These recs are for stories I have read and enjoyed myself. I've tried not to simply mimic existing lists, but to use themes I have seen requested on sv_inquiry or I'd like for myself. I prefer to recommend stories that stand out to me in storyline, turn of phrase, impact, and/or emotional satisfaction. Some fics may appear on more than one list because they contain the necessary elements for each category. The lists are evergreen and I will add new fics as I encounter them (and enjoy them).

NOTE: These are not all-inclusive lists.

I welcome suggestions, but please don't be offended if I choose not to include them. Ultimately, they're my recommendations. I'm happy to be pointed towards fics I may have missed in my searches on my hard drive and online.

Comments and Suggestions welcomed here. Thanks!


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Last Update: 10/24/09

Fics where a towel plays a supporting role.

( Towel Day! )

Last Update: 09/29/09

Fics where driving, owning or doing something in (or on) a car is a major point in the story.

( Baby, You Can Drive My Car )

Last Update: 09/30/09

Fics that are set on or around a holiday.

( Happy Holidays! )

Last Update: 10/10/09

Fics or Series over 250K. Note: There may be warnings on individual fics for mpreg, non-cons, dark, BDSM.

( The Longer The Better )

Last Update: 10/23/09

Fics where Clark and/or Lex have children. Either may be single parents.

( Daddy's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird )

Last Update: 10/24/09

Fics over 20K where Clark saves Lex or Lex saves Clark or they save each other.

( Somebody Save Me )

Last Update: 03/24/07

Fics over 20K where Clark and Lex have been together from childhood or since high school or slowly come together after a long friendship/courtship.

( Always Meant to Be )

Last Update 03/13/07

Fics to make you laugh and you're in luck, some are pretty damn hot.

( Grins and Giggles )

Last Update: 05/16/07

Fics where Clark's and Lex's roles / gender / bodies are reversed.

( Upside Down, Backwards and Totally Confused )

Last Update: 03/05/07

Fics that are light and sweet and that make you happy without explicit sex (PG-13 or below).

( Cream, Two Sugars )

Last Update: 04/22/07

Fics where Lex and Clark were friends or lovers, were apart and then get back together.

( Pardon Me, But Haven't We Met Before? )

Last Update: 10/23/09

Fics where the CLex has ended or is dead or is broken and can't be fixed or is evil. These are not happy endings.

( Darkness, Tears, Rage, Over )

Last Update: 10/10/09

Fics where Clark and Lex share with another.

( Two's Company, Three's...A Lot More Fun )

Last Update: 10/24/09

Fics where Clark / Lex pretend to be gay / married / engaged / not lovers, then things change.

( Let's Pretend )

Last Update: 10/04/09

Fics that show obsessive Lex / Clark stalking, watching, monitoring, claiming, marking territory or jealous.

( Every Breath You Take )

Last Update: 04/13/07

Fics centered around torture, pain, imprisonment of Lex and/or Clark.

( What An Ordeal )

Last Update: 10/04/09

Fics involving Time Travel or Alternate Timelines or manipulating time in any way.

( No Time Like The Present )

Last Update: 05/05/07

Fics that are based on or rewrites / adaptions / remixes of movies.

( At the Movies )

Last Update: 05/05/07

Fics that have an physically/mentally injured or sick Lex / Clark being taken care of by the other or taking care of each other.

( Let Me Take Care Of You )

Last Update 10/23/09

Fics where main theme is Clark has lost or is losing his powers.

( Losing Power )

Last Update: 03/10/07

Fics where Smallville crosses over with another universe.

( X Marks The Spot )

Last Update: 10/24/09

Fics where Lex and/or Clark aren't working as businessman and reporter.

( Men at Work )

Last Update 04/06/07

Fics where loss of virginity / first time (m/m) for Clark or Lex (or both) is a main theme.

( Touched for the Very First Time )

Last Update: 08/01/07

Fics where main theme is centered around Clark's / Lex's secrets, either telling them or keeping them or after being exposed.

( Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies )

Last Update: 05/05/07

Fics where Clark and/or Lex are overlords (or fighting overlords) on or off Earth.

( All Hail the Conquering Hero )

Last Update: 10/21/09

Fics where Clark has an alien difference like bonding / physical feature / behaviour. If it is only the ability to get pregnant see Daddy's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird.

( That's Different! - Alien!Clark )

Last Update: 10/14/09

Fics where a school assignment brings Clark and Lex together / Clark and Lex meet at college / Clark at college is a major point in story.

( School Daze )

Last Update: 10/04/09

Fics where Clark and/or Lex are affected by magic or mythical creatures.

( Myth and Magic )

Last Update: 10/07/09

Fics centered around references to fetishes / kinks / makeup / crossdressing / bondage.

(  Oooh, How Kinky! )

Last Update: 10/03/09

Fics where Clark / Lex have amnesia or memory problems. May be cross-posted with Under The Influence.

( You Must Remember This )

Last Update: 10/07/09

Fics over 15K where the title contains a number and is not a numbered part of a series. (Silly one, I know!)

( By The Numbers )

Last Update: 02/16/07

Fics about Cool, cold weather or effects of the cold.

( Baby, It's Cold Outside )

Last Update: 07/17/07

Fics over 15K that are related to Heat, heat vision or caused by heat or hot weather.

( Some Like it Hot )

Last Update: 05/13/07

Fics that are historical or fairy tales.

( Once Upon a Time )

Last Update: 10/23/09

Fics where sleep, dreams, nightmares and/or insomnia play a part.

( To Sleep Perchance to Dream )

Last Update: 05/06/07

Fics where either Clark or Lex is under the influence of illicit or experimental drugs or alcohol and it significantly impacts the story.

( Under the Influence )

Last Update: 10/03/09

Fics where Clark is affected by Red Kryptonite.

( Red!Clark )

Last Update: 07/02/07

Fics where Bruce is a major character in addition to Clark and Lex.

( Bruce / Lex / Clark )

Last Update 10/24/09