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Miss Parker's Origami
(Nominated, Best Comedy, Best Vignette, tPFA 2000)
Paperwork is hell, and it's driving Miss Parker a little crazy. An innocent attempt to let off a little steam takes an unexpected twist and things go a little awry. Rated "TS" for totally silly.Miss Parker's Rendition of the Flight of the Bumble Bee
Yet another meeting, and Miss Parker feels the boredom setting in. She and the posse certainly knows how to liven things up.. Another "TS" ratingRaines' Payback
Mr. Raines is out for revenge. Miss Parker's ready for him - innovation is the name of the game and having an aresenal that your enemy is unprepared for can make all the difference. Yet again rated "TS"Ce'Nedra
Trading Places
(3rd Place for Unfinished work, tPFA 2000) * since completed
Part 1 . Part 2 . Part 3 . Part 4 . Part 5 . Part 6
In the many years that Miss Parker has been chasing Jarod, it's likely she's wondered what it must be like for him - perhaps she's even dreamed about it. It seems, though, the line between dream and reality is blurring.
Lies that Blind
What really happened to make Miss Parker hate Jarod so much? After all they were friends once - and more.LtB: Loose Threads
An unexpected question triggers a realization for Miss Parker, and there's going to be hell to pay at the Centre before she's through.
LtB: The First Pull
Nightmares plague Parker as she puts her plan in motion while half a continent away Jarod uncovers disturbing information.LtB: The Next Generation
The Powers That Be at the Centre are scrambling as things start to go haywire.Mother's Day
(Winner, 1st Place for Short Story, tPFA 2000)
When Debbie needs her mom, she isn't available, so Miss Parker steps in to bridge the gap. A really sweet piece, and well deserving of 1st place for Best Short Story. Though not officially part of the "Lies that Blind" series, this story runs in that timeline.Room 413
Have you ever wondered if it was all a fabrication? What if the Centre was just a paranoid delusions, brought on by stress, exsisting only within the fractured psyche of a damged mind? This is one short story that will leave you shaking your head, wondering.Gables
(Nominated Best Author, tPFA 2000)The "X" Series
Never Stand on the X
(Nominated, Best Comedy, tPFA 2000; Winner - 2nd Place Best Portrayal of Jarod, and Best Vignette, tPFA 2000)
Miss Parker gets all tied up... 'nuff said.X Marks the Spot
It's not exactly buried treasure that awaits Miss Parker in Jarod's most recent lair.Make Sure You're Not on the X
Parker's attempts to avoid the X, but her plan backfires...If I See Once More X
Turnabout is fair play - when Jarod decides on a bold move, Parker counters him with a splan he never expected.The Angel Collection
(Part three won 1st Place, Best Short Story, 2002 tPFA)
Part 1 . Part 2 . Part 3 . Part 4
Jarod is always sending small gifts Miss Parker's way; Christmas brings about the beginnings of a special tradition between them.First Glance
Author's Note: This is inspired by Lisa’s story, "Passing Glance", and takes place *before* her story. If you have not read her's, I would recommend it.Gun
(Winner, 3rd Place, Best Portrayal of Miss Parker, tPFA 2001)
Author's Note: This is a fourth season vignette, touching on some of the things I think were going on in Miss Parker's head.
Rating: PG13Smoke
Sometimes, Miss Parker would rather not drink alone.
Rated PG-13Just Close Your Eyes
(Winner, 3rd Place, Best Portrayal of Lyle, tPFA 2000)
Jarod and Miss Parker talk after she experiences a distrubing attack; sometimes comfort comes from the most unlikely sources.
Setting: mid-third season.
