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Penname: downbythebay [Contact]
Real name: Kelly
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Member Since: 22/06/07
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Thanks for stopping by to hear a little more about little old me!

 

I am a college student, an English major.  I especially enjoy Shakespeare and Chaucer, as well as American short stories and many different poets.  I tend to be verbose and I’m a bit of a “local color” writer.  I am Catholic.

 

At times I have been a NASCAR enthusiast, a horsewoman, musician, singer and a dancer since I was two years old.  I also enjoy cooking and gardening and occasionally sewing and knitting.

 

The most played songs on my iPod include Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Antonio Vivaldi, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis Costello, CCR, and Rascal Flatts.  And yes, I make playlists for most of the stories I write.

 

I love dogs, and the Chesapeake Bay, fairytales, anything occult, and words, words, words.     


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Reviews by downbythebay
 
Summary: Past Featured StoryNever leave a wounded predator alive! It might come back later when you least expect and rip out your heart!
Categories: AU Characters: None
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Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 20780
[Report This] Published: 25/12/06 Updated: 12/01/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 29/01/08 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 --- Rescues and Revenge

Certainly a worthy end to Gordon as well.  Interesting little story.

 
Summary:

Following John's coordinates, the boys prepare to battle a witch. When they discover a greater evil is at work, can Sam save Dean's life or will his brother's pain become his own?


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Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 53269
[Report This] Published: 30/12/06 Updated: 31/12/06


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 25/06/07 Title: Chapter 8: The Journey's The Thing

A fitting end to a lovely story.

Author's Response:

Two reviews from you! I really appreciate that.

Glad you enjoyed this one -- it was my first, and as such has a special place in my heart (even though I've learned a lot about storytelling since then).

Take care -- GS

 
Summary:

The New Orlean's job comes back to haunt Dean as he and Sam return to stop a series of murders, and end up discovering an evil they may not be able to defeat...with Dean's life in the balance.


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Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 59227
[Report This] Published: 31/12/06 Updated: 31/12/06


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 25/06/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Ah, brotherly love does the heart good...
A very interesting story, the Robert Frost motif was appreciated. Especially because it’s such a paradox: a death wish & the will to simply soldier on. Fits our boys to a tee.


Author's Response:

Thanks so much!

I am a big fan of Frost, though Yeats has my heart. One of these days I'm going to work "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity" into a story...

I'm glad you saw the layers of this story, and that you enjoyed it. I appreciate you taking time to review.

--GS

 
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When a hunt goes sideways, the brothers are hurt and lost in the northern Minnesota woods. They have only each other and their skills to get them out...and they aren't alone. They are being tracked by the 'perfect hunter'.


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Chapters: 9 Completed: Yes Word count: 67711
[Report This] Published: 31/12/06 Updated: 31/12/06


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 02/07/07 Title: Chapter 9: Epilogue

I do like that ending...Lovely little story; kept me entertained the whole way through. Many plaudits.

Author's Response:

Thanks, bay. I appreciate you reading your way through my words, each of them. :)

Glad you liked the ending, and my only goal with writing these stories is entertainment, so you made me very happy with that comment.

Best -- GS

 
The Coming Storm by bayre Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 68]
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Discovering the purpose of Sam's visions, the science of demons and hunting on horseback isn't so easy....

Winner of the Supernatural FanFiction Awards Whatever Man Category.


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
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Series: The Elements
Chapters: 11 Completed: Yes Word count: 56937
[Report This] Published: 11/01/07 Updated: 08/02/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: 07/07/07 Title: Chapter 11: Into the Storm....

A very lovely story. And although a few wee little tidbits seemed a little contrived, or rather theatrical, it was a really entertaining story and a pleasant read. I've actually been toying with the idea of using a similar plot device in a story I'm brainstorming, but don't have the courage to start, so hopefully this could be the needed impetus. Anyways, I really enjoyed the story.

Author's Response: Thanks, I' m glad you liked it.  Thanks so much for the commnts.

 
Summary:

"His family had split down their own stubborn paths, and within the same day, alone, they had been struck down. Dean didn’t know how to pick up the pieces. He didn’t know how to bring everything back around…or if that was even possible now…"

Pre-series: Sam never made it to the bus heading for California. The Yellow-eyed Demon steps in early.

"You’re witness to things as they should be.”

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Categories: AU Characters: None
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Chapters: 16 Completed: Yes Word count: 80695
[Report This] Published: 14/01/07 Updated: 25/05/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 01/07/07 Title: Chapter 16: Epilogue

Lovely little story...stupid demons always screwing with Sammy's head...but hooray for brotherly love! Very fitting end.

Author's Response:

Indeed, hooray for those two! Thank you for reading, downbythebay. :)

 -SJ

 
Summary:

The brother's strengths are tested when they are confronted by both a supernatural threat... and a human one. Dean must face his fear of losing his brother in order to save not only Sam, but himself as well.


