The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

After I Died by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena Part 8 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
After Gabrielle nearly dies in the temple of healing ("Is There a Doctor in the House?") she and Xena talk about friendship.
**** SPOILER ALERT **** ends very abruptly... - dmb - May-28-2010    This is written so beautifully& painfully simple yet full of meaning and underlying emotions. Took my breath away with so few words! WOW! A must read! - Anonymous - May-30-2010    Sweet between episodes fill in after the Is The Doctor in the House episode. What happens after Gabrielle comes back from the dead for Xena? - Anonymous - Nov-20-2014

After The Arrows by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 28 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer, Diana, Nicholas, Cyrene, Ephiny, Argo, Rebecka Part 15 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
After Cupid shot everyone with his arrows, Xena and Gabrielle take Joxer to Amphipolus, where he falls in love with Xena's friend, Diana.

Afterglow by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished | Jul-16 Links: The Academy of Bards

Aftershock by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle Part 13 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
What would happen if Gabrielle was still having nightmares about Callisto?
Just a great tale! - AFW - Jan-14-2008

And Baby Makes... by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 59 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Theodora, Ming, Tien, Aife, Ulysses, Dezso, Lao Part 2 of the Conqueror Series Series List: Armageddon, And Baby Makes...
Gabrielle is pregnant and Xena decides that a visit to Potedaia is in order...and finds herself face to face with Perdicas' family and friends, who are demanding vengeance for his death.

Anniversary Party (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 24 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Diana, Rebecka, Joxer, Cyrene, Ephiny, Nicholas Part 22 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Xena and Gabrielle come back home to help Cyrene out with the inn. It is also nearly their anniversary. Will they get to celebrate in peace? Meanwhile, Diana and Joxer's daughter is kidnapped and Xena is trapped. So much for an anniversary...

Ares' Interlude by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Part 12 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Ares sends Spike out to undo the love that Gabrielle and Xena have discovered...

Armageddon by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Lao Part 1 of the Conqueror Series Series List: Armageddon, And Baby Makes...
My imagining of what happened after "Armageddon" parts 1 and 2 on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

Beginnings and Endings by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 32 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Cyrene, Diana, Rebecka, Diedra, Lila, Joxer, Marcus, Glaucon, Benjamin, Sarah Part 24 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle and Lila finally go visit their parents. Diana gives birth to a daughter, but is worried about her mother, Diedra.

Best Friends by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 19 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Sherry, Paula, Rachel, Baron
This is the story of two women, Sherry Cunningham and Paula Winstone, who have been best friends for many years. Sherry wins a cruise for two, but has recently broken up with her boyfriend, so she invites her Paula to go with her on the cruise. On the cruise, they are confronted with their past and just what their relationship means to them.
One of my favorie JS Sephens stories. Glad her works are going to be hosted here too! - Femmester - Aug 13th, 2005    A fun read - Callisto - Jan-28-2008

Blair's Christmas Gift by JS Stephens     

Facts Of Life | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished | Sep-16 Part 1 of the Facts Of Life Series Series List: Blair's Christmas Gift, Wedding Vignettes, Impossible Dream (The), Turn Blue!
Jo buys a gift for Blair, who shows up wearing it many years later.

Blind Dates and White Roses by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Humor | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Jerry, Kathy, Len
Kathy tells her friends to meet at Capri's for a blind date, telling them that their date would be wearing a white rosebud on their lapel. Lynn and Jerry are shocked to find out that they are both women...then several minutes after they leave, Jerry and Len are shocked to find that their "dates" are men...will they sort out this mix-up?

Changes by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 17 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer, Diana, Rebecka, Lila, Marcus, Solon, Julia Part 23 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Joxer and Diana go to Corinth for a vacation and for Joxer to sign a new cloth supplier. They meet Gabrielle's sister, Lila, who decides to send a note to Gabrielle. Meanwhile, Julia is about to give birth to Xena's grandchild.

