The Muses' Lounge: Archived Muse Tales
Last Updated: 11/24/02
A new type of story has swept the core Subreality community: tales about muses, the personifications of inspiration. This sub-field of Subreality has branched out in so far that it seemed appropriate to give them their own section of Subreality Central.
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Note: many muse tales set in specific places around Subreality --
Shantytown, the House Of Strange Dimensions, other-genre
cafes, etc. -- are intertwined with the general tales set in those
locales. Those stories have merged into the On Location page.
Origins & Intros:
First Appearances (barring SCRRs):
- Aden Valence: Muse Story by Moonygirl
Katie gets her muse. Short and to the point.
- Alan:A New Muse by Firebird
All that creative energy behind the Writer's Block had to be going somewhere...
- Alex: Utterly And Completely Lost by Bodger
Alex or Vivi II -- who's actually babysitting who?
- Alexander Solomon: The Way Home by Paradoqz
After a long absence, a oldtimer returns to the muse circle to find everything's changed.
- Amryeus: Poisonous Creatures by Kielle
Jessie meets her match when her Writer's real muse returns from hiatus!
- Andre: A Writer's Choice by Chameleon
A Muse tries to explain to his Writer that writing isn't a choice.
- Anisha Tsarmina fa Toren Theri: Metaphorical Ties by Lily McTerren
A young Muse is surprised to find that her new Writer is...not surprised.
- Ariell: The Newbie Strikes Back! by

Victoria battles the dread disease of Writer's Block and help arrives. Sorta.
- Beloved: Lurker? Me? by Alibi
Ali is offended at being called a lurker. Beloved takes the chance to make fun of her.
- Bodine & Karmi: My Muse Left Me For Another Woman by Lady Shalott
There's a good reason why the Lady can't come up with a blessed idea!
- Bronwyn & Ieuan: With Muses Like These... by Phil Foster
This is what happens when a Writer works in two wildly disparate styles...
- The Captain: 100% Inspiration by Yasmin M. (first fic appearance)
An old war-story muse complains to the Bartender about her new charge.
- Cassandra (K'sandrah) "Cass" Nichols: A Lurker's Dilemma
The fate of a lurker forced into the limelight, and implications for a fictive.
- Chimera Kitty: Death Of A Blue Furball by Rosencrantz
Crantz gets a drawing muse -- as if Razu wasn't bad enough?
- D: Cheating On My Muse (And Getting Away with It!) by XMAN0123
When Nate gets a mail-order Death doll, he's in for serious Yugi trouble...
- Daemon Hunter: Silencing The Muse by Jess Willey
A chip on his shoulder and a penchant for blowing other muses' heads off...
- Delphan & Poe: Under A Darker Sky by Seraph
When Al's Writer branches out into the horror genre, some new help shows up.
- Devon: The Introduction by Evangeline, aka babeeblue angel
babeeblue's first tentative shuffle into the Cafe spotlight, avec Muse...
- Dez: Dez The Muse With The Nice Legs...And Her Assistant Sycos by Corone
As if poor Corone wasn't already confused enough already!
- Diamond: If Hand Bleeds, Pick Up Scalpel From Other End by RogueStar
A brief humorous bit of OTL feedback.
- Ed: Whole Lot Of Feedbackin' Going On... by Alicia McKenzie
Alicia is known for her Cablefics -- this is what it's done to her Muse. Plus leather.
- Edgar Allen Crow & Frankenbear: Bring Me The Head Of Frankenbear The Muse by Tracy Sue
Introducing the Collegium's librarian and a beleagured little bear...
- Engelmann: Roses by Raven
Once upon a time a painter became a genocidal dictator. That painter had a muse...
- Erato: Family Matters by Rossi
Frank's past catches up with him in a most embarrassing way.
- Eroticus: Idle Musings by Dark River (MATURE THEMES)
One slash writer's relationship with his muse is more...intimate...than most.
- Flame: A Dragon Mage Scorned! by Farli
Flame's never stayed with a Writer -- why Farli? And why's Calliope so furious?
- Frank: So, Where To From Here? by Rossi
When Rossi met Frankie...
- Gerard: Gerard's Tale: Inspiration Before Art...Kinda by PJ
A "muse of junior high English creative writing essays" gets a new assignment.
- Glitch: Origins by Obsidian Butterfly
After his first RR experience, OB explains how he wound up with Glitch.
- Greycloud, Mystic, & Musemon: A Month's Worth Of Words by Eric Sharp
Eric ducks out of lurkerdom with a fistful of muses and feedback.
- Hack & Logic: Intro: Alex by TheQuestion1978
Alex would like to write...if his two muses could agree on anything!
- Hitomi: Transfer by Damien Kellis

