Pimpity Pimp!
Nov. 10th, 2009 08:45 amLook, mom! No hands! They're bound!
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hp_darkfest is on until the end of the month!
--P
And don't forget,
hp_darkfest is on until the end of the month! --P
Nov. 10th, 2009
Two recs from ![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
hd_career_fair!
Nov. 10th, 2009 09:01 am[Crossposted from 30th October]
Two exquisite pieces from Career Fair!
Previous Recs: ONE || TWO || THREE
[FIC]
Blood and Brimstone [NC-17] by Mystery Author.
I can't believe it's been nearly one year since I've read Ginn Hale's 'Wicked Gentlemen.' It was only shortly thereafter that I reengaged my interest in glbt sci-fi/fantasy. There's just so much to behold in the world of original slash fiction.
Many of us were so thrilled with Ginn's world that a slew of ficlets emerged, and lo, the communitywickedgentlemen came into being. Now, imagine my utter delight when one such mystery writer decided to make this his/her Career Fair entry, delivering a hybrid 42k in length!
Fear not, storygoers. One need not be versed in the Wicked Gentlemen verse to enjoy this story. And although it may help to be familiar with Ginn's universe, it is absolutely not necessary. What you have here is a seamless fusion of crossbred perfection. Honestly, if I didn't know better, I wouldn't know where one world stopped and the other began.
In Blood and Brimstone, Inquisitor Captain Harry Potter has been sent to investigate the allegations that Prodigal Thorfinn Rowle has used to slander Narcissa Malfoy and tarnish the Malfoy name. Curious as to Harry's motives to help, Draco tricks Harry into a mind probing (Occludacles FTW!) and what Draco finds is a bent man of the cloth who likes to fraternise with the damned of Hell's Below. When news of Narcissa's alleged lineage reaches the papers, an alliance is formed between Harry and the Malfoys, and a silent war is waged against the Church. AND THAT'S ALL I’M TELLING!
This is probably one of the best fics I have read in a LONG time. I don't give a flying fuck through a rolling doughnut if you hate Harry/Draco. There is so much more to this than shipping. The writing is exquisite, and the prose is lush like verdant green. And the storytelling? My God, the storytelling is thoroughly entrancing. Then there is Abbot Snape, PERFECTLY plotted as Harry's menacing ex professor. And carefully woven threads of Dumbledore, the Peverell brothers and Voldemort as one of the four demon Lords. Just wowza. I do hope my joy of this is infectious.
Here, let me share one of my favourite passages from the fic.
Harry's blood froze, and he dreaded listening as much as he dreaded missing what might be said.
"There's more than one human comes to me for comfort," Rimmon told him, hand still out for the money.
"Black hair with a blue tint, like raven wings," Malfoy said. "Eyes so green you'd think they were fake."
A bead of sweat trickled under the band of Harry's hat and down the side of his face. His breath seemed as loud as the turbines, powering a heart that was stuttering on the verge of exploding.
Rimmon's hand dropped until his arm hung by his side.
"I know you know him," Malfoy pressed. "I saw you inside his head."
"What's he done?" Rimmon asked. Malfoy's arm stretched out and offered the gold coins, but Harry was touched to note that Rimmon didn't rush to take them now.
"What sort of a man is he?"
Harry almost gave in and prayed. He had a sick feeling that a lot weighed on the answer.
Rimmon broke eye contact and paced closer to the door. "Gentle," he finally said. "Angry. Lonely."
Blood and Brimstone, my bébés, is a fucking Tour De Force. I am a hard bitch to impress. Colour me VERY impressed here.
[ART]
To Separate From Life [WS] by Mystery Artist.
STUNNING ♥ BREATHTAKING ♥ JOYGASM ♥
Enjoy all!
--P
Two exquisite pieces from Career Fair!
Previous Recs: ONE || TWO || THREE
[FIC]
Blood and Brimstone [NC-17] by Mystery Author.
I can't believe it's been nearly one year since I've read Ginn Hale's 'Wicked Gentlemen.' It was only shortly thereafter that I reengaged my interest in glbt sci-fi/fantasy. There's just so much to behold in the world of original slash fiction.
Many of us were so thrilled with Ginn's world that a slew of ficlets emerged, and lo, the community
wickedgentlemen came into being. Now, imagine my utter delight when one such mystery writer decided to make this his/her Career Fair entry, delivering a hybrid 42k in length!Fear not, storygoers. One need not be versed in the Wicked Gentlemen verse to enjoy this story. And although it may help to be familiar with Ginn's universe, it is absolutely not necessary. What you have here is a seamless fusion of crossbred perfection. Honestly, if I didn't know better, I wouldn't know where one world stopped and the other began.
