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Joined May 31, 2002, id: 222118, Profile Updated: Nov 2, 2013
Author has written 24 stories for Lord of the Rings, A.I., StarTrek: Voyager, Sherlock, Walking Dead, Avengers, Supernatural, Peaky Blinders, Star Wars, Doctor Strange, Firefly, OA, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hannibal, and Thor.

“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”
―Virginia Woolf

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Trainwreck Hearts by BattleCryBlue reviews
It would have been a lie to call what they had any less than dysfunctional. Pairing:Tony/Steve. Warnings for Steve!Whump, slash, AU, disturbing subject matter, etc.
Avengers - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 103,185 - Reviews: 440 - Favs: 398 - Follows: 533 - Updated: Aug 4, 2019 - Published: May 5, 2012 - Captain America/Steve R., Iron Man/Tony S.
Poisonous Dreams by terribleprivilege reviews
Haunted by nightmares since the attack on New York, Tony becomes unable to hide his exhaustion from the others. Each member of the Avengers has a theory about Stark's odd behavior - but the truth is far more mischievous.
Avengers - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,619 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 41 - Updated: Feb 6, 2015 - Published: Nov 21, 2014 - Iron Man/Tony S., Loki
Don't Tense Up by Nilly's Issue reviews
The Trials and Tribulations of Creating a Painkiller for a Super-Soldier in Tights: a story by Tony Stark.
Avengers - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,850 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 721 - Follows: 119 - Published: Jan 16, 2015 - Captain America/Steve R., Iron Man/Tony S. - Complete
I Can Fix This by LaylaBinx reviews
"I can fix this, Quill; just you watch. I can fix this. We'll be out of here in no time." Rocket rambles because he's afraid if he doesn't, he'll suddenly realize how totally and utterly screwed they are. No slash, just bromance with tons of Quill!whump! :D
Guardians of the Galaxy - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,798 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 742 - Follows: 117 - Published: Aug 21, 2014 - Drax, Groot, Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Rocket R. - Complete
Chilled to the Bone by KimberlyTheOwl reviews
From the A&E Horatio Hornblower series. Book-related missing scene from HH's midshipman days. Basically, Horatio with hypothermia and Archie taking care of him. Fluff but with science behind it. Originally published on the HHFic mailing list and website.
Horatio Hornblower - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,176 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 5 - Published: Sep 5, 2012 - H. Hornblower, A.Kennedy - Complete
To the Bone by Nilly's Issue reviews
Five times Steve worried about each of the Avengers and one time they worried about him.
Avengers - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,631 - Reviews: 208 - Favs: 1,232 - Follows: 183 - Published: Jul 5, 2012 - Captain America/Steve R. - Complete
Snowflakes and Icicles by Muffy Morrigan reviews
When a hunt goes wrong, Sam might get something for Christmas that he never wished for. Hurt Dean.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 37 - Words: 35,334 - Reviews: 763 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 128 - Updated: Jan 9, 2011 - Published: Dec 1, 2010 - Dean W., Sam W. - Complete
The Devil You Know by REB Jenn reviews
."We will all be hunted, we'll all be killed!" Sam & Dean, with Castiel in tow, try to reach Bobby's house in the aftermath of Lucifer's rising, but both demons and angels aren't making it easy. A sequel to Comfort to the Enemy.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 71,363 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 386 - Follows: 99 - Updated: Dec 2, 2009 - Published: Aug 1, 2009 - Castiel, Dean W. - Complete
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Rush of Blood reviews
A typical day? Steve Rogers saves it. But when Natasha is threatened, Steve makes a deal with a monster. Can the other Avengers save him in time? AU, set after the first Avengers but before Winter Soldier. Some light Steve/Nat and lots of hurt!Steve.
Avengers - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 30,047 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 65 - Updated: Jun 1, 2020 - Published: May 8, 2016 - Black Widow/Natasha R., Captain America/Steve R., Iron Man/Tony S., Thor
Vertigo reviews
After nearly dying during the apprehension of a serial killer who poses victims in famous scenes from Hitchcock films, Will Graham takes time off from the FBI. But when a former colleague requests a private favor (spying on her psychiatrist husband) Will becomes obsessed with a man named Hannibal and his secrets. AU, potential slash.
