Rec two non-Marcus/Esca stories in your journal.
I know I'm a sucker for Marcus and Esca but ocasionally people with much better imaginations than mine come up with some corking stories concerning other characters in the movie/book. These two are particular favourites of mine.
Four Letters From Centurion Drusillus by
bunnThis is heartwarming and just downright lovely bookverse, full of hope for the future as Drusillus writes to his unofficial wife who is many miles away from him.
Touched by
citrusesA really quite beautiful story concerning one of the briefly-seen women living in the village of the Seal People. It's sad but there's a streak of quiet hope running through it.