Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Penname: eureka1 [Contact]
Real name: Karynn
Status: Member
Member Since: June 28, 2015
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Beta-reader: Yes

I stumbled across Queer as Folk in June of 2015 and - no surprise! - was immediately hooked on the show.


 


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Reviews by eureka1
 
Resemblance by Sling Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 15]
Summary:
Gus hooks up with some guy he picked up at Woody's. In the morning Brian finds his son in bed with the blond. So, why does the trick resemble Justin, the one who made him believe in love and who then disappeared, so much?
Categories: Alternate Universe Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 9023
[Report This] Published: March 12, 2008 Updated: March 12, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Just discovered your stories and really enjoyed this one. Fun turnabout that Gus is a bottom.

 
Blindfold by elyxer Rated: GENERAL [Reviews - 17]
Summary: Feature

***Featured Story for November 2015***

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Justin learns that some things can be seen without the use of his eyes.

Warnings: AU


Categories: FEATURED STORY, Alternate Universe, One-Off Fic, Out of Character Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 949
[Report This] Published: March 12, 2008 Updated: November 28, 2015


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: November 01, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

<3 Justin once again hears what Brian's showing! We can all guess the song Brian was humming. :)

 
Collar Bound by elyxer Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 110]
Summary: Feature

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Sequel to Leather Bound and it would make more sense if you read LB first. We revisit the gang about a year after LB ended. Brian and Justin are settling into their new life together with family and friends. However, not everyone is happy with Brian's new life.

Warnings: AU, OOC, BDSM, Other Characters, Violence


Categories: Anti-Michael, FEATURED STORY, Alternate Universe, Bdsm, Out of Character, Violence, QAF-U.S. FICTION Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Completed: Yes Word count: 41719
[Report This] Published: March 12, 2008 Updated: May 28, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 19, 2015 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Changing Attitiudes

Wonderful end to the story! If the muse were to strike you, it would be great to have a third story in this verse.

 
Summary:

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part two of the Send me an Angel series. Takes place a few days after Justin leaves Ethan's apartment.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Could be Canon Characters: Ethan Gold
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 23 Completed: Yes Word count: 51767
[Report This] Published: March 13, 2008 Updated: March 13, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: we are all stars

Emmett's encouragement of Justin is so heartwarming; he's such a generous soul and has always been my favorite character after Justin and Brian. I like the way you've woven in this modeling gig to reconnect Justin and Brian. :)



Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words and comments!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 09, 2015 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Feels like Home

Simply lovely.



Author's Response: Thank you!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 09, 2015 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23/afterglow (pt 2) the beach

Wonderfully comforting story once the boys confront and deal with the abuse/hurt they've experienced. Thank you!



Author's Response: Thank you so much for your kind words!

 
Summary:

Brian is a college professor, and Justin is his student.


Categories: Alternate Universe Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 19770
[Report This] Published: March 13, 2008 Updated: March 13, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 19, 2015 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Joyful, hopeful, and all around pleasing! I'd love a sequel.

 
Try Honesty by Zackeh Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 6]
Summary:


After being popular at his old school, Justin's thrown into the deep end as he arrives at Saint James from New York, where the gang are. Justin's an arrogant prick with the baby face. What will happen when Brian and him meet? Has Kinney met his match?

I think my Beta was Smev - but it was so long ago I can't really remember =]


Categories: Alternate Universe Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Completed: Yes Word count: 18412
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2008 Updated: March 14, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 23, 2015 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Interesting story with all the gang in high school, and Justin and Brian competing for top stud while, of course, falling in love. :)

 
Lonely this Christmas by Zackeh Rated: GENERAL [Reviews - 3]
Summary:

It's Justin's first Christmas alone in New York and he desperately misses his family.


Categories: Christmas Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1453
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2008 Updated: March 14, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Stand Alone

Heartwarming and the perfect lead-in to this year's holiday season!

 
Summary:

This is my way of coping with the end of the show, I just keep on going. It all begins three months after Justin leaves for New York!


Categories: Brian/Justin, Could be Canon Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Completed: No Word count: 16407
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2008 Updated: July 21, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 18, 2015 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

I'm new to QAF (June of 2015) and all the associated fan fiction--don't know how this marvellous show escaped my attention till now, but I'm now wallowing in all things QAF-related.

Your stories are wonderful. Wish you'd come back and post more of "Season Six Returns" and "Celebrating Love". Any chance of that happening?

 
Walk In My Shoes by Wildsweet_angel Rated: PARENTAL GUIDANCE -13 [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Brian and Justin trade lives for one day.
Categories: One-Off Fic, Humor Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1731
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2008 Updated: March 14, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Walk In My Shoes

Fun role reversal!



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading!

 
Summary: Brian and Justin switch roles in the bedroom, with some interesting results.  You don't have to read the first fic to follow this one.  
Categories: Birthday Fic, Could be Canon Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2796
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2008 Updated: March 14, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Walk In My Shoes - Part 2

Sweet, sexy, hot, and loving. In this birthday role reversal, Justin demonstrates perfectly his skill and his love.

 
The Epiphany by Wildsweet_angel Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Post 513 fic.  Brian realizes his life is meaningless without Justin.
Categories: Romance, Could be Canon Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2404
[Report This] Published: March 16, 2008 Updated: March 16, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: The Epiphany

<3 Loving and sexy! Brian and Justin belong together.

 
Double Date by Sling Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 4]
Summary:

This is the sequel to Resemblance ;) It continues right there, where Resemblance ended so yes, you have to read Resemblance first ;)


Categories: Alternate Universe, Romance Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Completed: Yes Word count: 5376
[Report This] Published: March 18, 2008 Updated: March 18, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Great to have Daphne in this AU story, conspiring with Gus and Kyle to get Justin and Brian married. Where's Lindsay?

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Sweet end to the story even if Brian is somewhat OOC. LOL, I think he would have described himself as a Stepford fag. ;)

 
Summary: Feature

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***Featured Story for June 2019***

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Post 513) Brian and Justin begin a new chapter in their lives. I'm affectionately calling this the lost episodes of Season 5.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, BEST FAN FICTION CLASSIC, FEATURED STORY, Canon, Romance, Song Fic Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Completed: Yes Word count: 134059
[Report This] Published: March 30, 2008 Updated: June 02, 2019


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: June 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31

I know it has been more than 5 years since you completed your masterpiece, and more than 10 years since the series ended, but I just recently became aware of--and completly addicted to--QAF and the fan fiction it spawned.  No idea how I could have been oblivious to QAF until this month (June 2015), but I’m so utterly hooked at this point that I can barely think about anything else.