Hannibal - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,096 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 12 - Updated: Apr 3, 2020 - Published: Jun 22, 2017 - Will G., Hannibal L.
You're Always Hiding From the Light reviews
Poe has been captured. A kyber crystal has been stolen. Rey, Finn, and Ben to the rescue! AU. Light Rey/Finn and Ben/Poe.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,844 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 18 - Updated: Apr 1, 2020 - Published: Jan 6, 2020 - Finn, Poe D., Rey, Kylo Ren/Ben Solo
Far Away From Nowhere reviews
When Finn is captured by the First Order, Poe and BB-8 come up with a plan to rescue him. But could they be walking into a trap? Features some nice Finn/Poe bromance, BB-8 endangerment, angsty Rey, and Kylo's favorite type of psychological torment. Takes place about a month after The Force Awakens, so spoilers abound.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 29 - Words: 118,587 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 145 - Updated: Dec 12, 2019 - Published: Jan 4, 2016 - Finn, Poe D., Rey, Kylo Ren/Ben Solo
A Fickle Thing reviews
A collection of one-shot hurt/comfort ficlets involving a man and his best friend, a crimson cloak. Delightful fluff abounds!
Doctor Strange - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 26,505 - Reviews: 185 - Favs: 300 - Follows: 306 - Updated: May 6, 2019 - Published: Nov 7, 2016 - Cloak of Levitation
Anchors reviews
Poe finds himself (and a certain First Order General with amnesia) trapped inside a prison run by Grakkus the Hutt after a firefight gone wrong. Both men will have to help each other in order to survive Grakkus' infamous Arena. There's just one other problem: Hux and Poe are chained together. AU. Light Kylux and Stormpilot.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,685 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 40 - Updated: Apr 29, 2019 - Published: Mar 6, 2017 - Finn, Poe D., General Hux, Kylo Ren/Ben Solo
Surrender reviews
Peter is injured after an attack from the Sovereign. The other Guardians help him get better. Good ole fashioned Quill h/c! Takes place after second film.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,845 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 154 - Updated: Dec 24, 2018 - Published: May 29, 2017 - Gamora, Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Rocket R.
Into the Magic Night reviews
Two times Castiel saved Sam and Dean from various sleep monsters, and one time they saved him. Three-part fic. Dreams, nightmares, hurt/comfort, and tickling.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,834 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 23 - Updated: Oct 7, 2018 - Published: Nov 11, 2017 - Sam W., Dean W., Castiel
All the Way Home reviews
Castiel goes back in time to save the Winchesters from a particularly nasty nature goddess, but who will save him? Takes place during non-specific season. Two-shot Christmas fic.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,262 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 6 - Updated: Dec 11, 2017 - Published: Nov 27, 2017 - Sam W., Dean W., Castiel, Crowley
Get Help reviews
Loki had invented the offensive tactic, but he doesn't like using it anymore. It brings up too many unpleasant memories, particularly the day he almost killed his older brother. Takes place during "Ragnarok." One-shot. Slightly AU.
Thor - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,742 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 21 - Published: Nov 7, 2017 - Thor, Loki - Complete
Quarantine reviews
After catching a rare virus, Mal and Simon are confined to one of Serenity's shuttles. But the Alliance is about to pay them a visit… Plenty of h/c and some Mal/Inara romance in the end. Two-shot.
Firefly - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,879 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 4 - Updated: Mar 28, 2017 - Published: Jan 9, 2017 - Mal, Simon
Blackbird reviews
Scott figured out a few weeks back that if Rachel woke at a precise moment after the gas, he could command her to sing, and she'd do it.
OA - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,556 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 6 - Published: Jan 24, 2017
Let Yourself Be Carried reviews
Rey is a scavenger. Rey is a survivor. Rey works alone. Rey is training to be a Jedi, thank you very much. And that means no hand-holding, no late-night moonlit walks, and no relying on anyone else for help! Some nice fluff and BAMF/exhausted Rey with comforting Finn and Poe.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,790 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 36 - Updated: Oct 6, 2016 - Published: Apr 11, 2016 - Luke S., Finn, Poe D., Rey
Until She Wakes reviews
Grace is hurt after the incident at Billy Kimber's place. Tommy Shelby feels responsible and stays by her side until she is well. Lots of hurt Grace, comforting/guilty/exhausted Tommy, and comforting Arthur and John. Two-part fic.
