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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (14/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Bruce/Dick, Donna Troy, Roy Harper
Fandom: DC Comics
Genres: Angst, AU, Drama, Historical, Holiday, Mystery, Romance
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Dick introduces his friends to the Boston version of Monsanto's.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: June 12, 2022
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: March 8, 2026
Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 1362
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( Dick pointed out the menu board behind the bar. He explained some of the items and there was enthusiasm to try new things. When the waitress returned, she was hit with a barrage of orders. She laughed and assured them they had made fine choices. )

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (13/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick, Danny Endicott, Edna Wellington
Fandom: DC Comics
Genres: Angst, AU, Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance
Rating (this chapter): G
Warnings (this chapter): None
Spoilers: None
General Summary: During his estrangement from Dick, Bruce searches for a former lover in Boston. Meanwhile, is the Gotham Ballet Company performing in a haunted theater in the same city?
Chapter Summary: Bruce continues with the coin lead.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: May 31, 2022
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: February 25, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 1033
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( Dick's praise was music to Bruce's ears. )

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The U.S. women and men are golden in Olympic hockey, beating their Canadian rivals in OT. The women won last Thursday, the men today on the 46th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice. 🇺🇸 🥇 ☺️ 🥇

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How can I waste this icon? Happy Valentine's Day! 🥰

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (11/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick
Fandom: DC Comics
Genres: Angst, AU, Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance
Rating (this chapter): G
Warnings (this chapter): None
Spoilers: None
General Summary: During his estrangement from Dick, Bruce searches for a former lover in Boston. Meanwhile, is the Gotham Ballet Company performing in a haunted theater in the same city?
Chapter Summary: The Raven and the Nightingale search The Swan Theater for clues.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: May 2, 2022
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: February 10, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 763
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( He loved this room. It glittered and sparkled with sequins and rhinestones, and feather boas drifted and moved like flowers rustling in the wind. )

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Title: Snowfall (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Frank/Adam
Fandom: Naked City
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Historical, Slice-Of-Life
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Frank and Adam stay warm and safe as the snow falls outside.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: October 18, 2025
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: February 3, 2026
Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, Screen Gems does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 85
Feedback welcome and appreciated.

( Here is our haven )

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (10/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick, Donna Troy, Theater Manager, Roy Harper, Edward/Mildred, Bill Henderson, Sean O’Grady, Michael Houlihan
Fandom: DC Comics
Genres: Angst, AU, Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance
Rating (this chapter): G
Warnings (this chapter): None
Spoilers: None
General Summary: During his estrangement from Dick, Bruce searches for a former lover in Boston. Meanwhile, is the Gotham Ballet Company performing in a haunted theater in the same city?
Chapter Summary: The Boston Police investigate the sandbagging incident.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: April 28, 2022
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: January 30, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 1150
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( Bruce dashed down the center aisle, his heart in his throat. )

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Hovering around zero today. Blizzard tomorrow. Stay warm! 🥶

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (9/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick, ‘Adelia’, ‘Reginald’, Donna Troy
Fandom: DC Comics
Genres: Angst, AU, Drama, Historical, Holiday, Mystery, Romance
Rating (this chapter): G
Warnings (this chapter): None
Spoilers: None
General Summary: During his estrangement from Dick, Bruce searches for a former lover in Boston. Meanwhile, is the Gotham Ballet Company performing in a haunted theater in that same city?
Chapter Summary: The Phantom strikes!
Date Of Completion: April 21, 2022
Date Of Posting: January 16, 2026
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC Comics does, more’s the pity.
Word Count (this chapter): 788
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The entire series can be found here.

( Dick smiled at Donna as they danced. She was wearing a tiara and glittered eyeshadow. She was a beautiful woman. It was a privilege to dance with her. )