Penname: Tena Real name: Tena Dennick
Member Since: Nov 28, 2016
Membership status: Member
Bio:

I used to write Lord of the Rings and Queer as Folk fanfic but several years ago my muses fled and have been MIA since. But I am still an avid reader. I'm a wife and mom of 3 great kids. All adults now but still like hanging out with their parents. I'm a PTA and have been for 30 years but I'm ready to get out of healthcare and venture into different waters although I'm still building up the courage to do so. 


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Summary:

 

When Brian Kinney was fired from Ryder's advertising agency after being accused of sexual harassment, he never would have imagined becoming an escort. However, learning that his son was seriously sick wasn't part of his plans either.

One year later, he meets Justin Taylor, an artist who was attacked at his prom and suffered serious injuries. What happens when their worlds collide?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bashing, Brian/Other, First Time (Sex), M/M, Out of Character, PTSD
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Drama, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 111591 Read Count: 56144
[Report This] Published: Jan 21, 2017 Updated: Aug 04, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Aug 04, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue

Thoroughly enjoyed this story from start to finish. Great job

 

Tena



Author's Response:

Thank you Tena! We're thrilled you liked this tale. Thank you for the comment, you deeply appreciate to know the readers had fun with this :)

~ Alois, addict_writer and eureka1 ~

Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jun 17, 2017 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 19

OMG!  Evil cliffhanger!  Lol, I loved this chapter. It is good that Brian and Jennifer are getting yo know each other and especially good for Jennifer to see Brian the daddy. More please. 

 

Tena



Author's Response:

It seems to be the general consensus LOL! We loved to write about Jennifer, Brian and Gus :)

More to come very soon, we promise! Thank you so much for the review :D

~ Alois and addict_writer ~

Summary:

Vegas, booze and our boys. Justin graduates Med school and goes with Daphne who is getting married, before they leave the country for their new jobs.

 

Lorie as always thank you for being not just my beta but a great sounding board.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Sam Auerbach, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Cancer, Out of Character, Wedding
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: None
Chapters: 44 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 96684 Read Count: 330591
[Report This] Published: Feb 07, 2017 Updated: Mar 12, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Feb 25, 2017 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29

This story gets better and better. 

Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Mar 02, 2017 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 34

Lol! Oh picturing Michael and Lindsay cracked me up bi live that the family is not buying it for a minute but pretending too. Wonderful. More please

Summary:

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Justin and Brian have been together for over twenty years. They have a large family, with all the good and bad it involves. One morning their world is thrown into turmoil. Got the idea from Safe Passage, good movie but changing quite a bit. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: Anti-Ethan, Post-series
Genres: Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 65815 Read Count: 80652
[Report This] Published: Feb 21, 2017 Updated: Nov 27, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Feb 25, 2017 Title: Chapter 6: Treading Water

Oh I love this story. Can't wait for more. 



Author's Response:

Aww, thank you.

[Report This] Published: Mar 09, 2017 Updated: Mar 30, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Mar 12, 2017 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

So I've just caught up with this story and WOW what a fresh perspective. Love this. Can't wait for more. 

Impossible by starlight Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 373]
Summary:

Brian got the job in New York and left Justin behind.

 

Lorie thanks for always reading and loving what I write, you are the best Beta.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, MPreg (Yup! Went THERE!), Out of Character
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Other
Series: Impossible
Chapters: 39 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 80644 Read Count: 425470
[Report This] Published: Mar 22, 2017 Updated: May 02, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Mar 22, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

OMG! Yes, yes and more please yes!

Summary: Feature

This story puts such a smile on my face. It's happy, It's sad, it's beautifully written and most of all,  IT MAKES ME FEEL THINGS! -SunshineSally

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Justin loses his memory after the bashing. Can Brian help him get it back?

Timeline: 4 years post-513. This is a Season 5 AU series fic.

Lyrics taken from "I Don't Know When, But A Day's Gonna Come" by Bright Eyes.


Categories: QAF US, Admin Pick
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bashing, First Time (Other), Oral Sex, Post-series, Raw Sex
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Justin's Fantasy
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12961 Read Count: 4880
[Report This] Published: Apr 12, 2017 Updated: Oct 20, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Oct 20, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Never

This is a completely perfect story all on its own. But, I would love to see what happens when that day come. So so good!

Summary: Feature

After Brian and Justin cancel the wedding, Lindsay and Michael try to persuade, or some would say bully, Justin into going and taking his chance in New York. Unfortunately for them, Brian has his own Cyrano to help him and Justin get to where they need to be.

