The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

A Best Friend's Magic by Advocate     

Xena | General | Vignette | Short Story - 12 pages | Finished | Jul-00 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Gabby Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP
This is a children's tale and suitable for all ages. The author dedicated to her little girl on the momentous occasion of the loss of her first tooth.
Adorable...I loved it! - Alicia - Dec 10th, 2003    This is one of the cutest stories I have ever had the luck to come upon! I read it to my daughter recently and she loves it even more than I do! This one should be on everyone's must-read lists! - Lily - Oct-16-2007    Very sweet story! I really enjoyed reading it. - Enverz - Aug-29-2009    aww.. that's so adorable. ~mushy~ i like. - rec - Sep-24-2009    i was reading this story at work and it made me go aawwwww loudly... right beside my fuming supervisor... *grins sheepishly*... it was worth whatever came next.. - anne o'nymous - Sep-10-2010    aww... this is so thweet. it's my second little xena/gabrielle story, and it just makes me want to read more about them. - kc - Jan-17-2011

Cobb Island by Advocate     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Mystery | Novel - 177 pages | Finished | Jul-00 Cast: Liv, Kayla, Doug, Marcy
Twenty-nine year old Olivia Hazelwood, after being away from home and her 17 year old brother Dougie, is talked by the former into spending their vacation with his girlfriend Marcy and her family. What Liv is not ready for is Kayla Redding, Marcy's gorgeously dark-haired, somewhat brooding and enigmatic big sister, and time on an island that might be haunted. Hold on to your seat for a story that will entrance you, and a mystery within a mystery that will keep you glued to your screen reading this novel until its heartfelt end.
Cobb Island is truly a wonderful story full of mystery, murder, suspence, and the good ole classic love story of two people who couldn't be more right for each other. Its really good and anyone comming across this story should read it. It's definately a page turner. - Alise - May 24th, 2002    What a story!!! mystery, suspense, love, PASSION, angst. Advocate has this tendency to glue you to the screen and no matter where you are you can't keep thinking of the story until you get to the end. heart-wrenching and heart-warming tale that is the absolute must read. thanx to Advocate and her Muse. - Katrina - Jan 4th, 2004    This is such an amazing story!!! Loved it from the beginning, and it only got better. Thank you! - mytilene - Aug 6th, 2004    I was captured from the minute I started reading the story! It is a great story that was enjoyed from beginning to end! - athena95us - Nov 30th, 2004    This story is a treasure from start to finish!! I so enjoyed it and know I'll return to it more than once. If you haven't read it do yourself a favor and read it now!!! - JC - Mar-22-2007    Great story, like all storys from Advocate. - marty - Jan-30-2008    This is wonderful novel and you get two stories in one - modern day romance and a ghost story too. However it is finished and published. - CherylA - Jan-31-2008    A really intriguing story full of mystery, passion and romance. Plus it is just a perfect example of a good ghost story! - Blade - Oct-02-2008    Advocate spins a great story of mystery and love that will leave you wanting more. A highly recommended read! - uber goober - Oct-24-2009    Different and very well told. I easily lost myself in the story. Loved every minute of it! - Stardawn - Apr-01-2010    Loved tale-within-a tale in this novel - about Bridget and Faylinn. That was the main reason I read the sequel as well - these characters' story really captured my attention. Also, the main storyline is good too. Highly recommend this fic. - Anonymous - Aug-24-2010    Wow! This story took my breathe away. It had me laughing and in tears. If you haven't read this story yet, I recommend that you do! One of the best stories I've ever read. - Rylie - Aug-31-2011    Cobb Island is amazing,beautiful and who doesn't jump when they hear the sound of thunder cracking up in the sky? The history and mystery is rich and umm you might end up in tears but its all good in the end. - MySecret - Apr-20-2012    A story I keep coming back to... romance, angst, mystery, paranormal all bundled into one mystical story. Highly recommended. - Anonymous - Apr-12-2013

