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Joined 11-19-12, id: 4371634, Profile Updated: 02-09-16
Author has written 13 stories for Adventures of Tintin, Last of Us, Maple Story, Darkest Dungeon, Dragon Quest Series, and Final Fantasy VII.

I am an amateur writer currently residing on the East Coast of the US who likes to write for fun. I enjoy the Tintin series tremendously as I followed it since I was a child, and I understand many Tintin fans will hate me for my interpretation of Tintin's relationship with Captain Haddock.

I want to let all of you know who read and view my work that I appreciate each and everyone of you... especially those of you who don't agree with my pairing and the ones that do too ;)

To all of you who are enjoying my stories and taking the time to read them I thank all of you in advance. There are some awesome writers on this site and I too like to read and review. Hopefully I don't disappoint too badly, just like many other writers out there, we all have our own ideas and that's what makes this site great.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me! If you like something please review and mention it, if you got constructive criticism, I welcome that as well.

My Origins of Tintin story seems to be turning into a long series so I don't know how long I will go with it... but hopefully will get it to a satisfying conclusion.

Also I took an idea from the Tintin cartoon series and musically developed it and this what I came up with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEE-EiMTrgE

8/13/2013

Well I think I've got the motivation and ideas to continue. I appreciate everyone who has been following this long saga that probably should have been divided into a trilogy. I hope to put chapter 56 before the end of next week. To all of my readers from the Philippines, I hope all of you are safe as I have heard about the typhoon wreaking havoc there. If you get a chance please leave me a review, thanks!

Thank you again for following my saga!

9/14/2013

My ideas seem to be coming to me like a laggy internet connection. I really apologize for this long lag , but this last part has so far been the most difficult to write which it shouldn't. I hope to finish the next chapter in a couple days. I've been working on it almost paragraph by paragraph. Those of you out there who write a lot probably understand how I feel. I'm going to finish I promise, but I can't promise exactly when except it's done when it's done. I'm not going to cut the story short and rob all of you out there who have been following it all this time. The end is near for the story, but one last stretch to go (maybe five more chapters?) Thanks for your patience and for reading!

9/27/2013

Well it's been a long journey for me as I have been traveling and writing too. I'm currently working on Chapter 60 of Origins of Tintin which hopefully will have some signs of ending shortly after. I started some other fandoms for those who look at all my stories. I wrote 2 one shot for Last of Us, a great game and story; also, I started rewriting my Maplestory fanfiction. So I have other ideas swimming around so I'm not constantly focusing on one thing which helps me. I noticed the Last of Us has a really huge following, so maybe I will write some more of that one too. Well I hope everyone is well and thank you again for reading my fanfics!

10/16/2013

Been working on Origins of Tintin, Harvest Souls (My new Halloween Last of Us tale), and trying to reboot my Maplestory Fanfic...so been going between the three... working next on updating Maplestory chapter than to Tintin Chapter 62 and back to Harvest Souls again... It's keeping me busy in my creative time. I hope everyone is well and thanks for reading!

10/25/2013

Hello awesome readers!

As Halloween approaches for those of you who celebrate it, working on a nice Halloween story for the Last of US. Before I write chapter 4 of that, chapter 63 of my Tintin story will be coming first. It will be up soon, I appreciate all of my followers and hope all of you will continue to read my stories. I hope this season finds all of you in good health! Going to be starting a new job soon so I'm trying to go on my creative spurt while I have it. I appreciate it again, please leave a review if you really liked it or if there are some gramatical errors you see please also mention that.

11/06/2013

Hope everyone had a great Halloween! Now November is here and before we know it Xmas...this year has sped by way too fast. I have a lot going on this month so the chapters for my stories may not come as fast as before. Please be patient with me, I will have them up as soon as I can. I want to thank all of you for the reviews as they are very encouraging both positive and critical. I will try to update one of my stories within the next week or so. Again, thanks for following and I greatly appreciate all of you taking the time to read my works!

11/10/2013

Again the Phillipines have a horrible natural disaster on their hands and many have lost their lives. My heart goes out to all of the people in the Phillipines as they slowly try to put the pieces together again. I hope all of my readers from there are safe, my thoughts and prayers for all of you out there.

11/28/2013

Happy Thanksgiving to all of those who celebrate it. I apologize for my slow progress on the stories this month. I will try to do more soon. Thanks for your patience and all of your views.

2/21/2014

I apologize for the lengthy writer's block, but it's hard to get the creative juices flowing when they stop. This year hasn't started off so well for me which I won't get into, but I'm still working and hope everything is fine with all of you. Thank you for reading my stories!

