
| Note to Readers, if you have difficulty reading any of these stories, they can be also be found at: The Athenaeum or The Royal Academy of Bards. Cover Page: SOTM has a new cover page and I?ve got Mary D. of the ausxip site to thank for it!! Have you ever heard of that saying, "Ask and you shall receive" Well, after seeing her latest art piece at her site, Xena: Destroyer of Nations, I asked if she would be willing to make a cover page for SOTM. After sending her the jpg of the image I've always used for Ari, and a brief synopsis of the story, she took time out of her busy schedule to design this fantastic cover page for me!!! I?m sure you?ll agree that it fits perfectly with this story!!! Disclaimer: *This story in no way reflects the life or actions of the wonderful actress, Claire Stansfield, but her portrayal of Xena?s nemesis was so evilly inspired as to make the character of Alti the absolute evil villain. *Xena Warrior Princess, its characters, and all related materials are the property of MCA/Universal and Renaissance Pictures. All other characters are mine. Warning: As the main character, Ari, was raised by Alti, I feel it's necessary to warn that this story deals with child abuse and molestation issues and how Gabrielle and Xena cope with these difficult issues. It may trigger abuse issues for some. This story line was written with the intent of being intense and filled with angst and, therefore should be unpleasant for all readers. However, to know Ari, it is important to know where she came from. Dedication: Ari's story is for all survivors, and the people who love them. L. Crystal Michallet - Romero |