MyMadnesshide bio
 Author has written 24 stories for Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, Lewis, Bleak House, 2005, Downton Abbey, Mary Tyler Moore Show, Indiana Jones, Foyle's War, Inspector George Gently, My Fair Lady, and Alibi, 2003. Why does this seem harder than giving birth? My day job is saving the world. (I'm a little known super hero.) And then in stolen moments, I come up with fantastical ideas about imaginary people's love lives. Go figure. What a strange place the mind is. Current obsession: Adorable short men who roll their Rs. Gush! "All I Have to Do" won for BEST HETERO at http:///. I made the link to the Deathly Hallows Awards page my "homepage" here. Thanks to whomever nominated the story and to all who voted. You made my day!! New Reasons to Gush! "In Answer" and my two Edith and Anthony stories picked up awards at the Highclere Awards. http:///index.php?mforum=downtonabbeyfanawards Go Team Edith! |
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A Hole in the River by vcatrashfiend reviews
Someone takes the road less travelled, and the end result puts two rivals on equal footing. A story fraught with lost identity, surprise invitations, and male posturing! *Reviews mean a happy and motivated writer!*
My Fair Lady - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 22,122 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 8/9/2011 - Published: 8/17/2010 - Eliza D., H. Higgins
Exactly by Lavender and Hay reviews
Unlikely situation alert. Hughes and Carson, no surprise there. Mature-ish themes.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,757 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 1/20/2011 - Published: 1/15/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Folie à Deux by DailyProphetEditor reviews
Sequel to 'Goldilocks and the Four Heads of Houses'. Valentine's Day is over, and everybody is convinced that Minerva and Severus are a match made by Merlin himself. The only problem is... they don't seem to think so. Or do they?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 88,980 - Reviews: 527 - Favs: 311 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 3/1/2010 - Published: 9/3/2007 - Severus S., Minerva M. - Complete
How Albus Got his Groove Back by Not-Willing-to-Admit reviews
Formerly The Weekend and Madame Esme. Albus Dumbledore thought that defeating Gellert was the hardest thing he had ever done. That was until a rather shy Dumbledore attempted to acquire a date for Elphias Doge's party. Postdefeat of Grindelwald Era. Slash
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Fantasy - Chapters: 12 - Words: 67,923 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 6/30/2009 - Published: 9/6/2008 - Albus D., Fawkes - Complete
The Unholy Trinity by selmak reviews
Non DH compliant. OTP era with a focus on Filius Flitwick, Minerva McGonagall & Severus Snape during the Era of that Evil Cat Woman Dolores Umbridge. MF, FF, MM implied. And absolutely 100,000,000,000 not DH compliant.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 187,170 - Reviews: 409 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 12/31/2008 - Published: 7/29/2007 - Minerva M., Severus S. - Complete
The Velvet Dark by EastAnglia reviews
ISLAND AT WAR. Baron/Felicity. Can Felicity come to terms with her feelings for the Baron?
Island at War - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 55,288 - Reviews: 233 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 7/26/2008 - Published: 5/10/2008 - Complete
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Vital reviews
It was the word 'vital' that had beset him. Yes, yes, everyone who knew her considered her a vital, lively woman. But Higgins now felt that she was vital to him. A necessary, life-affirming thing that he was meant to... Mine is, most simply, a story of sudden realizations and slow declarations. Come on in!
My Fair Lady - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,141 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 3/23/2015 - Published: 12/30/2012 - H. Higgins, Eliza D. - Complete
Yes, I Will reviews
Marcey had called him later. Of course she had. And Greg had trusted that she would. Although certainly, not just anyone would have known what those three quick flashes of her tail lights meant as she drove away. But the flashes had said, 'Yes. I will.'
Alibi, 2003 - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,406 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 9/18/2013 - Published: 1/29/2013
Still Being Young reviews
Still being young, Sam let herself believe the world was possible, because of something as simple as the hand he'd placed on her arm and had not moved. A story that begins as Foyle comes home from America. A new chapter at last? Can it be? Is it worth reading? Anyone who still cares about this story has been left waiting. How long will Foyle keep Sam doing the same?
Foyle's War - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 21,951 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 9/13/2013 - Published: 10/9/2012
Rare reviews
Can the present be something neither the past or future could? And should it? This is my Anthony. Although I love him dearly, he is prone to getting things backwards. Thinking what should be said when he should say it instead. Or, saying the wrong thing completely. But that's alright. Edith is her own woman now – or trying hard to be – and she doesn't mind driving.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 41,560 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 12/29/2012 - Published: 2/28/2012 - Edith C., Anthony S. - Complete
Utterly Wrong, Hopeless and Surreal reviews
Even knowing it was utterly wrong and hopeless and surreal, he was held there by her obvious need for that simple bit of contact.
Inspector George Gently - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,171 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 11/24/2012 - Published: 10/18/2012 - G. Gently - Complete
Quitting the Hurt reviews
It isn't Foyle's attachment to the past that is the problem. It's the hurt. The solution? Sam hopes it's her. Chapter 18. That last bit. Thank you! "I don't suppose you could blush on cue?" Christopher suggested.
Foyle's War - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 47,032 - Reviews: 101 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 8/4/2012 - Published: 12/3/2011 - Complete
When Half Gods Go reviews
Something had changed. Mary agreed with Lou on that. But she wouldn't say just what it was. She wouldn't bring up the pity-inducing men she had dated. Or the nights spent unhappily alone. Besides, she was not the only one who was different now. COMPLETE!
