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Title: Purgatory (Part II)

D'oh Mirage! Excellent writing as usual, and all in thirty minutes?  You're telling me you typed that whole chapter in half an hour off the top of your head?  Wowza, you da wo-man Mirage.  

Can't wait for the next chapter!  

Reviewer: KSPretenderFan Signed [Report This]
Date: 15/09/13 04:41 am
Title: Purgatory (Part II)

I had been wondering if you'd continue with this story. Now I almost wish you hadn't. I love your writing! You always capture each of them perfectly. But this story it just keeps getting more depressing.

I've never disliked one of your interpretations of Miss Parker but I hate her in this. As someone who had such a horrific childhood she should not want to put Astra through thes ame thing. And she is.

Well, I've safely made it through the last twenty two chapters I can survive one more. Besides the sooner you write that the sooner you can get back to 'Sweet Dreams'! :-)

Please don't think I am disparaging your work. I'm not. I trust in your writing skills to resolve this. In whatever way. I just find it the bleakest of any story you've written.

As always I appreciate the fact that yopu continue to write and that you update your writing. And most important that your writing is worth reading.

Reviewer: twisted Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 14/09/13 08:07 pm
Title: Purgatory (Part II)

Never. Stop. Lady Muse. She's a genius.

I did thought of that in an earlier chapter. Had forgotten about it though, so was pleasantly surprised.

Oh... how I love this story. One more chapter? (sigh).

Mirage, that was a hell of a ride. 

Reviewer: Nath Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 14/09/13 11:39 am
Title: Purgatory (Part II)

Whaaaa! Did not see that coming! As a shipper , I was merrily skipping down the path content that everything would turn out okay and then BAM-chaos theory in action, indeed! Absolutely brilliant!

Dusting myself off after falling off the emotional rollercoaster, but can't wait to get back on :)

Reviewer: sam Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 14/09/13 09:09 am
Title: Purgatory (part one)

Still waiting for an update....



Author's Response:

It's in the works.

Reviewer: Christoph Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 17/06/13 03:45 am
Title: Purgatory

Amazing. You entertain us and you also highlight crimes and their lasting effects on victims. Did you know that on average, an abused woman returns to her abuser 7 times before she finally breaks for good? Things can get really confusing in the minds of victims and the abusers! I wouldn't say Parker is a nut case or anything, no more than usual. She's the average victim doing what victims do. She's entrapped just like she was with the Centre and Mr. Parker and it stands to reason if she'd fall prey to the Centre, take orders from Raines, then she could easily fall victim to Jarod. I'm glad there's been no more abusive behavior on his part but he shouldn't have pursued her. But in my heart of hearts I think he would try to fix her just like he tried to fix all the wrongs that were done with his sims and everyone wants their children to be happy! so many complications, Mirage! You really did great with the characters, and the story is heartbreaking but it fits their personalities splendidly and is so well written! Do update soon as I want to see how you move forward with the divorce, it's sure to be painful. Will have my hanky handy.

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review. Mm, I think you're right. Jarod has always tormented and manipulated Miss Parker, and then accuses her father (fathers) and the Centre of the same. I think the muse enjoys pointing out his manipulation, enjoys demonstrating them in a very clear and distinct way because his manipulations are usually so subtle that some viewers don't even realize how dark he truly is. He plays hero and victim when he's actually a bit of narcissist. The end is coming, maybe it won't be too painful. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Christoph.

 

Reviewer: Christoph Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 24/05/13 06:54 am
Title: Purgatory

Let them get divorced already! I've enjoyed reading this story, I really have, but enough is enough. I really hate Miss Parker in this! She's a basketcase. Jarod is just whiny. Each would be better off without the other and Astra will survive.

As always, thanks for writing! I love your stories. Obviously some more than others! :-) I look forward to your updates because you are the only one worth reading. Please PLEASE update the S&M one!!!!!!!!!!!!

Author's Response:

The end is coming. Soon. Not soon enough for either of us. Updates are in the works. You deserve some Sweet Dreams after this hell I've put you through haha. Thanks for reading and reviewing, twisted.

Reviewer: twisted Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 23/05/13 02:49 am
Title: Purgatory

You have the characters down pat, even the body language, which was awesome, wow they were fuming! And I love how this has evolved so smoothly. I was hoping that Jarod was going to go bad again but you've surprised me!! I guess I'm dirty minded because I could totatlly see him with his clerical collar, a priest invovled in all sorts of dirty bdsm activity right there in the church. LOL. I'm a miscreant. Whatever. But I stand corrected! My fav. bad boy hasn't done anything wrong since the post africa and white cloud events!! TO me, he seems like the average angry and irrational Jarod from TP and he just wants to hold the marriage together and why shouldn't he?! Parker wasn't forced to marry him, he even asked her to be certain. Twice! As always it was amazingly well written. You have to update Sweet Dreams!



Author's Response:

Oh dear God, you thought I'll allow him to have her in his church costume (worn by pedophiles far and wide)? *don't picture it, don't picture it please M don't imagine it*  You are truly evil. And sick! Okay, true: she was not forced to marry him but people do things when they are in the moment. I guess. She dropped her guard (stop doing that Parker) at the last resort and dismissed the past and lost herself in- well, in sort of a pretend. Hearts have no brain! Yes, yes, yes, bloody hell, I'll update Sweet Dreams. 50 shades of miscreant. Thanks for reading and that truly disgusting review.

