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Here is a list of M. Jade's favorite fics for Buffy, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and CSI and why they're so good.
Read and enjoy. All fics are listed in alphabetical order by title
and linked to the respective URLs where they can be found
Buffy Fics Another Life by Inamorata - An extremely alternate take on "Birthday" - what if Cordelia's life had taken a much darker turn? Warning: this fic does contain material of an adult nature Bad Timing by Kelly22 - The Scoobies visit LA - romantic chaos ensues Because They Love Me by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - Xander angst, letter style, about the state of the Harris family Being Human by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - Anya remembers her pre-demon life Beloved by Monique - After the Scooby Gang returns from a mission, a new mystery emerges, and Willow is at it's center Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead! by Mistiec - Angel and Cordy find themselves on a rocky road to love and romance Dating For Dummies by Melissa Flores - The ladies of Angel Investigations descend upon a local bar to take stock in their new love lives - sequel to "How to Date a Beautiful Woman" Deaf and Dumb With the Lights On by Bitch Willow - The best characterization of Anglus I've read so far The Dragon by Julia the Younger - After seven years away from Sunnydale, an older Dawn comes home to find that her life is not what it seems The End of All Things by Aves 27 - Angel finds that the Apocalypse is just the beginning. Post "Not Fade Away" crossover with BtVS Fairy Tale Ending by Mistiec - Xander and Cordelia bond when Cordy tells a story to two children The First Day by Monique - Giles reflects on love, but it's not what you think First Night by Misty - Mucho adventure in this wonderful crossover between AtS and the X-Men. Lots of C/A and R/L angst. Foray by Angela Glass - Very sweet, if extremely long, fic about Willow and Giles falling in love. Well worth the read 40 Days of One Night Stands by Jennifer Oksana - Wesley's relationship with Lilah as seen from his neighbor's point of view Funny by Vanessa - A devestated Cordelia ponders the irony of Angelus and extreme angst Giles' Groupie by Andrea - Willow thinks about the Expresso Pump scene from "Where the Wild Things Are" Hazard by Melissa Flores - Angel and Cordelia must face major changes in their relationship Her Share of Devils by Karen U - Angel and Willow bond after she has a horrific experience while in Los Angeles How the Grinch Tried to Steal Christmas by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - The Mean One meets his Yuletime match: Buffy the Vampire Slayer! How To Date A Beautiful Woman (In Less Than One Week)! by Misty - The Fang Gang gets caught up in romantic follies, and Angel Investigations will never be the same! The Inward Outlook Series by Laura Smith - A series of vignettes told from the Scoobies POV about Willow and Giles. This series is the reason I'm a W/G shipper in the first place! Just Because by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - Xander reflects on his family... the Bunny goes serious, and it breaks your heart Kiss the Librarian by Laura Smith - Shipper-type speculation about the now infamous mug Laundry Day by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - Buffy and Riley have fun in the campus laundromat The Letters Home Series by Monique and David Barton - Wonderful series that answers the question "What if Giles had left for England after "Buffy Vs. Dracula?" Numb by Laura Smith - Several POVs set during a series of pivotal moments from the episode "Doppelgangland" Out of Time by Monique - Willow and Giles have an amazing time traveling adventure in what has to be the great Monique's opus The Paradise Series by Bitch Willow - Willow, Spike and some interesting AUs set during the fourth season Playground by Laura Smith and Amy - The Scoobies share a stronger bond then they ever imagined - too cool The Practice Session by Melissa Flores - Cordelia practices her kissing skills on a (sort of) hapless Angel Princess Cordelia and the Demon by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - A Cordy fairy tale by the consistantly funny Bunny Worshipper. What more could you want in a fic? Puppy For Your Love by Charity - A "Wish-verse" Angel thinks of VampWillow Rebel,Rebel by Misty - Wesley and company face the fall out of "Sleep Tight" Sanctuary (and it's sequels) by Anya - Willow lets loose in a bar called Sanctuary and Spikeness ensues Silence Speaks by Karen U - A whole lotta ships in one fic, and Karen's talent makes it great Something Strange Is Going On by Eileen Gormly - The high school lives up to it's motto for Willow and Giles Speaking With Management by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - A commentary about love on the Hellmouth Spike the Garden Gnome Slayer by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - Okay, title says all. Pretty much Spike White and the Seven Slayerettes by Robyn the Snowshoe Hare - A Spike fairy tale starring Spike White Viva Las Vegas by Monique - The Scoobies hit Vegas, and the gang will never be the same, or