The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for December 15th - December 21st.  Over the last week 54,176 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	At #2 a few weeks ago, jh's poignant alternative Über Brave (8 pages).
24.	At #3 a few weeks ago, Tango's futuristic Über: A Good Turn (23 pages).
23.	Last appearing in September and now for a 3rd week, Mayt's alternative Conqueror tale: My Lord (183 pages)
22.	For a 3rd week, romansilence's alternative The Chosen's Prerogative (34 pages).
21.	For a 2nd week, kd bard's alternative Über For Better Or For Worse (108 pages).  This is the 15th story in the Billie and Cat series.
20.	For a 2nd week, At3sparky's alternative Über Damage (43 pages).
19.	For the first time since April 2003, and now appearing for a 6th week Zee's alternative Über Airwaves. (30 pages)
18.	Lois Kay's alternative Über Christmas Special Delivery (51 pages).  This is Lois Kay's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
17.	Muzza's alternative Über Young at Heart by (220 pages).  This is Muzza's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
16.	For a 5th time, Red Hope's alternative Über Test Trial Uber, now titled Maryland State Trooper #1153 (263 pages in 11 parts - Unfinished).
15.	For a 3rd week, Tango's The Outsiders: Book 1 - Eternity Broken (44 pages).
14.	Last appearing in May 2003, and now here for a 4th week, Phantom Bard's alternative Gabrielle's Faith (Completed story is 212 pages).
13.	Appearing for a 3rd time, kd bard's alternative Über The Commitment (48 pages).  This is the first of her 17 part Billie and Cat uber series.
12.	Mayt's alternative My Lord - Solstice (30 pages).  This is a follow on tale to My Lord (176 pages).
11.	Kim Pritekel's alternative Über Wide Awake (18 Pages).  This is Kim's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
10.	A former #1 now appearing for a 5th week, Larisa's alternative Über Rogue Warrior (51 pages).
9.	At #2 last week, Shadylady's alternative Über Butterflies Are Free (2 pages).
8.	Moving up one spot from last week, DE Salsbury's alternative Über Fate (495 pages in 19 parts - Unfinished) appears for a 9th time on our Top-25 list.
7.	T. Stratton's alternative Über Christmas tale, Present In The Snow (12 pages).
6.	A.K. Naten's alternative Über Turning Tides (141 pages in 29 chapters - unfinished).
5.	Shadylady's alternative Christmas Über Thief of Hearts (13 pages).
4.	Red Hope's alternative Über Love by Life (14 pages).
3.	Ri's alternative Über Family Aboard (6 pages).
2.	At #1 last week, kd bard's alternative Über Flash Point (94 pages).  This is the 17th story in the long running Billie and Cat series.  The series began with The Commitment. And the most read story of the week was...
1.	Larisa's alternative Über Hill Jack Conspiracy (84 pages).
*	An honorable mention goes to: Part 23 of Anita Louise's alternative Über, Fire Within (217+ pages - unfinished), and Part 15 of Dragonjuls (JM Dragon)'s alternative Über Two Steps Forward One Back (210+ pages).  Both of this parts finished gathered enough readers to finish in our Top-25.
	Read any good older works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for December 8th - December 14th.  Over the last week 49,991 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	Larisa's alternative Über Body Parts (58 Pages).  This marks the 11th time that this story made it onto our Top-25 list.
24.	At #1 three weeks ago, Larisa's alternative Über Rogue Warrior (51 pages).
23.	Midgit's alternative Über Cold (208 Pages).
22.	Last appearing in March 2003 and now for a 2nd time, Brigit M. Morgan's alternative Apocalypse: Book 2 - Inferno (129 pages in 2 parts - unfinished)  This is the sequel to Apocalypse: Book 1 - Nemesis (114 pages).
21.	Advocate's alternative A Best Friend's Magic (12 Pages).
20.	For a 2nd week, Shadylady's alternative Über PWP Birthdays Suck Or Do They? (5 pages).
19.	kd bard's alternative Über For Better Or For Worse (108 pages).  This is the 15th story in the Billie and Cat series.
18.	For a 2nd week, KG MacGregor's alternative Über Anna's Christmas (9 pages).  This is a little vignette that follows Shaken, Stirred & Strained.
