Dryad's Glen



Notes

5/8/04
Rumors of my death have been highly exaggerated. Rumors of my sanity, however, probably have not been.

I have NOT stopped writing. (you'd have more luck stopping me from breathing.) But I have decided to take a break from most of ASS*. I don't lose control easily, and I need to gain back some of my equilibrium. It will not be permanent, but I don't know specifically when I'll be back in full force.  I've been made a nice ball of mush by the lovely, wonderful, supportive letters I've recieved after posting my leave of absence notice on ASSD, and I can't tell you all how much I appreciate it.
Because I dont' want to leave you guys totally in the lurch, I should let you know my muse has picked up a very nasty looking leather whip, and is prodding me to write like a mad woman. It is all Harry Potter fanfic, so if its not your thing, you may wish to skip down a bit. Finished a 12 chapter story that's pg-13 (though i believe its still marked R at schnoogle) I'm on chapter 6 of a NC-17 featuring Hermione/Snape as well as chapter 3 of a pg-13 also featuring HG/SS..plus 3 (soon to be 4) short stories. I'm posting in a few different places so the best way to find my work now is to check out my newly formed Yahoo Group. (yes...I finally broke down and did it.) You can find that here:

 Http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/DryadStories/

Yes, I'm still checking my email. and yes, I will answer.
Thanks to all for your concern and support. God willing, I'll be back soon, and full of spunk. (get your minds out of the gutters, gentlemen!)

2/24/04
Believe it or not, I've been writing like a fiend.  My Mardi Gras story is up, "Free BJ". A bit tasteless, but I hope amusing. "Ocean Mist" has become a finalist for the silver clitoride (and if i'd waited another day or so, i'd be able to say whether it won or not.) I've posted the Contents for the Mardi Gras Festival. Not as big as I had hoped...but so many new shiny faces!

Now you're asking yourself, she SAID she'd been writing! Where is it!?

Well, some of you may be aware i'm rather a freak when it comes to Harry Potter. Don't generally write fanfics...i'd like to think my own imagination is good enough.

BUT. I read this really great fanfic trilogy (The Psychic Serpent, by Barb on Schnoogle for anyone who is really curious) and the ending got my brain all turned around. SOO i had to untangle it in another story. 4 chapters in, and over 12,000 words. (in the last 2 weeks) If you know me, you KNOW i don't write novels, so it is a big step for me. I'll be around, but not very visible until i get it done (projected to be 12 chapters). It will eventually be posted at schnoogle.com, under my normal penname. (they take time to upload there, since they do it to maintain the consistency...) IF it happens to be one of your genres of interest, i'd love to see you there! If not, i DO have plans to start posting one of the novellas i've been working on here.


1/19/04
Well, I've been busy writing my story for the Mardi Gras Festival . But while I've been poking around..."Ocean Mist " has been nominated for a Silver Clitoride . Normally, I just let you guys know, and feel honored that someone thought of it. While yeah, i'm still honored, "Ocean Mist" at least in my humble opinion is the best thing i've written in a long time...and considering the feedback i've been getting, i'm not the only one. Thanks for all of it guys!

1/6/04
Was driving home yesterday with my mind wandering. All of a sudden my muse stood up and screamed. "Get home and write this story now!" couldn't think of anything else until I did just that. so, without much further ado...."Ocean Mist".

And, since I'm visiting with you anyway, some of you MAY know that yes, I am starting a new festival.  Click here for the announcement, or go to my festivals link. Its all good:)

And on a last note, I was very surprised to find that " Homecoming " has not only been nominated, but it is a finalist for December's Silver Clitoride . Thank you !!

Note: Dates are posting dates. Dates in red show the most recent posting(s). * means it has been posted on ASSM.
Vignettes
These really aren't stories. I guess you might call these my fantasies, what I would do if I were a bit braver, bawdier, or just outright slutty.
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Stories
These actually have some body to them, and some sort of storyline. I'm really working on this area.
Ocean Mist * 785
(finalist January 2004 Silver Clitoride )
A sunrise hike with a memory. 1/6/04

Get Out  189
(Desdmona Flash Contest)
She knows. 1/2/04

Goodbye Again 300
(Desdmona's Flash Contest)
She's waiting for him, again. Is it time to let go? 1/2/04

Cookie Crumbs  * 1,012
The little ones all nestled snug in their beds...
but what are Mom and Dad doing? (MF, Rom, WL, Holiday) 12/24/03

