Profiler recs - by time & length
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doranwenThis is the post of all the Profiler fics in my database, organized by time (in canon) (and then sorted by length). (For Profiler recs organized by major ship and then author, go here.)
At last, I finally have the Profiler fics added to my database! These are not, of course, the only Profiler fics out there, but I excluded anything too poorly written or that was for a ship I cannot get into no matter what. So you won't see Believer or Skew fic in here (though perhaps some of the Jack/Frances fics you might consider Skewed); any instances of those ships listed are one-sided pining or stalking, respectively. And while I'm a SABER at heart, these fics are not entirely SABER (and a decent number are gen), so there should be something for everyone.
I have included my own fics in this post. I have marked some as favorites (because I do re-read them from time to time!), and others I have not. None of them are marked as exceptionally well-written because I couldn't objectively evaluate my own work that way, even when I particularly like the way I wrote something.
About a third of the fics in the database for this fandom were not found on either AO3 or ff.n due to the age of the fandom. The bulk of those were on LJ, but others were on sites accessible only via the Wayback Machine (WBM). I created epubs for any fic that was not on either AO3 or ff.n and can provide those if desired. Note that during the creation process, I cleaned up formatting issues and occasionally corrected obvious punctuation or spelling errors, so that I could tolerate reading it in the future.
In the process of going through LJ and other sites, I frequently ran across the same fics posted under different names on different sites. Whenever possible, I linked the identities in a single author name, with each individual name separated by a /.
Many of the fics on LJ or other sites did not have summaries included, so there are a large number without summaries. If you are concerned about content, feel free to request a version of this post with all the themes included, so you'll at least have the equivalent of freeform tags to go off of. Otherwise, consider giving them a try; some of those are very well-written and all are enjoyable to at least some extent.
If you know of a well-written fic for one of the ships below (particularly SABER, gen, John/any-woman-but-Sam, or George/Grace), lurking in the murky backwaters of the old 'net (or on the dusty corners of a personal hard drive), please let me know! I went through all the major sites that I'm aware of but some fics weren't archived, and if they were on a personal site not linked up to the others, I might not find it.
A chunk of the "dead" fics are marked as WIPs not because the fics originally were, but because the WBM frequently saved only the first chapter (sometimes two), and the authors cannot be contacted now. I have taken the perspective that part of a fic is better than no fic, and added the ones I liked to my database. If you run across one of them and know how to reach the author or have a full copy of the fic, please let me know!
Guide to icons used:
Fics I tagged as favorites:
Fics I thought were exceptionally well-written:
WIPs:
Dead link (must use Wayback Machine [WBM] or FicHub to read, or else request a copy):
(Icons come from the Icon pack by Icons8.)
As always with my db-generated lists, ratings are all converted to a single system for convenience:
Fanfiction.net - G through R
AO3 - PG through X (though the occasional child-friendly fic I mark G)
anything without a rating (AO3 or other site) - Unrated
The fics in this list are given with no information beyond author, title, rating, word count, major ships, and the summary the author gave it.
However, my database does store information on themes, which cover everything from grammatical things like tense & person (I mark for present tense, first person, second person, and direct address), to format (poetry, songfic, 5+1, etc.), trope (fake couple, stranded together, etc.), relationship type (beginning, established, etc.), general feel (angst, fluff, etc.), fic ending (positive, sad/unhappy, mixed/ambivalent, etc.), and warnings (major character death, non-con, violence/wounds, etc.).
Regular fandom posts do not have themes included because it's not feasible for me to keep the lists updated in case of theme name changes and such. This also prevents accidentally spoiling readers, as I sometimes tag more thoroughly for themes than authors do.
If you would like to see the themes for the recs from any of the fandom lists below, please comment and let me know so I can reply with that information. It is very simple to generate the recs for a large list of fics in such a way that all of the themes are listed.
If you would rather just have a list with certain themes excluded, please also comment to let me know which one(s). You can find the full list of themes here.
I listed any ships I thought were major below each fic. If there are any minor/background ships you want to avoid, please leave a comment and ask for a list to be made for you. Note that ships may refer to one-sided or unrequited ones as well as to requited/mutual.
Serious Profiler fans may be aware that the season 2 episodes were aired out of order. This recs post uses the numbers for the more logical original intended order:
2x01 Ambition in the Blood
2x02 Power Corrupts
2x03 Primal Scream
2x04 It Cuts Both Ways
2x05 Second Best
The names of the final two episodes of S4 are also confused somewhat but this follows the numerical sequence order, regardless of which name the episode has.
