Post by wordy on Oct 2, 2011 15:38:37 GMT 10
Decathlon Event Spotlight
by Cassandra and Lisafer
Title: At the Beginning
Author: Shhasow
Event: 100 word dash
Rating: PG
Summary: As hard as he tries, as long as he ponders, this is it.
Because: This fic is such an amazing concept. What would an immortal remember from his childhood? Especially Rikash, who was given a reason for a grudge that last longer than a hundred mortal lives…
Link: Here
Title: Falcon Flying
Author: Cassandra
Event: 110 word hurdle
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Shinko sits and waits.
Because: A wedding night causes anxiety for plenty, but it’s far deeper for Shinko and all the delicacy that comes with her marriage to Roald.
Link: Here
Title: Crossroads
Author: seekeraftertruth
Event: 4x100 sin relay
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Mattes stands at four different crossroads.
Because: Each sin is a moment in Mattes’s life, a moment that helps shape who he is. Seek reminds us why we adore this barbarian.
Link: Here
Title: Citadel
Author: kit
Event: 400 word dash
Rating: PG
Summary: Tris maintains a fiction.
Because: It’s an uneasy look at Tris and Vedris, acknowledging that, for Tris especially, there is an aftermath from Namorn that can’t be ignored. Certainly not by either of them.
Link: Here
Title: Protect the Pawn
Author: opalgirl
Event: 500/1500 word dash
Rating: PG
Summary: Kalasin, watching Thayet grow up, and trying to protect her.
Because: A look at Thayet through Kalasin’s eyes show not only how Thayet became who she did, but how her mother led her there.
Link: Here
Title: Temple City
Author: Carbon Kiwi
Event: AU pole vault
Rating: G
Summary: It was just like her to decide to settle in the largest Living Circle city in the more western world…
Because: Kiwi has managed to create a science-fiction world for Winding Circle, and does it with such ease that you are completely immersed. Instead of marveling at what’s different, you may find yourself marveling at what’s familiar.
Link: Here
Title: Right of the King
Author: Grifftastical
Event: Humor high jump
Rating: PG-13
Summary: There are certain rights available only to the king.
Because: Griff has a knack for writing clever, humorous and occasionally biting dialogue, so the humor piece was right up her alley. She reminds the reader not only why Jon/George is great and makes sense, but also why it’s fun.
Link: Here
Title: Crazy Faith
Author: PeroxidePirate
Event: Love long jump
Rating: PG
Summary: Kora sets Aniki straight on a couple of things.
Because: It’s a display of cheeky adorableness from Kora – so perfectly in character, and making the Kora/Aniki pairing even more delightful for the reader.
Link: Here
Title: Pulling Threads
Author: Rosie
Event: Donkey Discus
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Roanna summons Gareth to the solarium under false pretences.
Because: In the final segment of her Roanna/Gareth series, Rosie manages to masterfully surprise the reader by giving them exactly what they wanted all along. If that doesn’t meet the challenge of a donkey discuss, I’m not sure what does.
Link: Here
Title: Never Should Have
Author: museical
Event: Single sentence shot put
Rating: PG-13
Summary: It's a long list of things that Thom never should have done, and Roger of Conte is at the top of it.
Because: We all wonder about Thom, and why he made the decision he did. Muse gives a compelling explanation and we watch him pass the point of no return, all in a single sentence.
Link: Here
Title: Scandalous
Author: sidonie
Event: 100 word dash
Rating: PG
Summary: Roald doubts the purity of Zahir's intentions.
Because: Roald and Zahir are both such awkward, hysterical, adorable teenage boys in this, and it's utterly charming.
Link: Here
Title: Diffuse Lightning
Author: sketchymurr
Event: 110 word hurdle
Rating: PG
Summary: Life can be soft sometimes.
Because: The challenge for this event of no names is met extremely well, with gorgeous imagery that allows the reader to be inside Daja's head.
Link: Here
Title: Virtue and Vice
Author: wordy
Event: 4x100 sin relay
Rating: PG
Summary: Tortall is more like Emelan than she had thought.
Because: wordy does a wonderful job of exploring the dynamic between Daja and Wyldon and makes the pairing fit together in the best way.
Link: Here
Title: In the Light of the Moon
Author: Lisafer
Event: 400 word dash
Rating: PG
Summary: Halef notices Kara, really notices Kara, for the first time.
Because: Lisa gives Kara a marvelous confidence and explores why Halef would be initially attracted to her with great clarity.
Link: Here
Title: Succor
Author: Shhasow
Event: 1500 word dash
Rating: PG-13
Summary: The encounter with the spidren leaves Kel realistically traumatized.
Because: Kel and Lindhall's relationship is written realistically, and this fic is all the better for it.
Link: Here
Title: Dream
Author: greenie
Event: AU pole vault
Rating: G
Summary: Tomlan's had a strange dream.
Because: Even in a radically different world, Ren still characterizes Clary perfectly.
Link: Here
Title: Prank'd
Author: Kypriotha
Event: Humor high jump
Rating: G
Summary: Tobe and his friends welcome the opportunity to play a prank on their least favourite Haven resident.
Because: Kypriotha's Tobe is utterly adorable, and the title is a nice homage.
Link: Here
Title: Close
Author: Luinae
Event: Love long jump
Rating: PG
Summary: They've been fighting, but Winna still yearns for closeness.
Because: The writing is painstakingly gorgeous, and Winna's strength comes across beautifully.
Link: Here
Title:Brotherly Love
Author: gear
Event: Donkey discus
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Keth gets threatened. Sort of. Not really. Maybe.
Because: It has an ending with an unexpected twist, painting the fic in a different light.
Link: Here
Title: Lament of the Learned
Author: inthefire
Event: Single sentence shot put
Rating: G
Summary: There are good days, and then there are the ones that feel far too long.
Because: Poor Lindhall, trying his best to just teach science. It's a tall task.
Link: Here