 

“Resting Here with You” was the second piece of fan fiction about Brian and Justin  that I read.  Although I’ve read quite a few other takes on their story in the interim, yours remains my favorite, so much so that I just read it for the second time--and know I will revisit it many times.  “Resting” provides a natural, sexy continuation of the season five finale.

 

You could easily publish your story as an ebook/print novel.  As far as I know, the only published QAF stories tell how Brian and Michael get together (without Justin ever entering the picture).  I won’t read those books since, for me, that’s completely implausible and unappealing.  QAF’s central, endless love story belongs to Brian and Justin.  Truly one of the great love stories of all time (fictional and non-fictional).

 

I would have liked to see Craig Taylor’s acceptance of his own homosexuality explored further.  I really liked the way you introduced that storyline  as well as Brian’s statement  that Craig needed to determine when he would come out, while also despising Craig’s hypocrisy.

 

Thank you for finding such a wonderful partner for Emmett in Nathan.  After Justin and Brian, Emmett is my favorite QAF character.

 

Most of all, thank you for developing Justin and Brian’s partnership and emotional connection.  So satisfying to read about and feel their love for each other.  Kudos to you for such a well-told story!

 

I so wish that CowLip would produce either a QAF movie or miniseries before any more time elapses.  I want the original cast, of course.  Your story would be a wonderful basis for a five-episode (or movie) conclusion to the show.

 
Deception by Wildsweet_angel Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 25]
Summary:

Justin is a recent college graduate, and lands a job as Kinnetik's assistant art director.  However, he has a hidden agenda, and is intent on carrying out his plan, when some unexpected complications arise.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 17 Completed: Yes Word count: 18143
[Report This] Published: April 05, 2008 Updated: May 17, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 17: Startling Revelations

Interesting premise for this story. I like that everything wasn't simply resolved in the last chapter and that there's an admission of culpability on both sides.

We readers know Justin will get his man. He is, after all, a stalker extraordinaire. :)



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for the review.  Glad you find it interesting.

 
Summary:

Set in Season 5, After L.A., but before the break up. The time line might be a little twisted. Brian wakes up on the floor of his loft, his last memory of picking up a blond trick under a street light. The last five years of his life are gone.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Abuse, Child Abuse, Incest, Violence, What If, Rape Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 81300
[Report This] Published: May 01, 2008 Updated: January 29, 2009


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Happy Family

The push and pull of Justin and Brian's relationship is so authentic. It's great so see Brian falling in love (not that he'd admit it) all over again. I'm interested in how (or if) Brian addresses the childhood nightmares that are plaguing him.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 3: Strange Visitors

Wonderful chapter! Amnesiac Brian can admit he loves Justin and also allow himself to ride Justin.

Have the two Brians now collided?

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Innocence Lost, Memories Regained

Wrenching that Brian was so abused by Jack...and beautiful that he can strive to overcome the abuse by acknowledging his love for Justin.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: Getting Through It

Fantastic display of interactions between Brian and Jennifer, Ben and Justin, Michael and Brian, Ben and Michael, and--most of all--Justin and Brian.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Being A Family

Brian and Justin are absolutely fabulous fags. Tremendous the way they both ended up dealing with the Taylor family. Their connection to one another keeps becoming stronger, regardless of the strain of Brian's nightmares.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 8: The Beginning

Amazing! One of the best Brian and Justin fics that I've read...and the ending that CowLip should have used.

Thank you so much for this story...and for bringing Brian and Justin together in just the right way. <3 <3 <3

If you should ever resurrect your lost B&J fanfic or decide to write a new story, I'll be ready to read.

 
Summary: Feature

Just a random thing that occured to me when I was having difficulty with the latest chapter of The Mind's Manipulations. It helped me get over my writer's block.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY, Canon, Spoilers Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2587
[Report This] Published: May 01, 2008 Updated: May 01, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: It Just Helps, You Know?

This one shot from Brian's POV is so evocative of Brian and Justin's relationship. Thank you!

 
Summary:

Justin chooses Brian over Ethan, and everything falls apart


Categories: Anti-Ethan, Could be Canon, Spoilers, What If, QAF-U.S. FICTION Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 15036
[Report This] Published: May 01, 2008 Updated: May 01, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: The Eye of Your Mind

Very interesting alteration of events leading up to the Rage party. I like the part Cynthia plays in helping Justin. So good to see Brian and Justin find their way to each other and that both accept their unique, loving, open-door relationship.

 
Summary:

Justin gets a diary from his sister. What's he going to do with it?


Categories: Humor Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Completed: No Word count: 39180
[Report This] Published: May 12, 2008 Updated: November 23, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Playing Straight

LOL. These non-diary entries recounting escapades (and sexcapades) are hilarious. Poor Justin--a broken gaydar. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 9: False Alarm

ROTFLMAO. Sweet the way Mrs. Nielsen ends of liking B&J's love story.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 10: Waterfalls

<3 <3 <3 Wonderful chapter depicting Justin's nerves, his love for Brian, and Brian's love for him. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 28, 2015 Title: Chapter 11: Midnight Visitor (Part One)

Poor hot and bothered Justin and Brian! ;) But they do the right thing with Molly, who gets to learn a bit of Brian-speak.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 28, 2015 Title: Chapter 12: Midnight Visitor (Part Two)

Great camaraderie between Justin and Molly and also between Molly and Brian. I like the way they all stuck up for each other to Craig.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 28, 2015 Title: Chapter 13: The Joys Of Being Talented

LOL, miscommunication about art forms.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 28, 2015 Title: Chapter 14: Boys Don’t Cry

This is really an excellent story. Some of the chapters are more on the light and humorous side, while others have a more serious tone. They all, however, show the genuine love between Justin and Brian and show how true family behaves (versus homophobic fools like Craig and Joan).

If your muse should strike again, I'd enjoy reading more chapters in this story!

 
From the inside by rromantic Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 23]
Summary: Feature

fEATURED STORY FOR AUGUST 2013

Fic starts at end of Queer as Folk 307, and continuous with a different way 308 could have happened.

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Categories: FEATURED STORY, Alternate Universe, Could be Canon, One-Off Fic, Romance, Spoilers, What If Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 5961
[Report This] Published: May 14, 2008 Updated: August 07, 2013


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Excellent! Definitely could be canon.

