Stargate Fic Recommendations

Not Tonight, by Waldo (PG)

2026-08-25T20:21:23Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: Jack O'Neill/Daniel Jackson
Categories: slash, hurt/comfort
Warnings: none
Word Count: 2,150
Author on DW: waldo
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Not Tonight

Author's Summary:

Daniel's had a lousy day which is turning into a lousy night. It's a crapshoot as to whether Jack's well-intentioned questions are making things better or worse.

Why This Must Be Read:

A lovely moment where Jack has to use his words to deal with a Daniel who needs help but won't admit it.

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Unspoken series (by busaikko) (G)

2026-08-24T11:02:08Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay (where one of them is mentally altered in some way)
Characters: John Sheppard & Rodney McKay, John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Ladon Radim, OC
Categories: Gen, then M/M
Words: 5704 in all
Content notes: no AO3 warnings apply. Medical report of severe head injury and treatment. Aphasia.
Author on DW: busaikko
Author's Website: busaikko on AO3
Link: Unspoken series on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: This is a series of short fics telling the story of John being badly head-injured off-world and having lasting aphasia afterward (difficulty producing speech, and writing). the first fic is epistolary - a medical report written by allies of the Genii about John being found injured, and his treatment, plus Ladon Radim's letter to Elizabeth. In the second fic we see John helping Rodney in the lab as although he can only manage two-word sentences, his math is fine. Woven in is Rodney's memories of the grief about losing his friend (as they'd thought him dead for some time), his unvoiced long-term attraction, and the way they've rebuilt their friendship. In the third, longer fic they're back on Earth so John can attend a specialised aphasia rehab program while Rodney does an academic job. Their mutual love is finally expressed here, in John's case mostly physically and by gestures. I love Rodney's no-nonsense pragmatism and refusal to baby John, and John's humor and cussedness. It's a beautifully written series.

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John Kong (by sardonicsmiley) (Mature)

2026-08-19T09:52:14Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay (focusing on one or both having an altered mental state)
Characters: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex
Categories: M/M
Words: 9055
Warnings: No AO3 warnings are listed, but be aware that John's mental state is altered and Rodney doesn't get a lot of choice, plus John isn't verbal. But Rodney isn't objecting, either. Dubcon, I guess.
Author on DW: n/a
Author's Website: sardonicsmiley on AO3
Link: John Kong on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: During a mission-gone-wrong, John is drugged, and Rodney gets tied to a stone altar until John, changed into a pre-verbal, more instinctual version of himself, rescues him, or perhaps kidnaps him. Adventures ensue, and John goes well beyond the normal bounds of their friendship, but Rodney mostly copes with this (and isn't really averse). It's a bit awkward in the aftermath, but not too angsty. Overall, a cheerful romp in the jungle, and a happy ending.

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All the Pens That Ever Poets Held, by Dorothy Marley (dmarley) (M)

2026-08-13T18:49:34Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: Jack O'Neill/Daniel Jackson
Categories: slash, established relationship
Warnings: none
Word Count: 3,224
Author on DW: dmarley
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: All the Pens That Ever Poets Held

Author's Summary:

While stranded on another planet, Jack O'Neill thinks about home.

Why This Must Be Read:

A lovely story where Jack finally understands -- and appreciates -- why Daniel writes daily in a paper journal.

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August reccers

2026-08-02T12:21:11Z

Posted by: fignewton

Many thanks to cassiope25, goddess47, mific, and nuh_s for all their July recs! We had 10 recs this past month.

Our July reccers are:

cassiope25: Rodney McKay
goddess47: Jack O'Neill
mific: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay

Reccers, you all have access and can start posting at any time. Remember that you have committed yourself to reccing at least two fics over the course of the month, although of course we will be happy with more. Feel free to use the copy-and-paste template from the reccer's FAQ for your convenience.

If you wanted to volunteer for this month and didn't have a chance to sign up, drop a comment here and I'll happily add you to the list.

