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since: 06-02-02, id: 223153, Profile Updated: 12-09-11
country: USA
Author has written 135 stories for Mysterious Ways, Highlander, Dark Shadows, One Life To Live, Lord of the Rings, Carnivàle, Village, and Guiding Light.

Please also check out my original fiction, essays and poems! Here's the URL of my profile at FictionPress.Com: http://www.fictionpress.com/~wilusa

11/20/11: If anyone unfamiliar with Guiding Light might consider reading my stories based on it, I have a 3-chapter "Intro to My Guiding Light Fics" at FictionPress, where it could be posted as an essay. It's mostly a summary of relevant portions of the backstory. I can't vouch for its total accuracy. But it does clarify who the characters mentioned in my stories are, how they're related or became acquainted, and how they wound up in the situation in which they were left when the series went off the air.

I also have other fan-related essays (Dark Shadows, Dead Zone, and Guiding Light) at FictionPress. On 2/10/10, I posted an essay spelling out why I was dissatisfied with the ending of Guiding Light, and--for the heck of it--suggesting simple changes that could have improved it. On 3/13/10, I posted my recollections of the daylong So Long Springfield event, featuring eleven stars of Guiding Light, that took place 3/7/10 at Mohegan Sun, CT. This piece includes everything I remember from the Q&As.

3/25/07: An explanatory note for newcomers to Carnivale fandom! Season 1 aired in the U.S. in the fall of 2003. Season 2 premiered in January 2005, and the season finale aired on Easter Sunday; we learned the show had been canceled May 11. A wonderful Carnivale convention, CarnyCon, was held in April 2006. At the convention, series creator Daniel Knauf gave fans some tantalizing hints about his planned future storyline. We hope we'll be able to see it someday, in some form.

I had seen all of Season 1 before I wrote any fan fiction; I've continued writing during and since the airing of Season 2. In almost every case, I've tried to keep my stories reconcilable with canon that had been definitely established at the time of writing. I never imagined I could make correct guesses at the future direction of the story, or at explanations of its mysteries. For me, part of the fun always was in knowing I'd be able to see, in retrospect, how far off my speculations had been. I'm keeping all the fics posted, because others may also enjoy realizing how much of the now-familiar canon was unknown at the time they were written. (And purely as writing, some of the fics aren't half bad!)

I still think of two "missing scene" fics, "Answers on Demand" and "Setting Her Straight," as part of my personal Carnivale universe. I have one post-Season 2 series written prior to CarnyCon: that includes "Ten Times Trouble," "Awakenings," "Twisting the Truth," "Possibilities," "Prevarication," "Decision," "Deceit," "New Arrivals," and "Where There's Life, There's Lies." The new canon established at CarnyCon rendered that series so "alternate universe" that I've abandoned it, at least for now. As of this date, everything I've written since CarnyCon, with the single exception of "Mercy Delayed Is Mercy Denied," can be imagined as taking place at different times in the same reality, even though it wasn't planned that way.

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1. Who, How, and Why » reviews
My humble attempt, without having read 'inside' info or others' ideas, at a followup that explains the cliffhanger ending. I don't presume to think I've hit on the explanation the show's writers actually intended!
One Life To Live - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,323 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-3-12 - John MB & Victor L. - Complete
2. Yet Another T Word »
AU: My previous fic 'The T Word' established that in this reality it was another character, not Todd, who'd shot Victor. That was correct; but there's much more to the story.
One Life To Live - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,743 - Published: 1-20-12 - Victor L. & Tea D. - Complete
3. End of the Road » reviews
Speculation about what might have been in store for Tomas Delgado, by a fan who likes the character. This was of course rendered AU, as I'd known it would be, a few days after it was posted.
One Life To Live - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,579 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-9-12 - Complete
4. The Marry Go Round
As I write this, we know Rex and Gigi will wed before the show goes off the air. Can't resist posting this take on their big day...
