The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

An Inevitable Arrangement by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 17 pages | Finished | Aug-09 Cast: Dix, Luce Links: www.celestialbuffet.com    www.academyofbards.org
This is a wonderful short story told almost entirely in dialog. Very witty and cute and funny. Creme Brulee is one of the best. - Anonymous - Jul-07-2010    Witty dialogue in this story. The Luce & Dix have great chemistry throughout it. I'd have liked a little more fleshing out around the dialogue, but it's still a fun read. - Lyn B - Mar-11-2011    That was great!!! I really got a kick out of Creme Brulee's version of a fairy tale.It certainly left me smiling. - uber goober - Sep-24-2011    very fun read.. the dialogues are witty and enchanting, albeit a bit nutty as well.. i loved the way the dialogues almost made up the entire story.. feels like different phone calls between two people, while they are definitely in the same space engaging in real life conversations.. a unique style of writing which probably isn't for everyone.. - xtra dog - Nov-21-2011

Cooking on High by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 233 pages | Finished | Apr-02 Cast: Barbra, Louisa, Phil, Miguel, Mitchell, Bachanal, Dil, Cezar, Andre, Millet, Redmond, Mackenzie, Sonny, Comstock, Nathan Honors/Awards:  Fan Favorite In The Category Of Comedy.
A notorious chef is going through a difficult life transition. Things were complicated enough before she was accused of murdering a woman she barely knew. And they're complicated further by a waitress she can't shake, who may be after more than her secret recipes. Join our uber gals on a race through a small tourist town as they hunt down a killer while being chased by a posse of bad guys,
This is one of my all time favorite stories. I've read it atleast ten times. French and Fry are hilarious. This stories contain suspence, drama, and is just plain funny. Read it!!! - FLEE - May 10th, 2002    This is one of my all time favorite stories. I've read it atleast ten times. French and Fry are hilarious. This stories contain suspence, drama, and is just plain funny. Read it!!! - FLEE - May 10th, 2002    What a treat it is to find a story, begin reading, then break out laughing deep from the gut not once, but repeatedly.Cooking on High is a perfect dessert of a story -- tart, tangy, and with just enough froth to be irresistible. - L - Sep 27th, 2002    This is a wonderfully written story, absolutely hilarious and definitely one of the best I have read thus far. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different, a little quirky and a whole lot of funny. Positootly brilliant! - Jade Devlin - Jan 15th, 2004    Great story!! Absolutely funny and charmingly warm.I really hope French & Fry will get a sequel where French's racoon-like temperamental tenacity pairs up with Fry's equally bandit-like inquisitive nature to solve some Michellin-guide fraud going on in restaurants. Not as 2 strangers in one tent, but as a strange, but passionate couple in a relationship!Go on Creme Brulee, get cooking!!! - letterwolf - Mar 29th, 2004    This is one of the best stories I read - and I've gone through nearly everything ;-) awesome, funny, great characters and of yourse: FOOD!!! - Anonymous - Oct-04-2006    I read this a while back and really enjoyed it. I re-read when I saw the recent recommendation and remembered why I like it so much. The characters both French & Fry and the supporting cast are quirky and fun or odd perhaps mean. The dialogue is witty and the romance unfolds over time which to me makes for a better story. - Kali - Oct-17-2006    I don't know how I managed to miss reading this story for so long, but I am glad that I did. I love how Creme Brulee managed to echo moments from the show in a completely original setting. This was a terrific story with all sorts of interesting turns and I would love to read more. Sequel please? - Baerinin - Oct-24-2006    I love Creme Brulee's Style. You never know what is next. But it is always funny. Just great. Thank you. July 2007. - S.L.B. - Jul-13-2007    Absolutely loved this. Fantastic writing, witty and good plain fun. So in love with French and Fry. I will hang on to this one as I suspect the more you re-read it the more you'll find. - msprism - Aug-05-2007    What a great story! It has mystery, suspense, romance, all encased in food. Ingenius writing!! An internationally renown chef who has terrorized the food industry finally meets her match. Absolutely amazing storytelling. THANK YOU, Creme Brulee, this is definitely a delicious story. - Samantha - Aug-14-2008    ROFL...What a great romp in the kitchen. Loved the zaniness of this story. - lee - Aug-30-2008    Priceless, this is one of the funniest and well written stories you will ever read. - Brighteyez08 - Oct-08-2009    I loved this!! Great characterizations and great sense of humor!!! Very well written - Anonymous - Oct-25-2009    Really fun story. I thought I was going to get put off by the amount of third person this writer uses, but I got use to it quickly. Thanks for the entertainment. - JettBlk - Mar-03-2010    I can't say enough about this story. Great writing and wonderful characters. I highly recommend any of this author's works! - Wissa38 - Mar-06-2010    Brilliant read. - Silver - Nov-19-2010    ....a day later and I finally got the joke...French and Fry...so of course they are meant to bve together - Silver - Nov-19-2010    ....a day later and I finally got the joke...French and Fry...so of course they are meant to be together - Silver - Nov-19-2010    This is an excellent X-G uber. Def worth reading. Very well written, funny and very close to character. - Mich - Apr-16-2011    The best thing about this mad mix of Kitchen Confidential and XWP is that while it's an over-the-top look at the world of culinary intrigue it's not *that* far off what the restaurant world is really like. Put a paranoid violent chef who mutters darkly over her knives together with a bubbly waitron who'll bend your ear about crystal therapy and socialist theory, add a murder, the mob, and a demented librarian bent on revenge. Add a hefty dash of sardonic, twisted humor (this is Creme Brulee after all) and somehow the unlikely pair works in that "I'm not sure why I love you but I do." kind of way. If you've ever worked in a restaurant (even if you haven't) and you've somehow missed this incredible gem, read it now. - wolfalohalani - May-04-2011    I found this to be an enjoyable reading experience. Interesting plot and overall story line.I particularly liked the strange dynamic between the chef and her waitress. - uber goober - Sep-22-2011    I found this to be an enjoyable reading experience. Interesting plot and overall story line.I particularly liked the strange dynamic between the chef and her waitress. - uber goober - Sep-22-2011    when reading an author's works, i always try to save the best for last.. i wasn't wrong in this case.. i've thoroughly enjoyed all of crème brulée's stories, but i liked this one the most.. good job writing.. - xtra dog - Nov-25-2011    This is the most accurate depiction of Xena and Gabrielle's personality in the uber universe. It's a classic story where Xena is a chef and Gabrielle is a waitress. They meet when Chef über Xena decides to take a trip to the wild side and visits a notorious chips and fish fast food joint where Gabrielle is waitressing. Before you know it uber-Gabrille gets fired and über-Xena is indignant of not only the treatment the waitress receives (über Gabrielle) but the temerity of the owner given the atrocious food! I come back to this story time after time. It's witty, smart, classic Xena-Gabriele connection and infinitely unique. I absolutely love this story! Thank you, Creme Brûlée!!! You're the only reason I pause when I make my beloved Flan. Here's looking at you! - Teresa - Jul-30-2012    Read this story, it is so entertaining and amazing. I love it! - Peg - Dec-28-2012    This story is so funny! It's the stories like this that fill my world with sunshine. - Samantha - Jun-02-2014    I'm not going to waste your time so I will make this short and sweet. This story is meant to be read and loved. Kept me entertained. So enjoy the french fries - Katie of ohio - Jun-13-2014    A great read...had me from start to finish - Aahi Young - Jun-17-2014    Captivating, well written story. Amazing characters. - ash K - Oct-08-2015

