These are Sike Saner's nominations and comments for the 2014 awards. See all nominations here.
This is the Cherry Dr Pepper of writing styles: amazingly smooth.
Achieves two of the (arguably) highest goals a side story can achieve: standing nicely on its own, and making you want to check out the rest of its universe.
Torn between his loyalty to Ethan and his own conscience, Alakazam has one of the most interesting storylines in the entire fic. You'll want to keep reading to find out which half of his heart–if either–he ends up following.
"Be careful when you think of me. Think rationally, and slowly, and you will come to your own solid conclusions." - Markus
Pretty much any person or character could say this, and it'd still be wise.
Do you know how long she's been writing The Quest for the Legends, in one form or another? Very. That's how long. Considering how quickly given-up on most chaptered fics are, that is saying something–something awesome.