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2009-12-13T15:05:22-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Friendship/Family
Pairing: Mush & Kid Blink
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,452, Reviews: 4 Published: 12-13-09
Status: Complete

They say you can never go home again. No one knows that better than Mush Meyers. Written for Mush Week 2009.

Smoke and Mirrors

2009-12-08T06:12:08-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 12, Words: 2,850, Reviews: 26 Updated: 12-8-09 Published: 10-21-09
Status: In-Progress

A collection of 100 word drabbles written about Harper's Island, using the alphabet, A-Z. Features all characters; based on prompts. May contain spoilers for the whole series. Updated: letter L -- Loyalty.

The Pigeon

2009-12-03T05:56:15-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Suspense/Friendship
Pairing: David J. & Sarah J.
Chapters: 12, Words: 40,184, Reviews: 30 Updated: 12-3-09 Published: 3-21-09
Status: In-Progress

Sequel to The Sparrow & The Lark -- He thought it was all about his sister, but he was wrong. When an uprising in Brooklyn begins, and his new friendship is tinged with betrayal, David realizes that there has always been more at stake.

Inside a Broken Mind

2009-10-31T14:27:31-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Suspense/Drama
Pairing: Henry D.
Chapters: 9, Words: 41,317, Reviews: 46 Updated: 10-31-09 Published: 8-16-09
Status: In-Progress

The killings were the easy part. It was all of the lies and the pretending that tested his control... The events of Harper’s Island as seen through Henry’s eyes. WIP.

Hangover

2009-09-30T18:24:00-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Friendship
Pairing: Spot C. & Racetrack H.
Chapters: 3, Words: 6,139, Reviews: 9 Updated: 9-30-09 Published: 6-19-09
Status: Complete

otherwise known as: See Spot Run. In which Spot wakes up to find himself in a dress and Race is reminded that what happens in Brooklyn, stays in Brooklyn. COMPLETE.

Of Sleeping Beauty and Fairytale Endings

2009-09-08T06:09:32-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Henry D. & Abby M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,349, Reviews: 5 Published: 9-8-09
Status: Complete

Set during Episode 13, "Sigh". After the last murder, Henry happily brings Abby to their new house -- and then he waits. After all, she has to wake up eventually. Right?

Sleepwalker

2009-09-05T18:12:05-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Labyrinth
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Suspense
Pairing: Sarah & Jareth
Chapters: 32, Words: 90,918, Reviews: 510 Updated: 9-5-09 Published: 8-30-06
Status: In-Progress

She'd said that he had no power over her but she was wrong. Now, three years later, Sarah finds herself up against the Goblin King again. But this time the stakes are different: she's now running for her freedom. And Jareth doesn't play fair. JS

Fire and Rain

2009-08-25T14:32:45-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Jimmy M. & Abby M.
Chapters: 6, Words: 20,815, Reviews: 28 Updated: 8-25-09 Published: 7-26-09
Status: In-Progress

Escaping from Harper's Island with their lives wasn't surviving. Returning to the real world after the murders ended... that was surviving. Jimmy/Abby. Set post-series, following the events of "Sigh". WIP.

Under the Tree

2009-08-04T19:05:20-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Friendship
Pairing: Abby M. & Henry D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,309, Reviews: 5 Published: 8-4-09
Status: Complete

Abby visited the Tree of Woe to mourn the mother she lost seven years ago. When Henry met her underneath the branches, she thought it was because he knew her all too well. Which was true, but it wasn’t the reason he was there. Set during 1x1, “Whap”.

His List

2009-07-31T07:15:52-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Henry D. & Trish W.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,138, Reviews: 5 Published: 7-31-09
Status: Complete

Henry's list was identical to the wedding's guest list in every way but two: his list was in a very specific order, and one particular guest was noticeably missing. Set pre-series. Oneshot. Companion to "Last Minute Corrections".

Once Upon a Time

2009-07-25T19:07:54-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Suspense/Tragedy
Pairing: Trish W. & Henry D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,832, Reviews: 7 Published: 7-25-09
Status: Complete

Trish Wellington’s life was like a fairytale, complete with money and good looks, an evil stepmother and her very own Prince Charming. It’s a pity no one ever told her that there’s no such thing as a happily ever after. Set during the end of "Gasp".

Ghost of Jealousy

2009-07-23T18:14:19-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/General
Pairing: Jimmy M. & Abby M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,205, Reviews: 9 Published: 7-23-09
Status: Complete

And Jimmy wonders: how can he compete with a ghost? Set post-series. Jimmy/Abby.

Sacrifices

2009-07-22T06:05:29-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Pairing: Henry D. & Abby M.
Chapters: 5, Words: 3,834, Reviews: 22 Updated: 7-22-09 Published: 7-17-09
Status: Complete

Complete. Henry had to make many sacrifices to get what he wanted. Some of them were just more difficult than others -- an exploration of certain character's last moments. Spoilers from Episode 8 through 13; features mentions of one-sided Henry/Abby.