Reviewer: TheDarkAngel Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 23/05/13 01:09 am
Title: Purgatory

Oh Parker, trapped again into Jarod's web. It's gonna be a messy couseling, if there will be one.



Author's Response:

Right. Big if. You know Parker too well, g18. She's regrouping (emotionally). Thank you for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: g18 Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 22/05/13 10:46 am
Title: Purgatory

Is Parker insane? She should be in another continent with that child by the time Jarod got served. She should totally have run away and hidden behind a thousand lawyers. She has to know he will never let her go. And honestly, can he really get custody? I know it;s Jarod, but he has already confessed to two people that he assaulted her in separate ocasions and what he did in her office should be enough to further prove he is still violent. 



Author's Response:

No, Parker is not insane. She's not afraid of him either and has chosen to stay and confront rather than run. Admirable, yes but not without its discomfort. Also, she doesn't want to give him any ammunition (can't really blame her considering he's a genius) and though its clearly not the route I'd have taken (he'd been pushing up pretty little daisies back in chapter one), it's the way the muse rolls. He is still violent and still very much Jarod. The good news is it will be over. Soon. Thank you for you reading and reviewing, thataafonso.

Reviewer: thataafonso Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 22/05/13 08:45 am
Title: Descent

Rarely am I intrigued by fanfic, but I have to admit that I've enjoyed each level of hell. You have a great writing voice and style, you know the characters well and you make it so gosh darn believable. Congratulations. Please update soon.

 



Author's Response:

I'm glad you're liking the hell, Jarod- ever think about chaning that name (it's weird having a user named Jarod reading this type of thing). Thanks for the R&R.

 

Reviewer: Jarod Anonymous starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 14/04/13 10:40 pm
Title: Descent

I'm glad they have finally confronted some things and that Parker is getting out of this marriage. She was never really into it to begin with, and I find it ironic that Jarod can simulate her feeling trapped and coerced by him and not realize he basically trapped and coerced her into this marriage. Thankfully though, at least now that Zeke and Ethan also knows the truth, Parker doesn't have to suffer silently. I hope they support her and help her get back on her feet. 



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and reviewing, thataafonso. I feel that Parker will get out of the marriage and return to a more normal life and even obtain some happiness- now I might have to take my muse for a swim and return without her (*evil grin*) to achieve that but this has to end somewhat happily for Parker.

 

Reviewer: thataafonso Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 12/04/13 05:14 am
Title: Descent

Amazing! I admit at one point, I was unsure where this was headed, but the path you took- WOW! And now everything fits and makes perfect sense! This was harder to read since I am a shipper, but I wanted to applaud your imaginative story and spot on characterizations. You truly understand these characters on a fundamental level and no matter what you write, it is simply a pleasure to read. Thanks for keeping these characters alive and doing much more justice to them than the real writers ever did. Please update often.



Author's Response:

Thank you, Sam, for reading and reviewing. I will try to update more often. My apologies for the delays.

Reviewer: sam Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 12/04/13 03:18 am
Title: Descent

Thank God it is almost over! No offence intended but it is mind numbingly SAD! They should just divorce each other and be done with it.

Astra is going to need serious therapy! I know I do! Jarod was an ASS! But that was in the past. He has tried to make amends. If Parker can't forgive him (and I am not saying she should) she should divorce him. Or pistol whip him. Or shoot him in the knee.

This story although superbly written as always is just descending into HELL! When you finish this you owe us a happy story!

Thank you as always for both writing AND updating! Please write another chapter to the S&M one!

Author's Response:

Haha, oh, Twisted, you are so kind for putting up with me. No offense taken, of course. I know it's difficult to read- yeah, I actually (sorta) proofed some of the chapters (two or three) and it literally hurt my brain. ( Note to self: type; don't read, just type). Happy story is already in progress (slow progress, but progress, nonetheless). Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: twisted Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 12/04/13 03:16 am
Title: Descent

What can I say Mirage? Your writing blows me away, you know the characters better than some people know themselves, and you always write something fresh. You handled the controversial issue like a boss. Anyone would be horrified to have to admit doing that and especially to Jarod but you show her strength in making him sit down.   One part where she feels everyone would reject her, even the "rapist"? That's precisely what is happening with this new rape culture, where rape is dismissed and some people don't even consider it a crime but the victim is expected to bear burdens and is blamed so I like that you explore the real effects of rape and show that she has and is suffering, oh and I don't blame Parker. I would do the same thing. The updates could be faster, but your stories are worth the wait. Please don't ever stop writing.

 



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Miss Parker. I'll try to update faster.

Reviewer: Miss Parker Anonymous starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 12/04/13 03:08 am
Title: Descent

WOW! I read some of this with my jaw on the floor. You nailed the characters and I mean...WOW, you really got them right!! I've never seen Jarod written so much like himself...ever...by anyone...as you have done in this chapter, not even by you. Difficult subject matter...I don't blame her choice to abort or divorce... everything is explained and loose ends are tied.



