Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Character Musing, Comedy
Warnings: Warning: Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 2523
Read Count: 1893
Author: I write a little bit of everything really. Some angst, some comedy, some neither. Basically what I'm in the mood for. I haven't written all that much lately, but I do have a couple of stories planned...
Beta: I also do a bit of beta work and find it thoroughly enjoyable. So if you need a beta, just give me a poke and I'll see what I can do. (Strong points: characterization, plotting, rewording etc. Weaker points: grammar and other rule bound things. )
Reviewer: I try to review everything I read, because I really do believe communication is what makes this fandom not just shrivel up and die. Feedback is especially important in a fandom as small as ours. Not only is it important to encourage the authors, and one review really makes a lot of difference. As an extra boost for all you budding reviewers here, since it is such a small fandom you have a real chance of influencing the future plot of the story by making suggestions of what you'd like see happen (or if it's an already completed story: The writer's next story).
But it is a two way street. Like a reader has a responsibility to write a review, the author has a responsibility to reply.) If you don't, how is the reviewer supposed to know someone appreciate it, or even read it?
Reader: I will read (and enjoy) pretty much everything. From angst to comedy to all that is in between. I don't care who (or what, this is the Pretender after all...) you ship, if you're a fan of happy endings or not. If it's Pretender, I would probably love to read it, if I haven't already.
And no, I'm never brief .
Interesting...
Just kidding. Yay! You finally posted it!
You did great, love the little NC17 muse. And Jarod and Miss Parker's lack of parental love is also a hoot.
So, who wants to take the next chapter? *looks around excitedly*
Continuation of the Sleepyhead series.
Looking good RaChell, looking good. Especially like Lyle's little rant about viruses.
So who's gonna grab the next chapter?
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed Lyle. That's quite a compliment coming from my beta reader. Now you can stop beating me with that foam pointy stick of yours. (smiling)
OK so who is next?
Reviewer: Manoline SignedWe all just want some ANSWERS.
"I run. You chase. What if... we didn't?"
Really great piece T.
Very fascinating consept. I'll be looking forward to seeing where you take this.
Author's Response: Aw thaaaanks. I hope you enjoy it.
Well I'm hooked.
Due to unfortunate incidents known as RL I haven't had as much time to read fanfic as I'd like lately, so I haven't had the chance to read the last four chapters of your story until now. It's 1am, and man was it worth it!
I love the blend between the "before" and "after", but then again I was always a big fan of the flashbacks so it's not really that much of a wonder.
You've got some great one-liners here and there which really make this seem even more like a 'real' pretender story.
All the characters are...well, like they should be, in character yet you bring your own little something extra to the mix.
Will definitively be looking forward to reading more
Oh verrry good!
So dramatic, so intense.
Really breathtaking. I love your use of symbolism. You have a very vibrant and diverse language that really adds color and suspense.
Great piece. Would love to see what you could do with a longer story, because wow, you nailed this one.
Author's Response: Glad you liked it! I'm working on a longer one. Wish me luck!
Very nice beginning. Like the way you jump from Miss Parker's end of the conversation to Jarod's, it works remarcably well.
Reviewer: Manoline SignedOh very good. I like how it starts out very much like an episode. And you really had me thinking Jarod was in the clear when he wandered off after the hostage-situation had been resolved. Wow, thanks so much for those kind words. I have big plans for this story, but I'm still working out some of the details and problems. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Also, thanks for offering to beta for me. I've read some of your work, and it's excellent. I'll be in touch!
I like the fact that your Miss Parker is as ruthless as she is, reminds me of how she was in season 1. But in many ways I think it would be very natural for her to be that way after the way she dismissed Jarod in the limo in IotH.
Overall a very nice beginning, will be looking forward to reading the story as it develops.
Author's Response:
Wow, this was unexpected. Yay you, not everyone can manage to jump into the mindset of a story after such a long hiatus.
