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since: 01-24-05, id: 745926, Profile Updated: 09-24-08
country: United States
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Author has written 24 stories for Final Fantasy I-VI, Final Fantasy IX, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, and South of Nowhere.

Updated 9/24/08

I'm alive. And I've been writing a lot, just for a completely different fandom and on a different site. I still have thoughts, though, worry not. Thoughts lead to ideas, ideas lead to inspiration, and inspiration leads to writing. In theory. Of course, it doesn't help that my attention span switches from one fandom to the next all the time. Anyway, here's a rundown of what I'm working on at the current moment. I hope I can post something (anything) in the not-too distant future.

(Final Fantasy VI) Beneath the Guise: Part V "Allegiance"

(Buffy the Vampire Slayer) The Mark of Obsession: Buffy's resurrection and Tara's death leave Willow in the dark. W/F

(South of Nowhere) Devil's Chain: Vampire Spashley. Need I say more?


Tidbits From the Duchess

-I'm 21 and a college graduate. Tech school rules.
-I follow in my older brother's footsteps in being a video game nerd.
-My favorite RPG is Final Fantasy VI. The music and plot, the characters and villains... Perfection.
-My least favorite would have to be FFV. It just doesn't capture me.
-The crown for my all-time favorite RPG character is shared by Celes and Beatrix. Both beautiful. Both generals. Both bad-ass.
-The video games I enjoy include the Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger/Cross and the Legend of Zelda series.
-Favorite TV shows include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, South of Nowhere, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Friends.
-Random likes include writing (obviously), reading, music, animals, and girls. Yes, I said girls.

Requisite Pairings Section

Favorite Pairings
Celes/Locke (None of that damsel in distress crap, though)
Beatrix/Garnet
Willow/Faith
Spencer/Ashley

Well-liked Pairings
Celes/Leo, Terra, or Shadow
Beatrix/Kuja
Squall/Rinoa
Willow/Tara
Willow/Buffy

Disliked Pairings
Locke/Terra
Beatrix/Steiner
Willow/Kennedy
Faith/Tara
Buffy/Spike
Ashley/Aiden


Random Notes

Now, in case it's not obvious, Angst is probably my favorite genre to write, usually with an element of romance involved. I rarely write pure fluff and don't have the knack for true comedy. Over the past few years, I have developed a strong affinity for writing (and reading) female slash. Even in my male/female works, a subtle undertone of slash somehow manages to work its way in.

I also love touching on the darker aspects of the "good guys" and the lighter aspects of the "bad guys." The reason I've grown so fond of Celes, Beatrix, Willow, and Faith is not necessarily because of what we see on screen, but more so what we don't see. The depth these characters have--their unexplored potential--I think, is what draws me to them.

Being that I have high standards, I try to preserve tastefulness in all my works. My hope is that my readers enjoy my writing as much as I do.

Okay, enough of that crap.


Plot Bunnies That Refuse to Die

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-The Mark of Obsession: The resurrection of Buffy left its mark on Willow. Now, in the midst of the largest battle of their lives, she must find a way to overcome her obsession before it overcomes her. Slightly AU season 7. Willow/Faith pairing.

-Kindred: After the events of Grave, Willow finds a kindred spirit in an old enemy, and a little bit of prison time is only the beginning. Slightly AU season 7, Willow/Faith pairing.

Final Fantasy
-Kingdom of Heaven: In a time after Kefka’s fall when nations are forged in the fires of battle and heirs rise to a throne bathed in blood, the makings of a future legend are born. Set in the world of FFVI as it transitions to the world of FFIX.

-Rose of May: (FFIX) Set after Kingdom of Heaven. The aspiring knight of Alexandria forever lives in the shadow of her mother’s legacy. Through tragedy and unimaginable hardships, she finally proves her worth and takes up her mother’s sword. But when war overtakes Alexandria, Beatrix is torn between her queen, her kingdom, and a dangerous obsession.

South of Nowhere
-Devil's Chain: Spencer becomes the unhealthy obsession of a young vampire and gets swept up in the dangerous world of the Devil's Chain.

