Please click on the chapter links below to read the novella.

This story takes place after the movie in the X-Files timeline, so as far as spoilers are concerned everything that has happened within the X-Files universe up until now is fair game. Anti-shippers beware, don't say I didn't warn you. Parts I and II are rated AA for course language and adult situations, for an edited version please e-mail me at the address below.

Please e-mail any and all feedback to alyxzia@hotmail.com

This story may be linked to or archived on any X-Files site, provided that it has not been altered or edited in any manner without my permission, that all legal disclaimers and section information are included anywhere that it might be reproduced and appropriate author credit is given to Alyxzia Kendle.

Before linking to or posting this novella anywhere, please e-mail me at the address above and let me know the locations where it is being archived or the sites from which it is linked. This courtesy would be greatly appreciated.

Lastly... Mulder, Scully & Skinner do not belong to me (obviously) they are the property of Fox Television, Chris Carter and 1013 Productions. I have used them without permission (forgive me!), no disrespect has been intended towards any/all copyright holders from whom I had to pilfer images or characters to create this story.

Enjoy!





Part I - Of Courage and Misery

Part II - Heartbreak and Tile Floors

Part III - Lessons in Truth and Self

Part IV - The Perils of Soul

Part V - In The Eyes of Tomorrow

Credits & Thanks