Monday, July 28, 2008

Other

This section is dedicated to the other fandoms that I dabble in and there aren't enough fics that I enjoy (or at least I haven't found enough) to merit their own post. I'm not saying it's because they're small fandoms, it's because I focus on others more so I don't have the time needed to go through enough fics. :)

NOTE: Since this is seemingly random and there are not that many fics, I'll be putting everything in alphabetical order in order to get a semblance of organization, as well as under their fandom.

Number of Completed Fics: 5
Number of WIPs: 3
Last Updated: 07.28.08

The O.C.

Fading by Vancouverite
Ryan is sick. It's not anything he can challenge to a fist fight. Seth can't bore it to death with mindless chatter. It's nothing Sandy can sue and take to court. For once, everyone is helpless.
Fandom: The O.C.
Pairing: Ryan/Marissa
Rating: PG-13
Notes: This is a sick!fic and the development of the illness is done realistically - also the way everyone's coping. Unfortunately, it was last updated a little over a year ago and it isn't completed (it's currently at 22 chapters) because the "suckiness" of the second season of The O.C. put her off. -_- Even so, I hope she continues it.

The GodAwfulFather by amitai
Ryan's dad has come back. Well, he wasn't nice before, and he's even less nice now... but Ryan won't let him hurt the Cohen's, so he keeps quite about what his dad's doing to him. Even when his dad starts to undermine everything Ryan ever wanted...
Fandom: The O.C.
Pairing: None (?)
Rating: PG-13
Notes: It's WIP at 13 chapters (41,985 words).

The Outsiders

Changing Tides by FeistyFeist
Soda receives a letter that could change his life. Instead it changes Ponyboy's.
Fandom: The Outsiders
Pairing: None
Rating: PG-13
Sequel(s): Pavement Cracks, Paperweights (noted as 'story continuance but not specified)
Notes: Nice twist on the Vietnam War theme. :) Completed at 22 chapters (26,074 words).

Darkest Hour by Varinia
What if Pony had been seriously injured in the fire as well as Johnny? Will the gang be able to cope with it?
Fandom: The Outsiders
Pairing: None
Rating: PG-13 for mature/sensitive themes
Notes: I actually like the Outsiders fandom, but many of the fics aren't completed or the writing is mediocre. This one is actually pretty good, but it deals with the theme of suicide and it's attempted once during the fic. The development of this is gradual and not rushed. It's 24,326 words and 22 chapters long and is completed.

Hell On Earth by Unknown Brilliance
Darry never decided to take care of Sodapop and Ponyboy, so what happens to them? Mostly Ponyboy.
Fandom: The Outsiders
Pairing: None
Rating: PG-13
Sequel: Adjustment (WIP)
Notes: Dark themed with abuse and rape. Completed.

Push Alchemy by FeistyFeist
When Ponyboy Curtis had the accident, everything fell apart. The letter simply pushes everything forward as things will never be the same again.
Fandom: The Outsiders
Pairing: None
Rating: PG-13
Notes: Completed at 23 chapters (60,736 words).

Pirates of the Caribbean

Contradictions by Veronica_Rich
This is an AU fic, breaking off from the movie’s events immediately after Barbossa’s defeat and death in the caves of Isla de Muerta. It’s about eight months later.
Fandom: Pirates of the Caribbean
Pairing: Eventual Jack/Will
Rating: Ranges from PG-13 to NC-17
Notes: This was written very well. It's descriptive enough to make you feel like you're there, but it's not quite as descriptive as some of those "classics" you're forced to read in English. There are only nine parts but each part is fairly long so it will take a while to finish. This fic is completed.

Forlorn Hope - Part 1: Lionheart | Part 2: Acclimation - by lebensbaum
Eighteen years after Will Turner stabbed the heart of Davy Jones, he stumbles upon someone he thought lost.
Fandom: Pirates of the Caribbean
Pairing: Jack/Will
Rating: R
Notes: Like the summary says, this is the Will who takes over the Flying Dutchman. I was in the mood for a brief change in fandoms and I came across this and it made me want more. It's long in length (each "part" is also subdivided) and the plot is intriguing (as well as the 'current' Will). The relationship isn't rushed. BUT this appears to be abandoned - a warning to those that can't stand reading WIPs (or abandoned good fics).

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