Okay, so my temporary hiatus went from temporary to...infinity. (And beyond.) But I'm back now! -cheers for self- (God, I hate how you can't use asterisks...or brackets. Or half the other symbols. Sheesh.) Haha, don't worry, I know I'm strange. But I'm back with a vengeance--I'm posting Double Edge in full, using weekly postings to force myself to edit it, and I have a new, godly fluffy (and then some...) romance out: Encase My Heart in Ice. So, tell me what you think--and don't forget to review!

Love it, hate it, revere it, flame it--I don't care. Just R&R, please!

To the Reader:

Double Edge - Double Edge is my masterpiece, the first story I've ever finished (yes, I know it says "in-progress". Don't just jump down my throat...keep reading...). I really need to edit it, and to add a few necessary chapters that I glazed over in the initial writing. But I love this story, and I hope you do too. It's meant to be serious, not the same fluff you'll find in Eclipse or Encase My Heart in Ice, so reader...you have been warned.

((A Stained Sky)) - other than Encase My Heart in Ice, this is my most recent story, and, I think, so far, my best. It's about vampires. Yay. And if any of you mention the word Twilight to me, I will flip. It has NOTHING to do with Twilight. If you're expecting a Twilight sequel, well, don't bother reading it. And you, reader, should be like, well then, where the f- - - is it? But I haven't posted it yet--the end needs to be cleaned up a LOT. So this is a FUTURE WORK...currently a WORK IN PROGRESS. Aka, it is not posted. But look for it toward the beginning of summer...I'm hoping to really get down to business and finish it after my massive AP testing. But in the meantime...here's a sneaky peak:

"...A figure towered over her, blocking the light from the sky. His face fell in shadow, but judging from the width of his shoulders, he was indeed male. His head moved, and Kalin caught a glimpse of his face. It was the briefest of glances, but what she saw puzzled her. His bright eyes seemed confused; his lips twisted into a smile, then a frown, as if he wasn’t quite sure how to control his features or how to react. The Raised usually weren’t so…innocent? Was that the word? ..."

I want to thank everyone who has left reviews on my stories/poems, as well as my friends who help me with editing, and keep the ideas flowing. It's basically what motivates me to continue. I have to say, I'm somewhat insecure: if people aren't reviewing (and therefore I don't know that they're reading) my stories, I usually get discouraged and stop posting chapters. I warn you now...

I'm not one to talk about me. If you want to know about me, PM me (above). But here's what I care to share:

Alias- Tears of IceFire
Mood - Tranquil...the calm before the AP Test storm...(Seni09rs)
Favorite Bands - Something Corporate; Jack's Mannequin; Angels & Airwaves; Taylor Swift; +44
Currently Listening- Second Chance, Shinedown
Currently Gaming - Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

"When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time."
"You be the prince, I'll be the princess, it's a love story--Baby, just say yes."
"The ocean is on fire, the sky turned black again--it has just begun. Believe, you want this. Believe, I want this too."
"I think we should strike a match/Hold it to the wind and see how long it lasts."
"And fire's a beautiful sound; and the wings that you burn turn to ashes, my dear--and ashes just fall to the ground."
"You car crash in slow motion won't upset the pace on distant stars."
(Unknown, Love Story-TS, The War-A&A, Only Ashes-SC, Little Death-P44)

I can feel the bitter breath of truth
The cause of so many tears
Falling in the soft night air
But as they fall
And mist surrounds them
They turn to ice
Then, slowly, slowly, slowly...
They begin to burn
With the light of fire
Before they shatter
On the cold stone floor
Splattered with the blood
Of my tears

~Tears of IceFire

GALLERY: (Excuse the bad lighting...the drawings look better in real life. Sigh.)
Double Edge: Karst, Double Edge: Roy