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Shai Ryder
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since: 04-10-01, id: 57301
Author has written 66 stories for Mythology, General, General, Historical, and Young Adult.
star sign: sagittarious
she often: works at Wendys; writes, listens to music; talks online, watches movies; drives around, pondering the ways of the world; drinks coffee, pretends to be an artist, takes photos
height: 5'6"
she is: a purebreed European mutt with strings of strong English & German blood :D
background: born in Charleston, West Virginia in the US & lives in a small town there now
dates: no one
tattoo: zip
piercing: lobes & cartilage
drugs: alcohol, very occasionally
pets: 3 cats, Bengal cat (Isis), grey tabby (Nikos), and calico (Maggie) and 1 Beagle mix (Bailey)
music: I'm always moving from one particular song to another...not so much bands...When I claim to like a band or a song, I hope not to be judged just because my liking might differ from another persons'...anyhow: Emery, From Autumn to Ashes, underOATH, AFI, Atreyu, Funeral For a Friend, As I Lay Dying, VAST, Wolfshiem, Halo Friendlies, Avril Lavigne, K's Choice, Paul Oakenfold, The Velvet Underground, Mars Volta, Coldplay, Savage Garden, Goldfinger
favorite food:all good stuff with hot sauce!
colors: red, black, white, green
what makes her happy: celery with peanut butter
shes not good at: math
obsession: gay guys, fire, & having obsessions!
passion: music & photography & poetry
and by the way: q-tips are funny




"i speak without reservation from what i know and who i am. i do so with the understanding that all people should have the right to offer their voice to the chorus whether the result is harmony or dissonance, the worldsong is a colorless dirge without the differences that distinguish us, and it is that difference which should be celebrated not condemned. should any part of my music offend you, please do not close your ears to it. just take what you can use and go on."
- Ani DeFranco 



1. Concave
The quest of perfection
Young Adult - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,950 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 11-14-04 - Published: 11-14-04
2. Courage and a Driving Heart reviews
a poem I wrote about Samuel Morse. Nothing too exciting.
Historical - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 144 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 5-8-03 - Published: 5-8-03
3. Struggling For You reviews
I had quit...I promise... but I couldn't keep that promise.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 107 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 9-14-02 - Published: 9-14-02
4. Philosophies reviews
can two view points come together and fall in love?
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 64 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 9-14-02 - Published: 9-14-02
5. Sincerely, Me reviews
I wrote this from two points of view, so I hope it's not confusing. For my really good friend Katt =)
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 103 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-14-02 - Published: 9-14-02
6. Fatal Mistake reviews
I would never want to hurt anyone...but I did just that. And all I deserve is to steal away their aches and carry the burden.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 144 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-9-02 - Published: 8-9-02
7. Precious Doe reviews
Inspired by fan art from some unknown anime (to me) I wrote this... It scared me in the end
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 96 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-9-02 - Published: 8-9-02
8. Escape to the Night reviews
has a summer "feel" to it. I hate the day's humidity but, now, the night...that's a different story
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 109 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-9-02 - Published: 8-9-02
9. Goodnight Inside a Locked Cage reviews
I don't deserve hope. Lock me in a cage to destroy what remains of myself...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 146 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-9-02 - Published: 8-9-02
10. Nature reviews
feeling in tune with nature *hums* nah...just felt happy when I wrote this
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 32 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-20-02 - Published: 7-20-02
11. Click
after a disturbing yet oddly fulfilling conversation with my boyfriend I had to write the images in my mind...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 53 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-20-02 - Published: 7-20-02
12. Hunt reviews
how my confused mind thinks...it takes shape in a mass of confusion & insecurity
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 36 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-20-02 - Published: 7-20-02
13. Directions reviews
I wanted him here with me but he was everywhere but *here*.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 19 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-20-02 - Published: 7-20-02
14. Revealing the Shadows reviews
Four brothers, the youngest depend on each other for survival and any joy in their lives. Can Bruce save Joseph from himself? Can he save himself? Will their brothers ever accept them?
