Writer's Block: It worked for Norma Jean

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I am an entertainer; I tell stories. My name is Veronica Rich. ;-)
(And if I could remember why I picked that name years ago, I'd tell you.)

Fic: "Contradictions 3: Lose" (POTC)

CONTRADICTIONS 3: LOSE
Rating: R
Pairing: Eventual J/W slash
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Jack and Will, nor the details associated with “Pirates of the Caribbean.” I am simply borrowing them for a while for creative expression and writing practice (and because the boys are in my head and won’t leave me alone).
Special Thanks: To the Crow and the Spoon for beta-reading and God knows what all else. Also, thanks to Spoon for helping me write the “Just A Taste” scene at the end of the fic – you’ll know it when you read it.
Summary: This is continuation of an AU fic that began with FLIGHT and FIGHT, breaking off from the movie’s events immediately after Barbossa’s defeat and death in the caves of Isla de Muerta. The previous parts consist of, in order, FLIGHT and FIGHT.
A/N: This series was on a hosted website for several years, which recently went defunct, so I'm posting it here just for bookkeeping purposes. This series was written long ago, in 2003-06.


( One might have concluded it is a simple matter to decide which way a ship is heading - namely, which way the bow is pointed. )

Fic: "Contradictions 3: Lose" (Part 2)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( As Jack dozed, his subconscious filled in gaps between what his mind called for and what his conscience dictated ... )

Fic: "Contradictions 3: Lose" (Part 3)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( Jack turned his attention to his two mutineers as he waited for the ship to get close enough to board. )

Fic: "Contradictions 3: Lose" (Part 4)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( Jack grinned, silently blessing his ability to make friends anywhere - at least until they got to the point of slapping him, that was. )

Fic: "Contradictions 3: Lose" (Part 5)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( The two had left David at the door to guard so they could check the supplies they'd spent the better part of nearly two weeks putting aside. )

Fic: "Contradictions 3: Lose" (Part 6)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( They'd been escaped from the Versailles for four days, and he was rather ashamed to admit he'd probably been keeping up a running chatter the whole time - at least while he was awake. )

Fic: "Contradictions 4: Win" (POTC)

CONTRADICTIONS 4: WIN
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Eventual J/W slash
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Jack and Will, nor the details associated with “Pirates of the Caribbean.” I am simply borrowing them for a while for creative expression and writing practice (and because the boys are in my head and won’t leave me alone).
Special Thanks: To the Crow and the Spoon for beta-reading and God knows what all else ... Also, to Eliza, Marquesate, and Threepio for the French help – if you find something incorrect, don’t blame them. I took a few liberties, they tried to corral me, and I didn’t abide by every suggestion, for the purpose of dramatic license and ease of explanation.
Summary: This is continuation of an AU fic that began with FLIGHT, FIGHT, and LOSE, breaking off from the movie’s events immediately after Barbossa’s defeat and death in the caves of Isla de Muerta. The previous parts consist of, in order, FLIGHT and FIGHT.
A/N: This series was on a hosted website for several years, which recently went defunct, so I'm posting it here just for bookkeeping purposes. This series was written long ago, in 2003-06.


( The blacksmith turned to look at Jack Sparrow, who'd moved off and was walking a foot or so away once again, eyes forward. 'I'm not afraid of rain,' Will pointed out dryly. 'It's the lightning that worries me.' )

Fic: "Contradictions 4: Win" (Part 2)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( He rode across from Jack in the back of an enclosed wagon, a long, heavy chain slightly scraping the wooden floor between them, coupling their wrist irons together through a ring drilled into the wagon boards. )

Fic: "Contradictions 4: Win" (Part 3)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( After a couple of more days mostly spent on his own backside in the back of the wagon, Will didn’t even have the energy to protest when he and Jack were herded through a large wooden side door into what he presumed was the Parisian gaol. )

Fic: "Contradictions 4: Win" (Part 4)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( 8 Days to Departure (The Paper Chase) )

Fic: "Contradictions 4: Win" (Part 5)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( 4 Days to Departure (My Dinner With Sparrow) )

Fic: "Contradictions 4: Win" (Part 6)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( 2 Days to Departure (Saying One Thing and Meaning A Lover) )

Fic: "Contradictions 5: Admit" (POTC)

CONTRADICTIONS 5: ADMIT
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Eventual J/W slash
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Jack and Will, nor the details associated with “Pirates of the Caribbean.” I am simply borrowing them for a while for creative expression and writing practice (and because the boys are in my head and won’t leave me alone).
Special Thanks: To the Crow and the Spoon for beta-reading and God knows what all else.
Summary: This is continuation of an AU fic that began with FLIGHT, FIGHT, LOSE, and WIN, breaking off from the movie’s events immediately after Barbossa’s defeat and death in the caves of Isla de Muerta. The previous parts consist of, in order, FLIGHT and FIGHT.
A/N: This series was on a hosted website for several years, which recently went defunct, so I'm posting it here just for bookkeeping purposes. This series was written long ago, in 2003-06.


( Jack Sparrow's mind fought to forget about Will for five minutes and instead, pay attention to the young woman at his side. )

Fic: "Contradictions 5: Admit" (Part 2)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( The object of their juvenile affections sat between the boy and the girl, sacrificing adult conversation to give them equal time, not seeming to resent the assault on his senses as they flung questions and comments at him and each other. )

Fic: "Contradictions 5: Admit" (Part 3)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( Unfettered and relaxed, Will’s features were easily studied, and Jack shifted quietly on his side to do just that. )

Fic: "Contradictions 5: Admit" (Part 4)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( One evening, Jack noticed a distinct lack of Will at the pub where they were supposed to meet for supper. )

Fic: "Contradictions 5: Admit" (Part 5)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( Still, Esther and Joe didn't know about Jack Sparrow, and he had no desire to enlighten them. )

Fic: "Contradictions 5: Admit" (Part 6)

This is a continuation of a POTC fic. See Part 1 for disclaimers, etc.


( The young man rested on his back as mild sedatives coursed through his system; those and the bandage binding his midsection were courtesy of the Martenses’ doctor, who’d also examined Elizabeth and Ivy and found both physically unhurt. )

Sorry ...

... for inundating your f-lists with so much fic all at once. I was wanting to get some old stories uploaded while I had a chance, and this was the quickest way to do it. Thanks for putting up with it!