May 19, 2008
"What
is true is what I put down in movies.
Even though it's pretend, that's the truth."
- Russell Crowe
New Erotica: Russell Crowe Character Fan Fic
Creations of the Muse in new adventures.Foreign Trade, by Tamara 5/19/08
At the company Christmas party, Max Skinner isn't quite the Scrooge that Cynthia expects, in fact he's become quite the St. Nick with a healthy bonus for her hard work this year. Will she give up her tropical holiday to put in a little overtime at the office? In four parts...He Lays in the Reins: Part 4, by Darcy and Isobel 10/10/07
Dying is a hard business. A thunderstorm rages outside the Mission de Hermosillo as Cort and Ben wait inside for death to come calling. Wade is a hard hearted man, but he's not made of stone. With the revelation of the mystery he's cyphered, he listens with a new openness to Cort's pleas for his repentance, while the young priest makes confessions of his own. The final chapter...He Lays in the Reins: Part 3, by Darcy and Isobel 10/7/07
The more Ben Wade knows about Cortland Davis, the more curious he gets. As he begins a new portrait of the young gunfighter turned man of God, a memory just out of reach teases his mind. But Wade is a man who loves a knotty puzzle. He only hopes he can solve the riddle before he passes from this world.He Lays in the Reins: Part 2, by Darcy and Isobel 9/30/07
Asleep in young Cort's bed, Ben Wade dreams of the closest thing to heaven he's seen, the beautiful dirty city of Leadville, Colorado. In feverish dreams of days past, Wade relives his time with Velvet, the one woman he could never forget. As the old desperado sleeps, Cort tends to his flock, and dares to hope that he can convince Ben Wade to repent before he makes his final journey.He Lays in the Reins: Part 1, by Darcy and Isobel 9/30/07
A young Cort wakes at the Mission de Hermosillo to sounds of riders in the night. The man he finds in the dark is certainly a legend, and nearly a ghost, the infamous gunfighter Ben Wade. Together, Cort and Wade share a bottle of whiskey and a journey of discovery into the past.Godspeak: The Story of Creation, by Darcy 9/30/07
In the beginning, the Lord said, "I will make a glorious actor with killer eyes, and from the world over, women will gather to worship at his altar." The Creator speaks in this irreverent and hilarious peice about his finest creation: Russell Crowe, the actor who brings each role to life down to the cellular level as if by the Hand of God. And lo...it was good.The Boss, Part 15: Bring Me to Life, Part 2, by Isobel 9/3/07
After diffusing the situation with Jason Montez, Terry Thorne is in control again, and he takes the opportunity to go loud with Isis. She wonders if she's been drugged again, or is it just the effect Terry has on her? Under the light of the moon, Terry and Isis both find something they've been missing for a long time.The Boss, Part 14: Bring Me to Life, Part 1, by Isobel 9/3/07
Terry Thorne makes his way back from London to Los Angeles, but after seeing the pictures of Isis on the beach with Jason Montez, he wonders if he's too late. Taking a cab from the airport, he makes a decision, while under the light of the full moon, Isis watches and waits.The Boss, Part 13: Line of Sight, by Isobel 8/25/07
Jason Montez has seen his opportunity and taken it. Honestly grieved for causing Isis harm, while Terry Thorne is out of town, he waits for the right opportunity to confess his misdeeds, and hopes that the change in his nature will win her over. In London, Terry and Marion make the long trip to deliver their son to duty and independence.The Boss, Part 12: Spin the Black Circle, by Isobel 8/19/07
Released from the hospital, Isis is relieved to be home with her daughter, but concerned for the notable gap in her memory - and the conspicuous absence of Terry Thorne. Julie plants seeds of doubt that Isis has trouble ignoring, especially when Jason Montez shows up with a black eye. In London, Continuing his visit with Henry, Terry considers his past and the weight of the years. Will the future include Isis Knox, or has that opportunity slipped away?The Boss, Part 11: This River is Wild, Part 2, by Isobel 8/12/07
On mandatory seventy two hour hold at the hospital, Isis sorts through the events of the night before with therapist Susan Solomon, and comes face to face with some startling revelations about issues lingering from Court's death. Across the pond in London, Terry faces his ex wife Marion, and hopes for the best from this short time together before Henry leaves for basic training.The Boss, Part 10: This River is Wild, by Isobel 8/5/07
Dino and Rozzie wake to the news about Isis Knox, admitted to Cedars-Sinai on suicide watch while Terry scrambles to get to London. Hurry up and wait, that's the way of the service. When Terry calls Julie Cruise for an update on Isis, she unloads on him with a vitriol that can only be matched by his ex wife. Perhaps that will prepare him to deal with Marion when he visits Henry.The Boss, Part 9: No One Here Gets Out Alive, by Isobel 7/29/07
Terry Thorne's life has changed drastically since he's met Isis Knox. After the success of Grammy night, where he'd handed out more business cards than ever before, he comes face to face with a situation he was never trained for. Isis Knox drugged on Ecstasy. In uncharted waters, can he keep his client, and his company, out of trouble?The Boss, Part 8: Sparkle and Fade, by Isobel 7/22/07
After the debacle on the red carpet with Helen Colbert and the media hurling horrendous accusations, Terry is second-guessing his decision to let Isis walk the carpet. But the show must go on, and with Terry at her side, she pulls it together to bring the house down. At the after party, business deals are made, but will Isis and Terry's plans change for the after-after party? They will if Jason Montez has his wish.The Boss, Part 7: Her Majesty's Secret Service, by Isobel 7/3/07