is it Vegas will never be the same? You decide What Is Wrong and What Is Right by Karen U - Willow and Lindsey meet in LA, and it's love at first sight, sort of When Stars Collide by Serandipity - In yet another long, but still worth every moment, fic, Willow and Angel fall in love, to the tune of Elton John Yours, Mine, Ours by Monique and Eileen Gormly - W/G/S threesome. No kidding. This one is not for the children Star Wars Fics Absolutely Necessary by ValSolo - Jaina Solo takes matters into her own hands and Kyp Durron doesn't know what's hit him. Air and Water by ZaraValinor and MavJade - The worlds of Star Wars and Firefly meet and craziness ensues. Alone by Tammy - Obi Wan must face his knighthood without Qui-Gon Bearing the Chosen by RedGold - Mara and Luke face an ... unusual complication in their relationship. Very AU Breaking The Code by Elaine Mc - Qui-Gon and a class of kindergartners... Burning In Heaven by Lori Summers - Very haunting (pun intended) love story between Shmi Skywalker and the spirit of Qui-Gon Jinn. Probably the best Star Wars fic I've read yet (Note the phrase: yet) Fall In Time by Dantana Skywalker - Jaina Solo faces tragedy and Kyp Durron is there to help her through it. Fire and Darkness by Ami Padme - Anakin thinks of his beloved Amidala Forever by Ami Padme - A dying Amidala thinks of the Anakin she loved Harry Potter and the Dark Lord of the Sith by The Prophet of Sullust - Harry, Ron, and Hermione meet the other Golden Trio: Luke, Han, and Leia and the fun begins Healer Record of Anakin Skywalker by Layren and VaderLVR64 - A humorous record of young Anakin's exploits - and Master Kenobi's reactions to his high maintaince Padawan A Hundred LIfetimes by DaisyPrincess - Obi Wan and a Jedi from the New Jedi Order must protect youngling Luke from a new threat Incipit Vita Nova by Quantumcat300 - Jaina and Kyp deal with the events of Sacrafice In Turn by Christie - Obi-Wan and Padme face the loss of a loved one, post Ep. III I Treat My Padawan Like a Rock by Nicole Mayer - One of the funniest concepts in the Star Wars universe: Jedi Master's Anonymous! Just a Kiss by JainaDurron - Jaina Solo must deceide if a kiss is really just a kiss after an encounter with Kyp Durron The Language of Leaving by Jaded - Luke and Mara have a parting moment Legacy by VaderLVR64 - An older Ben Skywalker reflects upon his heritage on a sad day. Like Daughter, Like Mother by JainaDurron - After the Vong war, the whole Star Wars Gang experiences a Baby Boom. Somthing is definitely in the water Like the Deserts Miss the Rain by Dantana Skywalker - Jaina Solo and Kyp Durron face a very different galaxy where they are enemies. Masks by Shy Snootles - During RotJ, some Imperial officers see a different side of Darth Vader Miracle by SaberBlade - After a horrific accident, Jaina Solo is forced to piece her life back together Missing Images by Ami Padme - A series of moments that chronicle Anakin and Amidala's ever-changing relationship Not My Father's Son by VaderLVR64 - ESB ended very differently, and now Luke Skywalker is facing the consequences. Major AU. Not On Schedule by VaderLVR64 - An adult Ben Skywalker learns that love does not always arrive on schedule - and the fun begins Shadows of Twilight by Jedi Princess Solo - Jaina Solo faced the greatest horror the Yuuzhan Vong could bring, only to face Sith Lord Kyp Durron in the aftermath. Very AU Something Less Ordinary by Deneveon - Jaina Solo's horomones are in overdrive and she doesn't know what to do The Souls of Demons by Pyxelle - An unusual AU where Luke turns to the Dark Side after RotJ and his only salvation is... his father. Titanic the Ice Cold Menace by Teresa Martin - Yup. "Titanic" as told by the characters of "The Phantom Menace" To Walk Alone by Inara - Kyp Durron has a heart to heart with Han Solo. To You, Red (Or I'll Drink to That) by Jaded - Sequel to "The Language of Leaving" Who We Are Instead by Jedi Jaina Durron - Five years after the Vong War, a group of Jedi Knights begin a new adventure Yearn by SaberBlade - Jaina experiences an unusual feeling after spending the day babysitting younglings. Harry Potter Fics Arrested by GwendolynJames - Ron and Hermione spend a Saturday in an unexpected place, but they do make the best of it The Book of Morgan LeFey by LavenderBrown - Ron has no idea what to expect for his sixth year. Boy, is he in for a ride! Bound to Happen by Innocent Innuendo - Rose Weasley takes her father's advice to heart and fun ensues Chase Malfoy of Diagon Alley London by Echo - Cordelia Chase finds a new Champion where she leasts expects it Deja Potter Vu by Echo - A brand new generation descends on Hogwarts - with all new adventures A Drop In the Ocean Series by Echo - The worlds of Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer collide, and Willow is at the center of the chaos. Some chapters are NC-17 Fair is the Rose by Heatherflowers - Rose Weasley and Scorpius Malfoy enjoy the Quidditch World Cup Farewell, Professor McGonagall by Cyrano de Tucson - A much older and newly retired Professor looks back on her career and the lives she touched The Final Reckoning by LavenderBrown - The Trio returns for the final year at Hogwarts. Sequel to "The