My Works In Progress

Below are my works in progress. If a story is listed in the header or sidebar, but not on this page that means that story is complete. Click on any of the banners to take you to that story’s page.

Fics with Fangs

Taken_Ch1

TGR banner

Revamped

The Hunting Grounds Banner

The Debt Banner

V&V

Life and Death banner

Fang Free Fics

Counterfeit

AI TFS Banner

Love Somebody

The Man I Want To Be

Northern Star

aln-new-banner

Evening the Scales

Rideshare

Project Paladin

MIUbanner3

180 comments on “My Works In Progress

  1. ljhjelm says:

    I love that you are on this site also.
    Linda

  2. treewitch703 says:

    Pics are the best! Alongside your words, of course.

  3. luvvamps says:

    It’s sweet that you are here too!

  4. potsiedaisy says:

    So will there be pictures of Men in Uniform? 😉

    • kjwrit says:

      I do want to make banners for each of the chapters, but I need to find the pics and the time. 🙂 I did add a few into All In though and there are banners for the odd number chapters through 11 for Taken that my lovely wifey makesmyheadspin made for me. I lurve them and her.

      • potsiedaisy says:

        Oh dear..guess what I’m gonna be doing this weekend… 😀
        Thank you for all yoour hard work and writing!

  5. treewitch703 says:

    Beautiful site, could you put a ‘next’ button at the bottom of each chapter. I don’t mind scrolling up and down but I AM bone lazy.

  6. Melissa says:

    I’m not sure what is wrong but, I can’t find any of the chapters for your stories. I clicked on all of them but all I get is the banner. Help!!!

  7. Northwoman says:

    I love that you set this up. I prefer wordpress to any site other than fanfiction. And I enjoy the graphics you can do here. Love always.

  8. Raven says:

    I love ur plots…..there so original 🙂 Can’t wait for your works in progress to be uodated…. Till then I’m at the edge of my seat waiting 🙂

  9. Patty says:

    Hope u don’t get booted from Candice but just incase

  10. Eric's No 1 lover says:

    I’m so glad I know where to find you if the ff police hit!

  11. svmforever says:

    I love your stories!!

  12. missron says:

    i am getting a numb bum from sitting on the edge of my seat for All In! I know you’ll get there eventually but yours is the only story ive read twice all the way through…..right after having read it for the first time. squeeeeee!

  13. Ava says:

    I miss the All In story. I know u have been writing another story I am just dying to know what happens next.miss the story but u r a great writer

  14. Debbie says:

    I’ve re-read All in over the last couple of days and caught the epilogue on ff, two words ” Bloody Brilliant “. Your writing cracks me up, I was laughing my arse off and my family was looking at me like I was a total loon. Between you, makesmyheadspin and scribeninja I know what to read if I need cheering up. Looking forward to the rest of your stories.
    All the best from blighty Debbie

  15. MistressCinder says:

    Just stalking your site to see if there was anything new. : D

  16. switbo says:

    Okay, I’m giving new meaning to the word “lurk” while I wait for new chapters of “Secrets That we Keep”. Please post soon! (And I wouldn’t mind new chappies of Taken or the TGR either. wink wink nudge nudge….)

  17. sookielover says:

    How often do you update “Taken”? I’m loving it and all your fics!

    • kjwrit says:

      Unfortunately there’s no update schedule for any of my stories. I write whichever one is blaring in my head at the moment and for now that seems to be my newest one, Secrets That We Keep. I hope to get back to Taken (along with the rest) soon though and I’m glad you enjoy them. 🙂

  18. chris says:

    I would like to invite you to come to Malaysia. Apparently there’s a Groupon offer for Unicorn rides here in Malaysia. It’s only RM9 million, and you will guided by a fairy. Did you know that they are actually from your country? Did you know this? If you do, I’m mad at you for not sharing this info with us. Please check todays yahoo.com.sg for shits and giggle.

  19. illusiveblue says:

    I just stumbled over your writing on fanfiction.net, and then promptly followed your works over here. I really love your writing, and I may have possibly started following your twitter account too

    …I promise I’m not a weirdo-stalker ish type, I just think you sound like a rather awesome person 🙂

  20. Lily Dragonsblood says:

    I followed you from ff.net too. your writing is awesomesauce and i can’t get enough of it!!! pleeeeease update secrets that we keep asap, can’t wait!!! mucho lurve xxxxxxx

  21. Kerrie says:

    I am so excited to see you writing new chapters of Tales of the Dead. I love all of your fics but this one of my favs. I think you are one of the best fanfiction writers out there!

