Cressida Isolde
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Joined 08-30-02, id: 260806, Profile Updated: 08-29-16
Author has written 19 stories for Elder Scroll series, Fallout, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Saints Row.

I can't keep pretending I can stay away from you, .

The best piece of advice I can give is: make up your own dialogue. Like Herodotus. A grand tradition.

I'm a complete hack and write unashamedly populist trash. I'm thinking about embracing the crazy female writer stereotype. Like Sylvia Plath and Janet Frame. You know.

I also leave terrible reviews. Not mean reviews, just reviews which aren't very helpful. I'm sorry if you have been the recipient of one of these reviews.

Okay, I'd better organise my stories a bit.

If I Didn't Care is the first in the series, covering the events of Fallout New Vegas in the Mojave up until the second battle of the Hoover Dam;

When You Come To The End Of The Day is Dead Money-focused; the Courier with Veronica and Boone (and others, of course);

Viva New Vegas is, uh. Everything else. Postgame; covers other DLC; involves everyone to a greater or lesser extent.

On reflection I really should have planned these better (made one huge story?) but, well. It's an evolving document.

Everything else is mostly one shots or AUs or not entirely related. I guess you could make a case for Head Full of Curls being part of that universe, but its pre-game (if only very slightly) so it shouldnt really matter. I think its possibly one of the best things I've ever written, too.

Currently: I have a BLOG! http:/// Feel free to drop by!