Categories: General Characters: None
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Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 94133
[Report This] Published: 08/02/07 Updated: 28/03/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 30/06/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

An interesting little story, seemed a bit slow at times, but that's okay...
Oh boys...

Author's Response:

Thank you for reading. :)

I appreciate the review.

 
Summary: Past Featured Story

Dean, Sam and Valkyrie

Valkyrie, Dean and Sam (Banner by Tru_Faith_Lost) 

 

Souls sometimes travel the same path together.  Who protects the protector?

Sam is snatched by a serial killer who finds out justice according to Dean Winchester doesn't involve a court room.


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
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Series: Two Souls
Chapters: 15 Completed: Yes Word count: 56075
[Report This] Published: 08/02/07 Updated: 29/03/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 06/07/07 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 14/Epilogue

An interesting story, although I have to admit the twist was a little soap-ish, but still good. I always thought Sam and Dean needed a dog. And of course, we all love seeing nasty villains getting their comeuppance.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading.

 
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Categories: Orphan Characters: None
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Series: supernatural, The Others, The Others, Creature Feature, love or hate?, what will dean do ?, love or hate?, Strange Angels, Strange Angels, Winchester Single Shots, Winchester Single Shots
Chapters: 0 Completed: No Word count: 0
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[Report This] Published: 31/12/69 Updated: 31/12/69


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 04/07/07 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

An interesting story, although, in my humble opinion, it seemed a bit curt at times. Although the aftermath gave me pause, the torture was well done. Quite the story...

Author's Response: lol...yeah, i'm not a wordy girl by any stretch of the imagination... more of the action-packed, hit the boys hard and never let up kind...glad the aftermath gave you pause...and thrilled you thought the torture was well done!! thanks for reading!! bambers;)

 
Death Markers by Rae666 Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 269]
Summary:

During a hunt concerning missing people who actually reappear, Dean ends up being kidnapped and awakens tied to what looks like a medical table, when Sam tracks him down will that be the end of it, or is the dark force in play determined to finish what it started?

 

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Categories: General, AU, Action Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 46 Completed: Yes Word count: 72396
[Report This] Published: 21/04/07 Updated: 25/09/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 21/10/07 Title: Chapter 14: Gift

Not to resurrect old issues, but I am the crazy one who goes around checking people's Latin....

It should be bona nox, as 'night' is feminine.



Author's Response: Lol - I actually meant to rectify that mistake ealier... I was informed awhile back but I never got around to it. You see me - I'm the one that really wishes they knew how to speak and write Latin properly. Thanks for reading and for letting me know - bonus now changed to bona! :D

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 07/02/08 Title: Chapter 46: Showdown - Part 2

An interesting story.

Author's Response: Thank you!

 
Lucifer by Rae666 Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 506]
Summary:

After millennia of evil deeds, a fallen angel is given a second chance and is reborn as a mortal. 28 years later and he’s gotten himself into a spot of bother. Spoilers throughout Season 1 & 2 and this is ending up as an AU.

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Categories: General, AU, Action, Misc Characters: None
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Series: Shadows of a Morning Star
Chapters: 38 Completed: Yes Word count: 61077
[Report This] Published: 24/05/07 Updated: 24/06/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 22/02/08 Title: Chapter 27: The Sky is Over

Gah!  Dean cannot be evil.  He's the good soldier...it's got 'good' right in the name!

I'd love to hear more soon.



Author's Response: Thanks so much for reading! I'm working through the next chapter so hopefully when I get a chance I can get it wrote up :)

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 03/04/08 Title: Chapter 29: Into the Night

Very interesting chapter.  I really want Sam to get Dean back.

Author's Response: Thank you loads for reading!

 
Summary:

A bad moon rises over the Winchesters when a stop for coffee and a meal turns into a hunt that threatens the brother's existence. Will Sam save his wounded brother, or will Dean's belief that what's dead should stay dead drive him to risk it all? Co-written by Freyja529 and Gaelicspirit.

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Chapters: 4 Completed: Yes Word count: 32930
[Report This] Published: 23/07/07 Updated: 02/08/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 17/09/07 Title: Chapter 4: Earth's Gift

Oh boys...
Really enjoyed the story, I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through.



Author's Response:

Y'know, it's funny. I've seen and expressed that "oh boys..." sentiment in several reviews for different stories and I always hear the same sigh accompany it. :)

Thanks for reading and especially for leaving us a review. So glad you enjoyed it. Edge of the seat is a good place to be.

Gaelic and Freyja

 
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Series: supernatural, The Others, The Others, Creature Feature, love or hate?, what will dean do ?, love or hate?, Strange Angels, Strange Angels, Winchester Single Shots, Winchester Single Shots
Chapters: 0 Completed: No Word count: 0
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[Report This] Published: 31/12/69 Updated: 31/12/69


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 11/10/07 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

 

Hmm...kind of hard to follow at times, but an interesting ride.

 
Linger by gaelicspirit Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 53]
Summary:

An explosion removes his identity, puts him in the hands of a stranger, and forces him to fight his way back from darkness. If everything he knows is taken away, who can he trust? Who is he, really? And what if he doesn't want to remember?

