Penname: Darlin [Contact] Real name: Darlene
Member Since: 05-15-03
Membership status: Member
Bio:
I got in a tizzy a few years ago, decided to give up fan fiction, so deleted all my stories. But later when I went to delete my ff.net account I just couldn't. I felt I had one story left in me. But, um, yeah, no stories remain here. Sorry.

I'm not putting my stories back here even though two of the stories that were here aren't on fanfiction.net. I've been so lazy (one reason I'm not reposting anything here) but one day I plan to post the two stories I had here over there. And if anyone cares you can read my stories at fanficdtion.net under the same name, Darlin. I also have stories with Ororo paired with Remy/Kurt/Iceman/Quicksilver/Thor/Sabretooth and maybe down the road even with Legolas. And if you like LotR I've a link there to another account I have, dreamingnwatercolors, with a few LotR stories as well as Firefly and Hildago.

I have to say I kind of miss this site, the camaraderie. I wonder what's up with some of my favorite author's and hope they're well.



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Reviews by Darlin
Summary: From separate lives, two grieving souls find the strength to comfort one another during the most difficult of times.
Categories: Serials
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 29 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 136592 Read Count: 67260
[Report This] Published: 05-07-04 Updated: 08-07-08
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 04-16-07 Title: Chapter 24: Logan's Run, pt. 4

I mentioned this before but I really like Jean here. The meeting between the two women was totally unexpected and very appropriate.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 04-16-07 Title: Chapter 25: Summer Moved On, pt. 1

Everything fit so perfectly. I was totally surprised by the revelations in this story. I know I mentioned that before but I left out that the revelation of how their daughter died was a complete shock, very sad. I loved that, the originality of it, very well thought out, and the whole split personality thing another original and well written idea. I was glad to read over these and I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 12-30-08 Title: Chapter 26: Summer Moved On, Pt. 2

I'm just getting caught up on my reading now that I got a new laptop and what a delight to see you thanked me. I''m not sure why but you're always welcome.

I love your writing, love this story. I really liked how he just laid his head in Ororo's lap it was a sweet vulnerable moment. I'm still curious about "Wolverine" though.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 12-30-08 Title: Chapter 27: Summer Moved On, Pt. 3

For once I really enjoyed Scott, glad to see him mellowing or I guess accepting the way things are. It was however the oddest thing to have T'Challa calling Ororo sister but a relief when I was thinking he'd try to move in when she was at a low point. I also really liked Ben showing up and his attitude. Well done.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 12-30-08 Title: Chapter 28: Summer Moved On, Pt. 4

I was glad to see him waiting for her but knowing she wasn't going to show up I couldn't imagine how they'd get together again. I like how you made it work. But OMGOSH I hate his attitude! Want. To. Smack him! I'm curious what's the mission about though. Still, of course, a good chapter.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 12-30-08 Title: Chapter 29: Epilogue (Always Forever…Now)

I read the last part with my mouth hanging wide open. It's the Epi and it's NOT the end? That's bittersweet. I do like Scott finally getting with Jean and that Scott and Ororo are in a good place. And I see there's a continuation so I'll have to read that later. Overall a really good job and I'm glad you came back to this story.

Summary: There was more than one casualty to the waters of Alkali Lake. Remember, sometimes it snows in April.
Categories: General
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8083 Read Count: 5804
[Report This] Published: 07-03-04 Updated: 04-07-07
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 07-09-04 Title: Chapter 1: i

You have such a grasp of the English language that you make a fellow author bow their head with something akin to shame when they (I) think of (my) paltry efforts that pale in comparison to yours. Your work is just phenomenal and always a joy to read. You and Digital Tempest are worlds apart from most other RoLo writers.

Author's Response: PSHAW! First off, during my lurking phase, you were on the short list of my favorite authors. I thank you deeply for your kind words and you regard. Now, let's you and I get together and force DigT to update!

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Summary:
Categories: Orphan
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 0 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 0 Read Count: 0
[Report This] Published: 01-01-70 Updated: 01-01-70
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 03-05-07 Title: None

Ooo Hoo! Dumping the beer - brave woman! This is fun. I rather like Scott and Ororo's relationship.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 03-05-07 Title: None

Chuck is pretty ballsy. Logan's a little vicious with our Ro but good for her taking him out like that!

