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Sidewalk Hobo

2007-03-06T09:02:47-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,347, Reviews: 3 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] 12 years after 'Through Hell': Paul's fighting a deadline and has lost all coherence long ago. His family decides to take intervention. [mild slash]

OCD at Christmas

2007-03-06T08:58:15-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 260, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Michael's a little neurotic about Christmas decorations ... [mild slash]

Nostalgia

2007-03-06T08:57:16-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,280, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Much to his chagrin, Michael learns he is not Paul's first kiss. Paul explains. Includes more of Paul's childhood backstory. [mild slash]

A Lesson in Non Sequiturs

2007-03-06T08:56:02-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,252, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Michael had nothing in his repertoire to explain why, four months after their wedding, Paul was suddenly shying away from sex. Rated for talking about, if not engaging in, sex. [slash]

The Jellybean War

2007-03-06T08:52:57-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 938, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Another short, silly one. Michael can't figure out who keeps stealing his candy, though he has his suspicions ... [mild slash]

Hibernating Protoplasms

2007-03-06T08:49:36-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 738, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Short and silly. Michael turns into a bear when he's sick: he hibernates 'til it's over and growls at anyone who dares interrupt him. Fortunately, Paul has had his shots.

Dinner Battles

2007-03-06T08:45:44-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 598, Reviews: 0 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Anyone who idealizes the raising of children has never tried to feed a toddler something that he's decided he doesn't want to eat. Michael finds out the hard way just how stubborn kids can be.

Not Exactly Ninja

2007-03-06T08:44:05-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 787, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Manda tries to get Pete to cuddle her while making him think it's his idea. And because Pete's a good boyfriend, he pretends not to notice.

Chocolate on his Fingers

2007-03-06T08:42:08-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 930, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] For Michael, eating chocolate is almost a religious experience, and Paul, watching, can't resist. [slash]

Aim the Arrow

2006-04-18T18:30:55-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,453, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-18-06, Published: 4-18-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Parenting is about balance: you can't shelter your children from everything, but you should be there for them, too. Paul struggles to find it when Robbie's bullied. [mild slash]

Temper

2006-04-18T18:30:04-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,312, Reviews: 2 Updated: 4-18-06, Published: 4-18-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Even good children get cranky sometimes when they can't have what they want. The difference is, the good ones learn. Paul, Michael, and Robbie.

Of Thunderstorms and Dark Chocolate

2006-04-18T18:28:39-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,015, Reviews: 2 Updated: 4-18-06, Published: 4-18-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Thunder keeps Michael awake at night, when his mind is least able to shut off. Paul comes up with an idea to change that. [slash]

Anyhow

2006-01-30T07:55:44-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,555, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-30-06, Published: 1-30-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] How Paul, Michael, and Miranda react to the news that Robbie is deaf. Plus Paul and Manda on society and acceptance, and the first inkling that Paul is not as optimistic as he would like to be. [slash]

Wrong

2006-01-30T07:54:28-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,280, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-30-06, Published: 1-30-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] When Robbie's fish dies, Paul and Michael make an executive — and unfortunate — decision. Sometimes lessons learned are done so by accident. [mild slash]

Redemptive Violence

2006-01-30T07:53:26-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,283, Reviews: 1 Updated: 1-30-06, Published: 1-30-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] What happens when Michael deals with harassment in a less than traditionally Michaelesque manner: the aftermath. [slash]

Beginnings

2006-01-30T07:52:16-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,770, Reviews: 1 Updated: 1-30-06, Published: 1-30-06
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Pre–'Through Hell' Paul, Michael, and Pete. How Paul comes to like Michael before they ever meet meet in the hospital. Includes hints of Paul's home life. [slash]

A Good Mother

2005-12-24T15:45:21-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 792, Reviews: 3 Updated: 12-24-05, Published: 12-24-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] The 'Through Hell' series only hinted at Paul Fleming's childhood: we know his father left him and his family when Paul was 14. What Paul glosses over is how hard things were afterward. Here is a snapshot, through his mother's eyes.

One Fine Day at the Playground

2005-12-24T15:44:01-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Humor/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,071, Reviews: 2 Updated: 12-24-05, Published: 12-24-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] One of the adventures of Mitchell Fleming and Robbie Walker: what happens when bullies mess with a cranky 9–year–old redhead on a babysitting mission.

