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Please be advised that, like the show itself, these stories tend to deal in adult traumas, situations and dilemmas. They are not intended to be read by children without parental guidance. Please pay due attention to ratings; most stories here are PG, R, or NC17.


About The Maimed by Deslea R. Judd
Jeffrey meets an old acquaintance. The Truth missing scene. Written for the Harem Jeffrey Spender 500 word challenge.

Acaulescent by Miss Elise - Blondie's Choice
Companion piece to Maybe Marigolds. A beautiful, touching, deeply sad Marita reflection in the aftermath of the experiments upon her. PG13.

Alex? by E. Watson (REVISED)
Alex and Marita are trying cheat death. Mulder is investigating and Skinner wants his body back. Post-Existence. NC17.

Alex Krycek: Slightly Mundane Portrait Of A Soccer Mom by Amanda Finch, Ashlea Ensro, and Rachel Ehrentreu
Not quite romance, but I can just hear the black helicopter line. Humour, PG.

All Work And No Play by Eodrakken Quicksilver
It's a night to be someone else. A bit of fluff written for Maidenjedi's Halloween Challenge. Marita/Krycek.

And So It Ends by Deslea R. Judd (In Progress)
When Alex learns of Marita's ordeal in Chechnya, the pieces of the Dmitri puzzle fall into place...but first, there's colonisation to contend with. PG13.
Part 1

And You Are Gone Tonight by Bobbi
"Marita, I had to say goodbye." The Truth spoilers. PG.

Angel by Eilan
She's his angel. His fallen angel. Poetry. Krycek POV.

The Anointed by Deslea R. Judd
Krycek/Marita angst vignette, situated during Patient X. Post-ep (or rather mid-ep), missing scene.

Bedtime Story by Frogdoggie
Mulder/Scully/Skinner with a nice Krycek/Marita subplot. Follows I Heard The Roar Of Thunder, precedes Heart Of Reason. NC17.

Beekeeper Series by Nynaeve
Nynaeve's classic series, believed to be the first significant Marita backstory in the history of the fandom. Part 1 contains Before The Needles, Never Long Enough and This And More. Part 2 contains Fever Pitch. Part 3 contains Those Who Help Themselves.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Between Bites by Laura Sorensen
Vignette, Angst. Marita reflects on Alex in the aftermath of Fort Marlene. This one is a confronting one, and it rides on the knife-edge of love and hate. PG13.

Between Midnight And Dawn by Bugs
Short story. This is a Scully post-Requiem piece with some MSR. I'm including it here for the first scene between Scully, Alex, and Marita, which I liked a lot; but it isn't a Krycek/Marita story. NC17.

Bishop's Lament
See Playing Pieces

Bittersweet Surrender by Erynn Watson
Alex and Marita in Russia. Patient X missing scene.

Black Pawn, White Knight
See Playing Pieces

Bound by Winter Baby
She never expected it to be different this time. Angsty Krycek/Marita, PG13.

Burn by Zou
A glorious, poetic piece. This is one of the most touching K/Ma pieces I've seen in a while. Not rated; PG-safe.

Burnt Bridges by Erynn Watson
Marita's memories in the ruins. Written for the X Files "Endings" Lyric Wheel. AU, post-col. PG.

Butt-Ends Of Days And Ways by Kelly Keil
Swimming and sex and the end of things. V, A, Marita/Krycek. See also Nicotine Bliss And The Road Not Taken.

Can't Outrun The Dark Man by Deslea R. Judd
How can she sleep? Who knows? Maybe she just knows you can't outrun the dark man. Vignette. Angst. Diana. Krycek POV. Allusions to Krycek/Marita and Mulder/Diana. Amor Fati post-ep.

Catacomb by Deslea R. Judd
See X Files: VCU.

Chasing Safety by Eisoj5
After you've gone...oblique and sad Season 8 fic.

Chasm by S. Raven
Missing scene, Patient X. Sequel to Schism. NC17.

Choices by Savannah Black
Alex is sent to do the unthinkable, and only Marita has the power to make the choice that will save them both. This isn't an easy piece to read, and it's very bittersweet and sad; but I think it has a poignant beauty to it, as well. NC17.

