'Johari Window' by stargazercmc (PG-13)

Rec Category: Sam/Daniel
Pairing: Sam/Daniel
Category: Fluff, Humour
Warning: some adult language
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] stargazercmc
Author's Website: http://gazerfic.livejournal.com/
Link: http://gazerfic.livejournal.com/6477.html

Why This Must Be Read:
This is a soothing, fluffy fic with just enough humour to give you that twitchy must-suppress-smirk-so-I-don't-get-fired look while you're reading it at work. If you've never tried a Sam/Daniel before, I highly recommend starting with this one.

It's Team-Building Night for SG-1, and Daniel feels his mediation skills are up to the task. Of course, given that he's both slightly drunk and so very much himself, he's totally screwed.

Team-Building Lesson No. 1: When an argument with sexist connotations is brewing between a very female military officer and her CO, avoid self-insertion. Daniel will remember this lesson for years to come.

Solace by Little Heaven (NC-17)

Rec Category: Sam/Daniel
Pairing: Sam/Daniel, Sam/Jack UST if you're so inclined
Categories: angst, episode-related, friendship, PWP
Warning: graphic sex (NC-17)
Author on LJ: ???
Author's Website: appears to be down
Link: At Glass Onion At All Daniel Fic

Why This Must Be Read:

Little Heaven manages to write something rare here: a sex scene which is rich and emotional while still remaining near-gen. Sam's struggling to figure out the particle accelerator that could rescue Jack from Edora. Daniel's just struggling. The comfort they find in each other is both endearing and scorchingly hot.

Multiplicity by Glacis (NC-17)

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Pairing: Jack/Daniel; AR Daniel/AR Teal'c; AR Daniel/AR Sam; AR Jack/AR Sam
Category: Slash; Established Relationship; Drama; Action/Adventure
Warning: Character Death; Torture
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] glacis
Author's Website: Castle's Keep
Link: Multiplicity

Why This Must Be Read: I've never been a believer in the idea that any old Daniel (or Jack, or Teal'c, or Carter) could just slide into any other Daniel's slot, that they're interchangeable and just alike simply because they share the same DNA. Each reality's Daniel (or Jack, or Teal'c, or Carter) is going to evolve based on their own individual experiences, and maybe even react differently to the same experiences, and become their own person. Multiplicity ably portrays this when more than one SG-1 arrives on the same planet at the same time, and the author works amazingly clear magic in defining each doppleganger from the other, and for the reader, amidst the visceral confusion and horror of a battle with Apophis' Jaffa. Each version is credible and realistic, recognizable yet different, not least of all the Daniels who are all necessary to hold one team together.

Author's Summary: "A routine mission takes a turn into bizarre territory when wormholes collide."

Severing by Thraesja (PG-13)


Sam/Daniel fic is my guilty little reading pleasure. (They'll probably kick me out of the Slash Lover's Sorority for this but hey...)

Rec Category: Daniel/Sam
Pairing: Daniel Jackson/Samantha Carter
Category: Drama, Angst, Hurt/Comfort (and Daniel whumping)
Warning: None
Author on LJ: none to my knowledge
Author's Website: Amaranth & Thraesja

Link:
"Severing" on Fanfiction.net
"Severing" on Author's website

Why This Must Be Read:

This is a wonderful piece of science fiction in addition to being an SG-1 Sam/Daniel relationship fic. The OC's and their races are fascinating and I keep hoping Thraesja will write more with them. The Sam/Daniel buildup is slow and subtle and the story ends on its beginning. The OC angst pours out in chapter 10 and is simply heartbreaking.

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About 27,000 words

And it should be noted that Thraesja writes a lot of Sam/Daniel for anyone interested.

Unreasonable by Raqs (R/NC-17 by reccer)

Rec Category: Daniel/Sam

Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: pwp, angst, friendship
Warning: het sex, author usually writes slash, so a tiny bit of slash has crept in
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] raqs 
Author's Website: dith fic

Link: Unreasonable

Why this must be read:

He looked so normal, so real. This was what she was supposed to have at this point in her life. There was supposed to be a man under the sink. He was supposed to take care of things like leaky traps, and he was supposed to be proud of her and love her, and she was supposed to come home to him every night.

