| Alyx Bradford |
Author has written 58 stories for Nature, Play, Religion, Family, Fantasy, General, Love, Life, Essay, Spiritual, and Mythology. ~~*~All About Alyx~*~~ Name: I’ve got so many that it’s probably easier just to reference Alyx Bradford as the name you’re most likely to know me by, and move on to... Alternate Names: My real name (my soul’s name, that is) is Cassandra. The name my parents gave me when I was born this life is… none of your business, really. People I like can call me Cass. People I don’t like can stuff it. Fur species: A wolf. Creative, right? I have my reasons. :grins: Furry code: Age: 19. Height: An entirely miserable 5’3”. That’s about six inches too short for my tastes. Weight: Somewhere between 130 and 140. I haven't weighed myself in ages. Blood Type: I think it’s A+. But I’m not really sure. I could entirely be making that up. DOB: Spiritual? 17 August. Physically in this life I was born on 20 September 1985. Occupation: College student. Aspiring author and actress. Probable English teacher. Astrological Sign: Leo! Spiritually and personality-wise. I don’t look at horoscopes as determining your future or your personality, but I think the 12 Sun Signs are indicative of 12 basic personality types, and studying them can help you learn about yourself and how you interact with other people. And I’m a Classic Leo. Read any summary of them, and it’s all me. Spotlight-loving, generous, arrogant, proud, warrior-queen. Chinese Year: Tiger. Rawr. Once again, see the above explanation on my theories on astrology. I was born an Ox, but bred a Tiger. Location: A state of denial. ;) Seriously, though -- at school in Williamsburg, VA. Natural Hair Color: Dela only knows anymore. I think it’s sort of a light, honey brown, but this poor mane has been dyed so many times it’s hard to tell. And now I've gone and put gold highlights in it to further confuse the whole thing. Eye Color: Jade green. Nationality: A born 'n' bred Southern girl. My mom's side of the family is entirely English (and descended from William the Conqueror. Isn't that cool?), and my dad's family is mixed English and Welsh. Religous Affliation: Chaotic Ellaran, and very proud of it. Generic School Label: Drama queen. Even though I’m not, really. Not in the sense that a typical drama queen creates conflict and trauma for herself. It just seems to follow me around. Plus, I was the heir to the drama club for my freshman and sophomore years of high school, under the reigning drama queen, and then I took over the title for my junior and senior years. Generic Online Label: Depending on who you ask, I’m either a great wit or a mega-bitch. I tend to discount the latter, as it’s usually applied by people whose work I’ve torn apart for being so abhorrently bad that I can’t believe they had the nerve to post it in a public forum. (I do not flame; flames are unjustified attacks, and everything I say to these people is valid). At any rate, I dominate where I choose to. Empress. My word is law. Fears: Water, primarily. I’m a terrible aquaphobe. Mostly large, moving water – I mean, I’m not afraid of the sink. Rivers, lakes, the ocean... really mostly rivers, which may or may not have something to do with watching my sister nearly drown in one a few years ago. Consequently, I also have an abiding fear of being on boats. Went out in a bay in Maine on a boat a few years ago, and the only thing I could think the entire time was how far we were from shore, and how cold that water must be. Eek. Also afraid of needles and stinging insects. ~~*~Alyx's College Info~*~~ College: William & Mary School: Undergrad Arts & Sciences. Major: English Minor: Medieval & Renaissance Studies. Graduating Year: 2007. Provided I don't end up on the famous five-year plan. Career Goal: Ideally, I become a best-selling novelist and never have to hold a normal job for the extent of my life. Projected Amount Of School Time: 2 more years. Grad school can kiss my ass. ~~*~Ways To Contact Alyx~*~~ AIM: Cass13MX or FaeryLadyX Yahoo: raeglythmaid or goldheart_chaos. But I only ever get on to play games. Alternate Email Addresses: Cass13MX@aol.com, MlleStJust@aol.com, crmorr@wm.edu ~~*~Alyx's Hobbies~*~~ Writing: Well, duh. I love to write. It’s my passion, really. I love to set down in words the stories that are in my head. “I suppose I am a born novelist, for the things I imagine are more vital and vivid to me than the things I remember.” – Ellen Glasgow. I’ve been writing ever since I first got my chubby toddler’s fingers around a pencil, and I fancy myself rather good at it by this point. Acting: I love to act. Unfortunately, I don’t think I did enough while I was younger to help get me in any doors, so I doubt I’ll ever be very big. I have dreams of Hollywood and Broadway, but I think my writing is the surer bet as a profession. Singing: I am a full alto and bloody proud of it. Why? Because altos can belt. Sopranos can shrill and trill and die tragically all they want, but their voices will never have the incendiary power of an alto’s. I love to sing, but, as with acting, I don’t think I pursued it enough while I was younger, and now I’m rather behind the curve. Ah well. There are always Red Rose Productions for both. Reading: All good writers should love to read, and I’m a fiend. I brought an entire bookcase to college with me. I’ve become our hall’s lending library. This is all befitting of an English/M&R studies major, who has about three dozen books to read for class on top of the pleasure reading she wants to do. My favourite genres are fantasy, historical fiction, and historical romance. Collecting Quotes: I’m a loon about this, I really am. I’ve got a 100-page file full of them. Got any good ones? Let me