Obsession? What obsession? Recommendations

Recommendations

Note: I primarily read slash stories, so most, if not all, of my recommendations are slash, too. If you don't like slash, don't read these!

Alias

Inevitable, by Celli Lane
Pairing: Weiss/Vaughn
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Bristows come back from the dead, Rambaldi's last invention is used, and through it all, Eric Weiss waits for the inevitable.
Why I liked it: Whenever I think of this story, the only word that comes to mind is "brilliant." I can't even begin to explain what is so wonderful about it, but let me tell you this: It's long, it's beautifully written, it has surprises at every turn...it is, as I said, brilliant. It's also sweet, hot, funny, angsty, and snarky. All at the same time. This is not only my all-time favorite Alias fic, but also may very well be my all-time favorite fic in ANY fandom. (Also an R-rated version available here, if you prefer it.)

Harry Potter

The Courtship of Harry Potter, by Diana Williams
Pairing: Harry/Snape
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Another teacher's interest in Harry Potter forces a reluctant Snape to compete for the young man affections.
Why I liked it: This is the fic that seems to be able to turn people with an instinctive "ewww" reaction to Harry/Snape. I loved it. Rather than try to tell you anything about it, I think it's best if you just go read it! The premise sounds odd, but it's a great, great story.

Clipped Wings, by Theresa Ann Wymer
Pairing: Harry/Snape
Rating: R
Summary: After catastrophe, Harry deals with survivor's guilt and finds hope for himself and others.
Why I liked it: is one is quite a bit darker than the stories I usually rec, but also very, very good. It's a future fic, in an alternate universe (to paraphrase the author, "I profoundly hope it is!"). She even manages to redeem Dudley! Great story.

A Great Buy, by Minx
Pairing: Harry/Snape
Rating: NC-17
Summary: The Gryffindors hold a slave auction. Guess who buys Harry?
Why I liked it: Minx has a way of making the ridiculous believable.

The Match Maker, by Minx
Pairing: Harry/Snape
Rating: NC-17
Summary: A house-elf has grandiose plans to bring its master to happiness by getting him together with Snape. However...
Why I liked it: Wonderful details, including some surprising and fun information about house elves. This story cheered me up immensely when I read it.

Draco Malfoy and the Heart of Slytherin, by Saber ShadowKitten
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Rating: PG-13
Summary: "At the heart of every Slytherin...
Why I liked it: This is the journey of Harry and Draco from enemies to begrudging partners to friends to...well, read it and see. A very good read.

Smallville

Interstitial, by Punk
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Summary: He doesn't know why this is happening.
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A Date with the President, by Henry Jones, Jr.
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Clark and Lex further their relationship after meeting again, five years in the future.
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Family, Friendship, and Love, by Henry Jones, Jr.
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: PG-13
Summary: A story of love, friendship, and family, not necessarily in that order.
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Promise, by Ruby
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: PG
Summary: Clark graduates then foils an assassination attempt, and Lex always keeps his promises.
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Three Impossible Things, by jenn
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Clark changes everything.
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Somewhere I Have Never Travelled, by jenn
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Clark decides on a change of lifestyle. Lex decides on a change in the status quo. And the world's doomed.
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Sleep While I Drive, by jenn
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Summary: A Clexian fairy tale. It's the journey, not the destination.
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Asset Management, by Lenore
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Size matters. But not always.
Why I liked it: Alternately funny, hot and funny again. Utterly hilarious and yet still sweet. And did I mention hot?

Avatar, by alee
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Rating: PG
Summary: The embodiment of Home can never be forgotten. Clark is ill, and realizes something he has always known.
Why I liked it: alee has a knack for making you really feel a story and this one is no exception. Beautiful. A dream sequence that really feels like a dream and tells so much. This is just a fantastic story.