  22. vamplover669 says:

    I know you have tons of stories in progress and I’m excited that your posting Tales of the Dead again! But I was wondering if maybe sometime soon you will be updating Men in Uniform? In the mean time I come bearing gifs…

    • kjwrit says:

      I have several Men In Uniform chapters in the works. Hopefully I’ll be able to actually finish one and post it sometime soon, but I don’t want to get sidetracked by any of them until I at least finish Tales of the Dead. My Eric’s get all jumbled in my head if I try to write too many of them at once. 🙂

  23. loving all your posts and happy to see storiesforevy has posted again. Both of you enthrall me with they way you write and your super creative ideas. Keep up the awesome work

  24. Kenzio137 says:

    When do you post ‘Stay’ chapters? More of ‘Stay’ pleeeeassse!

  25. 88Spike says:

    Hi! Something I thought you might like. A friend sent it for my BD and thought I’d pass it on. Not sure it will lik properly but the info’s there. Enjoy

    • kjwrit says:

      Me thinks it’s photoshopped, but if you like that, you’ll get a kick out of the Skarsporn I’ll be including in my next post. Which, with any luck, will be later on today along with a new chapter of AI – The Flip Side. 🙂

      • missron80 says:

        a) yes that is photo-shopped. skarsy is WAY hotter
        b) *ears prick up* new chapter of alternate AI did I hear? *latches self to computer. who needs to sleep for work……..*

  26. 88Spike says:

    Definitely photoshopped.
    Still great fridge magnets – and a set of three the size of my iphone!

    However this leads to a problem….displaying them on the fridge could: 1) alert others to my somewhat embarrassing Skars addiction 2) cause me to visit the fridge more often than I should 😉

    • kjwrit says:

      This would not be a problem for me because…

      1) My Skars addiction is well documented. I’ve already embarrassed my family on more than one occasion because of it.

      2) Yes, it would lead to extra trips to the fridge. BUT it would also serve as a reminder that in order for him to toss me around in bed like I want him to, I need to be at a weight he can actually lift. Hence the commence of the Skars-Sex-Diet. #EatNothingButSwedishMeat

  27. 88Spike says:

    I do prefer the “real” Skars – lean and mean – to the photoshopped bod, but you could put his face on just about anything….

  28. 88Spike says:

    😉

  29. Kenzio137 says:

    Thanks for giving us an alternate (and better version) ending to Dead Ever After. Can’t wait for the next “Stay” chapter. Glued to computer 🙂

  30. Jfozz says:

    *twitching*

  31. Kelpie says:

    Just a heads up-I spotlighted Stay over on my blog. Hopefully you like it and it gets you some more traffic. :o)

  32. red high heels says:

    The near daily updates this month have made me very happy 🙂 how on earth do you have time to formulate and write new stories?! That’s being said, besides enjoying the absolute fuck out of Playing God. I cannot wait to see how Love Somebody and The Man I Want To Be play out. Keep it up! And continue with the constant updates because I’m sure that’s totally sustainable 😉

    • red high heels says:

      I’ve just had my wisdom teeth out this afternoon so my typing and thoughts and grammar are a little messed up. I am not new to the English language but you definitely can’t tell in my previous comment. Oops.

    • kjwrit says:

      Can you imagine how much MORE I could get done if I didn’t have to work? I’ve given up on cleaning my house on a regular basis and hubs has become more acquainted with the washing machine over the last month, so that helps. But that damn mortgage keeps me going back for a paycheck. If only I could pay the bills with Fanfic. 🙂

      • red high heels says:

        And I thank you for that. Aren’t the kids old enough yo be put to work in the real world yet?

        It is 3am and the anesthesia has worn off so I hope this new chapter from what’shisface’s song soothes my aching face,

        • red high heels says:

          Ps. If only those gosh darn bills could Permanently paid with thoughts of ASkars, I would have paid my uni debts and bought a friggin’ mansion by now

  33. Crow says:

    I really hope you find the time to continue the Great Repression. I miss that story SO much. Hell I daydream about it. *_*

    When it’s complete, I’m going to have it printed so I can add it to my personal bookshelf.

