Author: Keira Marcos

In my spare time, I write fanfiction and lead a cult of cock worshippers on the Internet. It's not the usual kind of hobby for a 50ish "domestic engineer" but we live in a modern world and I like fucking with people's expectations.

Tangled Destinies: Justice

Reading Time: 38 MinutesTitle: Justice Author: Keira Marcos Artist: FanArts Series Pairings: Kirk/Spock, Pike/McCoy, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies Series Order: 7 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ‘Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance Word Count: 9,500 Rating: R (for adult language and violence) Betas: Chris King & Ladyholder Summary: Jim must testify in Federation Court in the trial of Delis Brise. * * * * “At this time, I would like to call James T. Kirk to the stand.” Jim exhaled sharply and released Spock’s hand as he stood. He’d been irritated to learn that the courtroom wasn’t to be sealed against the media. Apparently, at sixteen he didn’t have the right to privacy as far as the Federation was concerned. “Your Honor, the defense would request that James Kirk be required to wear a psi-collar during his testimony.” Jim paused and shot the defense attorney a hard look as he settled into the witness stand. The judge raised an eyebrow at the Federation prosecutor, Erik Castor, who frowned. “Unfortunately, your Honor, there are no legal grounds for me to protest the defense’s request.” “Actually,” Jim began. “Federation law prohibits the psi-collaring a Vulcan citizen against their wishes unless they’ve proven to be a danger to themselves or others.” “You are a citizen of Betazed,” the defense protested. “I hold dual citizenship—Betazed and Vulcan, Mr. Laurey. You can check my Federation citizenship records if you do not trust my word on the matter.” Jim relaxed in the chair and let his…

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I, Spy

Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Pairing(s): McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Explicit sex and foul language
Summary: Wanting John was second nature to me but until recently I’d thought I’d buried the sex thing under a pile of friendship and shared traumatic experiences. I really shouldn’t find the man sexy any more. We’ve shared a latrine off-world. I’d seen him bleed. I watched him turn into a big blue bug. John Sheppard shouldn’t be sexy to me anymore. Really.

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The Queen

Reading Time: 51 MinutesTitle: The Queen Author: Keira Marcos Art: FanArts Series Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 17 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Beta(s): Ladyholder & Chris King Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 12,700 Pairings: McKay/Sheppard (many secondary pairings) Warnings: Explicit sex, violence, adult language Summary: The expedition finds a geothermal drilling platform on Lantea during the final leg of their planetary search that Rodney insists be investigated for potential use for the city and wake a hibernating Queen. On Earth, David Sheppard moves to Denver so that his son will be close to his father and Jack O’Neill. * * * * – David Sheppard shoved his hands into his pockets and frowned as he glanced around the house. “I fully expect to have to do heavy renovations on any house I purchase, Mr. Jordan, but I thought I was pretty clear with you about my needs on the phone.” “Mr. Sheppard…” Jordan trailed off at the glare he was offered. “Yes, you were clear and I’m doing my level best to meet those expectations. All of the houses we’ve visited today are at least three miles off any major road way, all built within the last ten years, and situated on no less than four acres.” “And no foam insulation.” “It is a very difficult requirement to meet, I’m afraid.” “There is no choice in the matter,” David shook his head. “This house is a no. I’d have to gut the walls and the floors.” “The floors were…

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Ties That Bind: Everything You Need (Interlude)

Reading Time: 3 MinutesTitle: Everything You Need Author: Keira Marcos Fandom: Stargate Atlantis Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: Interlude Pairing: OC/OC (Declan/Sean) Beta: Ladyholder Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Declan Frost comes ashore and finds everything he’s ever wanted waiting on him. * * * * Declan shouldered his duffel and ignored most of the questioning looks he got from the submissives on the ship as made his way to the dock. Any other time, he would have already picked one out to keep him company on leave and they knew it. The change in his normal routine had most of the ship speculating but he just wasn’t in the mood for another meaningless encounter—and that’s what every sex act had become in the wake of the months he’d spent with Sean Taylor. Eight months together and then six long, horrible months apart had convinced Declan of a of couple things. One, he was entirely capable of having an exclusive relationship with Sean—something the Consort had hinted he would require of the Dom that collared him. Two, he was ready to leave the Navy and be exactly everything Sean needed if the younger man was even still available to him. He stopped to sign off on the delivery of his trunk to the apartment he’d arranged for in advance and took a deep breath. He had a month of leave and in that time he had to decide…

