The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Callisto's Antidote by Friction     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 31 pages | Finished | Nov-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Callisto, Argo, Ephiny Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
After Gabrielle nearly dies an agonizing death at the hands of Callisto, Xena decides it's time to leave her friend behind at the Amazon village, but Gabrielle has other ideas.
This is one of the all time great Xena fan fiction stories ever written. A classic. - Karon Reiter - Jan 9th, 2005    One of my top five favorite classic Xena fics! Very sexy, great writing. Thanks Friction! - periwinkle - Feb 18th, 2006    oh my goodness oh my goodness - angst, anger, vengeance, love, lust... it's all right here! - Anonymous - Aug-14-2008    *** spoiler alert*** I really liked it and found the intervention of Callisto pretty much interesting! I've often thought that the cold-hearted bitch the original character incarnated was sometimes caricatural. She stays a "bad guy" here, but Friction brings her nuance, and ambiguity. She elevates her at the rank of enigmatic nature, charismatic tortured soul. I really appreciated it! - yuka - Oct-23-2009    I've always had a fondness for Callisto & more of a willingness to forgive her evil. Truthfully if someone had killed my parents I'd spend my life trying to get even as well. - Anonymous - Nov-13-2010    I loved it! Read if you haven't already! - Lee - Mar-02-2011    What can you say about this story that hasn't been written already? It would've made a great episode and with Rob's penchant for blood and gore, he probably would've loved it. Aside from that, this was a harrowing story that was very well written and deserves to be read over and over again because it gets the highest honors of a 10. Friction is a good writer. - kr - Jul-01-2011    Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this story and it definitely had some hott moments, but I guess since I have read Wet Dreams by you, it is hard for another story to compare. I greatly enjoy your writing style and will be reading all of your other stories also. - Crushi - May-19-2012    Wow!!!!! 5 stars - Anonymous - May-31-2013    Interesting story. Worth taken the time to read. - ubergoober - Jul-08-2013    Very well written! Great story line. Very believable and consistent with the Xena and Gabby characters. I didn't want to finish it it was that good! - XenaZon - Apr-19-2014

Enchanted Again? by Friction     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 38 pages | Finished | Jan-98 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ephiny, Velasca Links: The Bard's Corner
Sequel to "Enchantment (The)" This time it's Gabrielle who's under the effect of the berries.
I didn't love this fiction as much as I loved its prequel. But when you've read "The enchantment", you CAN NOT resist to read the suite... So READ THEM ALL! - Yuka - Oct-22-2009    I really enjoy Frictions writings. Great job. - sassy123 - Jan-21-2011    Found this! I had read the other one first Enchantment and thought I would not find this when I realized it had to come before the one I read. This one is even better! - Starry - May-04-2011    Great sequel to Enchanted and I love the little plot twist at the end. - ubergoober - Jul-08-2013

Enchanted Again? by Friction     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 38 pages | Finished | Jan-98 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ephiny, Velasca Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP
Sequel to "Enchantment (The)" This time it's Gabrielle who's under the effect of the berries.
I totally enjoyed this story. Great job. - sassy123 - Nov-29-2010

Enchantment (The) by Friction     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 34 pages | Finished | Oct-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ephiny, Argo, Ares Links: The Bards Corner @ AUSZIP
Gabrielle's got a problem when Ares enchants Xena with a spell that makes the warrior lust after the bard. Sequel is "Enchanted Again".
Actually The Enchantment is the prequel to Enchanted Again. Not the other way around. Friction is a great writer - I love her work. My favorite, so far, as I haven't read all of her stuff is The Awakening. Incredible story. - Karon Reiter - Jan 14th, 2005    Very good. At first sight, this story seems quite similar to any other PWP erotic type fiction. Not that I'm despicing anything, or any bard... OK? Just wanna say that, THIS EROTIC tale, DO HAVE a plot, an intrigue that gradually makes the chemistry between the characters even HOTTER! It deals with the primal aspect of sex, but with the primal aspect of LOVE too. Friction intertwined the two of them so closely they simply melt in each other. The result is powerfull, intense and definitely deserves to be pointed out! Sorry for keeping you reading this while Friction's masterpieces are waiting up for you! HURRY and read them! - yuka - Oct-22-2009    What a good story. I really enjoyed it. - sassy123 - Jan-21-2011    It is really a very good piece and very hot! I wish I could find Enchantment Again. anyone know the link or even if it still exists. - Starry - May-04-2011    Great story,very hot. - ubergoober - Jul-08-2013