Banner by Sojourner84


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Chapters: 3 Completed: Yes Word count: 32061
[Report This] Published: 06/08/07 Updated: 08/08/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 11/10/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Interesting story. Your latin is fairly good, some errors in parsing. And I must admit, the song lyrics didn't really do much for me.

Otherwise, a very good read. So glad Sam & Dean got back together in the end and kicked some booty.

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review!

I think song lyrics have the ability to elicit emotion; however, not everyone agrees that the place to do so is throughout a story. But... it felt good to write it that way for *this* story, so I went with it. :)

I appreciate your honesty, though! And thanks for letting me know about the Latin -- wasn't sure in that.

In the end, it's always about Sam and Dean. :) Kicking "booty" and taking names.

Thanks again,

GS 

 
Summary:

Still reeling from the revelation of Dean's deal and Sam's resurrection, the brothers hunt down the Hell Gate demons. But one hunt sends them to a place where secrets kill, sins are punished, and Sam and Dean feel the impact of an ageless war. Co-written by Gaelicspirit and Sojourner84.

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As a thank you, Sojourner has created a vid for this story, set to Breaking Benjamin's "Evil Angel." We truly hope you enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZYyRK77dPk


Categories: General Characters: None
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Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 121283
[Report This] Published: 09/08/07 Updated: 18/01/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 31/01/08 Title: Chapter 8: Benediction

A wonderful story!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much! We're really glad you liked it. *grin*

GS and SJ

 
Summary: Past Featured Story

Sam and Dean are down in Arkansas investigating a haunted hotel when they encounter someone who wants what Sam has: a brother. He’ll go to any lengths to get what he wants, even if that means removing Sam from the picture…permanently.

 


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 13 Completed: Yes Word count: 45535
[Report This] Published: 14/08/07 Updated: 17/10/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 18/10/07 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Gasp!  Not Gordon!  A very interesting end.



Author's Response:

Thanks downbythebay!

Yep, it's Gordon...it had to be done...

 
Summary:

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Dean wakes up in a hospital without any recollection of who he is. Instead of an ID in his pocket, there are packets of salt; and the only thing he can remember is yellow eyes.


Categories: General, Romance Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 12 Completed: Yes Word count: 40974
[Report This] Published: 14/08/07 Updated: 08/10/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 14/01/08 Title: Chapter 12: Grazed Knees

Good story.  Faust paralells are the way to go.



Author's Response: Thanks for reading. Faust is the way to go although I struggled slightly with it.

 
Regret by kwater Rated: K starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 16]
Summary:

Sam struggles to reconcile why Dean made the deal.Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket


Categories: General, One Shots Characters: None
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Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1692
[Report This] Published: 17/08/07 Updated: 17/08/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 17/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Awe...a healthy dose of brotherly love is just what we all need.

Author's Response: Yup, ain't that the truth...lol.  Have to love it.  thanks so much for the review it means a lot - K

 
Catalyst by Seriously Sam Rated: K+ starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 16]
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Sam Winchester doesn't know where to go, doesn't know what to do. All he knows is that he has to keep moving, keep hunting, or else he just won't make it.


Categories: General, One Shots, Romance Characters: None
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Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3103
[Report This] Published: 19/08/07 Updated: 19/08/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 17/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Catalyst

Interesting...very sentimental

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it.

 
Summary:

Everything has a story - every scar, every tear, every weapon, every amulet... So when the boys come across a new hunt with a familiar M.O. a valuable piece of jewellery might be needed to protect an innocent life once again. Set in the past and the present.

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Categories: General, Wee!chester, Action Characters: None
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Chapters: 15 Completed: Yes Word count: 32284
[Report This] Published: 31/08/07 Updated: 27/08/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 13/10/07 Title: Chapter 4: Stepping Stones

Interesting...very interesting.

Author's Response: Thanks!

 
Summary:

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It was a demon John wasn't expecting, a hunt that he didn't count on going down exactly how it did. All he knew is that this demon got into his mind, twisted his thoughts around into a pile so dark that he couldn't even remember his own sons. This demon who somehow managed to take away everything he held dear, to make him lash out against his oldest son. It was this demon who changed his youngest son's opinion of his father forever.


Categories: General, Wee!chester Characters: None
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Series: The Dark Horse Series
Chapters: 5 Completed: Yes Word count: 13027
[Report This] Published: 30/09/07 Updated: 26/11/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 17/11/07 Title: Chapter 4: Twisted Hierarchy

An interesting bit of history, eh...

Author's Response:

I'm big on history.

 
The Game by bayre Rated: M starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 444]
Summary:

The meek shall inherit nothing....

 


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 19 Completed: Yes Word count: 52023
[Report This] Published: 03/10/07 Updated: 27/04/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 08/01/08 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Oh dear...do go on.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading....and I will.

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 22/01/08 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Once again, very enthralling.  Can't wait to see what happens next.

Author's Response: Thank you!