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Joe Stories Archive

Stories featuring Joe Dawson as a central character

The stories are presented in order of the author's last name and then alphabetically by title.
This archive was resurrected in 2006 after three years of being off the web, and is being dusted off to help preserve some fic that's not available anywhere else. As a result, not all authors' email addresses or website URLs work. If you find any that don't, please let me know so I can fix it. Thanks!

Archive submissions taken only if the author submits his/her own work. For more stories, check out either the new HL Archive or the old HL Archive or the many Highlander communities on LiveJournal.
Please note: archival of fic here is not equivalent to a personal recommendation from the archivist of all of the fic here; it is merely presented as a one-stop archive for fic featuring Joe Dawson. Additionally, much of this was written while the series was still on the air, and is representative of that period.

Linked pages in this archive were last updated June 11, 2008 8:22 PM PST
Happy Reading!

Atira Kei
Atira's House of Fiction

Aftermath Adult m/m -- Dawson and Methos find common ground while Joe deals with an unpleasant memory.

One Night After Closing Adult m/m -- Joe Dawson and Methos plan to discuss their unresolved sexual tension when they are violently abducted, so the "discussion" takes place later.

On Reflection Adult m/m, m/m/m -- After whacking Cord for killing Charlie, Duncan rejects Joe, devastating him. Methos rescues Joe from despair into love and brings Duncan and Joe back together in a new way.

 

Barbara Lavelle

All My Life's a Circle A new woman enters Joe's life in an unexpected way. There's a mutual attraction between them but, will it be destroyed when Joe learns his new love isn't whom she seems to be.

 

Cagey

Mortals Forever Knight/HL crossover --While Natalie Lambert ponders the revelations of "Human Factor," Joe Dawson discovers that Watchers and vampires don't mix all that well.
Mortal, guilty Forever Knight/HL crossover Sequel to "Mortals." Joe Dawson finds himself at odds with the Watchers when vampires come to Seacouver.
Memory: HL parody Did you ever wonder why Methos doesn't have flashbacks? (A Highlander: The M&M Universe story)
Sidekicks: HL parody The show *is* called "The Highlander," isn't it? (A Highlander: The M&M Universe story)

 

Cathy Butterfield

Risk Joe gets arrested at the scene of a Quickening....
Belinda's Tale A sidebar to Risk.
Whispers - Answer to a Halloween challenge on the JoeFic list. 11.11.01

 

Christini Lisi

For Amber Waves Adult A fan of Joe's music, Amber, drops by sometimes from out of town to hear him play. Tonight, she has bigger plans, and Duncan lends a hand. Both Joe and Amber consider the consequences and decide to play. (offsite link)

 

Dannell Lites

Three filk songs:
For Joe
Send in MacLeod
Joe's New Year's Eve Party

 

Dargelos

After Such Knowledge - Adult - m/m M/J -- Sequel to "Plenty More" Set after Archangel

 

Emma
Chez Emma

Interlude for Blues - Adult m/f - A post-Archangel story. (offsite link)

 

eng

One More For the Road -- A lush telling of a tale of Joe, Methos, and a Watcher techno-wonk named Ram that Joe admires who may not be what she seems. (First in eng's Chaos Chronicles series, which features Joe, at the Highlander Quill Club) (offsite link)

 

Franki Tollefson

Aid and Comfort Adult Joe and Amanda seek comfort in each other during Duncan's Dark Quickening
Anniversary Adult A year after Lauren's murder, Joe Dawson reminisces about their love and friends come by to lend comfort.
The Gig Adult After a gig on the road, Joe Dawson spends the evening with an admirer of his guitar licks.
Massage Fantasy Adult On a cruise, Joe Dawson puts aside his guitar for a moment and uses his talented fingers to help a lady with her suntan lotion.

 

Glacis formerly known as Bren Atrim
Glacis' Fanfiction Archive
link updated 3.6.07 

Forgiveness Adult m/m [note: contains violence that may be offensive to some] An exploration of what Duncan may have done under the influence of the Dark Quickening, and how his friends come to grips with it. 