Below are the recs:
1x01
kajivar - Reversed Insight
921 words, Unrated, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
Insight/Ring of Fire from Jack's POV
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Beginnings
1713 words, PG, no major ships
The first time Grace sees Samantha and Bailey and her discussion with George, Nathan, and John after Bailey offers to bring them on as part of the VCTF.
1x02
Havoc - Selfish
1129 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey tries to explain why he wanted Sam on the team. Set after Ring of Fire.
1x05
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - In a Heartbeat
1097 words, PG, no major ships
One of those "this is what happened when they went to commerical" bits. What you didn't see in "Unsoiled Sovereignty" when Grace opened the car trunk.
1x10
Doranwen - A Moment of Hope
200 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey's thoughts during the end of his conversation with Sam about Barbara in 1x10 Shattered Silence.
1x11
Lillybet_Holmes - All I Need
472 words, Unrated, Samantha Waters/Angel Brown
Samantha needed Angel in her life in any way she could.
1x13
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Harder to Breathe
3319 words, PG, George Fraley/Rich Warren, Morgan Ballard & Rich Warren, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
Rich and Morgan discuss the perils of George and Grace's work with the Bureau after Jack attacks them in their home. A post-ep for "The House That Jack Built."
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Acid and Knives
4074 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Grace Alvarez, George Fraley & Grace Alvarez
Grace deals with the aftermath of Jack's attack on the VCTF team from "The House That Jack Built."
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Phantasm
6031 words, Unrated, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
As Halloween approaches, Sam worries for Chloe’s safety even as her own fears manifest themselves.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Blood and Roses
6331 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone & Grace Alvarez, George Fraley & Grace Alvarez
After a narrow escape from Jack in the morgue one morning, Grace takes stock of the situation with their resident serial killer. Post THTJB. This also takes place after my story "Acid and Knives."
1x14
Doranwen - Grace's Thoughts
262 words, Unrated, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
Grace muses on her conversation with Sam in 1x14 Shadow of Angels Part 1.
1x17
Doranwen - Watching Sam
100 words, Unrated, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
Bailey thinks about Sam during 1x17 Crisis.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - I Stand Alone
688 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
1x19
Doranwen - Safe Harbor641 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
That day Bailey had been accused of treason, had watched a friend's death, had had his private secrets exposed, and had been rejected by a woman he was fond of. It was little surprise that he ended up at the door of the one person who had saved him. (An episode tag to 1x19 FTX Field Training Exercise)
kajivar - Whatever It Takes
976 words, PG-13, John Grant/Michelle Brubaker
Set the night after FTX
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - And then: FTX: Field Training Exercise
1072 words, PG, no major ships
A missing scene from FTX just how did the others learn the same revelations Nate did about John? Complete.
JenC - FTX: Missing Scenes1550 words, Unrated, John Grant & Nathan Brubaker
2x01
Beth Arritt - Return
1879 words, G, Bailey Malone & John Grant, John Grant & Samantha Waters
John contemplates leaving the Atlanta PD and returning to the VCTF.
Beth Arritt - Refuge
3007 words, PG, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Sam suffers after-effects from being kidnapped by Jack.
finnishvixen - Not Ready to Lose You
3271 words, G, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Sam is dealing with Bailey's shooting. Set during "Ambition in the Blood".
2x03
Hale / Sue Hale - Late Apologies3077 words, G, Bailey Malone & John Grant
Epilogue for Primal Scream
2x04
Becky Marie - Choices4500 words, PG-13, no major ships
2x05
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - Untitled
164 words, PG-13, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
Doranwen - #633: Characters attend a funeral
240 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
Scribblesinink (Scribbler) - Mea Culpa
710 words, PG, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
When Coop is killed, John wonders if he might have been able to stop Jack.
2x06
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Death Warrant
1202 words, PG-13, no major ships
Marcus realizes his life may be over. Set in Season 2, and set in Old Acquaintances, and since the story is Marcus's POV, I am writing how he remembers it, and not how some things may have actually happened, since memory is not always correct.
2x08
Doranwen - Just Friends100 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
John shares the latest bit of gossip about the office's favorite "just friends" couple. Set during 2x08 Victims of Victims.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - The Journals of Doctor Grace Alvarez.
2043 words, PG-13, no major ships
2x10
Azar / Julie Jekel - Silent Devotion979 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
When Sam faces a crisis, Bailey is there to help her through it. Tag for "Dying to Live."
2x11
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - Courting Safety
338 words, PG, Samantha Waters & Chloe Waters
*Set during Ties That Bind* As she sits in court, waiting, Samantha thinks about what Chloe means to her.
