Jaded Eyes of a Prodigy (Harry/Voldemort)

Jaded Eyes of a Prodigy by Wickedlfairy17
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4001281/1/Jaded-Eyes-of-a-Prodigy

Well I am back 2016 sucked in more ways then one but here I am to try again and this one is a doozy. Verry Good but very creepy Harry Potter. This is a Harry that snapped early on beginning with the murder of the Dursleys. Harry beings his trip to the dark side fairly quickly and instead of going to Hogwarts he attends Noctiluca and gathers a group around him. Honestly I can never remember whether it is sociopath or psychopath but he is not normal. This story takes some twitsts and turns and the end will surprise you. Get ready for a dark ride.

Observations (Spock/Kirk)

Observations by jAnon
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5329445/1/Observations

This is an awesome story and unusual in that the perspective is majorly from Spock. Observations is a journal of his thoughts on serving on the Enterprise and James T. Kirk. It is long and very intense in spots. When it comes to his interactions and eventual relationship with Kirk there is no instant bond mates and happy ever after. This story is not for everyone in while there is action and romance the bulk of the story is made up of Spock's thoughts on the missions and the people. I admit there were parts that I sped read through because it was too scientific or mathematical. But it is worth the read, the story is huge and I would love to see author do a story from Kirks' point of view because I believe that they could bring new insights to that character. This is also one of the first stories where the author realizes that Spock is 1/2 alien raised on an alien planet with only a little insight into human mores and values. Too many authors make Spock a logical human.

People especially the young believe that love conquers all and that falling in love brings instant happiness. Then they find out that reality exists and give up figuring that it was never real love. They should read this story because the best description of romance, love and commitment I have ever read is in chapter 163.

In addition this quote is something that I have lived my whole life believing just never put into words like this.

"and sometimes we get hit with the biggest blackest storm anyone could ever imagine. That's not a reason to give up. That's not a reason to stop living. You find that when the hammer hits the anvil, you're the anvil. You get knocked around and beat up, but in the end it's the hammer that breaks, and the anvil remains. People're stronger than they think they are. They want to live more than they know they do."

This story is hands down the best look into Spock and his beliefs and thoughts. There is angst, misunderstandings, cultural mishaps, loss and at the heart of the story is an epic relationship that defines Spock and Kirk. There are parts I cried at and others where I cringed and wondered just how worse things were going to get but I am glad I read this story and have it downloaded so I can read again. Just realize that this is one of those stories the ones that once you start you can not put it down.

The Man On The Bridge (Steve/Bucky)

The Man On The Bridge by Boopboop
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1434274?view_full_work=true
Steve/Bucky, Clint/Natasha, Tony/Pepper

Awesome story that shows the depth and heartbreak of true friendship and a love that lasted through hell. Tony opens his door to find Captain America and the Winter Soldier on his doorstep, On the run and injured Steve went to the only person he was sure that could help. The story is nonstop action, with a lot of angst, horrible scenes of torture, moments of humor, the depths that men can sink to, brainwashing, conditioning a human and what lengths someone will go to for the person they love. In too many stories Steve comes off as a plastic, perfect, innocent figure. This story shows the man that lead attack operations behind enemy lines in WWII. Someone who knows the cost and when necessary is perfectly willing to kill to protect those he loves. The reactions from Bucky as he slowly regains his memories is truly heartbreaking. There is no quick fix in the story and this is only the beginning there will be more in the sequel. The scene where Bucky decides to leave and Steve lets him shows that sometimes love is not enough. Tony finally realizes that he has a family and the other team members realize that even without S.H.I.E.L.D. they have a home and a safety net. They are not alone and they will teach Hydra that targeting the Avengers is a mistake.

Dark Repercussions (Harry/Many)

Dark Repercussions by Jessiikaa15
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8312363/1/Dark-Repercussions

Great, great story on what happens when Harry is pushed too far.  This is a dark Harry Potter story full of torture, rape, mutilation, angst, drama and surprisingly humor as well. After 5th year the assasain Sang Lys is created and he goes on to collect others for his team. I won't give out names but a few will shock you. The story is well paced and the characterization is interesting. While the characters are very different from canon they are believable and there are no sudden jumps in their development something I detest. You need to go into this story understanding that Harry is fundamentally insane. My only complaint with the story and with all the author's stories is the spelling. While there are some errors due to the fact the author is English most seem to be auto correct giving the wrong word. The author needs a better beta to catch the problems as there is something in every chapter. Other then that which is ignorable the author has done a great job.

Skin Deep (William/Harry)

Skin Deep by Vingilot
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2519543/1/Skin-Deep

Awesome story but warning this is a story that deals with rape and the aftereffects. Harry has been broken and held together through sheer determination and the love and support of only a few people. When Dumbledore finally reveals to Snape that Harry is his son he also reveals the depths of his knowledge of Harry's pain. Snape will do anything and everything even put up with Weasleys in his home to protect and avenge his son. Dumbledore will pay. This is one of the first slash stories I read and hooked me on the genre since. I do not think I have seen tattoos used in the manner before and love the reactions of Hermione and Ron. Here they really are the Golden Trio.