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Title: An Unsigned Letter
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: JE/JK
Summary: Past, present and future are often intertwined.
Word Count: 464
Warnings: none
A/N: An Edwards birthday fic.
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 2-9-08; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( An unsigned letter from a secret someone... )

...and I won't get into the history of it here -- I'll just tell you all that my El-Jay friend oleander9999 wrote a pr0n fic consisting entirely of haiku verse, and I was....moved, I guess you'd call it?

So, here's a Lemon-y Limerick...

There once was a statesman named John
With a penchant for gettin' it on
After preparing the hole
He inserted his pole
And he thrust till the sexin' was done.

Title: Oakwood
Rating: a melancholic G
Pairing: Gen
Summary: For everyone's sake, they keep his memory alive.
Word Count: 447
Warnings: Once again, more angst than a healthy diet should contain.
A/N: Again, this date is so important to the family... that being said, this is all fiction, and I'll leave it at that.

Companion piece to "Decade". Written from the Edwards children's POV.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 2-9-08; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( The only thing that gives me hope is I know, I'll see you again some day. )

Title: Decade
Rating: PG
Pairing: Gen
Summary: Seasons change, but not so the past.
Word Count: 2655
Warnings: Angst content through the roof....Think about the date, seriously. Language and depressing situations.
A/N: Some of you realize what April 4 means to the Edwards family and their supporters...

Yeah.

A year and a half ago, I wrote Lunation. I stated at that time that I wished to be sensitive to the Edwards family's feelings, and I would never want to write anything that would hurt them in any way, even while writing about the most private and personal thing in their lives. That being said...

My muses asked this of me, for this day, and would not be denied. Forgive me.

Inspired by Kenny Chesney's "Who You'd Be Today."

Companion piece to Oakwood.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 2-8-08; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Sunny days seem to hurt the most; I wear the pain like a heavy coat - I feel you everywhere I go... )

Title: Foot in Mouth
Rating: PG
Pairing: John Edwards / Jack Kemp *facepalm*
Summary: Some things should never be discussed.
Word Count: 100
Warnings: none, unless angst is on your "DO NOT WANT! D:" list
A/N: Continuing where the last set of three left off, here's another "getting acquainted" drabble...
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 9-8-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Posted with "Getting to Know You" to the polifics ElJay community on 3-16-08.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( ...Wherein a faux pas occurs. )

Title: Getting to Know You
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: John Edwards / Jack Kemp *facepalm*
Summary: It's their first meeting... and they're feeling each other out.
Word Count: 3 x 100
Warnings: none really - other than excessive innuendo and questionable language
A/N: ( It had to be done. )

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 9-8-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Posted with "Foot in Mouth" to the polifics ElJay community on 3-16-08.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Getting to know all about you... )
But wait! There's more! LOL

Title: Joint Resolutions
Rating: A perfectly innocent (if slightly slashy) G, for a change!
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: New Year's Eve, 2005: A night to celebrate.
Word Count: 1056
Warnings: none
A/N: I had to use the industrial strength cattle prod on my muses (thanks for the loan, oleander9999!), but was finally able to goad them into giving me this little ficlet.
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 2-5-08; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to time; reliving in our eloquence another ’auld lang syne’... )

Title: Taps
Rating: PG
Pairing: JK/JE friendship
Summary: All is well -- safely rest. God is nigh.
Word Count: 2131 (not including prose)
Warnings: Rated for language. RPF.
A/N: Arlington National Cemetery, Veteran's Day 2005. oleander9999 wanted me to continue my holiday fics, so...I took a touch of real life and twisted it a bit.
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 9-9-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

The history of "Taps"

( Life is too precious to be fighting wars each day / War can't give life, it can only take it away )

Title: Fast Food [This fic should have no title. It doesn't deserve one. - Teh Author]
Rating: LOL!!
Pairing: JE/JK
Summary: Speaking of that Wendy's tradition...
Word Count: 282
Warnings: Horrible puns. I'm so ashamed.
A/N: I don't even know where to start... OK - um, oleander9999 made me do it!!