A fic that shows how close the friendship is between Daniel and Sam and how easily it could become something more if one of them just asked for it. When Daniel attempts to fix Sam's pipes, it hits Sam just what she is missing in her life, but Daniel, being Daniel, knows just what to do to make her feel better. The entire fic is a very natural progression and although there are moments that have the potential to be incredibly awkward, Raqs makes them flow beautifully

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Chemical Awareness by Amaranth Traces (T)

Rec Category: Daniel/Sam

Pairing: Daniel/Sam Jack/Sam UST
Category: angst, romance, drama
Warning: not a happy ending for Jack/Sam, die hard Jack/Sam fans won't like some parts, mild violence
Author on LJ: none
Author's Website:  Amaranth Traces and Thraesja-SG1 FanFiction

Link: Chemical Awareness

Why this must be read:

Sam thought about how Colonel O’Neill and Daniel had been acting. Daniel had said repeatedly that he loved her. The Colonel had said that he wanted her. That was quite a difference. In fact, it was a significant difference. She contemplated the implications of this observation

Unfortunately there is a bit of a tendency in the Daniel/Sam community to harshly criticise other pairings in fic to emphsis how great Daniel and Sam are together and this oftens means that fics are turned into condescending meta. Thankfully this fic is not one of them. The reasons that Sam has for choosing Daniel over Jack are wonderfully woven into the story line and make it seem very natural. It is also a very passionate story, without there being much more than kissing, which for me is a sign of great writing. Although there is a happy ending there is plenty of angst and drama along the way. Whilst this fic is kind of the Broca Divide part 2, it is still well worth reading

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Beholder by Raindroproses (G)

Category: Daniel/Sam

Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: the author describes it as "Not exactly fluff, not exactly angst. Friendship shading into romance.", ficlet
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] raindroproses
Author's Website: Heroine Addict

Link: Beholder

Why this must be read:

The game sustained them when little else could. When it seemed that every step through the event horizon was too much to bear. When under enemy fire, or in the middle of another impossible situation. They could look back in their minds at moments of true beauty.

For all the horrible things the SG teams must see, you have to wonder how they would escape it. [personal profile] raindroproses shows how a chance encounter for Daniel and Sam turned into something more and helped them through their hardest and sometimes just plain boring moments. This really is the close friends from the early seasons just taking a break, with a hint of something more

Beach Towels & Revelations by 6beforelunch (PG)

Rec Category: Daniel/Sam

Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: team, fluff, friendship (Sam and Vala), humour
Warning:oogling :)
Author on LJ: [profile] 6beforelunch
Author's Website: none

Link: Beach Towels and Revelations

Why this must be read:

Sam ignored them, part of her brain still processing the idea that her fellow geek in arms was kind of a hottie while the rest of it wondered if there was any way she could institute bathing suit day at the SGC. 

A very funny and endearing look at the team during downtime at the beach, interacting with each other when the fate of the planet is not at stake. You get a glimpse at the friendship between Vala and Sam, where they just get to be girly best friends and the slightly goofy friendship between Cam and Sam. You also get to see that very rare creature of season 9 & 10, a relaxed and happy Daniel, which is nice, because I've missed him :) Some of the imagery from bathing suit day at the SGC will leave you not knowing whether to laugh or cringe or both!

Absolute Truths by Gateruner (PG)

Rec Category: Daniel/Sam

Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: character study, angst, post ep
Warning: het, serious angst
Author on LJ: [profile] gateruner
Author's Website: gateruner.com

Link: Absolute Truths

Why this must be read:

To them, nothing had happened. But to Daniel, everything had. And that’s what he was having the hardest time coming to terms with. 

A beautiful and heart-wrenching look at Daniel's thoughts after Absolute Power. He feels most guilty about what he did to Sam and how he used their relationship to try and manipulate her, but then because they know each other so well Sam wasn't going to fall for it. You also get a look at Daniel's thought process during this slightly AU version of Absolute Power and how he was trying to justify his actions. By the time you reach the climax of the story you feel that Daniel may never forgive himself but the last scene will leave you convinced there is hope :)

"Life in the Fast Lane: Series" by Meriem Clayton (PG13)

Rec Category: AU/Alternate Universe
Pairing/Characters: Samantha Carter/Daniel Jackson, Samantha Carter/Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter/Teal'c, Samantha Carter/Other, Daniel Jackson/Other, Jack O'Neill/Other, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Other
Category: AU/Alternate Universe, Future, Angst, Team, Friendship, Romance, Kid Fic, series, SG1
Warning: Het, AU, Future, Character Death
Author on LJ: (unknown)
Author's Website: Korak Lives
Link:  
Life in the Fast Lane: Jack || (or ff.net
Life in the Fast Lane: Daniel || (or ff.net)  
Life in the Fast Lane: Sam || (or ff.net)
Life in the Fast Lane: Convoy [p1 + p2 + p3] || (or ff.net)  
Life in the Fast Lane: Exits [p1 + p2 + p3] || (or ff.net)  
Life in the Fast Lane: Parking [p1 + p2 + p3a <Sam/Daniel ending> + p3b <Sam/Jack ending>] || (or ff.net)


Why This Must Be Read:

So why, oh why, have I decided to rec not just a story but a complete series you ask? Because I am absolutly crazy!

