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Founder: The Statue - Stories: 156 - Followers: 4 - id: 9937
A collection of good stories, whether alternate universe stories, crossovers, really good characterizations, or alternate pairings. Stories worth a re-read (but not an expanded favorites list!). Stories must either be very well-written or just plain innovative. Archive is edited for quality/content control periodically. |
Acting by RockMuncher reviews
A missing scene between the Ancient One and the Watchers
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,231 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 14 - Published: 10/29/2003
Running Blind by Dejah Thoris of Mars reviews
Crossover with CSI. Something supernatural is killing people in Las Vegas... and it all seems to lead back to a fifteenyearold runaway named Danny Fenton.
Danny Phantom - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 23,332 - Reviews: 436 - Favs: 2,453 - Follows: 359 - Published: 7/16/2006 - Danny F. - Complete
Edge of the Blade by tag0 reviews
AU. A hitokiri is a hitokiri until he dies. Kenshin knew and understood this years before arriving in Tokyo. Now, his secret is in danger of being exposed as he battles Shishio. WIP [Saitou and Kenshin friendship]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 76,483 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 286 - Follows: 264 - Updated: 6/6/2008 - Published: 7/30/2005 - Kenshin, Saitou
Memories in Fading Light by Neoinean reviews
After unexpectedly running into each other in a Paris cemetery, Amanda and Methos reminisce about their first meeting: at Rebecca’s abbey in St. Anne while Amanda was still in residence as Rebecca’s student.
Highlander - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 61,770 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 3/30/2005 - Published: 7/2/2004 - Methos, Amanda - Complete
A Bitter Ale by Neoinean reviews
Everyone gathers at Joe's bar for some holiday cheer and Methos tells the others about when he first tasted beer, which of course involves the horsemen...
Highlander - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 29,926 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 6 - Published: 11/6/2003 - Methos - Complete
Realizations by Wishweaver reviews
Harry returns to Privet Drive after 4th year and finds it...empty! What do you do when you can't go to your friends for help? Additional Story Notes FYI: a. AU Summer before Fifth Year Fic, b. Not particularly fast paced.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 36 - Words: 264,047 - Reviews: 8922 - Favs: 13,007 - Follows: 9,941 - Updated: 11/16/2010 - Published: 3/6/2003 - Harry P.
Deep Water by Macx reviews
based on the movie and the TV series; when Nick is kidnapped and drugged, his perception of the world and Godzilla in particular is changed forever
Godzilla: The Series - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 26,052 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 19 - Published: 9/18/2000
The Pegasus Connection by Nomad1 reviews
Season 8 AU. Conspiracy surrounds Jack's clone, Baal is on the trail of Ancient technology, and all roads seem to lead to Atlantis. SGA crossover.
Crossover - Stargate: SG-1 & Stargate: Atlantis - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 107,571 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 6/11/2007 - Published: 5/15/2007 - J. O'Neill, John S. - Complete
Second To None by RoczaDeb reviews
Jack's Clone goes to USAF BMT. POV. Challenge. ALL CHAPTERS HAVE BEEN UPDATED. Sixth WOT is up. Merry Christmas!
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: T - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 101,866 - Reviews: 321 - Favs: 608 - Follows: 214 - Updated: 12/23/2007 - Published: 6/26/2007 - J. O'Neill - Complete
A Square Peg in a Round Hole by MarbleGlove reviews
or Junior Year of High School, Revised, A Clones Tale. Highlander-Stargate X-Over. Methos was just spending a year as a highschool teacher; Jake O'Neil was just trying to be someone other than Jack O'Neill; neither are simple individuals.
Crossover - Highlander & Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 13 - Words: 45,514 - Reviews: 584 - Favs: 892 - Follows: 311 - Updated: 2/24/2008 - Published: 6/2/2007 - Methos - Complete
Lost Soul by RoczaDeb reviews
A teenager is shot and dumped into the back of a Marine's truck. Can Gibbs find this lost soul? NCIS Crossover. Gen. Clonefic. Updated with grammar fixes and tweeks. No new content.
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,344 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 255 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 1/26/2011 - Published: 1/22/2008 - J. O'Neill - Complete
This cannot be happening by Jojo6 reviews
AU story. Some swearing. Shippy. Complete.
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 53,854 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 10/5/2002 - Published: 9/18/2002 - S. Carter, J. O'Neill - Complete
Shidachi by lembas7 reviews
Daniel is back at the SGC, but his faith in SG1 has been shattered. The threat of the NID grows greater, for they want something, and Daniel is the key. [Sequel to BUSHIDO.]
