Top 5 WIPs

[yourlibrarian]

This list seemed easy to put together at first. What stories do I jump on the moment I see a new installment posted? On the downside (for the list, that is) people kept finishing their WIPs before I could post this! I think this is the fourth iteration already. So, as of today...

(1) The Other Side of the Tracks by frimfram - Mature – I half wonder if I shouldn’t call this a crossover, given that the B story involves a not yet successful Arthur Conan Doyle drawn by curiosity to William’s disappearance and Cecily’s mysterious machinations. This is a fascinating look at William’s early days as a new vamp with enjoyable historical detail and some gripping characterization of the relations in his new family.



(2) Temporary by entrenous88 - Teen so far – Xander is working for the Watchers Council post-Chosen. Spike reappears from the amulet, but not in L.A. And he’s not talking – which considering who he is, should be enough of a mystery right there.

(3) Serenity and the Outside Man by justhuman - Mature – Firefly crossovers seem to be getting popular. This was one of the first I read and I really enjoy the way all the characters have been ringing true, which is particularly important when you’re blending universes. In this case Spike takes on a new job in his long, nomadic life, and his new boss takes on more than he bargained for.

(4) Ring the Bell Backward by st_salieri - Mature – Post-NFA, Spike gets the shansu but it’s not an easy choice, and it has ripple effects on those around him. I like the approach here to his reactions, and there are loads of spot-on character moments, particularly of Spike and Angel’s. Continuation of a Spike/Buffy prequel which should probably be read first. I absolutely loved the way it had them meet again – that’s exactly how ME should have done it too : )

(5) On Parliament Hill - by calove - Teen - Mostly finished from what I can tell but apparently with a chapter still to come. As the title indicates, a series of vignettes taking place in the same spot over the years in William’s life. A nifty idea and lovely execution.


ETA Why is the star icon all angry? My kitty mood set just seems rather fascinated...

Comments

[frimfram.livejournal.com]

Yay, thank you very much for the rec! The others are all ones I've bene meaning to read, so I'm going to use this as a spur to get down to actually doing so. Going to hit the printer ahead of going home for the holidays.

[yourlibrarian]

One of the enduring benefits of this community (we hope) is that it can be an archive for all of next year. I know I'll be reading for months what I've already seen here so far, and we're not even a week in!