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 šŸ˜‰ Warnings: Adult themes, violence, and sexual situations. Summary: ā€œThe 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.ā€ * * * * The first time John heard a woman weeping, it was his mother. It was the day sheā€™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 wasnā€™t her fault. John didnā€™t think that Patrick Sheppard meant anything more than thatā€”at least not now that he was an adult but as a child heā€™d often wondered if his daddy had thought it was his fault instead. Heā€™d never doubted his fatherā€™s love but some part of Patrick Sheppard had been unable to fully embrace the onlyā€¦

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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 ā€˜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, Jimā€™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 Ambassadorā€™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 grandnessā€”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 ā€˜black hole dynamicsā€™, it didnā€™t even cross his mind to tell Spockā€™s father that. He checked his reflection and frowned at his hair. A haircut was due but heā€™d been putting off because heā€™d rather spend his time with Spock than fight his way downtown to the salonā€¦

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Q & A : Ties That Bind

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Reading Time: 40 MinutesI had a reader email me with some questions about Ties That Bind. I’m going to answer them below. If you have questions–feel free to leave them on this post. I will add them to post and answer them as I have time. If you donā€™t feel comfortable leaving a comment you can email OR just put ā€œprivate commentā€ in your comment and it wonā€™t be posted on the site. Q) What power do the Pleasure Houses have to be able to bind the high political authorities ? A) Pleasure Houses do not have official power — they do have, however, a social power that makes each individual house a powerful force when it comes to social morals (like ownership laws) and discipline of an abusive Dom. The President of the US in this series was trained exclusively at La Petite Mort. So obviously, if Neal Peyton requested something from himā€”he would have little difficulty in receiving it. It is a world built on loyalty among Doms. Earning the displeasure of an entire houseā€”like de Sade would be bad for a politician. Q) When Gerard de Sade has trained his disciples to be doms, how did he do it? A) Gerard trained one Dom for every year that he was House Master of de Sade. Think of it like an apprenticeshipā€”the Dom in training with him would spend every waking hour in Gerardā€™s presence learning the ins and outs of pleasure and discipline through example. Q) Atā€¦

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Tangled Destinies: Genesis

Reading Time: 90 MinutesTitle: Genesis Author: Keira Marcos Pairing: Kirk/Spock, Sarek/Amanda Grayson Series: Tangled Destinies (check out series page for cast photos and estimate dates for future updates on the series) Series Order: 1 Fandom: Star Trek XI (Reboot ā€˜Verse) Genre: Alternate Universe, romance, pre-slash Word Count: 22,600 Rating: PG (for adult language) Betas: Chris King & Ladyholder Summary: Spock convinces his father that his motherā€™s happiness is the most important consideration and the family moves to Earth where they meet Captain Christopher Pike and his adopted son, James Tiberius Kirk. * * * * He did not want any part of it and the sound of his mother crying when his father had refused to relent on the matter had left Spock bereft and so furious that his sixteen year old body could barely contain it. His parents had vehemently discussed his bonding for years and nowā€”now it was upon him. Tā€™Pring. He knew her from schoolā€”knew her to be a petty, vicious creature with a placid face and a cruel mind. Suddenly, he realized he could not go through with the betrothal. He could not imagine having her be in his mind permanently. It was horrific. The healer reached out to them both, and Spock was instantly repelled. He pulled away before the healer could place her hand on his meld points. ā€œNo.ā€ Tā€™Pring glanced him over, her eyes clear and cool. ā€œYour Human mother has lost this fight. Do you plan to take up her mantel?ā€ Sheā€¦

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Ties That Bind: A Lovely Agony

Reading Time: 162 MinutesTitle: A Lovely Agony Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 8 Pairing: McShep, Lorne/OC, Carson/Miko (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Beta: Chris “The PomPom” King who is sincerely awesome. Any mistakes that remain are my own :-). My special thanks to Ladyholder who reads everything I send her and always has something inspiring to say. Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Word Count: 40,500 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Extra Special Warning: This story in the Ties That Bind series contains scenes of a very graphic nature, private punishment, minor character deaths, public discipline, and situations/circumstances that might squick sensitive readers. Summary: Matthew adjusts to having a collar on the city and John is recalled to Earth for a house trial.   * * * * Patrick Sheppard glanced from Randolph Rampart to Mason Blake to Gerard de Sade before settling on Blake with shrewd green eyes. ā€œBlake, give me one reason why I shouldnā€™t kick your ass.ā€ Mason took a deep breath. ā€œI canā€™t honestly think of a single one. Can we come in?ā€ Patrick motioned them both into his office. ā€œBy all means.ā€ He walked silently to his liquor cabinet and poured for them all without asking. ā€œThe only reason I havenā€™t already killed Kevin Jordan is that I canā€™tā€¦

