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Founder: The Statue - Stories: 156 - Followers: 4 - id: 9937
A collection of good stories, whether alternate universe stories, crossovers, really good characterizations, or alternate pairings. Stories worth a re-read (but not an expanded favorites list!). Stories must either be very well-written or just plain innovative. Archive is edited for quality/content control periodically. |
Fatal Exposure by Meara reviews
Usagi takes a blood test to get into college that changes not only her life, but the lives of all the Senshi forever. How will the world react to the disclosure of the true idenity of Sailor Moon - and the fact that she's much more than she seems.
Sailor Moon - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 67,525 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 556 - Follows: 147 - Updated: 3/24/2008 - Published: 3/17/2001 - Complete
The Truth of Griever by Queen000 reviews
What exactly happened after Ellone left the Orphanage? A Final Fantasy VIII Prequel.
Final Fantasy VIII - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 26,613 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 3/9/2006 - Published: 6/28/2005 - Squall L. - Complete
Shadows in Starlight by Vathara reviews
What if Obi-Wan found more than the tractor beam's location in the Death Star files? AU, fusion with Rurouni Kenshin.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 14 - Words: 152,729 - Reviews: 246 - Favs: 764 - Follows: 184 - Published: 1/24/2008 - Obi-Wan K. - Complete
The Beginning and the End by kazuhiko reviews
A story that takes place after the game and before Advent Children. Cloud has been having a recurring nightmare of turning into Sephiroth and it may not just be a dream!
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 116,934 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 2/3/2008 - Published: 4/18/2006 - Cloud S., Sephiroth
Thorns by Vathara reviews
What if Aeris found unexpected help before Zack broke out? AU.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 45,428 - Reviews: 192 - Favs: 1,230 - Follows: 217 - Published: 11/7/2007 - Zack F., Cloud S. - Complete
Kakera ni Tsukiakari by Arashinobara Jikkankakyoku reviews
What if Luna had never given Usagi the henshin brooch? As Tokyo hums with rumors of the two new vigilantes Sailormoon and Tuxedo Kamen, Usagi wakes to unexplained cuts and bruises. To top it all off, her best friend Mamoru is getting suspicious... UM
Sailor Moon - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 76,675 - Reviews: 406 - Favs: 353 - Follows: 319 - Updated: 11/5/2005 - Published: 8/11/2005 - Usagi T./Serena/Bunny/Sailor Moon, Mamoru C./Darien S./Tuxedo Kamen
Shinkirou by chibi heishi reviews
AU cliche. When the Sandaime fell, a nightmare descended upon Konoha. But on the day the nightmare began, no one noticed that one teacher's aid and a few young children disappeared. That simple fact may be the only hope Konoha has left.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 38 - Words: 65,474 - Reviews: 783 - Favs: 1,396 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 5/17/2009 - Published: 1/12/2009 - Iruka U., Kakashi H. - Complete
Juniper by Agent Spielplatz reviews
A conspiracy within Konoha leads to a near fatal encounter for Naruto on the night of the Genin Exams. As he copes, his team struggles to work together and live up to the Hokage’s expectations.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 29 - Words: 143,830 - Reviews: 1385 - Favs: 1,960 - Follows: 1,975 - Updated: 4/14/2010 - Published: 9/15/2005 - Naruto U., Anko M.
From the Ashes by peppymint reviews
After being left for dead, Naruto starts his new life, away from Konoha. Slight AU due to lack of specific information. Please read my Naruto Timeline, don't skip it. R&R Sequel is up.
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 29,981 - Reviews: 889 - Favs: 2,581 - Follows: 1,077 - Updated: 12/6/2008 - Published: 10/27/2006 - Naruto U. - Complete
Ties of Loyalty by Unseen Watcher reviews
No one messes with Hiko Seijurou the 13th. All of Japan knows that. Too bad they didn't tell the foreigners. Hiko's hurt. Kenshin's torqued. Rating raised for maimings and body count. FINISHED! Whee! It's a Miracle! [slight correction]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,087 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 331 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 12/12/2002 - Published: 7/17/2002 - Hiko, Kenshin - Complete
In the Wolves' Den by omasuoniwabanshi reviews
What happens one night when Saitoh notices an intruder in the Shinsengumi Headquarters? My take on how Saitoh met Tokio. COMPLETED. Please read and review!
