MONDAY FAN FICTION REPORT - 7/20/98
[Previous report was for 7/16/98]

Hi guys,

TZ has been ONE BUSY bard as of late - writing LOTS of terrific stories and putting together a new XWP fanfic site :) Check out TZ'S ALTERNATIVE FAN FICTION page at: http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/index.html

Then make sure to read all the great stories below. This is a single-author report - all alt. fiction.

ALTERNATIVE FICTION:

A SECOND CHANCE: GABRIELLE'S RETURN by TZ
A first-time, hurt/comfort story all rolled into one SPECTACULAR package, this is one of those tales you'll be unable to put down 'til the very end! One of the entries in TZ's A SACRIFICE FOR LOVE SERIES, the story is set after the events in SACRIFICE II and has a number of Olympians all pooling their resources to reunite a certain warrior with her beloved bard. TZ's characterizations in this are solid and engaging while her depiction of the Xena/Gab relationship is loving, caring, sensual, and just marvelously heartwarming. A simple story about a love that is truly magical, this is the type of tale that makes XWP fan fiction such a delight. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/gabs-return.html

ONE THREAD IN TIME by TZ
Another offering in TZ's A SACRIFICE FOR LOVE SERIES, this is a BEAUTIFUL little tale set some fifteen years after the end of season three which has Xena and Gabrielle receiving a very special gift from the Fates. A wonderful feel-good factor in this poignant, romantic MUST READ! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/one-thread.html

BARDLY PURSUITS by TZ
A sizzling first-time story that has the bard struggling with her raging hormones and a surprised warrior suddenly very grateful that she's the cause ;-) A sexy romp with a nice tender touch. DO NOT MISS! [Note: Story features rough language]
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/bardly-pursuits.html

THE MAGIC OF MUSHROOMS by TZ
Aided by the magic of some very special mushrooms, and the intervention of a rather timely guest star, the bard finally lets go of ALL her inhibitions regarding a certain Warrior Princess - much to Xena's dismay...and secret delight. Very cute.
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/magic-mushrooms.html

PASSION IMPROVISED by TZ
TZ is well on her way to a homerun with this third, VERRRY sensual new offering that has a group of drunk, brutish soldiers unknowingly prompting Gabrielle to reveal some long-hidden feelings when they convince her to tell a lustful tale and the bard decides to draw inspiration from the only source she knows will ignite such inspiration. Once again TZ does a nice job of combining passion and emotions into a decidedly satisfying story. Some Amazon Ice might come in handy while tackling this one ;-)
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/passion-improvised.html

THE GOLDEN CHALICE by TZ
Yeap folks - TZ bats a homerun with this fourth, very nice, very playful, very erotic new piece. Set in an establishment dedicated to satisfying the wildest of fantasies, the tale has Gabrielle looking for a kidnapped princess in hopes of impressing her partner...and discovering instead much more than she ever bargained for ;-) A fun read that celebrates both the passion and the love between a warrior and her bard. DO NOT MISS!!
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/golden-chalice.html

LETTERS TO EPHINY by TZ
Gabrielle's thoughts during the past three years and into the fourth are expressed in a series of letters to her Amazon regent which also reveal the bard's growing love toward a woman whose destiny seems irrevocably tied with her own. A thoughtful look into the mind of a young woman aware of her responsibilities but unable to deny her heart. Nicely written.
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/letters.html

THE WAY OF LOVE by TZ
The first story is TZ's THE WAY OF LIFE SERIES, this is a post-Illusia tale that has the warrior and bard struggling through some of the still unsettled issues between then. An emotional piece which realistically depicts the rebuilding of a shattered relationship.
http://www.fortunecity.com/village/villageplace/334/way-of-love.html

For those of you reading this post who are not familiar with the term alternative (alt.), it refers to ADULT stories that add a romantic element to the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle, depicting them as more than just friends.

Happy reading!

Lunacy 8-)