Ever seen a bodyswap cured by Dance Dance Revolution? Us neither.
- Humbug: Together Again by Tessela Zel
Even death can't keep a good cat down!
- Ian Souichi: Muse Ramblings by Dani Cregan
Ian introduces himself by ranting a little...well, okay, a lot.
- Iris: Musecal Origins by Tammy Moore
Gossip can get you demoted from goddess to muse...
- Jack: Coming Down From The Tower by Amanda Sichter
The Queen of Darkness (and Plot Ferrets) descends to speak to one of her Gambits...
- Jamie Muse: Wanted: Muse by Shade
Shade's call for help is answered by someone who can be everything she needs.
- Jeria Kysar: Farewell To A Muse by Damien Kellis
The Solar Heart throws a goodbye party for Rachel, and Jeria makes her debut.
- Jessie: And Now A Few Words From Mr. Hyde by Kielle
How one sci-fi fictive became a muse to elude death in Shantytown.
- Jo Ann's Sub-Muses: Sub-Muses by Jo Ann Montgomery
Dractina gets some Musing help...
- John Constantine: A Newbie's Entrance by Whisper2AScream
Whisper shyly ventures into the Cafe and is taken under a fictive's wing.
- Jonathan Steranis: Seeking The Past Out by D^Knight
Rachel discovers an old Muse of D^Knight's.
- Kassandra: An A-Musing Introduction by Trisha Sebastian
Trisha meets her mysterious source of inspiration.
- Keria & Flamey: Idou No Kaze (Winds Of Change) by Barbara Fett
A fascinating tale of how one writer's imagination was born and then joined Subreality.
- Kes: First Encounters by Rhianna Esselth
Humbug brings tidings of a new writer for the parrot-muse.
- Kirin Torak: TTPCTS Club by Bodger
"It was times like these where killing his writer was a major temptation..."
- Loren: Fancy Meeting You Here by Maeve
Madness officially runs in the family -- Epona's sister finds her own muse!
- Michael Constant: A MEAN Thing To Do To A Muse by TangleToy & WinterOak
The tale of one annoyed muse forced to put up with two callous Writers.
- Midget: Midget Comes Along by Pophy
Uhhh...you try summarizing this one.
- Midnight's Jewel: Laughter -- The Best Medicine by Darkchilde
DC & MJ weigh in on OTL with comments (and ideas) on funny stories enjoyed.
- MyMuse: The First Visit by Turlock God Of Insanity
Meet the thing that inspires this lunatic. Be afraid.
- Penny Dreadful the Anti-Muse: Penny From Heaven by TangleToy
Muses inspire you to create -- Penny inspires you to goof off!
- Polyhymnia: The Road Back by Falstaff
A classic muse winds up along for the ride when the second Founder returns.
- Rachel: All Alone And Nowhere To Go by D^Knight
A newbie to Subreality wonders about his place in it.
- Ramona Blaüch: Gremlin by Static-Pulse
Meet Wright R. Blaüch's sister...a serial muse killer. Dark.
- Roxanne P. Gateway: What If: Perchance To Muse by Static-Pulse
Where do mechanical Muses come from? How Roxy met SP...perhaps.
- Samuel: Repaying The Debt by Christi
One Writer's gratitude to the creature which kept her sane all these years...
- Shadow Dragon: Subreality Cafe Academy For Original Muses by shadowfire
Fire shows a friend around her visualization of how Subreality works.
- Spike: Spike's Story by Yona
By day, a science-center snake -- by night, a muse!
- Sushi: Gone Fishing by D^Knight
Rachel gets saddled with a trainee muse.
- Tamsin: Reassignment by Pamela "Hutch" Thalner
Accustomed to "professionals," Tamsin isn't too thrilled with his new partner...
- Tarquin: Life And Lollipops by Rhianna Esselth
Boredom sets in when Writers are out of town and away from keyboard.
- The Things: The Things + The Things: Part II by Raven
In which we meet Raven's ex-Muses -- and why they're Raven's ex-Muses.
- Tris: The Unwanted Muse by Chandri MacLeod
Chandri doesn't need a muse, but when Calliope says "jump," well...
- Tristram: Is That A Mutant In Your Pocket, Or.... by Yasmin
The Captain sets grimly out on the trail of stolen story ideas. Tristram has a minor role.
- unnamed (Dande's): The Muse's Menace by Dande
Some muses inspire...this one ambushes and attacks.
- unnamed (Kyri's): Enter The Muse by Kyri
Getting into his Writer's life proves to be more difficult that he'd imagined...
- unnamed (Timesprite's): Excuses by Timesprite
Comfort is required when a Writer realizes what happens to her abandoned fictives.
- Yerofey: Meeting In The Middle by Larissa James
Even a self-proclaimed expert on Writers can have trouble with his own!
- Yokoi: The Spirit Of Bizarre Conversations At 3 AM... by Gordon
Over time, discussing ideas with oneself can take on a new meaning...
- Yugi: A-Muse-ing Experience by XMAN0123
Ever woken up to find your fictives arguing over who gets to kill you?
More About:
- Al: An Audience With Al + What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted?
Seraph gets the nitty-gritty of her muse's mysterious -- and tragic -- past.
- Allie:
- Silver Blue by Imran Inayat
- Allie speaks out about her family -- the problems and the secrets...
- Meeting At Joe's by Imran Inayat
- One History Muse has a story he needs to tell...to the Fates.
- Calliope: Goddess Of Mono by Yasmin M.
The Queen of the Muses does have feelings, you know.
- The Captain: Falling Star by Yasmin M.
An old flame reappears, and old disagreements must be resolved.
- D: My Own Worst Enemy by XMAN0123
D ponders her life, her Writer, and most of all her rival Muse Yugi.
- Devon: The Marble Angel by Evangeline
A bit of Devon's sad War-related past, from his own point of view.
- Frank: Frank Thoughts by Rossi
An odd little piece that Frank wrote via Rossi -- lizards can't type.
- Humbug: Yarns by Jewels
What idea will the fickle cat decide to bat at today?
- Jeria Kysar: Memories On Record by Damien Kellis

