Hello Everyone!

I’m RiverOtter1, and I’m fairly new to FanFiction.net, but I hope to get acquainted with everyone soon! I love to write, both original fiction and fanfiction. I gladly accept constructive criticism, so please - if there is anything at all I can improve on, let me know.

I absolutely love reading, and greatly enjoy writing. My favorite movies include Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Charlotte’s Web and many more. My favorite books include Lord of the Rings, the Ink trilogy, Charlotte’s Web, Harry Potter, and many, many others. The list goes on and on. ;)

If you want me to check out one of your stories, don't hesitate to ask! Even if it doesn't appear on the above list, ask anyway. There's a fair chance I've read and/or watched it.

I enjoy writing oneshots, am a Catholic, and am generally a shy person - even on fanfiction.

A Story About God.

A teenage girl about 17 had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone.

She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walked along under the tall elm trees, she asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it.

However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God's protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.

The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there. Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to cry. Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story.

The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before.

When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. The officer thanked her for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her.

She asked if they would ask the man one question. She was curious as to why he had not attacked her.

When the policeman asked him, he answered,

"Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her."

Some things you should know:

-I never write slash, and don’t personally like it. (No offense to those who do, it just isn’t my thing. :)

-I never write Mary Sues, if not for the purpose of a parody. (Same as above)

-I don't personally like non-canonical romances

-I don't personally like blood and gore

-I'm quite soft when it comes to reviewing, though I will give tips for improvement, if needed. :)

-If any of the personal things such as non-canonical romance, or characters I dislike appear in a story I am reading, it won't bias my opinion of the writing. I review based on characterization, plot, spelling, grammar, sentence structure and flow, etc. Not whether or not I liked the characters or romance.

-I will always finish my fics, even if they are failing, for those who wish to read them.

-I never write fics for the purpose of insulting a character.

-I will respond respectfully to every signed review posted, as well as check out one or more of that person’s stories.

-I will offer constructive criticism, but won’t flame.

-I value your opinion, and will review every story I read.

The authors on my favorite authors list have seriously earned their place. You really and honestly should check their work out!

If anyone is having trouble with something, wants me to read one of their stories, would like to receive or give advice, or just needs to talk about something, don’t hesitate to ask!

All the best,

- RiverOtter1