writetherest
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since: 05-07-02, id: 210486
country: USA
Author has written 31 stories for Once Upon a Time, Castle, Swingtown, and Smash.

1. The Worlds You Never See » reviews
The lives I'll never lead / Couldn't make me sing / Could they? Could they? Could they? / As soon as she had stepped through the doorway, the door closed tightly. And only then, with Regina inside, did the lines, curves, and swirls shift and move, assembling themselves into words within the heart. 'The Road You Didn't Take'
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 11 - Words: 32,960 - Reviews: 237 - Updated: 5-5-13 - Published: 1-1-13 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M.
2. A Little Bit More » reviews
"Remind me again why I have to be the Grinch?" Regina huffed. Emma laughed softly. "Because I'm singing and Henry's reading the rest of the story. And because you can't resist that smile on your daughter's face."
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,755 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 1-1-13 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
3. This One Won't Be Blue reviews
Emma shrugged at him, trying to keep her voice gentle. "When you have no one to celebrate with, there's not a lot of use in celebrating." Henry pulled the last of the boxes out from where it had been tucked away and then chewed on his lip for a few moments before he finally found his voice. "Hey, Emma? I've got an idea."
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,974 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 12-24-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
4. Thought You'd Never Ask reviews
"You're in love with her - why don't you just admit it?" / What does it take to get Regina and Emma to admit that they're together? A little help from a friend, of course.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,076 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 8-10-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
5. Today And Every Day reviews
Emma just rolled her eyes. "I can't believe that everyone in town is going to pretend to be married to someone of the same sex. And I also can't believe that you have me married to Regina!" / Ruby's still playing matchmaker and this time, Emma and Regina end up married for the day.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,924 - Reviews: 60 - Published: 8-9-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
6. Don't Fight The Feeling reviews
Just as the lights are dimming, Emma hears the clicking of high heels on the floor and she turns in surprise to see Regina walking into the theatre. "Regina?" She gasps, because there's a pretty big part of her that's sure she's hallucinating. "Your hot date was with Darth Vader?"
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,585 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 8-7-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
7. A Coat 'Cause I Feel Cold reviews
The sheriff doesn't just have one jacket in each color of the rainbow, but multiple jackets in each color. She's suspected as much since she realized that on some days Emma's red leather jacket had a tiny tear near the left pocket that was fraying and on other days it didn't. Not that she was studying the other woman's clothing that closely of course.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,679 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 8-6-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
8. A Lovely Way To Burn reviews
So much of Janet wants to protest, to continue holding on to Trina, who suddenly seems like a life preserver in more ways than one, but she manages to nod and force herself to stand up. / A slightly different take on Cabin Fever.
Swingtown - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,873 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-31-12 - Complete
9. second hand and broken reviews
This is probably a bad decision. But after everything that's happened since she started working on this show, she's ready to make some bad decisions. Marilyn, she thinks as Emma leads her back towards the apartment building where she lives, would approve. / Emma/Ivy pairing
Crossover - Once Upon a Time & Smash - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,073 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-31-12 - Emma S. & Ivy L. - Complete
10. the love of a father runs deep reviews
It's harder than he ever imagined it would be. He's slain dragons, defeated a siren, been imprisoned, saved the love of his life from a curse, and had his memory wiped, but all of those things seem easy in the face of the five little words he has to say. / Swan Queen & Snowing pairings
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,766 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 7-31-12 - Prince Charming/David N. & Emma S. - Complete
11. The Second Hand Unwinds » reviews
What if when Sidney cut Emma's brakes, the accident hadn't been so minor? And how will one little incident cause everything to unravel? / Eventual Swan Queen
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 58,754 - Reviews: 410 - Updated: 7-28-12 - Published: 3-5-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M.
