[We see a theater where our reviewers are in. Lavender
and Apollo are talking.]
Lavender:Who was that girl in the Zatanna costume back
there ?
Apollo: Our author's going for a sex reversal fic.
Lavender: You mean _that_ idea.
Apollo: Yeah. She told me you were the prototype for
Tuxedo Saturn.
Lavender: Elsa ! [looking upwards]
Voice: Weeeell, you are.
[ A volley of roses flies up to the rafters of the theater.]
Voice: Damn ! That was my new dress !
Apollo: Anyway,welcome back to the Synopsis list
review ! The disclaimer I think you've already
seen so here it is:
Disclaimer:
The opinions in this review are not shared by the Synopsis list
moderators. They are the opinions of the reviewer, namely one
Elsa Bibat.
Lavender: Well, I think you know both of us. My fic was released
during the week and only one person noticed !
WAAAAAAHHHHH !!!
[Soun Tendo impression. Trust me it's not pretty to see
a grown man cry.]
Apollo: Well, anyway since we can't possibly be trusted to review
our own fic can anyone out there do it for us ?
Voice: Please ?
Lavender: Enough with the complaints for now. On with the fics !
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[Dragonball]
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Title: Not Even You, 4
Series: Dragonball
Genre: Comedy
Author: Ronny Hedin
Lavender: You're one sick man.
Apollo: A few typos here and there and the grammar is
good.
Lavender: You're one sick man.
Apollo: The concept is hilarious. Don't believe my Boss.
He's still in shock. Boss....
Lavender: Wha ? Oh, yeah the rating , you're one si- *doh*
seven roses.
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[Macho Caballo]
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Title: Bear Hugs - Macho Caballo Chapter 18
Series: Macho Caballo
Genre: Humor/Drama/Original
Author: James Eades (James and the Bluejay)
Lavender: A very good fic...
Apollo: No grammar problems that I can see....
Lavender: It's original and very well written, Mr Eades.
It also has that Western flavor to it......
A definite must read for anyone who wants
something different in his fanfic reading.
Ten roses , Mr. Eades and you deserve it.
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[Mega Crossover]
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Title: Ranma Pride: The Stacked Deck, Part 3
Series: Mega-crossover (Anime Town)
Genre: Odd
Author: Travis Butler
Lavender: There's a bit of a surreal feel to the entire fic.....
Apollo: Yeah, it feel's smooth around the edges and has
the same feel of silk if you rub your skin to it.....
Lavender: Yeah like a woman's.... Ahem, Sorry got carried
away. It's very funny to those who could understand
what the hell is goin on. Did you notice the Zen
appearance ?
Apollo: Who wouldn't ? Every where I turn Zen seems to be
having a bit part in a fanfic....
Lavender: Maybe we'll see him next in " I'm Here to Help "
or " Shampoo 1/2" or " Mama's Hand " or
" The Pursuit of Happiness " or " The -
Apollo: Ahem !
Lavender: Sorry about that. Anyway a decent fic.
Seven roses , Travis.
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[Original]
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Title: Stellaris Series Book 1 Prologue
Series: Original
Genre: Science Fiction
Author: Nikholas "Datzo" F. Toledo
Lavender: A good teaser....
Apollo: No problems in grammar.
Lavender: It's just a teaser but it does it's what
a good teaser should do : it teases.
I'll be waiting for the fic. Seven roses.
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[Ranma 1/2]
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Title: Cut Wood, Carry Water -- Prologue & Part 1
Series: Ranma
Genre: Continuation / Alternate Reality
Author: Bob Barnes
Lavender: This baby rocks !
Apollo: Good grammar and spelling.
Lavender: A definite must read to anyone out
there who likes Ranma fics. The
author does have a tendency to
sometimes go overboard with the
narration, but that' fine with me.
Nine roses, Mr. Barnes.
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Title: Cats and Dogs Part 5
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Adventure
Author: Carlin92
Apollo: A few typos once again. But the grammar's fine
with a few mistakes.
Lavender: Good fic. Ukyou's dedication and courage
were higlighted a _bit_ too much but that's
fine. Seven roses. And finish this Carlin92.
I hate waiting too long for cliff hangers.
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Title: Complete Control, Part 1
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Lemon, Serious
Author: Sean Gaffney
Lavender: Oh. My. God.
Apollo: Nice grammar. Good spelling. Naked Aka- ahem.
Lavender: You made them sex slaves !
Apollo: Oh well, who doesn't want to have the Tendo sisters
for sex slaves ?
Lavender: On the other parts of the fic, the insights brought
on by Ranma's powers are quite nice. Eight roses
should be enough.
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Title: Hearts and Minds Prelude 8 - Tendo Kasumi and Nabiki: Someday
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Continuation
Author: Gary Kleppe
Lavender: Another excellent part of the HaMP series.
Apollo: The grammar and spelling are good.
Lavender: Kleppe-san has kept the quality of the series
up. I can't wait for the real fun to begin. A
must read for any Ranma lover out there.
Ten roses for you Kleppe-san.
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Title: Doors Best Left Unopened part four
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: serious/darkish
Author: Mark MacKinnon
Lavender: Another excellent fic series.
Apollo: Good grammar and good spelling once again.
Lavender: Our author read 'Cast A Long Shadow' and
was hooked. We've been following everything
from the beginning. Another definite must read.
Ten roses, Mr. Mackinnon.
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Title: Guilty Secret
Series: Ranma
Genre: Humour
Author: Angus MacSpon
Lavender: A nice short fic.
