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Joined 11-25-06, id: 546939, Profile Updated: 10-10-08
Author has written 16 stories for Haiku, Humor, Fantasy, Young Adult, Humor, Sci-Fi, and Romance.

'It rockets through the universe, it fuels the lies, it feeds the curse; and we, too, could be glorious.'

'Because I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here...'


'Sup.

I'm Amber. I love to laugh and make other people laugh more than anything; laughter is everything to me. I like random things. Like Batman. I also swear a lot, mostly for comedic effect. XD My absolute favorite bands are Muse (I've loved them for about 3 years) and Radiohead (discovered them about 10 months ago, and it was love at first hearing. ;D) I tend to reference them both a lot.

'XD' is my favorite smilie. Ever.

Anyway...I've been a writer since late 2005...and still at it. When I started writing, I never thought a silly little hobby reading and writing horrid fanfiction would grow to be such a huge part of my life. After my dad found out about my writing in November of 2006, he asked me why I didn't write original stories; and something flipped in my head. That same day, I wrote a 5000 word rough draft of what would become the story Cloud Castles, Cogs, and Reluctant Villains.

It was the crappiest piece of work I've ever written; the characters were flat, the plot cliche and tedious, and the word structure bulky and awkward. However, despite the negative critisism and the embarassment the story caused, the switch had already been flipped, and interest in fanfiction began to drain as original stories started forming in my head and spilling onto my keyboard. Some shall never see the light of day, and some have become 50,000 word stories that I'm planning on publishing.

And now here I am, almost done with my current original story, Glass Manor and loving writing just as much I did when I first discovered it; it's gotten me through some tough times and tight spots, but now everything is in its right place.

And what became of my fanfiction? My profile link is down there, and all of my stories (Including ones I wrote at the very very beginning of my writing career that burn my eyes.) are archived there. I don't intend to take them down, there's too many memories in them. I still dapple in fanfiction every now and then, mainly for the bands Muse and Radiohead, and just might update my old stories with an odd one-shot someday. But for now, I'm focusing on my own stories. Thanks to all my friends and supporters! And reviewers, you guys make the world go 'round! Haha.


Novel-length stories that I'm just taking forever to finish XD;

Glass Manor- After years of being unable to find a princess due to his less-than-orthadox heritage, Prince Rennit decides it's time to start looking at the villainous side of the fairy-tale. Too bad his opposition is thinking the same thing in this 50,000+ fantasy-romance novel, filled to the brim with wit and just a bit of magic. Main project, takes priority over all others. Few chapters left to go...should be finished before the fall. Working on it always! :D

Cloud Castles, Cogs, and Reluctant Villains (Book one of a trilogy)--A satiric look at fantasy that still manages to take itself seriously. After being blamed for a thieving-spree she truly did not take part in, a disgruntled airship builder and the gang of liars, charlatons, and weirdos she manages to collect go off on some more thieving-sprees in an attempt to prove the airship builder's innocence, all the while being pursued by the all-talk general/'hero' and his nancy-boy messenger. (On hiatus until I finish Glass Manor.)

My Puffer Fish Boy-It's that old cliche again. Girl moves to new school, girl meets boy who resembles fish, girl meets another boy who screams like a girl, boy nearly kills her with his finely-tuned voice chords, girl and second boy...participate in scavenger hunt to find wtf-worthy items like a purple mattress and blue eyeliner to win an airship? WTF? -checks writer's notes to make sure this is right- (Satire/humor/romance. Updates are random and light. Note: I am not on crack. :D) Picked up after a long hiatus, now being rewritten and reposted. Chapter one up June 20th, 2008.

Links:

SapphireXSerpent-My awesome-like-whoa fanfiction.net user page. Yes, that's me, the 'Forum Queen of FFVII' and self-proclaimed Turk Princess writer...thing, haha. No longer updated regularly, updates are extremely random and light.

Secrets-Inc.-Feel free to check out Secrets Inc., an archive of secrets that YOU e-mail to me and I add to the Secrets Inc. story on that account. I need more secrets before I can post chapter one. Further information on my profile. It's also a Fictionpress spin-off of PostSecret, in case you were wondering. On hiatus due to other projects. Might be picked up sometime in the future.