Command Decision by JS Stephens     

Star Trek: Voyager | Futuristic | Alternative | Adventure | Novella - 51 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Seven, Kathryn Janeway, Chakotay, Pierce, Torres, Centeno, Jordan, Joaquin, Paris
After the long voyage home, Janeway finds that life is very different on Earth. Seven of Nine breaks her engagement with Chakotay, Janeway is tapped to lead a dangerous undercover mission to the Maquis, and Seven insists on joining her in the mission. The mission is complicated when Janeway, Torres, and Seven find out that the Maquis are planning to destroy documents of highly symbolic value to Earth. Can they stop the plot in time? Will Janeway and Seven acknowledge their feelings for each other?

Death in the Family (A) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Cyrene Part 28 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle must fight her toughest battle, the battle for her sanity. But does she really want to regain her sanity after Xena's death?

Destiny to Fulfill (A) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 14 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Gabrielle, Solon, Xena, Gregor, Julia Part 21 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Solon gets rescued from his funeral pyre by Dike, the goddess of human justice. Years later, he and his friend Gregor get in a fight about Julia, Gregor's finance' and Solon's friend. Xena and Gabrielle come to Athens on their way back to Amphipolis and run into Solon. What will Xena tell him?

Different Kind of Voyage (A) by JS Stephens     

Star Trek: Voyager | Futuristic | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Seven, Janeway, Borg, Narh
This story takes place on the starship Voyager. Seven of Nine is experiencing unfamiliar feelings and discusses them with Captain Janeway.

Fight (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 12 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer, Diana, Cyrene Part 20 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Xena and Gabrielle are fighting. Diana is about to give birth. Will Xena and Gabrielle patch up their differences?

Fight the Good Fight by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 28 pages | Finished | Cast: Brigid, Kelly, Mel, Paul, Melinda, Janice, Kathleen, Methodist, Robert Part 6 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
Brigid confronts her past and reasons for leaving the church when she is covering a story about holy unions. Meanwhile, Melinda Pappas falls in love again, with a woman she met before she was with Janice Covington.

First Christmas Alone by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 3 pages | Finished | Aug-05
Two women have lost their partners during the year, but find the meaning of Christmas together.
Sweet story about love and understanding we could all learn from. liked it bunches! - Becky - Jun-24-2012    Wow - this one delivers such a bittersweet punch it is almost unbelieveable. Brings a tear to the eye, especially if you're lucky enough to love someone like these two ladies loved their partners. - Stacia - Dec-31-2012

Gabrielle by JS Stephens     

Xena | General | Vignette | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Gabrielle, Perdicas, Lila Part 3 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Aphrodite visits Hecuba before Gabrielle is born, delivering a very strange prophesy.

Generations: A Love Story by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 27 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Randie, David, Toni, Calder, Kathy, Jana, Volcano, DJ, Xena, Cheryl
DJ is pleasantly surprised to see her drama teacher, Randie Calder, come to work for Volcano Films. DJ's husband leaves town and she spends a little time with Randie. Complications ensue as Randie and DJ spent more time together...alone.
Lots of ups and downs in this story. If you ever had a crush on a teacher or older woman, you'll understand this story perfectly. - Tigger - Nov-22-2008

Good night and sweet dreams, my love by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Jan-08 Part 7 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
Following the shock of losing a second partner, Melinda Pappas returns home, only to be hit with a serious illness.
Aching, haunting. You feel the numbness of impending grief. - Anonymous - Feb-04-2008

Good Old Argo by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Cast: Janice, Mel, Argo Part 1 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
Janice Covington's dog, Argo III, dies while Melinda's niece, Helen Pappas, is away at college. Helen comes home at spring break to find the dog missing.

Greasy: The Parody by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Cast: Gabby, Dandy, Xeno, Nicky
I've read this many times, and it is still one of my favorite parodies. Take Xena Uber and Grease and mix well... - Anonymous - Dec-29-2009

Helen of the Plains by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 40 pages | Finished | Cast: Brigid, Jake, Mel, Ed, Sylvia, Marcella, Sophia, Janice, Rodolfo, Amy Part 2 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
Dr. Helen Pappas, a new history professor, meets her neighbor, Brigid Anderson, as Helen is moving in to her house. Sparks fly - but Brigid is a senior in high school. Will they find a way to be together, or will Helen's career fears keep them apart?

