The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Bard Day's Night (A) by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 197 pages | Finished | Jul-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Sappho, Argo, Laci, Samthus Honors/Awards:  Fan Favorite In The Category Of Comedy.     Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP                Part 1 of the Bard Days Series Series List: Bard Day's Night (A), Seven Days In Pompeii
Fearing someone is trying to kill her, a very bohemian Sappho invites Gabrielle and Xena to join the poet and her entourage on the last leg of her tour.
Totally hilarious story. i havent laughed that much reading a story in a long time - Shyn - Jun 12th, 2005    A really lovely well written story. Totally took me along for the ride. Funny, smart and thoroughly entertaining. Several times I raised my head from the screen to find a big smile on my face. - msprism - May-13-2007    I don't think I have read a story I liked better, soooo funny, so good. One of the best fanfic stories I have ever read. Read it now you won't be disappointed. - Toby - Jun-20-2008    A very good story with everything one could hope for; almost! I think a sequel would get us there! Hint! Hint! Read Oct'08 & Jan'09 - Diane - Jan-21-2009    This is an amazingly well written story with such great surprise at the end. It made me chuckle and I have read this more times than I can count. I also loved the sequel Seven Days in Pompeii. - Anonymous - Jan-23-2009    Best Story EVER! - Little - Jan-23-2009    Totally charming story! With quite a few twists, funny, interesting and simply beautiful! - Enverz - Jan-25-2009    Honestly..........the best. - Little - Mar-15-2009    What a great, great story. It's hilarious, sweet, deeply touching, and woven together with a beautifully plotted narrative. A top notch writer. I can't wait to read more of this writer's work. - Anonymous - Jun-26-2010    Amazing writing. The author has such talent. Maybe she is a living muse herself. ;) You won't be disappointed until you get to the end and find there is no more to read! - Julia - Jan-04-2011    That was an incredibly well crafted tale.Wonderfully told and extremely entertaining.Read it,you definetly don't want to miss out on this one. - ubergoober - Jun-04-2012    great story well developed - Anonymous - Mar-05-2015    Well written, Amusing, hilarious, romantic, sweet, brilliant screwball comedy. - Ash - Oct-06-2015    Well written, amusing, hilarious, sweet, brilliant screwball comedy. - Ash K - Oct-08-2015    Witty, original, well developed, in character, one of the best I've read. - Anonymous - Jul-23-2016

Eating Out by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Nov-97 Cast: Gabrielle, Xena Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
Gabrielle orders room service when she makes Xena spend a much-needed night at an inn.

Ghost Of A Chance by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative | Horror | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Cast: Gabrielle, Xena Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
Darkness and storm force the Bard and Warrior into an old abandoned castle. Or is it really abandoned? Yet again DJWP manages to tell a wonderful story, best if read on a cold October night, when the trees are bare and the wind howls through the claw-like naked branches. Moonlight casts shadows everywhere, and...well you get the picture.
This was a really good story, suitable for halloween, but equally as charming the rest of the year too. I must admit, I was a little surprised by the ending; there is a bit of a twist. Very well written, not predictable, with only one typo that I could spot. It's a charming bit of distraction that you should read. - Taleweaver - Feb 6th, 2005    Nice Halloween story. Has a twist at the end, which I didn't see coming. - Anonymous - Sep-10-2017