Rated: PG-13 for language and implied (not explicit) sexual violence.Laurie
For the Love of Mommy
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
In the middle of bringing a baby-seller to justice, Jarod runs across Miss Parker's medical information. Despite all that is between them, when a crisis comes up Jarod is willing to make the ultimate sacrifce for her.Liz Shelbourne
(Nominated, Best Author, tPFA 2001)Brick By Brick
( Nominated -Best Novel, Best PG-13 and Under Story, Best Action Adventure, tPFA 2000; Nominated - Best Drama, tPFA 2001)
Part 1 . Part 2 . Part 3 . Part 4 . Part 5 . Part 6 . Part 7
Jarod, in an effort to insure that justice has been done, investigates an architect responsible for a mans death. During the course of events, however, our favorite pretender learns that sometimes he doesn't know everything...Ghosts
(Sequel to Brick by Brick)
Several weeks have passed since Jarod discovered what had happened to Hannah. He is wandering aimlessly, awash in a sea of hoplessness and despair when a stranger with a soft heart spots him. She needs a strong back - and he needs a reason to go on. It was almost perfect for both of them, until his past caught up with him...deconstruction
(Nominated, Best Action Adventure, tPFA 2001)
(Sequel to Ghosts)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
As was inevitable, the Centre and the evil men who work there finally receive their due. After all is said and done, Jarod tries to find some peace by returning to the project he'd begun with Hannah so long before - and has his world turned on its ear.Exchange
(Nominated, Best Action Adventure, tPFA 2000)
Part 1 .Part 2 .Part 3 Part 4
During his forays on the internet, Jarod finds a comforting "voice" in the night, someone to talk to, share with and enjoy - then, unexpectedly, the voice vanishes after a frantic cry for help...Point of No Return
(Nominated, Best Vignette, tPFA 2000)Miss Parker is having a hellish day, and the heat isn't helping - then someone comes along and helps her let off a little steam, ending in a rather unexpected twist.
What Goes Around
Did you ever wonder what the story behind Miss Parker's ring is? Many years ago, Catherine and her daughter went to a summer fair......And That Ain't Good
Miss Parker isn't about to let Jarod have the last laugh. A response to "Girls Nite Out".Reality Test
Another day, another pretend. Only this time, Jarod finds one of the most important things he's ever been in search of right under his nose. Co-written with Shaddyr.Trick or Treat
Response to the Halloween challenge posted in the pfic yahoogroup.A Barren Elm
(Winner, 2nd Place, Best Portrayal of Miss Parker, tPFA 2002)
Tormentor or victim? Miss Parker contemplates her life at the Centre.Silent Voices
(Winner, 1st Place, Best Portrayal of Sydney, tPFA 2002)
Sydney reveals the truth about his work with Catherine Parker. Mild spoilers for 2001 movie.The Shadowlands
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
- A strange DSA appears on Sydney's desk, Parker gets birthday balloons, and Jarod tries to help a man and his son. CompleteSweet Orange
(Winner, 1st Place, Best Portrayal of Miss Parker, tPFA 2001)
It is said that our most powerful memories are linked to our sense of smell. While up in the attic, the fragrant scent of oranges reminds Parker of moments past.Wet Pavement (prequel to 'The Phoenix' )
Jarod has a clandestine meeting with Miss Parker - and it's not good newsThe Phoenix
(Winner, 2nd Place, Best Portrayal of Jarod, 2nd Place, Best Vignette, tPFA 2002)
Sydney's life hangs by a thread, and the outlook is bleak.Unforgettable
(Winner, 1st Place, Best Portrayal of Sydney, 2nd Place, Best Short Story, tPFA 2002)
An unsucessful trap for Jarod turns into a night of dancing for Parker; along the way she pulls Sydney onto the dance floor, stirring up memories from long ago.
The Silent Enemy
A secret meeting turns out to be a life threatening trap. Will Parker be able to find out the truth in time?
