so the story goes

Firefly
He Shall from Time to Time by luzdeestrellas
Her hair shines in the moonlight, only star worth trusting now, and Mal closes his eyes, makes a wish on her. He don't think it's much like blasphemy, but either way, he don't much care. Gorgeous story of Mal and Zoe.

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A Separate Peace
Deeper Than Thought by floweringjudas
Lyrical, achy, and understated Gene/Finny, set the night at the beach, and in the style of the book. Really captures Gene's voice. Wonderful.

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Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Waving, Not Drowning by luzdeestrellas
"The thing is," he says, because Danny isn't saying anything, "you gotta find the rhythm. That's how it works. Short and sharp. Too many words and you lose the flow." Lovely, wistful Matt/Danny.

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Ugly Betty
foresight by mardia
Daniel watches as Betty and Henry slowly get together. Delightful yet achy.

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to see the evil and the good

Harry Potter
Dear Harry by penknife
I wish I were more like him, or possibly just less like myself. I think he loved me anyway, although I have never entirely understood why. Five letters Remus never sent to Harry. Ripped my heart out.

Logical Deduction by kaydeefalls
Remus has been living here for quite some time now and he is never not here in the morning when Sirius needs him to clarify The Mystery Of What The Fuck Happened Last Night. But Remus is not here now. Mmm... Oblivious!Sirius figures things out. Adorable.

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i don't always use violence, do i?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Song of Herself by doyle_sb4
Lovely look at Dawn growing up and the woman she's becoming. (Dawn/Xander)

Vex Not the Roses by seraphcelene
"The demons, the things that go bump in the night," Rupert says, "the monsters under your bed, are real."

Olivia pretends that she does not know this. Shivery good.

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no, mr. bond, i expect you to die!

Casino Royale
Queen of Spades by astolat
Sharp, hot Bond/M. Brilliant. No real spoilers for the movie.

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Crossovers
Veronica Mars/Casino Royale
Close Your Eyes and Think of England. by monimala
Awesome Casino Royale/Veronica Mars crossover. Veronica's on spring break in Monte Carlo and she happens to meet the infamous 007. Snark and hot sex ensue. Awesome! No spoilers for either the movie or the show.

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bang, bang, maxwell's silver hammer came down on her head

Friday Night Lights
All The Trees Of The Field Will Clap Their Hands by zahra
"Did I tell y'all to give an opinion?" Coach Taylor interjected. "Then shut up until I give you one to have!" Lovely, summery vignette of the boys on the football team. pre-series.

Five Things Jason Street Was the First to Say by hth
"I want it, too," he said. He had to mean every word, just like Lyla always did; he would never go back to before, to the long field of lies. "For you, but...not just for you." Lovely and wistful Jason/Lyla/Tim.

The Greater Good by hackthis
Matt would be a great friend -- a great boyfriend -- for anyone. One day someone else will realize that. Lovely, insightful look at Matt through Landry's eyes.

The Stars Grew Softer Overhead by k.
Soft, sweet, lovely Matt/Julie. The ending made me sniffly with happiness.

Window by tigs
Matt walks Julie home after their date. *Wonderful* ficlet. *hearts Matt/Julie like whoa*

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love you whenever we're together

Supernatural

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