3/09/2014

I'm almost finished with Chapter 67 of the Origins of Tintin, I hope to post it within the next few days. Thank all of you for your patience!

4/02/2014

I just had some help with edits from users Yoshimaru and Neko with the first chapter of my Maplestory fanfic. I just re-posted the first chapter :)

7/24/2014

It's been awhile since I wrote anything up here, but I finally have reached Chapter 70 of the Origins of Tintin which I'm planning on winding to a close next chapter with a possible epilogue. Thank you for all who have followed and read this long epic tale. I have drawn more pictures on and I am also hosting an art contest for fanfic art for anyone who would like to enter the contest.

Here is the link and the rules.

http:///journal/Official-Origins-of-Tintin-Contest-Announcement-469574955

10/08/14

This post I would like to address to a guest reviewer who just recently left a review (A-chi). I will say that I DO appreciate you taking the time to read it even if your review was a bit on the negative side. I understand there are grammatical errors. I haven't combed through the entire thing as I have become recently busy with a lot going on in my life. I found your review a bit on the harsh side so I am going to rebut it civilly. Excuse my ignorance about the "Kimono" I will go and make a change to that as soon as I get a chance to re-read the chapter I introduced Chang. I understand you do not like slash, but in this story Tintin and Captain Haddock are lovers (gay) and if you don't like it, you don't have to read it anymore 0_o. As a matter of fact, I'm almost sure that's probably why I don't have as many reviews as the hetero stories. I hate to disappoint you, but I won't be keeping my personal opinions to a "T" :).

There are plenty of stories out there where Tintin gets married, gets laid, has kids, and lives happily ever after. My story is not exactly one of them. I'm glad you think my story has potential, and I do agree there are mistakes which need to be edited. I also want you to keep in mind this has been a work in progress for about 2 years.

EVERYONE ELSE - I do plan on writing the next chapter and posting it before the end of the month. I do apologize for my absence as of late.

10/18/14

Hello everyone, I just want to inform everyone I actually re-read chapter 23 and edited it. There may still be a grammatical mistake here or there, but hopefully it flows much better. I also changed the "kimono" mistake that Ai Chi kindly pointed out in their last review. I'm going to write the next chapter very soon, I apologize for my lack of progress. Thanks to all!

1/20/15

It's been awhile since I wrote in here, so I thought I would post my thoughts. The last chapter turned out to be a bit longer than I thought so I thought I would break it in half as to not have such a daunting chapter. I will be writing one more chapter, this time I'm sure of it and then the epilogue. I would have finished this story already but my father had a stroke and he's been in the hospital going on 2 months and my car finally quit on me. It's been pouring, but I'm trying to stay positive, so bear with me :)

10/6/15

It's really been a while since my last entry... I just updated my Origins of Tintin and will have one more update then it will be finished. This last chapter will focus as the Epilogue, it's been really interesting writing this fanfiction as I have drawn from a lot of personal and outward inspiration. I appreciate all of you who have faithfully been reading my material. Will be publishing the last chapter soon.

2/09/16

Thought I would make a quick update here...I may get back to writing Harvest Souls and try to finish it, but I lost the last chapter due to my other computer crashing and lost heart. I just stated writing for the Darkest Dungeon Fandom and decided since I bought the game I would put my own spin on it.