    Yes. I am totally serious.

  34. nojo81 says:

    I really loved All in it and Im working on men in uniform. I am enjoying your creative process. Thank you, you found a voice for the Eric I want to read. 🙂

  35. missron80 says:

    OMG OMG OMG!!! I have no idea how but I somehow unfollowed you accidentally. NOOOOO!!!!!! I must now see what I have missed! *runs away to see*

  36. I am missing you this week. I get so used to your updates. But I bet you are swamped at work right now…

  37. dotrchau says:

    Hi! Have you seen this?? http://askarsgard.com/?p=39472

    They are holding an auction, where the proceeds go to the Walking with the Wounded Project. Winner gets their name on ASkars pulk that he pulls when he competes! What would you put on it if you had the choice? 🙂

    • kjwrit says:

      Twenty characters or less, I’d have to be judicious. Hmmm…

      KjwritNalex4eva

      Skarsicorn Express

      #Don’tRoastEricsNuts

      Alan Ball Sucks

      Bill Buckner Sucks

      DEA/After Dead Sucks

      EricNSookie4eva

      5 times mf 5 times

      The possibilities are endless. 🙂

  38. marie basil says:

    Hope that your inspiration goes back to “The Flip Side.” Loved ‘All in’ and was so excited to find this.

  39. askarsgirl says:

    I am overjoyed right now. In September I stopped receiving any update notifications for you and thought you had taken a break, well deserved I thought but needless to say i was waiting and waiting to see something from. Today while on tumblr I stumbled across a haggar the horrible/skarsgard the sexy post and discovered that somehow I had unfollowed you on wordpress!!😱 I have corrected that tragedy and am now looking forward to doing some catchup 😃

    • vamplover669 says:

      I know to get fed by a sexy Swedish chef yum! Dessert could be served later to help keep the cold away! xD

  40. tj6james6 says:

    I just ran across this when Inverted Meridian posted it: You were nominated for Favorite Comedy Fanfic for Secrets that we Keep, Favorite Work-In-Progress Fanfic with The Debt and
    All-Time Favorite Author over at http://fanaticfanficsawards.blogspot.ca/p/2014-nominations-by-nominees.html. You are in great company with the last one since EricIzMine was nominated for that as well. Congrats.

    • kjwrit says:

      Thanks! This is the first I’ve heard of any awards, but I am humbled and honored. 🙂

      I’m just putting on the finishing touches for the next chapter of The Debt right now, so that should be posted soon.

      Thanks again for the news!

  41. dotrchau says:

    I sorry for your loss of Marshmallow. Losing a loved one is always hard and I hope that fond memories will help you and your family through this difficult time. With warmest regards, Vi.

  42. Marina Figueira says:

    I love your stories.

  43. loretta412 says:

    i would love for you to send us a couple of the great repression I really miss this story you left us with quite a cliffie please with sugar on it or skars onit lol

  44. ystarr says:

    So..I MAY or may not have nominated you for like 10 categories for the You Want Blood Awards.

    http://youwantbloodawards.wordpress.com/

    • kjwrit says:

      Thanks ystarr. I’m glad you like my silly stories enough to do something like that. Hopefully I’ll get another chapter finished and posted sometime today. 🙂

  45. Roxybird114 says:

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day and Birthday week!

    • kjwrit says:

      Thank you! It just got better because my sister just reminded me the new season of 24 kicks off tonight. God help us all because that might mean you all will soon see an Eric Northman/Jack Bauer fic, lol.

  46. lilloucfer says:

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your special day 🙂 Hope you have a great day and week of celebration!

  47. Nia says:

    Happy birthday!

  48. trish1215 says:

    Happy Mother’s Day Kjwrit! Hope those boys are spoiling you rotten today!

  49. Congratulations on your wins!!!! I was so excited to see the results!

  50. vamplover669 says:

    Congratulations on your awards sweep this evening All-Time Favorite Author!

    Winners 2014

  51. gb says:

    I prayed there was an update on something anything god my grocery receipt was more entertaining than last nights episode… Help… please

  52. Buttercup says:

    I love your work. I love that you’re sharing it. I would pay for it.
    Another author I love, Ficlit78, has been plagiarized: http://ficlit78.wordpress.com/2014/07/28/plagiarism-for-profit/
    Please make sure you haven’t been.