 
Dirty Little Secret by Naima Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 20]
Summary:

High School fic-Brian is the school soccer star and Justin is the shy artist with a haunting family life

Disclaimer-not my boys! i just play with them


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Abuse, Anti-Michael, Child Abuse, Hurt/Comfort, Incest, Minor Character Death, Out of Character, Romance, Violence, Rape Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Completed: No Word count: 11677
[Report This] Published: May 18, 2008 Updated: June 06, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 12: Clean

This is a very enjoyable B&J AU. Any chance you'll add more chapters even though it's been quite a few years since the last post? It's never too late! :)

 
Summary: Justin and Brian are not together.  Their former relationship was ruined by deceit, and secrets from the past.  Can Justin redeem himself, and convince Brian to give him another chance, so they can have a future, and rebuild their relationship in the process?
Categories: Alternate Universe Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Completed: Yes Word count: 10653
[Report This] Published: May 18, 2008 Updated: June 19, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Meeting of the Minds

Toppy Justin is always sexy and hot! And Justin and Brian obviously switched it up at times. Perfect plan to pique Brian's interest.

In the QAF series, why would Brian have trained Justin to top if he didn't want, at least occasionally, to experience that pleasure for himself?

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 3: Blond Temptation

Fun and lusty AU for the King of Babylon contest. Clever Justin once again gets his man. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: The Proposition

Really interesting the way you're intertwining this story somewhat with QAF canon.



Author's Response:

The review is much appreciated.  Happy to see that people are still reading this story and commenting.  :)

 
Studs and Suds by We_Dreamerz Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 8]
Summary: No one really listens…except Justin.
Categories: Brian/Justin, Could be Canon, One-Off Fic Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2067
[Report This] Published: June 13, 2008 Updated: June 13, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: June 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Studs And Suds

Hotpants!

 
Duplicity by elyxer Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 109]
Summary:

Retake on the movie Overboard QaF style.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Anti-Ethan, Brian/Justin Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Completed: Yes Word count: 24577
[Report This] Published: July 22, 2008 Updated: October 03, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 19, 2015 Title: Chapter 12: A New Family

Lovely feel-good QAF, a la Overboard, story. Well done! If the urge to write more in the QAF verse strikes, a sequel would be welcome.

 
Summary:

Justin gets real and demands that Brian do the same (to trick or not to trick, that is the question).

Thanks so much to pannkakan for the banner!


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Brian/Justin, Humor, Justin/Other-Relationship Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 29 Completed: No Word count: 34619
[Report This] Published: September 03, 2008 Updated: November 10, 2010


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Masked Duo Strike Again

Hilarious!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Dr. Jekyll

LMAO--even Ethan the violin player. The restaurant isn't much of a concert hall. Wine like cat pee--tee hee.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Mr Hyde?

Bye bye, Ian. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 06, 2015 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Cause and Effect Is a Bitch, Part 4

This is a great story! I really hope you'll continue--even if it has been 5 years since you abandoned :( it.

The banner is wondeful, and I love that it's from Em's POV. LOL humor...but want the cliffhanger resolved.  Please!

My favorites in order (so far): 1) Fawn. Armani.; 2) Justin's Secret; 3) The King of Liberty Avenue.  I've liked the humorous ones the most; your sense of humor resonates with me.  I've also read: Pieces of the Puzzle I and II; Happy Birthday, Brian!; and Just Another of Our Beginnings (which I hope you will continue). I will be trying some of your other stories--not sure what your plans are for the unfinished ones you haven't worked on since 2010, so maybe I'll look at some of the more recently updated ones.  Thanks for the reading pleasure!

 
Summary:

Sequel to Happy Birthday, Brian. Can Brian and Justin survive “happily ever after,” that is, an engagement, a huge wedding, a honeymoon in Italy, life at Britin, career changes, and a baby?

Thanks so much to pannkakan for the banner!

 


Categories: Brian/Justin, Romance Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: Happy Birthday, Brian Universe
Chapters: 34 Completed: No Word count: 30520
[Report This] Published: October 15, 2008 Updated: March 27, 2010


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 34: Not Normal People, Chapter 16 (Part 2): A Serious Talk

Any chance you'll be continuing/completing this story? Quite entertaining.

 
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This is another story in the Christmas In The Big Apple, New Years in the Big Apple and Valentines in the Big Apple or the Pitts? series.
Summary & warnings; this is a slightly AU fiction that has some elements of canon, but as Brian and Justin have only been together for a year, things are different. There are elements of OOC for all characters at times as I had to decide what I thought the characters responses to situations would be. Brian is 35 and lives in Pittsburgh and Justin is 22 and has moved from NY. They meet after Lindsay and Melanie go to NY and see Justin's art and suggest that Brian checks it out next time he is in NY. This story is not kind to Ethan, sorry. I wrote this story for the queeraschristmas LJ Challenge, thanks Rory!
Categories: Brian/Justin, Alternate Universe, Christmas Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 17037
[Report This] Published: December 26, 2008 Updated: December 26, 2008


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 18, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

FOTFLMAO That scene in the gallery had me in tears, I was was laughing so hard. Took me forever to finish reading because I couldn't see the screen. That fit Brian's QAF character perfectly.

I've enjoyed all the "Big Apple" stories so far: perfect mix of passion and love!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 18, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Scorching hot and heartwarmingly sweet.

 
Summary: Photobucket
This is another story in the Christmas In The Big Apple, New Years in the Big Apple, Valentines in the Big Apple or the Pitts? and Christmas Doesn't Always Come In Packages series.
Summary & warnings; this is a slightly AU fiction that has some elements of canon, but as Brian and Justin have only been together for a year, things are different. There are elements of OOC for all characters at times as I had to decide what I thought the characters responses to situations would be.
Disclosure; I don't own any of these characters; I just like to play with them.
Categories: Brian/Justin, New Year Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 4659
[Report This] Published: February 02, 2009 Updated: February 02, 2009


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 18, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: New Beginnings

A very sexy start to the new year for BJ!

 
Justin's Secret by violette7 Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 251]
Summary:

Emmett saw Justin with Ethan, not Mikey. They have a chat.



Thanks so much to pannkakan for what has to be the awesomest banner in the entire world!!
(it's seriously hypnotic)


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Brian/Justin, Justin/Other-Relationship, Romance, What If Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 53 Completed: Yes Word count: 85431
[Report This] Published: March 09, 2009 Updated: September 19, 2014


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 32: Myriad Conversations, Part 1

Hooray! Backfire on Ian/Ethan.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 33: Seeing

So lovely between Emmett and Rob.  Well done.  After Brian and Justin, Emmett's my favorite QAF character.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 34: Myriad Conversations, Part 2

No longer neutral Switzerland... ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 36: Connecting

What a happy chapter! :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 38: A U-Turn Back into Doubt

LMAO indeed about team Justeth. Laughter and nausea inducing.  If only it had been Emmett who saw that darned kiss during season 2.  :(

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 45: Justin Breaks His Own Heart and Brian's Too

Cathartic in the end, I hope. My heart's beating fast in anticipation and dread...

