• Tuesday August 30, 2011

     

  • Xena Warrior Princess Episode 19: The Day My Hero Died by Bard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]
    The road comes to an end and Prometheus' prophecy comes true.

     

    Monday August 29, 2011

     

  • Gabrielle's Impossible Dream by Jett West on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Classic/Alt/Complete]
    This is another "first time" story. Xena and Gabrielle finally realize they want the same thing from their relationship...and it's not just to be best friends! It's an explicit account of how friends become lovers...finally!

     

    Sunday August 28, 2011

    Stay safe East Coasters

     

  • Blades of the Red Sun (Revised Version) by Saul Trabal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Classic/Het/Complete]
    In Africa, Xena and Gabrielle set out to stop Marc Antony's supporter Lepidus from obtaining a powerful weapon he will use to defeat Octavian and take over the world. In the process, Xena and Gabrielle encounter a second group of warriors who are also after this weapon-and who may prove to be far more dangerous than the Romans. Important Note : This story was written a year before A Friend In Need.

     

  • A Big Step For Bards And Warriors by Norsebard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Classic/Alt/Complete]
    Looking for some peace and quiet after their recent fight against the warlord Abraxus, Xena and Gabrielle set up camp at a picturesque lake at the foot of a waterfall. Plans for a romantic evening are soon forged, but before those plans can be carried out, an old friend stops by causing unwanted complications for Xena and frustrations for Gabrielle...

     

  • The De Lucas Family by Animism on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
    The story opens with Ryan down after a gun battle with a drug dealer, her partner is dead and she has taken a shot to the head. Nathan is a first responder paramedic and manages to stabilize his sister and get her transported to the hospital. Nathan is dating a sexy anesthesiologist Becca at the hospital where Ryan is taken. Upon arrival Ryan is treated by Samantha better known as Sam who just happens to be a cousin of Becca. For months Becca and Nathan have been trying to get Sam and Ryan together with no luck, and now fate seems to be bringing these two hard headed independent women together.

     

  • Partners by Melissa Good on her website [Uber/Alt/Incomplete]
    Added Part 13

     

    Thursday August 25, 2011

     

  • When It Comes by Artemis Callaghan on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    Poem

     

  • Xena Warrior Princess Episode 18: Thorns by Bard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt]
    Life goes on and there are plenty of warlords to go around. This one likes them young and ... now that would be telling, wouldn't it?

     

    Monday August 22, 2011

     

  • In the Company of Wolves by Geonn Cannon on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
    It's Dale's turn for romance, as she tries to juggle the responsibilities of helping Ari with the thrill of starting a new relationship. (The eighth story in the Underdogs series)

     

  • A Dog's Breakfast by Geonn Cannon on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
    After transforming in an alley, Ariadne Willow finds herself lost, naked, and far from any of her stashes. Her attempt to find clothing, shelter and a phone leads her to a bigger predicament. (The seventh Underdogs story. This story involves a threat of sexual assault, but nothing actually happens. Still, reader discretion is advised.)

     

  • The Frog Becomes a Prince? by Orhea on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
    Added Part 4

     

    Wednesday August 17, 2011

     

  • Xena Warrior Princess Episode 17: The Ties That Bind by Bard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, classic]
    Atrius stands at the center of the storm. Xena, Gabrielle, and Athena are severely tested. What is stronger: love or hate?

     

  • Bless You by Lois Kay on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    Added Part 13

     

  • Dust by Ann McMan on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
    Added the Conclusion

     

  • The Old Woman by The Mightly Lu Bu on The Athenaeum [alt, classic]
    The story of Gabrielle's final days

     

  • I See You by Lady D on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
    It's a high school love story

     

  • Birdie's Song X - Gone - by Onesockbard on The Athenaeum [alt, classic]
    Added Part 10

     

    Tuesday August 16, 2011

     

  • Broken Arrow by Mickey Minner on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
    Added Part 12 - The Conclusion

     

    Monday August 15, 2011

     

  • January Thaw by CJ Wells on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Uber/Alt/Incomplete]
    Added Part 23

     

  • A Guardian's Eternity by Stein Willard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Unfinished]
    Added Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9

     

  • The Extraordinary Adventures of Brice Johnson, Bus Driver: The Seventh Adventure by silverwriter01 On Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
    No longer Brice Johnson, she has to learn to be someone else. However, changing her identity doesn't mean she will stay safe.

     

  • After the Storm by Wendy Arthur on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Uber/Alt/Complete]
    When Special Agent CJ Carson took a long overdue vacation into the Rocky Mountains, she never anticipated finding Kate Marshall, a strong, determined actress… in the middle of a snowstorm. Lives thrown together in the strangest of ways, they fell in love, but CJ's worst nightmare just won't go away.

     

    Thursday August 11, 2011

     

  • Bard and the Conqueror by Demoka on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt]
    Xena, the Conqueror, wrecks retribution upon The Fates' temples for allowing Lyceus to be slaughtered in front of their temple. They return the blow in kind and transform her into a beast. The spell affects her entire kingdom, turning her soldiers and servants into various animals. Ares tries to reverse Xena's predicament, but can only allow Xena and her kingdom the power of human speech. Also unable to reverse the spell, Aphrodite alters it by borrowing an idea from a certain Disney classic and gives Xena an ultimatum: mutually fall in love before the rose dies, or you'll stay a panther forever.

