"THE DARKNESS OF CONFUSION"
Author's Summary: "Jack is captured and his sanity is on the line. He is slowly beginning to believe that he betrayed his friends...or is it the other way around?" ~ The supernatural takes a darker turn. Angsty but compelling. COMPLETE!

"THE WINDS OF CHANGE"
Author's Summary: "Will's life is hanging by a thread. Elizabeth is violently ill. Barbossa and his motley crew are back along with the curse. Millions of souls could be damned. That leaves Captain Jack Sparrow to save the day...if he can manage to stay alive." ~ Suspenseful, clever, in-character for the entire cast and good Norrington. COMPLETE!

THE WIND'S EYE"
Author's Summary: "Sequel to "The Winds of Change". With Jack and Will accused of Norrington's death and not a shred of evidence to prove them innocent, it is up to friends, new and old, to save their lives. That is, if those friends can avoid turning against each other. ~ Very tense and well-done sequel, but tragically INCOMPLETE. Presume story abandoned, but I've included it here simply for readers of the first story.

"STORM WARNING"
Author's summary: "Will's first trip on the Black Pearl after POTC turns out to be a little more eventful than he had planned." ~ A wonderful and well-detailed short piece with a unique, well-written POV. Jack in his element as the Sea does her worst. COMPLETE!

"STOWAWAY"
Author's summary: "Five months after the events of the film, life on the Black Pearl is peaceful, and captain and crew enjoy the easy life. Then they encounter a stowaway with an agenda all of her own..." ~ A Dutch writer's foray into mystery on the high seas and a woman with an uncertain past, and nothing as easy as it seems. COMPLETE!

"HER"
Author's summary: "Short fic about the most important lady in the life of Captain Jack Sparrow - the one he has persued for so long, and values above all else..." ~ A clever look at the love of Jack's life. COMPLETE!

"TEN TALES"
Author's summary: "Bill could tell tales of Jack Sparrow that would quiet the most rowdy of children, satisfy the most demanding of whores and silence a whole Tortugan tavern. Ten Jack-and-Bill tales, beginning with their first meeting and ending with the mutiny." ~ A series of ten loosely-connected vignettes of deliciously quirky, sometimes mystical, sometimes dark, sometimes haunting power, tales that just might be true ... COMPLETE! - (Editor's note: Link leads to a list of the tales, last to first.)

"THE TORTUGA CHRONICLES"
Author's summary: None. ~ A haunting, lyrical, heart-wrenching exploration of a restless Elizabeth, an ever-faithful Will, Jack being Jack, and an unexpected reunion ... One of PoTC fan fic's most gifted, poetical writers. COMPLETE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: These are some of the author's longer stories, but do check her LJ Memories for more of her incredible short works. Do note that some are adult-rated.

"HIS HOLINESS, CAPTAIN SPARROW"
Author's summary: "In which one of Jack Sparrow's most egregious crimes is recounted, and we learn the origin of his hair beads." ~ Hilarious and so very Jack! COMPLETE!

"TABULA IN NAUFRAGIO"
Author's summary: "Young John Teague of Dublin indulges in some gratuitous Latin with a little blasphemy on the side." ~ Fabulous Jack!Backstory, written for prompt #56 in Live Journal's PotCFest: "How did Jack pick up all that Latin?" COMPLETE One-shot!

"AUTUMN WIND"
Author's summary: "When the autumn wind comes blowing, so do many other things. One-shot." ~ Stunningly evocative, almost poetic piece: a highly atmospheric voice describing what the Black Pearl means to people to whom freedom is most dear. COMPLETED vignette!

"ENOUGH FOR NOW"
Author's summary: "Will and Elizabeth have a talk, and find comfort in each other." ~ Lovely, elegant, poignant. COMPLETED vignette!

"THE OLD PIRATE AND THE SEA"
Author's summary: "Jack decides his place will always be with the Pearl." ~ Character-death but a poignant look at how things might be. COMPLETED Vignette!

"The Final Fate of Bootstrap Bill"
Author's summary: None A bittersweet and beautifully written look at Will and Elizabeth contemplating the fate of Will's father. COMPLETED Vignette!

"The Final Fate of Bootstrap Bill: Jack Sparrow Remix"
Author's summary: None An absolutely quirky, brilliant, alternate perspective of our favorite paternal pirate. COMPLETED Vignette!

"The Final Fate of Bootstrap Bill: Full Fathom Five Variant"
Author's summary: None Splendid, chilling, disconcerting dip into the macabre as we get one final glimpse of things that are - or may not be. COMPLETED Vignette!

"OUR BEAUTIFUL LIFE, Or I WANT TO BE A PIRATE"
Author's summary: "Sometimes all a perfect life is lacking is a little adventure..." ~ A breath-takingly compelling and poetical vignette, addressing the question of what happens next for Will and Elizabeth. COMPLETED Vignette!

"THE STORY OF BOOTSTRAP BILL"
Author's summary: "A book is delivered to the home of Will and Elizabeth Turner. It is a diary. His father's tale, in Bootstrap's own words. His journey from home, his capture into the crew of the Black Pearl and subsequent adventures ... the mutiny, the curse, and what happened after Barbossa had him thrown overboard. PG-13 for violent themes. " ~ A compelling and well told tale, giving us a fresh new look at the mystery of Bootstrap Bill. COMPLETE!

