Tamir is a Bajoran struggling to adjust to life after the occupation. Freedom doesn't come as easily as it should and he is deeply troubled by the past. Before he can put his mind to rights, his oppressors return and one in particular seeks him out. Already struggling, he feels as if he's drowning. He wonders if he'll ever escape their shadow and the hold they have over him.

After his defeat, Freddy's back for round two. There is one other child from Badham Preschool that still lives in Springwood and Freddy seeks him out to exploit his hidden memories and regain strength. He finds that occupying an ill, defeated mind an easy and lucrative venture. Especially when that mind exalts an idealized image of him in the absence of the darker memories.

Corey is a 19 yr old boy sent to stay w/his relatives in Sandy Shores while legal authorities are investigating his parents. While there he runs into Trevor and associates, and is quickly caught up in their insane, self-destructive lifestyle. He finds he can't escape and it's dangerous to try. Especially since he has skills Trevor finds will be useful in the biz. [Some slash] M/M

Completely goofy, spur-of-the-moment idea. The internet is to blame. Boy has to do summer cleaning. And a certain Mr of the Cleaning drops in unexpectedly. m/m

Skinner reflects on the complexity of their situation as he welcomes Mulder into his home one night and shares a few hours of dangerous comfort. Skinner/Mulder M/M

Draco has let his father down again and endures some corporal punishment. There is something he really wants to tell his father; the words burn each time he is punished for his failure. This time he will say it. Warning: mild physical punishment

Young Severus has had it with the games being played and won at his expense. His only reason to continue playing has left. And so, with hate in his heart, he ends the game. But he finds no peace even on the verge of death. Warning: Suicide

After nearly being torn apart by wolves, and filled with the terrible knowledge of what awaits him the next day when Count Dracula leaves, Jonathan realizes he does not want to spend this terrifying night alone. M/M