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Joined 12-27-17, id: 10158623, Profile Updated: 06-19-18
Author has written 2 stories for Half-Life.

Greetings, traveler.

Don't mind the stories coming from this unique little account (you know, just like everyone else's).

Unless you like the stories. Then yes, definitely do mind them.

But. This account is for fun. These stories are for fun. (And writing practice for me, but never mind that…) So you should have fun here.

Now, I’ll let you go do it.

About me:

My works lean towards dissecting character psychologies. If you don't like those stories, then... I’m sorry for your loss. Just kidding. I hope I can change your opinion.

If you do already like those types of stories, then join my "Let's Explore Our Protagonists' Psyche" Club. Drinks on me! Well, theoretically.

Fun interests: Reading anything, playing chess, watching paint dry, the usual stuff… but also story-rich video games (like Half-Life and Portal), any music (including composing and playing it on guitar), MBTI (INFJ here), writing (duh), philosophy (what are we really doing with our lives?), and movies.

I tend towards genres like drama (coming-of-age, aka bildungsroman), psychological horror, slapstick/deadpan comedy, and nerdy action/adventure.

Scientific interests: Biology (especially viruses and human anatomy), abnormal psychology and the brain, neurochemistry, and the nature of time. (Go entropy! ...Or maybe not.)

PM me if you would like to help me improve my stories (which would get you an extra shiny gold star in my book), or even if you just want to chat about anything I’ve mentioned above. I don't bite. Promise. :)