Coffee Grounds
(Winner, 3rd Place, Best Portrayal of Sydney, 3rd Place, Best Portrayal of Broots, tPFA 2002)
No one likes to be ignored, and Miss Parker isn't happy when it happens to her.N.R. Levy
( Winner, 1st Place Best Author, tPFA 2000, 1st Place Best Author, tPFA 2001)The Destiny Series
Nominaited, Best Action Adventure, tPFA 2000, 3rd Place, Best Portrayal of Center Staff, tPFA 2001)With Jarod back in the clutches of the Centre, Miss Parker in danger from the bullet next to her spine and more double dealing plots than you can shake a sitck at, this engrossing fic follows the events of Donoterase. A truly worthwhile read.
The Not so Wonderful Life
Jarod gives Miss Parker some information that she has to act on, almost at the cost of her life. While she lies in intensive care, dreams of a future of that might have been convinces him it's time to make some changes.A Special Valentine
( Winner, 2nd Place, Best Drama, tPFA 2000, 2nd Place, Best Action Adventure, tPFA 2000)
Sequel to "The not so Wonderful Life"
Miss Parker is in danger and Jarod won't let her face it alone. When he comes to her, she is not only willing to accept his help, but to help him in return.Afterglow
(Winner, 3rd place, Best Drama, tPFA 2001)
Sequel to "A Special Valentine"
A vicious stalker, an elaborate sting, love and jealousy are the ingredients of this wildly tempestuous piece. Be warned... happiness is fleeting, and sometimes doing the right thing is the worst choice possible.Embers
Sequel to Afterglow
Part 1 Part 2 TBC
Miss Parker's life is in ruins. She has nothing left... or does she?A Kiss Goodbye
(Winner, 3rd place, Best Vignette, tPFA 2001)
Violently ripped from one another by an assassin, Thomas and Parker were never able to say goodbye. Or were they?A Matter of Blood
Winner:
1st Place, Best Series,2001 tPFA
2nd Place, Portrayal ofSydney, 2001 tPFA
2nd Place, Portrayal of Lyle 2001 tPFA
2nd Place, Portrayal of Center Staff, 2001 tPFA
2nd Place, Best Unfinished,2001 tPFA
2nd Place, Best Action Adventure 2001 tPFA
Part 21
Part 22
Part 23
Part 24Quite by accident, Miss Parker discovers that she and Angelo have a special connection. Meanwhile Jarod, in the course of working on a case concerning a serial rapist, discoves that an old enemy is not dead, but very much alive and and homing in on Miss Parker. As events progress, betrayal comes from the hands of the trusted, and unexpected help is found with the enemy.
Night of Masks
Response to the Halloween challenge posted on the pfic yahoogroup.Paper Snowflakes Series
(Nominated Best Series, tPFA 2000)Paper Snowflakes
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
A snowstorm and a broken down car leave Miss Parker to take refuge in an unoccupied cabin. After settling in for the night, a knock at the door presents her with unexpected visitors, and a little girl's innocent scheme gives her a Christmas to remember.To Dance in an English Garden
(Nominated Best Novel, tPFA 2000, Nominated Best PG13 and Under, tPFA 2000)
Part 1Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
A phone call from a concerned stranger sends Miss Parker to England to find Jarod - what she finds when she arrives is shocking.A Night to Remember
Sequel to "To Dance in an English Garden"
A formal ball, a little jealousy and a disturbed attacker turn a the evening upside down.
With Me
(Nominated Best Unfinished, tPFA 2000) *since complete
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
The Sequel to "The Trick is to Keep Breathing" Oh, go read it already.PaulaThe Bunny Trail
Out shopping at the local mall, Miss Parker has a series of interesting encounters, including a visit with the Easter Bunny.Perri
The Long Way Home (Nominated Best PG13 and Under, tPFA 2000)
(off site link)
A long night, a long drive, and two wounded people help each other along in the course of their respective healing. A real "feel good" story.Rebeckah
(Nominaited, Best Author, tPFA 2000)Reality Check
Part 1 Part 2
What would you do if you woke up one morning and found yourself in the Renewal wing? Just imagine. The Centre is real... and the physician in charge of your care was none other than William Raines.
