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Innovative and stylish fanfiction, showcasing the very best across multiple sf, fantasy & literature fandoms. Good writing in all its forms can be found here, including gen, het, slash, OCs, AUs, crossovers, future fics, humour & pastiche

Contents: 1010 recs in 235 fandoms; 65 links

Galaxy Quest

Fred Kwan

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The Alien Lover by Peet4paint

'They looked so different from Laliari's people, with only two tentacles and such terribly long mandibles.' Interesting alien point of view, with serious insight into body dysphoria interlaced with broad humour

[Added 28/05/2012; Character Piece; 2500-6000; Galaxy Quest; Characters: Laliari, Fred Kwan, Mathesar, Teb, Guy Fleegman, OCs]

The Rebirth of Brandon Wheeger by Janice Chess

'He's always chosen fantasy over reality. But that's not stupid, that's smart, because reality sucks.' A wonderful coming-of-age tale, which will make geek hearts happy all over the galaxy. Sweet & funny

[Added 17/07/2009; Drama; 6000-20,000; Galaxy Quest; Characters: Brandon Wheeger, Fred Kwan, Jason Nesmith, Gwen DeMarco, Alexander Dane, Guy Fleegman, Katelyn, Laliari, Mathesar, Hollister, Kyle, Brandon's mother, OCs]

SMOF by Hollimichele

'I’m a n00b, by Quest standards--started watching with the New Adventures, right as LJ was taking off.' An exploration of what GQ fandom might be like, which turns into an affectionate portrait of fandom itself. Great fun!

[Added 28/10/2014; Drama; 2500-6000; Galaxy Quest; Characters: Brandon Wheeger, Katelyn, Fred Kwan, Laliari, Kyle, Hollister, OCs]