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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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Category Archives: Otaku Stuff
Review – “When The Last Sword is Drawn”
Mibu gishi den A.K.A. “When The Last Sword Is Drawn” Yet another asian materpiece in which key plot elements are delayed until they will have the best possible effect. This historical drama is excellent and, as with My Sassy Girl, … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “To Tell A Hawk From A Handsaw”
Title: To Tell A Hawk From A Handsaw URL: FanFiction.net Author: N. Reynolds Source: Ranma 1/2 Rating: 6/6 Type: Continuation (Anime) Length: 8 Chapters, Complete What if, upon Nodoka’s departure after her first visit, Ranma realized how thoroughly everyone else … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “Uncles”
Title: Uncles URL: Main Site Author: Nighthawk (concept) & Cobalt (story) Source: Ranma 1/2, Sailor Moon Rating: 6/6 Type: Semi-AU, Crossover Length: 3 episodes so far This is another one of those fanfics that’s written extremely well with humor sprinkled … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “Bitter Memories Rewrite”
Title: Bitter Memories Rewrite URL: FanFiction.net Author: N. Reynolds Source: Ranma 1/2 Rating: 4/6 Type: Alternate Universe Length: 7 chapters so far This is probably the first “Ranma with foreknowledge” fanfic I’ve read although I did see the beginning of … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “GodBorn”
Title: GodBorn URL: FanFiction.net Author: Mage Alia Source: Ranma 1/2 – Zelda Rating: 4/6 Type: Alternate Universe, Crossover, Dark Length: 15 chapters so far I don’t really feel like summarizing this but I will anyway. What if the Triforce was … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “Old Friends”
Title: Old Friends URL: Fanfiction.net Author: Kawii-chan Source: Ranma 1/2 Rating: 4/6 Type: Alternate Universe Length: 5 Chapters so far Concept: What if Ryoga and Shampoo were old friends? Characters: OK. Doesn’t fall blindly into tons of cliches and portrays … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “Slayers Demiurge”
Title: Demiurge URL: Main Site, RAAC-stored copy of the first six chapters. (Note: Main site has some nice fan art) Author: Stefan Gagne Source: Slayers Rating: 5.5/6 Type: Continuation/AU (A continuation, but a fairly big deviation from how things would … Continue reading
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