astridv | Bones Fic Recs

WIP update:
Refuse to Be Comforted by

tesla321 is now COMPLETE.
previous parts: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6

new WIP:

This Often Silent Place by E.Stevens (2 ch. up)
Summary: Booth, Brennan and the art of disappearing.
The setup is intriguing; the feeling of paranoia and tension translate nicely through the page. Good character voices too, great banter. So far there are only two chapters, but the third is being written and the author says she's got the fic already mapped out.

Umbra by

newscaper [eta: COMPLETE]
Summary: Alternate ending to Servare Vitas. This is NOT a 'sequel', but an AU. WARNING: Do NOT read unless you have read the original story!
note: The first two chapters of 'Umbra' quote parts of the original story where the alternate ending branches off. The following chapters are completely new.)
Raw and bleak... really powerful writing that evokes the feelings of pain and grief when losing a loved one. Not a happy fic - but a brilliant story.

Undercover by

spikendru (Bones/BtVS/AtS Crossover, 6 chapters up]
Summary: A figure from Booth's past suddenly shows up in Washington, DC. Dealing with his past may be more difficult than Booth originally believes, once Angela gets involved.
I love spikeNdru's Buffyverse/Bones crossovers. This story brings together a bunch of characters from all three shows, and watching it all unfold is fun!

one-shots:

Front Seat by

dsudis
Pairing/Characters: Booth/Brennan, Cam; Rating: PG; Word Count: 635
Summary: It really isn't what it looks like.
Hee hee. Ok, I can't describe this fic properly without spoiling it, you gotta go and read for yourselves. :o)

Wednesday Afternoon by

dsudis
Gen. Booth, Brennan. G. 900 words.
Booth and Brennan meet for lunch on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

Show and Tell by

dsudis
Booth/Brennan. PG. 1300 words.
Summary: He speaks in metaphors, and she answers in bones.

Rain From a Clear Sky by

sweptawaybayou'
Seeley Booth; pre-Bones; NC/17
Evocative and haunting.

Among my Brothers by

tesla321 (pre-series "Bones")
Rated: R for language and violence, m/m implied.
A/N: a remix of sweptawaybayou's "Rain From A Clear Sky", which was m/m and NC-17.
Just as incredible as

sweptawaybayou's original story - an utterly convincing and realistic glimpse at Booth's past.

I found it fascinating to read both fics in tandem, and see how two authors approach the same theme completely differently.

冥婚 Ming Hun by

koalathebear
Characters: Brennan/Booth, Squint Squad, Parker, original character
2,260 words; Rating: PG; Warning: Character deaths
Spoilers for The Boneless Bride In The River
Given the subject matter one would think this would be creepy, or depressing, but it's not. Instead I found it genuinely touching.
Still, it can't hurt to have a happy, fluffy story to read afterwards. ;)

Broken Promises by

koalathebear (Bones/House crossover)
Set some time after The Girl in the Graft, Spoilers for that ep; 1,575 words; Rating: G
I've watched only a few episodes of 'House' but I thought the character was very recognizable.

Four seasons of denial and disbelief by

indigo_baby
Summary: A year in the deterioration of Booth and Bones friendship. Yes. Angst.
Pairing: B&B; Rating: PG for the occasional curse, Spoilers: AU after probably ep 2:14
A unique take on their relationship. Watching it deteriorate is downright painful, yet fascinating in its inevitability.

Two ficlets, both very short, both with very good insight into the characters:
Can't Be Saved by

plazmah
Summary: Brennan takes a somewhat harsh and introspective look at her relationship with Booth, and what the two of them are inevitably heading towards.
Booth/Brennan; Rating: G; vignette

Things Unsaid by

plazmah
Summary: A look at the thoughts running through Booth's head after Brennan rescues him.
Brennan/Booth; G; vignette

I got more, but I'm taking a break here so this list won't get too cluttered.

(All the older recs can now be found gathered in this comprehensive post)

Bones Fic Recs - Part VIII

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