know. ;) Creating Icons: For livejournal. This is a recent obsession. I’ve madeover 2000since getting PaintShop Pro a little over a year ago. Hopelessly addicted. Watching movies: I love movies. I really do. I could watch movies all the time and never be bored. I mean, I can’t just sit and watch a movie, but that’s because I’m incapable of not multi-tasking. But I really do adore film. I’ve been thinking about taking a jaunt into screenplay-writing. Roleplaying: This has been dominating more and more of my time lately. It's madness. And oh so addictive. ~~*~Alyx's Writing Information~*~~ Biggest Writing Accomplishment: Finishing Days of the Alliance. Even if that was a year and a half ago. Aside from that... my mythology teacher thinking I should get Princess of Troy published was pretty cool. As was my creative writing teacher saying my work is publishable. Here’s hoping. Most Famous Works: Days of the Alliance is infamous among my friends but has been rather ignored otherwise. My best-known work on fpc is easily "Confessions of a Harry Potter Addict", and on ffn it’s probably Brief Shakespeare. Which is sad, as those aren’t my favourite works at all. The idiotic humour stuff I turn out for amusement’s sake is always more popular than the dramas I put real work into, which is disappointing. Most Embarrassing Pieces: When I realize they’re that bad, I remove them. ~~*~Alyx's Fictionpress Stats~*~~ As of1 May2005 Number of stories archived: 56 Above bio formatting nicked from Namir Swiftpaw. Who rocks. ~~*~General Notes~*~~ ~~*~Status of the Stories~*~~ ~~*~News~*~~ on ffn (http://www.fanfiction.net/~alyxbradford): Bellatrix fanfiction in life: this school year needs to be over | |||||||
1. Lycanthropic Kyrielle reviewsA werewolf's lauding of her patroness moon - a dark and primal twist on the traditional theme of a kyrielle.Poetry: Nature - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 149 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 2-14-062. It Giveth All Lovers Courage reviewsMy annual poem in honour of Beltane, regarding the exploits of a certain couple for whom this holiday is most sacred. Tra la, the lusty month of May!Poetry: Religion - Rated: T - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,063 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-1-053. FlameGet » reviewsWritten for the Grandchildren of a Goddess; modified Petrarchan sonnets.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 3 - Words: 332 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 4-10-05 - Published: 3-24-054. Psychomachia reviewsTo be seduced by the darkness, to give in to yearnings she never wanted to admit she had, to let the shadows overthrow the light...Poetry: Love - Rated: T - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,027 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-11-055. Can't Trust the Girl reviewsFour portrait pieces, on four women so powerful that they frighten.Poetry: Life - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 426 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 1-26-056. Saeda Sa'del reviewsA Yuletide prayer, written in two languages. Happy solstice to all!Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 242 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-21-047. Ten Years reviewsJust a little musing on the passage of time, and how the years can change you.Poetry: Life - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 426 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 12-18-048. Wild Eyed » reviews(Chapter Eight - the Achaeans) The story of Cassandra of Troy, as I assure you, you've never heard it before - a prophetess cursed never to be believed, a family who thought her mad, and the prince brave enough to love her in spite of that.Fiction: Mythology - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 21,270 - Reviews: 154 - Updated: 11-14-04 - Published: 12-7-039. Confessions of a Harry Potter Addict » reviewsSection 8 - Tantric Allure My own personal experiences with the series. Thoughts, ramblings, theories, and other tidbits I found amusing or interesting.Fiction: Essay - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 11,976 - Reviews: 241 - Updated: 10-2-04 - Published: 6-26-0310. Lux et Nox » reviewsA story of two champions of the Goddesses re-enacting the eternal battle between good and evil. Epic style.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,931 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 9-23-04 - Published: 3-14-0411. Phoenix reviewsA rebirth within a life, trading one existence for another.Poetry: Life - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 199 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-25-0412. The Storm of a Kiss reviewsA poem written in honour of Beltane. Soulmates united in passionate, undying love - what more could anyone wish from this holiday?Poetry: Religion - Rated: T - English - Spiritual/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 706 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-1-0413. Think of Home reviewsA look at my faith's view on the afterlife, (or the betweenlives as the case may be). A simple tribute to the green lands of Naduralin.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 313 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 3-21-0414. Goodness and Righteousness reviewsA poem written in honour of St Patrick's Day, which of course derives from the exertions of Bishop Patricius.