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#1940 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:53 pm
Subject: New gen Van Helsing zine!
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                                FIELD WORK

                         a gen Van Helsing novel

           In this enthralling novel by Sis, Gabriel Van Helsing and
Friar Carl are given a mission to return to Transylvania to
investigate rumors of vampires.  Their previous journey there had
been dangerous and life-threatening, but had ended with the death --
at last -- of Dracula.  Or so they thought.  Could Dracula have
actually survived?  Is it he who is behind these new rumors of
attacks and bloodletting of the townsfolk?  And what of the tales of
a giant werewolf-type beast that's roaming the countryside,
destroying all in its wake?  Between the mysterious, well-trained,
weapons-carrying Van Helsing and bookish, continually-talking Carl,
can they discover the truth before it's too late?


Excerpt:

      "Are you all right?"  Carl wasn't sure wher that came from or
why he'd asked, but Van Helsing paused and looked at him with an
unreadable expression.
      "Yes, Carl, I'm fine," Van Helsing said eventually. "Thank you
for asking."  He looked like he meant it, but something flickered in
his eyes that seemed infinitely sad and resigned.
      Carl experiences a moment's fury at Cardinal Jinette, who had
made all the right sounds about asking about Van helsing's state of
mind, but had obviously already decided to send him out in the field,
regardless of how the man felt.  The idea that they were
all 'instruments of the Church' was a nice speech and nothing more.
Some 'instruments' got used more than others, and Van Helsing wasn't
so much an instrument as a weapon, treated much the same as one of
Carl's inventions.
      Gabriel gave one of his rare grins, and smacked Carl on the
shoulder.  "Now, get ready, and let's go see what's up.  And this
time  bring extra holy water."


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#1941 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 5:32 pm
Subject: New gen crossover zine!
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                 CRESCENT OF STEEL AND DARKNESS

     a gen CSI: New York / Without a Trace / Hellboy novel


      In this amazing novel, deftly woven together by Nina A. Smith, a
dead Metropolitan Museum guard, a missing painting-and-sculpture
conservator and a stolen scimitar which might have magical and
demonic properties bring together the worlds of CSIs, the Missing
Persons Unit and demon-hunter Hellboy from the Bureau of Paranormal
Research and Defense, in order to find out what happened at the Met,
and stop evil before it starts.  Strong personalities and specific
ideas of how the investigation should be conducted, not to mention
Hellboy, a demon himself, contribute to the tense atmosphere between
the groups -- until FBI agent Martin Fitzgerald disappears, literally
into thin air.  Now the cops, agents and demon-hunters must work
together to rescue him before his sacrifice sets off a chain of
events from which the world will never recover.  Don't miss this
wonderful tale!

Excerpt:

      It was a tense and bewildered group of NYPD detectives that met
an apprehensive group of FBI agents as their cars pulled up before
the wrought-iron gates.
      "It's good to see you here," Detective Taylor declared to Agent
Malone as they left their vehicles and recognized each other.  "Now
maybe we'll get some answers."
      Malone shrugged as he turned to look at the gates and the
immense brick lump of the building beyond.  "Not from us."
      "Why not?  We got a call from the FBI asking us to be here
now."  Taylor also looked toward the ugly edifice that squatted like
a resting boar behind the black metal bars.  With a glance, he
indicated the modest sign identifying WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES.  "I'd really like to know why."
      "Frankly, so would we," Malone replied.  "We got a call, too.
He claimed to be from FBI special ops.  No further explanation.  If
there's a task force or special unit assigned to this case, it'd be
nice to be told about it, especially considering that a member of my
teams disappeared two hours ago in the course of this investigation."
      Flack's  eyes narrowed coldly.  "Yeah, that was fun.  Now I
really, *really* want to know who called us here -- and for what."
      Among the seven of them, eyes met and hands began to reach for
weapons.
      Detective Bonasera's gaze had gone to the door of the building;
she was the first to see it open, and a small figure grow rapidly
larger as it approached.  "Looks as if we're about to find out."


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#1942 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 6:13 pm
Subject: New slash House zine!
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                          SNARKCASM

                      a slash House zine

           Dr. Gregory House is an irreverent, snarky, controversial
doctor who trusts no one, least of all his patients (he believes they
all lie).  He's devoid of bedside manner and wouldn't even *talk* to
his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own
constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his
acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on
antisocial, House is a maverick physician whose unconventional
thinking and flawless instincts have afforded him a great deal of
respect. An infectious disease specialist, he's a brilliant
diagnostician who loves the challenges of the medical puzzles he must
solve in order to save lives. Fellow doctor James Wilson has been
House's best friend for years, and now their friendship seems to be
growing, changing into something better, deeper.  Most of these
stories have been previously posted, but this wonderful digest zine
has two brand-new tales written exclusively for this collection.
Crafted with wit and flair by Gena Fisher, this zine contains
intriguing stories of revenge, danger, personal demons, love -- and
snark.


