Hi there, folks!
Sorry this was late, but sparring accidents that had my wrists hurting and
RL responsibilities abounded in the past week or so. The local affiliate of
Toei Animation was looking for a few writers so I decided to go for it and
had to write something anime-esque quickly. Typing with damaged
wrists is not a pleasant experience, kids. Hope it comes through.
Anyway, back to doing this. BTW, the folks just requested me to go for
a vacation. As if I'm not on vacation already -_-;;;;. But this involves a trip to
the Visayas and when my folks _request_ they usually mean me to get off my
ass, usually for a good reason, and do the request so I have to go off-line for
a week. I'll be here until Monday, then I have to go catch my flight. So anything
you need to send to me, send them now. I'll try to answer them ASAP, but
don't hold your breath. Packing alone is gonna take a whole lot out of me.
When I'm back, I'll release the final list of nominees for this year's entrants into
the FFML Author Encyclopedia and the May 26 review, if Glazius hasn't done it
yet. If I get back. ~_~;;;;
The FFML Synopses List
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For the week of: May 19, 2000
Moderator on Duty: Sean Connor
Synopses Submitted: 24
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[Evangelion]
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Title: Ascent of the Fallen
Chapter: Part Two: "Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee..."
Series: Evangelion
Genre: Action, drama, suspense, some WAFF
Author: Sparky Clarkson
Email: sparkster@writeme.com
Homepage: http://members.tripod.com/Sage_Ohlmin/evafic.htm
Archived At: http://members.tripod.com/Sage_Ohlmin/ascent/ascent.htm
Date Sent to FFML: May 17, 2000
Series Summary:
In the darkest hour, a light from heaven brings new hope. Mankind's
once -bleak future now offers a glimmer of promise. Yet humanity's
protectors must battle not only the angels from above, but also dark
forces from within. An ancient evil seeks to use their greatest hope
as its key to power. Unless the Evangelion pilots can use their own
inner strength to defeat the overwhelming odds, all will be
destroyed. Can mankind survive the ascent of the fallen?
Episode Summary:
confronts her personal demon. Shinji's relief is short-lived, however,
for he must face overwhelming odds in battle. Best-laid plans go awry
as a rebellious dummy plug ruins not only SEELE's attack, but also
Gendo's attempt to initiate Third Impact. Shinji, still deeply
troubled, goes to Kaoru's apartment... and an unlooked-for reunion...
Review:
Shinji's a bi, right? ^_^
The chapter was great. Nice and well-made, keeping with the quality of the
series. So crank out the next chapter. I'm waiting for the Kaoru/Asuka scene
where they fight over Shinji. ^_^
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Title: Garden of EVA
Chapter: 2:4 - Misato Blows!
Series: Evangelion
Genre: Alternate Universe
Author: Jim Lazar
Email: jimlazar@earthlink.net
Homepage: http://home.earthlink.net/~jimlazar/anime
Date Sent to FFML: 5/19/2000
Series Summary:
Take 5 minutes from episode 26 and make it into a continuing series?
No way! Can't be done! What if I put a VR Eva game in and lots of
hormone driven teenagers talking about sex? Not enough? How about a
love triangle? Ah, now that I have your attention:
Episode Summary:
Just what could go wrong with a world where Misato is a nice normal
teenagers? Well for one thing, she should have been more specific when
she asked for a kind and obedient Kaji.
Review:
Garden of Eva, the only Eva fanfic that is more confusing than its originator.
Pleasantly confusing, of course. The series keeps on coming with all the
off-color jokes and humor that is its trademark. Jim still has the touch and
may he keep having it for as long as this series goes on. Keep up the good
work, Jim!
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Title: The Gods Within
Series: Evangelion
Genre: Elseworlds/superheroic(?)
Author: Scriviner
Email: ebon@i-manila.com.ph
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/scriviner/
Date Sent to FFML: 5/18/00
Series Summary:
What would you do when you find out that something that happened
around the time you were born gave you the power to shape reality?
What if you found out you weren't alone? What if they were after you
because of it? Let's not even mention the things that're trying to
destroy the world.
