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Joined 09-12-08, id: 630544, Profile Updated: 12-05-10

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Bonjour à tous!

I'm twenty one. Recently graduated psychology major.

Books, I love books. I'm an avid reader. Fiction is my escape from the real world.
Although I read all kinds of books, my predominant genre changes every few months. At the moment, I'm reading a lot of historical fiction.

Unfortunately for me, I'm also a 'completer'. No matter how horrible I find a story, I'll finish reading it. Of course, I'll make my life hell while doing it.

I'm a procrastinating perfectionist. Probably the reason you don't see any of my stuff up here on Fictionpress. Maybe sometime in the near future?? (snorts)

I have a huge wildlife and animal obsession. I'm really passionate about them. One of my dreams is to get involved in wildlife conservation.
I can even tolerate all sorts of creepy crawlies. In fact, I've even saved quite a few insect lives - beetles, moths, worms, fireflies, even those
winged little bugs that are attracted to light.

However, I have this HUGE phobia of cockroaches (I believe it's called Katsaridaphobia). I run screaming every time I spot one. (shudder)

I have a mild case of Trichotillomania, which is a condition involving strong urges to pull out one's own hair. Nothing serious, just gets on my nerve sometimes.

My previous user-name was Winged Unicorn. Wasn't particularly fond of it.

Am currently judging the Best One Shot Category at FPSSA!!


. . B o o k s . .

Recently finished reading

Everlost - Neal Shusternam
A Certain Slant of Light - Laura Whitcomb
The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner

Currently reading

Archangel - Sharon Shinn

Plan to read

Archangel - Sharon Shinn
Saint City Sinners - Lilith Saintcrow
Heart's Blood - Juliet Marillier


"To the dull mind nature is leaden. To the illumined mind the whole world burns and sparkles with light." - Ralph Waldo Emerson


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Sebastian Bear Invisible Pervert by hi-tanner85 reviews
g'night psycho, I thought to myself. There was a split second where I wondered who I was talking to, the invisible boy spooning me from behind...or me..the girl who somehow managed to summon him back from the darkest corners of dream world.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: M - English - Fantasy/Humor - Chapters: 23 - Words: 179,285 - Reviews: 1395 - Favs: 2,137 - Follows: 550 - Updated: 4/4/2020 - Published: 2/26/2007 - Complete
The Folly of a Monster Love by alias h. anonymous reviews
REWRITE IN PROGRESS - SEE NEW STORY "CARRIERS"
Fiction: Supernatural - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,860 - Reviews: 803 - Favs: 642 - Follows: 465 - Updated: 1/5/2015 - Published: 8/20/2008 - Complete
Holy the Dark by lookingwest reviews
INSIWB revision. 2013 SKoW nominated for Best Het and Most Creative Plot.
Fiction: Fantasy - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 24 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 5/10/2014 - Published: 1/20/2013
Heart Lotion SPF 20 by Vena Cava reviews
The moment Honey Smith sets foot in South Merritt Academy, she unknowingly becomes the target of an unspoken challenge, setting into motion a self-fulfilling prophecy that will forever change the lives of South Merritt’s Elite Five.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 26 - Words: 127,124 - Reviews: 2213 - Favs: 1,738 - Follows: 1,943 - Updated: 3/13/2013 - Published: 6/6/2008
Immortal Sapphire by Akuwa Marene reviews
In the mess of dealing with frightening demons and seductive goddesses, Ellya fails to realize something. Some immortals want to destroy her not because she sympathizes with humans, but because they believe their goddess is giving her Hell's throne.
Fiction: Supernatural - Rated: M - English - Romance/Horror - Chapters: 25 - Words: 91,805 - Reviews: 135 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 8/22/2011 - Published: 6/16/2008
The Bubblegum Fairy and The Bad Boy by G0bSmackt reviews
Even if it was cliché, the too good girl finally tamed the too bad boy. It had taken a bubblegum chewing fairy to find his heart and all he wanted to do now was be worthy. And all she wanted to do was be his. SKoW Member Challenge - Bubblegum
Fiction: Romance - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,143 - Reviews: 212 - Favs: 824 - Follows: 81 - Published: 1/10/2010 - Complete
Love Notes by The Cat Died Nobly reviews
To her, the class was possibly the dullest thing she could ever do. That is, until the day she found a little note written on her desk from a boy the period before her...and things got a little more interesting. Short, cute oneshot; NOW WITH A FOLLOW UP!
Fiction: Romance - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,508 - Reviews: 309 - Favs: 800 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 3/23/2008 - Published: 11/4/2007 - Complete
Euphoria by Hotkitty reviews
Rent is bored. Rose is curious. Parker's just desperate and JJ's a sheep. The solution? Killing a bunch of random people in the name of spin the bottle.
Fiction: Romance - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,380 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 31 - Published: 3/18/2007