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13 November 2007 @ 12:48 am
Somnus (Launch Page)
13 November 2007 @ 12:30 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Sixteen)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Sixteen)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3437 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: *sigh of relief* And we're done! Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed and commented, I appreciated it immensenly, especially at those moments when I thought I would never get this done. Thank you to everyone who read and kept up with me, even during the delays. Finally, a big thank you, again, to Ama, who can scout out a plothole from 50 paces.
( There’s no taking trout with dry breeches. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3437 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: *sigh of relief* And we're done! Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed and commented, I appreciated it immensenly, especially at those moments when I thought I would never get this done. Thank you to everyone who read and kept up with me, even during the delays. Finally, a big thank you, again, to Ama, who can scout out a plothole from 50 paces.
10 November 2007 @ 12:49 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Fifteen)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Fifteen)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3414 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Apologies for the delay, again. Migraines and the flu kept my muses away. I couldn't get everything wrapped up in one chapter, so there will be another one to tie up the rest of the loose ends.
( Smuf? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3414 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Apologies for the delay, again. Migraines and the flu kept my muses away. I couldn't get everything wrapped up in one chapter, so there will be another one to tie up the rest of the loose ends.
03 November 2007 @ 01:32 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Fourteen)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Fourteen)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2878 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Most of the Council members are based on their book incarnations, with the exception of Ancient Mai, who is from the TVverse and Squeaky, who is from my head.
( She’s going to eat me, isn’t she? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2878 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Most of the Council members are based on their book incarnations, with the exception of Ancient Mai, who is from the TVverse and Squeaky, who is from my head.
30 October 2007 @ 01:50 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Thirteen)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Thirteen)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 4394 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: This is the most exposition I think I have ever written and I really hope it ended up being coherent. We're on the home stretch now, thanks to everyone who is keeping up with this despite the delays in posting. Enjoy!
( ...that's patented Dresden Kung Fu. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 4394 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: This is the most exposition I think I have ever written and I really hope it ended up being coherent. We're on the home stretch now, thanks to everyone who is keeping up with this despite the delays in posting. Enjoy!
( ...that's patented Dresden Kung Fu. )
25 October 2007 @ 01:31 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Twelve)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Twelve)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 4144 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Another long chapter, apologies for the delay in posting it. I have borrowed a book character, Ramirez, who first appears in Dead Beat, because he's awesome. I've fiddled with him to fit the TV verse.
( Does the eagle fly at midnight? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 4144 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Another long chapter, apologies for the delay in posting it. I have borrowed a book character, Ramirez, who first appears in Dead Beat, because he's awesome. I've fiddled with him to fit the TV verse.
( Does the eagle fly at midnight? )
21 October 2007 @ 09:11 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Eleven)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Eleven)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3025 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: A big thanks to![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
joonscribble for prompting a good discussion about Morgan and Harry's relationship on her journal, just in time for me to be writing this chapter. :D
Chapter Eleven
( Not since that tapioca incident. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3025 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: A big thanks to
joonscribble for prompting a good discussion about Morgan and Harry's relationship on her journal, just in time for me to be writing this chapter. :D( Not since that tapioca incident. )
19 October 2007 @ 06:01 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Ten)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Ten)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3430 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Apologies for the delay in getting this up. I blame a toothache that had my creative juices all dried up for awhile. Further apologies for the length of this chapter. It's LONG. I was going to split it in two, but I figured I might as well get it all out of the way at once. This is the necessary 'tying up of loose ends' chapter before the next bout of action starts.
Chapter Ten
( Can you put that on a résumé? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3430 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Apologies for the delay in getting this up. I blame a toothache that had my creative juices all dried up for awhile. Further apologies for the length of this chapter. It's LONG. I was going to split it in two, but I figured I might as well get it all out of the way at once. This is the necessary 'tying up of loose ends' chapter before the next bout of action starts.
( Can you put that on a résumé? )
16 October 2007 @ 10:19 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Nine)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Nine)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2407 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: I am giving into the will of the people and posting this next chapter before another person yells at me about the cliffhanger. :D
Chapter Nine
( Can’t you do anything without your stupid magic? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2407 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: I am giving into the will of the people and posting this next chapter before another person yells at me about the cliffhanger. :D
( Can’t you do anything without your stupid magic? )
16 October 2007 @ 08:15 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Eight)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Eight)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2940 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: The concept of soulgazing is from the books and I've fiddled with it to fit the TVVerse.
Chapter Eight
( People are so distrusting these days. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2940 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: The concept of soulgazing is from the books and I've fiddled with it to fit the TVVerse.
( People are so distrusting these days. )
15 October 2007 @ 12:02 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Seven)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Seven)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2586 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: I've made my own history for Murphy's personal life, cobbled together from the books, the show and my own head. I felt I needed it this chapter. Anyway, it's just my own interpretation. :-)
Chapter Seven
( Time sucks )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2586 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: I've made my own history for Murphy's personal life, cobbled together from the books, the show and my own head. I felt I needed it this chapter. Anyway, it's just my own interpretation. :-)
( Time sucks )
14 October 2007 @ 08:03 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Six)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Six)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3093 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: None.