Hidden Identity by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 78 pages | Finished | Dec-09 Honors/Awards:  Top-25 #1.
Caitlin Grant had spent years touring with Harriet and the Heartwreckers, but had rarely taken any time off for herself, let alone make time for any relationships. Besides, her alter ego, Harriet Benson, romped through boytoys by the dozen, breaking their hearts right and left. Rose Grant was a thoughtful minister in Brook Center, MN, who worked with a church and a college ministry. She enjoyed her life, loved her college kids, and was happily single. Fate threw these two together when Caitlin made an unexpected visit to the hospital following a concert, and Rose just happened to go into the room...
You know why I loved it? Because even if it's a story about a reverend and a rockstar/producer it DOESN'T plot about the most obvious thing: faith and homosexuality, it discusses it rationally but it's definitely not the center point. Which is why I'm so happy I read it, it's definitely a change from the more obvious route and I definitely recommend this! - Anonymous - Dec-19-2009    Dear Anonymous, I'm glad you liked it. You obviously understood what I was striving for, and not striving for, in my plot. JS Stephens - JS Stephens - Dec-20-2009    wow. powerful story. thank you - carinjo - Jan-09-2010

Homecoming by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Theseus, Lila Part 25 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle convinces Xena to go back to Potadeia with her to visit her family.

I Have No Sister by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Apr-07 Part 9 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
After Gabrielle's marriage to Perdicas ended with his sudden death, she decides that she and Xena need to go back to Poteidaia, to tell the new of Perdicas' death. She finds out that her sister, Lila, is engaged to one of Xena's former lovers, and an argument breaks out between the sisters.

Impossible Dream (The) by JS Stephens     

Facts Of Life | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 63 pages | Finished | Sep-16 Part 3 of the Facts Of Life Series Series List: Blair's Christmas Gift, Wedding Vignettes, Impossible Dream (The), Turn Blue!
Jo comes back into Blair's life unexpectedly and two women renew their friendship, which deepens when tragedy strikes Blair's family. This tragedy tears Blair's marriage apart, and Jo is on hand to help pick up the pieces, as they try to ignore undercurrents of attraction of a different kind.

Interlude Between (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Part 7 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
After Xena nearly dies from a poisoned dart, she asks Gabrielle to tell her a story after supper.

Kaydus: Warrior Poet by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Kaydus Part 11 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
A story requested by the fine folks of the lang. See if you can discover who we want to be the guest star for this "episode".

Librarian (The) by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 68 pages | Finished | Oct-08 Honors/Awards:  #55 in 2008     Two-Time Top-25 #1.
Elizabeth Green had left her one love behind over twenty years ago in a small town, when she was a public librarian. Now, safely married with a grown daughter, she thought all temptation was behind her, but she did not count on Kelly Moore coming back into her life, waking up feelings she thought she'd left behind.
This is an excellent treatment of the societal pressures facing lesbians during the 1950's and late 1970's, and of the ways that individual women reacted to them. A good read that makes you grateful to our foremothers. - wasabigirl - Oct-13-2008    fantastic - Anonymous - Oct-14-2008    nice read. liked the ending. :) - Anonymous - Oct-15-2008    good story - romance, angst, love lost and found - Anonymous - Oct-16-2008    This is a really good story of love lost and then found again! - Anonymous - Oct-16-2008    This is a sweet story with a real ending. - luvtigger71 - Oct-26-2008    Ah what a love story. The passage of time does not dull the effects of a true love. This story can be said to be truly based in reality. Wonderful contribution by JS Stephens! Please, more more, more .. - aj - Nov-03-2008    thanx to everyone recommending this story. it was absolutely beautiful. - crinjo - Nov-11-2008    Even more powerful in the new revised version. You feel yourself aching with the characters as they navigate the minefields of emotion, desire, and societal expectations. If you've ever loved a woman who left you, then came back in your life, you should read this story. - Anonymous - Apr-30-2011

Lila's Journey by JS Stephens     

Xena | General | Drama | Short Story - 19 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Lila, Marcus, Ruth, Palios, Gabrielle Part 10 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Lila is still mad at Gabrielle, but soon finds herself in trouble. Palios skips town, and Lila starts on a journey where she finds love, but will his people accept her?

