(cross-posted to Literary) Is there anyone out there who would be willing to beta-read a Code Name Verity fic I'm finishing up for Yuletide. Right now, I mostly need someone to help check character voices and to make sure I didn't muff any major bits of canon.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
Anne W. - Dec 14, 2014 11:23:45 am PST #9225 of 10453
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
DebetEsse - Dec 14, 2014 11:24:37 am PST #9226 of 10453
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Anne, if you can't find anyone, I'd be willing. I've read it reasonably recently, though I can't swear I have the voices perfectly in my memory.
§ ita § - Dec 14, 2014 11:35:28 am PST #9227 of 10453
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The unique, funnel shape delivers a crispy corn crunch
Perfect!
Anne W. - Dec 14, 2014 12:24:48 pm PST #9228 of 10453
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Debet, that would be fabulous! I just want to make sure the thing (about 3k words) holds together. Is your profile addy the best way to get it to you?
DebetEsse - Dec 14, 2014 1:27:31 pm PST #9229 of 10453
Woe to the fucking wicked.
That'll work, Anne
Anne W. - Dec 14, 2014 2:26:56 pm PST #9230 of 10453
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Insent!
Juliebird - Dec 14, 2014 3:04:23 pm PST #9231 of 10453
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Just read a fabulously creepy Avengers fic (mild steve/tony) called What Lies Beneath by asktheravens. [link]
There's a sense of dread right from the beginning that never relents and gets steadily worse without going into full-on horror or losing its atmosphere.
§ ita § - Dec 14, 2014 3:59:19 pm PST #9232 of 10453
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Stark spangled banner is one of the great ship names out there, I think. But I just can't help putting Steve into the mix. He's not supposed to be there, is he?
What is considered the correct etiquette for abandoning a story? I really hate getting a new story that is all author's note explaining a personal tale about why they can't go on, but I just came across one that said, effectively, "this story is now judge mid-story, mid fluff, and I'm gonna put drabbles here instead."
I was surprised how irritated that was. I think I prefer the author just walking away, since my memory isn't good enough (or the fics brilliant enough) to just forget it ever happened, pretty much.
Just start a new story entirely! And behave yourself and don't have content that doesn't match the summary.
Dana - Dec 14, 2014 4:00:06 pm PST #9233 of 10453
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
I believe Steve is the "spangled" in that name.
§ ita § - Dec 14, 2014 4:11:04 pm PST #9234 of 10453
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I believe Steve is the "spangled" in that name.
Thanks! That makes so much more sense.
It's so ridic how much I don't want to read Avengers fic and find out for myself. I like the movies (sans Thor's) a great deal, and most of the characters, but no likey readie. But I don't think I've read fic for any movie since Inception. I just don't feel there's enough there there to get started, I think.