February Festival

[brandywine28]

Day 17 - a story that makes you laugh

The Android Nick Carter by jae (Chris/Nick-?)
I'm not even sure this qualifies as a Chris/Nick story, since it ISN'T Nick Carter that Chris is developing feelings for--it's a Shakespeare-reciting, Jane Austen-loving Android replica of Nick that Lance has commissioned for rather nefarious purposes.

Technicalities aside, this is a total riot.

Making the Band by cappucino and black coffee
Because while it's true that there are many popslash vampire stories floating around, only this one manages to convey the tragedy of a Justin Timberlake who's unable to admire his own reflection in the mirror.

Day 18 - a story that breaks your heart

Usually, if a story is powerful enough to make me cry it automatically gets added to my veeery long list of favorites, no questions asked. That's just how I roll. Good thing, too, because it means today's theme is an easy one for me.

Boxes by turps (Chris/JC, Lance/Justin)
The homeless AU; it could've been a disaster in less talented hands. My feelings for this story are complicated and messy and I won't bore everyone by rehashing them right now, but, suffice it to say, this is heartbreaking stuff. Even with the uplifting ending, it isn't something I can just reread at the drop of a hat--it requires mental preparation, breathing exercises, things like that.

I think, out of all the guys, Lance is the one who really kills me here--something about the way he doesn't complain, doesn't philosophize, just...sort of quietly adapts to his new situation. Tears. Buckets of them.

What You Wanted All Along by Helenish (JC/Joey)
This fic is pretty much Angst Central. Joey doesn't want to share JC--too bad he doesn't have much of a choice. Also, the other three guys are kind of awful and manipulative here and I know I shouldn't enjoy that so much, but I really, really do. :)

Spells by circusgirl (multiple pairings)
Chris is in love with JC, JC is in love with Lance, Lance is in love with Justin and Justin is in love with himself. There's a LOT of pain in this story.

Comments

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I wasn't expecting to come across that rec.

I'm so glad you like the story, and sorry for the tears ♥

[brandywine28.livejournal.com]

Don't apologize! There's nothing quite like having a good cry over a fic you've enjoyed; it's a beautiful thing, really. :)

[brandywine28.livejournal.com]

Your welcome!

I don't know how good I am at this whole reccing thing, but I like to think I know great writing when I see it! And Boxes - man, don't even get me started. :)

[zebraljb.livejournal.com]

I actually disliked Lance in the Android Nick Carter story. Huh. I cannot remember the last time that happened.

*slaps Lance, and snuggles up with Android Nick Carter*

[brandywine28.livejournal.com]

So you're telling me that if you were a famous popstar with millions of dollars at your disposal, you wouldn't even be TEMPTED to order a Nick Carter Sex Robot for yourself?