Those Slow Five Stages

Those Slow Five Stages is a long fic written by the truly annoying Nyx. In fact, it is so long, and Nyx is so annoying, that it's been divided into five parts.

The Pitch
Can you grieve the dead without judgment? Most of the time, the answer is yes. But how about the living? How do you cope with a loss that's never occurred?

Maybe you're in denial. Do you feel anger? Have you begun bargaining with the universe yet? Or have you fallen into a deep depression at the thought? Will you ever grow into having acceptance of your loss?

Let's find out.

The Story
Dude Sturm has just been assigned to a story! Again! But this time, it's permanent. As his life begins to unravel, he's not sure what to do. How do you choose your path when you've always been searching for the one thing you thought would complete you? And how do you cope when you realize it won't?

Ark Pellen is not a happy camper. He's just been dumped, and the annoying nag at his lunch table isn't happy. Still, he has bigger fish to fry. How can he save his sister - and himself - without losing something else in the process?

Lily Schicksal didn't ask for this. Even the future didn't see fit to warn her about persistent bears. But this demon knows a thing or two about the power of sacrifice. Can she give up the right thing before it's too late?

Val Schicksal wants to go home. Humans are too messy. Too complicated. But this one wants her help. Should she? What's a good deed anyway? And why is everyone getting interviewed?

Callisto Pellen is over it. Really! She is! There's no harm in dying for the people she loves. Just... why do they care so much? And how can she help them heal after every hurt they've gained?

Read on for more, dear reader...