Penname: nickknack Real name: Nicky
Member Since: May 07, 2016
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Summary:

A tragedy strikes and Justin has to learn to live a new kind of normal.


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Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor
Tags: Family, Minor Character Death, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin
Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Tragedy
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5052 Read Count: 2924
[Report This] Published: Jun 04, 2018 Updated: Dec 12, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jun 06, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So sad to lose Jennifer. This will be a hard road for these three who loved her so deeply, not to mention Tucker who gave her a reason to love again. I look forward to the next chapter.

Summary:

Sequel to "Filled Silence" set in the Post-Stockwell Era, Brian and Justin makes some decisions that will redefine their definition of the word 'relationship'. Although inspired by the concepts within "The Experiment" by Wren and "The Dare" by Edom, it's my take on what should have happened in the series. ENJOY!!!

To the Wonderful and Talented Lorie Austin, Thanks for being my beta, but most of all, my friend. I couldn't do what I do without you.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Rodney, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Michael
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: JUST THE TWO OF US
Chapters: 98 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 422086 Read Count: 536569
[Report This] Published: Jun 06, 2018 Updated: Mar 05, 2024
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jun 07, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: REFLECTIONS and DECISIONS

You know that it's a great story when you are so engrossed in it that you shout "Damn!" to an empty room when you find no "Next" at the bottom of the page. This is so good that I will be checking every waking hour for the next update :-)



Author's Response:

AWWWW, thank you Darling! It means I'm not losing my touch, LOL

Happy Reading and HUGS,

~Nichelle

Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Sep 04, 2018 Title: Chapter 46: A MEETING OF THE WHINE

I really liked this chapter. Great to see Joan sober and trying to make amends to some extent. She can't undo the hurt but maybe, by showing a willingness to change and be non-judgemental, her previous future as a lonely old hag will be changed for the better.

Summary:

Four years, rich business man and artist Brian Kinney was shot and nearly killed but an angel, called Justin, saved his life, it took two years of rehab for Brian to return to almost being the Stud that he was before. But neither of them have forgotten the other; so when they are brought back together by Liberty Avenue's Mistress of Love, Marilyn, and his close friend, Emmett, sparks fly, to the delight of most of The Avenue, as well as Justin's friends Daphne and Chris.

But the thought on everyone's mind is who tried to kill Brian? Why did they do it? And just why is Michael's childhood best friend, Mercy, back in town? What is the secret she is hiding? This is a story of mysteries, justice and revenge but most of all love.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, George Shickel, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Mysterious Marilyn, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Brain Bleach Recommended, Canon Divergence, First Time (Sex), Fluff, Friendship, Hatred, Jealousy, Mental Health Issues, Mentor/Protégé, Minor Violence, Possessive, Raw Sex, Responsible Justin, Rimming, Toppy Justin, Vulnerable Brian, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon Divergence, Crime/Detective, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Mystery, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/George, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 42 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 107810 Read Count: 105424
[Report This] Published: Jun 11, 2018 Updated: Jul 16, 2019
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jan 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 27: Berating and Explaining

So good!!! Love it :-)

Summary:

Post 5-13. Brian ends all contact with Justin from one day to the other and Justin has no idea why. After five years in New York he returns to Pittsburgh and goes looking for answers that are long overdue. His whole life will be changed forever when he finally gets the answers he has been looking for. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Melanie, Anti-Michael, MPreg (Yup! Went THERE!), Post-series, Real Life Issues
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Back for Good Universe
Chapters: 34 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 110685 Read Count: 115254
[Report This] Published: Jun 17, 2018 Updated: Oct 03, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Oct 06, 2018 Title: Chapter 34: Epilogue

Loved this happy ending for the family. 



Author's Response:

I am glad you liked it :)

Thanks for reading the story and joining me on this amazing ride :)

Summary:

Will Brian survive Father's Day?

 

(The pics have now been added thanks to TAG.)


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor
Tags: 1k Words or Less, Family
Genres: Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Just a Little Scene
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 105 Read Count: 1284
[Report This] Published: Jun 18, 2018 Updated: Jun 18, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: Apr 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

My most favourite photo of Brian and Gus. It just looks so natural :-)



Author's Response:

You're right, it really does look very natural. I love that photo and the one where Brian looks over to Justin and Michael in the doorway; he has the most peaceful smile on his face in that one.

