Characters: Jarod, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Tragedy
Warnings: Warning: Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 3584
Read Count: 2910
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.
Troubling, yet also touching. KB at her finest.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedIt's a good enough read, with lots of interesting and funny moments, but it would be even better if it had a plot.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedThere are a few missing gaps, but not enough to damage the efficiency of this story. If season 3 had been the last one, this would have a been nice first half to its finale.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedDiscreetly funny at first, it gets nonsenser (it does exist!) by the word. It was a nice companion on the way home from work tonight.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedOkay, first of all, I think the only reason the fire started so quickly was because it was Miss Parker who was lighting. In real life it takes a little more time to start a fire (at least to me), but it was probably a case of ignite or being shot. You don't mess with MP.
All kidding aside, this was a nice piece. I'm not much of the sappy and shippy kind, but I do enjoy a good story. The writing is good and efficient, but not as perfect as I've read in other stories. Still, for fans of JMPs, it's a must.
This moment in the show will always be one of my favorites. A long time ago, in one of my first fics, I did a small attempt to capture it, but I think your story surpassed mine by a long shot. The way you captured Timmy here was both touching and enlightnening, almost as if the words had been dictated by Timmy himself.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedWithout giving that many reasons to laugh, this was a funny story. I don't know if this makes any sense, but that was how I felt reading it. I liked it.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedMore than funny, this is evil. But it is so liberating...
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedThis was one of those stories that I've been planning to read for years but, somehow, never found the time to do it. Like the saying goes, "better late than never#. I had no expectancy regarding this story (I remembered reading good things about Callisto5 but that was it), so I was able to dive into it with a fresh mind. And I have to say, aside from some stumbles in ponctuation and phrasing, it was pretty good. The general idea was good, well developed; the character were all portrayed - the bit of Alex being the actual twin was quite interesting. I really hope this is the worst that Callisto5 has to offer.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedI liked the way the story begin. It poses several interesting questions, like what happened to Jarod, or who took Miss Parker. The characters are also well written. The only thing wrong so far is the usage of verbs: some sentences mix present and past perfect, which can be confusing sometimes.
A more thorough review will be given at the last chapter.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedI liked this, hope your Muse liked it too.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedAmazing insight. A bit disturbing also. Could easily fit into Season 2, when we were discovering stuff about Lyle.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedThis is an almost good story. It had lots of stuff that I enjoy reading in fanfiction, but it also had some major issues that nearly drove me away. The idea of Miss Parker conducting her own revolution behind everyone's back is an interesting one, but it lacked one thing: time; which was one of the main problems in this story. Everything happened too fast. Not at first. When Parker is travelling, things go smooth, but once she finds Jarod and his family it gains too much speed. I think some more story, some obstacles, some danger, would improve this story a great deal.
The writing could use some work. I had some trouble in format when converting the story to epub, but that doesn't explain all the typos and syntax inconsistencies.
And finally, one small yet crucial detail: Jarod and Miss Parker arguments sounded too hysterical. Tone down. Aim deeper. They're adults, not adolescents.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedThe is a saying in Portuguese that roughly translated to English is something like "He who sees the face, doesn't see the heart". There'll probably an official translation for this, but I'm too lazy right now to go look for it.
Anyway, I think Sydney has a lot to atone for. He may not be as guilty as he claims himself to be, but that doesn't excuse him from all the things he's done. This piece captured those feelings perfectly. It was a very good read.
In general terms, this was a very nice story. Not only was it a fast reading, it was also an enjoyable one. There were a few inconsistencies at the very beginning, almost as if the author was trying to find the best way to start the story, but once that key-element was found, it was hard to stop reading it.
The characters were well portrayed, particularly those we know less about. The only thing missing was the perspective from the "dark side". Since the author mentions that there will be a continuation to this story, I hope this will be part of it.
The plot is not 100% original but it was well executed, with plenty of twists and lots of interesting passages. With a few revisions, this could be the prose of a publishable author.
