Front Row, Center by Robin Serrano (R)

[thenightsfall]

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Category: Drama; Hurt/Comfort; Pre-Slash; Friendship; Jack O'Neill
Warning: Rape
Author on LJ:  robin_serrano 
Author's Website:  Amothea's Angst Archive
Link:  Front Row, Center

Why This Must Be Read: While jogging through his neighborhood's park, Daniel is mugged, beaten, and raped.  The story element of rape is used often in SG-1 stories, but unlike many of those, this story makes the rape and Daniel's reactions to it its focus.  The author's straightforward writing style enhances the portrayal of Daniel's denial, his disconnectedness and his alienation from self in the aftermath, as well as the matter-of-fact friendship and support Jack provides.  Though I think use of the canonical rape of Daniel in Hathor would've added interesting layers to this story, regardless of that omission, the subject matter here is handled with sensitivity, thoughtfulness and insight that's relevant to Daniel's character at this point in his life, and the progression of the friendship into a pre-slash element between he and Jack is paced believably and meaningfully.

Author's Summary:  "Daniel gets whupped-upon (again) and has to wonder if it's worth it."

High School is Not Another Name for Hell by thedeadparrot (R)

[ankhesenamen12.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Crossover (Atlantis/House)
Pairing: Rodney McKay/Gregory House
Category: AU, Rodney McKay
Warning: Slash
Author on LJ: parrotfic 
Author's Website: http://thedeadparrot.com/fiction/
Link: LJ: http://community.livejournal.com/parrotfic/15837.html or Author's Website: here

Why This Must Be Read:

Author's Summary: In which a new kid shows up at Rodney's high school, Mathlympics are had, and Rodney does, in fact, learn
to love the prom.

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I'm not usually a fan of high school AUs, but this story, in which Rodney meets House in high school and they bond over snarking about everyone else's stupidity, is delightful and funny. The author really knows these characters, and although they bond over their similarities, their differences are clearly highlighted as well.


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Weightless and Maybe by anr (PG)

[crazedturkey.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Jack/Sam
Pairing: Jack/Sam
Categories: Jack/Sam
Warnings: Canon Character Death
Author on LJ: anr
Author's Website: angstnromance.net
Link: Weightless and maybe
Why This Must Be Read: I must admit some bias in that this fic was written for me in the sjficathon. But it really is a beautiful piece of writing. Anr takes us on a journey with a Sam stuck in an alternate timeline in Continuum having come face to face with a Jack who doesn't recognise her. A lovely, lovely fic.

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The Nature of the Beast by Remma (G by Author; PG by Rec'cer)

[thenightsfall]

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Category: Action/Adventure; Drama; Angst; Pre-Slash; Slash; Jack O'Neill
Warning: None
Author on LJ:  Unknown
Author's Website:  Remma's Home World  (Since this is a Geocities site, you can also find Remma's fics at Area 52.)
Link:  The Nature of the Beast

Why This Must Be Read:  Some of my favorite kinds of SG-1 fics are Daniel and/or Jack/Daniel focused stories, centered around the adventure and drama of SGC missions, that show Daniel at his linguist/archaeologist/anthropologist best, and that portray Daniel and Jack's relationship believably in all its complex, banter-y, incontrovertible glory.  This is that kind of story.  Set sometime post-Divide and Conquer, as their friendship has become increasingly fraught with tension and anger, Daniel sets off on a mission with another team, one that brings him a satisfyingly entertaining mix (for the reader) of action, suspense, and danger.  It all provides a perfect backdrop for portraying Daniel at his professional best, sets the stage for understanding and resolution between Jack and Daniel (and between Daniel and another supporting canonical character - think Legacy), and casts it with a smattering of original characters, especially one emotionally engaging young man, who do just what they're supposed to do here - support rather than steal the limelight.

Author's Summary:  "Daniel begins to question his place on SG-1, but before he can make a decision, he is lost offworld.  Can Jack find him, and if he does, can he convince him to stay?"