Honestly, I love this series, I love the characters, I love the story lines and plot. I love how everthing gets all twisted up together and it still makes sense! 

This story is set post season 8 of Stargate SG1 and continues on as though seasons nine and ten never happened. We get a to see into a future that has the stargate program declassified and our beloved team shoved into the hungry jaws of the media. Meriem writes a very realistic view on the kinds of stresses that fame can place on the friendships between the team. And we're taken along for the ride as Daniel, Jack, Sam, and Teal'c just try to stay above water while they deal with the everyday issues of life mixed with political meddling and imperialistic attitdues Earth has towards the rest of the Milky Way Galaxy populations.

Absolute Truths, by gateruner (PG)

Rec Category: Episode Related
Pairing: Samantha Carter / Daniel Jackson
Categories: hurt/comfort
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gateruner
Author's Website: http://www.gateruner.com/

Summary: Daniel’s turmoil over the events in Absolute Power. His feelings and treatment towards Sam during the dream sequence.
Link: Absolute Truths

Why This Must Be Read: "Absolute Power" is a strong episode and this is a very strong fic. The Daniel-characterization is spotless and this fic made me speechless when I first read it. The Sam/Daniel is both sweet and realistic.

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The Threads You Follow by [livejournal.com profile] zorb

Rec Category: Sam/Daniel
Pairing: Sam Carter/Daniel Jackson
Category: UST, H/C, Tag for Threads
Warning: Mention of temporary character death
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] zorb
Author's Website: I think she has one, but I can't find it just now
Link: The Threads You Follow

Why This Must Be Read: This is a very cool, thinky, deep piece exploring Sam and Daniel's relationship after Threads. Sam knows what her Replicator double did to Daniel and is having more trouble with it than Daniel is. [livejournal.com profile] zorb does a great job with both characters.

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Somnolence by [livejournal.com profile] surreallis

Rec Category: Sam/Daniel
Pairing: Sam/Daniel
Category: het, ust, fantasy
Warning: Spoilers for Morpheus, het
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] surreallis
Author's Website: [livejournal.com profile] jennghis_khan
Link: Somnolence

Why This Must Be Read: A fic tag to Morpheus, [livejournal.com profile] surreallis gets the mix of Sam and Daniel's friendship and 'what if' just right. Sleep deprivation can do strange things to the mind. Read and enjoy!


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The Things We Do by Joolz (NC-17)

It's my pleasure to rec the Sam/Daniel category this month. I don't really do OTPs, but I get pretty close with this pairing.

Rec Category: Sam/Daniel
Pairing: Sam/Daniel
Category: het, adult, team
Warning: het, alien influence, graphic sex
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] joolz01
Author's Website: Storygate Homepage (includes links to other stories in her Loosely Bound series.)
Link: The Things We Do

Why This Must Be Read: This is one of the very first Sam/Daniel stories I ever read and, for me, remains a classic. While yes, sex is involved, it's also very much a Team story. In some respects it's almost more Gen than true romance. This story's been around for a long time, so it's not perfect in every way, but it's still a damn good read. This is the second story in the Loosely Bound series, but this stands on its own. It's followed by Unwanted Attention, if you find you'd like a bit more of this AU.

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With Benefits by Kellifer (PG-13)

Happy March, the most psychotic month of the year in my part of the world. I'm [livejournal.com profile] shutthef_up and I'll be reccing Sam/Daniel fic this month. I've never done this before, so bear with me. I'm going to try to rec a mix of fic, from friendship, angst and right on through to steamy smut.

Rec Category:Sam/Daniel
Pairing: Sam/Daniel
Category: Friendship and a bit more
Warning: Mild het, but nothing graphic
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kellifer_fic
Author's Website: Kellifer fic (her Stargate Universe fic isn't there yet)
Link: With Benefits

Why This Must Be Read: Written as backup for the [livejournal.com profile] sd_ficathon, this is a warm, amusing look at Sam and Daniel, purposely stranded off-world by General O'Neill. Frustration, anger and acceptance are all handled with [livejournal.com profile] kellifer_fic's wonderful brand of humor.

