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Pocket Watch Boy, by Mhalachai

2008-08-15

[Torchwood/Doctor Who]

Title: Pocket Watch Boy
Author: Mhalachai [info]mhalachaiswords
Summary: Ianto Jones is a very different sort of boy. (wee!Time Lord!Ianto)
Characters/Pairing: Ianto Jones/Jack Harkness, team Torchwood, the Doctor, Donna Noble
Rating: PG-13

Why?

A really good take on the Time Lord!Ianto cliché, especially the difference in point of view between Ianto and the Doctor, regarding Jack. Very good use of the Team, especially Gwen, as well as the Doctor. Donna feels a little off, but it was written before Season 4 aired.

Caveat Lector

There are a few too many references to pop culture, that don't always quite sit with British characters.

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Soldier Boy, by Ceefax

2008-08-02

[Torchwood]

Title: Soldier Boy
Author: [info]ceefax-the-sane
Summary: The boys play with uniforms. There's mention of that thing that Jack asked Martha for in Reset.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: NC-17
Warning: spanking, roleplay

Why?

I have no problem whatsoever seeing Jack as a sub, but there's no doubt he'd make any Dom work for it. Thankfully, Ianto is more than up for the challenge. Very funny, and amazingly hot; Ianto is not the only one to understand the power of anticipation. ;)

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Transitional Spaces, by Nightanddaze

2008-07-20

[Torchwood]

Title: Transitional Spaces
Author: [info]nightanddaze
Summary: They're changing, both of them, together.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones, Ianto Jones/OFC
Rating: NC-17

Why?

The relationship between Jack and Ianto is dark and complex, and the author captures it perfectly, showing it in all its fucked-up glory. She even manages to sell me jealous!Jack, which is no mean feat.

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Shall I Compare Thee To A Tentacled Alien Corpse? by Marginaliana

2008-07-16

[Torchwood]

Title: Shall I Compare Thee To A Tentacled Alien Corpse?
Author: [info]marginaliana
Summary: Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Jack and Ianto's naughty limerick war.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: PG-13

Why?

Absolutely hilarious, and very, very in character for all of them. The perfect little interlude.

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Graphophilia, by Apiphile

2008-07-12

[Torchwood]

Title: Graphophilia
Author: [info]apiphile
Summary: Jack knows the power of anticipation.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: NC-17

Why?

Because it's blindingly hot! And proof positive that you don't need sophisticated sex-toys for kinky sex; a simple biro will suffice.

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Proof of your Existence, by OneSarcasticChick

2008-06-18

[Torchwood]

Title: Proof of your Existence
Author: OneSarcasticChick [info]sarcastic_jo
Summary: "Can you offer me proof of your existence? How can you? When neither modern science nor philosophy can explain what life is."
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones, team
Rating: NC-17

Why?

Very clever and original concept that I can't explain as it would spoil the story. You'll need to read it twice to realise how many clues to the plot twist there are, too.

It has the feel of an episode, with excellent plot and pacing, and while it's a Ianto-centric story, none of the cast is forgotten or shoe-horned into a tokenish role. Excellent sci-fi with philosophical undertones, exploring what it means to be alive, and human.

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Paradox, by SnowWhiteLiar

2008-06-18

[Torchwood]

Title: Paradox
Author: [info]snowwhiteliar
Summary: When Torchwood were sent to the Himalayas, Ianto chose to stay behind and look after the Hub. He didn't think it would be quite this much trouble.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones, Ianto Jones/Ianto Jones
Rating: R
Warning: character death

Why?

A look at what might have happened if Ianto had stayed at the Hub instead of going to the Himalayas with the team. Loneliness and paranoia do not make a good combination, and it's never quite clear how much of the events are real, or due to Ianto's mind snapping, as the author very cleverly drops clues pointing to both explanations.

Very dark and creepy, this is a story that will stay with you long after you've closed the page.

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Love the Coat, by Sanginmychains

2008-06-16

[Torchwood]

Title: Love the Coat
Author: [info]sanginmychains
Summary: This slowly-growing series covers Jack and Ianto's relationship from just after the pterodactyl scene in "Fragments" until, well, it remains to be seen.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: NC-17

Why?

Pre-Cyberwoman Jack/Ianto has potential for really complicated sex and mind-fuckery of the first order. This certainly delivers, with characterisations of Jack and Ianto that could have been taken straight off my mind. Delicious

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Something Like Hope, by Kate

2008-06-13

[Torchwood]

Title: Something Like Hope
Author: Kate [info]amazonqueenkate
Summary: In Torchwood, everything's possible.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: R
Warning: mpreg

Why?

I usually approach mpreg with a great deal of wariness, because most of it is dire, but the author pulls off a serious mpreg without once writing the characters OOC.

The pregnancy itself is written realistically, never for comic effect, and the explanation is never handwoven, and is in fact an integral part of the plot.

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Getting to Yes, by Technosage

2008-05-26

[Torchwood]

Title: Getting to Yes
Author: [info]technosage
Summary: Now that they've settled into this pattern, how is he to tell Jack that, in all fairness, he thinks Jack ought to let him have a go?
Pairing: Ianto Jones/Jack Harkness
Rating: NC-17

Why?

