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Member Since: Jul 02, 2010
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Erica. 29. I've been writing since aged 11, and you'll soon find that I probably hate everything I've posted on here, lol.

I hope to learn even more from you all. :)

I always feel nostalgic about *NSYNC, because those times were the happiest. 

 
 

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Something Like You by Mack_Attack22 (R) [Comments - 192]
Past Featured Story

Sequel to Up Against the Wall.

At sixteen, Mackenzie Desrosiers has the world in the palm of her hand thanks in part to her ever growning choreography resume. When an unforeseen wrench gets thrown into her plans, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight that she had once been content to stay out of. No matter how busy she becomes she vows that the boys of *NSYNC will always come first, a fact that a powerful man in the world of entertainment becomes privy to. It’s not long before her life becomes a juggling act and she grasps onto anything that can give her an ounce of control. Even if that means taking some drastic measures.

"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." --Carl W. Buechner



Categories: In Progress Het Stories
Characters: Group, JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake
Awards: Season 7
Genres: Drama, General, Humor, Romance

Series: What's a Girl to Do?
Chapters: 39
Wordcount: 208338 - Hits: 88128
Complete?: No - Published: Jul 08, 2010 - Last Updated: Jul 26, 2016 -
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Date: Feb 25, 2015 Title: Chapter 35: It's my body and I'll use it how I want to

GASP. There is so much to get to....I'm not even going to discuss that cliffhanger ending. It was wrong to do me that way...I can't talk about it, lol. The meat of all this, in my opinion, is Mack and JC. There is some anger between them that is way more than just irritation and getting on each other's nerves. She brought Nikki into the conversation which.....whoa. YET, JC didn't react the way I expected him to. He took the high road, but I imagine that if these two argued while they were alone, he wouldn't have held back the words he wanted to say.

Hmm.

I can't wait for more, hopefully it will be soon. Missed you on here....a. lot. 



Author's Response:

Oh, girl, you know I had to do it. You know I had to. I wouldn't be me if I didn't leave a cliffhanger ending. You are right, though, I have to give you that. That there is more than just irritation and getting on one another's nerves between them. The only question is what? Or who, posisbly? Hmmmm??? Honestly, JC didn't react like I expected him to either. Though him taking the high road is a very JC thing to do everyone has their breaking point. I'm still wondering how long it will take for him to reach his with her.

I promise you that the next one will be up soon! I have newfound inspiration that is sticking around long than it has in the past. Aww, I missed you as well! You need to write something else so I have something else to love!

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Jul 12, 2011 Title: Chapter 1: A Wedding and A Guest

Dude, the intensity of this story keeps getting higher and higher. I can't wait. It seems like there's so much to be unfolded and we haven't even gotten through everything yet. I can't wait until the next update. Hope it's soon...lol. :]

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Date: Sep 14, 2011 Title: Chapter 26: Ch-ch-ch-Changes

Oh dear. This can't be good. Justin didn't react the way Mack expected him to. Hell, he didn't react the way I expected him to. So I guess that means he's pretty hurt, but why did he agree? Has someone else been telling him the same thing about how "bad" he's been for Mack, lately? Hmm.

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Date: Nov 07, 2011 Title: Chapter 28: That Bitch

Is it Bobbie?!?!!!!?? That bitch, is my sentiment exactly if it's her. I knew something was up. Ugh. And this thing she's got going with Nick. I don't know how I feel about that...for some reason, I get a bad feeling about it.

Update soon, Mack! Oh and that Diary of Skittles one, too. :D 

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Sep 15, 2012 Title: Chapter 32: The Butterfly Effect

I just.....I just love you, Mack. I can't form sentences right now, because I'm so overwhelmed...lol. Cannot wait for what's next.

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Sep 24, 2015 Title: Chapter 36: Tearin' Up My Heart

I sort of saw the Justin thing coming, but I didn't expect him to be on the one who rejected her. Especially since he was the one to make the first move. He took it there, and backed off far too easily. So does he know something or is it just how he really felt? He truly doesn't have feelings for Mack?

 

The JC WW3 situation made me a bit emotional..? I don't like seeing them fight and especially not like that. Did he simply not acknowledge how Mack basically confessed her feelings to him? Perhaps he already knew? I did not think things would escalate to the point of her getting physical, but this makes for some more discomfort. And while I don't like it, I'm curious to see how the characters will move forward from this.