Don't believe what they tell you. Reality is yours.
Episode Summary:
Come to Tokyo. Meet new people, learn new things, get to wear a
skin-tight costume while you run around at super-speed. That's okay,
though. Your new mom seems nice. Kinda.
Review:
Pleasantly weird in its own way, the Eva altuni fic is probably one of the
better ones out there. Of course, the formatting could use some help.
Other than that, this fic is cool. A must read.
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[Ranma 1/2]
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Title: Le Plus Ca Change...
Chapter: Chapter Four
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Continuation, Continuation, Comedy
Author: Dave Menard
Email: deibu_kun@sympatico.ca
Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/anime/spacepiratesguild/
Archived At: http://www.angelfire.com/anime/spacepiratesguild/ranmafics.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 15, 2000
Size: 26k
Series Summary:
The next generation of the Nerima Wrecking Crew faces problems old and
new along the rocky road to romance.
Episode Summary:
The cast continues to gather. Keiichi meets his dreamgirl, Ti-Pi
challenges Kobuta (oh, those rascally Amazons...) and the cousins Kuno
have an argument.
Review:
The long awaited name change is finally here! Ranko forever!
Anyway, pretty nice chapter on the overall. A bit fun and the relationship
tree I can deduce from this is quite amusing. Anyway, keep up the good
work.
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Title: Mixed Signals
Chapter: 15
Series: Ranma
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Author: Kent Hyam
E-mail: rodney.hyam@sk.sympatico.ca
Date Sent to FFML: 05/13/00
Size: 30 Kbs
Series Summary:
The sequel to Crossed Wires. Ranma's hoping that his life will get
back to normal, but Happosai's return makes this unlikely.
Episode Summary:
The conclusion to the series. Will everyone regain their rightful
bodies, or will Happosai's plan succeed? Meanwhile, things get even
more confused.
Review:
Well, a pretty nice conclusion to the Mixed Signals story arc, one of the more
confusing storylines in fanfiction. Hell, I read it again and I'm still confused. But
it's pretty good and a very nice fic in the somewhat original flavor of Mr. Hyam.
Though the prose still feels wooden here and there, it flows pretty well.
Keep up the good work!
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Title: Shantyworld
Chapter: Chapter 4, Freetraders
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Alternate Universe
Author: William Morse
Email: montanto@hotmail.com
Date Sent to FFML: May 18, 2000
FFML Archive Number:
Size: 42k
Series Summary:
Far away in a distant future the human species is irrelivant. Don't
ask when this takes place, we use the Governors' calander. Don't ask
where. Does this sound opressive to you? Don't worry. The Governors
believe in freedom. Provided you do as your told. In this time the
armadas of two great empires, the Oni and the Jurai, gather on the
Governors' Ports located on the moon of a gas giant to prepare for the
latest battle of their centuries old war. The moon is called Doozy
Sack. Also known as Shantyworld.
Episode Summary:
With the Imperial fleets landing in the Ports can the camp followers
be far behind? The Freetrader Jokutszuko is just one of the thousands
of ships arriving to try to make a share of the proffits. Inside
Captain's Apprentice Shampoo has a problem. She has to loose to the
heir of another ship in order to garner a business alliance. Now she
seeks a patsy .. er . . brave warrior who can beat her in battle,
first before it is too late. Incidentally did I mention Ranko's
discovered she has a problem with hot water?
Review:
One of the weirder fics I've read, but pretty good nonetheless. At least it
stirs up the mix like Mr. Wilde's Saotome Gambit. Pretty good prose on
the overall, but the background can be confusing at times.
Keep up the good work!
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Title: The Sound of Silence
Chapter: Chapter 2
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Alternate Universe
Author: Donald Mc
Email: drmj1@earthlink.net
Archived At: http://lwf58.tripod.com/fan fiction/donald mc
Date Sent to FFML: May 16, 2000
Series Summary:
During the often dangerous training Genma Saotome gave his son on
their trip something went wrong. Ranma is now mute. How much will
this affect the outcome.
