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Darkness Falling by Mirage
Rated: NC 18 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 496]
Summary:

Jarod is implicated in a spate of homicides. 



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: Warning: Character Death, Warning: Language, Warning: Sexual Content, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 57575
Read Count: 34501
[Report This] Published: 04/03/15 Updated: 01/06/23


Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Ohhh! This is refreshing Mirage. You have an amazing grasp of the characters and of this universe that you have made your own. Very professional quality. I wish for more quantity..more of your writing. You don't write enough, your chapters aren't long enough. I need more. Now.



Author's Response:

Thank you, Leslie. I'm working on the quantity part. I hope the quality is as up to par as you seem to think. More is in the works.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 08/08/15
Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Girl you kill me everytime. I like Pretender Steve and Craig's novels but I LOVE your writing and it makes me feel torn and a little guilty like I'm turning my back on their work. BUT I can't stop reading you. You are good, you are the real deal and you know the characters. You don't have to use silly names and gimmicks either. It's good quality writing of Pretender caliber. I want what I saw on TV, what I have on dvd. I want Michael, Andrea, Jon, Patrick and that's what you give me. You know what this fan wants! I guess I'm not happy with the new direction. If you would get hired by Steve and Craig I wouldn't have to feel guilty. Get hired Mirage. I want you to know that I'm trying to do what you ask and not share you. I honestly never wanted to make you feel uncomfortable. Sharing is just a way of saying hey this is delicious and offering a bite to my friends. Oh GOD Pleazze update soon.



Author's Response:

Hi, Leslie. Ah, now, you can't mean that. It's their creation. Oh, I see. If I could get hired? Haha. Am I being punk'd? And you make it sound so simple. Get hired. I can't just get hired. I'd love more paid work, however. It's quite nice to get paid to do something I already do anyway. Thank you! I absolutely appreciate you not sharing me; it makes me extremely uncomfortable when these random scribblings are shared. I will udpate soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 03/11/15
Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18

What on earth happened to your arm? Now of all times when your Muses are definitely on a roll. Or is that why? Oh.. you've been in bed rest and that's why two updates last time? If you had more time to do nothing but write...imagine that! I could just read you all the time Mirage. I love both of these new chapters and do appreciate the hard work and your dedication to writing good quality fiction. You're still the Queen of fiction!! The King... is Stephen King. You are thankfully not as a slow to coming to a point as he is. Amazing what you've accomplished here. Is love in the air Mirage? Or just sexual tension? I hope Jarod and Miss Parker will act on their feelings. They're adults. I feel an ending coming on too and that makes me sad. But I know you'll end it well. You always do. More please?



Author's Response:

I believe I had a tight muscle issue that instigated a nerve issue (still a better diagnosis than the one I paid a "doctor" for) and after spending hundreds of dollars at a "doctor's" office and a week in rather impressive pain, I implausibly found a fix online at yahoo answers (I know).

Ah, yes, I love Stephen King. I love his style. We'll have to see what happens next with Parker and Jarod. The ending is coming. I wish I had your faith in me. I'll find a way to screw it up. Don't worry. I always do. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Leslie.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 11/03/18
Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19

A new story and a new chapter! You're on a roll and I hope you'll keep going. Are you ready to be done writing? Don't finish too soon. I could read you forever and I want to. I love your work. Thanks for all you do.



Author's Response:

Oh, yes. I was ready to be done writing the moment I began. I won't complete this too soon (not soon enough). Thank you so much for the generious review and for reading. This fandom is filled with the kindest people.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 26/03/18
Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20

YES YES YES! YES. Oh Mirage I can't believe you updated so quickly. Thank you. Made my week. Love it. Love that this is so well written. Perfect. More, please?



Author's Response:

Haha. That reviewin light of what I've just posted (chapter 21) is hilarious and appropriate I think. There will be more. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Leslie.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 05/04/18
Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25

I want to re read this and review every chapter but for now I just need to say how much I love this and how her distrust still thrives after being physically intimate with him just like I expected it always would no matter what because of her training. It's going to take Jarod a lifetime to undo what the Centre did to them. That's why he should have been angry and closed that placed down back in season one so.... yeah I'm loving this. more please.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 24/05/20
Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27

I'd love to read more!

