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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
 
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: 10/02/08 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Well that was...pleasant...

Still need to know how Sammy's going...Please continue soon!



Author's Response: LOL...Thanks for reading.

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 12/03/08 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Hee hee, damn straight Dean is a cosmic force. 



Author's Response: He is!  Thanks for reading.

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 03/04/08 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Quite interesting; I'm eagerly awaiting the resolution.

Author's Response: Thanks!

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 15/05/08 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Wow.  Very impressive.  I find the ending is an interesting blend of the innocence of children and appropriate sense of denouement and the grim reversal of the Beatitude sentiment.  Really enjoyed the story. 



Author's Response:

Thanks so much.

 
Summary:

Looking for a night off, the boys encounter more than they bargained for.


Categories: General, One Shots Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3874
[Report This] Published: 07/10/07 Updated: 07/10/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 13/01/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Certainly makes an interesting story, very intriguing indeed.  Although I felt that Halloween costume ruse may have trivialized the moral of the story a bit, oh well.

 

A very clever idea indeed.



Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed, and thanks so much for taking the time to review, it's always great to hear peoples thoughts in regards to my writing.  Thanks Kel

 
Summary:

 Sam has an admirer. And Dean has a hater. How far will she, or it, go to have him, and keep him? Spoilers for pilot (Like we all haven't seen that before, right?) Spoilers for Asylum too. (We've all seen that one more then once too, right?)

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Great artwork.  Thanks to everyone, and congrats to Mizpah for taking 1st.  I'd also like to send my deepest thanks to Vanessa for nominating it! That was the biggest compliment anyone could give!

For all those that don't particularly care for romance, it's my version of romance, meaning it's dark and twisted, not loving and caring.

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Big huge thanks to bulletbabe for the banner, it is so totally awesome and I thank her a million!


Categories: General, Romance, Misc Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 28 Completed: Yes Word count: 83389
[Report This] Published: 13/10/07 Updated: 21/03/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 14/07/09 Title: Chapter 27: Epilogue

Wow.  What a marathon for Sam and Dean!

 
Summary:

Sam started the downward spiral right after the events in Cold Oak.  What happened as Sam tried to stay in control and the panic that threatens to overcome him.

 


Categories: AU Characters: None
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Chapters: 3 Completed: Yes Word count: 3808
[Report This] Published: 29/10/07 Updated: 01/11/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 17/01/08 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

A very tender, well-painted moment. 

 
Gravity by gaelicspirit Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 27]
Summary:

One hunt, three moments. Dean feels the weight of his sacrifice as the horror and honesty of his life press down. Set after 3.05, Bedtime Stories, and inspired by Staind's "Devil."

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Categories: General, One Shots Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 6906
[Report This] Published: 07/11/07 Updated: 07/11/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 13/01/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A wonderfully emotive piece.  Plaudits.



Author's Response:

Thank you. I always enjoy hearing from you. So glad you liked it.

GS

 
Summary:

An once-imprisoned evil now threatens to push the Winchesters over the edge...

Livin On the Edge

Sensue award  Winner -Round 17 SNFA - Thanks Everyone!


Categories: Action Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 11 Completed: Yes Word count: 58105
[Report This] Published: 13/11/07 Updated: 18/01/09


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 18/01/08 Title: Chapter 5: And God Knows It Ain't His...

An interesting story.  Sammy better hurry up!

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 03/04/08 Title: Chapter 6: Again & again & again & again...

Goodness gracious, what next?

 
Summary:

Amazing Banner by Rae666

When a hunt goes terribly wrong, Dean is forced to face a promise made to Sam, a promise he never thought he'd have to keep. Not death fic Winner SNFA Round 11 Best Story and Oprah's Book Club

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Categories: General Characters: None
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Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 6320
[Report This] Published: 19/11/07 Updated: 19/11/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 13/01/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Very good.  I thought werewolf-Sam would be an interesting psychological experiment to pull on Dean.  I would have liked to know more about the creature, but I'm glad it's all sunshine and puppy dogs in the end.



Author's Response: Thank you so much. I was hoping for a more gentle end, thinking it was something of a Thanksgiving. I plan to bring the creature back for another story, the demon I based it on is so prevalent in Old European Lore I thought it would make a good sequel.

 
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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: 10/04/08 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Interesting story, I'm really enjoying it.

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 11/04/08 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Ha ha, the shower bit played really well...

 
Summary:

Originally written for Brotherhood 2 zine. Dean and Sam are pitted against a powerful evil as they fight a battle in a timeless town. Dean's inner demons threaten to defeat him as the brothers struggle to survive.

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Categories: General, Action Characters: None
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Chapters: 3 Completed: Yes Word count: 35704
[Report This] Published: 07/12/07 Updated: 10/12/07


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 08/01/08 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Yay for the boys!  In excellent form as always.

Author's Response:

Hi! Who's in excellent form -- me or the boys? ;) Just kidding! The boys are ALWAYS in excellent form... *grin*

Thanks so much for reading and letting me know. Love to hear from you.

Gaelic

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 09/12/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Eep!  Boys!  In excellent form, as usual.  Although I feel a little topsy turvy trying to pin down who's who, or what.  But I expect things shall be resolved in the end.

Author's Response:

Well, I sure hope you're satisfied by the resolution. :) I am working a tiny bit on the next part -- I had to cut some stuff out to take care of the zine requirements, so I'm kinda posting a "directors cut" of the rest of the story.

