Diversions & Digressions | fanfiction by mara
Strip Away the Phony
Strip Away the Phony by Mara Summary: Henry’s found something in Vicki’s apartment that provokes a few…uncomfortable question Story Notes: For Medie, who begged so very prettily.
Of Conquest and Surrender
Of Conquest and Surrender by Mara Summary: Vicki Nelson agrees to help one of Henry Fitzroy’s old friends. The good news is that she isn’t a ghost, demon, witch, or vampire… Story Notes: Written for the Pairing List That Ate Fandom. ::coughs:: That’s my excuse and I’m stickin’ to it.
Working Late
Working Late by Mara Summary: Trip’s been spending too much time working, methinks. NOTES: This little ficlet is a response to a Challenge in a Can from the Linguistics Database. I’ll reveal my challenge at the end. To see the original Challenge in a Can, visit http://www.dymphna.net/challenge/. The shippiness is for Josephine, ’cause she keeps […]
Waiting
Waiting by Mara Summary: Malcolm and Hoshi have a mission of their very own. It was *supposed* to be easy. NOTES: This isn’t the story I intended to write, but it’s something 🙂 I got this idea from the saga that ate a good chunk of this week for my boss. She might or might […]
Archer’s Walk: Unexplained Phenomena
Archer’s Walk: Unexplained Phenomena by Mara Summary: When Jon takes a stroll through his ship, everyone he meets is acting strangely. NOTES: This story is a response to Taryn’s second Writer’s Block Party Challenge: “Archer is taking a walk with Porthos late at night. Take him from his quarters to the mess hall. What does […]
A Companion’s Lot
A Companion’s Lot by Mara Summary: Shortly after Inara joins the crew of Serenity, she has a run-in with Jayne, which makes her think about her career and her place in the crew. NOTES: This was slightly inspired by a discussion on firefly_over_30 about the role of Companions. Thanks for the beta go to Captain […]
Friction Leads to Fire
Friction Leads to Fire by Mara Summary: Mal and Inara are stuck in adjoining jail cells. NOTES: This story contains spoilerish stuff up to “Safe”. Thanks to Captain Average for the beta and the Chinese, and to Medie, who asked me to finish it. Chinese glossary (courtesy the Firefly’s Glow list and Captain Average): Ni […]
Shall I Find Comfort
Shall I Find Comfort by Mara Summary: “From his own experience, Dick knew that awakening heroes from nightmares was fraught with danger and the strong possibility of bumps, bruises, and bloody noses.” CONTINUITY: I’m kind of ignoring current Robin continuity, okay? This takes place a year or two from the “present.” DISCLAIMER: These characters belong […]
Ducking the Question, As Usual
Ducking the Question, As Usual by Mara Summary: Bernard tries to help Tim.
There is Only the Dance
There is Only the Dance by Mara Summary: Batman and Lady Shiva in that most timeless of dances.