Episode Summary:
Ranma meets Kuno on his first day at Furnkan High.
Review:
Pretty nice, though the prose doesn't have that punch to it. Also the
story is pretty minimalist in its approach, making it feel wooden at times.
Other than that, pretty good.
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Title: Wheel of Fire
Chapter: #32: Endless Tears
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Continuation
Author: Razorclaw X
Email: spiceoflife@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.crosswinds.net/~slythe/ranma/ranff.html
Date Sent to FFML: 5/18/00
Size: 61 kb
Series Summary:
What is a wheel of fire but a spinning flame of eternal chaos? At the
center the flame burns brightest, extending outward to the edges of
the wheel along six spokes, where the flame smolders. Whether the
flame burns bright or not at all, the wheel continues to spin....
Epsiode Summary:
It's Ranma VS Sypha; Akane VS Cinder! Dangerous opponents that appear
to have an answer to everything thrown against them. Ranma and Akane
match power and wits against the most dangerous opponents yet-- so
dangerous that they're smarter than the author....
Review:
Another great chapter from Mr. X's series, keeping the quality of his stuff as
always. Good work on the overall. Keep up the good work!
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Title: When You're a Stranger
Chapter: Chapter 1
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Alt Continuation
Author: Deb "SabreBabe" Matthews
Email: sabrebabe@bresnanlink.net
Homepage: members.xoom.com/sabrebabe
Date Sent to FFML: 12 May 00
Archive Number: 10537
Size: 55k
Series Summary:
A continuation (unauthorised) series of Chris Jones' "Curse of
Silence". Akane is mute, having lost both her voice and her mother in
a terrible car accident 10 years before. Genma drags Ranma to the
Tendos for an arranged marriage as planned, but when Ranma and Akane
actually agree to consider the engagement, will it work this time?
Episode Summary:
Ranma's first day at school, and he discovers that life with Akane is
far from serene. And what the hell is up with Kuno?
Review:
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[Ranma 1/2 / Battletech]
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Title: Battletech: The Saotome Gambit Part 12
Series: Ranma 1/2 - Battletech
Genre: Fusion
Author: J. Austin Wilde
Email: wildeman@psn.net
Homepage: http://www.psn.net/~wildeman/
Archived at: http://www.psn.net/~wildeman/TSG-12.txt
Date Sent to FFML: 14 May 2000
Size: 97K
Series Summary:
A Ranma 1/2 - Battletech fusion pitting the might of the Furinkan
Combine, the League of Five Nails, and the Jusenkyo Commonwealth
against the beleaguered Nerima Confederation. The only hope for the
Tendo family lies in the hands of two Dispossessed mechwarriors named
Saotome.
Segment Summary:
Nabiki's machinations against her family and her country continue,
General Herb makes Mousse an offer he can't refuse, and the passengers
and crew of the _Dragonfly_ fight for their lives at the end of their
misjump - while Tarou and Happousai continue their deadly feud. All
this and Ukyou eating frosted animal cookies!
Review:
If you haven't read this yet then you're missing one of the greatest Ranma fics
of all time! That's all that needs to be said. ^_^
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[Ranma 1/2 / Matrix]
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Title: Interface
Episode: Chapter Two
Series: Ranma / Matrix
Genre: X-Over - Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Author: Troy Williams (XStylus)
Email: xstylus@sofaspud.org
Homepage: www.sofaspud.org
Archived at: www.sofaspud.org/couch/Ranma/Matrix/
Date Sent to FFML: 5/17/2000
Size: 19kb
Series Summary:
With all the impossible occurances that happen in Ranma and Akane's
lives, they discover the one perfect answer for everything:
It's not real. And now... nothing will ever be the same again.
Episode Summary:
Ranma and Akane get their first bittersweet taste of the real world.
Akane is presented with the blunt fact that her 'family' really isn't,
while Ranma's worst fear (other than cats) becomes a cold reality.
Fortunately, they couldn't have asked for better friends to help get
through it. Meanwhile, the agents take a *special* interest in
Ryoga...