This is quite possibly the silliest thing I have ever written. I have been working 10+ hours a day for the past three days (which explains why my brain is fried), and this is what comes of that.

Don't hate me because I'm sleep-deprived.

N.B. - you may have to read it out loud to catch all the different parts of the double cheeseburger that Johnny so craves. Or not...have it your way!

...Wait, that's Burger King. Never mind. ;-)
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 2-8-08; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Wendy's!Fic of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOM LOLOL!! )

Title: The Right Call?
Rating: G (but not a happy G...)
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: John makes a phone call.
Word Count: 100 - a perfect drabble! :)
Warnings: None. Huh.
A/N: ...just because I haven't been writing anything for a while, doesn't mean that my writing's gotten any happier, apparently. sarken claimed a drabble from the "drabble meme" - her request was for "Angry JxJ with the use of the word 'down' " - and here's what we got.

Sad fic > no fic, but don't read it if you're delicate.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 9-29-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( 'Angry JxJ with the use of the word down' )

Title: Separation
Rating: PG
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: 'It wasn't supposed to end like this...'
Word Count: 1722 [not including lyrics]
Warnings: Um... [*thinks*] Song-fic? M/M RPF, implied slash...angst...impending heartache... I think that's the worst of it.
A/N: This is not a happy fic. It's dark and bitter like my soul. =P

Written for sarken, Defiler of the Fandom's Sanctity.™ Bless you, darlin'.

Leave the pity and the blame for the ones who do not speak
You write the words to get respect and compassion, and for posterity
You write the words and make believe there is truth in the space between.

There is fiction in the space between you and everybody
Give us all what we need, give us one more sad sordid story
But in the fiction of the space between, sometimes a lie is the best thing
Sometimes, a lie is the best thing...
~Tracy Chapman, Telling Stories

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 9-30-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Baby, you can sleep while I drive... )

Title: Saving Grace
Series: Fallen
Rating: PG
Pairing: Gen
Summary: "Tell me -- what are you thankful for?"
Word Count: 3763
Warnings: Angst. Small amount of het smooching.
A/N: Written for Thanksgiving 2004, while I was deep in the middle of "Fallen"... A bit of that bled (heh) into this fic, and you could consider this an epilogue to that series, if you wish... as I do. I wanted to convince myself that they got their happy ending. ;)

Original author's notes:

I don't know what these folks are actually doing today, but I'd like to think that they're all gathering at the Kerry household for a big ol' turkey dinner... I tie a bit of AU fiction to RL here. But this is all in my head.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-20-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Tell me, what are you thankful for? )

Title: Chicken Soup for His Soul
Rating: G
Pairing: JE/JK
Summary: Friendship is balm for the soul
Word Count: 1013
Warnings: None.
A/N: Okay, this is just a goofy little confection I came up with, after hearing that a) Kerry wasn't feeling well, and b) that the Johns were campaigning together again, however briefly. It's silly, really, but maybe you'll enjoy it.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( enjoy a refreshing beverage )

Title: (untitled LiveStrong fic challenge)
Rating: G
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: For courage, for remembrance, and for honor.
Word Count: 695
Warnings: None.
A/N: In response to westwinglvr's fic challenge:

Write a story of any length where Big John gives Little John the yellow bracelet... But you cannot use the words...Kerry, Edwards, John, big, little, young, old, or senator.

EDIT: you CAN use all the words except Kerry or Edwards - ok is that easier?? all i really want is for someone to write the story, but i thought that was just too easy haha

It can have sex...or not - up to u...

Wow, this one was difficult.... I got a bit maudlin in my story, sorry... I'm not sure I like it at all. =/

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( my feeble attempt )

Title: Mudslinging
Rating: PG
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: Caution: slippery when wet.
Word Count: 821
Warnings: Schmoop.
A/N: Stupid fic challenges. *mutter mutter* Guess what?? This one's completely silly!! Goofy as hell, it is.