 

Heidi McKeon

Fiona Adult — An old flame of Methos' sweeps in, attracting both Joe and Duncan as well, while she searches for something very dear. This is part of the Fiona Saga; unfortunately, many of the stories in the complete saga are no longer available online.
Afternoon Delight Adult — Joe learns about the frailties of Immortals when he finds himself worrying about Fiona's absence.
Love-n-Anger Adult — Fiona and Joe run into problems when they are on vacation which leads to a lot of miscommunication and missing each other.
Distraction Adult — Fiona distracts Joe in a most delightful way.
Morning Ride Adult (kinda but not really) — Fiona and Joe return to her home in Ireland to start a new chapter in their life together. no longer available
Rainy Day Adult — Joe and Fiona find a creative way to spend a rainy day.
Shower Adult — Fiona treats Joe to a special shower when he comes home late one night.
Say Good-Bye— Joe Dawson and Fiona have been together many long, happy years. Duncan, Methos, and Richie drop by for a game of cards; their real reason for visiting unspoken.
Coming Home — Many years after Joe's death, Fiona returns to their home to face her memories, while Methos comforts her with a caring centuries old.
Comfort Adult -- Joe Dawson hits it off with a business traveler who drops by Joe's Bar when she's in town, as he struggles with Duncan MacLeod's coldness following the incident with Jakob Galati.
Fantasies and Reality - Co-written with Q - Adult m/m -- Set after Judgement Day. Methos must deal with feelings he's kept buried for a long time.

 

Janine Shahinian

Deadly Secrets After he sees Richie die, Joe Dawson recruits Shane into the Watchers, with full initiation ceremony and Latin oath. As the events of Chivalry and Timeless unfold, everyone is keeping secrets from everyone else.

 

Jen Thrailkill

Potest Esse Nur Unus link verified 3.7.07

Chris Chronicles Book 3 The last installments in the Chris's Chronicle in which Chris is out for love no matter what the cost. (check Jen's page for the rest of the Chris's Chronicle) offsite link takes you to an age verification statement page

 

Jette Goldie
Jette's Fanfic

Flood of Passion Adult — Joe, Methos and MacLeod are trapped in the aftermath of an earthquake, along with a frightened woman. Survival depends on working together.

The Barman, the Thieves, and the Lover Adult — Sequel to Flood of Passion. Jacqui has come to Seacouver and Adam plays matchmaker for the lovers.

Friends, Enemies and Lovers Adult — Sequel to The Barman, the Thieves, and the Lover. Old enemies and old lovers make present situations difficult sometimes....

Nameless Fantasies Adult — Joe finds himself delightfully overwhelmed by Honey, who doesn't take no for an answer and allows him the space to weave his own fantasies.

 

JiM

After Archangel Adult After finding that Duncan has killed Richie in " Archangel," Joe and Methos are in shock and unable to face being alone. Support and comfort between friends transition to a different kind of caring for a night.
It's Probably Me Someone's got a copy of the infamous database....
"IPM2 - Methos" - Adult DM/M, JD/OFC, Joe summons Methos from Paris to come and finally deal with the database, once and for all. But when he arrives, he finds more than one situation needs dealing with... [Archivist's note: this is more of a DM/M piece than a Joe piece.]
"IPM3- Leaving" Adult DM/M, JD, OFC Joe has sent Morgan away -- why? Duncan and Methos work to bring them back together, but a split is in their future as well.

 

Kat Allison
Kat Allison's Fanfiction

Last Set Before Closing (offsite link)- A Joe Story set in the future

 

Kathi C.

In Morning's Light Adult m/m - Methos/Joe - Joe and Methos finally admit their feelings for each other. . .with a little help from Duncan.

 

watcher logoKeerawa

A Moment to Reflect A drabble written for the Highlander100 challenge.