  53. just discovered your site. i’m gonna do some marathon reading now. wish me luck! 😀

  54. switbo says:

    Hey Kjwrit. So, I just recently moved to NC and they have this chain of gas stations here called: http://normalguysnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sheetz-logo.jpg
    And my husband, not sharing my ASkars obsession, just doesn’t understand why I crack up every time we pass one.

  55. Sasa says:

    You are hiralious! Please keep update soon!

  56. E. B. Rhome says:

    I should have been cleaning the house tonight, instead I was creating epub and mobi of your stories that I didn’t already have. In my little world I can work more efficiently when I have good stories to listen to. Makes perfect sense right??? Kindle and iBook must be fed to thrive.

  57. I miss you. Your fics and your pics and your posts. Are you okay ? Even if you’re not writing it would still be nice to hear that you are well. Of course it would be better to hear that you’ve got a dozen chapters to post, but even an ‘I am still alive, now fuck off and leave me alone’ would do. Hope your 2015 is a good one xxx

    • kjwrit says:

      I’m still alive, but please don’t fuck off, lol. I’ve just had a massive case of writer’s block and lost my muse for a bit. But I started going through a bunch of unfinished chapters this morning to try and push through it, so I might be posting something later on today.

      Thanks for checking in though. I miss you guys too.

      • Natsgirl says:

        Happy to hear you’re healthy and okay. You are one of my favorite authors. Thank you for all the time you give

  58. askarsgirl says:

    Hey hope you’re doing well. Are things going ok? We miss you tons and tons! I keep checking and rechecking to make sure I haven’t accidentally unfollowed you(it’s happened twice now😣). Anyways I don’t want to bother you, I’ll leave you alone now! I get that life gets in the way, just hoping you’re doing ok!😃

  59. askarsgirl says:

    Well if I had bothered to read the comments above I would have had my answer. Glad to hear you are well. I hope your writers block fucks off and leaves you the hell alone! Your fans patiently await your next update😃

  60. gb says:

    Glad all is well.. You have been seriously missed..

  61. Sasa says:

    I love your stories!

  62. askarsgirl says:

    According to your wifey it’s your birthday!
    Happy Birthday to my favorite writer!
    Wishing you steamy Askars filled dreams; a real life meeting (that doesn’t involve the cops😜) and a happy day with your family😃
    Have a great one, you deserve it!

  63. Eric sent me and I willingly obeyed, I love your stories!

  64. kinnik7104 says:

    Eric sent me to tell you how much I love your stories! I really do!

  65. mp5KOVA says:

    Eric sent me to tell you that both he and I think that your writing is THE BOMB!!!!! and on a personal note I want to thank you for inspiring me to give writing a chance ❤

  66. missron80 says:

    Oh yeah!!!! WINNER of All-Time Favourite Author and well deserved! You are the best author of fanfic right now in my opinion. Congrats!

  67. saldred75 says:

    congrats on best all time favorite author!!! I absolutely love your work, it has me in stitches often, thank you!!!

  68. trish1215 says:

    Did you see?! 😲http://www.buzzfeed.com/sheridanwatson/please-let-this-be-true

  69. msbuffy says:

    Hmm… They’re all so good! It’s hard to choose only one. Let me look again…

    OK. How about “Love Somebody?” That’s a good one we haven’t seen in awhile!

  70. cros8262 says:

    Holy shit woman!!! Have you SEEN the pics of AS at the whatever film festival promoting the blah, blah, blah, teenage girl movie from yesterday?!?! Holy white shirt of hotness with the hello good cop hair!!!

  71. seamstressff says:

    KJ, I saw this and immediately thought of you. You HAVE to make these.

    http://mycupcakeaddiction.com/videos/rainbow-unicorn-cookies-3d-pinata-cookies-that-poop-stars-what-the

    Let me know how they turn out.

  72. sysclp says:

    I saw this picture of a rainbow unicorn cake today and it made me think of you!

  73. ericluver says:

    I love your stuff and appreciate that you have copies available on mediafire. But I have no clue how to turn those into PDFs for my Kindle app. I can’t find a way to download them and save them. Any chance you could have PDF copies available on this site too. I really want Playing God and Repossessed to add to my list of fave fanfics.