Crimsom Snow by Advocate     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Mystery | Novel - 202 pages | Finished | Nov-99 Cast: Amanda, Claire, Missy, Jody, Monica Part 2 of the Claire & Amanda Series Series List: Connections, Crimsom Snow
In this sequel to 'Connections,' Advocate gives us a gripping, sometimes very funny, and very human thriller with a surprising ending that will have you on the edge of your seat!! Claire and Amanda's lives now fully intertwined, their long-awaited vacation plans take some twists and turns, involving both Mark and Jody, and some really wicked happenings, and trials for all involved.
Well written and very poignant. A thoroughly enjoyable read! Love the characters and would like to "see" more of them please! - R8drGrl - Sep-30-2008    An incredible story written by two great authors.Well worth taking the time to read and I highly recommend you taking the time to check it out. - uber goober - Oct-24-2009    good story, very fast paced! - Anonymous - Apr-07-2011    brilliant,, totally loved it - JayGee - Jan-29-2012    Good, solid series that pulls the reader in and the second story (Crimson Snow) is better than the first. There aren't any super-hero antics in this one, just two women who love each other and are making their way through life with their best friends. - Stacia - Apr-18-2013

Echoes from the Mist by Advocate     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Mystery | Novel - 161 pages | Finished | Oct-00 Cast: Kayla, Liv, Sylla, Keith, Glen, Cobb Honors/Awards:  Fan Favorite In The Category Of Mystery / Horror.     Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP
In this sequel, Advocate charmingly gives us an evocative tale fit for Hallowe'en that weaves a bit of the history of the place and it's people. Kayla and Liv, now partners in every sense of the word, travel to Scotland to investigate a paranormal event at a castle. While there, they also do a bit of digging into the Redding family history. Their combined talents will help the author weave another tale-within-a tale with the startling conclusion that will make you want to re-read this one again once you've finished it!
Every bit as good as Cobb Island, this story is funny and will have you laghing so hard. It also expains some things that happened in Cobb Island that went unanswered. Also recommend for reading pleasure. - Anonymous - May 24th, 2002    This and the previous one are fantastic stories I am sure you will enjoy. - Pru - Jan 9th, 2004    That was truly an amazing story. I love the end! - Anonymous - Aug 31st, 2005    This story and its prequel were one of the first ubers i read and remains one of my all time favourite stories. i love the story within the story and how everything comes together in the wonderful ending. - Shyn - Dec 2nd, 2005    What a great, entertaining story and the ending was quite a surprise.Definitely take the time to read this one. - uber goober - Oct-26-2009    Wow - that was a very nice sequel. wish there was more of their story. Read both these stories Advocate has so graciously shared with us. Very good. - Anonymous - Apr-13-2013    I just finished reading both Cobb Island and Echoes from the Mist and I although I wish there were more details adding to its brilliant mass, the author is on the right track. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a story about ever lasting love and new love. It really got me a few times. Its a sweet story. I want more but I want more background too so I can sink my teeth into this delicious series. - Katie of Ohio - Apr-20-2013

La Magia de la Mejor Amiga by Advocate     

Original / Uber | Modern | General | Vignette | Short Story - 12 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Gabby, Pérez, Pero
Divertida historia. Gracias por compartirla. - Kaia - Feb-06-2008

