The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Ain't Myth-Behaving by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Hercules | Ancient | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 18 pages | Finished | Jul-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Tersti, Iolaus, Artemis, Aphrodite, Joxer, Atropos Links: The Academy                Part 2 of the Myth Series Series List: Myth-Understandings, Ain't Myth-Behaving, Myth-Feasance And Myth-Directions, Myth-Alliances, Myth-Deeds Of Daring-Do!
Staying at an inn for the Festival of Aphrodite, our two grrls keep missing each other as they exchange a series of notes.
What has happened to Nene Adams' website - and her stories? - Barb - Jan 2nd, 2005    check her blog, The Ivory Tower--she's been having trouble with her internet host. - paedagogue - Jan 3rd, 2005    Good satire. Lots of funny jokes. - Ivo - Mar-15-2012    **NOTE - Ms Adams website, where all her stories are posted, is now unavailable (Dec 2015) - Anonymous - Dec-21-2015    **NOTE - Ms Adams website, where all her stories are posted, is now unavailable (Dec 2015) - Anonymous - Dec-21-2015

Alabaster Hand (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Short Story - 28 pages | Finished | 4/99 Cast: Lina, Rhiannon, Tatiana, Agatha, Stoker, Mister, Ophelia, Wilde, Countess, Edward, Russian, DuRayne, Bram, Charlotte Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 7 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A special Halloween tale! When Lina and Rhiannon are invited to Countess Orosz's Halloween party in London's fashionable West End, they have no idea there are going to be more tricks than treats when a woman is murdered... presumably as a result of an ancient Egyptian curse! Is a statue of Anubis, god of the underworld, reaching out from the grave? When a second victim is found, both women find themselves in a race against time, desperately trying to unravel the riddle behind... THE ALABASTER HAND
This was quite an entertaining little mystery. I'm a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes and murder mystery in general. This tale was told in the best tradition of my faves. This was the first Bardywnna story I've read and I can't wait to read more! - LT - Sep 9th, 2004    Nene Adams is not just a prolific writer but her well researched and marvelous stories are well worth the wait. Though my favorites are the two Sunne tales, I enjoy rereading her other works. Blessings to her and hers. - Christine - Dec 19th, 2004    I really enjoyed this story and I like the series of stories and how they develop the relationship between the couple. It's a fun read. - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011

All I Ever Wanted Was You by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Feb-99 Links: archive.org
In this supernatural tale, Gabrielle must fight an evil force from Xena's past for the warrior she loves.
I found it at: http://web.archive.org/web/20041009163509/http://www.corrieweb.com/chamber/allieverwanted.htm - IO - Aug-20-2006

All That Glitters by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 16 pages | Finished | Cast: Snowly, Augusta, Caroline, Nash, Elizabeth, Peregrine, Jenkins Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 4 of the Georgian/Regency/Victorian Series Series List: Stand and Deliver, Truth in Love: A Solstice Tale, Heaven in Her Face, All That Glitters
In 1820 England, Lord Snowly is in a Devil of a fix! His late uncle's fortune has vanished, and it's up to Lady Augusta Stapleton and her clever companion, Caroline Peregrine, to figure out the truth.
Please can you help me to find the complete chronological list of Nene Adams stories>I would like to read them all from the beginning but am finding it difficult to work out the order. I love the ones I have already read.If this is sent to the wrong email address can it be passed on to someone who can help me, please.Val J. Burghead, Scotland. - Val Jackson - Jan 29th, 2005    http://www.corrieweb.nl/library.htmthis is nene adams website so that's probably where all her works are listed.hope this helps - Anonymous - Feb 4th, 2005    Fun story in this historical series. Made me smile. - Lyn B - Apr-10-2011

Appetite by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Cast: Virgil Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 3 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Banshee's Wail (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Novella - 64 pages | Finished | Sep-97 Cast: Rhiannon, Lina, Gregory, Evangeline, Margaret, Fyvie, Babcock, Abbey, Clarke, Duke, Montrose, Thomas, Kincaid, Dalyrymple Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 3 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
When an unexpected legacy from a long-lost relative summons Rhiannon to Scotland, what she and Lina find there is much more than a holiday honeymoon. An ancient curse called down upon the family members of an ancestral castle may be responsible for the death of a kindly old woman who happens to be Rhiannon's aunt - or it might just be part of a hideous plot conceived by someone with an eye towards a hidden legacy. To save lives and bring a killer to justice, Lina and Rhiannon are called upon to investigate the strange, seemingly supernatural events and terrible mysteries that surround... THE BANSHEE'S WAIL
Oh my! That was fun! the nod to Elizabeth Peters was a hoot too!! - Anonymous - Aug-09-2008    I liked the series, but this story is one of my favourites. An entertaining read that is well written and has engaging characters. Give it a try. - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011

Bark at the Moon by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Cast: Annalee, Malingering Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 10 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Beauty In The Beast (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | General | Vignette | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Mar-98 Links: The Academy                Part 1 of a Series Series List: Beauty In The Beast (The), Sacrifice of Beauty (The), Myth-Taken Identity
The Beast is haunted by visions of an ethereal woman with green eyes and red-gold hair.
This bard knows how to write - professionally write - her narratives are skillful, sharp and polished. Whatever she writes, save and hold onto - they're all top notch. Excellent, imaginative and quality stories. - Karon Reiter - Jul-01-2011

Beauty Wakes by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Mar-98 Links: The Academy
Bardwynna puts an alternative X:WP spin on an old Feary Tale. Sequel to the Maiden & the Seven Warlords.