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - This Grudge
472 words, PG-13, no major ships
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
Kiva - Ties That Bind
2957 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Missing/added scenes from the episode 'Ties That Bind.'S/J friendship, as well as some Sam/Chloe bonding, and team gathering. Please read/review. Thank you:)
2x12
Doranwen - rest your bones for a painless flight
800 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam's POV of an episode tag to 2x12 Shoot to Kill. EDIT: 2nd chapter added, because George wanted to express his opinion of what he saw.
2x13
artemis1701 - Would You Like Fries With That?
246 words, Unrated, no major ships
Beth Arritt - Bloodlust - Through Sam's Eyes3257 words, Unrated, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Manuela - Bloodlust - Through George's Eyes5148 words, G, George Fraley & John Grant
Beth Arritt - Bloodlust - Through John's Eyes5704 words, Unrated, no major ships
2x14
Doranwen - Almost a Murderer357 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Bailey's POV of a missing scene just after Jill's capture in 2x14 Every Five Minutes.
Beth Arritt - Aftershocks
1465 words, PG, John Grant & Samantha Waters
John checks in on Sam after Jill's capture. An "Every Five Minutes" missing scene.
2x15
Kiva - Breaking Point.....Addition.
1406 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
I wanted to see a little more Sam/John friendship than we got with this episode....so I wrote this. S/J friendship fic. First Profiler story, please read/review:) Thank you.
Aimee2 - Breakdown
1534 words, G, Samantha Waters/Angel Brown
Sam has a nightmare. Set after the episode "Breaking Point."
2x17
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Dance Partner
187 words, PG-13, George Fraley/Grace Alvarez
set during "Cycle of Violence" at the banquet when Sam gets her award, told from Grace's pov
Jacqui Kelty - The Lost Little Girl on the Stairs457 words, PG, no major ships
finnishvixen - Looking for Nothing60971 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, John Grant/Angel Brown
Set after "Cycle of Violence". Unbeknownst to herself, Sam starts falling for Bailey bit by bit. Jack plots away at his future with Sam. First part in a major, multi-chapter trilogy, wherein I imagine the love story of Sam and Bailey!
2x18
Beth Arritt - Ambivalence
926 words, PG, John Grant & Samantha Waters
John deals with having to shoot a suspect. A post "Die Beautiful" missing scene.
3x02
Beth Arritt - Stars655 words, Unrated, John Grant & Samantha Waters
3x04
Frannie Grace - Sleep With the Light On
798 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey Friendship-Missing Scene "Double Vision" A few thoughts and spoken words.
3x08
Doranwen - Christmas Awakening2063 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Paul Sterling/Samantha Waters
Bailey accepts the invitation to join Sam, Chloe, and Paul in trimming the tree after all. Sam has no idea what that will lead to. A fix-it fic for 3x08 Home for the Homicide.
3x11
Bridget Anderson - Final Sunset1198 words, PG, no major ships
3x14
Azar / Julie Jekel - Want404 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Sam's thoughts, following an earth-shattering revelation.
3x18
Azar / Julie Jekel - If
375 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
"If that had been her..." Bailey introspective on events in the episode "Seduction."
4x01
Azar / Julie Jekel - Dear Bailey
432 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Janet Malone, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Janet sends Bailey a "Dear John" letter after the events of "Reunion".
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Untitled
2548 words, Unrated, John Grant/Frances Malone
finnishvixen - Play Dead22396 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
This story picks up after the opening moments of "Reunion I". A new profiler comes in to investigate Sam's kidnapping and Bailey's shooting. SABER.
4x02
lasairfhiona - Lost to Him
100 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Sometimes winning also means losing
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Where I Stand …
192 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
empty_marrow / Robin Nance - Anniversary
348 words, Unrated, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, Samantha Waters & Chloe Waters
Gatekeeper - A Proper Farewell690 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
lasairfhiona - Unrequited
887 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Doranwen - figments of lost worlds3301 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Samantha Waters & Chloe Waters
What effect can a dream of the future have on the present? Sam finds out in this fix-it fic for 4x02.
Azar / Julie Jekel - Mind's Eye3977 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
An alternate ending to "Reunion II." The end of Jack's game changes Sam's life forever.
isis whit - Moving On
4348 words, R, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Jack is dead, Sam's world seems broken into pieces... what now?
4x11
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Bleak Midwinter1447 words, PG, John Grant/Frances Malone, John Grant/Kate Wilton
John takes Kate's death hard as the holidays approach but finds solace in an unexpected place.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Devastation
1643 words, PG, John Grant & Grace Alvarez, John Grant/Kate Wilton
John and Grace talk about grief after John's girlfriend, Kate, is shot and killed during a convenience store hold-up. Fourth season.
