The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Change In Season (A) by JLynn     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 33 pages | Finished | Cast: Elen, Gwen, Edward, Marla Links: Wordscape
I'm surprised no one has commented on this little gem. An amazingly well written short story that introduces us to two very likeable characters. Not only that, but it's got a very hot sex scene!! One of my favorites, so if you've not read it yet, do so now! :) - Jen - Sep-11-2007    This is a wonderfull story. It has everything in it. What? How can this be in such a short story? Well Ms Jlynn proofs it. Go read it and tell her what you think. Should at least be one time a number one. - Inge - Sep-14-2007    Lovely short story. It's a shame it hasn't been read by more. - Anonymous - Nov-20-2008    this story is amazing. i think that something's in it for everyone. :) and what an incredibly erotic yet sweet love scene! really great job here. a must read. - Anonymous - Mar-13-2009    This is the BEST short story i've evere read here. Thanks JLynn, and thanks a LOT :) The language, the metaphores, everything's just perfect. It's not "empty", emotions and feelings are understandable, meaning they have a ground to grow on. Even having a not-so-big practice in reading in english, i can honestly admit that this piece was written beautifully, and thanks to such authors i love english more. Thanks again. sorry 4 my bad english writing ) - RuSome - Nov-25-2009    A beautiful gem of a romance story. - wasabigrrl - Dec-05-2009    sweet holiday story - much like a modern day fairy tale. an entertaining feel good romance. - kc - Dec-15-2010    This is a great story. Very well written. - Anonymous - Dec-17-2010    A sweet story. Made me smile. A good read. - Lyn B - Jan-24-2011    i loved this story it was very sweet and left me smiling afterwards very nicely done - chippy - Oct-19-2011    After reading this, I couldn't help but take the time to write a recommendation aknowledging the high quality of this work. It was a real delight to read, for this bard having such a way with words. I needed romance, I needed to get wrapped in a story line, I needed a talented bard. That's exactly what got. So if you too, want to indulge yourself a moment of escape in pure fictional sweetness... trust JLynn, click on the link and enjoy ^^ - yuka - Nov-10-2011    Wow!! very well written story. Well paced with a fabulous story line. The writing is prose and definitely the best I have read for a very long time... well done JL - soopi - Mar-23-2012    Xena fans must read this story !!! - Anonymous - Oct-03-2012    thanks for recommendation. Very sweet story and great read. Recommend you read this little gem. - colorado fan - Oct-04-2012    link is dead.. - xtra dog - Jul-20-2014

Girl With A Chakram by JLynn     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Jan-02 Cast: Gabrielle, Xena Links: Bards of the Xenaverse    The Crysanium    The Athenaeum    Lynka's Amazontrails
A wistful, yet uplifting look at the Battling Bard a few months following the events in AFIN as Gabrielle struggles to deal with the loss of her soulmate.
there are four links provided.. none of them work, though.. - xtra dog - Jul-20-2014    Find the story here: www.academyofbards.org/amazontrails/xena/girlwithachakram.htm - Anonymous - Jul-25-2014

One Last Breath by JLynn     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Aug-01
One Last Breath takes place within the context of the 4th season episode "Ides of March" leading up to the final scene. The story reveals a heartwrenching look at Xena's thoughts and feelings as the warrior and bard endure their final moments together.
Not an easy read, given the subject matter -- but well worth it. A poignant, beautifully written story. - LadyKate - Oct 31st, 2003    This is a wonderful short story. As LadyKate said it is not an easy read - it will break your heart. JLynn is a wonderful writer and she captures perfectly the anguish of the Ides of March. - Cheryl Ande - Nov 1st, 2003    This made you feel just what the warrior and bard truley felt for one another. Isn"t true love grand? It was hard to read but well worth it. I would recommend you read it. - Liz - Sep 10th, 2005

