Diversions & Digressions | fanfiction by mara
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 […]
Ami, Pas Amoureux (Friend, Not Lover)
Ami, Pas Amoureux (Friend, Not Lover) by Mara Summary: Northstar and Iceman chat post-Uncanny 415 NOTES: I don’t generally write “between the lines” fics, but this issue so desperately called for it, I found myself sitting in bed fiercely scribbling away while my husband waited impatiently to turn out the light. There isn’t any sexual […]
Why Did the Ganders Cross the Road?
Why Did the Ganders Cross the Road? by Mara Summary: Scott and Logan are on the road together. It could be going better. (Story #16) NOTES: This story, part of the Golden Goose Round Robin, takes place at the same time as Paxnirvana’s “Migration.” Thanks to Min for letting us have fun with her idea. […]
Ruffled Feathers
Ruffled Feathers by Mara Summary: Golden Goose Epilogue. After the team returns to Westchester, Logan hits the road to do a little hard thinking. NOTES: This is one of several epilogues to the Golden Goose Ultimate X-Men Roundrobin, begun by Minisinoo. Thanks to my hubby, Avi, for help with motorcycle terminology, and to Wyzeguy for […]
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 […]
There is Mercy
There is Mercy by Mara After Mike’s betrayal, what will Vicki and Henry do? (Sequel to “An Immodest Proposal” Author’s Chapter Notes: I’m not entirely sure why, but I feel like I should blame this on Cereta. ::coughs:: And I *definitely* blame the story that comes after this one on her… Continuity: Set after “Heart […]
Heal But By Degrees
Heal But By Degrees by Mara Summary: Henry’s art brings back a few memories. Sequel to “From All His Iniquities.” Author’s Chapter Notes: Just a little idea that came to me last night. Continuity: Takes place a few weeks after “From All His Iniquity.”
Fix Your Best Abode
Fix Your Best Abode by Mara Summary: Mike does handyman therapy. Vicki and Henry wonder if he needs the old-fashioned kind. Sequel to “Heal But By Degrees.” Author’s Chapter Notes: This is *so* Cereta’s fault, since part of the idea was hers. Someday I’ll learn not to read Grading Hell Theater when I’m supposed to […]
Hours of Visitors
Hours of Visitors by Mara Summary: Vicki and Henry’s movie night is derailed by overseas visitors. Story Notes: For Melissima’s fandom_stocking. Continuity: ::stares at you:: Bwahahahahahaha! When Vicki dropped by Henry’s apartment for movie night, she was expecting that he’d provide pizza and beer for her and maybe flirt a bit. She *wasn’t* expecting there […]
The Most Destructive Emotion
The Most Destructive Emotion by Mara Summary: Sometimes Vicki just doesn’t understand people. Especially Coreen. Story Notes: For Wiliqueen’s fandom_stocking. Written a bit hastily to meet the comm deadline, so I hope it’s okay 🙂 Continuity: Just after “Deep Dark”