4x12
jules70 - You Were There For Me
1781 words, PG-13, John Grant & Rachel Burke
This is my continuation of the season 4 episode, Besieged. A strong friendship begins to develop between Rachel Burke and John Grant. I hope you enjoy the story. Reviews are appreciated.
4x14
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Stepping Stones
1352 words, PG, George Fraley & Grace Alvarez, George Fraley/Rich Warren, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
4x16
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Unconditional1476 words, Unrated, Bailey Malone & Grace Alvarez, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
Grace reflects on the nature of unconditional love. Warning–ANGST!
4x19
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - If The Fates Allow
2954 words, PG-13, John Grant/Rachel Burke
In the wake of Danny’s death, Rachel has a hard time dealing with the holidays. But John has a few tricks up his sleeve to make the holidays bright. Team friendship as well as Rachel/John.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - The Loss
6933 words, PG, George Fraley/Grace Alvarez
This is an alternate end to the fourth-season episode "Tsuris." It basically focuses on how the team would have responded if Grace had lost the baby. This also ties in with the "Bringing Up Baby" challenge at skewedbelievers.
future
All of these fics are set in a future sometime after the show ends, but not immediately afterwards.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - A Time for Grace
100 words, G, Grace Alvarez/OMC
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
lasairfhiona - Missing Her...
216 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Bailey is missing Sam
Doranwen - #245: Back rubs to alleviate coughing
274 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
Amazing Cowgirl Ally / Tragic Ophelia - Another Day
817 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, John Grant & Samantha Waters
isis whit - Break of Dawn
848 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey remembers the day Sam came back into his life... SBR!
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - When Christmas Carols Come True
874 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
A cute holiday short for everyone. SABER. Complete.
ice_krystalz - Tearing at My Soul
1250 words, R, no major ships
Chloe gets hurt and deals with her feelings in her own way.
sinaddict - On the Importance of Hobbies
1426 words, PG-13, no major ships
John advises George on the importance of hobbies.
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - I'll Be Here Always if You Need Me
1649 words, PG, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Rachel seeks comfort one year after Danny's death. Goat. Complete.
Janelle - Many Happy Returns
1783 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey's birthday brings a surprise visitor
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - What Could Go Wrong?
2553 words, PG, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Rachel and John experience the Wedding from Hell. Goat. Complete.
LizzieV - Not Easily Wrapped
3645 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Approximately five years after the series' end. Sam/Bailey established relationship. Err... established marriage. Christmas-related. SBR, SABER, etc.
empty_marrow / Robin Nance - Crack-the-Whip
5884 words, R, John Grant/Frances Malone
John Grant, Frannie Malone, and coming to terms with the past.
jules70 - No Matter What
7697 words, PG-13, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Third in a Series. While working on a case, Rachel and John face a very personal crisis.
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - Getting Personal8359 words, PG-13, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Five long years after the unfortunate demise of the VCTF, a murder hits too close to home and the VCTF reconstitutes. Goat. Platonic.
Highlander_II - Just One Week, Bailey
15538 words, R, Bailey Malone/Chloe Waters
Bailey is asked to "Chloe-sit" for a week. This story does take place a few years after the end of the series.
beloiseau / Barbara - Consummation
26404 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
Occurs after Reunion I and II. Features all the members of the VCTF, but focuses mainly on Sam and Bailey.
indeterminate
The time when these fics occurred in canon cannot be precisely determined. In some cases, this is because they're a sequel to a canon divergence fic which means that later seasons of the show did not happen with regards to that fic.
Doranwen - #1070: Friends to Lovers
100 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
Doranwen - #2526: Torture
100 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - The Power
160 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Just Listening
203 words, PG, no major ships
Chloe hears something she hasn't heard for in a while
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Eight Easy Steps
210 words, PG-13, Nathan Brubaker/Michelle Brubaker
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
Doranwen - #571: Character rubbing other character's hair dry
229 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
squeakyfingers / Allison - She Dreams in Black and White
245 words, PG, no major ships
Sam focus. Nighttime is supposed to be her escape.
demonchilde - Valentine's Day302 words, G, Bailey Malone/Janet Malone, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Hee Hee... happy V-day all!
Allaire_Mikhail - All Lovers in the Night
307 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Lovers in the Night.
Beth Arritt - Letter to Santa
316 words, G, no major ships
Chloe writes to Santa about her Christmas list.
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Out Is Through
344 words, PG-13, John Grant/Rachel Burke
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
Beth Arritt - Boredom363 words, Unrated, no major ships
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - An Empty Sleigh
395 words, G, Samantha Waters & Chloe Waters
Samantha and Bailey are looking for something they'll never find.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - Labyrinth
423 words, G, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
There's no way out of the labyrinth.