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Moderation & Feedback

Reading Time: 2 MinutesIt’s true that I have a “positive” feedback policy and that I do screen the comments on this site. I do this because of the abuse I receive for writing slash not because I’m “over sensitive” or can’t handle critism. I don’t approve “critism” comments (though I’ve only gotten like 5 in the past year beyond people pointing out my grammar problems) because I don’t want the discussion that would result. I want this site to be FUN because I have fun with it. Having big discussions about politics (or whatever angsty thing my fic might inspire) doesn’t appeal to me AT ALL. I don’t require that anyone love my work. I just don’t want to hear about it on my own site if you hate it OR if you think I write badfic!, fluff, crack — whatever. I post my work for people to enjoy and if you don’t enjoy it– just don’t come back over here and read it anymore. Here’s the thing– at one point I didn’t even have comments enabled on my site. I opened them up because of email feedback. AndĀ the only reason I allow them now is because I feel like my readers have created a community for themselves AND I’m open to answering questions about my fic and future projects. I make jokes about feeding my ego with comments but let’s be real honest– you have toĀ have a pretty damn healthy ego to create a site dedicated to your hobby,ā€¦

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Writing Gay Porn in Public

Reading Time: 1 MinutesIt’s only a problem when your neighbors are VERY nosy. I’ve run off 3 people in an hour. The General and his reporter were here earlier and they were sitting on my left and finally one of them worked up the gumption to ask me whatĀ I was writing that I kept scaring off old ladies. SO, I told them and they laughed their asses off. OH- relationship totally confirmed for those of you who might remember them from before. Cause they asked about my website and I said they couldn’t read it which earned me the response (from the General) — “It’s not like we haven’t done it, sweetheart.” BLUSH. I’m working on finishing up A Lovely Agony by the way. :-). I think you guys will like it.

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The Sentinel

Reading Time: 30 Minutes Sentinels of Atlantis: Dean Bates & Graham Simmons ~ Art by FanArts Series Title: The Sentinel Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 13 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (lots of Male/Male sex, violence, adult language & situations) Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Grodin/Tyre, Bates/Simmons Warnings: No beta, Adult themes, extreme violence, and sexual situations. Summary: Bates comes online during a hostage situation off-world, Tyre and Peter take some time to themselves on the mainland, and John has an unexpected visitor. * * * * Dean Bates sat down on his footlocker in the large room the entire city used for mission prep. The men under him in the company had taken his potential change of status better than heā€™d suspected they would but then John Sheppard had worked hard to make sure he didnā€™t bring any assholes on the expedition. His Sentinel gifts were hovering on the edge of his mind. Graham had come online in his sleep over a week ago. Dean hadnā€™t been able to do anything but hold his Guide and talk him through the construction of his primary shield. It had rankled but heā€™d had no choice but to allow Sheppard and McKay to come to his quarters to help Graham. It had been relieving, however, that theyā€™d included him as much as possible in the process and never made him feel like he wasnā€™t enough to help Graham through the event. Now, sixteen days later, he felt close andā€¦

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The Guide

Reading Time: 50 Minutes Sentinels of Atlantis: Tyre & Peter Grodin ~ Art by FanArts Series Title: The Guide Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 12 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (Male/Male sex, adult language & situations) Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Peter Grodin/Tyre, Stackhouse/Markham, Cameron/Vala, Elizabeth Weir/Simon Wallace, Laura Cadman/Aidan Ford, Bates/Simmons Warnings: Adult themes, violence, discussion of past sexual abuse Authorā€™s Notes: My thanks to Ladyholder and Chris King for their invaluable feedback. Summary: The city forces Tyre to come to terms with his needs and the temptation heā€™s been resisting. Meanwhile, John and Rodney are off world with Cameron and Vala to investigate an abandoned world with an Ancient lab and find something disturbing. * * * * Elizabeth wouldā€™ve loved to throw aside the two sticks Cadman had forced into her hands and just punch the female Sentinel in the face. Since the aggression was contrary to her accepted self-image, she was at a loss as to how to deal with it and she wasnā€™t ready to admit howā€¦ hostile she felt all the time lately. She had been assured that it was normal for an emerging Sentinel to be on edge and even at times violent in the right circumstances especially considering how dangerous their situation was. No matter how much her mind might be protesting the changes in her biologyā€”the rest of her was on board. If she didnā€™t think about itā€”it was easy to surrender herself to sparring and the physicalā€¦