Author's Response:

Thank you, Christoph, for reading and reviewing. I hope I'm improving, and I KNOW there is still plenty of room for improvement. I wish I had more time to practice/write.

Reviewer: Christoph Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 11/04/13 05:20 pm
Title: Gates of Hell

OMG! Epic fic! I don't want this to end but I want to know how it ends. Please post the next part soon.

Reviewer: Miss Parker Anonymous starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 09/03/13 12:55 am
Title: Gates of Hell

Love it. Your writing is so descriptive and the characters were perfect. I agree with twisted that you should have been writer for THe Pretender. It's exquisite to read anything you write no matter how tragic and this is sooooo tragic. Can't wait to read the rest. 

 

Reviewer: Christoph Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 04/03/13 06:47 pm
Title: Gates of Hell

Oh wow I need a drink too. I love it!, love the details and characterizations , all of it! Very dark with the religious touches and Jarod..wow, still a preist. I stopped trying to guess teh endings a logn time ago but I'm wondering what Parker is so guitly about? Cheating on Roberrt with Jarod or cheating on Jarod in her heart very twisted, delicous! Please update in a hurry!

Reviewer: TheDarkAngel Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 04/03/13 02:21 am
Title: Purgatory (part one)

Well I certainly don't need a drink after that! Maybe some hypnosis from Sydney. I'm going to sound like a broken record but how much more depressing are you going to make this story?

Every time I finish reading a chapter I have to then read, do, listen to something happy! Thatsaid it was another excellent literary achievement. You really bring both charecters to life. It really is too bad you werenota writer on The Pretender!

And as always thankyou for taking the time to update your stories. And for coming up with new ones! Would LOVE an update to Sweet Dreams! :-)

Until next time...

Author's Response:

How much more depressing depends on the muse; however, I get the feeling things will get better. I apologize for depressing you but wowed that something I wrote can alter a person's mood. Aw, thanks for the kind words. Truly, I wish I were good enough a writer to write professionally. I will update Sweet Dreams. Soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Twisted.

Reviewer: twisted Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 03/03/13 02:56 am
Title: Gates of Hell

Oh, Jarod. How can he be so bright and so stupid? When is he going to realize that the harder he holds onto to her, the further the shadow of the abuse spreads into every aspect of their lives? The woman obviously doesn't know how to cope, only how to avoid, and she's doing neither, so sooner or later she won't be able to breathe. 

Does he think that just because he talked about the sexual assault, once, it's all in the clear? Because in this chapter, his obssession with Nicholas, the way he talks about them having 'problems', it feels like he's moved on, and doesn't see that she's just as stuck as always. 

Honestly, I almost want Zeke and hell, the rest of the family to find out already (except for poor Astra, who shouldn't know how she came into the world). The woman needs to stop denying, and Ethan is not enough to pressure her to deal with her demons.  

Reviewer: thataafonso Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 02/03/13 11:17 pm
Title: Gates of Hell

I have not forgotten you,
I have found time and have used them to continue to read your story.
I read two chapters at a time and,
THANK YOU Mirage you made my day. I love your Story.

Reviewer: Preity Anonymous starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 02/03/13 04:31 pm
Title: Halfway To Heaven (Halfway to Hell) (Part 2: Missing Pieces)

Wow. I must admit I really hesitated to read this fic after the third chapter, because I hate stories where Jarod rapes Parker and then five minutes later he breaks through her reservation, like she's merely being spiteful or something, and they become a happy couple. But you were writing so well, that I decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did. It helps that I do think their relationship is destructive and twisted, never romantic, and that if that I find this type of anguished despair you write very believable. 

And, honestly, I can barely wait to see them unranvel. It's not even that I love darkness (though, I am attracted to it) but I almost feel the weigh on Parker's chest while she's keeping all of that rage and hurt neatly tucked away, and I'll welcome her explosion or implosion. I think Ethan's perspective of their marriage last chapter is pretty in correct, in that Jarod and Astra exhausted her into this relationship, without her having really adressed any of the emotional scars Jarod left on her, and they'll both pay greatly for not allowing her to sustain her sanity her own way.  

Reviewer: thataafonso Signed [Report This]
Date: 14/02/13 02:40 am
Title: Halfway To Heaven (Halfway to Hell) (Part 2: Missing Pieces)

Thank you for updating. Another twisted chapter as always but plausible with the ground work you've laid. I've always wanted to see Jarod go too far out of curiosity and you've exceeded expectations. Please update soon.

Reviewer: Jada Anonymous starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 12/02/13 12:13 am
Title: Halfway To Heaven (Halfway to Hell) (Part 2: Missing Pieces)

Mirage, oh! Only you would hide a sweet Parker teenage love scene in all this dark despair. But Jarod must have been much older if the characters are about the same as the actors. Eight years older? I don't care as I love it. It was beautiful and I could see his agony as he tried not to hurt her. It could be that love that brings them back together. Please give them a happy ending. Please please please whipped cremee with the cherry on top?

 

Reviewer: MlleParker Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 08/02/13 12:25 am
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