**Now Complete**

 


Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Leda, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Business Brian, Established Relationship, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Post-series, Raw Sex, Rimming, Toppy Justin, Vulnerable Brian, Wedding
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Could be Canon, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben
Series: Taxi to New York
Chapters: 88 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 298393 Read Count: 753188
[Report This] Published: May 25, 2017 Updated: Nov 02, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Oct 22, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: House of His Prince and Being the Boss

What a ride I have thoroughly enjoyed and am sad to see come to an end. Thank you for a great story. 

Summary:

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Ted Schmidt, up and coming Adult Entertainment mogul, decides to launch a new website, this one one targeted to reach the fastest growing segment of the gay porn market - straight women. Ted hires Daphne Chanders, a hot young amateur porn writer, to help him write and produce the porn shorts he wants to make for this site. Daphne convinces her friend, Justin, to join the project as one of the actors. Ted offers a similar job to his friend, Brian. While they're all engaged in making delightfully porny movielets for their eager and fanatic female audience, will the two stars slowly begin to fall in love for real?

***Thanks to Marny for contributing a beautiful banner to our story! *** 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), First Time (Sex), Kink, M/M, Oral Sex, Orgy (plays well w/others), Rimming, Sex Toys, Threesomes, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Porny
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 56648 Read Count: 19045
[Report This] Published: Jun 05, 2017 Updated: Aug 02, 2019
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jun 26, 2017 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 - Justin And The King.

*THUD*



Author's Response:

I hope that's a good 'thud' - as in I was blown away 'thud' - not as in I hated it, thud. LOL. TAG

Summary:

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You Are Not Alone, inspired by Michael Jackson's song, shows the way Brian copes with missing Justin while he's away.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: One-Shot, Post-series, Tearjerker
Genres: Could be Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Song Fic
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1931 Read Count: 1195
[Report This] Published: Jun 24, 2017 Updated: Jun 24, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jun 24, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: You Are Not Alone

Beautiful!

Unexpected by Lorie , Tagsit Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 243]
Summary:

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When a stray five year old named Gus shows up on Brian Kinney's doorstep one night, the Stud of Liberty Avenue is thrown unprepared into the scary and uncharted realms of parenthood. Luckily he happens upon a hot little blond with a parenting story of his own.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bottom Brian, Family, Friendship, Language, M/M, Out of Character, Real Life Issues, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Michael/David
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 112323 Read Count: 108902
[Report This] Published: Jul 05, 2017 Updated: Sep 13, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jul 12, 2017 Title: Chapter 8: Life Alterations

Loving this adorable story. Gus is precious. Looking forward to more. 



Author's Response:

 

Tena,

So happy you are enjoying the story.

Gus is a special kid.

More soon.

~Tagsit and Lorie~

 

Summary:

 

This is a story about how a love of food and dog bring certain members of the Avenue to the loves of their lives.

Once again, love and thanks to our wonderful betas...Kathy, Bea and Nichelle xxx

Much love and kudos for the wonderful banner goes to Anja Witt xxx

I own nothing...no copyright infrignement is intended whatsoever.

 

***NOW COMPLETE***


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Leda, Lindsay Peterson, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count
Genres: Humor, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Ben, Brian/Justin, Brian/Lindsay, Emmett/Drew, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 41 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 126635 Read Count: 172649
[Report This] Published: Oct 23, 2017 Updated: Dec 24, 2017
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Oct 24, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Homecoming

Oh yes, yes and yes!  More please 



Author's Response:

More on the way. Enjoy!

Summary:

Brian told Justin to get some friends his age – what if the kiss Michael saw was misconstrued? What if miscommunication was only the start of it all? Just how far does the butterfly effect go? 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Ethan Gold, Justin Taylor, Original Male Character
Tags: Jealousy, Overdose, PTSD, Rage, Real Life Issues, Season 3, Tearjerker, What if...
Genres: Angst
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 36 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 195503 Read Count: 60075
[Report This] Published: Nov 15, 2017 Updated: Aug 12, 2019
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Dec 22, 2017 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Leave it to Michael to think only of himself. Maybe telling Michael off can be a bit impowering for Justin. I was cheering for him. 



Author's Response:

Thanks, sweetie. 

Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Mar 08, 2018 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18

I think you have made me experience every emotion humanly possible with this story but especially this chapter. And, I want more. Excellent chapter. 



Author's Response:

Thanks, Tena. x 

Summary:

This is the sequel to Double Trouble and it will help you to understand the characters and their motivations if you've read DT first. Hopefully this one will stand up well on its own. This story picks up four years after DT ends. This time it is Gus and boyfriend Jason who are graduating from college and their sisters who are graduating from high school. The story will look back on the previous four years and then move on to their new lives together. Brian and Justin, still happily married, look with pride on the kids they helped move into adulthood together. I hope you will enjoy this continuation of their saga and remember that I welcome all comments. Many thanks to the genius work of Eka for the banner and my friend Pat for the beta work. Enjoy!


