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Hmm. Intriguing. I'm thinking there's way more potential in this scenario than the Maggie Gyllenhaal/James Spader one ever had. He just wasn't right for the role - downright creepy, if you ask me. But Logan and Rogue ... now there's a relationship with Issues that lend themselves to some *cough* disciplinary action.
Very interested to see where you'll take this! (I'm a bit puzzled by the rating system so am going to ignore it until the end ... might understand it by then.) These first two chapters certainly have mega potential.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review (and boy, did that make some ideas pop up in my head...). I have to differ with you on James Spader, though. Imho he was absolutely perfect for the role. Just the right amount of creep.
But then again, I\'m a Spader fan, so I\'m biased anyway. ;)
This was probably one of the first fics I ever read - I do know my first was one of yours, Dieben - and I've read it lots since, and it is still the gold standard. Such heartbreak, and rawness, and pain, and then more heartbreak, with a tiny, not-at-all certain glimmer of hope at the end. Sigh.
Ok. I have to stop here now after having gulped down eight chapters in one go. You hooked me right at the beginnning with the tape: excellent device, then one brilliant twist after another - deadMarie, notdeadMarie, Jean, sympatheticCreed, hotCreed ... just gets better and better. Way to go!
Ooh, teh EVIL! This just gets better and better ... I'll be looking forward to the next chapter now I'm all caught up!
Some wise part of me had been holding off on reading this fic, and now I know why. YOU KNEW!!!! You knew that my kids would be driving me CRAZY. CRAZY!!! tonight and I needed some light relief. (Along with a very large G&T.) Considered me relieved. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I so needed that laugh. Great story!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks. I\'m glad it offered you a pick me up.
Just to say, this is my favourite ever fic. And not just Rogan. I can't cite a good reason for why, just ... it's powerful. The scene on the picnic bench - the MENTAL sex - is more erotic than most full blown sex scenes manage. And then, when they DO get around to it ... there are no words for just how scorching that was.
This is really enjoyable: your writing is very evocative and paced just beautifully. Excellent characterisation, too: it's unusual to see the characters being so true to the essence of Logan and Marie in an AU context. I'm interested to see what hurdles you throw at them next, as I have a suspicion it won't be all smooth sailing for them!
And the plot thickens. Lovely!
Loved this, L. Question: is it set at the first leavetaking (with the tags), or another similar time? You've really delved deep in his pysche, revealed things I think are absolutely there. (At least in my fic, and yours!) That compulsive urge, that refusal to be taken in by an illusion. That fear that maybe the illusion is real ... lovely think piece. Now I'm all thinky ... grrr.
Author's Response: Thank you J =)I\'m so glad you like it, esp since I only seem able to produce short Rogan fics these days (bc of you know what other muse *g*). And yes, it is set at the first leavetaking.
I love this one. Is it quite old, or perhaps reworked from one of your other stories? I remember the bit in the shed with Celine, in particular.
While there's lots of lovely writing and fabulous imagery in here, what gets me most is how you think deeply about the characters, and give us new insights about them. The section (a few chapters back) about there being no one who can FORCE Logan to use restraint - no one bigger or stronger, no family for moral restraint - absolutely spot on. He has to find it within himself.
Lovely work.
Author's Response: Jaq, thanks a million for the meaningful and kind FB! Yes, this is an old story - I just never archived it because it\'s to be the first part in a series, and I didn\'t want it up before I had at least started with that.\r\nI probably should\'ve warned people here as well, not only via the wrbeta email. Will do next time.\r\nGlad to hear the Celine part stuck - it was rough going writing that; I had to constantly discipline my mind not to cringe from the image. You remembering it means it holds at least some of the power I wanted for it (*breathes relieved sigh*). Thanks for letting me know!
Hi there,
This is a lovely effort for a first fic. You've got lots of passion and angst and emotion in here, and a little more attention to dialogue and rhythm have easily taken this from good to excellent. Have a look at your punctuation, too, as this is crucial for readability.
One thought on songfics. They're great as a source of inspiration, but I personally find lyrics spliced into the body of the story very distracting. I tend to quote a few relevant lines at the beginning, and then put the full story at the end (the way you have). It's usually enough, because we're interested in what you have to say, not the songwriter!