"AH, THE MEMORIES!"
Author's summary: "'Impersonating a cleric of the Church of England...' - remember that? Jack will never forget. Illusive hats, rum smugglers, donkeys and religious confessions! Huzzah for Father Jack!" ~ A hilarious first-person account of ... well, Father Jack! We should worry how clearly this writer channels him ... ;-) COMPLETE!

"DRINKS ALL AROUND!"
Author's summary: "Jack's intent on being the guest of honour at the Turner's wedding, whether they like it or not - the joys of playing dress up and why Jack can't take his wine, don't we all love weddings!" ~ A brief, bawdy look at our favorite wedding as only Jack could tell it. COMPLETE!

"A BOAT WITH MY NAME ON IT"
Author's summary: "Jack will do anything to get the Jolly Mon in his sweaty little hands...and Anamaria in his bed too, if he can manage it. Improbable, not impossible, says he. I'm not so sure about that, says I." ~ Another hysterical first person account, daft as ever Jack can be! COMPLETE!

"LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY"
Author's summary: "How Jack sacked Nassau port without firing a single shot - angry puritanical mobs, rum, sugar plantations, the odd donkey, and Captain Jack Sparrow, the Revolutionist!" ~ Jack is back - A new first-person narrative which cleverly blends the farce-ifal and the dark, and in which Jack finds new and unusual forms of disaster. COMPLETE!

"FINDING NORTH"
Author's summary: "How did Jack come by that compass?" I'd always planned to write this pairing. It sang to me. But Jack Sparrow is like a piece of knitting; you tug on one loose end and it all starts unravelling, snarling you in its tendrils. This is but a fraction of what Jack whispered to me when I started teasing him out." ~ An incredibly lyrical, haunting, sensual exploration of Jack's romance with the Black Pearl and the sea, which literally moved me to tears of awe. COMPLETE!

"BEADS"
Author's summary: "Did you think Jack wore his hair like that for purely aesthetic reasons? A story of Captain Jack Sparrow. A sequel/companion to "Finding North." ~ She does it again. A haunting, sometimes dark, always compelling history of Jack's hair ornaments. COMPLETE!

"THE DUEL"
Author's summary: "After the Black Pearl fiasco Will Turner is triumphant, James Norrington the jilted suitor harbouring thoughts of terrible revenge. Well, that's how Port Royal sees it. Norrington and Will decide to disprove these allegations once and for all. Complete." ~ An elegant and interesting look at certain people's preconceptions, and a novel solution to it all. Lovely characterisations and period dialogue. COMPLETE!

"FOX COMMODORE"
Author's summary: "Commodore Norrington contends with growing magic and fox madness." ~ A surprisingly intriguing Norrington story, well-crafted with an unusual twist, in the form of a Japanese kitsune - a demon in fox form, who becomes the commodore's most unexpected ally. COMPLETE.

"SALT, THE CONTENT OF MY HEART"
Author's summary: "A Jack/Ocean pairing from the ocean's POV" ~ Challenge fic. Poetic, haunting and highly unusual voice and a worthy read. COMPLETED one-shot

"THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE"
Author's summary: "Written for the pirates500 "Unfulfilled Longing" challenge. 500 words exactly. Where *did* Jack get that compass, and what made it work?" ~ Sensual prose and lyrical words, and again a unique voice. COMPLETED Vignette!

"A PIRATE'S LIFE AND DEATH"
Author's summary: "Port Royal is attacked and Will and Elizabeth are taken. Can Jack Sparrow save them? If he can, will he want to when he finds out where they're going? What secret is Jack hiding?" ~ Twists and turns at a rollicking pace, all our heroes in action. COMPLETE!

"INTO THE BLUE"
Author's summary: "Crossover with Firefly. The crew of the 'Serenity' have crashed on a world strangely devoid of technology, and are picked up by a certain ship with black sails." ~ A crossover that just plain works! Fun use of characters from both 'verses, voices spot-on. COMPLETE!

"BLOOD OF A PIRATE"
Author's summary: "10 year old Billy Turner has a rosy future ahead of him as apprentice to his father, the renowned swordsmith Will Turner. But then one night a visitor knocks on the door, and all is thrown into disarray." ~ Once again the author's deft journalistic touch weaves a tapestry rich enough to touch. COMPLETE!

"ESCAPE IS NOT ALWAYS AN OPTION"
Author's summary: "A legend has been captured. Whilst Tortuga raises a rueful glass to "daft Jack", an old friend decides proactivity is a better option. But has the Navy won, this time around? Chapter 12 - home at last. The End." ~ Off to a somber and interest-provoking start, Anamaria in the spotlight, Jack in the direst of straights. COMPLETE!

"LEARNING TO LOVE AGAIN"
Author's summary: "Valentine's Day future-fic vignette: Elizabeth remembers Will, and Jack makes her an offer." ~ Bittersweet and very satifying. COMPLETED Vignette!

"FLIGHT OF THE SPARROW"
Author's summary: "Jack Sparrow, from cabin boy to captain, child to man." ~ Well-handled coming-of-age story, not a cutesy fic. COMPLETE!

"WITH CLIPPED WINGS"
Author's summary: "Jack Sparrow has been marooned. Now he must begin to rebuild his life, away from the Black Pearl." ~ Continuing the untold voyages of Captain Jack Sparrow. COMPLETE!

"THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE"
Author's summary: "A vignette: the discovery of the Isla de Muerte and the fatal treasure it harbours." ~ Thoughtful and well-told. COMPLETE!