Christmas Reunions: St Petersburg by Deslea R. Judd
For Marita, Christmas in St Petersburg is a time of sadness, memory, and renewal. Spoilers to Existence. PG.

The Cold White Room by Deslea R. Judd
Christmas is cold for the lonely. Krycek/Fowley hurt/comfort, grounded in Krycek/Marita and Mulder/Fowley.

Coming Back To You by Marlen
MSR with hints of Krycek/Marita, but nothing explicit. Cute ending, though. PG13.

Crashing In The Same Car by Rachel Anton - Blondie's Choice
FOX finalist. Spooky winner (congratulations, Rachel!) A dark tale of mistrust and hope, this fic has a nicely woven undertone of deep love between our favourite duo. The sex isn't bad, either. NC17.

Cupid's Letter by E. Watson
"I am leaving this letter with you partly as a need to vent, and partly in hopes that you'll gain some understanding of what you've gotten yourself into." Written for the Lyric Wheel Red Shirt Challenge.

Dagger Moon by Spica
The labor of love is ours to endure. Krycek/Marita, NC17.

Dangerous Folly by Kelly Keil
Marita planned to save the world, but could she save herself? A quite empathic study in our favourite duo. NC17.

Dark Half by Deslea R. Judd
"Dark halves, those two, together and separate and ruthless as all hell. If they hadn't been lovers, they'd have been twins. Conjoined twins, with a single dark heart." PG.

Deathsman's Meed by N.Y. Smith
MSR and Krycek/Marita. Colonisation fic with a well-developed Krycek/Marita romance. R..

Denial by Deslea R. Judd
"I don't love her. She's just a warm body in the night." Alex demonstrates self-delusion. PG.

Denial of Doctor Dolittle by Komakazi
Parody of Deslea's Skamperfic "Denial" by an anonymous detract- er, fan. It won't make any sense if you haven't read Denial, though.

The Difference In Normal by Maidenjedi
Marita thinks about normal in 155 words. Harem challenge fic. PG.

Dream A Crystal Moon by Deslea R. Judd
Alex and Marita are caught in a dance which can only lead to one outcome. Season 5-ish experimental mood piece. R.

Dropped Angels by She Who Hides
A hot, intriguing, sometimes surreal tale of sex and power. Watch out for a guest appearance by Creepy!Scully. NC17.

Each To Each by MeridyM
At the end of the world, there's no time for love. It's whoever you want it to be.

Elegy by Belladonna
A man, a woman and a grave. Krycek/Marita, Krycek/Other non-explicit slash.

Exposition by Maidenjedi
See X Files: VCU.

Eyes by E. Watson
A guilty conscious behind bars. Takes place right before Marita showed up in Requiem. G.

Eyes Like Yours by Lanie
Marita and Alex in a sad One Son post-ep in 155. Harem challenge fic.

A Family Affair by Deslea R. Judd
"Do come in," Morticia said. "Mind the booby-traps." Alex and Marita looked at one another. Clearly, their neighbours were their kind of people. Weird-ass parody crossover (Addams Family).

Final Respects by Sophia Jirafe
In dark times, a line is crossed. PG. This is a post-col set far in the future. William POV. Remote link.

Five Moments Of Truth And Trust by Winter Baby
One suitcase full of money, two star-crossed assassins, three sex scenes, four mentions of mulder, and five ways it never was. Krycek/Marita.

For Men To Take Their Exits by Eodrakken Quicksilver
Marita. Abbie. A cold room. Even in death, he's beautiful. Crossover with Law & Order.

Free by Elaine Duncan
She wasn't brave enough to ask. The Truth spoilers. PG.

Free At Last by Anna Taylor Sweringen
A post-Existence tale. Not everything is as it seems.

Footprints In The Sand by T. Bishop
Sequel to Progenesis. This MSR novel has a Krycek/Marita subplot. R. Please note, this is a large file and a long read.