17.	After climbing as high as #2, AJ Marks's alternative futuristic Über My Creator, My Protector (87 pages) now finishes for a 6th time on our Top-25 list.
16.	For a 2nd week, Tango's The Outsiders: Book 1 - Eternity Broken (44 pages).
15.	At #1 two weeks, Shadylady's alternative Über Blind Persuasion (18 pages).
14.	At #2 last week, jh's poignant alternative Über Brave (8 pages).
13.	For a 2nd week, romansilence's alternative The Chosen's Prerogative (34 pages).
12.	Last appearing in May 2002 and now for a 5th time, kd bard's alternative Über Tailspin (167 pages).  Tailspin is the 16th story in the Billie & Cat series.
11.	Last appearing on our Top-25 list in April 2002 and now for a 2nd time, kd bard's alternative Über The Commitment (48 pages).  This is the first of her 17 part Billie and Cat uber series.  This tale sets an Athenaeum Top-25 record for most time between appearances on the list with 20 months.
10.	Shadylady and Wizzy's alternative Über, Days of Our Lives: Starring Wizzy Marie and Friends (11 pages).
9.	DE Salsbury's alternative Über Fate (495 pages in 19 parts - Unfinished) appears for a 8th time on our Top-25 list.
8.	Ri's alternative X&G drama, Out of the Darkness: Into the Light (17 pages).
7.	At3sparky's alternative Über Damage (43 pages).
6.	Ri's alternative X&G, A Healing Time (6 pages).
5.	Last week's #3 story, Tango's futuristic Über: A Good Turn (23 pages).
4.	Zee's alternative Über Comic Book Life (46 pages).
3.	Last week's #1 story, T. Stratton's alternative Über Snow Dance (5 pages).
2.	Shadylady's alternative Über Butterflies Are Free (2 pages). And the most read story of the week was...
1.	kd bard's alternative Über Flash Point (94 pages).  This is kd's first #1 ever!  Flash point is the 17th story in the long running Billie and Cat series.  The series began with The Commitment.
*	An honorable mention goes to Part 14 (12 more pages) of Dragonjuls (JM Dragon)'s alternative Über featuring Catherine and Jace, Two Steps Forward One Back (198 pages - unfinished).  This chapter received enough reads to finish in high on the Top-25.
	Read any good older works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for December 1st - December 7th.  Over the last week 54,227 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	For a 2nd week, TZ's alternative X&G series, The Way of Love (11 pages).  This is the 1st story in TZ's The Way of Life series.
24.	For a 5th week, Dreams's alternative Über, The Blind Side of Love (350+ pages - Finished)
23.	For a 6th week, Karen Dunn (Jax)'s humorous Literal Thinking (15 pages).
22.	For a 5th week, Erin O'Rielly's alternative Über, Emma's Journey (Completed story is 101 pages.)
21.	Last appearing in September 2002, Larisa's alternative Über Body Parts (58 Pages).  This marks the 10th time that this story made it onto our Top-25 list.
20.	After climbing as high as #2, T. Stratton's alternative Über Crossing Point (20 pages) finishes for a 4th time on our Top-25 list.
19.	At #1 a few weeks ago, Larisa's alternative Über Bumbled Burglary (70 pages) now finishes on our Top-25 list for a 4th time.
18.	For a 2nd week, BluDreamscape's alternative Über Clean Up On Aisle 9 (13 pages).
17.	Appearing for a 10th time, J.P.'s alternative Über Blue Oblivion (150+ Pages).
16.	At #3 last week, Grasshopper's alternative Über Elusive Woman (4 pages in 1 part - Unfinished).
15.	For the 1st time since June 2002, Larisa's alternative Über Da Nang (52 pages).  This story now claims the longest time between appearances on our Top-25 list at 18 months.
14.	A former #1 appearing for the 5th week in a row, Shadylady's alternative Über romance, Mistaken Identity (43 pages).
13.	At #1 two weeks ago, Larisa's alternative Über Rogue Warrior (51 pages).
12.	For a 3rd week, Snaps's alternative Über, Tempting Trouble (312+ pages in 24 parts - unfinished).
11.	Tango's The Outsiders: Book 2 - Fortuna's Champion (175 pages).  This is Tango's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
10.	Phantom Bard's alternative Über Clonefic (43 pages in 1 part - unfinished).
9.	Tango's The Outsiders: Book 1 - Eternity Broken (44 pages).  This is Tango's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
8.	romansilence's alternative The Chosen's Prerogative (34 pages).