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Cafe Sitting

Reading Time: 2 MinutesAnyone knows me– knows I like to sit cafes to write. I don’t know if people think I look “nice” or “approachable” but strangers talk to me ALL the time. Since I’m a social creature– I don’t mind this (much). Though on one occassion this proved way too interesting when a friend called me and asked me to define “snowballing” and I did– in front of a group of old ladies. I thought they’d be all shocked and horrified– instead– one asked– “But, dear, if that’s snowballing what is felching?”Ā  o/ — I love pervy old ladies. Anyways– today I’m sitting in my favorite cafe with my large diet coke, grande mocha coffee, one muffin and my netbook. I’m all set for an afternoon of gay porn writing. Then this man who has to be 70 sits down beside me and starts arranging the table “just so”. It was kind of charming and he turns me.. and says– “Sweetheart, could you tuck your computer cord under the table so the General doesn’t trip over it?” I do so immediately because the last thing I want to do is trip up a some 70 year old guy who still gets called “General”. The other guy comes along with their food and they sit beside me and fuss about politics and the price of milk at Wal-Mart and every once in a while when they think I’m not looking– the General would reach out and put his hand onā€¦

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Ties That Bind: Under Pressure

Reading Time: 123 MinutesUnder Pressure Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 7 Pairing: McShep, Lorne/OC (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 30,900 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, treat of rape, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Extra Special Warning: This story in the Ties That Bind series has a scene of severe discipline in it for a major character. No permanent damage is done but it is graphic and may upset some of my more sensitive readers. Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: General Jordan comes to Atlantis and the pressure breaks the one person John couldnā€™t have predicted and someone has to pay the price. * * * * ā€œI have to admit to being surprised by your change of heart, Mason.ā€ Henry Hayes quirked an eyebrow as he poured scotch in two tumblers. ā€œYouā€™ve never been interested in a political posting before and the Director of Homeworld Security is a very high profile political posting.ā€ General Mason Blake accepted the tumbler and stared at the honey gold liquid for a few seconds. ā€œItā€™s been recently impressed upon me the importance of the position. The security of our country and our planet should be in the hands of someone I trustā€”and I trust myself the most.ā€ Henry grinned. ā€œCanā€™t say I disagree with that. You were always my firstā€¦

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The Runner

Reading Time: 52 MinutesTitle: The Runner Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 11 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (language and sexual content) Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Lorne/Keller, Cameron/Vala, Stackhouse/Markham, Bates/Simmons, Cadman/Ford Warnings: Adult themes, violence Summary: Jennifer is separated from her Sentinel and taken hostage during a mission by a Runner. What she finds surprises the hell out of her. * * * * ā€œDr. Wallace, you were going to report on Sergeant Campbell?ā€ John questioned with a raised eyebrow. ā€œDoes he remember anything more about his experience with the Wraith or why he left his quarters?ā€ Simon shook his head. ā€œNo. Iā€™ve been reviewing the research on Wraith in the Ancient database and I believe he wasnā€™t in control of his mind or body during the time. I think he managed to break free of the Wraithā€™s mind control when he saw the creature because itā€™s the first thing he remembers after going to sleep. He doesnā€™t have a history of sleep walking but his mother is a documented sensitive. I spoke with Dr. Keller and we double checked his blood work to make sure we didnā€™t miss anything in his testing. Nothing popped beyond the fact that we believe he would be a great candidate for the ATA gene therapy sheā€™s developing.ā€ ā€œAnd we can give that to him without it turning himā€¦ā€ John sighed. ā€œHe doesnā€™t have any Satedian DNA at all?ā€ ā€œNone,ā€ Simon assured. ā€œWeā€™ve been very careful to test everyone twice forā€¦

