Penname: Contessa [Contact]

Real name: Contessa Matthews

Member Since: 12/03/10

Membership status: Member

Bio:

23 year old fan of the pretender, loves fan fic.



Affiliation: Pretender

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Reviews by Contessa


Summary: Jarod and Miss Parker attempt to find happiness after the fall of the Centre.

Categories: Alternate Universe
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Romance
Warnings: Warning: Sexual Content

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 2780
Read Count: 405267
[Report This] Published: 19/09/06 Updated: 19/09/06


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Hi Faith the reviewer, I think the author meant Jarod and Miss Parker were playing rough or something. You know how it would be with those two. Power struggle from hell. Great story by the way. I just read it again.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 11/02/17
Happenstance by Mirage
Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 56]
Summary:

A chance encounter with a past acquaintance is Jarod's undoing. Or is it?



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General, Smut
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Sexual Content

Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 8378
Read Count: 7930
[Report This] Published: 12/04/11 Updated: 23/05/11


Title: Chapter 1: Happenstance

"You'll shoot me in the knee, I got it" lol! Jarod can be a pain in the ass. I love this story, really light and very different from Circles of Hell and Forces of Nature. You are a versatile author, and probably versatile in general I bet.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed
Date: 03/09/14
Title: Chapter 2: Twist of Fate

This would be a great time for the ice bucket challenge lol. It's gone and gotten hot in here all of a sudden lol. Aww God! Jarod pressed the palm of his hand to hers. Oh Mirage. Your Muse is an Angel and obviously is a MPJ shipper even though you aren't. Or are you still not a MPJ shipper? Maybe you changed sides... OH yeah there IT is. Sex. We always ask for sex. Thanks for bringing it!

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 04/09/14
Title: Chapter 3: Hearts Breaking Even

"awed to discover that pleasuring felt just as right as hurting each other had"

It was wrong but it was so right. HOT!

But that last part is so sad!

Reviewer: Contessa Signed
Date: 04/09/14
Title: Chapter 4: A Good Run of Bad Luck A.K.A. Jarod's Big Deal of the Day

-bows- OH God that was perfect! The sky and setting, the plotting, dialog, that amazing ending. Mirage you are a genius.

'He replied and then brought the Scout to a stop alongside a private airstrip. “Does this mean we have a deal, Miss Parker?” Jarod asked with a raised brow just as brilliant hues of peach and gold crept up along the dark horizon.

She looked at him then, the promise of a beautiful new day flickering in her eyes.

And he had to catch his breath when she smiled.

"Jarod." She said. “You have yourself a deal."

GENIUS! Thank you for all of your beautiful words!

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 04/09/14
Summary:

Retribution goes awry when Jarod inadvertently kills a man. (Story in English)



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Broots, Cox, Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker, Original Character, Other Non-Centre Related Character, Sam, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: Warning: Character Death, Warning: Language, Warning: Non Consensual Sexual Content, Warning: Slash, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 37661
Read Count: 14228
[Report This] Published: 30/06/11 Updated: 08/12/17


Title: Chapter 1: I

Awesome update Mirage but YOURS always are. This is probably my least favorite fic of yours but I still like it more than the Pretender novels so there ya go. :) What the hell can I say? You are the best!



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Contessa.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/04/15
Sweet Dreams by Mirage
Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 47]
Summary:

Parker corners Jarod. Or does she?



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Broots, Jarod, Miss Parker
Classifications: Genres: Smut
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Sexual Content

Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 12779
Read Count: 5092
[Report This] Published: 21/09/12 Updated: 07/03/14


Title: Chapter 4: On Pins And Needles A.K.A. Shocked And Owned

WOW. I read this three times..I am blown away by your writing and by what you've written..and by how IN character they are, how fleshed out and real this is. I love her warning in the end, she gets his ass and only then does he get hers lol..mirage that is awesome but her ownership of him is amazing. Oh man, I need a cold shower. More, please?