Lucky

2005-12-24T15:30:13-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,213, Reviews: 3 Updated: 12-24-05, Published: 12-24-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Reflections by the Christmas tree, sixteen years after the boys met. Michael and Paul talk about their family, their relationship, and just how lucky they are. [slash]

Daddy's Girl

2005-12-18T13:10:00-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 5, Words: 18,288, Reviews: 18 Updated: 12-18-05, Published: 10-1-05
Status: Complete

[In Progress] What happened to make a stubborn tomboy turn in her ball cap and ripped jeans for a tube of kohl, angsty music, and a badly-researched foray into kindergoth culture? The story behind her scowl. (Ravyyn Moonlight)

Experiment 10: Runaway Cart

2005-11-03T03:48:25-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Romance
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Chapters: 11, Words: 32,864, Reviews: 109 Updated: 11-3-05, Published: 8-24-05
Status: Complete

[Complete] That's right, kids, Mic and Kin are back! Kin's next experiment is to see how long they can keep their relationship a secret. Hilarity ensues. A tad longer than E9, but just as fluffy. [slash]

In His Touch

2005-10-14T07:04:46-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Romance
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 572, Reviews: 10 Updated: 10-14-05, Published: 10-14-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] A night together, in glimpses. The less you see, the more imagined. Michael and Paul. [slash]

Even Now

2005-10-11T19:43:36-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,933, Reviews: 5 Updated: 10-11-05, Published: 10-11-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] “Manda tugs at my ear with her free hand and makes a face. ‘Note to boyfriend: I don’t want to hear about your Sarah fantasies.’” A casual question leads Pete and Manda to discuss people, cruelty, and the nature of friendship.

Snapshot

2005-09-05T06:27:27-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,220, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-5-05, Published: 9-5-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] There are two kinds of families: the kind you're born with, and the kind you make for yourself. No one ever said blood had anything to do with it. Pete, Manda, Paul, Michael, and Robbie share an afternoon.

Willing to Pretend

2005-09-02T02:47:19-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,782, Reviews: 7 Updated: 9-2-05, Published: 9-2-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] There are many witty clichés and phrases about assumption and the problems it causes. But when Paul Fleming–Walker keeps quiet about something that has bothered him for almost a year, the outcome is anything but amusing. [slash]

Interlude

2005-07-17T10:33:28-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,177, Reviews: 6 Updated: 7-17-05, Published: 7-17-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Why do couples choke when it comes to those three words? We know that Paul says 'I love you' first. We know that Michael, struggling with hidden fears and doubts, is too scared to say it back. We don't know how it happened. [slash]

Fandom

2005-07-16T14:05:40-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Humor
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,087, Reviews: 18 Updated: 7-16-05, Published: 7-16-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Paul just doesn't understand fandoms, fanfiction, or what on Earth HPSS, NCon, OOC, NC17, PWP, WAFF or any of that means. As such, when his younger sister phones him at 4 a.m. to geek about 'Half Blood Prince', he's less than amused.

Afterglow

2005-07-04T18:05:12-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,366, Reviews: 8 Updated: 7-4-05, Published: 7-4-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] An introspective Michael POV, set on the night between chapters 6 and 7 of 'More Than Anything'. Michael reflects on Brian, sex, trust, responsibility, and his relationship with Paul. Rated for implied adult situations. [slash]

Drabbles of the Random Kind

2005-07-02T10:50:52-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 3, Words: 2,261, Reviews: 3 Updated: 7-2-05, Published: 7-2-05
Status: Complete

[In Progress] A slowly-growing collection of 100-word ficlets involving characters from my series, other people's stories, or from nothing I’ve posted here (yet). "Romance/Drama" because that's what most of them are. Mostly slash.

Dance for Madness

2005-06-30T08:46:15-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,129, Reviews: 5 Updated: 6-30-05, Published: 6-30-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] In Greek Mythology, Michael would have been a Dionysian. That's why, for their 8–month wedding anniversary, Paul and Michael go out dancing. When Paul attracts some unwelcome attention, Michael decides to have some fun. [slash]

To See the Face of God

2005-06-13T19:44:18-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 8, Words: 25,093, Reviews: 31 Updated: 6-13-05, Published: 4-7-05
Status: Complete

[Complete] Paul: An impetuous whirlwind, loving and living with unbridled passion and freedom. Michael: An early spring breeze, tentative and unable to believe he's escaped the icy grip of winter. Four words. Two rings. One promise of forever. [slash]

Control – or the Lack Thereof

2005-05-07T12:33:18-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,023, Reviews: 16 Updated: 5-7-05, Published: 5-7-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] The one thing that terrifies Kinnith Flagg — well, except ground squirrels and Ellis and having to write poetry or produce art and — is the loss of control. Which, incidentally, is exactly what Micah Barrett is proposing. [slash]

Chai and Indiscretion

2005-05-07T10:49:34-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,997, Reviews: 9 Updated: 5-7-05, Published: 5-7-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] A silly, later–timeline piece dealing with Michael and Paul as professors. Involves students, snogging — but not together — chai, embarrassment, and ridiculousness only found with Paul and Michael. You'll see. [slash]

Waiting For a Miracle

2005-03-20T15:57:23-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 9, Words: 35,234, Reviews: 28 Updated: 3-20-05, Published: 12-13-04
Status: Complete

[Complete] “I never thought Manda and I would break up. I guess that’s naïve, but since Michael and Paul were so happy, I assumed that we would be, too.” Sometimes the greatest trials come from within. Reflective Pete POV.

