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A Confession: A Scarlet Pimpernel Story
By Lady Blakh Word Count: 992 Rating: PG Summary: The Scarlet Pimpernel writes a letter. Dear friend! I hope that this letter finds you well. When it comes to myself, it seems to me that I am in heaven, and at the same time in hell. To put it simply – I have fallen in…
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The Dentist: A Harry Potter Story
“I like to think I’m helping people,” she said mildly. “I know in my heart that I do, though it’s not the kind of profession where people shower you with gratitude.”
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Coming of Age: Growing Up with Harry Potter
BY WESLEY HUTCHINS The extraordinary Harry Potter books and films have been a significant part of my life for almost two decades.
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The Autumn Maiden: An American Girl Story
BY FRINGEBENEFITS “Annabelle came in briefly to bring me some breakfast, and she said that Ben was here! His company is on leave for two days!”
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They Are All Equal Now: A Movie Review of “Barry Lyndon”
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Barry Lyndon is a very British film, complete with dark humor, meandering pace, and a profound, cut-dry finale.
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The Voodoo Doll (Take Two): A Pirates of the Caribbean Story
THE VOODOO DOLL (TAKE TWO): A PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FAN-FICTION STORY By WriterFromWardrobe Word count: 1531 Rating: PG Summary: Henry and Carina’s first child is expected any day. In my earlier fanfic, The Voodoo Doll, I explained how Carina could have been Jack and Angelica’s daughter. Having now seen PotC: DMTNT, however, I learned…
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Pecking Order: An American Girl Story
“Understand one thing, Benjamin Davidson!” she retorted, pointing at him. “You may have more years than me, but I am the eldest in this family. Do you hear me?”
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The Voodoo Doll (Take One): A Pirates of the Caribbean Story
By WriterfromWardrobe Word Count: 1311 Rating: PG Summary: What if Carina (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) was Jack Sparrow and Angelica’s daughter? Written prior to Dead Men Tell No Tales being released to theaters, I heard this theory that Carina Smyth could be Jack Sparrow’s daughter, so these were my reasons…
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Leaving a Mark: The Christianity of Harry Potter
BY BRADLEY J. BIRZER “The blood of a unicorn will keep you alive, even if you are an inch from death, but at a terrible price,” one character explains.
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The Lies We Tell: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 3: Changes Are Coming
By Jessica Beaubien (alias Niaf) Word Count: 27542 Rating: PG for moments of peril Summary: The alternate account of the Chamber of Secrets seen through Snape’s eyes. Severus was drawn from his thoughts once more as another memory invaded his mind. He sighed, for this particular memory was not his fondest moment. Oh, he always knew…
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Moon’s End: A Harry Potter Story
BY RACHEL ATTERHOLT “Someone needs to lighten this place up a bit. Who better than the best troublemakers in all of Hogwarts?”
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Frodo and Sam’s Relationship in the Light of Aristotle’s Philia
BY MARTINA JURICKOVA I will concentrate on the relationship of Frodo and Sam, which is the most central to the whole story.
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Leisure Versus Laziness: A Catholic Perspective
BY MARY FRANCES JOHNSON Ultimately, man is made to understand, and the disposition needed to gain understanding is leisure.
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Free At Last: A Scarlet Pimpernel Story
By LadyBlakh Word Count: 3086 Rating: PG-13 Summary: Percy and Marguerite collect themselves after escaping France. The door creaked as Percy slowly pushed it open to reveal the small, squalid room where he and Marguerite would spend the night. “Your quarters, Madame,” he said and smiled at his wife. “Not a very fancy establishment, I…
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Magic, Children, and Harry Potter: A Discourse on the Pros and Cons of Fantasy Magic
BY SARAH LEVESQUE But why are wizards and witches looked on with suspicion, anyway? Are we not simply prejudiced against them?
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Testament: A Star Trek Serial – Chapter 20
BY M.C. PEHRSON “You saved Spock?” The warmth in Sparn’s heart deepened toward her. “Then I offer you my gratitude.”
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"Tintern Abbey" and Raskolvnikov: Memory's Contrasting Consequences
BY SARAH AGNES BAUGHER The poet of “Tintern Abbey” uses selective diction to express the uplifting emotional effects that a memory has on the persona.
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Three Types of Historical Fiction: Accurate, Inaccurate, and in the Middle
BY EMILY KOPF Historical fiction is a well-loved genre, but it comes with varying degrees of accuracy.
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Soldier’s Heart: A Sense and Sensibility Story
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “I wish I could be afraid,” he said softly. “It would mean I was not all numb by the action taken, and going to be taken.”
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Harry Potter and the Day After: A Harry Potter Story
BY SUNBOW PENDRAGON “You conquered your fear of death. You stood there and let it happen to you so that you could finally be free of Voldemort’s influence.”