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 50,621 - Reviews: 472 - Favs: 308 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 4/2/2006 - Published: 9/11/2004 - D. Jackson, J. O'Neill - Complete
Bushido by lembas7 reviews
Recent events have Daniel resigning from the SGC. Yet on his last mission, his hidden talents with the sword are called upon to save his team. Captured by proud samurai, the only hope of SG1 lies in Daniel following the Way of the Warrior . . .
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 24 - Words: 63,492 - Reviews: 433 - Favs: 537 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 8/15/2004 - Published: 7/19/2004 - D. Jackson, J. O'Neill - Complete
The Barista by dietcokechic reviews
COMPLETED Standalone vignettes of life as seen through the eyes of Daniel’s barista. One of the longest works in progress WIP in Stargate fandom is now done! Seasons 1 thru 5
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 51 - Words: 146,521 - Reviews: 1758 - Favs: 934 - Follows: 214 - Updated: 11/1/2005 - Published: 12/9/2002 - D. Jackson - Complete
Dawning Familiarity by NotJana reviews
The Slayer was the monk's best bet to protect the Key. So they made Buffy a mother. Wishing for a demon-free life for her daughter and with many Slayers about now to do her job, Buffy decides to check out an offer from the Air Force. And their program.
Buffy X-overs - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 42 - Words: 115,508 - Reviews: 434 - Favs: 391 - Follows: 284 - Updated: 12/3/2009 - Published: 11/29/2008 - Complete
Embers by Vathara reviews
Dragon's fire is not so easily extinguished; when Zuko rediscovers a lost firebending technique, shifting flames can shift the world... Follows "Theft Absolute".
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 91 - Words: 757,722 - Reviews: 9278 - Favs: 7,266 - Follows: 3,916 - Updated: 1/18/2014 - Published: 9/24/2009 - Zuko, Iroh - Complete
Second Nature by lazyartisan reviews
Destiny is a funny thing-Zuko's season 2 story arc takes a radical turn after he is captured at the North Pole. One event can change so much- and so little. Plotbending, character exploration and a grittier more realistic portrayal of the Avatar World.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 26 - Words: 154,552 - Reviews: 622 - Favs: 1,645 - Follows: 1,494 - Updated: 3/24/2010 - Published: 6/17/2009 - Zuko
Firelight by Jakia reviews
The Fire Lord is dying, and his brother pays him a small visit. What do they talk about? Zuko, of course. [five years after Zuko's exile, minor zutaraness, focuses mainly on one possible way to explain Ozai's behavior]
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,605 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 23 - Published: 12/23/2005 - Zuko, Iroh - Complete
Tempest in a Teacup by AkaVertigo reviews
Fate puts Katara in the Fire Nation to grow up in the company of a Dragon, a prince, and a lot of good tea. AU Zutara...of a sort.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 34,018 - Reviews: 1288 - Favs: 4,318 - Follows: 1,260 - Updated: 10/30/2006 - Published: 3/17/2006 - Katara, Zuko - Complete
I Would Be Your Slave. by Fraggin'Aardvark reviews
Sarah is bullied at school. The bullies get more than they bargained for.
Labyrinth - Rated: K+ - English - Supernatural/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,641 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 291 - Follows: 60 - Published: 5/30/2002
Icarus by MarbleGlove reviews
Some successes are only measured in how long you last before falling. Hermione writes a letter and begins a relationship. Complete
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 16,303 - Reviews: 381 - Favs: 931 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 9/2/2005 - Published: 6/1/2005 - Hermione G., Voldemort - Complete
The Gunblade Saga by Peptuck reviews
Fate's game has ended. A hero has risen to save existence, and now only the future lies ahead of him and his comrades. A complete, written chronicle of Final Fantasy VIII. Finished at last!
Final Fantasy VIII - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 59 - Words: 473,015 - Reviews: 651 - Favs: 482 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 4/7/2005 - Published: 6/24/2004 - Complete
Bleed by Evil Authoress Inc reviews
Mamoru's gone back to college. When he faints after seeing an Usagi lookalike, he knows something is wrong. But he really has no idea, until his world continues to be turned upside down by frat boys. Just trust us. [complete]
Sailor Moon - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 191,526 - Reviews: 290 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 8/21/2006 - Published: 9/24/2003 - Mamoru C./Darien S./Tuxedo Kamen
A Little Older, A Little Wiser by Denial reviews
Serena has been fighting alone, refusing to allow the other Scouts to be reawaken after their fight with Beryl. Now she has finally given in and is bringing them back, that is, if she can find them.
Sailor Moon - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 41 - Words: 119,666 - Reviews: 995 - Favs: 798 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 8/16/2004 - Published: 9/13/2002 - Usagi T./Serena/Bunny/Sailor Moon, Mamoru C./Darien S./Tuxedo Kamen - Complete