The Things I Do For You

2005-02-09T22:03:14-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,805, Reviews: 5 Updated: 2-9-05, Published: 2-9-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Skyler is called upon to help his boyfriend through a crisis that is normal for Bradly, strange for everyone else ... but not without some rewards for himself. Christmas present for Nagako, using her characters. [mild slash]

Interruptions, Interruptions

2005-02-09T18:12:56-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,292, Reviews: 20 Updated: 2-9-05, Published: 2-9-05
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Michael and Paul finally have some time alone . . . but is that even possible in a house with six younger siblings? Silly, pointless, but fun. A gift–fic for Siriusly James. [slash]

More Than Anything

2004-08-29T18:03:47-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 10, Words: 18,411, Reviews: 70 Updated: 8-29-04, Published: 6-18-04
Status: Complete

[Complete] The movies always end after the protagonists get together — that means everything is smooth sailing after that, right? Not quite. It's never that easy. Rated R for violence. [Sequel to 'Through Hell'] [slash]

On Feelings

2004-05-07T06:51:50-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,310, Reviews: 9 Updated: 5-7-04, Published: 5-7-04
Status: Complete

... or lack thereof. The result of watching Inuyasha late into the night ... An exercise in streamofconsciousness meditations on apathy, pop culture, emotions, and my own inner workings. Don't read if you expect coherence.

Through Hell

2003-11-26T10:15:02-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 11, Words: 22,136, Reviews: 157 Updated: 11-26-03, Published: 9-17-03
Status: Complete

[Complete] Pete and Michael: two teenagers whose friendship has lasted for as long as they can remember. With a simple confession from Michael, everything turns upside–down. Think you can tell where this is going from the summary? Maybe, but maybe not.

Thirty Minutes to Eternity

2003-05-10T14:44:06-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Play
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,513, Reviews: 62 Updated: 5-10-03, Published: 5-10-03
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] “I'm going to kill myself. You've got half an hour to convince me why I shouldn't.” A gay teen's life hangs in the balance, and it all depends on the outcome of a single phone call ... Strong language, dark themes.

To Every Girl Who's Not Quite Popular

2003-05-06T18:13:56-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: School
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 41 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

I've seen it happen so many times ... girls who sacrifice their individuality, just to be accepted ... I wish they could understand it's not who they are ...

To the Preppy Girls

2003-05-06T16:46:25-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: School
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 87, Reviews: 46 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

I look at the girls with their tight clothes and narrow minded thinking ... I see the boys whose hearts they broke ... and I get angry ...

To the Kid in the Corner of the Cafeteria

2003-05-06T16:36:13-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: School
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 24 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

I don't know who you are ... your name, your age, your grade ... but I see you, sitting in the caf, every lunch hour, alone ...

Tincel Knows

2003-05-06T16:27:56-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 96, Reviews: 3 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

Companion to Leuty, Aged 12. Tincel, my brother's puppy, after we put Leuty down ... and we say animals don't have feelings ...

They Smile

2003-05-06T16:14:29-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 33, Reviews: 13 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

Two young men, together, oblivious to the stares. Coming from a smalltown, homophobic community, this was a refreshing sight ...

Leuty, Aged 12

2003-05-06T14:53:15-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 220, Reviews: 3 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

In memory of the family dog, Ludicrous Leuty. Funny how family pets can leave such an imprint on one's heart ...

The Loved Ones Left Behind

2002-03-01T15:40:37-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,115, Reviews: 16 Updated: 3-1-02, Published: 3-1-02
Status: Complete

In memory of Justin Phair July 27, 1984 February 28, 2002. A poem to his family and friends.

Daddy's Boat

2002-01-31T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Relentless Bibliophile
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,739, Reviews: 17 Updated: 1-31-02, Published: 1-31-02
Status: Complete

[One–shot: COMPLETE] Death affects everyone, but not all choose to accept it. When 5–year–old Cameron's father dies, he does not — cannot — believe. He is convinced his Daddy will come home ...