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The Remarkable Schrödinger Man by Jazz Kaufmann reviews
This is a Half-Life 2 retelling, with the focus on Gordon Freeman as a deeply troubled character overcoming his trauma and inner conflict. [In progress]
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 108,748 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 4/22 - Published: 12/5/2016 - Alyx V., G-Man, Gordon F.
Come Downstairs and Say Hello by wrathkitty reviews
With Wheatley in tow, Chell might as well write "DISPENSE PRODUCT HERE" on her shirt and throw herself in front of a turret - but she can't leave him behind, either. COMPLETE.
Portal - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 59,616 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 254 - Follows: 227 - Updated: 8/28/2018 - Published: 3/21/2013 - Caroline, Chell, GLaDOS, Wheatley - Complete
Tabula Rasa by TheClumsyHero reviews
ta·bu·la ra·sa (noun) an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate. When Chell finds an injured man on her way home from work, she is more than displeased to find it is an old acquaintance and one who just so happens to have a new view on human life due to his own precarious situation. (Human Wheatley)
Portal - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 40,844 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 6/29/2018 - Published: 6/15/2016 - Complete
Observation of Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Entanglement by Thefriendlyvandal reviews
Full title: "Observation of Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Entanglement on Supraquantum Structures by Induction Through Nonlinear Transuranic Crystal of Extremely Long Wavelength (ELW) Pulse from Mode-Locked Source Array" Gordon dreams of orange and blue.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,175 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 5/20/2017 - G. Cross, Gordon F., I. Kleiner
Concurrence by Dorsal reviews
The G-Man offers Gordon a final ultimatum after the destruction of the Combine.
Half-Life - Rated: K+ - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,772 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/5/2017 - [Gordon F., Alyx V.] G-Man - Complete
Afterglow by Unfaithful44 reviews
Dubai is saved. Konrad is defeated. Walker crawls through the rubble, trying to find his way home.
Spec Ops series - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,331 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 6 - Published: 11/17/2016 - Complete
Mama Bear by Thefriendlyvandal reviews
Another alternate story taking place directly after Half Life 3. 1,440 words of pointless fluff and embarrassment. Apparently I like beating up Gordon. UPDATE 9/15/2018: i was in high school when i wrote this and it BADLY needs a rewrite, please take it with a grain of salt
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,726 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 12/23/2015 - Published: 5/12/2015 - Alyx V., Gordon F.
Lavinia, live by ZdenkaWaldner reviews
[Titus Andronicus] Lavinia survives the ending of the play. Here are ten alternate stories about what she might have done afterwards. (Warnings: References to canonical rape and mutilation, culturally accepted infanticide.)
Shakespeare - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,347 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/19/2015 - Complete
Cabin in the Woods by KRSONMar reviews
Taking shelter from a thunderstorm, Gordon and Alyx find themselves stuck in a conveniently-located cabin. Gordon knows what's supposed to happen...and he can't afford to let it.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 56,329 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 10/14/2014 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Alyx V., Gordon F. - Complete
Broken Remembrances by cakeisatruth
Sometimes, it would be easier to be able to forget. Drabble, written for a Tumblr ask meme.
Crossover - Half-Life & Portal - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 521 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/21/2013 - Gordon F., Wheatley - Complete
Pink Nails by Dorsal reviews
While under the rule of the Combine and numbed by a suppression field, it appears that every teen in the resistance is smitten by The Opener of the Way- except one.
Half-Life - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,359 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 12 - Published: 4/25/2013 - [Alyx V., Gordon F.] OC - Complete
Cake and Lies by MVTK42 reviews
Last wishes should always be fulfilled. Sometimes, this is easily accomplished. Other times, not so much. Human!Wheatley
Portal - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 109,413 - Reviews: 128 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 70 - Updated: 4/10/2013 - Published: 7/20/2012 - Wheatley, GLaDOS, Adventure Core, Caroline - Complete
One Long Shift by Super Chocolate Bear reviews
Others are trying to save the world. Barney just wants to get these people to White Forest without anyone dying.
Half-Life - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 37,277 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 2/24/2013 - Published: 11/24/2012 - Barney C. - Complete
Black Coffee by rednightmare reviews
He has to keep awake somehow. (Brazenly overgrown Barney Calhoun character spotlight. Rated T for violence, language and mild sexual references. One-shot.)
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15,475 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/27/2013 - Barney C. - Complete
Blue Sky by wafflestories reviews
Meteors, signals, apologies, and that tricky little thing called humanity- four years after the events of Portal II, Wheatley's been handed a second chance, but it's not going to be plain sailing…
Portal - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 169,766 - Reviews: 1149 - Favs: 3,126 - Follows: 983 - Updated: 4/1/2012 - Published: 10/3/2011 - Wheatley, Chell - Complete
Kick by wafflestories reviews
Chell is quite far along, and Wheatley is worried. No apologies for the blatant fluffiness of this one-shot, written for my bff who requested something with a pregnant Chell. Human!Wheatley, post-game. Same continuity as Blue Sky- well, if you like!
Portal - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,765 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 40 - Published: 12/3/2011 - Wheatley - Complete
Half Life 2: Episode Mayb3 by HedyLamarr reviews
Gordon resolves to build a life for himself and help rebuild the world he inadvertently destroyed, but there's a mysterious ship on the horizon with temptation on board, trouble closer to home, and the Combine haven't exactly gone away... Please R&R
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 31,833 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 4/21/2011 - Published: 8/26/2010
Aftermath by Super Chocolate Bear reviews
Breen is dead, City 17 is in ruins, the Citadel is collapsing, but the Combine is still powerful, and determined to survive. Then a scientist is found in the wreckage, and once again, everything changes.
Half-Life - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 119,470 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 236 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 1/24/2011 - Published: 9/12/2010 - Gordon F., Alyx V. - Complete
Carpe Diem by E.J. Lesthen reviews
After the events of HL2:Episode 2, Alyx finally decides to confess her feelings to Gordon. But how well does she really know the Free Man? Alyx/Gordon, with a twist.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,361 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 10 - Published: 11/27/2010 - Complete
Sidelines by Super Chocolate Bear reviews
A lot happened while Gordon Freeman was away...
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 38,652 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 8/1/2010 - Published: 6/5/2010 - Barney C. - Complete
Welcome to City 17 by Super Chocolate Bear reviews
The entire planet is under Combine rule, and the human resistance struggles to survive. But then a misplaced scientist steps off a train, and everything changes.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 160,384 - Reviews: 304 - Favs: 396 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 7/17/2010 - Published: 7/12/2008 - Gordon F., Alyx V. - Complete
Half Life 2 Episode 3: Possibilities by Nintendolover222 reviews
Gordon demands answers from himself concerning how he is still alive. The Combine's undying determination to hold Earth is everpresent. And a single individual watches over the entire human race, observing their resolute resistance with a pensive calm.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 29 - Words: 95,691 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 4/18/2010 - Published: 3/9/2010 - Complete
Interpolation by Disrupted Original reviews
A series of small one-shots, ranging from paragraphs to pages long, each one based on a certain theme. Gordon and Alyx-centric, for the most part. Okay, maybe some Grigori. Violence and language -- this is Half-Life, after all.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,870 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 1/7/2010 - Published: 11/5/2008
Imitations by Psychotype reviews
Two childish rebels, Rob and Timothy, have stolen Freeman's crowbar and glasses! It's all fun and games when you pretend to be Dr. Freeman for a night, until you find out you've been being watched. . .
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,589 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/23/2009 - Complete
A First Time For Everything by Hobbithearted reviews
Setting: pre-Black Mesa Incident. How an accident prone, laconic scientist and his wise cracking security guard side-kick might have met. And what kind of hijinks might have ensued. Barney's POV
Half-Life - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,820 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 8/22/2009 - Published: 10/15/2008
Borealis by theCarny reviews
During a trek through a nighttime tundra, Gordon, Alyx, and Barney stop to admire a rare sight...as well as take the rare opportunity to discuss. Contains friendship, sillyness, and Talking!Gordon. Note: I wrote this all during my math class.
Half-Life - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,924 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/27/2009 - Complete
The Black Mesa Incident by Super Chocolate Bear reviews
Gordon Freeman started it. Adrian Shephard has been sent to finish it. And Barney Calhoun is just stuck in the middle.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 38 - Words: 215,709 - Reviews: 486 - Favs: 447 - Follows: 134 - Updated: 3/14/2008 - Published: 9/9/2006 - Gordon F., A. Shephard - Complete
The Grim Haste by Kiefer I reviews
Alyx is wounded. Gordon is going to have to hurry to save her. Too bad the elevator is too slow. Rated T for violence. A little bit of Alyx/Gordon. *Major Spoilers*
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,409 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/25/2008 - Complete
Enduring Life by Kiefer I reviews
The Combine are coming for one last push against humanity. However, that is Gordon's second priority. A bit of Alyx/Gordon. Rated T for some violence and a birth scene. *little spoilers*
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,702 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 2/16/2008 - Published: 2/8/2008 - Complete
Follow Freeman! by Pisces reviews
Series of drabbles. Aperture Science wants to give Gordon cake.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 19 - Words: 10,713 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 10/15/2007 - Published: 11/11/2006
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Rebel Camp reviews
Funny how reputations aren't worth defending unless they belong to those you care about. Plus, Gordon learns multiple definitions for "heroism" after stumbling onto a rebel hideout.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 18,437 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 8/14/2018 - Published: 3/21/2018 - Alyx V., G-Man, Gordon F.
Caltech reviews
Gordon ponders an alternate timeline in which he never attended MIT. Or accidentally destroyed the world.
Half-Life - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,425 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 4 - Published: 1/1/2018 - A. Magnusson, Gordon F., I. Kleiner - Complete