The Things Which Are Caesar's by Wintertime (PG-13)

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Rec Category: John Sheppard

Pairing: John/Other
Categories: Angst, Atlantis, John Sheppard, John/Rodney Friendship, Vignette
Warnings: Character Death
Author on LJ: in_wintertime
Author's Website: List of Fic on Wraithbait

Link: "The Things Which Are Caesar's"

Why This Must Be Read:

"Five gods John Sheppard never worshiped."

This is a beautifully observed and eloquent set of "Five Things" fic.

I can't say enough about how these short snippets moved me. There's a sparse quality to the writing; a few short sentences can hold a wealth of history and meaning, and then strike you close to the heart when you realize what you have just read.

Read them slowly, and savor every last word.

( A Teeny Extract )

Small Stuff, by Eve11 (G)

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Rec Category: Gen

Pairing: none

Categories: gen, humor, team, vignette

Warnings: none

Author on LJ: eve11

Author's Website: Fic Library

Link: Small Stuff

Why This Must Be Read: Sometimes, it pays to listen to the cultural expert, Sam…

 

This fun little ficlet is sprinkled with delightful details to create a most satisfying whole. Pastries and “coffee” and banter and metaphor – it all adds up to an enjoyable, quick read that will leave you with a grin on your face.

 

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The Alternate Universe Survival Guide by Jemima (PG)

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Rec Category: Sam/Jack
Pairing: Sam/Jack
Category: Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Het, alternate universes
Warning: Het, Slightly Crackfic
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: http://www.ficml.org
Link: http://www.ficml.org/jemimap/sg1/ship/auguide.html

Why This Must Be Read: Jemima takes the canon that Stargate dialing program Sam wrote not quite being as cool as a real DHD, mixes in some AU goodness, and ends up with the slightly crack (but oh so yummy) premise of how would Sam and Jack react to being slipped into an AU where things are VERY different indeed. To be able to go back to their reality, they must stay under cover until quantum rapping sends them back to where they belong. Jemima has obviously done her physics research (far better than the real writers usually do) and is a fabulous writer to boot. There's a sequel, The Perfect Setup , that is EVEN better.