Hope you'll update soon. I've missed being on here and have to start feeling my way back in.



Author's Response:

Yes, isn't it funny how he was the one to make the move and then (out of nowhere) he was the one to back off? Hmmmm. Sounds fishy to me :P I will tell you that things between her and Justin have always been complicated beneath thier friendship and it will continue to be so until they reach some sort of breaking point. How that turns out is the question.

I don't like seeing them fight either but it was about time that they did otherwise their feelings wouldn't ever come to light properly. Perhaps it wasn't the best way to do so but it pulled the lid off of thier shaken bottle, so to speak. That's the million dollar question, isn't it? It is JC, he could just not know which version of the word 'like' she's using or he ignored it. Who knows? (Well, I do but... ;)) Oh trust me, my *NSYNC rear is in gear so the next update will be fairly soon. Today even, if I don't get too distracted. I've missed being on here as well, hope you come back and write something soon!

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Oct 10, 2015 Title: Chapter 37: Turn it Off

Wow, I did not think Mack would go as far as ending their friendship...and even with as mad as JC is, I also didn't imagine him not fighting for their friendship. If he never felt they were friends....yikes...there's obviously some underlying animosity between the two.

I like that Mack has someone other than Justin to communicate with on a more intimate level. Lance provides that for her and it's good to see she has relationships with the other guys, too. 

I'm glad to see you updated again and I'll be anticipating whatever is to come. 

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Oct 23, 2015 Title: Chapter 38: Two Princes (Reprise)

Okay, the dead obvious thing that's sticking out right now is why Bobbie being so nice to her. Is it because JC's isn't her friend anymore? That screams insecure and transparent, especially since JC hasn't really showed any type of romantic interest in Mack. At least not anything overt.

Another thing that sticks out is Justin. Justin's making his move now that she and JC aren't friends? Why is JC some kind of enigma for everyone where if he's out of the picture, everyone can do what they'd like. Is it because they all know the feelings between JC and Mack? Hmm.

I'm glad her father could make it, not liking that Lou was the one to escort him. Can't wait for another update! 

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Jul 28, 2016 Title: Chapter 39: Extinguished

Despite her relationship with JC at the current moment, it would have been nice if she could have tried to engage him. Even if she didn't want to tell him about the source of her discomfort. But she has valid reasons for being angry, and I don't want to take away from that.

It's clear that JC cares about her enough, because he noticed something else was up. He did try and make amends. I do wonder whether their relationship can be fixed. It definitely changes the dynamic when and if they have to work together again.

Glad you returned, Mack! 



Author's Response:

Yeahhh, her being angry and being stubborn as hell isn't a good combination for her. Throw being rejected atop of that and she's not thinkingly clearly so all the things she should be doing is something that goes completley out the window. It takes her a long while to learn her lessons and she has a penchant for running around and torturing herself rather than going for the obvious and less troublesome solution.

JC cares about her a lot more than the haze of anger clouding her eyes will allow her to see. The question is how long she'll allow the haze to stay, or else she'll self-destruct in the process of allowing her pride to run her actions. Fixing their relationship will be a tough road they'll face, assuming they decide to take that path at the same time and how much free-will comes along with that decision.

Thanks so much! I'm glad to be back! Glad to see you updating as well! I won't keep you all waiting long for the next one this time.

Don't Stop by Mack_Attack22 (PG) [Comments - 5]

I'm not done so let it play
I need to feel it one more time
Don't give up even if it's late
When it feels so good we do it one more time

Don't stop
What you're doing
Don't stop
Yeah I like it
Don't stop
We'll keep it going til the lights come on
When all the moments slip away
At least we can say we did it one more time

JC finally figures out what it was that has been missing from his life.



