The Mal/Inara Fanfic Recommendation Thread

POSTED BY: Arcadia
UPDATED: Thursday, November 9, 2006 22:19
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ARCADIA

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 1:06 AM

I noticed that the "why don't people write about anyone except Simon and Kaylee?" Thread got turned into a, "*sigh*, I want to read more M/I thread", so I figured, why not start and M/I recommendation thread? Post your favorite Mal/Inara fanfiction here!

Fics don't need to be strictly Mal/Inara (meaning if there was a M/I subplot in a Jayne/River fic that rocked your socks, feel free to post it, though you may want to mention that M/I is not the main romance in the fic), and of course, non-romance fics (ei, fics that concentrate more on plot, but also have great M/I) are also welcome. And smut :-) There's always room for a little of that in the verse...

Also, links are good. The searching power of the Blue Sun Room leaves a bit to be desire, imo (not complaining -- we have a shiny BSR, but when you compare it wiht places like fanfiction.net...). This way, everyone can read faster!

I'll start.

Bedlum and Bed and Wine Series by Kaynara ( http://www.fireflyfans.net/fulluserbluesunlist.asp?un=Kaynara)
- I think these fics have become some of the most popular M/I stories, and with good reason. The characters and plots are thoughtful developed. These stories have everything -- romance, plot, danger, twista and turns. Also, the delight of the whole crew.

Choices by 2x2 ( http://www.fireflyfans.net/fulluserbluesunlist.asp?un=2x2)
- Again, I like this one because in addition to lovely Mal/Inara angst, it has a plot, interesting original characters, and had room for all of our beloved BDHs.

Ghost by Leighkohl ( http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=7974)
- Part of a larger series that starts and ends with Kaylee and Simon having a child, this is a well-written one-shot (well, out of context of the series of a whole, it is a one shot) that deal with Inara's failure to connect with Mal post-Serenity, and her jealouy of Kaylee.

Okay, recommend away!

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"Objects in Space"
River: It's just an object. It doesn't mean what you think...

LEIGHKOHL

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 6:59 AM

Thank you for the recommendation! Although I do focus on Simon and Kaylee, there will be more Mal/Inara coming up. I love their complex relationship and enjoy writing from Inara's perspective. I did write a little series awhile ago that has just as much Mal/Inara as it does Simon/Kaylee. It's more of a humorous tale, called The Retribution Series. I would love to see more Mal/Inara fics because they are fun to read when a good banter is being thrown about. It's a very 30's/40's romantic comedy relationship, but can turn on a dime to the angst and pain. Thanks again for reading and hope to post some more Mal/Inara soon!

ARCADIA

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 8:36 PM

Two more recommendation from me. Both are one-shots.

A Start of things by Syzg ( http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=8830)
-- a fun look at how Mal and Inara might have reacted to each other when they met for the first time, just before the OoG flashback. Added bonud: Mal and Jayne play poker.

Finding Commong Grounf by Syzg
-- a look at Mal and Inara post-Serenity, talking/bickering in the middle of the night. This is one of the better narrative pieces I've read lately, meaning that... well, its just shiny *writing*, and excellent characterization, too. check it out!

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"Objects in Space"
River: It's just an object. It doesn't mean what you think...

HAWKMOTH

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:48 AM

There's a Mal/Inara community on LiveJournal called Ifs & Maybes.

http://community.livejournal.com/mal_inara/profile

You have to sift through the entries, but there are some terrific stories there.

In the Blue Sun Room, look for "Stay" by goldenthorn. TaraLJC's "That Old Yeh Shen Story" is really a Simon/Kaylee story, but it has some great Mal/Inara interaction.

By Maystone:

"White Knight" -- http://firefly.populli.org/archive/6/whiteknight.shtml

"All Throught the Night" -- http://firefly.populli.org/archive/1/allthrough.shtml

"The Fair" -- http://firefly.populli.org/archive/1/fairthe.shtml

ODDBEAN

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:24 PM

Here is one that is kinda old but an interesting look at Inara after she has left Serenity. It does have M/I in it.

"Exile, Part One: A Year and a Day" By ShinyBug

http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=5083

"Exile, Part Two: A Thousand Miles" By ShinyBug

http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=5095

2X2

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:28 PM

Wow! Thanks for recommending my ficton. I'm honoured :o)

In addition to all the other great fics and authors rec'd here, I've got a couple of my own to add.

Five Things That Never Happened When Inara Left Serenity by AgentRouka is five little scenes of what could have been. In fact, check out all her Mal/Inara fic.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=5838

Everything I've read by HawkMoth is amazing. Read it all.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/fulluserbluesunlist.asp?un=HawkMoth

I'll add more later, when I've more time to compile a list.

HAWKMOTH

Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:51 AM

Thank you, 2x2. The Blue Sun Room list is not quite complete; all my Firefly stories are available here:

http://words-in-flight.livejournal.com/15394.html#cutid1

BULLE

Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:18 AM

I love the work of Goldy.
She's one of my favorite writers, she write M/I perfectly.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=7123

PHAEDRA

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:05 AM

There are simply not enough responses to this critical thread. So here's a bump in hopes of getting more responses and to thank ya'll for the reqs. Also, in the name of pimpage and pure self promotion. I exclusively write M/I fic. Lots of people tell me its good, conversely lots of people watch American Idol, proving that it takes all to move a verse.

Phaedra (a bad luck name)

ARCADIA

Friday, April 21, 2006 3:13 PM

Here's a new one (at least for me):

Afterlife vy shinyfly

http://www.fireflyfans.net/showprofile.asp?un=shinyfly

The later chapters have some beautiful M/I moments, but there is also plenty of everyone else, too (especially Zoe dealing with Wash). It's a post-Serenity fic.

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"Objects in Space"

River: It's just an object. It doesn't mean what you think...
http://www.stillflying.net/ <-- Check it out!

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