A mysterious package reveals some things about Jeria's past.
- John Constantine:
- They Come In Muse Form Now? by Whisper2AScream
- That fictive who's hanging around? Surprise! He's been promoted to muse.
- The Muse's Tale by Whisper2AScream
- Whisper's version of John introduces himself and describes his origin.
- Kassandra:
- The Hunter's Hunter by Trisha Sebastian
- Hatred definitely is akin to love -- has Daemon has met his match?
- A Bad Goodbye by Trisha Sebastian
- Trisha copes with her break-up, and more of Kassandra's past is revealed.
- Kirin Torak:
- The Muse Who Wasn't by Bodger
- Kirin is technically Bodger's real muse, but he won't take the job.
- It's All Good by Bodger
- He isn't sure he's a muse. She won't take no for an answer.
- Lyssie: Happiness Is An Option by Ana Lyssie Cotton
It turns out Lyssie wasn't always the tomboy barhound she is today...
- Michael Constant: Introducing My Constant Pain by TangleToy
A clever (and funny) reply to the "Describe Your Muse" form.
- Rachel:
- Insight by D^Knight
- What makes a muse? A bit of background to Rachel's family.
- Three Tales: A Subreality Christmas Story by D^Knight
- D'K is visited by...er, well, another look at the Rose family.
- Roxanne P. Gateway:
- The Classification Of My Muse by Static-Pulse
- What is Roxy? Something unique, that's for sure...
- Dawn by Static-Pulse
- The birth of Roxanne P. Gateway -- a tale of warped Greek mythology.
- Tadgh: Called On The Carpet by Epona Harper
A medical/writing muse can take only so much, even from Calliope...
- Tristram: A Cup Of Tea To Tide Me Over by Yasmin M.
A quiet little interlude from a respected member of the "old school."
Muses Only:
- A Date With My Angel(s) by XMAN0123
Angemon finally gets Angewomon to go out with him --then his ex shows up.
- A Different Picture by Yasmin M.
In the midst of a noisy party, someone finds respite. Stars the Captain.
- A Letter To Mother by Ana Lyssie Cotton
Lyssie (the muse) writes home to get Mum up to speed on muse gossip.
- A Night Out With Roxy by Static-Pulse
Hey, android muses gotta have fun too!
- ...And the Evening Before by Rossi
Another Tale Of The Floppy White Shirt, but lots less angst this time...
- Birthday Girl by Obsidian Butterfly