7.	AJ Marks's alternative Über DJ's Christmas Gift (21 pages).  This story takes place shortly after My Creator, My Protector (87 pages).
6.	After climbing as high as #2, AJ Marks's alternative futuristic Über My Creator, My Protector (87 pages) now finishes for a 5th time on our Top-25 list.
5.	Shadylady's alternative Über PWP Birthdays Suck Or Do They? (5 pages).
4.	At #1 last week, Shadylady's alternative Über Blind Persuasion (18 pages).
3.	Tango's futuristic Über: A Good Turn (23 pages).
2.	jh's poignant alternative Über Brave (8 pages).  This is jh's first appearance on our Top-25 list. And the most read story of the week was...
1.	T. Stratton's alternative Über Snow Dance (5 pages).  This is Tina's 7th appearance at #1!
*	An honorable mention goes to Part 5 (7 more pages) of Dimple's alternative Über Love On The Line (48 pages - unfinished), Chapter 3 (14 more pages) of Fiur and Vlamme's alternative Über Shadows and Dust (24 page - Unfinished), and Part 13 (11 more pages) of Dragonjuls (JM Dragon)'s alternative Über Two Steps Forward One Back (187 pages - unfinished).  All of these chapters gathered enough readers to finish in the Top-25 list this week.
	Read any good older works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for November 24th - November 30th.  Over the last week 47,368 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	For a 4th week, Erin O'Rielly's alternative Über, Emma's Journey (Completed story is 101 pages.)
24.	Ambrosia's alternative Über An Affair To Remember (289 pages) has now appeared for a 14th time on our Top-25 list.
23.	After finishing as high as #3, Lynn Ames's poignant alternative Über The Price of Fame (227 pages) now appears for the 7th time on our Top-25 list.
22.	Sharon Smith's alternative Über Into The Dark (252 Pages) finishes in the Top-25 for a 13th time.
21.	Appearing for a 9th time, J.P.'s alternative Über Blue Oblivion (150+ Pages).
20.	Now for a 9th week KM's alternative Über Undeniable (252 Pages) finished on the Top-25 list.
19.	For the first time since October of 2002, and here now for a 5th week, Ri's alternative Über Meka's Desire. (20 Pages).
18.	For a 2nd week, Shadylady's erotic vignette Touch Of Her Hands (2 pages).
17.	For a 4th week, Dreams's alternative Über, The Blind Side of Love (350+ pages - Finished)
16.	TZ's alternative The Way of the Wolf (43 pages).  This is the sequel to The Way of Love (11 pages) and is the 2nd story in TZ's Way of Life series.
15.	At #2 a few weeks ago, T. Stratton's alternative Über Crossing Point (20 pages).
14.	For a 2nd week, Wizzy's somewhat alternative satirical farce, Dude Ur Cat's... (4 pages).
13.	After reaching #3 twice, Shadylady's alternative Über erotica The Bartender (4 pages) has now finished 3 times on our Top-25 list.
12.	After finishing at #2 last week, Shadylady's erotic vignette The Dancer (3 pages).  The Dancer is the sequel to The Bartender (4 pages).
11.	For a 2nd time, Snaps's alternative Über, Tempting Trouble (312+ pages in 24 parts - unfinished).
10.	A former #1 appearing for the 4th week in a row, Shadylady's alternative Über romance, Mistaken Identity (43 pages).
9.	Appearing for the first time since December of 2002, and here now for a 6th week Karen Dunn (Jax)'s Literal Thinking (15 pages) finished in the Top-25 list.
8.	daviderl's X&G Destiny Calls (15 pages).
7.	TZ's alternative X&G series, The Way of Love (11 pages).  This is the first story in TZ's Way Of Life series, and is TZ's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
6.	BluDreamscape's alternative Über Clean Up On Aisle 9 (13 pages).  This is BluDreamscape's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
5.	At #1 two weeks ago, Larisa's alternative Über Bumbled Burglary (70 pages).
4.	AJ Marks's post-FIN Cecropes' Gift (22 pages).
3.	Grasshopper's alternative Über Elusive Woman (4 pages in 1 part - Unfinished).  This is Grasshopper's first time on our Top-25 list.