Last Train Home (The) by Advocate     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 307 pages | Finished | Dec-02 Cast: Ginny, Alice, James, Jane, Lewis Links: The Academy of Bard
Starting out in the slums of the Lower Eastside of Manhattan, this tale follows the adventures of Virginia Chisholm, a young factory worker, and Lindsay Killian a drifter who fills her days riding the rails, as they journey to reclaim Ginny's family. Thrown together by fate and tragedy, Lindsay and Ginny build a solid friendship strong enough to endure the trials of an impoverished existence in 1890s America and a quest from which neither one will back down. It's those same bonds that form the basis of a tender, and very unexpected, romance.
Advocate is one of my all time favorite authors, and this story is an excellent example of why. Everyone should read this story! - Sparky - Jun 25th, 2004    I was really getting into this story, but it wouldn't let me continue after part 2. Is it finished? - jac.. - Aug 14th, 2005    What a great story! Glad I was able to continue after "part 2". I know this writer has a few published works available (I just finished reading the published version of "First Lady" w/T Novan..another great read)....... Has this story been published? If not, it sure as heck should be. Excellent work. - jac.. - Aug 20th, 2005    This is a great read. If you'd like to get past part two in this link....go up to the address bar and click on where it says lasttrain2.htm . Change the "2" to a "3" and the "htm" to "html" . Happy reading! - Anonymous - Oct 7th, 2005    This is a wonderful story that I never wanted to end. Just goes to show that family can come from the oddest situations. A must read. - purplehawke - May-15-2007    If you´re looking for a great story with all the right ingredients you mustn´t look any further. This is a truly wonderful story that tore at my heart... Highly recommended! - Ines - Sep-15-2007    Broken link! - Ami - Jun-20-2009    A very touching love story. I would recommend it to anyone who likes reading those kind of stories. - uber goober - Oct-31-2009    Oh, this is a good story! Set in the late 19th century, it keeps its head while telling a tale of love and the search for family. The protagonists are lovable but true, and the story keeps you warm throughout. - RhB - Jul-21-2010    What a great story. I really enjoyed it!!! - sassy123 - Oct-07-2010    Brilliant. - Silver - Apr-10-2011    Just amazing. I was left speechless! A must read - Anonymous - Sep-03-2011    Wow !! I am inlove with this story. I'm a complete sucker for tales told in times of old, and being a New Yorker myself, I certainly appreciated the mentioning of our streets and Bridges. What a marvelously innocent love story between these two girls. Then combined with high adventure and danger made for an exceptionally exciting story, full of angst yet so much love it will have you rooting them on ! Thank you so much for this !! - Thothgirl - May-13-2013    Gotta tell ya......this is a must read!!!! It's exciting,tragic,loveable and heartwarmingly funny. It's now my new top favorite. The ending wasn't enough and I feel like I just tapped into a great series if the author so wanted to continue on. PLEASE DO! - Katie of Ohio - May-20-2013