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 04/02/23
Summary:


Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: None
Classifications: Genres: None
Warnings: None

Series: The Return
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 39350
Read Count: 5382
[Report This] Published: 04/11/16 Updated: 04/08/22


Title: Chapter 4: Unknown (Part IV)

I was afraid I wasn't going to like this. I feared you were going in a darker Jarod direction so I'm relieved. For him to have sex with her now when she's there with in the first place because he abducted her would be wrong wrong wrong of him even if she offers herself naked to him on a silver platter. I like your darker evil Jarod novels when that's a part of the plot but right now he's his usual darkness and still good and I like it.

I need to say that I love how Jarod had planned to have one conversation with Ethan and then for him to lose control of the conversation. It shows Jarod's humanity and that he isn't always perfect. Makes him more relatable. I love how you show that Ethan has grown and come a long way and he took control of the conversation and held Jarod accountable. When it came down between allying with Jarod against his sister, Ethan chose to ally with his sister. Can't blame that. She never shot or took Jarod to the Centre but Jarod did abduct her.

LOVE Parker's thoughts about Jarod's own fears that he's chin-deep in. It just shows that he keeps trying to help others when he needs help and easily he could become an enabler even accidentally. Needing help, needing to help others and needing her because he loves her and he could let things slide to please her. They could bring each other down if they aren't careful, drown together. You keep it real and I've always loved that about your writing. Cate adds difficulties as children do. Bringing Catherine into this is a stroke of genius too. I can't wait to see what happens next. I never want this to end.



Author's Response:

I know what you mean. On one hand, they are consenting adults. That said, it's complicated for hosts of reasons. If it were any man, I think it would have happened many chapters ago. I'm relieved that you don't want it to end. The conclusion is still quite a ways off. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Leslie.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 18/02/18
Title: Chapter 9: Refuge

This is stunning Mirage. And you're NOT a shipper? I'm glad you're able to see past your nonshipperness and write this gems. Beautiful. The characters are the characters and just as I remember. I don't know how you do it. I'm glad you do it. Please keep doing it. Congrats on this. More, please?

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 07/02/20
Title: Chapter 10: The Great Unknown

I hope you will push through the wretched feelings and continue to write. I lose myself in your writing and that's what I need now, this escape. I feel bad that you aren't being paid to do this. Your writing is worlds above much better than some I've paid to read. I appreciate that you're empathetic. Your humanity and humility is appreciated. You rock Mirage. Keep rocking.



Author's Response:

Ah, thanks for the hopes. I've embraced the wretchedness, and it embraces me right back. Thank you reading, reviewing, and the kindness.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/04/20
Title: Chapter 11: Trust

OMG more please. I love it.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 11/08/22
Oblivion by Mirage
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 429]
Summary:

A past transgression jeopardizes Sydney's life.



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: None
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 21 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 45808
Read Count: 61512
[Report This] Published: 24/12/16 Updated: 14/07/23


Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20

I was really shocked 😲😳 and thinking oh no they can't be together if it's true but then Jarod, dear dear dear Jarod, dropped some major truth nukes and I  agree with him. I actually agree that nothing should change, that love is all that matters and Parker knows it's true. She would have been long gone if the revelation changed her feelings. I think she needed Jarod to tell her it's ok to follow her heart and I love that. Oh, I want more so much right now. Thank you so much for this. 💖

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 26/03/23
Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

I LOVE LOVE Freaking LOVE Parker's concern for Syndey. She was really afraid every time Sydney freaked out on the series and even hugged him when his brother died and he seems to be an achilles heal for her in many ways. I think she would drink when she came to a point where there was nothing else to do to find him. She had all the men on it and she was tired now after looking for him and she was busy with Jarod. She would want to handle Jarod personally to be sure nothing bad happened to him ... because she knows Sydney would want that of her.

It's one thing just to read but then I can't help but go beneath what you wrote and explore. You're one of those authors that I want to analysise all of your work and find easter eggs. Your prose is intelligent and thought provoking, always profound. I need more now.



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading, and thank you for the rather generous review, Leslie.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 18/10/20
Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Amazing. Your descriptive work is amazing, the characterizations are amazing. You transition seamlessly. The story has me on the edge of the seat.Please update soon.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 12/03/21
Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16

You don't ever hold back and I love it. Your writing is really crisp, bold & energetic. Every letter is placed to perfection. Your prose is punchy and concise. You blend narration and prose brilliantly and transition with a natural ease. It's enthralling. It's poignant. It's addictive. I laugh. I long. I cry. I can't look away.