 



Author's Response:

Ha, a cold shower? Brr. Not me, not while hot water exists. I'm glad you enjoyed, hope you truly enjoyed it. Thanks, Contessa.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 11/03/14
Title: Chapter 1: Shades of J

I wish you would add more to this. This is perfect, and consensua, brilliant!

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 18/01/21
A Hero's Heart by Mirage
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 298]
Summary:

When Jarod and his clone are presumed dead and further cloning attempts prove futile, Raines is determined to find another way. He finds it in Dry River, Arizona.

 



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters, Jarod, Miss Parker, Other Non-Centre Related Character, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 26 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 69644
Read Count: 143633
[Report This] Published: 29/03/13 Updated: 06/06/19


Title: Chapter 1: The Missing Piece

This was perfect! Never have our TP characters been more in character than when you bring them to life the way you and only you can do. I love their dialogue, it is so refreshing. Every story you write I say 'oh wow, that's the way it should be' lol. Please update soon and don't ever stop writing.



Author's Response:

I wish it were perfect. I am lightyears from perfect. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, Contessa.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 15/08/14
Title: Chapter 9: Unfinished Business

Petuary I like! Screw the spelling. I don't see the typos and I wouldn't care anyway because your stories are always so brilliant Mirage! The characters are spot on, the dialoge is outstanding and the plot is original! Don't get me started on your eloquent writing style.

MP:"Your bedside manner, Jarod, is execrable." Jarod: "Bedside manner." Jarod repeated neutrally, tasting the word and finding it rather agreeable indeed. "Why, Miss Parker," he intoned salaciously, "I didn't realize that you were so interested in my bedside manner."

WOW! You ARE the best. I need more. Soon. Screw turkey dinner for 35. I want to read more of your stories! Happy Turkey day anyway.



Author's Response:

Oh, God. Dinner for thirty-five? You are the best if you can pull that off.

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Contessa.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/11/14
Title: Chapter 13: Traffic

Oh, Mirage. So much goodness here. I have a watched tons of The Profiler and I can hear Rachel saying that about Miss Parker. Funguses living in shit and dark is like something Rachel would say. I love how you show Parker cares for Jarod even if she is angry with him. She's going to watch his back. I like that. He can be mean. You remind me of that and then I watch the show again and I'm like 'yep Mirage is right. Jarod CAN be an asshole' lmao. I hate hate hate that Jarod and Rachel are having sex and within Parker's listening range. That is cold. That is LIFE. So touching the way Parker connects with Tess and shares that one thing in common. Keep keeping it real. You do it perfectly. More soon please?

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 31/03/16
Title: Chapter 15: Gone (Part II)

Please. Don't. Stop. OMG. Mirage. Anytime you have Jarod as an agent, and in the suit with that blinding white long sleeve shirt and with the sunglasses, girl honey, you know it will be ok with me. And if he needs to be a doctor and you need him in that blinding white lab coat you hate so much... I think you wrote author notes with something about the white lab coat and then with a remark about Leonard Cohen ...l think you were saying the icky white lab coat in the tune of famous blue rain coat? It works. But I like Dr. Jarod. You don't like doctor anyone do you?! Mirage you know you have to see a doctor eventually for something. Gotta check those ovaries and stuff. lol. Come on. Jarod can't be that bad? But you write him as a doctor so well and you get really technical and accurate and man, it's a trip. YOu are A real author. This investigation stuff is perfect. Felt like I was there. The characters are always like I remember them from the dvds when you write them. SO PLEASE KEEP WRITING. LOVE You.



Author's Response:

Okay. Okay. I'm going to toss some cold water on you if you keep this up. It was 'The Dreaded White Lab Coat' (parody perfect). I like doctors well enough. I suppose I like my "ovary and stuff" doctor as much as any woman can like an "ovaries and stuff" doc- she's kind of nice, I guess.  

I'm skipping a space because heaven forbid I include Jarod in such a paragraph (propriety). Jarod's not bad. I didn't say he was bad, did I? I said manipulative and sometimes a liar. I guess I did write him as a doctor. I don't know why I do that. The Muses are conspiring against me. I'm glad you're liking this. Thanks, Contessa.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 29/09/16
Title: Chapter 26: The Missing Piece (Part IV)

Hey there, do you have any plans to update this? Please?