Excerpt:

A FEAR OF FALLING by Gena Fisher

      "Jimmy--"
      "I mean it, House.  I'm tired of you ignoring things."  He
leaned forward, coming to rest on his knees, hands surging over House
and plucking at his jacket, his shirt, pulling him closer until they
were nose to nose.  Fire flashed in his normally distant chestnut-
colored eyes.  "Like me."
      "Wilson," House choked, but never go the chance to say more.
Wilson leaned in slowly, the snapping blaze of his eyes completely
filling House's field of vision.  He knew what was coming, but still
the feathery brush of James' mouth to his shocked House, making his
breath escape in a moan that reverberated through his soul.  He
clutched at Wilson's shoulders, his lips deepening the contact until
Wilson lay across his lap, arms buried behind House's back.
      When they finally parted, House traced his tongue over the moist
surface of his lips, savoring the taste of James.  "Wh-What just
happened here?" he stammered.
       Wilson blushed, pulling back to sit on his heels. "I think this
is the part where I tell you Bobby is upstairs in the shower and it
was all a dream."
      "You really need to stop watching TV Land," House said with a
snort.



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#1943 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 6:40 pm
Subject: New gen Sentinel zine!
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                            HAYWIRE

                      a gen Sentinel novel


      In this heartpounding novel by JET, Jim goes missing and Blair
drives Simon crazy until he agrees to go looking for him.  While they
frantically search for the Sentinel, Jim's captors demand that he
come work for their shadow organization, and when he refuses, he is
systematically tortured with everything that can cause a Sentinel
pain.  In a last ditch effort, the captors reveal the mastermind
behind the kidnapping -- Lee Brackett -- who tells them that if they
want to make the Sentinel heel, they have to secure the Guide:  they
must go after Blair Sandburg.  Hearing this, Jim decides to go into
the deepest zone he can, one he can't be roused from, knowing if he
dies, there will be no need for his Guide, thus keeping Blair safe.
Is Jim truly unreachable?  Will he die before Blair can get to him?
How dangerous is a thwarted Brackett?  Don't miss this amazing novel!


Excerpt:

      During the course of his interrogations, Jim had assembled
several pieces of the puzzle.  First, these men knew about his
senses.  How, he hadn't a clue, and frankly, under the circumstances,
it scarcely seemed to matter.  Second, they wanted his cooperation.
They expected Jim to assist them in some way.  Again, the details
were vague.  Third, they were obviously connected to the government.
Jim knew this almost instinctively.  His torturers were too good, too
professional, not to have had goverenment-sponsored training.
Somehow, he had fallen into the hands of what he assumed to be a
shadow unit of one of the government's intelligence organizations, or
maybe a rogue, breakaway militia, and they knew his secret.
      It was his greatest nightmare come true.
      Perhaps not quite his greatest.
      At least, as far as Jim knew, Sandburg was safe.  There had been
no mention of his Guide's name and no threats to his life, at least
to this point.  For that, Jim was secretly grateful.  Perhaps he
could still manage to get out of this alive.  If not, then he
apparently was to be granted the small favor of dying, knowing that
for once, Sandburg hadn't been dragged into this along with him....



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#1944 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:27 pm
Subject: New slash Firefly zine!
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                           COAT TALES

                      a slash Firefly zine


       Set 500 years in the future, Firefly takes place in the
furthermost reaches of the galaxy, in the wake of a civil war that
has turned the universe into a dark, paranoid place, ruled by a
totalitarian government called The Alliance.  On a Firefly-class ship
called Serenity, Captain Mal Reynolds, a defeated soldier who opposes
the Alliance government, hurtles around the galaxy towards whatever
booty he can plunder, to keep fuel in his tanks and food on the
table.  To earn a bit of extra cash, he and his crew take passengers
onboard to hitch rides around the galaxy, or any job they can find
that pays good coin.  In this digest zine, these tales by the
talented J.M. Griffin explore the attraction and feelings between Mal
and Simon, the doctor on board ship, while the rest of the crew is
either aware of it or not, and continues on with trying to avoid
having the 'verse kill them without meaning to.  Most stories have
been previously posted, but J.M. Griffin has written one tale
exclusively for this zine, which can't be found anywhere else!
Alternately funny, sad and dramatic, these stories are not to be
missed!


Excerpt:

DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD by J.M. Griffin

      Simon screwedup his courage and stepped close to the captain's
side.  Gently, he placed a hand on Mal's shoulder.
      "Don't," Mal said, and he ducked out from under Simon's hand and
took a quick step away.
      "Captain?" Simon said to Mal's back.  "Mal?  Is there something
else wrong?"
      Mal shook his head sharply.  "What, besides the fact we lost a
huge amount of money in a double-cross I should have seen coming?
Nah, it's just...it's just...."
      "What?"
       Mal spun on his heel, coming round to face Simon.  His face was
pale and he appeared to be holding himself in check.  For a moment,
Simon thought the captain was going to belt him one.  It wouldn't be
the first time, or the second, for that matter.  But it would be the
first time in a long time.  Simon had to force himself not to take a
protective step back when Mal huffed out a breath.
      "It's been a while, Simon," the captain ground out.
      "What?"  Now Simon was totally nonplussed.  He swept Mal from
head to toe with his eyes in an effort to figure out what was going
on.  At first he didn't see it.
      And then he did.
      Trying hard not to smile, he stepped back in close to Mal.  "For
me, too," he said softly.


