DarkDreamer56
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since: 11-12-03, id: 486369, Profile Updated: 04-21-10
country: USA
Author has written 68 stories for Joan Of Arcadia, CSI, and Stargate: SG-1.

I've taken a bit of a hiatus from fanfic to finish up school and work on my own original fiction, but I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read one of my stories!

Fanfic ventures: (Favorite ships):

- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Willow/Xander)
- ER (Carter/Lucy)
- Roswell (Michael/Maria and Isabel/Alex)
- 7th Heaven (Lucy/Matt sibling relationship)
- Joan of Arcadia (Joan/Adam and Grace/Luke)
- Harry Potter (Ron/Hermione)
- CSI (Nick/Sara and Nick/Sara/Greg/Warrick frienship)
- Stargate: SG-1 (Daniel/Vala)

I haven't written for them, but I am also intrigued by Rachel/Finn of Glee, and John/Teyla of Stargate: Atlantis

"I have a theory that writers don't actually want to write books, they want to read them, but discovering that they are unavailable to be read, because they are unwritten, they write them." Alan Furst

"Storytelling is shaped by two contrary, yet complementary impulses - one toward brevity, compactness, artful ommission; the other toward expansion, amplification, enrichment." Joyce Carol Oates


1. Blinders reviews
DV Daniel is missing something right in front of him, something big. Spoilers up to Unending.
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,007 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-6-08 - D. Jackson & Vala - Complete
2. Learning to Trust reviews
DV He'd seen the damage he'd caused with his outburst, and he knew Vala well enough to know that she'd do everything she could to pretend that what he'd said hadn't hurt her.
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,770 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 11-12-07 - D. Jackson & Vala - Complete
3. Stalemate » reviews
What happens when Nick finds out about Sara and Grissom? Not particularly GSR friendly, full of NS friendship angst.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,596 - Reviews: 28 - Updated: 7-18-07 - Published: 10-16-06 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
4. Home reviews
NS Nick returns home from a remote crime scene, and comes to some stark realizations about his job. Slight angst, with some fluff thrown in to compensate.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,683 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 3-22-07 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
5. Secrecy reviews
NickWarrick friendship, implied NS. Warrick discovers that Nick and Sara have been hiding something from everyone around them, and he's about to find out why. A late response to Emily's Secrecy challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,199 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 3-1-07 - Warrick B. & Nick S. - Complete
6. Baby, It's Cold Outside reviews
NS The team agrees to help Catherine out with a charity event, causing Nick and Sara to end up in an interesting situation. Snickers fluff to chase away the cold weather.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,816 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 2-3-07 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
7. Helping Hands reviews
NS Nick and Sara work Christmas morning together, and Sara shows Nick a side of her he never expected. Holiday ficlet.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,936 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 12-23-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
8. Staff Meeting reviews
A staff meeting is called to meet the new Assistant Lab Director, and she has some observations for the team. Slight NS at the end, not GSR friendly.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,934 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 9-28-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
9. The Vegas Experience reviews
NS Nick has planned a special night for Sara after several very long shifts. In response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,924 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 8-7-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
10. Take These Broken Wings » reviews
When the unthinkable happens, how do you move on? NS Friendship
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 14,151 - Reviews: 168 - Updated: 7-12-06 - Published: 10-4-05 - Sara S. & Nick S.
11. Looking Down the Aisle reviews
Grissom reflects back on his life on a very important day. Contains GSR, NS, CW, but the GSR is not necessarily what you think.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,336 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 7-4-06 - Gil G. - Complete
12. What Weddings Can Lead To reviews
NS Post ep to Rashomama
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,763 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 5-18-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
13. Mommy Dearest reviews
NS Sara comes home after a rough shift and needs some cheering up. Written in response to a bad week.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,259 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 5-6-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
14. Checking In reviews
NS CathSara friendship. There are some major changes in the Stokes household, can Catherine help put things in perspective?
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,076 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 5-2-06 - Catherine W. & Sara S. - Complete
15. Slow Shift reviews
NS A slow night around the lab has some interesting effects. In response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,395 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 4-11-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
16. Back To Good reviews
NS Friendship. Sara's not exactly sure what's going on anymore, post The Unusual Suspect.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,937 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-7-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
17. Delayed Gratification reviews
NS Post ep response to Pirates of the Third Reich What exactly are Nick's thoughts about delayed gratification?
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,267 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 3-18-06 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
18. Two Minutes reviews
NS In life, two minutes can change everything...Angsty Snickers fluff
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,359 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 2-10-06 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
19. Lemon Drops reviews
NS Friendship. Sara and Nick have a much needed conversation, post Gum Drops.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,491 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 1-20-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
20. Secret's Out reviews
NS How long can Sara and Nick get away with their secret? Late response to a challenge
