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The Lost Story of Seamus McLugh

2005-12-24T22:20:11-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Fable
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,357, Reviews: 0 Updated: 12-24-05, Published: 12-24-05
Status: Complete

Seamus is sent on a quest by Queen Jen for an unknown object of great importance.

Politiques et Famille

2005-12-20T19:30:45-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 5, Words: 6,947, Reviews: 4 Updated: 12-20-05, Published: 7-18-05
Status: Complete

Three generations of a family struggle to survive in the precarious, murky waters of European politics in the 17th century.

Victory

2005-08-10T18:40:43-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 807, Reviews: 0 Updated: 8-10-05, Published: 8-10-05
Status: Complete

Jonathan thinks he has finally won.

María

2005-08-10T18:39:31-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 804, Reviews: 0 Updated: 8-10-05, Published: 8-10-05
Status: Complete

María is married to a gringo factory worker. One shot, may be turned into a novel IF I feel like it.

The Falling Stars of The Autumn Sky

2005-04-02T18:45:03-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Romance
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 675, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-2-05, Published: 4-2-05
Status: Complete

Marisa has been waiting for this moment for years. Will Ethan deliver on his promises? One shot. Terrible summary.

Professor MacInnis vs the Stupids!

2005-03-29T19:27:53-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Humor
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Parody/Humor
Chapters: 54, Words: 39,762, Reviews: 60 Updated: 3-29-05, Published: 5-9-04
Status: Complete

Professor A.J. MacInnis, a new teacher at an exclusive university, has to deal with the status quo that tends to be very annoying. Ch 53: Professor Revolts. As if A.J. didn't have enough headaches already - the administration adds more to her plate.

Fury of the Storm

2005-03-28T22:15:20-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Fantasy
Chapters: 26, Words: 34,752, Reviews: 48 Updated: 3-28-05, Published: 12-29-04
Status: Complete

The Vikings destroy a village on the Irish coast - the survivors must rebuild; three will learn valuable lessons but at what cost?

Sleep a Little Longer

2005-02-19T18:06:51-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Romance
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 524, Reviews: 2 Updated: 2-19-05, Published: 2-19-05
Status: Complete

An army sargeant about to set off for a tour in Iraq spends the last morning with his girl. One shot, my first try at this genre. Please Read and Review!

Academics

2005-02-07T20:46:41-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 672, Reviews: 0 Updated: 2-7-05, Published: 2-7-05
Status: Complete

An undergraduate student deals with the pressure of looming graduation terribly.

Rain

2005-02-07T19:51:46-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 476, Reviews: 1 Updated: 2-7-05, Published: 2-7-05
Status: Complete

Rain assaults a tree.

Mackenzie

2005-02-07T18:30:03-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 565, Reviews: 0 Updated: 2-7-05, Published: 2-7-05
Status: Complete

Mackenzie has a terrible day.

Sarajevo

2005-02-05T22:24:23-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 11, Words: 14,044, Reviews: 5 Updated: 2-5-05, Published: 5-1-04
Status: Complete

One man's journey from humble origins in Kosovo to international infamy at his death.

The Telekinetics: Childhood Fables

2005-02-05T19:23:38-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Sci-Fi
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Supernatural
Chapters: 6, Words: 7,145, Reviews: 2 Updated: 2-5-05, Published: 10-25-04
Status: Complete

The telekinetics were a childhood myth. But the reality is about to take sides in a 500 year war. This is the first book in a series set in a futuristic Earth.

Return of the Monteros

2004-12-24T13:56:50-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/General
Chapters: 2, Words: 1,655, Reviews: 2 Updated: 12-24-04, Published: 12-20-04
Status: Complete

Audrey Alfonseca-LaJoie Montero, a young woman with a clouded, mysterious past returns to Europe to learn her family's true story and claim the fortune her mother left behind. Sequel to The Richest Heiress.

Don't Play in Diapers

2004-12-23T20:29:40-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 478, Reviews: 0 Updated: 12-23-04, Published: 12-23-04
Status: Complete

Little diaper-clad hellions annoy a woman on her way to work.

Liquid Nightmares

2004-12-22T19:35:00-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Sci-Fi
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Mystery/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,807, Reviews: 3 Updated: 12-22-04, Published: 12-22-04
Status: Complete

Sydney doesn't understand why her crewmates do not want to explore a mysterious planet. When an accident causes them to crashland there, she learns why. One shot. Please, I thrive on reviews.

The Richest Heiress

2004-12-20T13:23:50-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Chapters: 24, Words: 59,992, Reviews: 22 Updated: 12-20-04, Published: 7-23-04
Status: Complete

The Montero family is scarred by an arranged marriage. Now Irene must avoid a similar trap at the hands of her grandfather's most devious enemy. Set in 17th Century Europe, Trinidad, Rio de Janeiro, and Québec City. Part XXIV: Epilogue. COMPLETED.