Aimee2 - Untitled429 words, Unrated, Samantha Waters/Angel Brown
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - She Does It On Purpose
430 words, X, John Grant/Rachel Burke
John is under the impression that his colleague, Rachel, arouses him on purpose.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - A Little Light
436 words, G, no major ships
demonchilde - My Little Secret457 words, G, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
hmm... christmas party at the VCTF...
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Not All of Me
469 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
Amazing Cowgirl Ally / Tragic Ophelia - Why I Waited
483 words, PG, Samantha Waters/Reader's Choice (male character)
Highlander_II - A Little Time Alone
528 words, X, no major ships
Rachel spends a night alone – thinking about someone else.
Doranwen - #782: Daddy Issues
542 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Walter Anderson & Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Mind Games
596 words, G, no major ships
Grace and George team up to play a prank on an overly suspicious John.
Beth Arritt - The Case
627 words, G, Samantha Waters & Chloe Waters
Who's behind the disappearance of Chloe's shoe?
Beth Arritt - When a Woman Cries659 words, Unrated, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Doranwen - #2193: Singing to Sleep
718 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Chloe Waters, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
pqlaertes - Kindness of Strangers
795 words, PG, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
Sam is helped by a good Samaritan.
Beth Arritt - Then I Watch You Sleep
808 words, G, Samantha Waters & Chloe Waters
After a long day, Sam watches her daughter sleep and reflects on the past.
Beth Arritt - Under the Weather
954 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
John has a cold and a serious case of cabin fever.
_jack__ - Right of Assembly
999 words, Unrated, no major ships
Beth Arritt - Small Miracles
1036 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Sam tries to put pain behind her at Christmas.
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - Tryst
1048 words, R, Jack of All Trades/Frances Malone
Her father's been looking for him for years, but he might have the answers Frannie's been looking for all her life.
Beth Arritt - Holiday Spirit
1120 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Sam and John avoid Valentine's Day together.
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - A Night That Lasts Forever Onward
1176 words, R, Jack of All Trades/Frances Malone
The artists of murder don't die when you expect them to and one night stands aren't always as short as they're cracked up to be. *sequel to Tryst: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28197279*
Beth Arritt - Demons1211 words, Unrated, no major ships
Maelwaedd - The Basement
1398 words, R, no major ships
Sam, Bailey and John discover the basement of a serial killer. My response to a challenge to write non-sexual, non-romantic Profiler fanfic.
LizzieV - And the Living is Easy1484 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
SBR. A road trip encourages the two agents to see their relationship in a new light.
Doranwen - #1735: Permanently injured character pines for someone they think won't reciprocate due to their injury1972 words, Unrated, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
LizzieV - Dreaming of You
2146 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
A short fic about Sam and how she feels about Bailey once they start spending more time together...
sinaddict - Worst Case Scenario
2305 words, PG-13, Frances Malone/OMC, John Grant/Frances Malone
Frannie needs help. John needs a drink. The two are definitely related.
JenC - Horseshoes and Hand Grenades2633 words, PG, no major ships
Janelle - Fever of the Heart
2933 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey is very ill and Sam "nurses him back to health"
Beth Arritt - Escalating3019 words, Unrated, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Lothan - Happy Birthday Sam3383 words, X, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
kaly - The Happiest Christmas
3775 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Sam and Chloe spend Christmas Eve with a surprisingly familiar little boy.
Janelle - Here's Looking at You Kid
4606 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Another opportunity for my favorite pair to get together.
Beth Arritt - Next of Kin
5775 words, PG, no major ships
Jack finds a target in John's family.
movieholic - Rookieville
6347 words, PG-13, no major ships
Welcome to Rookieville: John Grant makes a rookie mistake, and believes he’s ruined the entire case. Can he collect himself long enough to find the killer? Will the team ever figure out why he screwed up something so simple?
Beth Arritt - Guilt6804 words, R, no major ships
Beth Arritt - Sins of the Father6909 words, Unrated, John Grant & Patrick O'Doyle, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Maricole - A Model Agent
13857 words, G, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Not to be taken too seriously
Beth Arritt - Picking Up the Pieces
14894 words, PG, John Grant & Samantha Waters, John Grant/OFC
The victim in the VCTF's latest case isn't a stranger to John.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - Shadows17663 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
Chloe goes missing. When Sam follows Jack's directions to find her, she ends up a prisoner. Chapter 10 added! Complete! SBR. Please R&R.;
AshlynMorgan - Collision Course18585 words, R, Bailey Malone & John Grant, John Grant & Samantha Waters
When John Grant's past and present collide, the team will have to work together to save him.