Black By Gaslight by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Novella - 50 pages | Finished | Jul-97 Cast: Evangeline, Rhiannon, Jack, Janet, Mary Honors/Awards:  Fan Favorite In The Category Of Mystery / Horror.     Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 1 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
Lady Evangeline St. Claire, an unconventional Victorian woman and friend of her mentor, Sherlock Holmes, rescues prostitute Rhiannon Moore from the deadly clutches of Jack the Ripper on a foggy night in Whitechapel. He escapes and the killing continues - soon both women find themselves investigating these terrible murders and unexpectedly falling in love. Their romance is threatened by a shameful event from the past, however, and the race is on to uncover a fiendish killer and expose the secret hidden deep within one woman's heart. Can they solve the mystery in time? Will they discover a soul-mate within each other? And can they survive discovering the terrible truth behind... BLACK BY GASLIGHT
wow, i can't believe i'm the first to leave a recommendation for this amazing story and series! Nene Adams is my favorite author, i've read all her works and bought her fantastic books, she never ceases to touch the soul with her writing, her fascinating insight into culture, history, multiple expressions of romance (and yeah horror too!). a mastermind i tell ya :) thanks Nene for your wonderful gifts, may the muse be with ya (and Corrie, i love her art!) you guys rock :D - Koosh - Mar-31-2007    Wonderful story set in Victorian era. - Anonymous - Jun-25-2008    The first in this series. It's entertaining and well written. I like the parallel between Evangeline and Holmes and their interactions are fun. Good fun - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011    What a great story. Love a mystery. - sassy123 - Oct-17-2011

Body on the Serpentine (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Cast: Lina, Rhiannon, Barnabas, Butterfield, Louisa Links: Worpress                Part 12 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A short story! A picnic in Hyde Park turns into a murder investigation when Lina and Rhiannon witness the death of a man whose relatives seem to have no motive for killing... THE BODY ON THE SERPENTINE
A short story in the series. Tightly written and has a good plot line. It definitely reminded me of Sherlock Holmes, which is no surprise considering the series content :-) Good fun. - Lyn B - Apr-12-2011

Chains Of Ice, Chains Of Fire by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Dec-97 Links: (web.archive.org) Sapphic Voices
With Xena's help, the ghost of a woman gets revenge against the person who caused her to take her own life.
Found the story at http://www.sapphicvoices.com/horror/chains.html [Editor's Note: Link corrected. 8-30-2010] - Souzan - Aug-28-2010

Changeling's Moon (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Novella - 68 pages | Finished | 4/99 Cast: Lina, Rhiannon, Moon, Sebastian, Arthur, Bartholomew, Montrose, Benjamin, Mister, Amanda, Mycroft, Middleton Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 6 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A mysterious painting and a 20-year old murder may hold the key to one man's descent into madness and another man's darkest secret. With Rhiannon beginning to recover from a soul shattering act, and Lina forced to reassess the mistakes she has made in their relationship, the healing process continues as the lovers begin a light-hearted investigation into the circumstances surrounding an artist's insanity and his final masterpiece. But curiosity killed the cat, and all too soon both women are drawn into past events, unravelling a conspiracy of silence that reaches the highest levels of government. Will they be forced to conceal their findings in order to preserve national security and allow a killer to go free, or can they at last shed light on the horrifying events that are a chilling part of... THE CHANGELING'S MOON
Another good story in the series. I liked how Lina & Rhiannon explore and tease out the truth behind the picture. It tied into what had happened in earlier stories very well and I liked the reality in that. A good story. - Lyn B - Apr-11-2011

Claws and Effect by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Novella - 83 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 3 of the Underworld Chronicles Series Series List: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, I Dream Of Genies, Claws and Effect
The theft of a rare and deadly book, bloody murder at a Gothic nightclub, and acolytes of a dark and deadly cult involve Jo and Evan in a tangled web of malicious magic and demonic ritual that will ultimately lead to hell on earth...unless the beautiful Druid and her partner can stop the coming apocalypse!
An enjoyable tale, especially if you like magic stories that deal with the potential end of the world. The two heroines in this series are fantastic additions to the fanfic world. Wish there were more stories in this series. - Stacia - Mar-26-2014

