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Joined 12-15-04, id: 449336, Profile Updated: 09-15-14
Author has written 12 stories for Romance.

iAm: Sandhya, 24, female

iWrite: Romance, Friendships, Flirtships

Fictionpress is my playground. After several long years of writing fanfiction, in which I rarely strayed from the third-person, fantasy romance path, I decided that I needed to explore other styles of writing. Though it is true that if I ever write to publish in the real world, I would like to use formal third-person prose, I felt I still needed to try my hand at other points-of-view and styles. Luckily, fictionpress is a great place to do it.

If you look below this profile, you will see the products of this experimental writing. They will be first person short stories that are attempts to flesh out realistic characters. You might see some formal language, some very casual writing, or even second-person as I continue to post. I might even post some stories I wrote in the past so that you can judge if I've gained any experience. Bear in mind that first-person is not my comfort zone, and neither is a realistic modern world setting. What you read will be first drafts with editing only done to eliminate grammatical and spelling errors. Having said that, I am not making any excuse for poor writing. If you feel that you can offer constructive criticism of any story, I urge you to review. That is the point of this playful exercise after all. If you just want to drop a line to say you enjoyed it, I am more than happy to read those as well. Ego-boosting is always welcome.

If you came to this profile to learn a little bit more about me as a person, here is some information. I just graduated with my master's degree in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins and am currently pursuing a teacher's certification in math at a university closer to home in Texas. I have been writing stories ever since I was six, and I believe my first ever piece was a one-page fanfiction about the Aladdin universe I wrote in the first grade. My goal throughout childhood and even now is to eventually get published. Outside of writing, I love to read and dance. I consider myself a casual gamer, with my favorite video game series being The Legend of Zelda. If I am not reading manga, you will find my nose buried in any young adult fantasy novel or chick lit. I also enjoy action, adventure, and mild sci-fi. I am currently dating a handsome French lad who is now the source of all my romantic inspiration.

My favorite bands are My Chemical Romance, Shiny Toy Guns, Hellogoodbye, and t.A.T.u. I also enjoy a small set of other songs from various artists. When I was still in grade school, I studied piano for twelve years and Indian classical dance, Bharatnatyam, for over thirteen. Though there is only one song I can still play on the piano, I really enjoy dancing, whether it is classical, folk, or random modern combinations of hip-hop and who knows what else. This love of dance inspired me to pursue bhangra in graduate school, where I joined a team and performed in various shows. I also love to collect things. My most active collections include those of books, hair accessories, souvenir spoons, and various plushies.

Hopefully, all this was sufficient to paint a more detailed picture of me. I still have a long way to go as a writer, and I hope that through fictionpress and your feedback I can continue to improve in this most fascinating and challenging craft.