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 161 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 3-16-0415. Dream World Into Reality reviewsAbout knowing the one you love is out there somewhere, but not knowing how to find them, or even if you're looking for the right thing in the right places. Sonnet.Poetry: Love - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 137 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 2-28-0416. Requiem for a Race » reviewsA pagan religious epic, beginning with the fall of Avalon and following through to modern time. [Part VIII added - la peste and the French Inquisition]Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 3,741 - Reviews: 29 - Updated: 2-19-04 - Published: 11-3-0317. Shadow Self reviewsOn the concept of the shadow self, the variant on one's soul that rests in each of us. The dark face, the other side of the coin, the splintered reflection...Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 260 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-6-0418. Soul Healed reviewsRebirth and renewal. A look at my faith's version of what follows death. Petrarchan sonnet.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 116 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 1-23-0419. For Modes of Faith II reviewsA simple wish for tolerance from those who would do nothing but mock and hate those who are not like themselves. Originally posted 16.6.2003. Revised and reposted, in light of some recent events.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 350 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 1-4-0420. Bring Forth reviewsRegarding religious symbolism and holy relics, and the universality thereof.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 293 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 12-27-0321. Elements reviewsOn the eight Ellaran Elements, their symbols, and their keepers.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 481 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 12-22-0322. Element of Fate reviewsWhich is stronger, willpower or fate? The bonds of love or the whims of deities? About fate, destiny, soulmates, hope, faith, and all those other lovely things.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 398 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-13-0323. Haunted reviewsA little girl endowed with magical abilities - changeling child, possessed, demonic, or gifted?Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Supernatural/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 178 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 11-22-0324. Well shone, Moon reviewsCalling on the power of the full moon. Sonnet.Poetry: Nature - Rated: K - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 127 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-9-0325. Queen of Storm and Destruction reviewsRegarding the dual nature of forceful elements, beautiful and terrifying. The second in a series of poems written in honor of the Goddess Chaos.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 142 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-25-0326. Relapsa reviewsWhy I turned my back on the Christian faith, and why my heart is gladder for it.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 688 - Reviews: 55 - Published: 10-9-0327. Light in the Darkness » reviewsA tributary poem written for my own personal lord and saviour. Complementary poem added.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 285 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 10-2-03 - Published: 9-15-0328. Shadows Falling » reviewsRhisaba Emthes, a young noblewoman, may be the key to keeping her country and people from falling under the control of a sorcerer's army of darkness. Full summary within.Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,469 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 9-24-03 - Published: 3-30-0329. Repression, Intolerance, and Blind Hatred » reviews-or- Christianity's attitude towards other religions. Nothing more than a heartfelt rant written in response to a news article, regarding the utter disrespect too many Christians show to other faiths. Now with responses to reviewers (because I care).Fiction: Essay - Rated: T - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,451 - Reviews: 111 - Updated: 9-10-03 - Published: 9-3-0330. End of an Age reviewsRegarding the subjugation of the Celtic pagans and the rise of Christianity in Britain, circa 500 ce.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 226 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 9-6-0331. And forget not reviewsA little poem in tribute of the beauty of a day in late summer. Written while sitting in the grass and wondering why everyone else was inside on such a gorgeous day.Poetry: Nature - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 287 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-5-0332. Troy reviewsAn account of the Fall of Troy, written as a screenplay for a music video. Primarily from the viewpoint of Cassandra. PG-13 for sex and violence. (And other things no good story is without)Fiction: Mythology - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,946 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 9-3-0333. Goldheart reviewsA portrait-piece regarding a female assassin.Poetry: General - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 242 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-12-0334. Trespass Sweetly Urged reviewsA poem regarding the nature of sin.