The Ultimate Xena Fan Fiction Directory: What's New?

• Friday, January 31, 2003

  Well the end of the month is here.4 days till my 35th birthday, and I am freaking out! I also am going to share a bit of personal news here. My partner lost her job. Scary thing this economy is. But she did arrange a interview for Monday somewhere. Send out the prayers that she gets a new job!!! Anyway on with the update.

• Taking Risks-Chapter 16 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER)
  Sudden danger faces Xena and Gabrielle, separating them.

• Phantasia part 12by Taiko on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse
  Continuing story

• Gabrielle Takes Topsby T. C. O'Neill on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse(Alt)
  Do you like stories about sweaty, half naked Amazon? Do you enjoy Gabrielle manipulating Xena with her firm hot, body? If so, here's the story for you.

• Amicus Humani Generis - parts 19-conclusion by S. B. Zarben on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse(Uber/Alt)
  Conclusion to Continuing Story

  Thursday, January 30, 2003

  Hello everyone!! Sorry about the lack of updates. Tuesday were none, and yesterday I was just to damn tired. I didn't get ot eat dinner till 900pm. After work I went to a Hebrew school to sign my son up. Yes, he is learning hebrew so he can have a Bar Mitzvah (for those of you who know what that is)in 3 years. He is growing up way to fast! I cant believe I had to do this already!! Anyway the end of the month is drawing near. Life is going by too quick.It really is.Tell someone you love them...someone you care.... ~Heartbrkn

  Next installment to my story should be up tomorrow!! If you are visiting my site and get the 20meg page. It means lots of visitors(hits), and the page blocks itself after a certain amount and reopens the next day. Thats what happens when you have a free site...Can't afford to pay for one at the moment...LOL...

• Amicus Humani Generis by SB Zarben on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  the epilogue

• Daughters of Artemis by L.M. Townsend' on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 10: Memories of the Sword

• A Thousand Kisses (#4 in Jaden and Grace) by GirlBard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added Part 12/finished

• Raging Horses by T. Stratton on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [uber/unfinished]
  Jordan Martin realizes that she needs more than work to make her life complete. When she gets a letter from one of her late Grandmother’s friends she decided that it’s a perfect time to visit. Hoping to find some peace and quiet Jordan along with her friend Mary travel to see Marge Wilson. That’s not what she finds after she gets there. Between fist fights and fires she falls in love with a small blonde who just happens to own the ranch.

  Monday, January 27, 2003

• CONGRATS BUCCANEERS on winning the Super Bowl 48-21. Barry

• In Time,With Time, In The Meantime By Heather on Dragon's Quill and Ink (Gen)
  What's a bounty hunter to do when she finally has the one person she hates most in her ropes? The temptation to kill her is great, but it is Christmas after all. But her family was killed because of the woman in her rope, and all Nyx wants to do is get even. Will she? Won't she?

• 55 word PWP? by Taleweaver on Dragon's Quill and Ink (alt)
  Summary pending.

• Forgotten Whispers by Jennis Slaughter on Heartbrkn's Place (alt)
  Summary pending.

• Gabrielle, Bard in Bondage by TC Oneill on Heartbrkn's Place (alt)
  Summary pending.

• The Saddle by TC O'Neill on Heartbrkn's Place (alt)
  Summary pending.

• Wedding Story by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  No. 5 of Beginning Again. Xena and Gabrielle head back to Amazonia to get married, but first Xena has to pass a test that Lila picked out. Comedy and chaos ensues.

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major part 23 by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• The following e-books have been added toMerwolf's Academy of Bards:
  
  The Partner Trap by Scully
  The Nearest Distant Shore by Little Mac
  Her Majesty's Pleasure by Cephalgia
  The Saddle by TC O'Neill
  Ignorance Is Bliss by Carola Erickson
  Mark of the Mermaid by Carola Erickson
  Infinite Loop by Meghan O'Brien
  
  The following e-books have been revised:
  
  On a High CLiff by BS Raven
  The Right Thing by SX Meagher

• My Sisters Keeper part 10 by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Jenny and Lizzie learn more about one another during a sailing trip.

• Blindsided part 2 by Colleen on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• Outcome part 10 by Kim Pritekel and Alexa Hoffman on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

  Sunday, January 26, 2003

• Crossroads by Dreamdust on Mantiss' site
  Poem

• For The One by Callisto on Mantiss' site
  Poem

• The Warmth Of Fire Shall Meet Callisto's Soul by Melissa O'Brien on Mantiss' site
  Poem

• Afterbirth, Part One by Heather (aka Pearlheart of video fame) on Dragon's Quill and Ink (post FIN)
  Not your typical post-FIN tale! Gabrielle is heartbroken, distraught and still angry about losing Xena and goes back to Cyrene's tavern hoping to find solace there. Instead she finds Eve, who doesn't seem to take her mother's death very seriously. What is going on inside Eve's head?

