1: Axeman by Shaddoth Great world building, Fleshed-out characters with real motivations in a fantasy setting.
2: Jason's Tale by Zen Master The whole Damsels in Distress (DiD) universe is a rio, and open to all sorts of wonderful interpretations and interactions. This story by ZenMaster is well written, thoughtful and well told. Reading this particular DiD story is what solidified my decision to write my own stories.