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for reading and reviewing.

Deb

Ugly Mirror by Tagsit Rated: M starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 145]
Summary:

Ethan’s pursuit of Justin might have seemed like a romantic meeting of two like-minded, artistic souls, but was it really? What if there was a more sinister motive behind Brian and Justin’s breakup? Canon Divergent story starting with ep 2.16. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Ethan Gold, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, 10k+ Word Count, Abuse/Child Abuse, Anti-Ethan, Canon Divergence, Hatred, Humiliation, Justin/Other, M/M, Raw Sex, Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Justin/Ethan
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 113257 Read Count: 25822
[Report This] Published: Jul 05, 2018 Updated: Feb 28, 2020
Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: Feb 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Unfamiliar Images

This story is incredibly disconcerting but strangely also very compelling. I'm not really liking Justin that much, which is weird for me, he just seems so "it's all about me" -ish. I'm trying to put it down to his unhappiness, immaturity, naivety and youth, not to mention Ethan's cloying possessiveness warping his sense of self. They are both leaving me pretty cold at the moment, but of course I am all for Brian so maybe not surprising that I have a healthy level of disdain going on. That being said, I found myself compulsively "page turning" this and am so looking forward to the next chapter. 

My longest review ever, which just goes to show this story has really had an effect on me... It is so very disturbing!  Amazing writing.

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: Feb 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16 - Stay Mad

My imagination can't even think of things bad enough to bring Ethan down, he truly is appalling!

Please don't slow down your posting, I think these chapters are just really hard to comment on without streams of invective, derogatory words because Ethan is freaking us all out. I'm just really hoping someone takes Ethan down soon, but I suspect he will have to step over the line a few more times before we reach that point.

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstar
Date: Feb 24, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Unfamiliar Images

I think I'm going to have to put this aside for now, at least until I know there is a positive change to the hell that has become Justin's life. I just hate the way this story is making me feel every day now, not to mention the quite savage thoughts and deeds I am imagining with regards Ethan! I so hope the ends will justify the means when revenge is finally Justin's. Amazing story writing as always, despite the awful context.

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: Feb 25, 2020 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21 - Eye Opening

Couldn't help myself, straight back into reading the misery that is Justin's life. I must admit I was silently begging him to come clean with Brian, but of course that was not to be:-(  I certainly am wishing for something dramatic, and hopefully painful, to befall Ethan when this finally reaches its crescendo! Brilliant as always.



Author's Response:

You're very brave to hang in there. We're almost to Justin's tipping point, and it will get better in the end, but it's still gonna be bad . . . Sorry. TAG

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: Feb 28, 2020 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 - I Was Broken

I know this is about Justin's journey but please, please tell me that Ethan will get his comeuppance - as near as possible to the brutality he has submitted upon Justin! I so hope he is destined to be revealed for the monster he is and that he is stripped of all his ill-gotten gains.

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: Feb 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25 - Brand New

A strong and positive new beginning for Justin. I can appreciate the decision not to seek revenge and further involve himself with Ethan at all, but I am going to content myself with hoping that eventually karma may come his way.  Something like a small article in the news about a man found lying on the train tracks with a broken violin beside his mangled body - accident or assault, no one will ever know. 

I truly commend you for being able to bare your soul to us all, your faithful and steadfast readers. The ability to be able to write about true life and apply it to our favourite fandom is a gift indeed. Thank you.



Author's Response:

Thank you for reading. I know this story pushed you almost to your limits. I'm so happy you kept reading! TAG

Summary:

Taking a chance banner

 

Midway through season five, Brian decides to go after what he wants, putting a multi-step plan into motion. Will it work or is it too late?   


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Tucker
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Friendship, M/M, One-Shot, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Canon Divergence, Drama, Fix-it, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7215 Read Count: 2238
[Report This] Published: Jul 23, 2018 Updated: Jul 23, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jul 25, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Fantastic - this would have been a great road for the show to have gone down. The bombing definitely created heaps of angst but it also led to that horrible on/off wedding and the almost inevitable split that brought us all down at the end, and left us all crying for another season to right all the wrongs!  Much better to have Brian and Justin being together and continuing to do what they do best lol.



