DS Match Fic: First One Thing, Then the Otter

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Title: First One Thing, Then the Otter
Author: to be revealed
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Rating: PG-13
Length: 13,100 words
Why I'm reccing this fic: Reason #1: I ♥ puns. They are simultaneously horrible and awesome, and this one is right in the title. Reason #2: It's from Team Whimsy. Reality, I love you, I do! But Whimsy is the staple in my fiction diet, like rice versus frogs' legs. I had to side with them, at least this time. Reason #3: So obviously, this being a Team Whimsy fic, there's gotta be weirdness, right? Right. Except instead of the usual stuff--spirits, magic, aliens, etc.--we get something downright silly. I won't ruin the surprise, but I personally loved it. And finally, Reason #4: While all the otter stuff is going down, there's still a whole official case going on that's completely unrelated. That's another thing I like--since I've been watching the first two seasons of Due South, I've realized that I love the "cops doing their job" aspect of the show--and the fanfic--as much as I love the Fish Out of Water stuff and S. R. Kowalski in: Fraser's Big Gay Love Story: the Series.

...That last one got a little long. On to the excerpt and then to the story!

( A brief excerpt )

First One Thing, Then the Otter

Now Even More Reasons to Rec - Prizes!

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Hi everyone,

We've just returned from a brief two-day posting hiatus over at ds_flashfiction's dS Match challenge. Hopefully every has found some time to catch up on their reading and figure out a few new faves. Don't forget: once you've finished reading, voted and (hopefully) commented on the anonymous stories from both teams, please pop on over here and offer us up a rec or two. You could win a fabulous prize if you do so!

Members from both Team Reality and Team Whimsy have offered to donate their time, skills and talent to create prizes for our top reccers. The three people who post the most recs to this comm by Sept. 28th will win a special prize of their choosing: either a podfic (donated by a superstar reader like zabira, slidellra, secretlybronte and dessert_first, to name only a few), a special fic, artwork, a song mix, or beta/concrit services. Our top-place winner will receive a short vidlet created by the amazing sdwolfpup! \o/

We know that sometimes a story might slip through. You've got things to do, people to see. But even if you come to a story later on, if you like it, you can still rec it. You might help other latecomers find something new to them, or remind them to get to a story they've been meaning to read but haven't had time to. Each story can be recced by up to three different people.

So, what are you waiting for? Get reccing, people! You can find more info on posting protocol over here at the original admin post.

We can't wait to see what Match stories you rec next!

DS Match Fic:For a Good Life We Just Might Have to Weaken

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Title: For a Good Life We Just Might Have to Weaken
Author: Team Reality Member
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Rating: NC-17
Length: 9400
Why I'm reccing this fic: This reads almost like two separate stories and that threw me a bit at first, but then I realized life is like that. Our lives are not complete comedies or tragedies, but a mix of the two sometimes in the same day like happens here. The first part of the story introduces us to Ray and Fraser's every day reality. They are attracted to each other, they know they are attracted to each other, and without taking about it, they have agreed to do nothing about it. The reasons, as Ray reminds himself, are serious and real and important. Reading them broke my heart because I couldn't disagree with their decision.
But then something happens, which I won't reveal because it is just too good, that pushed them over the edge. This is where the story changes tone. First time sex is slightly desperate, very awkward, and funny. It's what first time and sometimes second and third time sex really can be like. Fraser's revelation at the end had me laughing hysterically. There's something particularly satisfying about Ray and Fraser understanding all the very real reasons not to pursue a romantic relationship, and making that choice anyway because at some point, they know it's worth it.

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For a Good Life We Just Might Have to Weaken

DS Match Fic: C-Three-H-Five-(N-O-Three)-Three

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Title: C-Three-H-Five-(N-O-Three)-Three
Author: to be revealed
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Rating: R
Length: 6,150 words
Why I'm reccing this fic:

An interesting format that works, that isn't just a fancy but supports the story. It all flows together beautifully.
I love the character voices here, especially Fraser's, and the humor. They know each other. It has a slightly snarky Fraser and an intelligent and competent RayK, which I love.


( A brief excerpt )

C-Three-H-Five-(N-O-Three)-Three