2.	Last week's #1 tale, Larisa's alternative Über Rogue Warrior (51 pages). And the most read story of the week was...
1.	Shadylady's alternative Über Blind Persuasion (18 pages).  This is Shadylady's 2nd #1!
*	An honorable mention goes Part 12 (13 more pages) of Dragonjuls (JM Dragon)'s alternative Über Two Steps Forward One Back (174 pages) for gathering enough readers to finish high on our Top-25 list.  This tale is the latest in the Define Destiny Series, which began with Define Destiny, and was followed by Haunting Shadows, In Pursuit of Dreams, Actions and Consequences, and All Our Tomorrows.
	Read any good works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for November 17th - November 23rd.  Over the last week 50,236 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	Wizzy's somewhat alternative satirical farce, Dude Ur Cat's... (4 pages).
24.	Vertigo's alternative Über Hidden Desires (256 pages in 28 parts - Unfinished).  This is Vertigo's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
23.	Jessica Casavant's alternative Über Imperfect Past (99 pages in 9 parts - Unfinished).  This is Jessica's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
22.	Now for a 8th week KM's alternative Über Undeniable (252 Pages) finished on the Top-25 list.
21.	A Two-Time #1 finisher, R. Nolan's alternative Über In A Heartbeat (158 pages) appears for the 8th time on our Top-25 list.  This is a companion piece to the story LA Metropolitan (93 pages).
20.	Annemaart's X&G tale, Xena's Day Off (5 pages).
19.	Last appearing in August of 2002 and now for a 3rd time, Ri's alternative Über The Find Of The Century (26 pages).
18.	Sharon Smith's alternative Über Into The Dark (252 Pages) finishes in the Top-25 for a 12th time.
17.	After finishing as high as #3, Lynn Ames's poignant alternative Über The Price of Fame (227 pages) now appears for the 6th time on our Top-25 list.
16.	For a 5th week, Nyrdgyrl's alternative Über Luck Be a Lady (15 pages).
15.	Ambrosia's alternative Über An Affair To Remember (289 pages) has now appeared for the 13th time on our Top-25 list.
14.	Appearing for a 8th time, J.P.'s alternative Über Blue Oblivion (150+ Pages).
13.	For a 3rd week, Erin O'Rielly's alternative Über, Emma's Journey (Completed story is 101 pages.)
12.	At #1 two weeks ago, Shadylady's alternative Über romance, Mistaken Identity (43 pages).
11.	eToh's alternative Über, For Which The First was Made (32 pages - unfinished).  This is eToh's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
10.	For a 2nd week, Fantasy Bard's newest alternative PWP Über, Pampering (5 pages).
9.	KM's alternative Über Intuition (42 pages in 2 parts - unfinished). This is the sequel to Undeniable (252 pages) and Considerable Appeal (216 pages).
8.	At #2 last week, T. Stratton's alternative Über Crossing Point (20 pages).
7.	Jude's alternative Über Nothing Small About My World (2 pages in 1 part - Unfinished).
6.	AJ Marks's alternative Über X-Men crossover Mutant Xena (13 pages).
5.	Shadylady's erotic vignette Touch Of Her Hands (2 pages).
4.	Last week's #1 tale, Larisa's alternative Über Bumbled Burglary (70 pages).
3.	Staying at #3 again this week, Shadylady's alternative Über erotica The Bartender (4 pages).
2.	Shadylady's erotic vignette The Dancer (3 pages).  The Dancer is the sequel to The Bartender (4 pages). And the most read story of the week was...
1.	Larisa's alternative Über Rogue Warrior (51 pages).
	Read any good works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for November 10th - November 16th.  Over the last week 58,681 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	Appearing for a 7th time J.P.'s alternative Über Blue Oblivion (150+ Pages).
24.	For a 4th week, Nyrdgyrl's alternative Über Luck Be a Lady (15 pages).
23.	For a 2nd week, Annemaart's alternative conqueror tale Path of Thorns (28 pages in 1 part - Unfinished). This is a sequel to The Edge of Nowhere (336 pages).
