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Joined 10-24-03, id: 475575
Author has written 16 stories for Harry Potter, Wheel of Time, Dark Tower series, Bizenghast, Ico, Dungeons and Dragons, Lupin III, and Thursday Next Novels.

What's an Ersatz? Well, according to the Oxford English Dictionary...

Ersatz/ adj & n - substitute, imitation (esp. of inferior quality).

Or...

Ersatz/ adj & n - substitute, imitation (of esp. inferior quality), and perverse breed of bored Welsh slacker.

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Fragile by Phoenike reviews
Commander Shepard solves problems. And what else is her one-sided infatuation for her turian squadmate than just another pesky problem?
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 34,326 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 8/21/2014 - Published: 7/22/2013 - [J. Garson, Garrus V.] - Complete
As In Dreams by Taffia reviews
A galaxy redeemed. A hero sacrificed. But light-years away and lost, Garrus and the others face unknown challenges and too many unanswered questions. The dreams of Shepard only make it worse, and a discovery leaves all of reality shaken.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 18,660 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 7/20/2014 - Published: 4/18/2012 - Garrus V., J. Garson, Joker, EDI
Memento Mori by Yseult Blanco reviews
Shepard returns from the abyss, but she's broken, and her old friend, Garrus, has spent the last two years in hell. But maybe they can repair the damage... together. Possible game spoilers. Still in progress, continues into ME3 and beyond. Yes, there are sexytimes. Sporadic updates, love-driven writing engine.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 19 - Words: 43,576 - Reviews: 218 - Favs: 431 - Follows: 409 - Updated: 6/27/2012 - Published: 3/10/2010 - J. Garson, Garrus V.
Insubordinating by Cherry13 reviews
Sometimes, the past can come back to haunt you. Garrus and Shepard find themselves fighting for their lives and their love. Rated M for violence, adult themes, languages, and periodic smut. BTW, I love reviews, so please let me know what you think!
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 12 - Words: 48,849 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 4/25/2010 - Published: 3/31/2010 - Garrus V., J. Garson - Complete
Lament by Kimmae reviews
On her hopeless search for her father, the Lone Wanderer from Vault 101 met someone who would change her life forever. Little did she know that she had moved him as well, despite appearances. A not so fluffy tale of a Lone Wanderer and Charon.
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 72,071 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 7/1/2009 - Published: 5/28/2009 - Complete
Aphrael's Birthday Party by Dagon ng Likha reviews
HOLY MOTHER OF APHRAEL, IT'S COMPLETE! Exactly what the title says, folks. Expect kooky mortals, kookier gods, and good clean fun...Well, maybe not the last. Now with crack by the 300s. Seeryoosly.
David Eddings - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 23,888 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 12/20/2008 - Published: 6/4/2004 - Complete
Hope by Atiaran reviews
A Fallout 3 fic. Deals with Gob's feelings for Nova, and how Nova responds to them. Inspired by the dialogue exchange where you ask Nova if she's ever "worked" with Gob.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,763 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/3/2008 - Complete
Habitat by Nicole Silverwolf reviews
If it was famous or exclusive chances were they'd stayed near it or stolen from it at least once. Jigen had to wonder then, why exactly he enjoyed nights like this so much more.
Lupin III - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,355 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 6 - Published: 8/19/2008 - Complete
Once Upon a Freakin' Time by Evadne reviews
The Death Eaters attempt to do bad things, but mostly just do things badly.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 29,923 - Reviews: 2006 - Favs: 2,204 - Follows: 792 - Updated: 2/15/2008 - Published: 8/7/2002 - Voldemort, Severus S.
This Guy Walks Into A Bar by floorcoaster reviews
How do you know what you want? How do you REALLY know? DMHG
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,902 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 33 - Published: 7/22/2007 - Draco M., Hermione G. - Complete
Dragon's Duty by dreamer9981 reviews
Completed 4.16! As the only female greenrider in Telgar Weyr, Carima deals with the harsh reality of life as a dragonrider, prejudice, romantic relationships, the imminent arrival of Threadfall, and one fiesty green dragon. Life is certainly never boring.
Dragonriders of Pern series - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 9 - Words: 26,235 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 4/16/2007 - Published: 5/27/2006 - Complete