Irresistable Flame (The) by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | | Short Story - 49 pages | Finished | Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Peter, Alexander, Athenian, Theban, Philip Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
Djwp warns us: "X&G classic fan fiction is in danger of extinction"... with stories as wonderful as this one there isnÆt such a risk. NOT TO BE MISSED! - Pru - Aug 11th, 2004    LOVED THIS STORY! Very original, very well written, and one of the best stories that combines uber with classic! If you haven't read it yet...what are you waiting for?? - Anonymous - Jan 28th, 2005    All I can say is WOW! A must read! Great story! THANK YOU DJWP! - Anonymous - Feb 27th, 2005    Absolutely LOVED this story from start to finish. Original idea, wonderful execution, incredible cast of characters all deftly and masterfully woven. All must bow before the power of DJWP! :) - Bri - Mar 3rd, 2005    I've read DJWP's other brilliant works but for some reason avoided this one. I didn't like the idea of the plot. I am a FOOL. This story is truly, truly, excellent. If you have't read it yet, do so NOW! X & G are perfectly written, their imporobable love deeply inspiring, and the historic and military elements of the story fascinating and thrilling. It also manages to be dark and funny in turn. DJWP, you bloody rule! - vee - Mar-19-2006    OH MY GOD!!!! What a wonderful story!!! I wonder why it is not recommended by many... Things will change though. This story is highly recommended. You guys have to read this!! It will surely make your day complete, if you get what i mean. Anyways, open this and hope you will enjoy just like I did. Chiao!!! - Fan - Feb-27-2008    DJWP is one of those great X&G authors who writes true to the characters and the series. I just finished reading this wonderful tale and had a fun time reliving some of the scenes and dialogues in XWP in an entirely different setting. Great writing as always from this very talented bard. - Luie - Apr-21-2008    This is a challenging and original story by easily one of the best authors in the Xenaverse. If you haven't read it, or any of her several other classics, you are in for a true delight. An excellent story by an author whose works will last to be reread again and again for years to ome. - Kamouraskan - May-01-2008    I can't say enough about this story or the author. I was really put off by the subject matter and quit reading it, but could only leave for a day. It pulled at me so strongly to see was going on and to happen next, I had to finish it. She has a way of discribing everything and making her words flow. Its a pleasure not a chore reading her works. - Diane - Jan-21-2009    A wonderful X&G story that really shows the love between the two and demonstrates the fact that nothing will stand in it's way. If you're looking for a good story with nice twists, this is the one. It should also be noted that the page number reads as 49, this is a half truth. The first part is 49 pages, and there are 12 parts. So you're looking at 300+ pages of X&G goodness. - Laziel - Apr-03-2011    two words...eff'ing brilliant! - JettBlack - Apr-21-2011    I agree with JettBlack and Kamouraskan. And I didn't see that coming. Excellent! - ~M - Jul-12-2011    DJWP proves she is a truelly talented and remarkable author with this marvelously wonderfully entertaining X & G tale. It could have been an episode from the series with the exception of the subtext being maintext between our two undying heros.A great story that I highly recommend taking the time to read!!! - uber goober - Jun-29-2012    Billiant - What an imagination!!! Great story - loved it!! First one I've read, looking forward to reading more. - Cathy - Mar-25-2013    ok, this is not a short story and it certainly consists of a lot more than 49 pages.. so, if you are looking for a quick read, put this story on the shelf until you have the time or inclination to read a longer story.. if you are simply looking for a splendid, engaging and often mind-boggling read: READ THIS STORY NOW! the author not only served us one book here.. up until a point i felt like i was reading two books.. two very well written books with characters true to form.. yep, this story deserves the high rating it has! - xtra dog - May-21-2013    Its been a while since I had read this gem. One of my favorites, mixing old and new. Great tale. Most highly recommended - colorado fan - May-22-2013

Lost Soul Walking by DJWP     

Original / Uber | Modern | General (Mature) | Mystery | Short Story - 44 pages | Finished | Nov-98 Cast: Gayle, Sandra, Celeste, Gabrielle, Xena, Goode, Celesta Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
This is one truly inventive, original....and incredibly moving story that will have you rivetted to you screen until you figure out the angle. The tale unfolds six days before mass murderer Sandra Goode's execution, when psychologist Gayle Bardo goes to see her not just for part of her study, but really not knowing why but that she is compelled to do so. In the days that follow, Gayle visits Sandra and the conversations continue to be more and more strange....as Sandra shows a depth of humanity and pain that Gayle could have sworn could not exist in the cold-blooded killer. The stunning revelation of the true nature of their attraction and the outcome will leave you speechless, as DJWP again delivers a brilliant story that will have you trying to contain you tears.
This story should get 20 stars - damn - 100 stars! What a story! I cried. Stories like this are so rare. Treat yourself to a brilliantly written, heart-breaking all time Xena classic. Long live classic Xena fan fiction. Wonderful surprise to sit down and read a story like this that moves you so much. - Karon Reiter - Mar 29th, 2005    Beautiful - elle - Apr-07-2008    I can not believe this classic X & G tale does not have more recommendations. This story is amazingly beautiful. It truly does capture the beauty of their relationship, and it's strength to endure. If you have not come across this tale, read it. It will melt your heart. - brighteyez - Jul-04-2008    AMAZING! Awesome twist. You MUST read this. Keep some puffs handy. - Amanda - Aug-15-2008    What a story,very emotional. I did cry like a baby, ran out of tissue paper, and got a towel, Amazing, truly amazing. A sequel, a must, re-incarnate them back and make them happy for ever. - xenamary - Aug-22-2008    Beautiful story! Really moving and warm and happy after you read it all. - Anonymous - Jan-29-2009    Very fine plot. I highly recommend this short fiction! - yuka - Oct-20-2009    Loved it! Well written and different - Jude - Oct-31-2009    What an engrossing story. Well done. - sassy123 - Dec-06-2010    Soul-searching, heartwarming................nuff said! - bauervg - Jul-22-2014    I read this story some time ago and just re-read it. It's quite a different plot and highly recommended as it is well-written will warm the cockles of your heart. - Liv - Mar-29-2015