"KINGS OF THE SEA"
Author's summary: "A PotCLord of the Rings crossover. The Black Pearl is caught by a strange storm; meanwhile, Aragorn is pursuing the Corsairs of Umbar. Two worlds collide." ~ Surprisingly believable and nicely done! A clever blending of 'voices' from both worlds. COMPLETE!

"CURSE BOUND"
Author's summary: "A team of marine archaeologists come across an island that's not on their map. What's the secret of the treasure they find there, and who's the mysterious stranger who says he can tell them all about it?" ~ Once again the author makes us believe. Clever and quirky and makes me wish it was so. COMPLETE!

"YOUR BLOODY FRIEND NORRINGTON"
Author's summary: "Takes place after the movie. A Jack-Norrington fic (but not slash). Norrington agrees to a surrender with unusual terms in order to save his ship..." ~ A marvelous romp and a great laugh for fans of both Norrington and Jack. Honest, it's NOT slash! COMPLETE!

"O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN"
Author's summary: "COMPLETED! Jack gets a second chance at life, makes some decisions, and leaves memories behind. Very few people know what thoughts go on inside 'untouchable' Captain Jack's head during his worst times. Please read and review!" ~ Very thoughtful, IMHO suits Jack's multi-faceted character. COMPLETE!

"ALL IN A NAME"
Author's summary: "A little one-shot of Jack. Former Captain Jack, with nothing left but an island to call his grave, makes some discoveries and decisions." ~ A well-thought glimpse of Jack's hidden strength. COMPLETE!

"DECK THE HALLS"
Author's summary: "In response to the Norrington Christmas Party Challenge! I'm new at this, especially focusing on Norrington and humour. Set before the movie. Lieutenant Norrington attends a Christmas party he would rather forget." ~ Charming little holiday tale, sort of Jane Asten meets the Caribbean. COMPLETE!

"PoTC: THE AFRICAN STAR"
Author's summary: "An unscrupulous slave ship captain, a royal gem, and a perilous hunt that will span sea and storm - Jack and Will embark on adventure once more." ~ Your site host's first voyage into writing a Pirates story - swash your buckles here! COMPLETE!

"BOTH SIDES OF THE GLASS"
Author's summary: "Two views of a much-anticipated wedding. Norrington and a snifter of brandy, and Jack ... being Jack. Just a bit of cheery fluff from a frivolous muse!" ~ What the summary said. :-) COMPLETE.

"ALL FOR LOVE"
Author's summary: "Two vignettes on the matter of love: Where Jack's heart lies, and the dreams of a certain blacksmith. - Challenge entry for TheBlackPearlSailsFanfiction group. COMPLETE!

"HORIZONS LOST AND FOUND"
Author's summary: "Many years have passed and the Sea at last reclaims her own. Will muses on an old friend and learns something about horizons." One-shot. Character death. COMPLETE!

"THE SCALES OF FRIENDSHIP
Author's summary: "Presented to Shy, who wanted Jack & Will friendship. For the Black_Pearl_Sails Secret Santa Fic Exchange, December 2005." One-shot. COMPLETE!

"A TASTE OF MISERY"
Author's Summary: "Captain Jack Sparrow returns to Port Royal, destined for the gallows for a crime that he honestly didn't commit.." ~ High drama, angst and clever twists. COMPLETE!

"TRUST ME STILL"
Author's Summary: "Jack returns to Port Royal again only to find himself on mission to rescue one of his closest friends. This is a sequel to 'A Taste of Misery'." ~ The story arc continues with unexpected turns. COMPLETE!

"TO LOVE AND PROTECT"
Author's Summary: "A traitor among the crew of the Pearl leaves Jack and Ana-Maria surrounded by enemies. This is a sequel to 'A Taste of Misery' and 'Trust Me Still'." ~ Twists and turns and angst abound. COMPLETE!

"PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE BREAD BOX EDITION"
Author's summary: "Really bad eggs...and incredibly stupid apples." ~ An absolutely hysterical satire/farce look at what the making of PoTC might have been like ... or maybe it was ...! Very clever and witty. COMPLETE!

"BEFORE THE DAWN"
Author's summary: "When a disgiused Jack is taken hostage along with other guests from Will and Elizabeth's wedding, it's all about waiting for the opportune moment to reveal himself. But how can he turn this to his advantage?" ~ Clever Jack at his devious best, and a return of familiar faces amidst adventure and intrigue. COMPLETE!

"WHISPERED WORDS"
Author's summary: "‘Certain brief writings are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.’ – Jean Rostand. A collection of drabbles and extended drabbles amidst other, slightly longer pieces stemming from respective challenges." ~ A fine collection of this author's smaller but no less lovely gems.

"FORTUNE AND FAVOR"
Author's summary: "Devastating loss, dubious rescue." ~ Powerful tale of lossand unexpected understandings. Norrington and Jack at their razor-witted best, and Anamaria brilliantly tough and fragile. An exceptional, lyrically haunting piece. COMPLETE! (NOTE: This story is now Friends-locked on LJ, so one must be an LJ user and contact the author to be F-listed.)

"WAIT FOR NO MAN"
Author's Summary: "Losing a wife is hard enough, but losing a child... some losses are too much for the human soul to bear." ~ Epic adventure with a strong taste of the Islands. COMPLETE!

"MARK THE EARTH WITH RUIN" ~
Author's Summary: "Sequel to 'Wait For No Man. 'So free we seem, so fettered fast we are' - Robert Browning." ~ A deliciously chilling weave of history, the occult and Our Heroes confronting dire peril. COMPLETE!

