Chao- Here's something that even the newest of people who come across while reading fan fics realize: Some authors really enjoy torturing characters. And it's true! Let's face it; it's something fun to do. We see our favorite guys struggle against some evil while going on a strenuous journey that may bring about their demise, or at least have them covered in cuts and bruises and maybe a concussion. Cruel, aren't we? Or are we?
YChao- Cruel? Yes. Still awesome to bear through? Yes.
Chao- Ok, but what about original works? The heroes go on these long journeys to find themselves. There's angst, drama, action, humor. Is it any different from fan fics?
YChao- Yes, the characters in fan fics have already been established of who they are and what misadventures await them. We write our fan fics focusing on the characters we want to and leave out 100% of the ones who dislike or don't care about, minus any bashing fics.
Chao- Yes, fan fics use already established characters and universes, yet they all undergo some sort of journey--to face some evil or find themselves or both.
YChao- And some fans get a kick out of that--bruises, concussions, nightmares, and all.
Chao- Some of this may seem cruel when you think about it, but as humans, isn't this what we're drawn to? We want something to read that will make us care about something; some of us aren't afraid to drop a story if we just aren't interested. These perils give us something to care about. It can be, after all, a reflection of human life.
YChao- That's too much of a positive spin!
Chao- Yeah, you're right. Sometimes we torture our favorite characters just for the heck of it!
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