Author: Avellina Balestri
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Jane Austen and Me: A Reader’s Sojourn in the World of Classic Regency Romance
BY SARAH LEVESQUE Pride and Prejudice was the first period drama novel I had ever read. It was on the summer reading list for my high school. Read more
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Testament: A Star Trek Serial – Chapter 21
BY M.C. PEHRSON “I…heard that Yanash brought my brother back from the dead. You haven’t said anything to me about it. Is it true?” Read more
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A Confession: A Scarlet Pimpernel Story
By Lady Blakh Word Count: 992 Rating: PG Summary: The Scarlet Pimpernel writes a letter. Dear friend! I hope that this letter finds you well. When it comes to myself, it seems to me that I am in heaven, and at the same time in hell. To put it simply – I have fallen in Read more
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The Autumn Maiden: An American Girl Story
BY FRINGEBENEFITS “Annabelle came in briefly to bring me some breakfast, and she said that Ben was here! His company is on leave for two days!” Read more
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The Voodoo Doll (Take One): A Pirates of the Caribbean Story
By WriterfromWardrobe Word Count: 1311 Rating: PG Summary: What if Carina (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) was Jack Sparrow and Angelica’s daughter? Written prior to Dead Men Tell No Tales being released to theaters, I heard this theory that Carina Smyth could be Jack Sparrow’s daughter, so these were my reasons Read more
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Leaving a Mark: The Christianity of Harry Potter
BY BRADLEY J. BIRZER “The blood of a unicorn will keep you alive, even if you are an inch from death, but at a terrible price,” one character explains. Read more
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The Lies We Tell: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 3: Changes Are Coming
By Jessica Beaubien (alias Niaf) Word Count: 27542 Rating: PG for moments of peril Summary: The alternate account of the Chamber of Secrets seen through Snape’s eyes. Severus was drawn from his thoughts once more as another memory invaded his mind. He sighed, for this particular memory was not his fondest moment. Oh, he always knew Read more
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Moon’s End: A Harry Potter Story
BY RACHEL ATTERHOLT “Someone needs to lighten this place up a bit. Who better than the best troublemakers in all of Hogwarts?” Read more
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Frodo and Sam’s Relationship in the Light of Aristotle’s Philia
BY MARTINA JURICKOVA I will concentrate on the relationship of Frodo and Sam, which is the most central to the whole story. Read more
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Leisure Versus Laziness: A Catholic Perspective
BY MARY FRANCES JOHNSON Ultimately, man is made to understand, and the disposition needed to gain understanding is leisure. Read more
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Free At Last: A Scarlet Pimpernel Story
By LadyBlakh Word Count: 3086 Rating: PG-13 Summary: Percy and Marguerite collect themselves after escaping France. The door creaked as Percy slowly pushed it open to reveal the small, squalid room where he and Marguerite would spend the night. “Your quarters, Madame,” he said and smiled at his wife. “Not a very fancy establishment, I Read more
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Magic, Children, and Harry Potter: A Discourse on the Pros and Cons of Fantasy Magic
BY SARAH LEVESQUE But why are wizards and witches looked on with suspicion, anyway? Are we not simply prejudiced against them? Read more
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Testament: A Star Trek Serial – Chapter 20
BY M.C. PEHRSON “You saved Spock?” The warmth in Sparn’s heart deepened toward her. “Then I offer you my gratitude.” Read more
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Soldier’s Heart: A Sense and Sensibility Story
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “I wish I could be afraid,” he said softly. “It would mean I was not all numb by the action taken, and going to be taken.” Read more
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Harry Potter and the Day After: A Harry Potter Story
BY SUNBOW PENDRAGON “You conquered your fear of death. You stood there and let it happen to you so that you could finally be free of Voldemort’s influence.” Read more
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Altering Eternity: A Harry Potter Story
“Had I wanted to simply ‘steal your wife’, to use your less than eloquent term, I would merely have to wait until the Dark Lord finished killing you and your son and presented her to me as my prize for being loyal.” Read more
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Love Beyond Death: A Movie Review of “The Crow”
BY NATHAN STONE The Crow was one of the numerous comic book movies made in the 1990s on the heels of the success of Tim Burton’s Batman. Read more
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The Lies We Tell: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 2: Death Grip
By Jessica Beaubien (alias Niaf) Word Count: 27542 Rating: PG for moments of peril Summary: The alternate account of the Chamber of Secrets seen through Snape’s eyes. Severus found himself absently carding his hand through the boy’s black hair, still left wondering how things had gotten to this point. He pushed away the thoughts of his Read more
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Fifty: A Harry Potter Story
BY EXCESSIVELY PERKY “It’s been 14 years since you died,” the glowing being of light announced. “Happy 50th birthday!” Read more
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Pride and Prejudice Movies: Colin Firth’s (1995) vs Keira Knightly’s (2005)
BY SARAH LEVESQUE Keira Knightly makes for a very free Lizzy, who does and says what she wants when she wants because she wants to. Read more