Come Dawn by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Short Story - 12 pages | Finished | Cast: Lizbet, Sarah, Tilly Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 12 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!
Good horror story. It's a creepy ending. - Lyn B - Jun-06-2011

Crybaby Bridge by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Cast: Dawn, Caro, Ginny, Lester, Aiken, Starke, Reba, Paulette, Seven, Dixie, William Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 9 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!
I like ghost stories and this is a good yarn:-) Well worth reading as all Nene Adams stories are:-) - Lyn B - Jun-06-2011

Cupid's Dart (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 9 pages | Finished | Mar-07 Links: Worpress    http://www.corrieweb.nl/gaslight/newgaslightindex.htm             Part 14 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A case of blackmail soon leads to murder as Lina and Rhiannon investigate the mysterious surroundings and unusual circumstances that lead to... THE CUPID'S DART
I liked this story. I do prefer the longer stories in the series, however, as I've read the earlier stories this is a fun read, with two great characters. Lina and Rhiannon have a loving relationship that has developed into an equal partnership. Fun read. - Lyn B - Apr-12-2011

Dead as a Doornail by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Short Story - 11 pages | Finished | Cast: Becca, Spurlock, Tally, Stokes, George, Iris, Boneyard, Foxbrush, Dowdy Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 2 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Death's Beautiful Daughter by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Adventure | Novella - 72 pages | Finished | Feb-98 Links: Lost Story - We cannot locate a link to this story.
Xena and Gabrielle think the other is dead until they arrival of an assassin who takes them both to an Amazon village.
Nene Adams has removed all of her Xena fan fiction from the web as of the beginning of this year. - Anon - Jan 24th, 2005

Devil's Advocate (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Novella - 75 pages | Finished | Sep-97 Cast: Rhiannon, Lina, Evangeline, Watson, Sui, Lee, Katchurian, Phelps, James, Choi, Escott, Jackson, Blacksin, Bob, Mycroft Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 2 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
Is the Madman's Tarot merely a valuable bauble or does this antique curiosity contain powerful occult forces? Is there black magic at work in London? Mysterious disappearances may have a connection to a revival of the notorious Hellfire Club - and there's much more going on in the shadows than meets the eye. When Lina and Rhiannon investigate, they uncover long-buried secrets of murder and more, hidden wealth and a fabulous treasure that one obsessed man will gladly kill to obtain. Will they lose their lives to the Dark Lord? Will their love be strong enough to survive? Can they confront the hideous fate that awaits those who tamper with... THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE

Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 11 pages | Finished | Cast: Duchess, Lina, Allegra, Algernon, Rhiannon, Olympia, Mary Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 13 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
At a dinner party, Lina and Rhiannon are called upon to investigate the mysterious theft of a fabulous gemstone. Will they uncover the truth behind... THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE DEVIL'S EYE
Short story in the series. I liked the humour, banter and different relationships packed into 11 pages. It is a snapshot of British society during that period. Fun. - Lyn B - Apr-12-2011

Empty Trunk (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Mar-07 Links: Nene's Living Library    Perilous Rendezvous (The)             Part 17 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A short story! A troubled American asks Lina and Rhiannon to help clear her missing friend of theft charges, but the simple case is more than it seems when it comes to... THE PERILOUS RENDEZVOUS
A good story in this series. Tense and very well written as always. I liked how the plot unfolded. Fun read. - Lyn B - Apr-29-2011

Eyes of the Idol (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Jan-05 Cast: Rhiannon, Lina, Madeline, Constance, Drummond, Lytton Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 11 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A short story! A valuable opal necklace is stolen and a nurse is blamed for the crime, but there is more going on in Damascus House than meets the eye. The truth is revealed when Lina and Rhiannon uncover... THE EYES OF THE IDOL

Fall of the Phoenix (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Novella - 83 pages | Finished | Cast: Lina, Rhiannon, Duchess, Madam, Tatev, Annastasiia, Bahzanova, Grace, Inishglen, Gray, Fyvie, Grenville, Earl, Whitstable, Vangie Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 9 of the Gaslight Series Series List:
Lina's mother, the Duchess of Inishglen, has not spoken with her estranged daughter in many years. So when a friendly invitation to visit the ancestral family castle arrives, Lina knows that something is very, very wrong. When she and Rhiannon arrive in Ireland, they find a sinister spiritualist, a hunch-backed Russian princess who claims to be five hundred-years old, terrified servants, a walking specter and the Duchess caught in a web of intrigue and murder that threatens to destroy her completely. Lina and Rhiannon must risk their lives to uncover the truth. Are there really ghosts haunting the corridors of Inishglen? Is a vengeful spirit responsible for two deaths? Or are all these strange occurences merely part of a mastermind's ultimate plan to ensure... THE FALL OF THE PHOENIX
An excellent story in the series. Recommended. - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011

Flesh of My Flesh by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Novella - 81 pages | Finished | Oct-04 Cast: Aislinn, Dunlaith, Cairbh, Elaine, Loughnashade, Lilymaid, Rath Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 2 of the Aislinn and Dunlaith Series Series List: Through a Glass Darkly, Flesh of My Flesh
In this sequel to 'Through a Glass Darkly,' Aislinn and Dunlaith are torn apart by glamorous magic and their own fears. Can they discover a strange lord's horrible secret in time, and will their love survive this test?

