Hmm. Intriguing. I'm thinking there's way more potential in this scenario than the Maggie Gyllenhaal/James Spader one ever had. He just wasn't right for the role - downright creepy, if you ask me. But Logan and Rogue ... now there's a relationship with Issues that lend themselves to some *cough* disciplinary action.

Very interested to see where you'll take this! (I'm a bit puzzled by the rating system so am going to ignore it until the end ... might understand it by then.) These first two chapters certainly have mega potential.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review (and boy, did that make some ideas pop up in my head...). I have to differ with you on James Spader, though. Imho he was absolutely perfect for the role. Just the right amount of creep. But then again, I\'m a Spader fan, so I\'m biased anyway. ;)

Ok. I have to stop here now after having gulped down eight chapters in one go. You hooked me right at the beginnning with the tape: excellent device, then one brilliant twist after another - deadMarie, notdeadMarie, Jean, sympatheticCreed, hotCreed ... just gets better and better. Way to go!

Some wise part of me had been holding off on reading this fic, and now I know why. YOU KNEW!!!! You knew that my kids would be driving me CRAZY. CRAZY!!! tonight and I needed some light relief. (Along with a very large G&T.) Considered me relieved. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I so needed that laugh. Great story!!!!

Author's Response: Thanks. I\'m glad it offered you a pick me up.

This is really enjoyable: your writing is very evocative and paced just beautifully. Excellent characterisation, too: it's unusual to see the characters being so true to the essence of Logan and Marie in an AU context. I'm interested to see what hurdles you throw at them next, as I have a suspicion it won't be all smooth sailing for them!

Loved this, L. Question: is it set at the first leavetaking (with the tags), or another similar time? You've really delved deep in his pysche, revealed things I think are absolutely there. (At least in my fic, and yours!) That compulsive urge, that refusal to be taken in by an illusion. That fear that maybe the illusion is real ... lovely think piece. Now I'm all thinky ... grrr.

Author's Response: Thank you J =)I\'m so glad you like it, esp since I only seem able to produce short Rogan fics these days (bc of you know what other muse *g*). And yes, it is set at the first leavetaking.

Hi there,

This is a lovely effort for a first fic. You've got lots of passion and angst and emotion in here, and a little more attention to dialogue and rhythm have easily taken this from good to excellent. Have a look at your punctuation, too, as this is crucial for readability.

One thought on songfics. They're great as a source of inspiration, but I personally find lyrics spliced into the body of the story very distracting. I tend to quote a few relevant lines at the beginning, and then put the full story at the end (the way you have). It's usually enough, because we're interested in what you have to say, not the songwriter!

Good effort for your first, and make sure to keep writing!

Author's Response: thanks for the suggestions, still trying to work out the kinks on punctuation. I\'ll keep it in mind for the next fic.

My curse is this. Just like Marie, I'm so GREEDY. I can't just accept this beautiful nugget of PWP for what it is - I want BACKSTORY! (No pun intended). I want to know HOW Creed became Logan's keeper, what was between them, what game they are playing now! What will the threesome mean for the L/M relationship? Gah. Now I'm frustrated.

Beautiful piece, Sky. One of my favourites.

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it! As far as backstory (heh heh), you never know what might happen. This is sort of an OT3 universe that I\'m playing in so the pwp fics with these three jump around. You may just get to see how things began.

Sigh. Just gorgeous. I love how all of your stories are so rich in symbolism and layers of meaning.

Author's Response: Gosh, thanks so much. That\'s a beautiful compliment. I\'m thrilled you liked it.

Hi! I've come late to this and just read all 11 chapters in one go .. fabulous work. You plot so well that the words just leap off the page, and the grammar, typos etc that seem to be worrying you aren't even noticeable. (And I'm a professional editor.) I hope you have a few more chapters for us, but well done on keeping this so tight and suspenseful so far. Look forward to reading the rest!

What an ending - I was expecting the big clinch, and then you hit us with that! Holy cliffhanger!

(And I love that Rogue was angry with him. He so deserves it.)

*growls at you* Nice way to leave us hanging! If the next chapter isn't up soon, my Wolverine muse will be VERY upset. *stomps off * ;)

So I started at the beginning again. I still love those early chapters, enjoying the later chapters, fascinated by the changes in Marie,her mental landscape and abilities in the past few chapters. So I get to this one, and I'm LOVING it, and there was no next button!!!! Arggghhh!

Believe me when I say I'm eagerly awaiting your next chapter :D

Firstly, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for picking up the story again. I would have been devestated if you had finished after Chapter Two ... a story this well plotted, and so absolutely gripping, is rare and wonderful.

I'm not going to comment on your writing apart from the fact it is superb. Lyricism + a unique voice = very happy reader.

It's sad, damaged Rogue reliving her own past that has me utterly engrossed, though. While I'm sad for your Rogue, she is easily understood and it will be fascinating to see her navigate the mansion. I vote we all send healthy cosmic vibes to your computer so that it behaves, and you can keep on writing.