Summary: After she is murdered, Hermione's soul is sent back in time in order to prevent Harry from becoming the next Dark Lord, but quickly learns her task is not as easy as she thought it would be. A second chance story, with a twist. Eventual HHr

For three years the ninja of Konoha and their allies have fought a losing battle. When Konoha becomes so short handed that Shikamaru must train a Genin squad no one could have predicted the effect he and his team would have on the war. ShikaTema

Sometimes the hardest people to understand are those you care about the most. ShikaIno.

The summer before the Trio's seventh year, everyone must decide where their loyalties lie and what's truly worth fighting for as the final battle comes upon them all. RonHermione, RemusTonks, HarryGinny, and as far as everybody else...you'll have to read

Post HBP. Hr POV. The shock of Dumbledore’s death plus some unexpected news cause Hermione to reflect on her decisions and actions of the previous year. She resolves to do what she should have done in the first place. Unabashedly HHr.

Long awaited Chapter 21 is POSTED! Post OotP fanfic, 6th year and HHr romance. Harry deals with his decided future, complicated feelings about Hermione, and the return of Lord Voldemort. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed! Please Read and Review!

Ino is no good at chess, and she knows it. But in thirty moves, she was going to have him. [ShikamaruIno]

It only took fifty nine moves for checkmate.

[COMPLETE] Some people fall in love and their story begins from there. Other stories begin long before that because they were born to love each other. ShikaIno.

[ShikaSaku] An ANBU's life shrouded in shadows and darkness. The little bit of light that keeps him from completely surrendering to it. This is their way. REVISED

Ever read Chicken Soup for the Soul? Well, this isn't really like it. But it has the same format filled with all sorts of short stories. You're BOUND to find something for the whole family! COMPLETED!