Deviantart-I'm only in it for the favorites, so if you're into the same strange crap that I am, feel free to take a look... :D

Livejournal-Contains much Radiohead/Muse/Batman fangirling. Go crazy.


Updates! For both your and my own insight, because I like to organize things, haha;

My Puffer Fish Boy-Chapter six is at zero percent. XD

Glass Manor-Chapter twenty-eight (40 percent) and twenty-nine (30 percent).

Cloud Castles, Cogs, and Reluctant Villains-No fucking clue. Haven't worked on it in a year.

Confessions of a Department Store Clerk-Hiatus for who knows how long.

Heartlocked-Not forgotten! I have a bit of a soft spot for this story, it being my only slash romance, haha. Will probably be renamed and rewritten when other projects are finished. Takes priority before Fabled.

Fabled-slooooooowly being reworked. As in .5 percent per month slow. Will be picked up and reworked faster when other projects are done.

Spoken-Almost forgotten, might be picked up. Needs rewriting.

Wind Up Boy-nearly dead. Slight chance of it being picked up, if it captures my interest again.

VertexBlank-nearly dead. Slight chance of it being picked up, though.

Taken down stories because they either suck or I have no interest in them, whatsoever, anymore:

All Part of a Clockwork Pink-Taken down 8/27/08.

The Binding-Taken down 8/27/08.


'Ignorance pulls, apostacy and apathy still rules; and yeah, you know it's cool.'

'I'm the next act, waiting in the wings.'


"...and that is how I made my millions."

