Tag: Slow Burn

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.

And when you've stopped running we'll rest eBook cover

And when you’ve stopped running we’ll rest

Written by Ellie 5192
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: General audiences

Daniel and Vala’s grown child carries the crystal back in time, and then has to figure out how to belong in our world. Unending AU. D/V. OC. All the team is there.

Word count: 7500-20,000 (Novelette) Sep 18, 2024

Tags: AUDenial of FeelingsFeelings RealizationIntrospectiveOriginal CharacterPersonal BaggageSlow Burn

My notes:

This is a really thoughtful, introspective AU that explores the premise that, instead of Teal’c, Daniel and Vala’s grown son Kieran comes back in time and has to find a place for himself in this now altered timeline. His interactions with each member of SG-1 are nuanced and do each character justice, while intro... 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.