"DARK OF THE MOON"
Author's summary: "Young Jack Sparrow, First Mate aboard the Black Pearl, plays the hero and wins a most inconvenient prize. Pairing: Jack OFC. " ~ Sometimes the capture of a winsome damsel is more trouble than its worth. Fun, quirky, and often unexpected. COMPLETE!

"HARRY AND THE PIRATE"
Author's summary: "Can Jack rescue Elizabeth's Aunt, the Dowager Duchess of Wyndham, from Worse Than Death?" ~ Now this is unique ...all the elements of a Mary Sue and yet the author sidesteps as nicely as Fred Astaire. Fun, unexpected romp of a tale, very in character and best of all, quite in keeping for the times. COMPLETE!

"HARRY AND THE PIRATE II: SWANN'S REVENGE"
Author's summary: "The Continuing Affairs of Captain Jack Sparrow and Lady Henrietta Fanshawe, Dowager Duchess of Wyndham. COMPLETE!" ~ Continuing the saga with another fast-paced and unpredictable adventure - a quality tale well worth another voyage. COMPLETE!

"HARRY AND THE PIRATE III: NORRINGTON'S CHOICE"
Author's summary: "There are Special Plans afoot for the Commodore. Revenge? Well...not precisely." ~ Off we go again, this time with deadly chances and unknown foes. COMPLETE!

"HARRY AND THE PIRATE IV: THE CHALICE OF ST. FRANCIS"
Author's summary: "A rescue and a rumor of treasure sends Jack and Harry off on high adventure.." ~ Mystery, adventure, our favorite heroes - all in the family for Jack and friends. COMPLETE!

"THE ELUSIVE NORRINGTON"
Author's summary: "Captain Jack Sparrow receives some assistance from a most unexpected source... A complete, one-shot written for the Norrington Challenge at the FanFicCollective, an MSN Group." ~ Now this is fun! Norrington in a wholly unexpected and surprisingly fitting light - and Jack having a bad day. COMPLETED vignette!

"LOST AND FOUND" ~ "THE CHRISTMAS GUEST"
Author's summary: "A few years after her marriage, Elizabeth's life changes....plus A sequel to my JE story, "Lost & Found". Jack and Elizabeth remember that first Christmas. COMPLETE!" ~ One of the few Jack/Elizabeth writers who truly engage my heart and imagination. Two related shorts both bittersweet and compelling. COMPLETE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: These are this author's longer stories, but do check her FF.net profile or BLACK PEARL TALES for more excellent short works, including out-takes to her "Harry" series.

"I DID BUT SEE HER PASSING BY"
Author's summary: "A ghost story for All Hallows' Eve." Absolutely marvelous, elegantly told - Jack spins Norrington a chilling tale of things that can't possibly be ... or can they? COMPLETED Vignette!

"WALKING THE PLANK"
Author's summary: "Vignette. Jack and Elizabeth on the island. Too much rum and a strange conversation." ~ A most wonderful and poetical little conversation, beautifully in character and tastefully done. COMPLETE!

"OF HELL"
Author's summary: "You know nothing of Hell!" ~ Vignette - deliciously chilling accounting of the true Hell the crew of the Black Pearl found, when the Curse proved ever so real. COMPLETE!

"A MATTER OF TRUST"
Author's summary: "Trust, Captain Sparrow, has nothing to do with it... A Jack and Elizabeth moment, set several years after the end of the movie." ~ Short piece, poetic and sad, yet wistfully hopeful, a lovely read. COMPLETE! (Be sure to read the subsequent vignettes)

"REASONS TO BELIEVE"
Author's summary: "A companion piece to "A Matter of Trust". Jack and Elizabeth, years after the end of the movie." ~ A longer sequel, beautifully written. Again poetic and sad, a strong voice for Elizabeth. COMPLETE!

"TURNABOUT"
Author's summary: "From a series of stories featuring Elizabeth Swann and Jack Sparrow written for Geek Mama in the 2005 Secret Santa fic exchange." ~ A collection of linked vignettes beautifully exploring Elizabeth and Jack over time coming to their own peculiar understandings. COMPLETE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: These are this author's longer stories, but do check her FF.net profile or BLACK PEARL TALES for more excellent short works, particularly her J/E cycle beginning with "Matter of Trust".

HONORAT'S ART"
Something different - PoTC Artwork, well worth viewing and admiration ~ A collection of the author's drawings as posted on LJ. Some of the finest work out there!

BITS OF SHINE"
Author's summary: "Assorted POTC Drabbles and Vignettes." ~ A collection of the author's smaller but no less splendid literary efforts.

IF SHIPS COULD SPEAK"
Author's summary: "A series of conversations between the Dauntless, the Interceptor, and the Black Pearl." ~ To anthropomorphize a pair of ships may sound doubtful, but this author renders these linked vignettes with great poignancy and feeling, giving these great ships each their own, distinctive voices, particularly the tormented, cursed Black Pearl. COMPLETE!

CROSSING THE BAR"
Author's summary: "Norrington has finally got the Black Pearl trapped. Jack is bound to do something crazy, but will it be the last thing he does? JackAnamaria in this one. Every once in awhile, I have to write some raving sailing." ~ Raving sailing does not begin to describe it. Patrick O'Brien would be proud of this nerve-snapping, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat tale of men at war with each other and with the unforgiving sea. In progress, updated slowly.