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#1945 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:00 pm
Subject: New gen Lord of the Rings zine!
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                     RETURN TO MORIA

               a gen Lord of the Rings novel


        Five years have passed since Sauron's fall, and Gimli has
decided he must return to the Mines of Moria to repair the tomb of
Balin and to recover the book that told the history of the colony.
In this engaging novella by Sheila Paulson, accompanied by Aragorn,
Legolas, Faramir, Merry and Pippin, he sets off on an adventure.  But
what dangers await the brave party in the deep places of the world?
An old enemy lurks in the mine, prepared to seek revenge. Who does he
threaten?  And what hope will there be of escape?


Excerpt:

      Faramir spoke too softly for his words to carry beyond
Legolas.  "We are not alone here."
      "I sense that as well," Legolas replied.  "They are yet content
to watch and wait."
      "For reinforcements?" Faramir speculated.
      "Or to observe what we do here."
      They gazed around the chamber, positioning themselves back to
back in the automatic manner of warriors who have fought in many
battles.
      Then, in the shadows, something stirred.
      The sudden whoosh of displaced air would have been too soft to
have been noticed immediately by any but an elf.  Legolas ducked
instinctively and pushed back at Faramir to thrust him from the path
of an arrow.
      Yet it was not an arrow.  Faramir's body jerked and he dropped
to the dusty floor, the stone that had struck his head clattering
down beside him.  Even before Legolas could bend to snatch him up for
a retreat, another stone came and he ducked.
       But it it proved not one stone but two, the second flung so
immediately after the first that to avoid the first he had moved
directly into its path.  Pain flared and he staggered and fell, his
senses reeling.  Even as he opened his mouth to cry out a warning to
the rest of his band, he was surrounded by orcs....


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#1946 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:33 pm
Subject: New gen Firefly zine!
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                         WAR STORIES

                      a gen Firefly zine

      From the labyrinthine mind and deft hand of inlovewithnight
comes a digest-sized zine of previously posted tales about the entire
Serenity crew -- find out what it's like to be a Companion on a
spaceship, millions of miles from the civilation of the Core; peer
behind the thick, impenetrable walls of Jayne Cobb and see what goes
on in his heart and mind; watch as Book comes to understand each and
every soul on board, and realizes they're not as far away from God as
he first supposed; experience Mal's white-hot rage when Kaylee brings
aboard a former Alliance officer who ordered the massacre of many of
Mal's troops, and much more.  From sadness and tears to laughter and
love, these stories will hold you spellbound to the very last page.
Don't miss this zine!  (Note:  two stories contain mentions of a
slash relationship.)


Excerpt:

SALVAGE MISSION by inlovewithnight

      "That's him.  Hey, dummy!  Got someone here to see you."
      The figure didn't so much as look up.  It was tapping away at
something inside the machine with a constant, mechanical rhythm.
*Tap, tap, tap.*  Pause.  *Tap, tap, tap.*
      "You hear me boy?" Perry called, striding closer and kicking at
a clump of dirt lying on the floor.  It flew past the man's head, but
he still didn't move.  *Tap, tap, tap.*
      Mal took a step forward.  "Jayne Cobb."  The tapping stopped.
The figure went very still.  "Do you remember who I am?"
      Slowly, stiffly, the figure got to its feet.  The height was
right, and the broadness of the shoulders.  Definitely a big man,
like he was looking for.  The wrench hung loosely from his hand.  He
didn't turn around.
      "Jayne," Mal said quietly, taking another step.  "Jayne, it's
me.  It's Mal."
      "Captain."  The voice was rough enough to make Mal wince in
sympathy at the grit in his own throat.  Six years of that, and
apparently not talking all that time to boot.  No wonder it sounded
like it needed oiling.  "I didn't tell 'em.  Didn't tell 'em
nothin'.  Swear on m' life.  M' mama's life."
      "I know, Jayne."  Maybe the tightness in his throat wasn't all
from the grit.  "I know you didn't tell."
       He turned around then, stiffly.  Mal imagined he could hear the
bones creaking.  It was Jayne, all right; godawful thin, big scar
across his face, hair and beard rough and matted and eyes staring
through things instead of looking at them proper.  But it was Jayne.
       "They tried real hard to make me," he grated, looking off at
something over Mal's shoulder and near the ceiling.  "Lots of tricks
up their sleeves.  But I did 'em one better."  His gaze wandered to
Mal's face and focused for a moment.  "Don't even remember what it is
I didn't tell 'em.  Pushed it to the back of my head so I wouldn't
let it slip.  Ended up pushing it clean out.  But I didn't tell."
The focus faded, and his eyes settled on the floor somewhere near
Mal's boots.
      "No, you didn't.  Wouldn't be standing here if you had."  He
took another tiny step, trying to catch Jayne's attention, get his
eyes back again.  Wanting to thank the man for taking the fall and
saving their lives.  For winding up here, grounded on a rock after
the Alliance chewed him up and tossed him out with the garbage, while
the rest of them stayed up in the sky with Serenity.
      "Wanted you to know that," Jayne mumbled, turning back to the
machine.  He lurched back to his knees, settled himself, lifted the
wrench again.  *Tap, tap, tap.*