Long Road to Love by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Emily, Tara, David, Paula
Tara and Emily keep crossing paths all of their lives, but only briefly connecting. Are they fated to wind up in each other's arms, or in the arms of others? What is at the end of the road?
Wow. Short and sweet, two girls growing up in the same schools, crossing paths at odd times. I'd recommend giving this one a chance. - Anonymous - Sep-06-2008    Very sweet...I loved it. :) - jaeygatsby - Oct-25-2008    Good read!! Thanks - Becky - Jun-24-2012

Loosening the Chains by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 3 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Part 5 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
After Talus dies, Gabrielle turns to Xena for comfort, who finds that the chains around her heart are loosening further.

Marching For Our Lives by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 44 pages | Finished | Cast: Brigid, Barbara, Janice, Gloria, Mel, Bill, Patrick, Pappas, Rodolfo Part 3 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
Brigid is now a journalist, and is assigned to cover the 1993 March on Washington for LGBT rights. She wants Helen to go with her, but Helen is afraid if she is seen, she will be fired from her college.
This may have been written nearly a decade ago, but much of it still rings true. It's still hard in the south to come out to friends, family, co-workers. Well-written, with realistic details about the 1993 March on Washington. - Anon - Mar-07-2010

Meeting Like This by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 35 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Jesse, Elizabeth, Richard, Ethan, Cynthia, Joe, Joan Honors/Awards:  #84 in 2005     Top-25 #1.
The story of Jesse Hill and Elizabeth Weeks and how they meet and fall in love. Jesse is a former accountant turned horse rancher and Elizabeth is the information center director at the law firm that Jesse uses for the ranch. Jesse has never dated a woman and Elizabeth is still getting over the death of her lover.
Good story just to short x - SD - Sep-04-2015

Mining the Future Past by JS Stephens     

Star Trek | Futuristic | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 40 pages | Finished | Cast: Lou, Merry, Xena, Pappas, Gabrielle, Covington, Picard, Ferengi, Riker, Troi, Vulcan, Meredith, Louise Part 10 of the Uber Xena Series Series List: The Texas Summer - An UberXena Adventure, Sound Of Love (The), Mining the Future Past

Moments in Time by JS Stephens     

Grease | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Jul-10 Cast: Rizzo, Sandy
Rizzo and Sandy keep in touch through difficult times after high school, forging an unlikely friendship. After many years, Rizzo starts to wonder just how deep the feelings run between them.
Unique twist on how Rizzo and Sandy might become better friends, and even step beyond friendship. - Literary Dragon - Aug-07-2010

Past is Prologue (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 69 pages | Finished | Cast: Brigid, Janice, Melinda, Darlene, Debbie, Laura, Barry, Janet, Betty, Skye, Ed, Cherie, Sophia Part 4 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
The intertwined stories of Melinda Pappas and Janice Covington and of Helen Pappas and Brigid Anderson, told in flashbacks.

Past Lives, Future Implications by JS Stephens     

Star Trek: DS9 | Futuristic | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 9 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Ezri, Kira, Jadzia, Julian
Ezri Dax, counselor on Deep Space Nine, is experiencing strange dreams about Col. Kira Nerys. Are they her feelings, or those of her former host, Jadzia Dax.
A sweet tale of Ezri Dax and Kira. - Anonymous - Nov-10-2008

Poseidon's Revenge by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Very Short Story - 9 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ulysses Part 14 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Poseidon is mad and Ulysses and Xena and Gabrielle happen to be in the way...