Some subject matter hasn't always been comfortable.....I say that after squirming and cringing while watching Risque Business where Jarod pulls the story of two rapes from a sex therapist.

Reading is easier usually but because you write so vividly I still SEE everything going on in your story. The same thing I love about your writing is the same thing that scares me about your writing. You yank me into the story and sometimes I don't want to be there. It's a compliment I swear. I'm sorry if it seems too critical. I don't know how you do it. I don't think I'll ever be able to tackle some subject matter at all and definitely not at your skill level. Please keep writing. Please?

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 17/09/21
Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Oh, I love this. It's so refreshing to read you. Somehow you always write something fresh and original and still fascinating and brilliant.

The character development is beautiful. These two have grown...but not so much we don't recognize them. Miss Parker is the perfect marriage of strength and vulnerability and you always capture her and all of the characters just as they are on the tv show.

I love the tenderness between Jarod and Sydney, that little father-son moment was beautiful and something I would have liked to see more on the show.

The moments between Jarod and Parker... oh, what can I say? You're a wordsmith Mirage and you know where to put the characters and how to write a fantastic story. I'm loving Jarod right now for keeping his feelings to himself while Miss Parker deals with the past and tries to resolve that trauma.

Thank you for calling it accountability culture. It's been a long time in coming too. I noticed that you said millineals were falsely accused of things including ruining sex offenders careers and it took me a minute but yeah, the people who ruined the sex offenders careers is the sex offenders, not the whistle blowers, witness, victims, etc. I needed to see this today. I'm so tired of certain people blaming everyone but the sex offender. Will there be a happy ending for Jarod and Miss Parker?

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 31/10/21
Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Ahhhhhh, so many feels Mirage. Every word is is so superbly placed and the dilaog sounds exactly like my favorite characters and power couple. You really know these characters. I want more.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 13/04/22
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

please update this one too

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 19/05/22
Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21

Heyyyy! I love it. I was so totally hoping and wishing that Parker would shrug it all of and be with Jarod. YES. LOVE for the win! Thank you. I could go on and on about how amazing your writing is and how much of a wordsmith you are and ... all that but I'm not good wiith words. I'm still here reading your work and reviewing so that's enough said I hope. Thank you and please don't stop here.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 19/07/23
Lacunae by Mirage
Rated: M starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 240]
Summary:

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Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: Warning: Character Death

Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 36694
Read Count: 73994
[Report This] Published: 25/03/18 Updated: 01/08/23


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Woot. I thought Jarod was dead! You had me going. Ohhhh but Sydney and Jarod's clone are. :( Love how she embraced him thinking he was the clone but then couldn't wait to get out of his grasp when she learned it was Jarod. Oohhhh Mirage. I love you. Thank you for this new story. And ditto on winter. Winter needs to gtf on already. More please?

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 26/03/18
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

OMG! Second chapter is as solid and perfect as the first. Love!!! More please?

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/03/18
Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

omg I need more already. I love this story and your writing.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 19/05/22
Abstractions by Mirage
Rated: G starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 40]
Summary:

         



Categories: Indefinite Timeline
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 913
Read Count: 2025
[Report This] Published: 16/10/18 Updated: 16/10/18


Title: Chapter 1: Refuge in Reverie

WOW. Mirage! I would have never thought to do that... and neither would have anyone else!!! Genius. Wow. This is the most brilliant thing ever. Please give us more. But... What will Jarod do now? Where do they go from here? I need more. Please?



Author's Response:

Aw. Thanks for reading and reviewing. You're extremely kind.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 18/10/18
Blindsided by Mirage
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 190] New!
Summary:

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Categories: Indefinite Timeline, Stories
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 10214
Read Count: 4172
[Report This] Published: 23/12/21 Updated: 18/04/24


Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

oh, wow, this is awesome. I can't blame either of them here for their actions And words. They're both afraid and there's so much appropriate tension. I love that Parker sees to it that he eats. I love that jarid pushes out the pain and anger to give his body fuel and doesn't think of miuna because right now the focus is escape. Out of the park brilliance Mirage. I thought I was gonna have to take to Twitter to get you back here . pheww just in time you show up and give me the update. please update all your other stories too. more!!

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 11/05/23
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Please update!



Author's Response:

Done. Thanks.

Reviewer: Leslie Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 04/02/23