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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Category Archives: Reviews
Fanfiction – Honestly, Headmaster
Honestly, Headmaster by Meteoricshipyards Length: Oneshot Sources: Harry Potter Rating: 5/5 Continuing on our little tour of highly-rated funny oneshots, we come to Honestly, Headmaster. Measuring only two screenfuls on my computer, this is probably the shortest fic in the … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Uhhhhh ok
Uhhhhh ok by Ringmaster Length: Oneshot Sources: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Beavis and Butthead Rating: 5/5 Have you ever found a story idea so unbelievably insane that crosses back into genius? Welcome to “Uhhhhh ok”. It’s a somewhat demented little oneshot … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Of Great Turmoil and Excess Stupidity
Of Great Turmoil and Excess Stupidity by Seaouryou Length: Oneshot Sources: Harry Potter, InuYasha Rating: 5/5 While none of the core plot elements in this are overly original, originality takes a back seat in parodies and this is definitely a … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Harry Potter: The ‘Boy’ Who Lived
Story: Harry Potter: The ‘Boy’ Who Lived Rating 5/5 One thing I won’t hesitate to admit is that, when I start reading fanfiction for a new series, looking for gender-benders is one of my first goals. Unfortunately, as with anything … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – The Virus (and sidestories)
Story: The Virus by Space Pirate Hamster (zip-format pack including sidestories by other authors) Rating: 5/5 I can’t believe I forgot to review this. Anyway, “The Virus” by Space Pirate Hamster (and it’s many sidestories by others) is an addictive … Continue reading
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Amateur Sci-Fi Favorite #1
Every so often, you find a web-published work of fiction which deserves print sales. In this case, I’ve got an entire collection for you. Of course, I suggest starting with these ones: The Ed Stories (Good throughout, but very good … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Browncoat, Green Eyes
Available at: FanFiction.net I wasn’t planning to post two ratings in a single day, but I was flipping through my personal “stuff I’ve read” list and I realized that I’d never rated this… so I decided to make an exception … Continue reading
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