One Life To Live - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,165 - Published: 12-25-11 - Complete
5. The T Word »
AU: Todd edges ever closer to a stunning realization; and someone else may arrive at the same conclusion, by a different route. This is the way I'd hoped Victor's shooting would be explained.
One Life To Live - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,904 - Published: 12-19-11 - Todd M. - Complete
6. Lives Entwined
If it should really be necessary to bring characters' stories to a close, here's a surprise fate might have in store for Echo.
One Life To Live - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,316 - Published: 5-10-11 - Complete
7. Reach Out and Touch »
In the reality of my previous fics: After all they've been through, both Reva and Jeffrey discover they can't snap back to normal as quickly as they'd hoped. This will probably be my last GL fic. In six stories, I've said everything I wanted to say.
Guiding Light - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,480 - Published: 7-12-10 - Reva S. & Jeffrey O'N. - Complete
8. Strangers On a Plane »
In the reality of my previous fics: Jeffrey and his seatmate on the flight home from Nicaragua didn't trade murders. Nevertheless, their encounter was one neither man will soon forget.
Guiding Light - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,978 - Published: 6-21-10 - Jeffrey O'N. - Complete
9. The View From the Lighthouse Steps » reviews
My previous fic 'Out of My Dreams' brought Jeffrey back to Reva. This one retells parts of that story, and fills in some blanks...from Josh's point of view.
Guiding Light - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,232 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-9-10 - Josh L. & Jeffrey O'N. - Complete
10. Surface With a Splash » reviews
In the reality of my two previous fics, but can be read as a standalone. Frank is puzzled by the behavior of guests at Rick and Mindy's wedding; and after he's learned the explanation, he finds he can still be surprised.
Guiding Light - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,261 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-24-10 - Reva S. & Jeffrey O'N. - Complete
11. Native Soil »
A 1991 DS fic, in which Barnabas meets and loves a remarkable woman. I began writing this, and gave up on it, many years ago. I'm posting the completed portion now as a tribute to the star who inspired it, the magnificent Jean Simmons.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,770 - Published: 2-2-10
12. Homecoming
In the reality of 'Out of My Dreams': Reunited lovers Reva and Jeffrey are alone at last.
Guiding Light - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,929 - Published: 1-1-10 - Reva S. & Jeffrey O'N. - Complete
13. Out of My Dreams » reviews
Reva begins a new chapter of her life...which almost immediately takes a turn she didn't expect. I'm not labeling this AU, because I've tried not to contradict anything we actually saw in the finale except the words 'The End.'
Guiding Light - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,629 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-20-09 - Reva S. & Jeffrey O'N. - Complete
14. Son Rise
Someone's son is destined to play an important role in the drama...but whose?
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,724 - Published: 10-3-09 - Complete
15. The Little Man With the Tall Tale
A tie-in to my series-ending fic 'Trinity.' Read that first! Imagining it as the real ending, which of course it isn't, the opening of this fic takes the place of Samson's Season 6 Opening Monologue.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,341 - Published: 9-17-09 - Complete
16. Consider the Source »
Ben wants information from Lila...and offers a trade. Can be read as a standalone, or as a followup to 'The Unkindest Cut' and 'The Slippery Slope.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,374 - Published: 9-11-09 - Complete
17. The Slippery Slope » reviews
After giving in on one point, and then another, Libby is faced with a dilemma she hadn't anticipated. Can be read as a standalone, or as a followup to 'The Unkindest Cut.'
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,929 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-11-09 - Complete
18. The Unkindest Cut
In the aftermath of New Canaan, Libby seeks help in squelching a cruel rumor.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,694 - Published: 9-9-09 - Complete
19. Till Death Do Us Part
In 1930, Norman Balthus has surprising news for Justin and Iris.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,816 - Published: 8-31-09 - Complete
20. Serendipity
Sofie finds a mislaid object, which may come in very handy.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 809 - Published: 8-16-09 - Complete
21. A Penny Saved » reviews
A hopefully-final sequel to 'Courting Trouble' and 'A Murder of Crowes,' in which we're reminded that there's more than one kind of 'power.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,573 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-19-09 - Complete
22. A Murder of Crowes reviews
A short sequel to 'Courting Trouble.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,631 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-15-09 - Complete
23. Courting Trouble » reviews
My take on the fate of Tommy Dolan. Why would California's most notorious defendant choose a trial, and near-certain death sentence, over a plea bargain that would spare his life?