Elevated Interlude by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 17 pages | Finished | Feb-08 Links: The Celestial Buffet
What a treasure. I wish I had a map that lead me to this a long time ago. Meeting for the first time, two women courting one disaster after another in their personal lives get stuck in the same elevator. This author sees things with perfect vision; it's uncanny. Thank you, Creme Brulee! Please keep writing. - Samantha - Aug-14-2008    What a fun interlude. thank you. - Lee - Aug-21-2008    A very good story - ORCHID - Aug-23-2008    I really enjoyed this story. Witty and very well written. These are two women who really bring this story alive. Very good:-) - Lyn B - Jun-14-2011    really loved the characters and their interaction.. lol at the oscars both came up with.. the life time achievement reward will never have the same meaning again.. very well written.. - xtra dog - Nov-21-2011

Hapless Romantic (The) by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 18 pages | Finished | Cast: Sandy, June, Brett, Boris
I was recommended this by my other half and it's a great 'little' story. We both agree that Uber X is one of the most lovely, goofy and honest ones we've read. - sapphie - Jan 7th, 2004    Creme has a sweet understated way with romance. This is a funny, quirky first person pining for the girl she finally gets. Great read. - E - Jan 8th, 2004    This is a fantastic story, it has a sequel availbale on Creme Brulees website, which I haven't bookmarked for some unexplainable reason! You'll just have to go find it urselves. :) - Stephanie - Jan 11th, 2004    Amusing and sweet - S - Oct-18-2010    Sweet story. I enjoyed the characters interactions and look forward to reading sequel. - Lyn B - Feb-10-2011    cute and sweet and relatively nutty.. - xtra dog - Nov-20-2011    Cute short story. - Ricky - Mar-28-2012    Loved it. A real joy to read - Anonymous - Apr-27-2014

Hapless Romantic Revisited (The) by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Links: The Celestial Buffet
that was the cutest story!!yum - Shyn - Jul 23rd, 2005    I know you have to read The Hapless Romantic first and I love that story...but this sequel is such simple joy. Guaranteed to make you happy. - msprism - Mar-23-2007    I like this continuous Hapless Romantic story. I found that the story line is kind of our *needy* daily sense of humour. - easteden - Nov-06-2009    Sweet, light hearted read. Nice short story. - Lyn B - Mar-11-2011    very nice sequel.. loved the interaction and the mind games between the two characters.. - xtra dog - Nov-20-2011

