Criticism

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9-1-1 (TV)

It's Apparent

by JustSmileStuffHappens (ksz13)

Prompt: Eddie's parents are once again berating Eddie and pressuring him to yet again come back to Texas. Eddie's mom is particularly cutting with her words, and then Eddie's mom and Dad feel this frigid, menacing presence behind them. They turn to see Buck staring at them with the coldest eyes and looking angry in a way the NO ONE has ever seen him get. He towers over Ramon and Elena and when he speaks, it is a single word "Apologize." Color Eddie a bit scared and a lot turned on.

General 3.2k words 1 ch Complete 732 kudos

Arguing · Birthday · Birthday Presents · Conflict· +15 more

Ace Attorney

Reckless Endangerment

by foxysquid

Klavier writes songs about seizing the day and throwing caution to the wind. Songs that Apollo hates. However, it's possible that certain amateur music critics know at least as much about recklessness as musicians.

General 6k words 1 ch Complete 703 kudos

Romantic Comedy · Romance · Music · Music Creation· +5 more

The Heroes of Olympus - Rick Riordan+1

Behind Closed Doors

by DancingInTheSliverGlow

The low murmur of voices catches her attention. Piper’s door is cracked ever so slightly open, and Hazel hears her name.“-Hazel and Frank seem okay. Reyna too. I don’t know know about the Romans though, they seemed a bit trigger happy-”Trigger happy?!Internally, Hazel seethes. These fucking greeks. They come into her camp, attack her praetor and friend, fire on her civilians - most of which are children under thirteen and battle weary adults with physical disabilities and PTSD and now they have the fucking audacity to call the romans trigger happy?Fuck them.

Teen 874 words 1 ch Complete 558 kudos

Hazel Levesque-centric · POV Hazel Levesque · Hazel Levesque Needs a Hug · Good Friend Hazel Levesque· +31 more

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Broken

by StarsandSunkissed

AU HBP. In where Ron decides his dignity is more important than a date with Hermione. A short one-shot based off a Reddit comment by Bleepbloopbotz2, and a post by jakky567.

General 903 words 1 ch Complete 552 kudos

Angst · Angst and Drama · Critical of Hermione · Criticism· +3 more

Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai Vs Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko (Manga)

VS eldritch otome game

by SeaMemoryFoam (deadcereus)

"Damn you, title screen!"As a sudden otome protagonist, Ayato is bombarded by pop-ups and pretty boys. As an oblivious older brother, I have zero interest in his love life. Hatano: "I'M BICYCLE!"MC: "That's an interesting way to pronounce bisexual, but ok. Take your time."

Teen 22k words 5 / ? ch In progress 538 kudos

Alternate Universe · Bakeneko · Bisexuality · Crack Treated Seriously· +9 more

Miraculous Ladybug

Post-Chameleon Satire

by orphan_account

“There’s no way!” Marinette exclaimed in disbelief, “Nobody would actually buy into that! That’s not even a real thing!” “Marinette!” Alya interrupted, voice filled with disgust, “Just what are you doing to poor Lila?” Shortly after the events of Chameleon, Lila strikes again.

Teen 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 404 kudos

Crack · Dark Crack · Parody · Criticism· +6 more

Batman (Comics)+3

Addressing the Actual Elephant

by Solemini (SoleminiSanction)

“Jesus Christ, Steph,” Tim sighed in frustration and raked a hand through his hair. “You care more about me not telling you there was an elephant than about the fact that there was a rampaging elephant. You only care about my problems when you can make them about you.” Coming out isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, break-ups should hurt, at least a little.

General 1.9k words 1 ch Complete 346 kudos

Fix-It · Criticism · Critique of Canon · Break Up· +5 more

The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien+2

Stand Behind Me

by Rosa_Cotton

Thorin provides some surprising directions during yet another critique of Bilbo’s fighting skills. Movieverse, AU.

General 451 words 1 ch Complete 291 kudos

Weapons · Swordfighting · Teaching · Criticism· +17 more

Case Closed+2

Afterlife

by Nemuri no Shiromi (dreamingfifi)

What if Shinichi hadn't been found by the police directly after shrinking? What if he hadn't made it to Agasa's, and therefore, not been taken in by the Mouri's? What if his injuries were more realistic? Follow the plot in the DC manga and some of MK from this new perspective. I've also taken the liberty of modernizing the setting.Discontinued.

Teen 11k words 4 ch Complete 271 kudos

Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Logic · Criticism · Epic Author Notes· +23 more

Avatar: The Last Airbender

The Great Fire Lord

by ryfkah

A classic work of Fire Nation Empire-era propagandist theater, rediscovered.

General 1.8k words 3 ch Complete 244 kudos

Theatre · Screenplay/Script Format · Criticism

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Zuko Mai and the Nature

by Araeph

An essay about the core of Mai and Zuko's dysfunctional relationship: their spectacular failure at emotional intimacy.

General 14k words 1 ch Complete 231 kudos

Essays · Meta · Criticism

Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek Revisited

by PlaidAdder

A complete series of episode reviews written after re-watching all three seasons of Star Trek (the original series) between 2011-2013. Each review consists of a plot synopsis (rendered as entertaining as possible) followed by analysis/reflection. These reviews were originally posted on LiveJournal. I am crossposting them here, where it is much easier to keep the whole series in one place. I first became a fan of TOS in the 1980s when I was an adolescent girl. I am now a middle-aged lesbian who, let's say, knows a lot more about gender issues than I did back then. There will be some discussion of same. If you're not interested in gender politics, you might not have a whole lot of fun with these reviews. If you are, though, you may discover that gender in TOS is actually more complicated--a Vulcan might even call it fascinating--than it might at first appear. I love the show, but I do not love it uncritically. I believe there is much to be learned by asking the question: Exactly why and how did this particular episode get this bad? Oh, also, I see slash people. But in TOS, believe me, it's there. And not just because we want it to be there, either. Enjoy!

Teen 223k words 79 ch Complete 220 kudos

Nonfiction · Episode Review · Criticism · Gender Issues· +1 more