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Author has written 11 stories for Once Upon a Time, Agent Carter, and Final Fantasy VII.

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He Gets That From Me by B of Ericaland reviews
AU Swan Queen:: While pursuing a bounty, Emma Swan stumbles onto the path of Regina Mills, a single mother struggling to cope with her dying son. But when Emma finds herself suddenly dragged into Regina's world, she comes to realize maybe fate was just correcting an old mistake:: A story in which Regina pursues Emma:: M rating for later chapters and SQ sexy times
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 66 - Words: 396,633 - Reviews: 2757 - Favs: 1,748 - Follows: 2,476 - Updated: 6/16/2017 - Published: 12/4/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen
Are You Lonesome Tonight? by JoBethMegAmy. my homegirls reviews
AU, 1959. Revolves around teenaged Rizzles: Jane fighting her attraction to Maura, and Maura, once she figures it out, trying to get her to go with it. Actions speak louder than words. Because I love a slow burn and the journey of figuring it all out. EPILOGUE POSTED in two parts.
Rizzoli & Isles - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 64 - Words: 325,378 - Reviews: 2590 - Favs: 967 - Follows: 1,306 - Updated: 12/30/2016 - Published: 3/18/2013 - J. Rizzoli, M. Isles - Complete
Summer Nights in Space by sisirongana reviews
Instead of galactic peril and the rush to save Earth, there's homework and detention. But Miranda's still a cheerleader, Liara's still a nerd, and Shepard's still a flirt. High school AU. Tentative FShepard/Miranda... if Liara can keep it in her pants.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 27,661 - Reviews: 234 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 299 - Updated: 8/30/2015 - Published: 10/22/2011 - J. Garson, Miranda L.
Dreamscape by B of Ericaland reviews
AU Every night when Queen Emma falls asleep she becomes Emma Swan, or is it the other way around? When she meets beautiful Regina in both worlds simultaneously, she begins to question all she's ever believed.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 63 - Words: 245,596 - Reviews: 1357 - Favs: 1,221 - Follows: 1,623 - Updated: 5/18/2014 - Published: 4/6/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen
The Staircase by redcharcoal reviews
Regina could still smell her cologne and feel the cheap pleather pressing into her back. The brunette sucked in a breath. She was still lying on the floor at the staircase's base and she stared back up at it. Everything was different now. Changed. She felt broken by what had just happened, appalled and enraged, dirty. WARNING: NC17 for non-consensual sex. Dark. (But gets lighter.)
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 74 - Words: 240,768 - Reviews: 2883 - Favs: 2,197 - Follows: 1,595 - Updated: 1/3/2014 - Published: 10/11/2012 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen] OC - Complete
The Secret's in the Telling by pyrophoric reviews
AU. Post-curse. "It's the sixth of October. A pivotal moment in Storybrooke's history and the turning point in Regina Mills' life. And it all began with a spell, a Sheriff, and a thief." Eventual Swan Queen.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 262,993 - Reviews: 1160 - Favs: 2,779 - Follows: 1,661 - Updated: 11/9/2013 - Published: 10/23/2012 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen] - Complete
Safe by SgtMac reviews
Afraid of what she'll do to Snow, Emma and Henry kidnap an enraged and heartbroken Regina and take her out of Storybrooke so that she can heal in a place without magic. Along the way, they help each other deal with the traumas and mistakes of their pasts and move towards a possible future together as a family. Post THE MILLER'S DAUGHTER. Semi-graphic slow burn SQ. Now Complete.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 22 - Words: 230,000 - Reviews: 1660 - Favs: 2,707 - Follows: 1,907 - Updated: 11/9/2013 - Published: 3/16/2013 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen] Henry Mills - Complete
Atonement by Bond.Jane reviews
The curse breaks and Regina is held prisoner by the citizens of Storybrooke to be made to pay for her crimes. But she is no longer the same person she once was: Emma gave her back her heart and a gift she never believed would be possible.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 217,570 - Reviews: 558 - Favs: 550 - Follows: 582 - Updated: 7/7/2013 - Published: 5/29/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S.