    • kjwrit says:

      I can email them to you. WordPress shows me your email address when a comment is left, so just let me know which ones you want and I’ll send them to you. 🙂

  74. fanficglo says:

    I was just reading the last person’s comment about getting the pdf versions of your stories to download onto my Kindle. If it’s not to much trouble could you send me all of your completed works?

    I love your stories! They AND you are awesome!!!!!!!

  75. switbo says:

    Hope things are going well with your mom and that she is recovering nicely.

  76. HI, missing the posts about you, your life and your family almost as much as I miss your stories. Hope things are going well and your mum is getting better. With love xxx

  77. Rayne says:

    Really miss you and your stories I hope all is well with you and your family and real life lets us hear from you soon..

  78. fanficglo says:

    Hi, I hope all is well in Kjwrit Land. Just wanted to let you know I miss your stories & the OMG what is wrong with her, people think I’m crazy, bursting into hysterical laughter comments, & gallons of drool inducing pictures.

    ……..

    So basically, I’ve missed you!

  79. kleannhouse says:

    just checking up to make sure everything is okay, you have been the talk of FB a couple of times wondering if you are okay, i am sure life is hectic for you , hoping squirrely girl is good too. KY

  80. Mandy says:

    I hope all is well. It’s been awhile, it’s not usual for you to go so long without posting. Again, hope everyone is healthy and happy.

  81. missiemarie says:

    I’m worried about you, I miss you, I hope everything is ok? Please drop a line, not even a story update just a post saying things are all right 😦

  82. Gayle says:

    Is everything ok? You have not posted in a long time

  83. askarsgirl says:

    Happy happy birthday to my favorite writer! I hope you are having a wonderful day and are being spoiled by your family😃 I am now going to check out your birthday fic by your fabulous wifey. I’m sure it’s awesome as always! Have a great day!

  84. jfozz says:

    Happy birthday to you 🎶🎆🎂🍻🌻
    I hope you have a wonderful day and lots of love and laughter.
    Thanks for sharing your brain with us all and making us laugh so much.
    Blessings

  85. tbfmia says:

    Happy birthday!!!

  86. andrea says:

    How can I bribe you for updates ? Just say the words ….sorry, I don’t have Alex’s phone number, but I have pics of Alex and me from last October 2015, 2 taken by my girlfriend and 2 taken by our Viking himself … Contact me by email if you are willing to enter negotiations 🙂 Other propositions include taking you out for dinner when you are in Paris visiting …
    Just tell me, whatever would make your Muse happy again … I’m All-In

  87. gonsalsy says:

    Hey, not sure if I’m allowed to share a link with you on here, but I will try. Check out Iceland soccer team returning home to 30,000 fans doing a Viking long ship chant. It will give you chills! Inspiration for your Muse? https://youtu.be/IMIdPcf_50I

  88. fanficglo says:

    I go away on vacation & come back to to find 5 updates! It feels like Christmas in summer! 😀

  89. Mandy says:

    I hope everything is ok. It’s been awhile since last we heard from you.

  90. Try_Everything says:

    Jumping in to wish you a safe and wonderful season. I hope everything is fine with you and yours and that the season brings good things.

  91. bim2013 says:

    Dear kjwrit hope you are ok and just busy and wishing you and your loved ones a lovely Christmas and new year.

  92. gb says:

    Happiest of New Year’s. You are missed..

  93. potsiedaisy says:

    Missing you and hoping you are ok and it’s just life getting in the way 💕

  94. Mndy says:

    Really miss your story updates. I hope all is well. That everyone is healthy and you are just really busy.

  95. E. B. Rhome says:

    I thought of you the other day while I was watching VMI march in the parade. Was “little writ” one of the many cadets marching? I hope you are doing well and enjoyed your holidays.

  96. jusdky9 says:

    Thinking of you and rereading All In again! We miss you and hope all is well. Thank you.

  97. medtran49 says:

    Miss your stories. Hope you are okay!