For the Love of Irina by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Short Story - 49 pages | Finished | Feb-99 Cast: Irina, Baron, Alexandru, Countess, Dragomir, Grosskopf, Elisabetha, Tereza, Natalia Links: Nene's Living Library
Based on Sheridan LeFanu's Carmilla and Bram Stoker's Dracula. In the mountains of Romania, Gabriella is drawn to a beautiful stranger, and must choose between her mortal's life or a damned love everlasting.
Dear God, That was even better to the original Carmilla!!! Wonderful, wonderful! - Catherine Yani - Sep-16-2008    I have never read Carmilla, but now I want to because of this wonderfully written story. The story is sweet and utterly devastating. I didn't even know I'd stopped breathing until my body reminded me I needed air. Great stuff! - Kerowyn - Apr-29-2009    Good story, tragic but good none-the-less. - JettBlk - Jan-07-2010    Most brilliant! Definitely loved it. Usually hate tragedies, try to avoid them if I can, but I'm glad that I did not. Well worth it! - Anonymous - Apr-29-2011    *possible spoiler* Nicely written by a talented Bard! I would like to see a sequel which finally brings them together. - JC - Dec-05-2011

Golden Hair and the Three Urs' by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Apr-98 Links: The Academy
(Based on Goldilocks & the Three Bears) Xena dons a disguise and confronts the three best thieves in Greece. The warrior gets more than she bargained for, including an experience she'll never forget!

Happy Princess (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Apr-98 Links: The Academy
Bardwynna's X:WP version of Oscar Wilde's fairy tale "The Happy Prince"
***SPOILER ALERT*** a excellent story, about how love can still overcome even after many years! loved the addition of the new statue at the end! Mis Adams is a supremely skilled writer! - Anonymous - Jan-03-2015

Heaven in Her Face by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 35 pages | Finished | Cast: Emma, Penelope, Marianne, Pye, Willows Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 3 of the Georgian/Regency/Victorian Series Series List: Stand and Deliver, Truth in Love: A Solstice Tale, Heaven in Her Face, All That Glitters
Emma Fullham falls too easily in and out of love. A wager with her brother to prove her constancy to her current inamorata seems to be easily won, until Emma meets and falls head over heels for her lover's sister! Will Penelope Pye return her affections? When danger threatens, Emma learns the difference between infatuation and true love.
I read this a while back and just ran across it again. It is a FANTASTIC read. Dont just take my word...delve into its well written structure, caress its characters, shiver at the building excitement, tremble at the romance. Ohhhhh...just read it! It's worth it. Highest marks. Thanks for writing it! - jlnickymaster - Oct 16th, 2004    I really enjoyed this! Well written. Lovely period in time...I wish more writers would venture here. - JC - Mar-08-2008    A ripping yarn, with shades of 'Pride & Prejudice' thrown in for good measure. It's fun to read a historical story for a change and I enjoyed reading it. - Lyn B - Apr-10-2011    Really enjoyable read! It was romantic, and cute, witty and wonderful. And who in their right minds can resist a period piece? - Anonymous - Apr-28-2011    a wonderful tale of love a la Pride and Prejudice! - runningfox - Apr-14-2015

Hell Come A-Walkin' by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 11 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Hell For Pastime by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Adventure | Short Story - 45 pages | Finished | Cast: Bonney, Emerson, Rohan, Sherwood, CIA, Romanov, Fitzsimmons, Kursk, Murphy
Very nice! - Anonymous - Jan-30-2011    Great Read1 - Anonymous - Jan-06-2013

Hell For Pastime II: Dead In The Water by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Novella - 76 pages | Finished | Cast: Bonney, Emerson, Rohan, Trudie, Donner, Dutch, Verhagen, Gottschalk
??? seems to "end" in the middle of a sentence ??? - Anonymous - Feb-02-2009    Great Cast of people. Is there going to be more to the story? - Anonymous - Jan-06-2013

Hour of the Jackal (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Novella - 93 pages | Finished | Dec-97 Cast: Rhiannon, Lina, Victoire, Solange, Forbes, Patterson Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library    http://web.archive.org/web/20030404083627/http://www.corrieweb.com/gaslight/jackal1.htm             Part 4 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
Lady Evangeline and her lover, Rhiannon, go on a journey to Cairo, expecting to explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt during their holiday trip down the Nile. But they find much more than they bargained for when their lives are threatened by an unknown assassin who seems intent on wrecking revenge for some unknown crime. A dreadful secret from Lina's past resurfaces, threatening to destroy them both, and only a love as strong as theirs can possibly survive. Can Lina and Rhiannon uncover the identity of their attacker in time? Will they escape from the deadly fate that is in store for them? Or will they be forever trapped in the never-ending nightmare of fire, death and eternal vengeance that is... THE HOUR OF THE JACKAL
What's happened to Nene Adam's website? Can't find her stories anywhere. - Barbara - Dec 29th, 2004    Excellent story and one of the best in the series that I have read so far. I'd read this one, even if you haven't read any of the others in the series. Nene Adams captures he Victorian era so well in these stories. - Lyn B - Apr-09-2011

I Dream Of Genies by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Novella - 74 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 2 of the Underworld Chronicles Series Series List: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, I Dream Of Genies, Claws and Effect
What do werewolves, hungry succubi and an accursed jewel have in common? Murder, that's what !! Jo Tate and her partner, Evan Reilly, investigate a shocking series of deaths and try to uncover the connection that will lead them to the killer...or it may reveal an ancient evil intent on destroying the world!
I'm surprised that no one has written about this story. It is a fast paced sequel featuring Jo and Evan. Their relationship is fun and the characters around them are vivid too. It's definitely worth reading:-) - Lyn B - Jun-06-2011    Another great magic/horror story by Bardwynna. A decent follow up to the first story (Mirror, Mirror), but it begs the question does Evan get her happily ever after? - Stacia - Mar-25-2014

Ides of October (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Jan-05 Cast: Lina, Rhiannon Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 10 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
A special Halloween tale! A wealthy collector of Roman coins believes he is being haunted by a toga-clad specter and calls upon Lina and Rhiannon for help. When he ends up dead, is it the work of a thief, revenge from beyond the grave, or has he merely fallen victim to the dreaded... IDES OF OCTOBER
One of the shorter stories in the series. The length affects the layers in the plot and it does impact on the quality, imo. Reasonable. - Lyn B - Apr-11-2011

If Thou Lovest Me by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 26 pages | Finished | Apr-98 Links: The Academy
When Gabrielle is killed by a young Amazon during weapons practice, Xena descends into the Underworld to bring her back just as Orpheus brought back his wife, Eurydice.

Little Red Riding Cloak by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | General | Adventure | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Mar-98 Links: The Academy
Bardwynna spins a X:WP version of a classic Faery Tale.

Living Doll by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Drama | Short Story - 21 pages | Finished | Oct-03 Cast: Felicity, Alida, Daphnis Links: The Academy Of Bards
Felicity's obsessive quest to regain her lost love by any means possible - including forbidden magic - leads to possession and murder. What terrible sacrifices must be made to put things right again? (Written for the Academy of Bards Halloween Special Invitational 2002).

Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Jan-05, Cast: Myrtle, Essie, Loopie, Lulu, Butterbean, Garou Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 17 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!
The full moon and a foreign female bring loads of trouble for Butterbean when she's forced to interfere in a lover's spat over in Hooter's Holler 'cause otherwise, there's no domestic peace to be had. Loopie Garou is after cousin Essie, and Butterbean and the intrepid Lulu have to put a stop to it.

Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 8 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Cast: Lulu, Elvis Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 15 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Cast: Lulu Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 16 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Cast: Lulu Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 5 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 4 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill! by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Adventure | Short Story - 24 pages | Finished | Mar-07 Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 18 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!
When a crazy cult tries to take over the world, it's up to poor ol' Butterbean to save the day... again! Features flying vampire Elvii, redneck zombies, a Lovecraftian squid, and other creatures that can only be found in Flathead County.

Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 7 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Cast: Lulu, Dairy Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 14 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 9 pages | Finished | Cast: Lulu, Madame, Gootch, Carterdale, Dolly, Cantrell, Flathead, Cantrells, Butterbean Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 6 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Maiden and the Seven Warlords (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Mar-98 Links: The Academy
Another of Bardwynna's charming Xenaverse Faery Tales. Based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Miraculous Fast (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 7 pages | Finished | Mar-07 Links: Lost Story - We cannot locate a link to this story. Part 16 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
Fifteen year old Mary Philpott was a 'miracle girl' who was supposed to have lived without food or water for many years. But when she is found starved to death and thirst at her wealthy patron's house, Lina and Rhiannon know that this is not the work of God, but some malevolent human agent behind... THE MIRACULOUS FAST

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Short Story - 44 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 1 of the Underworld Chronicles Series Series List: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, I Dream Of Genies, Claws and Effect
Psychic detective Jo Tate is having a very bad day. First she's nearly killed by a devious demon, then she's saved by her new neighbor, Evan Reilly. But things start heating up when Evan's shocking secrets are revealed and both women realize that the only way to save Jo's soul is to fall in love... or they may lose both their lives to an eternal evil that will damn them forever!
One of the best authors out there on the web. I recommend all of her stuff, but The Underworld Chronicles trilogy, which begins with this story, is my favorite. It has action, romance, humor and the supernatural. What more could you want?! - Peg - Aug 29th, 2005    I enjoyed this story. It's very well written and full of romance, action and wonderful characters. Well worth reading:-) - Lyn B - Jun-06-2011    Don't know how I missed this, but fans of horror and magic stories should run to this series now. Fantastic characters, vivid descriptions and humor abound in this tale. Highly recommended. - Stacia - Mar-25-2014

Murasaki Midnight by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Short Story - 30 pages | Finished | Cast: Nandita, Tomiko, Murasakiese, Kalani Links: Nene's Living Library
This is a great story (as all of Nene's are). A merging of hard SF and the supernatural - in this case where what one sees and experiences wars with beliefs and ancestral cultures. - nonimouse - Nov-21-2006

Mystic Dragon's Curse (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Short Story - 20 pages | Finished | Dec-98 Cast: Lina, Mister, Mabel, Chung, Wang, Rhiannon, Petrovitch, Sherlock Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 5 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
On a quiet day in London, Lady Evangeline St. Claire recounts to her lover, Rhiannon Moore, this extraordinary tale of magic and murder, in a case she was involved with long ago. In a crowded theater, a Chinese illusionist dies on the stage in full view of a horrified audience, and its up to Lina to figure out whether it was accident, suicide or something infinitely more sinister. With her mentor, Sherlock Holmes, as an unwilling accomplice, can Lina dispell the lies and illusions to uncover the truth behind the mysterious - and all too public - death of one of the foremost magicians of his time? Or is this just another puzzling case of... THE MYSTIC DRAGON'S CURSE
This story is absolutely great. The interaction between the characters is reminiscent of Tracy and Hepburn. Fast paced action. A must read. - RG - Sep 11th, 2002

Myth-Alliances by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Hercules | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Humor | Short Story - 42 pages | Finished | Aug-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Iolaus, Joxer, Ephiny, Oscarina, Roos, Epinon, Wyllam, Salmoneus Links: The Academy                Part 4 of the Myth Series Series List: Myth-Understandings, Ain't Myth-Behaving, Myth-Feasance And Myth-Directions, Myth-Alliances, Myth-Deeds Of Daring-Do!
Xena and Gabrielle return to the Amazon village to be married.

Myth-Deeds Of Daring-Do! by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 26 pages | Finished | Sep-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Lust, Flynn, Kaptain, Schtubing Links: The Academy                Part 5 of the Myth Series Series List: Myth-Understandings, Ain't Myth-Behaving, Myth-Feasance And Myth-Directions, Myth-Alliances, Myth-Deeds Of Daring-Do!
Xena and Gabrielle on their honeymoon aboard the "Lust Boat".

Myth-Feasance And Myth-Directions by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 21 pages | Finished | Aug-97 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Tiberius, Lust Osteus, Davius, Ohara, Festus Links: The Academy                Part 3 of the Myth Series Series List: Myth-Understandings, Ain't Myth-Behaving, Myth-Feasance And Myth-Directions, Myth-Alliances, Myth-Deeds Of Daring-Do!
On the way to be married at the Amazon village, Gabrielle and Xena agree to escort a troupe of actors, much to their frustration.

Myth-Taken Identity by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 30 pages | Finished | May-98 Links: The Academy                Part 7 of a Series Series List: Beauty In The Beast (The), Sacrifice of Beauty (The), Myth-Taken Identity
Still on their honeymoon, Gabrielle mistakes Princess Diana, Priestess Leah, and Meg for Xena.

Myth-Understandings by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Hercules | Ancient | Alternative | Humor | Short Story - 21 pages | Finished | Jul-97 Cast: Xena, Iolaus, Gabrielle, Zeus Links: The Academy                Part 1 of the Myth Series Series List: Myth-Understandings, Ain't Myth-Behaving, Myth-Feasance And Myth-Directions, Myth-Alliances, Myth-Deeds Of Daring-Do!
Xena and Gabrielle and Hercules and Iolaus experience a series of sexual misunderstandings.

Poltergeist Puzzle (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Mystery | Short Story - 16 pages | Finished | Cast: Rhiannon, Lina, Terwilliger, Mary, Olivetti Links: (web.archive.org) Nene's Living Library                Part 8 of the Gaslight Series Series List:
A special Halloween tale! Lina and Rhiannon are asked to the haunted house of the rich American matron, Mrs. Terwilliger, who is being terrified by strange noises in the cellar which she believes are being caused by a poltergeist. These disturbances seem harmless enough, but is something more sinister going on? The partners lay a dangerous trap to uncover the solution to... THE POLTERGEIST PUZZLE
Light hearted yarn. A fun twist on a Sherlock Holmes story.Good fun. - Lyn B - Mar-24-2011

Reality Takes a Bite or, The Honeymoon Is Over by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative (Mature) | Humor | Very Short Story - 2 pages | Finished | Feb-98 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Sullen Links: web.archive.org
Behind the closed doors of their room, Xena and Gabrielle discover that their honeymoon of inventive love making is over when they are too sore to continue.

