SwallowingInk
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Joined 01-24-11, id: 2719002, Profile Updated: 06-11-17
Author has written 3 stories for Harry Potter, Fairy Tales, and Elder Scroll series.

Call me Ink, for short.

I'm a former college student who majored in English lit, now graduated and out in the grown-up world. In the past few years, I've grown into a strange fondness for science fiction audio dramas, found a new interest in computer programming languages, picked up knitting, and discovered that I cannot even successfully cohabitate with a cat, let alone another human. I believe in beautiful things. I enjoy walking, dancing, and climbing things I shouldn't in the rain, and I appreciate the unique silence that only exists when the rest of the world has gone to bed.

Feel free to contact or PM me; I try to answer all of my reviews as well.

Update (6/12/17): So a lot has happened since I last updated this profile, in my personal as well as my professional life. I'm out of school, I went through my first major break-up, I moved about 500 miles and got a real adult job, etc. All of this has affected my writing in a variety of ways, mostly by sapping the life out of me to the point where I just didn't have the time or energy to devote to writing.

I also, since my second year of college, have been dealing with increasingly disruptive anxiety issues, which also played into my avoidance of my writing. As I studied for my degree, read more writing, did more writing, critiqued more writing, it became clear to me that True Chosen is...well, certainly no longer an expression of my best work. For a long time, I didn't want to look at it, let alone slog through to finish it. I didn't have the energy to invest in cleaning it up, and it felt odd to continue writing a story that started as a high school pastime, when I am no longer the person I was in high school. However, for those faithful few who have followed True Chosen for so long (I started it six years ago, after all), and who have written PMs and Reviews begging for an update, I wanted to give some sort of closure.

Recently, I have had a little voice appear in the back of my mind, telling me I should try to finish the story. I've had an ending to True Chosen planned out since I started it in high school, but the path from point A to that ending point was not at all mapped out, and I'm not sure anymore whether the original ending really fits. However, despite not knowing how the story is going to end, I'm still feeling the sudden urge to finish it. Maybe I feel like I owe it to my readers to finish a story for once in my life. Maybe I feel like it's easier to work on now that I'm not so invested in it, because as a writer I've moved on. Maybe I feel like finishing this story would be a big, fat "f* you" to the anxiety issues that have been unpleasantly overshadowing my life for the last few years. Whatever it is, I feel like this story needs to get some sort of closure. I can't say for certain when the next update will be out or when the story will be finished, but by God, I will make sure it gets finished.

Peace.