Platonic Ending:
Rose's Story Part 1 Part 2Romantic Ending:
Annie's Story Part 1 Part 2 Part 3Breath
sequel to Annie's Story
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12
Jarod and Annie have made a life together, but just like Annie always feared, the Centre managed to track them down. once again, Annie is seperated from Jarod and on the run from Lyle.Family Ties
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
A miscalculation leaves Jarod running for his freedom, with Parker and Lyle in hot pursuit. Our favorite Pretender stumbles into a good Samaritan who turns out to be more than just your average helpful soul.Julie Fortune AKA Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, Winner 3rd Place, Best Author, tPFA 2000, 3rd Place Best Author, tPFA 2001
Close
(Winner, 1st Place, Best Drama, 2001 tPFA)
(offsite link)
In her seemingly never-ending hunt for Jarod, Miss Parker runs across a crime so heinous it makes even the doings of the Centre look tame ... a crime she realizes Jarod can't possibly ignore. Tracking him alone, without Centre support, is risky, but the potential rewards (both personal and professional) are too great to ignore. So are the risks, because Miss Parker has crossed paths with more than Jarod. She's become the newest attraction for a human monster so skilled that even Jarod may not be enough to save her life.Cooperation
(Winner, 1st Place, Best Action Adventure, 2000\1 tPFA, 1st Place, Best Drama, 2000 tPFA)
(offsite link)
Jarod, still easily misleading the Centre, decides to take a few days off for a vacation, but his adventure takes a turn for the worse when he's captured not by the Centre, but by their more ruthless competitors. Trapped in a prison that makes the Centre look like day care, Jarod must resist attempts to destroy him and hope that the Centre's desire to have him back will trigger a rescue.Legacy
(offsite link)
Author's Summary: Broots' discovery that Jarod's one-time lover Nia has vanished leads Parker to believe that the Centre is behind it, and that Nia may be carrying a Pretender's child -- something Dr. Raines will kill to possess. Parker must weigh her ethics against her position, and find a way to save both Nia and the child from her own people.Too Many Jarods
(offsite link)
The sequel, more or less, to both Cooperation and Legacy. As Jarod attempts to recover from his brutal torture at the hands of the Centre's business rival The Cooperative, he finds himself unable to find his way through the pain alone. At the same time, the Centre's most dangerous executive decides it's time to bring Jarod in, once and for all, by using bait Jarod can't possibly ignore. The only problem is, Jarod can't respond. So it's left up to others who really aren't qualified to be Jarod to take a shot at being a Pretender ...Shaddyr
Convergence
(Winner, 1st Place Best Crossover, tPFA 2002, 1st Place Best Crossover, Shades of Grey Award)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8
Summary: Crossover between The Pretender and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. One prophecy leads to another, and they all seem to lead to Sunnydale.
Pairings: S/B, MP/J Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: BtVS S6, up to "Gone"; The Pretender: Island of the Haunted
Judges comments from the "Shades of Grey" Awards:
No obvious spelling or grammar mistakes. Excellent Buffy and Spike characterization. Jarod leaps off the page. Intelligent plot with a realistic merging of the two fandoms. Sucked me right in. Excellent."Who's Gotta Catch Who?
Summary: A response to the Halloween challenge on the pretendfic yahoogroup.
Rating: G
Spoilers: NoneBitter and Sweet
(Winner, 2nd Place Best Comedy, tPFA 2001, 2nd Place Best PG13 and Under, tPFA 2001)
Summary: A late night phone call goes from innocent to innuendo, leaving Parker feeling more than a little uncomfortable. True to form, Jarod just can't let it go without getting the last word.
Pairings: MP/J UST
Rating: PG-13 Spoilers: None12 Steps of Pretenders Anonymous
Summary: A humourous look at the 12 steps - pez head style.
