Story 221: "In a Dark Time" by eliade

[wendelah1]

"In a Dark Time" by eliade is one of the first Mulder/Krycek stories I read, and it's still one of my all-time favorite XF fics, in any genre. It fulfills every requirement of mine for good M/K: it's set during season two, prior to Scully's abduction, it's by turns violent, twisted and passionate—and so is the sex. If you haven't watched "Sleepless," "Duane Barry" and "Ascension" recently, this story will let you see the episodes in an entirely different light. I have reread this compelling story many times, because it is just that good.

The link is to her X-Files fic page, way-backed; the story links are on the right. You can also find this at the Basement but I believe this is a more recent version, plus it includes a unfinished sequel.

The X-Files fanfic of Anna S

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Comments

[wendelah1]

I recced this fic because it was so convincing to me that M/K could work, depending on the writer and the setting. It completely changed how I viewed the pairing.

True confession: I never made it past the first chapter of Ghosts because I was bored, not because of the slash, which hadn't made an appearance. But that was years ago. I'd be willing to give it another try if other people want to read and discuss it. It's a beloved classic, and one of the first M/K fics written, I believe. I am pretty sure I can find a working link to it.

I had issues with the characterizations of both Mulder and Scully in Lady Luck's story, so I didn't get past the first chapter.

I haven't tried "Chemical Agents" so that will be next on my list. Thank you!

[andrea-deer.livejournal.com]

Ha, if that doesn't prove we have completely different tastes I don't know what does XD Still, it sure will make discussing fics with you more interesting :)

[wendelah1]

Here is a working link to Ghosts: http://www.doubleagent.org/torch/ghosts.html

[andrea-deer.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)