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,817 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-24-09 - Complete
24. The Sins of the Fathers reviews
One fan's idea of who should be Rex's father.
One Life To Live - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 645 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-12-09 - Complete
25. Daily Life reviews
AU: This fic, set in the mid 1930s, takes a look at how some carnies' lives might have unfolded if Lucius Belyakov had never bought out Hyde and Teller.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,226 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-15-07 - Complete
26. Trinity »
One fan's series ending idea. This fic makes use of the new canon that's been established since the show went off the air...and yes, it takes Ben and Sofie into the desert. One of the many things I've invented is a name for the child in the story.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 17,288 - Published: 8-11-07 - Complete
27. Belyakov's Boon reviews
Who can predict how that boon may affect Ben's life?
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 837 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-14-07 - Complete
28. More Than Life Itself reviews
A new take on the Season 2 finale! Sofie and Ben may never have realized they love each other...but when their lives are on the line, their actions speak volumes about their true feelings.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,882 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-21-07 - Complete
29. Repeat Business
Evander Geddes doesn't get many visitors. So when a sweet little family asks to use his phone because their car has broken down, he's eager to bring out the cider.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,185 - Published: 2-12-07 - Complete
30. Blessed Is He »
Ben returns to Damascus, where he receives a stunning surprise.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,417 - Published: 12-19-06 - Complete
31. Ghost of a Chance »
Sequel to 'Proof of Life.' A special situation gives an Avatar a unique opportunity to spy on the Crowe household.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,881 - Published: 12-7-06 - Complete
32. Proof of Life »
Sequel to 'Dead of Night,' but can work as a standalone. One Avatar sets out to learn another's fate...and makes a grim discovery.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,018 - Published: 11-14-06 - Complete
33. A Helping Hand reviews
Help may come from an unexpected source.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 559 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-20-06 - Complete
34. Dead of Night reviews
Ben performs a duty that he feels he owes his father.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,924 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 9-21-06 - Complete
35. Retribution » reviews
My latest attempt at a plausible scenario for Justin's revival, that will be reconcilable with newly established canon while including some ideas of my own.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,463 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 9-5-06 - Complete
36. Mercy Delayed Is Mercy Denied reviews
In a 'no win' situation, Ruthie grapples with the most difficult decision of her life.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,196 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-17-06 - Complete
37. An Iffy Proposition reviews
Thousands of years in the future, the many worlds settled by humans are menaced by terrorists. Unfortunately, anyone who understands the terrorists' agenda has to view anyone else who understands it as a suspect.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,128 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-3-06 - Complete
38. Choices
In the turbulent world of Carnivale, whether or not to kill a man can be a hard decision...with unforeseeable consequences.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,111 - Published: 6-27-06 - Complete
39. The Sword of Cephas
A carnival freak's explanation of his strangeness is pure invention...or is it?
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,600 - Published: 5-28-06 - Complete
40. Taking the Pitcher Deep
Better by far to give up a walkoff home run than to be sent hurtling out of the ballpark on the mission that awaits this pitcher.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,644 - Published: 5-21-06 - Complete
41. Sofie, Take Two reviews
Second of two short, very different 'Sofie in the cornfield' fics.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,128 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-24-06 - Complete
42. Sofie, Take One reviews
First of two short, very different 'Sofie in the cornfield' fics.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,693 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-24-06 - Complete
43. Ben, Take Two
Second of two short, very different 'Ben regains consciousness' fics.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,367 - Published: 2-13-06 - Complete
44. Ben, Take One
First of two short, very different 'Ben regains consciousness' fics.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 946 - Published: 2-13-06 - Complete
45. People in France reviews
A short 'what if' fic featuring Lila, set after Season 2, but not part of my series.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 646 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-23-06 - Complete
46. Where There's Life, There's Lies reviews
A 'back from the dead' Lodz gives Lila an explanation that bears little resemblance to the truth. This is a direct sequel to 'New Arrivals.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,828 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-9-06 - Complete
47. New Arrivals reviews
Sofie's baby was expected. But before this day is over, Carnivale will have more than one new mouth to feed. Latest entry in my 'Ten Times Trouble' series.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,033 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-26-05 - Complete
48. Deceit »
Ben begins his public ministry as a healer, and turns to Libby for help that only she can give. New entry in a series, but should make sense as a standalone.
