Foolish Hopes

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

Vala Mal Doran had always gone out of her way to avoid feeling like a fool. And she knew that hope was the most foolish thing of all. But a certain archaeologist made her hope again. When she thought he dashed those hopes, she attempted to rebuild her armor-with very little success.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Apr 18, 2025

Tags: AngstIntrospectiveYearning

My notes:

The premise is definitely a bit contrived, but that doesn’t end up mattering because this is so well written. The character analysis is spot on and the way Daniel reflects on their relationship and the individual ways they sabotage themselves is insightfully accurate. This is my favourite quote because it just hits th... Read more

The Most Beautiful Words

Written by storybycorey
Fandom: The X-Files
Ship: Fox Mulder/Dana Scully
Rating: Mature

In response to the prompt “Things you said in our vows”. Post Amor Fati fic.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Mar 13, 2025

Tags: AngstEpiphaniesEpisode CodaIntrospectiveSeason 7Unresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

Exactly the way Amor Fati should have ended after the touchstone scene. Really well written analysis from Scully’s POV in response to the implications of what Mulder said to her, and to what she then confirmed back to him. Those were essentially wedding vows that were just never acknowledged, along with the rest of t... Read more

The Mesas of Deuteronilus Mensae

Written by SlippinMickeys
Fandom: The X-Files
Ship: Fox Mulder/Dana Scully
Rating: Explicit

Dr. Dana Scully is a last minute replacement amongst the crew of the first human colony on Mars. Dr. Fox Mulder, fellow scientist and crew psychologist, is immediately intrigued.

Word count: 50,000-100,000 (Novel) Mar 13, 2025

Tags: AUMarsPre-SeriesResolved Sexual TensionSlow BurnSpaceUnresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

Amazingly well researched AU about Mulder and Scully being among the first pioneers to colonize Mars. Mix in some suspense and some will they won’t they space sex and you’ve got the perfect AU.

One Step at a Time

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

A series of scenes starting immediately after 10.07 Counterstrike and ending after 10.20 Unending, detailing the progression of Daniel and Vala’s relationship.

All Vala wanted was to conquer the challenge Daniel had unwittingly presented. Once she had her victory, she’d drop it and Daniel wasn’t sure he could survive that.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Nov 3, 2024

Tags: AngstDenial of FeelingsFeelings RealizationFilling the GapsPost-SeriesRelationship ConversationSeason 10Slow BurnUnresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

Told from Daniel’s perspective, a small behind the scenes look at Daniel and Vala’s relationship as it evolved after Counterstrike onward. I love the introspective yet cautious way Daniel navigates his need to be around Vala without challenging his comfort zone or confronting his feelings too directly. He’... Read more

Overture in Slow Motion

Written by L_C
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran, Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter
Rating: Not rated

Overture – noun
1) an opening or initiating move toward negotiation, a new relationship.

Slow motion – adjective
2) moving or proceeding at a slow rate.

Injuries sustained during his trip to Atlantis remind Daniel that “life is short”.

Incomplete

Word count: 7500-20,000 (Novelette) Oct 4, 2024

Tags: Denial of FeelingsIntrospectiveSick FicSlow BurnUnresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

Love this one. It really immerses you in the story and the POVs feel very realistic. It’ll probably never be finished, sadly, but if you read it as a prelude more than a full deep dive then it’s satisfying enough.

Rediscovering Odysseus

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

The memories still didn’t quite feel like hers – like she was watching a film of another person’s life, knowing how they felt and why they felt it, but never quite actually living it. Spoilers for all of SG-1, AU as of the end of S4 of SGA.

Word count: 7500-20,000 (Novelette) Sep 3, 2024

Tags: AUOblivious to LovePost-SeriesYearning

My notes:

I love this AU so hard. I love the idea of SG-1 following Daniel to Atlantis, and Sam and Vala starting to remember their years on the Odyssey because of the naquadah in their blood. The way Vala responds to all of this new insight into her life with Daniel is quite nuanced and in character, and how she eventually confronts... Read more

The Many Paths of Daniel Jackson

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

Every possibility, every choice I had ever made, even choices I hadn’t, led to an entirely different life until I could no longer tell reality from its alternates.

Word count: 20,000-50,000 (Novella) Aug 30, 2024

Tags: AngstAUDenial of FeelingsOblivious to LoveParallel UniversesYearning

My notes:

Daniel touches a mysterious crystal (which is just so Daniel) and starts experiencing various alternate realities and timelines his life might take. Not being able to discern what’s real as he’s living each moment, it sends him spiralling gradually into madness as SG-1 (plus Jack) tries desperately to save him. ... Read more

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.