Brian and Justin in character (for Queer As Folk purists everywhere)

[fictionbycereza.livejournal.com]

(I tried to find a similar post but there is no such tag. The closest thing was somebody asking if some specific fanfics are in character and this is what actually gave me the idea to file such request.)

There are many fanfics out there - epic in proportions, well-written, with great plots. But I have to admit that many of them, even those considered must reads and classics - give me a feeling of OOC-ness. There's Brian - nice and affectionate in a schmoopy way, not afraid of commitment. There's Justin - pliant and a completely damsel in distress-like, letting others abuse and manipulate him. There's evil and plotting Michael that actively tries to break Justin and Brian up... No matter that according to canon!Brian, there's nothing to break up. There's even more evil Ethan, Mel and Lindsay being such bad mothers that their children have to be taken away and even though all of those plots are fun to play with, they're not very much true to the characters from the show.

So I was thinking about compiling a list of stories and authors, that could be considered QAF purists when it comes to characterization. No matter if it's a gap-filler, or an AU story, I just need something to sooth my QAF withdrawal, something that will really feel like the show.

I trust your judgement, even though I'm aware that people can feel very differently about some stories. It doesn't matter, I still want your opinion! (After a while, I'll compile your recs into a nice list and put it in this post, under the cut).

Here are all authors and stories mentioned in the comments. I personally do not choose from them, leaving it to you to decide if you think they write in character or don't:

myrna1_2_3 (with caution that the author herself does not consider her portrayal of Brian as being in character, but it is perceived that way by some readers)
ragingpixie (see her site)
vamphile
suzvoy
justvisiting (visitingagain)
bdeviled (especially her A Love That Will Never Grow Old)
Jealous Lover by kinwad
Not My Boyfriend by lindtti
The Break-Up by moonbrightnites
kachelofen
Only Time series by xie_xie_xie (which include Plans, Decisions, Desires, Risks, Famlies, Bieliefs and Directions)
justinlovesart
besame_bj (and beyond_besame, semi-locked, to read some fics you have to be added to the community or friended at the main journal)
severina (especially her Gold and Silver Shines)
netfics (locked, requires being friended)
yoursweater (her stories can be found at queerasfandom, which is locked)
Glowing Rooms by ohmyjetsabel
not-yet-defined
jule1122
testdog65
luceononuro (see her memories; unfortunately, her stories are f-locked)
bigboobedcanuck see her memories
adoringaudience
Sesto's Aria by seperis
darksylvia (see her memories)
In Paris by scoobygang8
Work Inside Out by Keewick
Metamorphosis bynightvision55
So We'll Go No More A Roving by... Author unknown! (If you do know who wrote that one, please, comment below and I'll edit this link.)
windtossed
gradiva
The Untitled Straight!Brian Fic or Conviction by alantie
ellyrianna
burnitbackwards
josselin (see her site, thanks to the Wayback Machine)
xhaleslowly (also known as Ethan, who has his own site)
Brian Like Me by sweetestdrain
flashfly (especially her Catching Fire, Live Action Short and Reliquary; more can be found in her memories)

And my contribution:

soundczech (see her site, thanks to the Wayback Machine)
etharei at rei_of_writing
mojokid (see her tags)
throughadoor (see her site)
sakesushimaki
museme87

Hopefully, to be continued!

Comments

[sungaizing85.livejournal.com]

Deffo Brian IC and even Justin though he is suffering from post bashing it this awesome WIP fic Glowing Rooms by Oh My Jetsabel (http://ohmyjetsabel.livejournal.com/726.html) - AMAZING! LEGENDARY WRITING!

I love it oh so frekaing much. In fact, i don't recall anyting that was so IC regarding Brian in all the fics I ever read (and it must have been over 300 by now)

[kat-us.livejournal.com]

thank you for the rec. She is a fabulous writer and will be ranked with the best of them. I normally avoid WIP's but I was hooked after one chapter, but she posts frequently and there are only 2 more chapters to go.

This fandom has the best damn writers anywhere. *nods head*

[sungaizing85.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

nooooooo, just 2 more??? I told her 200!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

(drops dead in agony and grief...lol)

So true, this fandom rocks forever and ever!!!!!!! As does QAF!

Ciao,
Lee

[fictionbycereza.livejournal.com]

That was so good I can't even *____* Seriously, no words, other than: THANK YOU FOR RECCING IT.

[sungaizing85.livejournal.com]

wasn't it? I know, i tottaly understand...it's just HOLY TWAAAAT AAAAAAMAZING! I am just drooling over each word as I read again and again...I die...blown away. (siiiiiigh)

You are very, very welcome!

[fictionbycereza.livejournal.com]

Basically, she had me at this:

Justin stays in the bathroom for longer than necessary. He takes a piss and massages his hand, pushes the ball of his thumb into the flat of his palm, watches it spasm and shake when he tries to flex, before pushing it into his pocket.

Everyone has their pockets.

Genius.

[sungaizing85.livejournal.com]

Jesus Christ, me too...the pocket things...pure freaking poetry!

She has all the muses in her pockets!

Brilliant!!!!!!