Isis plans a surprising evening at the Grammys for the audience, while Terry is not so pleasantly surprised to learn that Excelsior has taken over security for the venue. Scrambling to cover her from the renewed threats has pushed him to the edge, but the promise of a night in her arms at the Beverly Hilton after-after party keeps him focused.The Boss, Part 6: No Rest for the Wicked, by Isobel 6/18/07
Terry comes home late from the office to find sexy neighbor and friend Roslyn Moore just home from a disappointing evening. But the familiar urge to sieze a golden opportunity doesn't feel quite right. He's getting too close...to Isis Knox. When Dino calls with news of new threats against the rock diva, will Terry console an old friend, or get back to work?The Boss, Part 5: Taking Care of Business, by Isobel 6/8/07
Isis has been inspired to write a new song. When she asks her long time writing partner, Cal Gable, to help with the finishing touches, he can't help but notice how things have changed. Slick new security and a happy and hopeful Queen. Terry Thorne has been personally overseeing the security upgrades at the Knox house, and is coming to enjoy the pleasant work site, especially the unexpected perk of Kore Colbert. But as he allows himself to enjoy another man's child, he wonders about his own son across the Atlantic.The Boss, Part 4: In the Pines, by Isobel 5/28/07
Isis' lunch with Terry Thorne has grabbed the attention of the tabloids and woken ghosts that haunt her. While she spirals into a dangerous depression, Terry and Dino ride high on their initial success. Looking to the logistics of providing security for an international super star gives Terry something to sink his teeth into, but even that can't shake the distraction that Isis Knox - and her beautiful assistants - provide to Terry, Dino, and their agents.Come to Me, Part 2: Fallen Angel, by Marie 5/27/07
Ashley Weston is being held captive by SID 6.7.1, but she's also captivated. The situation is unbelievable, and gets even stranger when she falls into some sort of portal and finds herself transported to New Mexico 1887. Thankfully, she's fallen from the sky into the gentle and capable hands of a Sheriff named Cort. Will the attraction they feel for each other force her to leave her world behind, or will SID come to take her home?The Boss, Part 3: Welcome to the Jungle, by Isobel 4/13/07
Isis Knox has handed the security contract to Thorne-McGrath, but without checking the fine print. David Goldman, Isis' manager, has done his homework. He knows that Terry and Dino are used to working in hotspots like Tecala, but never the real jungle of Hollywood. Can they convince Goldman that they're the men for the job while dealing with the inconveniences of working for a vulnerable and volatile celebrity?The Boss, Part 2: Stuff of Legends, by Isobel 3/23/07
Now that they've won the contract, Terry and Dino work on the logistics of providing 24/7 security to an international rock star while fighting lawsuits on two fronts: Luthan Risk and Excelsior Security. Too exhausted to sleep, Terry seeks solace with Roslyn Moore, his neighbor with benefits, for a wild night. Will it be enough to exorcise the image of Isis Knox from his fantasies?The Boss, Part 1: Tramps Like Us, by Isobel 3/16/07
On a flight back from Japan, drumming up business for Thorne-McGrath Risk Management, Dino sends word that the golden goose has landed in their little pond. Rock diva Isis Knox is the VIP holding up the flight, and the tabloids have just run a feature on the security threats made against her. Can Terry close the deal in the air and get the new shop off the ground, or will the Queen Bitch be more than even he can handle?Come to Me, Part 1, by Marie 3/4/07
SID 6.7.1 has been watching his prey for a long time. Ashley Weston, the beautiful heiress, is the perfect woman for the perfect specimen of artificial intelligence made flesh and self-evolved. And now that he's got her in his grasp, there's nothing that will stop SID - and his progeny - from ruling the world.It'll Look Like Justice, by Darcy 2/14/07
A nightmarish event repeats itself and Bud is faced with a dilemma: right the wrong and save a mother and her son from ruin, or make the case to show Dudley Smith he’s got what it takes?Signs of Life, by Moviegirl 5/27/06
It's AA - after Alice - and Terry Chorine is rebuilding his life and forging a new bond with his son. After an accident nearly blinds him, he and Dino finally open up shop. Their first case is one Terry doesn't want to take, a babysitting job, and then he meets Dr. D. Rose O'Connell, the golden girl of Collier Fisk Research and Development.Dead Tomorrow, by Darcy 4/15/06
Redemption can't hold him. Neither can his promises to God. Cort turns his back on the Lord and starts after Ellen, but the trail is cold. A man who will stop at nothing, he travels the southwest, looking for the woman whose eyes he can't forget.New Fun: Caption Comics
This bit of silliness began at the Crowe Crossing message board. You never know who might appear from Croweland and beyond for an adventure in Caption Comics.Etiquette 101: With Arthur, by Taffey 7/16/06
Arthur's had enough with Hando and the gang's apparent lack of manners. It's time for some lessons in etiquette, with everyone's favorite Welsh virgin. In 4 parts!Avon Calling: With Arthur, by Taffey 7/16/06
After the debacle of the etiquette lessons with Hando and the gang, Arthur's found a new calling - selling Avon cosmetics! But Hando isn't going to let Arthur have all the fun. In 2 parts!Gentleman Caller, by Isobel ad Taffey 7/16/06
When Hando comes to the door to pick up Taffey for their date, Arthur has new lessons in store for him - lessons for the gentleman caller. What do you think Cort will have to say to that?