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 22,941 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/30/2005 - Published: 3/10/2005 - Saitou - Complete
Afraid by Jaya Mitai reviews
Collection of the Gotei 13. Current manga spoilers. Features Gin:Aizen, Ukitake:Kuchiki Byakuya, Matsumoto:Hinamori:Hitsugaya, Unohana:Minatzuki, Urahara:Kurosaki Isshin, Isshin:Ichigo, Kenpachi:Shuuhei:Komamura:
Bleach - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 38,817 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 6/25/2006 - Published: 6/3/2006
Gathering Strawberry by lunadeartemis reviews
AU IchiRuki. Beginnings were hardly ever smooth. Falling in love was not the intent. And gathering that so-called strawberry stood to be harder than planned.
Bleach - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 93,968 - Reviews: 320 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 205 - Updated: 1/13/2009 - Published: 3/18/2007 - Rukia K., Ichigo K.
Never Much Good at Goodbye by Kilonji reviews
Ukitake, Yoruichi, and Urahara. Before the fall.
Bleach - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 14,651 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 4/21/2006 - Published: 3/13/2006 - J. Ukitake, Yoruichi S. - Complete
Think Beast, Therefore Soul by Tomas the Betrayer reviews
In honor of a fine character from this series. Ulquiorra Schiffer makes clear the meaning of souls, power, and vengeance to the sister of his natural enemy.
Bleach - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 23,865 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 12 - Published: 4/20/2009 - Ulquiorra, Karin K. - Complete
Of Cherry Blossoms and Rain by Meesch reviews
The no longer quite so drabble-ish tales of Shunsui and Nanao. T to be safe. Because he was like the cherry blossoms, and he, too, would come back to her. Review, for the sake of my fading sanity!
Bleach - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 30,118 - Reviews: 255 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 11/1/2008 - Published: 4/3/2008 - Nanao I., Shunsui K. - Complete
Ghostly Obsession by Vibrant Spectrum reviews
Challenge fic by Buni-san. Ichigo is stressed about the upcoming winter war, and it's starting to show in his work. He begins making Art depicting his Hollow, and his teacher decides to make inquiries.
Bleach - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,660 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/7/2008 - Ichigo K. - Complete
Eternity by Serpent In Red reviews
She tried to end the imprisonment that was imposed on her, until she learned that freedom came with a price. Rated T, just in case. TR-LV/HG.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,516 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 8/11/2009 - Published: 10/6/2008 - Hermione G., Voldemort, Tom R. Jr. - Complete
Restricted by Flaignhan reviews
What harm ever came from reading a book? TRHG
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 35,491 - Reviews: 640 - Favs: 2,023 - Follows: 423 - Updated: 1/2/2009 - Published: 12/3/2008 - Hermione G., Tom R. Jr. - Complete
Harry Potter, Heir of Gryffindor by Brent Braten reviews
COMPLETE Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is an updated repost. Please see the end of the last chapter for sequel information
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 47 - Words: 240,177 - Reviews: 1643 - Favs: 2,071 - Follows: 590 - Updated: 4/21/2004 - Published: 2/3/2004 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
International Magical Cooperation by Jocelyn reviews
An international Quidditch star and bookish schoolgirl make an unlikely connection in the Hogwarts library during GOF. Ch. 7: With Harry missing and Viktor gone with half the Order searching for Avalon, Hermione seeks answers from a dangerous source.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 57,471 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 178 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 7/15/2007 - Published: 1/8/2006 - Hermione G., Viktor K.
Across the Universe by mira mirth reviews
Vague spoilers for PS-HBP. One-shot. James Potter observes as Harry arrives to an alternate dimension where his parents are alive and Neville is the Boy-Who-Lived. Trying to teach old cliches new tricks, here.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,885 - Reviews: 705 - Favs: 4,665 - Follows: 859 - Published: 4/6/2008 - Harry P., James P. - Complete
Lost and Found by Rurouni Star reviews
[HGSB] Nothing stays lost forever. The same holds true for some people.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 76,517 - Reviews: 456 - Favs: 677 - Follows: 152 - Updated: 7/21/2004 - Published: 6/1/2004 - [Hermione G., Sirius B.] - Complete
Timely Errors by Worfe reviews
Harry Potter never had much luck, being sent to his parents’ past should have been expected. 'Complete' Time travel fic.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 13 - Words: 130,020 - Reviews: 2226 - Favs: 10,318 - Follows: 3,026 - Updated: 7/7/2009 - Published: 4/15/2008 - Harry P., James P. - Complete
Ronin Kaoru; Tokyo Arc by Dragonsdaughter reviews
When Kaoru is killed by Enishi she is given a chance to go back and change Kenshin's life; Save Tomoe, travel for 10 years in his place. She changes the face of history but somethings are meant to be. K/K, S/M, M/A, Y/T
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Adventure - Chapters: 25 - Words: 79,566 - Reviews: 495 - Favs: 234 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 11/24/2002 - Published: 7/23/2002