Counting Stars Master List

[soera]

Just because this 'verse is getting a bit big:

Counting Stars: Master List

Fandom: Torchwood
Pairings: Jack/Ianto, smidgins of Gwen/Rhys and Owen/Tosh
Rating: NC-17 overall
Written: 29/01/2010 - 25/05/2010
Summary: Jack and Ianto’s relationship, as it develops throughout S1 and S2. Spins off into AU towards the latter half of S2.
Please check Part One for detailed warnings/author's notes.

Counting Stars
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
Part Six
Part Seven
Part Eight
Part Nine
Part Ten
Part Eleven
Part Twelve
Part Thirteen
Part Fourteen
Part Fifteen
Part Sixteen
Part Seventeen

Story Notes

Translations:
Russian: by terrini, here or here

Spin-off one-shots:
ordered according to fic-chronology

1. Carry On
Don't get so caught up in mourning her that you forget she's still alive.
Jack/Ianto | PG-13 | 30/08/2010

2. Chocolate Cheesecake
Life's about living. It's time Ianto and Toshiko learned that.
Ianto, Toshiko | PG-13 | 07/09/2010

3. Calculations
In which Jack and Ianto have Yet Another Roof-top Conversation - this time, about life, the job and the Doctor.
Jack/Ianto | PG-13 | 13/12/2010

4. Clarity
Dafydd hasn't been a good older brother, and he knows it.
Dafydd (OC), Ianto, Toshiko | PG-13 | 06/05/2011

5. Concern
Gwen has a question, Jack talks philosophy, and Ianto wants his suit cleaned.
Jack, Gwen | PG-13 | 10/11/2011

Fanmix
the soundtrack

Comments

[larsinger29.livejournal.com]

I just finished this entire series...and I had to tell you what a stellar, amazing piece it is. I was captivated from start to finish with your alternative canon. You provided so much depth and backstory to what was going on, and made it all so compelling. The twist you took on it was also really well done. The subtle build-up with Ianto's gift, and then the ways in which it deepened the connection between Ianto and Jack, drew the audience in. I found myself itching to read more, every chance I could get (Luckily I converted it to a PDF to read it on my Kindle, I could take it everywhere then!).

Words really seem to fail right now to convey just how much I enjoyed your story, and how well done it is. It is definitely one of the best stories I've read based on its complexity, attention to detail, and ability to draw these characters out further and make them even more compelling than they already were. Truly this is a testament to your skills as a writer, and I want to commend you for it. I'm adding this series to my memories, and I'm also keeping it on my Kindle, because I have no doubt that I will be re-reading this at some point. It's too good not to.

(Also, I loved the Batman analogy in "Carry On"! So spot on...though perhaps Owen would be Jason Todd/Red Hood? After all, they both "came back from the dead" and are rather cynical/jaded.)

[rhia-starsong.livejournal.com]

This was absolutely fabulous. I adore what you did with the episodes, fixing Gwen's bad characterisation, the telepathic bond (and the sex! XD), and filling in the holes. I'd love to read more in this 'verse!

[nonmillecarinae.livejournal.com]

this was heart-wrenchingly, unflinchingly beautiful. masterful. thank you for this.

[(Anonymous)]

I have to echo larsinger29's comments. Having spent the better part of the last few days completely obsessed by this incredible work, I am truly in awe of the detail and attention you've put in with regard to timeline, etc. What a pleasure to read and basic lose myself in. Congratulations - you have shared something wonderful.