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On Writing No Enemy Within

Reading Time: 7 MinutesThis post contains SPOILERS. If you have not finished No Enemy Within you should back out and come back when you finish. 😉 Pretty spoiler space by FanArts Series When I started creating my series bible (January/February 2009) for Lantean Legacy I wrote down a few things and it went like this: 1. Sentient Atlantis 2. Abandoned by Earth 3. Left for Dead in Pegasus (I called it this for MONTHS) 4. Earth gets told to fuck off by the expedition 5. Will use Latin for the “Ancient language” because that makes the most sense. After I had my basic idea I started to thinking about the mental gifts the Alterans had before the ascended. Gifts we didn’t see in any of the people in the Alteran galaxy (Ori episodes) except for the priors of course which weren’t the “normal” for that galaxy. So, I started thinking about how they might have come to have the mental abilities and their crazy life span. It bothered me that Elizabeth got old in stasis pad after 10 thousand years but that one Ancient chick apparently hung out in a stasis pod frozen in ice for a very long while and came out looking like a super model. Okay, so what about the Ancients that got so old they couldn’t leave the stasis pods on the Aurora because they got too old after 10,000 years? Then there was Merlin (frowns). Just how long was he in that cave? Okay, so…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Ten

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Reading Time: 28 Minutes“General Sheppard, please report to the control room!” John’s head jerked up and he hissed when Anne Teldy followed through on her swing and smacked him broadly across the back with her bantos rod. He shook off her apologies and jogged over to retrieve his radio off the desk. They hadn’t used the citywide announcement system in weeks because Chuck had come out of the CIC with the unique ability to communicate with everyone, no matter their gene therapy status, telepathically. For him to get so flustered that he actually used the intercom was something to be concerned over. “Control. What’s going on?” John took the towel Teldy offered and exited the gym as Chuck excitedly told him that there were three ships of unknown origin on course for Atlantis. “How far out?” “Twenty minutes and closing fast, sir.” “Ally!” John shouted and stumbled on the stairs when she didn’t immediately appear. With the increase in the power of her systems, she could appear in ten different places at once without straining her central processor. He entered the control room and was stunned to not find her. “Atlantis Collective, designation Primitus Civitas, present yourself immediately!” “She can’t,” Rodney snapped as he left one console in favor of another. “Her central core is receiving an information dump on a level I’ve never seen in my entire life. All three ships are transmitting to her and have been since they dropped out of hyperspace. It’s taking up every bit…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Nine

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Reading Time: 42 MinutesThe new military uniforms were black, not much different in design or implementation from the ones they’d all worn from the SGC, outside of the use of pseudo leather in the field jackets, and combat boots. Rank insignia had been distributed much the same way the uniforms had and the military personnel had signed off on the new military code with little to no fanfare. John hadn’t been surprised—by the time he reached the enlisted personnel everyone had been informed so the surprise had worn off. It was the civilians that were the problem. One of them, and John wasn’t entirely sure which, was in the gateroom giving off a high level of anxiety and building anger.  There were about 30 people currently in the gateroom—preparing for a first contact mission that was going to last a week or more. A Jumper had already been prepped in the Jumper Bay and Elizabeth was going over the final points on the cultural information they’d managed to gather for Bates, who was leading the two teams off-world. Elizabeth separated from Bates and went over to Captain Chase Harris who had taken on the role of flight commander. All Jumpers on and off world were his responsibility and John was pleased with the level of competence and dedication the scientist had already demonstrated. He’d gone back into the simulator shortly after he’d signed his commission papers with the new military and completed a series of courses on the construction, repair,…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Eight

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Reading Time: 17 MinutesJohn decided mid-way through his sixth meeting on military procedures with the committee, which consisted of him, Rodney, Elizabeth, and two representatives from the mainland, that he absolutely hated meetings with very few exceptions. He cleared his throat suddenly and they all turned to look at him—the two men from the mainland were Genii and former soldiers in their military. He was pretty fucking sure one of them had been involved in the invasion of the city during the first year but for the sake of peace no one had brought that incident up. “All active military assets will have to reside on the city. Period. In order to live on the city, all active duty military assets must be gene carriers. The weapons and ships that the city will supply us with will only work for gene carriers. These points aren’t negotiable. However, I’m amenable to a militia on the mainland for defense against the Wraith if we are attacked from orbit again.” “Only the city can determine who receives the Lantean gene therapy,” one of the Genii men pointed out. “That means she will control who can join the military forces on the city.” “She will control who lives on her,” John clarified. “I think under the circumstances we can all agree that it is Atlantis’ right to determine who is allowed to live here and who isn’t. The city is a sentient life form and anyone who cannot treat Atlantis with the respect she…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Seven