Eeny Meeny Miny Mo

2009-07-19T14:05:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Suspense/Tragedy
Pairing: Abby M. & Henry D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,251, Reviews: 9 Published: 7-19-09
Status: Complete

“I chose you.” For Henry Dunn, it was as simple as that -- but not so much for Abby Mills. Spoilers for Episode 13, "Sigh".

Puppy Dog Awful

2009-07-15T18:36:47-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Jimmy M. & Abby M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,345, Reviews: 12 Published: 7-15-09
Status: Complete

For seven years Jimmy waited for the perfect moment to get back at Abby for breaking his heart when she left. Then came the Wellington-Dunn wedding and the opportunity he’d been waiting for... until she walked off the boat.

Last Minute Corrections

2009-07-12T15:16:30-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Henry D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,156, Reviews: 14 Published: 7-12-09
Status: Complete

The guest list was drawn up, the color scheme finally selected, the yacht chartered and the Candlewick Inn booked. All that was left for him to tend to now was the invitations... Set pre-series. Oneshot. Companion to "His List".

On the Subject of Being Guarded

2009-07-09T17:05:05-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Friendship/Suspense
Pairing: C. Sullivan/Sully & Danny B.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,321, Reviews: 5 Published: 7-9-09
Status: Complete

A brief interlude between murders, set during Episode 11, “Splash”. In which Danny and Sully have a heart to heart in the dark tunnels beneath the Candlewick.

Escape

2009-07-07T06:08:59-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Pairing: Chloe C. & Cal V.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,080, Reviews: 10 Published: 7-7-09
Status: Complete

Is your fiancé willing to die for you? For Chloe Carter, the better question is this: are you willing to die for your fiancé? Chloe’s thoughts and emotions as she hangs onto the edge of the fenced gate over the bridge. Spoilers for Episode 11, “Splash”.

A Drink for Shane

2009-07-05T17:49:34-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Friendship/General
Pairing: Jimmy M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,512, Reviews: 13 Published: 7-5-09
Status: Complete

In the aftermath of Wakefield’s second killing spree, Jimmy comes face to face with the memory of the friends he left behind. Spoilers for Episode 11, "Splash".

When the Devil Whispers

2009-06-30T19:23:22-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Harper's Island
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/General
Pairing: Abby M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,120, Reviews: 4 Published: 6-30-09
Status: Complete

From the instant you enter the room to find him standing there alone to the moment you see the radio sitting on the table, playing your conversation for the devil to hear, time seems to stand still. Spoilers for Episode 10, "Snap".

Jack

2009-06-16T18:41:21-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,911, Reviews: 5 Published: 6-16-09
Status: Complete

Not all stories have a happy ending -- sometimes even the mightiest of heroes have to fall. In Jack's own words, the story of his downfall. Written for Jack Week '09.

Obsession: Cuts like a Knife

2009-06-06T20:18:26-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 26, Words: 87,646, Reviews: 118 Updated: 6-6-09 Published: 8-18-06
Status: In-Progress

[CLAK rewrite] Rip seemed like the perfect boy. But, underneath perfection, lies a dormant monster. And that monster wants Jessa. A Stress origin story [mature themes, language, violence at times] [sequel to AVT]

L'Heure Bleue

2009-06-02T06:42:58-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Twilight
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Pairing: Bella & Edward
Chapters: 17, Words: 75,792, Reviews: 115 Updated: 6-2-09 Published: 6-7-08
Status: In-Progress

Never fully recovered from James’s horrific attack in Phoenix, Bella learns the hard way that she’s not only a danger magnet -- she’s a vampire magnet, too. Set Post-Twilight, Pre-New Moon. ExB. AU.

Peaches and Dreams

2009-05-28T17:54:40-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Labyrinth
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Sarah & Jareth
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,634, Reviews: 11 Published: 5-28-09
Status: Complete

For Eve, it was an apple. For Persephone, it was a pomegranate. And for Sarah Williams, it was a peach. JS. Oneshot.

Lord of the Flies

2009-05-03T08:25:38-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Friendship
Pairing: Mush & Kid Blink
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,726, Reviews: 3 Published: 5-3-09
Status: Complete

otherwise known as: The Saga of the Soda. In which Mush has a craving, and Kid Blink just goes along for the ride. One Shot.

Visionary

2009-03-29T16:08:53-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Horror/Supernatural
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 9, Words: 15,366, Reviews: 32 Updated: 3-29-09 Published: 8-8-08
Status: Complete

COMPLETE -- Jack Kelly can't sleep at night anymore.

