Break the Lock

Written by UnabashedBird
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: Teen and up

Daniel and Vala learn how to get along. Be friends, even. They insist that’s all there is to it. They’re wrong.

Word count: 50,000-100,000 (Novel) Aug 27, 2024

Tags: AngstDeclaration of LoveDenial of FeelingsFilling the GapsHumorPost-SeriesSeason 10Slow BurnStargate: The Ark of Truth

My notes:

A wonderful slow burn that shows Daniel and Vala starting to spend more down time together after a shift in their dynamic has led to a bit of unrest between them. Vala has been demonstrating a genuine interest in Daniel’s archaeological passions for some time, and while that allows them to work together more seamlessl... Read more

The Places You Don’t Walk Away From

Written by starsholiday
Fandom: Gilmore Girls
Ship: Rory Gilmore/Jess Mariano
Rating: Teen and up

Just as Rory adjusts to her big news, life throws her for another loop. As she dives into a new project, she reconnects with an old friend and begins to wonder: Can you ever move forward by going back? Post-AYITL.

Word count: 50,000-100,000 (Novel) Aug 21, 2024

Tags: DramaIntrospectivePost-SeriesSlow Burn

My notes:

Just… absolute favorite. Rory’s evolution and growth is beautifully done. Excellent characterization, and really lovely and realistic interpretation of Rory and Jess.

So Comes Love

Written by stringertheory
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: General audiences

A version of how Daniel and Vala, with a little nudge from Teal’c, finally get together. Post-series, following “Unending” (S10E20).

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Aug 21, 2024

Tags: Denial of FeelingsInconvenient AttractionIntrospectivePost-SeriesUnresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

This is just SO quintessentially Daniel. Everything about this. In fact, I’m pretty sure this is exactly what would happen if Daniel found out anything about what happened on the Odyssey.