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The Brain Thief by hollimichele
[Discworld]
Excellent future fic starring Corporal Young Sam, his oldest friends, his new girlfriend and, oh yeah, a serial killer. Very well-done Discworld voice, complete with DEATH and footnotes.
Carrying A Concealed Weapon (and other crimes to commit while being Adora Belle Dearheart) by Netgirl_y2k
[Discworld]
"Adora Belle is arrested; Lady Sybil is there to help, or at least there to make the tea." Brilliantly snarky and funny, perfect Adora. (Yes, there are footnotes.)
Exit Interviews by Casira
[Discworld]
Any story centering around Miss Susan guarantees I'll at least try it. When it's a well-written story worked nicely into continuity (such as it is), and with a deft touch for Susan's not-uncomplicated character, I'm delighted. Death and Death of Rats both make an appearance in this neat, thoughtful little piece.
East of Eden by Shati
[Good Omens]
Cain and Abel have some strange babysitters. Lunatic, thought-provoking, grim and ineffable in the very best Gaiman/Pratchett style.
Mister Vimes'd Go Spare! by Lunik
[Discworld]
Some people leave a legacy far beyond anything they imagined... or feared. :) Sam Vimes is watching.
Not a Cat Person by googlebrat
[Discworld]
Tiffany gave Granny Weatherwax a kitten, even though Esme isn't a cat person. No. Definitely not. Uh-uh.
Queen of the Cats by Gehayi
[Discworld]
Young Sam discovers suspicious goings-on that will cause two parts of the Discworld to collide. I almost want to call this a crossover even though it's all Discworld, since we've never seen these two titans face off (they do so brilliantly). :)
The Uninvited Guest by akamarykate
[Discworld]
Death wasn't cut out to be a godparent. Nor was Mistress Weatherwax.
Aptitude by Philomytha
A young Miles adventure, in which he unmasks a double-agent... but nothing's quite what he thinks. Ivan is involved (of course) and there's really excellent Illyan as a bonus. KikiRec
By No Miracle or Majestic Means by Riko
Ivan foils a terrorist plot. Well, sort of.
Chargee d'affaires by Magglenagall
Ekaterin races desperately for Cetagandan space, with a dying husband in tow and the wieght of empires on her shoulders. Really excellent Ekaterin POV, filling in the holes when Miles was out of it. KikiRec
Five Ways Ekaterin Never Met Miles at Twenty by sahiya
Five perfectly plausible scenarios alternating between giddy and heartbreaking. KikiRec
Guerrilla by Glishara
A quite dark AU -- after a very important message fails to get through, Cetaganda invades, and the only Vorkosigan left to meet them is Ivan. Unflinching and suspenseful, and Ivan in particular is written beautifully. Character death all over the place, though.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle by Philomytha
Another excellent missing story; Alys's flight through the streets with the newborn baby Ivan and Koudelka. This could be written by Bujold; the voices, descriptions and details ring absolutely true.
Intimations of Maturity by Kassia
Simple but sweet--Ivan and Miles on a double-date, back in the days before the Dendarii. Ivan's voice is just right, giving us a nice view of his relationship with his cousin, and the depth of character that he'll eventually develop.
A Maze of Twisty Passages, All Alike by Merry
At last, someone gives Ivan the story he deserves! A marvelous adventure; Ivan rescues Gregor from a dungeon (sort of), but has no idea how to finish the job and actually escape. I adore Ivan and this story works wonderfully for him.
The Mirror Dance series by josan
A gorgeous, gorgeous series of short stories immediately following the action of Mirror Dance, set largely during the recovery of all injured parties at ImpMil. Josan's take on each character is heartwarming and heartbreaking -- Cordelia's voice in particular shines perfectly, but Aral and Mark's interaction is also a thing of beauty. I've linked to the applicable LiveJournal memories; start with "Night Visit" and read through "The Winterfair Ball".
Venture Capital by altariel1
Mark cuts a deal with an unexpected business partner. A great little post-A Civil Campaign story that shines a spotlight on Laisa as a human rather than an Empress.
