The Red Triangle by TM Potter (PG-13)

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Show: Stargate SG-1
Rec Category: Samantha Carter/Jack O'Neill
Pairing: Sam/Jack
Category: Het, Episode related, Jack/Sam, Future story
Warnings: Adult themes, language
Author on LJ:
Author's Website: 
Link: The Red Triangle

Why this must be read: I always knew that Narim's little 'feelings' gadget would eventually rear its fluff-inducing head again. It starts off cute and sweet (without being saccharine), but the sequels add further dimension and tension to the plotline. TM Potter laid down the bare bones of Sam and Jack's feelings for each other, the highs and lows, and wrote it in a way that made my inner shipper heart gush with glee. Not to mention I love snoopy Jack. Very well-written series.

I'm including the sequels to that they're in order for you and because the last one is on a separate website and was bit of a pain to track down. So for the sake of convenience... Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5. 

Journeys, by Nightspear (PG-13)

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Show: Stargate SG-1

Rec Category: AU
Characters: Daniel, Jack, Sam, Teal'c, Oma, Jacob, Nyan, Martouf, Jonas, Skaara, Sha're
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warnings: minor and major character deaths
Author on LJ: night_spear1287
Author's Website: List of Stories
Link: Journeys

Why This Must Be Read: Nightspear concludes one of my all-time favorite AUs with the fifth in the series, Journeys, covering the events in her Daniel of Abydos universe from mid-S5 through mid-S7.

Daniel of Abydos originally began as a kind of kidfic (and nonetheless made me fell in love with it!), but by the time this final novel begins, Daniel is already an adult and a full-fledged member of SG-1. Still, his relative youth and the changes in this Au's backstory means that Revanna, Kelowna, Abyss, Changeling, Full Circle, Orpheus, and other canon incidents happen very differently, with a fascinating exploration of the challenges of Ascension and the limitations and rules that Daniel has to face. ("Tell Jacob to stop" will break your heart, trust me.) Some die who lived in canon; others live who died.

I love Nyan's brave attempt to take Daniel's place on SG-1, and the twist of Jonas earning his position partially by virtue of being untainted by guilt. I love the way Nightspear wove the mythology of the later seasons into Daniel's version of S6 and made it work. I love her Abydos and its people, and the courage and determination they continue to show. But most of all, I enjoy Nightspear's loving attention to detail, her craft at characterization, and the wonderful way she depicts these characters who are just a little different from the SG-1 we know and love, but are delightfully, perfectly themselves.

( snippet of fic... )

Five Times Sam Has Regretted Eating That Blue Jell-O by Jennghis Khan (R)

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Show: Stargate SG-1
Rec Category: Samantha Carter/Jack O'Neill
Pairing: Sam/Jack, Sam/Jack/Daniel
Category: Het, Jack/Sam, threesome, five things
Warning: Adult themes
Author on LJ: surreallis 
Author's Website: Not sure
Link: Five Times Sam Has Regretted Eating That Blue Jell-O

Why this must be read: Scroll down to read the fic amongst the other 'five things'. Awhile ago I was getting pretty bored with Sam/Jack fics, but when I read the second "regret", when she's eating in the commissary, it completely forced me back into that fandom. It's funny, sad, sexy, embarrassing... and all in five tries. The Sam/Daniel part really isn't my thing, and if the same goes for you... don't let it deter you. The theme of blue Jell-O is often overused in SG fanfics, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as proven by this author. Every story Jennghis Khan has written is amazing, but sometimes the short and simple pieces are the ones that stick with you.

There's an off-chance the third 'regret' might be considered non-consensual. I didn't think so at all but my friend was convinced otherwise- so I suppose it's up for interpretation. But the second one... wow.