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 46: 'Between You and Me, I Pick You'

Hang in there Brian and Justin!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 48: 'You Own Me'

Heartwarming & sexy!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 52: Who, What, Are We Now?

I probably shouldn't rejoice in dumping on Michael and Lindsay, but, oh do I ever. ;) And, I like that Ben has found someone who's capable of a real relationship.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 05, 2015 Title: Chapter 53: Epilogue: Camera Confessions

I'd absolutely love a sequel! I want to follow Justin and Brian--watch their relationship grow and evolve. More of Emmett and Rob, too. Also Ben and Trey. Ted deserves someone special too. And Daphne--such a loyal friend to Justin (and to Brian).

Please let me know if you proceed with a sequel. I'll be reading from the get-go.

P.S. "Fawn. Armani." is still my favorite of your stories that I've read, but this one isn't far behind. I crave the humor with which you've infused these stories.

 
A Lesson in Loving by Mouse Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 70]
Summary: Feature

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About this AU: This is a total AU in my opinion. It is set a few years in the future. It is canon up to the end of season four but then it goes on from there. There will be Brian with other men and Justin with other men but anyone who has read anything I’ve written will know that I believe it will be Brian and Justin forever. So hang in there through the rough moments. Feedback is appreciated. I am learning at this so please try to be constructive where you see room for improvement. I must warn you that it is angsty and sad but would it be a Mouse fic if it weren’t ? Who knows maybe someone will find it so ridiculously angsty and sad that they will even note it in their live journal for being ridiculous. (wink)

This is posted by Edom, but with permission from Mouse


Categories: BEST FAN FICTION CLASSIC, QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, Brian/Other, Hurt/Comfort, Justin/Other-Relationship, Unsafe Sex Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Completed: Yes Word count: 111711
[Report This] Published: April 17, 2009 Updated: May 02, 2012


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 22, 2015 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Very emotional--and impactful--story. You very skillfully showed how Justin and Brian eventually joined and complemented each other as equals.

 
Summary:

Brian and Justin haven't met. Justin jobs at Woody's and Babylon and meets the famous Brian Kinney but says no to him. One fateful night, Brian has lost his job and is drinking at Woody's, he is too drunk to get home on his own, so a certain blond helps and things get out of hand

 

Maybe some of you remember this story but somehow I didn't like the beginning very much because Brian was just too whiny and everything.. I started once again with this story and I hope you'll like it ;) 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Bdsm, Brian/Justin, Brian/Other, Justin/Other-Relationship Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 7887
[Report This] Published: May 18, 2009 Updated: April 26, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Sexy, fun story! And Brian figures out that Emmett's a real friend while Mikey's (ugh, that childish name) an annoying mosquito. Swat - splat. ;)

 
Summary:

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Brian follows Justin to New York, but fate keeps pulling them back to Pittsburgh.


Categories: Brian/Justin Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 41 Completed: No Word count: 88995
[Report This] Published: June 12, 2009 Updated: November 01, 2009


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 09, 2015 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter 41 - Babylon

This is such a marvelous continuation of QAF! Any chance you'll continue/complete "Queer as Folk New York" -- or maybe write a sequel? I know it's been nearly six years since you last posted on Midnight Whispers, but it's nevery too late. :)

I'm begging for more! This story has so many wonderful chapters. Some of my favorites: Chapter 14, "A Day Out", when Brian discovers his "own" family; Chapter 18, "News from Home", when Justin's relays Brian's and his own resolve to not "let the bastards win"; Chapter 19 "Together", with its stupendous romance and love; Chapter 24 "In the News Part I", showing Justin as a civil rights leader; and Chapter 39 "Chicago", with Debbie making clear (to Brian) that Justin needs Brian to thrive.

The characters you introduced are all wonderful: the New York Kinneys (esp. Aiden), the Averys, Marc, Aunt Tilda, and Gareth.

More, please!

 
Fawn. Armani. by violette7 Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 241]
Summary:

Brian and Justin are both living in New York City. They meet through Craigslist, with a little help from Cynthia and Daphne. 

Thanks so much to pannkakan for the banner!


Categories: Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, Humor, Romance Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 63 Completed: No Word count: 96338
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2009 Updated: March 08, 2015


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 34: "You Traded Justin for a Parking Space?"

ROTFLMAO!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 37: Four-Letter Words

Aw! Brian's heart just grew 3 sizes. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 25: Justin Likes Lasagna

What a priceless chapter!  Gus seeing nothing wrong with Justin being fed...LMAO. And you work is the more serious content perfectly. Thank you for this great story which I just discovered!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 31: Repercussions Part II (or Brian Hates Cats)

Tee hee.  Brian and the cat...so very similar.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 38: Dominance and Submission

Holy Hotness! :D

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 44: TMI?

Evil...and perfect. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 48: Brian in Brooklyn, Part 2

Enlightenment!  BJ style, of course. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 49: Interlude (aka Oh Sh-t!)

Scorching! And sweet! Wonderful chapter. Thank you!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 54: The Devil in a Black Wifebeater

Dastardly bribery. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 55: A Flash, a Flash Mob, and THE Flash

Priceless!  So darned funny.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 59: Never Send a Man to Do a Woman's Job

LOL...great chapter title and content. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 61: Cornered

Poor Brian on a learning curve...but he IS learning. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 04, 2015 Title: Chapter 63: New York Moments

This is such a fantastic story (my absolute favorite of yours so far).  Can't wait till you're ready to update again!

 
Forever Yours by Bob Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 1792]
Summary: Feature

In tribute to Bob Brown, who sadly passed away on June 27, 2022, we are placing one of his most popular stories at the top of the Most Recent Page.  You will be greatly missed, Bob.