Review:
Pretty good. That's all I'll probably ever say about this. I'm kinda depressed
about Matrix crossovers, except for Matthew Lewis' fic and the Lain one.
Anyway, keep up the good work.
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[Revolutionary Girl Utena]
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Title: Sourire de derni�re Rose (Smile of the Last Rose)
Series: Utena
Genre: Drama
Author: Douglass Weeks
Email: weeksdo1@pilot.msu.edu
Homepage: www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Gulf/4127/Welcome.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 20, 2000
Summary:
A speculative piece about what the conclusion of Utena might be like,
written after watching the end of the "Black Rose" saga.
Review:
A very good Utena fic. Damnit, why do people don't write about this series
more? Me, I don't write it because Utena depresses me, so no Utena fics from
me. ^_^ Anyway, a very good speculation, though ... nah... spoiler action if
I say anything. Keep up the good work and more Utena!
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[Robotech]
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Title: FOX Squadron
Chapter: 2
Series: Robotech
Genre: Continuation
Author: G.L. Sandborn
Email: sandborn@microlink.net
Homepage: www.microlink.net/~sandborn
Date Sent to FFML: May 17, 2000
FFML Archive Number: 10719
Size: 40
Series Summary:
This series takes place beteen the time the SDF-3 (along with Rick
Hunter and Lisa Hayes) has departed for the homeworld of the Robotech
Masters and the rise of the Southern Cross. The world government is
in shambles, militaristic city-states are popping up all over, and
surviving Zentraedi are on both sides. The remaining RDF forces are
all that stand between order and chaos. This is the story of one
squadron. A most unusual squadron, made up of young Lakota women,
loyal Zentraedi females, and assorted outcasts stuck in the worst
sector possible.
Episode Summary:
Things aren't getting any better for Colonel Stuart. He's looking for
the kind of Veritech pilots he had in the past; men. He's not finding
them. To his rescue come a pair of Lakota women, sisters who have
almost 15 years of experience between them. He grudgingly agrees to
accept their help but keeps hidden the real reason he doesn't want
women pilots. Cindy and Ona develop their friedship. Cindy also
discovers Colonel Stuart is not going to remain in command and ponders
ways of keeping him.
Review:
A great fic. Damnit, this is shaping to be oneof the best Robotech fics
I've read. A must read for anyone. Just go and read it!
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[Rurouni Kenshin]
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Title: The Illusions That We Hold
Series: Rurouni Kenshin
Genre: Drama
Author: Douglass Weeks
Email: weeksdo1@pilot.msu.edu
Homepage: www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Gulf/4127/Welcome.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 20, 2000
Summary:
Kenshin recalls his past during a set of morning exercises, and a side
of the rurouni is revealed that no one else suspects.
Review:
A nice piece, though my copy's formatting sucked. And the stuff about
practice snaps at my disbelief suspenders. I can't visualize Kenshin
practicing in the dojo. Too many prying eyes. And I thought that it was
an open secret to the cast that Kenshin was the Hitokiri Battousai.
Hmmm...other than that, a pretty good introspection of the Kenshin's
character.
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[Sailor Moon]
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Title: Knights of Danu
Chapter One
Series: Sailor Moon (sort of...)
Genre: Fantasy
Author: Dave Menard
Email: deibu_kun@sympatico.ca
Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/spacepiratesguild/
Date Sent to FFML: May 21st
Size: 13kb
Series Summary:
A retelling of the Sailor Moon story, in Rome-Occupied Britain.
Episode Summary:
Priestess Morgaine plans for the future, an ancient evil makes her
move, and Gwendolyn meets a very strange cat...
Review:
You know when I first read this, I had the bad feeling that I was gonna
be exposed to an episode of the crappy show, Mystic Knights of Tir
Na Nog, a copy-cat of Hercules and Xena set in Celtic Brittain.
But I was pleasantly surprised when I read this. It is a very well-written
fic and the accent makes me suspect that you're actually a red-bearded
Scottish shepherd out with his sheep and typing away on his laptop. ^_^
That was a compliment, by the way. Very good characterizations and
descriptions are very good. The background material is pretty nice, too.
