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CHILDISH GAMES This is a long-time favorite of mine which with its release now on the Web will likely become a favorite of many other readers as well. It is a beautiful, POIGNANT story that in revealing a part of Gabrielle's past Xena had previously not known about, opens up a whole new future for them. It begins at an inn where the warrior and bard come upon an old acquaintance of Gabrielle's - a childhood friend from Poteidaia whose presence unnerves the bard and has Xena wondering why? Wonderful writing, a solid presentation and original, well-defined characterizations combined to make this an exemplary read. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 8 pgs., 11/17/97 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/childishgames.asp CREATIVE LICENSE Reality meets Xena: Warrior Princess in what has to be one of the most charming stories I've yet to read in fanfic. Ella once again stays true to her reputation for skillful, original writing, delivering a very different type of warlord story which has the warlord Xena at last meeting the pesky bard that has been making her life just a tad more difficult as of late with her "slight" embellishments of Xena's life. As it turns out - Xena isn't quite the feared figure from Gabrielle's darker stories nor the heroic one from her more recent ones. Neither is Gabrielle the mirror image of the bard from her own tales. Far from perfect, these two women are nevertheless drawn to one another in a sweet recognition of simple attributes and noble hearts. A celebration of humanity in its many shapes and forms, this delightful addition to Xena fanfic comes VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! [See the sequel REALITY CHECK] - 6 pgs., 5/13/99 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/creative.asp DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN A delightful new story based on the premise of the episode BEEN THERE, DONE THAT which has Xena once again trapped in a never-ending day with only one possible way of breaking the time loop - she has to help the bard find...her true love. Terrific grin potential in this ;-) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 8 pgs., 1/20/98 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/dejavu.html REALITY CHECK In this sequel to her ground breaking story CREATIVE LICENSE, Ella continues the delightful story of one less than perfect warlord and one very imaginative bard as Xena finds herself without an army, discovering all of a sudden that there are definite advantages to that bigger-than-life reputation Gabrielle's stories have given her. Charmingly real, this Xena and Gabrielle live in a world where perfection is more fiction than anything else but soulmates can still find one another, can still love and laugh and make it easier for one another to deal with the craziness of the human condition. A welcomed break from the fantasy world of fiction, this is indeed a nice reality check, reminding us all that imperfection can have its charms too. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 9 pgs., 12/20/99 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/realitycheck.asp RUMORS OF LOVE A very different type of alt. story from a bard already well- known for her originality. Set in Amazonia, the story has Ephiny trying to help Xena and Gabrielle come to terms with the realities of their relationship as the Warrior Princess reveals a surprising fear and the bard can't bring herself to let go. Ella brings a sophisticated treatment to the Xena/Gab relationship - stripping it of the ideal and immersing it in a reality that adds a very definite emotional impact. A thought-provoking piece for your MUST READ list. DO NOT MISS! - 9 pgs., 10/31/98 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/rumors.html SILENT NIGHT An inn...a shy bard...a warrior willing and able to help her get over her shyness >:) Reading like those much-loved classic alt. romps from the early beginnings of XWP fanfic, Ella's new contribution can only be described as WICKEDLY delightful :) A MUST READ! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 3 pgs., 12/30/98 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/silentnight.asp THE BROKEN THREAD Beautifully poignant tale set on the eve of a bloody battle that has Xena preparing herself for the encounter when a mysterious stranger walks into camp - a stranger that looks like an older version of Gabrielle. To Xena's amazement, the stranger proceeds to tell her an unbelievable story about a warrior who left her love behind to go die in battle and the bard who then became a warrior herself in a desperate quest to alter the timeline. The stranger is certain that if that bard can stand beside her lover during the battle - two lives will be forever changed and two souls reunited. FANTASTIC tale sure to pull the old heartstrings! DO NOT MISS! - 7 pgs., 6/97 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/thread.asp VISITING HOURS A delightfully wicked, funny little tale that has the Warrior Princess chained up, awaiting her execution in prison when a certain bard makes an appearance during visiting hours - determined to offer some...help. This is a treat that will leave a grin plastered on your face for hours afterwards. A fine addition to the already outstanding body of work produced by this gifted bard. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! - 4 pgs., 9/23/97 http://www.gabwhacker.com/xwp/quince/visitinghours.asp

BOUND TO PLEASE w/ Julia Donnelly When Joxer accepts Gabby's challenge, little does he know what he's getting himself in for. Now that Gabby's got him tied under a tree, with Xena's unmentionables in his mouth, she's not quite sure what to do with him... http://www.sockiipress.org/joxerotica/btp.html - XGF 3 - 2/1/07 BEEN THERE, NEVER DONE THAT w/ Sidewinder, G.Bonobo & Evil-Lyn Set during the episode "Been There, Done That", this story is subtext-friendly AND Joxer-friendly (believe it or not!) What if you knew that nothing you did today would matter--that no one but you would remember the events of this day come tomorrow? After living through days of frustration, trying to figure her way out of this endless cycle of repetition, Xena desperately needs a distraction. Something...different. Something that could really get her juices flowing and snap her brain out of the rut it had tumbled into. And then inspiration strikes, in the form of a wicked plan involving both her friends Gabrielle and Joxer... http://www.sockiipress.org/zines/btndt.html T.L.C Set during the events of KIng Con, Xena and Gabrielle atttend to an injured Joxer. http://web.archive.org/web/19990420045736/members.aol.com/sockii/tlc.html