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Stepbrothers by xanthofile reviews
Slash. He doesn't particularly like me, and I sure can't find much fondness for him either. But, we're stuck together from the moment our parents say, "I do." Cliche? Yes, please.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 19 - Words: 60,879 - Reviews: 418 - Favs: 295 - Follows: 331 - Updated: 11/20/2010 - Published: 5/27/2008
How NOT To Write a Story by Iced Tea Junkie reviews
A redneck writer struggles to pen his first novel, an epic fantasy with every cliche in the book. Read to see what is, and isn't, going through his mind as he tries to come up with ideas. VERY FUNNY. Please read & review! NOTE: Actual story now underway!
Fiction: Humor - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 6,730 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 1/7/2008 - Published: 5/30/2007
A Day Without by sporty452011 reviews
Something about that day left Sophia different. It left her without her memory, and without her husband. Now three years later, its all coming back. Not anywhere near perfect, please R&R. Title Help too?
Fiction: Thriller - Rated: K+ - English - Suspense/Tragedy - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,001 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Updated: 12/21/2007 - Published: 12/2/2007
Wyatt by xanthofile reviews
[Slash] A teen wondering when his chance at life will come. Taking care of his invalid mother and keeping it secret, he's never lived for himself. Until two brothers move just across the street. [complete]
Fiction: Romance - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 55,910 - Reviews: 315 - Favs: 402 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 12/3/2007 - Published: 4/5/2006 - Complete
Memoirs of Jacie Ray by sporty452011 reviews
Jacie grew up alone, basically. Memories of her parents are not present in her mind. She doesn't know why, she wants to remember. All she knows is they died with the beliefs they were making Jacie's life better by giving her something. But is it worth it?
Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 519 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 7/1/2007
Melancholy Stardust by sporty452011 reviews
Amber is not looking foward to graduation. It's not exactly her idea of fun. She wants excitement and romance. But yea right....right?
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,449 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 7/1/2007
109 things to do at Mcdonalds! by BrokenHeartedAngel reviews
ok, i was really REALLY tired when i made this with like 20 other people..but this is so freeking funny! i had like 7 people fighting over this today trying to reead it...SO READ IT AND REVIEW IT! AND TRY NOT TO DIE OF LAUGHTER!
Fiction: Humor - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,003 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 16 - Published: 2/27/2007 - Complete
Ms Mary Sue by Bio-Mechanic reviews
Quick poem
Poetry: Humor - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 214 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 4 - Published: 10/26/2006 - Complete
I Write by Jhureina reviews
A writer's domain.
Poetry: Life - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 83 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 7/26/2006
Dark Tales Weaving by Kaldaka reviews
She can't remember her name or why the darkness wants her. So she tells herself stories to keep herself alive. R&R, I return the favor!
Fiction: Essay - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,034 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/30/2006
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My Puffer Fish Boy reviews
Walking up to her locker, she scrutinized it. Nothing seemed out of order...other than the fact that an hour ago it was covered in freaking love notes and death threats. "Oh yeah," she said to herself. "Got some Twilight Zone stuff going on here."
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Humor/Fantasy - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,895 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 7/29/2008 - Published: 7/20/2008
Wind Up Boy reviews
Pressing my ear up against his chest, I could hear his heartbeat. I suppose it was more of a pendulum than a heart, but the fact that it was ticking for me made my knees weak. My heart would be so much easier to fix if it were made of gears like his was.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,214 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/22/2007
Confessions of a Department Store Clerk reviews
['Harlot...'I shouted, pounding on the doors that led into the clerk warehouse. My first day back: I should have expected this from her. This was it. As soon as I got my hands on her, I was stealing her stilettos and throwing them in the paper shredder.]
Fiction: Humor - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,315 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 12/20/2007
Cloud Castles, Cogs, and Reluctant Villains reviews
Looking down at her blood stained gloved hands, and then back at the spoils of their ingenius thieving, Sabrena looked up at her stunned comrades with a haunting smirk. 'I do think I'm getting used the idea of being a villain.' ON HIATUS.
Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 19,512 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 11/3/2007 - Published: 9/29/2007
Heartlocked reviews
SLASH After Ivan's mother gets a job as a live in maid at the Shackleford's home, he finds himself falling for their prince like son, Adair. Moonlighting as a girl on a dating site their school set up, what happens when Adair wants a date with "her"? R&R
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,028 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 4/15/2007 - Published: 4/7/2007
Nothing Special reviews
[Gift for a friend...I should start charging money for these. XD] That's MY name, Katrina G. Tarine. And I'd love it if it weren't for what that darned 'G' stood for. [Gift for a girl with the same middle namesake]
Fiction: Young Adult - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,607 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4/6/2007 - Complete
Crossfire reviews
[Birthday gift, oneshot] Love on the paintball field, between the hunter and the hunted. But, can those positions be reversed?...That pretty much sums it up. :P R&R, I return the favor!
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,393 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 6 - Published: 4/6/2007 - Complete
Transfixed reviews
Strangers are everywhere. We depend on them, we fear them, we hate them, we love them, they're nearly everyone we see each day. But what about when one decides to give you a flower, delivered by your mother, no less? [Really, REALLY short gift fic]
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 984 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Published: 3/22/2007 - Complete
VertexBlank reviews
Oh, wouldn't it just be grand? Control of rivers and the sand? The whole earth at your command! I say, that's quite a plan! ['Cause everybody loves knee length boots, pompous manners, and guys with feminine names.] [NOVEL!]
Fiction: Sci-Fi - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,352 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/2/2007
Wimbleton, I say! reviews
[I do say, let's rob the nonwimbletons! That is SO Gansta, Sir Francis!] The retarded little escapade of three Country Club goers. CRACK. [Based on the real life escapades of three classmates]
Fiction: Humor - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 941 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 3/1/2007 - Complete
Spoken reviews
It was a simple deal: she was stained with ink, and he was stained with pink. Too bad they both were stained with blood as well.
Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,458 - Reviews: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 2/17/2007 - Published: 2/2/2007
Fabled reviews
Oh yes, we'll save the world, but you'll have to pay us first. On hiatus. Complete and utter drivel, haha. XD
Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,623 - Reviews: 6 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 1/20/2007 - Published: 1/12/2007
Alone reviews
It's happened to everyone. A situation where there aren't enough partners to go around, and you are left to dance alone, while everyone else dance in pairs. But are you really dancing alone?
Fiction: Young Adult - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 509 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Published: 1/1/2007 - Complete
Rain reviews
[It'll rain, I'm sure of it!] She said it'd rain, but he didn't believe her. After all, it was nonsense, right? [Character development for characters in my upcoming story, 'Cloud Castles, Cogs, and Reluctant heroes'.]
Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 821 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12/27/2006 - Complete
Line Rider! reviews
A short poem about the Line Rider game, and how all my friends love it.
Poetry: Humor - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 68 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 12/1/2006 - Complete
Hit Your Head, Sail the Sea reviews
Strange haikus. Be gentle, I was young and stupid when I wrote these.
Poetry: Haiku - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 259 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 2 - Published: 11/30/2006 - Complete