• Teach Me Everything You Know by Zuke on Dragon's Quill and Ink
  Xena has left her old life behind, and opportunity stretches before her. She will make a friendship that will change her future in ways even she could not have forseen. A short, but interesting piece of fan fiction.Read the Author's Notes too (found at the top of the story) and find out what happened behind the scenes!

• Darkness Behind The Desk by Taleweaver on Dragon's Quill and Ink
  This is the story of opportunity, power, lies, greed, ruin and oppression. But it’s not all bad. There is hope for a bright future, and through that hope, a happy ending. The President of the United States has been cloned by someone close to him. How will the the world's largest superpower be governed now?

  Saturday, January 25, 2003

  Where did the month go? I am happy the weekend is here. Work has been just so hectic lately. But even with all the hustle and bustle I make sure to tell someone everyday that I love them. Don't forget!!

• The Saddle by T. C. O'Neill on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse(Alt)
  The Saddle is a sequel to Gabrielle, Bard In Bondage. You my wish to read that story first for a better understanding of the events. Its only about 14 pages. The Saddle is a Plot, what Plot? kind of story

• Gabrielle and Jolinarby Daniel Stevens on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse(Gen)
  Revised version

• Gabrielle's Chakramby Daniel Stevens on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse(Gen)
  Revised version

• The Healer and the Warriorby Nicole S. Ham (Xianne) and Erica Christian(Callisto) on Taiko's Scrolls of the Universe (Alt)
  This story takes the character Callisto out of the Xena realm while she is still a goddess. After consciously giving up her immortality for a different reason, she and her friend, Xianne, who's destiny is tied to hers, set out on the journey of a lifetime. With the help of their travel companion, Maji, these 2 women defy all odds in the face of the controlling forces of good and evil to arrive at one defining moment. A moment that will change all of them, and the fate of the world, forever...

• Her Majesty's Pleasure by Cephalgia on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [PWP/original fiction]
  Follow up to the stories The British Invasion and Body English. It continues and concludes Holly and Gina's story.

• Time's Fell Hand by LJ Maas on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conqueror)
  Added part 16

  Friday, January 24, 2003

  BRRR...I think 8 is an age not a degree!!! Well i got the earmuffs!! They are wonderfully warm!! Well have a good Friday everyone!

• The Road From Kilimanjaro by KG MacGregor on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt/original/finished]
  For six months, Mary Kate Sasser trained for the ultimate quest of Uhuru Peak, the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro's glacial crater. The small-town Southerner was ready for everything - except perhaps for fellow climber Kristin Addison, who had another summit in mind.

• Conquering Heroine By CN Winters and Amy on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conqueror)
  This is unlike any other Conqueror out there and took two years to make. A wide cast of characters in this unique piece with so many twists and turns it'll make your head spin

• Where is Xena When You Need Her? by Diane C. Bonacci on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Xena)
  Political Satire

• Christmas for Santa's Little Helpers by Carola "Ryûchan" Eriksson on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Xena)
  A very short story about a sad little elf in Santa's workshop, a Christmas wish, mistletoe, and why it really isn't much fun to be a Bad Girl.

• Ignorance is Bliss by Carola "Ryûchan" Eriksson on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Dash is a very unusual turtle. Not only is she very dangerous to any and all male turtles in the vicinity, but she tries to give her human friends some dating advice... it really isn't her fault that humans keep forgetting the important parts, is it?

• Mark of the Mermaid by Carola "Ryûchan" Eriksson on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  A dark and gory tale about the curse of the mermaid's flesh and the poor unfortunate souls that fall under it. The lure of eternal life comes with a heavy price, and even for those that attain it, an eternal life in solitude is no gift to cherish. So all that remains is to wander through life in search of the one, that one person that can share that unending life - the one allotted to you.

• The Last Letter by Carola "Ryûchan" Eriksson on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  The tale of a female King, and how she had spent her life loving the woman her father arranged for her to marry, only to one day realize that her bride may never come to share those feelings.

• The Island of Beasts by Carola "Ryûchan" Eriksson on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  The Island of Dr Moreau, über version. Mike has reached absolute rock bottom in her life when she's brought ashore on the small island that would be the focus of her nightmares, and what she finds might just turn her life around.

• Amicus Humani Generis by SB Zarben on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 20

• eBooks on Merwolf's Academy of Bards
  Removed at Authors Request:
  B movie - K. Simpson
  New
  Moment in Eden - Casi Eve
  The Deal - Paully Adams
  Harvest - G.E. Birch
  Courageous Hearts - T. Stratton
  The Road from Kilimanjaro - KG MacGregor
  Deja Vu - Alec Rene
  Conquering Heroine - CN Winters & Amy
  Fixed
  China - Anne Azel
  South Africa - Anne Azel
  A Christmas Story - Anne Azel

• Magic In The Air - Episode 8 of Subtext Virtual Season 8 by T. Novan on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  Gabrielle has been kidnapped. Xena must work with a clan of forest dwelling creatures to get her back.