The Fugue by CGB
A lovely, somewhat sad piece of post-col introspection. A lovely read. PG. See also Pas De Deux.

Gates Of Ivory by Vanzetti
Marita goes on a quest. Krycek/Marita resfic. The Truth, PG.

The Good Fairy by Cecily Sasserbaum - Blondie's Choice
A truly hilarious Boris-And-Natasha tale. R.

Good Intentions by Maidenjedi
Existence missing scene. CSM and Marita share a moment in a garage. CSM POV. R.

Good Intentions II: Closure by Maidenjedi
Existence missing scene. Marita faces the future with a new mentor. Sequel to Good Intentions. R.

Grace by bardsmaid (LoneThinker)
Marita comes home after testifying at Mulder's trial, but perhaps not as alone as she believes. The Truth spoilers. PG.

Grace by Blackrat
Alex reflects on the past, grace, and Marita. PG-13.

Hallway by J Nowicki
A lot can go through a man's mind as he walks down a hall. One Son mood piece. PG.

A Handful Of Life by David Hearne
Vignette, Red And The Black post-ep. Marita and WMM share a moment. PG.

Hands by Deslea R. Judd
Vignette, NC17. Marita reflects on what Alex's lost hand means to her. Recommended by A Quiet Place To Read.

Hands On The Wheel by David Hearne
Mulder and Scully get married, but Marita's packing heavy artillery and out for Skinner's blood. If you don't know David's work, some of the references will go over your head, but it's still quite readable. PG.

Hate You Then I Love You by Bobbi
Mare, Alex, life, and 'death'. Post Existence. Skamperfic. PG13.

Healer by Deslea R. Judd (Completed)
Season 8. Four factions. Three species. Two men. One woman. This story is a response to the Purity Virtual Season "What If?" challenge. PG.
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Heart Of Reason by Frogdoggie
Mulder/Scully/Skinner with a nice Krycek/Marita subplot. Follows Bedtime Story. NC17.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Hence by Michelle
A small post-Existence vignette. Marita hears the news. PG.

Her Sacrifice by Jude De la Reds (Deslea R. Judd)
Angst. This short DeadAlive prequel was written partly to confuse the Shippers. I like Shippers - they're just, you know, unimaginative ;-). PG.

Hitchcock Blonde by Shahara Zade
TINH. The road to hell is paved with murky intentions and mysterious women. A convoluted, yet oh-so-funky post-ep for TINH. Once A Thief crossover. NC17.
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Hold Your Breath, Love by Cara S.
Poetry. Post Patient X/Red And The Black. From Krycek to Marita. PG13.

The House Of Hope Is Built On Ash by M Sebasky
Existence. Marita is stuck in a moment and she can't get out. Very believable and poignant. R.

I Believe by Deslea R. Judd
On faith, friendship, love, loss, grief, fear, honour, dignity, and truth. A speech delivered to the tattered remnant. Krycek/Marita, others. Post-col.

If You Need by CGB
"She is surprised at the sound of her own voice, at the wretchedness of her words." Spoilers to Existence. PG13.

I Heard The Roar Of Thunder by Frogdoggie
Mulder/Scully/Skinner with a nice Krycek/Marita subplot. NC17.

I Love You, Goodbye by Dana Katherine Scully
When Mulder is returned, Scully is overjoyed. However when she realizes that everything is not as it seems, her future with Mulder looks grim. Post-Requiem MSR, mild Skamper allusions.

In Life by Winter Baby
Everybody dies but not everybody lives. Krycek/Marita. Harem Six Feet Under challenge fic.

Interview, Deslea R. Judd (with Megan Reilly)
I was interviewed recently by the XF Fanfic Author Interview Project, In Their Own Words. For 18,000 words of opinionated ramblings on Alex, Marita, fanfic, and the writing craft, where else would you go?

Joy, Watchfulness, Wishing by Vanzetti
Highlander crossover. Alex and Marita's connection is a low-key subplot here, but this fic is well worth a look for its treatment of Existence.

Karmic Ways by Deslea R. Judd
Parody. When Alex, Marita, Mulder and Diana decide to surprise their favourite writer on Valentine's Day, no-one is safe. Not even Ally McBeal. PG13.