Chapter Six
( Are you going to have to exorcise me? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3093 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: None.
( Are you going to have to exorcise me? )
13 October 2007 @ 12:27 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Five)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Five)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2322 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: The description of Murphy as she appears under Harry's Third Eye is based on Mr. Butcher's descriptions in the books and modified to work with Murphy's TV appearance.
Chapter Five
( ...how would I know you were still my Murphy if you started being nice to me? )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 2322 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: The description of Murphy as she appears under Harry's Third Eye is based on Mr. Butcher's descriptions in the books and modified to work with Murphy's TV appearance.
( ...how would I know you were still my Murphy if you started being nice to me? )
12 October 2007 @ 11:18 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Four)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Four)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3263 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: This is a combination of a short chapter and half of a longer chapter, which I had to rearrange for flow. Thus, it's sort of long and it jumps locations a few times.
Chapter Four
( I expect a Nobel Peace Prize by the end of the week. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 3263 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: This is a combination of a short chapter and half of a longer chapter, which I had to rearrange for flow. Thus, it's sort of long and it jumps locations a few times.
( I expect a Nobel Peace Prize by the end of the week. )
11 October 2007 @ 09:58 pm
Dresden Files: The Shadow on the Wall
Title: The Shadow on the Wall
Characters: Little!Harry, Malcolm Dresden
Rating: G
Verse: TV
Spoilers: None
Word count: 752
Summary: A little look at life on the road.
Author's notes: Done for![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif)
dresdenflashfic's 12th challenge. The prompt was 'observation'.
( I'm trustable! )
Characters: Little!Harry, Malcolm Dresden
Rating: G
Verse: TV
Spoilers: None
Word count: 752
Summary: A little look at life on the road.
Author's notes: Done for
dresdenflashfic's 12th challenge. The prompt was 'observation'.11 October 2007 @ 12:10 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Three)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Three)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 1736 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Special thanks to my mum (the nurse) this chapter for letting me ask her questions about weird things and generally indulging me in my inner weirdness.
Chapter Three
( Murphy always has my back, even when she wants to stab it. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather, Things that go Bump
Chapter Length: 1736 words
Verse: TV
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Special thanks to my mum (the nurse) this chapter for letting me ask her questions about weird things and generally indulging me in my inner weirdness.
( Murphy always has my back, even when she wants to stab it. )
10 October 2007 @ 10:54 am
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter Two)
Title: Somnus (Chapter Two)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather.
Chapter Length: 2342 words
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: None.
Chapter Two
( Sit down and let me ply you with cheap alcohol. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather.
Chapter Length: 2342 words
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: None.
( Sit down and let me ply you with cheap alcohol. )
09 October 2007 @ 11:42 pm
Dresden Files: Somnus (Chapter One)
Title: Somnus (Chapter One)
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather.
Chapter Length: 1716 words
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Almost done writing this one, so I thought I'd start posting it. A big thank you tomonkat for letting me rant at her and helping me sort out my villains. Also to Ama, for being my 'how come?' person and letting me read to her until the early hours of the morning. Hope you enjoy!
Chapter One
( I pulled my foot from my mouth and put a comforting hand on her shoulder. )
Rating: A healthy PG-13
Spoilers: Heavy book references in this one, a few book characters appear later on. No plot spoilers, however. TV references: Storm Front, Birds of a Feather.
Chapter Length: 1716 words
Summary: An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it.
Author's Notes: Almost done writing this one, so I thought I'd start posting it. A big thank you to
monkat for letting me rant at her and helping me sort out my villains. Also to Ama, for being my 'how come?' person and letting me read to her until the early hours of the morning. Hope you enjoy!( I pulled my foot from my mouth and put a comforting hand on her shoulder. )
30 June 2007 @ 02:06 pm
Dresden Files: Child's Play Launch Page
30 June 2007 @ 07:41 am
Dresden Files: Child's Play (Chapter 11)
Title: Child's Play (11/11)
Rating: PG-13 (for violence and some language)
Spoilers: None in this chapter
Chapter Length: 1282 words
Summary: Harry's latest case is uncomfortably familiar and starts him on another quixotic crusade. The only trouble is, how do you stop a killer when you're stuck baby-sitting?
Author's Notes: It's over! I am both triumphant and sad about this. A big thank you to everyone who's read and commented, you guys are made of awesome. Thank you!
Chapter 11: Goodbye
( It was about at that point I decided I might just kidnap her ... )
Rating: PG-13 (for violence and some language)
Spoilers: None in this chapter
Chapter Length: 1282 words
Summary: Harry's latest case is uncomfortably familiar and starts him on another quixotic crusade. The only trouble is, how do you stop a killer when you're stuck baby-sitting?
Author's Notes: It's over! I am both triumphant and sad about this. A big thank you to everyone who's read and commented, you guys are made of awesome. Thank you!
( It was about at that point I decided I might just kidnap her ... )