I read your bio Barbara! Curious about the name change but was thrilled to see you writing again so welcome back. I'm looking forward to reading more a little later. So much catching up to do, so many good stories and so little time.

Summary: A little musing while at a gas station
Categories: Ficlets/Songs/Poems
Characters: None
Genres: Comedy
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 782 Read Count: 2450
[Report This] Published: 01-09-05 Updated: 01-09-05
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 01-13-06 Title: Chapter 1: Only Chapter

I remember reading this on fanfiction a few years ago and enjoying it. I have to say this was my favorite line - "The accumulation of cigar smoke, Canadian Beer, beef jerky, leather, metal, Old Spice and testosterone makes my head swim in deep waters and I only get wet in one place." Hot! I also liked the comment about the Baby On Board T-shirt. Don't know why but I think they're 'positively thoughtfully tacky' too. Interesting. It was fun to read this again!

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Summary:
Categories: Orphan
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 0 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 0 Read Count: 0
[Report This] Published: 01-01-70 Updated: 01-01-70
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 06-12-05 Title: None

Wow! Now that's how you capture an audience! What an intriguing prologue! So vivid and intense I couldn’t stop reading all while asking myself a hundred questions! I hope you continue this because it's off to a great start. Btw, I love the title.

Beautiful by windrider1 Rated: U Liked [Reviews - 31]
Summary: Logan's musings about Ororo on a special day.
Categories: General
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6607 Read Count: 9629
[Report This] Published: 06-20-05 Updated: 08-04-05
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 06-07-07 Title: Chapter 2: Addicted

Oh you wicked, wicked Windrider you! I remember reading the first chapter years ago on ff.net and hating the end but loving the well written story and to find so belatedly that you actually gave us a second chapter! I’m flabbergasted and delighted – totally. The ending had me laughing – after all that tension, after all that heat and – wow! Now that was an ending! Well done! Just splendidly done!

Suppose I need to get caught up on all your other stories too, I can imagine all the goodies waiting for me. *blows kiss*

Solitude by Ladie Rated: U Liked [Reviews - 94]
Summary: Unsettled by her love for her best friend Storm decided to leave the mansion, shocked when she received an unexpected traveling companion. Ro/Lo Ro/Re
Categories: NC-17
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 27006 Read Count: 28536
[Report This] Published: 06-22-05 Updated: 08-01-07
Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 06-26-05 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 : Busted

Oh my! I love this! I mentioned over at the OroroLogan Yahoo group that this promised to be intriguing and so it has! I really love the interaction you have going on here between Logan and Ro. Logan was so Logan! I enjoyed Remy's reflections and possible change of heart, livens up the story immensely. There're a few typos but overall this is truly nice and I'm loving this!

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 06-26-05 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 : Not Alone

Hmm! Intriguing! It's so nice to see Logan's 'Origin's incorporated into a story. Very nice. And the past between Remy and Ororo was beyond surprising. I can't wait to see what may lie ahead for each of these characters for better or worse. Now in all good conscious I have to mention that there were a few typos such as ‘relieving’ instead of ‘reliving’ and I thought you'd want to know that whenever you end a line with quotation marks and someone's speaking and you have something like: 'Okay," He said - he shouldn't be capitalized. For example: "You ready?" she asked. It's still part of the sentence I suppose. Finally you slipped into present tense with Remy - Remy paces instead of Remy paced. Hope this helps you and please don't take it the wrong way because I'm really enjoying your story especially the fast updates and I'm looking forward to reading the next chapter.

Reviewer: Darlin Signed Liked
Date: 06-26-05 Title: Chapter 4: A State of Unrest

I think I'm feeling a litlte like WindRider1, wanting Ororo with both men but that's what's making this such a fun story. You still have a few typos but I won’t go into that because fast updates usually mean there’re more typos and since it doesn’t take any thing away from the story there’s no need to complain. In fact, I want to thank you for updating so quickly; it gives me something to look forward to.