Kicking by GatorGurl
Krycek is losing it. Be warned, this is Krycek/Scully UST, but his emotional tie is to Marita. Early Season 8. R.

Kindred Encounter by Erynn Watson
Brief meeting of two women with a lot in common. Two Fathers/One Son missing scene.

The Last Dance by WhyIncision
Hilarious Hallowe'en improv fic from the Whyincision list. Alex is dead, but that doesn't stop his antics with Marita...nor anyone else's, either. R.

Lastochka by Spica
He thinks it would have been a girl, dark-haired... Krycek/Marita, 155 words.

Let Me Drown by thepiratequeen
Christy's Secret Santa present for Shahara Zade, Krycek/Marita.

Life by Eilan
Marita reacts to the death of her lover. Existence missing scene. Harem challenge fic. PG.

A Life Condensed, But Not The Reader's Digest Version by Dryad
He's pretty content with his life. Krycek POV; low-key Krycek/Marita references. PG13.

Lightning Room by Winter Baby
Sometimes the cruellest betrayals are the ones you never see coming. PG-13.

Lilies Know A Ghostly Birth by Rachel Anton
DeadAlive. Where do international spies, assassins, and triple-agents hang out in their free time? Starbucks, of course. Sequel to Crashing In The Same Car and Shades Of Scarlet Conquering. NC17.
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Loss by Belladonna
"I'll never leave you, Marita. Never." The Truth spoilers. R-ish.

Lost Boys And Golden Girls by Martha
Sequel to Wrong Kind Of Paradise. Not exactly romance, but a good exploration of the duo. PG. See also sequel Tear A Petal From The Rose.

Love Will Keep Me Alive by Deslea R. Judd (In Progress)
See Not My Lover: Enigma.

Mapping The Veins by She Who Hides
Sequel to Soul Purpose. A sometimes dark post-Requiem piece. NC17.

Mark Of Cain by Deslea R. Judd
Requiem missing scene. Alex muses on hands, gloves, and deeper things. Mood piece. This is a companion piece to Silent, but can stand alone. PG.

Maybe Marigolds by Miss Elise - Blondie's Choice
Alex reflects on Marita in the aftermath of finding her at Ft Marlene. PG13.

Mean Reds by Shahara Zade
Sequel to Hitchcock Blonde. More intrigue with Monica, Vic, Alex, and Marita. NC17.

Midnight In The Firing Line by Deslea R. Judd
See X Files: VCU.

Motion And Rest by Vanzetti
Lovely and bittersweet. Season 8.

Nicotine Bliss And The Road Not Taken by Kelly Keil
Cigarettes and surveillance. V, A, H Marita/Krycek with overtones of slash and even a dash of MSR. See also Butt-Ends Of Days And Ways.

A Night In Tunisia by Rah
They might hate each other, but old habits die hard. NC17.

No Time To Lose by Kathryn
Krycek reflects on Marita. Two Fathers/One Son.

Not My Lover by Deslea R. Judd (AKA Blondie)
Spooky and FOX finalist. Novel, NC17. In a world of changing allegiances, it will take the strength and permanence of a husband and wife to lead the Russian project. But can they survive the American agenda? Download the printer-friendly Word document above, or use the following links. This story follows Not My Lover: Enigma but stands alone.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7

Not My Lover: Enigma by Deslea R. Judd (In Progress)
Prequel to Not My Lover. A devastating revelation about Marita's past leads her to truth...and love. NC17. Please note this work was formerly known as Love Will Keep Me Alive.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Numb by Maidenjedi
A blonde on a beach. Sad Existence post-ep. PG-13.

Ofrenda by Shahara Zade
"The word, `death', is not pronounced in New York, in Paris, in London, because it burns the lips...the Mexican, in contrast, is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of his favorite toys and his most steadfast love." Marita/Reyes, references to Krycek/Marita and Doggett/Reyes.

Old Soul by Ann Ripley
Post-Existence humour.