The Lark

2009-03-15T16:51:56-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/Mystery
Pairing: David J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 15, Words: 49,654, Reviews: 47 Updated: 3-15-09 Published: 10-12-08
Status: Complete

COMPLETE -- Finding the Sparrow was turning out to be much harder than David Jacobs thought it would be.

Pink

2009-02-07T09:00:24-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/General
Pairing: Skittery
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,000, Reviews: 8 Published: 2-7-09
Status: Complete

one part red plus one part white means a whole lot of grief for Skittery. Written for, and winner of, Skittery Week ’09.

O'Malley's on 12th

2008-12-12T18:21:38-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Friendship
Pairing: Jack K. & Mush
Chapters: 4, Words: 11,213, Reviews: 17 Updated: 12-12-08 Published: 12-10-08
Status: Complete

The shop, with its hand-carved sign and hand-painted letters, was known simply as O’Malley’s. Written for Dewey's Holidays with the Newsies contest.

Sarsaparilla for a Dandelion

2008-12-06T20:11:22-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Friendship/Angst
Pairing: Kid Blink & Mush
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,500, Reviews: 11 Published: 12-6-08
Status: Complete

Some people you just can’t forget. Written for Mush Week '08.

Murder on the Moonlight

2008-10-08T05:35:50-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Twilight
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Mystery/Humor
Pairing: Bella & Edward
Chapters: 6, Words: 12,048, Reviews: 39 Updated: 10-8-08 Published: 9-5-08
Status: In-Progress

AU, All Human. There’s been a murder and it’s up to Bella Swan to discover whodunit. On this cruise ship, there's no lacking of suspects. Was it the honeymooning newlyweds, the young fashion designer or, perhaps, that brooding, handsome stranger?

The Sparrow

2008-10-03T06:45:02-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/Mystery
Pairing: David J. & Sarah J.
Chapters: 15, Words: 43,000, Reviews: 96 Updated: 10-3-08 Published: 4-4-08
Status: Complete

COMPLETE -- Sarah's gone, and David is left with nothing but an open door, an envelope and the gut feeling that something bad has happened to his sister. Follow his journey as he tries to make sense of the Sparrow.

Eighteenth Story

2008-07-27T07:59:28-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Twilight
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Angst
Pairing: Emmett & Rosalie
Chapters: 5, Words: 12,587, Reviews: 67 Updated: 7-27-08 Published: 6-29-08
Status: Complete

COMPLETE: Four times when Rosalie saved Emmett -- and one time she let him be the hero. EmmettxRosalie, set Pre-Twilight.

Dusk Falls

2008-07-16T14:10:56-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Twilight
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Bella & Edward
Chapters: 10, Words: 1,414, Reviews: 11 Updated: 7-16-08 Published: 5-23-08
Status: Complete

A collection of 100 word drabbles devoted to the Twilight Saga, specifically the relationship between Edward and Bella. Prompts and requests accepted; reviews appreciated. Chapter Ten: Frustration.

Mother's Intuition

2008-06-15T15:06:10-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Twilight
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/General
Pairing: Esme
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,713, Reviews: 21 Published: 6-15-08
Status: Complete

Esme Cullen was the last of the family to meet Bella Swan. Follow her expectations and thoughts as she meets Bella for the first time -- this scene parallels most of Chapter 15 from the first novel but in Esme's POV rather than Bella's.

Shadows, Shadows Everywhere

2008-05-07T06:07:06-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Labyrinth
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Suspense/General
Pairing: Sarah & Jareth
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,138, Reviews: 9 Published: 5-7-08
Status: Complete

Shadows, shadows everywhere but not a place to hide -- Jareth watches as Sarah struggles to understand.

Legacy

2008-03-30T11:14:29-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Fantasy/Family
Pairing: Spot C. & Sarah J.
Chapters: 4, Words: 14,116, Reviews: 26 Updated: 3-30-08 Published: 3-2-08
Status: In-Progress

Sequel to Diabo: It had been handed down in the Conlon family from generation to generation. Some thought it was a blessing, others a curse. But Patrick -- he just thought the key was an old, tarnished bit of metal. Shows how much he knows, eh?

a Maldição de Diabo

2008-02-28T11:00:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Supernatural/Mystery
Pairing: Jack K. & Racetrack H.
Chapters: 60, Words: 238,488, Reviews: 466 Updated: 2-28-08 Published: 4-2-06
Status: Complete

COMPLETE: Diana Mason was just a normal teen from New Jersey – until she met the ghost of Jack Kelly. Now it’s up to her to help solve a century old murder by the end of the month. And it’s not only his soul on the line if they fail...

A Cat's Meow

2008-02-21T07:37:58-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Supernatural/Humor
Pairing: Kid Blink
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,159, Reviews: 5 Published: 2-21-08
Status: Complete

companion to Diabo! One, Two, Three, Four… they know who they are. And now, so will you. Pull up a chair and take a seat--this game has been going on for a long time.

