The Other Man
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| Title: | The Other Man |
| Author(s): | Jess Mabe |
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| Fandom(s): | The X-Files |
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The Other Man is an X-Files story by Jess Mabe.
Reactions and Reviews
THE OTHER MAN is a story Jess Mabe wrote when she was disgusted with Chris Carter. Without spoilage, I must explain that Mulder is very ready to love Scully until a bad discovery is made. There is a level of darkness that negates their relationship, and is summed up in the terrible fanfic phrase: "you're not really my type." As I have just convinced you not to risk your heart on this--though it's totally worth it--please allow me to mention BEGINNING, about their beginning: raucous fun and sexy and released at the same time! (I know, privilege abuse.) [1]
One of the most unsettling stories I've ever read. The author takes a "what if?" idea from the end of Deep Throat and follows it through to a horrifying conclusion that still makes sense within the context of the show. This is the kind of story that doesn't wrap up neatly, it has consequences. Regardless of how you view Scully's actions at the end, neither she nor Mulder will ever be the same for it.[2]
References
- ^ rec by amyhit at X-Files Book Club, October 2015
- ^ comment by discordantwords at The Ten Greatest X-F Fanfics You've Ever Read, X-Files Book Club, October 2015