Maleficent Beauty by Creme Brulee     

Conqueror | Middle Ages | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 23 pages | Finished | Feb-08 Links: The Celestial Buffet
This is a not-quite-Disney fairy tale for Halloween - Conqueror/Sleeping Beauty crossover...
I'm a huge fan of Creme Brulee's and this one is a particular favorite. This witty take on Disney's Sleeping Beauty is very entertaining and I enjoy it every time I read it. - Avelua - Feb-03-2008    This is simply fantastic! It's everything I love about Brulee's writing. She manages to be witty (sometimes even fall down funny) yet with all that sarcasm, it's still darn sweet. - Liz - Feb-06-2008    What a hoot. This will now become my all time favorite fairy tale...LOL - lee - Sep-03-2008    Well this was definitely a good read. I think you have just gotten yourself a new fan :D! - Anonymous - Apr-29-2010    LOL Hilarious tale. Definitely well worth reading. LOL - Lyn B - Jun-23-2011    This fairy tale is great. A truely incredible read.It left me with a big grin on my face. Definetly recommend. - uber goober - Sep-25-2011    this story is definitely a keeper.. i'm sure i'll have as much rereading it as i had reading it the first time.. - xtra dog - Nov-22-2011    A wonderful story. What a fun read. - CWulf - Dec-14-2011

Marjorie Humboldt: A Revelation in Several Parts by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 111 pages | Finished | Mar-07 Links: Celestial Buffet
In the wake of a significant loss, an unexpected inheritance brings more with it than Marjorie had bargained for...
One should read this at least twice to truly appreciate the author's talent. The first time through, learn what happens. On subsequent readings, pay special attention to the portrayal and conveyance of Marjorie's confusion. The writing is just exquisite. Incidentally, this isnt uber as I understand the definition. No raven tresses or grass green eyes... - jj - Mar-08-2007    This is a fantasic story. The author conveys Marjorie's confusion and naiveté beautifully. Simply a wonderful story! - jd - Mar-14-2007    what an amazing peace of work. this story makes one appreciate what we have today and salutes all those who quietly (or not!) came before us. - carinjo - Feb-05-2008    i just don't know why i didn't read this before - its lovely. - Rangeela - Feb-13-2008    Oh my God! I can't believe I didn't find this story sooner. What a wonderful little surprise to brighten my week! - Anonymous - Apr-02-2008    This is a wonderful story! Extremely well written, funny and thoughtful. Also a pleasant way to learn about a more difficult time. - Anonymous - Feb-04-2009    It was refreshing and definitely a different experience from what I'm used to. It has also given me new in-sight on the subject of sexual discovery and homosexual experiences. Much appreciated for the great work! Thanks! - Anonymous - May-02-2010    I just want to say that I absolutely loved this story. It carried me along so much that I re-read it just so I could savour it a little longer. What a wonderful story. Thank you. - Omega13 - May-12-2010    this story is exquisite. i am not 100 percent in the marjorie camp but the side characters, including the various pets, make for a strong cast. - kc - Sep-25-2010    i don't know what it is about this story, but it didn't quite grab my involvement as others do and have done.. maybe it's the time frame.. the 70's being long past and feminism having evolved quite a bit since then?? it is very well written and a fine exploit of how things and society in general, were.. it is even very easy to understand how the gay community and specifically some individuals felt way back then, but it doesn't capture me, as a modern day reader having the utmost respect for the trials and tribulations those before me have gone through.. as i said though, well written and worth the read if you want to have insight in the struggle others went through.. - xtra dog - Nov-21-2011    it was really nice. a very calming story something you can relax with and enjoy the experience - sandy - Nov-19-2012

Matter With Primes (The) by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 22 pages | Finished | Cast: Anita, Po Links: The Academy Of Bards
The link for part two was wrong. Here's the correct one off her site. http://celestialbuffet.com/wrt2/mwp/mwprimes_2.html - Kali - Oct-29-2009    I reread a bunch of these stories this weekend and I enjoyed them so much I had to post this to recommend to everyone that they read them if they haven't, or read them again, if they have. She has a wonderful sense of humor and an excellent style of writing that makes them a joy to read! - Netta - Sep-02-2010    I liked this story. It's quirky and fun. Well written and entertaining. Good. - Lyn B - Apr-30-2011    another well written story by this author.. however, if you(re not into sci-fi or computers this may not be the story for you.. - xtra dog - Nov-21-2011

Return of the Headless Warrior by Creme Brulee     

Xena | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 10 pages | Finished | Oct-03 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle Links: Creme Brulee's Celestial Buffet
Here's a lovely little tale NOT to tell the kiddies on Haloween... ;-) Enjoy!
funny with a great story teller.. - xtra dog - Nov-20-2011

Royal Burden (A) by Creme Brulee     

Xena | Alternative | Humor | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Cast: Janice
owe me one.. lol!! funny cross over with mel and janice in the star wars universe.. - xtra dog - Nov-20-2011

When Fates Collide: Another Tough Day at the Office by Creme Brulee     

Original / Uber | Modern | Vignette | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished |
unique insight in the episode.. good job.. - xtra dog - Nov-20-2011