Good effort for your first, and make sure to keep writing!
Author's Response: thanks for the suggestions, still trying to work out the kinks on punctuation. I\'ll keep it in mind for the next fic.
NOT terrible! Three stories means you are just getting started, and keep in mind that you are writing for YOUR enjoyment and no one else! Your dialogue is actually very good - most people struggle to write dialogue-only pieces, me included. Now you just have to work on exposition ie building more of a world around them. It's practise, practise and more practise, and you get better with every story you write. SO KEEP WRITING!
Author's Response: practice it is then! thank you for the confidence boost, it\'s something that seems to dissapear the older you get! I really appreciate you taking the time to write the above it means a lot x
My curse is this. Just like Marie, I'm so GREEDY. I can't just accept this beautiful nugget of PWP for what it is - I want BACKSTORY! (No pun intended). I want to know HOW Creed became Logan's keeper, what was between them, what game they are playing now! What will the threesome mean for the L/M relationship? Gah. Now I'm frustrated.
Beautiful piece, Sky. One of my favourites.
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it! As far as backstory (heh heh), you never know what might happen. This is sort of an OT3 universe that I\'m playing in so the pwp fics with these three jump around. You may just get to see how things began.
Ooh, I liked this. The beginning was a bit shaky but it picked up impetus until it was galloping along. Are you going to take it somewhere? It reads like the beginning to a fascinating tale ...
Author's Response: I\'m not sure if there\'ll be a follow up. I\'m up to my ears in other work - submission proposals, literary agents, and contracts are all piling up around me. Hopefully though my muse and his friends haven\'t completely abandoned them and me to the cliffhanger!
Sigh. Just gorgeous. I love how all of your stories are so rich in symbolism and layers of meaning.
Author's Response: Gosh, thanks so much. That\'s a beautiful compliment. I\'m thrilled you liked it.
Snort. Fabulous stuff. Damn ungrateful characters ruining your LURVE like that!!!
Author's Response: It\'s that Wolverine *shakes head with woefull despondency*, he\'s so stubborn... \r\n*g*
Hi! I've come late to this and just read all 11 chapters in one go .. fabulous work. You plot so well that the words just leap off the page, and the grammar, typos etc that seem to be worrying you aren't even noticeable. (And I'm a professional editor.) I hope you have a few more chapters for us, but well done on keeping this so tight and suspenseful so far. Look forward to reading the rest!
One of the reasons I love fanfic is the chance to mine more deeply into significant moments ... and you've done it so WELL here. Wonderful backstory for Joe, and as everyone has said, great interaction.
What an ending - I was expecting the big clinch, and then you hit us with that! Holy cliffhanger!
(And I love that Rogue was angry with him. He so deserves it.)
Nice. The angst honest and real, the sweetness relieving it beautifully. The next few chapters should be fun :)
*growls at you* Nice way to leave us hanging! If the next chapter isn't up soon, my Wolverine muse will be VERY upset. *stomps off * ;)
Oooh - nice one. I see jealous Logan coming up!
So I started at the beginning again. I still love those early chapters, enjoying the later chapters, fascinated by the changes in Marie,her mental landscape and abilities in the past few chapters. So I get to this one, and I'm LOVING it, and there was no next button!!!! Arggghhh!
Believe me when I say I'm eagerly awaiting your next chapter :D
Just to let you know that you managed to find all the emotion and sensuality without getting too much into the detail. Explicit only works if it works for the story and the writer; it's obvious when its forced. I particularly loved the detail about Logan instinctively protecting Marie from his claws, even though he had no knowledge of popping them. That speaks so much of the bond between all facets of each of them, I thought. Great job!
Firstly, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for picking up the story again. I would have been devestated if you had finished after Chapter Two ... a story this well plotted, and so absolutely gripping, is rare and wonderful.
I'm not going to comment on your writing apart from the fact it is superb. Lyricism + a unique voice = very happy reader.
It's sad, damaged Rogue reliving her own past that has me utterly engrossed, though. While I'm sad for your Rogue, she is easily understood and it will be fascinating to see her navigate the mansion. I vote we all send healthy cosmic vibes to your computer so that it behaves, and you can keep on writing.