Entries tagged with drama

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Vala Alphabet Soup, by Various (PG-13)

Title: Vala Alphabet Soup
Author's LJ/DWJ: n/a
Categories: valuable Vala, ep related, character study, friendship, humor, angst, drama, pre-series, post-series
Warnings: none
Author's Webpage/Fic list: n/a
Link to story: Vala Alphabet Soup

Why this should be read: It might be cheating a little to rec the Soup as a whole, especially since I organize the Soups and have actually written one of the fics. :) But here's a chance to read twenty-six great Vala fics at once, by 25 different authors! These are funny and painful and insightful and fluffy and thoughtful in turns, and you'll enjoy every last one of them. Don't forget to follow the links to the authors' individual journals and leave them feedback!

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A Long Drawn-Out Breath and an Impossible Sky, by Magistrate (PG)

Title: A Long Drawn-Out Breath and an Impossible Sky
Author's LJ/DWJ/AO3:

magibrain |

magistrate
Categories: character study, character: Sam, character: Daniel, character: Jack, character: Teal'c, drama, theme: awesome women, theme: lost episode, theme: super Sam, theme: things that go *boom*
Warnings: None
Author's Webpage/Fic list: SG-1 fic on DWth by tags | SG-1 works at AO3
Link to story: A Long Drawn-Out Breath and an Impossible Sky
Why this should be read: This is a fic that could have been an episode of the show, except that it's a story that can be conveyed only in prose -- unless, perhaps, you too have been zapped by the gizmo in the story, which adds a nifty layer of meta to an extraordinarily meta-rich, and extraordinary, fic. Like 'ante meridiem,' this had to be a Carter fic, but this one is a classic science-fictional problem-solution story. It's a vehicle for a beautiful look into Carter's mind, both her regular mind and her mind expanded and illuminated by alien technology (and some key input from Daniel, whose empathetic intuition is as important to his contribution as his linguistics expertise).

About 4300 words.

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A little piece of alienness always followed them home.

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- ante meridiem - before midday -, by Otter (PG)

Title: - ante meridiem - before midday -
Author's LJ/DWJ/AO3:

agentotter |

otter
Categories: angst, character study, character: Daniel, character: Sam, character: Teal'c, drama, era: season 8
Warnings: Disturbing topic and images
Author's Webpage/Fic list: faded press (seems to be down, not sure if that's permanent) | SG-1 works at AO3 | Fic at AllDanielFic
Link to story: - ante meridiem - before midday
Why this should be read: A compact, wincingly painful fic that takes the potentially disastrous consequences of gate exploration one vast, harsh step further than 'One False Step.' The characteristic Otterfic twist comes earlier than usual, as the climax of the characterization-rich opening, in stark demonstration of why this had to be a Carter fic. She's efficient, prepared, famously problem-solving -- and this, like the traumatic event in her youth, cannot be fixed.

803 words.

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Evening Shadows, by Settiai (PG)

Title: Evening Shadows
Author on LJ/DW:

settiai
Categories: Sam and Daniel friendship, things that go *boom*, drama, action/adventure, hurt/comfort
Warnings: none
Author's Website: settiai.com
Link to Story: Evening Shadows

Why This Must Be Read: Because as much as I love the Wonder Twins...

And as delightful as it is to see Sam working out a scientific puzzle, or Daniel fitting bits and pieces together to find the answer...

Sometimes, it's just great fun to turn Sam and Daniel loose on the universe and watch things go boom. :)

When a planet's government betrays its treaty with the SGC and attacks the team, it's up to Sam and Daniel to use their fists and their weapons - and each other - to get safely back to the Stargate. There's whumping and shooting and banter galore, and it all adds up to an intense and satisfying read!

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Between Two Waves of the Sea, by Stringertheory (PG)

Title: Between Two Waves of the Sea
Author's LJ/DWJ:

stringertheory
Categories: angst, AU, character study, character: Daniel, character: Jack, character: Sam, character: Teal'c, drama, team, theme: quantum mirror
Warnings: None
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Fic list
Link to story: Between Two Waves of the Sea
Why this should be read: A thoughtful, lyrical ensemble piece in which the could-have-beens ghost across the gaps between quantum realities, brush the characters like soft breaths, and die away.

