Penname: Con-O [Contact]

Real name: Connor Schupp

Member Since: 25/02/14

Membership status: Member

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Summary: Jarod encounters something that most Americans experience every six months: the dentist!

Categories: Spoofs / Parodies
Characters: Jarod
Classifications: Genres: Comedy
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 2142
Read Count: 4976
[Report This] Published: 23/05/05 Updated: 23/05/05


Title: Chapter 1: A New, Unpleasant Experience

lol. Nice one, mate. Jarod needs to experience the pleasure horror of a root canal. Such fun.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 20/09/21
Summary: When a friend disappears everybody suffers

Categories: Post Pretender 2001
Characters: Broots, Ethan, Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: Drama, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 33428
Read Count: 56453
[Report This] Published: 19/08/05 Updated: 22/08/05


Title: Chapter 1: Part 1

Oh, me likes. Mirage recommended this to me about 5 years ago and she told no lies. I just got done with chapter 1 and I'm going to spend my two free hours here to read the rest of this. Well done.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 20/09/21
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: 14183
[Report This] Published: 30/06/11 Updated: 08/12/17


Title: Chapter 1: I

I know you're tying up the next part already? Please!!! Don't leave us hanging too long. Hell of a chapter! I need more!

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/06/15
Title: Chapter 18: XVIII

LOVE this chapter and the entire story. Amazing. Tell me something, Mirage. Do you think specifically about these actors when you're writing because to most if not all of us in the fandom we view Michael T. Weiss and Andrea Parker as Jarod and Miss Parker. There can be no other Jarod and Miss Parker, no other actor/ress could fill those shoes. When I read you I see Michael and Andrea fleshed out as Jarod and Miss Parker. Do you like hold Michael in your mind when you write about Jarod for instance? Or do you watch reruns? I want to know what drives you to write and how you are able to so perfectly capture the characterizations of not just Jarod and Miss Parker but the other characters? Now I think about it I know you write and create original characters and flesh out beautifully too. I am curious if you consider the actors, their feelings and thoughts or if it's all limited to the characters. I know in the past you seem uncomfortable talking about the actors and maybe that's changed? I don't know how you separate them or if you do. Like I said I am curious about you. You are a mirage Mirage.

I enjoy your responses and I haven't emailed you in a while. Please respond to this and be as lengthy as you want in your response. Please continue with this story and all of your stories. You are the reason I check in here. I love your work.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 25/04/17
Circles of Hell by Mirage
Rated: NC 18 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 282]
Summary:

Twelve years after Carthis, the death of a dear friend reunites predator and prey. *If adultery bothers you, click elsewhere or prepare to be bothered.



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: None
Warnings: Warning: Character Death, Warning: Language, Warning: Sexual Content

Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 108765
Read Count: 29546
[Report This] Published: 02/09/11 Updated: 14/06/14


Title: Chapter 24: Purgatory (Part IV: Circle, Unbroken [Part I of II])

Wow was all I could think for a while after reading. I don't like dark stories and I know that's got to be crazy because most of the show was dark and the show was about a boy kidnapped, imprisoned, and abused but I still don't like darkness. I read it anyway. With the first word, you pulled me in and kept me there. No other author has ever done that. The story is written so well that I don't want to stop reading. You caught the show's intensity, the characters and their mannerisms. I hope you'll finish this soon.

 



Author's Response:

Hi, C, and thanks for reading and the review. Oh, now, I wouldn't dare refer to anyone as crazy; the show is dark, however. Admittedly, I could live without the dark fics myself, as you pointed out: the show is dark. The Centre is dark. Catherine Parker was for all intents and purposes raped/impregnated against her will to create Ethan (my penname has absolutely nothing to do with Ethan/The Pretender btw), J was abducted (is a supposed "sociopath"), Lyle eats people for pity's sake, et cetera. Dark, indeed. I will continue to write it as such, with of course, the random fluffy stuff tossed in for good measure. I will finish. Thank you for your support.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed
Date: 06/05/14
Title: Chapter 25: Purgatory (Part IV: Circle, Unbroken [Part II of II]) AKA Till death do them part

Amazing. You take the genre, the characters and make them yours. You're the reason I still come here and that's enough said.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 24/06/14
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: 143558
[Report This] Published: 29/03/13 Updated: 06/06/19


Title: Chapter 10: Tension

I'm so excited! Two story updates in as many weeks and both are amazing. Your writing is eloquent and profound and as a Science major I particularly love love love love love the Kyle and cloning parts. That heart would have been medical waste when Jarod landed the helocopter at the hospital. Keeping the organ viable is key to a successful transplant. You know how these things work and you know how to explain them to readers who might not care for Science. Thanks for doing right by the characters too. "Tomato Tomahto", "he won't be if he touches me" and "I like animals medium rare" is such a Miss Parker thing to say too, the two that most stood out. You are the reason I keep coming back here. I hope you will post more soon and you can bet I will wait impatiently after the way you built up that ending. Wow Mirage.



