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Keeper of the Vineyard »
Her mind began to swirl with vague fragments from the Song of Solomon, memories of her trembling fingers tracing over the tissue-thin pages of her Bible. Her fingertips no longer had to trace those passages in the dark of her quarters; now they were encouraged instead to trace the very bare skin of her own lover. / Written for Haze-of-WinterSound of Music, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 5, words: 14k+, favs: 50, follows: 63, updated: 9/21/2023 published: 2/27/2023, [Georg vT., Maria R.]
369The Siren and the Samurai »
A decade after the events at the Academy Awards, Rachel and Frank happen to cross paths while they are both in Pittsburgh three weeks before Christmas. The two must revisit unexpected feelings as their once forbidden relationship blossoms with the same intrigue, friction, and passion from their past.Bodyguard, 1992, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 61, words: 259k+, favs: 133, follows: 194, updated: 7/13/2023 published: 11/19/2022, [F. Farmer, R. Marron]
6Boundaries Beyond »
On the cusp of a new path, Rey is visited nightly by Force ghosts, encouraged to seek out a partner in carrying on the Jedi legacy. Things are not all that they seem as Rey embarks on her quest and tests the dangerous limits of the Force. / Picks up where "The Rise of Skywalker" left off. Tentatively Canon Sequel with some personal interpretations. Eventual Reylo.Star Wars, M, English, Suspense & Romance, chapters: 3, words: 10k+, favs: 10, follows: 18, updated: 3/21/2023 published: 3/17/2023, [Rey, Kylo Ren/Ben Solo] Finn, Poe D.
137Thunderstorms, T-Rex, and Tequila »
All she could do was stare at him, this unfortunately attractive man who never wore suits and doodled during important meetings. She'd never intended to say yes to him...but she did. / The serendipitous story of Owen and Claire's first and only date, and the effects thereafter.Jurassic Park, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 9, words: 24k+, favs: 138, follows: 216, updated: 3/31/2017 published: 6/16/2015, [Claire, Owen]
24 Quantum Physics
Esme bonds with her granddaughter over some homework assignments and ends up coming to terms with the simplicity of life's complexities.Twilight, T, English, words: 7k+, favs: 72, follows: 20, 1/19/2015, Carlisle, Edward, Esme, Renesmee C./Nessie
33Iron Gardenia
Her soul is going to wither away in here, just like that flower she had sentenced to wither all those years ago. — A reimagining of the scene where Hans comes to find Elsa in the dungeon.Frozen, T, English, Drama & Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 69, follows: 42, 8/15/2014, [Elsa, Hans]
33 The Second Sunset
With only three days to win Prince Eric's heart, Ariel finds herself dancing her way through obstacles she never anticipated. — One-shot, missing moments from the movie.Little Mermaid, K+, English, Romance & Drama, words: 3k+, favs: 89, follows: 25, 6/10/2014, [Ariel, Prince Eric]
83 Still Opening Walls
Anya struggles with how to tell Dimitri that he's going to be a father.Anastasia, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 5k+, favs: 470, follows: 82, 5/21/2014, [Anya/Anastasia, Dimitri]
112 Sepia Tone
Renesmee listens to Skrillex and posts racy photos of herself on the internet. Edward has a meltdown. Carlisle convinces his granddaughter to go pre-Med in college, then has to help her prepare for a big presentation. Esme and Carlisle escape to Tuscany for Valentine's day. Watch the Cullens try to deal with the fact that their baby girl isn't a baby anymore.Twilight, T, English, Family & Drama, words: 11k+, favs: 132, follows: 29, 3/6/2014, [Carlisle, Esme] Renesmee C./Nessie
1k+Our Love is Art »
Through the union of two souls, the expression of love becomes an art in itself. A profound exploration of intimacy through the eyes of a painter and a poet, told in many colors.Twilight, M, English, Romance, chapters: 15, words: 111k+, favs: 377, follows: 451, updated: 11/11/2013 published: 9/12/2010, Carlisle, Esme
37 Of Fairytales and Forest Fires
There was no way he would fail to find her now. Not with his formidable sense of direction, and her wanton desire to be discovered. As he'd said before, this was uncharted land, but she was more than willing to walk all over it with him.Sleeping Beauty, T, English, Romance, words: 6k+, favs: 103, follows: 20, 9/17/2013, [Aurora/Briar Rose, Prince Phillip] Flora
14 Sunburn
She didn't want to be perched on his arm like a pet parrot anymore. This was not dancing. She wanted to dance with him the way a real woman could dance with a man.Oz the Great and Powerful, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 24, follows: 8, 5/30/2013, [Oscar D./Oz, China Girl]
799Where Angels Roam the Sea »
In 1840, 16-year-old Carlisle Cullen almost drowned at sea off the coast of Italy. He was rescued by Esme Evenson, a vampire whose beautiful face haunted him throughout his youth. Seven years later, they meet again. AU.Twilight, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 9, words: 44k+, favs: 276, follows: 426, updated: 2/2/2013 published: 7/9/2011, [Carlisle, Esme]
21Let Me Carry You
"I think of a hundred moments in the woods, lazy afternoons fishing, the day I taught him to swim, that time I twisted my knee and he carried me home." One-shot inspired by a missing moment from Katniss's memory.Hunger Games, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 3k+, favs: 50, follows: 14, 1/10/2013, [Katniss E., Gale H.]
6k+ Stained Glass Soul »
She falls from a tree. She falls from a cliff. She falls in love. The story of restless newborn vampire Esme Anne Platt and the shamelessly saintly Doctor Carlisle Cullen.Twilight, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 65, words: 435k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 1/2/2013 published: 2/21/2010, [Carlisle, Esme]
153 To Touch Tomorrow
The world carried on around her, endless, dark, and bleak. She stood and watched it in a daze, with a numb heart and unflinching eyes. It was as if someone had snatched the sun from her sky. He was gone, and he was never coming back.Twilight, T, English, Angst & Tragedy, words: 13k+, favs: 129, follows: 30, 12/5/2012, [Esme, Carlisle]
3k+ Behind Stained Glass »
Companion piece to "Stained Glass Soul" — all additional chapters told from Carlisle's point of view.Twilight, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 43, words: 297k+, favs: 717, follows: 805, updated: 11/29/2012 published: 5/8/2010, [Carlisle, Esme]
75 The Lion Purrs
Carlisle discovers a painting of a lion and lioness in Esme's collection. When Esme learns that the doctor has been intruding on her artistic space, things start heating up like the African Savannah.Twilight, M, English, Angst & Romance, words: 9k+, favs: 103, follows: 23, 9/15/2012, [Carlisle, Esme]
283Sparkles in the Pavement »
No one ever had to tell Renesmee that she was special. She just knew. — A sweet series of mundanely momentous events in the life of a child.Twilight, K+, English, Family, chapters: 9, words: 27k+, favs: 153, follows: 125, updated: 3/26/2012 published: 8/3/2010, [Carlisle, Esme] Renesmee C./Nessie
109 The Shepherd's Smile
Before Edward and Bella's wedding day, Carlisle takes the time to write a personal letter to his son. Esme wishes she knew what it said.Twilight, M, English, Family & Romance, words: 7k+, favs: 156, follows: 36, 12/9/2011, [Carlisle, Esme]