A Chalion Romance by mrstater
[Chalion Trilogy]
Awwww... Lovely bits of Betriz and Caz's courtship and marriage.
Every Day Is a Reminder by ishie
[Calvin & Hobbes]
"There's a certain fear that some children share as they grow up, that whatever they do will never be as good as what's come before. Among all the other things he will ever be, Calvin has never been one of those kids." Oh, just sit down an dprepare for your heart to break, and then grow three sizes. Wonderful future fic for Calvin (and Suzie, and others); it feels Just Right.
The Lengthy Dimly Lit Coffee Break of the Psyche by dotfic
[Calvin & Hobbes]
Another wonderful future fic for Calvin, lost in the hell of being a grown-up and needing a job. Good thing he's still got his best friends...
The Roommate of +10 Confusion by Grevling
[Calvin & Hobbes/Foxtrot]
"There must be some scientifically sound way for Jason Fox to be able to quantify his new college roommate, but he hasn't found one yet that fits. Especially when he factors in the stuffed tiger." A really fascinating crossover, very nicely pulled off. Yuletide 2010
The Fable of Joyful Wing by shiplizard
[Dresden Files]
This is so brilliant I can't even stand it. A completely wonderful AU, transposing the Dresden universe (with elements from both books and TV) to a magical China-That-Never-Was (a la Barry Hughart and Bridge of Birds. BTW, if you haven't read Master Li and Number 10 Ox, you're missing a huge treat). The story itself is lovely; the way familiar faces and histories are wrapped into the new setting and universe is just gorgeous. KikiRec
The Accordian Makes All the Difference by Mousapelli
[Dresden Files]
Murphy gives Harry an unexpected present, but Harry suspects that Thomas is really behind it. Murphy/Harry, awesomely so.
Chase Scene by Sholio
[The Dresden Files]
"Harry's on the run with amnesia in a Chicago blizzard. Murphy's on his trail, but unfortunately he doesn't remember enough to know that she isn't the enemy." Not Sholio's usual fandom, but major butt is still kicked. Suspenseful and awesome. KikiRec
Familiarity by Marien
[Dresden Files]
Awww! Mister teaches puppy Mouse how to hunt (with a little help). So adorable!
Good Timing by awanderingbard
[Dresden Files]
"Most dangerous job in the world? Alaskan crab fisherman have nothing on members of Harry Dresden's army." Great dialogue and a battle that equals almost anything in the books.
Rough Diamond by Lyrstzha
[Fairy Tales]
I don't think this actually counts as fanfic, but it's a lovely twist on Beauty and the Beast, and I'm a well-known sucker for those.
Making It by Emeraldwoman
[Faking It]
Nadine figures out what she wants. Simon helps (not like THAT!). Until Jenny Crusie gets around to writing Nadine's story, this is my canon.
Festival Day by Lys
[Fall of Ile-Rien]
Tremaine's first festival in Cineth, and she's going to bake the bread. Ilias finds this much funnier than he should, really.
A Light in the Darkness by opalmatrix
[The Fall of Ile Rien]
Nicholas visits Cineth as rumors of sorcery spread near Ilias.
A Vote for Survival by Mara
[Liad]
After the events of "I Dare," Miri's got something to say to Val Con. And boy, will he be surprised.
Fair Stood the Wind by Maisedoat
[Price & Prejudice]
AU of the book: What if Darcy was born a second son and sent to sea? The characterization is quite good; the plot is a touch predictable to anyone who's read a sufficient number of romances, but no less enjoyable for that.
Miss de Bourgh in Bath by Pell
[Pride & Prejudice]
SwordSwallower's take on Anne de Bourgh is a wonderful character, flawed but sympathetic. Add in excellent writing, wonderful OCs, and a lovely Austen-esque plot, and you've got a winner! Kikirec
In Which Eeyore Observes the Passing of the Seasons by Pouncer
[Winnie the Pooh]
Winnie the Pooh fic. Yeah. I know. But I've always had a soft spot for Eeyore, and this is a quiet, sweet, poetic fic that takes you back to childhood, then releases you gently to reality.
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