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From Ashes to Honey by Komos (R)

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson/Samantha Carter
Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: Daniel/Sam, Daniel, Sam, angst, het
Warning: None
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] paian
Author's Website: unknown
Link: From Ashes to Honey

Why This Must Be Read: This episode tag to "The Company of Thieves" beautifully encapsulates the Sam/Daniel relationship of season ten. The weariness and pain and love that bind them together - Komos captures it all perfectly. An absolute must-read.


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Rain by abyssinia (NC-17)

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson/Samantha Carter
Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: het, Daniel/Sam, Daniel, Sam, explicit sexual situation
Warning: het, explicit sexual situation
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] abyssinia4077
Author's Website: unknown
Link: Rain

Why This Must Be Read: Nobody does Sam and Daniel quite like abyssinia, and this fic is no exception. Written for [livejournal.com profile] surreallis's porn battle, "Rain" gives us a fun, lighthearted and oh, so sexy look at Sam and Daniel. Enjoy!

Distractions and Discomforts by wisdomeagle

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson/Samantha Carter
Pairing: Daniel/Sam
Category: Daniel/Sam, Daniel, Sam, het, fluff
Warning: none
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] wisdomeagle
Author's Website: none
Link: Distractions and Discomforts

Why This Must Be Read: This fluffy little ficlet does a great job of capturing the lighter side of Sam and Daniel's relationship. It's short enough that if I said more, I would give the whole thing away, so just trust me and go read. You won't regret it.
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The Hanged Man by M (NC-17)

Rec Category: Jack/Daniel
Pairing: Daniel Jackson/Jack O'Neill, implied Daniel Jackson/Sam Carter, brief Daniel Jackson/Teal'c in flashback, possible implied Jack O'Neill/Sam Carter
Category: SG-1, slash, Daniel/Jack, Daniel/OFC, Daniel Jackson, Jack O'Neill, adult content, bdsm, character study, dark, explicit sexual situation, team
Warning: Explicit sexual content, rough sex, language
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] samdonne
Author's Website: d e r i v a t i v e f i c t i o n, b y M.
Link: The Hanged Man

Author's summary: The day they don't drag him back, it'll be time to let go.

Why This Must Be Read:

M writes a particularly gritty, edgy brand of SG-1. If gritty and edgy are your thing, go straight to the fic and when you're done click the 'home' button at the bottom and read everything else she's written -- it's all fascinating, gripping stuff. If you're looking for J/D romance, you're not going to find it in this one; there's nothing soft or gentle here, and although one brush of near-tenderness stands out the more starkly for that, it's a fleeting moment in a harsh encounter. But the rewards in character insight are worth the pain -- and that the themes play out between Daniel and Jack isn't authorial whim or convenience. It's exactly how this story had to be told, and says a lot about the bond between them, whatever form it takes, even if it's the last strand of a fraying rope.

I especially love the resonance of the title, which evokes all the interpretive symbolism of the twelfth card in the major arcana of the tarot, and adds all kinds of layers to this portrayal of Daniel. It's a good name for the fic-as-fic, too: you can look at it right side up or upside down, and it'll always be looking back at you the other way.

About 5500 words, set sometime in Season 5.

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"Our Lost Skies Reborn" by jennghis kahn (NC-17)

Rec Category: Het
Pairing: Daniel Jackson / Samantha Carter
Categories: het, friendship, apocafic, drama, AU, angst
Warnings: smut
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] surreallis
Author's Website: fic journal: http://jennghis-kahn.livejournal.com/

Summary: Our SG-1 saves the Point of View AU from Goa’uld invasion, but what happens after our team goes back through the Quantum Mirror? The AU Earth is a vast wasteland, destroyed by the invasion. Sam finds a familiar name on a list of survivors, and she goes to find him…
Link: Our lost Skies Reborn

Why This Must Be Read: [livejournal.com profile] surrealis takes us to the universe we saw in the episode 'Point of View' in this beautifully written fic. The Earth is practically destroyed, the remaining survivors are trying to build up society again. And Daniel Jackson has no idea about why his world has changed so much until one day Samantha Carter finds him. The author has a wonderful way with words, the romance is wonderfully written and the smut is very hot. Even if you are not usually into het or apocafics, give this a try.

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