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#1947 From: "Mystery Frank" <agentwithstyle@...>
Date: Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:48 pm
Subject: New zines at AWS!
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________________________________________________

                   * Multimedia *
________________________________________________


CHINOOK 2

       Just like the warm, invigorating winds that drive away the
bitter cold of winter for which this gen zine was named, come immerse
yourself in warm and wonderful stories that run the gamut from
dramatic to funny and back again.  They'll drive away your blues and
make you happy to have picked up this zine!


HORIZONTAL MOSAIC 9
HORIZONTAL MOSAIC 10

       From light to dark, silly to dramatic, the pairings that make
up these beautiful slash mosaics will entrance and enthrall you in a
collage of wonderful stories!


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                 * The Sentinel *
________________________________________________


CONFLICTED AND ASSUAGED

        Looking in the thesaurus for other words meaning 'hurt'
and 'comfort,' the editors found 'conflicted' and 'assuaged' and took
those words for their zine title.  So, topped by a gorgeous cover by
Lorrain Brevig, you'll find wonderful hurt/comfort stories by Amanda
in this amazing zine.  *The Sentinel* lends itself so well to this
genre, and you'll discover there is no hurt that Jim and Blair cannot
love and comfort each other through.  Don't miss this fantastic zine!


________________________________________________

                * Star Trek (TOS) *
________________________________________________


DELTA TRIAD 6

       Back in print again for the first time in nearly three decades,
this wonderful gen zine is once again available.  Full of stories by
premiere authors and artists whose utterly amazing words and artwork
will have you coming back again and again.  Don't miss these
fantastic zine!


________________________________________________

           * Star Trek:  Deep Space 9 *
________________________________________________


LOVE AND JUSTICE 1
LOVE AND JUSTICE 6

       The sparks that ignite between Kira Nerys and Odo whenever they
come into each other's presence are the basis for the stories in
these fantastic gen zines.  Does the idea of a fiery Bajoran and a
mysterious shape-shifter learning to love each other and admitting
their feelings for each other push your buttons?  Then have we got
the zines for you!


________________________________________________

                 * Stargate SG-1 *
________________________________________________


FIRST PRIME

        A new A/U slash Daniel/Teal'c novel by Lady Ra that begins
during the episode "Window of Opportunity," and continues from
there.  You don't need to be familiar with that episode to enjoy this
terrific novel.  As Daniel falls in love with Teal'c, he needs to
find a way to accept Teal'c's Goa'uld symbiote.  The results of
Daniel's 'solution' create ripples that affect the entire galaxy ...
and the fate of the human race.  Although the love story focuses on
Daniel and Teal'c, there is a great deal of SG-1 team interaction
throughout, as well as an emphasis on Jack and Daniel and their close
friendship.  With a gorgeous cover by The Cat's Meow Creative Arts,
and interior artwork by Joolz, this is one zine you can't miss!


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#1948 From: Bonanza1438@...
Date: Tue Nov 1, 2005 12:53 am
Subject: Does anyone on this list watch Alias?
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Does anyone here watch the show Alias? I need some help with a fanfic, it wont be a hassle. Just a few question from another fans perspective. Thanks in advance.
 
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#1949 From: "nycjulietstar" <nycjulietstar@...>
Date: Tue Nov 1, 2005 8:53 pm
Subject: Re: Does anyone on this list watch Alias?
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--- In Beta_Unlimited@yahoogroups.com, Bonanza1438@a... wrote:
>
> Does anyone here watch the show Alias? I need some help with a
fanfic, it
> wont be a hassle. Just a few question from another fans perspective.
Thanks in
> advance.
>
> Bonanza1438@a...
>

Yes, I watch Alias, and I'd be happy to help you with your story.

#1950 From: "freevoice88" <freevoice88@...>
Date: Wed Nov 2, 2005 1:53 am
Subject: Re: Does anyone on this list watch Alias?
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I do, but my knowledge is very limited. I've only seen a couple of
seasons, but I'm trying to rewatch everything. I'll try to help in
anyway that I can!