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Reading Time: 17 Minutes“You mean the planet we’re on…”  Rodney trailed off. It had been three hours since the ZPM had come out of the NCL and they were in the regular staff meeting discussing Theseus’ desire to return to the planet he’d claimed for his home in Pegasus. It was a daunting and overwhelming subject for them to stay the least. “Isn’t the planet we originally chose once we reached this galaxy. In fact, we’ve been on over two hundred planets since arriving.” “And Earth?” John questioned. “Theseus matured on Earth and I was born there, but many of the materials that were integrated into the super structure came from different worlds within the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond.” A hologram spun gently over the center conference table, displaying a beautiful Earth-like world. “This is Lantea. It was chosen for its plentiful natural resources, fertile land, and abundant sea life. Theseus agreed with the choice because it was the most like Earth of all the planets they considered once we arrived here. He chose it as his homeworld in this galaxy.” “Why did the Ancients leave Lantea?” John leaned forward and took a deep breath. “Are there any problems in the local system that we need to worry about? Are any of the planets in orbit with Lantea inhabited? How many of them have functioning stargates?” “Scientific exploration. There was a time when we were used as a traveling research center. Then, when the Wraith conflict picked up, we…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Six

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Reading Time: 31 MinutesJohn walked swiftly into his quarters and paused briefly at the sight of the sprawled form of McKay across the bed they’d been sharing for weeks. The scientist was unconscious, again. He wondered how he’d lasted through getting the new geeks settled considering the lack of sleep he’d gotten over the last four days. Sheppard sat down on the edge of the bed and ran his hand over Rodney’s t-shirt covered back. The scientist shifted under his hand and rolled over with a sigh. “Hey.” “Hey.” John leaned down and kissed his unresisting mouth with a smile. “Pretty interesting day we’ve had so far.” “Days that begin at the ass crack of dawn are always interesting—most of the time not in a good way.” Rodney wiggled under the covers and sighed. “The new people kept staring at me like I was a freak. I think I forgot about the appearance thing until they all just kept staring.” “Yeah, dropping ten years got old fast,” John admitted. “One of the new officers asked point blank about it. I was surprised that none of the Marines did when I met with them—I think the people from the SGC are generally very jaded.” He rolled onto his side and propped his head up. “I’m kind of surprised to see you here.” Rodney flushed. “My bed isn’t as comfortable as yours.” John quirked an eyebrow. “We have the same exact mattress, McKay.” “Not true,” Rodney insisted. “Besides, your quarters were closer…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Five

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Reading Time: 28 Minutes“The IOA doesn’t think it’s a good idea to send more people and supplies to Pegasus.” Daniel glared pointedly at Landry. “Are you serious? Those are our people out there! They are barely surviving, General. We sent them out there and they deserve our support. This is obscene.” “It’s not my decision to make Dr. Jackson; the IOA has given me no room for maneuvering. They want to reserve the ZPM the expedition sent us for one of our own ships in order to fight the Ori. We have bigger concerns that must be considered.” Daniel’s gaze hardened. “Fine. I understand you’ll be reporting to Washington in two days to discuss this situation with the President and General O’Neill?” “Yes.” “Good, you can take my resignation from the program with you when you go. I won’t be part of a mission that would abandon our own people in another galaxy to fight a war they have no hope of winning.” Daniel cleared his throat. “I’ll have my office cleaned out and the resignation on your desk before your departure.” “Dr. Jackson, give yourself some time to calm down,” Landry advised. “I’m just as frustrated by this issue as you are—but I know the only way I can work to change it is to stay here and try. Leaving isn’t going to help the people on the Atlantis mission.” Daniel paused and inclined his head. “You’re right. You’re absolutely right. I’ll think about what I want to do…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Four

