Master Plan by j_guda (PG)

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Rec Category: Sheppard/Weir
Pairing: John Sheppard/Elizabeth Weir
Categories: SGA; tragedy/angst; drabble
Warnings: Mild Language
Author on LJ: j_guda
Author's Website: Unknown

Link: Master Plan by j_guda

Why This Must Be Read:

It's a short, sweet punch to the gut. (in the best possible way)

Out of Sight, by magus minor [R]

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Rec Category: John Sheppard
Pairing: Sheppard / sadism
Category: John Sheppard
Warning: Mentions of torture and sadism
Author on LJ: magus_minor
Link: http://community.livejournal.com/sga_flashfic/216976.html

Why This Must Be Read: So, a while ago I created for myself a "Psycho Sheppard List" of stories where Sheppard is psychotic or flat out nuts. In creating that list, I came across this story, where John has some serious trends towards sexual sadism and sociopathy that he hides very successfully behind his easy facade. It's quite short, but it packs a big impact and actually frighteningly plausible. This story inspired seven sequels by a total of three authors, each who explore a different dimension of 'what if'.

ETA: There have been a lot of requests for the sequels! So, figured I would just post all the links here for everyone.

Magus Minor's sequels:
The Obvious Place
Open Blade

All of the following take place after "Open Blade":

Ellex's sequels (The Shiver Trilogy):
Predator
Shiver
Frenzy

Khalessa Bloodrose's sequel:
Incision

ix_tab's sequel:
Ripped and Torn

Needless to say, *all* of the sequels contain warnings for graphic violence, sadism, etc.