Fire and Ice by Friction     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Adventure | Novella - 64 pages | Finished | May-98 Cast: Danielle, Alex, Elaine, Spike Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP
Alex Lord is a tall, black haired blue-eye master thief who needs one more good heist. Danielle Stafford is a slight, blond, emerald-eyed journalist who needs a change. Our two uber heroes meet when Alex robs Danielle's uncle's house...and at that moment their carefully constructed lives begin to unravel.
TERRIFIC! - Anonymous - Aug 26th, 2003    I absolutely loved this story!!! - Norja - Dec 18th, 2003    Wow! what can I say? Another great story by friction. He/she is very talented. Can't get enough of reading this author's stories. - HopeGab'fan - Dec 17th, 2004    It's a little rushed but I liked it. It's a fresh idea. - Anonymous - Apr-15-2008    Entertaining style with a true flavor of the show tied into the interaction between the characters. Excellent story with riveting detail. Great work Friction!!! Hey we could all use a Soulmate Geiger Counter -- read it and you'll know what i mean. Is there any possiblity for a sequel? - toni - Jul-19-2008    I totally loved this story. Great job. - sassy123 - Jan-22-2011    Excellent story. Very well written, engaging, the characterizations are accurate... I've enjoyed reading it immensely. I would love to read a sequel too. - Enverz - May-15-2011    wow just wow! - sandy - Feb-14-2012    That was a great story. Loved the twist at the end. - ubergoober - Jul-08-2013