When Realms Collide by Titanium Phoenix reviews
The history of Shadow and Light has begun. Post Twilight Princess. Spoilers. LinkxMidna.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,347 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 2/21/2007 - Published: 2/3/2007 - Link
Tied by Juxtaposie reviews
Gaidal is not so naïve as to think that Birgitte will always be his. Short, speculative, pointless, and fluffy.
Wheel of Time - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 595 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 19 - Published: 12/11/2006 - Birgitte S. - Complete
Legion by Negative Creep reviews
Our name is Legion, and we are many.
Ico - Rated: T - English - Drama/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,597 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/15/2006 - Complete
Sirens by Mistress Scribbles reviews
PART 10 of Random Scribbles' New Adventures. The White Palace sails on the sea. It is a haven for True Love, and The Truth. But old flames and mermaids turn love into a dangerous pursuit, and The Truth is deadlier still. Rated for adult language & content
Dungeons and Dragons - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 36,220 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 4 - Updated: 7/16/2006 - Published: 7/6/2006
Tea With The Creator by TheZorpisuttle reviews
Moiraine, fuming about her prolonged stay in Finnland, arranges for a few chats with the Creator. The Creator, understandably, is rather panicked. Ch 4 is up, with Elaida and Egwene!
Wheel of Time - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,879 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 6/24/2006 - Published: 7/12/2005
Cascade by Sealgirl reviews
ONESHOT! He had given the world all he could. Now it was time to leave.
Dungeons and Dragons - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 930 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/19/2006 - Complete
Dark Tower: Coda Redux by Nashdude reviews
Written as an additional chapter to Dark Tower VII, after Coda, to set at ease the minds of those DT fans who were dissatisfied at sai King's final word on Roland. Long days and pleasant nights! Edited 1.11.06
Dark Tower series - Rated: K - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,415 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/11/2006 - Complete
The Real Glossary by SecretlyEvil reviews
Chapter 1: My own witty descriptions of the younger generation of WOT. Chapter 2: A humourous little skit of the characters' reactions to my opinion.Rated for language and sexuality.Wanna laugh? Check it out.
Wheel of Time - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,094 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 11/19/2004 - Published: 7/19/2004 - Complete
Waking Secrets by VercisIsolde reviews
Summary: In the aftermath of Moiraine’s death, Rand and Mat each try to cope with deeper pain on their own, but they cannot hide from each other. Oneshot. Is this slash? Could be. Interpret how you will.
Wheel of Time - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,281 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/19/2004 - Complete
Ico: A Fairy Tale by PeterEliot reviews
My tribute to the most beautiful video game ever made. This work is COMPLETE. Your reviews are most appreciated. I recommend that you enlarge the font to a comfortable size to read.
Ico - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,171 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/16/2003 - Complete
Lo, They Will Snog by Elektra3 reviews
An utterly ridiculous Draco/Hermione story wherein I shamelessly lambaste the entire romance genre. Featuring much snogging, a blatant lack of believable characterization - oh, and did I mention the Irritatingly Sappy Love That Dares Not Speak Its Name?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Parody/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,076 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 1/16/2003 - Published: 11/26/2002 - Draco M., Hermione G.
Moneypenny Redux by Gramarye reviews
Lupin is unwittingly forced to examine the true nature of his on-again, off-again relationship with Fujiko. Romance, PG.
Lupin III - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,075 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 15 - Published: 11/22/2001
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Fata Morgana reviews
Small, but probably not perfectly formed. No plot one-shot – hope you enjoy.
Lupin III - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,736 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Published: 3/18/2009 - Complete
A Sicilian Fauxmance reviews
Italy, a wedding, a big old emerald, and perchance a smidgen of sap. Rated for cheeky swears. All reviews guaranteed a loving home.
