Two Eight Zero

Fanfiction
Title:	Two Eight Zero
Author(s):	Wuemsel
Date(s):	2000s?
Length:	long
Genre:	gen
Fandom:	Starsky & Hutch
External Links:	wayback link to story
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Two Eight Zero is a gen Starsky & Hutch story by Wuemsel.

It won many Torino Awards: 2nd Drama Story - 2003, 1st. Second Language Story, Horror Story, Starsky Hurt/Comfort Story, Hutch Angst Story / 2nd Tearjerker Story, Extreme Story, Starsky Angst Story / 3rd Canon Good Guy Portrayal Hutch - 2004, 1st Second Language Story, Horror Story / 3rd Extreme Story, Novel - 2006.

Author's Comments

I think the most positive feedback went to "Two Eight Zero". I don't know why, but people seem to really enjoy that story, at least more than my others. Which tends to make me jealous of my younger self, who wrote this story... No, serious, "Two Eight Zero" has something about it that apparently touches people, and/or entertains them. If only I could find out exactly what that is; I've never been able to repeat it, I'm afraid. Hm... maybe it's the image of Starsky wearing pink walking socks. I think I'll test that theory and have him wear them in every story from now on.

Reactions and Reviews

*sigh* This was one of the first SH fanfics I ever read, and it's so good I didn't even realise it's not slash *grins* It's very dark and rather strange in places (and gets really rather twisted), but Whumsel has a terrific writing style and I think she captures the characters well enough for it to work. Plus, it's just downright beautifully written

I have heard many MANY people tell me to go read this fic and I've had it on my bookmarks forever. Okay, I'm definitely doing it this week. I like dark fics:)

this is one of the first fics i ever read, too. :) and, like you, i was surprised to find that the declaration "i don't write slash" on the author's website. the line between gen and slash is so blurry in this fandom, i can never tell what's what. this story is achingly beautiful.

I like wuemsels writing, if she ever did write slash it would prob burn up the page it was printed on. I liked this story alot, the last half especially.

Great...wonderful...terrific story! Wow, what an epic! I truly enjoy your writing...your desctiption puts the reader right there, watching all the action. And your characterizations are spot on perfect, from the actions, to the gestures, the dialogue and the characters thoughts. Really a great read...thanks for sharing!

I might be a little late with this review but I can't help: my goodness, that story is better than every episode I ever saw (maybe i missed some, though) Were Dave's eyes really azure blue?

Thank you for a wonderful story! I loved it! This was always one of my favorite shows, and you've really captured the characters, not only that, but you've fleshed them out. I am looking forward reading more of your works, good job and keep up the good work.

This entire story is just un-be-liev-a-ble. You are an incredible writer. You write with such clear emotion and empathy, and it is an awesome (as in "awe-inspiring," not "cool or rad") experience to read your work. I am truly impressed with your skill and creativity.

How in the world did you do this? How long did it take?

You've captured the two characters so well, and you've broken my heart in the proces. I swear, chapters two and three just about had me throwing up. I was definitely in tears, and that doesn't often happen when I'm reading. Not because I'm unaffected by the written word, but because I have such control over my pacing as I read. It's easy to turn the page or shut the book, but I always just let a movie roll on, carrying me with it. I'm impressed that you were able to make me cry, even though I *did* get up and walk away several times.

Again, unbelievable. Just incredible. I don't have anything more to say that will adequately express my feelings. Just...wow.

Are you a published author yet? If so, please let us know what you've written, and I'll go buy it right away. If not, please let us know when you *are* published, because I'm certain that it will happen. Your talent will not be long unrecognized. And we can all say we knew you when. :)

It's an honor to read your stories. Thank you for sharing.

This is some of the hardest stuff I've ever read. I reacted to this so strongly, that I've become dizzy and panicky. You've got me in tears. I don't know if you've ever been the victim of conditioned response, but you've done an excellent job of portraying it.

My God.

This is so similar to what I went through. I wasn't brainwashed by some evil doctors, but by some evil family members, growing up. I had no previous reality to go back to, so it took a long time before my reactions were normal.