"MAROONED"
Author's summary: "Jack and Elizabeth on the Island. A combination of movie novelization, deleted scenes and filler scenes. Everything from crabracing to phosphorescent seas to Jack telling stories." ~ A brilliant effort that transcends mere novelisation and brings POTC to vibrant new life. COMPLETE!

"DARING RESCUE, DARING ESCAPE"
Author's summary: "Another movie novelization—Jack’s first rescue of Elizabeth." ~ Again, novelisation does not begin to describe how well the author gets inside familiar scenes. COMPLETE!

"ABOARD THE DAUNTLESS"
Author's summary: "In which we discover why Isla de Muerta can’t be found, Lady Fortune still has it in for Jack, and Norrington discusses with his Gilette, Groves, and the Governor whether to gamble on Jack Sparrow even though he seems to be about to sink them all." ~ Following in the author's own fine tradition, another splendid gift to readers. COMPLETE!

"WORTHY OF HIS STEEL"
Author's summary: "More movie novelization and missing scenes. More of the history of Master Brown and his apprentice." ~ Perhaps the richest, most elegantly drawn tale of Will's apprenticeship to Brown ever penned. Incomplete, in progress, updated slowly.

"HERE'S LUCK TO YOU"
Author's summary: "Jack and Will in the Dauntless’ brig have a conversation about the past. Sixth and final in a series of significant events in the lives of Bootstrap Bill and Jack Sparrow with a cameo by Will. " ~ Again the author leaves us with a sigh and a bittersweet sense of perfection. COMPLETE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: These are the author's longer stories, but do check her FF.net profile or BLACK PEARL TALES for more incredible short works. She is truly a treasure for the finding.

"ONLY LIGHTS IN THE SKY"
Author's summary: "Young Will Turner said he left England after his mother died... these are (my version of) the events that led up to her no doubt premature death. [complete, one-shot]." ~ Haunting, poignant, wrenching ... A hard tale beautifully told. COMPLETE!

"LEGENDS"
Author's summary: "How in the world did Jack get that compass, and what’s so special about it? [complete, one-shot]." ~ A clever, witty yet ominous view of Jack learning about Cortez' gold. COMPLETE!

"SELDOM WHAT THEY SEEM"
Author's Summary: "Captain Jack Sparrow was outraged to fall victim to a pickpocket: but not enough to chase the culprit halfway across the Caribbean. Someone else, however, was..." ~ Splendid Jack on a rollicking new adventure, involving a dashing young lord, an errant lady thief, and an unfortunately loquacious mynah bird. COMPLETE!

"LIVE FOR ME"
Author's Summary: "A Pirates of the Caribbean AU fan-fiction. When Captain Jack Sparrow is hanged in Port Royal, everything in Will Turner's life seems to have gone wrong. But tomorrow is another day..." ~ Angsty and tragic, but well-done angst finely written. COMPLETED Vignette.

"A FINE WOMAN"
Author's Summary: "Tensions (and tempers) run high when Elizabeth Turner — née Swann — encounters the man who's been avoiding her since her marriage." ~ A beautiful, elegant encounter where words and things unspoken are the weapons one duels with. COMPLETED Vignette.

"SHELTER IN THE STORM"
Author's Summary: "Jack and Ana must weather bumpy seas in their new found relationship. Admissions of love don't come easy, but the heart won't be silenced; it will always find a way to speak." ~ Three linked vignettes looking at Jack and Anamaria, angsty and gutsy, this author has a great touch for Jack/Ana. COMPLETE!

"THE CURSE OF THE WHITE SWORD"
Author's Summary: "Will and Elizabeth's wedding plans are thrown off by a new curse on the Caribbean. Ch. 10: One man failed to learn the danger of stealing relics from the Caribbean, and all Port Royal pays the price in one of history's worst natural disasters." ~ A brilliant story of adventure and peril, with clever use of history and myth. COMPLETE!

"THE SERPENT'S WENCH"
Author's summary: "Jack meets his true love. Pre-movie." ~ A well-written and suitably peculiar look at Jack's first meeting with the Black Pearl. COMPLETED one-shot.

"FIRST NIGHT IN TORTUGA"
Author's summary: "Jack Sparrow and Will Turner in Tortuga. Jack/otp-ish. Not slash. Originally posted on a POTC lj community on 7/21." ~ Daft and strangely poetical, Jack and the sea, and Will learns a little something about a certain pirate. COMPLETED one-shot.

"AT LAST"
Author's summary: (None.) ~ Jack savors reunion with the great love of his life - in his own sun-struck fashion. Anamaria notices, humor ensues. COMPLETED one-shot.

"FORTUITOUS"
Author's summary: (None.) ~ Jack's first marooning by Barbosa, as told by an unusual spectator - the sea. COMPLETE.

"TO SEE YOU AGAIN"
Author's summary: "COMPLETE, no slash. For the sake of the one you love, it is worth any pain to see them happy." ~ Sweet and surprising, with a clever twist and a hanky alert. COMPLETED Vignette!

"PROMISE ME"
Author's summary: "COMPLETE. Promises need to be kept, even if made to the cursed. Perhaps especially when made to those poor souls. Bootstrap pov." ~ Desperate and poignant, a father's plea. Bring hankies. COMPLETED Vignette!

