A Window in Time series by Debi C (G-PG)

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Show: Stargate SG-1
Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Claire Jackson, Melbourne Jackson
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warning: some strong language, fluffiness (should that be a warning?), some child hurt in Story 4
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: Debi C's Alpha Gate author page
Link: Window in Time series

Why this must be read:

Oh where to start with the praise for this series.... This set of five stories follows parts of Daniel's early childhood with Claire and Melbourne in Egypt and Greece. We get to see the absolutely loving family that Daniel was a part of before the tragic events of The Gatekeeper episode. And let me tell you, after reading this series, you'll never be able to watch that episode again and not feel such sadness for Daniel. I love how Debi wrote the love and devotion the Jacksons had for each other. As the author says, the foundation for Daniel's loving and compassionate adult nature had to come from somewhere. Throughout this series, we get to see the love and devotion Claire and Melbourne feel for their son. And Debi writes such a sweet and innocent child Daniel. If you want to see a glimpse of the wonderfully loving environment that Daniel spent his early years in, definitely give this series a read.

Audi, Vide, Tace by Paian (NC-17)

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Show: Stargate SG-1
Rec Category: Daniel Jackson/Jack O'Neill
Characters: Paul Davis, Jack O'Neill, Daniel Jackson
Pairing: Daniel Jackson/Jack O'Neill
Het/Slash/Gen: Slash
Warning: Mildly spoiler-y for Foothold
Author on LJ: paianfic 
Author's Website: on DW
Link: Audi, Vide, Tace

Why this must be read:

In my humble opinion, "cause it's Paian" would be reason enough. A prolific and talented scribe, she has a host of older fic I'd need two months to rec, but in the interest of those of us who happily await the postings in ficrec for something we may never have seen before, I thought I'd start with something new(ish).  This comes with an angst tag from the author, and while I agree, I also must mention the hot, the Paul Davis POV (and what a), the glimpses of humor and the new take on an old premise (the telepathy trope).  Minute details that are delicious without being wordy and technical musings that seem plausible without breaking your brain make this an enjoyable and totally involving read. 

Basically, caught between the love of one and desire for the other, Paul sees more than anybody bargains for... (this is a significant understatement.)

"It was midway between Being John Malkovich and being a voudon loa, except that he couldn't exert any control through the connection. He was a passive rider. A gelded Goa'uld. A stealth intruder, dragged in against his will.

An infiltrator."

Not This Again, by Rebeccavoy (PG)

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Show: Stargate Atlantis

Rec Category: Five Things
Characters: Samantha Carter
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warnings: fantastically creepy nightmare sequence
Author on LJ: rebeccavoy
Author's Website: Fanfic Index
Link: Not This Again

Why This Must Be Read: This delightful Five Things is set in Sam's time in Atlantis, and it's absolutely marvelous as Sam deals with familiar circumstances with an Atlantis twist. From wry humor to comfortable busywork to shuddering nightmares, this is perfectly Sam, with all her quirks and personality. Even someone like me, who has never watched SGA, can enjoy this excellent character study of the many facets of Sam. Go read!

( snippet of fic... )

Blame It On The Bossa Nova by Princess of Geeks (PG)

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Show: Stargate SG-1
Rec Category: Daniel Jackson/Jack O'Neill
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Jack O'Neill, Sam Carter
Pairing: Daniel Jackson/Jack O'Neill
Het/Slash/Gen: Slash
Warning: May well make you wanna dance
Author on LJ: princessofg 
Author's Website:  LJ Tag list of her fic
Link: Blame It On The Bossa Nova

Why this must be read:

Searching through my memories for an appropriate (and not already offered) rec, I was amused to see this tagged as HOT. Not because it isn't - it most definitely has the shivery, heart-thumpy thing going for it - but nothing actually happens. Light without being fluffy, fun and with a side of team-y goodness, this always makes me smile. It doen't hurt that there are so many wonderfully descriptive turns of phrase, I had a very difficult time figuring out which one to "snip".  The usual suspects are out celebrating with Cassie (who's always a joy to see included) and "step" off the beaten path.

"And maybe Jack should have thought this through a little better before getting himself into this... because it was so sweet, so good to feel that solid muscle under his hands, and to move and turn like this. Daniel’s grip was strong and dry and firm. He knew how big Daniel’s hands were, but his touch was intense, not ignorable. And here was a jolting and delicious surprise -- the pendulum pull of the extra weight and height and muscle at the end of his arm -- very different than dancing with women. It was kind of like the best part of dancing AND hand-to-hand practice. Except there was music. And you could drink beer. And you had no fear of a split lip.

And it was Daniel."

Author called it self-indulgent. I call it gold.