Apollo: Yes, very nice.
Lavender: But I'd rather have Kasumi go out and have a
passionate night of wild sex.
Apollo: You would, wouldn't you.
Lavender: Well, ten roses, Mr. Macspon.
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Title: Second Spring
Series: Ranma
Genre: Drama
Author: Angus MacSpon
Lavender: An excellent epilogue to the Autumn and
Spring series.
Apollo: No problems with grammar or anything.
Lavender: I want to be ther when Ranma and Ukyou find
out about Shampoo. Ten roses yet again.
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Title: Shampoo 1/2 Chapter 17: Pursuit and Capture
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Alternate Universe
Author: D.B. Sommer
Lavender: Another stunning chapter of Shampoo 1/2 !
Apollo: No grammar mistakes or spelling mistakes that
I could see.
Lavender: Another must read fic. A _definite_ must read.
I cannot begin to tell you how much I like this
series. I'll be waiting at the edge of my seat
for the next part. Ten roses, Mr. Sommer for
the job well done.
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Title: Lost and Forgotten Prologue and chapters 1-5
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Original flavor/insert
Author: Jeremy Thompson
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Title: Rain
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Drama
Author: Nikholas "goo" F. Toledo
Lavender: It's a poem.....
Apollo: Dunno how to check it.....
Lavender: I like the things I read to have a little more
meat on them. But since this is a poem I
give it six roses.
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Title: Switch: Herbs and Spices (Part 7)
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Unusual Events, New Characters
Author: Nikholas "Switch" F. Toledo
Lavender: It seems we don't have the other
parts....
Apollo: All I can say is the grammar and spelling
are good.
Lavender: Anyway, I'm quite confused. But from what
I read you deserve at least seven roses. It's
interesting but since I don't have the background
I can't make a final decision.
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Title: Twenty Less Lonely People in the World (Prologue, Chapters 1-11,
Epilogue; aka Mayhem's Valentine Fic with the Cheesy Ending)
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Drama, WAFF, minor Self-Insert, some Action, lots of Cheese
Author: Nikholas "Mayhem" F. Toledo
Lavender: Let me just say this man is insane....
Apollo: Crazy....
Lavender: A fruitcake....
Apollo: And all the other synonyms.
Lavender: The fic was well .. cheesy. But it was
funny, I'll give it that.
Apollo: Grammar and spelling is good.
Lavender: Seix roses for now.
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Title: The Plan, pt 1 - 7
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Original Flavor
Author: Tonbo
Lavender: One of the most interesting and original Ranma fics
to come down the pike in a long time.
Apollo: A few problems with the spelling and grammar here and there,
but that's fine.
Lavender: Ten roses, kid. And if this is any indication of the stuff
you'll be turning out then I'll be waiting. To anyone who hasn't
read this, _read_ it. It's good.
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[Ranma 1/2 / Slayers]
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Title: Half a Sorceress, chapter 3
Series: Ranma/Slayers
Genre: Crossover
Author: Jussi Nikander
Lavender: That Inverse girl is crazy.
Apollo: Because she acts just like you ?
Lavender: Ye- shut up !
Apollo: No grammar problems here.
Lavender: An interesting crossover. I liked
the title of the book at the end.
Anyway, Nine roses. I'll be
watching this fic.
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[Sailor Moon]
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Title: Sailor Moon - Reversal
Series: Sailor Moon
Genre: Alternate reality
Author: Christopher Jones
Voice: YES ! An idea that I suggested got written !
Lavender: A very good fic, Mr. Jones.
Apollo: Though you shoudn't be that hard on the cat.
Lavender: Continue this fic. I want to see what happens.
Apollo: Good grammar and spelling.
Lavender: Ten roses, for you and as my author requested in
a bouquet.
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[Tenchi Muyo!]
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Title: The Secret of the Past (Prologue)
Series: Tenchi Muyo!
Genre: Action/Comedy
Author: Florencio B. de la Merced, Jr.
Lavender: Interesting.
Apollo: Good grammar and spelling.
Lavender: It's nice and whet's my appetite
for more. Nine roses. I'll be watching.
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Title: Valentine Tales: Sasami Gets Tenchi
Series: Tenchi Muyo!
Genre: WAFF
Author: Nikholas "Radler" F. Toledo
Lavender: Sasami is quite persistent it seems.
Apollo: He passes the grammar test.
Lavender: All around a nice WAFFy fic.
Ten roses, Radler.
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Lavender: Thus ends another Synopsis Review.
Apollo: BTW, our author told us that finals
are coming up so the next three or
four weeks she might not be able to
to the Synopsis Review.
Lavender: But don't worry. She'll pick up where
we left off the next time this Review comes
out.
Apollo: So until next time, He's the one who hasn' had sex for 4000 years.
Lavender: He's the one who can blast your ass into the next dimension.
Both: BYE !!!!
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' Writers are the torchbearers of civilization. We're set in a corner only we
can illuminate.Some of us are searchlights, able to cast a beam into the
far reaches of the human soul.Some of us are candles , barely able to
sustain a glow against the darkness. Nevertheless the words I write
are important, because light is additive. Another's light doesn't diminish
my own. Our lights together make us stronger.'
- (After much paraphrasing and reaaranging) Roger Martin
' There is no such thing as fiction. There is no such thing as imagination.
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mean's ,my dear reader, is that you, me , the chair you're sitting on,
the chair I'm sitting on, are participants in one of the biggest fucking lies
in the history of Time: Reality'
- Elsa Bibat, 'The Reality Manifesto'
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