#1951 From: "Sondra B" <batsojopo@...>
Date: Wed Nov 2, 2005 2:32 am
Subject: looking for a beta reader
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Hello,
 
I'm looking for a grammar beta to help with my Star Wars stories.  Due to personal views I do not write slash.  All my SW stories are PG in nature, though some are lower and one is rated at PG-13.
 
Thanks!
Sondra

#1952 From: "hoteljunkie83" <hoteljunkie83@...>
Date: Sat Nov 5, 2005 7:01 pm
Subject: offering my service
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Hi everybody,

Since I spend a lot of free time on reading fanfiction anyway I
figured I could be of good use to all those who are looking for
somebody to proofread their stories.

I'm very much into X-files, JAG and Star Wars as well as Numb3rs and
to a degree CSI:Miami.

Having graduated as a German/English mayor and editing stories for
radiostations for a while I am used to spotting typos, general flaws
in a plot and structural mistakes. My weak spot is Grammar. I see most
of the mistakes but the details escape sometimes.

One more thing, please refrain from sending me any Slash, that's about
the only type of stories I avoid!

Looking forward to all the new stories,

Jules

#1953 From: "LethyRedd" <phoenixg22000@...>
Date: Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:31 pm
Subject: Beta.
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Hello all!
I need a beta reader.I write X-men(Jean Grey) and CSI(GSR) fan
fiction. Most of my stories are rated R.English isn't my native
language, so grammar is my big problem.

#1954 From: "Kris" <angel_phobia@...>
Date: Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:00 pm
Subject: Beta Needed for a Secret Santa Fic
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Please email me if you're interested and I'll give the details then
(wouldn't want to ruin the surprise...just in case ^_^) I will say that
it is slash though.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks muchly

-Kris ^_^

#1955 From: "Sara" <sjclarson00@...>
Date: Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:19 am
Subject: Beta Needed for Law and Order story
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Hi,

I need a beta reader for a Law and Order story featuring Mike Logan.

Thanks for any help you can provide
~Sara

#1956 From: "brittney.steele2816@..." <brittney.steele2816@...>
Date: Sat Dec 3, 2005 3:46 am
Subject: Man oh man does renting suck!
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#1957 From: "Dinofly" <dinofly@...>
Date: Sat Dec 3, 2005 11:43 am
Subject: Beta needed
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Hi,
I'm trying to write in English, actually my second try. As you see my
English is BAD so I would need someone who can rewrite all sentences,
is good with gramar and word stock and isn't scared to write a lot of
critics how I should write better :). And if possible someone who
would be sometimes online on yahoo, msn, icq or related.
All my stories are slash and mostly NC-17, hutr-comfort, char death,
everything pain is in, never comedies. Right now I'm trying a
Superman-Batman story and still have to finish a Smallville fic.
Please help, I will be endlesly grateful.
Warning: I can't write short stories.
Dinofly

#1958 From: "xuni q." <xxuniq@...>
Date: Sat Dec 3, 2005 5:47 pm
Subject: n00b introduction - another eager beta here
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Hello there.
I am xuni and I'm seeking short stories to beta read. I'm ready for
anything less than 5,000 words. Anyway, here's my intro.

Name or Alias: xuni

Favorite shows:  CSI, Yu-Gi-Oh

Fav writers of fanfiction:  Dark Rabbit, K. Silence

Do you write fanfiction?: Sort of. I write mostly original fiction
now, but I used to write fanfiction all the time.
http://www.fictionpress.com/~xuni

Do you beta-read: Yes. Right now I have a large project, so I'm
looking for one-shots.

The fanfiction you will beta read:  I prefer original fiction, as I'm
not good at keeping up with TV show plots, but I can do grammar and
spelling beta work for anything. One-shots only, please. I can do
slash, het, and femslash.

The fanfiction you will NOT beta read:  Absolutely no suicide or
self-harm. No InuYasha either.

The ratings of fiction you will beta read: R & NC-17 (M & MA)

Sincerely,
xuni

#1959 From: "Karin" <aries79_se@...>
Date: Tue Dec 6, 2005 12:50 pm
Subject: Need a Beta
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Hi! I'm in need of a Beta and luckily found this place. I've been
writing (semi-seriously) since last year and recently decided to put
it on-line. For the moment I'm only looking for someone to correct
my grammar and check for probabilities, however correct details
would be good too. I'm from Sweden so English is not my first
language.

1. BtVS/Sentinel, Xander-centered, gen, WiP
2. BtVS/SG1, Daniel/Xander, slash, WiP
3. BtVS AU, Aus/S/X/Dru, slash, WiP
3. BtVS Drabbles, gen
4. Original fiction, slash, WiP
5. Various half-written ideas (BtVS-crossovers, Mag7, original etc)

Send me a mail or leave a message in my LJ (link below) if you're
interested.

----------

Name or Alias: Karin, karinms

Fav shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Magnificent 7, Sentinel,
MacGyver... I usually read more than I watch (both books &
fanfiction).

