I'll Cry Instead
KGL1404
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  • Reads 11,640
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  • Parts 35
  • Time 4h 57m
KGL1404
Complete, First published Aug 07, 2020
1960sangstbeatlesbrianepsteindramafangirlsfearfriendshipgeorgeharrisonhurt-comfortjohnlennonmelodramamobsmusicparanoiapaulmccartneyringostarr
There was the mob, all reaching and grabbing at something on the ground. Several of them were screaming bloody murder (due to the excitement of the fallen Beatle or because they were being pushed and shoved was unknown).

"Paul McCartney! It's him!" they shrieked in utter amazement as they ripped at his hair and his clothes....


The year is 1964, and The Beatles have made it big...maybe a little too big, for, everywhere they go, they're ambushed by fan girls. Usually, the lads from Liverpool are quicker than the crowd, but, one day, the fans happen to grab a hold of none other than The Beatles' bassist, Paul McCartney, effectively beating his body and mind to a pulp.

This angst/hurt comfort story tells the tale of Paul McCartney, who has been scarred by the brutality of his attack, and his three friends, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, who are trying their best to help Paul and his paranoid state of mind.

Will the three friends help Paul? Or will they only make his situation worse? If so, will Paul go so far as to quit being a Beatle? Read "I'll Cry Instead" to find out!

Inspired by a story on Fanfiction.net called "Stage Fright." Do give that one a read, if you have the chance.
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Is it too late?

19 parts Complete

After the Beatles had a succesful performance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1963, they became instantly famous in America. Ringo Starr is very excited about this and about the concert they were about to give. He also started to accept his feelings for his best bud George. But he didn't know that after he left his hotel room to go to the concert he would not return to it again. - this story is not really accurate with time and all - my first story, so if you have ideas comment them Achievements - #9 in starrison - #9 in mclennon

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