Gratitude by helenish (G)

[helens78]

Rec Category: Radek Zelenka
Characters, Pairing: Radek Zelenka, Ronon Dex
Category: Adventure, Slash
Warning: Slash (very, very mild)
Author on LJ: helenish
Author's Website: http://helenish.net
Link: http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/182535.html?style=mine

Why This Must Be Read: The setup on this one makes you wonder if it's going to turn into a classic-style hurt/comfort story, with Radek injured and Ronon helping him get better. But it's both simpler than that and more complex, and in the end, the story's a sweet, short (1000 words or so) look at how Ronon deals with Radek's simple sense of gratitude for saving his life.

There's a little bit too much reflection on Ronon's sexual history (and how it might apply to the current moment) for me to call this gen, but it's very close; the story is not about their relationship, and they don't get involved.

Five Things Teal'c And Cam Did Together On Earth by synecdochic (PG)

[rydra_wong]

Rec Category: Teal'c
Pairing: none - Teal'c-Cameron friendship
Category: gen, character study, Five Things
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: synecdochic
Author's Website: venus in furs
Link: Five Things Teal'c And Cam Did Together On Earth

Why This Must Be Read:

Dry, poignant, unexpected and absolutely right, this is built around all the things Teal'c doesn't say out loud, especially when faced with overly-bouncy but nonetheless sincere young Lt. Colonels.

'Where I End and You Begin' by sorrel_rowan (PG-13)

[angelqueen04.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Daniel/Vala
Pairing: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Category: Daniel/Vala, Daniel Jackson, Vala Mal Doran, Jack O'Neill, angst, episode-related
Warning: Spoilers for The Shroud
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author's Website: ff.net profile
Link: Where I End and You Begin

Why This Must Be Read: Written as a speculative fic for The Shroud, sorrel_rowan weaves an interesting take on what Daniel's fate might have been after his capture and the efforts to bring him back. Mostly, the fic is a complex conversation between Daniel and an injured Vala, who is intent on bringing up her beliefs about the Ori for Daniel to see. An excellent, entertaining read for those who had something particular in mind for The Shroud.

"Golden" by knightshade (PG)

[rigel-7.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Genre: Other: Vignette

Pairing: None
Categories: AU, Episode Related, Gen, Jack and Teal'c Friendship, SG1, Teal'c
Warning: Spoilers for "2010"
Author on LJ: dknightshade
Author's Website: Knightshade's Garden
Link: "Golden"

Why This Should Be Read:

This is a beautifully restrained ficlet that does full justice to Teal'c. His words are controlled and understated, but dknightshade invests them with an undercurrent of emotion that really makes this fic memorable.

Wordcount: 899

"Crackerjack" by Turks (MA)

[rigel-7.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Humor

Pairing: Jack/Sam
Categories: Aliens Made Them Do It, Crack!Fic, Humor, Jack/Sam, Janet Fraiser, Parody, SG1
Warning: References to sexual situations
Author on LJ: crazedturkey
Author's Website: None
Link: "Crackerjack"

Why This Must Be Read:

I have to confess that this hilarious snippet was written for me in response to the most crackified cliche prompt that I could think of.

And despite that, crazedturkey plays it straight, and therein lies the funny.

( A Teeny Extract )

The Price of Admiralty, by Gravity Not Included (G)

[sg-fignewton.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Gen

Pairing: none
Categories: gen, team, Thor, character study, humor, fluff
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: grav_ity
Author's Website: Gravity Not Included
Link: The Price of Admiralty

Why This Must Be Read: Two delightful snippets for the price of one! These were written for the loose_ends_fic ficathon, and they explain exactly why Sam never got to have an Asgard ship named after her.

The first one is moving, and poignant, and has an astonishing Thor POV, who evidently ascribes to the belief in the power of names and the impact they can have on the things so named. It's a lovely tribute to the team we love to see how the mannerisms he ascribes to each member of SG-1 come to life from his particular perspective.

…And then we get the second snippet, which is pure fluffy teamy goodness and hilariously funny, as poor Daniel is put on the spot and forced to blurt out the awful truth. Not to worry, though, because Teal'c gets the last word – and for me, that is always the mark of an excellent fic. :)

( Snippet of fic... )