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The Folk of the Air - Holly Black

You Didn't Have Me at Hello

by toocleverfox

Jude Duarte is competing against Cardan Greenbriar for the highest grade in their shared class. It's only a general education course, but for Jude, who had to work harder than the other students to make it into Elfhame University, she can't afford to be less than perfect.Then Cardan's brother, Dain, gives Jude an offer she can't refuse.A college and soulmate au in which Jude has a common soulmark and hates Cardan with every fiber of her being. She hates him. Truly.Until she doesn't.

Teen 34k words 4 ch Complete 639 kudos

Academic · Alternate Universe - College/University · Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Alternate Universe - Soulmates· +7 more

The Dragon Prince (Cartoon)

The Speculative Biology of Elf Horns

by spontaneite

Notice: An update and rework is planned for this which will cover: more accurate genetics, antlers, more pronged horns, and theories on Skywing horns.This is a comprehensive and fairly exhaustive examination of the anatomy, development, genetics, and purposes of elf horns, along with a section on useful scenarios for writers. This content includes diagrams and references. There are summaries in each section and subsection.Table of Contents:1. Introduction2. a) Anatomy of horns....b) Elves with branched horns....c) Sensitivity of horns3. Horn development4. Genetics of horns....a) Glossary of terms....b) Hornless elves....c) Horn placement....d) Elf type crossbreedingi. Colour inheritanceii. Texture inheritanceiii. Placement inheritanceiv. Shape inheritance....e) Elf-human crossbreedingi. Hybrid geneticsii. Inheritance of horns5. Possible functions of elf horns6. Scenarios for content creators  This work will be updated as I edit/add new sections.

General 13k words 6 / ? ch In progress 198 kudos

Academic · Illustrated · Meta · Worldbuilding· +5 more

Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021)

Takedown and Turn

by Slythtpsq0c

Vi looked at the pity in everyone's eyes and shook her head. “I don’t need your pity” She grabbed onto the side of the bleachers and limped away.“Vi” Caitlyn called out, following her in two long strides. Vi hardly turned around.“Same time tomorrow?” Caitlyn asked, putting her fingers on Vi’s elbow, hoping to lighten the mood.Vi turned back around and limped away. Caitlyn stood there, hands folded in front of her as if she was waiting for something, anything from Vi.She turned and walked away. Pausing only when she heard Vi cry out again.Or…Vi wrestles like it’s the only thing keeping her alive.Caitlyn tutors her like she’s worth more than the wins.Neither of them expects to fall in love in the middle of a losing season.

Teen 127k words 28 ch Complete 143 kudos

Academic · Almost Kiss · Alternate Universe - High School · Alternate Universe - Modern Setting· +33 more

Avatar: Legend of Korra+1

Language in AtLA

by rhododaktylos_yue

I noticed a lot of my fellow fic writers were wanting to include details about language differences in their Avatar: the Last Airbender fics, but didn't really know how to do it. As someone who has studied languages for many years at the undergraduate and graduate level, and has worked with many students who were trying to learn English, I thought maybe I could put together a guide on how to respectfully show that these characters come from different linguistic backgrounds. I am not an expert on all of these languages; I merely have a bit of experience researching languages and putting together how they work. If anyone has any corrections, I am open to them.Also, since it cannot be stated too many times, the aim is to be RESPECTFUL. Think carefully about what you are creating and how it might hurt someone.

General 8k words 2 ch Complete 139 kudos

Academic · Accents · Ancient History · Culture· +18 more

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga

The First Story

by thephilosophersapprentice

"The First Story," a Xerxian creation myth. Excerpt taken from “Stories and Customs of Ancient Xerxes: An Insight Into the Culture that Created Alchemy.” E. Elric, 1922. Memorial University Press.

General 318 words 1 ch Complete 95 kudos

Academic · Creation Myth · Xerxes | Cselkcess

Death Note (Anime & Manga)

BOY WONDER

by KUROMIKI

Before Light Yagami became the god of a new world, he fell in love—once. It was quiet, unexpected, and entirely human. A story which recounts the days of a boy before the god, and a girl who dared to see him as more than just untouchable.(An academic enemies to lovers story where the reader is always second to Light and has a mild sense of sarcasm for humour).

General 4.4k words 4 / ? ch In progress 91 kudos

Enemies to Lovers · Rivalry · Academic · Fluff· +12 more

Avatar: Legend of Korra+1

A history of Sozin and post-Sozin theatre

by strangemorningtide

"The play Love Among the Dragons II, for example, was a comedy about the courtship of Fire Lady Mai by Fire Lord Zuko, before either of them ascended the throne. Fire Lord Zuko is depicted as an incompetent buffoon, while Fire Lady Mai is cold and uninterested in his advances. Over the course of the play, his bravery impresses her, even as his incompetence reduces all his attempts at romancing her to failure. The play ends with Fire Lord Zuko captured by pirates and about to be killed, only to be saved by Fire Lady Mai who then reveals that she returns his feelings. "Love Among the Dragons II was an instant success. Part of this was due to the presence of the Fire Lord himself at the early performances. He enjoyed the play greatly, and regularly saw performances throughout his life. Other popular comedies include Sozin's Retreat and Zhao the Moonslayer."A historical review by Shichi Beifong of New Zaofu University.

General 1.2k words 1 ch Complete 85 kudos

Academic · History · Theatre

The World Ends With You

Lets Try Something Else

by Kanthia

Out looking for the memory of Kitaniji, Neku stumbles upon some oddly familiar graffiti.

General 2.8k words 1 ch Complete 73 kudos

Pretentious · Academic · Spoilers · Aggressively mathematical

Banana Fish (Anime & Manga)

An Examination of Chinese Identity in Akimi Yoshida's 'Banana Fish'

by Asmicarus

An essay discussing the role of Chinese identity within the narrative of 'Banana Fish', and how this identity, along with political circumstances of both the United States and China aid in the creation of complex Chinese characters. Particular focus is given to Sing Soo-Ling, Shorter Wong, and Lee Yut-Lung and how they each embody a different notion of Chinese identity.

General 3.7k words 1 ch Complete 62 kudos

Academic · Character Analysis · Character Study · Essays· +1 more

EPIC - Jorge Rivera-Herrans (Albums)+2

Threads of Love

by Fionabitamango

Odysseus is an average college student in a wealthy university,who works in a coffee shop in the evenings for a side-hustle.The usual routine of his changes when a new student in his year;Penelope comes in.

General 6.5k words 6 / ? ch In progress 42 kudos

Academic · Alternate Universe - College/University · Barista Odysseus · Everyone is rich here what· +7 more