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1. When it Comes Crashing Down » reviews
One girl can only handle so much. Takes place after the first half of the series finale. Two-shot.
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,020 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 12-14-08 - Published: 12-13-08 - Complete
2. Duck and Cover reviews
Immediately following the finale, Spencer breaks the news to her family that she's moving in with Ashley. Oneshot.
South of Nowhere - Rated: K - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 885 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 12-12-08 - Complete
3. A Glimpse by Candlelight reviews
She looked at me for just a moment, but it was enough. Spencer's thoughts at the end of Love and Kisses. Companion piece to Windows of the Heart and Mind. Oneshot.
South of Nowhere - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,094 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-9-08 - Complete
4. Windows of the Heart and Mind reviews
I'm terrified to let her look in my eyes. Ashley's thoughts at the end of Love and Kisses. Oneshot.
South of Nowhere - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 836 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-8-08 - Complete
5. Memoirs of a Spashley Addict » reviews
SoN Oneshot Collection. This will be a compilation of non-related oneshots written for my SaveSpashley Creative Writing Campaign. Will include Spashley and other characters as well.
South of Nowhere - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 12 - Words: 6,837 - Reviews: 39 - Updated: 8-15-08 - Published: 4-11-08
6. Lifeline » reviews
COMPLETE! Ashley had suggested Cabo, beaches, and margaritas. She settled for Canada, camping, and wilderness, but when the simple getaway goes horribly wrong, Ashley and Spencer must find a way to survive. Full summary inside.
South of Nowhere - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 41 - Words: 74,309 - Reviews: 469 - Updated: 5-24-08 - Published: 12-20-07 - Complete
7. Bleeding Love reviews
I look over at Ashley’s peacefully sleeping form. Brushing a strand of hair out of her face, I wonder if maybe, just maybe, I won’t have to bleed anymore. Set at the end of The Truth Hurts, season 3. Spashley Oneshot.
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,952 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 3-16-08 - Complete
8. Beneath the Guise » reviews
FFVI Forged by the Empire and tempered in battle, no one has ever truly known the woman beneath the general’s guise. Character study. Some CelesLocke.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 30,377 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 3-5-08 - Published: 5-4-07 - Celes
9. Melt Into Me » reviews
FFVI. Five brief moments of affection between kindred spirits. Now complete with a bonus epilogue.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,411 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 2-25-07 - Published: 1-27-07 - Celes & Terra - Complete
10. Kinda Sorta » reviews
Back by popular demand! Ch. 1 Willow has a dilemma, and it involves a certain blonde vampire slayer. Ch. 2 Buffy's plight involving a certain redheaded witch.
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: K+ - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,751 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 1-31-07 - Published: 1-27-07 - Buffy S. & Willow R. - Complete
11. All in a Day's Work reviews
To be a general of the Empire is to be above shame, forever stalwart and true. Celes after a violent uprising from Leo’s point of view.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,067 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-27-07 - Celes & Leo - Complete
12. Uninvited » reviews
Two part sequel to Wind Beneath Me. Faith’s affections aroused some uninvited feelings in Willow along with an unexpected twist. Now, can the two leave the past buried, finding strength in each other to move on with their future?
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,149 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-19-07 - Published: 11-28-06 - Faith L. & Willow R. - Complete
13. Light of Life reviews
The moment the light within me faded, I felt the ice of my bane flood the once soothing warmth that had surrounded that light. A brief study of the catalyst to Celes' betrayal.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,743 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-25-06 - Celes - Complete
14. Bare Necessities reviews
In the wake of the Magitek Research Facility incident, Celes reflects on what makes a soldier a soldier.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K - English - General/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,347 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-11-06 - Celes & Terra - Complete
15. Wind Beneath Me reviews
On the anniversary of Tara’s death, Willow comes to some realizations. WillowFaith friendship.
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,314 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-26-06 - Faith L. & Willow R. - Complete
16. Monster Within reviews
He awoke the demon in her. Set at the end of The Gift.
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 340 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-25-06 - Willow R. - Complete
17. Afternoon Getaway reviews
Slow day at the new Watcher’s Council plus bored Slayer equals whimsical fun. Slight WillowFaith fluff.
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: K+ - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,747 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 9-17-06 - Faith L. & Willow R. - Complete
18. Not With a Whimper » reviews
COMPLETE! Following Sins of the Past, betrayal forces Celes to question everything, while the cryptic secrets of her fate begin to unravel. Accepting who she is, though, could have tragic consequences...
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 101,022 - Reviews: 105 - Updated: 9-8-06 - Published: 7-19-05 - Celes & Locke - Complete
19. Dreams of Reality reviews
Willow has always had a weakness for Slayers, but which is dream and which is reality?
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,878 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-20-06 - Willow R. - Complete
20. Silent Knight reviews
Silence is a double edged sword. Oneshot.
Final Fantasy IX - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,152 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-17-06 - Beatrix & Garnet A. - Complete
21. Sins of the Past » reviews
COMPLETE! This is the story of Celes' life, her rise to generalship, the trials she endured, and the price she pays. C&C always welcome.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 45,757 - Reviews: 25 - Updated: 7-19-05 - Published: 3-30-05 - Celes & Terra - Complete
22. Setting of Two Suns reviews
A look at Celes' suicide attempt on the Solitary Island.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,241 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-30-05 - Celes
23. Spin Edge reviews
An Imperial soldier's view of Celes' generalship, with an interesting take on her escape from South Figaro. PG for mildly violent images. Ratings are so difficult
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,251 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-27-05 - Celes
24. Queen of Ice reviews
A short semi-dark poem about Celes. PG-13 simply for two words used.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: T - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 110 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-27-05 - Celes
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