Recs All Over the Place

Reccing fanfiction all the time. Fandoms included: Harry Potter, Sherlock, James Bond, NCIS NCIS:LA, White Collar, and anything else that strikes my fancy. I rec slash almost exclusively . You don't like? Then go away.

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On your post about the Crumbling Pedestal, HP/SS, you've spelt pedestal wrong =] it may be more beneficial for people searching for it if it is spelt correctly as to avoid them not finding it =] thanks for recommending the fic ^.^

Aaah thank you! I clearly need to spellcheck this stuff. I'll fix it right now :)

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dawn by kiyala

Pairing: James Bond/Q (Skyfall verse)

Rating: PG (sequel is NC-17)

So much fluff!! This story is truly adorable. It's a smidge cliche, but of the best kind! Clueless but romantic James Bond is perfect (and of course, makes us want our significant others to be just as dashing as well...) and Q, cautiously hopeful, is just as I would've imagined him. As a summary, Bond replaces Q's Scrabble cup, and then can't help but continue taking care of his Quartermaster. The illustrations add one more dimension to this very well written story. If you want to read something light, fluffy, romantic and feelgood, this is it!

This can be found here. 

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Moment of Impact by SuiteSambo

Genre: Mentor/Father!Snape and Mentee/Son!Harry 

Rating: PG

This is a must read. For anyone in the Harry Potter fandom. It is written absolutely beautifully. The emotion, the description, the way that the story is so beautifully woven into canon will leave you astounded. The gentle progression of the father-son relationship between Harry and Severus is entirely believable. There is also some wonderful magical theory in the story, describing Occlumency and how it actually may work. The author also has a number of sequels to fit in between the last chapter and the epilogue of this story, which are also perfect. Mentor!Snape is one of my favorite tropes, and this is personally my all time favorite. It's long and satisfying, and you won't be able to stop reading it until you reach the end. 

This can be found here. 

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Echoes of Goodbye by Emerald

Genre: Papa!Gibbs, Papa!Fornell (this is the best, no joke) lots family feels

Rating: PG/PG-13ish

I love love love this story. Tim needs help and he can't go to Gibbs, so instead he goes to Fornell. From there, the author describes in wonderful detail the work that Tim, Fornell and Fornell's team do, while simultaneously keeping Gibbs and NCIS out of the loop until needed. It has a deep, well thought-out plot and so many family feels! We've got papa!Fornell, papa!Gibbs, brotherly!Tony, brotherly!FBI team, etc. The fandom really needs more papa!Fornell and papa!Gibbs subtly fighting over Tim. It's the best part of this story. 

This can be found here. 

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Harry and the Potter by suitesamba

Pairing: SS/HP

Rating: NC-17

Omg, suitesamba just kills me with her writing. Truly. This hits all my fave themes, we've got mature!Harry, mellowed!Severus, and Albus Severus Potter!! My favorite of Harry's canon children :] Harry and Albus go on a trip to America and run into Severus and his son Albus Severus. This story is a beautiful rendition of a lasting relationship developing. Just lovely. You will love the children and want to hug Harry because he's the most adorable 40 year old ever. There the perfect mix of romance, magical theory, light angst, and humor. A great piece. 

This can be found here. 

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Less is More (Except When It Isn't) by infinite_wonders

Pairing: James Bond/Q

Rating: PG-13

God, this story is so funny it hurts. James is just so...I can't even tell you because it will ruin the story. Let's just say that these two boy will make you grin madly, you will want to smack them for being clueless, and you will smile happily all the time. I can't summarize it any better than the actual summary so here it is:

"In which James Bond is emotionally stunted and actually sucks in social situations while not on a mission. Q is the one stuck putting up with it because everyone seems to think that it’s his job. Also, he and Bond are going steady apparently. But that’s neither here nor there."

Read this and I promise, you'll laugh crazily. My favorite line is:

"How,” Q asks the ceiling, “is this my reality? What did I do in a past life to deserve this?”

This also has a great sequel with a little more depth to it, while maintaining the absolute amusing parts of this story. It's the only fic I've read in a while that manages to be absolutely hilarious without being crack. So, happy laughing! ;] 

This can be found here. 

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The Sultan and the Storyteller by McKay, Arionrhood

Pairing: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin

Rating: NC-17

This is so amazing haha. It's a non-magic AU where Severus is a sultan (with a harem) and Remus is a history professor dragged into being Severus' storyteller. It's a bit more complicated than that, but the detailed writing is amazing. Granted, it's very OOC in my opinion. While the essence of the characters has been maintained, there isn't the same tension between the characters as it probably should be. Regardless, it's still a great read. Really, you could probably substitute other names for the characters and it would still work. So, while it may not be the best Snape/Lupin story, it's a wonderful story to read in general. Long, satisfying, angsty romance, with sexy Severus. What's not to like?

This can be found here.

Note: side pairings = Severus Snape/Regulas Black, Severus Snape/Kingsley Shacklebolt, Severus Snape/Bill Weasley, Regulas Black/Kingsley Shacklebolt, Remus/Tonks, Bill Weasley/Tonks,

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Life Ever After by Ophelia Raven

Pairing: SS/HP

Rating: NC-17

This is so beautiful. I'm a sucker for mature!Harry Snarry. And Snarry with Harry's canon children. This is both in one! Without spoiling the story, let's just say, life becomes a little confusing when somebody comes back from the dead. This is beautifully written. As is it's sequel. The writer achieves beautiful imagery, and it will resonate with you. There's also some interesting magical theory woven in! Definitely recommend you read this if you ship snarry!

This can be found here. 