Slow, vivid build-up leading to scorching sex! And the author has an excellent grip on both Jack and Ianto. Excellent.

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Take Me There, by Coffeejunkii

2008-05-25

[Torchwood]

Title: Take Me There
Author: [info]coffeejunkii
Summary:Jack and Ianto get some hands-on experience with The Joy of Gay Sex.
Pairing: Ianto Jones/Jack Harkness
Rating: NC-17

Why?

A deliciously porny story, all in the build-up, with sex made an intrinsic part of the plot. It also happens to be the best fisting fic I’ve ever read, even though there isn’t any fisting in it.

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Moving In, by Calico

2008-05-08

[Torchwood]

Title: Moving In
Author: Calico [info]ukcalico
Summary: Ianto's first day at work. AKA, Oblivious Jack is oblivious!
Pairing: Ianto Jones/Jack Harkness
Rating: NC-17

Why?

I'm firmly of the opinion that Jack and Ianto were fucking well before Lisa died. And thankfully, there are some great writers who agree with me. And of course, any story set at that time would feature a fucked-up Ianto, with complicated feelings and motivations, and a totally oblivious, but curious Jack. Mmmm.

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Nemo Me Impune Lacessit, by Derry

2008-03-03

[Torchwood]

Title: Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
Author: Derry [info]derryderrydown
Summary: "You let Ianto fall into the Rift," Jack said, with a level of strained calm that had Owen edging towards the door. "Alright." He took a deep breath. "But you should know that nobody sleeps until we find him. And I'm probably going to fire you all."
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: R

Why?

It's no secret that I love Moebius strip plots, and this is a very good example of it. Set in one of my favourite periods of history, to boot.

The contrast between pre-World-Wars!Jack and Torchwood!Jack is what makes the story. Pre-World-Wars!Jack is carefree and careless, charming and annoying. Torchwood!Jack has learnt the meaning of responsibility, and their confrontation is a thing of beauty.

A lovely story, with just the right amount of angst and humour.

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The Discovery, by Kaneko

2007-11-02

[Torchwood]

Title: The Discovery
Author: [info]kaneko
Summary: Jack and Ianto go on a trip on a Welsh mountain.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: PG

Why?

A short, funny story, with amusing interaction between Jack and Ianto. Jack's glee and awe are completely infectious.

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The Only Sound, by Crystalshard

2007-10-27

[Torchwood]

Title: The Only Sound
Author: [info]crystalshard
Summary: Jack comes back to Torchwood, but the year that never was has affected him more deeply than he’s let anyone see yet.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: PG-13

Why?

One year in captivity at the end of a homicidal maniac has consequences, even to immortals. The fall-out is treated in a very understated way, mostly from Ianto's point of view, perceptive and understanding as he is. A little gem.

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The Night Starts Here, by Asrai

2007-10-04

[Torchwood]

Title: The Night Starts Here
Author: Asrai [info]asrai99
Summary: In which Ianto Jones goes to Scotland, finds some closure and Jack comes back. Eventually.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: PG-13

Why?

A Ianto-centric piece, showing Ianto's growth after End of Day, with an excellent grasp of his character. The OCs are all well-rounded and thoroughly enjoyable. Lovely!

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Adam, by Invisible Lift

2007-10-02

[Torchwood]

Title: Adam
Author: [info]invisible-lift
Summary: Ianto has disappeared, but there's someone, or something, left in his place.
Pairing: Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Rating: PG-13

Why?

Totally, completely, heart-wrenching. And if the first five parts don't break your heart, the last one will. The ending is happy, mind.

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Six Uses For a Stopwatch That Have Nothing To Do With Sex (And One That Does), by Shaggy

2007-07-30

[Torchwood]

Title: Six Uses For a Stopwatch That Have Nothing To Do With Sex (And One That Does)
Author: Shaggy [info]shaggydogstail
Summary: There's a lot you can do with a stopwatch.
Characters/Pairing: Mostly gen, with a bit of Jack/Ianto
Rating: PG

Why?

Shaggy writes humour very well, and this one's no exception. Some of the ficlets are hysterical, and the Jack/Ianto part is endearingly cute.

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Excerpt from the Top Secret and Highly Classified Personal Shagging Records of Ianto Jones by Shaggy

2007-07-30

[Torchwood]

Title: Excerpt from the Top Secret and Highly Classified Personal Shagging Records of Ianto Jones
Author: Shaggy [info]shaggydogstail
Summary: Ianto keeps meticulous notes of his sexual encounters.
Characters/Pairing: Jack/Ianto
Rating: NC-17

Why?

It's absolutely hilarious, featuring a highly anal-retentive Ianto and a slightly clueless but still hot Jack.

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Reach Out and Touch, by Shaggy

2007-07-30

[Torchwood]

Title: Reach Out and Touch
Author: Shaggy [info]shaggydogstail
Summary: Perhaps if Jack hadn’t been so fixated on Ianto’s body, the recovery of his skin and the time it took him to stop favouring his left foot, he might have noticed the change in Ianto’s behaviour more quickly.
Characters/Pairing: Jack/Ianto
Rating: NC-17

Why?

A perfect take on both Jack and Ianto. Neither would let the Lisa matter go as easily as the show might want us to believe, and here's one possibility of what might have happened. Shower sex is hot, too.

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