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: F/M, Family, M/M, Real Life Issues, Unsafe Sex
Genres: Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 56861 Read Count: 33180
[Report This] Published: Jan 06, 2018 Updated: Jan 06, 2018
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jan 06, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Graduation Day, The Boys

Loved, loved loved this series 



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, Tena.  I actually started a third story, but was stopped thanks to a number of issues that had to be dealt with.  Hopefully I'll return for that story someday and you'll check it out when I do.  I really appreciate your commenting.  Huge hugs, Grammy

Inescapable by suzvoy Rated: M star [Reviews - 24]
Summary: Feature

Suzvoy has taken episode 510 and turned it on its head!  Everything is canon except one thing... Take a read and see how Brian is Brian and yet grows and learns how to love - mamaduck

 

This story is a serious AU, based on episode 510. Knowledge of this would be a distinct advantage, and if you haven't seen it then this fic could be considered a big ol' spoiler for what happens in said ep.


Categories: Admin Pick, QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Babylon Bombing, Bashing, Dirty Talk, Established Relationship, Family, Homophobia, M/M, Mental Health Issues, One-Shot, Oral Sex, Real Life Issues, Rimming, Season 5
Genres: Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Drew, Michael/Ben
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 109630 Read Count: 9761
[Report This] Published: Jan 30, 2018 Updated: Apr 16, 2018
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jan 31, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Amazing story!!!! Loved it!

Summary:

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Brian and Justin made plans.  They were going to travel for the first six months of the year ending up celebrating Brian's 60th birthday in Australia.  While they are away, the family continues to grow and expand.  Nothing can bring down the Taylor- Kinney empire, can it?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst, Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 133657 Read Count: 18049
[Report This] Published: Jan 04, 2020 Updated: Jan 10, 2020
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jan 06, 2020 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Oh no! I wasn't anticipating you going there. Oh please let them be found. 

 

Awesome story! Really live this whole series 

 

Tena



Author's Response:

So glad you are enjoying it.  I am addicted to this family.  I plan to keep going until they are old and gray.

Summary:

The saga of Brian and Justin Taylor Kinney continues.  Their children are grown and life is good.  Brinn hopes to marry Zach soon but a few issues seem to be keeping them from setting a date.  While Brinn and Zach try to work through it, Dan and Marcus are fighting to keep their daughter. After a court case will they get to keep the little girl they had raised for five years or will she be taken away?

This family will do anything for each other, and I do mean anything.

***Disclaimer:  Chapter 13 has a rape scene.  There are no graphic details but is brought up in the plot throughout the remainder of the story.  I don't want anyone to be surprised if they are sensitive to this.***


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Original Character
Tags: None
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 144440 Read Count: 11047
[Report This] Published: Feb 15, 2020 Updated: Mar 04, 2020
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Mar 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I'm exhausted. Lol! In a good way. I love this story so much and look forward to more. The way you write the characters emotions and interactions is brillian . Anxiously waiting more. 

 

Tena

Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Mar 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I'm exhausted. Lol! In a good way. I love this story so much and look forward to more. The way you write the characters emotions and interactions is brillian . Anxiously waiting more. 

 

Tena



Author's Response:

I'm glad you like the character's personalities and their relationships.  I am quite fond of this family.

Summary:

Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: None
Genres: None
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 131932 Read Count: 8951

[Report This] Published: May 08, 2020 Updated: Jul 21, 2020
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Jun 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

I knew this was coming. You always keep me on the edge of my seat. I always look for your updates. Keep up the great work

 

Tena



Author's Response:

Glad you are enjoying it. I love writing it.

Summary:

bannerBrian and Justin have come a long way.  They met back on the streets of NYC.  They had a family and made lifelong friends.  They lived and nearly died together more than once but overall it was a long happy life.  The final chapter of Can’t Do Life Without You has our favorite couple enjoying their senior years with their family in their favorite place, the vineyard. (Don’t worry, Brian and Justin will be happy and healthy at the end of the story. Ch. 16)  If you choose to read the epilogue there will be a death of a Major Charactoer.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Original Character
Tags: None
Genres: None
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 130839 Read Count: 9044
[Report This] Published: Sep 23, 2020 Updated: Nov 22, 2020
Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Sep 23, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I have enjoyed this universe so so much I am a bit sad to see it coming to an end. But, all things do. I just love all of these characters so much and admire how you can keep them all straight. Cant wait for more. 



Author's Response:

Trust me, I have had a cheat sheet.  I hope no one has counted the years exactly but I know I am close. LOL  Glad you enjoy the story.

Reviewer: Tena Signed
Date: Oct 19, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

WHAT?!  Oh this is so good. Can't wait to see where this goes. 



Author's Response:

Maybe they are napping?