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Reading Time: 24 MinutesThe entire expedition was in a large room just off the gateroom that they’d used to store trade goods short-term since their arrival on the city. It had a large wall of windows on one side and when John had mentioned using it for the meeting—a series of tables and chairs had come up out of the floor. Rodney had taken the floor first and taught everyone how to use the datapads that Ally had presented him with. The slim, foldable little computer tablets were a big hit with everyone. Mostly because not only were they slick as hell, but Ally had put some very cool 3D holographic games on them. After they’d wasted an hour playing games, Elizabeth had taken over the meeting and people had grudgingly closed their snarky little interactive chess games in favor of a series of reports that Ally had generated, concerning Earth in general and the IOA specifically. John sat near the front of the room as the betrayal of their situation swept over them all. The sixty-three dead members of the expedition were like ghosts in the room to him—each of them just as betrayed and outraged as their living peers. Thankfully, he was no longer being bombarded with their thoughts—the gene therapy had granted each person some level of mental privacy. He could pick up emotions very easily but invading the mind of a Lantean took a serious effort on his part. “This is horrible,” Marcus Stackhouse snapped. “For…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Three

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Reading Time: 29 MinutesRodney’s medical testing took place while John lay recovering in an isolation ward. Atlantis erected shields around him to allow his mind to heal and further his training. His gifts of telepathic interaction had exceeded her estimations. John had become the human equivalent of a lie detector. In a moment, he could gather information at will, invading a person’s mind with military precision. It was a startlingly complicated gift but he found it very easy to control with everyone he touched except for Rodney. The weakness of that galled him. His emotional attachment to Rodney had overridden his own ethics. By the time Rodney was ready for the Citizen Induction Center two days later, John was on his feet and pretending everything was absolutely normal so he could at least observe. The mental shields Ally had taught him to build in the CIC were flexible and easy to erect. If he didn’t think about it—it was almost as if he’d always had the gifts the gene therapy had given him. Keeping himself out of everyone’s head was pretty easy to do as long as he wasn’t around McKay. He’d done his level best to give his friend the privacy he deserved but more often than not, that meant he couldn’t even stay in the same room with him for a long period of time. The most startling part of the whole thing had been when he’d gone to shave and had found himself looking at a face…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter Two

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Reading Time: 26 MinutesRodney dropped down in a chair beside the bed John had been put in. The remains of a meal lay abandoned on a tray table. He hadn’t seen the Colonel in over six hours because he hadn’t been willing to put Miko in the chair and then just walk away from her. Carson had used the data he collected on John to work up a plan to manage the symptoms of over using the chair and Miko had been fitted with an IV for fluids. John shifted under the covers and turned in Rodney’s direction. McKay reached out and arranged his blankets around him carefully. “He’s fine, Dr. McKay.” Rodney glanced up and found one of the nurses standing on the other side of the bed. She had a tablet PC in her hand and was taking a series of readings from a panel by the bed. “Did you guys get any fun new toys?” She smiled. “Well, we got this slick healing pod thing that came out of the wall in the back but unfortunately it doesn’t respond to any of our genes. We’re hoping to get the Colonel to try for us later when he’s rested up.” Marie motioned towards the panel above the bed. “This is a diagnostic panel. We knew about it before but there was never enough power to run them. It keeps an eye on all of his vitals for us.” Rodney nodded. He’d been the one to restrict the use…

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No Enemy Within – Chapter One

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Reading Time: 24 Minutes“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” — African proverb * * * * Rodney was shaking with a mixture of relief and excitement as he and John rushed through the wormhole and back into the safe embrace of Atlantis. Another Wraith fleet was heading their way and they’d done the unthinkable—they’d found a ZPM. A full ZPM. Everyone in the gate room stopped and stared at what he held, and John’s hand tightened on his shoulder. Elizabeth rushed down the stairs, her eyes dark and shining with emotion. “Rodney.” “Yeah.” Rodney nodded. She reached them and touched the ZPM with hesitant, reverent fingers. “How much of a charge?” “It’s full, Elizabeth.” John’s voice was hoarse with emotion. He cleared his throat. “Full.” “Teyla and Ford?” Elizabeth asked her hand curling around one of Rodney’s wrists to keep him moving. “They are finishing up negotiations. When we explained how dire our situation was, the leader of the village insisted we return to Atlantis immediately with their trade offering.” Elizabeth nodded and smiled, her fingers trembling against the cool, glossy surface of the ZPM. “How many of us have to sleep with them?” John started laughing. It had been a running joke on Atlantis for months that in the end, they would have to resort to selling their own asses to survive and everyone in the room started smiling. “Nothing like that.” His expression turned serious. “They want to join the Athosians on…