Carnivàle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,679 - Published: 11-18-05 - Complete
49. The Clock Is Ticking
Another series ending idea: one of many possibilities.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,231 - Published: 9-19-05 - Complete
50. Decision
Ben deals with a personal problem, and charts a course for the future. Next in the series whose previous fics are 'Ten Times Trouble' through 'Prevarication.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,834 - Updated: 8-26-05 - Published: 8-19-05 - Complete
51. Prevarication reviews
Ben has his first real talk with Sofie in the aftermath of New Canaan. A direct sequel to 'Possibilities.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,137 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-28-05 - Complete
52. Possibilities »
In separate talks with Ben, Libby and Ruthie learn some of his theories about New Canaan...and have unexpected thoughts of their own. Continuation of a series, but should make sense as a standalone.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,074 - Published: 7-24-05 - Complete
53. Answers On Demand
Missing scenes for the episode 'Los Moscos.' Ben demands more answers and assurances before he'll agree to deliver his father to Belyakov.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,725 - Published: 7-24-05 - Complete
54. Twisting the Truth
Ben gives the press his version of what happened in New Canaan...and makes an unpleasant discovery. Sequel to 'Ten Times Trouble' and 'Awakenings.'
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,162 - Updated: 7-15-05 - Published: 5-7-05 - Complete
55. Food for Thought reviews
AU: Sofie goes in search of Ben after their surprise meeting in New Canaan.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,058 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-4-05 - Published: 6-2-05 - Complete
56. A Natural End
One fan's guess, on a very sad day, at what a TRUE 'natural end' might be like. One of many possibilities!
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 952 - Published: 5-11-05 - Complete
57. Awakenings » reviews
A succession of characters wake to face the consequences of that fateful night in New Canaan. Companion story to 'Ten Times Trouble,' but can work as a standalone.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 8,859 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-2-05 - Complete
58. Ten Times Trouble » reviews
A Season 2 followup: What's next for Ben? Prefaced by a reprise of the battle in the cornfield, to include some interpretation. Chs. 2 and 3 continue the story.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,837 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-19-05 - Complete
59. Time Out for Troubles reviews
A suggested Season 2 'timeline fix,' written as a synopsis style narrative.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,497 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-23-05 - Complete
60. Setting Her Straight
Missing scenes for 'Creed': What if Ben did pay a call on Ruthie?
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,085 - Published: 2-15-05 - Complete
61. Heir Looms reviews
Iris has realized Justin wants a child. So does she.
Carnivàle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,932 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-22-05 - Complete
62. Movin' On
A strange pregnancy...and its stranger aftermath. No MPREG or explicit sex.
Carnivàle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 374 - Published: 1-12-05 - Complete
63. Heavenly Peace reviews
A short Christmas story.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,337 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-30-04 - Complete
64. Pick a Word »
A speculative take on Ben's escape from the chain gang.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,463 - Published: 11-28-04 - Complete
65. True Colors » reviews
Now complete: A sequel to the film, in which Lucius and Ivy make sobering discoveries. This story makes plot use of a detail I established in my short fic 'Extrascentsory Perception,' but it can be read as a standalone.
