Cha'hari, by Paian (PG)

Jan. 27th, 2026 10:21 am
fignewton: (teal'c)
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Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Teal'c
Characters: Bra'tac, Teal'c
Categories: gen, character study, episode related
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: [personal profile] paian
Author's Website: [archiveofourown.org profile] paian
Link: Cha'hari

Why This Must Be Read: This is a beautiful, sweet coda to the final Ori arc, as Bra'tac and Teal'c meet again in a galaxy truly at peace. I love this for the mutual respect, the unspoken wealth of words beneath the surface, and the quiet triumph of two old men who have achieved their greatest dreams.

Never had they met this way without another battle on the near horizon. Never had they met this way in a time of peace. Never, in all their lives, had they known a time of peace..
mific: John sheppard head and shoulders against gold orange sunset (Sheppard orange)
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Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Anne Teldy, Carson Beckett, Radek Zelenka, Jennifer Keller
Rating: Explicit
Length: 18,013
Content Notes: Graphic depictions of violence. Jeannie, Rodney's sister, has died long before the story starts. Academic ethics are somewhat compromised!
Creator Links: Telesilla on AO3, helens78 on Audiofic Archive
Themes: Crack treated seriously, First time, Friends to lovers, Animal transformation, Werecreatures, Complete AU, Interspecies pairing, Research, Worldbuilding (I had difficulty finding actual tags to reflect some of these because while there's a minor character werewolf in this, most of the Weres aren't wolves.)

Summary: John Sheppard has had over twenty years to come to grips with the fact that every four or five weeks, he turns into a mountain lion. Like most Were, he accepts that that's just the way it is, and so he's not particularly interested when he learns that researchers at the local university are trying to to develop drugs that will help Were control their cycles. Then he meets Dr. Rodney McKay, a brilliant but irascible biochemist with reasons of his own for spearheading the university's Were research and John suddenly finds himself struggling with more than just his attraction to McKay.

Reccer's Notes: Werewolves, or in this case, Werecreatures in general, are a popular crack fantasy trope. This story's excellent as it turns the fantasy trope into a real minority of individuals having Were genes, forced to change cyclically to an animal form. In this story's interesting worldbuilding, Were are discriminated against and find it hard to get jobs and live as full members of society. John is a werecougar and he meets Rodney who's a scientist running a research trial to test a new drug intended to suppress mandatory cycling. The story is crack "taken seriously" as there's no fantasy element. This is a genetically-driven thing, with Were a slightly different species to humans. Their cycles vary according to gene expression, and aren't moon-driven. Plus, in this world, Telesilla shows the politics of discrimination against Were, with John initially resisting the research as he's angry that they're yet again being viewed as humans with a sickness that needs treatment. The story has lots of plot and drama, a great developing relationship with Rodney, and a satisfying conclusion. Very much recommended!

Fanwork Links: Where the Brave Dare Not Go, it's locked to AO3 so here's a Wayback link
Excellent podfic by helens78 here

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This is an offer of material from multiple publishers compatible with the RPG Shadowdark, a modernized "old school" game of dungeons, monsters, etc.

https://bundleofholding.com/presents/ShadowCompat

  

This doesn't include the Shadowdark rules, but you can get a free Shadowdark Quickstart Set from Drivethru RPG.

I'm not really into dungeon-bashing games any more, but Shadowdark is apparently state of the art for the genre, and this bundle adds a lot of adventures at a reasonable price. If you're into the system it's probably worth a look.

Abolish ICE

Jan. 26th, 2026 12:32 pm
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So yeah, kind of hard to concentrate on work while being consumed by rage. I've been to conventions in the Minneapolis area and I have a lot of friends up there, and one of my goddaughters and her husband live there.

For instance, this is Greg Ketter, from DreamHaven Books, where I've done signings, at the protest and running into tear gas:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XHDR1PnqPeg

I've been doing mutual aid and sending donations where I can (https://www.standwithminnesota.com/) which is helping my sanity somewhat.