Marriage Of Xena And Gabrielle (The) by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 17 pages | Finished | Jun-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ephiny, Thesia, Loggia, Eponin Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
Queen Gabrielle is faced with a challenge to the throne from another Amazon and the only way Xena can defend her is if she marries Gabrielle.
A gem. - Avidreader276570 - Feb-10-2008    brilliant. a wonderful story! - Anonymous - Aug-09-2008    Loved it! A rare treat! - abbaspice1 - Sep-10-2008    an excellent romantic short story with traces of humor that made me LOL. very sweet and special. - vicam - Sep-23-2008    A great story written in a very fluent style. Congratulations to the bard! She made up a perfect balance between humor, action and romanticism. READ IT, you won't get bored for a second! - yuka - Jun-17-2009    Oh you so can tell a good story! This author is very talented. Sweet, captivating romance. - Ash - Oct-06-2015

Seven Days In Pompeii by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 233 pages | Finished | Jul-98 Related Episodes The Bitter Suite (Xena)   One Against An Army (Xena)   Sacrifice, Part II (Xena)    Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Sappho, Vettii, Phaon, Popidius, Paris, Argo, Lavinia, Pompeii, Pompeian, Golden, Via, Ceres Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP                Part 2 of the Bard Days Series Series List: Bard Day's Night (A), Seven Days In Pompeii
This beautifully crafted, bitter-sweet tale of Xena and Gabrielle's visit to Pompeii during its last days is IMPOSSIBLE to put down. Xena, narrating from Gabrielle's scrolls, relates a tale where the images of high drama, chaos, destruction and adventure, are nicely balanced with a generous dusting of romantic tension and comedy.
The synopsis is dead-on. This story had everything! DJWP weaves one heck of a tale. - Anonymous - Feb 22nd, 2004    This was an incredible story. I loved it. Couldn't put it down. I recommend anything by DJWP - one of the great classic Xena bards. Check all her stuff out. You won't be disappointed. All her work is original and captivating. - Karon Reiter - Jan 24th, 2005    Phenomenal story. This is one of the great ones! - -Aerows- - Aug 14th, 2005    Whoa! Now that's one memorable story with a real hot spice to it.. - XS-DARKLORD - Feb-08-2009    The Best - Little - Mar-09-2009    It's always nice to find a hidden treasure of well-written classic XWP - loved the story, and love to see the classics done with skill and style ... thanks dj! - Anonymous - Nov-11-2009    Take the time to read this one. Well written, excellent storyline, and I'm very glad I stumbled across it. Yup, happy indeed. - MoSeS - Jun-03-2010    Absolutely loved the story. But it's to be expected from a talent like DJWP. She was one of the first bards I came across and a big reason I'm still a huge fan of XWP fanfiction. - rp_michaud - Mar-30-2011    What a great story, Job well done - sassy123 - May-25-2012    That was one incredibly great story.This author is amazingly talented and crafts an unbelievably well rounded tale that draws you in and takes you on a wonderfully emotional ride. - ubergoober - Jun-14-2012    very well written. Really impressive. Lively, funny, thrilling. The reader really feels like being in Pompei with the girls. You have great talent. - Anonymous - Oct-06-2013    I truly enjoy the way it was written! - Anonymous - Mar-05-2015

Trick Of The Moonlight by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative | Mystery | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Nov-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Alaria Links: Lost Story - We cannot locate a link to this story.
Xena decides to investigate when Gabrielle's Uncle tells the tale of the ghost of a young woman who appears to lie on her grave when the moon shines.

What Are Little Girls Made Of? by DJWP     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Novella - 104 pages | Finished | Dec-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Chemeclees, Mallika, Lakme, Paracelsus Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
An alchemist in a town that Xena and Gabrielle are passing through has big plans that involve the Warrior-Princess.
I loved this story - this was sooo goooood. I cannot get the picture of a miniature Xena stuck down Gabrielle's cleavage out of my mind - and then not wanting to leave her comfortable and interesting abode. I also loved the fact that no matter how small Xena was - she was still 6 feet in her heart - and nothing could stop her perservernce and resolve - size just did not matter. Great story. What an imagination DJWP has. - Karon Reiter - Jan 31st, 2005    What a great story. Well done - sassy123 - May-09-2012    This was so good! Original, funny and sweet while capturing the characters perfectly, and could totally be an actual XWP episode. Bonus: remember when Gabrielle got shrunk in Season 5's Punchlines? Recall her squeaky voice? Imagine the producers giving Lucy Lawless a hit of helium so Xena's voice got the same effect while reading this story! - Anonymous - Mar-03-2013