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The Legacy

Reading Time: 34 MinutesTitle: The Legacy Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 10 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: R (language and sexual content) Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Weir/Wallace, Bates/Simmons (many secondary pairingsā€”see the series index page for a full listing) Warnings: Adult themes, extreme violence Summary: John has to tell the latent Sentinels on the city of their Satedian genetic legacy. * * * * ā€œSir, I was tested twice on Earth and both times they said no.ā€ John nodded. ā€œJennifer is pretty confident concerning her results, Dean.ā€ He glanced at Sergeant Dean Bates and found the man a study in confusion. ā€œThe thing is that the gene the people on Earth that indicates Sentinels is just aā€¦ remnant left over from the Ancients. Not the ATA geneā€”thatā€™s artificial but another gene that most of the Sentinels on Earth have. Probably upwards of ninety-five percent of Sentinels have it but there are a few who donā€™t and youā€™re one of them. You do have the gene weā€™ve identified that come from the Satedians. And you have a latent ATA gene.ā€ Bates exhaled sharply and looked out over the ocean. ā€œWhen you brought me out hereā€”I thought it was to discuss Stackhouse and Markham.ā€ ā€œAre they a problem?ā€ John asked mildly. ā€œNot for me, but they could stand to be a little more discreet. I wonā€™t tolerate bullshit from the men under me and they know it. As far as I know, we donā€™t have any that would haveā€¦

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The Return

Reading Time: 52 MinutesTitle: The Return Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 9 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (language and sexual content) Pairings: Ronon/Teyla, McKay/Sheppard, Weir/Wallace (many secondary pairingsā€”see the series index page for a full listing) Warnings: Adult themes, het sex, male/male sex Author Note: I’ve added actor pics to the series page. Summary: Ronon allows the Lanteans to travel to his home world but the sight of his devastated world hurts more than he expected. John learns that he has three latent Sentinels on the mission and must determine how best to deal with the likelihood that their circumstances alone might bring them online. * * * * Simon raised an eyebrow and glanced over at his shoulder at his wife. ā€œColonel Sheppard. This is a surprise.ā€ John offered him a small smile. ā€œI hope Iā€™m not disturbing your morning. I know youā€™re both off duty.ā€ ā€œNo, please come in.ā€ Simon motioned him in as Elizabeth slipped into their bedroom to throw on the rest of her clothes. ā€œCoffee?ā€ ā€œNo, but thank you. I have to watch my caffeine intake. Sometimes it makes me edgy for the wrong reasons.ā€ John sat down at the table that Simon motioned to. ā€œBut the Athosian tea is nice.ā€ Simon nodded. ā€œI enjoy it but it has an adverse effect on Elizabeth.ā€ He grinned then. ā€œWell, not exactly adverse but she certainly canā€™t indulge in it if sheā€™s going to be out in public.ā€ He brought aā€¦

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The Trade

Reading Time: 23 MinutesTitle: The Trade Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 8 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (sexual content) Pairings: Zelenka/Parrish, McKay/Sheppard, Lorne/Keller (many secondary pairingsā€”see the series index page for a full listing) Warnings: Slash, explicit m/m sex, filthy language Summary: The Genii try to double cross the Lanteans and the Marines learn the hard way that Radek Zelenka needs protection from no one. * * * * ā€œI do not wish to argue with you, Colonel Sheppard, but Iā€™m notā€¦ convinced that taking my Guide off world is a good idea.ā€ Radek Zelenka ran his fingers through his recently shorn hair. John Sheppard eyed his fellow Sentinel with shrewd eyes. ā€œHeā€™s the head of Botany, Radek. Heā€™ll be the authority on our dietary needs when it comes to food crops off world.  Teyla and Ronon are both confident that a trip to this trading world would be to our benefit. Unfortunately, the trade fair is scheduled to move within the week and it could be weeks before they are established elsewhere. We need to go there and meet with potential trade partners.ā€ Radek pressed his lips together. ā€œDavid isā€¦ only rated for a 9mm and he is curious.ā€ He waved one hand. ā€œI should think to leash him before letting him through the gate.ā€ John grinned. ā€œLike a kid in a shopping mall?ā€ ā€œYes.ā€ Radek pointed at him. ā€œExactly that. Heā€™ll drive me mad, Colonel.ā€ ā€œI understand your concern, Radek but everyā€¦