It's Beverly's 14,074th birthday. What do you think will happen?
- Black Cats At Night by Kielle
Carrion gets a taste of what too much inspiration is like for a Writer.
- Blinky by Raven

A little bird who had no chance in reality finds a home in Subreality. *sniffle*
- Confessions: Diary Of A Wasted Wade Wilson by XMAN0123
Heaven help us, Deadpool's hitting on Yugi...
- The Gentleman's Guide To A Night On The Town by Paradoqz
Alexander Solomon rounds up a pack of male Muses for a wild pub crawl.
- It's A Matter Of Principles by Ana Lyssie Cotton
The Trenchcoat Mafia attempts to "send Calliope away."
- Just A Dare by Farli
Ambrosia finds that a simple dare to talk to Al is harder than she thought...
- Just Another Random Drive-By Posting by Obsidian Butterfly

Both Arlewyn and Beverly have a busy day planned, in different ways.
- Keepsakes And Remembrances by Epona Harper
Tadgh's parents find memories -- good and bad -- while cleaning house.
- Light Of Truth by Phil Hartman
Phil's "kids" discover the reason for their wildly disparate timelines.
- Meditations On A Chin-Up Bar by Epona Harper
Tadgh has a little tiff with his conscience over the subject of Flame.
- Merry Muse Productions Presents...Return Of The Saturn Scouts! by XMAN0123
Yugi's got this spiffy idea for a story...if she can talk Tuxedo Mask into it.
- Musings Of A Part-Time Muse by WeaselofQ

T.P. broods a bit on the status of back-alley inspiration in Subreality.
- Non-Union Labour by Rossi
Some blow-ins visit the Cafe on Muses' Night -- and the inevitable occurs.
- Ride-Along by Epona Harper
Thanks to Tadgh, Frank gets a gory look into the life of a medical intern
- Roxanne: The Muse Slayer by Static-Pulse

In a reboot gone wrong, the only heroes left are Roxy and...Daemon Hunter?!
- Roxycrypha: Courier by Damien Kellis
In one alternate reality, Roxy is an information courier in virtual reality.
- Smiley & MyMuse: Adventures In Subreality by Turlock
Only Turlock understands his muses. This is a good example why.
- Time Of Your Life by Yasmin M.
Young muses discuss the art they're studying and endure a parody of "Sunscreen."
- Time Out by D^Knight
Calliope, a generic fictive, noodles, bar brawls, and a giant dough monster. 'Nuff said.
- Whining From The Front by Phil Hartman
Fed up with alternate timelines, Phil's fictives corner Lupperan for a reckoning...
- You Don't See Me by Obsidian Butterfly

Arlewyn has a desperate -- and hopeless -- crush on Tadgh.
Muse/Writer Relations:
- A Little Less Conventional by Damien Kellis

Just for fun, Damien & co. set up a steel-cage no-holds-barred football game.
- A Lovely Eevee-ning by XMAN0123
Yugi and D convince Nate to get them pets. Be afraid.
- A Quidditch Quarrel + Girl Talk by Nate

Harry learns never play Quidditch with a Muse...and being Nate's fictive isn't so bad.
- A Taste by Indiana J
Something is feeding on Indy's trapped creative energy... Dark.
- A Writer's Aubade: Last Rites And Burgundy Sunsets by Chandri MacLeod
One old Writer takes his last ride into the Subreal sunset. Beautiful.
- After Returning by Erin aka thehush