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,386 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 7-13-02 - Published: 7-13-02
15. Stuck reviews
Boredom doesn't have to be a feeling you sigh about. I get depressed and angry when I am bored. I need to be creative...move about...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-24-02 - Published: 5-24-02
16. She Sees reviews
All around here is colour. Nature has colour, the world has colour. But...what about herself? kinda sucks...I think!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 53 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-24-02 - Published: 5-24-02
17. My Emotions reviews
written in a time i thought my writer's block was here to stay. I like this poem actually...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 46 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-19-02 - Published: 5-19-02
18. Once More reviews
This one is close to me. It's sort of how I have felt for the past month, since I was liberated from my misery...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 83 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-19-02 - Published: 5-19-02
19. Half Satisfied reviews
my heart still aches...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 37 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-19-02 - Published: 4-19-02
20. To The Same reviews
The little things that person does that makes you love them and how you are always driven to the same...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 82 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-19-02 - Published: 4-19-02
21. Father reviews
how I feel about my father, although it is more dramatized.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 58 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-9-02 - Published: 4-9-02
22. Pocket of Evil reviews
something that came to mind. the slow poisioning of someone's mind
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 53 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 4-6-02 - Published: 4-6-02
23. The Bright Ones » reviews
PG13 to be safe.Slash/Vampires Damian & his maker/lord Kyros have been lovers for a year now. Will unchangable events force their lives to alter courses forever?
General - Fiction Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,085 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 3-29-02 - Published: 3-27-02
24. Waiting reviews
Hmm...not much to say about this one. It just came to me. Someone who likes seeing someone else suffer & waiting for the right moment to do so.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 39 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-28-02 - Published: 3-28-02
25. My Hate, Your Love reviews
eee, I hate this poem, but I like to see another number next to my name...lol. I'm such a review whore. This is 4:00AM madness here, folks.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 47 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 3-28-02 - Published: 3-28-02
26. I Have the Answers, Who Asked the Questions? » reviews
Bordering PG13 in some places, maybe. This is the account/journal/narrative of a homosexual freshman boy. I am getting ready to *edit* this majorally...
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 10,983 - Reviews: 48 - Updated: 3-25-02 - Published: 7-16-01
27. Fury Is Only the Edge reviews
I wrote this out of boredom and I was surprised with the results. It disturbed me a little.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 125 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-12-02 - Published: 3-12-02
28. Recalling the Child reviews
a grown woman recalls the child she once was, mostly focusing on her and her mother's relationship. some profanity.
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 998 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-3-02 - Published: 3-3-02
29. Rushing Faces reviews
when your life is so overwhelming you think chaos and torture will prevail but then nature takes you back to reality and everything is okay
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 199 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-3-02 - Published: 3-3-02
30. Truly a Ditz? » reviews
there's a new girl; blonde, pretty, and supposedly ditzy. Chelsea surprises all and is starting to fit in. R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,282 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-3-02 - Published: 3-2-02
31. Fading Love reviews
heartbreak and cocky guys...*cough* need I say more? R&R please! I return favours :)
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 88 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 2-10-02 - Published: 2-10-02
32. Can't Scar reviews
this is for my friend David. He says that when I write depressing poetry sort of based off his personality and experiences, it makes him feel better. NOT A HAPPY POEM!!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 139 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 2-4-02 - Published: 2-4-02
33. Words as Weapons reviews
a little over dramatic, I think. But it came suddenly after I saw someone speak logically instead of yelling & raising her voice & her offender was left gaping. She apologized.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 77 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 2-4-02 - Published: 2-4-02
34. Too Late reviews
twisted poem that i have no idea where it came from. a friend who was too late.
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 105 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-4-02 - Published: 2-4-02
35. To Learn and to Heal Again reviews
You think you are over something, but then someone or something takes you back to that time or event. R&R please!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 120 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-4-02 - Published: 2-4-02
36. In Love From a Distance reviews
freaky poem...doesn't really apply to me, but I liked it anyway R&R please...
