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Do warn when a fanfic may head into non-canon territory, and for shipping fics, please list the pairings involved - as we all know, [[Shipping]] is [[Serious Business]]. Also, due to the new content policy, no recs for porn or pedophilic content may be added.

 

The Works of [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1448520/mal4prez Mal4prez]

* ''Synopsis'': Characters are spot on and all in [[Original Flavor]]. Plot revolves around Mal, but everyone is here and used to great effect. Also, Mal/Inara heavy, but hey, if you like them, this is for you.

 

* ''Synopsis'': Simply put, a continuation of the series based [[Original Flavor|entirely on Joss Whedon's vision.]] The series is continued in script form and the occasional illustration past the point the actual show left off, with the remainder of season one and the first half of season two building to the film ''Serenity'', and the second half of season two being the events of that film spread out over twelve hours instead of just two. Naturally, this allows for far greater depth and nuances than Whedon himself was able to do.

 

* ''Synopsis'': A number of [[Original Flavor]] fics. Two complete ones, ''Kaylee's Lament'' and ''The Treasure of Lei Fong Wu'' (the latter of which, if made in print form, would doubtlessly be a [[Doorstopper]]), and one still-in-progress, ''Unfinished Business''. Superb stories with flawless characterization. A must-read for any browncoat worthy of the name.

 

* ''Synopsis'': Sadly not updated in a while, but what you find at The Virtual Sessions are really really great pieces of work. They fit almost perfectly, with a great blend of humour, drama, and easy plausability.

 

* Recommended by Kalaong

* ''Synopsis'': Started before the [[Big Damn Movie]], this follows the crew as the group of [[True Companions]] grows by five; a [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|Heroically Scarred]] tank commander, his [[Henpecked Husband|loving yet dominant wife]] and their two-point-five children - the firstborn a semi-fascistic [[Badass]]-in-training named for the ''flying tank she was conceived in''. They get into increasingly greater amounts of trouble, each catastrophe only averted by increasingly [[Magnificent Bastard|Magnificent]] [[Violence Really Is the Answer|Violence]], applied mostly by River. After battles with cops, bandits and secret agents, the Alliance's hunt for River goes so hot that the crew is driven beyond the Rim Worlds, where they start slaughtering ''Reavers''. Finally, they make an amazing discovery; {{spoiler|An Independent [[The Remnant|Remnant]] numbering in the thousands flying ''their own rutting Battlecruiser''. With River leading them, the Rim is about to Rise Again!}}

 

== [[Gen Fic|General Fics]] ==

 

''[http://dreamcafe.com/firefly.html My Own Kind of Freedom]'' by Steven Brust

* ''Synopsis'':

* ''Comments'': ''My Own Kind of Freedom'' is a ''[[Firefly]]'' 'fic by troper and published author Steven Brust. [[Original Flavor]].

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3486070/1/A_Life_Less_Extraordinary A Life Less Extraordinary]'' (alternatively titled ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3486089/1/The_Man_With_No_Name The Man With No Name]'') by Frostfyre7 (Crossover)

* ''Synopsis'': A crossover with ''[[Doctor Who]]'' that, aside from effectively capturing all of the characters perfectly, is replete with wonderful interactions between the Doctor and Serenity's crew, in particular Mal and River, surrounded by a tense and portentous plot.

 

* ''Pairings'': Wash/Zoe, Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara [[UST]]

* ''Synopsis'': [[Doorstopper]]-length [[Original Flavor]] [[Continuation]] series set after the Big Damn Movie, divided into episode-like story arcs. Covers events after the Miranda broadwave, and how the crew fights against both the Alliance and other sundry enemies they've made thus far. Minor alternate universe elements in the form of Book and Wash having survived the events of the movie. Focuses primarily on River and Mal as characters, though everyone gets their own spotlight. Starts off relatively dark ({{spoiler|the first story arc involves River and Jayne being captured and tortured by Niska)}} but gradually lightens.

 

''[http://community.livejournal.com/fireflyslash/87657.html Pieces Tossed Aside]'' by anagrrl

* ''Pairings'': mostly gen, a touch of Mal/Simon and Jayne/Kaylee

* ''Synopsis'': Radio silence hits. Post-apocalyptic gen.

