It is the year 1989, Valerie Halstead had just moved from Upstate New York in the Catskills to Des Moines, Iowa with her Mom Sheila and stepdad Greg. While going to a new school as a fresh start as a junior, Valerie meets some new friends; One of them who happens to be the one and only Jim Root. How will things end up between the two? . . . NOTES: I only own the characters I created. All rights reserved. No copyright intended. I know the members of Slipknot are all different ages and went to different schools, but I decided for the sake of the story that they would all be in the same grade and school. Enjoy! Thank you so much for reading!

Money, love, and guitar strings. She is a tech nerd, and loves music. She's never worked with a band technically before, until she got a once of a lifetime chance to work with her favorite band, Slipknot. Things get heated between her and guitarist Jim Root. And it changes her perspective forever. Will she be able to maintain a relationship with one of the most famous guitarists ever? *finished 2/25/22*

A Jim Root x Reader Christmas story. All I will say is:NO ONE SHOULD SPEND THE HOLIDAYS ALONE!

A story about a girl who's been moving from place to place in the Slavic states who's name is Jane Ivanov. She finally decides to move to Des Moines, Iowa. Hoping to stay there, away avoiding others. Though, her plans change when she meets someone unexpected that ultimately changes her life. Though, things aren't perfect, but with her friends and the band Slipknot, she will make the best out of her trip traveling with the band.

The Story of when fate steps in and changes the course of life of Jim Root and Samantha

"I can stare into a thousand eyes, But every smile hides a bold face lie," Ember's scared. She's scared everyone's out to hurt her. She wants someone to love, but how can she expect someone to love her if she barely loves herself. She just wants to feel safe. It sounds so simple but it's not. "I'm nothing short of being one complete catastrophe." •A Jim Root story This story is dedicated to @tattooed_millionaire thank you for always being amazing and providing such awesome stories. You are an inspiration so thank you. Ratings: #1 Slipknot #1 Jimroot #1 Jamesroot #1 Chrisfehn #1 maggot #1 Paulgray #1 Coreytaylor #1 Shawncrahan #1 Sidwilson #1 Craigjones #1 joeyjordison #2 mickthomson #2 maggots

finished - september 16, 2019 In which they love each other endlessly but just can't seem to get it right.

finished - october 8, 2019 In which she's a mess and he's exactly what she needs.