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

Simple Gifts

Written by J. T. Filipek
Fandom: The X-Files
Ship: Fox Mulder/Dana Scully
Rating: Teen and up

A week apart following the events of Millennium gives Mulder and Scully a lot of time to think. They come to the decision that a late Christmas is MUCH better than none at all.

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

Tags: AngstChristmasFeelings RealizationSeason 7

My notes:

Their first kiss at the millennium starts something between them, but Mulder doesn’t think so at first. When he sees Scully’s face fall when he murmured that “the world didn’t end”, he assumes the worst. We then jump back to the previous week to when Scully is in San Diego for Christmas, where... 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.

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Together

Written by BkWurm1
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: General audiences

Taking place a few weeks after Unending, Vala is having trouble dealing with the emotional side effect resulting of her plan from Dominion. Daniel helps her resolve her issues.

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

Tags: Accidental Declaration of LoveDeclaration of LoveDramaIntrospectivePersonal BaggagePost-SeriesRelationship Conversation

My notes:

A lovely introspective piece told from Daniel’s POV. After Vala’s reminded of one of her false Dominion memories, Daniel follows her as she runs off. They fall into an honest conversation about her fears of what relying too much on people is doing to her, and it helps Daniel reflect on Vala’s behavior over... Read more

Unended

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

5 times Daniel and Vala’s missing 50 years bled over into the present, and one time it didn’t have to.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Jan 10, 2025

Tags: Developing RelationshipLittle MomentsPost-EpisodePost-SeriesRelationship ConversationSeason 10

My notes:

Thoughtful little moments that gave Daniel and Vala déjà vu from their lost time on the Odyssey, and a realistic exploration of how they might end up having that much-needed talk about where they stand with each other. I love that their words essentially stay the same, but they’re said without as much hostility sinc... Read more

burn the shoes and boil the rice

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

Five times Daniel and Vala got married, and one time they didn’t.

Word count: 20,000-50,000 (Novella) Nov 27, 2024

Tags: AngstCannot Spit It OutFake RelationshipHumorOblivious to LoveSelective Denial

My notes:

This one makes me tear up it’s so lovely. All of the fake marriage scenarios are inventive and delightfully amusing – their antagonistic banter is just on point. In contrast, the last ‘scenario’ squeezes my heart so brilliantly, even after having read this quite a few times. Vala pushes as she does,... Read more

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The Unending Story

Written by WolfenM
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran, Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter
Rating: Teen and up

Stories of life aboard the Odyssey while SG-1 and General Landry were stuck in the time-dilation bubble of the episode “Unending”.

Word count: 20,000-50,000 (Novella) Nov 14, 2024

Tags: AngstDeclaration of LoveDenial of FeelingsEpisode CodaEthical DilemmasFirst TimeIntrospectiveMental HealthOblivious to LoveRomanticSeason 10Team BondingTrauma

My notes:

A 3-part series that starts by following Daniel and Vala during “that scene” in Unending in part 1 (A Love-Hate Thing), then showing the rest of the team observing the changes in D/V’s relationship in part 2 (Cats, Candles, and Confessions), culminating in the meatiest part of this series (part 3 – I... Read more

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