Recs

A quick rec from the Ron/Draco Challenge over at rd_challenge.

Title: Heartfelt Deception
Author: Unknown
Wordcount: ~10,000
Rating: R
Pairings: Harry/Hermione/Ron, Ron/Draco
Warnings: ANGST, Character Death, Violence, Liberal use of Expletives and Derogatory Slurs, Sex, Sexual References/Themes, Homosexual Relationships, Some what Unrequited Love and all around lack of happy.

Why you should read it: It's a non-magical AU, and while I usually don't like them, this one is wonderfully created. The world-buliding alone is worth reading. Even better, though, is the plain but powerful voice of the narrator (Ron) and the sad, moving story he has to tell. This story is definitely angsty and it pulls you down into the depth of Ron's feelings and the desperation of his life. It's beautifully done.

And while you're there, you could give the other stories a try as well. Six angsty stories have already been posted. The challenge will continue tomorrow with humour, followed by romance some time next week.