Question for the Flist

[jasonsnene]

Well insomnia has struck *again* and I have had entirely too much time to spend pondering random silliness.  Last nights ponderance?  I was curious about distinctions amongst fanfic writers in the BTVS/AtS fandom.

You know, some of 'em are nearly famous or something.  I have no clue who they are.  But I hear that there's a bunch of 'em.  They even have different nicknames for them.  Course, my sleep deprivation has rendered it impossible for me to remember the nicknames. But you know who I mean, the ones that nearly everyone has heard of.  (Except me...cause I'm oblivious to these things...which is why I'm asking.)

So, my question to you, dear flist, is two fold.  

One, Who are the "famous" fanfic writers?

And two, Which stories are on the must read list for any BTVS/AtS fanfic reader?  This can be for any pairing, slash or het.  I'm just curious as to which stories are considered "the best of the best".  Give me your top three all-time favorite fics (or more if you have more than three!!)

So come on, help an insomniac out.  I'll need something to read tonight at 3am I'm sure.

*toddles off to ponder something equally silly*

Comments

[mistress-tien.livejournal.com]

Hey, hon!

"Famous", huh? I guess it depends on what you like. Overall I like Spander, NC-17, and kink is a Good Thing. But, I'm a sucker for a good story no matter who or what it is (although I much prefer slash). Who can't I live without? Jan as in jans_fiction (formerly sexymermaid), lit_gal, stillrose, c_woodhaven are the ones who come to mind quickly. And, I'm sure there are more.

I LOVE long stories. Long, long, long Spander stories with much slashy (NC-17) goodness. So, my favs are:

--Unbreakable by fanbot http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=fanbot&keyword=Unbroken&filter=all
My review: AU six or so years post-Chosen (42 chapters, complete). X is lost in Africa, but some people never stop looking for him. This is his journey home; how he sheds the pain of his time as a slave in Africa, and accepts how he fits into the world he returns to. Xander asks for Spike's help in coming to terms with his experiences, and the two end up as a couple. Spike's voice and attitude are perfect in this story. He's the same vamp we had in the 'verse, trying to reach out to a damaged Xander and not always being successful. I hope more will be written in this 'verse.

--Repossession by lazuicat http://lazuli.kat.users.btopenworld.com/repossession.htm
Post (I think) season five, Xander moves on with his life away from Sunnydale. A horribly damaged Spike tracks him down (major h/c in this story). This fic is a long and twisted trip to new and exciting places. It's not a perfect story, but upon re-reading it (about two weeks ago), I love it even more.

--And, this one is hot p*rn, but not as much Spike as I normally like. Xander's Beast by sexymermaid http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=jans_intentions&keyword=Xander%27s+Beast&filter=all
This one is pure sex and ends with "an unusual sex act" as Jan so cleverly puts it.

I hope that gives you some ideas for long nights awake.

Take care.

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

I've read the first two...EXCELLENT fics. I'll definitely add those to the list.

*scurries of to read Xander's Beast after that review*