• The Road from Kilimanjaro (Complete)by KG MacGregor on MaryD' site. (Alt / Uber)
  Friendships and more are forged on the trail up to Uhuru Peak.

• No Way Out! (Complete)by Richard B. Kloosterboer on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  CloneFic story.

• The Growing - Chapter 4 (On going series)by Susanne Beck, Okasha & T. Novan on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Continuing serial.

• Conquering Herione (Complete)by CN Winters & Amy on MaryD's site. (Alt / Conqueror)
  An unusual conqueror story.

• Icon (Complete)by T. Novan on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  CloneFic story.

• The following stories have been added to the Bard's eBook Corner
  Classic

  Baermer: The Shaman
  Baermer: The Princess and the Popper
  Baermer: The Cage of the Muses
  Baermer: The Personal Scrolls of Gabrielle
  Baermer: The Lost Tribe of the Kapru Kali (Alt)
  Linda Crist: Eyes of Eire 8-10
  Linda Crist: Soul Vessels
  Melissa Good: Champion 11-15
  IseQueen: Trying Fun
  Conqueror

  Mavis Applewater: The Conqueror
  Melissa Good: Shadows Of The Soul 17-21
  Kamouraskan & Lariel: The Last Conqueror
  Uber

  Alexiares: Alexiares Omega's Folly
  Alexiares: How to Celebrate Solstice in the Appropriate Manor
  Amber: Primal Touch
  Annemaart: Above and Beyond
  Archangel: Desert Hawk
  D: Frequent Conversations
  T. Novan & Sue Beck: The Growing 1-3 (Unfinished)
  Tragedy88: Love's Rendition
  LA Tucker: The Light Fantastic
  LA Tucker: Küssen Des Banditen
  LA Tucker: The Inside Out
  Clone Fic

  Mickey: Movie of the Clones
  Post FIN Fic

  Anthony Girl and Dio: May I Sleep with Thracians? A Musical Homage to Love, Redemption, and Gratuitous Violence

• Taking Risks-Chapter 15 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER)
  It's time for Xena to decide whether or not she wants to risk going home with Gabrielle, but she is distracted by Gabrielle's desires to please her in more ways than one.

  Thursday, January 23, 2003

  BRRR...

• Eternal Spirit part 25 by M.E. Joseph(ALT)
  Continuing Story

• Pup Power by Patty Schramm(UBER)
  This is the story that she won honorable mention with in the latest Academy of Bards Challenge.

• Through a Strange Land part 1 by Taleweaver.(ALT)
  It is written in the style of a "Jules Verne" science fiction story

  Wednesday, January 22, 2003

  Hello......There was nothing to update yesterday. Hope everyone is staying nice and warm, cause the gods know it is FREEZING here in NY!!! Get this: I find these great earmuffs. They go behind your head, instead of on top, so it doesn't mess up your hair. Its by Polartec 180. Eddie Bauer has them,Modells, etc.. everyone is SOLD out of them!! Now I must tell you I never wear a hat(hate them!!) nor do I wear earmuffs. So I found one pair I like and go figures its sold out!! Anyway that's just my luck.

• The Truth Be Told by CJ Shoup [gen]
  Xena "helps" Joxer drop his warrior look, but is it for the better?

• Murder has Two Faces by Tonya S. Coley on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 9

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel and Alexa Hoffman on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 9

• By the Manor Owned by Phair on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 6

• Ebooks Removed by Request from Author
  Engravings of Wraith - Kiera Dellacroix
  Icehole - Kiera Dellacroix
  Fractured Tapestry - Kiera Dellacroix

• Stud by S Berry on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  PWP. Two women who meet outside and bar and... well, I think we can all guess what comes next. If PWP doesn't tip you off, do not read at work!

• Stud II by S Berry on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Takes place a couple weeks after "Stud". Finally, the secret is revealed.Do not read at work.

• Resist by S Berry on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Sequel to All the Way to Heaven Or Lesbian Parlor Games

• L.M. Townsend's Daughters of Artemis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added the second section of part 9

• Coincidental Meetings by MelRCuber on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added revised parts 1-4 and new part 5

• Time's Fell Hand - Chapter 16 by LJ Maas on her site [Alt]
  The battle is over and Xena and Gabrielle deal with their battle lust. Once sated, they talk of what happened during the battles.

  Monday, January 20, 2003

• CONGRATS BUCANNEERS (27-10) on winning and going to the Superbowl (sorry Eagles fans).

• Warrior Dream website has been added to our banners page.

• The Saddle by TC O'Neill on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt]
  Here's another Plot, What Plot? story that picks up where "Gabrielle, Bard In Bondage" left off. There are no other characters in the story except Argo. Xena and Gabrielle don't need anyone else... but you already knew that, didn't you?