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A Shot in the Dark by niule reviews
History links them more than they know. Probably more than they'd like, too. A tale of growth, lies, and new beginnings. Eventual F!Courier/Boone. Will cover DLC.
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 78 - Words: 262,377 - Reviews: 664 - Favs: 396 - Follows: 456 - Updated: 8/12 - Published: 5/28/2012 - [Courier, C. Boone]
How many ways do you wanna die? by StayClose reviews
Lachance is your typical teenage girl. She likes loud music, fast cars and good food. She's also a small-time pimp in Stilwater, one of the most dangerous cities in the US. When her life is saved one night by a couple of civic-minded gangbangers, she is set on a path to leadership fraught with betrayal, violence and... aliens? Saints Row: A Novel.
Saints Row - Rated: M - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 101,852 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 7/30/2015 - Published: 10/17/2013 - Boss/PC, J. Gat, Dex, Troy B.
Take a rest, now take a rest by Chyrstis reviews
Grab a sweater, grab a friend, looks like it's Christmas time again. -Post SRIV-
Saints Row - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,441 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/1/2013 - [Boss/PC, J. Gat, Troy B.] - Complete
Don't Call Him a Cowboy by Aniphine reviews
You weren't a mercenary like I'd known them. And that hat of yours was deceiving, because you were no cowboy. You made the best entrance I've seen into little ol' Goodsprings and for me to try and peg a name on you was a hard task. But with a stolen package and a past suited for a drifter, I can't say I'm not impressed by you, David Kane. -Sunny Smiles' view on the Courier.-
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,062 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/29/2013 - Courier, Sunny Smiles - Complete
Reincarnation by Corpus Carrion reviews
The fate of post-war Seattle rests in the hands of an amnesiac mercenary and her slave. They have other concerns.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 73,659 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 1/6/2013 - Published: 6/27/2012 - Complete
The Way to the Wastes by Corpus Carrion reviews
Vignettes from the early lives of a vault dweller and a wastelander. Prequel of sorts to Yellow Rose of the Wastes.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 10,182 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/11/2012 - Lone Wanderer, Butch DeLoria - Complete
Half Cocked by Thrills n' Frills reviews
Norah's quirky. Boone's broody. Caesar's an unlikely matchmaker. Just another day in the Mojave. F!Courier/Boone
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 19,274 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 7/2/2012 - Published: 10/5/2011 - C. Boone, Courier
Shady Sands Confidential by NihilNovo reviews
It's been six years since Hoover Dam. The Mojave was good for the NCR. It brought in water, power, and more than a little greed. The Mojave was good to Hank Redstone as well-he went from a poor farmboy to a war hero to a well-off private eye. But he's about to find out that everything, and everyone, has a price. Some just never get it. They don't call it Shady Sands for nothing.
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Crime - Chapters: 9 - Words: 49,829 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 7/2/2012 - Published: 6/25/2012
Grit by FloridaMagpie reviews
One-shot. An NCR ranger perseveres against all odds in a desperate mission to stop a legion assassination squad. A bit of a departure from my usual content. Be warned: definite language and violence issues.
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,958 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 10/9/2011 - Courier - Complete
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall by sonofanarchy reviews
Sammael Grant, the Courier, sets out on a search for lost technology but quickly gets more than he bargained for. Violence, mild swearing. Please read and review.
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 70,283 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 8/5/2011 - Published: 2/14/2011 - Courier
A Hand on Your Knife by Corpus Carrion reviews
The recently ghoulified Lone Wanderer fights alongside friends old and new. Contains androids, dank tunnels, and lots of slave collars.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 72,770 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 6/12/2011 - Published: 2/8/2011 - Lone Wanderer - Complete
Marie by Funky Poacher reviews
Although the Pitt had their revolution, Nicole can see that things haven't changed. Finding redemption in the form of Marie, she takes the child away. But Wernher isn't going to let her destroy his new regime, and tracks them into the Capital Wasteland.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 30,097 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 6/2/2011 - Published: 12/26/2010 - Wernher, Lone Wanderer
Yellow Rose of the Wastes by Corpus Carrion reviews
The Lone Wanderer, while unknowingly becoming a ghoul, must put her trust in an old enemy and a strange ghoul with ambiguous morals in order to survive an onslaught of raiders, slavers, and Enclave soldiers. Not a quest retelling. Contains no Charon.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 54,134 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 12/17/2010 - Published: 9/14/2010 - Complete
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Green Well reviews
A university field trip to an Ayleid ruin takes some unexpected turns. Set shortly before the Oblivion crisis.
Elder Scroll series - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,681 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/1
Canonisation reviews
A series of one-shots detailing the sometimes-strained relationships between the F!Boss and her lieutenants. Currently covering Saints Row 2. Pairings .. possible? Some changes from the games.
Saints Row - Rated: T - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 45 - Words: 98,413 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 190 - Updated: 12/29/2017 - Published: 2/13/2013 - Boss/PC, J. Gat, Dex, Troy B.
Silver Threads and Golden Needles reviews
Adjusting to life two hundred years later isn't easy. One shots following the Sole Survivor as she makes her way through discovery, pain, and memories. You can't stay the same person in the Commonwealth Wasteland.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 35,754 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 10/7/2017 - Published: 12/8/2015 - MacCready, Sole Survivor, Paladin Danse, Nick Valentine
Faith reviews
Elspeth Trevelyan relies on her faith and her family in times of hardship. The attack on the Conclave damaged both. Navigating this new world alone is proving to be difficult.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,437 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 12/28/2014 - Cullen, Varric T., Cassandra P., Inquisitor
Funny What They Don't Tell You In Training reviews
Troy has some regrets.
Saints Row - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 771 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/2/2014 - Troy B.
Goldanna reviews
In the alienage, sunlight doesn't reach the vhenadahl until midday.
Dragon Age - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 948 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/27/2014 - Alistair, Tabris, Goldanna
Dustland Fairytale reviews
Boone and Verity attempt to navigate a wasteland Christmas. Short one shot.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 645 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/25/2013 - Courier, C. Boone - Complete
Viva New Vegas reviews
Running a city is a lot harder than it seems, especially one like New Vegas. The Courier contends with assassination attempts, power grabs, and the past catching back up with her. Postgame. A story about love, loss, and living with your decisions. F!Courier/Boone. Third in 'If I Didn't Care' series. Completed.
Fallout - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 85 - Words: 211,871 - Reviews: 597 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 12/16/2013 - Published: 3/8/2011 - [Courier, C. Boone] Benny, Veronica S. - Complete
A Splash of Blood reviews
Elissa Cousland still has nightmares about the Landsmeet. One-shot. Cousland/Alistair, although only incidentally.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 942 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/3/2012 - Alistair, Cousland, Loghain M. T. - Complete
Last Delivery reviews
A bicycle courier gets mugged for a package she's carrying in the elevators of House Tower, one of the tallest buildings in modern-day Las Vegas. AU.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Crime/Adventure - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,679 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 11/1/2012 - Published: 4/22/2012 - Courier
Before The Dawn reviews
The continuing adventures of the Normandy's crew as they struggle to survive and find meaning in a world they were just dropped into. Post-ME3. All canon but no way in hell is that where it ends.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,705 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 4/12/2012 - Published: 3/26/2012 - Garrus V., J. Garson
The Lady is a Tramp reviews
Benny manages to catch the break he knows he deserves. A little noir, a little AU, I guess. Benny-centric; OC. We'll see how it goes. A look into the seedy underbelly of New Vegas.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,270 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/11/2011 - Benny
Head Full of Curls reviews
Boone thinks about Carla.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 798 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 3 - Published: 6/13/2011 - C. Boone - Complete
All About the Follow Through reviews
Garrus tries to cheer up an increasingly-troubled Shepard. One shot, F!Shep/Garrus, bros 4 lyfe! Short.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 531 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/15/2011 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
Cruelty's Kiss reviews
Hawke is fascinated by Fenris's pain and power. She can't quite figure out what she really feels about him, but she's going to make damn sure she has fun finding out. The darker side of F!Hawke/Fenris.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Horror/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,987 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 4/11/2011 - Published: 3/31/2011 - Fenris, unknown 1 - Complete
When You Come To The End Of The Day reviews
The Courier tries to take her mind off her problems in New Vegas by taking a holiday - to the Sierra Madre. Boone and Veronica come along to keep her out of trouble. Sequel to 'If I Didn't Care'. ONE GIANT SPOILER for Dead Money. Postgame, technically.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 24,284 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 3/2/2011 - Published: 1/6/2011 - [Courier, C. Boone] Father Elijah, Veronica S. - Complete
If I Didn't Care reviews
A series of vignettes focusing on the Courier and her followers, and what she must do to save the people and the city she loves. F!Courier/Boone. Eventually.
Fallout - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 33,059 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 96 - Updated: 1/2/2011 - Published: 11/4/2010 - [Courier, C. Boone] Benny, Veronica S. - Complete
Boudica reviews
Caesar learns of a resistance movement.
Fallout - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 637 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/14/2010
Consequences reviews
She accomplished no great deeds, history will not remember her. But sometimes, all a hero needs is someone to talk to. Spoilers are practically inevitable.
Elder Scroll series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,308 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/28/2006
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