 

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The Future of QAF after Season Five: Justin realized at once he didn't want to be in New York and soon calls Brian.  The owner of Kinnetik was on the verge of a nervous breakdown with problems at work and Justin's timing couldn't have been better. Gus needs them too.  Here's the continuation of the greatest love story ever told on TV. In time they and their friends take on the Holy Bible used against gays in the world.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY, Anti-Michael, Brian/Justin, Could be Canon, Child Abuse, Hetero Sex, Humor, Minor Character Death, Minor's Sexuality, Out of Character, Real Life Issues, Romance, Violence, What If Characters: Craig Taylor, Debbie, Gus, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca, Justin, Molly Taylor, Original Character(s), Vic
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 192 Completed: Yes Word count: 436360
[Report This] Published: July 24, 2009 Updated: September 06, 2022


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 20, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Starting Over

I just discovered this story and really like the opening chapter...with many more chapters to enjoy. It always made sense to me that Justin would work with Brian; it's not as though he can't paint, too. Plus, he doesn't have to be in NYC to make it as an artist.

It's also good to see Michael put in his place, although I'm sure that hasn't happened in its entirety in this first chapter. Brian's loyalty to his friends was commendable but the codependence (with Michael and somewhat with Lindsay) was unhealthy. If his so-called friends truly wanted Brian to grow up, they shouldn't have tried to manipulate him and hold him back at the same time. Emmett and Ted were the true friends, not Michael and Lindsay.



Author's Response:

A huge thank you for reviewing this older epic tale. I'm not a good writer; however, I do have a vivid imagination where it is apparent in this story. It will go places where no one has ever gone before. Things move very fast too, so you should not get bored along the way. In reflection I may have too many characters overall, and it might help to keep a notepad of each new one if you don't want to get confused. Totally not necessary; you can just read over the names and flow with the plot. Do enjoy and thanks again for the chapter reviews.

 

bob

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 20, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Leather Bear

I know Lindsay was good to Justin initially, but then I felt like she became possessive of Brian and wanted to separate the two of them, as well as living vicariously through Justin as an artist in NYC. Personally, I liked Mel far more than Linsday.



Author's Response:

Me too. Lindsay seem so two faced to me, and plotting against Brian due to her being in love with him or something more creepy.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 20, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Sting

While I thought both Lindsay and Michael manipulative and annoying, I didn't picture them as evil...and they both are in this story. Michael always seemed a bit of a dim bulb and incredibly whiny. Lindsay seemed pretty smart and definitely yearned after Brian, wanting to create her fantasy of the perfect family.

I never could figure out how moving to Canada would do much to solve Lindsay and Melanie's problems in the long term. The underlying problems wouldn't go away, and it was cruel to take Gus away from Brian, especially since Lindsay manipulated the situtation with Justin so he'd go to NYC.



Author's Response:

I recall in the show that the move to Canada was more the result of the anti-gay environment growing in the USA at the time so the girls wanted to escape that stuff. Am I right?

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 24, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Starting Over

Thanks for your responses to my reviews! Always good to have a review conversation with the author.

Yes, you're right that Melanie and Lindsay moved to Canada for safety in a more gay-friendly environment. My issues with the move were: 1) I didn't see how moving away from their friends and family would make things better. Their relationship had been on shaky ground and they--at least partially--resolved to try again because they were scared to lose each other in the aftermath of the bombing. I don't see, however, how that would resolve the underlying problems, especially considering the distance from friends and family. 2) Lindsay was always pretty adamant about Brian playing a part in Gus' life. Sure, he could fly in for visits, but that would likely be limited to 1-2 times per month. And if Lindsay really wanted Brian involved as Gus' father (regardless of having given up his legal rights to get rid of Guy and keep Linds and Mel together), she wouldn't take Gus so far away.

I hope to soon have time to escape from real life and enjoy more of your story! Always a pleasure to enter the world of an interesting QAF fanfic.



Author's Response:

I recall responding to this review but perhaps I forgot to submit my comments. Please excuse the delay.

Thank you for your clairfication of the canon issues which you certainly have an excellent grasp about them. I'm rapidly approaching the age when I'll have forgotten more than I ever learned! :)

Do enjoy the story and I'd love to hear from you on the way.

~bob

 
For the love of Kai by snow Rated: PARENTAL GUIDANCE -13 [Reviews - 497]
Summary: Feature

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NEWEST CHAPTER REVISED 

Season 4. Brian discovers he has cancer and decides to end his relationship with Justin before his partner finds out the truth.

Angry and hurt, Justin is quickly distracted by the discovery of having a very young brother (Craig's other son) with autism. This is the story of Justin growing up, taking charge, taking legal guardianship of his brother, Kai... and what happens when he finds out the truth about Brian.

 

Thank you, Fran, for the beautiful banner!!


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, BEST FAN FICTION CLASSIC, FEATURED STORY, Alternate Universe, Real Life Issues, What If Characters: Craig Taylor, Debbie, Gus, Justin, Lindsay, Melanie
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 72 Completed: Yes Word count: 89209
[Report This] Published: November 29, 2009 Updated: March 05, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: June 28, 2015 Title: Chapter 72: FINAL CHAPTER (improved)

I'm a newcomer to QAF and the fan fiction spawned by the show.  Thanks for the touching and engaging rendition of how Justin and Brian's story might have developed.  Well done!



Author's Response: Thank you so much!!!!!

 
Summary: Feature

***Featured Story for December 2015***

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Season 2. While Christmas shopping with Daphne, Justin has a panic attack in a crowded shopping mall. Brian helps him to deal with the aftermath.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY, Brian/Justin, Could be Canon, Gap-Filler, Hurt/Comfort, Christmas Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 7748
[Report This] Published: December 23, 2009 Updated: December 11, 2015


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: November 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: The Simplest Gift

So touching and loving...and Brian had the right words to go with his actions. <3

The "Grinch on viagra"--what a great LOL moment.

Happy Holidays to you, too!



Author's Response:

Thanks :-D I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this story, and that it gave you a giggle in places *g* Thanks so much for reading, and ofr your wonder review! Happy Holidays to you, too :-)

 
Taking Care Of You by Sling Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 40]
Summary:

Brian is a succes in the ad-world but not everyone seems to like that. Ben, the head of Brian's security man hires a new guy, who turns Brian's world upside down. 

NOTE: Not a Ben/Brian story even though the banner may suggest that. It's definitely a Justin/Brian one ;) 


Categories: Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort, Romance Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 7320
[Report This] Published: May 06, 2010 Updated: July 21, 2010


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Intriguing first chapter. Different that Brian's waiting for his prince...and just met him. :)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Those two always have trouble keeping their hands off each other. :D

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Aw, sweet conclusion. Brian and Justin forever.