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major part 22 by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Life's Little Edge part 3 by Roselle Graskey on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

  Sunday, January 19, 2003

• Missing You! by StaceyX on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt]
  Xena and Gabrielle have been apart for a while and are reunited.

• Courageous Hearts by T. Stratton on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [über/alt]
  Dell Marshall had her life turned upside down. First the woman she loved leaves her and then her family is killed by a serial killer this all happens in the span of a couple of days. Almost killed herself Jay goes on with her life moving to a new town. When after a few years her ex-lover moves to the same town not knowing Dell lives there also and they meet by chance. Then the killer who slaughtered her family escapes from prison bent on finishing what he started.

• Something I Said part 6 by Denic on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

  Saturday, January 18, 2003

  Ahh.....rest.....

  From Left:
  The United States Women's National Soccer Team is in China for the Four Nations (USA, Norway, Germany, and China) Tournament. Games will be played from January 23 to January 29. There are no plans to televise these matches in the United States. All four teams have qualified for the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup that will be held in China beginning in September.
  Times and dates for the USA games are:
  Jan. 23 versus Norway - 5:30 p.m. local / 1:30 a.m. PT
  Jan. 26 versus China - 3:35 p.m. local / 11:35 p.m. PT
  Jan. 29 versus Germany 1:55 p.m. local / 9:55 p.m. PT

• I have gotten several email about Lunacy's site.The current addy is Lunacy Reviews
  Please take note.

• To Protect and Serve by T. STRATTON on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [über/alt/finished]
  Tyler Jones is hired by BJ Stanton to protect her from a deranged stalker. Unable to fight the connection she feels, Tyler falls in love with BJ. Will Tyler be able to keep the woman she loves away from a man who is willing to kill to be close to her?

• False Dragon By Mikael Helbo Kjaer on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (post-fin)
  The fourth part of The Darkness and The Light series. Xena follows Gabrielle's tracks across Asia hoping to reach her friend that last she heard was struggling with an inner darkness. At last we learn why no one has heard from Gabrielle in two years. Note: nearly novel length.

• My Sisters Keeper by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Tension runs high part 9

• The Growing - Part 3 (Serial, In progress) by Sue Beck and Okasha on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Continuing serial.

• On Azrael's Wings - Part 22 (Conclusion)by D. Jordan Redhawk on her site. (Alt / Original)
  Conclusion to story.

• The Wanderer Chronicles IX - Visions of Death by The Tenth Muse on wordscape [alt original]
  Will Jaime's vision of Catherine's death come true?

• Children of Infinity part 1 by Moon on wordscape {alt original]
  Torn between the influences of Light and Shadow, a powerful woman, chosen by both to bring about the final fall or the rise of Creation, must make a decision that will tip the balance of Power forever.

• Part 1 of The Seige by Leslie Ann Miller on wordscape [alt original]
  After a long winter siege, Lillian must take over the leadership of the troops when her father dies.

• Part 8 of Crossed Bows by Power Chakram on wordscape [alt original]
  An epic British historical action adventure called Crossed Bows - A Tale of Two Robins. Set in a time when men were bold and women were bolder, it's got all the swashbuckle, romance, adventure and green tights a body could ask for

• Pieces by Moon on wordscape [alt original]
  When the world is caving in on you and everything you held dear is falling apart, how do you even begin picking up the Pieces?

• Cologne, Belgian Quarter, Whistle Stop Café by Loona on wordscape [alt/original]
  Karla is a quite quiet fellow, enjoying breakfast at the Whistle Stop Café, Cologne, Belgian Quarter every sunday. She likes to look at other people from her chosen distance and is rather disturbed, when Karla breaks in without warning.

  Friday, January 17, 2003

  Hello!!There was nothing for me to update yesterday, but I did miss you guys. Well weekend is here and its a 3 day weekend for me. I get Martin Luther king day off!!! I can use it, I need to catch up on some sleep.

• HEART OF A WARRIOR TRILOGY BOOK TWO by Slider on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse (alt)
  After leaving Amphipolis, on their way to the nearest port to catch a boat to Egypt, the mystical Land of the Paraohs, Gabrielle, Jarra, and Ezra come to the city of Sapai, where something is very wrong indeed. When the trio offer their help they uncover a great evil that will force Gabrielle to face her demons, and will reveal a link to Jarra's past more horrible than she ever dreamed...

• A Moment in Eden by CasiEve on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt/finished]
  summary pending

• Moving On by Mezzo' on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 14, part 15 and part 16 (the conclusion)

• Taking Risks-Chapter 14 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER)
  Xena remembers more about her past, and is torn between leaving with Gabrielle, or staying in the safety of the only place she's ever known as home.

  Wednesday, January 15, 2003

  Hello everyone! Half of January is over already. I can't believe it! I have another week of overtime ahead. But at least it keeps me from getting the birthday blues. Every year around this time,a few weeks before, I get sad. Can't help it, it just happens. Anyway on with the update.