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Final Fantasy VII: Reflections by Jairus reviews
During her last moments in the Sector 7 pillar, Jessie reflects upon the choices and events that brought her there. This is her story, the tale of where she came from and how she went from a talented computer specialist and weapons designer for Shinra to a celebrated young actress and then a devoted member of Avalanche, as told in her own words.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 106,656 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 7/19 - Published: 2/23 - Cloud S., Aerith G., Jessie, Kunsel
Final Fantasy VII: Lifestream - Book 1: Arrival by Jairus reviews
A novelization of Final Fantasy VII, based on the original but with elements of the remake added in as well as new content not seen in either to create another version of the classic journey. Cloud and his friends lay down the story in their own words. See it through their own eyes! This is a MAJOR rewrite of my original version.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 134,569 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 7/16 - Published: 5/3 - Cloud S., Tifa L., Aerith G., Jessie
Reunion by SetoAngel01 reviews
AU Where Zack and Aerith get the reunion that they both desperately deserved.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,324 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 6/20 - Published: 5/30 - Cloud S., Aerith G., Zack F. - Complete
Fishes Out of Water by LM Simpson reviews
That little drunken trip he took in Maine years ago is about to haunt Captain Haddock big time. RATING NOW MATURE
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: M - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 39,021 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 12/4/2019 - Published: 6/13/2012 - Tintin, Captain Haddock
Bits and Pieces by LM Simpson reviews
A collection of short fics originally written for various fanfiction challenge communities, almost all of them under 1000 words. Separate summary info is included for each piece.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 9,866 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 9/26/2014 - Published: 10/5/2012 - Tintin
My Last Days by DragonWithin98 reviews
Tintin missed an important day which have made a friendship drift apart. A problem happened, a problem that Tintin never experienced before... " Why did this have to happen to me? I feel like my freedom was stripped away from me..."
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,932 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 7/20/2013 - Published: 1/16/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock
Walk Of Shame by Elder-Baggins-of-Bag-End reviews
Oneshot Allan/Tom *Established Relationship...kinda? Allan is caught sneaking out of a certain room at night, Tom's room. The crew has some thoughts about it, some are nicer then others, but they will never tell their boss what they think. So how does Allan feel about this? T for Sexual Themes and Language Plz Review :D Hope you like
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,389 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 7/1/2013 - Published: 5/18/2013 - Complete
The Fluff Collection by Unicorn1980 reviews
A place to put all my Tintin fluff oneshots. Slash and fluff.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 570 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/20/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock
Addiction by Unicorn1980 reviews
Captain Haddock's addictions. Slash.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 825 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/14/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete
It Started Out as a Feeling by HarmonicDancer reviews
Katrina Fleming moves to Brussels as a new reporter for "Le Petit Vingtième" where she meets the famous ginger-haired reporter, but is she hiding something as well? Meanwhile, Professor Calculus has gone missing yet again with Tintin hot on the trail of his whereabouts. Can Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock and Katrina get to the bottom of the mess? [DISCONTINUED. Info on profile]
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 15,851 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 5/19/2013 - Published: 12/12/2012 - Tintin
In Which the Captain Makes a Dire Mistake by DoubleDecks reviews
Nearly a decade after being presented to him Tintin's Arumbayan idol is once again broken, and Tintin knows exactly what happened to it. (Implied Tintin/Haddock) [Edited 7/05/14 for translation errors]
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,329 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/10/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock, Nestor - Complete
May I Have This Dance? by Kei the Average reviews
"Forget them," I said. "It's only a dance." A night out from Haddock's point of view. Haddotin.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,087 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/20/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete
Tabula Rasa by Head of HR and Remains reviews
Tintin and Captain Haddock have had a hard day with many unexpected people turning up. However, when an accident occurs with Calculus' latest experiment, no-one can remember anything! What's the worst that can happen when you can't remember your best friend? TintinxHaddock and BiancaxCalculus.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,852 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 2/2/2013 - Published: 1/22/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock
The Pleasure Machine by Unicorn1980 reviews
Bianca Castafiore invites Tintin and friends to a masquerade party in Venice, Italy. Poor Captain Haddock. It's the worst party ever. Warning: Adult humour. Hinted Calculus/Bianca.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,202 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/17/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock
The Winterbird by GlimpseTheUnthinkable reviews
"Maybe it is only us who can truly hear it, maybe the song is for us alone." Translation of "Talvilintu" by Marygold.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,439 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 4 - Published: 1/1/2013 - Tintin, Chang - Complete
Shadows of the Moon by blue.totoro reviews
Translation of "kunn varjot" by Marygold. Years after his last adventure, an older and much-changed Tintin wonders why Chang has never written. Oneshot.
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,685 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 9 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Tintin, Chang - Complete
Our First Noel by The Hmuff reviews
COMPLETED! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Captain Haddock has recently moved into Marlinspike Hall, and has invited Tintin to spend Christmas with him. But what the Captain doesn't realise is that for Tintin, Christmas means memories he may not want to face. WARNING: supreme adorableness, angst and holiday spirit!