God in Heaven * 250
(Desdmona Flash Contest)
 wandering hands... 10/7/03

Judy's Turn to Cry * 756
 Reprise to Sir Fozzie's " Its My Party " 9/21/03

Eight Hours   *742
( review by Crimson Dragon)
You think you're frustrated? (F-Solo) 9/4/03

The Toll House Dance   *299
A meeting at a dance.
(flash, rom) 8/21/03

Eddies *  1355
A Fisherman's Widow Tale
( Finalist August 2003 Silver Clitoride)
A canoe, a river, and bright sunshine.
(MF, Exh, WL) 8/11/03

Fishtank *   665
(very late entry for the Fishtank Anniversary)
What makes or breaks a relationship?
(MF, nosex) 8/6/03

Rice Crispie Treats *  1807
( review by Crimson Dragon)
(#6 Crimson Top 10 July 2003)
Kelly attends her friend's wild Halloween party.
(M+F) 7/19/03

The Diner *  500
Just when you think a woman's got everything...
(No Sex) 4/22/03
Afraid * 1734
Tales of Home Series
(nominated April 2003 Silver Clitoride )
( review by Crimson Dragon)
(#3 Crimson Top 10 April 2003)
He just enlisted. How is she going to react?
4/1/03

Letter Home * 1345
Tales of Home Series
He's away while she's at home on their anniversary. What could she give him? (F-solo, MF implied) 3/28/03


Freudian Fudgicle * 270
( Review by Crimson Dragon)
 Flash, a park, a girl and some ice cream.
3/5/03

Showers  212
212 word flash
2/12/03

Mrs. Steven Rudy * 375
( review by Crimson Dragon)
What would happen if you knew the singer?
2/10/03

Chasing the Light * 416
A woman interested in photography and autumnal light . 2/6/03

 *Katie McN read this and thought it would make good blackmail fodder. Read her response here .

In Thoughts of You 325
(Mat Twassel Challenge)
 A woman sits in repose...why?
(tragedy, MF implied) 1/11/03

The Paper   397
(Desdmona Challenge)
Take a given photo of a Zeigfreid girl, and write a story; this was the result. 1/11/03

Insanity * 553
Sorta a window into what was going wrong with me. I'm much better now thanks!
11/2/02

Return *  1550
The mirror story to "Gone". How a woman reacts to a man's grief. (MF) 8/12/02
( Fish tank submission: comments here )

 Panic Attack * 1756
( Review Crimson Dragon)
(#10 Crimson Top 10 Aug 2002)
How can you slow a woman out of control?
(MF, oral) 8/7/02

Gone   1245
(Nominated Golden Clitoride, 2003 )
( finalist July 2002 Silver Clitoride!)
 How a man deals with loss.
( Fish tank submission:comments here )
7/6/02

The Storm *  413
Dora loves thunder storms. Does Will? Rom Fest 2002 flash entry.
(MF, Rom) 6/21/02

The Reluctant Sadist *   474
How a couple with different ideas about sex share.
(MF, mild Sad, oral) 6/13/02

Snapshots *  1709
( Nominated June 2002 Silver Clitoride )
Michael gets an eyeful when a friend decides to share her "etchings".
(MF, Voy, Cheat) 6/02/02

Saving Face *  1903
Becky tries to help out her husband's work problems.
(MF, Oral, Reluc, Cheat) 4/19/02

Blind Date * 1786
( review by Crimson Dragon)
What can happen during a cyber pickup.
(MF, Oral, Cons, cheat) 2/18/02

The Art of the Kiss   263
An exercise in the perfect kiss
(MF) 2/18/02

Trivia Games  827
Games to play in bed.
(MF, Cons) 2/9/02

Late Night Ride 1156
What would you do on a road trip? (Mf, oral) 1/11/02

The Elevator   327
What happens when a woman gets hot in close quarters. (MF, cons) 1/11/02

Pine Trees * 1400
( Review Tainted Lime)
What a way to get over a fear of hieghts! (MF, cons, oral, cheat) 1/11/02

Festivals I've led

Song Story Festival (2002)
Stories that all in one way or another had to be around a song.
Chocoerotica: Gary's Birthday Bash (2003)
 In Honor of one of ASSTR's finest, we threw a surprise bash for Gary...featuring stories about his second favorite sin.

 Mardi Gras Festival! (2004)
Stories due for what else? Mardi Gras, Carnivale, Fat Tuesday...whatever you call it--the world's biggest party.


