I thought I'd find answers in California... (Some crossover with other Batman Characters not originally in this series).

"A little pack of unopened cigarettes for instance; yet all it takes is an ounce of pressure to crush." Explore the struggles that come with the ups and downs of life. Time presses ever forward, either pull it together and adapt or stay lifeless. (Hurt/Comfort/Drama. Mild Friendship, Crime, & General Life.) (Series Order: Layto (Layto Bytes), Leyen (Leyen Bytes))

The origin story of Talia al Ghul's mother and Ra's al Ghul's "great love," Melisande.

Twenty one year old Charlotte Teller has always dreamed of becoming a Police Officer with the GCPD. Her first day, begins with hope and ends with the horrors of the sewers and all who lurk beneath...including Bane. This is her story. Runs along the lines from the Dark Knight Trilogy.

The events of the film have transpired; bodies have been tagged and bagged. Gotham City is in the early stages of healing. The presumed dead return to the land of the living, hearts that were declared dead will beat again. Offensive stuff afoot, sex, violence and triggering words galore. I hope you enjoy Bane and OC Jane Bell.

Talia's master plan is hobbled by a Governor's deciding vote. Bane, Talia, and friends pay a visit, his vote cannot be undone, he will offer penance. He'll bend the knee, offer unwilling flesh. This is before the film, an encounter with a roadblock before the fifty-yard line disappears and Dr. Pavel's broken neck is witnessed by many. Rated M for anything and everything, xoxo.

"There's absolutely nothing in there, is there? You're just as empty as me. Aren't you?" Even with his knife scratching my neck, and knowing I may not make it out of this room alive, I felt no fear as I spit into his eyes. (Harleen Quinzel)

What is it like to work for a madman? How do you keep sane every day when your life is shrouded with darkness, blood and gunpowder? The lives of the Joker's henchmen have always been a mystery. Ana has worked for the Clown Prince of Crime for years, and this is her story of how she put her loyalty above almost everything else.

Madeline Rose Taylor is a broken woman, in many ways. But now, she's finally cracked, and has been caught. After committing a horrendous crime in Gotham City, she is thrust into the care of Dr. Jonathan Crane, who's determined to make her face her fears... And find out who she really is.

Follows alongside Dark Knight storyline. Following almost a year after her incident at Gotham, Brigid returns to the city hoping to make sure Dr. Crane is convicted of his crimes. A new criminal comes out of the shadows, bringing a tide of violence and chaos never before seen. Sequel to Before Dawn.

A collection of missing events from the second in the story series Leyen. Where characters had experiences that shaped their lives, shows a bit more of the world's depth, or you'll find a new perspective enlightening. (Recommend reading order: Layto, Layto Bytes, Leyen, then Leyen Bytes. There will be spoilers in here!)

On a snowy night in Gotham, Bane discovers just how deceiving first impressions can be when he takes a hostage from the city's theatre district. 'She Used to be Mine' lyrics belong to Sarah Bareilles from the musical, 'Waitress'.

Andrea Beaumont strolls back into town, rekindling an old romance with Bruce Wayne. At the same time, Batman is mistaken for a masked vigilante assassin who has begun systematically eliminating Gotham's crime bosses. Now on the run, Batman must solve the mystery, while navigating his relationship with Andrea. Reviews are appreciated.

Jolka begleitet ausnahmweise ihre Freundin zu einem Escort- Auftrag, weil "ein bisschen Abwechslung kann ja nicht schaden, oder?"

(Joker/ Bruce Wayne/ OC) Adriana Navarro, A psychically gifted woman makes the decision to help Gotham's police force with their most challenging criminal and changes her life forever. (All rights reserved)

Batman, Lieutenant Jim Gordon, and District Attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until the mystery of murders committed on holidays throughout the year, and uncover and the mysterious killer true identity of the serial killer Holiday. Reviews are appreciated!

A collection of missing events from the first in the story series Layto. Where characters had experiences that shaped their lives, shows a bit more of the world's depth, or you'll find a new perspective enlightening. (Recommend reading Layto first. There will be spoilers for that story here!)

Grace Fitzgerald would do anything to protect her family. Even if she has to put herself in danger. When a group of mercenaries target her brother, she can't abandon him. Even if this means aiding Gotham's reckoning.

"The more a thing tends to be permanent, the more it tends to be lifeless. A little pack of unopened cigarettes for instance." Explore the struggles that come with the ups and downs of life. Accepting change be it outward or in, time waits for no one to pull it together. (Hurt/Comfort/Drama. Mild Friendship, Crime, & General Life.) (Series Order: Layto (Layto Bytes), Leyen)

AU Question of Honor. While on a date in Florence, Bruce sees an old familiar face. Bruce Wayne x Grace Montello

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Catwoman and the villainous Harvey Dent is alive on Lazarus Pit by Ra's al Ghul. Reviews are appreciated!

"Tell me… Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls? They say it's the only time when our world intersects with theirs… The only time we can feel the lingering regrets of spirits who have left our world. That is why loneliness always pervades the hour of twilight…"-Full Story Soundtrack: open./playlist/3FHfLgGCvhBAL9FWmx8qzI?si ef3ebf4c3cbd479b - Part II coming soon.

Rachel has her first date with the man she's already died for. (Time Travel AU)

Jessica and Ellie were hoping for a quiet night in. They didn't realize that a knock at the door would change everything. Taken by the Joker, neither knows whether they'll get out alive. But Jessica will do anything it takes to save her sister, even if it means sacrificing herself.

Towering over all others and parting the crowd of men with his mere presence alone, Bane bare chested, stalked directly towards her. She froze instinctually as danger approached. Every pair of eyes followed him as he reached out, grasping her firmly by the upper arm. 'This one belongs to me.' Bane announced with authority, dragging her beside him. (Contains violence, sex scenes)