 
Different by Sling Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 118]
Summary: Feature

 

At day Justin works as an assistant for a certain, grumpy Mister Kinney but at night he is different and a light take on revenge turns into something else. 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Bdsm, Romance, FEATURED STORY, Brian/Justin Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Completed: Yes Word count: 13335
[Report This] Published: July 26, 2010 Updated: October 03, 2010


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I like Justin's hidden persona and that it's come out to "play" with Brian ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

LOL. I always liked Toppy Justin and thought Brian bottomed for him more frequently than we knew. This switch better leather dom Justin and meek, subservient assistant Justin is hilarious.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Enjoyably different indeed. :) 

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Funny and HOT. The scene in the backroom should have done in whiny Michael (if meeting Brian's partner wasn't enough). ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

ROTFLMAO. Emmett inadvertently exposed Justin, and now Brian's getting a clue. Loved Emmett's view of Michael's reaction and cheering for Justin in the backroom. (Emmett's always been my favorite character after Justin and Brian.)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Tough detective work but Brian's got to do it. :D

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Hmm, what did Brian do to Justin's face in order to acquire proof?

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Sweet and sexy. Too funny that Brian didn't realize he'd given Justin a hickey.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Perfect deja view ending with the boys now partners. Thanks for this fun and sexy story!

 
Dashed Hopes by YumYumPM Rated: R [Reviews - 95]
Summary: Feature

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Five years have past.  Justin's turned 27, Brian just going on 39. What if Justin wasn’t the success he’d hoped to be in New York? What will he find when he returns home destitute, his hopes dashed? Has Michael managed to realize his fondest dream?  Can Brian and Justin overcome the mistakes made during the intervening years?

 

Note:  Though this may seem like a Brian/Michael pairing, it is not.  Michael is not nice and does hurt at least two characters.


Categories: Post-513 Fic, QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY, Brian/Justin, Hurt/Comfort, Minor Character Death, What If, Anti-Michael Characters: Debbie, Gus, Jenny Rebecca, Kiki, Lindsay, Melanie, Vic
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 17604
[Report This] Published: November 15, 2010 Updated: November 20, 2010


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Interesting premise to this story which I just discoverd. That Michael would have needed support when Ben died makes sense. Unfortunately, it looks like it re-established/strengthened a codependence that should have ended before Justin met Brian.



Author's Response:

True it should have, but then you have Deb guilt tripping Brian and there you go.  Thanks for reading and commenting.  Sorry I don't check my reviews very often.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Intriguing conclusion to this chapter: Ben and Vic unimpressed with Michael and Debbie.



Author's Response:

What can I say.  The characters talk and I write down what they say.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

It's good to see Emmett (my fave after Justin and Brian) standing up for Justin, and Ted too. Also Brian who, of course, has guessed some of what Emmett is up to.



Author's Response:

I love Emmett and he seemed close to Justin in the show.  Brian may not know what Emmett is up to, but he's learned to trust him.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

I like Ted "paying it forward" and helping Justin. The Keystone Cop routine makes me laugh.



Author's Response:

I'm glad that I was able to make you laugh.  I think that towards the end of the series Teddy was closer to Brian.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Emmett's so incredible with the way he stands up for Justin. Both Justin and Brian have been broken in a way and are just finding their way back to themselves and each other. I must admint, I find it hard to care about Michael.



Author's Response:

I know, there are so many instances in the show that made me want to slap Michael.  Guess it shows.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

It seems ludicrous that Michael got Britin, but Brian was sometimes an overly-loyal friend. Apparently Michael finally got his act togeter after getting help and somehow remained Brian's friend, (although how he could be a best friend/best man is beyond me.)

At least Brian and Justin ended up together, as they always will.



Author's Response:

I don't think that he is a Best Friend any longer, but Brian for some unknown reason always looked out for him.  Don't ask me why.

 
Summary:

Justin surprises Brian for Christmas, or does Brian Surprise Justin…


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Categories: Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, MPreg, Romance, What If Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Completed: No Word count: 118207
[Report This] Published: December 25, 2010 Updated: September 11, 2016


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26 ~ Romantic Sunsets...

Wonderful continution of Christmas Presents. Perfect timing as I've had a rough week...indulged myself in re-reading the entire story. Can't wait for the next "ridiculously romantic" chapter. :)



Author's Response: Wow, you have been busy... I hope you relax and enjoy the weekend, and let last week fade into the background... More ridiculously romantic moments from their honeymoon coming right up... Hugs Darling ~ Kathleen

 
Livin' On A Prayer by Lupin111 Rated: PARENTAL GUIDANCE -13 [Reviews - 40]
Summary: Feature

A/U. Brian and Justin have a past, one that Brian is unaware of. They meet 10 years later, and this is the story of how Justin deals with it, and how it works out for the both of them, along with Justin struggling to deal with his emotions. 

I suck at summaries, so if anyone reading this can do a better one, I'd be glad to post it here in lieu of this tripe!

Any resemblance to Xrifree’s ‘Nice boys don’t play rock n roll’ (on fanfiction.net) is entirely my fault, because this story is hugely inspired that one. And by hugely, I mean ENORMOUSLY.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own QAF, the characters...blah blah blah. You know the drill. If I had any right over these characters, the finale would have never have happened.    


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Completed: Yes Word count: 54533
[Report This] Published: December 29, 2010 Updated: February 21, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 09, 2015 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24

What a wonderful Brian and Justin AU! I liked the way you developed their history, the parts Emmett (always a fave) Ted, Lindsay, and Melanie played, and the way Michael matured.

I just discovered your stories; I'll have to read more. :)



Author's Response:

Aaaw, thank you SO much! What a sweet review!

I have to admit though, that I am embarrassed. This was the first story I ever wrote, and it has so much melodrama and cringe-worthy writing...I am so embarrassed that it is still up and people can read it. You are way too kind to say what you did :)

 
At the end of the line by Sling Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 54]
Summary:

post 2.20 Justin left after the Rage party for New York. He gets a job there at a call-agency when one day Brian Kinney is his customer and the two become closer again. 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, Hurt/Comfort, Romance Characters: Jennifer Taylor, Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 6407
[Report This] Published: April 12, 2011 Updated: October 09, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Great first chapter! Reconnecting with Justin as a phone sex operator and Brian unaware of whom he is speaking to. Time for hijinks. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

This must be a bit of an AU since we all know Brian let Justin top him at least once during season 2. But I'm sure Justin would be more than happy to top again!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Hooray! The boys are starting to communicate (even if Brian's doing so without knowing Alex's identity).