Peaky Blinders - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,317 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 19 - Updated: Oct 5, 2015 - Published: Sep 28, 2015 - Tommy S., Grace B., Arthur S., John S. - Complete
The Desired Effect reviews
Human Castiel comes down with a serious cold, and it's up to Sam and Dean to help him out. But will Cas ever trust Dean again after the events of 9.3? Sickfic, with plenty of bromancing, comforting Sam, guilty Dean, and shameless Cas whump!
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,274 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 32 - Updated: Sep 5, 2015 - Published: Aug 15, 2015 - Sam W., Dean W., Castiel
Reparations reviews
Castiel wakes up on the side of the road after setting the Leviathans loose. The angel soon realizes he's been sent back to Earth for a reason: Dean's being held captive by a group of vampires. But will saving Dean cure Cas of his guilty conscience? Hurt/comforting Dean, mentally unstable/comforting Sam, and BAMF/hurt/comforting/guilty Castiel.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 29,254 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 23 - Updated: Jul 10, 2015 - Published: May 25, 2015 - Sam W., Dean W., Castiel - Complete
Back Home reviews
When Sam gets abducted by a murderous ghost, Dean drives day and night to find him. A short two-part fic with exhausted/hurt/protective Dean and possessed/comforting Sam. Takes place during season one.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,442 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 13 - Updated: Oct 6, 2014 - Published: Sep 29, 2014 - Dean W., Sam W. - Complete
The Conduit reviews
A woman discovers her extraordinary gift during an Avengers mission gone sour. She falls for the god of mischief, but how can you love someone if you can never touch them? AU, mainly Loki/OC. Also focuses on Steve and the whole bunch eventually.
Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 53,287 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 23 - Updated: Aug 5, 2014 - Published: May 21, 2014 - Captain America/Steve R., Loki, OC - Complete
Uncanny (A Very Undead Birthday) reviews
It's Beth's birthday and preparations are being made, but strange events are about to transpire: Nightmares, ghosts, a werewolf, a vampire, dancing zombies, a basement, Rick and Daryl, and cake. *Spoilers: Takes place fairly soon after Season 3, before Season 4 events.*
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Supernatural - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,568 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 7 - Updated: Apr 7, 2014 - Published: Jan 5, 2014 - Daryl D., Rick G. - Complete
Splinter reviews
Inspired by Season 3, Episode 10, "Home." Rick wanders through the prison in search of Lori, and Daryl volunteers to bring him back, no matter the cost. Plenty of walkers, broken bones, blood, and tears. Some crazy Merle too (gotta love/hate him)!
Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,988 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 20 - Updated: Nov 3, 2013 - Published: Oct 31, 2013 - Rick G., Daryl D. - Complete
A Cup of Tea With You reviews
Sherlock and Moriarty meet for a nice chat over a nice cup of tea.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,694 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 4 - Published: Oct 24, 2013 - Sherlock H., J. Moriarty - Complete
I' Mal Lasse The Golden Leaf reviews
After Legolas loses his memory, he finds true love in a mortal woman.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 13,665 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Updated: Aug 16, 2002 - Published: Jun 27, 2002 - Legolas, OC - Complete
The Madness of Voyager! reviews
Something unknown is making the guys on Voyager craaaaazy, and it's up to the women to save them! Will Janeway find the cure in time before madness takes over her ship and Voyager is lost forever?
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: K - English - Parody - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,563 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 1 - Updated: Aug 2, 2002 - Published: Aug 1, 2002 - Complete
As There Are Stars at Night reviews
A change begins to come over Joe after he is separated from David. Will his life ever be the same? This is a story about life and whether it is worth living without love.
A.I. - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,081 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 2 - Updated: Jul 16, 2002 - Published: Jun 30, 2002 - Complete