CSI: Nick/Greg Round 2 & "Watermark"

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Dear rec50,

I am brummel, and I will be your Round 2 rec'er for the CSI fandom, specifically the Nick/Greg pairing. Taking over from geekwriter143, I have some big shoes to fill; but I do have one distinct advantage. She must've been too modest to recommend some of her own excellent work, but luckily, I have no such qualms about recommending geekwriter to you, because...well, she's good.

Anyhow, before I bore you to tears, here is my Table of Boytouching. And on to my first rec!

Fandom/Pairing: CSI: Nick/Greg
Title: Watermark
Author: maribou413
Length: Medium
Prompt: Hurt/Comfort
Rec'er's Note: This story is what drew me in to the CSI: Nick/Greg fandom. It's vulnerable and beautiful and it made my heart stop when I read it late, late one night. It's a winner and I often wish I could read it again for the first time (so you first-timers, don't miss out!).
Link to the story.

"Gryffindor No. 1" & "The Between Time"

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Claim: Sirius Black of the Potterverse
Title: Gryffindor No. 1
Author: anniesj, circe_tigana, and casirafics
Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin
Prompt: 2. AU
Rating: Mature / NC-17
Length: Epic
Brief summary:
This is a very violent and very amazing AU that still maintains the magical Hogwartian setting. Its structure, theme and basic plot derive from a great British gangster flick named “Gangster No. 1”, starring David Thewlis (in the same role Remus serves in this version) and Paul Bettany/Malcolm McDowell (in the same role that Sirius is in this one.)

It’s violent, heart-wrenching, eerie and oddly fun. The plot is involved, but unimportant. The reason why I keep reading and rereading this has nothing to do with the story, but rather with the fantastic language and completely amazingly good first person voice they have for Sirius Black. All should read.

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Link to fic: Gryffindor No. 1

Claim: Sirius Black of the Potterverse
Title: The Between Time
Author: circe_tigana,
Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Sirius/Remus
Prompt: 32. Secrets
Rating: Mature / NC-17
Length: Long
Brief summary:
This fic, like Gryffindor No. 1, has a very good Remus characterization, but is, nevertheless, totally focused on Sirius. In other fandoms, this fic would be considered only for the ship, but the character of Sirius Black is the important part of the pairing here. It explores his emotion and his problems with the relationship and is written from his point of view. This story covers from Sirius’ and Remus’ first meeting to when it all starts to fall apart, subverting the normal fluffy happy portrayal of the MWPP era for something more aggressive. Read this fic for the fantastic dialogue, if nothing else, but you have a lot of other reasons to read it.

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Link to fic: The Between Time

My Table

"The Hollow Hall"

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Claim: Sirius Black of the Potterverse
Title: The Hollow Wall
Author: nimori
Characters: Harry Potter, Sirius Black,
Sirius/Harry, Remus Lupin
Prompt: 14. Loss
Rating: Mature / NC-17
Length: Long
Brief summary:
Harry has a ghost to put away. It's a larger job than he once expected.
This choice is an interesting favorite for me for several reasons. First, it is a story that revolves around Sirius, but is in a lot of ways about Harry and his losses, including but not limited to his godfather. Second, it is a pairing that squicks me in a major way. No pairing squicks me more, and yet I loved this fic with a scary passion. It’s truly heart-breaking and haunting; the entire thing is surreal in the truest sense of that word. Everyone ought to be required to read it.

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Link to fic: The Hollow Wall

I Like It Like That & Fever

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Claim: QAF UK: V/S
Title: I Like It Like That
Author: Mallory Klohn
Characters: Vince, Stuart, a few others.
Prompt: 01. First time
Rating: R
Length: epic
Brief summary: "Vince was a weirdo magnet, Stuart was the biggest weirdo of them all..." A fun read following Vince on his search for the right one.
Link to the story: I Like It Like That

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Claim: QAF UK: V/S
Title: Fever
Author: Alexis wannabebrit
Characters: Vince, Stuart.
Prompt: 02. AU
Rating: R
Length: epic
Brief summary: By far, one of the best AU's out there - reguardless of fandom. Alexis put an incrediable amount of detail into this fic. It could read as an original story if not for her insertion of our 2 favorite boys.
Link to the story: Fever

"Mischief Managed" & "Thing"

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My Big Table


Claim: Harry Potter, Remus/Sirius
Title: "Mischief Managed"
Author: [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
Characters: Remus, Sirius, a little of everyone
Prompt: 02. AU.
Rating: R
Length: epic
Brief summary: Really well done AU. What if Voldemort had attacked the Potters before Peter could become their secret keeper. What if Remus's name had never been cleared. Intriguing concept, fun read.
Link to the story: Mischief Managed 1, Mischief Managed 2

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Claim: Harry Potter, Remus/Sirius
Title: "Thing"
Author: Cimorene and Wax Jism
Characters: Remus, Sirius
Prompt: 10. Fandom Cliche.
Rating: NC-17
Length: epic
Brief summary: I think everyone recs this fic. But that's because it's arguably the best SB/RL fic out there. A major cliche in the ship are all the wolf-like traits Remus might have beyond his full moon issues; a powerful sense of smell, aggression, etc. And this fic takes the cliches and does them well.
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Link to the story: Thing