Gomes - Mummy Dearest23811 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
[SBR] A series of bizarre murders lead the VCTF team to Brooklyn, and a strange encounter brings Sam and Bailey closer than ever. xXChapNineXx
sinaddict - Laugh, I Almost Died
25550 words, R, John Grant/Frances Malone, John Grant/Rachel Burke
What if Frannie had run away after her talk with John instead of shooting Bailey? AU from mid-Venom II (the first season finale).
Gomes - Repercussions
26295 words, R, Bailey Malone/Ellen Behar, Bailey Malone/OFC, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
[SBR] An old flame returns in Bailey's life, forcing Sam to confront her feelings for him. But, these feelings could have dire consequences.
multi
These fics are set during multiple times in canon. In some cases, this is because they're a collection of unrelated ficlets.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - The Last Time
1025 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
You know what you're doing is wrong for all sorts of reasons. SBR
Lise (thissugarcane) - it takes 40 years
1045 words, R, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters
Sam sits on the couch and bites her lip to keep from crying. She doesn't want Chloe to see. She bites it so hard she can taste blood in her mouth. Sam and Bailey. a secret santa fic for cahra.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Saving Me
1603 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
Everyone needs to be saved. This is a series of vignettes of characters in their most vulnerable moments ... moments when they need saving the most. Jack of All Trades, Sam Waters, Grace Alvarez, and Frances Malone all feature. Lyrics are from Nickelback's "Saving Me" (yeah, yeah, I know).
Doranwen - our bond full-blown3460 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Janet Malone, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters, Tom Waters/Samantha Waters
Bailey didn't expect to meet his soulmate in the first place. He certainly didn't expect to meet her then. (Or, the SABER soulmates AU nobody asked for.)
sinaddict - Dysphemism
3557 words, R, Bailey Malone & Frances Malone
Being a little weak had always been one of her problems.
finnishvixen - Through the Years
3638 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
A look at the relationship of Sam and Bailey, set around the time of three Christmases.
empty_marrow / Robin Nance - Second Fiddle3911 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters, Tom Waters/Samantha Waters
Five times Bailey Malone played second fiddle to another man in Samantha Waters' life, and one time he was first.
finnishvixen - Never Told You, Never Told Anyone13572 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Ellen Behar, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
A collection of unseen scenes or drabbles from alternate universes, centering on Sam and Bailey.
post-series
These fics are set immediately after the end of the show.
Azar / Julie Jekel - A Little Miracle
873 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey struggles with guilt when Sam ends up in the hospital yet again...
isis whit - A Secret in the Dark
1252 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
A little follow up to Home and Surprises. It's SBR, but you gotta read to find out more...
isis whit - Back
1355 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
SBR. A tired Bailey faces celebrating his birthday by himself....
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - For the First Time2936 words, R, George Fraley/Grace Alvarez
When Grace's husband threatens a lawsuit to take her kids away, George goes to some interesting lengths to make her feel better.
isis whit - Surprises
3546 words, R, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
A sequel to 'Home'...
isis whit - Home
4343 words, G, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
The VCTF is history. Bailey turns to the one person he trusts... and loves.
isis whit - Finally
8012 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
A coincidence brings Sam and Bailey together....
Maricole - A Family Wedding14999 words, PG, John Grant/Rachel Burke
A not too serious story about Rachel and John
Maricole - Turn Around
32606 words, G, John Grant/Rachel Burke
A JohnRachel story, set about 6 months after last episode
Maricole - All Tied Up
34612 words, PG-13, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Rachel is released from jail and the VCTF is re established. The relationship between John and Rachel is off to a rocky start
finnishvixen - Wrong Impression35211 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Set after the series finale. Sam returns to the VCTF to help out Rachel as well as start her life with Bailey. Now, all she has to do is to get through to a stunned and disbelieving Bailey.
pre-series
These fics are set before the show began, from a year or two up to several decades ago.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - Easier
100 words, PG, Tom Waters/Samantha Waters
The first Christmas without Tom is the hardest. (Sam)
Doranwen - #1511: Loyalty - Swear an Oath of Loyalty
159 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Samantha Waters, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
IcyGrrl34 - A Little Light
704 words, PG-13, Tom Waters/Samantha Waters
Sam's reaction to Tom's death.