Write a fic in which either or both of the Johns gets wet. This can come about however you like (hot tub, swimming, rained on, hosed down, or just plain old showering or bathing or whatever else you can think of) and can lead to whatever events you like (Big Evil Grin). It can be any length. Go!

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 2-8-08; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( whee! )

Title: Nightblind
Rating: G
Pairing: implied JK/JE
Summary: It was only a dream.
Word Count: 610
Warnings: Y HALLO THAR ANGST.
A/N: This is a (slightly) modified version of the story I posted for sanferryanne's fic challenge...
The challenge went:

"Anyway, the rules:
Must use the following words: water, past, open, fierce, ring
Can't use: love, lust, sigh, tongue, passion"

Thanks to jkb, again and always, for the useful suggestions. "Aye aye, Editor!"

For some reason, the required words made me immediately think of a dream sequence. *shrug* And because I'm too damned petulant for my own good, this is yet another dark fic. Thank the gods I stubbornly believe in happy endings.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.

Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Do not go gentle into that good night / Rage, rage against the dying of the light. )

Title: Lunation
Rating: G
Pairing: implied JE/JK
Summary: Only love can heal wounds of the heart.
Word Count: 688
Warnings: Sorry, my melancholia is showing.
A/N: I recently finished reading "Four Trials." In this book, John Edwards speaks eloquently about his son Wade, and the effect of Wade's death on his life. His account just gripped me with an iron fist, and this story squeezed out. It begged to be written.

I want to assure everybody here on this list: I love John Edwards. I would never disrespect him or his family. They have suffered incredible pain, and I have tried my damnedest to make this a sensitive, honorable, loving (if fictional and slightly slashy) account.

That said, jkb was kind enough to beta this for me. Thank you for your help.

Eclipse info.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.

Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( dangerous ground )

Title: Sunrise, Sunset
Rating: G
Pairing: None.
Summary: Who will defend the defender? A day in the life of a Presidential campaign
Word Count: 763 [without the news item or the eye-witness account]
Warnings: None.
A/N: Stole nzraya's trick of including published quotes. Everybody's POVs get equal time here.

This was another song-inspired fic ["Blood Brothers" by Bruce Springsteen] but for once I don't mix my fandoms here. See the lyrics here.
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( And it's a ride, ride, ride, and there ain't much cover / With no one runnin' by your side, my blood brother )

Title: Dreams
Rating: PG
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: A dream shared is a dream strengthened
Word Count: 778 [not including lyrics]
Warnings: Implied M/M RPS. Song fic (ew!).
A/N: Damn my musical self. This one quotes liberally from "Worlds Apart" by Bruce Springsteen. You should check it out.

I've had a little too much amaretto and Bailey's tonight, so this may not be horribly coherent, nor as well-written as it could be, and I apologize in advance.

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

( Dreams )

Title: China
Rating: PG
Pairing: JK/JE
Summary: Her worst fears, made manifest.
Word Count: 1198 [not including lyrics]
Warnings: Mild soft-core pr0n. Song fic. *facepalm*
A/N: This fic was inspired by a song that popped up on my iPod last night. For some reason, I thought of Teresa Kerry...

The song is about a relationship in its twilight. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear it performed, actually... And in my mind, it seemed like something that would fit Teresa, if she discovered their secret love.

I admire Teresa a lot, but I am not 'in her mind' and I think it shows. I cannot write like she speaks, so this fic is probably not as good as it could be. It's a lot different from the "usual" formats of stories, so if you have any ideas on improvements, please post (but gently - I'm one of those shy people that waited to post until she was comfortable...).

Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 10-7-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: These stories are works of fiction. Any similarity between the fictional version of the persons portrayed herein and the actual persons is intentional -- every fandom has its canon, folks -- HOWEVER, these stories are not attempts to defame the characters of said persons on the basis of libel, as these works are fictional (and NOT intently false statements created with the express purpose of misleading others about the actual characters of said persons). Real people exist with these names, but these are fictionalized characters here, and not the actual persons mentioned. None of this fiction ever happened, except in my mind.

(  'China' - by Tori Amos )