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 18/01/21
Featured
Transcendence by Mirage
Rated: NC 18 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 47]
Summary:

   

A crime scene, a chance meeting, two people transcending the lives chosen for them. Jarod POV. S.M.U.T.

 



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Angst, Drama, General, Romance, Smut
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Sexual Content
Challenges: SMUT COOKIE

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 4826
Read Count: 502636
[Report This] Published: 17/08/13 Updated: 17/08/13


Title: Chapter 1: Content

I want you to know that I read this every week. Amazing. So amazing Mirage.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 29/09/16
The Gift by Mirage
Rated: G starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 52]
Summary:

When you care enough to send the very best



Categories: Christmas Challenge
Characters: Telling Would Spoil
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 988
Read Count: 3939
[Report This] Published: 10/12/13 Updated: 10/12/13


Title: Chapter 1: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Was feeling nostalgic for christmas and this always puts a smile on my face Mirage. Thank you.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 13/07/22
Summary:

Part IV



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: Warning: Language

Series: The Return
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 42888
Read Count: 6549
[Report This] Published: 19/07/14 Updated: 28/02/16


Title: Chapter 1: Camelot

I almost missed this one. Two stories updated back to back and they are both brilliant. I love how you never make it too perfect, Jarod and Parker are totally in character. This is like watching an episode, only made better by your dialogue and the fact that you provide us with answers, plausible answers. I love that you give Miss Parker and Jarod fresh quips. The old ones were done to death. Thank you as always for keeping me entertained! You are the best Mirage!



Author's Response:

Aw, thank you, Contessa. I'm afraid I can't write it too syrupy and even if I could, I wouldn't: The Pretender was never a too perfect series; terrible things happened there (if Sydney said it, you know it must be true). Thank you for your continued support.

 

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 15/08/14
Title: Chapter 3: The Secret Garden (Part II: Chaotic Sanctuary)

See this is what I'm talking about! On top of the stellar writing, plotting, dialoge and fleshy decscriptive work you transition well, give us a sense of passing time and always end with a bang. You leave us hungry for more. That is cruel! I hope she will talk to Jarod about her fears. Please? I swear you yank me by the ears and don't let go until the period at the end.;) I love Cate's name and have fallen in love with that baby. Mirage it was a pleasure to read another  update.



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Contessa. Oh, no. Not the dreaded chat with Jarod. Awww do I have to? We'll see. Oh. Thanks. It's always a pleasure to read reviews.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/11/14
Title: Chapter 4: The More Things Change...

Oh wow Mirage! Seeing Parker distraught was distressing for me too and I believe that Jarod's reason for disappearing in the graveyard really was because he could never stand to see her upset.  I think he would feel guilty too. If Jarod didn't know then how coudl Parker know? You nailed it and you nailed them! I wish you were writing the novels!



Author's Response:

I didn't intend to cause readers distress. My apologies, Contessa. Writing the novels? Not you too. I believe we must support the people who are writing the novels. I don't want to compete with anyone; I don't even know why I write. I'm not a writer. I don't enjoy writing. I don't have time to write (and certainly not to edit/rewrite). I'm drawn to the series; I suppose we all are in our own ways. I certainly don't want to be compared to the people who created The Pretender. They have more experience and these are their characters and I am NOT writing the novels. Let's respect Craig and Steve and all of the folks who ARE writing the novels. Thank you.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed
Date: 24/12/14
Title: Chapter 5: Silence Speaks (AKA The Games People Play)

Oh HOly cow! Mirage! Will you be participating in the writing going on at thepretenderlives websight? Steve and Craig's sight? You should! You could even write your own stories there! YOu should if you aren't. If you do let me know. I love how true to the characters you are, how I hear and see them and wow.. You are amazing. Keep up the amazing work.



