Summary:

By means of a magic talisman called a "dreamcatcher," everyone's favorite Goblin King invades the troubled dreams of college freshman Sarah Williams, ruthlessly playing on her deepest fears and insecurities arising from her relationship with her actress mother (or lack thereof) and her own future acting career (or lack thereof). With the help of friend and would-be boyfriend Monty, Sarah must struggle to come to terms with her mother's neglect and its continuing impact upon her life, or fall victim to Jareth's obsession.

Disclaimer and Credits:

Jareth, Sarah, Linda Williams, and the Labyrinth belong to the late, great Jim Henson, his studios, and possibly Tristar Video. The characters of Montgomery "Monty" Harrison Collins, Mark Reyes, Dr. Lawrence Ashby, Sam Marin, Ian MacKenzie, Stephan Therien, Adam Leeds, and the entire fictional Broadway cast of "Romeo and Juliet" are mine. This fanfiction has been created purely for entertainment purposes. No monetary profits of any kind will result from its creation. Please don't sue me.

I have read a great deal of Labyrinth fanfic since I have been on the mailing list, and it is probably inevitable that some of it has penetrated into my subconscious. If you find that I have unintentionally used a phrase or an idea that too closely mirrors one of yours, please let me know and I will either change it or give you proper credit. : )

Jareth's song in Chapter Four is "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche, while his song in Chapter Eight is a combination of "Shades" and "Carpe Diem" by Echolyn, a band whose music is said to sound like a cross between Gabriel-era Genesis and XTC. The lyrics quoted in Chapter Seven are from "Juliet," by Stevie Nicks. The song "Don't Look Back Now," briefly mentioned in Chapter Five and soon to be prominently featured in an as-yet-unwritten later chapter, is actually the Donna Lewis song "Simone." I've taken the title "Simone" and transferred it to the play Linda Williams once starred in while singing "Don't Look Back Now" as her solo. Monty's song in Chapter Ten is "Snow on the Sahara" by Anggun.

"Romeo and Juliet" belongs, of course, to Shakespeare. Like I'm really going to try to cop the credit for that!

Sarah's blue velvet dress in Chapter Seven and Eight was inspired by Listian Pale Jewel's Labyrinth ballgown. Jareth's blue rose was inspired by Bleurose, another Labyrinth Listian, and the blue roses she distributed at that same Labyrinth Ball.

The graphics featured on these pages were gleaned from various sites on the web. Several have been edited. Links back to the original websites can be found at the bottom of the same page upon which a given graphic appears.

Awards:

I'm proud to say that "Dreamcatcher" was nominated for Best Character Development and Best Unfinished Fanfic in Clara Gerl's Favorite Story of the Year (FSOTY) Contest. It was also nominated for Best Story and Best Unfinished Story for the Labyrinth Green Awards.

       Crystal Dream's Labyrinth Fanfic Award!                  Clara Gerl's Award of the Fae!

Comments:

My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has commented on the story, including (deep breath): Tyger Lily (Arsinoe), Lindsay, Stormlight, Cool Cat, Andi Beard (MadMarian), Mirya Rayn, Rebecca, Andrea (Bamfy the Insane), Anakerie, Kitty (Night Owl), Maedeline, Valleri, Goblinette, Tree (Sarah), Lisa (Bowiechasr), Religitania, Alexa Close, Eileen, FaeRogue(Penn Gwynn Queen), Jessie, Xarael (Artemis), Nova, Pale Jewel, Theria, Lysette, Tennyson, Amy the Lurker, Queen Mabb, Seona, Mystique Silver, Soleil, Crystal Dream, Madison James, Erin M, Kathy Bianchi-Rossi, Heather, Deborah Krier, PrincessDawn, Ash Jay, Clara Gerl, Jennypher, Ashleigh, Xena, Mo, C.J., Laren, Brandy, Magik_90, Brianna, Gray, Calliope the Labyrinth Muse, and Abigail. Let me know if I missed any of you wonderful commenters! Not likely, though, since I print out and save every comment. ; ) "Dreamcatcher" is dedicated to you all. : )

Finally, if you like the story, or have any comments, suggestions, etc., please, please tell me so!! I live for e-mail. ; )

Feather image edited from Graphics by Tammy; Moon image edited from Yahright Graphics Archive; Background from Joerg Doehring's Backgrounds.