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Tangled Destinies: Envy

Reading Time: 79 MinutesTitle: Envy Author: Keira Marcos Art: FanArts Series Pairings: Kirk/Spock, Pike/McCoy, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies Series Order: 6 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ‘Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance Word Count: 19,900 Rating: R (for adult language and sexual situations) Betas: Ladyholder & Chris King Warnings: Sexual activity between two consenting teenagers and discussion of past abuse. Summary: Spock and Jim adjust to their new bond while adults in their lives shift around them in response to the change in their relationship. * * * * Spock pulled off his helmet and ran his fingers through his hair. “Elder Stavik and Stonn mentioned arriving early so they could look around the campus.” Jim secured his helmet to the bike and reached for Spock’s. “We could do that if you want—I’m sure my Dad could get you a pretty detailed tour if you’re interested. You have to know that Starfleet is keeping an eye on you.” “As well they should, I am a gifted academic.” “And very modest,” Jim said with his most serious expression. “Modesty about one’s intellectual accomplishments is illogical,” Spock responded as he pulled the leather satchel they were sharing out of the storage compartment under the seat. “While taking pride in the turn of your face is a true vanity. It takes an interesting individual to be proud of something they were given at birth and had nothing to do with.” Jim laughed. “I think I’m pretty awesome intellectually as well. In fact, I’m…

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Ties That Bind: All I Want

Reading Time: 56 MinutesTitle: All I Want Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 10 Pairing: Lorne/OMC Genre: Romance, BDSM Beta(s): Ladyholder & Chris King Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 13,900 Warning: Explicit sex, bondage, mild violence, some non-explicit discussion of past abuse of an OC. Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Evan and Matt return to Earth to meet with Matt’s Geisha Master. * * * * The people on Atlantis had given them far more space than he had the right to expect and now that he was back in the mountain after nearly seven months on Atlantis—Evan understood that. O’Neill had greeted them with a gentle nod, his gaze lingering briefly on Matthew in way that didn’t portray interest but a polite acknowledgement. In the infirmary, they’d been ushered to a curtained off area for a health check before being allowed to leave the mountain—again nothing he didn’t expect. Everything changed, however, when the doctor had turned to Evan and questioned, “Permission to touch your Geisha, sir?” Evan had blinked in surprise and Matt’s eyes had gone hard. “He has a name, Dr. Brantley and no you don’t have permission. I want Dr. Frasier in here to handle Commander Sheppard’s exam personally.” “Dr. Frasier is busy, Major Lorne.” “We’ll wait,” Evan replied icily. “Get the fuck away from him.” The doctor stalked away without another word and Matt relaxed. “That’s…” “Expected,” Matt murmured. “I couldn’t even…

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The Catalyst

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Reading Time: 64 Minutes Title: The Catalyst Author: Keira Marcos Beta(s): Ladyholder & Chris King Cover Art by FanArt Series Banner Art for the Page by CJ Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 16 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 Pairings: Jack O’Neill/Patrick Sheppard, McKay/John Sheppard, Teldy/Porter, Carter/Jackson, Ellison/Sandburg Warnings: Adult themes, violence, and explicit sexual situations. Author’s Note: I know NOTHING about genetics and what I read might as well have been written in High Vulcan. Just go with it and make believe if I’ve fucked up royally. Summary: Jack O’Neill struggles with coming online so late in his life while John comes to grips with the guilt he’s been repressing concerning his estrangement from his father and brothers. * * * * John sat back in his chair and waited until the rest of the Sentinels and online Guides in the city were seated. “Dr. Keller is going to give us a lesson about our ancestry based on the research she’s been doing with Dr. Grodin. It promises to fuck up our self-perceptions for the foreseeable future so be prepared.” Jennifer put her tablet PC down on the table in front of her and picked up the remote for the big view screen for the conference room. “Sentinels and Guides as we know them today began on Sateda. While the more primitive history of our people has been lost to time, we are hoping to return to Sateda to learn more in the future. We know that…

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Ties That Bind: Maître (Art & Interlude)

Reading Time: 4 MinutesTitle: Maître Author: Keira Marcos Word Count: 950 Fandom: SGA Pairing: McKay/OMC Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: pre-series Interlude Rating: NC-17 Warning: D/s Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Rodney learns the identity of his Courtesan Master. * * * * Rodney was hesitant in the doorway—a condition he rarely allowed himself. At twenty-five, he already had one PhD and was in the middle of dissertation work for two more doctorates. Men like him didn’t hesitate but Gerard de Sade was standing next to the only window in the room looking too beautiful to even exist. He cleared his throat as he pulled the door shut and watched Gerard turn to look at him. “My apologies, Maître, for intruding. I was told to wait here…” “You’re in the right place.” Gerard left the window and went to sit on a small couch. He threw one arm over the back of the love seat and stared at McKay. “It has been several years since we had you with us, Rodney, how does it feel to return to our house knowing what is ahead of you?” Rodney blushed. “I am always pleased to return to our house, Maître. The invitation for further training wasn’t unexpected.” “No, I’d think not… no Dom in our house has ever marked you.” He inclined his head. “Do you know why?” “No, sir, I don’t. It’s not uncommon for subs to be marked…