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Artistry in Chaos (by mandysbitch) (Explicit)

2026-07-31T14:25:11Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Characters: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Evan Lorne, Elizabeth Weir
Categories: M/M
Words: 5721
Warnings: no AO3-type warnings apply
Author on DW: n/a
Author's Website: mandysbitch on Wayback
Link: Artistry in Chaos on Wayback
Why This Must Be Read: This is an interesting, well-written story following John and Rodney's encounters and their relationship across the years as they move from sexual hookups to feelings (never fully discussed as their communication is, for the most part, terrible) - all interwoven with John musing about physics. John thinks he needs to call it off due to DADT, but in the end Lorne provides the impetus for a better solution. Some might feel it ends a little ambiguously but to me it's a happy ending, and I like the humor, wit and bluntness of the writing. An excellent read.

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In the Interval (by toomuchplor) (Explicit)

2026-07-31T13:40:44Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Characters: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex
Categories: M/M
Words: 9507
Warnings: no AO3 warnings apply
Author on DW: toomuchplor
Author's Website: toomuchplor on AO3
Link: In the Interval on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: This is one of my faves, a lovely series of first times as John and Rodney finally act on their attraction after years of friendship, gradually exploring sex with each other and learning along the way. Alongside all that is the story of their emotional connection, as usual hindered by fear of discovery, at least at first. It starts post-canon, with Atlantis stationed off San Francisco, and ends back in Pegasus - happily, of course, despite some setbacks along the way. A great read, and beautifully written.

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Gravity, by grandballoonluminary (G)

2026-07-31T00:51:50Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter
Categories: het, hurt/comfort, pining
Warnings: injured Jack
Word Count: 4399
Author on DW: none found
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Gravity

Author's Summary:

Gravity nearly takes Jack O’Neill - first the kind that breaks bones, and then the kind that’s been pulling at him for years.

In the space between impact and anesthesia, with everything hanging in the balance, the realization hits: this could be it. No more chances. No happily ever after with Sam. And with that thought comes the gravity of a choice he can’t put off any longer.

Why This Must Be Read:

A lovely fic - written for Jack/Sam Day 2026 - where Jack gets seriously hurt off world and Jack comes to the realization that he's almost left his chance to be with Sam too late.

There's some serious pining and unsaid feelings but they head towards a happy ending.

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Stuck In The Middle With You, by Rosemarycat5 (G)

2026-07-29T20:44:49Z

Posted by: nuh_s

Show: SG-1, Batman (Comics)

Rec Category: Self-Rec
Characters: Teal'c, Jason Todd (Batman Comics)
Pairings: Jason Todd & Teal'c
Categories: Gen, Crossover, Hurt/Comfort, Friendship, Pre-Canon
Warnings: None
Author's Journal: nuh_s
Author's Website: Rosemarycat5's Ao3.
Link: Stuck In The Middle With You

Why This Must Be Read: This is a crossover I wrote with SG-1 and Batman (Comics) for No True Pair, and I really am proud of how it came out. Teal'c is sent scouting for hosts, attempting to do the slight harm reduction we know he did as First Prime, and, instead, he finds a kid he desperately does not want to be made into a host.

Can be read without Batman knowledge. The comics it references are Batman (1940) 408-9 by Max Collins. I was able to get someone in the Batman fandom to try out SG-1 for the first time with this fic, which can be marked as a huge success.

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When Two Become One, by ZatiLinn (G)

2026-07-29T20:34:49Z

Posted by: nuh_s

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Minor Characters
Characters: Hathor, Hathor's Host
Pairings:
Categories: Femslash (listed as Gen)
Warnings: None
Author's Journal: Unknown.
Author's Website: ZatiLinn's Ao3
Link: When Two Become One

Why This Must Be Read: Really intriguing ficlet of Hathor moving into her new host, and her former lo'tar/future host's enthusiastic embracing of her duty.

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Screwed, by Ndilig (PG)

2026-07-29T20:24:08Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: implied Jack/Sam
Categories: het, pining,
Warnings: none
Word Count: 507
Author on DW: none found
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Screwed

Author's Summary:

Jack is so screwed.

Why This Must Be Read:

A ficlet about Jack seeing Sam in her dress blues, after seeing her in fatigues or combat gear. And Jacob Carter is there...

It's a great Jack interior monologue...