Looking forward to the next story.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedI have to stop reading this. I didn't want to, but once I realized this story doesn't have the end, I honesly couldn't see the point. I am truly sorry, but this story is too good to not know how everything wraps up. It's easier to leave it now and hope someday it will be finished.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedFirst of all, I didn't see in what way this piece could be considered an R rated story. It had implicit violent situations, yes, but they were discreet and not described in full detail.
I have to agree with most (if not all) of the reviews on this. This is a good piece... for a prologue. Go write the rest.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedThere's no one left to mourn her except her incarcerated husband and her dead son.
I liked the way this was written, but I have a few qualms regarding some of Mr. Lyle's behavior. Though it's assumable that he may grieve the loss of his mother, I don't think he would react so drastically - embrace the bottle, so to say.
In any case, as Lyle uses a nice-guy facade to hide the fact that he's a monster, so can he use the monster facade to hide the fact that he has feelings for some people.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedIf you have a minute to spare, go for it.
This was one of the rare occasions where I enjoyed being mislead. As soon as I began to read this I thought it would be just another sex story (the rating should have told me otherwise), but then you managed to surprise me. Nice!
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedJarod keeps Miss Parker company during an island sea storm.
There are some stories that make me ignore their every imperfection, because of the way they are written. Form over content may not be the best way to appreciate a story, but it's nice sometimes. This story has both. I liked it.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedWhen Jarod and his clone are presumed dead and further cloning attempts prove futile, Raines is determined to find another way. He finds it in Dry River, Arizona.
Excellent beginning, especially the first part. I liked how you chose to start your story with a set of secondary characters we knew so little about and offer us a plausible portrait of what they would be like a few years later.
I won't dwelve into any particulars right now, because I intend to give a full review when the story is finished, but I will congratulate you on your writing. Keep at it!
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedThomas Gates and Jarod’s friendship hidden story. Everything you ever wanted to know.
How did Thomas find out about Miss Parker? How did he manage to win her heart? And how did Jarod help Tommy to make her fall in love with him? UPDATED IN 2023 FOR LANGUAGE CORRECTION
I'm always suspicious of the quality of a story that supports itself on some passages from an episode or two. I've seen some writers who think that transcribing a bit of dialogue here and there, and writing some extra scenes is enough. It isn't. And this story is a good example of how the original material can be used as a starting point and then developed.
Jarod and Thomas relationship was well explored. I appreciated the way that Thomas acted as a sort of involuntary anchor between Jarod and Miss Parker and Jarod forced himself into great lengths to turn away. It was a good story about friendship and sacrifice.
Another thing I enjoyed was the sequencing of the scenes and the dialogues (monologues included). If we didn't know, we could almost mistake the original stuff from the fake. In a manner of speaking.
The question of language was a moot issue, in my opinion. I'm not an English native either, but I've read fics written by some who are and their grammar and syntax, not to mention spelling, was apalling. Fortunately, that doesn't happen with most of them.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Joel. When I wrote this ff I really wanted to think about what might have happened "behind the scenes". We don't know how J met Thomas, and we don't know what he saw in this great man that made him say: Ok, he's the one for MP. I wanted to explore that moment of their lives, focusing on Jarod and Tommy, by using their POVs. The only conversation we heard during the show let us understand they WERE friends, because Jarod called him 'buddy'. That's where I've started from. A nice relationship that you described so well in your comments. Thank you, really. You made my day!
Reviewer: Joel Gomes Signed"I'm not in the mood for a therapy session."
Missing sibling: Major Charles? Ben Miller? I´m curious.
Reviewer: Joel Gomes SignedForgot to tell this: I'm curious about where you intend to take your story. So far, aside from some typos and syntax, I'm enjoying the plot. You might also want to pay some closer attention to the way your characters behave. At times, they seem too erratic and imature for their age, not to mention their personality. All this considerered, be sure I'll give you a full review once this story is finished. Have fun!
Reviewer: Joel Gomes Signed