908 words.

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Scotoma, by Rydra Wong (PG-13)

Title: Scotoma
Author's LJ/DWJ:

rydra_wong
Categories: female friendship, awesome women, Sha're, Sam, Janet, drama, angst, AU, character study
Warnings: none
Author's Webpage/Fic list:
Link to story: Scotoma

Why this should be read: This stunning AU has Sha're rescued in S6, while Daniel is Ascended. Not only is Sha're powerfully and amazingly herself -- determined, intelligent, with her own cultural perspective -- but the friendship that springs up between her and Sam is wonderful, honest, and real. This is one of my favorite stories, and a real keeper.

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My Heart Shall Pass Unto Yours by Pagan Twylight (PG-13)

Title: My Heart Shall Pass Unto Yours
Author's LJ/DWJ:

pagan_twylight
Categories: Drama/Angst
Warnings: Discussion of violence and allusions to sexual slavery
Author's Webpage/Fic list: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/683376/Pagan_Twylight
Link to story: My Heart Shall Pass Unto Yours
Why this should be read: Background for Malek and his host. A quote angsty, but also beautiful story of how Malek got his current host.

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Early Beginnings by Roeskva (PG-13)

I'm going to try and rec some Tok'ra fics - I saw that was one of the themes, and it seems it's been a while since that genre was recced.

Title: Early Beginnings
Author's LJ/DWJ:

roeskva
Categories: Drama
Warnings: None
Author's Webpage/Fic list: On ff.net (PG-13 versions) On DW (some versions higher rated, and more stories)
Link to story: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093866/1/Early_Beginnings
Why this should be read: An interesting look at the very early days of the Tok'ra (since before the Tok'ra existed), and why some of them - especially Jolinar and Egeria - became Tok'ra. I really love background fic, and this gives a wonderful account of not only Jolinar's early life and how she became a Tok'ra, but also shows much about Goa'uld society.

( Jolinar and her first host talking. )

This story has sequels (Undercover - the Life of a Tok'ra Operative) and (The Fall of Setona). The first of these follows Jolinar as a Tok'ra undercover operative, the other is background for Martouf, and how he became Lantash's host. Both of those have a minor amount of romance at the end (canon ship - Jolinar/Lantash).

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Meeting of Minds, by SEF (PG)

Title: Meeting of Minds
Author's LJ/DWJ:

sef1029
Categories: Sam, Daniel, team, friendship, drama, lost ep
Warnings: none
Author's Webpage/Fic list: SEF at AO3
Link to story: Meeting of Minds

Why this should be read: This wonderful teamy fic is set shortly after Daniel's return at the beginning of S7. SEF deftly weaves canon together, creating an excellent backstory for an intriguing alien race that we only glimpsed on the show. The story challenges our characters with thorny moral dilemmas, a staple of the show at its best; it offers the hint of skeletons in the Asgard closet, which is one of my favorite fic twists for some odd reason; and it's got solid gold teamy goodness, with all four characters working together and displaying true friendship and support under the most trying circumstances.

Off-world exploration, the possibility of major cultural impact on Earth, breathtaking firefights, dramatic and emotional affirmation of SG-1's close bond, fantastic Sam voice – what more could you ask for?

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Fine Spirits, by Julie (PG)

Title: Fine Spirits
Author's LJ/DWJ:

splash_the_cat
Categories: team, Teal'c, humor, drama, original character, lost ep
Warnings: none
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Moments of Adoration
Link to story: Fine Spirits/feedback on LJ

Why this should be read: To quote the summary: Three Tau'ri and a Jaffa walk into a bar...

S7 teamy goodness, Teal'c backstory, competence, fighting and friendship and just the right dash of humor -- it all adds up to a great lost episode that you're sure to enjoy!

