User blog comment:AMysteriousFanficReader/What is the best fanfic you ever read?/@comment-4618045-20170926042434

I have several recommendations

One of them is “Worst Sister Ever?” by TakeBacktheFalls. This is one of the best alternate ending stories I’ve seen because it tackles an episode that doesn’t usually get them (in this case “Get the Message”). Nonetheless, it is a creative and natural means of continuing the story. The highlights are Lori (who is visibly upset to learn that her brother sees her as the “worst”) and Leni (this story has among the best interpretations of who she is as a person).

Another recommendation is “Mall Rats” by Mr.TyeDye. I know this one has already received a fair share of praise, but such praise is well-earned. This is a fantastic story that provides some kind insights into Leni’s character while being the bonding fics to end all bonding fics.

Another recommendation is “Babysitter From Heaven” by Weavillain. This masterful story provides an excellent interpretation of Carol Pingrey (as a competent, yet nice babysitter that forms a connection with a Lincoln and his younger sisters). Lori is invariably jealous and her need to feel special is brought to new and dramatic heights, leading to an emotionally-driven climax. If you’re looking for a story that seeks to show Lori at her most vulnerable, this is an excellent choice.

Finally, I would recommend “Inadequate” by Yaridovich. This one requires a little digging, but it is quite the gem for those that find it. This is an intense story that accurately and emphatically displays the mindset of someone with low self-esteem and suicidal tendencies. Indeed, Lincoln has become so bogged down from events on the show that he had convinced himself that he’s inferior to his sister. While it doesn’t fall in the St.Linc trap, it nonetheless produces immense sympathy for the character given how much he’s put through the grinder.

You May think I’m a terrible person for liking sad, depressing stories. But I honestly believe that all these stories are worthy of recommendation.