Village - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 31,471 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 11-10-04 - Published: 8-15-04 - Complete
66. ExtraScentsory Perception reviews
Ivy isn't ready to give Lucius the details of her trip through the forest. But she does have another tale to tell...
Village - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 647 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 11-10-04 - Published: 8-13-04 - Complete
67. Hell's Fury reviews
A guess at the significance of a key dream sequence.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,346 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-26-04 - Complete
68. Apologies to Joyce
A missing scene for an oddly titled episode.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,473 - Published: 7-11-04 - Complete
69. Vigil reviews
Missing scenes for the Season One finale: Gabriel's sitting on the trailer steps all day prompts Samson to investigate.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,087 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-25-04 - Complete
70. Death, Denied » reviews
Ben can save others. But can anyone save him? A sequel to 'Death, Reversed' that can also work as a standalone.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,912 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-23-04 - Complete
71. Death, Reversed
Another sequel to the Season 1 finale, featuring Ben and Ruthie.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,198 - Published: 5-4-04 - Complete
72. Wasted reviews
A very far out 'what comes next' idea. Written Apr. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 646 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
73. Conversation
A sequel to 'Convergence,' the obvious next step. Written Apr. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,547 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
74. Convergence
Sometimes a coincidence is just a coincidence. Sometimes it's not. Written Apr. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 782 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
75. Michael reviews
A different view of the 'dead baby' scene in the series pilot. Written Apr. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 716 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
76. Curtain Call
And this, different still, is Management Theory III. Written Mar. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 487 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
77. See How They Run
If 'The Gang's All Here' is Management Theory I, this is a very different Management Theory II. Written Mar. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 981 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
78. The First Time
A character's reflections after her 'first time,' which may include thoughts the reader doesn't expect. Written Mar. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 511 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
79. The Gang's All Here
Ben thought he had problems already? Heh heh heh. A guess at what might happen after the Season 1 finale. Written Mar. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,303 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
80. The Princess of Peace reviews
A short poem based on an idea I used in 'From Russia With Hate.' Read the story first! Written Feb. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 68 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
81. From Russia With Hate
A shorter companion story to 'The Bear Facts.' A guess at the significance of the Russian soldier, for whom I've invented a name. Written Feb. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,592 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
82. The Bear Facts »
One fan writer's guess at the significance of the bear we see in Ben's nightmares. Written Feb. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,589 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
83. Murder
An unforgivable sin may also be an unforgettable act of love. Written Jan. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,338 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
84. Rape »
It's a rape with a difference...and with momentous consequences. Written Jan. 2004.
Carnivàle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,267 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
85. The Gift reviews
The true nature of a gift, and its value to the recipient, may not be immediately apparent. Includes enough summarization to make the story clear to someone who's never seen the show. Written Dec. 2003.
Carnivàle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,550 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-30-04 - Complete
86. Into the West reviews
My idea of what lay behind Frodo's decision to make that final journey.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,850 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-27-03 - Frodo B. & Gandalf - Complete
87. Why, Indeed? reviews
Part 3 of a Millennium Trilogy that also includes 'Awakening' and 'Deja Vu.' New Year's Day may or may not be a time for the divulging of secrets...
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,355 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-18-03 - Methos & Duncan - Complete
88. Deja Vu reviews
Part 2 of a Millennium Trilogy that begins with 'Awakening.' At the turn of the millennium, Joe receives a plea for help that brings back memories of another plea he received long ago.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,512 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-18-03 - Joe & Methos - Complete
89. When It Hurts You Know You're Alive reviews
This is how I'd bring Al back! Strictly one fan's idea, inspired by the show's statement that they really do mean to bring back the very dead Al Holden.
One Life To Live - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,561 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-4-03 - Complete
90. Forgotten Foe reviews
Based on the 1991 DS miniseries. A continuation of the story, which includes my explanation of the background of Victoria Winters.
Dark Shadows - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,241 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 4-26-03 - Published: 6-11-02 - Complete
91. For Love or Money
Tim Shaw wants to marry Charity Trask...but winning her hand may not be easy.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,201 - Published: 4-14-03 - Complete
92. The Box Under Daddy's Bed » reviews
At age thirteen, Elizabeth Collins finds such a box...with horrific consequences.
