Because maybe, just maybe, in the film of smoke and the thick blood of his own self-reproach, he could find himself again. He could be without her. AU in that, it's a dark angst-riddled take on what might have happened to Chance if Ilsa had left in the finale. His angst is my literary soul-mate, what can I say?

Never give up what you lost.

Sometimes, you just have to say no.

Allow the one you love bring out your honesty.

Finding Christopher Chance sleeping on her couch was not the home-coming she had planned after a business trip but things rarely ever went according to plan with him involved. He claims he pulled a muscle and wanted to know if she could help. She thinks he missed her. Chance/Ilsa romance with a little bit of hurt/comfort because well...I'm friends with niagaraweasel!

From a rather dark corner of my mind another story set in the early years... pre series, all the boys and their medical contact...

Set way pre-series, following Shinsakuto's prompt: Why is Guerrero still in the game? Even before Junior came along he had enough to live out the rest of his life. He doesn't like killing or torture. His reputation is stable. Money itself? Kinda pointless, but maybe. Power for the sake of power is not his style. Power otherwise demands purpose. What purpose?

Guerrero has to lie about being Winston's husband to be allowed to see him in the hospital after he was shot. ONE-SHOT!

The aftermath of one of Chance's escapades...

When we lose something we love...can we ever really let go?

Just a little slice of Heaven.

Setting aside our differences can make us better people.

An evening at the office, a shower and a ringing telephone. Not really M, but there is some nakedness in it. One-shot.

Chance and Guerrero find themselves faced with unusual attackers One-shot. Co-written with Cedricsowner. One simple comment on twitter led to this story. Hope you guys enjoy

I've got you..let go.

THIS STORY IS A JOINT EFFORT: The wonderful NIAGARAWEASEL is the Beta Reader and plays a major part in the creation of this story. It's a series of one-shot accounts of encounters that Chance has with a mystery woman. Will they ever learn each other's true identity? Each chapter stands alone unless otherwise stated. (if you have a prompt for a "Chance Encounter", let us know.)

"Young teacher, the subject, of schoolgirl fantasy. She wants him so badly, knows what she wants to be. Inside her there's longing, this girl's an open page. Book marking - she's so close now, this girl is half his age" It's her birthday and nobody seems to care at all... Nobody but her Biology teacher apparently. HighSchoolAU. Rating to Change.

Chance and Ilsa romance. Not really M, just to be on the safe side because there's some nakedness in it. Chance worries a lot, and rightfully so, but try and stop Ilsa...

When you want something bad enough...

Ilsa Pucci had Christopher Chance seeing red - in a good way. Dear God, it was so very good. Some humor and Chance/Ilsa implied romance but mostly, it's just sexual tension.

Inspired by cedricsowner - There are some things even magic can not help no matter how much we wish it could. Clarabelle and Ash can wish it, but it isn't possible.

Hidden talents can leave a lasting impression.

While in Aspen on a mini-vacation, Chance teaches Ilsa how to ski and that leads to other things. I wrote some of it but I'll let your imagination take care of the rest.

Chance made a confession to Guerrero. And now? Since these guys are not much into talking, additional complications could arise. But Chance finds a solution. Mild slash. Don't like, don't read.

When we put aside our fears, only then do we find true happiness.