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Joined 05-27-11, id: 2938800, Profile Updated: 12-20-17
Author has written 11 stories for Merlin, Sherlock, and Avatar: Last Airbender.

You can find me on A03 now as Starts_with_a_D :)


My stories are below, of course. I hope you enjoy them. If you read any, please leave a review telling me what you thought, the good, the bad, and the ugly, 'kay? I appreciate any feedback.

My thoughts on con-crit, as quoted from someone much wiser than I am: "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." -Proverbs 9:9

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Forgotten by NorthernSparrow reviews
Sam and Dean are working a case in Wyoming, but are distracted by news of a dangerous angel called "Castiel" who they can't remember ever having heard of before. The name seems a little bit familiar, but neither of the boys is sure why. Canon-divergent from 9/09, takes place the following fall. Case fic, amnesia, no slash, friendship/family, angst. NO CRIT PLEASE, thanks
Supernatural - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 32 - Words: 165,645 - Reviews: 639 - Favs: 532 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 12/17/2014 - Published: 11/29/2013 - Sam W., Dean W., Castiel - Complete
Wedding Frame by Sydelle Rein reviews
As Arthur rides to Nemeth to join the festivities of Mithian's upcoming union, a member of her court is putting a plot into motion. Soon Arthur finds himself trapped inside his own mind and stirring up trouble between the two kingdoms against his will. Merlin stands as his only hope, unaware that while Arthur's actions are not his own, his mind is far from dormant. No Slash
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 28,358 - Reviews: 229 - Favs: 368 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 11/26/2014 - Published: 5/20/2014 - Merlin, Arthur, Mithian - Complete
Eaten Alive by Therm reviews
He'd never belonged anywhere before but he'd found a place where he felt accepted. A place where people wanted him around and valued him. That's why it hurt so much when they threw it back in his face. One shot.
Walking Dead - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,593 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/10/2013 - Rick G., Daryl D., Carol, Glenn - Complete
Stories for Children by Esther Kirkland reviews
Max and Claudette, the two kidnapped children...What was it like for them? Why didn't they try to flee the factory where Moriarty hid them? Why did Claudette scream when she saw Sherlock? And what would she say about the whole thing? Oneshot.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 966 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/1/2013 - Sgt. S. Donavan - Complete
Of Walls and Scars by Sydelle Rein reviews
Sequel to On Shaky Ground! As an army of sorcerers marches on Camelot, Merlin scrambles to come up with a defense strategy. In the meantime: Arthur, newly enlightened about the identity of the mysterious "Emrys," finds hiding his knowledge a little more difficult than he originally anticipated. No slash, as always
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 55,000 - Reviews: 1150 - Favs: 1,811 - Follows: 1,027 - Updated: 1/29/2013 - Published: 1/7/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Buckle Boots and Pratty Presents by RocknVaughn reviews
Arthur ponders life lessons (and odd manservants) while Merlin dreads his first Yuletide in Camelot. Set in Series 1: When Morgana was still good, Gwen was just a servant and Merlin's friend, and Arthur (although pratty) showed great promise that didn't exactly pan out in the BBC show...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,509 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 10 - Published: 1/16/2013 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Immortality is Worse by PaperGardener reviews
Arthur comes to comfort Merlin on the shore of the lake, and Merlin learns that he won't get to follow him into death. He doesn't want immortality. It's terrifying to know you'll be left alone in the end. Post 5x13. Spoilers
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,553 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 31 - Published: 12/25/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
To Morgana From an Amateur Villain by LMSharp reviews
An irate amateur villain, observing Morgana's continued ineptitude at conquest, sends her an angry and contemptuous letter on how to better manage it in the future. Merlin is not mine. Rated K for safety only. Spoilers for entire run of the show as far as 5.05.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,205 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/8/2012 - Morgana - Complete
A Fairy Tale by The Poet of Saffron Park reviews
The story of Amelia Pond.
Doctor Who - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 115 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 12 - Published: 10/17/2012 - Amelia P./Amy, Rory W. - Complete
The Mysterious Mr Pond by DSaint reviews
Who is the old man who moved in down the street from Craig and Sophie Owens? Why does he know so much about ancient Rome; and the Doctor, the Owens' old friend? What is the plot that he and Alfie Owens are getting wrapped up in? And will Alfie end up grounded again? And why are we asking so many questions?
Doctor Who - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,858 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 10/9/2012 - Published: 9/12/2012 - Alfie O./Stormageddon, Rory W. - Complete
The Voice in the Dream by OneDarkandStormyNight reviews
Merlin, calling himself Colin James in this lifetime, has been lost, alone, and searching for purpose since the death of Arthur a thousand years ago. When Mordred and Morgana suddenly appear, reborn, his loneliness and despair draw him to the bargain they offer: the end of his immortality for Excalibur. Little does he know, Arthur Gregory is a young London heir with strange dreams.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Fantasy - Chapters: 8 - Words: 94,665 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 279 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 9/1/2012 - Published: 7/19/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Simple Moments by TheOlArchive reviews
The team finds Steve's sketchbook and reflects on the drawings. When disaster befalls the sketches, however, they must all strive to fix it. NO SLASH! Family goodness!