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Emmett is always so wonderfully supportive, not whiny like Brian's supposed best friend. Now Brian needs to connect the dots between Alex and Justin.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - Final

The boys are back together, with more hot phone sex in their future! More toppy Justin in person, I hope. ;) 

 
Summary:

Justin meets Brian a high powered advertising executive in a different time and place…

**Not an update - technical glitch and had to be revalidated.**  Maybe we'll convince Kathleen to work on this one now, though  (hint, hint) ~Admin




Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, Out of Character, Romance Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Completed: No Word count: 8524
[Report This] Published: April 20, 2011 Updated: June 25, 2016


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 06, 2015 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

This is a really interesting take on the QAF story! Set in the 60's when it was illegal to be queer and Justin as a cross-dresser. Any chance of an update? I know it has been 4+ years, but I think this story really has potential.



Author's Response: Thank you so much, yes this one has a very interesting premise... Believe it or now I actually have a list of my incomplete fics, and so I can try and work on them. I'm a bit scattered, I'm so sorry... Later Hon ~ Kathleen

 
And I Want To Paint It Red by Sway Rated: GENERAL [Reviews - 11]
Summary:

"I wanted to get it all right. The house. The marriage," Brian paused, downing the last of the whiskey. "The baby would have been..."

 

set a few years after 513 – or 512, depending how look at it

MENTIONS MISCARRIAGE

 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Angst, Brian/Justin Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1880
[Report This] Published: April 22, 2011 Updated: April 22, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So sad but so very loving. Thank you for this story!

 
Summary:

Neither of them wanted to be the first to start some meaningless conversation that would, ultimately, only lead to the one thing they weren't willing to talk about. Justin's departure. Flight 303, Pittsburgh to New York, Gate 46.

during 5.13


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Angst, Brian/Justin, Gap-Filler Characters: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1862
[Report This] Published: April 24, 2011 Updated: April 24, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 16, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Lovely and heartwarming. Could be canon.

 
Buses & Trains by Lupin111 Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 91]
Summary:

 

Buses & Trains

Life is not always what it seems and people are never what they appear to be.

An AU hybrid S1/S3-ish romance. Brian & Justin. Of course.

 

 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Completed: Yes Word count: 76989
[Report This] Published: April 24, 2011 Updated: July 30, 2013


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 07, 2015 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25

What a clever version of Brian and Justin's story! And the ending is so heartwarming--with Brian, Justin, and Michael all friends. Thank you!

I just discovered your stories and will be reading more of them. I'm always on the lookout for B&J fanfic. I only stumbled on QAF (and the associated fan fiction) this past June; how it eluded me until then, I have no idea. Now I find it difficult to read anything else...and I'm an avid reader--the only way to cope with real life.



Author's Response:

Thanks so very much for your review! This story is special to me because I had to complete it during a pretty bad time in my life, and I felt bad because I kept readers hanging for months, and seemed to disappoint a few with the ending.

I am so glad that you discovered this story, and that you enjoyed it :)

 
Until The End Starts by Sway Rated: PARENTAL GUIDANCE -13 [Reviews - 14]
Summary: Feature

Babylon 2.0... or rather 3.0, depending on how you looked at it, was a success. And still, while everything was the same, it wasn't. Something was missing. Someone.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2388
[Report This] Published: May 30, 2011 Updated: May 30, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 21, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

<3 <3 <3 What a wonderful sequel...and continuation of Brian and Justin's love story! Thank you.

 
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Why did Justin really go to New York, and who was responsible?  And what did they hope to gain?


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY, BEST FAN FICTION CLASSIC Characters: Justin, Original Character(s)
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 62 Completed: Yes Word count: 141920
[Report This] Published: June 01, 2011 Updated: October 15, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 25, 2015 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 29

ROTFLMAO. Hilarious chapter. This story is fantastic--so glad I discovered it.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 26, 2015 Title: Chapter 39: Chapter 38

<3 Wonderful way of looking at/defining survival in B&J's relationship!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 26, 2015 Title: Chapter 62: EPILOGUE

Wonderful! Such a sexy, romantic, fun story (even with the angst caused br a deranged Lindsey). Thank you!

 
METAMORPHOSIS by Nightvision55 Rated: PARENTAL GUIDANCE -13 [Reviews - 17]
Summary: Feature

Brian thinks Justin is weird ... very weird.

This is a post-Ethan one-shot.

 

All QAF characters and settings belong to Cowlip.  No copyright infringement intended.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3528
[Report This] Published: June 03, 2011 Updated: June 03, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 27, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Truly lovely! The butterfly and B&J's love...both set free and flourishing for as long as possible. 

And a lesson that monarch butterflies (and love) need to be nurtured to flourish...remove all poisonous substances (and intolerance).

 
Summary:

Post-series, but AU after 121. Brian got the job in New York in season 1. Brian and Justin never expected to run into each other again... and they meet in the most unusual of places.

Can they get back what they had? Do they want to?

Thank you D... Jackie Mag... my awesome banner creator! 

Updated July 24, 2012... finally! 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, Song Fic, What If Characters: Cynthia, Justin, Original Character(s)
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Completed: No Word count: 54723
[Report This] Published: June 21, 2011 Updated: July 25, 2012


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 02, 2015 Title: Chapter 17: Taking a Chance on Love

Perfect quote for this chapter, especially since it goes both ways for Brian and Justin.

I had't realized that this quote came from Les Miserables. Not sure why that hadn't dawned on me since I read Les Mis twice well before I saw the musical performed in London. I'm going to have to search out those other literary references.

Thanks for this AU story--really interesting and entertaining.

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 02, 2015 Title: Chapter 19: Live With Me and Be My Love

This is such an intriguing and entertaining story. I do hope you're planning to continue and finish it (even if three years have elapsed since the last update).

I agree with you that there should, at least occasionally be role reversal, with Justin topping and Brian bottoming. 

 
FUTILITY by Kachelofen Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 34]
Summary: Feature

Four and a half years post-series. Justin is in New York and has lost touch. He and Brian keep running into each other.

 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Completed: Yes Word count: 69289
[Report This] Published: June 28, 2011 Updated: July 16, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 30, 2015 Title: Chapter 10: PART TEN + EPILOGUE

Another in-character, believable--and,  yes, romantic--story. Thank you for this continuation of the Brian & Justin saga!

 
RUNNING by Nightvision55 Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 222]
Summary: Feature

This story started off as a ‘what if’ ... what if Brian hadn’t met Justin until sometime in Season Three?  Which things would be different and which would be the same ... or brought about in a different way?  How would Brian be different?  Would he be better, or would he be worse?  Would he still react to Justin in the same way if they were both a couple of years older?