Conversations of the Dead

2004-12-04T19:45:48-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 460, Reviews: 5 Updated: 12-4-04, Published: 12-4-04
Status: Complete

A young soldier is forced to do the unthinkable.

José Martinez: Blueberry Muffin Connoisseur

2004-11-27T20:35:07-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 350, Reviews: 1 Updated: 11-27-04, Published: 11-27-04
Status: Complete

A day just like any other for José on his way to work.

Birth of a Flak Monkey

2004-11-20T20:42:27-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 695, Reviews: 2 Updated: 11-20-04, Published: 11-20-04
Status: Complete

A young man is drafted to serve in Vietnam.

Fixed Heartbeats

2004-11-14T15:17:12-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 749, Reviews: 4 Updated: 11-14-04, Published: 11-14-04
Status: Complete

Miranda's mother is a respected emergency room doctor. But will she be able to fix this newest problem?

Norbert and the Amazing Exploding Coconut Pies

2004-11-07T19:54:34-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Kids
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 852, Reviews: 2 Updated: 11-7-04, Published: 11-7-04
Status: Complete

Mary attempts to bake a coconut pie. From scratch. Including the coconuts.

St Patrick's Day and Commie Watermelons

2004-10-18T15:00:47-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,311, Reviews: 2 Updated: 10-18-04, Published: 10-18-04
Status: Complete

What happens when you don't learn from history? Especially if you're a history major.

Desaparacidos

2004-10-18T14:59:43-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,789, Reviews: 0 Updated: 10-18-04, Published: 10-18-04
Status: Complete

Harlan Chorman is a journalist with some shocking information about the U.S.'s involvement in the 1973 Chile coup. Can he escape Santiago before Pinochet's police catch up with him?

Journey of the Frontier Journée de la frontiere

2004-09-13T19:28:14-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 3, Words: 1,521, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-13-04, Published: 9-7-04
Status: Complete

A young quebecoise writes a journal of her life in Upper Canada. Set in 1830s Canada, Giselle Melvin writes a history of her family for her children. Caution: some passages are completely in French, no translation given.

For a Good Life

2004-09-09T14:54:40-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,065, Reviews: 2 Updated: 9-9-04, Published: 9-9-04
Status: Complete

A young up-and-coming baseball player is mentored by an older superstar.

Day After Day poem

2004-09-06T14:50:04-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 228, Reviews: 1 Updated: 9-6-04, Published: 9-6-04
Status: Complete

Poetic version of the short story Day After Day. Both are based on a Great Big Sea song, which I hesitate to give the title of for spoilers (email me if you must know)

Day After Day

2004-09-04T21:09:14-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Romance
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 274, Reviews: 1 Updated: 9-4-04, Published: 9-4-04
Status: Complete

Staring mournfully at the sea she waited. She waited as the harbour lights dimmed. She waited as the sailors trooped home with their daily catch. She waited and rocked and waited for the fisherman. One shot, please R&R

The Green Marauders

2004-08-07T21:46:38-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Action
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/Suspense
Chapters: 2, Words: 1,321, Reviews: 4 Updated: 8-7-04, Published: 7-9-04
Status: Complete

A mysterious fire kills four people - two of whom work for a secret group called the Green Marauders. But who are the GMs? Please R&R, I'd really appreciate it!

View by the Sea

2004-06-23T11:05:42-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 2, Words: 940, Reviews: 3 Updated: 6-23-04, Published: 6-22-04
Status: Complete

After the death of his fisherman father, Martin Marchaud refused to ever enter the sea, and left his tiny Nova Scotian home. But when his mother dies, he returns to his seaside village home. (Finished)

Cuban Cigars

2004-06-21T20:34:48-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,150, Reviews: 1 Updated: 6-21-04, Published: 6-21-04
Status: Complete

A mountie captain tracks an elusive anonymous smuggler on a cold night near Newfoundland. Based on Great Big Sea's song French Perfume.

Dirty Glass

2004-04-30T17:04:26-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,988, Reviews: 2 Updated: 4-30-04, Published: 4-30-04
Status: Complete

Angela runs a bar. Jason is a trust fund brat who comes back to rub his success in her face. Based on Dropkick Murphys song The Dirty Glass. One shot, will be revised shortly.

La Résistance

2004-03-30T20:31:49-08:00

Author: metropolis noir
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Mystery/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,191, Reviews: 6 Updated: 3-30-04, Published: 3-30-04
Status: Complete

WWII set short fiction. French Resistance. Is a one-shot story, revised recently.