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Winds, bring him back to me: a Zuko/Aang Ship manifesto by Anonymous
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
05 May 2026
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A ship manifesto cum character study regarding the dynamic between Zuko and Aang.
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Improvising a Perfect Tragedy: Applying Aristotle’s Poetics to the 3rd Life Series by Gladumf
Fandoms: Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series
05 May 2026
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According to Aristotle, “For as there are persons who, by conscious art or mere habit, imitate and represent various objects through the medium of colour and form, or again by the voice; so in the arts above mentioned, taken as a whole, the imitation is produced by rhythm, language, or 'harmony,' either singly or combined”.
In simpler terms, all art–but especially storytelling–is a form of imitation, drawing from real life. The storytelling within 3rd life is also a form of imitation, and because the narrative is improvised, it ultimately becomes closer to real life than many scripted works. Nearly every memorable tragedy can be traced back to the structures of the Poetics, and the 3rd Life Series is one of them.
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or, my final paper for my literary analysis class, focusing on the story arc of 3rd life from Grian's perspective, through an Aristotelian lens
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- 2,771
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Rocket's story on his origins and his thoughts on the Little Einsteins.
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- English
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The Handmaiden and the epitome of sapphic representation: when sex (and everything else) is imbued with feelings and meaning by TheGayShipper (Miss_Vanderwaal)
Fandoms: 아가씨 | The Handmaiden (2016), Original Work
05 May 2026
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What makes a movie wonderful? Better yet, the best piece of representation of an entire community?
On the other hand, what makes a movie awful? What makes it bring pure shame to the same entire community?
In this comparative essay, I talk about the brilliance of The Handmaiden and the truly offensive piece of media that is Blue Is the Warmest Color using sex as a central theme to discuss how the first one portrays deep respect and affection through it and how the second one portrays the lack thereof. That is to say that the two movies are polar opposites in literally every sense of the word.
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- 3,701
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Exiled to the VeeTek R&D division and hidden away from the public after his disastrous breakdown, Vox finds a device that lets him see Alastor's thoughts. When he realizes that the radio demon really is in love with him, he decides to try and get Alastor to act on his feelings one last time- especially because Alastor might destroy much more than himself if he can't confront the truth.
Seeing Alastor's memories play out in front of him forces Vox to think about his own, but can he learn from his past mistakes? Or will another attempt at winning Alastor over cost Vox what little he has left?
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some of my thoughts became a lot of thoughts when I was trying to translate the interrogation questions for Kazui for Days in a Prison Cell. Even if i have worked in the field for a bit, I am NOT a professional translator so errors could be made. There's a lot of introspection and character analysis due to how Kazui talks - there seems to be more meaning that what he wrote down and I am hoping that this can kind of show my thought process and try to bring out the original meaning of the text; however I have biases due to being human and I may add in my own two cents on how I understood the text, and will be glad if anyone else wants to weigh in!
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- Part 4 of Old Gay Man Angst Seies
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What can be forgiven by Imapaninisandwich
Fandoms: DCU, DCU (Comics), Batman - All Media Types
05 May 2026
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An exploration of morality and conscientiousness in the work of vigilantism and justice, following the story of an intelligence agent who struggles with learning her place in this strange world. She finds herself abducted by Red Hood and does not know what to expect as she changes course to make sense of her battling principles.
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Ep 10: Darth Vader vs Artoria Pendragon by AzureWriter83
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars Legends - All Media Types, Fate/stay night & Related Fandoms, Fate/Grand Order, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (Anime 2014), Fate/Zero, Death Battle (Web Series), Fate/stay night (Visual Novel), Fate/stay night (Anime 2006)
05 May 2026
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May the Fourth be with you!
Prophecy gives people hope that things will change for the better. But when the Chosen Ones are overburdened by the world, they might fall and fail. But perhaps, with the right hearts, they can find redemption and peace.
But who will prove the superior knight? The Dark Lord of the Sith? Or the Once and Future King?
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- Part 10 of Death Battle Season 2
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Today, Vox woke up slowly. He reached blindly to grab Valentino’s waist, but there was nothing but fabric. Blinking awake sluggishly, he yawned, eyes heavy. They stuck together in a way that didn’t compute.
Vox pushed himself up and ran a hand through his hair. His claws massaging the base of his skull around his antlers. It helped somewhat, in fact it even felt a little good. Yet the headache persisted.
Wait.
OR: Vox and Alastor swap bodies. Plot ensues.
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Mario character gallery deep dive by Mariofan2
Fandoms: Super Mario & Related Fandoms, WarioWare (Video Games), Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Bros. (Video Games), Paper Mario Series (Video Games), Mario & Luigi Series (Video Games)
05 May 2026
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Welcome to a full deep dive into the Mario Character Gallery, where we explore the many characters that make up the incredible world of Mario! From legendary heroes to iconic villains and underrated side characters, this gallery highlights the personalities that have shaped the Mushroom Kingdom for decades.
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Thomas & Friends Character Gallery Deep Dive by Mariofan2
Fandoms: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, The Railway Series - W. Awdry
05 May 2026
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Thomas & Friends – Character Analysis Gallery Deep Dive is an in-depth exploration of the personalities, narrative roles, and symbolic meanings behind the beloved characters from Thomas & Friends. The work presents a curated gallery of character profiles that analyze how each engine and human figure contributes to the social and storytelling structure of the Island of Sodor.