After a year away from Subreality, a Writer eases back in -- and grows up.
- Ah! My Roxy: Book One -- Keiichi And The Muse by Static-Pulse
A generation in the future, writers still need a little help -- as Keiichi finds out!
- All Is Changing by Lily McTerren
Lily and Anisha discuss the Writer's transition into high school.
- Bad Inspiration by Tessela Zel
What happens when muses go too far for the sake of a laugh?
- Big Birthday Burrito by XMAN0123
Yugi drags D to the Writer's Cafe for her birthday, and the fun starts...
- Blood Is Thicker Than Paper by D^Knight
A kidnapping strikes close to home for Rachel. First appearance of Rilia.
- Coke In Glass Bottles by Stephanie L. Watson
The Writer takes time out to get some advice from the TTPCTS's Mike.
- D-Seased (The Horror, The Horror!) by XMAN0123
D looks like Death when she's healthy, but what about when she's sick?
- Dying Of The Light by D^Knight
What happens to a Muse when their writer stops writing...? Heartbreaking.
- Escaping by Rossi
Rossi and Frank come to grips with Impending Reality.
- Fade To Black by Raven
Serious catharsis-fic -- a real-life death drives Raven to seek solace in Subreality.
- Fic Club Meeting by D^Knight
A meeting of D^Knight's real-life Fic Club. Sort of.
- Finding Your Niche by Erin aka thehush

A series about a Writer's descent and defection back to Reality.
- First Person Peculiar by Bryan Doe

An exercise in third-person perspective gets a little out of control...
- For You, Little Star by Chandri MacLeod
Several Writers and Muses enjoy a meteor shower from atop the Solar Heart.
- Gemini Avatar by Jewels
The truth about Rhianna Esselth. If you like her work, you must read this.
- Ghost Ship by Damien Kellis
Damien and crew run into a ghost ship -- right when Sushi goes missing.
- Heights Arc Conclusion: Ugly Truths by Phil Hartman
Lupparan considered a change of pace for his Writer's inspiration.
- Hello Out There... by Renn

Change of e-mail address. Just a little snippet.
- Homecoming by Damien Kellis

Jeria is called back to Risull for a serious crisis in her royal family's succession.
- Home For Christmas by Barbara Fett
It won't be Christmas if they can't rescue a missing "brother" from Shantytown.
- I'm Not Drunk, I Just Have Bad Balance by Chandri MacLeod
Or so the Writer says -- and poor Tris, the unwanted muse, has to deal with her.
- The Inspiration Overdose Arc by Chandri MacLeod
Burnout is claiming Writers, the House is dark, and something's eating Shantytown...
- In The Name Of This Curse... by D^Knight
D^Knight meets with an accident in Jusenkyo. You know the kind. ;)
- It's All In The Mind by D^Knight
D^Knight is swamped with too much work, and succumbs to the stress.
- Jabberwocky by Damien Kellis
Her Writer missing yet again, Jeria hits the Solar Heart for clues.
- Just Another Manic Monday by Evangeline
Pity the poor Writer stuck with the Muse equivalent of a ferret on crack...
- Klatchian Coffee by D^Knight
Examination results, and D^Knight's reaction to them.
- Letting Go by Pamela "Hutch" Thalner
Real-life personal loss hits Hutch hard, and Tadgh offers a shoulder.
- Life Is Odd... by Kielle
A real horoscope reveals exactly what Jessie's been up to. Heh!
- Light And Shadow Meeting by Chandri MacLeod
Chandri finally explains to Tris why she doesn't want her around.
- Little Lost Writer by D^Knight (with input from Chandri MacLeod)
D^K goes missing, and Rachel has to find him. (First appearance of Sidney.)
- Masks: A Muse Story by DarkRiver
Don't trust your eyes -- sometimes, a screenname is just a disguise.
- Midnight Musings by Jewels
Insomnia results in some late-night onlining, and a friendly chat with Humbug.
- Misery Loves Company by D^Knight
A little Rachel sillyfic devoted to those who mispell characters' names.
- Mission: Kind Of Sorta Slightly Improbable, But Most Likely Do-Able To Some Degree by Static-Pulse
This is what happens when an already video-mad Writer watches too many movies...
- Moments Of Quiet by Seraph
Al convinces Seraph to get some sleep, and discusses her writing progress.
- Moonlight Pact by Seraph
Tough love and second thoughts return "Dea X. Machina" to her old handle.
- The Museum by Seraph
They can't tell us about the War, but they can show us a glimpse...
- Musings by Rhianna Esselth
A good cathartic gripe session about a particularly weird Writer.
- My Psycho Valentine (Be Mine...or Die) by XMAN0123
Someone's picking off Nate's fictives, and it's up to Gamer to stop the killer.
- Nate's Cookie Monster by XMAN0123
Deemon's origin, or why Nate shouldn't be allowed to read "Frankenstein."
- No Title That I Could Even Think Of Fitting In Here (But I'm Trying) by Rosencrantz
Nightmares, lemmings, and a bucket of icewater -- all in a day's work for Razu.
- Oh No! or, You'll Never Sing Karaoke In This Town Again by Christi
Summary pending
- Oh No! (Interlude) by Christi
Summary pending
- Old Bastard by Seraph
Summary pending
- One Door Closes... by Pamela "Hutch" Thalner"
Hutch decides to move out of the House and back to reality for a bit.
- One Sick Muse by D^Knight
Rachel falls victim to the common cold, and Sushi takes over!
- Project: Bliss by XMAN0123
When Yugi decides to write, Heero gets strapped into...The Machine!
- Q3SUBREALITY by Damien Kellis
Damien's been playing far too many fighting games...
- Replacement (or Why Downsizing Is Often AVeryBadIdea) by Jewels
Jewels fires Humbug...for Kes. Yes, this WILL get painful.
- Seashells by D^Knight
Shell-collecting as a metaphor for the art of choosing story ideas...?
- 'Ship Of Fools by Nate