Author's Response:

As I've said in response to a couple of other reviews, I can understand why CowLip wanted to include a horrific event like the bombing in the final season. Hateful, bigoted acts like that are all too common, thirteen years after the show ended. :( I would have preferred, however, that Brian and Justin sort out their relationship separately, and do so in an effective, lasting manner. (I also didn't like the way the bombing led to Lindsay and Melanie fleeing the country with Gus and JR; you can't flee from hate. Canada provided more legal rights for queers, but homophobia existed - still exists - there too. Lindsay and Melanie might have panicked and been frightened at first, yes; after that, though, they should have thought things through more rationally.)

Whatever do you mean by Brian and Justin continuing to do what they do best? :P

Thanks for leaving a review, nickknack. :)

~ Karynn

Summary:

This was the same, only different.

 

This time, his filters were firmly in place, because Justin knew that kicking, punching, and destroying wasn’t going to fix this. It wasn’t going to take away the fact that his lover had cancer.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Cancer, One-Shot, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin, Season 4, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Canon, Could be Canon, Gap-Filler, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Walking the Tightrope
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3133 Read Count: 939
[Report This] Published: Jul 25, 2018 Updated: Jul 25, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jul 25, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Simple and Straightforward

For all Brian's bravado, he needed to know Justin was there for him and Justin needed to be let in even if it is on Brian's terms. You wrote this so well I could picture each scene clearly.  I would love you to continue this through to Brian's return to wellness.



Author's Response:

Thanks for the compliments! I’m quickly figuring out that descriptions are my wheelhouse...dialogue, not so much. So I’m working on that. I’m not sure if I’ll write a sequel to this or not...maybe though. I’m open to any ideas you have for what the overall plot could be in a sequel. What would you like to see happen?

Normalcy by TrueIllusion Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 5]
Summary:

Sequel to "Simple and Straightforward"

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Counting down the days until Brian’s final radiation treatment was like counting down to normalcy -- at least, as normal as their life together ever had been or could be. At the very least, it would be an end to the runaway roller coaster ride of the last six weeks. Life had been speeding through a shitload of twists and turns, dragging a breathless Justin and Brian along for the white-knuckled ride as they both struggled to make sense of the scenery flying by.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Cancer, Established Relationship, One-Shot, Season 4, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon, Could be Canon, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Walking the Tightrope
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3018 Read Count: 898
[Report This] Published: Jul 25, 2018 Updated: Jul 25, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jul 26, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Normalcy

So happy to read this wee sequel. A hard road but they managed to get through it together. 



Author's Response:

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again for the encouragement to keep the story going a bit more.

Changed by TrueIllusion Rated: A starstarhalf-star [Reviews - 133]
Summary:

“All I’m saying is, someone should have called Justin.”

The blond young man standing outside the door to the diner was surprised to hear his name in a conversation coming from inside.

“Brian told me not to. What was I supposed to do, go against his wishes and do it anyway?” Justin recognized this voice -- Michael.

“I know he told you not to. I was there.” Ben. “I said it then, and I’ll say it again now: It’s disrespectful to Justin to not tell him, or at least warn him ahead of time. Can you imagine what it’s going to be like Justin walks in and sees him?”


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship, Mental Health Issues, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Tearjerker, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: The Changed Series, Stories from the "Changed" Verse
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 75333 Read Count: 22519
[Report This] Published: Jul 30, 2018 Updated: Aug 30, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Jul 30, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Changed

I was enjoying this story and was surprised to be reading the final paragraph.  Would really love this to continue a bit further.



Author's Response:

I'm seriously considering writing a part 2, that will explore some of this from Brian's point of view, and some flashbacks, and then continue further. The thoughts are happening!

Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Aug 14, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Changed

Tears in my eyes, lump in my throat. You definitely captured the emotion of their farewells.

Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Sep 01, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Changed

So beautifully written that I felt emotionally connected to Brian on his journey of discovery and acceptance of this life he never expected.  I'm sad to read this last chapter but it was the perfect ending for a wonderful story.  I hope to read many more stories from you in the future :)



Author's Response:

Thank you <3 I hope to write many more as well! I’m glad you feel I did it justice in the end.