Dark Shadows - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,914 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-13-03 - Complete
93. Sacrificial Wolf » reviews
Quentin and Jamison Collins try, in their different ways, to resolve a new werewolf crisis in the 1950s. Note: This is the completed portion of a work in progress.
Dark Shadows - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,121 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-8-03
94. Land of My Birth reviews
Duncan makes a surprising discovery when he visits Connor's grave. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,929 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 3-23-03 - Published: 7-28-02 - Duncan & Richie - Complete
95. Survivor » reviews
This is a mini novelization of Highlander: Endgame, providing answers to many nagging questions. The answers are strictly my own. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 27,209 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-23-03 - Published: 7-27-02 - Duncan - Complete
96. Errands reviews
A very short Christmas story. The reader may or may not recognize the inspiration.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 485 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-29-02 - Complete
97. Puzzle Pieces reviews
Joe finds himself lying to Mac when he seeks to recruit a friend for a secret mission. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,361 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-15-02 - Complete
98. Truth Be Told reviews
Given the news he's just received, Joe should be pleased and relieved. Instead, he's deeply troubled. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,077 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-15-02 - Complete
99. The Ortrud Maneuver
In this Original DS fic, Quentin shares an interest of Your Humble Author's. And it turns out to be important.
Dark Shadows - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,590 - Published: 8-9-02 - Complete
100. Try, Try Again reviews
This Original DS fic is a sequel to 'Second Chance,' and contains major spoilers for the series' 1840 storyline.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,937 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-9-02 - Complete
101. Second Chance reviews
This Original DS fic suggests an answer to one of the series' nagging questions. Why was Elliot Stokes in Europe in the summer of 1970, while all hell was breaking loose at Collinwood?
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,551 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-9-02 - Complete
102. Thorns Along the Way » reviews
An Original DS novella. In 1960, a dream comes true for Quentin...but it soon turns into a nightmare.
Dark Shadows - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,557 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-6-02 - Complete
103. Bitter End reviews
An Original DS fic. A werewolf has been killed...but just who was he? Can be read as a prequel to 'Thorns Along the Way.'
Dark Shadows - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,589 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-6-02 - Complete
104. Namesake
An Original DS fic in which an adult talks to a new baby. It's a good thing the baby doesn't understand...
Dark Shadows - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 280 - Published: 8-4-02 - Complete
105. My Name Is Might Have Been reviews
In this Original DS alternate universe, a familiar character ponders the strange twists and turns of her life...and an even stranger legend in the making.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,369 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-4-02 - Complete
106. Daughter of Darkness reviews
This Original DS story gives a possible explanation of the origin of Angelique. Or two possible explanations?
Dark Shadows - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 502 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-4-02 - Complete
107. The Making of a Monster reviews
This Original DS story attempts to fill in the murky history of several characters, including one of our favorite villains.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,398 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-4-02 - Complete
108. Just Another Day at the Office reviews
A day in the life of the 1991 DS's Sheriff Patterson.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,849 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-2-02 - Complete
109. In the Blood reviews
Another 1991 DS story, in which Barnabas claims he's been wrongly accused of a series of crimes.
Dark Shadows - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,360 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-2-02 - Complete
110. Brothers reviews
An early idea I had for adapting the 'Quentin's ghost' storyline in the 1991 DS revival.