Mary Tyler Moore Show - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 19,992 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 1/13/2012 - Published: 8/4/2011 - Complete
In Answer reviews
Bates negotiates his surrender under Anna's perceptive, healing touch. Follows our pair through much of WWI. Alternating POV. Ch20. The Final Chapter. Thank You! Sometimes predictions and promises just take a while. That's why it's good to be patient.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 48,727 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 12/30/2011 - Published: 2/24/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Problems Solved reviews
It had been a horrible week. There'd been two long court hearings and three hours of meetings with the station lawyer. Mary would be collected on her contempt charge that night. Could this really turn out better than it had started? L/M Briefly M in ch 3
Mary Tyler Moore Show - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,901 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 11/30/2011 - Published: 11/10/2011 - Complete
Old Hearts, New Ways reviews
It's 1957, and Indiana and Marion are still stranded somewhere in Peru. It's going to be a long trek out to civilization, and so, that first evening, they take the time to clear the air. Smacking One shot.
Indiana Jones - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,809 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 11 - Published: 10/26/2011 - Complete
Married with Complications reviews
An explanation of things Edith and Anthony. This goes with my other Edith/Anthony story, "Least Shall Be Loved." And it is yummy and sexy and conflicted. Or it is trying very hard to be. I can say, it is short. Chapter 3/3: "That's disgusting."
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,912 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 6/28/2011 - Published: 5/21/2011 - Anthony S., Edith C. - Complete
Gleaning What You Will Not See reviews
Lewis has returned from the Virgin Islands, but he hasn't left his grief behind. Laura decides he needs to rejoin life, at least a little. "Let him know women can still find him interesting and attractive, Karen." Ch. 6 The final chapter...
Lewis - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,137 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 6/6/2011 - Published: 1/3/2011 - Complete
Just Like Before, Today and Tomorrow reviews
Mrs Hughes watched as Charles Carson came into her parlor, closed her door, and then froze there...Ch. 6. An End.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,434 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 6/5/2011 - Published: 3/18/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Least Shall be Loved reviews
She was stoic about what Mary had done. Edith found she had gone oddly cold over it, even though she knew that her sister had surely ruined her chances of marrying Sir Anthony. With a deep breath, she headed down the track. !Now neatly tied up!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,612 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 3/29/2011 - Published: 3/27/2011 - Anthony S., Edith C. - Complete
Found reviews
Morse had worked with Siobhan Maitland just briefly. But he remembered her. "Is there someone special waiting at home?" "I think so," she had told him. So, why had she written asking if he would be in London? Ch 8: Home. COMPLETE!
Inspector Morse - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 18,902 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 3/28/2011 - Published: 8/27/2010 - Complete
Keeping up with Cora reviews
Exceedingly naughty and irreverent Ode to Needy Women. A certain 'surge in fertility' described by the doctor may have been preceded by some hormonal fluctuations... in a woman of a 'certain age.' "Robert? Are you coming to bed?"
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,051 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/21/2011 - Cora C., Robert C. - Complete
All I Have to Do reviews
Albus' plan to safeguard Severus is demanding, especially for Hermione. Just because she would do anything to win the war doesn't mean she should, does it? 7th yr. AU. Fun cast of thousands. SS/HG MM/MEM Ch. 68. Done. Thank you!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 68 - Words: 216,808 - Reviews: 1334 - Favs: 1,004 - Follows: 568 - Updated: 2/27/2011 - Published: 11/4/2008 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
How They Came to Be reviews
Jarndyce knew that Esther had spent too much of the previous night crying. And he had spent his night worried. Would this morning's meeting end their engagement and his hopes?
Bleak House, 2005 - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,457 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/22/2011 - Complete
Even Better than Cats reviews
There's a TARDIS in Sarah Jane's back yard. Again. Only THIS Time Lord is not in the mood to play messenger boy. A sequel to Collecting the Set and Burnt Toast, Bus Stations and Unrequited Love. Because loving a Time Lord can be a tricky thing.
Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Humor/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,294 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 14 - Published: 6/17/2010 - 6th Doctor, Sarah Jane S. - Complete
Collecting the Set reviews
Eleven has settled in at Sarah Jane's. The future looks grand. But the past is not only unavoidable, it's in their back yard... squashing her flowers. A quick sequel to Burnt Toast, Bus Stations, and Unrequited Love.
Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,327 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/31/2010 - 11th Doctor, Sarah Jane S. - Complete
Noticed reviews
It starts with his simple frustration over her behavior. And hers over his. Will it reach that seemingly inevitable point where he stops being what someone he needs needs him to be?
Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,045 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 7 - Published: 5/14/2010 - 7th Doctor, Dorothy M./Ace - Complete
Burnt Toast, Bus Stations, and Unrequited Love reviews
The man's pullover was ridiculous. And his umbrella, absurd. He was no one she had ever seen before... and so obviously HIM. He proved he can go back. Now that they've both changed, can they go forward? Ch 19 More numbers. The final chapter!
Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 19 - Words: 49,069 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/27/2010 - Published: 8/2/2009 - 7th Doctor, Sarah Jane S. - Complete
Disappointment and the Doctor reviews
She'd been angry for days. Smoldering. Difficult to be with. He thought it would pass. Ace hands the Doctor her disappointing past, first with her fists and then...
Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 686 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/7/2009 - 7th Doctor, Dorothy M./Ace - Complete
This Old Heart reviews
He's alive. Sure. But, what can make it worthwhile? "I gave you what protection I could ... from my heart," she told him. Post DH and proudly non-compliant. Chapter 36 The Last Chapter SS/MM COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 36 - Words: 95,699 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 1/2/2009 - Published: 3/20/2008 - Severus S., Minerva M. - Complete
