About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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- Displaying An Image or Animated GIF in Qt With Aspect Ratio-Preserving Scaling
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- Learning Materials for getting into C programming for MS-DOS/PC-DOS/DR-DOS/FreeDOS
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Category Archives: Reviews
Fanfiction – Willow Destine
Willow Destine by Wispr Length: 24 Chapters (as FanFiction.net counts them. Some contain multiple declared chapters) Sources: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gargoyles Rating: 4.5/5 Well, I was feeling too sick to do something that required deep thought, so here’s a … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – The Good Soldier
The Good Soldier by Babel Matrix Length: Oneshot Sources: Neon Genesis Evangelion Rating: 4/5 Just a nice little Evangelion oneshot which doesn’t let you know what’s really going on until the end. I always love it when I find such … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Willow the Gargoyle
Willow the Gargoyle by Jonakhensu Length: 1 Chapter, Ongoing Sources: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gargoyles Rating: 4/5 As a beta reader, it’s not that difficult to find yourself wishing people could write faster. Today’s example is “Willow the Gargoyle” by … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – No Need For Destiny
No Need For Destiny by Innortal Length: 15 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Ranma ½, Tenchi Muyo, Sailor Moon, and many other minor sources Rating: 5/5 I’m always happy to find new Tenchi Muyo fanfiction, but this fic would get a high … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Make A Wish
Make A Wish by Rorschach’s Blot Length: 50 Chapters, Complete (plus several sequels) Sources: Harry Potter (Concept from “The Man Who Knew Too Little”) Rating: 5/5 And now the Harry Potter fanfic which is a candidate for “most 3rd-party sequels”: … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Birth of a Name
Birth of a Name by nonjon Length: Oneshot Sources: Harry Potter Rating: 5/5 In fanfiction, there are certain trends which you can count on. Of these, the most notable is probably the choice of focus. It’s rare to find stories … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – The Wild Horse Thesis
The Wild Horse Thesis by Calamity-Queen of Cordite Length: 18 Chapters, Complete Sources: Ranma ½, Neon Genesis Evangelion Rating: 5/5 And now for the story which is without a doubt the best of the fun Neon Genesis Evangelion fics I’ve … Continue reading
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