6 Metamorphosis I was given a challenge, a few months ago. The result was perhaps a bit more gruesome than expected. More suitable for publishing ... today. ;) Halloween episode about a mission gone wrong. (Not to be taken entirely seriously.)

54 A little shift » In Man of Steel, the launch of Kal-El's escape pod provides a distraction at a crucial point in the fight between Jor-El and Zod, plus a motivation for the latter to lose all inhibitions concerning deadly force, and ultimately results in Jor-El's death. What if the timing of the launch was off by a few seconds …? And why does everyone forget about the THIRD adult in the room?

170 Vader's Own » Lord Vader promotes skill, not wealth or connections. The Dark Lord's favor, nonetheless, conveys a certain political pull. A simple soldier might find himself far beyond his usual social circles that way. Though, that's just the start of his troubles …

3 Family Tradition Some call them fey folk changelings. Nonetheless, ever since the twelfth century, a member of the house has always upheld the King's Law in the Lothians. By the time Thranduil takes over, he can pretty much take things for granted. Backstory for Kivrin's superb Modern AU "The Sons of Durin".

98Darkness in Man's Shape » The Dark Lord of the Sith, such a convenient target for fear and loathing – and both so well deserved, too. Yet there is a war going on, and war brings out the best and the worst in everyone. Collection of short stories.

6 The Explanation Sokka has to explain some of the more indelicate details of war - and interpersonal relationships - to Aang. Missing scene for "Promises to Keep" by Kimberly T.

52 Lesser evil » Your worst enemy, by definition, does not qualify for being the lesser evil, does he? Though, if there's something to give your nightmares nightmares, you might want to reconsider... No slash, rated for violence and mild swearing.

13 Harmony "If you honor what they fight for…" But people fight best for people, not ideologies. 'Let my people go' is much more motivated than 'Liberty'. Certain Jedi Masters would do well to realize that - if they can. What if they can't?

3 Thief To rob a queen and sorceress once, takes audacity and luck. To do so repeatedly, takes proper preparation. If the object of theft is a breathing human being, it just complicates the deed.

4 Thou wouldst be great In the last year of Azulon's reign, a newly promoted captain meets a highborn lady in the vipers' nest of the Firelord's court. His fate is about to turn interesting.