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Ties That Bind: What You Give

Reading Time: 142 MinutesWhat You Give Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 6 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 35,700 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Rodney falls in love with Atlantis while John gets used to having a family on Atlantis. * * * * Dr. Rodney McKay had never allowed himself to think about being on Atlantis not even after John Sheppard locked his collar around his neck. Heā€™d learned along the way not to set himself up for heartache. He was standing at a view window with his Dom when they left hyperspace and achieved orbit around Lantea. Heā€™d seen a few planets from spaceā€”for the most part they always looked inviting. Even if they rarely were. ā€œThe Ancients certainly liked their planets big and blue.ā€ John laughed softly. ā€œYeah, they do. We rarely encounter a world that isnā€™t beautiful at least from an environmental perspective.ā€ He settled one hand on Rodneyā€™s hip and let his chin rest on his subā€™s shoulder. ā€œIā€™m going to ask someone to bring a Jumper up for us. I want you to see her the way I do when I come back from the mainland.ā€ ā€œThat sounds good.ā€ Rodney cleared his throat and took a deep breath. ā€œIā€™llā€¦

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And Then There Was Quark

Reading Time: 8 MinutesTitle: And Then There Was Quark Author: Keira Marcos Series: What Might Have Been Series Order: 2.5 Banner Art: FanArts Series Pairing: Sheppard/McKay Rating: PG (I have a very foul mouth) Categories: Slash, Established Relationship, Alternate Universe, Contemporary Summary: John comes home to an alien cat-thing invasion.     * * * * John jiggled his keys in his pocket as he walked up the sidewalk. There was a Marine on the front porch of McKayā€™s house with a handful of tissue and red eyes. Sheppard suppressed a grin as he came up the stairs. ā€œPlease tell me he didnā€™t make you cry too, Corporal.ā€ The Marine sneezed loudly and took a big deep wet breath that made John grimace. ā€œNo, sir. Yourā€¦ Dr. McKay found a cat on the side of the road on the way home and insisted we stop and pick it up. Itā€™sā€¦ huge, sir. I tried to convince him that it could have diseases or maybe it isnā€™t even a cat but he wouldnā€™t listen to me.ā€ The Marine sniffled again. ā€œI came out here because Iā€™m allergic. Drake is inside.ā€ ā€œA cat?ā€ John repeated. ā€œYou let him pick up a stray animal off the side of the road?ā€ The Marine blushed. ā€œI tried to drive past it, sir but he threatened to maim me for life if I didnā€™t turn around for the animal.ā€ John swallowed back a laugh and shook his head. ā€œYeah, okay. Iā€™ll send Drake out and youā€¦

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Ties that Bind: Always For You

Reading Time: 65 MinutesAlways For You Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 5 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 16,200 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney learn more about each other as they travel to Atlantis on the Daedalus. While everyone else adjusts to the new relationships that have formed around the pair. * * * * Matt rubbed his hand down the side of his overalls and balanced one foot on the floor of the large flight bay that held the fleet of X-302s they were taking to Atlantis. ā€œOkay, so theoretically, if you were going to put a hyperspace generator in this, it would go here.ā€ ā€œYes.ā€ Miko slid further under the craft beside Matt and slid one of her smaller hands in beside his. ā€œIn fact, we left space in the design to put in the hyperspace generator that we currently have in development at Area 51. We have a prototype with us but it could be more than a year before we can do any testing.ā€ She wiggled in further and dragged her DeWalt with her. ā€œHere, look at this.ā€ Matt grinned as she deftly took another panel off. ā€œWhy engineering?ā€ ā€œBecause I like to know how things work,ā€ Mikoā€¦

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An Intimate Portrait with Dr. Rodney McKay and Colonel John Sheppard by Iris March