• Beyond the Breakwater - Part 1 (In progress) by Radclyffe on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  In the sequel to Safe Harbor, Sheriff Reese Conlon and Doctor Tory King face the challenges of personal change as they define their lives and future together. Twenty year-old Brianna Parker makes a sacrifice for love that threatens not just her happiness, but her life, when she returns home as the newest member of the sheriff's department. One summer in Provincetown, each woman learns the true meaning of love and friendship.

• A Final Redemption by Nance Gice on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [classic; general]
  Xena is haunted by the past, she thought had long-since been put behind her, when she battles a blood thirsty warlord who has vowed to take revenge by killing Gabrielle.

• On the High Cliff by B.S. Raven on Merwolf's Academy of Bards
  [revised version]

• Fate by DE Salsbury on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 12

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel and Alexa Hoffman on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Combined part 7 and 8

• Immortality and Wizardry by Patricia Winterburn on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 6(conclusion)

• A Thousand Kisses by GirlBard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 11

• Updates for Xena Scrolls Archive
  Telling Xena By Cheeya(Alt)
  Sometimes conversations between friends isn't always so easy.
  Wanting by Cheeya(ALT)
  Gabrielle is...needing of something. Maybe Xena can help.
  Working Title(ALT)
  Gabrielle is writing, and nothing comes to mind. Well, almost nothing.

  Tuesday, January 14, 2003

• For Love Of A Queen part 13 (Conclusion) by Poni on Mantiss' site
  Marga is coronated and things are well for the Amazons. But Poni faces a dance with her destiny, one that will change the fate of one she holds dear.

• A Thousand Shades of Success part 6 (conclusion) by Taleweaver on Blondi's Writing Works
  Conclusion.

  Monday, January 13, 2003

• Harvest by G.E. Birch on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [original/alt/finished]
  Set in the mid-west The Harvest is the story of 2 women (Carolyn and Elise) whose lives connect in a seemingly random way. After Carolyn's maiden aunt passes away, leaving the farm to her, Carolyn finds herself unexpectedly plunked in the mid-west. There - urban out lesbian meets an isolated asexual farmer. As the two women are drawn together each struggles with her own past to come together in the present to harvest desire.

• Déjà Vu by Alec Rene on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber/alt)
  The memory of one lover to another. A recollection of an ecstasy fulfilled fantasy shared between the two. Detailing just what can happen between two lovers on a stormy night when a fantasy is unleashed.

• A Game of Chess by Angharad Governal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Two people meet over a game of chess. Based on the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde written by Beroul.

• Reunion by Angharad Governal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Old classmates meet at a high school reunion.

• My Sisters Keeper part 8 by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Jenny and Lizzie are confronted by the woman who tore them apart.

• Life's Little Edge part 2 by Roselle Graskey on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major parts 20 and 21 by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Murder has Two Faces part 8 by Tonya S. Coley on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• The Deal part 7 (conclusion) by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Conclusion.

• The following e-books have been added to Merwolf's Academy of Bards:
  
  Cityscape by Casie Eve
  Elana's Legacy by Patricia Winterburn

• A Pirate's Treasure by Barbara Davies on her site (alt/uber)
  In the Caribbean of the 1670s, notorious pirate Captain Meg Etherege sets out to plunder a brigantine bound for England.

• Forward by Moon on Moon-Struck [alt uber]
  The second in the Pieces series; Miranda says goodbye to her old life.

• Children of Infinity part 3 by Moon on Moon-struck [alt uber]
  Torn between the influences of Light and Shadow, a powerful woman, chosen by both to bring about the final fall or the rise of Creation, must make a decision that will tip the balance of Power forever.

• Teach Me Everything You Know by Zuke on Dragon's Quill and Ink
  Summary pending.

• The Perfect Gift by HkdonXetG on Dragon's Quill and Ink
  A 55 word piece of fan fiction.

• Nipple By Archaeobard (alt)
  Gabrielle searches for just the right way to describe a nipple, and drives Xena crazy in the process. This a Xippy-Award winning story is just too good to pass up, it's a must read!

  Sunday, January 12, 2003

• WNBA News: And The Name Is... The San Antonio Silver Stars Spurs Sports and Entertainment (SSandE) announced that they have named their newly acquired WNBA team the San Antonio Silver Stars, representating the Texas ‘Lone Star’ and the silver team color of the Spurs.

• Through A Strange Land part 2 by Taleweaver on Dragon's Quill And Ink
  In this chapter, Xena and Gabrielle find a way to make life a little more bearable, meet up with a giant and discover they are not the only bipeds in the strange valley.

  Friday, January 10, 2003

  I have never been happier that the weekend is here!!!