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We love ASSTR. ASSTR gives me free webspace, so YOU, my lovely readers can *ahem* enjoy yourselves. Please give as the spirit (and pesky finance) moves you! Donate here .
Free BJ * 2,045
(Mardi Gras Festival Entry)
Daisy is at Mardi Gras, what will people think of her T-shirt? (MMMF, oral) 2/24/04
Homecoming  * 1,775
Tales of Home Series
(finalist December 2003 Silver Clitoride )
She misses Sean and it's Christmas. 12/12/03

 Annsachd   *3,787
 It's the eighteenth century, and a peasant girl is faced with the Prima Nocte. (MF, first, WL, Rom) 11/1/03

Girl Talk   *2,966
3 girlfriends get together. What WILL they have to say? 10/5/03

A Pirate's Party * 2,486
A Fisherman's Widow Tale
(Winner July 2003 Silver Clitoride)
( review by Crimson Dragon)
(Pirate Festival Entry) Sun, Gorgeous men...oh, and two children. (MF,exh) 7/9/03

Too Late * 2411
( review by Crimson Dragon)
 A girl is running away from home. What will she find? 7/1/03

Escape * 2193
( Finalist March 2003 Silver Clitoride )
( review by Crimson Dragon)
Things are never quite as they appear. (MF, Cheat, Oral) 3/19/03

Death by Chocolate: a Trudy Tolliver Story *
Written with Souvie
( review by Crimson Dragon)
Who Killed Kenny? Trudy researches her way through members of ASS* and learns Chocolate really can kill. 3/5/03

Dating Diary 1988
part 1 * part 2 * part 3 *
10/20/88-12/29/88 The dating and life trials of a teenage girl.

Dating Diary 1989
part 1 *

The Lighthouse's Tale * 1688
A look at an old story, Done for ASSTR's Anniversary Song Festival Based on the song by Nickel Creek. (MF, Trag) 11/10/02

Sanctuary *   3236
A friend helps out with some kinks, and might learn something in the process (M+F, group, bdsm (mild),humil, oral, exhib, toys) 6/25/02

The Price of Seduction * 2418
A meeting between soul mates. Rom Fest 2002 entry.
(MF, oral, cheat, trag) 6/21/02

The Session * 2220
What can happen when a woman is pushed to her breaking point?
(implied gm, ff, FF, F+) (8/7/02)

Stood Up * 2928
( Review Tainted Lime)
This story was based on a dream I had. But I liked it so much...what can I say, my muse finally started speaking to me again! Oh, and I'll warn ya now, there isn't any sex...erotic? yeah. Sensual? I hope so...very romantic in a classic movie sorta way.
(MF, Rom) 4/30/02

Winter Nights  4091
Winter camping can be fun when you meet a strange stranger.
(MF, cons, fantasy) 1/13/02
( fishtank submission; comments here )

Snow Day * 1838
Ever wonder what a teacher might do with an off day?
(MF, cons, oral, cheat) 1/11/02

Gift 9662
Written with Artie a story about a yoga instructor who has given up on living fully and a student who decides to wake him up, and learns something herself in the process. It was an interesting collaboration, since I did most of the writing on "Gift" (from the female perspective) and he did most the work on " Healing " (the male perspective).

Dreams
These are real dreams I've had, so take them as you will.

Polynesia
A psuedo-creation myth. (Mf, cons) 1/11/02

Moon Colony
A futuristic look at a new disease and leper-like colonies. (MMMMF, rape, murder) 1/11/02

Black Widow
What powers come with sex can be scary. (Mf, first, death) 1/22/02

The Back Burner
These are stories that I am working on and haven't finished, or stories I've written, and aren't entirely happy with. Constructive criticism is more than welcome!

Divorced some friends, some family, and occassionally myself have been going through the what if's of divorce. So I started to write...what happens when someone starts over? 8/3/02

Snowed In
When working in a hospital, a blizzard gives Leigh the opportunity to practice her special healing skills. (MF, cons, cheat, oral) This piece is unfinished... 4/17/02

Power
A story about the healing power of sex. 1/11/02

Poetry
I love the ability to make people feel, and lets face it, eroticism is the best feeling, wouldn't you agree? Therefore, I'd have to say this is more erotica than blatantly sexual. I would like to warn that these span over 10 years, so a few of the early ones might seem a bit, well, hokey. But that is how they seem to me, you might like them. They are in absolutely no sort of order whatsoever.

Wandering through Rows
Resistance *
Fruit Flavored Lips
Yearning
The Shower
The Scent *
The Deepest Dark of Night
Kingdom
Ode to a Chocoholic *

(This website and all its stories are copyrighted, Dryad, 1991-2004,
except "Gift" and "Healing", also copyrighted by Artie, 2001.)