Author's Response:

Thanks Con-O. You're too sweet. I don't want to be a major disappointment but I have to be honest: I hated Science as a child once I was past the soloar systems and until I began smuggling anatomy and biology texts from the school library. I wanted to learn what I wanted to learn when I wanted to learn and where I wanted to learn; hint: not at school. Please don't consider me any sort of authority on matters of Science or on anything else for that matter. I'm glad you're liking this. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed
Date: 21/07/15
Title: Chapter 13: Traffic

Excellent update Mirage. AS always! You are the reason I still call myself a fan of TP, you are the reason I still read anything Pretender..your fanfic is more like fiction than fanfic. Woman you are the best. I'm glad you're still here but I know you could be on the best seller's list...and maybe you are and just haven't told us??? The way you wrote Tess is incredible Mirage. Just amazing. What a vivid picture you painted of that family's life and the glum atmosphere Tess is now in without the door open. :( Brilliant insights. It's just like being there. I'm so in love with your writing, your voice. You are a genius. You're the only one who writes Jarod and Miss Parker the way they are on the show. Keep going please.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/04/16
Title: Chapter 15: Gone (Part II)

I don't know how you do it. I'm glad you do it. I don't know what I'd do without these stories. One things for sure you know how to write. I think Miss Parker is really hurting but is held back by her pride and her father's warnings about Jarod. Those two need to get in bed soon and work some things out. Please make it happen. Love your work. You are an awesome girl.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 24/09/16
Title: Chapter 24: The Missing Piece (Part II)

Incredible that you're updating this so much. I read this new chapter and realized sex had happened and was like oh wow missed some stuff. The BEST stuff ever. Mirage this is awesome and just when I thought Forces of Nature would be my favorite story ever you knocked it out with Circles of Hell and Nemesis. Now this one might be the best. I love that I can't choose and want more from you. Crazy right? More of this please? it's pretender perfect.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 04/12/18
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: 3918
[Report This] Published: 10/12/13 Updated: 10/12/13


Title: Chapter 1: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

It would be spring when I finally discover your xmas fic! Exceptional writing Mirage. I love the twist ending, the gift itself and the way you introduce the gift. You have vision and incredible talent...or like I told my boss you have crazy talent! You are the reason I still call myself a fan of The Pretender. It's a crying shame that you aren't writing the novels. I will tell you this though m'dear, you are writing something that is heads and shoulders and beyond better than the novels. Don't stop now.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 15/05/15
Title: Chapter 1: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

I'm reading this and listening to Wham! sing their Last Christmas song and it's all so beautiful! Do you know that song? Do you like it? You have mentioned George Michael singing Amazing inyour Lucanae story when Parker is in a club dancing..and discovered it's Jarod she's dancing with . so you know of his new music at least!! I love this story. It's Christmas and pretender and it's a perfect combination of all things Christmas and pretender. So I'm singing 🎶crowded room friends with tired eyes🎶 and seeing that parker is friendlybwith Jarod even tho she declines cake with him...she has to go and end raines for Christmas..  and rescue her child...is it Jared's child too?!! I need to know.. sequel please???!

 

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 27/12/23
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: 6495
[Report This] Published: 19/07/14 Updated: 28/02/16


Title: Chapter 1: Camelot

Another visual chapter. It started out light with Jarod flirty and eased into tense and intense especially the discussion btwn Jarod and Miss P at the end. I felt sorry for Jarod first for the way that Cate reacts to him and again when he told Miss P that she might be a clone. He was very subtle trying to put the idea out there instead of waiting and then springing on her that she is a clone...if it turns out that she is. And I think she is. Though I never thought about the possibility until reading this chapter. I think it was perfect the way Jarod confessed his fear that she might think is manipulative. He's working at meeting her halfway and treating her like a human instead of being an asshole. Thank you for this! Your insights and writing are brilliant. I can't wait for the next chapter.



Author's Response:

Thank you, Con-O. I'm glad you liked it.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/10/14
Title: Chapter 1: Camelot

You are a genius! Your writing grabs me and doesn't let go. No one writes the pretender better than you! Please don't stop now. I can't wait to read the rest.

 



Author's Response:

Thank you, Con-O. You're so kind. I'm not a genius; I'm actually rather stupid.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 24/07/14
Title: Chapter 5: Silence Speaks (AKA The Games People Play)

Yay! I am so happy to see this updated. Mirage in the recent updates makes my soul happy. So well written! I like how careful Jarod is being, backing off when he sees her doing so...you have a feel for this and one hell of an insight! I wonder how and when they will finally come together and I wait on pins and needles for more from you. It's a shame you aren't writing the novels.



