Fandom: Phantom of the Opera (stage show)
Title: All I Ask
Characters: Christine Daaé, Raoul de Chagny, Erik
Prompt: 18coda 17 ritenuto
Word Count: 673
Rating: PG
Summary: A fill-in scene before the second unmasking; Erik is based on Howard McGillin, Christine is based on Elizabeth Loyacano, and Raoul is based on Jeremy Stolle.

( As soon as she pulled away the hood that had hidden his features, Christine's first instinct was to run as far away as she could. )

Title: It is Useless to Dwell in the Past
Author: Crystal Rose of Pollux (rose_of_pollux)
Theme: 15; Senza
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh
Warnings: PG13 (for a mummy's appearance)
Disclaimer/Claimer: The characters aren't mine, and the story is
Summary: However hard she tries to forget Atem and move on, Téa finds it impossible to do so. And, for some reason, that annoys Seto Kaiba more than it should.

This story will be cross-posted to 31_days, 20_cities, 10_inspirations, 30_romances, setoanzulove, and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4411970/1/

( It is Useless to Dwell in the Past )

Title: A Rival's Counsel
Author: Crystal Rose of Pollux (rose_of_pollux)
Theme: 16; mosso
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh
Warnings: mentions of alcohol; PG13
Disclaimer: The characters aren't mine, but the story is
Summary: An argument with his father sends Joey Wheeler to Seto Kaiba for advice

Will be cross-posted to 10_inspirations, 30_friends, 30_gens, and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4376447/1/

( A Rival's Counsel )

Fandom: Phantom of the Opera (stage show)
Title: Shelter from the Storm
Characters: Christine Daaé, Raoul de Chagny
Prompt: 18coda 06 ostinato
Word Count: 1385
Rating: G
Disclaimer: The Phantom of the Opera belongs to Gaston Leroux; this version belongs to Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Summary: As a boy, Raoul promises to protect Christine from a storm; as a man, he promises to protect her from something far more dangerous. RC and somewhat fluffy.

( Christine anxiously pressed her nose against the windowpane as she watched the dark clouds rolling in from the sea. )

*looks sheepish* Though I have been tagging as I go, and accepting claims, we might have dropped the ball a little as to doing monthly check-ins. Since... January.

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Title: Bitter Fruit
Author: autumnflight
Theme: #3 "Canon"
Fandom: Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
Warnings: Takes place at the end of chapter 143; slight SPOILERS for chapter 178
Disclaimer: Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and its characters belong to CLAMP.
Summary/Comments: Sakura knows many things, and it hurts.

[ The fruit of knowledge can be very bitter, very bitter indeed. ]

Title: Trickle
Author: lilpocketninja
Theme: a cappella
Fandom: Young Avengers
Warnings: Non-graphic slash
Disclaimer: Young Avengers belongs to Marvel Comics, I don't own them and make no profit from this story.
Summary/Comments: Sometimes, the team just can't break up fast enough.

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Title: Who Is That Masked Man?
Author: Lucky_Ladybug/insaneladybug
Theme: #9 - Nocturne
Fandom: Final Fantasy VII
Warnings: Silliness.
Disclaimer: The characters are not mine and the story is!
Summary/Comments: Zack's quest to learn the black rider's identity has ridiculous results.

Cross-posted to ff_love, ladybug_tales, and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4313245/1/


( Not Zorro )

Title: Business as Usual
Author: Crystal Rose of Pollux (rose_of_pollux)
Theme: 5; fermata
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh
Warnings: none; rated PG/K+
Disclaimer: The characters aren't mine, but the story is!
Summary: Seto Kaiba isn't about to let something so trivial as a cold keep him from his work. He isn't about to take any advice, either, but that won't stop people from giving it.
Will be cross-posted to 30_gens, 30_friends, 10_inspirations, and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4297256/1/

( Business as Usual )

Title: Don't Seal Yourself Away
Author: Crystal Rose of Pollux (rose_of_pollux)
Theme: 8; incidental music
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh
Warnings: PG
Disclaimer: The characters aren't mine, but the story is!
Summary: Misunderstanding can turn into understanding. Understanding can turn into concern. But will he accept it?
Will be cross posted to: 10_inspirations, 31_days, 20_heartbeats, 30_nights, and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4279352/1/

( Don't Seal Yourself Away )