• The Growing - Part 2 (In Progress) by Sue Beck (SwordnQuil), Okasha & T. Novan on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Continuing story

• On Azrael's Wings - Part 21 (in Progress) by D. Jordan Redhawk on her site. (Alt / Original)
  Continuing story

• Cityscape by Casi Eve on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (original/alt/finished)
  A writing assignment brings Shelby to Chicago where she discovers a new side to the city and gets more than a tour guide in Taryn. If only every trip was so productive...

• Elana's Legacy by Patricia Winterburn on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  In this very short story Xena and Gabrielle get a gift from a couple of old friends.

• Tie Break by Bonnie on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 23

• The Daughters of Artemis series by L. M. Townsend on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 9a

  Thursday, January 9, 2003

  Ok still doing overtime, and very tired. But on a happy note, I forgot to mention to you guys that I will be a first time Aunt in April!! I am excited!!!!

• Queen and the Conqueror By Jrockitto XenaScrolls Fan Fic Archive(ALT-ish)
  Queen Gabrielle wakes up in the posh rooms of the Conqueror, not recalling how she got there. After she meets the Conqueror, she and Xena form a close bond and Xena agrees to help Gabrielle rid the Amazons of Julius Caesar. Only, Xena wants a favor as well...

• Ripples in Time by Lois Kay and Cbar on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 16

• New eBooks on Merwolf's Academy of Bards
  Dawn of Change by Gerri Hill
  About Artemis by BL Miller
  The Black Jar by Dreamweaver
  Here Comes My Woman - Epilogue by GS Binkley,BR> Chilled Out by Mindwalker 78
  Wishing for a Warrior for Christmas by Ri
  Devine Desecration by D. Jordan Redhawk

• Taking Risks-Chapter 13 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER)
  Xena and Gabrielle make it safely to the nearest town, and Gabrielle reacquaints Xena with modern day conveniences in a motel room.

  Wednesday, January 8, 2003

  Hi all. You have a very tired bard here. I am doing overtime this week, so I am up at 5am getting to work 2 hour early. But I 'll guess it will be worth it at the end of the week! Well on with the update!!

• The Dark Huntressby Katia Davis(ALT/UBER)
  Chapter 18 - Continuing story.

• Trying Fun (Complete) by IseQween on MaryD's site. (Gen)
  The following "classic" XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS story takes place after the second season’s "The Price" and before events of the third season.

• Here Comes My Woman - Epilogue by GS Binkley on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  HERE COMES MY WOMAN’S Epilogue continues seven months after Hayley is born.The Ballant clan tries to cope with the newest member of their family as Lacy and Gage continue their lives together. Gage’s mother reveals why she abandoned her daughter. This story follows THE WOMAN I LOVE then A WOMAN LIKE YOU and HERE COMES MY WOMAN.

• Infinite Loop by MeghanO 'Brien on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  "Reluctantly dragged to a straight bar by two co-workers, shy software developer Regan O'Riley never expected to meet the perfect woman. Mel Raines never expected to *be* anyone's perfect woman, at least for more than a night, but when the stoic cop becomes involved with Regan she finds that she's considering something more meaningful than casual sex for the first time in her adult life. When tragedy strikes Mel's life, the two women are propelled along in their tentative friendship and growing love by way of an impromptu road trip to the American Southwest. Along the way they encounter a series of adventures, confront their pasts, and forge a new future...together."

• The Black Jar by Dreamweaver on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (post-fin)
  This is a post FIN fiction (which I swore I would never do), can't say too much without giving it away as it is so short. A 'what if' story. It won't depress you, I don't think. No more subtext than the show.

• A Thousand Kisses by Girlbard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added Part 10

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel and Alexa Hoffman on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 4 and combined parts 5&6

• My Sister's Keeper by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 7

  Tuesday, January 7, 2003

• Children of Infinity part 2 by Moon on Moon-Struck [alt original]
  Torn between the influences of Light and Shadow, a powerful woman, chosen by both to bring about the final fall or the rise of Creation, must make a decision that will tip the balance of Power forever.

• Pieces by Moon on Moon-Struck
  When the world is caving in on you and everything you held dear is falling apart, how do you even begin picking up the Pieces?

• If This Soul part one by Moon on her site
  A young woman possessed by a demon is torn between fighting demonic influences and surrendering to darkness's embrace.

• Time's Fell Hand-Chapter 15 by LJ Maas on her site [Alt]
  Gabrielle and her little group find the mercenaries and Athens is saved, from the Persians and The Beast.

  Monday, January 6, 2003

• Time's Fell Hand part 15 by LJ Maas on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  Continuing story.

• Wishing For a Warrior For Christmas by Ri on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (crossover)
  Tabitha was very lonely on Christmas Eve, she wished for someone to talk to. Puffs of smoke appeared and her friends Xena and Gabrielle were before her. Hands on hips and maternal frown on the warriors face she asked the little girl, "Tabitha, did you bring us here?"