Starsky's fear of punishment is terrifying. It's so realistic. The worst part of submitting is voluntarily accepting pain or humiliation. Agreeing to accept punishment on the condition that it is less terrible than it has been previously. God, that's an unbelievably broken thing to do.

You're really good at this. Too good. I honestly, seriously, need to go call my therapist now. I thought I'd done a good job of healing, but it's like you were in my head during the worst times of my life. How can you just know my pain like this?

Well, you've done something good. I'll bet that I'm not the only one who realizes that they still need help after reading your story. I don't know how long it'll be before I can read more, but I do intend to finish this story. Not just because it's important for myself that I be able to finish something like this, but because I'm really interested in seeing how Hutch helps Starsky.

You're an excellent writer. If you have endured some sort of mind control like this, then I am truly sorry. If not, then you are an incredibly empathetic person, impressively able to understand another's pain. This is a valuable skill, and you could put it to good work as a counselor or teacher.

I am in awe of your talent.

OMG. That was the best S&H fan fic I have read. It was so dark and so heartbreaking, but the way you wrote it and the ending was so great. The characterisation is brilliant, I can really picture the characters and hear there voices. Although it is a little hard when Starsky is all wrong in the head, but I still foudn those moments brillant. Well done.

Wow... I finished this story over four hours ago and I'm still speechless. I know you must be tired of my reviews by now, but I'm so glad you wrote so many stories because they're all so fantastic. This, however, may be the best so far. It's like nothing...I've ever read before, in my entire life. It effects me like very few things have. You have an amazing talent and you express it so well through stories like this one. Please continue to write! I don't know what I'll do when I've gone through all of yours. I...am in awe. Thank you, so much!

Keep wondering what had happened if Hutch had go in instead of Starsky... Of all the stories I've ever read this one touched me like no other did...

I just re-read this story and I just have to say that this is my all-time favorite story of yours!

Well, so far, with your magical fingers, another favorite can not be far behind! But it's so hard to choose which one, it can change on any given day, today, it's this powerful master piece. Poor Starsk. Poor Hutch.

*much blubbering & tears*

*Wipes eyes*

Okay, I just love how Hutch brings Starsky back to himself and vise versa. *SNIFF* I needed two boxes of tissues and a bag of peanut butter cups to get through this. *Sighs* Poors Starsk, couldn't get any more candy... *sniff*

This is such a powerful story of loss and re-connection. It is inspirational. Truly.

And I simply must say it again, I must, I must - I LOVE this story!

Okay. So this story was published forever ago and am I ever glad I found it. I've been re-reading it. Stayed up until like 6am reading it the first time. Not commenting, because my words would not be worthy. This story is... god... so great. unbelievable. So I decided I HAD to comment, because, that's just what you do with stories this great. And those stories don't exactly come along every day. So anyway, maybe it's because I was a psychology major for two years, that this 'subject/plot/whatever' interests me so. But it's just brilliantly written. Can't compliment it enought. just woah. )

I’m shocked that this story hasn’t got a lot of reviews. It’s so incedible. This has to be my favourite Starsky and Hutch story... I actually read it a few years ago and only just found it again. I adore the interaction between the two… it’s like watching the show for real. Sorry I can’t offer any critique, but it’s perfect in my eyes.

Wow. Ok, I've read this a few times now, and not reviewed, because I had no idea where to start. But here goes... It's amazing, and I think it's the best S&H story I've ever read. It's the most original plot I've ever seen, there's nothing else like it. You kept the guys in character. Your descriptions are so good that I could really visualise it all happening. It's heartbreaking in places - Starsky thinking he needs to earn a cuddle from Hutch *sniff*. And you resolved the story really well in the end. You should be so proud of this!

Just discovered the fanfiction for this series and this story just knocked my socks off (they weren't pink )! It is one of the best, most well written fan fiction stories I have read on any site. Great job and will definately check out other stories authored by you. Thank you for sharing your talents!