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Word fic

Jul 31, 2011 13:22

Word fic: Transistor
Fandom: Donald Strachey Mysteries - bookverse
Rating: PG-13, mostly for pottymouth and a bit of sex.
Warning: Terrible personal crisis for an original character.
Disclaimer: Don, Tim and Maureen belong to Richard Stevenson.
A/N: I started this word fic way back in May, but I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. It took ( Read more... )

rating: pg-13, angst, fanfiction, donald strachey mysteries, fan fiction

Comments 7

lil_1337 July 31 2011, 21:46:32 UTC

That was a wonderful story. It was deeply emotional and sensitive in a way that speaks to how the world treats people who are different. That and the mental and emotional strength it takes to survive. My heart breaks for Benny and Timmy.

storyfan August 4 2011, 05:00:27 UTC

I'm sorry it took so long to respond, but LJ wouldn't let me answer before tonight. Darn it.

I'm glad you saw what I wanted readers to see. Timmy must have had a couple of college relationships; I really can't see him not having someone, even secretly, after Skeeter.

I'm not sure where Benny came from. Maybe he's every young man who never felt like he could be who he truly was. I just know that every Benny should have a Timmy in his life, no matter for how brief a time.

emeraldreeve August 9 2011, 10:30:06 UTC

Very well done and so sad!

storyfan August 15 2011, 01:23:34 UTC

Thank you, Em. I didn't intend to make it that way, but that's what happened.

aprilvalentine August 24 2011, 14:09:28 UTC

A lovely read. I'm part way through the books and your style really reads a lot like them, but a more emotional, which is what makes good fanfic. I can see this happening for a young gay man like Timmy in those days. It was all too common. And the guilt he must have felt, being too young to realize what might happen or to have been able to help Benny. Glad Don was there for him.

storyfan August 30 2011, 05:18:24 UTC

I'll start by saying I love your "Maurice" icon. That's one of my all-time favorite books.

I'm glad you enjoyed this story, and I'm especially happy you think I captured their voices. I've been thinking a lot about teenagers who have a hard time accepting themselves, and I suppose that's where I got the idea for Benny.

aprilvalentine August 30 2011, 17:00:36 UTC

Thanks -- I don't use it often but I love it. Loved the film too. I guess I need to get a Strachey icon soon.

I've worked with numerous teens and with men and women who had those same issues as teenagers. It's all too common, sadly.