Somewhere In Time by Friction     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novella - 132 pages | Finished | Nov-98 Related Episodes Return Of Callisto (Xena)    Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ellie, Peter, Ephiny Links: The Bard's Corner @ AUSZIP
After her ill-fated marriage, Gabrielle struggles with her feelings for the warrior while Xena tries to adjust to having the bard back in her life. But the brief marriage to Perdicus has not been without consequences and Xena loses her bard again. However, Artemis gives her one chance to get her beloved bard back but the mission is difficult and there is no guarantee for success. This is a beautiful tale of the power of love between warrior and bard that cannot be broken by space and time.
Oh my - the final part of this story is so hot! The entire fic was wonderfully written, the emotions were captured so well I felt like I was in fact the characters myself. A must read. - Corbeau's Voyager - Oct 19th, 2003    Though the story is long you don't feel it at all. It is so incredibly well written, I couldn't stop reading! And the last part of it...well...left me without breath for about 15 minutes! Thank sweet Aphrodite that I survived!! But my eyes remain wide open forever after what they read :) - AquariusG - Mar 21st, 2004    I love this story. It is one of the best Xena and Gabrielle fanfics out there. Definitely in my top 3 favorites. - HopeGab'fan - Dec 17th, 2004    Wow! This story is wonderful! So beautiful. One of the best stories I have read. - indigo8014 - Feb 20th, 2005    this is the best best story i ever read......please a sequel please.......the great story ever.......all the best take care.... - fa artemis - Nov 18th, 2005    oh my i love this story. i read it five time and I love the last part of it...the end of the story is wonderful and so beautiful one of the best stories i have readthe best story ever...please please write a sequel.... - grace faith - Feb 6th, 2006    I think I must have read this story at least five times. It is beautifully written. Because of it I even went out to search for the movie with the same name starring Christopher Reeve. Let me tell you the only thing common between the two is the name! The movie is a bore while I couldn't stop reading this story, and it gets better every time I read it. This story has everything, drama, romance, and also a sense of adventure. I think Friction is one of the greatest bards in the Xenaverse. Highly recommended! - BYL - Mar-14-2006    I can't get this story out of my head. It's so well written, beatutiful... What kind of lovely spirit has gotten into you? You are blessed with such a gift and we are blessed to have the honour of reading it, all of your stories! Thank you... - Patty - May-05-2006    what an amazing read. The emotions were so well captured. x marks the g-spot without a doubt. this one is in my top two. please write another....please please... - slider - Jul-30-2006    An absolutely beautiful romantic x/g story. I read it again and again. The emotions are so heartfelt and real. Bravo! - kamfl610 - Jul-23-2007    beautiful story! it's a classic to me. read it so many times over the years. thank you, Friction! - Kat - Jan-11-2008    This was a very enjoyable read...one that I couldn't stop until I finished it. (And I'm really tired, too.) I like the way you brought closure for both Gabrielle and Xena in terms of Perdicus. Very nicely done. A recommended story. - GayNow (Car) - Feb-09-2008    Needs better weaving, and more convincing reasons for the actions, but is ok. And for people who like erotic stuff, this can be quite..educational. - XS Dark Lord - Mar-08-2008    wonderfully romantic and hot! - Anonymous - Aug-14-2008    The premise for this story is wonderful. I wish it could have been published as a book. I'd buy it in a heartbeat! - Anonymous - Jan-23-2009    Fantastic. Totally bookshelved. - CJ - Jun-06-2009    wow~~~ this story contains so much energy and emotions. takes a little bit to get into the characters but love every minute of it. if you have a couple of hours to spare, definitely READ IT!!! - Anonymous - Jun-18-2009    Loved it what a great story.... - Shayle - Jul-02-2009    Brillian story. - mjf - Jul-05-2009    Great short story, I really got into to it and felt it. I got so involved that I actually cried at one point! Well done, highly recommended read - dragon_grrl - Jul-13-2009    Seriously, this one is a true classic. If only all of today's bards were as brilliant as Friction. - Xenamungrrr - Jul-30-2009    Excellent!!! so strong, so loving!! Top reading! - athena_be - Jul-31-2009    Wow. This was quite possibly the best piece of fanfic I've read so far. Extremely well written - I loved it! - Vil - Aug-19-2009    One of the best Urber stories written - Brighteyez08 - Oct-10-2009    Wonderful! - Angelicrainbw - Oct-12-2009    Friction's work never disappoint! She's good, really good! - yuka - Oct-22-2009    Absolutely LOVE THIS Story!!! Fantastic!! - Texas_wild - Nov-12-2009    Amazing story! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Definitely one of the best I have read - Xena - Mar-12-2010    Ok, so I have never commented on a story before, but with this one I could not resist! This is my all-time FAVORITE story! So compelling and loving and so creative. Never a dull moment, I couldn't put it down, I would HIGHLY recommend this story to any fan! Thank you Friction! - Kaitlin B. - Jun-09-2010    A classic masterpiece. - kayla - Aug-13-2010    A really great story. Two thumbs up!!!!! - sassy123 - Aug-25-2010    Ditto to all the previous comments!! The only comment I'd like to add is.... THANK YOU! Brilliantly done ^5 Speaking of done.... so am I ;) - mine2give2u - Sep-07-2010    One of my favorites. Great job. - sassy123 - Dec-02-2010    I have read this before and I love it! I keep coming back to it. - Starry - Jan-07-2011    Awesome story. THe characterizations were spot on, and it was so well written...not to mention HOT!!!!! - Anonymous - Jan-09-2011    One of the most amazing stories i have ever read... made me laugh and made me cry... i have read it three times!! A MUST read!! - Lee - Mar-16-2011    Incredible story telling and superb writing style. Gripping story, from start to finish - couldn't put it down to return to later....had to read it through in one sitting. Rare TV series characterisation insight......a very talented writer. Wish there were more writers like this one, with truer cannon depiction character portrayal. - bauervg - Mar-19-2011    Beautiful... every time i read it I cry. this is a love we all hope to find someday. - Americangal - May-29-2011    Great story! - TKD Vixen - Jul-12-2011    wow... this leaves me breathless. talk about endless love. a sweet love story. - kc - Aug-02-2011    That was one incredibly hot well written tale. I would definetly put it up there as one of the best stories I've read in the Xenaverse, and I've read quite a few. Excellent job Friction .VERY WELL DONE!!! - ubergoober - Jul-12-2013    i read this story a long time ago.. i could still remember most of it when i started rereading it.. this story shows how far xena is willing to go for her bard.. love it.. - xtra dog - Jul-20-2014    This story is one of the main reasons I continuously come back to read xena fan fiction. Takes my breathe away every time. Friction truly captures that awe of love Xena & Gabrielle share. Thank you for sharing this with us :) - LisaJane - Dec-09-2014