"TO KNOW YOU AGAIN"
Author's summary: "COMPLETE. Will POV, COMPLETE. Companion piece to 'To See You Again'. Time heals all wounds, but a father's love is the medicine needed.." ~ Lovely, heart-felt sequel and definitely a hanky-alert! COMPLETED Vignette!

"OCEAN SOUL"
Author's summary: "The Golden Age of Piracy is coming to a close, but not everyone's taking it lying down. Allying with a host of pirates spanning literature and history, Jack Sparrow sets out on a crusade to preserve a way of life." ~ "Pirates" meets the Dread Pirate Roberts, and assorted other mayhem. A bizarre, unexpected, sometimes dark and surprisingly clever play of characters from two or three universes - and Will Turner the Third! COMPLETE!

"SHOW ME THE HORIZON"
Author's summary: "Jack Sparrow is kidnapped by a rogue privateer. The crew of the Black Pearl must try to save him, along with Will and Elizabeth Turner." ~ Fast-paced adventure, a nasty villain, and an OFC who quietly and nicely sidesteps the cliches. COMPLETE!

"PASSAGE TO ST. KITTS"
Author's summary: "Will and Elizabeth take ship on the Black Pearl headed for St. Kitts. However, their voyage is interrupted when Captain Sparrow and the Pearl rescues the survivors of the HMS Defender, which has been sunk by a Spanish vessel." ~ Another well-turned tale with familiar faces embarking on new adventure. COMPLETE!

"REVENGE OF THE FOX"
Author's summary: "An old adversary of Jack Sparrow kidnaps Elizabeth, Annamaria, Gwen and Antonia and sends the Black Pearl on a desperate treasure hunt to find them. Sequel to Passage to St. Kitts and Show Me the Horizon." ~ Peril and the unexpected, following the same characters towards new horizons. A bit slow starting but intriguing development of new characters and places. COMPLETE!

"SIMPLE PLEASURES"
Author's summary: "Lieutenant Norrington has some painful realizations about family, and growing up, but finds solace in simple pleasures." ~ A charming, thoughtful evening with Norrington, the Governor, some very excellent soup and young Elizabeth. COMPLETE!

"OF CHICKENS AND SPILLED MILK"
Author's summary: "To avoid being caught when the Commodore inspects his ship, Jack Sparrow must stay with a pub owner and his family until his crew returns from inspection. Only problem is, Jack went to the wrong person and is mistaken for the new farmhand." ~ Oh, the mischief a pirate can get into ashore - and this without any rum! COMPLETE!

"Reflections"
Author's summary: "A small vignette series focusing on what might have happened to Elizabeth had Will died." ~ Bittersweet, lyrical and haunting - a worthy offering to the J/E genre. COMPLETED Vignettes!

"AFTERMATH"
Author's summary: "Jack Sparrow once observed that apparently one good deed could be enough to condemn a man. After the earthquake destroys Port Royal, what part does a well known pirate figure in the aftermath? ActionAdventureAngst. PG-13 for violence and disaster." ~ Another clever use of Caribbean history. COMPLETE!

"MUTINY ON THE DAUNTLESS"
Author's summary:"Governor Swann discovers that the Dauntless is not at all a happy ship." ~ An incredibly rich, detailed, Patrick O'Brien-ish tale of young Lieutenant Norrington and the much-abused crew of the HMS Dauntless, as told from the marvelously fresh perspective of Governor Swann. COMPLETE!

"NEGOTIATIONS"
Author's summary: "Making enough room in the world for both Captain Jack Sparrow and Commodore James Norrington is going to take some tricky negotiations." ~ Another richly nautical, wonderfully atmospheric and ever so slightly risque adventure involving Sparrow and Norrington. COMPLETE!

"MATTERS OF FEAR"
Author's summary: "Zombie pirates, courtmartials and unrequited love: the men of the Dauntless have a lot on their mind." ~ Again, this author treats us to a rich, sympathetic, and unexpected view of Norrington, Gillette and the brave men of the Dauntless, as they face the reality of the undead. COMPLETE!

"BLOOD WILL TELL"
Author's summary: "Jack returns to Port Royal unexpectedly, and renews an old dispute." ~ From a respected author in the fandom a marvelous series of interactions between Jack, Will and William, Jr., gorgeous characterisation and dialogue. COMPLETED Vignette!

"IT CUTS BOTH WAYS"
Author's summary: "Sequel to Blood Will Tell - Will adjusts to life on The Black Pearl.." ~ Charming, thoughtful, at times poignant and always magic. COMPLETED Vignette!

"SEABORNE"
Author's summary: "This is an odd story that's difficult to categorize - it's a faux folktale, set in the Pirates of the Caribbean universe (pre-canon), and only briefly touches on any of the characters from the movie." ~ Mezmerising, lyrical, mythical - have you ever wondered where Jack really came from? COMPLETED Vignette!

"LEGACY"
Author's summary: "The return of the pirate William Bootstrap Turner." ~ An unique and coldly compelling new slant on Bootstrap Bill. Here be curses, revenge and laying the past to rest. COMPLETE!

"HIS MAJESTY's PEARL"
Author's summary: "The Pearl answers a request by Governor Swann. Second in the LEGACY series." ~ Elegantly written intrigue, adventure and curious characters with all our favorite folks. Norrington fans will also be pleased. COMPLETE!

"MY DUTY"
Author's summary: "A decision made by Elizabeth Swann is shared with the good Commodore Norrington. A storm of feelings ensue. This story is dedicated to all you closet Norrington fans; I know you exist!" ~ COMPLETED vignette, mood-piece but well-written.

