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Author has written 30 stories for Mutant X, Dukes of Hazzard, Star Trek: 2009, Third Watch, Hawaii Five-0, and Supernatural. About Me: Well, I'm a 25 year old law student, I don't really have a life, and I've found my muse goes crazy whenever I can't stand what I'm studying (which makes for some long nights!) I stumbled across fan fiction about 8 or 9 years ago, when I was randomly looking up a TV show on the internet. How surprised was I to find a little world full of people across the globe who think similarly to me! Until that moment, I had thought I was the only one who made up stories in my head based on TV shows and movies. How delightfully wrong I was! Since then, this place has become a kind of haven for me, an escape, just as I'm sure it is for most others who participate in this craft. I love the communities that have formed on this site - the safe place it has created for writers to share their work and receive both praise and suggestions for improvement. It's amazing really. :) About my Writing: I've been writing fan fiction for about 7 years. Several of my stories were written back when I was a teenager, and I'd like to think I have improved since then. I keep them posted for purposes of nostalgia. I am an impulse-writer, meaning I usually need a trigger of dialogue or a scene to pop into my head before I write a story or chapter. I'm not one of those who updates on a scheduled basis (though I may try) or who has an entire story written before I post. I admire those who can do that - my life right now is in such constant, regular upheaval that I am unable to do so. I also don't use a beta. I'm too impatient. So what usually happens is I'll proofread before I post and then re-read the story or chapter the next day (through refreshed eyes) and fix any errors I spot. By far my worst issue is leaving out words in sentences. I type fast and read faster, and sometimes my brain just reads what's in my head rather than what's on the screen. I've also been known to revise parts of stories based on errors pointed out by reviewers, if I deem it to them to be egregious enough. Oh - and my one-shots rarely stay one-shots - usually due to a reviewer's insightful comment sparking my muse anew. One of my English teachers in high school used to tell me: "Write what you know." Well, I know about emotion, family, friendship, dreams, heartache, regret, insecurity...those themes form the core of any one of my stories. Another one of my English teachers used to always say: "Show, don't tell." This is something I strive for in every fic. To be as descriptive as possible without blatantly giving away what I'm trying to get across. I tend to focus more on describing feelings and situations at the expense of the scene or scenery - it is perhaps both a strength and a weakness as a writer. I also focus heavily on dialogue. Dialogue is really important to me - if I can't 'hear' the characters saying it, then it doesn't work. Capturing their 'voices' is the most important thing to me. I love reviews, so talk to me, and tell me what you think about my writing. I appreciate all constructive criticism. Also - I'd love to be a beta. Just PM me. | |||||||
1. Phantom Pain reviewsOne-shot tag to 8.17's "Goodbye Stranger." Being healed so quickly has some unpleasant side effects, as Dean relives Cas's brutal assault. Luckily Sam is there. H/C, angst, general brotherly TLC. No pairings. No slash.Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,082 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-3-13 - Sam W. & Dean W. - Complete2. This Long Dark Tunnel reviewsOne-shot tag/missing scene for 8x14, "Trial and Error." Some hurt/comfort, some reflection, and a smattering of angst.Supernatural - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,999 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 2-16-13 - Sam W. & Dean W. - Complete3. Collateral Damage reviews"Saving the world always resulted in collateral damage. Like his brother suddenly disappearing into thin air with a mentally unstable angel, just seconds after ramming a fossil through the neck of a Leviathan." Tag to 7x23. Sam's quest to find out what happened to his brother after the finale.Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,838 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 8-5-12 - Sam W. & Dean W. - Complete4. In that Dark Night of the Soul reviewsOneshot tag to 7.19 "Of Grave Importance". Because when Dean grew weary under the weight of his many burdens, Sam was there to help carry the load.Supernatural - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,550 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 5-22-12 - Sam W. & Dean W. - Complete5. Hope Alone Remains reviewsDean lies alone dying in the woods, ready to give up. Sam rushes to save him, reflecting on all that's transpired. And Bobby pays the boys a visit. Set post 7x18. My first ever Supernatural story.Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,416 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 4-11-12 - Dean W. & Sam W. - Complete6. Triggers reviews"I know a thing or two about nightmares." It amazed Steve that the same case that brought such peace to his own troubled spirit, brought nothing but borrowed terror to his partner's. 2.11 tag.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,712 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 2-5-12 - Steve M. & Danny W. - Complete7. The Necklace reviewsOne-shot epilogue/Coda for 2.10. Danny and Steve take turns caring for each other after the harrowing rescue. Processing, grieving, and lots of TLC.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,273 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 11-25-11 - Danny W. & Steve M.8. Counting the Cost » reviewsFive-0 has been ripped apart by forces from the outside as well as from within, and it will only get worse before it gets better. A post-finale, semi-sequel to "Broken Promises," but it can stand alone. Danny/whump, Steve/whump, H/C and angst.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,309 - Reviews: 68 - Updated: 11-18-11 - Published: 5-23-11 - Danny W. & Steve M.9. For Want of a Little Mercy » reviewsShe continued on, determined. "We don't need to rehash things. We just need to be better." The team finds out that sometimes it takes a tragedy to get our priorities in line. In the aftermath, they learn to forgive and rebuild. Now a WIP. Not a death-ficHawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,575 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 11-10-11 - Published: 11-6-11 - Danny W. & Steve M.10. The Soul Threadbare reviewsOne-shot, based on the premiere. It's been a long time coming, but Danny finally loses it.