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The Undefended Territory, by Julie Fortune (PG-13)

Title: The Undefended Territory
Author's LJ/DWJ:

juliefortune
Categories: team, lost episode, drama, Jacob, angst, friendship
Warnings: references to canon minor character deaths, team whumping, language
Author's Webpage/Fic list: currently unavailable
Link to story: The Undefended Territory

Why this should be read: SG-1 gate to an ice planet and plunge, quite literally, into disaster. When what ought to be a routine rescue fails, Sam and Teal'c are forced to retreat to the Gate for help while Jack and Daniel struggle with injuries and hypothermia. With the SGC in lockdown and something deadly waking up beneath the ice, how can Sam and Teal'c get to Jack and Daniel in time?

Tok'ra cold-blooded pragmatism goes head-to-head with SG-1 loyalty and loses miserably; Jack and Daniel make the ultimate emotional sacrifice and give up their most cherished pasts for each other's lives; and the reader comes away from this amazing story with the mental shakes and a burning need to read everything else Julie has ever written.

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One Forgotten Day by Vain Glorious (PG-13)

Title: One Forgotten Day
Author's LJ/DWJ:

vain_glorious
Categories: Daniel, Lost Episode, Stargate Atlantis Crossover
Warnings: None
Author's Webpage/Fic list: LJ Fic Index
Link to story: livejournal
Why this should be read:
What would happen if Daniel and Ronon met before the discovery of Atlantis? In One Forgotten Day, vain glorious gives us a possible scenario that is interesting, believable, and, surprisingly, not AU. Daniel is investigating an unusual Ancient device on an off-world dig and gets saddled with a suspicious Ronon who hasn't quite grasped the fact that he's in the wrong galaxy. What follows is First Contact Daniel-style, as he slowly gets this strange man to open up to him, and a twist ending that proves sometimes the Ancients do clean up after themselves (albeit not in the way we mortals would like them to). It's fun, it's in character, and it's quality outsider-POV if you read it as an Atlantis fan.

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Yesterday's Pain by Roxie/Kikkimax (PG)

Title: Yesterday's Pain
Author's LJ/DWJ: N/A
Categories: Daniel, Sam, Jack, Drama, Lost Episode
Warnings: Plot-related OOC behavior
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Stargate Fanfiction
Link to story: Website
Why this should be read:
In Yesterday's Pain, Jack arrives at an ongoing dig/scientific investigation to find two of his teammates acting very strangely. Sam is hovering, Daniel is irritable, and both of them are constantly at each other's throats. And yet neither of them notice their own behavior. While the other personnel file it away for the SG-1 rumour-mill, Jack is sure that something is up. But he'd better find out soon, because otherwise this mission could end very, very badly. Roxie gives us a good story, and interesting background and an excellent ending. It's definitely worth a read. And if you like it, she's got several more long, plotty fics on her website.

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Steep Descent by Jb (PG-13)

Title: Steep Descent
Author's LJ/DWJ:

sg1jb
Categories: AU, Daniel, Jack, Shifu, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Warnings: None
Author's Webpage/Fic list: The Tablet
Link to story: The Tablet, sgnovels
Why this should be read:
This is definitely one of my favourite descension AUs. In Steep Descent, Daniel returns from ascension in a body that still has radiation sickness. The SGC is at a loss until Shifu shows up, and reveals to Jack that Oma was perhaps not entirely honest with Daniel while he was ascended. The final resolution is, in my opinion, quite awesome, and the ending is very Jack. In between Jb weaves us a story of ascension and all that that implies, and gives us a glimpse of what it might have been like as an Ascended being. She also writes a very good Shifu.

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Genie of the MALP by Moonshayde (PG)

Title: Genie of the MALP
Author's LJ/DWJ:

moonshayde
Categories: team, lost episode, drama, humor
Warnings: Some Jack whumping, but nothing serious
Author's Webpage/Fic list: SG-1 Gen Fic
Link to story: LJ
Why this should be read:
Even leaving aside my unreasonable love of stories based on misunderstandings, this fic is just plain fun. Basically, SG-1 is on a planet trying to find the MALP they sent through (because, really, they've already lost enough to annoy the higher-ups) when they're caught by a native who thinks they're genii. Captured and then separated, SG-1 has to do some quick-thinking to get out of this one. We get to see Teal'c dancing, and Sam and Daniel get to play with flashy technology. What's not to love?