My Name Is Haruno Sakura by Zephyras reviews
My name is Haruno Sakura. I am a straight-A student and am eligible for a scholarship to the top university in the country. My name is Haruno Sakura and I live in a cardboard box. AU, Modern. Sakura-centric, eventual Ino/Sakura.
Naruto - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 31 - Words: 150,851 - Reviews: 1642 - Favs: 1,234 - Follows: 1,246 - Updated: 5/4/2013 - Published: 12/28/2006 - Sakura H., Ino Y.
A Lesson In Saving Hearts by NatushkaVonDoom reviews
It might have been reckless and have disaster written all over it, but Emma felt desperate to see behind the curtain again. To just get a glimpse at the girl Regina had hidden behind all the suits and make up and clever dry wit that no one seemed to really get.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,840 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 23 - Published: 4/15/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
The Last Bright Routes by bonestrewn reviews
"It's not what wicked witches do, is it? Curse their enemies to marry them." Though there's a portal between them, Emma and Regina gradually find their way back to each other. Swan Queen. Sequel to Rearranging the Disaligned.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,004 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 4/8/2013 - Published: 1/26/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen
Sounds Like Something Breaking by strangesmallbard reviews
"Regina has a mother who loves her now, and she doesn't know how to handle the ramifications." An AU after "The Miller's Daughter" where Cora gets her heart back and lives. Glimpses into the year afterward.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,053 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 18 - Published: 3/12/2013 - [Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S.] Cora M./The Queen of Hearts - Complete
Home by Echo-AU reviews
"In her private moments when she was alone in her bed she would envision the worst, sometimes even shake with unfounded terror that her son's birth mother would return and claim a biological right to him." Regina's worst nightmares drive her to find Emma, but neither are prepared for what will happen when she does. Set 4 years before season 1.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 61,902 - Reviews: 165 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 341 - Updated: 2/21/2013 - Published: 9/16/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S.
Incoming Messages by hunnyfresh reviews
Ruby makes Emma a dating profile. The only catch is that she's listed as a guy. That wouldn't be such a problem if Emma hadn't found Regina's profile and begins communicating with the Mayor
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 17 - Words: 47,937 - Reviews: 2082 - Favs: 3,925 - Follows: 1,682 - Updated: 2/7/2013 - Published: 12/29/2012 - [Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S.] - Complete
This Happens To All Heroes by Fangirlin'it reviews
Henry's faith in the curse is tested when the sheriff leaves Storybrooke. When bad things happen can Regina convince Emma to help her make things right?
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Drama/Fantasy - Chapters: 20 - Words: 91,472 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 1/27/2013 - Published: 7/29/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
It started at school by Dashed reviews
"Being in love with someone who didn't love you back – there was nothing more humiliating or galling for Regina Mills." This should have been a short smutty tale about Emma and Regina in boarding school. Instead it's a long smutty tale about Regina and Emma throughout their life. SwanQueen. Boarding school AU.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 45,092 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 262 - Updated: 1/11/2013 - Published: 8/29/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S.
