Diversions & Digressions | fanfiction by mara
In Flight
In Flight by Mara Summary: Jean finds that train rides are good places to think deep thoughts. CONTINUITY: X2 didn’t happen, okay? NOTES: This is based on a Challenge in a Can from http://www.dymphna.net/challenge/: Jean/bittersweet/jewelry. Tremendous thanks are due to Domenika, Naomi K., and Victoria P., all of whom provided assistance on New York commuter […]
Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe)
Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe) by Mara Summary: The Rosh Hashana sermon of Rabbi Jacob Bloom of Congregation Beth Tikva. Story Notes: At the end, you will find a glossary of any terms related to Judaism not already translated in the text. Also, I should note that The Rabbinical Assembly’s statement is almost a direct […]
From Our Dissension
From Our Dissension by Mara Summary: Often both sides of an argument seem clear-cut to the participants. CONTINUITY/SPOILERS: X3 spoilers ahoy! Be aware, however, that in my version of X3, the Phoenix storyline *didn’t* happen. NOTES: This story is MsCongeniality’s fault, for giving me the idea while we were discussing the multitude of scenes missing […]
Flirting With Objects
Flirting With Objects by Mara Summary: When Scott loses a bet to Jean, she comes up with a…unique way for him to pay up. Author’s Chapter Notes: The title is from an essay by Jean Baudrillard. Heh. Thanks to Medie, Cassie, Trollprincess, KayJay, Yahtzee, Blue_braces, Tasha, my mother, and most especially Mo for answering my […]
Point of Departure
Point of Departure by Mara Summary: “An involuntary return to the point of departure is, without doubt, the most disturbing of all journeys.” Author’s Chapter Notes: This story is for Tommygirl (storydivagirl) for the 2006 XMM Ficathon. Thanks to Lilacsigil for research assistance. And my undying gratitude goes to Seema and Blue Braces for their […]
Death of the Heart
Death of the Heart by Mara Summary: Henry McCoy brings a patient to Gregory House with a mysterious illness. Story Notes: I’m *not* a medical professional. I did as much research as possible, but I can’t guarantee accurate medicine. Thanks very much to Naomi for her valiant duties as beta. However, since I managed to […]