Avengers - Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,890 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 390 - Follows: 66 - Published: 7/22/2012 - Captain America/Steve R. - Complete
A Servant of One by llLethell reviews
It was like being on the edge of waking. Knowing he was trapped inside himself, with one purpose consuming his mind as he was powerless to stop it. Morgana would kill the king with Merlin's hands, but he would fight. On his life, he would fight. *AU version of A Servant of Two Masters*
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,387 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 500 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 7/6/2012 - Published: 7/3/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Emrys Revealed by Volcanic Plug reviews
Morgana will kill Arthur unless Emrys reveals himself. So he does.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,280 - Reviews: 470 - Favs: 2,296 - Follows: 514 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Merlin - Complete
When I Least Deserve It by Literaria reviews
Merlin is convinced he has to die for Arthur again. Arthur gets wind of it and is having none of it. Desperate times do as such times are often wont to do, and produce desperate measures. Spoilers for S4. Very light T.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,048 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 530 - Follows: 87 - Published: 1/14/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
On Shaky Ground by Sydelle Rein reviews
Sequel to Arthur's Silent Guardian! With the unknown identity of his sorcerer-protector plaguing him, Arthur is unsure how to deal with this new knowledge. Meanwhile, a series of mysterious earthquakes is threatening the safety of Camelot. No Slash.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 24 - Words: 50,275 - Reviews: 1336 - Favs: 1,948 - Follows: 1,005 - Updated: 1/7/2012 - Published: 4/11/2010 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
A Story Behind Each by CaptainOzone reviews
One-shot. Reveal fic/ "scar-revelation" fic. The title is the summary in every way. Hardly an original idea, but hopefully it offers a new spin and flair. More details inside. NO slash.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,807 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 1,172 - Follows: 245 - Published: 9/11/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Quick and Easy by Princess Alyra reviews
Merlin had no idea what it was the prince intended to do. "Arthur, you're hurting me."
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,873 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 565 - Follows: 110 - Published: 7/14/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Wood and Cardboard by garfieldodie reviews
A wagon ride in the woods is interrupted by a strange man in a bowtie looking for his time machine. It was around here somewhere... Calvin & Hobbes crossover with Doctor Who.
Crossover - Doctor Who & Calvin & Hobbes - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,040 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 487 - Follows: 109 - Published: 7/8/2011 - 11th Doctor, Calvin - Complete
On Matters of Trust by CalCurve reviews
When Camelot faces attack by a powerful sorcerer-king, Arthur must seek the only one who can save the kingdom. Unfortunately, Emrys doesn't want to be found. Set between seasons 2 and 3.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,676 - Reviews: 303 - Favs: 1,148 - Follows: 487 - Updated: 6/23/2011 - Published: 3/14/2010 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Being Plastic by Child of Mars reviews
After the hectic events of the Big Bang, Rory Williams, the Lone Centurion, finds it hard to shake the terrible memories of being plastic, which are beginning to tear him apart. Good thing the Doctor's there to help him...
Doctor Who - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,261 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/13/2011 - Rory W., 11th Doctor - Complete
Secrets by eriphi reviews
Amy finds out that she is not the only one who has been keeping secrets.
Doctor Who - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,652 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 7 - Published: 5/30/2011 - Amelia P./Amy, Rory W. - Complete
myopia by bobtheacorn reviews
It starts with Harry breaking a glass, and then ends with him inadvertently fixing some. Or something to that effect. / 1988
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,399 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 6 - Published: 4/28/2011 - Harry P., Dudley D. - Complete
Not Dying Today by Morgan Stuart reviews
The first and only time John saw Sherlock and Anderson work well as a team without complaint, they were performing CPR on Lestrade.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,756 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 481 - Follows: 59 - Published: 4/17/2011 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
So You Want To Be A Death Eater? by imSiriuslyLupin4you reviews
JOIN THE DEATH EATERS results not typical, your experience may vary. Side effects may include fear of snakes, torture, mind control, being defeated by 1 year olds and death. Mudbloods need not apply.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,885 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/23/2011 - Voldemort - Complete
Unintentional Eavesdropping by Sydelle Rein reviews
3x13 tag. Lancelot doesn't understand Merlin. He saves all of Camelot, yet asks for no recognition. Well someone needs to thank him, and Lancelot decides to fulfill that roll. But what if someone else is within hearing distance when he does?