22.	A Two-Time #1 finisher, R. Nolan's alternative Über In A Heartbeat (158 pages) appears for the 7th time on our Top-25 list.  This is a companion piece to the story LA Metropolitan (93 pages).
21.	After finishing at high as #2 and for a 3rd week, Shadylady and A. Hawk's tantalizing Halloween alternative Über The Ball (7 pages).
20.	Carole Giorgio's alternative Über California Gold (107 pages-Unfinished).  This is third story in a series that began with Sedona Rain (267 Pages), and Laguna Nights (278 Pages).
19.	For a 2nd week, celticblue's poignant X&G tale, Of Choices (8 pages).
18.	Appearing now for a 4th week S. Anne Gardner's alternative Über An Affair of Love (111 pages in 4 parts - Unfinished).
17.	Appearing for a 10th time, S. Anne Gardner's alternative Über Cold and Lonely, Lovely Work of Art (103 pages in 6 parts - Unfinished).
16.	For a 2nd week, Annemaart's alternative X&G vignette on possibilities, What If... (3 pages).
15.	Sharon Smith's alternative Über Into The Dark (252 Pages) finishes in the Top-25 for a 11th time.
14.	A former #1 last appearing in November of 2002, Ri's alternative Über Invading My Dreams (30 Pages) now places for a 3rd time on our Top-25 list.
13.	At #1 two weeks ago, Ri's alternative Über Growing Up Together (59 pages). This is the 3rd story in in the Veba and Rickie Series that began with The Ghost (50 pages) and Growing Pains (27 pages).
12.	Annemaart's alternative When Cutting Off A Serpent's Head (5 pages).
11.	Phantom Bard's alternative Über original horror tale, Real Vampires (60 pages). This is kind of a companion piece to Chelle and Phantom Bard's alternative Überishly mad Hallowe'en Tale, All Hallows Peeve (34 pages).
10.	For a 2nd week, Fantasy Bard and BlackStetson's alternative Über PWP, Subdued (4 pages).
9.	Fantasy Bard's newest alternative PWP Über, Pampering (5 pages).
8.	For a 2nd week, Jude's alternative Über Still Thinking of a Title (3 pages).
7.	For a 2nd week, Erin O'Rielly's alternative Über, Emma's Journey (Completed story is 101 pages.)
6.	A. Hawk's short and sweet alternative Über, Should I Lose Her (2 pages).
5.	Last week's #1 story, Shadylady's alternative Über romance, Mistaken Identity (43 pages).
4.	T. Stratton's alternative Über Together For Always… (2 pages).
3.	Shadylady's alternative Über erotica The Bartender (4 pages).
2.	T. Stratton's alternative Über Crossing Point (20 pages). And the most read story of the week was...
1.	Larisa is back at the top spot with her alternative Über Bumbled Burglary (70 pages).
	Read any good works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for November 3rd - November 9th.  Over the last week 64,243 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	For a 2nd week, Shadylady's Halloween alternative Über Ghostly Nudge (5 pages).
24.	A Two-Time #1 finisher, R. Nolan's alternative Über In A Heartbeat (158 pages) appears for the 6th time on our Top-25 list.  This is a companion piece to the story LA Metropolitan (93 pages).
23.	Sharon Smith's alternative Über Into The Dark (252 Pages) finishes in the Top-25 for a 10th time.
22.	Appearing for a 3rd time, Fiur and Vlamme's alternative Über, Shadows and Dust (34 page in 3 parts - Unfinished).
21.	For a 3rd week, Annemaart's alternative conqueror tale The Edge of Nowhere (336 pages).
20.	celticblue's poignant X&G tale, Of Choices (8 pages).  This is celticblue's first appearance on our Top-25 list.
19.	Jude's alternative Über Still Thinking of a Title (3 pages).
18.	For a 3rd week, Nyrdgyrl's alternative Über Luck Be a Lady (15 pages).
17.	For a 2nd week, Ali Vali's alternative Über Hallowe'en offering,Vampires, Mummies and the Holy Ghost (165 pages).
16.	Last appearing in October 2002, and now for a 6th week J.P.'s alternative Über Blue Oblivion (150+ Pages).
15.	For a 7th time, Katia N. Ruiz's alternative Über The Long Way Home (Billie and Jewl) (116 pages in 15 parts - Unfinished)
14.	celticblue's X&G tale, Death Be Not Proud (4 pages).