I Don't Want Lovely Things by fictorium reviews
Christmas is looming in Storybrooke and having a kid means finding a way to negotiate the holidays as a family, just when Emma is struggling to fit in with her newly-found one. Regina stumbles into things at an awkward moment and somehow they find a way to work together. Pangs of angst, but mostly fluff.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,186 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 30 - Published: 1/5/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Your Name is Regina Mills by 13pens reviews
"Behind you there is a car. You'll need it to go where you planned to go: and that is, away from here. Away from Storybrooke, Maine." Regina leaves Storybrooke and subsequently forgets, but finds later that there are a few reasons to return... Swan Queen plus Henry, one-shot.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,767 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 477 - Follows: 92 - Published: 1/4/2013 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
Exiled by SgtMac reviews
To pay for her crimes, Regina accepts exile from Storybrooke. Five years later, on Henry's 16th birthday, Henry and Emma find her. Post QoH. SQ. Semi-graphic.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 36,500 - Reviews: 268 - Favs: 946 - Follows: 421 - Updated: 1/4/2013 - Published: 12/17/2012 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen] - Complete
Too Soon by Dashed reviews
Regina Mills is perfectly happy being Mayor of a town filled with the constant suffering of people she hates. She does not need some pregnant delinquent messing everything up.Emma Swan comes to Storybrooke at 18 not 28. SwanQueen.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 49,406 - Reviews: 601 - Favs: 487 - Follows: 886 - Updated: 12/28/2012 - Published: 5/7/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen
In the Flicker by 13pens reviews
NOTE: this fic is due for major editing. It will be up until the completed revised version is posted. [post 1x22 AU, SQ Henry]
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,044 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 12/28/2012 - Published: 7/7/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen
This One Won't Be Blue by writetherest reviews
Emma shrugged at him, trying to keep her voice gentle. "When you have no one to celebrate with, there's not a lot of use in celebrating." Henry pulled the last of the boxes out from where it had been tucked away and then chewed on his lip for a few moments before he finally found his voice. "Hey, Emma? I've got an idea."
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,974 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 250 - Follows: 32 - Published: 12/24/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Heart In Hand by akira101 reviews
In the middle of the night, Regina calls Emma for help after the events of Queen of Hearts. Unestablished SQ.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,773 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 527 - Follows: 139 - Published: 12/17/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
The devil you know by Bond.Jane reviews
The obligatory tag for "Queen of Hearts". "I'd say then, carelessness, abandonment, neglect… take your pick, Miss Swan. Any will do just fine." "But I… I mean, Henry came to see her and I… I wanted to say thank you. I wanted…." "I'm not sure what you wanted Miss Swan," Though his tone says exactly the opposite. "But the words too little too late occur to me."
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,507 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 12/8/2012 - Published: 12/6/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
Bare Perception by Fangirlin'it reviews
Regina's eyes peeked in time to catch Emma wiggle her nose against the heavy frames. The mayor bit her lip to prevent a second outburst. Never had their nights been this entertaining.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,401 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 11 - Published: 11/4/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Educating Emma by Bond.Jane reviews
Emma finds it difficult to adapt to the White court: She has her foot permanently in her mouth, the manners of a peasant and a family that covets Snow's throne is out to eliminate her. There is only one person capable of teaching Emma what she needs to survive: the very same Regina Snow has kept secretly imprisoned for the last year. Set in FTL 1 year after the curse breaks. AU
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 51,650 - Reviews: 690 - Favs: 1,109 - Follows: 509 - Updated: 10/24/2012 - Published: 10/9/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
The Second Hand Unwinds by writetherest reviews
What if when Sidney cut Emma's brakes, the accident hadn't been so minor? And how will one little incident cause everything to unravel? / Eventual Swan Queen
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 58,754 - Reviews: 553 - Favs: 635 - Follows: 1,015 - Updated: 7/28/2012 - Published: 3/5/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen
Calamity Jane Meets Dr Isles, Medicine Woman by JoBethMegAmy. my homegirls reviews
An AU set in the Old West. Why? Because I want to know how a proper, aspiring female doctor would react to a driven, hard-as-nails woman on the range. They don't know it yet, but Maura's fiancee just met his match.
Rizzoli & Isles - Rated: T - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 50 - Words: 278,317 - Reviews: 3226 - Favs: 1,818 - Follows: 857 - Updated: 7/20/2012 - Published: 1/30/2012 - J. Rizzoli, M. Isles - Complete
A Series of Completely Unrelated Events by sisirongana reviews
Morrigan/FCousland one-shots, each based on a song from playlist shuffling. Because you know Morrigan would still probably go for a female Warden if you made her attractive and mean enough and there weren't game restrictions. It's lonely in the Wilds.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 39,463 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 10/7/2011 - Published: 8/5/2010 - Cousland, Morrigan - Complete
Duel Called Enmity by sharnii reviews
Utena is understandably bitter about Ohtori Academy, and not in the least happy to meet up with Anthy in the real world.
