The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Academy's Finest (The) by Sandra Barret     

Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Adventure | Novella - 66 pages | Unfinished | Mar-05
Dray, a top cadet at the Terran Pilot's Academy, has finally managed to capture the attention of Jordan, the only other cadet who can match Dray's pilot skills. But Dray has little time to explore her growing attraction to Jordan before their academic world is thrust into the middle of the smoldering Vtaryn war. The two young women must give the best of themselves to the Academy and to each other to protect what is most dear to them.
This is a fun and interesting tale :) I liked it a lot :) - Anonymous - Nov 11th, 2005    Talk about a wonderful story, this is fantastic. - purplehawke - Mar-13-2006    This was extremely well written! It was amazing. It would be wonderful to read a sequel - Corey - Apr-14-2008    This is one of a kind story. It is action packed with excellent fighter pilot techniques. It is a story of a war going on unchecked and students at an academy training to enter such a war. The characters are wonderful, including a couple of sweet love stories. Very, very well done. In a class of it's own. I only wish the story went on, as the characters are endearing and the story's premise provides unique insight. I would love the author to continue the exploration into this story. - Jenni - May-28-2008    I just went back and read this again. I love this story. I know 2 years from now,I'll probably read it again. - purplehawke - Jul-24-2008    This story was too short! And I mean that in the best way possible. The dialogue wasn't cheesy or too rush, great connection between the characters, and an addicting plot. I could definitely read some more of Dray and Jordan. - Hoqoq - Jul-31-2008    I liked it. I like sci-fi. So painful that there isn't a sequel! Ahhh the loose ends... It's written well enough so that it flows smoothly, and there's enough always happening to keep you on edge. I really did like it. - Avian - Feb-17-2009    This story is actually NOT FINISHED. It has been published in print and as an ebook. The title has been changed to Face Of The Enemy. It can all be found on sandrabarret.com. [Editor's Note: Added a link to sandrabarret.com above. 1-17-2010] - Kimball Slice - Jan-16-2010

Damek Keep by Sandra Barret     

Original / Uber | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 159 pages | Finished | May-05
Taryn, magical Healer-Adept at Damek Keep, fights against mutated creatures that are attacking the local villagers. After the arrival of a half-breed slave woman, Taryn has to balance her attraction to the stranger with her distrust of the woman's immense telepathic powers, powers capable of creating the creatures Taryn has been hunting. When a traitor betrays Taryn's family to an outside invader, the two women must learn to trust each other to escape the fall of Damek Keep.
Wow!...This is really very good!I found myself swept away so much that i forgot it was unfinished and was quite disapointed when there was no ending! LOLHope it is finished soon! - KTBard - Jul 12th, 2005    Is it just me or did I miss something? Didn't seem as though this story was complete. - Anonymous - Oct 3rd, 2005    Is it just me or does this story seem unfinished? It was really really great though and I hope the author writes a part 2! - Axiomdragon - Aug-16-2006    When I first saw this story I wasn't sure that I wanted to read it. Oh man am I glad I did. Wonderfuly written and kept me on the edge of my seat, the couch, the kitchen chair, and bed. I could not put it down until I read the very last page. I really really do hope there is a sequel somewhereor sometime soon. - Robin Hicks - Aug-19-2006    can't wait for #2...love it so far....must have more please... - Anonymous - Apr-10-2008    This story is great and unique. Can't wait for a sequel! - sparks - Apr-06-2009    I very much enjoyed the story. Well thought out fun characters and a powerful villan. Waiting for a sequel. - Anonymous - Oct-11-2009    Couldn't stop reading this captivating story once I began. Highly recomend to everyone! Hope there will be a sequal :) - Anonymous - Nov-03-2009    This was an awesome story! The plot was very good and I hope to see a sequel at some point... but... since this story was written in 2005... - kaysy_1994 - Nov-07-2009    I really like this story, I just hope that there is going to be a sequel. - Anonymous - Dec-16-2010    Great story, it's incredibly well written. The author takes you to her world in a very fluid way, I found myself absorbed by the story. I just regret the end, which left us kinda hanging there, a lot more could have been said, so I hope there will be a sequel some day. - Raf_51 - May-16-2011    the author created a world on its own which is fun to explore.. the story line itself is interesting.. but the story is unfinished, IMO.. too many questions remain unanswered, too many possibilities unexplored.. - xtra dog - Feb-07-2012

Jackson's Choice by Sandra Barret     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Mar-05
old hay barns and boredom make a dangerous combination.. - xtra dog - Dec-17-2011

Riding the Storm by Sandra Barret     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Vignette | Very Short Story - 6 pages | Finished | Mar-05
An erotic supernatural vignette. A succubus, a storm-demon, and a hellovah hurricane.
interesting - Anonymous - Sep-11-2009    pwp with a twist.. - xtra dog - Dec-17-2011

Signs by Sandra Barret     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 4 pages | Finished | Sep-06
A snapshot in time, when that first hint of attraction hits you for a beautiful woman.
Oh god that was vivid and very very beautiful. - Anonymous - Feb-17-2009    Wow! Great vignette of attraction! - Anonymous - Jul-03-2009    it was indeed vivid and all about attraction.. it was also well written.. - xtra dog - Dec-17-2011

Touch of the Traakyn (The) by Sandra Barret     

Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Mar-05 Cast: Jolyne, Reshan
Jolyne has lost part of herself in the latest war with the Dex, literally. She must adapt to her new status as a cyber-human, half her body made of electromechanical prosthetics. When a blue-skinned Traakyn female shows her some attention, can Jolyne accept the very human sensations that her cyber-body is feeling?
Funny, god written and with some interesting reflexions well hidden. - Riva - Feb 6th, 2006    I stumbled about this story by accident. It is well written and well done. Give it a try! - filfil - Mar-21-2007    This is one of my favorite stories. SF at its best and wonderfull characters. Just great. - filfil - Jul-04-2008    That was well written and very funny. A cute short fic. Good read if you're looking for something short and sweet. - Hoqoq - Jul-31-2008    i really like it more please... - Anonymous - Aug-19-2008    I think i want more of this... =D - Friikki - Oct-03-2008    Excellent story - Anonymous - Apr-17-2009    very interesting story.. could be the middle of a book.. - xtra dog - Dec-17-2011