In Blood and Brimstone, Inquisitor Captain Harry Potter has been sent to investigate the allegations that Prodigal Thorfinn Rowle has used to slander Narcissa Malfoy and tarnish the Malfoy name. Curious as to Harry's motives to help, Draco tricks Harry into a mind probing (Occludacles FTW!) and what Draco finds is a bent man of the cloth who likes to fraternise with the damned of Hell's Below. When news of Narcissa's alleged lineage reaches the papers, an alliance is formed between Harry and the Malfoys, and a silent war is waged against the Church. AND THAT'S ALL I’M TELLING!
This is probably one of the best fics I have read in a LONG time. I don't give a flying fuck through a rolling doughnut if you hate Harry/Draco. There is so much more to this than shipping. The writing is exquisite, and the prose is lush like verdant green. And the storytelling? My God, the storytelling is thoroughly entrancing. Then there is Abbot Snape, PERFECTLY plotted as Harry's menacing ex professor. And carefully woven threads of Dumbledore, the Peverell brothers and Voldemort as one of the four demon Lords. Just wowza. I do hope my joy of this is infectious.
Here, let me share one of my favourite passages from the fic.
Harry's blood froze, and he dreaded listening as much as he dreaded missing what might be said.
"There's more than one human comes to me for comfort," Rimmon told him, hand still out for the money.
"Black hair with a blue tint, like raven wings," Malfoy said. "Eyes so green you'd think they were fake."
A bead of sweat trickled under the band of Harry's hat and down the side of his face. His breath seemed as loud as the turbines, powering a heart that was stuttering on the verge of exploding.
Rimmon's hand dropped until his arm hung by his side.
"I know you know him," Malfoy pressed. "I saw you inside his head."
"What's he done?" Rimmon asked. Malfoy's arm stretched out and offered the gold coins, but Harry was touched to note that Rimmon didn't rush to take them now.
"What sort of a man is he?"
Harry almost gave in and prayed. He had a sick feeling that a lot weighed on the answer.
Rimmon broke eye contact and paced closer to the door. "Gentle," he finally said. "Angry. Lonely."
Blood and Brimstone, my bébés, is a fucking Tour De Force. I am a hard bitch to impress. Colour me VERY impressed here.
[ART]
To Separate From Life [WS] by Mystery Artist.
STUNNING ♥ BREATHTAKING ♥ JOYGASM ♥
Enjoy all!
--P
TGIF Recs!
Nov. 10th, 2009 09:03 am[Crossposted from 6th November]
Good morning, everyone! TGIF recs, yo!
From![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
ownficfest. Previous recs: ONE || TWO
As Human as to Breathe - Dumbledore/Grindelwald [PG-13] by Mystery Author.
This is a lovely coming-of-age drama centring on Albus's choice to leave with Gellert when an unprovoked attack on Ariana renders her magically unstable. In 'As Human' we get a clearer picture on the hot/cold relationship between two of Europe's most promising students as they vie for acceptance. I love that this writer runs the gamut between Albus's being smitten to almost becoming hateful, until the scene veers into something completely unexpected. In the Potterverse we're given very little on the rest of Wizarding Europe and the wizards/witches who shape it, but here we're treated to Prague and some of the antecedents of the modern elite. There's not a lot of Dumbledore/Grindelwald out there, but when it's done, it's always done good and proper. This is no exception.
Fromhp_darkfest.
[FIC] Nothing Will Happen - Tom Riddle Sn gen [PG-13] by Mystery Author.
A fabulous character study of Tom Riddle Sr and his decision to cast aside the child of his coerced coupling with Merope. This is a short, sharp shock into the mind of a reclusive paranoiac man and his fear of the inevitable. Chilling!
[ART] Nulla Fides Nisi Sui - Lucius and Draco [WS] by Mystery Artist.
The last panel? I argued with myself over who was hotter. If you love Lucius, please check this out.
[ART] Imperio: Postlude - Draco/Rosmerta [NWS] by Mystery Artist.
Not my cuppa pairing-wise, but I am swept away by the creepy, lovely uniqueness of this.
Frombottom_draco Fest.
[ART] The Cursed Wood - Harry/Draco [NWS] by Mystery Artist.
Oh man. Oh, FUCK. I am well and truly gobsmacked over this. CHRIST. CHRIST. CHRIST.