Utena - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,620 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 9 - Published: 6/8/2009 - Utena, Anthy - Complete
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Suspiciously Magic Moments reviews
If plotting ways to cast magic on yourself to get the attention of the cute girl you just met was wrong, Aerith didn't want to be right. It will take skill, finesse, poise and dignity to pull this off.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,985 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Published: 6/20 - Tifa L., Aerith G. - Complete
Light of the Present reviews
The more time she spends with Tifa, the easier it is to sequester these feelings inside, and let them gradually filter out in her smiles and fleeting touches. (She thinks Cloud had it right. Lock the feelings for her in your heart.)
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,244 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 3 - Published: 6/20 - Cloud S., Tifa L., Aerith G., Zack F.
Forever is a Word That Cries reviews
Summary: There come moments in our lives that appear innocuous but wind up making the deepest etches into our heart. Peggy Carter and Angie Martinelli met one day and neither could predict the ramifications of that encounter for the rest of their lives. (Begins post episode 3 of Agent Carter "Schnapps & Rhubarb Pie" scene)
Agent Carter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,884 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/24/2015 - P. Carter, Angie M., H. Stark, E. Jarvis - Complete
That Someone Wasn't Me reviews
Summary: When Peggy Carter issues an order, she expects it to be obeyed. When she suspects that Howard Stark has begun to 'woo' Angie Martinelli against her express wishes, she decides to intervene and somehow ends up in over her head. Disclaimer: I do not own Agent Carter or any of the characters within.
Agent Carter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,946 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 10 - Published: 2/14/2015 - P. Carter, E. Jarvis, H. Stark, Angie M. - Complete
A Promise Kept reviews
After a timely conversation with Archie, Henry and Regina begin to mend the road they travel together. When Snow and Emma suddenly reappear in Storybrooke, Regina must forge new alliances while trying to find the person she's going to become. (Prequel to Regina's Most Dreadful Nightmare; mild Swan Queen, multiple character growth.)
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 11 - Words: 73,370 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 11/25/2013 - Published: 11/21/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S., Henry Mills, Snow White/Mary M. Blanchard - Complete
Sometimes in the Darkness I See You reviews
Because she wouldn't walk away from Regina again, she knew that now, because even though Regina couldn't grip her hands back, something else was holding onto Emma, that small shred of good in Regina's heart tying itself around her fingers, like a ribbon, like a fairytale, like a promise. (Swan Queen, spoilers for 2x22)
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,268 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 14 - Published: 5/11/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
When the World Turns Its Back On You reviews
"…you turn your back on the world." Regina curses herself with new memories and crosses the town line so she can find a life of happiness, obliterating Regina Mills entirely. What she hadn't counted on was her darkness following her, going by the name of Emma Swan. ("Sometimes the darkness is so great, only darkness can save it." Dark Emma/Saviour. Swan Queen. Post 2x16
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 20,659 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 35 - Published: 3/28/2013 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
I Believed In You reviews
(Swan Fire/Thief, Swan Queen) Emma knew that just because you believed in something didn't make it true. Regina knew that just because you wanted to believe in something didn't make it real. But they both did anyway. (Post Cricket Game; Cora's return to Regina; weakness and belief. A tale of belief, trust and hope.) *Important edit made 12/5/2013
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 33,589 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 1/26/2013 - Published: 1/11/2013 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
Regina's Most Dreadful Nightmare reviews
(Prequel to A Promise Kept) Apparently the only nightmare worse than Emma Swan killing her was the horror of living with her. Swan Queen.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 20,727 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 12/15/2012 - Published: 11/23/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
Mother Knows Best reviews
Emma Swan just wanted answers. She never asked for this. Cora's return to Regina and a weakness that endures. Character death. Swan Queen. Post Queen of Hearts.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,634 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 17 - Published: 12/8/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
It Was Foggy
Not really, Leroy admitted to himself, but the way Regina clenched her jaw told him she got the message. Contains slight spoilers for episode The Doctor. Slight smatterings of Swan Queen and Stable Queen.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,383 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/28/2012 - Grumpy/Leroy, Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete