Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 449 pages | Finished | Feb-06
Honors/Awards: #38 in 2006
Fan Ratings: Overall: 9.27 (Rated 29 times) Spice Index: 8.58 (Rated 24 times)
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Teaser: In part one of Mavis Applewater's new series, the story begins in 1956 giving a glimpse into the life of Ellen Druette a seventeen year old cheerleader who thinks she knows herself. That summer she learns that she knows nothing at all... [Removed at author's request]
Reader Recommendations:
This story is definitely a MUST read story. I enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters....it actually made me cry, which is really rare when reading a story. Good job Mavis!!!! - Anonymous - Mar-07-2006
Oh, my good Lord, this is a fantastic story! It is one of those that makes you keep reading past your bedtime. The pacing, the emotion, everything is so tightly drawn that I can hardly wait to see how it all ends. - JS Stephens - Mar-28-2006
OMG!!! This is one of the best stories I have read in a long long time, reading till the wee hours saturday morning and my eyes wouldn't stay open any longer ... and given that I had become a tad jaded on femslash fanfiction, even uber ... well, let me just say I've been brought back :)
Please, please, PLEASE continue writing this as soon as possible!!! - Ryath - Apr-01-2006
This story is a masterpiece!! I laughed and cryed, it brought back beautiful memories, it is a virtual roller-coaster ride and one I'm sure I will ride again.Brava!! Mavis, can't wait to see it in publication...everyone else, go on and read it, you won't be disappointed :) - thejadedapple - May-12-2006
I just completed this story and I loved it. Looking back on some of my favorite fanfic, I find I enjoy stories with a bit of recognizable history. This story is so well done, and the characters well developed. It really made me think back a few years. All through this story there were things I wanted to happen that didn't, but that's okay because Mavis made those events turn out better than I ever could. That's why she is such a great writer and this is a great story. - gayzer - Jun-03-2006
Definitely one of the best I've ever read. The characters are very real and filled with the utmost love for each other, with a few bumps along the ride. Brilliant! - Smiley - Jun-10-2006
What a brilliant story! I liked how every chapter was started; it set every era really well. The characters were realistic and believable to the point where you really care about them, no matter what they decide to do for themselves. A must read in my opinion. - Ang - Jun-23-2006
i didn't want to read this at first, but pickin's were slim so i said what the hell...man was i suprised. i mean mavis is usually fabulous anyway, but the description for this tale just doesn't do it justice. read it! it's great! - brandyjenn - Jul-19-2006
i like it, great story :) - Viridiana - Sep-18-2006
This is an absolutely outstanding story. Thank you so much! - ski - Nov-30-2006
Loved this story. Thank you very much. - jules - Apr-07-2007
Oh, wow... this was intense. :) If you haven't read this, make sure you have a couple hours, because once you start reading it, you won't be able to stop. - Ari - May-14-2007
Amazing!!! One of the best stories I've ever read. This is a MUST!!!! - Anonymous - Oct-20-2007
You may have noticed something different here. The link for Tempus Fugit is not broken. It has been removed. Now don't start cussing and fussing at the nice folks here at the Athenaeum. They are completely innocent. The blame is mine. Tempus Fugit will be available in print as of July 31, 2008 through www.bluefeatherbooks.com Now before you start cussing and fussing at me there is a very good reason why I made this difficult choice. And it was a difficult choice. A percentage of my royalties are being donated to the HRC. I am proud to support such an important organization. I want to thank all of the fans in the Xenaverse for their continued support and hope you understand that this one was for the greater good. - Mavis Applewater - Mar-31-2008