Puppy Dog Blue by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Cast: Brigid, Mel, Janice Part 5 of the Helen and Brigid Series Series List: Good Old Argo, Helen of the Plains, Marching For Our Lives, Past is Prologue (The), Puppy Dog Blue, Fight the Good Fight, Good night and sweet dreams, my love
Brigid badgers Helen for a dog. Helen resists, but is overcome when a dog comes to them.

Rebecka's Turn by JS Stephens     

Xena | General | Romance | Short Story - 24 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Rebecka, Saul, Xena, Gabrielle, Lila, Cyrene, Marcus, Joxer, Diana, Mary, Benjamin Part 27 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Rebecka, Xena and Gabrielle go to Corinth for Marcus and Lila's daughter's wedding. Rebecka meets Saul, an attorney, and wonders if he is the one.

Rest of Our Lives (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Diedra, Rebecka, Xena, Cyrene Part 1 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Diedra, an Amazon warrior, is wounded and taken prisoner during battle. She escapes, but only after being impregnated by the soldier who captured her. She winds up in Amphipolis, where she meets Cyrene, the innkeeper, and Rebecka, the grocer. Diedra is soon working with Rebecka, teaching Cyrene's daughter, Xena, all about swordplay, and finds herself falling in love with Rebecka. But there is her Amazon heritage to think of - will she raise her baby as an Amazon, or stay with Rebecka?
Interesting imagery of Xena as a child, and good story of some of the women who influenced her. - Anonymous - Jul-09-2009    nicz read.. - xtra dog - Aug-27-2013

Revival (The) by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 34 pages | Finished | Cast: Laura, Ruby, Leslie, Elisabeth, Peter, Bob, Tilly, Seth, Bills, Bradford, George, Silas, Pa, Wilkins Part 2 of the My Texas Summer Series Series List: That Texas Summer, Revival (The)
The continuation of the story of Laura Wilkins and Ruby Bills, twenty years later. Leslie Bills falls in love with a professor at the local university while Laura and Ruby start confronting middle age.

Scroll (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle Part 19 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle and Xena haven't communicated well after all the business with Najara, prisons and such. So, Xena writes Gabrielle a note, but never gives it to her in The Scroll. (Warning: spoilers for the fourth and fifth seasons of X: WP and for my uber story, The Past is Prologue.)

Solstice by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle Part 17 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle is depressed on Solstice Eve. She is visited by three ghosts and learns about the meaning of Solstice.
Interesting twist on Charles Dickins' A Christmas Carol. - Anonymous - Dec 5th, 2005

Sound Of Love (The) by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Part 8 of the Uber Xena Series Series List: The Texas Summer - An UberXena Adventure, Sound Of Love (The), Mining the Future Past

Tartarus on Earth by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Part 16 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle has lost her blood innocence. How does Bodicea view the Warrior Princess now?

Temple Incident (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | General | Drama | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Part 2 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Xena's father, Atrius, is celebrating a victory with his soldiers when he decides to visit the Temple of Ares.
featuring ares as the father of all evil.. - xtra dog - Aug-28-2013

That Texas Summer by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 30 pages | Finished | Apr-11 Part 1 of the My Texas Summer Series Series List: That Texas Summer, Revival (The)
The story of Laura Wilkins and Ruby Bills, who meet in 1875 in the northern part of Texas. Ruby and Lycurgus Bills move to Texas for him to take the pulpit of the local Methodist Episcopal church, but he dies in a tragic accident just after their son, Leslie, is born.
A sweet story. Well written, with strong characters, especially Laura. It's a sequel, but I enjoyed reading this without seeing the first story, so I'm going back to read that too. A nice read that made me smile. - Lyn B - May-16-2011