Reading Time: 17 Minutes Title: An Intimate Portrait with Dr. Rodney McKay and Colonel John Sheppard by Iris March Author: Keira Marcos Series: What Might Have Been Series Order: 4.5 Summary: Iris March sits down to interview Rodney McKay and John Sheppard and learns something she never expected. Pairing: Sheppard/McKay Rating: R (for adult themes) Spoilers: None Warnings: Language, discussion of child abuse, and OC point of view Categories: Slash, Established Relationship, Alternate Universe, Contemporary * * * * ā€œIt was recently my privilege to sit down with Dr. Rodney McKay and Colonel John Sheppard for my Intimate Portrait series.ā€ Iris March leaned against a railing, a stunning view of snow-capped mountains spread out behind her. She brushed pale blonde hair over her shoulder and regarded the camera seriously. ā€œThe following interview is not appropriate for young viewers and I encourage parental guidance due to the discussion of violent child abuse and adult language.ā€ The scene fades and Iris is standing in front of a silent grand piano. ā€œColonel John Sheppard tells me that Dr. McKay plays this instrument often in the afternoons but we were unable to talk him into playing for us today. Many of you might recognize the instrument from his performance during his interview with the Science Channel.ā€ She waved a hand and the camera spanned around the large, open room. ā€œItā€™s the center of this large room that both Dr. McKay and Colonel Sheppard admit to favoring in their home.ā€ She moved away from theā€¦

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Ties That Bind: Harder to Breathe – Part Two

Reading Time: 87 Minutes* * * * ā€œI thought you were going to get Teldy?ā€ John asked as Lorne slipped into the office and shut the door. Lorne laughed. ā€œWell, I went by her office because she wasnā€™t wearing her radio. Sheā€™s on her lunch break with her submissive. So I chose not to interrupt them.ā€ John lifted an eyebrow and glanced at Matthew. ā€œEarlier you were talking about the fact that you and the Major Hughes were submissive. Do you have a problem being in command of Dominants?ā€ ā€œNot at all,ā€ Matt said as he slouched down on the couch with his computer. ā€œI canā€™t say the same for some Dominants Iā€™ve served with but I donā€™t take shit from lower ranking officers. I never have. Of course, the Navy has never rated me for discipline and certainly never will. I assumed I would elevate any punishments to you or Major Lorne.ā€ John nodded. ā€œYeah, I normally handle discipline on Atlantisā€”at least I did when Marshall was in charge unless the infraction was severe and then they just wished I was doing the work. Marshall specialized in bloodletting and he never spared the rod.ā€ Matthew nodded. ā€œLorne would discipline me, I take it?ā€ John frowned and considered that. ā€œYeah, I guess so.ā€ He glanced at Lorne who looked intensely uncomfortable. ā€œMajor?ā€ ā€œSir.ā€ Evan blew out a breath. ā€œI donā€™t think I could. Iā€™m rated for the flogger and the strap but heā€™s a Geisha for fuckā€™s sake.ā€ Matthew laughed.ā€¦

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Ties That Bind: Harder to Breathe – Part One

Reading Time: 90 MinutesHarder To Breathe Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 4 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 45,500 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney return to the SGC and make ready to go to Atlantis with a few problems along the way. * * * * Elizabeth was waiting on them when they finished the check in process into the mountain. She said nothing as she guided them both down a hall and towards another elevator. Once the doors were closed she sighed. ā€œCarter is here. There was an emergency with the gate and Oā€™Neill was forced to recall her to deal with it. He didnā€™t want to bother you and Rodney on your family trip.ā€ Rodney inched closer to John aware that his Dom was still boiling over on the inside when it came to his ex-wife. ā€œItā€™ll be fine, John.ā€ John shook his head, his jaw tightening. ā€œI donā€™t need to be in a room with her Elizabeth. I donā€™t think I can trust myself around her.ā€ Elizabeth blinked in surprise but looked closely at Rodneyā€™s pale features and hit the stop button on the elevator. ā€œWhatā€™s going on?ā€ John shook his head and closed his eyes. Four days hadnā€™tā€¦

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Ties That Bind: You Belong To Me

Reading Time: 101 MinutesYou Belong To Me Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 3 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 25, 500 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney make time to see both of their families before they leave for Atlantis. * * * * Rodney had a lot of money. Heā€™d worked in private and government research in Canada and in the United States since heā€™d graduated with his first degree. Mostly it sat in a bank account and he bought cool things that he liked. Heā€™d been thinking about buying a house so he could live off baseā€”something he hadnā€™t done since his divorce from Sam. The main reason he hadnā€™t was mostly because buying a house for just himself sort of meant he was giving up having another Dom in his life. Granted, heā€™d paid for Samā€™s house but it had been bought and remodeled to suit her exactly. Heā€™d catered to every wish when it had come to the home they would share and put it in her name without blinking an eye. He didnā€™t even really regret that partā€”sheā€™d certainly wish she didnā€™t have a house worth a couple of million dollars when it came time to pay propertyā€¦