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The Girl's Guide To Finding A Prince Charming by xemeraldeyesx reviews
"Wait, you're Prince Charming's brother?" I asked incredulously. Now that I knew, I realised he did have the exact same blue eyes as his brother. "What's your name then? Prince Handsome?" Rewritten. Finished.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 23,599 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 3/20/2012 - Published: 8/29/2008
Thor by invisible.writer reviews
Thor was the pretend boyfriend I made up so Samuel 'My Face is a Bacterial Wasteland' Matherson would leave me alone. So why is Thor standing in front me in the flesh?
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,095 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 563 - Follows: 54 - Published: 3/2/2009 - Complete
He Makes Me by toffeecakesxox reviews
He makes me feel many things. But the strongest emotion present in that ever-so-capricious heart of mine is my love for him. ONESHOT.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 450 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/23/2008 - Complete
The Day I Stalked Him by Vena Cava reviews
(One-Shot) 12:05pm. Target caught masturbating in bathroom stall. 007 status: in adjacent stall, hyperventilating.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,796 - Reviews: 1023 - Favs: 2,383 - Follows: 221 - Published: 8/9/2008 - Complete
Pwned by its.Nothing.Special reviews
So maybe my best friend chose his girlfriend over me, and maybe he only remembered my birthday a week after it had passed. The scrap of paper on my locker said: "I R SORRY." How could I stay mad at a boy who apologized like that? Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,578 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 407 - Follows: 28 - Published: 7/9/2008 - Complete
Old World Charm by Quill-and-Blood reviews
The first thing I noticed about her was that she looked like a tragic heroine of a black and white movie. She was so stunning that it astounded me that I was the only one who even gave her a look. -One Shot-
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,884 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 216 - Follows: 21 - Published: 6/17/2008 - Complete
Adam: The Irritating Paramedic by The Cheerio reviews
One Shot. This is what i get for being heroic. A gaping bleeding hole. And an annoying paramedic that's supposed to be saving my life. Well, at least he's sexy.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,319 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 26 - Published: 5/31/2008 - Complete
Seven Minutes in Heaven by SamanthaNicole reviews
REPOSTED. After three years on the cheerleading squad, I was still single, and pining after my geeky lab partner. Don't ask me how or why, because I couldn't tell you. All I know is that the way he mixes dangerous chemicals really turns me on.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,933 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 176 - Follows: 19 - Published: 4/23/2008 - Complete
Caller Unknown by She Had Somewhere To Go reviews
ONE SHOT So you find a phone, and you take it, because… it’s a free phone, why wouldn’t you? And it’s pretty sweet until the angry owner starts calling you every chance he gets.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,162 - Reviews: 232 - Favs: 959 - Follows: 72 - Published: 3/22/2008 - Complete
She Loves Him by Estienne reviews
A brother details the budding, but quiet, romance between his pirate sister and their Spanish comrade.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,172 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/17/2008 - Complete
In the Kitchen by Greatheart reviews
Stolen kisses between two best friends. Please R&R.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,518 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 17 - Published: 2/15/2008 - Complete
Why Can't we be Friends? by Sally Can Wait reviews
[ONE SHOT] Cady & Hayden had been friends forever. So when Hayden realizes he might have feelings for her, he enlists his ladies' man poet friend to help him win her over. Sadly, the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry...
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,274 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 14 - Published: 2/11/2008 - Complete
Why Not to Date a Greek God by DancingChaChaFruit reviews
It's funny how the smallest things turn your life around. But nothing—especially people—is ever what you expect. -Oneshot-
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,098 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 350 - Follows: 32 - Published: 12/31/2007 - Complete
Smooth Move by DancingChaChaFruit reviews
.FIN. I was starting to think he was my bad luck charm. After all, it was no coincidence that I embarrassed myself every time I saw him. Just throw in bookstores, sisters, best friends, blind dates, and dentists, and you’ve got my newly complicated life.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 123,225 - Reviews: 1412 - Favs: 1,419 - Follows: 376 - Updated: 8/10/2007 - Published: 2/25/2007 - Complete
One Crowded Hour by Kendal reviews
She wanted to ignore him, but that was harder than it sounded. Especially when he kept popping up in the middle of her living room. Now if only he would stay where he belonged... like in the twenty second century. [Fin.]
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,133 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 7/20/2007 - Published: 7/12/2007 - Complete
Three Little Words by Myrika reviews
Rani is trying to figure out how to tell her boyfriend she loves him. Problem is, it's such an overused phrase that it's spawned millions of cheesy Hallmark cards, romance novels, and movies. //REMOVED//
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 310 - Reviews: 202 - Favs: 261 - Follows: 13 - Published: 7/14/2007 - Complete
Breathtakingly Gorgeous by xoxluurve reviews
[ONE SHOT] “I'm already in love with someone,” I said. “And who is this supposed moron,” he muttered darkly. I turned and looked at him. Oh God, here goes the last shred of dignity I own. I took a deep breath. “You.”
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 82 - Reviews: 391 - Favs: 1,370 - Follows: 110 - Published: 6/6/2007 - Complete
Bookstore by Imaginary Parachute reviews