The Price of Interference Novella. Joe Dawson: Watcher, Vietnam vet, bartender, bluesman ... assassin? Joe overhears a conversation never meant for his ears. The consequences will require him to reveal old secrets, face his personal demons, and take care of an unstable Immortal.

The Secret War Sequel to The Price of Interference. Joe and Methos take on the Hunters.

 

Keith R. A. DeCandido
Keith's Fanfic

Two Minutes after Midnight Joe Dawson and Jack Shapiro face off in the aftermath of the conflict between the Watchers and Immortals started by James Horton and Jakob Galati. (offsite link)

 

Kellie Matthews

Kellie's Homepage

Everything Must Change Adult -- A woman brings Joe news of the death of a fellow Watcher and friend; but Nira also brings ancient innocence and, finally, love. (offsite link)
Feet of Clay Adult m/f, m/m -- Nira is a very old friend of Methos, but she's Joe's love now, while Methos is quite happy with Duncan. (offsite link)

 

KickAir 8P~

Claudia's Blues — Last requests....

 

Kit Mason

Blues for a Summer Night — Joe's blues bring Amanda in from a troubled night, and the two find comfort in music and each other's company.
You'd Better Watch Out — On Christmas Eve, Joe Dawson helps out an old Watcher, Niko, who is more than he appears, as Anne Lindsey drops by and Methos comes in from the cold.
Love on the Line Adult — Is the woman who's phoning Joe Dawson just an admirer or something more dangerous to himself and his Immortal friends?
Thanksgiving — Romance and holiday festivities combine as Joe's relationship with the multifaceted Mariellen deepens and Amanda plans a potluck Thanksgiving dinner. Sequel to Love on the Line
The Trouble with Older Women — Methos comes to Joe for help when his romance with Millie the Pirate hits unexpected difficulties. Sequel to Thanksgiving.

 

Lori Wright

Lori's Fanfic

Companions Story of the evolution and disintegration of Roy Ferrer in quest for the perfect Watcher companion. Part 1 Part 2
Dawson's Daughter — Amy leaves the comfort of home to investigate Joe Dawson, at the urging of her new friend Richie and finds a whole new family. First in the Amy Saunders trilogy, which continues with Interference and Bonds.

Garbage Man — Detective Samantha Henley hides a strange fascination for Joe Dawson. Can Joe and Duncan discover what she's up to? [10.28.01]

Life in Wartime — From the beginning of James Horton's career as Watcher, he has been assigned some of the nastier of the immortals. This story tell how he deals with the emotional baggage he carries. [10.28.01[

Origins — Methos and Joe travel to Egypt together and discover where the virus came from that Kronos used and where the symbol of the Watchers originated. [10.28.01]

 

small Watcher logoMerrie Gail
Mehri's Mountain link updated 3.6.07

Memorial Day - Joe, and a day to remember.

 

Merry Lynne
Any Road

Lost Time — Joe hits it off with Chase before discovering who she's waiting for and what that might mean. Later, Chase, Duncan, and Methos, have to deal with... E-mail author for story

 

Watcher LogoPaula Mackey
Paula's Site

Sooner or Later, Everyone Cums at Joe's ADULT Part 1 Part 2
Too Young for Love

 

Penny Tallman

Dessert Adult JD/OFC

 

Pierre DuBois

Cause and Effect An Immortal from Joe's past appears, surprising Duncan. But Joe's not talking about what he did to raise Keller's ire. Are Duncan and Methos helpless to save him from Keller's vengeance?
Eat at Joe's Adult -- While Duncan's in Paris, Amanda decides to find out more about his mysterious Watcher. Despite Joe's initial reticence, he and Amanda find that there's much fun to be had beyond just watching.

Word of Mouth Adult f/m/f

 

QueenH

First Day on the Job - Joe's first assignment as a Watcher.

 

Rachael Sabotini
Rachael Sabotini's House O' Fanfic

link verified 3.7.07

Hearth and Home - Adult m/m Co-written with Andrea Drummond. Set immediately following the events of "The Modern Prometheus", Methos reflects on the differences between his relationship with Duncan and his relationship with Joe.