"THE SPITTIN' IMAGE"
Author's summary: "The Black Pearl is raiding and sacking cruelly. Norrington is on the warpath. Is it Will's fault for having helped Jack escape? Will and Elizabeth try to unravel the mystery." ~ All is not what it seems ... Good characterizations and a strong Elizabeth, clever Jack. COMPLETE!

"PLUMS OF THE CARIBBEAN"
Author's summary: "Sick of all those time-tripping OCs? Me, too. And yet...what would happen if Janet Evanovich's bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, accidentally hurtled through time and space from Macy's parking lot to the Black Pearl? Think: Cluck-in-a-Bucket & doughnuts!" ~ I have no clue who Plum is, but this ... is fun. Wry, sarcastic and crisply written with well-handled characters. COMPLETE!

"BEFORE"
Author's summary: "A story about Gibbs, how he got from the navy to piracy. Will involve everyones favourite pirate, Jack Sparrow and a brief guest turn from Norrington." ~ A clever look at how Jack and Gibbs met. Good characterizations and much Jack-ness. COMPLETE!

"SPARROW'S FALL"
Author's summary: "Jack's lost his ship (again), has been tortured, and handed over to Norrington to be hanged. Can he be saved? And where is the Pearl anyway?" ~ A unique play on a familiar premise. Good action, frequent twists, unexpected turns, good characterizations and all our favorite folks are back! A bit heavy on author's notes, but don't let that deter reading. COMPLETE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: These are this author's longer stories, but do check her FF.net profile for more excellent short works.

"A MISCELLANY OF DRABBLES"
Author's summary: "Pirates of the Caribbean Drabbles." ~ Delicious bite-sized ficlets by an extremely talented author.

"NOMENCLATURE"
Author's summary: "Elizabeth is expecting. Jack has his own ideas on what to name the baby." ~ Hilarious humor piece, very clever use of mostly-dialogue and Jack being very Jack. COMPLETE!

"KEEPSAKES"
Author's summary: "Five women reflect on what Captain Jack Sparrow left behind. Jack/OFC(s), Jack/Pearl." ~ Short studies of women in Jack's life, well-written, intriguing and completely non-Mary-Sueish. COMPLETE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: These are this author's longer stories, but do check her FF.net profile and BLACK PEARL TALES for more excellent short works, including her brilliant 12 Days of christmas.

"CAVEAT EMPTOR"
Author's summary: "JackAna Buyer Beware, but when the market is for bodies and the supplier is picking off pirates, who is the one most needing to beware the other?." ~ Invasive ghosts, stolen bodies and pirates - wonderfully written, full of humor and the unexpected! COMPLETE!

"SAGA OF THE ORANGE BOAT"
Author's summary: "Jack&Ana fic. COMPLETE! Jack’s plans go awry and Ana gets MAD." ~ A holiday for Jack and Ana goes from the hilarious to the perilous. Adventure and romance, with good laughs besides. COMPLETE!

"A KETTLE OF HAWKS"
Author's summary: "Norrington and Jack Sparrow find some common ground. Adventures, or misadventures, follow." ~ A sharp and witty encounter between the pirate and the commodore brings on an unexpected understanding. In progress, updated very slowly.

"SPECIAL DELIVERY"
Author's summary: "A story written for the Secret Santa challenge at TheBlackPearlSails writing group on Yahoo. A happy story, no angst or drama, just for the sheer enjoyment of a perfect day." ~ Just as it says, a charming and cheerful little adventure. In progress, updated very slowly. (Abandoned?)

"A SPIRIT FROM THE VASTY DEEP"
Author's summary: "James Norrington finds a new vocation as a ghost haunting a certain pirate captain. Death story of a sort obviously since a ghost is involved." ~ If you're thinking angst - forget it. Quirky, fun and ever so Norrington. In progress, updated very slowly.

"CARPE DIEM"
Author's summary: "Elizabeth Swann is becoming a fine woman. James Norrington is starting to notice.." ~ Elegant, richly period, superbly drawn and very in character. COMPLETE!

"ONE DAY'S HEAD START"
Author's summary: "Jack and Norrington stranded on an island. Not Slash, but very personal." ~ A charming, thoughtful, well-written short examination of two most unlikely characters. COMPLETE!

"AND THEN THEY MADE ME THEIR CHIEF"
Author's summary: "How did Jack meet AnaMaria? Who were the rum runners who rescued him ten years before? How much does Jack exaggerate his tales?" ~ Quirky, clever and original telling of the story behind Jack's famous line to Murtogg and Mulroy. COMPLETE!

"THREE DAYS"
Author's summary: "So what really happened when you were alone on that island, Jack?" ~ Very witty study of Jack's three days before the rum-runners rescued him from marooning. Jack is ever so Jack! COMPLETED Vignette!

"SCARS"
Author's summary: "Sometimes scars tell more than you'd like to admit." ~ A well-written exploration of the PoTC out-take where Jack reveals his scars to Elizabeth. Splendid Elizabeth and Jack characterizations and cleverly written. COMPLETED Vignette!

"WIND AT MY BACK"
Author's summary: "Cooling his heels in the prison cell during the movie, Jack listens for that familiar change in the wind, as his luck shifts with the tide.... (for the "Wind" Pirates 500 challenge #8)" ~ Another clever glimpse into Jack's faith in fate - or the sea. COMPLETED Vignette!