• Captain of Her Heart by W. Brad Danbrook on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Uber)
  The story sees a landing party from the Enterprise encounter a resurrected Xena, Gabrielle, Ares and Zeus. Zeus has hatched a plan, with a complicit Ares, to hijack the Enterprise to reprise the "Age of Gods." Needless to say, Kirk has a problem with this. Inititially Xena is bothered by the brash Starship Captain. In time, a spark of romance is kindled.

• Echo of Distant Thunder by Emily First on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Alt)
  Following an undefined trail,Xena is moving through the hinterland of Poteidaia when she runs into a little bit of bother...

• Chilled Out by Mindwalker 78 on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Uber/alt)
  A lonely cottage, two people, the perfect place to do just that - chill out.

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major part 19 by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Amicus Humani Generis part 19 by SB Zarben on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• The following e-books have been added to Merwofl's Academy of Bards:
  
  Sierra City by Gerri Hill
  Tears of a Goddess by DJ Belt
  The Last Conqueror by Lariel and Kam
  Love the Way You Love Me by Paully Adams
  Kissing You by Paully Adams
  Somewhere Down the Line by Paully Adams
  The Show by BL Miller

  Sunday, January 5, 2003

• Happy New Year everyone. Barry

• The Ghost by Ri on Forevaxena (alt/uber)
  A ghostly figure had been stealing things from an old building for years. Not a single business or floor had been neglected. Rickie and her partner were hired to look into it. When Rickie was crawling through the vents after the ghost she fell down a shaft into strong arms. She would never have thought her life would change so much so fast as she looked into the piercing eyes of The Ghost.

• Invading My Dreams by Ri on Forevaxena (alt/uber)
  For Kate the force was her life till she answered a domestic dispute case. She went to a neighbor to interview them and was greeted by a woman who had haunted her dreams. How will she be able to balance this new discovery with the life she had created?

• To find a Heritage by Ri on Forevaxena (Gen)
  This is a crossover between Relic Hunter and Xena

• Wishing for a Warrior for Xmas by Ri on Forevaxena (Gen)
  This is a sequel to Ri's first Xena / Bewitched story.

  Saturday, January 4, 2003

  BARRY IS BACK!!!!!! I missed him. Not that I don't love all of you guys, but I need a two day break! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

• The XenaScrolls Fan Fic Archive Has been added to the UFFD index
  and accepting fan fic submissions

• Sierra City by Gerri Hill on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [original/alt]
  Chris McKenna gladly escaped the crowds of Yosemite to work as the new Search and Rescue in tiny Sierra City, nestled just west of Lake Tahoe. Always a loner, she didn't mind the seclusion of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Jessie Stone, a successful but reclusive writer, is haunted by memories of her childhood and finally returns to Sierra City after sixteen years of estrangement from her mother. The odd assortment of residents of this small mountain town bring them together but it is Annie Stone, a woman Chris has grown to admire and a woman Jessie still feels hatred for, that binds the two. Through lies and deception, they still cannot deny the growing attraction that will brighten both their lives . . . if only they will allow it.

• Something I Said by Denic on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 5

  Friday, January 3, 2003

  So I am counting the days to my next vacation..LOL..The one I haven't even planned for yet!(g)

  A message from Jrockit
  Potedaia Square
  Bardic Influence
  Lurking Shadows
  these old sites of mine are no longer working:Some of them died because I didn't have internet access at home. I now do, and am working on a new site that will be completed soon. It already has fan fic!

• Taking Risks-Chapter 12 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER)
  Xena and Gabrielle start off for civilization, but Xena's legs...and other things...temporarily sidetrack them.

• The Deal by Paully Adams[unfinished] on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  In an alt-time period, the "Twilight" is about to happen. Xena and Gabrielle ask Ares to help them. He will....for the right price. These are the first four parts of a 7-part series.

• Culture Clash by nyrdgyrl on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 11

• Tears of a Goddess by DJ Belt on Merwolfs Academy of Bards [Mel&Janice/alt]
  In this sequel to The Tomb, Melinda Pappas and Janice Covington are invited to France by their old friends Mack and Sallie, who have discovered a cache of priceless ancient documents, Gabrielle's previously unknown writings among them. Jan is confounded by the shocking content of the writings, and the mysterious specter which haunts her as she ponders their puzzle. The papers disappear and Jan is arrested for their theft.
  As she languishes in a jail cell, Mel summons help from the shadowy depths of the postwar "intelligence" community. A motley collection of characters emerge to attempt Jan's rescue as Jan unravels the mystery of Gabrielle's latter days and the identity of the odd specter which visits her.

