Fanfictastic Friday 9/10

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Stories recommended in this post:  4th of July Diaries by Scattered21; A New Death by mjb84; A Smarter Sookie by Sophie Myst; Accidents in the Dark by Makesmyheadspin; Bored to Death by Ericizmine; Call Me Irresponsible by Lubadub (Night Huntress Series); Can't Stop the Waves by Miss Construed; Dead End Job by TekniCal; Don't Find Me by SophieMyst; Don't Move Eric Northman by Thyra10; Hot for Teacher by makesmyheadspin; Men in Uniform by kjwrit; Sookie and Hadley Blood; Sisters by Joxx; The Maid of the Moor by BathshebaRocks; The Vampire's Assistant by makesmyheadspin; Til Now by Zhivago 3; and We Who Are Alive and Remain by kilara25

Fics with hearts (♥) next to them have multiple recommendations. The heart represents the number of recommendations for that story.

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» 4th of July Diaries by Scattered21  ♥ ♥
"I'm not sure if this has been recc'd, before, but I'm going to put it out there. It's probably one of the most original, and under-reviewed fics in SVM. And there are two Erics. Well, one is named Sven, but they're twins. It's AH, certainly OOC, and in a totally AU. Check it out, but check your judgmental side at the door!" -- seastarr08

"If you like original stories and NOT offended by heavy sexual materiel, this is deffo something you need to  read. Scattered21 brings out Eric and Sookie in their teen years along with Sven. Now a little about this man named Sven. I am not ashamed to say this but I LOVE Sven in this story more than I love Eric *ducks head* See Sven is Eric's twin. And twins are VERY competitive even when it comes to girls. *arches eyebrow suggestively* At first I am like why Sven but as you read the story I couldn't help falling deep for him. Back to story, So due to some awkward situation (Sven) and Eric and Sookie doesn't get to share too much time with each other. I was saying 'Why Sven WHY?' but inside I was hoping Sven  gets in the sack with them. *I am weird birdie you can't blame me*  Years later when they are all grown up the story picks up from there. Sven meets Sookie says sorry about the whole thing that happened years ago and Sookie likes what she sees in Sven *so do I* Eric comes back and ..... you'll just have to read and find out. " -- smittenskitten

» A New Death by mjb84
"This story is amazing and has lots of eric/sookie lemons..need i say more? Also, mjb84 is wonderful bcoz she's my beta for my fic and really helps me." -- ericsookieforever

» A Smarter Sookie by Sophie Myst ♥ ♥
"As much as we love CH - this is what SVM should have been. I can let myself like Sookie without wanting to slap her. Eric is as sexy as ever and isn't a psychopathic control freak (although he retains his vamp ownership issues) and Eric was 'made' by Godric instead of Appius - which right there is enough for me. The best thing to come out of TB is Godric. If you haven't read this story yet, you're seriously missing out. It's bright, it's funny, it's just plain good. It will suck you in and I defy anyone not to add this gem to their alerts list."


"I found this gem when I was looking for something. It is Romance & Humor which is my favorite combination.  I have to say an intelligent Sookie is appealing as well.  It follows the events in the book, but no Bill and Godric just came into it. Apparently smarter also means not worried about jumping into a sexual relationship either. *snickers*" -- Northwoman

» Accidents in the Dark by Makesmyheadspin
"This is a promo fic for the exciting 'A New Chapter' Contest aimed at all you luscious virgins out there...I won't spoil the story but the accident that happens in the dark is the start of a whole new life for Sookie and Eric. Read the story, review and join the contest if you are eligible, I wish I was!!" -- Alison at Northman Maille

» Bored to Death by Ericizmine
"The link above is to the author's wordpress site and it updates more often than her ffnet profile. I love this story and I love this author, out of all her work I think 'Bored to Death' is still my number one. She explains it far better than I ever could: 'I’m a ‘what if’ fan so for purposes of this story I went back to Dead Until Dark… What if Bill hadn’t had the chance to scare Sookie in regards to Eric? What if  Eric hadn’t tried to influence her from his throne? What if Eric hadn’t kicked that fangbanger, causing the feeding/raid incident? …for me the answer is simple. She’d have been just as relaxed and unfazed as she had been when she met Bill. …She might have treated Eric like ‘just another guy’. One simple act could have saved a lot of time and tears.' Very, very true. You'll love it, I guarantee it." -- Alison at Northman Maille

» Call Me Irresponsible by Lubadub (Night Huntress Series)
"Lubs has recently moved from Ff.net to WP, but that hasn't stopped her from producing more wonderful chapters in her Night Huntress fic Call Me Irresponsible. This is a great story and it is, if I remember correcting, the first All-Human fic of this fandom.  Lubs has taken our favorite characters Cat and Bones and tossed them together in what was supposed to be just a few days of free love as they participate in their friends wedding. *giggles* Of course it doesn't stay that way. We are eagerly awaiting to see what happens next for the couple after Bones leaves to go back to England and Cat discovers some rather startling news." -- SlackerDee aka Fanficdee