Consumption

2008-02-18T19:07:32-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Sarah J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 6, Words: 5,641, Reviews: 24 Updated: 2-18-08 Published: 1-13-08
Status: Complete

COMPLETE: It started with a cough and ended with a death. And then there’s everything that happened in between...

Pick Your Poison

2008-02-08T20:06:18-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Angst
Pairing: Skittery & Jack K.
Chapters: 13, Words: 45,360, Reviews: 52 Updated: 2-8-08 Published: 6-10-07
Status: Complete

COMPLETE: It's 1907. Can ya believe that? Over seven years I've been gone and, if I had my way, I'd never have come back. But a man's got a thing or two that he's gotta do before he dies and, well, this is mine. - Skittery's story, poststrike.

Snow

2007-12-23T10:40:22-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,294, Reviews: 8 Published: 12-23-07
Status: Complete

One grown former newsie ponders the parallels between Christmas, an early snowfall and innocence lost as he makes his way home on Christmas Eve, 1909.

Sister Suffragette

2007-08-17T18:04:27-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Sarah J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,281, Reviews: 8 Published: 8-17-07
Status: Complete

Sarah Jacobs can’t understand why she’s not allowed to vote. David Jacobs can’t understand why Jack Kelly can’t keep his mouth shut. [oneshot.]

Sarah

2007-07-29T09:01:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Sarah J.
Chapters: 1, Words: 952, Reviews: 15 Published: 7-29-07
Status: Complete

There’s more to life than just being pretty, you know. [oneshot.]

It Takes Two To Tango

2007-06-08T20:37:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General/Humor
Pairing: Skittery & Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,341, Reviews: 3 Published: 6-8-07
Status: Complete

[BALH fic] Skittery and Jack… whoever would have thought that they would be partners in crime? When something of Jack’s goes missing, it’s up to those two to try to get it back – by any means necessary.

Mondays

2007-05-16T19:09:47-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Humor
Pairing: Les J. & Sarah J.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,090, Reviews: 7 Published: 5-16-07
Status: Complete

[Newsies Challenge No. Two] Everything would have been fine if he just hadn't understood how the mind of a boy works. He wouldn’t have felt so guilty – and, of course, he wouldn’t have had that smelly boy lurking at his feet…

Research

2007-04-20T17:51:23-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Supernatural/Humor
Pairing: Racetrack H. & Oscar D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,273, Reviews: 3 Published: 4-20-07
Status: Complete

[companion piece to Diabo] In the fall of 1974, Tony Higgins had one thought on his mind as he, per the Devil's orders, watched over the Cearr twins: Oh, well. At least it’s better than dealing with Delancey.

Double or Nothing

2007-04-01T19:07:58-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Supernatural/Drama
Pairing: Racetrack H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,891, Reviews: 8 Published: 4-1-07
Status: Complete

[companion piece to Diabo] We know how Jack died and we're almost done with finding Stress's murderer. But what about Tony? In 1924, Anthony 'Racetrack' Higgins died in a tragic motorcar accident. But, was it really an accident? Let's ask the Devil.

Prelude to a Curse

2007-03-24T09:57:51-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Supernatural/Angst
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 4, Words: 8,819, Reviews: 19 Updated: 3-24-07 Published: 3-15-07
Status: Complete

[companion piece to Diabo] When Diana Mason asked the ghost of Jack Kelly just how he died, the answer was simple: the Devil, himself, gave him poison and he drank it. But, was there more to it? Well, of course. Leave it to Jack to forget the rest.

Swindled

2007-03-20T19:26:46-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,699, Reviews: 4 Published: 3-20-07
Status: Complete

[BPLH fic] She shook her head. “I do believe I have been swindled.”

Sin City

2007-03-14T17:57:23-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Pairing: Skittery & Racetrack H.
Chapters: 12, Words: 20,023, Reviews: 93 Updated: 3-14-07 Published: 11-15-06
Status: In-Progress

Before Las Vegas, there was New York City... Twenty four hours in the lives of five newsboys in 1899 Manhattan.

Death is the Wages of Sin

2007-03-09T12:40:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Humor
Pairing: Spot C. & Jack K.
Chapters: 6, Words: 16,243, Reviews: 25 Updated: 3-9-07 Published: 8-5-06
Status: In-Progress

The story of Becky McKay and Spot Conlon, a modern day Bonnie and Clyde. [modern!fic, language, minor violence, dark humor, minor slash later] It was supposed to be an easy hit. Who knew that the clerk had a gun behind the counter?

Finders Keepers

2007-02-25T19:02:57-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,267, Reviews: 5 Published: 2-25-07
Status: Complete

[BPLH fic] Luca was bored and had nothing better to do. The plain journal seemed to be nothing more than a forgotten book. Who would have guessed that it would be more interesting than one of those dime store novels?