 

Anyway, that was how it started; but then I had to supply a background for Justin that was canon to begin with, but ended up being quite different ... and then the whole thing turned into a kind of thriller.  Well, I hope it did.

 

So I guess this is part what-if, part AU, part thriller ... but most of all, of course, a love story.

 

 

NOW COMPLETE! YAY!

I hope you enjoy it.


Categories: FEATURED STORY, QAF-U.S. FICTION Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 68 Completed: Yes Word count: 157418
[Report This] Published: July 09, 2011 Updated: December 06, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 23, 2015 Title: Chapter 68: Chapter 68

Fantastic! And a MUCH better ending than that supplied by CowLip. And I definitely prefer "We have all the time in the world" to "It's only time".

I just discovered your stories. I know I'll be reading more since I thought this was a superb reimagining of QAF canon.

 
Summary:

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You can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but what do you do when an old trick starts barking up the wrong tree? Sometimes the past should stay where it belongs…or should it?

Post-series. It’s been over a year since Justin went to New York.  Could be read alone, but characters make more sense if you read What do you want for your Birthday? first. 

FINALLY UPDATED! I can't believe I haven't done anything with this in like a year... good grief. Finally got an inspiration and direction. FYI/Warning: There is Justin/Other here, but it's all m/m. Brian will make an appearance eventually, but will he get his way, or will he have a little competition on his hands? 

Another HUGE Thank you to my wonderful banner maker Jackie Mag. Thanks D... you're awesome! :) 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Drama, Jealousy, Justin/Other-Relationship, Romance Characters: Justin, Original Character(s)
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Completed: No Word count: 20095
[Report This] Published: September 07, 2011 Updated: November 05, 2012


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: September 07, 2015 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Wow! What a powerful, emotional continuation of "What do you want for your birthday?" Seven years later, after a year in New York, Justin has really come into his own. The reconnection with Nicholas is sexy, hot, and sweet, even though Justin's heart belongs to Brian.

More, please! I want Brian to reenter the picture, to learn Justin's decision in regard to grad school, more of Nicholas... I know it has been almost 3 years since you've updated but I like the different, fascinating QAF take of this story and really hope you'll continue with it.

Since discovering your stories a couple weeks ago, you've definitely become one of my favorite authors.

 
Summary:

Justin has returned from NY. He and Brian are ready to start their own family.


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Anti-Lindsay, Brian/Justin, Could be Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Minor Character Death, Romance, Unsafe Sex Characters: Ben, Blake, Brian, Cynthia, Daphne, Debbie, Emmett, Gus, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca, Justin, Lindsay, Melanie, Michael, Molly Taylor, Original Character(s), Other Canon Characters, Ted, Tucker
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Completed: No Word count: 20677
[Report This] Published: September 23, 2011 Updated: July 22, 2018


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 19, 2015 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Interesting story! Wow--sextuplets for Justin & Brian. I'm hoping you're still planning to update and complete this story--on tenterhooks waiting to see what Lindsay did.

 
Summary:

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Brian thinks he has lost Justin in the bombing, not realizing that he has unexpectedly moved to New York. For the next four years they live their lives apart. They meet again and realize that its far from over between them...But can they fix the mistakes of the past and find their way to a future together?


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin/Other-Relationship, Drama, Romance, What If Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 36 Completed: No Word count: 97837
[Report This] Published: September 25, 2011 Updated: October 14, 2013


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 14, 2015 Title: Chapter 36: Long Distance

"It Was Only Time" is absolutely fantastic! Do you still plan to update/complete the story? I really, really hope so. I've waited till the last (posted) chapter to review because I just discovered your stories yesterday, and because I noticed it has been some time since this story was updated. I've been immersed in the story all day and regret that I must now come up for breath.

I like the point of divergence that you chose for this story while remaining, I think, true to the QAF canon. I also like the buildup you created before reuniting Brian and Justin...with both of them truly ready for a relationship. Having them meet again at Leo Brown's house provided an interesting twist.

 
No effing way! by JustBeAQueen Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 77]
Summary:

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This may seem totally silly, but I was at a restaurant like this and this story immediately came to mind, to which my muse responded with “I don’t fucking think so” and a smirk… so here’s a goofy story for our boys at lunch. I did research for these types of places, and there is one in Pittsburgh, and I used it’s real name; just thought I’d mention that… you’re gonna have to read the story to know what type of place I’m talking about though. 


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Brian/Justin, Humor, Unsafe Sex Characters: Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Completed: No Word count: 32914
[Report This] Published: October 08, 2011 Updated: October 28, 2011


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

The steam is rising off my tablet..hope it's not going to self-immolate. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Okay, my tablet and I have have experienced combustion.  That B&J heat is dangerous. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 29, 2015 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

This is such a fun...and hot...story. Any chance you'll finish it? I know it's been about 4 years since this 11th chapter. I'd like to read the conclusion and the sequel, with B&J's trip to Italy.

 
VICE VERSA by later2nite Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 49]
Summary: Feature

Featured story for June 2013

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Justin and Daphne are on the brink of becoming parents when Brian enters the picture. An angst-free little AU, comprised of equal parts canon and non-canon. How many twists can you spot, accounting for the title?


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, FEATURED STORY Characters: Brian, Daphne, Justin
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 44779
[Report This] Published: October 22, 2011 Updated: June 26, 2013


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: August 31, 2015 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

What a delightful story! The angst of QAF largely removed, hot sex, and a Brian who can get in touch with his emotions. Missy's perfect too.



Author's Response:

Thank you so very much for this sweet comment. I really appreciate that you took the time to read my fic and liked it enough to comment.

 

Sorry for the extemely late reply. I don't know how I missed seeing this until now.

 
Taking Over by Sling Rated: NC-18 [Reviews - 75]
Summary:

Justin inherits a bar on Liberty Avenue from his uncle. He is rather young for taking over that business and there is this problem-regular, who seems to not like him very much but is quite sexy and who he can't get out of his mind. His name is Brian fucking Kinney and he is a real plague


Categories: QAF-U.S. FICTION, Alternate Universe, Brian/Justin, Romance Characters: Craig Taylor, Debbie, Jennifer Taylor, Justin, Vic
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Completed: No Word count: 16092
[Report This] Published: October 28, 2011 Updated: November 09, 2014


Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

More than lust at first sight!

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Ah, the (in)famous lamp post.  But in this AU, the sexy hunk failed to notice Justin. And said sexy hunk is now being a fool. Ah well. He'll learn. ;)

 
Reviewer: eureka1 Signed
Date: October 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

LOL. Poor Brian, revisiting his teenage years...and more to come.