To whom does Harry Potter's heart really belong?
- Sips, Sobs And Subreality (or, Why The Writer Whines) by Dani Cregan
Ian tries to soothe his Writer's frustration with endings and entropy.
- Starshops Versus Hot Dogs by Chandri McLeod
Never buy anything from a wandering magic shop...not even a featherduster!
- Sunlight On Windchimes And LazyAussieAngels by Seraph
Summary pending
- Swords, Shadows, And Bad Puns, aka Mike's Holding Me Hostage -- HELP! by Stephanie L. Watson
Dark versus light: which one is Mike Nelson, and will Steph admit he's her muse? ;)
- Taking A Breather by Pamela "Hutch" Thalner
Hutch tries to take a night off, but is reminded of things she'd rather forget.
- The Things You'll Do by Static-Pulse
Summary pending
- Things That Go "FEED ME!" In The Night by Nate

Nate doesn't do feedback...until a very hungry Feeder tracks him down. Ulp.
- This Fic Makes No Sense by Corone
And he's right, it doesn't. But it's fun! ;)
- Tinkle by Yasmin M.
Summary pending
- Too Close Encounters For A Kind Uncreated by Static-Pulse
Summary pending
- Trip To Subreality by Moonygirl
One vain Muse, one first trip to the Cafe, and not enough strawberries.
- Trust Me by Damien Kellis
Jeria encounters a problem with her age -- and shows a young newbie the sights.
- Tuxedo Night And The Perfect Girl...Is Notably Absent by Corone
Summary pending
- Untitled by D^Knight
When D^K writes himself into exhaustion, Rachel pulls the plug.
- untitled fic by Farli
Summary pending
- Vicki's Birthday by Barbara Fett

A muse celebrates her sixth year of existence in the company of friends.
- What If: The Other Muse by Static-Pulse
What if...Roxy got reassigned? Meet Felicia, SP's new digital muse...
- What's In A Name? by Rossi
After much pleading, Frank tells Rossi why his name lacks in mythic quality.
- What We Leave Behind by Chandri MacLeod
Chandri explains why birthdays rarely leave her in the best of moods.
- When Muses Go Bad by Turlock God Of Insanity
Summary pending
- When The Road Beckons by Paradoqz
Summary pending
- Where In Subreality Is Paulette Agee by Bryan Doe