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Ties That Bind: In the Flames

Reading Time: 94 MinutesTitle: In the Flames Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 9 Rating: NC-17 Betas: Ladyholder and Chris King Warnings: BDSM, blood play, see series page for full warnings Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney adjust to being back on the city after the house trial and Scott Holland shows his true colors. About the Poem: Shira posted a poem for me in the comments section and I found it so inspiring and perfect for this story that I’ve included it. * * * * Contrary to Public Opinion by Shira It’s not the temptation of crystal spires reaching high into the sky, so far away, That makes me follow his lead Nor is it the blue and silver encircling my neck or the star etched deep into my skin That shows my worth to him. And though the marks left on my body ache oh so deliciously even hours later That’s not what ties me to him. It is his every touch of eyes and hands saying loud and clearly all the time That I am cherished. Loved. And owned. Finally. * * * * John had been back on the city for exactly six hours and his office felt more like Grand Central Station than the haven of silence and order it normally was. He glanced up as the door slid open again and smiled in surprise as McKay entered.…

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The Home Front

Reading Time: 10 MinutesArt by FanArts Series The Home Front Keira Marcos Series: What Might Have Been Series Order: Pre-series Interlude Pairing: Sheppard/McKay Rating: PG Word Count: 2,374 Summary: John Sheppard comes home. * * * * The Pegasus galaxy should’ve been the death of me. She certainly tried hard enough to do the deed in the time that I was there. A year and a half on the city of the Ancients hadn’t changed me as much as some people like to assume. The experience of living on Atlantis hadn’t made me a different man—no more than it had the scientists and Marines I was able to bring home with me. I knew it pointless and disrespectful to hide the man I am after suffering so much and losing so many. The people we buried in Pegasus—they’d earned honesty from me with their blood. So, returning to Earth in failure only to be promoted to Jack O’Neill’s 2IC hadn’t changed me—it’d just made it easier to stay. I’d really thought I’d be shuttled off to a nowhere base and had resolved myself to riding out the years I had left until I could retire. It wasn’t an unpleasant surprise to be wrong—to see that the people of the SGC didn’t see the Atlantis mission as a failure. Jack O’Neill didn’t hold the losses against me—not like I did. I blamed myself for the deaths of every single member of our expedition and it had all started when I’d failed…

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Beautiful Stranger

Reading Time: 6 MinutesArt by FanArts Series Title: Beautiful Stranger Author: Keira Marcos Fandom: Stargate Series: What Might Have Been Series Order: Pre-Series Interlude Pairing: Cameron Mitchell/OMC Word Count: 1,590 * * * * Cameron wanted to play it cool—make it sexy, fun, and uncomplicated but the gorgeous man spread out on the bed underneath him was trembling. “Easy.” “This isn’t…what I expected.” “Good.” He leaned forward and placed a series of soft, damp kisses down the man’s stomach. He’d said his name was Matt but that could easily be a lie. “I don’t want to be the usual experience for you, Matthew.” The Navy pilot laughed softly and then groaned as Cam brushed his lips over the head of his cock. “Christ, you have no idea.” He kind of suspected that he was going where no man had gone before—touching and kissing this too beautiful stranger. Cam couldn’t even explain how they’d gone from meeting in the airport to sharing dinner and now a bed. He didn’t normally take risks with his career—and a stranger in uniform was a pretty big fucking risk. He sucked Matt’s cock deep into his mouth, swallowing around the head as pushed his hand under the man’s ass to get the right angle. His efforts were rewarded—Matt groaned softly, each breathy little sound was so exciting that Cam thought he might come on the sheets before he ever talked the man into fucking him. Cameron released his cock with a smart little pop and…