Fav writers of fanfiction: amejisuto, caliadragon, Heather F,
SukiBlue, Meg Tipper, Setcheti, TwylaJane, NotTasha, LisaRoquin,
Vathara + others

Webpage address: http://www.livejournal.com/users/karinms

Do you write fanfiction?: Yes, recently started.

Do you beta-read: I'll help if I can but English is not my first
language.

/Karin

#1960 From: "shenyu_hiten" <KenshenHanmura@...>
Date: Wed Dec 7, 2005 1:23 am
Subject: I would like a Beta-Reader to edit my Gundam Seed story please.
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I am writing a political novel based around war and some aspects of the
anime show Gundam Seed.

I am simply looking for a Speedy Beta-Reader to check for grammer and
possibly help me improve as a writer.

Help would be highly appreciated.

#1961 From: "shenyu_hiten" <KenshenHanmura@...>
Date: Wed Dec 7, 2005 1:39 am
Subject: Enter... me
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Name or Alias: Shenyu

Fav shows: Gundam Seed, G Gundam, Rurouni Kenshin, Meteor Garden,
etc.

Fav writers of fanfiction: Linay, Anna-Neko Marstanuki and so on.

Fav actors and actresses: Jim Carry, Gwenyth Paltro, Zhang Ziyi,
Gongli and much much more that I cannot recount.

Webpage address: Fanfiction.net/~Shenyu

Do you write fanfiction?: Yup, I have already finished 3 and am in
the process of writting two more fics (One of which needs Beta-
Reading by the way.

Do you beta-read: Nope, although I wish I were good enough to help
out if I can!

A little about myself:

I am a 16 year old, self-proclaimed author who loves writting,
sleeping, running, engaging in physical activity, partying, playing
videogames, watching TV etc.

I like writting and bringing complicated plots to life, love reading
through gushing reviews and is always trying to improve his writing
skills.

I came here in search of a Beta-Reader to become the lighthouse on
the dark, stormy sea for me to guide this humble self-proclaimed
author through the treaturous waters towards the sunny and beautiful
land. Meaning, I would like a Beta-Reader to help me improve as an
author and bring me closer to the pinnicle of writing although I
believe that there is no "best" but only "better."

Anyways, that's just a little about myself, I hope to become an
active member and truly become a part of the community.

#1962 From: "thunderbird_hobbit" <virgiltracy_thunderbird2@...>
Date: Wed Dec 7, 2005 11:39 am
Subject: Hello there!
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Heya, I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself!

Name or Alias: thunderbird_hobbit or hobz

Favorite shows: Thunderbirds, Lost

Fav writers of fanfiction: Too many to list in one go

Do you write fanfiction?: Yes I do, but I like to pre-write my
stories before I post them

Do you beta-read: Yes, I do

The fanfiction you will beta read: Thunderbirds, Lost, Lord of the
Rings, Harry Potter, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Star Wars

The fanfiction you will NOT beta read: Slash.

The ratings of fiction you will beta read: Any

Hope I can be of some help to someone!

#1963 From: "orton_qaf" <orton_qaf@...>
Date: Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:51 am
Subject: Original Fan Fiction beta? Offering beta services
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I'm looking for someone to help me beta, an original slash fiction. If
you do that please contact me at orton_qaf@... Thank you!

Also offering beta services too, feel free to drop me an email :)

#1964 From: "Rebecca" <rebeccainla@...>
Date: Sun Dec 18, 2005 2:15 am
Subject: Hi
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I wrote a fan fic that I seemed to have commited all the cardinal sins
of fan fics.  I had no idea that there were any sins in fan fiction
but now I do.  I need help with this story because I want to salvage it.

Thanks,

Rebecca

#1965 From: "the spiteful crow" <the_spiteful_crow@...>
Date: Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:12 am
Subject: i am looking for a beta reader
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i am looking for a beta reader for my yugioh fanfiction.

#1966 From: Bonanza1438@...
Date: Sat Dec 24, 2005 4:58 pm
Subject: Merry Christmas...And fanfic help?
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Hey everyone. Does anyone here watch "The West Wing"? I've noticed that not too many people watch it. But if anyone who reads this message, does happen to watch it, even if you dont watch it that much, thats fine too, can you please email me, it's for a story I'm writing. Thanks in advance. =) and Merry Christmas everyone.
 













"So here's the part where you have a choice. What if you could have that power...now? In every generation one Slayer is born because a bunch of men who died thousand's of year's ago made up that rule. They were powerful men. But Willow, this women, is more powerful than all of them combined. So I say we change the rule. I say, my power, should be our power. Tommorow, Willow will use the essence of the scythe to change our destiny. From now on, every girl in the world who might be a Slayer, will be a Slayer. Every girl who could have the power, will have the power. Can stand up, will stand up. Slayers...every one of us. Make your choice. Are you ready to be strong?"