At this point in the story, though, it was my intent for both the readers and the boys to be a little WTF?? So, yay! :)

Thanks so much for reading and taking time to drop me a line. More to come soon!

GS

 
Broken Images by mizpah Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 205]
Summary:

 Broken Images new

Who was the handsome stranger brought to the mental institution in the dead of night - and what terrible tragedy from his past had reduced him to a broken, empty shell?

People's Choice Winner

Awards 2008 Best Future fic

2008 UnGen Awards Best Sam


Categories: General Characters: None
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Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 29830
[Report This] Published: 14/12/07 Updated: 11/01/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed starstarstarhalf-star
Date: 09/01/08 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Well, obviously the Winchesters aren't going down without a fight.  An interesting story and while I don't think I'm entirely satisfied with the development of the good doctor's character, I'd like to hear more.  This should be fun.



Author's Response: Thank you for that - glad you could come along for the ride...Jules

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 17/01/08 Title: Chapter 6: Epilogue

Well, you see, I spent the rest of the story thinking that the doctor was a man...

 Anyway, nice little resolution, I was a little thrown by the doctor's statement that "the first personality was usually the true one."

Good work.



Author's Response: Ahh, I see. Sorry about that. And I was keeping my fingers crossed throughout, hoping there weren't too many holes in my research. Thanks for the review....Jules

 
Summary:

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Sam and Dean pull into a small town to hunt something that kills a dozen people every year. Tragedy strikes the brothers when Sam is targeted as a victim. With Sam's life in the balance, Dean races to unwrap the secret before Sam is lost forever.

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Categories: General Characters: None
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Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 33756
[Report This] Published: 30/12/07 Updated: 02/03/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 05/02/08 Title: Chapter 5: The Once and Future King

Well...that seems like it would be awkward for everyone...

Odd, yes, but interesting, although I'm not exactly sure I understand what's going on.  Still, I'm very curious as to what'll happen next.



Author's Response: Thanks so much for your review!!  I am not sure excatly whats going on either--this story has taken a life of its own:)  Thanks for reading and reviewing!!  More soon:)

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 22/02/08 Title: Chapter 6: Playing Horsies for Eternity

Ah sword play...just what I wanted to see!

Author's Response: Oh thank you so  much, I promise a nice little sword filled moment--or maybe two--in the next chapter. I should have it up this weekend :)

 
Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 19/03/08 Title: Chapter 7: Farewell, My King

Very interesting, as usual.  Nothing like a little brotherly love.

Author's Response: Thank you so  much! I know this one was a little--um--interesting and odd, but I am so glad it turned out the way it did. I love this story!

 
Summary: A short oneshot about Dean's thoughts after Sam's dies.
Categories: General, One Shots Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 437
[Report This] Published: 16/01/08 Updated: 16/01/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 19/10/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A very moving little piece. The only thing I would say--and I don't know if it has to do with the specifics of the assignment, and I certainly don't mean to "ressurect your story for evil" as I believe it's been a few months since you've posted this but it's taking me a while to catch the bandwagon. 

But since you're writing mostly in first person, I'm assuming we're witnessing Dean's internal monologue, but the language doesn't seem to come from Dean.

I.E.  "Shattered are my defenses"
Usually only poets use this 'Yoda-speak.'

I would suggest--for a little more practice--perhaps to try a rewrite entirely in the third person and see what you come up with.
Keep up the good work.

 
Summary:

"The Queen of Hell and one of her demon warriors will mate to bring forth the Destroyer of Worlds."  Bobby paused, directing a thoughtful gaze at first Sam then Asher. "Ever hear of the anti-Christ?"

 

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Categories: General, Romance Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: Second Chance
Chapters: 16 Completed: Yes Word count: 39402
[Report This] Published: 19/01/08 Updated: 07/03/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 03/02/09 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16: The Last Kiss

Well, it's taken me forever to get through this!

Your writing is great, but I must admit, I'm still a little confused...
Though I'll certainly keep an eye out for more.



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review Kelly, and for plugging along until you finished.  I know life keeps us from the things we really want to do.

I'm sorry I've confused you.  If you tell me where the confusion comes in I'll be happy to try and explain what my mind thought at the time.  (My mind and hand don't always dwell in sympatico)

I hope to hear more from you in the future (the next story is Together In Death).  Thanks again for the review!

 
Summary:


There would always be sacrifice. Dean's final moments at the crossroads are not what they seem.


Categories: General, One Shots, AU Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3967
[Report This] Published: 08/04/08 Updated: 08/04/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 28/07/08 Title: Chapter 1: Fatally Flawed

Great story, wonderfully Dean-esque language and well executed.

Author's Response: Thanks!

 
Summary:

Could a Celtic love affair hundreds of years in the past be the key to saving Dean from Hell?  Asher is dying to find out!

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Categories: General, Romance Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: Second Chance
Chapters: 25 Completed: Yes Word count: 76117
[Report This] Published: 28/04/08 Updated: 22/10/09


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 05/02/09 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Surprises

Interesting.  I do like the idea of Lucifer being outfoxed in his own tricks.



Author's Response: Thanks Kelly!  I'm glad you appreciate the irony of it.  And the good guys just stay good and let him hang himself.

 
Summary:

Dean's been to Hell and back, now it's time to get Sam back too...


Categories: General, One Shots, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: A War with No Front
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3113
[Report This] Published: 01/06/08 Updated: 01/06/08


Reviewer: downbythebay Signed
Date: 28/07/08 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A very interesting idea.  Great story. 

Author's Response: Thank you very much.