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,731 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 1-11-06 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
21. McDreamy reviews
NS Sara's injured, and Nick shows up to check on her. What does he have in his bag of goodies to make her feel better? Pure fluff
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,946 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 11-23-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
22. Hope Eternal reviews
NS Friendship Will hope be enough to sustain them through? My admittedly late post ep response to Gum Drops.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,328 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 11-8-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
23. Namesake reviews
NS Nick and Sara are encountering some rather drastic changes in their lives. A sort of future fic after the events of Gum Drops.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,732 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 11-3-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
24. Shame On Me » reviews
NS Nick gets Sara out of an awkward situation, and ends up creating a completely new one. Response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,482 - Reviews: 38 - Updated: 10-20-05 - Published: 10-18-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
25. Time For Some Changes reviews
NS Hodges gets teased about his new lady friend, and the guys notice something different about Sara. Late response to a challenge
CSI - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,861 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 10-10-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
26. Moonlit Confessions reviews
NS The team attends the wedding reception of a colleague, and Sara gets some startling news. Response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,371 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 10-3-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
27. Pseudo Dating reviews
NS Nick and Sara had become Warrick and Tina's first set of couple friends, as Greg liked to tease them. Only problem is...they aren't a couple. Response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,676 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 9-27-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
28. Take Out reviews
Warrick catches Sara working late, and tries to get her out of the lab. WarrickSara friendship. Pure fluff
CSI - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,279 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 9-21-05 - Sara S. - Complete
29. Intervention reviews
NS Friendship. Nick is awakened by a slamming door and a crying Sara during their stay in Pioche. Major GS Angst. Based off the first set of spoilers for Gum Drops.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,897 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 9-20-05 - Sara S. - Complete
30. Remedy reviews
Grissom has some good news for the team, and Sara has a date. NS fluff
CSI - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,555 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 9-11-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
31. Welcome Home reviews
Nick returns to Vegas, post Grave Danger. Elements of team friendship, some NS friendship too
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,180 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 9-10-05 - Nick S. - Complete
32. Yearnings reviews
NS Grissom muses on the relationship between Nick and Sara, and what could have been. Healthy dose of Grissom angst
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,419 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 9-1-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
33. Sara Sidle and the Quest for Harry Potter reviews
NS Don't let the title scare you. Just some random Snickers fluff.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,570 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 8-28-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
34. Disappearing Filter Phenomenon reviews
NS Friendship After a night of drinking with the guys, Sara can't seem to keep her mouth shut. A bit angsty, but overall a friendship piece between Sara and the guys.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,397 - Reviews: 42 - Published: 8-9-05 - Sara S. & Nick S.
35. Bliss reviews
NS Nick comes home after a hard day. What does he find? Pure fluff, in response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,728 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 8-7-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
36. Living on Standby reviews
Nick figured they all needed their diversions while they waited for him to fall apart. Post Grave Danger, NickSaraWarrickGreg friendship piece.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,798 - Reviews: 32 - Published: 7-9-05 - Nick S. - Complete
37. Unexpected Chances » reviews
NS Sara's life changes dramatically...who will be there to help her get through it?
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 27,443 - Reviews: 255 - Updated: 7-6-05 - Published: 3-18-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
38. Independence Day reviews
NS He wasn't ready to enter the realm of normality to attend a picnic, laughing and eating watermelon, playing softball, all the while pretending he hadn't been buried alive underneath a mound of fire ants.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,101 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 7-4-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
39. Soak Up the Sun reviews
NS Sara and the guys spend a day at the beach. A response to EquestrianBabe's Fun in the Sun Challenge!
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,594 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 7-1-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
40. When the Lightning Strikes reviews
NS Nick reflects on the changes in his life, Post Grave Danger.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,446 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 6-21-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
41. Bless the Broken Road reviews
NS Nick and Sara share an important dance. Pure fluff, proceed at your own risk!
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,770 - Reviews: 33 - Published: 6-10-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
42. Distractions reviews
NS What happens when Nick and Sara find themselves trapped together in a closet. In response to a challenge. Part fluff, part angst.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,972 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 6-1-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
43. Pancakes reviews
Post Grave Danger Why did Nick go to visit Kelly Gordon? Team friendship, focuses a lot on NS friendship. Nick's POV
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,100 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 5-28-05 - Nick S. - Complete
44. Tomorrow reviews