M. Elizabeth Ravensblood - Scattered Petals
864 words, PG-13, no major ships
Sheltered Miriam is forced into a harsh world. This is for the May Challenge at skewedbelievers which was to write a story about Miriam. I'm posting it here because I'm working on a sequel that focuses on Jack for the May challenge here.
roman_romantic / Raphaella - Recitative
1448 words, PG, Jack of All Trades/Janet Malone
Jack pursues a pawn for his game.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Geasa
1951 words, PG, no major ships
Ever wonder why Bailey joined the FBI? Here’s your answer.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Censored
2794 words, X, John Grant/Rachel Burke
My interpretation of the oft-hinted at "goat incident" which Joel Marks uses to bring Rachel up on a moral turpitude charge in season 4.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Personal Jesus
5915 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, Tom Waters/Samantha Waters
One of Jack's first visits to Sam when she's still at Quantico working his case.
S1
These fics are set sometime during season 1.
Beth Arritt - The Academy478 words, G, John Grant/Samantha Waters
Beth Arritt - In Retrospect
633 words, G, no major ships
On the VCTF's first anniversary, Sam thinks about the past year.
Beth Arritt - Disappearing Act
677 words, G, no major ships
George keeps leaving work early, and John wants to know why.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Someone Down the Hall is Snickering
994 words, G, no major ships
John and Nathan get into a bit of mischief as Halloween approaches and the rest of the team pays the price.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Existential
1168 words, PG-13, no major ships
As the team moves into its sixth fruitless month of searching for Jack, Nathan questions the existence of the notorious serial killer.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Vengeance is Mine, Sayeth the Lord
1890 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
A follow up to “Existential,” in which Nathan questions the existence of Jack of All Trades after several fruitless months of searching. I wanted to work the same story from Jack’s POV.
Dee - On My Own1895 words, Unrated, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Glenna - Pinch-Sitter2329 words, Unrated, John Grant & Chloe Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
Beth Arritt - The Best You Can Do3788 words, Unrated, John Grant & Samantha Waters, John Grant/OFC
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Follow the Yellow Brick Road
6022 words, PG-13, George Fraley & Grace Alvarez, George Fraley & John Grant
The newly formed VCTF trains at the National Academy at Quantico and bond through their experience.
celli - Divided We Fall
7472 words, PG-13, no major ships
Because it's not enough that Sam's past follows them everywhere...John's has to get involved too.
Dee - Unspoken Desire22651 words, Unrated, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
DarkSkye - Change of Heart168590 words, PG-13, John Grant & Patrick O'Doyle, OMC/OFC
A string of murders in Boston leads the VCTF to investigate Patrick O'Doyle. Confronting his Father for the first-time in over 20 years, John learns that not only has Patrick completely changed for the better, but he has a 21 year old sister, who he connects with instantly.. Now that he has found family again, can John and the team save them?
S2
These fics are all set sometime during season 2.
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - Tumbling Down
103 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Sharon Lesher
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Knees of My Bees
262 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Sharon Lesher
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - So-Called Chaos
415 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone & Frances Malone
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - Being Pretty
435 words, PG-13, Jack of All Trades/Sharon Lesher
Sharon has what she always wanted. Why isn't it enough?
Doranwen - #2172: Shoulder Injuries
482 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title.
Gabrielle / velvetwhip - Blonde on Blonde
627 words, R, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Sharon Lesher
He made a mistake, thinking he could mold anything worthy out of clay.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - To Touch the Face of the Stars
1015 words, G, Nick Cooper/Samantha Waters
Frannie Grace - Sleepover
1235 words, G, Samantha Waters/Reader's Choice (male character)
Sam/Bailey or Sam/John-Reader's choice. Some 2nd season spoilers.
IcyGrrl34 - Sacrifice
1614 words, PG, John Grant/Samantha Waters
When John comes to a realization, he learns that some things just require a sacrifice.
Doranwen - what I held dear2298 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Bailey cares for Sam when she's not feeling well.
Doranwen - Unexpected2726 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam is taken completely by surprise when she goes into labor without ever knowing she was pregnant.
Bridget Anderson - Surprise Attachments3358 words, PG, no major ships
Becky Marie - Betrayed3698 words, R, George Fraley & John Grant, George Fraley/Rich Warren
Doranwen - #451: Character A thinks they're about to die and voices their feelings for B; but oops A survives5486 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam/Bailey fic written for the prompt in the title. Sequel to #4 in the series.
Havoc - Your Own Right Time
7855 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, OFC/OFC
The girlfriend of a murder victim pushes Bailey into admitting his feelings for Sam. Caution: Some discussion of rape, not focused on a main character. For a sequel of sorts, check my bio page for Before and After in the Touching Evil section.
Beth Arritt - Children of Eve
12675 words, R, John Grant & Samantha Waters
A VCTF case brings up painful memories for John Grant
Gomes - Compromising Situations25091 words, R, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
[SBR] Bailey's actions leads to Sam's capture by Jack, and revelations ensue.
finnishvixen - This Mess We're In68357 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters, John Grant/Angel Brown
Sequel to "Looking for Nothing". They began without knowing it. Sam finds herself in the midst of falling for her best friend. Bailey comes to realise that his heart is a lost cause; out of fear, Sam decides to fight her feelings tooth and nail. An angry and hurt Jack lurks in the shadows. Second part in a multi-chapter trilogy.
