X-Files Book Club

This is a rerun, posted at the request of estella_c, who loves it and wasn't a member when we discussed it back in 2008. I love it too, and think it's well-worth revisiting.

Like all great western religious stories, "Oyster" takes place in the desert, in the modern day stand-in for Sodom and Gomorrah, Los Vegas, a land of waking dreams, endless heat and unquenchable thirsts. In her author's notes, Jordan states emphatically that "THIS FIC IS REQUIEM FREE." This is rather misleading; in actuality, "Oyster" is a re-envisioning of the end of season seven, and to a limited extent, season eight. The parallels are multiple and striking. In both stories, there are deaths and multiple abductions. There is an investigation in which Skinner, Scully and, of course, Mulder are all major players. To say any more would spoil the story for new readers. While "Requiem" inspired a lot of fanfic, "Oyster" is one the best stories ever written for The X-Files fandom. I recommend it without reservation.

Read "Oyster". You can also find this story on her author's page at Gossamer. Please come back and let us know what you think.

I read this story last week after it was recced over at halfamoon by rivkat, as having a strong Scully characterization. I liked it. I did. But I don't think I really understood it. Maybe someone can give me a hand with that.

Here is what the author has to say:
Title: Oyster
Author: Jordan
Category:That's a good question. Skinner, Scully and Mulder. All rolled into one delicious shell.
Rating: no none under eighteen, I hope.
Spoilers: THIS FIC IS REQUIEM FREE.
Summary: Scully gets laid but it is actually integral to the plot.

Oyster

Let us know what you think; let the author know what you think; and please, let us know your suggestions for next time.