Tag: Slow Burn

No Place Like Home

Written by Spiletta42
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: Mature

Daniel and Vala discover that letting the NID deal with Athena is easier said than done. A Memento Mori sequel that resists simple classification.

Word count: 20,000-50,000 (Novella) Oct 4, 2024

Tags: Action/AdventureAmnesiaComfortDenial of FeelingsDramaEpisode CodaFake RelationshipFlirtingHumorMission FicPersonal BaggageRescue MissionsRomanticSeason 10Slow BurnTeam BondingTraumaUnresolved Sexual Tension

My notes:

Both an interesting mission fic and a fun exploration into SG-1’s team bonding and banter-y shenanigans, of which I’m always a fan. The slow burn is delicious, heartwarming, and delightful, as D/V is wont to be. It’s worth highlighting the line “I’ve been so afraid of falling in love again that it took... 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.

Judge of Character

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

General Hammond has always believe himself to be a good judge of character, which is why, after an alien space pirate hijacked the Prometheus, he decides to offer the eccentric space pirate a chance to join the SGC, using Daniel Jackson as an incentive to persuade her. He also interested to see how things play out between her and a certain archeologist.

Smidge of J/S.

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

Tags: Action/AdventureAngstAUDeclaration of LoveDenial of FeelingsDramaFeelings RealizationFilling the GapsInconvenient AttractionMission FicOblivious to LoveSeason 10Season 8Season 9Selective DenialSlow BurnUnresolved Sexual Tension

My notes:

Really well-paced and has excellent mission storylines. I love the premise of Vala being drawn into the fold right after Prometheus Unbound by Hammond. I always thought we never got to see enough of Vala and the way she so seamlessly integrated into SG-1. I love how this slight venture into AU territory makes the beginning... Read more