~Buffy Summers *Chosen* (Series Finale)

#1968 From: "A. C" <bisidhegoddess@...>
Date: Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:30 am
Subject: Offer: Spelling and sense Beta-ing
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Hi,
  As with many others, I spend a great deal of time reading slash and
fan-fiction online. While reading, I constantly find myself stopped by
grammatical and spelling mistakes. I especially despise the "your" and
"you're" errors. So, I would like to help.
I won't be able to do much actual timeline/character editing, because
I read much from shows that I have not seen in entirety. That being
said, I would be happy to preview or grammar check for the following
genres:
Highlander (:the Series, mostly)
Due South
CSI (original)
Law and Order (original, SVU and some CI)
Forever Knight
X-files
I am ammendable to all ratings.
Happy writing,
~ Miss A

#1969 From: Desirata43@...
Date: Sun Jan 1, 2006 9:03 am
Subject: Fic: One Stop Shopping, Faith/Cordelia, R for language
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Just stretching a bit kiddies, got to get something out there...It's been quite a while since I've written anything.  This is a slight detour from my usual Fuffy fic. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Val 5X5

 

 

 

“One Stop Shopping”

 

 

                                                          By Desirata 41
 
Disclaimer: All Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters are exclusive
property Of Josh Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and UPN. I'm
only a pitiful fool paying homage to characters I love!
 
Rating: R for Language and sexual situations
 
Pairing: Faith/Cordelia


Dedication:  To
Dee…just because

Summary: Faith is heart broken by a rejection from Buffy, but finds hope from a most unlikely source.
 
 
Feedback: I'm a slave for you, give me a shout out!

 

 

Faith’s POV

 

 

 

Damn, she’s wearing em’ just like she said she would, and they look criminal.  Cordy has taken the Bogie Femme Fatale to a new level.  I’m not the type to get flustered...by anything or anyone (besides B of course) but just now I can’t seem to think straight.

 

My eyes travel down legs that seem to go on forever, stopping where the curve of her hip melts into that...fuck.  That bitch will never get the response from me she’s lookin’ for; I’ll die first. She’s all decked out in black fishnets with a seam down the center, just like they used to wear them in the old days. The blood red Mandarin style silk dress she’s wearing is crying, because it must feel so good against her skin.  I know I would be; if I were that close to her right now.

 

How can she walk in those six inch heels anyway?  The answer to that is...very

well.  Her hips seem to be rolling in on each other slowly, and her shoulders flex and fall to give her the appearance of a big cat on the prowl.  Dangerous and not to be played with was something that came to mind when I saw her tonight.  I was used to slaying vamps, but this was different.  She made me feel threatened, if you can believe that.

 

Cordelia has always been the type of lady that guys thought they could never have a chance with, and some women too; I bet.  Well, here it goes.

 

“Honestly Faith, If I didn’t know any better...I would swear you were ogling me.”

 

“Can’t C, nobody admires you more than YOU do.” I shifted my weight and crossed my legs; leaning against her car.

 

“Watch the paint job, I just had it waxed.”  She waved her hand at me like I was a gotdamned bug.

 

I smirked at her like I didn’t care and settled back on her car hood.

 

“Ya look in a hurry C, anything wrong?”

 

“Well number one your presence is bringing down the property value in my neighborhood, and two; I need to pick up a few gifts for Angel’s Christmas party.”

I snapped my fingers as I walked around to the passenger side of her car and opened the door.

 

“Come to think about it that slipped my mind.  See you’re good for something

Cord.  Mind if I get a lift to the mall?

 

She hated it when I called her ‘Cord’, so occasionally I said it just to yank her

chain.  The way she was lookin’ at me with her nostrils flaring and that flash in her eye; made me want to yank something else...her clothes right off.

 

“I suppose it’s the only way I can get on about my business without being harassed, let’s go, and don’t touch anything.”  She slid into the driver’s side and turned on the engine, revving it before she pulled off.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

Cordelia’s POV

 

 

I was used to Faith’s cocky attitude, in a lot of ways it rivaled mine, but she would never out bitch the Queen.  When she’d moved to LA and I found out she would be working with Angel, I wasn’t pleased.  Everyone knew two things about Angel: once he made up his mind there was no changing it, and he and Faith had a history together.  Something none of us looking in from the outside would ever understand.

 

“So why are you here Faith?”

 

“I think I got the right to be here just like you, I told Angel you would give me shit about all this.” 

 

The crisp leather of her jacket crinkled as she crossed her arms, and I knew immediately she was in defensive mode.

 

“Not what I meant, I thought you would’ve gone back to the ‘Burg’ for the holidays, with Buffy being the love of your life and all.”

 

Her face darkened then, and I sensed it before I felt it.  She reached over and hands that felt like vise grips clutching at my throat, cutting off my air.   The car swerved and my brakes protested at the sudden command out of the blue.  We ended up in a small ditch on the shoulder of the road, just before we’d reached our exit to the mall.

 

When my head cleared and my eyes came back into focus, I saw and felt something incredible.  She was rubbing my face, frantic with worry.