NS Sara visits Nick after the events of Grave Danger Primarily a NickSara friendship piece, with SaraGreg friendship thrown in.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,194 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 5-22-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
45. Breakdown reviews
A ficlet based off of some scenes from the promos for the season five finale. Spoilers for Grave Danger SaraWarrick friendship, and lots of Nick thrown in as well.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,861 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 5-18-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
46. Raincheck reviews
NS What was Nick up to in between shifts during Weeping Willows?
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,430 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 5-16-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
47. Nothing Accidental About It reviews
NS Sara wakes up in an odd situation, and has to contemplate what to do next. Pure fluff
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,597 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 5-5-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
48. Moving On reviews
Some NS, but mostly a CatherineSara friendship piece. Catherine reaches out to Sara, contains spoilers for Grave Danger.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,221 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 5-4-05 - Sara S. - Complete
49. Amends reviews
NS Post ep response to Committed
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,960 - Reviews: 37 - Published: 5-1-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
50. Homerun Derby » reviews
NS Nick gives Sara a ride home after the lab's annual softball game. What could possibly happen?
CSI - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,178 - Reviews: 69 - Updated: 4-25-05 - Published: 4-14-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
51. Dust in the Wind reviews
NS Contains MAJOR spoilers for Grave Danger. Sara visits Nick at the end of the night.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,015 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 4-16-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
52. The Dangers of Easter Egg Dyeing reviews
NS Fluff Nick invites the gang over to watch the game with interesting results. Late response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,836 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 4-1-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
53. Close Call reviews
NS friendship, with a bit of Greg thrown in. Based on Spoilers for Committed.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,933 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 3-29-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
54. Naive reviews
NS A post ep ficlet for King Baby. Nick loses his cool, and Sara is there to help him through it.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,552 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 2-28-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
55. Another Way to Celebrate reviews
A late offering for Valentine's Day. Sara anticipates the holiday with less than enthusiasm, can the guys change her perspective?
CSI - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 661 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 2-16-05 - Sara S. - Complete
56. Fairytales reviews
NS In a home where survival meant always staying one locked door away, I had no use for Prince Charming or happily ever after. One shot from Sara's POV.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,085 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 2-14-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
57. Fear » reviews
NS Nick decides that Sara needs to talk. Contains spoilers for Nesting Dolls.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,400 - Reviews: 27 - Updated: 2-14-05 - Published: 2-2-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
58. Stopping By reviews
NS A post ep reaction to Nesting Dolls. What if Nick showed up at Sara's after shift?
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,181 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 2-4-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
59. Child's Play reviews
NS What happens when Sara shows up at Nick's after a date gone wrong? In response to a challenge.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,418 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 1-31-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
60. Blackout reviews
NS A blackout in the lab presents a promising opportunity for Nick and Sara. Late response to a challenge. Pure Fluff
CSI - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,861 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 1-22-05 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
61. Why She Stayed reviews
A post ep ficlet for Snakes. Sara contemplates what exactly she was trying to say, and why. Grissom angst, NickSara friendship with appearances by Warrick and Greg.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,625 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 1-14-05 - Sara S. - Complete
62. End of Shift reviews
NS Nick finds Sara in the locker room after the end scene of Who Shot Sherlock? Mild spoilers for the ep.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,340 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 1-9-05 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
63. Promises reviews
One shot. Nick has a talk with Grissom about Sara. Some GS, mostly NS
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 985 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 1-3-05 - Nick S. & Gil G. - Complete
64. Secret Santa » reviews
NS Sara and Nick's relationship progresses throughout the holiday season.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,656 - Reviews: 47 - Updated: 1-2-05 - Published: 12-15-04 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
65. Merry Christmas reviews
NS holiday fic. Sara opens up to Nick after a very memorable evening.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,948 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-15-04 - Nick S. & Sara S. - Complete
66. Confessions reviews
What could have happened if Sara had run into Lindsey after her trip to the morgue in Harvest. Slight NS pairing
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,971 - Reviews: 33 - Published: 12-7-04 - Sara S. - Complete
67. Cry Ophelia reviews
NS Based on Spoilers for the episode, Stacking Dolls. This is my take on Sara's strong reaction.
CSI - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,180 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-7-04 - Sara S. & Nick S. - Complete
68. Rainy Days reviews
The gang spends a day at the Girardi's when the rain cancels their plans. Pure JA fluff
Joan Of Arcadia - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,713 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-4-04 - Complete
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