Dark Shadows - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 480 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-2-02 - Complete
111. Never Say Die reviews
In this AU, a young man learns the truth about his mysterious older brother, and the author explores a 'what if' possibility every fan must have thought of at some point.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,673 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-1-02 - Methos - Complete
112. This Is the Way the Game Ends reviews
The title says it all. A dark AU fantasy.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 759 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-1-02 - Complete
113. Battle of the Ages reviews
A dark AU 'turn of the millennium' story featuring Duncan, Richie, and Joe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,148 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 8-1-02 - Complete
114. The Element of Risk reviews
A somewhat younger Methos reflects on a game that turned out badly. An AU.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,166 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-31-02 - Methos - Complete
115. Go reviews
Duncan MacLeod is forced to cope with very bad news. My take on a familiar theme, strictly an AU.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,047 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-31-02 - Complete
116. Extracurricular Activities reviews
Unhappy new Immortal Nick Wolfe thinks a trip to New York will help him get away from it all. Wanna bet? An AU, not meant too seriously.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,046 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-31-02 - Complete
117. A Friend in Need reviews
Amanda's Watcher comes to her aid after a tragic accident. But someone else is also in need of help...that neither of them can give. An AU Raven season finale.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,291 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-31-02 - Amanda - Complete
118. Long Forgotten Snow reviews
This is a tale of two snowy days, and two crucially important encounters of a warrior with a man of peace. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,777 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-28-02 - Complete
119. Miles to Go reviews
A major canon character has died...and honoring his last requests may not be easy. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,199 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-28-02 - Complete
120. There Need Be Only One reviews
Joe Dawson's killing of another Watcher may have unforeseen consequences. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 542 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-27-02 - Complete
121. Death of the Dream reviews
After Connor's defeat of the Kurgan, a stranger makes him face a hard truth. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,069 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-27-02 - Connor - Complete
122. Awakening reviews
At the turn of the millennium, Duncan MacLeod is grieving for Richie...and convinced that his own end is, and should be, near. A mysterious foe is eager to make his death wish come true. Part 1 of a Millennium Trilogy.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,784 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-24-02 - Duncan - Complete
123. Somewhere Else reviews
Methos spends his Christmas doing very ordinary things...with an extraordinary person. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,291 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-24-02 - Methos - Complete
124. A Present With a Past reviews
Father Liam visits Duncan MacLeod on Christmas Day. He's brought a present, but he's reluctant to part with it...and sure Mac won't have a gift for him. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,792 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-24-02 - Duncan - Complete
125. The Serpent's Tooth reviews
Nick Wolfe receives a parcel that may change his life. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,465 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-16-02 - Complete
126. Telegonus reviews
Nick Wolfe hacks into Joe Dawson's computer files, and receives a cruel surprise. Part of my main universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,047 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-15-02 - Complete
127. Departed reviews
Third of three very different sequels to the Raven series finale.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,105 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-15-02 - Amanda - Complete
128. Intimations of Mortality reviews
Second of three very different sequels to the Raven series finale.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,394 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-15-02 - Duncan - Complete
129. Lone Wolfe reviews
First of three very different sequels to the Raven series finale. This one is part of my main HL universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 17,123 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-15-02 - Duncan & Amanda - Complete
130. The Name Game reviews
Raven's Bert Myers makes surprising discoveries about Nick Wolfe's background. Part of my main HL universe.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,486 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-15-02 - Complete
131. Dark Heritage reviews
Based on the 1991 DS miniseries. This story contains my explanation of the background of Angelique.
Dark Shadows - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,593 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-11-02 - Complete
132. Let There Be Light reviews
This is a sequel to 'Absolutely Not' and 'Time Out of Mind,' but can be read without them. Methos tries to recover buried memories.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,650 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-9-02 - Methos & Joe - Complete
133. Time Out of Mind reviews
A direct sequel to 'Absolutely Not,' this is my idea of the first real talk between Mac and Methos after the Ahriman horror.
Highlander - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,509 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-9-02 - Methos & Duncan - Complete
134. Absolutely Not reviews
When a conversation in Le Blues Bar takes a shocking turn, Joe Dawson seeks an explanation. Methos reveals his deepest secret...and Joe may ultimately learn more than he wants to know. The core of my main HL universe.
Highlander - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,027 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 6-9-02 - Methos & Joe - Complete
135. Stranger Still reviews
A couple's first night together prompts difficult questions. No explicit sex.
Mysterious Ways - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 462 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-8-02 - Complete
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