One Son: Vignettes In 155 by Deslea R. Judd
Three One Son 155-word vignettes. Harem challenge fic. PG.

Out Of The Box by M Sebasky
The world needs a rock and roll messiah. Alex Krycek is up for the job. NC17, violent content.

Parallel Catastrophes by Vanzetti
Harry Potter/X Files series crossover, in which the conspiratorial struggles of the Muggle world collide with Marita's.
The Wedding Of Lucius And Narcissa Afternoon Tea Hogsmeade Meeting A Drink With Malfoy

Pas De Deux by CGB
Prequel, The Fugue. A neat post-Requiem piece with strong characterisation and a nice blend of caution and affection. Unrated; PG-safe.

Pinned Butterflies by Rachel Anton
Missing scene, One Son. R.

Playing Coltrane by Tinka
The heady sound of jazz is the key to a tainted past. R.

Playing Pieces series by Julie L Jekel
Four stories. Marita and those around her reflect on her life and her fate. Spoilers to One Son. PG.

Progenesis by T. Bishop
Prequel to Footprints In The Sand. MSR with a Krycek/Marita subplot. PG13.

Pure Morning by Winter Baby
Krycek/Marita One Son post ep. Very beautiful and sad. PG.

Renegade Knight
See Playing Pieces

Requiem For A Comrade by Bobbi
Marita grieves for the loss of more than a comrade; she grieves for the loss of a lover. Existence. PG.

Restitution by Deslea R. Judd
Sometimes, to face the future, you have to face the past. Krycek/Marita, angst, romance, Herrenvolk- The Truth tie-in, resfic.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Reunion by Eilan
Existence missing scene. Marita mourns for Alex in her own way. PG-13.

Reunion by Josafeena
A quite gentle post-One Son reflection. R.

Revelations by Elaine Duncan
A really interesting foray into Marita's past and what that means to how she sees Alex now. PG.

Schism by S. Raven
Quite a nice pre-episode to Patient X. NC17.

Searing Snow (REVISED) by Deslea R. Judd
For Christmas in 2001, Alex and Marita want the thing they fear the most: Each other. A revision of my Christmas 2000 story. PG.

Shades Of Scarlet Conquering by Rachel Anton - Blondie's Choice
Spooky and FOX finalist. In this sequel to Crashing, Alex sifts among the ruins and finds something of himself along the way. PG13.

Signs Of Life by Deslea R. Judd
Allies in war share a companionable moment along the way. Vignette. Angst. Krycek/Diana friendship. Allusions to Krycek/Marita and Mulder/Diana. Set after One Son.

Silent by Deslea R. Judd
Requiem missing scene. Alex POV on Forj Sidi Toui, Fort Marlene, and Marita. Mood piece. R. See also companion piece Mark Of Cain.

Skyland by Eodrakken Quicksilver
See X Files: VCU.

Slow Dance, Blue Light by Shahara Zade
Krycek/Marita vignette, maudlin in the nicest possible way. Angsty oblique Requiem post-ep.

Softly Come The Spiders by Darkstar
Existence. The thoughts after the darkness. Not rated, PG-safe.

Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Deslea R. Judd
Marita comes home. Alex and his alien buddies have been drinking. Marita plays straight man. Truly dreadful response to the Harem Beer Bottle and Medie's Birthday challenge. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Song For The Forsaken by cgb
"They have always been utilities." For the Harem Secret Santa. Krycek/Marita.

Soul Purpose by She Who Hides
Power and sex - Blondie and Ratboy the way we like 'em. NC17.

Still Life With Plums by Spica
"These plums are black, filmed with a dusky heathery-honey color, they will stain a mouth like passionate kisses."

Still Waters Run Deep by bugs
Revenge is a bitter pill. Existence post-ep.

Stop by Elaine Duncan
Vignette. What passed through Marita's mind as she freed Alex from prison in Requiem. Not rated; PG-safe.

Strange Bedfellows by Deslea R. Judd
War makes for strange bedfellows. Red And The Black post-ep. WMM POV. Vignette.

