Stories With Iolaus

What do you do when the fish just aren't biting?

You read a story.

Below are links to various stories written by fans about their favorite heroes. If you prefer epics, I've got those too. Still didn't get enough? Check out the Iolausian Library, where you can find links to more stories by many talented bards.

Stories are listed in alphabetical order by title.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Alcmene's Death by Wildkat
Iolaus must deal with Alcmene's death.

Always A Hero At Heart by Wildkat
A charming little tale in just over 500 words. Iolaus is sent to rescue a damsel in distress. Another of the challenge series.

A Modest Little Rescue by Margui
Iolaus has to rescue a damsel in distress. All in just a little more than 500 words.

Aphrodite's Gift by Wildkat
Aphrodite is having a hard time deciding what to get Iolaus on his birthday.

A Typical Day by Wildkat
A Young Iolaus challenge story. Included in this story is; fishing, Herc's gauntlests, Herc owie, skinny dipping, green apples, a net, a squid, rain, a bandit attack and a catapult. (not necessarily in that order )

The Beast Within by Margui
Iolaus goes into a deep, dark forest to rescue a missing girl.

Behind the Scenes by Margui
This is a 750 word challenge that has Herc, Iolaus, Salmoneus and Autolycus all putting on a show for the Widow Twanky

Best Intentions by Margui
Iolaus has the best of intentions when he arrages for a surprise birthday party for Autolycus.

Blood of Medusa by Margui
Hercules and Iolaus help a healer fight a plague that was set on a village by Zeus but Livy has a few secrets of her own.

Chapter and Verse by Wildkat
A challenge story that asked to describe a Herculean Character in 500 words or less. This one is a little over 1000 words.

Conventional Distractions by Margui
Why read this story? I have 24 good reasons, all from season two.

Everything I Needed To Learn, I Learned From Iolaus by Mare
Mare takes a wry look at the memorable scenes from Hercules:The Legendary Journeys series and movies.

Finders Keepers by Wildkat
This is Kat's answers to a challenge story that asks the writer to write a story where Iolaus and Hercules meet a walking, talking giant green turtle. You might find some familiar faces in this one.

Friendship and Medicine by Margui
Iolaus persuades a little girl to take some very icky tasting medicine.

Grief by Wildkat
Ares uses grief as a powerful wapon against Hercules.

Guilt Trip by Wildkat
Young Iolaus must deal with the aftermath of his parents visit to the Academy.

The Hazards of the Die by Margui
Autolycus and Iolaus are imprisioned together, while Autolycus reminisces how they got there.

Hero for a Day by Margui
Autolycus gets to experience what its like to be 'Hero for a Day'.

Holiday Ball by Wildkat
A Young Iolaus holiday story that begins with the line, "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done."

Hydras, Pumpkins and Fools, Oh My by Wildkat
A Young Iolaus Halloween story set in verse that includes costumes, a pumpkin, a black cat and jello.

I'll Be Home For Solstice by Wildkat
Another one of these fun challenges-Iolaus takes caroling to new heights on a trip to Alcmene's.

I'll Be Home For Solstice-Here Comes Auto Claus by Margui
A Challenge story which had to include phrases like:"chestnuts roasting on an open fire", "grandma got run over by a chariot", and "a bowl full of jelly" are included here.

I'm Not A Demigod But I Play One On T.V. by Margui
With the help of the Chronostone, Kevin Sorbo and Michael Hurst get transported to a time of "myth and legend".

Inspiration by Wildkat
What is a Fan Fiction Storyteller to do when she has writer's block? She enlists her favorite character to help get her back on track.

Kat's A to Z, Z to A Challenge by Wildkat
This is Kat's answer to an A to Z challenge. It's amazing what you can learn about your best buddy as you're traveling down a lonely road.

Lady Of The Forest by Jamie
While traveling alone in the wilderness Iolaus meets a very unusual woman with a tragic past. This is a story and a half!

Little White Lies by Margui
A sequel to "Tangled Webs", Autolycus crashes Anticlea's wedding and Iolaus and Hercules try to run interference.

A Little Menu-tainment by Margui
This is a 500 word story challenge that must include a large, walking, talking green turtle.

The Meeting by Wildkat
A Young Hercules story that recounts the first meetiing of the legendary duo.

The Pool by Margui
Iolaus has an encounter with his female fans.

A Saggitarian Birthday Story by Margui
Written as a birthday story for a "Gold Apple" list member, this story can stand on it's own as Iolaus tries to find a way to break a curse imposed by Medusa.

Seeds of Life by Past Imperfect
This was an answer to a challenge story that asked, "Write a story about Iolaus explaining the facts of life."

Shades of The Past by Wildkat
A Young Hercules Story- A new cadet won't forget about Iolaus' past.

Sins of the Father by Wildkat
A Young Hercules Story- Iolaus' father makes an unexpected visit to the Academy.

Someone To Believe In (Me) by Wildkat
A Young Hercules Story- A chronical of the event that lead up to young Iolaus' Academy Days.

Stretching the Truth by Margui
Autolycus finds himself rescuing Hercules and Iolaus from the torture chamber of an evil king.

Surprising Sacrafices by Margui
Iolaus is saved from a marksman's arrow by a most unlikely hero.

Tangled Webs by Margui
Iolaus helps Autolycus find a kidnapper and discovers a secret about The King of Thieves.

There And Back Again by Margui
Autolycus meets Autolycus? You bet! And they still can't get along. An experiment through the alphabet and then back again.

Tricks and Treats by Margui
A Halloween Story. Included in this quasi-challenge story is a pumpkin, a black cat, an outhouse and a full moon.

Turnabout by Wildkat
A Young Hercules Story Challenge- Young Hercules has to deal with Young Iolaus in the limelight. How will he handle it?

Warrior Heart by Wildkat
A Young Iolaus has to deal with the heart wrenching consequences of being a warrior.


"Blood of Medusa", "Lady Of The Forest" and "Warrior Heart" were winners of the 1999 Iolausian Fan Fiction Awards!
"Hazards of the Die" and "Always A Hero At Heart" were Honorable Mentions of the 2000 Iolausian Fan Fiction Awards!
"A Typical Day" was Honorable Mention for the 2001 Iolausian Fan Fiction Awards!
"Tangled Webs" was named as an Outstanding Story in the 2002 Iolausian Fan Fiction Awards!
"Finders Keepers", Little White Lies", "Surprising Sacrificies", and "Stretching the Truth" were all Honorable Mentions in the 2003 Iolausian Fan Fiction Awards!

If you would like to read more stories from other Award Winners:

The Golden Apple Award was courtesy of Bwell

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