between the two.
Link: Here
Clary/Mattes
Title: Needle
Author: Museical
Rating: PG
Length: 160
Summary: “With a needle.” Clary goes domestic and Mattes faints in shock.
Because: It’s always fun to see Clary use her needle skills, and Mattes reaction is priceless.
Link: Here
Title: Thick as Theives
Author: Cassandra
Rating: PG
Length: 112
Summary: Clary doesn't expect to like him, at first.
Because: This wonderful fic shows the expectations the two had going in and how they melded into their team.
Link: Here
Title: Loose
Author: Seekeraftertruth
Rating: G
Length: 254
Summary: Mattes thinks about why it hurts. Set in the Lies universe.
Because: This piece shows the how crooked Clary affects Mattes.
Link: Here
Title: Endless Love
Author: Greenie
Rating: G
Length: 132
Summary:
Because: This lovely fic shows the different types of love and the different implications.
Link: Here
Crane/Rosethorn
Title: Comas
Author: rosaxx50
Rating: G
Length: 256
Summary: Comas watches and sees. Comas's POV
Because: Comas rarely gets to speak, and this fic shows how someone who observes might see the relationship between Rosethorn and Crane.
Link: Here
Title: Flying
Author: Luinae
Rating: G
Length: 121
Summary: Crane is back from a trip
Because: It’s a gorgeous little fic about the two of them and their love.
Link: Here
Title: Just a Dream
Author: kris11
Rating: PG
Length: 304
Summary: Niva wakes up from nightmares of the raiders' attack.
Because: This fic gives you a compassionate Crane and a troubled, young Rosethorn. What isn’t there to like?
Link: Here
Title: Falling Leaves
Author: Kit
Rating: G
Length: 140
Summary: Crane is stuck in a metaphor, because it is better than fear.
Because: It is heartbreaking to watch Crane deal with Rosethorn’s sickness.
Link: Here
Dom/Evin
Title: Manifestation
Author: Museical
Rating: PG-13
Length: 230
Summary: Manifestation, noun: outward or perceptible indication; materialization.
Because: This fic is heartbreaking, yet so very plausible in dealing with the outcomes of the lifestyle they have chosen.
Link: Here
Title: All You Need is Brains
Author: pandora
Rating: G
Length: 250
Summary: Evin and Dom brainstorm ways to show the Own and Riders can work as a team.
Because: Pranking and zombies go hand in hand, don’t they?
Link: Here
Title: Letter Fifty-Eight - Dear Evin
Author: domluvr
Rating: PG
Length: 191
Summary: Word is sent to Evin.
Because: Wolset sends word that is sad and heartbreaking and just awesome.
Link: Here
Title: Round Two
Author: kris11
Rating: PG-13
Length: 209
Summary: Dom and Evin discuss an argument they had, and Evin fights dirty.
Because: This story is compromised of the most amazing banter and fighting.
Link: Here