  98. Gayle says:

    I miss your writing so much. I hope you are ok😩 And will return to your stories

  99. mazzablue says:

    Hoping you are OK and looking forward to more fantastic writing x

  100. jfozz13 says:

    Happy birthday! Hope you have a year of love and laughter ahead. Thank you for giving us all such wonderful stories to read and laugh at. Blessings to you and yours.
    Jackie 🎉🍾💖

  101. askarsgirl says:

    Happy belated birthday! Hope you had a great day and you were spoiled rotten!
    I have to admit, I selfishly love it when yours and makesmyheadspin’s birthdays roll around because the birthday fics you write each other are a gift to everyone😃

  102. tbfmia says:

    Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope you had a great time and that everything is well with you

  103. marinemomma44 says:

    Seeds of memory, update please.

  104. marinemomma44 says:

    Sorry wrong author☺️

  105. marinemomma44 says:

    Many911 just sayin’.

  106. If the Santa of fanfic is reading, I’m sure someone around here has been a good girl and made it onto the Nice List, even if it’s not me, so perhaps an update of The Debt for Christmas ?

  107. askarsgirl says:

    Hello! Just wanted to stop by and say “hi”. We haven’t heard from you in awhile so I hope everything is well with you and yours. Take care of yourself and hope to hear from you soon!😃

  108. jfozz13 says:

    Sorry I missed your birthday this year. I hope you had a great day, and mothers day. ♥
    Reading the comments, I realise I’m not the only one who misses you and your writing. I have to admit, that I miss your comments and just you, more than your stories. Apologies for not rating every chapter, but alot were on 69 votes and I couldn’t bring myself to change it.
    Anyway, recently I found myself missing Treyson and rereading everything again. Except Bonds. That one makes my heart hurt, so well done for the exceptional writing. The more I read, the more I laughed, the more I worried about you. I hope all is well with you and your family. How are the boys? And your work? What is the life expectancy of a squirrel? I hope I’m worrying for nothing and you’re just busy spending your lotto winnings from a yacht somewhere in the Mediterranean, with a Viking Captain…. 😝 I hope I don’t come across as too stalkerish.
    Blessings ♥

  109. valady1 says:

    Was on one of the TB/SVM facebook sites this week and someone was asking about you, wondering if anyone knows if you are okay..just passing it along and hope you and yours are well and happy. I know everyone would love to see you writing again, but understand that real life (and an MIA muse) can interfere with that. Take care…

  110. chrissyzl says:

    Hello… has anyone heard from our favorite author recently?? I pray she’s just suffering from a raging case of writer’s block and that all is well.

  111. Sheri McDoogle says:

    I haven’t heard anything is so long. anyone else?

  112. jfozz13 says:

    Thinking of you 🌻

  113. askarsgirl says:

    Happy belated birthday! I just read makesmyheadspin’s birthday fic for you. Awesome as always! Just wanted to wish you well. I miss your awesome stories, and I hope everything is good with you in your part of the world.

  114. medtran49 says:

    Hope you are okay. I’ve been re-reading all you work and have been reminded of how much I miss your humor and snark!

  115. sysclp says:

    Miss you so much!

  116. jfozz13 says:

    Just checking that you’re ok. 💙

  117. Kittyinaz says:

    Just checking in with you, and making sure all is well with this awesome year!! And I won’t lie, I am hoping a fic with Eric and Sookie stuck in Quarantine together could sometime be in the future. Lmao!

  118. mom2goalies says:

    Just wanted to let you know how much your stories helped me through some trying times. Just finished re-reading everything and had to say ‘Thank You!’. Hope all is well with you and yours.

  119. switbo says:

    I’m missing your writing, so I’m re-reading everything for the fourth or fifth time. Hope you are doing well. We miss you. If you have a minute, could you drop a post of a line or two -just to let your fans know you’re well?

  120. switbo says:

    I’m doing my roughly annual re-read of all your wonderful stories and wondering if you and yours are okay. So many writers disappeared during COVID and I find myself worrying about you all like you are friends. If you see this can you drop an “I’m alive” line?

  121. It’s 5 years to the day since you last posted. I’m not expecting anything more now, but I still come back to reread some of my favourite ever stories, so thank you for them. Hope you are well and happy whatever you are doing now. 💕

  122. missron80 says:

    I mourn the loss of your updates. You are, and forever shall be, my very most favourite. I read All In at least once a year and this time, I am making my way through all of your completed fics as well. Some of my faves are still WiPs alas, but your completes fics are gold!

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