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Tangled Destinies: Affinity

Reading Time: 81 Minutes Title: Affinity Author: Keira Marcos Art: FanArts Series Betas: Ladyholder & Chris King Pairings: Kirk/Spock, Pike/McCoy, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies Series Order: 5 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ‘Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance Word Count: 20,200 Rating: R (for adult language and sexual situations) Warnings: Discussions of past child abuse and the off-screen sexual abuse of an OC. Sexual activity between two consenting teenagers. Summary: The House of Surak and the First House of Betazed gather for the bonding of Jim and Spock. * * * * Jim paused in the doorway of Sarek’s office and watched the Ambassador for several seconds. The Vulcan let him hover for nearly 30 seconds before he put aside his PADD and regarded him with a raised eyebrow. “Sir.” “James, something is bothering you.” “Elder T’Pau arrives tomorrow,” Jim began as he closed the door to Sarek’s private home office. “I’ll see her privately on Wednesday after school.” “You are concerned she won’t approve?” Jim had the grace to flush as he shook his head. “No, not exactly. Spock has already made it quite clear to me that her disapproval won’t mean the end of our relationship. I want her approval—we both do but we’ll survive without it.” Sarek inclined his head as if to agree. “Then where is your concern?” “She’ll meld with me,” Jim began. “I understand why it is necessary—it would be irresponsible for her to bond us without knowing the mental landscape so to speak.…

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Tangled Destinies: Eternal

Reading Time: 21 MinutesTitle: Eternal Author: Keira Marcos Art Work: FanArts Series Betas: Ladyholder & Chris King Pairings: Kirk/Spock, Pike/McCoy, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies Series Order: 4 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ‘Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance Word Count: 5,200 Rating: PG Author’s Note: This story was inspired by the art that I received from FanArts Series that I’ve put on this page with it. I wrote it shortly before Mother’s Day in the US and there are some pretty heavy themes in it but nothing that hasn’t already been covered in the series. Summary:  Spock and Jim take Amanda out for the day to celebrate Mother’s Day. * * * * “T’Pol cancelled tea with me.” Sarek lifted an eyebrow at his wife’s expression because it could only be called ’pouty’. He found it oddly attractive and chastised himself silently for being aroused in the face of his bondmate’s obvious disappointment. “Did she propose an alternate date?” Amanda took a deep breath. “We have tea every Sunday afternoon, Sarek. It was her idea and I…” She crossed her arms. “She didn’t even give me a reason.” “I see.” Sarek set aside his PADD, realizing his communications would have to wait and focused entirely on his wife. “You are disappointed that your ‘girl time’ has been cancelled without a clear cause.” She glared briefly at him. “Are you being patronizing?” “Of course not, Wife, Vulcans do not patronize… their loved ones.” Sarek watched her analyze his words, her gaze…

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The Matter of Female Sentinels

Reading Time: 3 MinutesSentinels of Atlantis: Anne Teldy & Allison Porter ~ Art by FanArts Series Title: The Matter of Female Sentinels Author: Keira Marcos Fandom: SGA Series: Sentinels of Atlantis (pre-series event) Pairing: Teldy/Porter A/N: I originally posted this in with an art post but a reader emailed me asking about it and I realized it should have it’s own page and be on the series page as a short of some kind. The Matter of Female Sentinels by Keira Marcos “The Sentinel is in her fifth Guide search since she came online. She is a Major in the United States Marines and is a level five across the board. She has been online for nearly ten years. We are hoping to make a match for her today so she will be taking her time with each of you. I expect you all to be respectful, touch only when she offers, and keep your disappointments to yourself when you’re dismissed from consideration.” Allison Porter had heard variations same speech a lot. She’d participated in sixteen Guide searches since she’d come online but this was the first time she’d encountered a female Sentinel. She didn’t have any illusions about being picked. Female Sentinels just didn’t choose female Guides. The only reason she was even in the room was that she already in the Center participating in a different Guide search when the female Sentinel had arrived. Her thoughts drifted back to the other Sentinel, the one that had rejected with…

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The Tempest

Reading Time: 36 Minutes Sentinels of Atlantis: Jack and Patrick by FanArts Series Title: The Tempest Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 15 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Teldy/Porter, Carter/Jackson, Ellison/Sandburg, Jack O’Neill/Patrick Sheppard (pre-slash) Word Count: 9,096 Warnings: Adult themes, violence, and sexual situations. Betas: Chris King & Ladyholder Summary: The Expedition dials Earth and sends them the bad news. John and Rodney take some time on the mainland to reconnect. Patrick Sheppard sticks his nose in SGC business and Jack O’Neill meets Alpha Sentinel Prime James Ellison. * * * * Patrick Sheppard settled down in his favorite chair with a bourbon and closed his eyes. “I don’t want to discuss it, Matthew.” Matt Sheppard shared a look with his brother and then leaned forward from his place on the couch. “Dad, I don’t think you understand—John is just gone. His records with the Air Force were sealed by the Pentagon six months ago after his reassignment to Colorado. I’ve been calling people for two months trying to get to someone who knows where he is and there is nothing.” “John made his choice,” Patrick murmured. “And he could’ve come home at any time. He hasn’t… it isn’t like I haven’t reached out to him time and time again only to be ignored.” “He could be dead,” Matt snapped and stood up from the couch. “He’s dead and the Air Force is hiding so they don’t have to report a Sentinel…