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,861 - Reviews: 128 - Favs: 1,520 - Follows: 326 - Published: 12/24/2010 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Tyson and I Take Up Birdwatching by Artemis Rae reviews
Tyson wants advice from Percy; Percy just wants a hot dog. It's never quite that simple with them.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,053 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/13/2010 - Percy J., Tyson - Complete
Things Unsaid by Shadowed Shinobi reviews
The last words of each departed Harry Potter character, if only they could have been said.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 77 - Words: 1,435 - Reviews: 2803 - Favs: 2,469 - Follows: 492 - Updated: 10/6/2010 - Published: 7/22/2010 - Complete
To the Future by Zeionia aka Disturbed reviews
Merlin uses his magic to save Arthur's life in full view of the entire court. This is the fall out.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,285 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 322 - Follows: 69 - Published: 9/29/2010 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
How I Remember It by LovesAngst reviews
I am not quite sure how to start this. My name is Merlin, I am 19 years old, and I was recently very ill with something Gaius calls meninjitis.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,457 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 290 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 5/3/2010 - Published: 4/29/2010 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Arthur's Silent Guardian by Sydelle Rein reviews
A powerful sorcerer named Emrys resides in Camelot, a silent guardian to Prince Arthur. But why would any sorcerer protect a Pendragon? Candun intends to find out, even if it means kidnapping the prince of Camelot as bait. No Slash! Sequel now posted!
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,196 - Reviews: 297 - Favs: 2,182 - Follows: 507 - Updated: 1/31/2010 - Published: 1/26/2010 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Just a Face On a Train by katheryne reviews
After rescuing a train from Doc Ock's attack, Peter Parker found himself unmasked and indebted to those he had just saved. 4 months later, a train passenger again crosses paths with the young hero. Based on events from SpiderMan 2. Author's update, April 2016 : I'm on Archive Of Our Own now. Search for "katherynefromphilly". You'll find me. :)
Spider-Man - Rated: K - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,504 - Reviews: 652 - Favs: 4,104 - Follows: 891 - Updated: 3/24/2005 - Published: 10/13/2004 - Complete
The Best Laid Plans by shie1dmaidenofrohan reviews
Eomer's having trouble coming to terms with Eowyn's engagement to Faramir. When Merry and Pippin decide to help the two men reconcile, disaster is almost certain to follow. Edited and reposted as of August 14 2006.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 20,563 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 7/9/2004 - Published: 4/28/2004 - Faramir, Eomer - Complete
No by Ason reviews
Poem about the death scene in TWOK.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 440 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/31/2003 - J. Kirk, Spock
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Avatar Among Shadows reviews
A veneer of peace has rested over the Four Nations in the seven months since Morgana's defeat. With Firelord Arthur and Queen Annis in full control of their thrones and Avatar Merlin nearing completion of his airbending training, all seems well. But nothing is ever as it seems.
Crossover - Avatar: Last Airbender & Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,517 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 5/2/2019 - Published: 12/12/2018 - Morgana, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere
Firelord Rising reviews
Ex-Prince Arthur hides away in the Earth Kingdom, watching as Firelord Morgana prepares to take over all four nations. He doesn't plan on interfering and getting himself killed, until a disgruntled firebender shows up to give him the hope he needs.
Crossover - Avatar: Last Airbender & Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 28 - Words: 101,927 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 9/25/2017 - Published: 10/5/2016 - [Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere] Merlin, Lancelot - Complete
These Are Our Lives reviews
A collection of one- and two-shots, with lots of different scenarios, pairings, and characters. No slash. - Leon has eyes. He uses them (and his heart aches).
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 14,434 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 7/31/2014 - Published: 10/29/2012 - Complete
The Great Detective reviews
"You know E. Brown and F. Brown and Columbo and Fletcher, Poirot and Beckett and Clouseau and Spenser . . . but do you recall the most famous detective of all?" A Sherlock version of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Humor/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 204 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/6/2013 - Sherlock H., J. Moriarty - Complete
Asters and Nettles reviews
There are questions, questions that have been left unanswered. Mycroft attempts to answer one of these in an interesting manner. Post-TRF.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 965 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/10/2013 - John W., Mycroft H. - Complete
Where Nightmares Come True reviews
Merlin sat up in bed, stretched comfortably, and declared that it would be a lovely day. Unfortunately, it was at this point that the day decided to prove to him, through a series of increasingly alarming events, just how un-lovely it could be. No slash.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 17,536 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 2/18/2013 - Published: 1/7/2013 - Morgana, Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Sorcerer's Apprentices reviews
A thousand years is a long time to wait, but with his luck, Merlin will be too busy to notice. Containing spy-work (and politics), hospitals (and Greek goddesses), and Elvis (and style). Immortal!Merlin fic.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 81,142 - Reviews: 154 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 12/4/2012 - Published: 6/7/2011 - Merlin - Complete
Good and Faithful Servant reviews
George is, as everyone knows, the perfect servant. So of course the thought of blackmailing his employers would never cross his mind . . . would it?
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,008 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/16/2012 - George - Complete
The Plan reviews
Merlin's confused. He has a few pointed questions for Morgana.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,529 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/4/2012 - Merlin, Morgana - Complete
My Heart's Desire reviews
"If life gets too hard to stand, kneel." The stories of three people that followed this advice.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,494 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 3/23/2012 - Published: 3/19/2012 - Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere - Complete
The Heir reviews
Gwaine's confused. He has a few pointed questions to ask Arthur.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 469 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 8 - Published: 12/22/2011 - Gwaine, Arthur - Complete
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