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 Author has written 4 stories for Once Upon a Time. While there is life, there is hope. “Creativity is a magic wand that works two ways. When you set it in action and seek to create something, it does not just brings into existence that object or work, it also raises in your heart a dream, a hope, and a will to achieve that creation. And when all else seems lost and steeped in hopelessness, the magic of creativity can still keep you going. For when all else seem dark, an urge to create something would still give you an aim to look forward to. And if you just take hold of this urge, it will take hold of you and see you through even the darkest times. Like it did to me.” ― Jyoti Arora |
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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: 262,979 - Reviews: 1157 - Favs: 2,720 - Follows: 1,643 - Updated: 11/9/2013 - Published: 10/23/2012 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen] - Complete
our bodies making poems by deemn reviews
"Sometimes the constant roller coaster of your lives makes you forget what a luxury it is to be able to look at her." SQ, established relationship, absolutely plotless.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,855 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 33 - Published: 10/11/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
You Left Me With Nothing (But I've Worked With Less) by fictorium reviews
So usually people write Swan Queen conceiving accidentally through magic and after a brief moment of confusion, Emma goes along with it and happily ever after ensues. But I'd really like to see a small glimpse where Emma didn't believe Regina and turned her away.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,287 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 62 - Published: 10/4/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Never Thought I Would Say These Words by theviolonist reviews
Let's just say that tasteful lingerie isn't exactly Emma Swan's forte, and leave it at that.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,502 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/1/2013 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
Three Mothers by Andi88 reviews
Three very different women, all mothers in their own right. They're a strange sort of family, but maybe it takes extreme circumstances to remember that. Snow is mortally injured in Neverland, and Regina is the only one there who can help. But will she? *Slight spoilers for season 3, but nothing not seen in the TV promos, and mild graphic description of injury.*
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,200 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 9/25/2013 - Published: 9/21/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen, Snow White/Mary M. Blanchard - Complete
Mistletoe Madness by Oparu reviews
Prompt: A spell goes wrong and makes Emma fall in love with Regina. Of course, it's a little more complicated. One shot, Swan Queen, Regina character study.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,031 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 22 - Published: 9/22/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
The Queen's Favor by anamatics reviews
The queen's favor is given to few, even fewer when the queen has a reputation for being heartless and cruel. A traveler has been having dreams about searching for something that no longer exists in this world, except where you least expect to find it.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 107,929 - Reviews: 163 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 245 - Updated: 9/16/2013 - Published: 8/24/2012 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
A Helpful Lift by writetherest reviews
She is surely being punished for something, otherwise she wouldn't currently be stuck in an elevator with Regina, who is quite happily listing all the ways that this is entirely Emma's fault.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,860 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 217 - Follows: 34 - Published: 8/22/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Letters of Note by starsthatburn reviews
Prompt from chodge76: Regina has composed several letters to Emma with no intention of ever mailing them. Henry, who has suspected that they've had more than friendly feelings for each other all along, happens upon the letters and starts to send them on her behalf.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,639 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 317 - Follows: 66 - Published: 7/30/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Twice Cursed by South.for.Winter reviews
Sequel to All That Follows. Certain events have led to the recasting of the curse, only this time, things are different. Fighting to keep Henry's love and her last bit of happiness, Regina is unprepared to finally realize the cost of the curse. With help coming from unexpected places, she must decide her fate and face some of her most terrible demons.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 52 - Words: 105,847 - Reviews: 264 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 7/7/2013 - Published: 9/25/2012 - Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
I Believed In You by waltzalascherzo 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: 64 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 1/26/2013 - Published: 1/11/2013 - Regina M./The Evil Queen, Emma S. - Complete
Operation Soaring Eagle by Writer-Monkey-Esq reviews
Because sometimes, one ally, however small, is all you need. Post ep 2x10, some spoilers, no longer a oneshot - there's more Regina, less Henry, with perhaps a hint of SQ-ish-ness thrown in for good measure. I'll get this summary right eventually...
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,748 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 1/17/2013 - Published: 1/9/2013 - Regina M./The Evil Queen
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Of Sacrifice, Redemption, and Second Chances reviews
It's Pan's home, his game, his board, and his rules. How will our adventurers not only save Henry, but make it off the island? This will be a piece detailing how I see the rescue, and the fallout. Spoilers for S3. THIS IS SQ FRIENDSHIP, NOT RELATIONSHIP. SwanFire, with perhaps a dash of Captain Swan, and Outlaw Queen (b/c I cannot wait for that to happen).
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,088 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 19 - Published: 10/22/2013 - Emma S., Neal C./Baelfire, Regina M./The Evil Queen, Robin Hood
But Rather The Beginning reviews
A series of one shots providing different snapshots into Emma and Regina's ever-changing relationship aboard the Jolly Roger, leading up to the moments detailed in Not Yet The End. SQ.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,134 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 10/13/2013 - Published: 9/19/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete
Not Yet The End reviews
Sacrifice. Love. Pain. Endings. Beginnings. Family. With S3 on the horizon, we'll soon find out what goes down in Neverland, but until then, I'll live in my head. Regina makes the ultimate sacrifice for her son. It doesn't go quite as planned. Pre-SQ/SQ.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,948 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 9/17/2013 - Published: 9/13/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen, Snow White/Mary M. Blanchard, David N./Prince Charming - Complete
Bravery is Surviving in Spite of Corrosion reviews
Inspired by a quote about bravery and pain. Tension abounds on the Jolly Roger, as Henry's rescue party approaches Neverland, and Emma loses her cool. It takes one former evil queen, and a striking show of solidarity, to remind Emma that to be brave means to push through the pain. SQ.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,320 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/31/2013 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen, Snow White/Mary M. Blanchard, David N./Prince Charming - Complete