Untitled: The Story of Me by Advocate     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Humor | Novella - 88 pages | Finished | Dec-99 Cast: Randi, Sans, Sandra Honors/Awards:  Fan Favorite In The Category Of Comedy.
Advocate really outdoes herself in this one! One of the recipients of the 'Xippy Award' for Decemeber, this offbeat tale will have you laughing your little self right off your seat! Advocate's wonderful story-telling weaves an Uber tale of improbabilities and tribulations that even a squirrel would find hilarious, with some wonderful moments, and told in the most innovative setting and point of view.
An absolutely WONDERFUL story!!!I loved it to bits.I can't wait for more adventures with Randy and Mac.I hope there will be more! - Xexy Warrior - Aug 14th, 2002    This was a wonderful story. LOVED the plot. - Jen - Mar 10th, 2003    LMAO AT THIS ONE, FUNNY BEYOND BELIEF, A MUST READ IF YOUR IN A FUNK! - D - Oct 28th, 2003    This story is all that and a bag of chips. I loved it! - cyndyn - Apr 3rd, 2004    The "Day in the Life" of uber fanfic. Probably the yardstick by which all other comedy ubers should be measured. I'm not kidding!! - Charlotte - Jul 19th, 2004    Beyond Brilliant! The most original story I've every read and my absolute favorite Uber of all time. A perfect combination of humor and romance. The narrative had me howling at Randi unique observations of life, love and revenge as during her journey with Mac she finds herself and then cheering her on as she musters up the courage to go after the girl of her dreams. There are few stories that you read and can honeslty say that there could be nothing done to make it better, but the Story of Me is in my opinion perfection. It's the kind of story I hope to write one day myself that is so memorable you never forget it, or the joy of experienceing it no matter how many times you read it. - J.S. Connolly - Apr 15th, 2005    I have read this story a gazillion times and it never gets old! AWESOME story! A must read! - Anonymous - Aug-16-2006    A true classic in every sense of the word. You can truly see Lucy and Renee playing these roles. It is hilarious, honestly... if you don't laugh out loud reading this you must be dead. Oh, how I wish there were more stories as original and brilliant as this one. - Kez - Oct-04-2006    WOW!! What a brillant dazzling out of this world talented human author (bard). I hope you find it in your funny and sparkling heart to write more and more. Oh YEAH! I enjoyed it to say the least. - vampireslayer2 - Oct-07-2006    Okay, so I usually don't read fic that's heavy on comedy (I heart angst!) but I'm so glad I read this one. There were countless, solidly funny, laugh out loud moments that left me howling loudly while gripping my sides. Oh and I really appreciated that the love story wasn't in any way compromised for the sake of comedy. It's as sweet as it is funny. - nicole938 - Sep-16-2007    One of the best stories ever!!! Who knew a squirrel could be a protagonist? Brilliant, funny and totally charming! - Anonymous - Feb-04-2008    this story was too funny. a LOT of fun to read! - Anonymous - Feb-05-2008    IF you've ever read a story that you wish had more of the sub-charactors than the main, this is it. Thought i've read this 3 times i'm gonna read it even more. - F_L_J - Feb-05-2008    This is a MUST read it's so funny you will laugh your head off at times, the characters are absolutly cute. Advocate is one of my favorite bards and if ya read the works i think you can't blame me. - Callisto - Feb-11-2008    hilarious,just hilarious!! and so romantic... - mary - Jul-16-2008    I absolutely LOVE this story! I've read it many, many times, and it always leaves me with a smile on my face :D - Lindsey - Sep-23-2008    I was laughing so hard while reading this! This is definitely a GREAT story. - Anonymous - Sep-26-2008    I was grinning like a fool throughout this unexpectedly funny story. Advocate has a wicked sense of humor. Enjoy this one. - wasabigirl - Oct-24-2008    I never giggled so much in my life! Really good read. :-] - Miki - Jan-19-2009    What a great story- I really need that tonight! Some bits were truly hysterical! - Xenasgrrl - Sep-22-2009    A humorous entertaining story that was very fun and enjoyable to read. If you want a good time reading a tale ,then by all means read this one. - uber goober - Oct-31-2009    One of the queens of the Lesbian Comedy. Perhaps the one who writes the best. Thank you Blayne Cooper, and please, keep on delighting us. - M. D. - Jan-20-2010    hysterical and oh-so-sweet. - kc - Jul-31-2010    Guaranteed to make you smile. An oldie, but goodie romantic comedy. - kayla - Aug-13-2010    Simply excellent! I had so much fun reading it... I couldn't stop! Now I really need to go to bed. Thanks for this great, great story!!!! - luna - Aug-22-2011    i can't understand how i missed this story.. i read about everything else advocate wrote.. anyway.. loved seeing the squirrels again.. i'm guessing this is the story that brought them to live.. so it's nice to know how they have grown as charactershaving read the other stories that featured them.. knowing they haven't lost their fun(ny) factor a bit.. absolutely recommend this story!! - xtra dog - Dec-29-2012    This was a ggrreat story. I couldn't stop reading til the end and it's 2:30 AM. You HAVE TO read this one. It will make you laugh and appreciate the romance that the author so expertly weaved in this tale. Kudos to the bushy rodents. Again: great reading. Don't miss it. Still LOL! - vicam - Apr-12-2013    seriously how can us readers miss reading and recommended on Advocate Untitled:The Story of Me. This story is wittedly funny:) Story about Randi whom spilled out her confusion on two squirrels who understand and speaks English :::)))) - eden - Jun-21-2013    seriously how can us readers miss reading and recommended on Advocate Untitled:The Story of Me. This story is wittedly funny:) Story about Randi whom spilled out her confusion on two squirrels who understand and speaks English :::)))) - eden - Jun-21-2013    Showstopper laughs. Good read - Ash K - Dec-25-2014