Author's Response:

Thanks, Con-O.

I'm pleased that you are liking this. Backing off, meddling, stepping back- it's a dance and they do it well. I, too, wonder how this will all end.

Once again: no, I am not writing the novels, I haven't been asked/invited, I am in no way involved with the creators, not an insider, or any sort of contributor. Period. I know nothing. As I stated before: they don't know I'm alive.

I think you're being awfully sweet. I certainly appreciate the sweetness.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 05/02/15
Title: Chapter 1: Camelot

Thank you Mirage for keeping my favorite series/show/characters alive for breathing life into them and fleshing them out like no other author ever has. You are amazing and this update was wonderful! Why can't you write the novels? Ohhh please with sugar on top.



Author's Response:

No, no, you are amazing. Mm I'm sure there must be some reason why I cannot write the novels. Let's see: One: I'm not a writer- glaringly obvious obstacle there, I know. Two: I'm writing for an author (there are worse things one could do for money, I suppose) at the moment. Your "sugar on top", while sweet is wasted on me, I'm afraid. It's out of my hands. It's not my creation. I don't own them. I'm 100% certain that the creators don't even know who I am- and that's okay. I'll live. You'll live. The Pretender shall live. Thank you for reading and reviewing, Con-O.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 28/12/14
Title: Chapter 1: Camelot

A jealous Jarod! I love his internal dialouge and that he could appreciate the other man's concern for Parker. You really capture every character exceptionally well Mirage and your original characters are always a nice fit too. More please?



Author's Response:

He's not isanely jealous. Insanely jealous is bad. Jarod is only midlly irritated-jealous. More is on the way. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Con-O.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 15/05/15
Darkness Falling by Mirage
Rated: NC 18 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 496]
Summary:

Jarod is implicated in a spate of homicides. 



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters, Original Character
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: Warning: Character Death, Warning: Language, Warning: Sexual Content, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 57575
Read Count: 34210
[Report This] Published: 04/03/15 Updated: 01/06/23


Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28

Congratulations 🎉 Mirage!

I think this might be my new favorite. I can't say enough how amazing and spot on the characterisations are . I just want more and more.  Thank you for keeping them alive!

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 04/06/23
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Can't give it anything but a 10. Thank you Mirage!

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/03/15
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Mirage when I read your work it is just like coming home again and watching The Pretender on television. The setting, plot, characters, your descriptions. What would we do without you? I hope we never find out.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/03/15
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Please tell me that Zina will be a recurring character. I'm so intrigued! I want to know more about Gloria and her first hire too. I know the Detective and rookie can't be around for all of this, but I do want to see more of them.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/03/15
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

OW. That's all I have to say about that... sike! Very nice. I do like what you did there.



Author's Response:

I'm happy you like it. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Con-O.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/03/15
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Really feeling for Rachel right now if Jarod is the one on that tape killing people. The small town-ness of this setting is so great! Still using corded phones and vcrs while Parker is Madrid watching an assassination on her retinas. It's just like mansions next to trailer parks. It's like this dystopian utopia in town and vice versa a uptopian dystopia in the Centre and I see the contrasts every day myself. I live in a big city and drive through small backwards spots on my way to another big city to work. One stand out point I need to make is that It is refreshing to see that life doesn't fall in Jarod's lap easily in this story or any or your stories. 9/11 would make things tough for anyone including our genius and EVEN before 9/11 anyone with half a brain would have vetted him first. Keeping it real is what you do. Fantastic story already. I wait patiently for more.



Author's Response:

Haha. So do I. I feel even more for Jarod when Rachel catches up with him. Thank you for reading and reviewing. I will be posting more soon.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 06/03/15
Oblivion by Mirage
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 429]
Summary:

A past transgression jeopardizes Sydney's life.



Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: All the characters
Classifications: Genres: None
Warnings: Warning: Language, Warning: Violence

Series: None
Chapters: 21 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 45808
Read Count: 61396
[Report This] Published: 24/12/16 Updated: 14/07/23


Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21

You really know the characters and understand the nuance, and I'm really excited to see you here and updating and even more excited that you will explore incest, really explore it and not just as an aside. Your talent astounds me. Waiting patiently for more.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 26/07/23
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

YES! I lurked around after being offline for a while and hoped you'd still be around. You are! It's so wonderful too. This was a very short chapter but quality is better than quality. You always give us quality. I don't think I'll be offline again anytime soon so please I beg you update your stories.

Reviewer: Con-O Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 01/02/17