13.	That story made it to #2 a few months ago, and is now back for a 2nd time, Cephalgia's alternative Über Human Interest (17 pages).
12.	Debbie Dee, Shadylady, and T. Stratton's alternative Über The Rendezvous (14 pages).
11.	Back for a 4th appearance, Nyrdgyrl's alternative Über Doggie Door Follies (10 pages).
10.	Ambrosia's alternative Über An Affair To Remember (289 pages) has now appeared for the 12th time on our Top-25 list.
9.	At #1 last week, Ri's alternative Über Growing Up Together (59 pages). This is the 3rd story in in the Veba and Rickie Series that began with The Ghost (50 pages) and Growing Pains (27 pages).
8.	Last appearing in July, and now for a 3rd week S. Anne Gardner's alternative Über An Affair of Love (111 pages in 4 parts - Unfinished).
7.	At #2 last week, Shadylady and A. Hawk's tantalizing Halloween alternative Über The Ball (7 pages).
6.	Fantasy Bard and BlackStetson's alternative Über PWP, Subdued (4 pages).
5.	Erin O'Rielly's alternative Über, Emma's Journey (41 pages in 1 part - Unfinished).
4.	Annemaart's alternative conqueror tale Path of Thorns (28 pages in 1 part - Unfinished). This is a sequel to The Edge of Nowhere (336 pages).
3.	T. Stratton's treatise, Sticks and Stones (2 pages).
2.	Returning the the Top-25 for the 1st time since July, and now for a 9th week, S. Anne Gardner's alternative Über Cold and Lonely, Lovely Work of Art (103 pages in 6 parts - Unfinished). And the most read story of the week was...
1.	Shadylady's alternative Über romance, Mistaken Identity (43 pages).  This is Shadylady's first #1!
	Read any good works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

 

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for October 27th - November 2nd.  Over the last week 68,160 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	For a 3rd week, Lariel's alternative Killing Times (20 Pages).
24.	Last appearing in March 2003, Katelin B.'s alternative What If? (8 pages) now places for a 2nd time on our Top-25 list.
23.	At #3 last week, T. Stratton's alternative Über PWP I Am (2 pages).
22.	For a 2nd week, Lena's alternative Über A Haunting in New Orleans (28 pages).
21.	Ambrosia's alternative Über An Affair To Remember (289 pages) returns to our Top-25 list for the 11th time.
20.	For the 5th week in a row, LadyKate's alternative X&G romantic drama, Equal To The Gods (259 pages) finished on our Top-25 list.
19.	Now for a 7th week KM's alternative Über Undeniable (252 Pages) finished on the Top-25 list.
18.	For a 3rd week, Frotu's alternative Über Needing Her (52 pages).
17.	Red Hope's alternative X&G satire, Gabrielle's Ancient Úbers (12 pages).
16.	For a 2nd week, Lost Forever's Über Sleepless Nights Thoughts and Discoveries (1 pages).  This is a companion piece to On The Outside In The Cold (2 pages).
15.	For a 2nd week, Pitbull and Blackstetson's alternative Über PWP, Our Night Has Only Begun... (4 pages).
14.	For a 2nd time, S. Berry's PWP parody Stud (20 pages in 4 parts).
13.	phair's alternative Über The Appointment (9 pages). This is the sequel to The Consult.
12.	For a 2nd week, Phair's poignantly dramatic Über, The Consult (8 pages).
11.	Shadylady Halloween alternative Über Ghostly Nudge (5 pages).
10.	At #1 last week, Lena's spicily mature and sensitive alternative Über The Gardener (13 pages).
9.	Annemaart'salternative X&G AFIN tale, Spellbound (145 pages).
8.	Last week's #2 tale, Alex the Cat's erotic alternative Über An Empath's Detective (46 pages).
7.	Ali Vali's alternative Über Hallowe'en offering,Vampires, Mummies and the Holy Ghost (165 pages).
6.	Moving up 1 place from last week, Annemaart's alternative conqueror tale The Edge of Nowhere (336 pages).
5.	Lady J and Dimples's alternative Über, The Phone Call - The Final Ring (6 pages). This is the third installment in the Phone Call Series that began with The Phone Call (4 pages), and continued with The Phone Call - The Other Side of the Ring (4 pages).