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,414 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 9-23-11 - Danny W. & Steve M. - Complete11. Broken Promises reviewsA oneshot missing/post scene from the finale. Lots of dialogue, lots of angst. A teeny bit of H/C, if you squint.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,027 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 5-21-11 - Danny W. & Steve M. - Complete12. Coming Full Circle » reviewsWhat should have happened after Season 6's "Revelations". I've decided to make this into a multi-chapter fic. How will they heal from the many tragedies that have befallen them in the span of a few short years? Or is it too much?Third Watch - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,408 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 5-15-11 - Published: 12-1-10 - M. Boscorelli & Faith Y.13. Mutual Understanding reviewsSteve's in Rambo-mode, and this time, Danny threatens to resign. A heated argument ensues. One-shot. Rated T for mild language. Slightly edited on 5/12/11.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,019 - Reviews: 32 - Published: 5-11-11 - Danny W. & Steve M. - Complete14. Gone » reviewsAfter the unthinkable occurs, Danny not only has to deal with the painful aftermath of grief, but also faces a bitter custody battle over Grace. As his world falls apart, his Ohana is there to see him through. Ch. 2 is up!Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,659 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 5-8-11 - Published: 2-25-11 - Danny W. & Steve M.15. Someone To Be Good To reviewsShe's strong in her own way, smart and cheeky, gentle and compassionate – beautiful through and through. He has a heart as big and as fierce as the ocean. They keep distracting each other, but can it really work between them? Danny/Kono oneshot.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,572 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 5-7-11 - Danny W. & Kono K. - Complete16. The Art of Transition reviewsDanny is lonely. Life hasn't turned out the way he expected, and he is having a hard time adjusting. His friends eventually intervene. One-shot.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,184 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 5-1-11 - Danny W. & Steve M. - Complete17. The Rookie reviewsThis is what she was born to do. This is who she is. A story about Kono, on why she became a cop, what it's like being the rookie, and her relationships with boys of 5.0 - the big brothers she never had. Rated T just to be safe.Hawaii Five-0 - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,219 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-14-11 - Kono K.18. Greater Love » reviewsA series of one-shots chronicling the unbreakable bond of the Bosco/Faith partnership in its many forms. Lots and lots of angst.Third Watch - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,672 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 1-23-11 - Published: 11-23-10 - M. Boscorelli & Faith Y.19. The Ultimate Shuck N' Jive » reviewsIs it the worst tragedy Hazzard has ever seen? Or the biggest shuck n' jive anyone has ever pulled? Just how far will the boys go to do the right thing? And what will the consequences be? COMPLETE!Dukes of Hazzard - Rated: T - English - Crime/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 28,365 - Reviews: 108 - Updated: 1-20-11 - Published: 8-29-06 - Bo D. & Luke D. - Complete20. Hard Knocks » reviewsBosco's family issues finally come to a head. Set in the 3rd season after "Sex, Lies, and Videotape", but does not follow the rest of the timeline. Major Bosco/Faith angst.Third Watch - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,834 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 12-11-10 - Published: 11-20-10 - M. Boscorelli & Faith Y.21. Now What? reviewsShe's his partner. She took care of him. She'll always take care of him. One-shot. Bosco and Faith, a "Long Guns" missing scene/post-episode.Third Watch - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,191 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 11-13-10 - M. Boscorelli & Faith Y. - Complete22. Lean on Me » reviewsJim Kirk is given a chance to change the past. But when he fails his most important mission, it is up to his crew to pick up the pieces. A story of love, loss, and the power of true friendship. Rated T only to be safe. Complete!Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 30,215 - Reviews: 66 - Updated: 10-23-10 - Published: 1-19-10 - J. Kirk - Complete23. Lessons in Grace » reviewsA series of one-shots exploring the growth of friendships/relationships on board the Enterprise, guided by the theme of "grace" in its many definitions and forms.Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,685 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 10-20-10 - Published: 4-23-10 - J. Kirk24. The Ones Left Behind reviewsThis one may be slightly AU. A Kirk-Bones-Uhura centered fic, with a little bit of everybody thrown in. Tragedy strikes the Enterprise, and Jim must help his crew cope.Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,600 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-20-10 - J. Kirk & L. McCoy/Bones - Complete25. Unconditional Love reviewsOne-Shot. Jim's sacrifice.Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,876 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-2-10 - J. Kirk & Winona - Complete26. Worth reviewsOne-shot. My take on Gaila's story.Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: T - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,332 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 2-16-10 - Gaila - Complete27. The Truth Shall Set You Free » reviewsBo makes a discovery that will change his life forever. But what price will the boys have to pay? COMPLETE!Dukes of Hazzard - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 39,642 - Reviews: 122 - Updated: 7-6-06 - Published: 2-26-06 - Complete28. The Legend of Gimbles Gold » reviewsBad men come to Hazzard, searching for gold, and Bo and Luke get caught in the middle.Dukes of Hazzard - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,622 - Reviews: 63 - Updated: 12-20-05 - Published: 9-12-05 - Complete29. Bond of the Heart reviewsOne shot sequel to 'Brotherly Love'. Bo and Luke deal with some issues.Dukes of Hazzard - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,873 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 8-24-05 - Complete30. Illusions of Trust » reviewsAdam takes the members of Mutant X on a trip to Canada to visit an old colleague. But things aren't always what they seem...COMPLETE!Mutant X - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,054 - Reviews: 46 - Updated: 6-2-05 - Published: 4-26-05 - Complete