The Impossible Dream by JS Stephens     

Facts Of Life | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 61 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Blair, Jo, Scott, Natalie, Dorothy, Madison, John, Scotty
Finally, my Facts of Life story that has taken me about a year off and on to write it! Okay, Jo comes back into Blair's life unexpectedly, asking for help starting a custom cycle shop. The two friends renew their friendship, then deepen it as tragedy strikes Blair's family. This tragedy tears Blair's marriage apart, and Jo is on hand to help pick up the pieces, as they try to ignore undercurrents of attraction of a different kind.
I love, love, love this story! Blair and Jo are so true to themselves, and while they grow, everything doesn't just fall into place for them- they work hard. I really recommend this story. - WL - Dec-26-2007    I have read all the Jo/Blair fanfic I can find. This is one the ones I loved. I found myself reading this and thinking, "Wow, she did such an awesome job with how Jo and Blair would act." If you are looking to read a good story, this is one to read. - DarXe - Apr-16-2008    I stumbled on to this and really like it. You could really feel the pull between Blair and Jo, the deep friendship, and the growing love. It felt true to the characters. I like it better even than the stories set when they were still in school. - Anonymous - May-04-2011    Loved this story really well written x - SD - Jul-27-2015

The Texas Summer - An UberXena Adventure by JS Stephens     

Xena: Janice and Mel | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 19 pages | Finished | Cast: Ruby, Laura, Leslie, Peter, George, Curg, John, Bills, Elizabeth, Miz Part 1 of the Uber Xena Series Series List: The Texas Summer - An UberXena Adventure, Sound Of Love (The), Mining the Future Past
Nice story.I'd liked it to be a little longer to develop the relationships more, but I liked Laura and Ruby. A nice read:-) - Lyn B - May-16-2011

Through the Elevator Door by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 18 pages | Finished | Jul-16 Links: The Academy of Bards

Truck In The Rain by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished | Aug-05
State Fair, rain, trucks, dreams. Melanie and Karla look for a place to ride out the sudden rain storm. Very short vignette.

Turn Blue! by JS Stephens     

Facts Of Life | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished | Sep-16 Part 4 of the Facts Of Life Series Series List: Blair's Christmas Gift, Wedding Vignettes, Impossible Dream (The), Turn Blue!
Jo and Blair have an argument.

Turning Point (The) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Diedra, Diana, Rebecka, Cyrene, Lyceus Part 4 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Xena defends Diana when she is teased by the village children. Then, she defends Amphipolis against Cortese...years later, Xena's cook tells her that Rebecka is dying. Should she go visit?
Hi! Just moved on to this story after finishing the first 3 parts of the "Xena & Gabrielle Mythical Babes" series and noticed this is marked as #5. Only problem is, I can't seem to find #4. Is there supposed to be a story between "Gabrielle" and "Turning Point" and if so, where can I find it? Thanks! - Mich - Aug 27th, 2005    The question above was "Is there supposed to be a story between 'Gabrielle' and 'Turning Point' and if so, where can I find it?" I am the author, so I can assure you that there is not a story between "Gabrielle" and "The Turning Point". The next story in the series is "Loosening the Chains". I chose not to write any stories set in the time frame of Xena or Gabrielle's childhood, except for our glimpse of Gabrielle's childhood ("Gabrielle") and several glimpses of Xena's childhood ("The Rest of Our Lives", "The Temple Incident", and flashback scenes in "Yesteryear".)I have donated my fiction to the folks here because I just don't have the time, energy, or creative spark to continue writing. I consider my Xena/Gabrielle universe closed, and my uber universe (not yet posted here) pretty much closed. IF I find time, I may send stories this way. Otherwise, I'll continue to erratically post to my little blog at http://jsstephens.tripod.com/blog/ .Feel free to click on the email link in my stories if you'd like a longer discussion. - JS Stephens - Aug 28th, 2005

Unforeseen Chance (The) by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Mickey, Abbott, Michelle, Katherine, Boyd,
Katherine Danbury thinks that she has quit having crushes on women until she meets Michelle Matthews. Much to her surprise and consternation, Michelle flirts with her - but is it innocent, or does she really mean it?
Wow, cool PWP! Set in a sorority, author has a nice way with words. Example: "Hello," she said in a husky voice, rising from the bed like Venus, "I'm Michelle Matthews, transfer student..." - Anon - Dec-04-2007    Fun story, with a little pwp thrown into the mix too:-) Mickey and Kat make a fun couple. Sweet. - Lyn B - May-16-2011

Visit With Diana (A) by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Part 6 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Gabrielle has gone back to Potadeia and Xena runs into her childhood friend Diana.