Author's Response:

Hi and thanks, Contessa. Oh, I don't know. If the writing has commenced, I'd be intruding and I'm not certain I'd be invited and- hey, I can think up excuses all night. I'm not certain how much time I'd have to devote either. You are amazing! Thanks again.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/02/15
Title: Chapter 1: Camelot

Please don't abandon this. It is the only RETURN I will read if you get what I'm saying. :) =) I wish you were writing Pretender novels. Don't be angry. It's the truth. I love your writing. Please keep this going.



Author's Response:

Contessa, I'm not angry, I'm not going to become angry. And I'm not going to abandon this. I haven't abandoned any fic yet. They are all in progress and I fully intend to complete them all. Thank you for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed
Date: 06/03/15
Title: Chapter 6: Haunted

I love your wit, your professionalism, and the fact that you write multiple epic works all at the same time. You must be pretender? A genius! You skillfully interweave entertainment, action humor, and a profound, original plot, with unpredictable turns and intrigue. Your sharp turns keep me on the edge of my seat. One other thing I love about a Mirage story is the well chosen dialogue! I can't believe that you are not writing the Pretender novels. You would be my first pick for what's it worth. Please continue..



Author's Response:

Thank you, Contessa. I'm not a genius- this is for certain. I think we all pretend, however, and choose masks according to specific peers/situations. Thank you, and aw, thank you. I will continue.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/05/15
Title: Chapter 9: The End of Camelot

Please update please.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 29/09/16
Atone by Mirage
Rated: PG starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 29]
Summary:

Full circle- with a twist



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Jarod, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 324
Read Count: 2754
[Report This] Published: 30/08/14 Updated: 30/08/14


Title: Chapter 1: Compunction

Mirage Mirage Mirage oh my God this is amazing. I hope you'll continue. I want the details. How did she get in jail? how long did he leave her there before visiting. Was it really his fault she was arrested and locked away? OH GOD! Can she please get out? You write so it real that I feel that Miss Parker is actually in a jail somewhere and I feel so yucky! Nobody and I mean NOBODY writes the characters in canon the way you do and that's the way it's suppose to be. Thank you for staying true to the characters, to canon fandom and for sharing your talent with your fans. OH and please update who will guard the guards. So dark!



Author's Response:

I have no plans to continue this one, however, the Muse has been known to surprise me (usually abruptly and at two in the morning). I can answer a few of you questions:

1. Jarod's working for DHS or the DOJ and HE personally arrested her (in his defense, she has committed a host of crimes; however, he's committed quite a few as well and the muse is cooking up a Curious George Goes To Jail adventure type series that is sure to be triple x rated. (shower time's a real scream, Jarod!). For the record: I'm completely opposed to indulging such horrors as those befalling poor, super sweet Jarod (*winks*).

2. This was the only time (in- um how long has it been since 2002?) (ever) he's visited her.

3. Yeppers, it's really his fault; he wanted to make her pay (he should pay for that).

4. I'm certain that something can be arranged (good behavior?- oh wait, this is Miss Parker we're talking about mm.).

I've forgotten Who Will Guard the Guards. *opens new window, peeks in* Oh right. The first chapter- it's the only chapter I wanted to write anyway, although I do love that the muse included Dr. Cox and I am curious to see where the Muse drags me (kicking and screaming of course). Thank you for reading and reviewing, Contessa. The reviews are all appreciated.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed
Date: 03/09/14
Title: Chapter 1: Compunction

I forgot to rate....

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 03/09/14
Ever After by Mirage
Rated: G starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 17]
Summary:

At last!



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: None
Classifications: Genres: None
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 21
Read Count: 2817
[Report This] Published: 20/09/14 Updated: 20/09/14


Title: Chapter 1: Ever After

Didn't know you were a comedianne and a poet as well as the master craftsperson of prose, angst, smut, drama, dark, comedy, dark comedy, non cheesy romance and general prose! If I understand correctly, you were a vidder too? You are a PRETENDER aren't you? I hear they are among us. I hope you will grace us with more updates. Can't rate it anything but a 10.



Author's Response:

I didn't know I was a poet, et cetera either, Contessa, probably because I'm not. I do appreciate the review nevertheless.  Vidder? I suppose anything is possible. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: Contessa Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 25/09/14