     

  • A Switch Of The Role by Saul Trabal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [classic, het, complete]
    Three warlords want to gain access to the last ambrosia on Earth. In order to do so, they need the help of a god or demigod. They bring the Sovereign-Hercules' evil twin-back to life to help them. Xena must stop the three warlords, and return the Sovereign to his own dimension

     

  • Soul Searching At Twilight by Saul Trabal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [classic, het, complete]
    Meg is on her deathbed. Her two children, Virgil and Maria, are at her bedside. They reflect back on the life they had together. Final Meg/Joxer fanfic by the author, once again dealing with Meg and Joxer as serious, three-dimensional characters.

     

  • Crossroads of Destiny by Saul Trabal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [classic, het, complete]
    A series of circumstances put Gabrielle in a position where she must face one of her most challenging, dangerous missions ever. It will push her to the brink of her abilities, and the fate of milllions hangs in the balance

     

    Wednesday August 10, 2011

     

  • A Solstice Miracle by ShyBard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, classic, unfinished]
    Post FIN. Gabrielle returns to Greece only to unexpectedly meet up with Eve and both travel to Poteidaea to spend time with Lila and Sarah over the upcoming Winter Solstice. Aphrodite makes an appearance and no matter how well intended her plans may be, this can only lead to one thing....trouble!

     

  • Xena Warrior Princess Episode 16: The Ties That Bind by Bard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt]
    Joyous is the family reunion. Or is it?

     

  • Down Girl by Geonn on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    Ariadne Willow is forced to take a case during a potentially awkward time. The sixth story in my Underdogs series....

     

  • Grappling With the Girl Next Door by Sofia Antonia Milone (aka Antonia Matheson) on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    Kirstin Hart is a filmmaker working in New York. Trying to move on from her tempestuous but closeted relationship with one of America's most well known anchors, she takes an unusual job in order to raise capital for her first feature. The journey turns out to be a hectic and challenging one for her in many respects. Facing a few of her demons she collides head on with her past, presented in the formidable form of Megan Rogers, someone who knows a thing or two about rocking peoples worlds. Is true love really unconditional? If so she has a hard choice to make, especially when someone is intent on fighting.

     

  • Braving the Inner Storm by Saul Trabel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [classic, het, complete]
    This story takes place one month after Joxer's murder of Criton. Overwhelmed with guilt, Joxer is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Meg finds him unconscious near her brothel, and tries to nurse him back to health, physically and mentally. This story is meant to show Meg and Joxer in a more serious light and as three-dimensional characters-something that was lacking in the television series. It is a dark piece-not meant for children.

     

  • A Taste of Deja Vu by Saul Trabal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [classic, het, complete]
    In this revised version, Joxer, Autolycus and Meg confront a dangerous enemy from Meg's dark past. This story is the sequel to Braving The Inner Storm , and focuses mostly on Meg's past life. As with 'Inner Storm', the focus is on making Meg and Joxer more complex, three-dimensional characters. This story is very dark and intense - and is not recommended for children.

     

  • And The Music Goes On by Heidi Dum on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    The story of Heather and Jade's life together as they struggle with the curveballs of everyday life and the death of Jade's father. Through the laughter and tears can their love for each other keep them together through even the hardest of times?

     

  • The Old Spies' Home by Phair on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    Added Part 6

     

  • Special Day by ljay on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
    A woman decided to make her lover's first birthday with her unforgettable. Their love is new but really deep. Just an ordinary day in the lives of two lovers; but it isn't so ordinary.

     

  • Coming Home by Ijay on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
    A woman's first true love is spurned and didn't go down well the way it is supposed to. Now, after almost ten years, she is determined to go back and if not anything find closure but she is surprised to find out that she is not the only one that feels the way she does.

     

    Monday August 08, 2011

     

  • Braving The Inner Storm by Saul Trabal on Mary D's site [Classic/Het/Complete]
    Revised version of this classic Meg/Joxer hurt/comfort fic. Set post episode "The Convert".

     

    Sunday August 07, 2011

     

  • The Race of Warriors by The Guardian on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Classic/Alt/Complete]
    As Queen of the Amazons, Gabrielle wants to hold a traditional Amazon race and invites two of their sister tribes to participate. But before the Race can even begin, there is a lot of drama and the participation of three young underdogs is endangered. What does the Loyal get herself into trying to help her friends? This is a story about learning, guidance and teamwork. Part of the Guardian series.

     

  • The Negotiation by Jennifer Alexander Robinson on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Complete]
    I negotiated with a rapist for my life. This is my story. - A narrative combining poetry and film. It is a heartbreaking fact that those of us who have suffered violent attacks remain wrongfully ashamed and silent, because of the continued arrogance of the judiciary and their ambivalent attitude to the crime of rape.

     

  • Deadtown by Phair and Anders on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
    Added Part 6

     

  • Beggar’s Flip by Zipplic on The Athenaeum [alt, original, unfinished]
    Added Chapter 1

     

  • Just a Breath Away by Colleen on The Athenaeum [alt, original, unfinished]
    Added Chapters 15-17

     

  • The Extraordinary Adventures of Brice Johnson, Bus Driver: The Sixth Adventure by silverwriter01 on The Athenaeum [alt, original, complete]
    Sixth story in the series

     

     

    Thursday August 04, 2011

    Who would have ever thought 80 would feel comfortable in the Midwest US?

     

  • Broken Arrow by Mickey Minner on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
    Added Part 11

     

    Wednesday August 03, 2011

    July was the wettest on record here in the Midwest. So far, August is picking up right where July left off. Keeping fingers crossed for no power outages or flooding!

     

  • A Queen for All Seasons by Melissa Good on her Blog [alt]
    Added Part 11

     

    Monday August 01, 2011

    August already. Oh my.

     

  • A Shaggy Dog Story by Geonn Cannon on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
    Beat cop Diana Rios runs into an old girlfriend on an otherwise routine night. Or is it? (The fifth story in the "Underdogs" series)