If you have a Caption Comic to submit, e-mail Isobel at isobel1013@yahoo.com
New Erotica: Private World Fiction
Private World Fiction is fun for those who play the Games and those who read. From Isobel's Lair and beyond, walk between the worlds at the new Private Worlds page.Accentuate the Positive, by Darcy and Isobel 7/16/06
Things are settling down for Bud and Darcy, and Isobel and Cort. New jobs, new homes, the promise of a bright future. But Darcy can’t help staring when Cort walks into his and Isobel’s new apartment, looking like God’s gift to former lovers. Is she sorry she ended their love affair?Too Close for Comfort, by Darcy and Isobel 5/27/06
Its a new world, with new rules. Bud and Darcy are planning a wedding. So are Cort and Isobel. But marriage means different things to different people, especially for those used to sharing their love. Living in a one bedroom shoebox in Hollywood has brought the family too close for comfort, and close to the edge when the credo "everything you want and nothing you don't" is redefined.
The Perve World Cookbook, recipes by Sandi 5/27/06
A way to a man's heart is through his stomach, the wise woman knows, and in Perve World, sometimes the passages that describe what's on the table are as sexy as those that describe what's in the bed. Lovers like the Crowe Brothers need to keep their strength up, and the Perve World Sisters, Brothers, and some very intrepid readers - from whence this idea came - have just the recipes to keep those real men fed and happy.
Killing Darcy: A Maximus Perve Diary, by Scarlet 4/29/06
It's all Darcy's fault. "Come to the Temple," she said. "Meet the Sisters and Brothers. It'll be fun." Now Scarlet is face to face with Maximus, the Gladiator himself, and she doesn't know what to do...other than kill Darcy. A very special Perve Diary.What a Difference a Day Makes, by Darcy and Isobel 4/29/06
Its a chore for Bud, explaining everything about the 50s to Darcy, Isobel and Cort, but he's happy to do it. Life is simpler in some ways, stricter in others. Banks just want a signature to open an account, men need haircuts, and public displays of affection are verboten. But nothing's ever easy. What starts out as a shopping outing turns into panic when Darcy and Isobel disappear. Will the first day of their new life together be their last?Welcome Home, by Isobel 4/15/06
It's a mystery how Cort and Isobel made it through Bud's Portal to Los Angeles, 1955. No one's really sure how the Portals work. Now that Danny An is dead, will they risk crossing again to return to Perve World...or is the specter of Terra Nova enough to keep them in Dreamland?The Rooster Crows, by Darcy 4/15/06
It feels like home but it’s not Perve World, and there are new rules. Will Cort and Isobel stay in 1955 Los Angeles, or will Darcy and Bud’s changed attitude make Cort and Isobel wish they had stayed in the Game?Closure, by Diana 3/17/06
Now that Darcy and Bud, Cort and Isobel have gone through the Portal, Diana and Terry make a pilgrimage to an LA landmark and a trip down memory lane. It's hard to let go, but together they find a little closure.Welcome to Dreamland, by Darcy and Isobel 3/17/06
Cort and Isobel make it through the Portal to Bud's world and find themselves in a Los Angeles jail. No one believes that Bud White has a brother. Will the miracle they've prayed for turn into a nightmare?
Oh, what a tangled web we weave....
The Perve Diaries contain some intertwined story lines. For maximum enjoyment, read the Perve Diaries in chronological order here in the Library of Congress.