Other stuff I should link to:

Interview with me on Space.com https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-books/martha-wells-next-murderbot-diaries-book-is-the-family-roadtrip-from-hell-on-ringworld-interview


Weather permitting, I'll be guest of honor this coming weekend at AggieCon in College Station: https://www.aggiecon.net/

That's all I've got right now. Abolish ICE.

fucking do something

Jan. 25th, 2026 11:22 am
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[personal profile] threeplusfire
A single day later, they executed a man on the street who was trying to protect other people. A man holding up his phone. They shot him multiple times while he was on the ground. 

Right in front of one of my favorite restaurants in the cities. Blocks away from my friend's apartment. Only two miles away from me Saturday morning. After gym class, someone broke the news to us. When I left and drove down Lake Street, it was empty. Two miles of silent road in the middle of the city. 

I called and screamed at my senators. At the governor. 

The insanity of watching the government lie and lie despite the evidence in front of our eyes. A woman who is job is painting kids' faces at parties, is in hiding because the government is trying to arrest witnesses. 

They are killing people out in broad daylight, not even bothering trying to hide it. 

Call your reps, all of them. Call them and demand they impeach Noem, that they remove the president with the 25th, that they refuse to fund ICE, that we have a general strike. Hold a sign. Organize with your neighbors. For fuck's sake DO SOMETHING. DO SOMETHING.

This isn't going to just stop here. This isn't going to stop if we just endure the rest of this term. It's not going to stop with immigrants, with people of color, with one state or two. 
cassiope25: John and Rodney in front of the chair in antarctica (Mcshep 3)
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Show: SGA

Rec Category: Alternate Universe
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Pairings: Rodney/John
Categories: slash, whump, slow burn, AU - bodyguard
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Words: 70,796
Author's Journal: [personal profile] draconiswing
Author's Website: DraconisWing24441 on AO3
Link: A Little Bit Every Day

Author’s summary: John was an elite bodyguard, willing to lay his life on the line in the pursuit of protecting someone whose life was in danger. Then, something happened. And he quit, left his entire life behind to choose early retirement. Now, years later, an old friend has come to ask for his help–a friend of hers is in danger, though he refuses to acknowledge it, and John is her last, best, hope of keeping one Dr. Rodney McKay safe and alive. John reluctantly agrees, as a favor to an old friend, but in the back of his mind, he’s still wondering if he can do this. If he’s lost his edge. It starts off easily enough but then things start slowly escalating. When he starts to fall for the client, when danger hits close to home and memories resurface, can John still do what he’s been trained to do, keep Rodney safe, and protect his heart?

Why This Must Be Read: This compelling story immediately draws you in. It’s an amazing, wonderfully created AU that conveys all their personalities so well and throws them into danger, emergencies, and the expected emotional fallout. Dragonwing really knows how to create suspense and entertainment. Reading their fic is like watching a great movie. And it’s so fun to see how they integrate John and Rodney’s banter, as well as the different characters and their peculiar traits. Every word is a joy to read—every moment and every emotion is so captivating, believable, and in character. And with the whole Atlantis team coming into play, all of this makes you keep forgetting it’s an AU. It’s so good, so exciting, and so familiar! Simply a must-read!


snippet of fic )

Sixty-eight plus one by WonkyElk (E)

Jan. 25th, 2026 01:28 pm
cassiope25: John and Rodney in front of the chair in antarctica (Mcshep 3)
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Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Pairings: Rodney/John
Categories: slash, humor, pwp, 69
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Words: 4,133
Author's Journal: [personal profile] wonkyelk
Author's Website: WonkyElk on AO3
Link: Sixty-eight plus one

Author’s summary: John wants to try something. Rodney has issues.

Why This Must Be Read: This is one of the gorgeous fics by the amazing WonkyElk, who surprises me every time with the humorous lightness and emotional depth of her writing, and with the intense feelings she’s able to evoke. John’s thoughts about Rodney, and how tender he is with him right from the beginning, feel as if Rodney were his most beloved crystal glass plane—beautiful and fragile, and everything his dreams were made of. WonkyElk describes so sensitively how they get to the heart of the problem: slow and insightful, and with so much love and understanding for each other that it almost hurts! Reading this beautiful fic is almost overwhelming, so wonderful, and such an incomparable experience that you won’t want to miss a single thing!

snippet of fic )
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Show: SGA

Rec Category: John Sheppard
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Categories: emotional h/c, episode related, episode s05e06: the shrine
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Words: 2,959
Author's Journal: n/a
Author's Website: SodaliteScribe on AO3
Link: Asymptote (the long arc of almost)

Author’s summary: John doesn’t say the truth. Not in words. He says it in ritual: the jacket, the pier, the beer. He says it by staying—when Rodney forgets everything but his name, when goodbye is the one thing John refuses to allow, and staying is the only thing he’s ever been sure of.