 

“Aw fuck me…I didn’t mean it baby, you just…shouldn’t have mentioned HER.”

 

The look on her face was unmistakable; Faith was almost hysterical with worry…for ME.

 

“Shit.  Just say something you bitch...anything!”

 

I looked at her through half-opened eyelids that she didn’t even notice were open.  This was too priceless to waste; I had to let her sweat a little longer.

 

“Please Cordelia…I didn’t mean to…”

 

Her warm, salty tears trickled onto my face one by one, and it was then that I realized; she had been in this place before…with Buffy…that night.  Yet another accidental death that she couldn’t have possibly avoided, but nonetheless was responsible for.  My heart took over my cruelty, and I reached out to her squeezing her arm.

 

“Faith…don’t “I traced the side of her face with my thumb, along the indent of that damned dimple I longed to kiss every time I saw her.

 

“Tell me you’re alright…PLEASE.”  Her dark brown eyes searched mine with concern.

 

“I’ve got the full attention of a slayer, how could I not be?” I said softly, almost intimately...in a way that scared me.

 

“You bitch.”

 

“Of course I am, isn’t that why your heart is racing?”

 

I felt her hands grip my shoulders as she pulled me up and towards her.

 

“Want to know what body part you’re really affecting?”

 

This was happening too fast, but it was happening, and it was so what I wanted.  Faith brushed her mouth against mine, wetting my lips slightly with the tip of her tongue, smirking slightly as she pulled back when I responded hungrily to her.

 

“I always knew you wanted a little piece of this.”

 

I sighed then as I felt myself blushing, she had palmed my breast, like it was the most natural thing in the world.

 

 

 

~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

Faith’s POV

 

 

This shouldn’t have happened.  Cord just pressed the wrong button at the wrong time, but it really wasn’t her fault.  No way she could’ve known that I told B I wanted to be with her for the holidays and she turned me down.  I knew things were complicated because of me and Angel, him taking me under his wing and all.  I wanted to settle things…be with her; even if it was just to say goodbye.

 

So, I called her out of the blue one day while I had the nerve.

 

“Hello?”

“What’s shakin’ Slayer?”

 

I could hear in her voice that she wasn’t quite sure if it was really me, or what she should say if it was.

 

“Faith?”

 

“Yeah B, It’s me.”

 

“Hi.”

 

“That happy to hear from me huh?”

 

“I’m a little surprised but I shouldn’t be...knowing you.”

 

“Do you know me baby?”

 

“Don’t be silly Faith, we’re a little different; but still cut from the same cloth don’t ya think?”

 

“Not talkin’ bout the Slayer thing Buff.”

 

I heard her sigh and then there was a long pause.  I could tell she was thinking, and choosing her words carefully.

 

‘Faith...I”

 

My heart was already breaking; because I knew what she was gonna say, even before I asked it.  You all know I had to though…don’t ya?

 

“I’ll just cut to the chase B, I was thinking of coming back to Sunny “D” for the holidays, coming back to you.”

 

There, I said it…it was out there.

 

“You and I have been through a lot together Faith, and I understand why you left here and started a new life with Angel.”

 

“That’s where you’re wrong twinkie…I didn’t start a new life WITH him, it’s more BECAUSE of him.”

 

“Well, you’re there and you chose to be…so let’s leave it at that.”

 

“Everything has to be so fucking cut and dried with you doesn’t it?  The truth of all this is, you just don’t fucking like losing to anyone.  Me going to LA means one less toy for the ‘Princess’.  That puts a burr up your ass doesn’t it?”

 

“So much drama Faith, it never fails with you.”

 

“No drama intended B, just trying to figure out why I should stay in love with such a cold, heartless bitch.  You answered my question without me having to kick out any cash for a flight...that’s real decent of you.”

 

“Faith...you know it could never work between us.  We tried and, (heavy sigh) I wish you the best.”

 

I wouldn’t let her hear it in my voice, but she had just wounded me far worse than any vamp ever could.

 

“K baby, call me next time we need to save the world.”

 

“Fai…”

 

I hung up the phone before she could say anything else, after all, hadn’t she said enough?

 

 

 

~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

Present Day

 

Faith’s POV

 

toward her.   Why didn’t I ever see it before?   Cordelia understood me, I could feel

it.  That smile she was giving me wasn’t the usual self-satisfied bitch grin she was famous for.

 

“Sorry about your shopping baby.”  I moved my hand lower as I spoke to her.

 

“I’m thinking I have everything I need Faith, Merry Christmas.”

 

 

THE END

 


#1970 From: "sphinx_bast" <sphinx_bast@...>
Date: Tue Jan 3, 2006 6:28 am
Subject: New Member
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Hi all.  thx for letting me join.  Need beta for some Gilmore Girl's and Grey's
Anatomy fic that I've written.  ratings range from PG-Smutt.  if your interested
email me at sphinx_bast@...

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