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Title: Tired of Living, Scared of Dying
Author: Sammy (onesong394)
Feedback: is appreciated deeply
Pairing: none...Roger centric
Word Count: 981
Rating: R
Genre: Angst, drama
Summary: It’s not that he’s not suicidal...it’s just that he doesn’t have the energy to go through with it now. PreRent, postApril, etc.
Spoilers: Plenty...if you’ve seen Rent, you’re good.
Warnings: Rated for language and extensive suicide references.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Rent or Roger Davis. But if I did own Roger, then...never mind...not going there.

Title: It's The Way...
Author: onesong394 (Sammy)
Feedback: is a wonderful, wonderful thing.  As are Tootsie Rolls.
Pairing: It's Roger/Mark, but as a fic in general it really is based more on their friendship, Roger's POV
Wordcount: 639
Genre: General, fluff.
Rating: PG
Summary: Roger reflects on all the ways Mark adds to his life.
Notes: Oh gosh.  This is like...friendy-fluff type stuff.  Uber fluffy.  You've been warned.
Disclaimer: Don't own it, unfortunately

Ttle: "I'm Fine" Chapter 17 - Goodbye
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark
Rating: R
Wordcount: 971
Warnings: Rated for content matter, language, and graphic sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and a developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Notes: God, I know, it’s been what, almost two months? Now, I have no idea if there are any readers left, but if there are, I’m sure you all hate me by now. I originally had this random tangent into a section where there was this awkward, sad little moment of cheating!Mark with Maureen, but then I was like, "What the hell, Sam, you can’t have Mark cheat!!" so I deleted that and went through severe writers’ block. But here it is, the chapter you’ve all been waiting for, maybe. Hope it begins to make up for the delay.

Title: I Just Keep Losing My Beat
Author: Sammy
Feedback: is appreciated deeply :)
Pairing: high school!Mark/Roger friendship, I suppose
Word Count: 534 - short, I know
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Humor/general
Summary: Roger has the misfortune of hearing Mark’s attempts at singing Queen. PreRent.
Notes: All right, all right, don’t hate me, but in musicals, everybody sings, right? Even the characters that, were it not a musical, would most likely not be good singers. Well, in this non-musical world Rent, Mark can’t sing. Like, at all. Just be warned. Also...I’m new to writing pretty much ANYTHING but angst, so bear with me as I delve into my lighter side.  Written for speed_rent Challenge #128, where it got 3rd place. 
Special Thanks: None
Spoilers: None
Warnings: Umm...a bit of language here and there, not much.
Disclaimer: Rent belongs to Jonathan Larson, "Somebody to Love" belongs to Queen

Title: "I Can't Believe She's Gone"
Author: Sammy (</a></strong></a>onesong394)
Feedback: Makes me happier than Taye Diggs does.  Ok, I jest (this is TAYE DIGGS we're talking about...) But feedback does make me very happy.
Pairing: Mentions of Roger/April, past Benny/April
Word Count: 1569
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, angst
Summary: It's left to Collins to tell Benny about April's suicide, and Benny thinks back on his relationship with her and his bitterness towards Roger.
Notes: Well, this was my first fic written for speed_rent, and it won second place in challenge #112, so woot!  I know the pairing is kind of...unheard of, but I'm a weird person like that.  And...that's about all.
Special Thanks:  None
Spoilers:  April kills herself, April and Roger have AIDS and do drugs *shocked face*
Warnings:  Some language, I suppose.
Disclaimer: I don't own Rent, because if I did...well, it'd be a rather scary thing.  

Title: Goodbye My Lover
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Pairings: past Mark/Roger
Rating: PG-13
Wordcount: 1085
Warnings: Involves character deaths and mentions of slash
Disclaimer: Jonathan Larson created Rent, not I.
Summary: Mark's reflections as he says his final goodbyes at Roger's funeral.
Notes: Well, here’s an angsty, sad fic...the title is from James Blunt’s song of the same name, just so you know. I’m not exactly sure how happy I am with this story, so please review.

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 16 - You Deserve Each Other
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark
Rating: R
Wordcount: 1404
Warnings: Rated for content matter, language, and graphic sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and a developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Notes: Finally, Maureen reappears!  Woo...

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 15 - When Your Heart Has Expired
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark
Rating: R
Wordcount: 1202
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and a developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Dedication:  To my oblivious Maureen.
Notes: Well, I'm sorry for the insanely evil cliffhanger of the last chapter, hope this makes up for it...enjoy the chapter.