Categories: Completed Het Stories
Characters: JC Chasez
Awards: None
Genres: General

Series: Are You Gonna Be There
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 1598 - Hits: 1639
Complete?: Yes - Published: Jul 14, 2010 - Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 -
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Date: Jul 14, 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Don't Stop

NOOOOOOOOOO.....keep going! lmaoo.. I just happened to be listening to "Don't Stop" when I saw this....and um. I know what I instantly thought toward the end, but I could be WAYY off. Anyway, cute one shot. I really think you should keep going. :)

Believe in Love by jersey_tenn (PG) [Comments - 39]

Silence stared me in the face
And I finally heard its voice
It seemed to softly say
That in love you have a choice

She, a young woman, abandoned by those closest to her, and yet embraced by those furthest from her. Life has thrown one, two, three curveballs her way, and yet, she keeps her heart open to love.

He, a musician who's lost his muse, finds himself discovering a terrifying passion. With his best friend alongside to guide him, he unearths the missing puzzle piece – his heart.



Categories: In Progress Het Stories
Characters: JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake
Awards: None
Genres: Drama, Romance

Series: None
Chapters: 8
Wordcount: 20707 - Hits: 14569
Complete?: No - Published: Jul 17, 2010 - Last Updated: Apr 04, 2011 -
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Date: Jul 25, 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So I've been silently reading this story a d I'm curious to know where this is gonna head. I have an idea set in my mind, but it's hard to tell. One thing though, I am glad that Valentina's baby is healthy even though it was premature. Anyway, update soon, I'm ready to see what's next.

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Nov 12, 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I had lost this story and couldn't remember the name. Glad I decided to be nosy and see what this one was....lol. I thought she was gonna be into Justin, but now it's obvious she's into JC and it seems like Trace is a bit interested, too. Ready to see where this is headed, so update soon.

Reviewer: Nerdily Ingenious Signed
Date: Apr 17, 2011 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Man, I didn't know I had so much catching up to do with this story. From the first chapter up until now, I've been slowly anticipating the moment of Val and JC. And the second it FINALLY gets to it, you leave it as a cliff hanger!! My heart dropped, I was so excited, lol. This makes me all the more interested in finding out what's going to happen, though. Can't wait until you update. :)

Pusha by jersey_tenn (PG-13) [Comments - 47]

"...love's the drug and this for the lovers..."



Categories: Completed Het Stories
Characters: JC Chasez
Awards: None
Genres: Drama
Challenges: Anyone BUT Justin, Awesome August! 2010

Series: None
Chapters: 7
Wordcount: 6364 - Hits: 9403
Complete?: Yes - Published: Jul 31, 2010 - Last Updated: Aug 01, 2010 -
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Date: Aug 01, 2010 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 2

Aaaaaaahhhh! One of my favorites by Lloyd. It's crazy how I started singing it when I saw the title...lol. Kind of a chance meeting between these two but it's definitely nothing less than entertaining. Can't wait for the rest ...and now I've gotta go play my jam....lol.

Author's Response:

my coworker kept being stupid yesterday and singing this song, and I just ran with it! I love the song, and it was just perfect! Thanks for the love! Jam for me!

House That Built Me by musicmel (PG-13) [Comments - 13]

"You leave home, you move on and you do the best you can."



Categories: Challenges
Characters: JC Chasez
Awards: None
Genres: Drama, Romance, Suspense
Challenges: Awesome August! 2010

Series: None
Chapters: 1
Wordcount: 4855 - Hits: 1358
Complete?: Yes - Published: Aug 04, 2010 - Last Updated: Aug 04, 2010 -
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Date: Aug 05, 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Won't Take Nothing But A Memory

Yeahhhhhh......I felt extremely bad once I got through this story. I was ready to curse JC all kinds of ways....then two seconds later still say I love you, but it's the dramatic effect...lol. I also was completely shocked by the passing of Tyler.....great way to slip that in by the way. All in all, awesome AAC entry. Beta reader...eh? Gotta read what that is and find me one. :)

Author's Response:

I think the anger or bitterness towards JC is expected because he never explains himself. You don't know why he is leaving, why he isn't responding to Tyler. But when he breaks and puts everything out on the table, you gotta stop and say, wow... I kinda understand now.

I had hope that it would be a shock.

Thank you! Thank You! Such kind words :)

By the way, A beta reader basically reads through the story, offers opinions on changes and reads through to edit spelling errors, commas, all that good stuff! I seem I have a touch of OCD when it comes to editing. I will read and reread until the moment I post it looking for mistakes. But after a while, words blur together or I stop reading whats in front of me and reading what I think she be in there. lol