New 'Once Upon a Time' Fic: "Monsters and Mist"

[rowan_d]

ABSURDLY LONG AUTHOR'S NOTES: Originally, I wrote this story with no intention of it ever being read by another soul. This glimpse of moments was meant only for me, an exercise in dreaming in ink and freeing the creative spirit, if you will. Eventually, various events convinced me, that once this story had been completed in this state of pure

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[nynaeve_sedai]

This really is a lovely fic and I'm very glad you shared it (I don't read any OUAT fic but this was excellently written). :) I could hear the character voices and I adore the love-hate relationship of Emma and Regina - you captured it beautifully. Very true to the show.

As for the show itself, I didn't think it too terrible a cliff hanger (that is, I'm sure it all resolve in a fairy tale like way). I see Regina's sacrifice as a mark of her true redemption - at least I hope it's her redemption because her slipping repeatedly is sort of driving me crazy :) And if it's her redemption, then her love of Henry and Henry's love of her will find a way (even if he can't remember because even Snow and Charming found each other when they were forgotten).

[rowan_d]

This really is a lovely fic and I'm very glad you shared it (I don't read any OUAT fic but this was excellently written).

Oh, thank you! And in that case, I'm very flattered you took the time to read this one.:)

I could hear the character voices and I adore the love-hate relationship of Emma and Regina

I love their relationship. I'm not a SwanQueen 'shipper, but I love the potential for Emma to become her family, and in a sense be her savior, because she's able to see her in an unclouded way that those who have known her as The Evil Queen never quite can.

As for the show itself, I didn't think it too terrible a cliff hanger (that is, I'm sure it all resolve in a fairy tale like way). I see Regina's sacrifice as a mark of her true redemption

I ADORED everything about Regina in the winter finale. She was COMPLETELY in character (unlike so many of the other characters, her son included). Her story was beautiful, and Lana Parrilla just truly outdid herself in her performance.

- at least I hope it's her redemption because her

[sparkythegeek]

Very beautiful! Really enjoyed reading this; I think you portrayed Emma and Regina very well. :)

[rowan_d]

Thank you! Very glad you enjoyed it, and I truly appreciate the feedback.:)

[erries]

At some point I would love to hear your thoughts on "Going Home"...specifically what you felt was so out of character for everyone and why it apparently makes you not even want to watch the show anymore. I read your initial comments about it before I saw the episode, so when I finally had a chance to sit down and watch it, I did so with a sense of dread....and then thought it was totally fine and had no idea what you were referring to, lol. So I'm just really curious to know what upset you so badly about it.

[rowan_d]

LOL. Well, I'm glad it was okay for you, truly, the actors deserve continued fan support and it's a GOOD thing that others can still enjoy the show, but I do apologize if I traumatized you unnecessarily!:) I honestly cannot understand how so many people ARE okay with, it but it is what it is, I suppose.

At some point I may type out my lengthy dissertation on everything that was wrong with this for me, but right now, honestly, I can't stand to think about it for long at a time. I'm still too close to it, and still sort of in shock that my fandom suddenly isn't there, anymore. Plus, since others are still enjoying this world, I don't want to put any more negativity out there than I can help, that's sort of against everything I stand for in fandom. We'll see.

[a_phoenixdragon]

This was so, so beautiful. And something that REALLY should have happened. In fact, I consider this canon. *NODS*

Thank you so, so much for sharing this with us all. I really wish I had words to do justice to this wonderful piece.

*HUGS YOU*

[rowan_d]

This was so, so beautiful.

Oh, thank you! ::glomps you::

And something that REALLY should have happened. In fact, I consider this canon. *NODS*

This made me all happy and warm and fuzzy.:)

Thank you so, so much for sharing this with us all. I really wish I had words to do justice to this wonderful piece.

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate the support on this one. Very glad it brought you joy, that makes me glad I shared it.:)

**HUGS**

[g_ww]

A really lovely piece; good work.

I particularly felt for your battered-to-breaking-point Regina, and I like that Emma is still willing to look for the woman behind the anger and the years of pain. Very sweet, sympathetic scenes between the two of them.