Resurrection at Rest by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Novella - 52 pages | Finished | Oct-04 Links: Nene's Living Library
Driving home late at night, Xena Bonchance gives a pretty young hitchhiker a ride, only to become involved in the darkling world of spirits, voodoo and revenge.
I found it at: http://www.corrieweb.nl/chamber/resurrection.htm - IO - Aug-20-2006    I really enjoyed this story. It has a little bit of everything in it. The ending is poignant and romantic. Excellently written. It's definitely worth reading. I won't spoil the story, but if you're looking for a story with a twist, this is it. - Lyn B - Mar-24-2011

Room for One More by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Cast: Vivian, Katie Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 1 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!
Very well written short story. Nene manages to pack in a lot of tension and action in eight pages. The relationship between the ladies feels realistic too. A good read:-) - Lyn B - Apr-29-2011

Sacrifice of Beauty (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Apr-98 Links: The Academy                Part 2 of a Series Series List: Beauty In The Beast (The), Sacrifice of Beauty (The), Myth-Taken Identity
Gabrielle journey's to another time to save Xena's soul, but will she have to pay the ultimate price for her love of the warrior?

Spirits White as Lightning by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Horror | Short Story - 21 pages | Finished | Cast: Tricksy, Belinda, Margaretta, Archibald, Josephine, Fancy, Arcadia Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 13 of the Horror in Dixie Series Series List: Room for One More, Dead as a Doornail, Appetite, Lulu and Butterbean On the Road to Nowhere, Lulu and Butterbean Go to Perdition, Lulu and Butterbean: Teased to Death, Lulu and Butterbean Wake the Dead, Lulu and Butterbean Cheat the Devil, Crybaby Bridge, Bark at the Moon, Hell Come A-Walkin', Come Dawn, Spirits White as Lightning, Lulu and Butterbean: Scrump-Deadly-Icious, Lulu and Butterbean Face the Music, Lulu and Butterbean Go House Haunting, Lule and Butterbean Get a Wild Hair, Lulu and Butterbean vs. The Ninja Kitten Death Squad of the Boom-Boom Cult of Doom, or, Faster, Butterbean! Kill! Kill!

Stand and Deliver by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 1 of the Georgian/Regency/Victorian Series Series List: Stand and Deliver, Truth in Love: A Solstice Tale, Heaven in Her Face, All That Glitters
In the late 18th century, a swashbuckling highwayman steals a lady's jewels as well as her heart... but is he really what he seems to be, or are appearances not the only things that are deceiving? (Appeared in the e-zine Bad Grrls)
Couldn't resist a story with an Adam Ant title! This is a fun, frolicking romp through a bawdy time period. Liked the twist! - Absintheangel777 - Sep 23rd, 2004    Fun story. Very entertaining short story. - Lyn B - Apr-10-2011

Sunne in Gold (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 159 pages | Finished | Sep-03 Cast: Cathelin, Madrigal, Francis, Sorcha, Wolf, Inishowen, Benedict, Becca, Ignatius Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 1 of the Sunne Series Series List: Sunne in Gold (The), Sunne in Scarlet (The)
Lady Cathelin O'Cameron - known by many as the awesome knight and hero Blacksunne - returns home from the Crusades only to discover that her family's estate of Inishowen has been usurped by a traitor. Though triumphant in war, the fierce Irish warrior surrenders her heart to the beautiful Muslim slave-girl Madrigal. But Madrigal harbors many secrets...and one will either bring two hearts and souls together forever, or destroy them utterly!
I enjoyed the story although I found the pages to be a bit graphics heavy. Took forever to freaking load. - KellysTigger - Sep 28th, 2003    Great story! Plenty of action and romance. Regarding the graphics/pics if it takes too long to load each page you can always block the images from loading, just right click on an image and click on block images. The sequel to is also wonderful! I would love to read more. - Chess - Aug-17-2009    Highly recommended, a great read and well researched it seems. I love the fact that you wrote in true Irish speak/slang. It made all the more enjoyable. - JettBlk - Jan-07-2010    Is there a good Link to this story anywhere, If someone has any idea a link here would be nice, Thanks. - M - Jul-13-2015