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 516 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 8-10-0335. Princess of Troy reviewsA poem from the viewpoint of the prophetess Cassandra of Troy, detailing her feelings after her city falls and she is handed over to one of its destroyers.Fiction: Mythology - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 632 - Reviews: 40 - Published: 8-1-0336. Journey of Eve » reviews*Chapter Two - Adam's choice* A rewrite of the Genesis story, focusing primarily on Eve and her experiences. PG-13 for mature themes.Fiction: Spiritual - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,688 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 8-1-03 - Published: 7-24-0337. Lady of Fire and Strength reviewsRegarding the golden virtues of courage, valor, and honor. The first in what will be a series of poems written in honor of the Goddess Chaos.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 153 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-15-0338. Hell I can find on my own reviewsI get told I'm going to hell approximately once a week. This is why those threats don't work.Poetry: Religion - Rated: T - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 342 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 6-20-0339. What Grips the Heart reviewsWhy Christians strike fear into the core of my soul. Written in response to Heart of the Sword's "Earth Invasion" and the reviews it garnered.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 542 - Reviews: 44 - Published: 6-9-0340. Dreams and delusions reviewsFor anyone who's ever suffered a crisis of faith...Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 423 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 6-9-0341. Beyond Them All reviewsPeople like to make fools of themselves criticizing that which they do not understand. This poem reflects my thoughts about that, and the strength of my beliefs when challenged.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 299 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 6-2-0342. Battle of Earth » reviews(screenplay) Two Goddesses make a bid for Earth and send their minions to conquer it. They succeed, to a point, until a group of dedicated freedom fighters form the Opposition. But will it take more than a war to end the invasion?Fiction: Play - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Spiritual - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,057 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 5-18-03 - Published: 5-16-0343. Either Or reviewsAn obsessive man coerces a young woman to make a difficult choice.Poetry: Life - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 160 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 5-13-0344. Eternity in an Hour reviewsMusing on the infinite life cycle and the purpose of forever.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 238 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-8-0345. Portrait of a Lady reviewsThe enigma of a woman standing in pale light, and the trouble in learning what's on her mind.Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 130 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-6-0346. Talked About reviewsPhilosophical musing provoked by a quotation and a class exercise. Because it really is the little things in life that matter...Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 198 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-6-0347. When here and now cease to matter reviewsPoem regarding the Beltane rites. An eternally matched pair play out the roles of God and Goddess. PG-13 for sexual situation.Poetry: Religion - Rated: T - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 481 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 4-30-0348. Aura reviewsAuras in my belief are holy representation of the soul. I have always been able to see them, from the time I was a small child. I get a lot of questions about that - this is at least a partial explanation.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 299 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-24-0349. Pillow Talk reviewsConversation between the Daughter of Flame and her Beloved, contemplating life and the universe on a lazy morning.Poetry: Love - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 610 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 4-23-0350. We Live As We Dream reviewsMoral of the story: love is a rough emotion to deal with.Poetry: Love - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 223 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-18-0351. All That's Best of Dark and Bright reviewsRandom little poem about an intriguing woman. Thanks to Lord Byron for title and partial inspiration. (God, I love the Romantics...)Poetry: General - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 209 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-18-0352. Willow Moon reviewsIn honor of the Esbat. A personal reflection on the moon.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 211 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-15-0353. Tribute reviewsWritten on the anniversary of the death of a beloved pet.Poetry: Family - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 151 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-29-0354. They Tell Me You Have No Soul reviewsReading the views of others around the site provoked this poem in my mind. Many Christians hold that animals have no souls... and I can not even comprehend the thought.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 195 - Reviews: 51 - Published: 3-28-0355. Most cruel usage reviewsA medieval woman, one of a few million sent to burn at the stake. Her thoughts as she faces the flames, hatred, and hypocrisy of the Church.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 343 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 3-25-0356. Not a lesser, but a greater thing reviews*revised* My personal look into reincarnation, into what it is to live again and again.Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 911 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 3-20-03