Skinner's Briefs

New chapters on AO3! Dancing in the Moonlight (39763 words) by prChung Chapters: 12/? Fandom: The X-Files Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dana Scully/Walter Skinner Characters: Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, Walter Skinner, Original Characters Additional Tags: An X-File Case, Supernatural Elements, Romance, Humor, Peril, Were-Creatures, Investigations Series: Part 5 of Complimentary Mints Chapter Summary: Everything is brushing up against revelation— romantic, psychological, and literal danger— and the gravity is palpable. Under a harvest moon, truths begin to surface. Mulder grapples with the collapse of myth into something colder, more human, while Scully is swept into a night that feels disarmingly like fate, guided by Skinner’s steady presence and unexpected grace. Between candlelight, music, and distant gunshots, the line blurs between romance and reckoning— between what’s lost, and what might still be found.

New chapters available on AO3!  Dancing in the Moonlight (34873 words) by prChung Chapters: 11/? Fandom: The X-Files Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dana Scully/Walter Skinner Characters: Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, Walter Skinner, Original Characters Additional Tags: An X-File Case, Supernatural Elements, Romance, Humor, Peril, Were-Creatures, Investigations Series: Part 5 of Complimentary Mints Chapter Summary: As Aspen’s mysteries tighten their grip, quiet moments hint at deeper truths. Mulder chases leads with trademark abandon, Scully grounds the investigation in reason, and Skinner’s past resurfaces with unexpected weight. As personal lines blur, the truth inches closer—and it doesn’t want to stay buried.

Chapter Summary: Tensions escalate as Assistant Director Walter Skinner arrives in Aspen, only to find himself entangled in a web of suspicious deaths, political intrigue, and lingering local resentments. While Mulder pursues eccentric leads— hiking his way into trouble, charming rehab-bound rock stars, discovering shady resort dealings, and pursuing his persistent theory of a sinister creature—Scully struggles to maintain rational order amidst growing chaos. As alliances shift and danger looms in the Aspen shadows, the line between predator and prey blurs, leaving everyone questioning who—or what—is really pulling the strings. Dancing in the Moonlight (30761 words) by prChung Chapters: 10/? Fandom: The X-Files Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dana Scully/Walter Skinner Characters: Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, Walter Skinner, Original Characters Additional Tags: An X-File Case, Supernatural Elements, Romance, Humor, Peril, Were-Crea...

Summary: In classic X-Files fashion, Mulder presents Scully with a puzzling case: a series of brutal animal attacks in the luxurious resort town of Aspen. The local authorities blame mountain lions, but the details don't fit. Mulder suspects something more... supernatural. Scully, ever the skeptic, remains unconvinced, even as Mulder pulls out historical accounts of werewolves and mythical beasts. With a free trip to a luxurious spa on the line (courtesy of Mulder's questionable expense tactics), Scully reluctantly agrees to accompany him. Will they uncover a real werewolf lurking among the rich and famous, or is there another explanation for the Aspen attacks? Dancing in the Moonlight (25854 words) by prChung Chapters: 9/? Fandom: The X-Files Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dana Scully/Walter Skinner Characters: Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, Walter Skinner, Original Characters Additional Tags: An X-File Case, Supernatural El...

Synopsis: A small-town's idyllic Fourth of July celebration explodes into gunfire as a ruthless hitman targets Scully and Skinner's prisoner. In the ensuing chaos, Skinner is thrust into the crosshairs. This heart-stopping finale leaves lives, and a budding romance between Scully and Skinner, teetering on the brink. Will they survive the night, or will the chilling silence of loss overshadow the festive fireworks? Notes:  The title of this final part is drawn from a Neil Young song, ‘One of These Days,’ which I’ve always enjoyed, but it really set a tone for the final scene with Skinner here. I do use a lot of music in my work; however, this is implied, background music for the scene. If you, the reader, is interested, check out the song and maybe you’ll get the vibe.  This is my first, and probably, my last writing of a gun battle. It might be terrible; it might be great. I feel that I got the point across, but I’m one to read anything with gun battles and really just know wh...

Synopsis by guest writer Jose Chung: Ah, the Fourth of July, a time for fireworks, patriotism, and apparently, romantic entanglements amidst the chaos. Picture this: a bustling square, teeming with folks eager for the grand spectacle, but beneath the surface lies a whirlwind of emotions fit for a daytime soap opera. Enter Scully, a woman consumed by turmoil, and Skinner, a man with a penchant for authority and perhaps a dash of jealousy. Their heated exchange, set against the backdrop of exploding fireworks, is a symphony of passion and misunderstanding, punctuated by the crackle of gunfire—a plot twist that even I couldn't have scripted better myself. But wait, amidst the chaos, a moment of unexpected tenderness unfolds, proving that love, like fireworks, can ignite in the most unlikely of places. So, grab your popcorn and buckle up, folks, because this Fourth of July just got a whole lot more intriguing! Preface: If anyone is wondering about the reference to Arthur Murray, it’s a...