-Ink

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Son of the Sea God by Sassenach082 reviews
Zeus kills Sally Jackson with his master bolt when Percy is six months old, drastically changing Percy's life and the course of his future. AU.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 72,921 - Reviews: 6175 - Favs: 13,359 - Follows: 13,834 - Updated: 2/17/2018 - Published: 11/17/2012 - Percy J., Poseidon, Triton, Amphitrite
Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux by the Imaginizer reviews
In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 52 - Words: 273,485 - Reviews: 2626 - Favs: 5,605 - Follows: 4,136 - Updated: 12/18/2016 - Published: 1/30/2016 - Harry P., Voldemort, Tom R. Jr. - Complete
Equilibrium by Rendered Reversed reviews
!VRgameAU! Voldemort was supposed to be the bored necromancer with a slightly creepy obsession with the undead. Scarred was just supposed to be a berserker, but things never work out that way. For one, he's not a berserker. He's a bishop. For two, he's the renegade High Priest of Gryffindor. For three, well... let's just say Voldemort's obsession isn't on the undead anymore. TMR/HP
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 11 - Words: 81,415 - Reviews: 163 - Favs: 558 - Follows: 623 - Updated: 8/3/2016 - Published: 7/2/2014 - [Tom R. Jr., Harry P.]
House of Snakes by FlitterFlutterFly reviews
At 30 years old, Harry doesn't have the life he'd always dreamed would come after defeating Voldemort. A chance discovery allows him an opportunity to go back in time and change some things. Wherein Harry raises his younger self, dances the political dance with Death Eaters and a resurrected Tom Riddle, and searches for a way to stop the destruction of the magical world. OldHP/TMR.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 74,293 - Reviews: 1415 - Favs: 8,101 - Follows: 9,277 - Updated: 1/31/2016 - Published: 6/24/2013 - [Harry P., Tom R. Jr.]
Invisible Man by Rendered Reversed reviews
!Harry-is-not-the-BWL!AU! Harry doesn't need the Potter family Invisibility Cloak to be invisible. With an unblemished forehead, he fades into the background—utterly ordinary. Voldemort begs to differ. Oneshot; LV/HP SLASH
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,360 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 1,030 - Follows: 335 - Published: 12/5/2015 - [Harry P., Voldemort] - Complete
We Do Not Begin from Nothing by Arcsaber reviews
Tyrion and Sansa post-war. Spoilers for everything in print and on TV to date... plus a nod to a theory of my own about a certain prophecy from the books.
Game of Thrones - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,337 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 33 - Published: 7/20/2015 - Tyrion L., Sansa S.
Robb Stark, First of His Name by Samwell Stark reviews
Part 1 of the 'A Time for Wolves' series. In a world where Robb Stark parleyed with Renly Baratheon instead of his mother. He meets a beautiful flower of Highgarden and is met with a series of events that drastically changes his destiny from what it was meant to be. Robb Stark is a more avid player of the Game of Thrones, thanks in a large part to Margaery Tyrell's influence.
Game of Thrones - Rated: M - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 68,457 - Reviews: 491 - Favs: 2,190 - Follows: 1,142 - Updated: 6/19/2015 - Published: 6/11/2015 - [Margaery T., Robb S.] Jon S. - Complete
Drink and Be Merry by Winter Fae reviews
"Then it would please me greatly if you would join me, my dear wife. We shall drink and be merry." He raised his cup in another salute, and with a little hesitation I followed suit.
Game of Thrones - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 16,760 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 7/30/2014 - Published: 6/6/2014 - Tyrion L., Sansa S. - Complete
Birthright by PhantomX0990 reviews
Raised in secret the Septim line lingers... a closely guarded secret of the ever-loyal Blades for generations. Now - two hundred years after the death of Martin - the time has come for the last Septim to reveal herself, and unite the Empire that is rightfully hers; with an unforseen ally, the last Dragonborn. AU, takes place during/after Oblivion and Skyrim.
Elder Scroll series - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,434 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 2/19/2014 - Published: 2/23/2013 - Martin S., Dragonborn/Dovahkiin, Hero of Kvatch, Delphine
Embers by Vathara reviews
Dragon's fire is not so easily extinguished; when Zuko rediscovers a lost firebending technique, shifting flames can shift the world... Follows "Theft Absolute".
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 91 - Words: 757,722 - Reviews: 9767 - Favs: 9,481 - Follows: 5,151 - Updated: 1/18/2014 - Published: 9/24/2009 - Zuko, Iroh - Complete
give me hope in silence by She's a Star reviews
Sansa grows used to her marriage - and her husband. (Missing moments from season three.)
Game of Thrones - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,009 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 36 - Published: 8/18/2013 - Tyrion L., Sansa S. - Complete
Detoxification by The Third Marauder reviews
Because Neal Caffrey has always been your best forgery. Your seminal work.
White Collar - Rated: T - English - Crime/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,529 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 26 - Published: 8/8/2013 - Neal C. - Complete
Beloved by Mystichik reviews
A love story between the Dragon Born and her housecarl, Argis the Bulwark. I'm not good at smut, so the story is PG-13 on that end, but the more-than-occasional f-bomb warrants it an M rating.
Elder Scroll series - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 24,064 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 6/30/2013 - Published: 10/31/2012 - Dragonborn/Dovahkiin, Argis the Bulwark - Complete
As the Sun by dandeliondreams reviews