Though still uneasy in Subreality, Bryan agrees to meet his Muse there...
- Who's Afraid Of The Dark? by D^Knight
Rachel and D^Knight get a pre-Halloween scare. First appearance of Rei.
- The Zen Of Solitaire by Jo Ann Montgomery
Sometimes, even an aimless card game can be a source of inspiration.
Out-Of-Towners -- Tales Of Non-Subreality Muses:
Series:
Note: A series is defined here as a set of stories with a common continuity that can
also each stand alone as separate tales. Stories told in chapters are not listed here.
- The Age Of Raven (AOR) -- set during the Subreality War:
- The Eve Of The War by Raven
War prelude: a conversation between two major villains of the epic RR.
- This Corrosion by Raven
The origins of D'Monika, wrapped up in an SR:War subplot.
- D^Knight --> Damien Kellis by D^K -- new name, new muse, new style:
- Demon's Blood by Chandri MacLeod -- the fa Toren family secrets:
- Frank's Heater -- what happens when a great team is threatened?:
- Gamer's Story -- a trainee muse tries to fit into Nate's brood:
- Second Chance by XMAN0123
A lucky fictive escapes Shantytown...just not the way he'd expected.
- The Name Game by XMAN0123
Nate asks his fictives to rename the second Yugi. BAD idea.
- Prelude To A Muse by XMAN0123
Gamer searches for his own role in Nate's creative team.
- Risky Cuteness by XMAN0123
Gamer becomes a Muse-In-Training. Under Yugi. Uh oh.
- Confusion And Cream by XMAN0123
One trainee muse, two Eevees, and a bowl of strawberries & cream...
- Gamer Graduates by XMAN0123
Ten hard-as-heck questions stand between him and Muse status.
- Gamer's XOXO X-Mas Eve by XMAN0123
Gamer masters the art of holiday tonsil hockey -- not on purpose!
- Little Fictive -- wherein a mad writer takes her muse down with her:
- The New House set by Corone -- Corone's posse take Subreality North:
- Obsidian Butterfly & Co. by Obsidian Butterfly -- tales in chron. order:
- Welcome To the Subreality Cafe (Now Go Away)
It's OB's first visit...and he's already in trouble with the regulars!
- Origins
After his first RR experience, OB explains how he wound up with Glitch.
- Web Of Evil
If you create an unstoppable villain, you'd better be prepared STOP him!
- Lost In The Night World
Disgruntled fictives kidnap OB and lock him in Circle Midnight's LA HQ.
- Alyssa's Night Off
Alyssa Scott, one of OB's overworked fictives, takes a break at the Cafe.
- Duel Of The Muses by Obsidian Butterfly
Beverly, OB's other Muse, drops by, and things get...interesting.
- The Gatekeeper Trilogy
From the remains of the AOA RR, OB helps the Gatekeeper retrap Kravos.
- An Evening At The Writers' Cafe

OB takes a break from writing to tackle problems between his two Muses.
- Property Damage
After a devastating attack on Subreality City, OB & co. launch a relief effort.
- Secrets
In which we learn about Beverly, including her true feelings about Glitch.
- The Harsh Light Of Day
Obsidian -- and the rest of Subreality -- learns the truth about Glitch.
- Sanctuary
Hunted by Calliope and the SCPD, Beverly and Glitch flee to the Gatehouse.
- Broken Trust
Beverly's off the "legal" hook, but her Writer wants nothing to do with her...
- The Perils Of K'sandrah by Pandora, aka Mouse Carcass
- R&D + RJ -- feedback fics from D^Knight and his muses:
- Sare Liz's arguments with her muse:
- The Wright R. Blaüch set
- Other series do not involve muses and thus are archived elsewhere.
Chatlog Fics -- tales & gossip played out live on IRC:
Muse-Related Feedback Fics:
Music In The Key Of Cafe -- Poetry & Filks:
Beyond Subreality:
Some Beyond Subreality stories do involve muses. However, as the focus
of this challenge is writers' real lives, all Beyond Subreality fics are stored in
their own corner of the "regular" SC section. Click here to directly access.
Artwork & Portraits:
Muse Homepages:
(Yup, some of them have their own websites now!)
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