Why This Must Be Read: I can’t express how much this fic touched me! You experience it through John’s eyes and soul, and it makes your heart pound in your throat. Every single word feels so expressive, so urgent, and just so right. As you read, the episode plays out before your eyes, everything laid bare—each puzzle piece falling into place. It’s not a fix-it yet, but the feelings ring true on so many levels, and reading them fills your heart to the brim. It’s a beautiful fic, and it will stay with you forever.

snippet of fic )

Have It Your Way, by alchemicink (G)

Jan. 25th, 2026 01:05 am
nuh_s: Photo of the Toy Soldier looking up at a blue sky. It is pale with a drawn-on mustache and red lapels on its black jacket. (Default)
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Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Teal'c & Jack O'Neill Friendship
Characters: Teal'c, Jack O'Neill
Pairings: Gen, Teal'c & Jack O'Neill
Categories: Gen, Humor
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: [personal profile] alchemicink
Author's Website: alchemicink's Ao3
Link: Have It Your Way

Why This Must Be Read: Delightful scene of Teal'c being introduced to fast food. His bafflement is really fun, and Jack's pleasure at introducing him to it is palpable.

snippet of fic )

No Return, by Redbyrd (T)

Jan. 25th, 2026 12:51 am
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Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Episode Related
Characters: Martin Lloyd, Peter Tanner, Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Daniel Jackson, Sam Carter, Scott Maclaren, Robert, John, Griff, George Hammond
Pairings: Gen
Categories: Gen, Episode: s04e10 Beneath the Surface, Episode: s04e11 Point Of No Return, Missing Scene, Drama, Humor
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: unknown
Author's Website: unknown
Link: No Return

Why This Must Be Read: Great look at Point if No Return that really develops the alien characters and provides good follow up to the memory stamps from Beneath the Surface.

snippet of fic )
nuh_s: Photo of the Toy Soldier looking up at a blue sky. It is pale with a drawn-on mustache and red lapels on its black jacket. (Default)
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Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson & Tealc Friendship
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Teal'c
Pairings: Gen, Daniel Jackson & Teal'c
Categories: Gen, Friendship
Warnings: NONE
Author's Journal: pushkin666
Author's Website: pushkin666's Ao3
Link: The Scholar and the Soldier (note: Archive-locked)

Why This Must Be Read: A quiet and lovely scene between Daniel, Teal'c, and the idea of translation. I love this take on historical preservation and translation, and the fic shows both characters as intelligent and introspective.

snippet of fic )
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It is so, so cold. So cold. And the really bad snow hasn't even hit here yet. Brr.

The Pitt, 2.03, 9A.M. )

The Traitors Ireland, S1 )
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Fandom: Star Trek
Pairings/Characters: Kirk/Spock
Rating: Teen and Up
Length: 4188 words over 2 stories
Creator Links: almondrose at ao3
Theme: Crack Treated Seriously

Summary: "an AU where the enterprise is a VSA ship filled with vulcans"

Reccer's Notes: This short series (two stories, "logical" and "illogical") is one of my favorite pick-me-ups. Captain Skirk of the VSA's exasperation with his CMO's insistence that Spock is human slays me, as does said CMO's reaction to encountering his alternate-universe human self.

Fanwork Links: vulcanterprise
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This is a crossover between the Harry Potter books, the Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV series, and the film Bedazzled (1967, not the 2000 remake), with some other crossovers and Easter eggs, so far including Dogma (1999) and Time Bandits (1981). All characters belong to their respective creators / owners / megacorporations of doom and not to me, please don't sue...

VII - Out of Time )

Comments please before I post to archives. Previous chapters are posted on these sites:

On Twisting the Hellmouth - https://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-34251/MarcusRowland+Harry+Potter+Undazzled.htm
On Fanfiction.net - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14336114/1/Harry-Potter-Undazzled
On Archive of Our Own - https://archiveofourown.org/works/54407350

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