UNSPOKEN AT MIDNIGHT This bard's first-ever offering is a sizzling foray into the unspoken feelings of a warrior and her bard as the two surrender in their dreams to the desires neither can quite give voice to outside Morpheus' realm. Amazon Ice Co. time! ;-) - 9 pgs., 4/12/99 http://www.asherasarchive.com/fiction/unspokenXG.html - XGF 3 - 15/2/06

LEVEL GROUND Set immediately after the episode THE PRICE, this short story has Xena and the bard sitting down to talk about recent events and the feelings they can no longer keep hidden from one another. This is well-written and tenderly romantic. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 17 pgs., 1/26/98 http://www.obsession14.com/XenaRotica/EPenguin/level.htm - XGF 3 - 21/9/06 BEDSACKS I originally read this little tale many months ago and it has remained a personal favorite since then. It is a slice-of-life story that has the warrior and bard shopping for...bedsacks :) This is a DELIGHTFUL offering that without being explicit, clearly reveals the tenderness, love and passion in the Xena/Gab relationship. NOT TO BE MISSED! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 9 pgs., 11/16/97 http://www.obsession14.com/XenaRotica/EPenguin/bedsacks.htm ARTISTIC LICENSE TO STEAL FUNNY, well-written little story that has the Warrior and her Bard enjoying a nice rest at a village when they run into an old friend - Salmoneous, right in the midst of a new money-making scheme. This time he's producing plays, specifically one which looks suspiciously familiar to Xena and the Gabster and which they soon decide to sabotage. ;-) - 12 pgs., 8/4/97 http://www.obsession14.com/XenaRotica/EPenguin/artistic.htm - XGF 3 - 29/12/05 WHEN Sweet, thoughtful vignette that has Xena wondering when her feelings for Gabrielle changed from mere friendship to the love she now feels for the little bard. - 9 pgs., 8/31/97 http://www.obsession14.com/XenaRotica/EPenguin/when.htm - XGF 3 - 27/12/05

IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER This amusing little tale from one of our fanfic veterans finds the warrior and bard trapped in a cave where they discover these mysterious scrolls chronicling quite an outlandish future for the two of them. A concerned Gabrielle worries about the pain and betrayals, the lies and hatred those scrolls seem to predict but the Warrior Princess knows exactly what to do with them ;-) As always, Enginerd excels at portraying a Xena and Gab that are clearly best friends and soulmates, enjoying each other's company, able to tease one another, able to share their fears. She recaptures that second season feel in a tale that makes a statement and is fun at the same time. - 11 pgs., 8/14/00 http://www.vais.net/~ajpotts/Eyeofthebeholder.htm - XGF 3 - 19/6/08

HEAT WAVE In a story which gives new meaning to the term "heat wave" the warrior and bard are traveling through a parched Greek countryside in the middle of a long drought when a small oasis gives them the opportunity to sate their thirst for water...among other things. Make sure your account with the Amazon Ice Company is in good standing before tackling this SIZZLING new offering. DO NOT MISS! - 4 pgs., 7/7/01 http://ausxip.com/fanfic15/heatwave.htm EVERLASTING LOVE Xena and Gabrielle have a minor argument which causes them to go their separate ways. With some help from the goddess of love, and despite the interference of the god of war, they find their way back to each other and discover that their feelings run deeper than mere friendship. Inspired by the movie, "Moulin Rouge" http://www.merwolf.com/academy/fanfic/e/erinjennifer_everlasting.html SHADOWS Set during the 3rd season, Xena and Gabrielle are summoned to Eire by someone from Xena's dark past. There, they are thrown into battle against Caesar and the Romans, while a terrifying evil threatens to tear them apart. http://www.academyofbards.org/fanfic/e/erinjennifer_shadows1.html

LOVE'S TRUST Sweet hurt/comfort story that has Xena and Gabrielle finally revealing their feelings for one another in a moment of vulnerability. Nice emotion in this one along with a very devoted depiction of the relationship. - 10 pgs., 9/20/98 http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/lovtrust.htm - XGF 3 - 15/9/04

BEEN THERE, NEVER DONE THAT w/ Ellie, Sidewinder & G. Bonobo Set during the episode "Been There, Done That", this story is subtext-friendly AND Joxer-friendly (believe it or not!) What if you knew that nothing you did today would matter--that no one but you would remember the events of this day come tomorrow? After living through days of frustration, trying to figure her way out of this endless cycle of repetition, Xena desperately needs a distraction. Something...different. Something that could really get her juices flowing and snap her brain out of the rut it had tumbled into. And then inspiration strikes, in the form of a wicked plan involving both her friends Gabrielle and Joxer... http://www.sockiipress.org/zines/btndt.html