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Ties That Bind: Learning to Belong

Reading Time: 132 MinutesLearning to Belong Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 2 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 33,200 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Authorā€™s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John starts his debrief and Rodney settles into his new role as the collared submissive of a Marine. * * * * Rodney had been told during his first session in de Sade that the first forty-eight hours a sub spends in a new collar was to be a period of serious adjustment in both thought and action. The first couple of days with Sam had been on their honeymoon. He wondered now how Carter had let him get away with thatā€”withholding his acceptance of her collar until he put a wedding band on her finger. Sheā€™d never fought the formal commitment ceremony and beyond a few snide comments about his arrogance. Sam had made the entire process rather easy all things considered. The only time sheā€™d balked had been when it had come time to sign the sub contract heā€™d refused to move forward without. If sheā€™d been pissed about it later, she never let on and their honeymoon had been full of sex and what heā€™d thought was love. Even now, he cringed at his own stupidity when itā€¦

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Ties That Bind: Intimately Bound

Series: Ties That Bind
Series Order: 1
Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings)
Genre: Romance, BDSM
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 22,600

Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John
Summary: Colonel John Sheppard returns to Earth to debrief and to meet Dr. Rodney McKay.

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The Alliance

Reading Time: 42 MinutesTitle: The Alliance Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 7 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (sexual content) Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Teyla/Ronon, Vala/Cameron (many secondary pairingsā€”see the series index page for a full listing) Warnings: Slash, explicit m/m sex, filthy language Summary: Teyla and Ronon foster a relationship between the Lanteans and the Genii but not everyone agrees with the agreement the two peoples reach. * * * * ā€œAgain?ā€ Vala rolled to her feet and picked up the bantos rod she had lost when Teyla had put her down like a child. She took up the defensive position sheā€™d been taught earlier in the morning and took a deep breath. ā€œAgain,ā€ she agreed. Teyla advanced and the striking of wood against wood filled the gym. Theyā€™d gathered quite a crowd, including their own Sentinels who were standing sentry on either side of the roomā€”alternately glaring at each other and then the crowd of Marines who had gathered to watch the two alien women go at it. She sacrificed her thigh to a vicious blow and in doing so positioned herself to hook one foot around Teylaā€™s leg and send them both sprawling. Rods scattered in four directions as they hit the floor. Vala pinned her with a smirk and Teyla lay there for a few seconds, breathless and then she started to laugh. ā€œWell done. You must teach me that.ā€ Vala rolled off of her and to her feet in one fluid motion.ā€¦

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The Culling

Reading Time: 43 Minutes Title: The Culling Author: Keira Marcos Series title: The Sentinels of Atlantis Series Order: 6 Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate Fusion Rating: NC-17 (sexual content, violence) Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Teyla/Ronon (many secondary pairings)   Warnings: Explicit sex, adult language, violence   Summary: The Athosians dial Atlantis in desperationā€”their Guardian has been culled and they need sanctuary. * * * * John was convinced that Chuck liked to say ā€œUnscheduled Off World Activationā€ over the radio in that not quite panicked toned because he was trying to be more like Walter. He sort of missed Walter a lot and wished heā€™d stolen him on the way through the gate to Pegasus. He and Walter had spent many a crazy ass night dialing the gate when theyā€™d been looking for Vala. Chuck, the Canadian, had his own charm but he wasnā€™t Walter. He didnā€™t smell like coffee and chocolate chip cookies like the tight-assed Air Force man that was Sergeant Walter Harriman. John trotted down the small set of stairs from his office and entered the command deck area above the gate. ā€œCameron isnā€™t due to check in for three hours.ā€ ā€œI know, sir.ā€ Chuck took a deep breath.  ā€œIā€™m receiving an IDC; itā€™s the one you left with the Athosians. Iā€™ve opened a channel but there is nothing but static.ā€ John activated his own radio. ā€œThis is Colonel Sheppard, please respond.ā€ The scream of a Guide in distress was one that any Sentinel could recognize and it chilled him to theā€¦

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