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 91 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 1-28-02 - Published: 1-28-02
37. Too Cowardly reviews
This um...is kinda personal because this does reflect something that happened to me about a year ago. Things are better now, though...R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 87 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-28-02 - Published: 1-28-02
38. The Forgotten Population reviews
You know those commercials asking for $.50 a day to feed the children in some far away country? Wide eyed, innocent, starving children? This is kinda inspired from that. R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 76 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-28-02 - Published: 1-28-02
39. Observing reviews
I am not sure what I think of this. TheeGaitKeeper is my screen name and I am constantly asked what it stands for. This started out as an explanation but I don't care for it much!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 89 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-28-02 - Published: 1-28-02
40. I Kiss You Goodbye reviews
Read the notes for more information. A boyfriend cheats on his girlfriend and is so shameful he is moved to write...blah bad summary R&R please!! *begging*
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 159 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-28-02 - Published: 1-28-02
41. Dreaming My Dreams reviews
Thought of the fact that you could dream that your dreams come true! Weird...eh!!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 98 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-28-02 - Published: 1-28-02
42. Gone reviews
found this on my old computer! It's a short little poem that doesn't really apply to me...hmm...I like it a lot though. Please R&R...I return favours a lot!!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 64 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-26-02 - Published: 1-26-02
43. Winning Without Words reviews
how I fight. Sometimes I do speak, but very logically and praticed. I never yell. R&R please!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 68 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-22-02 - Published: 1-22-02
44. Why Do I Have to Be Fat? reviews
this sort of applies to me, because I get sick of perfect bodies on the TV and I know I am overweight...but I know what is the answer and what isn't. R&R please!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 135 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 1-21-02 - Published: 1-21-02
45. Gift of Bliss reviews
PG13? It's a sensual poem! No dirty words, though. I wish I could feel like this *sigh* R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 80 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-17-02 - Published: 1-17-02
46. The Stallion's Aura reviews
I love horses, but I never really wrote anything about them! I mean poem-wise at least. R&R please!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 117 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-17-02 - Published: 1-17-02
47. Concentrating on the Pain reviews
may just be PG. This poem is dark. But it doesn't apply to me...just so you know. R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 177 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-17-02 - Published: 1-17-02
48. Motivate Yourself reviews
Different tone for me!! This is a happy, inspire, go out and do good poem!!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 111 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-16-02 - Published: 1-16-02
49. STUPID reviews
another different toned poem from me. This poem, is quite actually, stupid! Imagine that! ha! It's kinda funny too..maybe!!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 139 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-16-02 - Published: 1-16-02
50. Salty Tears reviews
PG for one word...I used to cry so easily and this is about those experiences kinda...R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 109 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-15-02 - Published: 1-15-02
51. Always There reviews
PG just incase. What is always there? R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 54 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-15-02 - Published: 1-15-02
52. Simple to Complex reviews
simple to complex from just one glance. appreciating beauty for itself. R&R plez!!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 73 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-14-02 - Published: 1-14-02
53. Bring Back the Music reviews
When I stop for a minute and look at this crazy world we all call home. I remember my parent's stories, and my Grandpa's stories, etc. It HAS changed. R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 162 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-13-02 - Published: 1-13-02
54. Life as a Candle reviews
my friend Katie (Sheleigh) completely inspired this...I just put her idea into a poem. It kinda sucks I think. R&R please!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 75 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-13-02 - Published: 1-13-02
55. All Reversed reviews
don't trust promises. period. R&R please
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 56 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-13-02 - Published: 1-13-02
56. My Beliefs Are Waiting reviews
I am so stressed out with religion and people telling me what to believe, how to believe that I think my answers to my questions are still waiting! R&R please :)
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 85 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 1-12-02 - Published: 1-12-02
57. One Less Demon reviews
racist people stink. This poem is kinda crappy but oh well. Please R&R!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 197 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-12-02 - Published: 1-12-02
58. The Step reviews
I have *no* idea where this came from however it has nothing to do with me or my friends. R&R please!! I really aprreciate it
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 85 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-12-02 - Published: 1-12-02
59. When It Stops reviews
dunno if it is PG or not! just one of my angsty poems-please, please read!! Thanks!!
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 54 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 12-16-01 - Published: 12-16-01
60. Walking Endlessly reviews
dunno about the rating. My friend inspired this because he said he just wanted to start walking until he dropped dead. nice, huh? PLEASE read!
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 61 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-16-01 - Published: 12-16-01
61. Insecurity reviews
dunno about the rating. This just kinda came about after some dealings at school that inspired me. I can't really explain it!
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 91 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 12-16-01 - Published: 12-16-01
62. Drowning in Time reviews
dunno about the rating. I felt like I couldn't figure out this from that and I felt overwhelmed by time! Please, please R&R!
General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 72 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 12-16-01 - Published: 12-16-01
63. Changes reviews
how I feel about changes...I guess you gotta take the good with the bad
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 86 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 6-26-01 - Published: 6-26-01
64. The Betraying Moon reviews
Story-poem of a Jewish Girl...trying to escape the Nazis
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 212 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 6-26-01 - Published: 6-26-01
65. What Is Love reviews
when feelings come together, they can become other emotions....but what is love by itself?
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 145 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 5-5-01 - Published: 5-5-01
66. How Birds Got Their Songs reviews
I wrote this for English last year and it's really short. The ending is rushed (so I've been told) but it had to be less than 2 pages...soo! I am currently making this longer and more involved!
Mythology - Fiction Rated: K - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 812 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 4-17-01 - Published: 4-17-01
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