Fortress Of Good Fortune

Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (21/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick, Donna Troy
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: Are the Raven and the Nightingale closing in on the Phantom?
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: September 19, 2025
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: May 2, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 556
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( The Raven and the Nightingale staked out the shack, keeping warm on this cold October night with heavy coats and gloves. )

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (19/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Harvey, Bruce/Dick, Selina Kyle, Danny Endicott, Mickey Keegan, Donna Troy, Carter/Shayera
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: Fire.
Original Date Of Completion: September 17, 2025
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: April 25, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 1337
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( Bruce sat bolt upright in bed, sweat sheening his skin. )

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Cross-posted: https://bradygirl-12.dreamwidth.org/1610439.html

Today is Patriots Day here in Massachusetts (not the football team, lol), so that means the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord (which is re-enacted), and the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. The Red Sox play an early game (11:00) so that after it's over, the fans can pour out of Fenway and watch the end of the Marathon. ☺️

Cross-posted: https:/)bradygirl-12.livejournal.com/1612586.htm

Title: Shield And Steel VI: Protector (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Steve/Bucky
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Genres: Angst, Drama
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Steve will always protect Bucky.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: February 17, 2026
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: April 19, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, Marvel and Disney do, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 421
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( I won't let anyone hurt you ever again. )

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (17/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick, Arthur Curry, Bane
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 see some action in a sleazy waterfront bar.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: September 13, 2025
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: April 10, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 917
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( The scoffer snorted and went flying into Bruce as the huge man punched him. )

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Title: The Raven And The Nightingale Book IV: The Phantom Of The Ballet (16/24)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters Bruce/Dick, Donna Troy, Roy Harper, Amanda Waller, Maylon Martin (this chapter):
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 and Dick's trip to the Boston Public Library yields some information.
Original DW/LJ Date Of Completion: September 12, 2025
Original DW/LJ Date Of Posting: March 28, 2026
Disclaimer; I don't own 'em, DC Comics does, more's the pity.
Original DW/LJ Word Count: 1275
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
The entire series can be found here.

( We should get a doctor. )

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Top o' the morning to ye and Happy St. Patrick's Day! May good fortune smile upon ye!

☘️ ☺️ ☘️

Also the 250th anniversary of General Henry Knox and his men transporting captured cannon from Fort Ticonderoga down to Boston over snowy terrain and booting the British out of the city. 🇺🇲

Cross-posts:https://bradygirl-12.dreamwidth.org/1609051.html

Happy 🥧 Day!!! ☺️

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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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