12. The Way Things Were Not » reviews
What would happen if there wasn't a curse and the roles had been reversed? An AU story that tries to answer that very question.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,041 - Reviews: 70 - Updated: 7-7-12 - Published: 6-26-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
13. Like Riding A Bicycle reviews
"I've never taught someone how to ride a bike before, so cut some slack, okay?" Emma huffs at Regina, who merely rolls her eyes. / from a prompt on Tumblr: Emma teaches Regina and Henry to ride a bicycle. pre-Swan Queen, Emma/Henry/Regina family times.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,430 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 6-28-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
14. Her Favorite Work Of Art reviews
She had once been called the fairest in the land, but she'd never actually seen herself like that, had never been able to see herself through someone else's eyes. Until this moment. Because now she was seeing herself through Emma Swan's eyes and the images took her breath away. / prompt from Tumblr: Emma draws the mayor it's pretty explicit and Regina finds the drawing.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,527 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 6-26-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
15. Each Happy Ending's A Brand New Beginning reviews
The little girl grinned as she looked up at her parents. "Daddy, is that story true?" "It absolutely is," came another voice from the hallway.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,203 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 6-25-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
16. A Heart For A Heart reviews
"She made a deal with me. A trade." Cora smirked. "Her heart for yours." / WARNING: character death
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,271 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 6-21-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
17. daughters will love like you do reviews
She's so much like him, he realizes at that moment. She's so very much like him and he knows that he has to understand her in a way that his own "father" never did. / Swan Queen & Snowing pairings
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,273 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 5-6-12 - Prince Charming/David N. & Emma S. - Complete
18. Mills vs Swan » reviews
Regina eyes the vest warily, recalling briefly the discussion she and Henry had had about laser tag after their video game adventure. "Laser tag?" / pre-Swan Queen; Emma/Regina/Henry family fluff
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,170 - Reviews: 36 - Updated: 4-1-12 - Published: 2-24-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
19. Leave It To Ruby » reviews
Ruby sees what Emma and Regina don't and she's determined to get them together and have some fun along the way. Storybrooke's many fairs and festivals provide a back drop to the beginnings of her plan. / Swan Queen pairing
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,189 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 4-1-12 - Published: 3-22-12 - Red Riding Hood/Ruby L. & Emma S. - Complete
20. Back To The Future reviews
I mean, come on, who didn't want to go all Back To The Future – minus the whole mom thing – at least once in their life? But this was totally not what she'd had in mind. Give her Doc Brown and a DeLorean over Doc and a potion any day.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Fantasy/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,957 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 3-20-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
21. Ninety Eight and Three Fourths Percent Guaranteed reviews
It's been true though. I have been in Lurches and Slumps and I managed to find my way out. But now I'm stuck in The Waiting Place. And I'm just tired. I'm tired of waiting, Mary Margaret. So I need to do what the book says and head straight out of town.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,829 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 3-3-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
22. Starve A Fever reviews
This is the first real parental duty that she's been asked to do on her own and she's sure that she's going to screw it up. / Henry's sick and Regina's stuck in council meetings. Emma to the rescue.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,715 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 2-24-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
23. Rain Comin' Down reviews
Holding Emma, soaked to the bone, as they danced among the rain drops was the best moment that Regina could remember, besides the moment that Henry had first been placed in her arms.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,427 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 2-18-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
24. Restless To Climb reviews
When I was a child I stayed wide awake, climbed to the highest place, on every fire escape, restless to climb / She climbs back into bed and waits, counting the hours until she can go back up the fire escape and feel free again.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,009 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 1-29-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
25. Nobody Will Oppose reviews
In the week that has passed, it seems like every citizen of Storybrooke has somehow or another brought up the idea of her and Regina being in a relationship. / Swan Queen pairing - The town's on board, so why aren't they?
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,107 - Reviews: 38 - Published: 1-29-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
26. Never Stay But Then Again I Might reviews
And Regina wasn't afraid. Because Emma Swan had come back. / 5 Times Emma Leaves Regina Only To Come Back Again
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,454 - Reviews: 37 - Published: 1-22-12 - The Evil Queen/Regina M. & Emma S. - Complete
27. Living A Fairy Tale reviews
The town of Storybrooke, like its name suggests, is filled with people who can tell some amazing bedtime stories. / Swan Queen pairing
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 973 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 1-22-12 - The Evil Queen/Regina M. & Emma S. - Complete
28. Even The Possibility reviews
"And let me guess," Beckett says, "you are now part of Operation Cobra?" / When Castle ends up in Storybrooke, he's determined to help Henry figure out how to break the curse. Beckett just wants him to stay out of trouble & stop believing in fairy tales.
Crossover - Castle & Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,910 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 1-22-12 - Rick C. & Henry Mills - Complete
29. These Holidays Won't Be Wonderful reviews
She drinks whiskey by the light of the Christmas tree and does her best not to stare at the emptiness underneath it. / 5 Christmases In The Life Of Emma Swan That Really Suck And 1 That Doesn't
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,827 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 1-22-12 - Emma S. & The Evil Queen/Regina M. - Complete
30. You Run For Cover I'll Take The Bullet reviews
So she jumps in between a bullet and Regina. And though the reasons are anything but, if anyone asks, it was a purely professional decision.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,517 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 1-22-12 - The Evil Queen/Regina M. & Emma S. - Complete
31. Countered By Its Contrary reviews
"You want it to end? You want to go back? Then kill the girl." Regina has a chance to change the ending, but will she take it? / Swan Queen pairing
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,502 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 1-21-12 - The Evil Queen/Regina M. & Emma S. - Complete