Summary:

Brian has been acting strange for several weeks. Michael decides to search the loft while Brian is out of town on business to see if he can find any clues to his best friend's recent behavior. What he finds is a copy of Brian's will. And now he wants to know... just who the hell is Justin Taylor and why is Brian leaving him his entire estate?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Family, Jealousy, M/M, One-Shot
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Series: Consequences
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1408 Read Count: 7804
[Report This] Published: Aug 11, 2018 Updated: Aug 11, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Aug 13, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This reads like a prologue to a fantastic story, you already have me curious as to the mystery of their meeting, the wedding and of course Michael's and Lindsay's dreams (delusions) crashing down at their feet.  More please :-)

Milestone by addict_writer Rated: M starhalf-star [Reviews - 9]
Summary:

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Milestones are easier to pass with someone dear around. A surprise makes Brian's forty-fifth birthday the happiest day he's had in a decade.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Birthday, Fluff, M/M, Post-series
Genres: Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 1864 Read Count: 1505
[Report This] Published: Aug 11, 2018 Updated: Aug 11, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Aug 13, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ooo I liked this. How about wedding, honeymoon, epilogue of a fabulous life together - this must surely be their long-awaited happy ending? 

Summary:

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A Sin Series Sequel. Justin has a suggestion for Brian about how to expand their twosome into a permanent threesome.

Story #4 in the Sin Series


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character
Tags: Celebratory Fuck, M/M, Polyamory, PWP (Plot? What Plot?), Threesomes
Genres: Alternate Universe, PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Pairings: Brian/Justin/Other
Series: Sin Series
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 14987 Read Count: 2992
[Report This] Published: Aug 12, 2018 Updated: Dec 04, 2022
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Aug 13, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - The More The Merrier

Couldn't believe it when I saw this new story in the Sin series - sooooo happy!  Definitely would love more of this story, feel like there are many adventures the threesome could be indulging in, so Yes please :-)

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: Aug 02, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - The More The Merrier

So happy to see another addition to the Summer of Sin series. This sure warmed up my winter's day.



Author's Response:

Then my job here is done! For today at least. Glad you enjoyed it! TAG

Summary:



Justin’s new client is an arrogant prick, but he’s rich and has great taste. So who’s he to turn down the huge commission for his interior design?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: Anti-Michael, M/M
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: My Rich, Arrogant...
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 30047 Read Count: 22819
[Report This] Published: Aug 19, 2018 Updated: Sep 26, 2018
Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Sep 03, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 ~ Total Diva

I am absolutely loving this story. I really like Justin being so strong in his professional life - shame he is so gullible and dominated in his personal life with Ethan. Ethan definitely needs kicking to the curb.



Author's Response: Justin's slowly opening his eyes to Ethan's dominating, superior, and condescending attitude. While finally seeing Brian's determined, honest, and sincerer pining for him. Hugs Hon ~ Kathleen

Reviewer: nickknack Signed half-star
Date: Sep 26, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 ~ Total Diva

Great cliffhanger.  With Justin by his side, Brian can finally fight Mel for his deserved rights with Gus, and move on from Michael's toxic friendship.  Looking forward to the 2nd instalment :-)  



Author's Response: Thanks, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Now Brian is back with Justin, they'll go forward and confront all that have stood in their way... Later Darling ~ Kathleen

Summary:

AU after Season 4. The year Justin turns 23, he and Brian get the news that over the next year he's going to gradually lose all of his hearing. The series tracks the next years of their life as they manage their new reality, after-effects of the bashing, their eventual move to New York, and their ever-evolving relationship. Told in first-person chapters from their points of view and some outsiders, with some angst, a lot of hurt/comfort, and loads of humor. Never any big relationship drama, always disability-positive, and no one ever takes themselves too seriously.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny
Tags: Bashing
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben
Series: None
Chapters: 154 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 780901 Read Count: 84538
[Report This] Published: Aug 30, 2018 Updated: Aug 04, 2022
Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: Mar 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter 40 - The First Five Years

So many trials and tribulations but still Brian and Justin continue to live their lives, loving and supporting each other throughout the years. An amazing relationship, a beautiful love affair and a truly unique story.