Double Rec: "Soon" and "Now"

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Story: "Soon"
Author: MaddyCain
Rating: PG-16
Author's summary: The most effective torture device is the pain of a loved one.
Characters/pairing: Cain, DG, Azkadellia
Warnings: This is a DARK story. There are references to torture and rape, though neither occur on-screen.

Recced because: This story is one of the ones that stayed with me. Its effectively tragic, and descriptively vivid. The ripples that continue outward after a shocking event touch not only those directly affected, but those left to sit and watch it all break apart... and then out of the ashes, rebuild. It is the hopeful ending that gives this story an edge, and I truly think that even if you don't 'ship C/DG, you should give this one a chance.

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Story: "Now"
Author: MaddyCain
Rating: PG-16
Author's summary: Sequel to "Soon".  In the aftermath of horror, sometimes running away is the right choice.
Characters/pairing: Cain, DG, Azkadellia, and an OC
Warnings:  References to the dark material of the previous story.

Recced because: Sequel!  There is an empty echo to this story, the cries of a broken heart trying to mend.  Less graphic than its predecessor, but still as beautifully wrought, referring to what we do for those we love, and what we must do for ourselves.  I wish there had been more from this author...