I have to say I was pleased to see it up. I took quite a verbal lashing from Jacs after she discovered this story. Apparently I deserved severe punishment for not telling her about "this awesome story I was betaing for", so lets just say I hope to hear from you soon (don't know if I can take that one more time *has flashback pretender-style*).
Again, you really did a great job on this one. Congrats on being back in the game!
Thanks! And sorry I seem to have hit another hitch. (Didn't really mean to wait 2 months before posting the next chap . . .) And tell Jacci she's not allowed to be mean to my Manoline . . . she *did* know I was posting.
Anyway, new chap should be up shortly. All accolades go to my lovely betas.
Reviewer: Manoline Signedit's the second part to alone, Jarods answer to Miss Parkers E-mail
Very sweet. And an interesting idea, Miss Parker being in on it the whole time. Still think there's more to be said on the subject though, would love it if you made this the opening of a longer fic...
Regardless, interesting idea
This is something I can very much see Jarod doing; putting his and Sydney's brother to rest in the same place. And although Kyle would just be in spirit at this point, I still think (like you obviously) that he'd made some kind of memorial grave site for him.
Overal very nice piece.
Thanks for the review, Manoline!
My muse needs all the feedback she can get at the moment.
Reviewer: Manoline SignedYet another great chapter. Can't help but wonder what "Charlie's" reaction is gonna be to his wife's less than kind behaviour towards their long lost son.
Awwww poor little Jarod. Somebody should hug him. Someone hugs him in the next chapter, right? Cause he needs a hug. And not the "pat on the back, not back away from me you crazy little guy"-kind I mean the "bearhug, so tight it cuts of the circulation to your brain and ruins all chances of remembering what made you so sad in the first place"-hug. That's what he needs.
Oh I knew it! Jarod-powa FTW!
Well it seems 30 years without affection has him handling himself quite well without hugs...still think he deserves one though.
Raines and Willie capture Jarod. Horrible things follow. You'll have to read it to find out more.
LMAO!
Oh Tina *chocking from laughing so hard* that is the *continues to chocke* worst, and best thing I think I've read in a long time. Ranks right up there with Cold Dick.
At least now we know what kind of sick and twisted things go on inside the mind of 'Dr Billy' *continues to laugh*
I like the idea of telling stories from the POV of some of the people Jarod meat along the way. And I must say you did it very well too. You have a creative and original language, yet easy to follow and read.
Reviewer: Manoline SignedWhat a great idea! Like the result too.
And I can just see Jarod doing it too. Though she'd have a looot of guns by the end of january, so hopefully the clues were vague.
Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Awsome oneshot. Especially love the last sentence.
Would be very interesting to see you turn this into a longer piece, especially after you revealed the "who/what"-part.
Reviewer: Manoline Signed
Very interesting twist to Donoterase, will be interesting to see where you take this *waits for next chapter to magically appear :P *
Reviewer: Manoline SignedCute story. I especially like Parker's reaction at the end, trying to convince herself of it being unsignificant. Which it may be and may not be... But I guess that's all up to the reader.
Oh and welcome to Missing Pieces! Hope muse is kind to you and gives you lots and lots of ideas for new stories
Thanks for your review!
Muse gives me idea, but I have no time to write them...
Reviewer: Manoline SignedLies are just a part of life at the Centre, they need to be. But that doesn't mean it doesn't affect you. So nice to see someone pointing it out in a story. And I think you portay Miss Parker's POV very well. *steals one of RaChell's chocolates and throws it at your feet*
Reviewer: Manoline SignedA very sweet moment, and so very Jarod. In the end I think you made just the right amount of changes, very nice piece.
Oh Good! (wipes sweat from brow) It's always nice to get a passing grade from my beta readers. Now I can stop biting my nails. Honestly, I was worried I'd get a e-mail saying I should do a complete re-write!
Thanks as always for the constructive criticism! RaChell
Reviewer: Manoline Signed