Oopsie

2007-02-24T10:58:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Parody
Chapters: 2, Words: 2,766, Reviews: 26 Updated: 2-24-07 Published: 1-29-07
Status: In-Progress

What do you do when, after four years of being stored away in a sock drawer, you wake up to realize that you’ve been given a second chance at wreaking havoc? That’s right! You laugh. Evilly. [A NEW TARK STORY]

Never Enough

2007-02-03T11:39:29-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Pairing: Jack K. & Spot C.
Chapters: 23, Words: 54,770, Reviews: 122 Updated: 2-3-07 Published: 8-31-02
Status: In-Progress

In 1921 New York, the Manhattan Mob and the Brooklyn Boys ruled the city. After a brief war there was peace but it was never enough to create trust. All it took was one night – and one gunshot – to shatter that illusion. [a take on Romeo & Juliet]

Curiouser and Curiouser

2007-02-02T14:12:55-08:00

Author: stress
Crossover: Newsies and Alice in Wonderland
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Parody
Chapters: 11, Words: 21,035, Reviews: 67 Updated: 2-2-07 Published: 6-5-06
Status: In-Progress

Newsies & Alice in Wonderland Crossover: Stress has accidentally stumbled into the wonderful world of Newsieland. Will she ever get back home to New Jersey? Not if the Queen of New York has her way.

Nick of Time

2007-01-26T18:38:03-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,570, Reviews: 6 Published: 1-26-07
Status: Complete

Now that she looked at the doll, she could not help but think that each imperfection was a nick of time. [one shot entry for Stretch’s contest]

Just a Friendly Wager

2007-01-16T21:16:38-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Racetrack H. & Mush
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,215, Reviews: 27 Published: 1-16-07
Status: Complete

Mush and Race make a simple wager over something that has plagued us all at one time or another.

Dead Man's Hand

2007-01-05T18:04:34-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Racetrack H. & Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,497, Reviews: 9 Published: 1-5-07
Status: Complete

“Hey, Dave? Do you think we can squeeze Race into some of Les’s clothes?”

Fourteen

2007-01-04T20:41:53-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Labyrinth
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Suspense/Drama
Pairing: Jareth & Sarah
Chapters: 5, Words: 16,697, Reviews: 73 Updated: 1-4-07 Published: 12-9-06
Status: In-Progress

You may think you know about what happened after those 13 hours. You don’t. JS A somewhat darker turn...

LOST

2007-01-04T13:15:06-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Humor
Pairing: Jack K. & David J.
Chapters: 13, Words: 46,743, Reviews: 142 Updated: 1-4-07 Published: 10-10-06
Status: In-Progress

How can you connect in an age where strangers, landlords, lovers, your own blood cells betray? – Rent [AU, Newsies adaptation of RENT] CH 13: Sunny Santa Fe would be nice...

Foretold

2006-12-13T19:35:29-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Labyrinth
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Fantasy/Drama
Chapters: 4, Words: 6,470, Reviews: 27 Updated: 12-13-06 Published: 1-11-05
Status: In-Progress

It was foretold that, one day, there would be a union of mortal and fey. However, the further the chosen mortal strays from the Goblin King, the closer another immortal draws. What happens when one fey tries to destroy destiny?

Oh snap

2006-10-30T12:22:59-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Parody/Horror
Pairing: Jack K. & Spot C.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,909, Reviews: 8 Published: 10-30-06
Status: Complete

[AU, horror parody] What would Halloween be without Creepy!Jack, Drag Queen!Race, Vampires!Blink&Mush and one really confused main character? Poor Rae. She didn't really deserve all that...

Can't Keep Running

2006-10-06T16:24:35-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 11, Words: 24,367, Reviews: 39 Updated: 10-6-06 Published: 7-27-05
Status: In-Progress

Part IV of the Soul Mates Series: It's been five years since the strike, seven since she learned Jack's true history and nine since she said goodbye to Rip. What's in store next for Stress & Jack? Marriage? A Family? Or worse?

Musings of a Goblin Queen

2006-09-30T06:13:59-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Labyrinth
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Sarah
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,588, Reviews: 13 Published: 9-30-06
Status: Complete

Do you belong to someone? I do.

A Virgin's Touch

2006-09-27T07:42:03-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: M
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 18, Words: 54,373, Reviews: 91 Updated: 9-27-06 Published: 5-17-06
Status: Complete

[Prequel to O:CLAK] Luke was just a good Catholic boy. Then, one day, his sister was murdered and his life fell apart. Within two short years he became a loner, a victim, a murderer... And that was just the beginning of his troubles.