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Rites of Passage, by Random (PG-13)

Title: Rites of Passage
Author's LJ/DWJ:

randomfreshink
Categories: team, lost episode, drama, hurt/comfort, character study
Warnings: none
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Random’s stories at AllDanielfic
Link to story: Rites of Passage, parts 1, 2, and 3

Why this should be read: Call this Season 1, Episode 2.5. Random treats us to a fantastic lost episode in which Jack, Daniel, Sam, and Teal'c become team, with four individuals coming together to fuse into that wonderful entity known as SG-1. The story includes a literal gauntlet, fascinating challenges, an actual solution to a major contradiction between show canon and movie canon, and excellent shifting POVs throughout. Teamy goodness like this is an absolute joy!

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The Midas Syndrome by Rheanna (PG)

Title: The Midas Syndrome
Author's LJ/DWJ: Unknown
Categories: Lost episode, team, Jack, season 1-2, drama
Warnings: Some very rotten food, plot-related nudity
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Website, AO3
Link to story: website, AO3
Why this should be read:
Set very early season 1, Jack's attempts at team bonding are interrupted when he comes down with an unfourtunate variation of the midas touch. Rheanna gives us a good Jack voice, a convincing portrayal of a newly formed SGC trying to deal with its very first alien contagion, and an SG-1 that's not quite a team yet. Jack's decision near the end is heartbreaking and very true to character, and in the end SG-1 comes together as a team for the first time.

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now is the winter by Vixys (PG-15)

Title: now is the winter
Author's LJ/DWJ:

vixys
Categories: Jonas, Lost Episode, Apocafic (sort of), season 9-10, hurt/comfort
Warnings: violence, torture, language
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Master fic list
Link to story: livejournal
Why this should be read:
Anyone who has ever wondered what happened to Jonas after Langara fell to the Ori, or who thought he should have gotten more than that one line should love this fic. Vixys gives us a beautifully narrated story that follows Jonas's exile (again) from his people, and his long, slow struggle against Ori domination. The author brings back the powers he gaine from Nirrti at the end of season 6, to very cool effect, and brings Langara itself to life far more than the show ever did. Even if you aren't really a fan of Jonas, give this fic a try. It might change your mind.

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Every Art and Artifice, By thestylus (T by reccer)

Title: Every Art and Artifice
Author's LJ/DWJ:

thestylus
Categories: Janet, Drama, Angst, Pre-Series
Warnings: Violence, medical gore, language
Author's Webpage/Fic list: NA
Link to story: Every Art and Artifice

Why this should be read: This is an amazingly good pre-series fic about Dr. Fraiser during the first Gulf War. Although Janet is perfectly in character, it would stand up on it's own as a story about military medical personnel working near (or in) combat situations.

While not a comfortable narrative, very intense and heartbreaking, it's a beautiful backstory for the Janet Fraiser we meet at the SGC.

I will strive always, to excel in every art and artifice of war. I know that I will be called upon to perform tasks in isolation, far from familiar faces and voices, with the help and guidance of my God. I will keep my mind and body clean, alert and strong, for this is my debt to those who depend upon me. I will not fail those with whom I serve. (from the US Army Special Forces Creed)

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Bedside Manners, By Minx (PG-13)

Title: Bedside Manners (remix of Bedside Vigil)
Author's LJ/DWJ:

minxy
Categories: Janet, Team, Drama
Warnings: none
Author's Webpage/Fic list: Fanfic Archive Post on

_minxy_'s LJ
Link to story: Bedside Manners

Why this should be read: Because it made me remember how much I adore Janet Fraiser.

This fic take place during the early years of the SGC and Janet is busy doing what doctors do - while trying to keep her temper under control. (Thanks to one Colonel O'Neill.)

Minxy writes women who are clearly awesome on a daily basis and I think she gets Janet exactly right. It's also a great view of SG-1 being anxious for a sick teammate from an "outsider" POV.

Written for the Remix/Redux Ficathon, about 1700 words.

SG-3 could probably tell she was angry by the way her heels clicked curtly down the bare concrete floor and reverberated through the halls.

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