Keep up the good work and crank out more!
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[Sailor Moon / Terminator]
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Title: Eclipse of the Moon 2: Purification Day
Chapter: 4
Series: Sailor Moon, Terminator
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crossover, Satire
Author: Miashara Smithy
Email: s2mlmill@titan.vcu.edu
Homepage: http://www.execulink.com/~stryker
Date Sent to FFML: May 02, 2000
FFML Archive Number:
Size: 9k
Series Summary:
Senshi vs Terminator
Episode Summary:
Something of an intermission. Things are going to get interesting, and
much more complex shortly. Not to mention violent.
Review:
Well, no comment on this since I don't have a copy. Sorry.
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[Slayers]
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Title: The Slayers: Reward Chapter 2 - Decision! The Choices That People Have To Make!
Series: The Slayers
Genre: Continuation
Author: Lord Archive
Email: archive@mich.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Fuji/9061/anime.html
Date Sent to FFML: 5-20
Size: 17K
Summary:
Lina thinks about the unexpected marraige that she had found herself
in, and thinks about annuling it. However, when Towermere tries to
convince her to do just that, Lina rethinks things. But if she decides
to stay married, that leaves an issue to be confronted that night.
Review:
A nice chapter of this fic. Very good and keeps the Slayers flavor.
I really love it and recommend it. Good Slayers fics are hard to find
and this the best. A must read.
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[Sonic]
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Title: Kenal's Story: Powerdown
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 16, 2000
Size: 35.7 KB
Summary:
Sally loses her speed, Packbell loses his forces, and Antoine loses
his bravery after finding some to lose. But it is Sonic who faces the
worst powerdown of all...
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Title: Kenal's Story: Assassin
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 16, 2000
Size: 25.4 KB
Summary:
Part 1 of the trilogy "Vengance Denied". Dulcy's anger towards
griffins was thought to be gone, but it resurfaces in Bunnie. Dealing
with it is made difficult by the presence of another griffin, sent to
avenge Kenal's apparent demise at Tails' hands.
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Title: Kenal's Story: Deceiver
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 16, 2000
Size: 35.4 KB
Summary:
Part 2 of the trilogy "Vengance Denied". Packbell tricks Sonic into
thinking that he is responsible for the loss of Tails, but someone
else has outwitted both of them to claim her prize.
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Title: Kenal's Story: Queen
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 17, 2000
Size: 33.5 KB
Summary:
Part 3 of the trilogy "Vengance Denied". The griffins plan to reveal
Knothole's location to Packbell. Tails intends to stop them, but to
do it, he must trust one who would not trust him.
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Title: Kenal's Story: Poison For A Secret
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 18, 2000
Size: 23.5 KB
Summary:
Snively's back, and he has a fate worse than death for Bunnie. To save
her, Kenal must reveal a secret that could cost him his friends...or
rescue his dreams.
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Title: Kenal's Story: A Rogue's Burden
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 20, 2000
Size: 23.1 KB
Summary:
Kenal wants run away from Knothole, and Sandra seizes upon an
opportunity. Sonic is sent far away, while Kenal is left to take the
blame for Sandra's latest scheme, and not even Sally can stop her this
time.
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Title: Kenal's Story: A Cold Reception
Series: Sonic
Genre: Adventure, Continuation
Author: Adrian Tymes
Email: wingcat@pacbell.net
Archived At: http://www.franken.de/users/deco/stories/tymes.html
Date Sent to FFML: May 20, 2000
Size: 42.8 KB
Summary:
Sonic and Tails return just as snow comes to Knothole. Sonic, Snively,
and Packbell each display their own version of cold, while Sally
learns that relations between her father's kingdom and the Federation
of Southern Mobius were a bit chilly.
Mass Review:
You know Adrian is really cranking these out. And still keeping the
quality of them. All of them are pretty good and pretty loyal to the
cartoon show's flavor. I recommend this to any who wants a change from
the regular FFML fare. Keep up the good work, Adrian!
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