Psyche

2006-09-19T15:49:35-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Inuyasha
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Fantasy/Humor
Pairing: Inuyasha & Kagome
Chapters: 6, Words: 18,798, Reviews: 44 Updated: 9-19-06 Published: 9-2-05
Status: In-Progress

AU. Being beautiful can be a burden. Just ask Higurashi Kagome. Her own appearance caused her to be caught up with a jealous spirit, an obsessed demon, a cursed well and a bitter hanyou. And that’s only the beginning…

Empty Apologies

2006-09-05T18:29:18-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Pairing: Spot C. & Jack K.
Chapters: 4, Words: 1,695, Reviews: 14 Updated: 9-5-06 Published: 8-24-06
Status: In-Progress

You keep saying that you’re sorry, Jacky Boy, but that don’t mean nothing to me. Your words are empty. [JackxSpot, Jack's POV, ficlet][rated for minor language and slashy themes][companion to Not Here]

Ballad of the Street Rat

2006-08-24T21:11:25-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Suspense/Romance
Pairing: Spot C.
Chapters: 4, Words: 6,755, Reviews: 36 Updated: 8-24-06 Published: 6-23-06
Status: In-Progress

Spot Conlon is the most notorious street rat in all of New York. A womanizer, a thief, a murderer, Conlon can do no wrong. That is, until he, on a whim, marries and begins a cycle of events that will change the city forever.

Not Here

2006-08-22T05:03:40-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Pairing: Spot C. & Jack K.
Chapters: 7, Words: 3,222, Reviews: 32 Updated: 8-22-06 Published: 8-14-06
Status: Complete

[COMPLETE] Maybe in another time, another place, this might just have worked. But not here. [JackxSpot, Spot's POV, ficlet][rated for minor language and slashy themes][companion to Empty Apologies]

Sealed with a Kiss

2006-08-15T13:47:23-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Horror/Mystery
Pairing: David J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 8, Words: 23,325, Reviews: 8 Updated: 8-15-06 Published: 4-4-06
Status: In-Progress

You should listen to your heart, and not the voices in your head. [MURDER!MYSTERY] Layna Kotliar is a girl with a secret so big that she doesn't even know it herself. But Kisses does. And Kisses doesn't like David. [DAVID LOVE STORY]

ad infinitum

2006-08-10T10:43:28-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Humor
Chapters: 3, Words: 7,637, Reviews: 16 Updated: 8-10-06 Published: 2-6-04
Status: In-Progress

To Infinity [minor language, some violence] Clover thought her love for Mickey would last forever but, in such times, there is no such thing as forever. Now she understands that, understands what love really is. But does Mush?

Point of No Return

2006-08-04T21:11:40-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Tragedy
Chapters: 5, Words: 8,208, Reviews: 28 Updated: 8-4-06 Published: 3-30-05
Status: In-Progress

Love. Lies. Murder. Nothing more than a tragic tale of a disfigured newsboy, a wealthy young man and the vaudeville star they both loved. [Newsies and Phantom of the Opera crossover]

Haze

2006-08-04T11:57:43-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Sarah J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 858, Reviews: 11 Published: 8-4-06
Status: Complete

And they're watching us. [SarahxJack]

Typical

2006-07-24T18:52:13-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Humor
Pairing: David J. & Spot C.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,345, Reviews: 4 Published: 7-24-06
Status: Complete

I want the one I can’t have. Isn’t that just typical? [onesided DavidxSpot and a bit of DavidxJack]

Happy Ever After

2006-07-21T10:44:57-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Kid Blink
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,897, Reviews: 4 Published: 7-21-06
Status: Complete

I began to believe the fairy tales. You know, how we're all out there looking for our magical missing half. [written for Blink Week, won Best Overall, First Place] An origin story with a twist.

Demons

2006-07-08T19:16:59-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Adventure
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 10, Words: 23,341, Reviews: 58 Updated: 7-8-06 Published: 1-5-05
Status: In-Progress

Have you ever been lost in a different world? [rated for violent themes] Rafe Edwards is a thief and gang leader eager to try his luck out at going straight. But what happens when his newfound loyalties are questionable? Or he falls for the wrong girl?

In Memory

2006-06-15T07:57:56-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Pairing: Jack K. & David J.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,033, Reviews: 8 Published: 6-15-06
Status: Complete

And some of the easiest habits are the hardest one's to break [rated for character death & slash implications] It's a habit of his, taking that nightly journey down to the cemetary. It's the only time that he can put down his guard & remember love.

Renegade

2006-06-13T12:25:34-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Skittery & Racetrack H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,172, Reviews: 10 Published: 6-13-06
Status: Complete

After ten years, Skittery finds himself back in Manhattan. Maybe he shouldn't have returned at all.

Picture's Worth

2006-06-10T10:08:25-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 6, Words: 6,725, Reviews: 29 Updated: 6-10-06 Published: 5-3-06
Status: Complete

They say a picture's worth a thousand words. This is a collection of oneshots and drabbles for the Newsies fandom, one thousand words or less. Featuring all genres, ratings, and characters.