Lupin III - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,239 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 13 - Published: 9/29/2008 - Lupin III, Fujiko - Complete
Mirrors reviews
Wee oneshot to kick off the notsoNew Year. As always, feedback most appreciated.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,268 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1/8/2008 - Complete
Grand Scheming Sky reviews
One shot featuring lashings of Diana with a sprinkle of angst and sap. Reviews always welcome.
Dungeons and Dragons - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,303 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 1 - Published: 9/24/2007 - Complete
A New Dawn reviews
What is her connection with the dastardly Magpie? Kari begins her confession to a certain master Fain. Chapter Six now up. Reviews lavished with lashings and lashings of love.
Wheel of Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,209 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 12/15/2006 - Published: 5/19/2004
The Beginning reviews
Ico oneshot that takes place immediately after the events of the game. A bit odd, possibly AU. Feedback more than welcome.
Ico - Rated: K - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,685 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/30/2006 - Complete
Dawn and Noon and Dusk reviews
Oh, the irrelevance! It's got Mat in it...and that other character I always pair him with. Whassername...yep, that's the one. Fluff. WAFF. Pants: call it what you will. R&R always snuggled.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,415 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 8 - Published: 5/16/2006 - Mat C., Egwene A. - Complete
Traveller's Rest reviews
Star cross'd dead folk? All in a night's work for Vincent and Dinah. Short and horribly, horribly sweet. Have some boundless apologies on me.
Bizenghast - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,021 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/7/2006 - Complete
Drawn reviews
Mat and Tuon sitting in a tree, k.i.s.s.i.n...well, maybe not. Oneshot of goo - minds out of the gutter, folks - so get the PeptoBismol ready. R & R always cherished.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,417 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/4/2005 - Mat C., Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag - Complete
The Well of Lost WoTs reviews
What is Rand129's secret? What is Mat fiddling with under his coat? Find out in the next limping instalment. Heck, Falme has never looked so good. Rated for pungent oaths and SECS.
Crossover - Wheel of Time & Thursday Next Novels - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,846 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 9/5/2005 - Published: 11/2/2004
The Grave is No Bar to My Call reviews
A Dark Tower ficlet about Roland and his true ka mai. OneShot and AU so some liberties have been taken – rated for theme and naughty language. All hail the King, say thankya.
Dark Tower series - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,179 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 10 - Published: 7/27/2005 - Complete
Common Ground reviews
Fear gnawed as he sucked a breath of chill night air, closed his eyes, called on her....and saw nothing but a yellow-eyed snarl....AU and a touch angsty. R & R much loved.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,163 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/17/2005 - Perrin A. - Complete
Hiraeth reviews
The good news? It's got a smidgen of Rand in it. The bad? It's from Egwene's PoV. Come on, somebody has to like her. Reviews touch my inner smile.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,037 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 5 - Published: 6/8/2005 - Mat C., Egwene A. - Complete
Into the Sea reviews
On the eve of her twelfth naming day, Tuon had a dream. Not an ordinary dream of feastdays or soaring on 'Rakenback or cresting the brine of the Aryth. This one was different. Special.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,590 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 12 - Published: 12/2/2004 - Complete
A Time to Dance reviews
Just a little musing on what might happen if the Emond's Fielders reunite. Mild AU and a doubtless unpopular pairing. Please R & R.
Wheel of Time - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,583 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 15 - Published: 11/15/2004 - Mat C., Egwene A. - Complete
Truth and Consequence reviews
A brief account of an event crucial to Draco's formative years, paving the way to the dastardly rotter we all know and tolerate. Reviews always appreciated.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,716 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 2 - Published: 11/12/2003 - Draco M. - Complete
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