Wait For Me! by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 12 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Gabrielle, Cyrene, Xena, Kaydus, Ephiny Part 29 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Kaydus reappears and Gabrielle doesn't remember her but is uneasy when Kaydus shows interest in her goddaughter Cyrene. Meanwhile, The Horde is battling the Amazons and Gabrielle runs to help, but is hit with an arrow in her side...

War of the Prophet by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 51 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Rexana, Elethea, Prophet, Aldridge, Catalin, Richard, Edlyn, Coughlan, Stefan, Brina, Tomb, Gar, Fielding
The kingdoms of Edlyn and Coughlan are at war over a holy site that contains both the Tomb of the Prophet from Edlyn and the Sacred Grove of the Lord and Lady of Coughlan. Our action starts when the general of the Coughlan army is captured by the general of the Edlyn army - and she falls in love with his finance, the chief medical officer of the Edlyn army. Warning: this is a bit lengthy, in twelve chapters.
This story has it all: war, clashing religions, clashing cultures, first love, sex, adventure, all wrapped up in one package. If you enjoy fantasy, you'll enjoy this. - Anon - Oct 9th, 2005

Wedding Vignettes by JS Stephens     

Facts Of Life | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Sep-16 Part 2 of the Facts Of Life Series Series List: Blair's Christmas Gift, Wedding Vignettes, Impossible Dream (The), Turn Blue!
Jo's and Blair's thoughts before, during, and after each others weddings.

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Dec-12
Rosa was out Christmas shopping when she ran into her old friend from high school, Susan. Is it too soon to make New Year's plans together?
Cute NY eve story. A nice, well written short story to read while avoiding the crazies on the road tonight. - Stacia - Dec-31-2012

What If? by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 90 pages | Finished | Sep-12
Pamela and Barry Barnes' son, Glen, has recently popped the question to his girlfriend, Gina. The two couples meet to celebrate, and to meet Gina's guardian, Paige Templeton. Pamela is stunned to see Paige - her old college roommate and one time secret crush. When she gets home, she starts wondering what if she had made a different decision that summer before she married Barry?
What a wonderful love story! And what an interesting view at it! I really enjoyed that story very much. I read it in one sitting (instead of going to sleep ;) ). Thank you very much for sharing it! - Ayla - Sep-10-2012

Wormhole Incident (The) by JS Stephens     

Star Trek | Futuristic | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Janeway, Tuvok, Kim
This is a X:WP/ST:Voyager Crossover.

Yesteryear by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Xena, Lis, Gabrielle Part 26 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
An old friend of Xena's, Lis, comes home for her mother's funeral. Will they finally mend their friendship, torn apart so many years ago?

You Are Cordially Invited by JS Stephens     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Short Story - 11 pages | Finished | Aug-05 Cast: Joxer, Diana, Xena, Jett, Gabrielle Part 18 of the Xena & Gabrielle, Mythical Babes Series Series List: Rest of Our Lives (The), Temple Incident (The), Gabrielle, Turning Point (The), Loosening the Chains, Visit With Diana (A), Interlude Between (The), After I Died, I Have No Sister, Lila's Journey, Kaydus: Warrior Poet, Ares' Interlude, Aftershock, Poseidon's Revenge, After The Arrows, Tartarus on Earth, Solstice, You Are Cordially Invited, Scroll (The), Fight (The), Destiny to Fulfill (A), Anniversary Party (The), Changes, Beginnings and Endings, Homecoming, Yesteryear, Rebecka's Turn, Death in the Family (A), Wait For Me!
Joxer proposing to Gabrielle? Jett proposing to Diana? What's going on here?

You're Breaking My Heart by JS Stephens     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Jan-08
such a sweet love story!! loved it! - lb - Jan-28-2008    Nice story:-) Bittersweet pwp, with a hopeful ending. - Lyn B - May-16-2011