[ONESHOT] It was one of the gestures and awkwardly innocent conversations that comes straight out of a disarmingly heartfelt movie. I was just an innocent bystander who saw their tentative dance around each other's shyness. It was pretty hard hitting.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,505 - Reviews: 208 - Favs: 664 - Follows: 48 - Published: 2/25/2007 - Complete
Sweets by its.Nothing.Special reviews
Because Hello Kitty and chocolate always make a relationship worth trying. [Oneshot]
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,491 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 13 - Published: 2/10/2007 - Complete
Oops by DancingChaChaFruit reviews
Alex knew the second that she set her foot inside his dorm that she would cause trouble. He should simply have gotten out of it while he still could. But he didn't. God, he felt like such an idiot. -Oneshot-
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,633 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 20 - Published: 1/22/2007 - Complete
Right Round by Green Permanent Marker reviews
Moira is stuck in study hall and just can't get a song out of her head. Someone decides to help her before she goes completely insane. oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,974 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 357 - Follows: 26 - Published: 12/1/2006 - Complete
Fate and Laundry Soap by invisible.writer reviews
She looked like any other student, except it was Friday night and she was sitting on a washer reading Sociology instead of partying. Maybe that's why he noticed her. They claim it was fate. oneshot
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,704 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 213 - Follows: 25 - Published: 10/3/2006 - Complete
Unbiased and Detached, You Say? by Lyssa O reviews
When the lights go out and you're in an elevator with a guy who you're quite biased and attached over, it's either hit or miss. [one shot]
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,036 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/28/2006 - Complete
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Mistletoe Madness reviews
Kisses underneath the mistletoe are supposed to romantic, cute, or maybe even embarrassing. But not for Darcy Fawcett. For her, they are just irritating, especially when they all come from the same guy. Now why is that? Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,296 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/25/2009 - Complete
A Thank You Kiss reviews
For the first time, a guy has turned down the beautiful Arielle Fawcett. As expected, she doesn't take that too well. Will she be able to change his mind, and her heart? Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,601 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 5 - Published: 11/26/2009 - Complete
In the Shadows reviews
Zabeth Ault is in just a little bit of denial. Okay, maybe she’s in a lot of denial. She totally has a crush on someone, but she doesn’t want to think so. However, the one she loves might be the one person she least expects, or wants to expect. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,118 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/31/2009 - Complete
How a Tomboy Becomes a Princess reviews
I think it’s a pretty big insult for a girl to have to take “princess lessons” from a guy. Just saying. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,287 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 4 - Published: 9/20/2009 - Complete
The Return of the Ex reviews
I never really got over my break-up with Josh, even though it happened three years ago. Now, seeing him again, no doubt also celebrating a recent graduation, brings back questions, answers, and hopefully better decisions. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,226 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 7 - Published: 8/28/2009 - Complete
Speak No Evil reviews
After my recent breakup, my best friend challenges me to stay silent for a whole day. She then sets me up with the hottest guy in the school. No surprise that I soon learn that mouths are good for more than just talking. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,621 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 17 - Published: 7/18/2009 - Complete
Badminton Bets reviews
“One game, eleven points,” my crush challenged. “If you win, I take you out on a date.” My eyes widened. “But if you lose…” Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,413 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 13 - Published: 6/10/2009 - Complete
Ups and Downs reviews
Proposals are tricky. Especially when my boyfriend and I decide to do it at the same time, effectively making the task harder for both of us. Oops. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,784 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/24/2009 - Complete
Kisses in the Rain reviews
After life plays a rather nasty April Fool’s day prank, I find myself in desperate need of roadside assistance. It is very unfortunate though that the only guy available to help is more interested in working on me rather than my car. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,319 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 12 - Published: 4/22/2009 - Complete
Awkward Penguins reviews
“That’s what boyfriends are for, right?” the lady asked suggestively, looking between the guy I like - though we’re just friends - Axel, and me. And all the penguins in the world couldn’t have prepared me for his answer: “Well, am I?” Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,991 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 198 - Follows: 20 - Published: 3/16/2009 - Complete
Don't Text and Drive reviews
Life Lesson 1. Given: There is an inverse relationship between the hotness of a guy and my intelligence level. Find: The reason why I hopped into a hot stranger’s truck as soon as he asked. Solution: His hotness a.k.a. my stupidity. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,584 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 20 - Published: 2/14/2009 - Complete
Pretty Boy reviews
Black-haired, blue-eyed Aiden just HAD to be my type, just HAD to tease and flirt with me, just HAD to follow me home from school, and I would have resisted him still...if he hadn’t pushed me back against the wall and started kissing me. Oneshot.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,117 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 399 - Follows: 40 - Published: 1/1/2009 - Complete