Suns And Lovers by Winter Baby
exhausted and cold/she's not ready to go/but the ghost on the phone/helps her safely into her dream. Krycek/Marita, post-Existence.

Sweet Sorrow by Bobbi
Krycek discovers something he didn't know existed in the most unlikely place: the daughter of the enemy. Krycek/Marita, pre-XF. Part 1 Part 2

Take My Only Hand In Thine by Deslea R. Judd
Experimental poetry - life and love in ten stanzas. Marita POV. PG.

Tear A Petal From The Rose by Martha
Sequel to Lost Boys And Golden Girls. Marita's daughter Sophia begins to bloom. Gibson Praise POV. No Krycek/Marita interaction in this one. PG13.

A Thousand Kisses Deep by David Hearne
In 2012, Marita has made a new alliance.

Through The Markers by Vanzetti
Two women at a graveside. Monica Reyes/Marita Covarrubias (past K/Ma, but isn't there always in my stories?). The Truth spoilers. G.

Trace A Random Star by Deslea R. Judd
Vignette. A stolen moment in the eye of the storm. Sometime after Requiem. R.

Traders In Snow by Vanzetti
Short story. Post Within/Without. Krycek/Marita UST. Krycek, Covarrubias and Scully make for uneasy allies. There is a nice companionable undertone between our favourite duo in this one, as well as strong hints of angst. R.

Traitors by Deslea R. Judd
TINH. When Mulder is found tortured, TIME magazine decides to track down Krycek and Marita for their side of the story. PG. Please note, this story opens in a new window.

Understanding by Julie L Jekel
What if Mulder wasn't the only one who could see Alex in that courtoom? The Truth spoilers. PG.

Vaccine by Pollyanna
Marita wants something from Alex. Patient X missing scene.

Verdandi's Children by Avalon
Krycek/Marita relationship; Mulder/Scully relationship; kidfic.

The Visitor by Deslea R. Judd
Skinner, serving time, has a visitor. Short post-col Existence tie-in. Birthday fic for KristenK2.

Void Sale by Eodrakken Quicksilver
In and out of Fort Marlene, in and out of debt. How do weasels get out of holes in the ground? Ask a rat who's been there. Marita/Krycek. Post-"One Son", informed by "William".

Waiting In Tangier by Deslea R. Judd
"He says that he loves her, but maybe it was just the breeze." Angsty Existence post-ep. PG.

Walk In Darkness, Not In Light by Deslea R. Judd
Diana and Krycek's personal tragedies collide in this One Son post-ep, leading to a moment of sadness in the dark. R.

Walking Away by Julie Cantrell
Vignette, Angst. What went through Alex's head when he left Marita behind? One Son missing scene. PG.

When Castles Fall
See Playing Pieces

Where Broken Angels Lie by Darkstar
Patient X/One Son angst. Which is worse - sacrifice or revenge? And in the end, do we really have a choice? Bittersweet angst. PG13.
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Witless Relocation By Kel
What happens to our heroes when the X Files is over? Carter plugs an all-new concept piece which will see them in Iowa...

Women On A Bench by Shahara Zade
A strange and unfortunate coincidence? Marita POV. Existence spoilers.

Wrong Kind Of Paradise by Martha
Not exactly romance, but a good exploration of our favourite pair as part of a larger intrigue. PG.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

The Wrong Man by Deslea R. Judd
Missing scene, One Son. Why did Alex leave Marita? And why did he return? Jeffrey POV. PG13.

X Files VCU
XFVCU is a new virtual series (details here) set eighteen months after The Truth. Krycek is among the agents who have emerged from witness protection, along with new partner Fowley. Their episodes tend to focus on their work together in the field, but Krycek and Marita's marriage is an ongoing presence in many of the existing and planned episodes.
1x01 Midnight In The Firing Line by Deslea, Part 1
1x01 Midnight In The Firing Line by Deslea, Part 2
1x02 Exposition by Maidenjedi
1x04 Catacomb by Deslea
1x06 Skyland by Eodrakken Quicksilver, Part 1
1x06 Skyland by Eodrakken Quicksilver, Part 2




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