4.	Chelle and Phantom Bard's alternative Überishly mad Hallowe'en Tale, All Hallows Peeve (34 pages).
3.	Fantasy Bard's alternative Über PWP, Kiss Hello (3 pages).
2.	Shadylady and A. Hawk's tantalizing Halloween alternative Über The Ball (7 pages). This was the MOST read Hallowe'en tale last week! And the most read story of the week was...
1.	Ri's alternative Über Growing Up Together (59 pages). This is the 3rd story in in the Veba and Rickie Series that began with The Ghost (50 pages) and Growing Pains (27 pages).  This is Ri's 2nd #1, the first was Invading My Dreams (30 Pages) that placed at #1 a year ago this month!
*	An honorable mention goes to the 10th installment (26 more pages) of Red Hope's alternative Über, Maryland State Trooper #1153 (214 pages). This installment gathered enough readers to finish high on our Top-25 list.  A 2nd honorable mention goes to Part 8 (12 more pages) of AJ Marks's alternative Star Wars Über The Chu'unthor Incident (Completed story is 92 pages). This Part gained enough readers to finish in the middle of the Top-25 list.
	Read any good works lately?  People are really paying attention to what YOU the reader are saying and recommending. We always stress giving the bard's feedback, but just as important is telling other people about a good story when you read it!  Here's your chance to tell a LOT of people about your new favorites, or the old classics that you've enjoyed over the years.  Many of the older stories are wonderful, but are now lying there 'gathering dust' because only a few people know or remember them.  So, if you read something good, tell others about it!  We'll continue to post new fan/reader comments daily.

The Athenaeum Weekly Top-25 List!
Top-25 list for October 20th - October 26th.  Over the last week 67,129 links were followed to stories that we host or link from other sites.  You can always view previous week's lists here!
25.	For the 4th week in a row, LadyKate's alternative X&G romantic drama, Equal To The Gods (259 pages) finished on our Top-25 list.
24.	For a 2nd week, Lariel's alternative Killing Times (20 Pages).
23.	For a 2nd week, Fantasy Bard's alternative Über A Night In: Paradise (3 pages). This is the sequel to A Night Out: Stage One (3 pages).
22.	For a 2nd week, Frotu's alternative Über Needing Her (52 pages).
21.	At #2 a few weeks ago, Fantasy Bard's erotic vignette First Taste (2 pages) now finishes for a 4th time on our Top-25 list.
20.	For a 2nd week, Nyrdgyrl's alternative Über Luck Be a Lady (15 pages).
19.	For a 3rd week, Red Hope's innovative alternative Über Dyslexic Writer (39 pages).
18.	After finishing at #2 twice, Annemaart's 19th century alternative Über Eye Of The Needle (100 pages) now appears for a 3rd time on our Top-25 list.
17.	For a 2nd week, DS Bauden's erotic alternative Über, Surprises Can Be Fun…Or Not (17 pages). This is the third in the Charlie and Terri Series, sequel to I've Never (11 pages), and Ready for Take Off.
16.	At #3 last week, A. Hawk's spicy alternative Über The Dance (4 pages).
15.	For a 3rd week in a row, RangerLiz's alternative Über The Wild Hunt (49 pages).  The Wild Hunt is the opening tale in a series that continues with A Gift of Life (33 pages), Dark Hunter (27 pages), and Blood Debt (36 pages).
14.	Last appearaning in June, and now for the 6th week KM's alternative Über Considerable Appeal (140 Pages). This is the sequel to Undeniable (252 Pages).
13.	Snaps's alternative Über, Tempting Trouble (312+ pages in 24 parts - unfinished).  This is Snap's first appereance on our Top-25 list.
12.	Last appearing in June, and now for a 6th week KM's alternative Über Undeniable (252 Pages) finished on the Top-25 list.
11.	daviderl's X&G story Call It Destiny (16 pages)
10.	JLynn's alternative The Quest - An Epilogue (39 pages).
9.	Annemaart's X&G tale, Father of All Evil (229 pages).
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