Book of Morgan LeFey" Forty Weeks, More or Less by neespence - An older and married Ron and Hermione find that they are about to be parents. Hilarity and hormones ensue Girl Talk by Magentabear - Ginny and Hermione share some womanly advice about the boys in their lives during the events of HBP The Gryffindor Girls by Echo - Hogwart's has a new generation of Mauraders in the girls of Gryffindor House. Sequel to "Deja Potter Vu" Harry Potter and the Power of Emotion by Melindaleo - Harry unlocks the key to a great power, and has many adventures along the way Harry Potter and the Wizard's Apprentice by Allyangel - The summer after OotP, the Trio begins a new adventure Hero's Weakness by Insane Troll Logic - Harry looks back on his mistakes - and doesn't like what he sees. I'm In Love With a Witch! by Darksideyesplease - Harry helps Dudley when he asks for Harry to be there when he indroduces his fiance to his parents Learning to Live by Lula Belle 888 - Ginny must deal with her life after Harry falls into a coma following the Final Battle The Makings of a Modern Love Triangle by Mistiec - An article in the Daily Prophet sets off rumors about the famous Trio Notes Found By Argus Filtch During Spring Cleaning by Wendy Clean and Peggy Sue - A series of notes passed between Fred, George, Katie, Angelina, Alicia, and Lee. Very Funny look at the older Gryffindors. Nothing Hurts Like Your Mouth by Echo - Ron thinks of a certain part of Hermione Now or Never by Queen23 - Rose Weasley has taken her rivalary with Scorpius Malfoy one step farther then she ever thought Owls From Hogwarts by Texasmagic - Ron and Hermione angst over a long kept secret Paradise Lost by AngieJ - Three years following Trouble in Paradise, the Trio embarks on yet another adventure The Price of Love by RogueSugah - Voldemort strikes at Harry's friends during the summer after OotP. Big mistake Reading Between the Lines by Retkula - Hermione receives romantic advice curtesy of Hogwarts, A History Roses In December by AmandaR - The Final Battle with Voldemore changes everything for the Trio Secrets and Surprises by Pigwithhair - A missing scene from Deathly Hallows between Ron and Hermione during the final battle Serpent's Bride by Reiko - Ginny Weasley owes Draco Malfoy for saving her life, and he collects his debt The Snake Charming Series by Echo - The next year at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry following the events of "A Drop in the Ocean" - Plenty of fun and angst Strategic Maneuvers by Syn - An interesting game of strip chess. Can Ron really beat Hermione at this game? Definate R rating. Towards Tomorrow by sshenry - Harry and Ginny experience the true bounds of a Wizard's Bond To Forgive by Texasmagic - Harry and Ginny must cope with the changes in their lives after a devastating loss To Prank or Not to Prank by Swimgurl - Hamlet retold by the Weasley Twins Turn and Face the Strange by Amidala69 - Post HBP, Ron and Hermione must face their changing relationship Trouble In Paradise by AngieJ - Ron and Hermione are happily married, or are they? CSI Fics All I Ever Wanted to Do by Maggienhawk - Sara shares a yearly tradition when an unexpected guest shows up. Post "Nesting Dolls" GSR and angst Baby Gossip by Belle Walker - "Deceptions" part III - even more rumors spread around the lab... Busted by Belle Walker - "Deceptions" part II - Sara's revenge The Couch by Danym - Brass' hobby lead to some interesting insights Darkness Falls by Amanda Hawthorn - Sara must act when tragedy strikes the lab Date by Michmak - Just who was Grissom's date during "Blood Lust?" Diamond Deceptions by Belle Walker - The lab wonders where Sara got her new ring... Part one of the "Deceptions" trilogy Ecklie's Lessons by FotoBridget2 - Ecklie deals with the events after Living Doll Gettin' Lucky by Laura Katherine - Grissom and Sara explore New Year's traditions Fear by Csiphile - Sara faces a stalking nightmare Her by Laredo Grissom - Grissom has two ladies in his life... Him by Laredo Grissom - The Grissom family becomes larger. Sequel to Her Honeymooners by Moggie & Gsrfan - Grissom and Sara go undercover - as a honeymooning couple How Ecklie Stole Christmas by Fawkes21 - Ecklie plays into the Dr. Seuss tale - silliness ensues Innocence and Beauty by TriplePirouette - Grissom's past comes back to Vegas Joan of Arc by Mossley - Sara and Grissom bond thanks to St. Joan. Sweet Out of the Mouths of Babes by Bumfluff - Sara, Grissom, and... Babysitting? The Geeks bond The Ripple Effect by Billy4me - Grissom and Sara post Snakes A Room and A Bed by Logica - The infamous Magic Fingers strike again Sweet Dreams Baby Girl by Csisk8rchica - Grissom says good night... Too Late by Mossley - After a horrific accident, Sara reflects and rethinks her life Wedding Day by Peggiegg - Future fic. Very nice, but not exactly what you think When It All Comes Crashing Down by Csihphile - Sara's stalker strikes again. Sequel to Fear When the World Stops Turning by Medie - GSR and angst galore Witness to the Convolution by EOlivet - Just who was Marjorie Westcott's 'witness' in TAIE? Very funny take on Geekdom If you have any comments, suggestions, or recommendations, email me at jaderozegirl@yahoo.com |