 

''[http://rinalin.livejournal.com/38938.html Five Times Jayne Walked Away from Serenity and One Time He Didn't]'' by rinalin

* ''Pairings'': all gen, Jayne-centric

* ''Comments'': Great character study. Captures Jayne's voice really well.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3258770/1/The_Whole_Of_The_Thing The Whole of the Thing]'' by Dyce

* ''Pairings'': none really, gennish River/Jayne

* ''Synopsis'': Jayne admires River the way he admires a weapon.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4603570/1/Lost_In_The_Woods Lost in the Woods]'' by Ardwolf.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3237588/1/ Picture of Health]'' by Jedi Buttercup

* ''Synopsis'': Some days it ain't so bad, this business of talking to things as don't keep their brains where he can see them.

* ''Comments'': At only 1000 words it is still one of the best ''Firefly'' fics I've ever read

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1769513/Thescarredman A Man of ... ]'' by TheScarredMan

 

''[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/serenitytales/st_passingnotes/series.php Notes on a Fridge (on a spaceship) Vol. 1]'', ''[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/serenitytales/st_passingnotes2/series.php Vol. 2]'' & ''[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/serenitytales/st_passingnotes3/series.php Vol. 3]'' by Arwen Bijker

* ''Comments'': River's notes in particular are very disturbing/amusing. A very funny read.

 

* Recommended by MidsummerNiteDreamer

* ''Synopsis'': Two beautifully written continuation fics centering around the lives of the offspring of the current Serenity crew. The first, ''Take Me Where I Cannot Stand'' focuses on Wash and Zoey's daughter, Louisa Agnes Serenity Washburne. ''Destinty'' continues her story while zooming out to include the rest of Serenity kids.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5813538/1/Tell_Them_I_Aint_Comin_Back Tell Them I Ain't Comin' Back]'' by sudipal

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6118764/1/bPresets_b Presets]'' by analogarhythmagic

* ''Synopsis'': Three months after Miranda, the crew of ''Serenity'' is struggling to get by. But when they take on a pair of passengers that turn out to be more than they bargained for, the ties of family are tested and River finally must confront her inner demons...

* ''Comments'': It's entertaining to say the least. The author knows the characters inside and out and has a very unusual way of looking at River's differences.

 

* Recommended by luckylucky

* ''Synopsis'': The pieces are there, but they just don't seem to *fit*. (River-centric.)

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7116447/1/Insensate Insensate]'' by dandeliondreams

* ''Synopsis'': The view through a Miranda colonist's eyes as the world dies around him. A skillfully composed and thoroughly haunting take on the Reavers' beginnings.

 

 

"Horseshoe Nails" series by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/337798/Dyce Dyce] (AU)

* ''Pairing'': River/Jayne

* ''Synopsis'': As the title suggests, it's about one small change that changes everything, leading to plot twists and character growth that are unexpected but made completely plausible. Gradually develops into River/Jayne.

 

''[http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=14891 Wish I Was Somebody Else]'' by Nauticalgal

* ''Pairings'': Wash/Zoe with hints of Inara/Mal.

* ''Synopsis'': An extremely well-done and ''believable'' retconning of {{spoiler|Wash's death}} in ''Serenity''.

 

''[http://ana-grrl.livejournal.com/80587.html Water in One Hand]'' by anagrrl

* ''Pairings'': Mal/Simon (slash)

* ''Synopsis'': The terraformed planets begin drying up, and our gang follows the water. Post-apocalyptic in tone.

* ''Comments'':

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3829375/1/Shouldve_Known_Better Should've Known Better]'' by TheShoelessOne

* ''Comments'': The word I'd use to describe this one is "realistic." The relationship between River and Jayne is complex and painful for both of them, and handled with an impressive degree of finesse and respect. They both feel like realistic people with realistic flaws, and shift their personalities (Jayne softening and becoming a tired and regretful man, and River hardening and becoming more cynical and bitter) feels true to the events and history between them. And despite their flaws, disagreements, and anger, one can't help but hope for them to get back together. Also, a stealth crossover with {{spoiler|[[Dollhouse]]}}