S3
These fics are all set sometime during season 3.
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Spineless
384 words, PG-13, no major ships
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
Azar / Julie Jekel - The Letter
661 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
Jack writes a letter to the man he considers his rival. Warning for potentially triggery language.
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Trigger Happy Jill
1080 words, R, no major ships
An Au set between Season 2 and season 3. What if Jill hadn't died in prison. For the march 1000 word challenge
Bridget Anderson - Interrogation1635 words, G, John Grant & Samantha Waters
Aimee2 - Moving
2149 words, G, Samantha Waters/Angel Brown
Angel tells Sam she's moving out.
Azar / Julie Jekel - At Your Door2160 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Jack's letter inspires a late night visit.
Azar / Julie Jekel - Stay3270 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Janet Malone, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
Sam's POV of the events of "At Your Door."
empty_marrow / Robin Nance - He Said, She Said (in Prime-Time)
4142 words, R, John Grant/Angel Brown
Summary: Somewhere between Lifetime and the NFL Network...are about a million miscommunications. *Written as a Secret Santa gift at the profiler_fans LJ community maaaany years ago in 2006, aka John and Angel discuss NFL players who are long retired.*
Beth Arritt - The Grand Illusion6246 words, Unrated, Jack of All Trades/Samantha Waters
S4
These fics are all set sometime during season 4.
M. Elizabeth Ravensblood - Wagging His Tongue
273 words, PG-13, John Grant/Rachel Burke
Called in on the Trades case, Rachel has some distraction in the form of Agent John Grant
serialbathera / qsmadness007 - Doth I Protest Too Much
535 words, PG-13, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
A series of short pieces revolving around an album.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Weathering the Storm
708 words, PG, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
Grace’s thoughts as she grieves for her lost relationship with her husband.
Melanie-Anne / Girl in a White Dress - A Single Step716 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
SBR. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Spoilers for season 3 & Reunion 1&2. Please r&r.;
faetlrae / aussiehottiemjm / fishpwnsyou - Justice Prevails
871 words, PG, John Grant & Rachel Burke
John approaches Rachel four weeks after Danny has been killed. Friendship. Complete.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Dirt Don't Hurt
871 words, PG, no major ships
John gets down and dirty at the latest crime scene.
M. Elizabeth Ravensblood - Melting Point
891 words, PG-13, George Fraley/Grace Alvarez
A bit of ice cream to counter the summer heat makes things a bit hotter still. Set Season 4.
isis whit - After the Rain1080 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Come Undone
1173 words, PG-13, no major ships
John reflects on the state of the VCTF as everything seems to be falling apart.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Sway
1248 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Grace Alvarez, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
Bailey's response to Grace when she confesses how hard it is to deal with the dissolution of her marriage.
Azar / Julie Jekel - Without You
1277 words, PG, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
When Sam makes a decision that could change all their lives, Bailey tries to change her mind.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Confessions
1652 words, PG, John Grant & Grace Alvarez
Grace finally gets something off her chest.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Upheaval
1690 words, PG-13, George Fraley & Grace Alvarez
George faces the first hours of withdrawal from Oxycotin and realizes he's become someone he doesn't even recognize. FOLLOW-UP TO "WHAT ABOUT NOW."
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Bel Canto
1835 words, Unrated, George Fraley/Grace Alvarez, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
A reflection on Grace’s life in Season 4 through music.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Creepy Crawlies
2270 words, Unrated, no major ships
Rachel is forced to stay alive while trapped in a bomb shelter with a madman.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - What About Now?
3487 words, PG-13, George Fraley/Rich Warren, Morgan Ballard/Grace Alvarez
A look at George's season 4 drug addiction, from the car accident that started it to the shoot-out at Yellowstone that resulted in his suspension from the team.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Wonderwall
3755 words, R, John Grant/Rachel Burke
A look at the stormy history of Rachel Burke and John Grant throughout season 4.
KMDWriterGrl / kosmickway - Aftershocks
9681 words, PG, Bailey Malone & Grace Alvarez, George Fraley & Grace Alvarez
After the team is caught in the wake of a bombing, Grace must deal with the trauma of another bombing years before– one that took one of her closest friends.
isis whit - You Are Not Alone
16707 words, PG-13, Bailey Malone/Samantha Waters
SBR. When Bailey has an accident, Sam is coming back to help her best friend...
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