Storms of War by JLynn     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 441 pages | Finished | Jan-02 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Xena’s, Gabrielle’s, Argo
Set in the second season between "Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis" and "Destiny," this epic tale marks Xena's struggle to rectify a horrific moment in her past. Neapolis, once ransacked years ago by the Warrior Princess herself, is now besieged by a new warlord. Consumed by her need to atone, Xena considers even the most desperate measures that might offer the town its salvation, even those that cause Gabrielle grave concern. Their disparate natures test their feelings and friendship even as they strive to find a solution. Storms of War has much to offer the Classic-loving reader; including elements of Warlord/Slave, First Time, Hurt/Comfort, high drama, gods and goddesses, mystery and romance, all tightly woven into a story that draws on the first two seasons for its solid foundation. Intense and engaging with a strong secondary cast of characters, Storms will keep you anxiously turning the pages.
This is by far one of the most incredible pieces I've ever read. I must applaude you for giving readers a beautiful escape in Xena fan fiction. Surely, others like me wish to read more by the author. - Melyssa - Apr 10th, 2002    Storms of War rocks! Easily one of the top five Must-Read XWP fanfic novels. - Anonymous - Mar 3rd, 2005    An absolute classic Xena fanfiction that should NOT BE MISSED!!Written after the end of the show's run, this shows that great Xena/Gabrielle fanfiction can still be produced.Wonderful! - Kerry - Jan 19th, 2006    I am simply in awe of this brilliant story. If you are a true X:WP fan than you must read Storms of War. I almost called in sick because I didn't want to stop reading! Okay, so that one day doesn't really count... - Sparky - Jan 26th, 2006    this is a great story every xena fan should read it at least once it's one of my favorites - Angelica - Nov-03-2006    A wonderful, rolling ride of a story. Great just to get lost in. Very well written and true to the X n G characters. Touches on all the XWP genre types too so everyone should be satisfied. I picked up on this from anothers recommendation..you do too. - msprism - May-18-2007    What an amazing story written in a beautiful language. I cannot express how very much I enjoyed reading this one! It is highly recommended. - filfil - Jun-12-2007    A most excellent read! - Anonymous - Aug-26-2007    This would make such a wonderful Xena movie. I loved the writing and the storyline. It's an epic. I could see our two favorite women on the big screen, this story took me there. This is a MUST READ! - dj - Aug-28-2007    This story is a must read.A classic Xena that really draws you into the story and keeps you there. Read it now! - Anonymous - Sep-07-2007    Perfect............good capture of the relationship....... - Little - Mar-09-2009    I think this is the third time I've read it and it never gets old! Great story! - WDM - Mar-13-2009    I loved this story. A job well done!!! - sassy123 - Sep-10-2010    I agree that this would make a great Xena movie. I had a bit of a hard time reading it because of how long it was and working odd hours but when I did finally finish, it was most definitely worth the occasional sleep deprivation. Very well written characterizations and brilliant plot. It's too bad something like this can't be published or else I'd add it to my bookshelf. - Laura - Jul-05-2011    I don't know how I missed this one in the xenaverse, but so glad someone recommended another of JLynn's stories so I could find it. It brings back memories of when I first discovered Xe/Gab fanfic. This is a GREAT story. One of the best I've read. Lot's of angst, drama, action, twists and turns. A wonderful way to spend a day off - lost in a wonderful classic Xe/Gab story. - colorado fan - Oct-06-2012    Epic is the only word I can use for this story. It is an immense story full of everything that you love about the characters and the Xenaverse. It also does not flinch from the true horrors of war. Exhausting, exhilarating and brilliant, this is a must read! - Kez - Dec-02-2013    one of the best I've read!! Right there at the top with M. Parnell and Annemaart! Just read it!! - Anonymous - Jan-01-2014    It is everything we can expect from a great novel. Just... epic ! The story, the characters, the plot... Action, war, emotion, hurt/comfort, a bit of Dark Xena, and as the cherry on top, the very beginning of the X/G romance.... It could be the story for a Xena movie! Set right before the events of Destiny, it also helps explaining Xena's mindset at the time . A rollercoaster. One of my favorites. - Gsanchez - Nov-30-2014

The Quest - An Epilogue by JLynn     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 39 pages | Finished | Oct-03 Related Episodes The Quest (Xena)    Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Ephiny
Here's an exploration of the immediate impact of Xena's death and resurrection upon both herself and Gabrielle following the events in the second season episode 'The Quest.'
I always imagined that G & X's relationship changed following The Quest. JLynn gives voice to that change in a beautiful story, using language so heartfelt and lyrical it's almost poetic. Brava! - LDP - Oct 22nd, 2003    Heartache, grief and joy so lyrically embodied should not be missed! - Anonymous - Feb 25th, 2004    beautifully written story - Shyn - Nov 13th, 2005    this is by far the best post quest story i have read. it is a beautifully written exploration of every aspect of xena and gabrielle's thoughts and feelings in the wake of xena's death and resurrection. well done, bard. well done. - reita - Mar-18-2008    Beautiful prose. Capturing X&G poignant emotional roller coaster ride. - Anon - Apr-27-2013    When I watched all six seasons of Xena I thought back to where I thought they would have become a couple and figured it would have had to have been after "the kiss." This is the most perfectly imagined story to that effect. It fills in the blanks perfectly. - BigZee - May-23-2013