This piece of Fan Fiction is based on the Arthurian character Morgan, half sister of King Arthur. In 3822 words the story covers briefly Morgans life from when she was a child, her mother dying, growing up in a convent, meeting her half brother Arthur, plotting his death, ending up having a an affair with Arthur, getting pregnant to him then bringing up her son to hate his father. It is written in present tense and in third person narrative. Although it seems there is a lot going on and it was a tiny bit confusing with the sudden change in time frame, it actually has a very good narrative and this author definitely has a talent for story telling.
The vampire Chronicles: Third time's the Charm
A piece of Fan Fiction is based on two characters from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles: Lestat and Louis. In this story Lestat appears to be wounded and Louis heals him by offering him some of his blood. Is is slightly confusing as to exactly what context this story is in as the environment, time or setting are not really stated. It is written in third person, which is unusual for Anne Rice as she usually writes in first person. The way this is written is trying to mimic the unique and descriptive way Anne Rice does and actually achieves this quite well, however I feel that the choice of words are sometimes over-thought and therefore do not fit too well.
Outlander: From the Journals of Lord John Gray
This piece of Fan Fiction is written in first person and is a scene from the perspective of Lord John Gray a more lesser character from Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. The narrative is great and so similar to that of Diana Gabaldon that it could easily be mistaken as hers. The author shows a very good understanding of the original character's personalities and mannerisms, including incorporating the character Jamie's Scottish accent in the text such as "I ken ye well...". Overall this is lovely piece of writing by a promising writer.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Because We're Meant for Each Other
This piece of Fan Fiction is based from Michel Gondry's film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. In this story the main characters Joel and Clementine have recently erased their memories of being together but in a strange way they still love each other. It is written in third person and from more of Joel's side although it is not from his POV. The narrative is good, although in comparison to the movie this story is a lot more low key.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: As Garlic Cloves and Butter
This piece of Fan Fiction is a scene with the characters Mercutio and Benvolio from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The scene involves them discussing Romeo's new sickly infatuation with an un-named girl (obviously Juliet). It is written in third person and the dialogue is very Shakespearean but not to the extent that it is confusing. The writer does a very good job of setting this scene in Verona and the comical characters are captured true to Shakespeare's originals.
How I Met You Mother: What Remains
This piece of Fan Fiction is based from the popular television series 'How I met you Mother'. In this story the womanising character Barney is on his way to tell Robyn his feelings for her. It is written in present tense although it changes to past tense as he thinks back in time. The narrative is third person and it is written in a way that suits the original atmosphere of the program. However it is a little unusual to see Barney as a more thoughtful and contemplative character in this story in comparison to his original character who definitely is not. Slumdog Millionaire: Holding your Heart
This piece of Fan Fiction is a story based from the movie Slumdog Millionaire. It centres on the character Latika as she thinks about her love for Jamal and how her being considered beautiful is a blessing as well a curse. Being beautiful has led her to into great harm but has also saved her from much worse circumstances. It is written in third person. The writer clearly loves the story of Slumdog Millionaire and understands the characters well, however overall the quality of writing is a little weak.
Homer's Odyssey: Hope Gone
This piece of Fan Fiction is from the cannon of Homer's odyssey. The story is about Odysseus's return home to the Greek Island of Ithaca, after a long an arduous journey from the battle of Troy. It is in past tense and in first person and told from the point of view (POV) of the character Amphinomous, one of Penelope's many suitors. This was supposedly written for a school English assignment which is quite surprising as I think it is written exceptionally well.
Pan's Labyrinth/El Laberinto del Fauno: Most Humble Servant
This piece of Fan Fiction is based from Guilliermo del T0ro's film Pan's Labyrinth. This story jumps from the main character Ofelia sitting with her pregnant mother to when she is in bed where Pan the faun comes and visits her. Fundamentally the story is about Pan's great love for the girl Ofelia which this writer captures beautifully. The narrative is simple but very effective and is written in third person and in past-tense.
This piece of Fan Fiction is based from Jean-Pierre Jeunet's beautiful film Amelie. The story briefly describes the main character Amelie's childhood in comparison to that of Nino her eventual love interest and creates a scene where they meet as children via flashlight morse-code. It is written in past tense and third person narrative but is not very well constructed and a deep understanding of the characters clearly doesn't exist. The film is a hugely imaginative one but unfortunately this story lacks depth and creativity.
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