AU. For a hundred years, the Fire Nation has harried its enemy across lives, deaths, and nations. In the chaos, the Avatar Spirit takes a terrible risk. Being born as the Spirit of the World can't change who you are, but maybe things will work out for the Balance ... Avatar Azula.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 58,296 - Reviews: 360 - Favs: 972 - Follows: 421 - Updated: 4/20/2013 - Published: 5/18/2011 - Zuko, Mai, Ty Lee, Azula - Complete
Refined by Fire by WillowDryad reviews
Betrayed and torn away from home and family, Peter and Edmund have nothing to hold onto but their trust in Aslan. But has He abandoned His chosen ones? Golden Age. No slash. Thanks to narniagirl11 for the great cover art!
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 43 - Words: 75,163 - Reviews: 1271 - Favs: 405 - Follows: 179 - Updated: 4/8/2013 - Published: 8/21/2012 - Peter Pevensie, Edmund Pevensie - Complete
Home Is Where the Heart Is by Canned Brilliance reviews
A Hearthfire fic. A bunch of scenes through the Dragonborn's life and the home that's he's made. Spoilers for Dawnguard and the Main Quest. Rated T for drinking.
Elder Scroll series - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,091 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/15/2012 - Dragonborn/Dovahkiin - Complete
A Prophecy by threadcount reviews
The Hero of Kvatch, atoning for her life as a member of the Black Hand, helps Martin Septim save Tamriel from the chaotic Daedric Prince, Mehrunes Dagon. Together, they fulfill the prophecy given by a mage a long time ago, relying on each other in more ways than one...
Elder Scroll series - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,495 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 7/28/2012 - Published: 7/26/2012 - Hero of Kvatch, Martin S. - Complete
Counted Among the Traitors by WillowDryad reviews
King Edmund the Just was once counted among the traitors, but now he is known throughout Narnia as a man of honor and truth, and the High King's trust in him can never be shaken. Or can it? Golden Age. No slash. Thanks to narniagirl11 for the great cover art!
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 21 - Words: 73,916 - Reviews: 904 - Favs: 654 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 6/25/2012 - Published: 2/4/2012 - Edmund Pevensie, Peter Pevensie - Complete
Phantom Pains by SkippingSteppingStones reviews
Adults are haunted by the ghosts of their past, but five-year-old Luke shouldn't be hurt by that yet. Should he? He can't be blamed for being Vader's son, can he?
Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 19,124 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 3/18/2012 - Published: 3/1/2012 - Luke S., Darth Vader - Complete
PE by Tonzura123 reviews
It's the first term at Hartbee's School for Young Men, and the prestigious institution is about to experience the full enigma of the eccentric Pevensie brothers. A nonslash brotherfic rated for intense action and frightening nightmares. COMPLETE
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 121,328 - Reviews: 1527 - Favs: 1,434 - Follows: 562 - Updated: 12/2/2010 - Published: 1/25/2009 - Edmund Pevensie, Peter Pevensie - Complete
The Father by frodogenic reviews
Ten years after ROTS, tormenting nightmares of his unborn child drive Darth Vader to extraordinary measures with unexpectedly drastic consequences. Clearly, experience has taught Darth Vader nothing... L/V, the gang, and a few OCs for flavor. COMPLETE!
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 64 - Words: 284,822 - Reviews: 1615 - Favs: 1,816 - Follows: 909 - Updated: 11/28/2010 - Published: 8/7/2006 - Luke S., Darth Vader - Complete
Walk Like Men by Kenya Starflight reviews
On his way to the Lars homestead, Obiwan is ambushed and loses baby Luke. Luke is discovered and raised to adulthood... by Sandpeople.
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 110,462 - Reviews: 614 - Favs: 768 - Follows: 337 - Updated: 4/25/2008 - Published: 6/6/2006 - Luke S., Darth Vader - Complete
Shadows of the Future by stormqueen873 reviews
ObiWan lost the duel on Mustafar, but instead of dying, he finds himself on a ship leaving Tatooine, with his old Master and a familiar young boy. As events begin to unfold, can he stop the future he knows from occuring? TPM AU, ObiAniQui bonding, DONE!
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 129,321 - Reviews: 2916 - Favs: 9,570 - Follows: 2,816 - Updated: 6/6/2007 - Published: 7/19/2006 - Obi-Wan K., Qui-Gon J. - Complete
Winter's Debt by La Guera reviews
The War is over, and Draco Malfoy has lost more than most. On his way to certain death, he reflects on family secrets and promises that must be kept.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,802 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 253 - Follows: 43 - Published: 2/22/2003 - Draco M.
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True Chosen reviews
There was never a "boy-who-lived." Instead there were twin brothers, born into a dark legacy. One is hailed as chosen, the Heir of Slytherin; the other tries to escape certain death at his father's hands. But is it really certain?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 18 - Words: 31,812 - Reviews: 639 - Favs: 1,570 - Follows: 1,991 - Updated: 6/11/2017 - Published: 4/3/2011 - Harry P., Lily Evans P., Severus S., Voldemort
Waiting reviews
A wife's musings on an early Loredas morning as she awaits her husband's return. One-shot, may lead to more in the future.
Elder Scroll series - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 831 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/27/2013 - [Dragonborn/Dovahkiin, OC] - Complete
The Rapunzel Notes reviews
"We are of one mind in all things...just as I intended it to be." The story of Rapunzel's fall from grace as related by Mother Gothel. Originally a one-shot for an English elective.
Fairy Tales - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,046 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/14/2012 - Complete