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April 22, 2022 4:24 AM Subscribe
Catelyn Winona (Caffeine and Magix) has published several short stories or vignettes recently that subvert epic fantasy or superhero tropes. Here are three: "No Heroes Here" ("Daz was raised by a hero. That’s probably why she isn’t one."); a piece in which the Chosen One immediately takes up the Dark Lord's offer to join their cause; and "Wizards Stole My Brother" ("Being the Chosen One fucking sucks. That’s why Erika is furious when she finds out her brother got picked.").
Why does all this stuff hide out in Tumblrland where search is a cruel joke?
At this point, probably just because they've kind of always been there, kind of like how some people still maintain LiveJournals.
posted by Halloween Jack at 6:13 AM on April 22, 2022
At this point, probably just because they've kind of always been there, kind of like how some people still maintain LiveJournals.
posted by Halloween Jack at 6:13 AM on April 22, 2022
These are amazing. Great reads, thanks for sharing.
posted by Torosaurus at 6:14 AM on April 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by Torosaurus at 6:14 AM on April 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
These sound great! Thank you!
posted by bunderful at 7:31 AM on April 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by bunderful at 7:31 AM on April 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
Love "Wizards Stole My Brother."
posted by jenfullmoon at 7:33 AM on April 22, 2022
posted by jenfullmoon at 7:33 AM on April 22, 2022
Oh these are great!
The first one almost seems like it's set in the same universe as Worm (warning - NOT a short story).
posted by solotoro at 9:43 AM on April 22, 2022 [2 favorites]
The first one almost seems like it's set in the same universe as Worm (warning - NOT a short story).
posted by solotoro at 9:43 AM on April 22, 2022 [2 favorites]
I love tumblr, and this is a fantastic find. Here's some more relevant links from clicking around their tumblr page:
the "my writing" tag has their work
and there's stuff on wattpad
there's a self-published collection available on kindle
as well as a ko-fi and patreon if you want to support the writer
posted by sleeping bear at 12:01 PM on April 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
the "my writing" tag has their work
and there's stuff on wattpad
there's a self-published collection available on kindle
as well as a ko-fi and patreon if you want to support the writer
posted by sleeping bear at 12:01 PM on April 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
Thanks, just bought the kindle collection.
posted by Wretch729 at 5:12 AM on April 23, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by Wretch729 at 5:12 AM on April 23, 2022 [3 favorites]
At this point, probably just because they've kind of always been there, kind of like how some people still maintain LiveJournals
...or use Metafilter. We're in no position to judge.
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 4:48 PM on April 23, 2022 [1 favorite]
...or use Metafilter. We're in no position to judge.
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 4:48 PM on April 23, 2022 [1 favorite]
Thank you, brainwane. I will share and have enjoyed.
posted by Ignorantsavage at 6:28 PM on April 23, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by Ignorantsavage at 6:28 PM on April 23, 2022 [1 favorite]
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