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Tangled Destinies: Chaos

Reading Time: 74 MinutesTitle: Chaos Author: Keira Marcos Pairings: Kirk/Spock, Pike/McCoy, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies Series Order: 3 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ‘Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance Word Count: 18,700 Rating: R (for adult language and sexual situations) Betas: Chris King & Ladyholder Cover Art: FanArts Series Warnings: Discussions of past physical abuse, off-screen sexual abuse of an OC, and violence against minors. Sexual activity between two consenting teenagers. Summary: Spock and Jim meld for the first time, Jim gets unwelcome news from Betazed, and Captain Pike reaches a difficult decision. * * * * “Father, may we speak?” Sarek put aside his PADD and nodded. “Yes, of course. You are finished with your morning meditation?” “Yes.” Spock sat down in the chair he always chose when in his father’s home office and opened his mouth and then closed it abruptly. He took a deep breath. “It is difficult.” Sarek inclined his head. “It is a personal matter?” “It is a matter of biology,” Spock murmured and then blushed. “I searched through the materials you gave me but my question was not answered. I considered asking Jim but I did not want to appear any more ignorant on the subject of sexual matters than I already do. The vanity of that is not lost on me.” “It is not a misunderstood vanity,” Sarek allowed carefully. “Is this about James or about yourself?” “I believe I am achieving some sort of sexual release while I sleep,” Spock blurted out…

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The Aftermath

Reading Time: 28 Minutes Title: The Aftermath Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 14 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Art: K-Lee Rating: NC-17 Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Elizabeth Weir/Simon Wallace, Grodin/Tyre, Stackhouse/Markham, Cameron/Vala, Cadman/Ford, Bates/Simmons A/N: Special thanks to Ladyholder and Chris King for being on hand to deal with my neurotic bitching and for reading 😉 Warnings: Adult themes, violence, and sexual situations. Summary: “The life of a soldier is defined by discipline, shaped by duty, and immortalized in acts of courage in the face of the most dangerous situations.” * * * * The first time John heard a woman weeping, it was his mother. It was the day she’d realized out her five year old son had come online. An ache had built in his chest in response, tangling into a hot, tight knot of pain that still lingered with the other memories of his mother. As proud as she was to have birthed a Sentinel, his mother had been truly unprepared for him to come online before the onset of puberty. His father had held her, rocked her gently while he promised her fiercely that it wasn’t her fault. John didn’t think that Patrick Sheppard meant anything more than that—at least not now that he was an adult but as a child he’d often wondered if his daddy had thought it was his fault instead. He’d never doubted his father’s love but some part of Patrick Sheppard had been unable to fully embrace the only…

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Tangled Destinies: Taken

Reading Time: 82 MinutesTitle: Taken Author: Keira Marcos Pairing: Kirk/Spock, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies Series Order: 2 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ‘Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance Word Count: 20,600 Rating: PG (for adult language, violence, and situations) Warnings: Discussions of past physical abuse and off-screen sexual abuse of an OC, and some violence. Summary: Jim and Spock attend a physics conference at the Vulcan Embassy, Jim’s grandmother tries to get him to agree to an arranged marriage, and the boys develop a mutual dislike for the mall. * * * * Jim stored his helmet in the closet near the front door as the Ambassador’s aide disappeared. The young Vulcan woman never spoke to him and rarely did more than raise an eyebrow at him when she answered the door. He joked once to Spock that she was just stunned silent by his grandness—the look on his face still made Jim laugh a little when he thought about it. Ambassador Sarek was taking him and Spock both to the embassy with him for an intellectual lecture that was being presented. He had informed them they would attend it earlier in the week and though Jim had absolutely no interest in ‘black hole dynamics’, it didn’t even cross his mind to tell Spock’s father that. He checked his reflection and frowned at his hair. A haircut was due but he’d been putting off because he’d rather spend his time with Spock than fight his way downtown to the salon…

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