Rating: G
Spoilers: NonReality Test
Author: Liz Shelborne and Shaddyr
Summary: Another day, another pretend. Only this time, Jarod finds one of the most important things he's ever been in search of right under his nose.
Rating: PG
Spoilers: NoneGestalt Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
(Nominated Best PG13 and Under, tPFA 2000)
Summary: It's New Year's Eve, and Miss Parker is headed for a party. Unbeknownst to her, Jarod has plans for the evening that include her.
Rating: PG-13Obedience Usque ad Mortem Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Summary: Sequel to 'Gestalt'. It's been 4 years, and Jarod is still out there. The Triumvirate is losing patience - the Tower wants results. She is given a warning - but is it already to late?
Rating: PG-13. Violence, mature themes.
Spoilers: NoneSummer Salsa for the Winter Blahs
Summary: A side trip to the Cayman Islands is just the thing for Parker when she needs to get away from it all.
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Set immediately following "Survival of the Fittest."E-mail Enlightenment
Summary: Miss Parker discovers that even the writer's don't always know what's going on.
Rating: G
Spoilers: Fanfic only - Ractrish's Story, "Abode of Life" .
Author's Note: This is my contribution to the madcap Pretender Payback Series that can be found on Nicolette's site. Katherine Bruce is the one who is responsible for starting the whole thing in the first place I hereby absolve myself of all responsibility.Buried Secrets
Summary: Jarod finds out a secret that sets his whole world on its ear.
Rating: Ranges to an R - this part, G.
Spoilers: Anything is a fair bet.
Author's Note: Part one of a "round robin" story, it grew to more than 20 parts and over a dozen contributing writers. If you like it, follow the link at the end to where the story is archived in its entirety on Nicolette's site.
Girls Night Out
(Winner, 3rd Place, Best Humour, tPFA 2000)
Summary: Miss Parker gets a call from an old College friend and goes out for a night on the town - with some rather unexpected results.
Rating: G for giggles.
Spoilers: None
SusanLike a Moth Drawn to a Flame
(Winner, 3rd Place, Best Drama and Best Short Story, tPFA 2000)
Summary: It has been said there is a fine line between genius and insanity.. what would happen if Jarod were to cross that line? Not your every day happy ending story; the tone is quite dark. Be warned. Perhaps Jarod is not as stable as he appears.
Rating: R for disturbing themes. This story has earned the description "Seriously Creepy"
Spoilers: NoneEpilogue: Like a Moth...
Summary: The morning after the night before - what happens when Sydney finds out?
Rating: G
Spoilers: NoneThe Man with the Child in His Eyes
Summary: A songfic. Everyone has a breaking point. Jarod drives Miss Parker to hers, then helps pick up the pieces - for a little while.
Rating: A little warmer than a PG-13, but not an R. Medium steam factor.
Spoilers: None.
Author's Note: My FIRST Pretender fanfic, *and* my first foray back into writing fic after a hiatus of almost a decade. Lame and smarmy, but it needed to be done.The Reconciliation Series
* Confession * Penance * Absolution*
While Jarod was in the Centre, he was always under gaurd. What did the sweepers assigned to him think? What might they have done? A foray into the mind - and the heart - of a sweeper.Solitaire
(Winner, 3rd Place, Best Novel, tPFA 2000)
(offsite link)
Miss Parker has a long night to face her feelings while she stands guard. Facing the stark truth alone in the darkness can drive the strongest people over the edge, and Parker is no exception.
Rating: R for laguage, adult themes.B is for Babysitter
(offsite link)
He's back in the Centre, and she's still stalking the hallways, but there's something very wrong going on here. Very good - very sad - more than a little confusing. For more clarity, immediately go on to "G is for Guardian".
Rated PG13G is for Guardian
(offsite link)
When it's time to let go of the past... and the present... Sydney's persepctive of events in "B is for Babysitter".
Rating: PG13
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