Sunne in Scarlet (The) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novella - 148 pages | Finished | Sep-03 Cast: Cathelin, Madrigal, Lugh, Desmond, John, Earl, Becca, Wolf, Inishowen, William, Eithne, Dragon, Duke, Crimthan Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 2 of the Sunne Series Series List: Sunne in Gold (The), Sunne in Scarlet (The)
Terribly wounded and near death, Cathelin must nevertheless battle with all her might against mortal enemies intent on destroying Inishowen and the Lady who rules there. Madrigal, her sworn mate, is forced to fight near insurmountable odds and her own fears as she goes to war to protect her family and the woman she loves.Will passion and strength triumph, or will the contest between greed and vengeance, love and honor, prove to be the end of all that lies between the ladies of Inishowen?
I enjoyed the story although I found the pages to be a bit graphics heavy. Took forever to freaking load. - KellysTigger - Sep 28th, 2003    Great sequel! I loved how there was more focus on Madrigal's evolution from the first part of the story, The Sunne in Gold. Again if anyone is bothered by the loading time of the graphics/pics just right click on an image and click on block images. - Chess - Aug-17-2009

Swan is Born (A) by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | General | Adventure | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Mar-98 Links: The Academy
Bardwynna improvises on the faery tale "The Ugly Duckling".

The Scarlet Pool by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 3 pages | Finished | Mar-07 Links: Worpress                Part 15 of the Gaslight Series Series List: Black By Gaslight, Devil's Advocate (The), Banshee's Wail (The), Hour of the Jackal (The), Mystic Dragon's Curse (The), Changeling's Moon (The), Alabaster Hand (The), Poltergeist Puzzle (The), Fall of the Phoenix (The), Ides of October (The), Eyes of the Idol (The), Body on the Serpentine (The), Disappearance of the Devil's Eye (The), Cupid's Dart (The), Art in the Blood, Miraculous Fast (The), Perilous Rendezvous (The)
When Lina and Rhiannon are faced with the murder of an artist, they discover that ART IN THE BLOOD is liable to take the strangest forms.
Very short story. It's fine as part of the series, but wouldn't be the best way to learn about Lina & Rhiannon. - Lyn B - Apr-12-2011

Thirteen by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Short Story - 17 pages | Finished | Oct-04 Cast: Maria, Bella, Phyllis, Freeman, Carlotta, Jane, Lansing Links: The Academy Of Bards
Alabama 1955. Maria Flynn, a nurse working the night shift at the Ashpool-St. John Asylum for the Criminally Insane, is warned about a mysterious and dangerous patient whose identity is unknown, but occupies the dreaded Cell 13 on Ward 7. An evening of shock and horror ensues as Maria is unwittingly drawn into a maelstrom of injustice that emanates from the past, and a cry for help from beyond the grave.( Written for the Academy of Bards Halloween Special Invitational 2001)
Oh wow. That was awesome and beautiful. I loved it - sarah - Nov 6th, 2005    Haunting and emotional. Very well written. A perfect read right before Halloween...or any time. I just wish it hadn't been so short! - JC - Oct-26-2008    Excellent story that is very well written. Recommended. - Lyn B - Mar-24-2011

Through a Glass Darkly by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Novella - 55 pages | Finished | Oct-04 Cast: Aislinn, Dunlaith, Bebhinn, Abbess, Earl, Connal, Cliodna, Fiona, Keely, Reverend Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 1 of the Aislinn and Dunlaith Series Series List: Through a Glass Darkly, Flesh of My Flesh
It is 12th century Ireland. Blind acolyte Aislinn has never known anything save the tiny island convent where she was found, until the day a dark warrior arrives, bringing with her a ghost from the past that may destroy them all.
Thoroughly enjoyed this tale of goodness triumphing over evil. Very well written...only wish it were longer! - JC - Oct-30-2008    Well written story as always by Nene Adams. A very good read. Recommended. - Lyn B - Apr-29-2011

Truth in Love: A Solstice Tale by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Cast: Verity, Beck, Tobias, Tam Links: Nene's Living Library                Part 2 of the Georgian/Regency/Victorian Series Series List:
Verity Hawkins is the loneliest woman in London. On Christmas Eve, 1898, she works an old folk-magic spell in order to catch a glimpse of her one true love in a mirror. What she sees is shocking, and will change her life forever.
Even though it's short it's very sweet! - JC - Nov-21-2008    Very sweet & romantic - Lyn B - Mar-24-2011

Warrior's New Armor by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Xena | General | Horror | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Mar-98 Links: The Academy
Joxer shows off his invisible armor in another of Bardwynna's Xenaverse Feary Tale's

Well Met by Moonlight by Nene Adams (Bardwynna)     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative (Mature) | Horror | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Oct-04 Cast: Katka, Mariya Links: Nene's Living Library
In Victorian London, Alice Russell is dying of starvation and cold, and then she meets the beautiful and mysterious Countess Dargorad, a vampire. When the Countess' enemy seeks revenge, Alice risks her very soul to save the immortal that she loves. (Written for the Academy of Bards Halloween Special Invitational 2003).
One of my (many) favorite stories from Nene. - filfil - Jul-18-2008    I really enjoyed this story. Fast paced and very well written. The characters come alive vividly even when it's a short story. Definitely worth reading. - Lyn B - Feb-13-2011