For the ongoing, weekly Tuesday Museday Jack/Sam picture challenge.

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Under the Hand of God, by ZatiLinn (G)

2026-07-29T20:22:34Z

Posted by: nuh_s

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Minor Characters
Characters: Drey'auc, Rya'c, Original Jaffa
Pairings: Drey'auc & Rya'c
Categories: Gen, Episode Related, Bloodlines
Warnings: None
Author's Journal: Unknown
Author's Website: ZatiLinn's Ao3
Link: Under the Hand of God

Why This Must Be Read: Really strong Drey'auc characterization in this short episode tag. She feels just as proud and sharp as she did in Bloodlines.

Note: "shova" is used instead of "sholva" in this.

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Respite by Tazmy (G)

2026-07-29T02:57:59Z

Posted by: cassiope25

Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Madison Miller, Jeannie Miller
Pairings: Rodney McKay & John Sheppard
Categories: gen, emotional hurt/comfort, recovery from trauma, Rodney and John at the Miller's
Warnings: No Archives Warnings Apply
Words: 12.736
Author's Journal: tazmy
Author's Website: Tazmy on AO3
Podficcer's Website:librarychick_94 on AO3
Link Fic: Respite
Link Podfic Respite [Podfic]

Author's summary: Some time after Sunday and Phantoms, nightmares plague Rodney. Unable to sleep and seeing ghosts everywhere, he returns to Earth with John in tow. Madison draws pictures to help him feel better and even gives him a lovey. It's a story about recharging that takes place with a Halloween backdrop.

Why This Must Be Read: I did rec this awesome fic a few years ago already, but I have to bring it up again because there’s now an amazing podfic by librarychick_94 that fully brings to life every emotional facet of Rodney, every wonderful interaction with his niece Madison, his sister Jeannie, and of course John.
The podfic highlights how outstanding Tazmy’s writing is and conveys the humor and insight woven into this very story, which captures Rodney’s struggle after all the crises on Atlantis, the loss of so many friends, and his fear of breaking under the weight of it all.
Tazmy sensitively conveys Rodney’s depression and emotional stress without dwelling on them. Especially the dialogues with Madison are heartwarming and refreshing, and they will make you laugh out loud. Everything feels so authentic and believable. And listening to it in librarychick_94's incomparably beautiful recording makes it all the more vivid and moving.
So enjoy this incredibly adorable double feature: read and listen—it’s absolutely perfect!

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Late Night, by wxee (G)

2026-07-29T01:00:51Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter
Categories: het, post series, fluff
Warnings: none
Word Count: 3560
Author on DW: None found
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Late Night

Author's Summary:

Jack, Sam, Daniel, and Teal'c reluctantly agree to battle reality late night TV. Will it all go horribly wrong or will our fearsome foursome survive unscathed?

Written in response to Amazon's recent announcement of a new Stargate series building upon the established series canon and Akamaimom's TuesdayMuseday prompt from November 25, 2025.

Why This Must Be Read:

A fun post-series fic with the original SG-1 on Jimmy Fallon after disclosure of the Stargate Program to the world.

And while the Stargate reboot has since been canceled, one can only hope!

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August reccers volunteer post

2026-07-28T17:16:05Z

Posted by: fignewton

This entry will be open through August 1st, as I won't be posting the monthly reccers until Sunday.

Comment with the username you'll be using to rec and the category you want. Choose a category from the list below or select a more rare category that has been used in the past. If you want to rec a category that is not on the list below or in Memories, that's fine, too: you may volunteer for a category that isn't listed.

By signing up, you are committing yourself to reccing at least two (preferably four) stories in that category during the month of August. You don't have to check the Memories before choosing which stories to rec. If you have a good fic to rec, go for it! Do remember, though, that story links must be freely accessible, without requiring any sort of login to view. The FAQ and rec template, with detailed instructions, can be found here. Reccers may add self-recs once they have done their minimum two for their category of the month, and see more details at the FAQ entry.

You must be a member of stargateficrec in order to post. So if you're a new reccer, be sure to join the community.

( Common but not exclusive categories )

Remember: first come, first claimed.