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Does Your Mother Know? by sorion

Pairing: James Bond/Q

Rating: NC-17

Okay, so I love this story. This is like one of my favorite themes of the fandom, where James just has this tendency to break into Q's flat and Q's just like whatever about it. And then they get together and it's BEAUTIFUL. It may be a bit cliche, for some, and not enough plot for other, but in the end it's a feelgood story. Sometimes that's what we need fanfiction to be. So if you want to read something about a spy and a weapons expert being their own kind of adorable, this is it. 

This can be found here. 

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Without You by sahiya

Pairing: Elizabeth Burke/Peter Burke/Neal Caffrey

Rating: PG

Ack, heart totally broken. This is an AU version of what could've happened post season 3. Kramer has taken Neal away and it's slowly killing everyone. It's adorable, truly. Everyone seems totally in character, and it's going to hurt how perfect they are and their relationship will strike a cord with you. I know, it's a threesome and most of you are like EWWW, but once again let me tell you, I only ship threesome when it totally works. And this totally works. :D 

This can be found here. 

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Let's Make a Bed Out in the Rain by theimprobable1

Pairing: Sherlock/John

Rating: PG

I truly love this story to pieces. Sherlock has been in love with John for a while, but John doesn't know. When John's long time girlfriend breaks up with him, Sherlock tries to help him through it by being the best friend he can be. (That's a terrible synopsis, but the story is much better than that) Sherlock may be somewhat out of character, but I like how this story makes him human without being too human, if that makes sense. He's just as awkward as I'd think he would be and his perception of certain situations exactly how I'd think they would be. A lot readers dislike the lack of total sociopathy that this Sherlock has, but in my opinion he's not entirely a sociopath. No sociopath fakes a suicide to save his friends. In my opinion. Regardless, this is a light story with moments of angst that are resolved. Not too depressing and super cute. So, if that's what you're going for, this is what you should read!

This can be found here. 

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Razor's Edge by colorguard28

Pairing: McGee/DiNozzo (McNozzo)

Rating: NC-17

AAHHHHHH. Okay, I truly love this story. Mainly because the author almost seamlessly integrates it into canon season 6 and 7. It brings depth into Tony and Tim's relationship, and clearly makes into slash, but still, we all know that as much as they irritate each other, Tony and Tim are clearly besties. This story, and the series it's the beginning of, recount their relationship's gentle growth, the difficulties they face, how they hide their burgeoning relationship from everyone until they can admit to it. This story will suck you in. And you will be amazed at how in character the author manages to keep Tony and Tim!

This can be found here. I like it at NFA more than fanfiction.net, even though it can be found there, because you can read the entire story one page at NFA. 

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Catch and Release by roozette

Pairing: SS/HP, RW/HG

Rating: PG-13 

This piece will make you cry tears of heartwarming happiness and too many touching emotions. I rarely cry in moving books or movies, but this makes me tear up every time I read it. This story basically recounts Severus and Harry's relationship from a third person's point of view, Ron's. And, this author has taken Ron and made him absolutely perfect. He's written just beautifully. He's the best friend any person could ask for, he's understanding, an amazing brother, and just, wonderful. (Also, he smooches Snape at some point, so you really should read it just for that) Your heart will break with Ron's, you will smile at his quiet intelligence, and your heart will be warmed by his understanding of Harry and Severus's relationship. And you will cry at the end. But in a good way. Read this. It's short, it's beautiful, and you will forever see Ron differently. 

This can be found here. 

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Domestic by frostywonder

Pairing: HP/DM 

Rating: NC-17 

This is a delightful read. Harry is an Auror in training and happens to run into a homeless Draco. He brings him home and sort of forgets to tell anyone that he’s got a Slytherin sleeping on his couch. My favorite bit is a Draco that cooks. It’s so adorable! The relationship development is fascinating, and you will fall in love with the characterization of Harry and Draco. Fluff and romance ahead

Can be found here. 

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Crumbling Pedestal by Shivani/Grazhir

Pairing: SS/HP, brief HP/OFC

Rating: PG-13

Time travel! I know, sounds crazy, but no, it’s great. For those of you who are squicked by Snarry because of the age difference, this story is for you! Harry and Severus are the same age-ish in this story (Harry might actually be a bit older…). Although there is powerful!Harry in this story, which I don’t usually like, he isn’t all knowing or ominpresent or anything ridiculous. You will enjoy the slow progression of Harry and Severus’s friendship and relationship. Not explicit at all, and one of the most interesting tales I’ve read. Go. :]

This can be found here and also on ffnet. 

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Help me find a fic please?

Hey everyone!

I’ve lost a story that I love and can’t find it and it’s driving me insane. Here’s what I remember: 

John is married to Mary

Mary knows that Sherlock loves John is fine with them having a relationship as long as he follows a set of rules that the two of them have agreed on. 

John is oblivious until right before his wedding.

John and Mary have two kids. Mary gets a brain tumor (which Sherlock spots and he goes with her to the hospital I think?)

She dies, John freaks out and gets mad at Sherlock. Along the way, we get some Mummy Holmes too. 

I think Mary’s a psychologist?

Help please?? Thank you!

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The Price of Peace by Snakeling

Pairing: SS/HP 

Rating: NC-17

Another forced marriage fic :] Hehehehehehe. This story is AU, basically after GOF I think, in a world where Voldemort is gone but the Death Eaters remain fighting against the Light side, headed by Harry. Poor Harry has lost everyone, except his general, Kingsley, and in order to formulate a plan of peace, marries Severus. The story recounts how Harry accepts being married to man and finds love :] Fluff and romance XD You'll love it.

You can find this at Walking the Plank, here.