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Laurent had come to Marlas a bright and innocent youth caught up in his brother's excitement, in the romance of battle and the righteousness of their cause. He left the battlefield alone, a stranger to himself, ready to be reshaped into a creature of someone else's design. Time and trauma cut him farther from himself, from the ability to do anything but play the losing game he found himself caught up in.
This is an attempt to examine the first novel from Laurent's POV.
Podfic of Marionette by KaerWrites.
- Language:
- English
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- 16
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- 1/1
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Happy Birthday by Tabbykatlune
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy
04 May 2026
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Today, Anakin Skywalker turns 19 years old.
It's his 10th birthday on Coruscant.
He's lived here longer than he ever had on Tatooine.
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Anakin remembers 'home' (and everything that comes with it.)
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Through the Years, Beneath the Mask by Anime2000
Fandoms: Naruto (Anime & Manga), Boruto (Anime & Manga)
04 May 2026
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In the heart of Konoha, where past wounds still ache, a mission unlike any other awaits. A noble family is in danger, and to uncover the truth, Naruto and his team must infiltrate the shadows of the red-light district. Disguises, deception, and unexpected desires blur the lines between duty and something far more personal.
As secrets unravel and tensions rise, each of them must face the ghosts of their past. But in a world where masks hide more than just faces, will they uncover the truth or lose themselves in the illusion?
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Black Night Town, Comic by Anime2000
Fandoms: Naruto (Anime & Manga), Boruto (Anime & Manga)
04 May 2026
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Jura already knows Naruto is alive and suspects Kawaki might know his location. So he decides to investigate Naruto’s house with Hidari.
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- 1,170
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There's something about a couple pieces of the anthro art in Equius's collection that I've never seen brought up anywhere, at least outside of Andrew Hussie's fine art reviews. Not all of those musclebeasts are men.
Content warnings: Intersexism and transmisogyny. And in the first chapter, discussion about a collection of fictional works that contain depictions of graphic & eroticized violence, death, sexual assault, and underage characters & non-humanoid animals in sexual situations.
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The Victorian Cradle: A Treatise on John Watson’s Mastery of Regeneration by MetaWorldFic
Fandoms: Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
04 May 2026
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We know John H. Watson as the loyal friend and steady army surgeon, but we also knew that his time at St. Bartholomew’s and his empirical experience in Afghanistan forged a mind that even Sherlock Holmes himself respected and recognized of the highest level. What if Watson dedicated such genius to be capable of more than just standard Victorian medicine? What if Watson demonstrated the polymathic intellect required to bridge the gap between 19th-century surgery and the regenerative technology of the future?
This meta-essay is an imaginative "What-If" exploration into the scientific plausibility of a Victorian Regeneration Cradle. By analyzing Watson’s mastery, knowledge, and character, we examine how he might have engineered a device astoundingly compatible with modern concepts—all while remaining strictly within the bounds of his moral framework and acknowledging the limitations of his era.
Note: This is a world-building "Meta" piece. It does not reflect the canon events of Sherlock or the MCU but is an speculative analysis of the technical and intellectual crossover possibilities between the two.
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- 2,995
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Ep 9: Mewtwo vs Shadow by AzureWriter83
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Main Video Game Series), Pocket Monsters: Red & Green & Blue & Yellow | Pokemon Red Green Blue Yellow Versions, Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games), Death Battle (Web Series)
03 May 2026
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Our origin has influenced the way we grow, and our past shape who we are. But what we are is determined by our choices, and our choices are influenced by the people around us. Sometimes it makes us destroyers, and sometimes it makes us guardians.
Now between the two who embody such a truth, who would take the victory? The World's Most Powerful Pokemon? Or the Ultimate Lifeform?
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- Part 9 of Death Battle Season 2
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Explaining the Eugene/Elsa Rapport by LadyNameless for NettleL, Flash_and_Light_27
Fandoms: Frozen (Disney Movies), Tangled (2010), Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (Cartoon)
03 May 2026
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"They like the idea of me. They don't actually know me."
"...That sounds lonely."
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The artificial costumes that Eugene and Elsa wear are designed to distract others
and themselves from any pain they feel beneath their artifice.(Ship manifesto + character studies written in 2014)
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Making friends is hard when you've never had to before, especially when you've got your own problems to deal with. Everyone in Gardenview has a role they feel compelled to play, though some of those roles are easier to fill than others.
Everyone remembers each other from their days in the show; When a new, unexpected character joins the cast, who knows how they'll shake up the script?
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This is a fanfic I wrote for fun starring my Dandy's World OC and my friend group's characters as well! I wasn't going to post it but they managed to convince me, lol. References to said characters will be posted in a separate fic that will be linked to the series, so you can see who you're reading about.
I plan to write more of these characters and my take on the Dandy's World lore in the future with as much accuracy to in-game mechanics as I can manage, so if you're interested in that, be warned that it may get (canon-typically) violent! Contains head-canons and character analysis.
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- Part 2 of Dandy's World OC Fics