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 14 - You're Going To Be Fine
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark
Rating: R
Wordcount: 1286
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and a developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Dedication:  To my oblivious Maureen.
Notes: Wow.  This chapter has a super angsty turn...just to warn you.

Title:  "Why, God, Why?"
Author:  onesong394/Sam
Feedback: is mucho loved.
Pairing: None
Word Count: 232
Rating:  PG
Genre: Poetry/prosetry/drama
Summary: As they sit crowded around Angel's hospital bed, Mark reflects on the unfairness of death's choices, asking why God, if there is one, would take away someone as pure as Angel.  This the first Rent poem I've ever written, so be kind.
Notes:  I wrote this poem as part of a poetry program about AIDS that I'm putting together to compete with at speech tournaments next year.  It started out as a general reflection of the death of people with AIDS with the Without You scene in my mind, then morphed into being from Mark's perspective.  I hope you all enjoy.
Spoilers: Well, if you haven't seen Rent or heard the CD or heard the basic plot, then...you'll be spoiled?
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Rent belongs to Jonathan Larson (as if any of you didn't know that already)

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 13 - Please Don't Touch Me
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark
Rating: R
Wordcount: 1789
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and a developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Dedication:  To my oblivious Maureen.
Notes: Ah yes, a chapter with an angsty turn! Finally...I know. Sorry it took me a while to update - fanfiction.net wasn't working with me, so I didn't feel like posting it, lol. Hope you enjoy.

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 12 - Something As True As This Is
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark
Rating: R
Wordcount: 1599
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and an ever developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Dedication:  To my oblivious Maureen.
Notes: For the first time in forever, a fast update! Aren’t you shocked? I guess this is to make up for the nearly a month when you heard absolutely nothing from me…so, here it is, Chapter 12! I’m sorry if lately it’s seemed like it’s getting too lovey-dovey, too fluffy, because that’s not my intent. However…I do like little bits of fluff here and there, and this is my here and my there. Within the next few chapters, the story will probably get back to a less happy-go-lucky feel, but for now, enjoy and embrace the fluff! Love it and it will love you back. And ignore me – I’m just crazy.

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 11 - I'm Scared, Mark
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark, Joanne/Maureen
Rating: R
Wordcount: 1484
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life threatening issues. But behind the scenes, she struggles with eating disorders, a cheating Maureen, and an ever developing relationship with a certain film maker.
Dedication:  To my oblivious Maureen.
Notes: So...I’m unbelievably sorry about how long it took me to update this story – severe case of lack of time/writer’s block.  I hope this chapter makes up for lost time in some form or fashion. Also, I've had people who are concerned that I'm getting too far away from the eating disorder part of the plot. Believe me, I'm not abandoning that to pursue lots of hot sex scenes with Mark (even though that's really fun...), the more serious aspect of the plot will be returning shortly. I just found it necessary to deviate from that at least a little. Also, this chapter takes place DIRECTLY after the end of the last chapter, which -- I know it's been a while since I posted that, but c'est la vie. Please review :)

Title: "Bring On the Men"
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy 
Characters: Mimi, brief mention of Roger
Feedback: Is deeply appreciated
Rating: R
Warnings:  Rated for sexual content
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Wordcount: Eh, somewhere in the 500 range - pretty short.
Summary: Mimi has only known abuse, hatred, and ill treatment from men in the past, and by now, it's the only thing she's learned to expect. PreRENT, oneshot.
Notes: This story was inspired by the song of the same title, “Bring On the Men” from the musical Jekyll and Hyde. I was listening to the cd, and the song came on, and it reminded me of Mimi...thus, this fic. Enjoy!

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 10 - And Rebound
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark, Joanne/Maureen
Rating: R
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life-changing issues. Joanne knew better.
Dedication: To my own oblivious Maureen.

( Joanne woke up alone the next morning... )

Title: "I'm Fine" Chapter 9 - Help Me Forget
Author: onesong394 a.k.a. Sammy
Characters: Joanne, Mark, and Maureen
Pairings: Joanne/Mark, Joanne/Maureen
Rating: R
Warnings: Rated for content matter and GRAPHIC sexual content. Don't like, don't read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent
Summary: Joanne, of all the Bohemians, was the one they all thought was normal, the one without life-changing issues. Joanne knew better.
Wordcount: 1746
Dedication: To my own oblivious Maureen.

( She was lying in Mark's bed silently in the dark, cold room... )