"HANGING"
Author's summary: "Pintel and Ragetti, highlighting the time postcannon when the two face the gallows and death at the hands of the “civilized." ~ A well written tale of our two favorite misfits, excellent use of the characters' voices, with a surprising cameo by Will and Elizabeth. COMPLETE!

"REFLECTIONS IN DIRTY WATER"
Author's summary: (None) ~ Jack is in deep trouble again, when he falls into the clutches of a vengeful enemy. A surprisingly well-wrought look at both Jack's chequered past and his unfortunate present - and it includes Bootstrap! COMPLETE!

"IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THEIR ACQUAINTANCE"
Author's summary: "How Jack Sparrow came to the Black Pearl." ~ An elegant use of canon and original characters in a compelling glimpse of Jack's earliest days aboard the Black Pearl. Includes Bill Turner and Hector Barbossa! COMPLETE!

"IN THE Second YEAR OF THEIR ACQUAINTANCE"
Author's summary: "Tobias shows one facet of his regard for Jack." ~ The same characters, Jack and his captain, a richly drawn tale of young Jack, the pirate. COMPLETE!

"THE GOOD OLD DAYS"
Author's summary: "A pirate reminisces on happenings past.." ~ Well-thought, bittersweet mood. COMPLETED vignette!

"HORIZONS"
Author's summary: "A vignette about death on the high seas...sort of." ~ Lyrical, curiously poetical Jack. COMPLETED vignette!

"THE SACKING OF PORT ROYAL"
Author's summary: None.First time on the 'Net after publication in a PoTC Zine! A magnificent, swash-buckling tale of adventure. Will struggles with the aftermath of breaking of the Aztec curse, when a ruthless pirate captain musters a fleet of bloodthirsty buccaneers to assault Port Royal itself. Will must face his demons head-on, when he and Elizabeth are again caught up in the schemes of Captain Jack Sparrow. A PoTC novel truly worthy of the name. COMPLETE!

"WHAT A MAN MUST DO"
Author's summary: None.Sequel to "The Sacking of Port Royal". In the aftermath of the pirate attack on Port Royal, Will Turner finds himself with unfinished business that honor will not let rest. In a matching of wits worthy of his pirate father, Will talks Jack into aiding his daring and deadly plan. COMPLETE!

"DEATH AND THE CAPTAIN"
Author's summary: "Old Nick? That’s nothing. Every pirate worth his weight has met Nick at least once. Now I’ve a story worth hearing. I once met Death yet here I am, alive to tell the tale. There’s not many that can claim the same." ~ Clever and creepy tale from Jack, wonderfully told. Billed as a 'crossover' but familiarity with other universe not required. COMPLETED vignette!

"THE WEIGHT OF WATER"
Author's summary: "Regret is heavy. Bill Turner, with nothing left to lose. Or so he thinks, but he's been out of touch for a while. Bottom of the ocean and all. (Post-movie)" ~ A well-crafted tale from two very different view: Bootstrap Bill lives but only to avenge the past, while Will struggles with the present, including 'help' from everyone's favorite pirate. Wonderful characterizations, terrific dialogue. In progress, updated rarely.

"SALVAGE"
Author's summary: "Bill Turner makes a discovery one morning when the sea is quiet and the sky is red." ~ A dark, grim and yet compelling tale of earlier years ... COMPLETE!

"BENEATH"
Author's summary: "Sequel to Salvage. Here be monsters." ~ And that's quite an understatement. Think Alien, except on board a tall ship. In progress, one chapter to go, updated rarely -- but boy is it worth waiting for!

"THE DARKNESS OF IMMORTALITY"
Author's summary: "Musings on an epic battle." ~ A brief, darkly-compelling look at Jack's memories. COMPLETED vignette.

"SECRETS OF THE SEA"
Author's summary: "One-shot. A young Jack is stranded on an island and finds out that not only sentient beings have secrets. The ocean has secrets too: beautiful women with fins and tails. What happens when Jack meets a mermaid? (No Mary-Sues or JackOCs) First PoTC fic." ~ Delightfully comedic little Jack tale, a merry romp with our favorite pirate at his daftest. COMPLETE!

"SMOKE AND MIRRORS"
Author's summary: "Jack the Reader romance. Just before heading out again to go plunder the high seas, Jack Sparrow's current flame learns a lesson she'll not soon forget." ~ Don't let the summary fool you, this is a thoughtful, almost poetical Jack ficlet. COMPLETED vignette!

"A RESTLESS PARALLEL"
Author's summary: "Vignette. Commodore Norrington gave Captain Jack Sparrow a days head start, and just might live to regret it. May or may not continue. Let me know if I should. Thank you!" ~ Again, summary does not do credit, this is an excellent piece. COMPLETED vignette!

"FINDING WILL TURNER"
Author's summary: "Will Turner leaves home to seek his father, finding trouble on the way. Finished! Chapter 8 and last - Will learns what happened to his father's ship." ~ Very well-done look at how young Will may have come to Port Royal, good detail and historical touches. COMPLETE!

"PATERFAMILIAS"
Author's summary: "Bootstrap Bill Turner visits his wife and young son in Portsmouth. Vignette, complete." ~ Bittersweet and artfully done, again with lovely historical seasoning. COMPLETED vignette!

"KEYS"
Author's summary: "Elizabeth goes into town... but does she need everything she buys?" ~ A sweet, wistful look at young Will and Elizabeth that so wonderfully suits the setting. COMPLETED vignette!