» Can't Stop the Waves by Miss Construed
"I love everything Miss Construed writes and even if she`s only posted one chapter to this story, I know it will be another great one. I love the fact that Miss Construed hasn`t introduced Eric yet and I love how she writes Sookie in this story (as I do in all her stories) - her inner monologue has you by the heart. Miss Construed gives us a great story about Sookie, not just another excuse for ESN (though I`ll be the last one to complain over great ESN :-D)" -- Thyra10

» Dead End Job by TekniCal
"This is a new story from TekniCal, but I love her other stories, and this one already has me hooked." -- SouthernLady23

» Don't Find Me by SophieMyst
"This SVM story is takes a familiar idea, but takes a new approach. Sookie runs after the fairy war - but she thoughtfully disguises herself - her appearance, her scent, her blood, everything. And she tells her friends, family, and her bonded - don't find me. This story is smartly written and full of potential. When Sookie is discovered by someone from her past via telephone at her new job, it opens up a whole different dimension for someone to search for her that I hadn't even considered. I had a major Holy shitballs moment when Eric discovered she was most likely still alive as well - there are so many things that could be done with this story - I can't wait to see where it goes. It's only 4 chapters so far, so it's still in its infancy - but oh my, I'm so excited to be along for the ride." -- Missus T

» Don't Move Eric Northman by Thyra10
"A oneshot from the Age of Eric public vote winner; Thyra10. A conversation between the author and her friend, Peppermintyrose, on the fact that Thyra was concerned all the lemons had been squeezed led to PRose saying that there weren't many with Sookie in charge. Step forward 'Don't Move Eric Northman'. I loved it." -- Alison at Northman Maille

» Hot for Teacher by makesmyheadspin
"I just started reading stories by this fabulous author recently.  She writes the sweet, smutty, interesting stuff that I love most with a sense of humor. The category is my favorite romance / humor.  In this story, both Eric and Sookie are teachers, so it is not a teacher & student getting into a relationship.   There are some interesting twists in this story, such as Eric having a twin - Johan - and the story is not yet complete. She updates very reasonably often. I enjoy Sookie refusing other suitors.  To me, so far, this is drama where they face problems together; angst is where the problems separate them.  This rates in my favorite favorite stories of all time." -- Northwoman

» Men in Uniform by kjwrit
"This is another author that I have just discovered and I am reading through all her stories.  They are just great. They have the sweet, sexy and funny that I like.   This story is a series of oneshots on Eric & Sookie. It is like a little reward everytime there is an update. I love the line from her summary - by men, I mean Eric - cracks me up every time I read it.  Who else would be the hot guy in the uniform, right? Read and enjoy!" -- Northwoman

» Sookie and Hadley Blood Sisters by Joxx
"I like this story because it includes Eric and other favorite characters. It starts off when Eric captures Sookie and Hadley. Sookie and hadley turn to a life of crime and find a home with the vampires. These two girls are a force to be reckon with. This story has a lot of twist, intense drama and action. Sookie is the brains and hadley uses her beauty as a glamour. These girls are survivalist. I highly recommend this story it's different from others. Sookie is brilliant & fearce and Eric's equal. She is not stubborn." -- nancy1210

» The Maid of the Moor by BathshebaRocks
"I discovered this fic just a few days ago but it has me captivated. England of 18th century, Sookie is a spirited young woman and Eric is the son of a very rich man with a bad reputation.  Beautiful language that fits the era in which the story takes place, a dangerous, mysterious Eric and a Sookie that's smart and stubborn, full of passion for life and likes to follow her heart. All that's left now is to see if followin her heart has been a mistake. I suspect serious angst ahead but I have faith that all will end well. It's a must-read." -- svmaddict

» The Vampire's Assistant by makesmyheadspin
"This story is just the right length when you need something sweet and hot to pick you up.  It is quick and dirty and I LOVE it. Sookie has worked for Eric for 5 years and watched him with new women all the time.  Now it is Sookie's birthday and Eric is taking her to dinner." -- Northwoman

» Til Now by Zhivago 3
"It's official: this is the first time I've EVER rooted for Sookie to end up with Sam and after reading this unsung hero of a FF, I hope you will too. The story starts out with a bang: Sookie Stackhouse, tired and worn out from her marriage to the philandering entrepreneur Eric Northman, turns to her longtime friend Sam Merlotte for comfort, advice, and, eventually, sex. Sookie realizess its the first time she's ever had sex with someone who loved her and then WHAM! the next chapter shows Sookie and Sam's first meeting. The rest of the chapters progress from their first date to Sookie's chance introduction to her future husband Eric Northman, and the latest chapter ends with Sookie's marriage. It's kind of like a SVM-themed version of 500 Days of Summer, except we're seeing Sookie spend a lot more than 500 days with the wrong guy. And don't worry ... even if you're not Sam's biggest fan (although I guarantee you will be if you read this FF) there is a lemon-inducing Eric to sample as well. You've never liked Sam/Sookie so much TIL NOW!" -- afalcone10

» We Who Are Alive and Remain by kilara25
"This is a piece of philosophical brilliance. This fic explores some of the concepts ignored in fanfiction as "too hard and unromantic", and really unpacks those concepts, and the depth between Sookie and Eric. It also highlights some of the deep similarities in their characters, wants and desires. Sookie comes to a crisis point (I won't reveal what it is, but it's a big one) and must then explore how Eric's love for her versus pragmatism." -- peppermintyrose