Mythos

2006-06-03T09:37:40-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,563, Reviews: 11 Updated: 6-3-06 Published: 5-29-06
Status: Complete

Mythology, or Mythos, is the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths. Chaptered shorts combining our newsboys with different aspects of Greek myths.

Roulette

2006-05-28T17:40:49-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Diana Wynne Jones
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Adventure
Chapters: 2, Words: 5,917, Reviews: 14 Updated: 5-28-06 Published: 5-11-06
Status: In-Progress

Where everything is a game of chance and the Witch is the one calling the shots. [HMC] More than two years after HMC, Howl and Sophie have a fierce opponent to face. Kidnappings, wagers & magic feats follow, as well as unexpected news.

Impostor

2006-05-23T14:50:33-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: David J. & Spot C.
Chapters: 3, Words: 5,063, Reviews: 10 Updated: 5-23-06 Published: 4-24-06
Status: Complete

Spot Conlon is the most feared and respected newsie in all of New York. You think I would be afraid. I’m not.

Decisions

2006-05-22T18:57:34-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama
Pairing: Spot C. & Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,015, Reviews: 5 Published: 5-22-06
Status: Complete

Decisions usually aren't between good and bad. They are between bad and worse, and it's often not clear which choice is worse. [THEME: MISSED OPPORTUNITY] What if Spot, when given the chance, made the worse decision?

Cowboy Song

2006-05-20T09:21:43-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Angst
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 784, Reviews: 7 Published: 5-20-06
Status: Complete

He was tired of waiting.

Secrets Behind the Lies

2006-05-16T17:11:54-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Humor
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 20, Words: 22,784, Reviews: 71 Updated: 5-16-06 Published: 6-27-02
Status: Complete

Part II of the Soul Mates Series: After living in Manhattan for two years, Stress thought she knew everything about Jack Kelly. Wait. What's that? Francis Sullivan? Guess not.

Embers

2006-05-15T19:52:45-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Skittery & Mush
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,303, Reviews: 9 Published: 5-15-06
Status: Complete

Skittery explains the meaning of life to Mush using the only thing he can: a cigarette.

Son Coeur Brisé

2006-04-22T18:47:32-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Sarah J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 3, Words: 3,000, Reviews: 20 Updated: 4-22-06 Published: 4-10-06
Status: Complete

Translation: her broken heart. [SARAH ANGST] They didn’t think I knew about Jack. I did.

Sens Justes

2005-10-06T14:38:44-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Inuyasha
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Pairing: Kagome & Naraku
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,379, Reviews: 7 Published: 10-6-05
Status: Complete

Through countless circles, it remained that the two belonged to each other. It was what felt right, after all [part NarakuxKagome, part InuyashaxKagome].

One Year Anniversary

2005-08-08T20:46:36-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 31, Words: 35,287, Reviews: 84 Updated: 8-8-05 Published: 4-18-02
Status: Complete

Part III of the Soul Mates Series: When Jack and Stress reach their first year anniversary, Stress tells a friend the story about how they almost didn't get together at all.

Cuts Like A Knife

2005-01-21T15:38:38-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Angst
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 45, Words: 49,663, Reviews: 123 Updated: 1-21-05 Published: 5-12-02
Status: Complete

Part I of the Soul Mates Series: She thought that life couldn’t get any better. She had friends and a family that loved her – she worked the streets for fun. But that was before he came into her life.

Paper Flowers

2005-01-09T09:46:23-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Parody/Drama
Chapters: 6, Words: 9,910, Reviews: 40 Updated: 1-9-05 Published: 4-16-04
Status: In-Progress

[DEAD for now] AU Soap Opera!Fic. In Paradise Falls, an elite circle of youth control it all. While it may appear that they have everything, illusions can be as flimsy as paper flowers.

Cowboys & Kisses

2004-12-22T18:10:40-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Horror/Drama
Pairing: David J. & Jack K.
Chapters: 16, Words: 29,829, Reviews: 185 Updated: 12-22-04 Published: 7-24-02
Status: Complete

Read the updated, and rewritten, version of this story: Sealed With a Kiss. Same plot, more detail and better grammar.

If Only It Would Rain

2004-12-11T09:11:11-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Pairing: Spot C.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,656, Reviews: 11 Published: 12-11-04
Status: Complete

It's been 65 years since Liam Conlon left Brooklyn. Now, on the eve of his death, Liam returns to confront the tragedy he left behind.

Broken Promises

2004-05-20T20:48:21-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Supernatural/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,535, Reviews: 5 Published: 5-20-04
Status: Complete

[aMdD] It’s been 100 years since he suffered the loss that took his own life. Now, after spending the last century as a spirit looking for the one that got away, he has one month left to fix his broken promise before he disappears forever.