• Poetry in Motion by Harley on Merwolfs Academy of Bards (alt)
  Added part 16

• Mountain Love by Psyche-B on Merwolfs Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 8

• The Deal by Paully Adams on Merwolfs Academy of Bards (alt)
  Added part 5 and part 6

• The Growing - Part 1 (In progress)by SwordnQuil (Sue Beck), T Novan and Okasha on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  This is a serial, after the fashion of the Green Mile. It’s an uber/sci-fi/horror/post-apocalyptic piece. This is a serial. Which means that one part will be coming out each week in old-style serial fashion.

• Shadows of the Soul - Part 20 (In progress) by Melissa Good on MaryD's site. (Alt / Conqueror)
  Continuing story.

• Champion - Parts 14&15 (Complete) by Melissa Good on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  Conclusion to story.

• The Arrival (Complete)by Rose Corsaro on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  What could I spoil? I will tell you that unless you’ve read my previous stories, you might not understand a lot of what’s happening in this one. Go back and read them. I think you might enjoy my series J .

• Coming Home (Complete) by D. Jordan Redhawk on her site. (Alt / Uber)
  I know, I know. I've always said I'd never write anything with Shannon and Dusky from CyberEpic ever again. Never say never, huh? Actually, not long after I finished that tale, I had this PWP in my head. Just took me until now to get it on paper. Figured it'd be a nice surprise for the New Year for all of you! Enjoy!

  Thursday, January 2, 2003

  Hello all..havn't spoken to you guys since last year(wink)Hope everyone arrived into 2003 safe and sound. I had a wonderful evening. Well it is back to work...YUCK!! At least I am well and rested...ok well then.(g)

• Kissing You by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Xena and Gabrielle's wedding day in Amazonia. Joxer gives a gift of song ot the couple. Another sappy, romantic piece of fluff.

• Somewhere Down the Line by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (post-fin)
  A post-FIN tale that tells relates the tale of Gabrielle's death. Nothing violent and overly sad in this tale.

• Pathfinder by Windstar and at3sparky on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 5

• Something I Said by Denic on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added Part 4

• Immortality and Greek Wizardy by Pat Winterburn on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  In this story about time, it seems the wizard has made herself and enemy on the wizards councel. With a little help from Xena and Gabrielle and an old history lesson, the battle for good verses evil is on. Part 5

• The Last Conqueror by Lariel and Kamouraskan on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  Added part 16 (conclusion)

• The Solstice by Gem in the Poetry Library at the Dragon's Quill And Ink
  Poem

• Hearth's Heart by ArdentTly in the Poetry Library
  Poem

• A publisher has been added to the Publisher's Index at the Dragon's Quill And Ink
  check it out if you write fantasy or adventure stories.

• No Kissing by Zuke in the Original Fiction Library(UBER)
  A trucker who takes in a desperate street waif who has only her body to earn her way. But this story doesn't end as you might expect.

• Regrets by Jeanie in the Original Fiction Library(ALT)
  A young girl tries to get through life in a family of misfits, but is hampered by monetary circumstances and less than inspiring attitudes. Her only refuge and friend is a neighbor that her mother doesn't want her to associate with. What finally calls her home is both saddening and enlightening. A wonderful story!

• Little Xena and Little Gabrielle stories by Sue Rice's
  Little Xena and Little Gabrielle stories These are stories that go wonderfully with Lucia's drawings, and really make you feel like a kid again!

• Through a Strange Land by Taleweaver(U)
  Xena and Gabrielle are in trouble again, this time with Poseidon. The God of the oceans raised a mighty wave to smite our two favorite warriors, and they escaped through some usually-flooded tunnels. Lucky for them, the tunnels led up and out of harm's way. So now they won't drown, but they're lost somewhere in the depths of the earth. They can't retrace their steps, so they must go forward. But what danger and challenges await them? How will they get out of this one without Godly intervention?

• Touching Steele-Chapter 5 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER)
  Steele tracks Sarah, who has left the party early, to the barn, and the plantation owner takes out all her aggressions on the young blonde. (Please note: this chapter includes extreme bdsm)

  Tuesday, December 31, 2002

  Well it's here. New Years eve!! I don't think there will be an update on New Years, I think I will be to plastered to update(g). Soo I bid my farewell to all, look forward to see and speaking with all of you next year. Have a very safe New years! Don't drink and drive. I am very against it. It is so dangerous. I am staying home, having a few friends over(like I have been doing the last few years) and drinking. They usually bring a game with over(like crainium,pictionary,etc..) The more we drink, the funnier the game gets. By 3 or 4 am I am passed out on the coach!.LOL..I can't wait!!!! But do remember this, at Midnight when I raise that 3 or 4 glass of Champagne, I will be thinking of each and every one of you. I will be hoping everyone is doing what they want to bring in the New year right(wink). Oh , also make sure you smile, because I am sure all the 9/11 Heroes will be looking down at us smiling too!!

• My only update tonight is this:
  The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team will be playing Japan on Sunday, January 12, 2003 in San Diego, California. The match will be televised live on ESPN at 1:00 P.M. Pacific time.
  I owe Left a bit of thanks for that information.