Ficrecs for This Week

So I started reading Glee fanfics just a couple weeks ago. And I have to admit, just about every spare moment I have is reading these gems. And since there seems to be an endless supply, I do not see this stopping anytime soon. So without further ado, here are my ficrecs for the week of June 11, 2012. I figure doing this once a week with several stories at a time is easier than doing it daily.

Also please keep in mind that some of these stories are rated Mature or NC-17. I usually just skip the more racy parts anyhow but believe me, the rest is worth it! Also, they are all Klaine fics this week. They are also novella/novel size stories, so be prepared!

These Broken Wings by Crystallic Rain - Man, where do I start? This was beautiful. It is a work in progress (WIP), but it is almost done and the author is committed to finishing it. Basically without giving anything away, this is a story about Kurt in the future. He is 29 years old and just lost his husband, Alex, in the worst way possible. He and his 3-year-old son move back to Lima to put their lives backtogether. I won't give anything else away but this is EXACTLY how I picture Kurt and Blaine in the future. There are a couple original characters introduced as well, very well written. And OMG Daddy!Kurt is adorable and wonderful and gives me so many fuzzy feelings!!! I could talk about this for hours but just read it yourself!!!

Counting Stars by BlowTheCandlesOut - This is what Glee would be like if it was on HBO, and I loved it! It basically takes place just after Kurt and Blaine got together and runs the length of the summer before senior year for Kurt. This story just explained so much about Blaine's character, at least the one not explored yet on the show. It is WAY darker than Glee would EVER do, but I absolutely loved it. Nadia, an original character just cracked me up!

A Second Chance by midadlantic - Another futurefic. I can't seem to get enough of this genre! Basically Blaine is around 30 and living in Columbus as a social worker. Kurt is a famous actor in Hollywood. Their lives come crashing together again in a very heartwarming and well written story. I left this story wanting so much more of this universe. Jack is a wonderful new character and I know you will just fall in love with him! You also get to see Kurt channel his inner Mr. Schue. :) Several times in the story I had to stop cause I was laughing so much. But there is your share of angst and some racy stuff. There also might be some uncomfortable and triggery themes, what with Blaine being a social worker.

BTW sorry some of these descriptions are vague. I am trying to be very careful in not giving any spoilers. So the last rec for today is:

Dismiss Your Fears by unwritten25 - I just finished this story last night (was up till 3 am reading, it's becoming a habit now). This story actually made me cry a couple of times. It is basically an Alternate Universe (AU) story. In it, Burt Hummel actually dies from his heart attack in Grilled Cheesus. Stricken with grief, Kurt turns mute and quits Glee club. His Aunt Helen comes to take care of him and he works in her bookstore in the summer between Junior and Senior Year. As he never goes to Dalton, Blaine is introduced as a musician (still from Dalton) who gets a job at the bookstore for the summer as the entertainer. The author uses the lyrics of the song in Glee style but with great effect. The songs actually made sense being there. Like I said, there were times where there were tears streaming down my face. Lots of great cameos from the other New Direction members as well!

Ok, I think that should keep you going for now. I will come back next Wednesday to rec some more. I have a wonderful futurefic Hummelberry story which should really be a spinoff of the actual show!! Please discuss these stories if you have already read them in the comments!