Stray

2003-09-21T18:41:39-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 2, Words: 3,136, Reviews: 27 Updated: 9-21-03 Published: 8-19-03
Status: In-Progress

[DEAD] She's been wandering around New York for the past three years, making no friends and leaving only countless customers behind. Will the arms of a Delancey or the embrace of a Conlon be enough to settle this stray?

Where the Power Dwells

2003-06-21T22:45:02-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Secret Circle series
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Fantasy/Drama
Chapters: 2, Words: 2,534, Reviews: 15 Updated: 6-21-03 Published: 6-14-03
Status: In-Progress

[DEAD] FGLabyrinth Crossover When Jareth, King of the Goblins, goes to Julian for help, the pair decide to use their powers to win the girls they love. At no cost. Because, together, they have the power.

Anymore

2003-01-04T22:51:10-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 873, Reviews: 10 Published: 1-4-03
Status: Complete

I just can't take this life anymore.

Poor Widdle Spot

2002-10-08T15:03:54-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Parody
Chapters: 1, Words: 561, Reviews: 13 Published: 10-8-02
Status: Complete

One day, the Great Spot Conlon of Brooklyn woke up and said, I don't think I feel like being the leader of Brooklyn no more. [TOTAL CRACK!FIC]

The Newsieweds Game Show

2002-09-20T22:45:02-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Parody
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,773, Reviews: 23 Published: 9-20-02
Status: In-Progress

A parody of the "Newly-weds Game Show"; When Stress takes over the show and has the newsies and their girls as the contestants, anything is possible!

Last Kiss

2002-08-24T09:13:48-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,326, Reviews: 5 Published: 8-24-02
Status: Complete

Jack's dream of Santa Fe finally comes true only for it to end in tragedy. [character death]

Whatever You Say, Snipes

2002-08-21T16:51:29-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,890, Reviews: 8 Published: 8-21-02
Status: Complete

Snipeshooter heads out early to meet someone somewhere, but not before he gets interrogated by all the other newsies. What's going on here? Who does he meet? [fluff]

Grow Old With Me

2002-08-18T15:53:32-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama
Pairing: Itey
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,679, Reviews: 6 Published: 8-18-02
Status: Complete

Itey has to come to terms with his relationship with Rev and the fact that they don't last forever. No matter how much you want them to. [OC character death]

Stress in Newsieland

2002-08-17T09:01:47-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Humor
Chapters: 6, Words: 6,430, Reviews: 15 Updated: 8-17-02 Published: 7-17-02
Status: Complete

READ CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER INSTEAD... NewsiesAlice in Wonderland Crossover Summary: When Stress goes outside to let of some steam, she follows a newsie into a world she never dreamed existed.

Top Secret

2002-08-15T20:44:44-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Adventure
Chapters: 3, Words: 2,496, Reviews: 24 Updated: 8-15-02 Published: 8-12-02
Status: In-Progress

[DEAD]When evil Dr. Denty tries to take over the World the Earth, not the newspaper it's up to three teams of highly skilled agents to save all of everywhere!

Poker Night at Rainbow Bridge

2002-08-15T10:20:56-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 4, Words: 2,683, Reviews: 14 Updated: 8-15-02 Published: 8-7-02
Status: In-Progress

[DEAD] sequel to At the End of the Rainbow After being sick and tired of the tension around the LH, certain Rainbow Bridge lodgers lock their fellow newsies in the poker room.

TARK

2002-08-15T09:31:48-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Parody
Chapters: 8, Words: 18,624, Reviews: 42 Updated: 8-15-02 Published: 5-23-02
Status: In-Progress

TARK...THE ANNOYING REDHEADED KID. They thought he was a nobody. Silly girls. [CRACK!FIC, NML LIST FIC]

Walk Away

2002-08-14T17:35:29-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,800, Reviews: 4 Published: 8-14-02
Status: Complete

When a tiny fight breaks out between Jack and Race, and Jack's girl sides with Race, Jack decides to walk away...

At the End of the Rainbow

2002-08-05T20:30:37-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 6, Words: 10,305, Reviews: 25 Updated: 8-5-02 Published: 8-1-02
Status: Complete

Done for the RBLH. After a disastrous fire sends Jack & Stress up to Rainbow Bridge, a cocky Canadian tries to put himself between the pair. Will it take whatever's at the end of the rainbow to keep them together? It just might.

Swear It Again

2002-07-13T06:10:15-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Jack K.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,916, Reviews: 7 Published: 7-13-02
Status: Complete

Jack's girl wants to give up on their relationship while Jack tries to figure out why...

7: Rolling Thunder

2002-06-07T04:53:42-08:00

Author: stress
Category: Newsies
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,769, Reviews: 12 Published: 6-7-02
Status: Complete

He was just your average horse until the day a mysterious Cowboy liberated him. The horse from 'Santa Fe'... Here's his story.