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 28,885 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 12/25/2012 - Published: 12/13/2012 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete
Captain's Camp Fire Tale by Unicorn1980 reviews
Stories around the camp fire on Halloween. Fluff, spooky fun, and more fluff. TintinXHaddock (established relationship). Happy Halloween!
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: K+ - English - Supernatural/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,864 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/30/2012 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete
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Biggs & Wedge's Mission reviews
The story takes place right before Barret asks Cloud to help with the Reactor 5 Bombing, but due to Avalanche getting involved the night before, there are questions to be answered. Cloud accepts a job to accompany Biggs and Wedge for a rendezvous with the HQ.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,314 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 6/7 - Published: 5/12 - Complete
A New Future Comes reviews
(Set after the events of Dirge of Cerebus)Time comes and goes, and this world is no different. Cloud and Tifa continue their life with Marlene and Denzel finding and learning new things that life throws their way. What could the future bring?
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,879 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 4/24 - Published: 4/11
Dragon Quest VIII - An Awkward Encounter reviews
This is a snapshot into Dhoulmagus past before and after he steals the Scepter in Trodain. Dhoulmagus contemplates his life in Farebury and his future. Valentina meets Dhoulmagus and she is kind to everyone, or is she just naïve?
Dragon Quest Series - Rated: K+ - English - Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,977 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9/24/2018
The Conjurer reviews
A young woman loses everything, her village and family. Taken in by an innkeeper, she learns quickly how the world works. Traumatized, she still manages to live on with the nagging survival guilt. She hears about Hamlet, the town north of their village. She believes her future only consists of trying to make a life in her new home...but does it?
Darkest Dungeon - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Horror - Chapters: 9 - Words: 27,041 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 11/15/2016 - Published: 2/6/2016
The Origins of Tintin reviews
A few years after the Alph-Art Scandal, Tintin becomes the target of a mysterious cult. Haddock & Tintin go into hiding with an old friend only for them to make an even stranger discovery. The cult relentlessly pursues Tintin putting everyone around him in danger. Will Tintin have what it takes to face this new menace? Will the mysterious veil of the past be lifted?
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 73 - Words: 301,011 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 11/28/2015 - Published: 12/9/2012 - Tintin, Captain Haddock, Chang, Thomson and Thompson - Complete
Revival of the Goddess Chronicles reviews
The Goddess Minerva sees a new evil invading the world. The Black Mage is a huge problem, but a new terror has emerged and within the chaos, people around the world begin to doubt her power. Can the clerics, priests, and bishops of maple restore faith in their goddess to help rally the world against the black mage and this new threat?
Maple Story - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Suspense - Chapters: 15 - Words: 57,773 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Updated: 8/4/2014 - Published: 9/24/2013 - Dances with Balrog, Grendel the Really Old
Harvest Souls reviews
(Sequel to Missing You) After a talk with Maria Ellie is able to see a bit of Maria's perspective on things... but an urban legend has her even more intrigued as she gets involved protecting a young boy who has little to no courage to stand up to a bully. Ellie takes a dare seriously, but decides to investigate the urban legend more... some things should not be disturbed.
Last of Us - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Supernatural - Chapters: 8 - Words: 22,149 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 3/30/2014 - Published: 10/10/2013 - Ellie, Joel, Tommy, Maria
Missing You reviews
(Sequel to "In A Perfect World") After a good start with swimming lessons, something makes Ellie wonder how Bill is faring. Joel is a bit surprised to hear Ellie ask about him, but all joking aside Joel too wonders how his old acquaintance is doing.
Last of Us - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,003 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 9/30/2013 - Published: 9/18/2013 - Ellie, Joel, Bill, Frank - Complete
In A Perfect World reviews
A couple of months have passed since arriving at Tommy and Maria's community. Life goes on with or without regrets, Joel and Ellie both know this very well. Tommy and Maria help them both cope the best they know how, but sometimes the simpler things out of life have a way of bringing happiness in a new harsh land. (Missing You (sequel))
Last of Us - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,233 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/16/2013 - Ellie, Joel, Tommy, Maria - Complete
Without You ( A Birthday Tale) reviews
Tintin's 23rd birthday approaches. The Captain wants everything to be perfect for his special friend; but will the captain be able to reach inside his heart and find the words to tell the person who means the most to him what needs to be said?
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,635 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/12/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock, Thomson and Thompson, Bianca Castafiore - Complete
La Mort de Tintin reviews
A Ramo Nash Tribute to the Alph-Art and the aftermath. Tintin's final adventure. Tragedy/Sadness/Anger/Revenge/Despair/Depression
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,851 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/10/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete
A Night in The Red Light reviews
SLASH WARNING! Tintin writes about an experience he had when the Captain takes him to an underground 'Gentleman's Club' Haddock sits with him as he writes as they share insights. Tintin learns that not all like-minded folk share the same values. Haddock feels taking Tintin to such a place may have been a mistake. They discuss the good, bad, and the ugly...
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,737 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 2/27/2013 - Published: 2/26/2013 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete
Loss, Grief, and the Afterlife reviews
The part of life many people dread, Tintin and Haddock knew it couldn't last forever, but what happens after it's all gone? Is this all there is? (Angst/Sadness/Despair/Spirituality) One Shot
Adventures of Tintin - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,805 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/15/2012 - Tintin, Captain Haddock - Complete