Name: Samantha

Age: 21

Location: Somewhere in Indiana

Short Bio: I've been writing for as long as I can truly remember. Now I know that the majority of my stories (both here and elsewhere) are not top-notch, but I must say that I've enjoyed writing every last one of them. I am a very talented poet, believe it or not. I have over one hundred poems published in different works of anthologies and coffee table books. I truly do enjoy criticism, and I have no problem when people leave me bad reviews. In my opinion, it helps me to become a better writer. Flames are usually funny, but still... Lay 'em on me. I do a lot of editing work for my fellow writers, so I don't get a chance to update as often as I'd like. If you'd like someone to look over your stuff and help you with grammar/spelling, just let me know.

Likes: Reading, writing, friends, good music, movies, and paper clips.

Dislikes: Fake people, guacamole, diet pop, and pie.

Warning: I am obsessed with X-Men, primarily Wolverine. I do not write for myself. I write for him because somehow I've become his slave. He forces me to, I promise.

My Stories: Obviously there are disclaimers attached to every single story. I do not own any of the characters except for the few that I've personally created. If it looks familiar, chances are that it isn't mine. The stories, however, are mine and I'd appreciate it if you would keep it that way. I get new ideas all of the time, so I usually have at least two or three projects going on at the same exact time. Literally. So, if it seems like it takes me awhile to update, I'm sorry. Remember... Reviews boost my ego. My ego likes to be fluffed every now and then.

Normalcy is Overrated came to me as I sat at my computer, smacking myself for not backing up some of my other drafts for NEM. It's been a long time (probably since Displacement) since I wrote an actual lighthearted story that had my full attention simply because it was more fun than anything else. The chapters are short and it's choppy, but I haven't had this much fun with a story in what feels like forever. It is ACTIVE and is something that I diddle with every now and then. Currently 9/? chapters. Basically, I'm just going to let this one flow as it wishes.

Nothing Else Matters started out as an X-Men one shot focused on Rogue and Logan. But, recently I decided to turn it into a full-blown story. I'm pumping out a chapter per day, when able. Rogue leaves the Institute when Logan turns her away, only to return after a hard year on her own. It's one of my darker fics, really exploring the soul and heart of a broken woman. It's currently on HIATUS due to the fact that my flash drive died and I lost all of my latest chapters of it. It'll take me awhile to get caught back up. Currently 18/23 (projected) chapters.

One Mistake is an X-Men fanfiction that is circled around one of the most infamous villains, Victor Creed. Granted, in this story his whole demeanor takes a brand new spin. It's about two virtual strangers that share one night together, never expecting anything more, and eventually cross paths again almost a decade later. Some mistakes are meant to be made, you know. It's currently on HIATUS due to the fact that my flash drive died and I lost the rest of the story. I plan to rewrite it but it's going to be slow going. Currently 5/18 (projected) chapters.

Think Twice is an X-Men fanfiction that focuses on the rarely lime lighted Piotr Rasputin, code named Colossus. The poor, though extremely sextastic, man didn't get enough airtime during the movie. The story is definitely AU, but has a certain soft appeal that you won't normally find in my stories. It's a sweet romance story, where our beloved Russian finds himself in love with a virtual stranger. It's a story I update when I'm stuck on my others, so it's slow going. Currently 4/12 (projected) chapters.

A Beautiful Lie is an X-Men fanfiction about a woman by the name of Cecilia with the inability to touch. Right off of the bat, she finds herself falling under the charm of Boy Scout at heart, Scott Summers. But, the two are just too much alike and she does her best to pull away, even if the process is painful for her. Somewhere along the way, she comes to terms with herself and her place in the world. It is twenty-seven chapters long, including the epilogue. It is FINISHED.

Displacement is an X-Men fanfiction about a woman by the name of Eryana that finds herself being torn apart by a force similar to the Phoenix force. She's a cold and vicious woman that does her best to ignore the human traits that are impossible to forget. Just a little short doodad that I finished in a rather short amount of time. It is sixteen chapters long and is FINISHED.

The Beyond Trilogy

For those of you that are familiar with my work, I'm sure that you've noticed that two stories have been deleted. These Eyes and the Darkness that Lies Beyond as well as its sequel, What Lies Beyond, are currently being edited for content. I hope to have them completely updated and partly posted soon. Forgive me for deleting them, but they're dreadful and I was ashamed of them.

Since the UNTIMELY DEATH of my beloved flash drive, it may take me a lot longer than necessary to get anything done. My beta has her own copies of the stories, but not the ones that I've been editing since she looked over them. Needless to say, I'm feeling rather screwed.

-Coming Soon-

Yes, this is the place for the evil plot bunnies that have been furiously humping my leg and demanding attention. The projects listed here are under construction, and will not be posted until I have them more than halfway completed.

Subdued Melody- A whimsical tale of a (mutant) doctor joining the Institute in the hope of finally clearing her name. Sounds simple, right? Add in the factor that she's scared of herself and has a deep-rooted hatred for Dr. Henry McCoy- the man that ousted her as a mutant nearly a year ago and you've got a story of drama, truth, and one woman's search for herself. I'd originally planned for the story to be Beast/OC, yet as I get further and further along it seems to be leaning more toward another pairing. One of my usual pairings, unfortunately.

Loyalty is an Oxymoron- CANCELED due to the death of my flash drive.

Through My Eyes- CANCELED due to the death of my flash drive.

-Updates-

11/19/08- Normalcy is Overrated (Chapter Nine)