[ART] Up the Stalk and Down the Pole - Hagrid/Draco [NWS] by Mystery Artist.
I should be squicked by this, and I'm not. And my brain is screaming for me to iron my hands over the guilt. But, OMG, this fits the Jack and the Beanstalk prompt SO. WELL. HP fanartists you fucking amaze me!
The Golden Slave - Harry/Draco [WS] by Mystery Artist.
Beautiful and dreamy Arabian Nights theme!
[Misc HP Art]
Deathy Hallows Trio - Ron/Harry/Hermione [WS] byleelastarsky.
Batman and Robin - Harry/Scorpius [WS] by_aurora_sky_.
Maybe Tomorrow (I and II) - Harry/Draco [WS] byreira_21.
Draco/Fenrir [NWS] byloony_lucifer.
In a Celebratory Mood - Albus Severus/Scorpius [NWS] byred_rahl.
This is FLOCKED.
Revenge: Sweet as Honey - Snape/Hermione [NWS] bysiriuslysnogged.
Okay, Snape has a robe tent, and this both amuses and arouses me greatly. *G*
Concerto for Two Voices - Harry [WS] bymayflo.
Have a lovely weekend all! And enjoy!
--P
Good morning, everyone! TGIF recs, yo!
From
ownficfest. Previous recs: ONE || TWOAs Human as to Breathe - Dumbledore/Grindelwald [PG-13] by Mystery Author.
This is a lovely coming-of-age drama centring on Albus's choice to leave with Gellert when an unprovoked attack on Ariana renders her magically unstable. In 'As Human' we get a clearer picture on the hot/cold relationship between two of Europe's most promising students as they vie for acceptance. I love that this writer runs the gamut between Albus's being smitten to almost becoming hateful, until the scene veers into something completely unexpected. In the Potterverse we're given very little on the rest of Wizarding Europe and the wizards/witches who shape it, but here we're treated to Prague and some of the antecedents of the modern elite. There's not a lot of Dumbledore/Grindelwald out there, but when it's done, it's always done good and proper. This is no exception.
From
hp_darkfest.[FIC] Nothing Will Happen - Tom Riddle Sn gen [PG-13] by Mystery Author.
A fabulous character study of Tom Riddle Sr and his decision to cast aside the child of his coerced coupling with Merope. This is a short, sharp shock into the mind of a reclusive paranoiac man and his fear of the inevitable. Chilling!
[ART] Nulla Fides Nisi Sui - Lucius and Draco [WS] by Mystery Artist.
The last panel? I argued with myself over who was hotter. If you love Lucius, please check this out.
[ART] Imperio: Postlude - Draco/Rosmerta [NWS] by Mystery Artist.
Not my cuppa pairing-wise, but I am swept away by the creepy, lovely uniqueness of this.
From
bottom_draco Fest.[ART] The Cursed Wood - Harry/Draco [NWS] by Mystery Artist.
Oh man. Oh, FUCK. I am well and truly gobsmacked over this. CHRIST. CHRIST. CHRIST.
[ART] Up the Stalk and Down the Pole - Hagrid/Draco [NWS] by Mystery Artist.
I should be squicked by this, and I'm not. And my brain is screaming for me to iron my hands over the guilt. But, OMG, this fits the Jack and the Beanstalk prompt SO. WELL. HP fanartists you fucking amaze me!
The Golden Slave - Harry/Draco [WS] by Mystery Artist.
Beautiful and dreamy Arabian Nights theme!
[Misc HP Art]
Deathy Hallows Trio - Ron/Harry/Hermione [WS] by
leelastarsky.Batman and Robin - Harry/Scorpius [WS] by
_aurora_sky_.Maybe Tomorrow (I and II) - Harry/Draco [WS] by
reira_21.Draco/Fenrir [NWS] by
loony_lucifer.In a Celebratory Mood - Albus Severus/Scorpius [NWS] by
red_rahl.This is FLOCKED.
Revenge: Sweet as Honey - Snape/Hermione [NWS] by
siriuslysnogged.Okay, Snape has a robe tent, and this both amuses and arouses me greatly. *G*
Concerto for Two Voices - Harry [WS] by
mayflo.Have a lovely weekend all! And enjoy!
--P
Pimpity Pimp!
Nov. 10th, 2009 09:09 amLook, mom! No hands! They're bound!
And don't forget,hp_darkfest is on until the end of the month!
--P
And don't forget,
hp_darkfest is on until the end of the month! --P