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Heart Arrhythmia by lavvyan (T)

2026-07-17T17:48:27Z

Posted by: cassiope25

Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Jennifer Keller
Pairings: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard; Rodney McKay/Jennifer Keller
Categories: slash, het, hurt/comfort
Warnings: No Archives Warnings Apply
Words: 5,540
Author's Journal: lavvyan
Author's Website: lavvyan on AO3
Link Fic: Heart Arrhythmia

Author's summary: Rodney suddenly had two good friends he was simultaneously in love with. And he desperately wanted to believe that love wasn't an either-or, except if the two people one was in love with didn't also love each other, one ended up with the unfortunate prospect of having to choose one of them or none at all.

Why This Must Be Read: This is an absolutely adorable story written by the amazing lavvyan shortly after the show's finale aired. It's a wonderful character piece that brings both Rodney's faith in logic and his confusion about matters of the heart to life in a truly heartwarming way, yet still makes your heart ache a little, too—not just for Rodney, but also for Jennifer and John, doing real justice to all three of them.
It's a story about weighing options and making decisions, sticking to them, and finding a sense of safety and belonging—only for life to have other plans and throw you a curveball.
Beautifully written and deeply sensitive, it makes you feel for everyone and leaves you with a smile on your face.

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July reccers

2026-07-01T11:55:50Z

Posted by: fignewton

Many thanks to cassiope25, goddess47, and mific for all their June recs! We had 9 recs this past month.

Our July reccers are:

cassiope25: Rodney McKay
goddess47: Jack O'Neill
nuh_s: Minor Characters
mific: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay

Reccers, you all have access and can start posting at any time. Remember that you have committed yourself to reccing at least two fics over the course of the month, although of course we will be happy with more. Feel free to use the copy-and-paste template from the reccer's FAQ for your convenience.

If you wanted to volunteer for this month and didn't have a chance to sign up, drop a comment here and I'll happily add you to the list.

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Queens in the Mire (by pentapus) (Gen)

2026-07-01T08:17:31Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: Teyla Emmagan
Characters: Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex, John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Wraith queen
Categories: Gen
Words: 3499
Warnings: no AO3 warnings apply
Author on DW: pentapus
Author's Website: pentapus on AO3

Link: Queens in the Mire on AO3. And there's a podfic, read by general_jinjur, here

Why This Must Be Read: This is an action/adventure off-world romp, with the team captured by a Wraith queen who needs their particular skills to try to salvage a ship. John has been knocked out and held hostage, and Teyla, Ronon, and Rodney are working and scheming to save the day. In mud. It's an excellent story, and of course Teyla's special Wraithy abilities give them an edge. An entertaining genfic, and good team fun.

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A Genius in Everything but Love Ani272 (T)

2026-06-28T18:01:13Z

Posted by: cassiope25

Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Pairings: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Categories: slash, oblivious Rodney
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Words: 2,542
Author's Journal: n/a
Author's Website: Ani272 on AO3
Link Fic: A Genius in Everything but Love

Why This Must Be Read: This beautiful story by Ani272 is so sweet and heartwarming that it can't help but make you feel good. It's all about John helping Rodney see what has been there all along, giving the genius a little nudge in the right direction.

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Lost time by Mas_Pebbles_Sharp (T)

2026-06-28T16:29:30Z

Posted by: cassiope25

Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Pairings: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Categories: slash, hurt/comfort, episode related, s4s20 "the last man"
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Words: 11,327
Author's Journal: n/a
Author's Website: Mas_Pebbles_Sharp on AO3
Link Fic: Lost in Time

Why This Must Be Read: This amazing AU to "The Last Man" by Mas_pebbles_sharp is an emotional roller coaster, and you'll love every single thing about the ride. It's a truly unique and absolutely brilliant work and a kind of fix-it. Mas not only saves John but also doesn't leave our timeline's Rodney behind and saves him too. While telling Rodney’s story, the fic fills your heart to the brim with the deepest emotions—compassion, grief, relief, joy, and so much more. Don't miss out on it!
Also: there’s an interlude as part of the ongoing series that’s absolutely worth checking out!

