Penname: Joel Gomes [Contact]

Real name: Joel Gomes

Member Since: 22/06/05

Membership status: Member

Bio:

I've been a fan of this show since day one, but only by the end of the third season did I come across the world of fanfiction. After reading some very good fics (and a few bad ones as well), I figured I might not be the best, but I would try my best to write as much interesting and entertaining stories as I could.


I wrote a few short stories and started four big projects (two anthologies, one novel and four-part feature scripts). The last time I've updated any of those projects was... eight years ago? I think. So it's about time I finish some of the projects that are still pending. Starting with 'The Alphabet Series' and 'Who Forgot to Pay the Rent?'. Everything is being rewritten, though some stories will only have minor changes, and will begin being posted perhaps this weak.

The idea of getting back to write for this fandom has always been on mind, but trying to make a living writing original stuff other than fanfiction is time-consuming. I don't know where this impulse came from - and no, it has nothing to do with the return of the show (excellent news!), which I only found out about yesterday, since I've been working on these stories for the past two months - but I'm looking forward to see where it will take me.



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Affiliation: Pretender
Beta-reader: No

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Favorite Stories


Of Envy and Darkness by Phenyx
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 7]
Summary: The new chairman faces more changes in his life.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Drama, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 39977
Read Count: 86815
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


One Good Turn by Phenyx
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 11]
Summary: Turning your back on the only life you've ever known is a difficult thing to do. It had been that awful experience with Damon that forced Jarod to act. That final straw has finally come for Miss Parker. Now What?



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: General, Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 41734
Read Count: 75757
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


Summary: Miss Parker has trouble coping when Jarod disappears completely. Sequel to "Retrospective"

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 11419
Read Count: 4025
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05


Summary: This story takes place just after IOTH. Answers our questions and stays true to the characters (imho). Rated PG-13 for some minor violence. I originally wrote this story for another site so some of you may recognize it. All chapters are uploaded. Enjoy.



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Action/Adventure, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 17827
Read Count: 12595
[Report This] Published: 28/04/05 Updated: 28/04/05


Research Subject by MMB
Rated: PG [Reviews - 0]
Summary: Two wounded people find each other.

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Original Character, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 84426
Read Count: 10602
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05


Resolutions by MMB
Rated: R starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 9]
Summary: Happily ever after never seemed so far away. Sequel to Truth and Consequences.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 34 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 369601
Read Count: 16959
[Report This] Published: 08/05/05 Updated: 08/05/05


Retrospective by MMB
Rated: PG starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 4]
Summary: There comes a point in time when paths lead away from each other...

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Broots, Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 3659
Read Count: 4282
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05


Second Chances by MMB
Rated: PG starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
Summary: Miss Parker makes a mistake and pays the price.

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Broots, Debbie, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Angst
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 5606
Read Count: 1918
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05


Seizing Destiny by Phenyx
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 8]
Summary: Sometimes, to win the game you first need to surrender. Alone, we accomplish nothing.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Drama, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 29309
Read Count: 69997
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


Summary: Our actions have consequences that ripple through the lives of those around us. Jarod has found his family and has a steady job.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Action/Adventure, Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 40404
Read Count: 45417
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


Summary: A chance encounter with a stranger leads in interesting directions.

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Original Character, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: General, Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 30823
Read Count: 4561
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05


Terror by MMB
Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 8]
Summary: When Miss Parker is attacked, she turns to Sydney for help - and Jarod pitches in.

Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Non Consensual Sexual Content, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 36031
Read Count: 2270
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 18/02/08


Summary: After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 27219
Read Count: 37584
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


Retired
Summary: Its been six years since Parker last saw Jarod. But the Jarod she remembers no longer exists.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Ethan, Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 37935
Read Count: 13434
[Report This] Published: 28/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


Retired
Summary:

In 1996 a television series known as The Pretender splashed onto the scene as NBC’s highest testing series concept since Bonanza. For some 12 years since its premature cancellation, legions of worldwide fans have patiently awaited for its return.


Now, in the form of a fully original, mystery thriller novel, The Pretender - Rebirth marks the exciting return of Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney and the nefarious, clandestine activities of The Centre.


- See more at: http://www.thepretenderlives.com/Novels/ThePretenderNovels/tabid/87/author/View/itemID/113/REBIRTH.aspx#sthash.pobXfYZe.dpuf

 


In 1996 a television series known as The Pretender splashed onto the scene as NBC’s highest testing series concept since Bonanza. For some 12 years since its premature cancellation, legions of worldwide fans have patiently awaited for its return.


Now, in the form of a fully original, mystery thriller novel, The Pretender - Rebirth marks the exciting return of Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney and the nefarious, clandestine activities of The Centre.


- See more at: http://www.thepretenderlives.com/Novels/ThePretenderNovels/tabid/87/author/View/itemID/113/REBIRTH.aspx#sthash.pobXfYZe.dpuf


Categories: Season 1
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 2947
Read Count: 10094
[Report This] Published: 22/09/13 Updated: 22/09/13


The Straight Path Lost by Phenyx
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Jarod has spent a lifetime striving for his freedom, patiently waiting for the day when he can stop running.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 31485
Read Count: 50845
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


The Visit by MMB
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstar [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Miss Parker receives a visitor on a sad anniversary, and an offer of a fresh start.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Miss Parker, Original Character, Other Centre Character, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 77325
Read Count: 42200
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05


Truth and Consequences by MMB
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Miss Parker prepares to rebuild and protect the Centre while Jarod must face one family to be able to claim his dream of happiness with the other. Sequel to "Balancing the Scales"

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 233138
Read Count: 148453
[Report This] Published: 08/05/05 Updated: 08/05/05


Summary: Happily ever after just isn't everything its supposed to be.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Baby Parker, Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney, Zoe
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 26472
Read Count: 54637
[Report This] Published: 29/04/05 Updated: 29/04/05


Summary: Holiday plans are in the works. Now all that's needed is a little cooperation...

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Broots, Debbie, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 5362
Read Count: 1511
[Report This] Published: 07/05/05 Updated: 07/05/05