 

Raine Wynd

Unexpected Adult - Amanda makes Joe an offer....
Whatever You Say - Amy confronts her father.
Just Another Night One Halloween night, Methos learns something new.

 

Randy Ferrance (Doc Anvil)

When You Care Enough to Love the Very Best — The whole gang helps Dr. Matt Brennan as he struggles with the frailty of his mortal clientele: Joe with music, Anne Lindsay as a colleague, Duncan with memories, and Amanda in her own special way.

 

Rhiannon Shaw

Rhiannon's Eyrie

Handled with a Chain Adult Joe discovers something about his brother-in-law he didn't know....
Journal Entry, 4/28/98 The things a Watcher knows...
Lightning Joe, Methos, and the blues.
Shards & Links Adult sequel to Handled with a Chain

 

Russet McMillan
Russet's Highlander Fiction

links verified 3.7.07

Hold Fast Duncan, Connor, and Joe face more Hunters, with Connor at a disadvantage and flashing back to his past with Joe.
King for a Day Joe Dawson and Duncan MacLeod are in a car struck by lightning and the next morning, Duncan's not feeling well while Joe's tiptop.
Mortality Rate Joe, Anne, and Richie try to fathom the mystery of an Immortal woman beheaded on Joe's doorstep, but each clue leaves more questions as Duncan stalks her killer.
Those Who Heal Themselves Richie Ryan is really sick, and Joe Dawson and Anne Lindsay must rush to discover what might impede his healing.

 

Sandra McDonald
Sandra's fic archive site

Choices After Evil — A redeemed Felicia Martins hooks up with Richie after Duncan's Dark Quickening and Joe pours himself into a bottle. Are Duncan's fears that Felicia may not really be making amends justified?
You Break It, You Pay for It — Some decades from now, Richie stuggles with memories of a teacher he killed and a woman he loved, Joe Dawson's daughter Andrea — who visits her dad at home.

Sandra's one of the most prolific, early writers of HL fanfic (all gen/het.) Check her archive out for her other works.

 

SciFiScarlet
SciFiScarlet Story Page (Updated mail and URL Feb. 10, 2003)

Dawson's Tale - Duncan remembers Joe.

 

Shomeret

Mr. Destiny - [9.10.01]

 

Stargirl last known e-mail doesn't work. Anyone have a more current one?

Dawson's Secret Joe Dawson asks Duncan MacLeod to train a new Immortal. Duncan refuses, wondering why it matters to Joe, so Amanda steps forward.

 

Stephanie Lutz

A Little Night Music — An old friend of Duncan's, Kate, sails into Joe's music and heart, and reminisces about old battles and old loves.
Joe vs. the Insurance Investigator — Joe's bar is trashed by one of Mac's Quickenings just as Ms. Hanson is to arrive to investigate the latest in a series of claims.
That Good Night — Set many years after Brothers in Arms. Duncan learns a lesson about friendship.

 

Tanja Kinkel

Postscript - Joe's first meeting with "Methos" rather than with "Adam Pierson."

Losses - After Duncan and Cassandra have left for Romania, Joe is left to sort out his feelings about Methos.

 

Teresa Coffman

Get Well Soon Joe meets the other MacLeod....

The Better Part of Valor A missing scene from "Indiscretions."

 

Vanzetti

Joy, Watchfulness, Wishingcrossover with X-Files When Joe agrees to run a bar on an island, he gets more than he'd expected....

 

Various authors

Conversations at Joe's Compiled by Teresa Coffman, it's a list of stories that take place in one of Joe's bars.

I am currently hunting down the infamous flashback drabble that was posted to the HLX List Archive, where parts 61-110 featured Joe.

 

Xris Robbins

Ghostings - PG-13 - m/m strongly implied Joe is haunted by an affair he can't forget.

 

Current archivist is Raine Wynd. Grateful acknowledgment and credit is given to Heidi McKeon for being the original archivist of the JoeStories Archive.

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