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Old Friends, by Tazmy (G)

2026-06-28T15:43:04Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: none
Categories: episode related, post "Beachhead"
Warnings: none
Word Count: 1180
Author on DW: sgatazmy
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: Old Friends

Author's Summary:

Tag to "Beachhead". Jack visits the SGC to make sure Daniel is okay.

Why This Must Be Read:

Tazmy says she found a link to this - an older fic she had not saved elsewhere - from the Fic Rec community and saved it off the web to be able to put it on AO3. So I'm completing the circle and reccing it again!

A lovely picture of the friendship between Jack and Daniel.

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The Right Wrong Number, by melagan (PG)

2026-06-28T15:36:51Z

Posted by: goddess47

Show: Stargate Atlantis, SG-1

Rec Category: Jack O'Neill
Characters:Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Categories: slash, AU, romance, mystery
Warnings: none
Word Count: 7730
Author on DW: melagan
Author's Website: AO3 Profile
Link: The Right Wrong Number

Author's Summary:

Thanks to Jeannie, Rodney ends up at a charity auction where the highest bidder wins a date with an eligible bachelor or bachelorette. Nothing goes as expected. Multiple misunderstandings ensue, and Rodney finds himself trying to help John locate his missing brother.

Why This Must Be Read:

A story written for unconventionalcourtship, it's the bachelor-auction-gone-wrong that ends up to have mystery, science secrets, and kissing -- all at the same time. It's fun!

While it starts as a Rodney/John story, Jack and Sam are important players in getting to the happy ending!

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July reccers volunteer post

2026-06-28T05:45:56Z

Posted by: fignewton

This entry will be open through the 30th. The June reccers post will go up Wednesday.

Comment with the username you'll be using to rec and the category you want. Choose a category from the list below or select a more rare category that has been used in the past. If you want to rec a category that is not on the list below or in Memories, that's fine, too: you may volunteer for a category that isn't listed.

By signing up, you are committing yourself to reccing at least two (preferably four) stories in that category during the month of July. You don't have to check the Memories before choosing which stories to rec. If you have a good fic to rec, go for it! Do remember, though, that story links must be freely accessible, without requiring any sort of login to view. The FAQ and rec template, with detailed instructions, can be found here. Reccers may add self-recs once they have done their minimum two for their category of the month, and see more details at the FAQ entry.

You must be a member of stargateficrec in order to post. So if you're a new reccer, be sure to join the community.

( Common but not exclusive categories )

Remember: first come, first claimed.

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Atavistic Pie (by cofax) (Gen)

2026-06-27T11:21:21Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: Teyla Emmagan
Characters: Teyla Emmagan (minor John Sheppard, Rodney McKay)
Categories: Gen
Words: 1727
Warnings: Creator chose not to warn. No AO3 warnings apply, but there's some horror imagery because Teyla's affected by the Wraith hunger.
Author on DW: n/a
Author's Website: cofax on AO3
Link: Atavistic Pie locked to AO3, and a backup on Wayback
Why This Must Be Read: A missing scene - this is Teyla on the hive ship, after "The Seige". She's determined to escape, but is increasingly being mind-whammied by the Wraith hive-consciousness, especially their hunger. Thankfully, there's comfort after the psychic hurt. It's tightly written and compelling.

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The Good Guys (by tielan ) (Gen)

2026-06-21T10:06:21Z

Posted by: mific

Shows: SGA
Rec Category: Teyla Emmagan
Characters: Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex, Laura Cadman, Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Lucius Lavin
Categories: Gen
Words: 5677
Warnings: no AO3 warnings apply, but CW for the death of a child from illness.
Author on DW: tielan
Author's Website: tielan on AO3
Link: The Good Guys on AO3, and on Wayback
Why This Must Be Read: This is an excellent Leverage fusion, with Teyla in the mastermind role. In this AU, Teyla used to be an insurance investigator until the company shafted her when her own son became sick. Lucius Lavin offers her the chance to strike back at them while (so it seems) setting an injustice to rights, so she recruits a team. They all fit well into their Leverage-style roles, and apart from Teyla's sad backstory it's fun, and a wild ride. Very entertaining!

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