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Character Analysis: Abby Anderson– Hypocrisy, Brutality, and the Illusion of Righteousness

Abby Anderson, introduced in The Last of Us Part II, remains one of the most divisive characters in modern gaming—not because she’s misunderstood, but because she embodies a dangerous mix of self-righteousness, brutality, and unchecked hypocrisy. While the game attempts to frame her as a mirror to Ellie or as a character worthy of redemption, Abby’s actions often expose her as morally…

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Character Analysis: Ellie Williams– Rage, Resilience, and the Cost of Survival

Ellie Williams, the deuteragonist of The Last of Us and primary protagonist of The Last of Us Part II, is a landmark character in the world of narrative gaming. From the moment she is introduced, Ellie subverts the traditional expectations of a post-apocalyptic teenage girl. She is witty, foul-mouthed, independent, and surprisingly mature. But more than that, she is layered—a mosaic of trauma,…

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Character Analysis: Joel Miller- Grief, Survival, and the Gray Areas of Humanity

Joel Miller, the emotionally scarred protagonist of The Last of Us franchise, stands as one of the most compelling and divisive characters in modern video game storytelling. He is not a clear-cut hero, nor is he a true villain. Instead, he exists in the moral gray area that defines so much of the post-apocalyptic world he inhabits. Joel’s complexity is rooted in a fundamental truth: he is a man…

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Holding 'The Last of Us' Accountable Without Letting Go of What It Meant to Us

It’s not easy to admit when something you love is tangled up in something harmful. But we need to talk about The Last of Us—specifically Part II, Neil Druckmann, and what it means to consume media responsibly when it’s tied to real-world systems of oppression. Neil Druckmann, co-creator of The Last of Us, has openly identified as a Zionist and admitted in interviews that The Last of Us Part II…

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Why My Favorite Character Is Always the Most Emotionally Damaged One

I don’t know what it says about me that my favorite character in any fandom is almost always the most emotionally unstable, morally conflicted, and absolutely drowning in unprocessed trauma—but here we are. There’s just something magnetic about characters who are stitched together by sheer willpower and unresolved grief. They’re guarded, reactive, slow to trust, and quicker to break than they’d…

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Analyze Post: Fandom Obsession Website

What They Offer As part of my ongoing exploration of fandom-centered websites, I recently took a closer look at Fandom Obsession (fandom-obsession.com), a pop culture blog that provides content for fans of major franchises like the MCU, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and anime. Their posts focus heavily on product roundups, streaming guides, and list-style articles that cater to casual or entry-level…

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Fanfiction Recommendations Masterlist

Welcome to my fanfiction recommendation masterlist! Organized by fandom, this list features reader-inserts, canon-divergent AUs, fluff, angst, hurt/comfort, and more. These are fics I’ve personally read and loved, and I highly recommend them if you’re looking for high-quality storytelling, emotional depth, unforgettable character work, or just straight-up entertainment. DISCLAIMER: Most of…

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My Thoughts on The Last of Us TV Show's 2nd Season

In this post, I’m sharing a few video essays and reviews I’ve come across that dive deep into some of the more controversial and often overlooked themes in The Last of Us—especially the TV adaptation. These videos cover topics like misogyny, sexism, homophobia, and how canon divergence from the game has shifted audience perception and character arcs. I’ll be linking each video along with my own…

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Sneeze Post

Whether you’re new here or you’ve been lurking since the first post, this is your guided map to everything I’ve shared so far. Think of this as your fandom itinerary. Wherever you’re at—heartbroken, inspired, creatively blocked, or just in need of a good fic rec—I’ve got something for you. For When You Want to Feel Everything These posts dig deep into emotional storytelling, character pain,…

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Fanfiction Recommendation- Yearling by JustAGalWhoWrites (NSFW)

There are some fanfics that entertain. Others that distract. And then there are stories like Yearling—stories that settle into you, stories that ache a little, stories that remind you why you fell in love with a character like Joel Miller in the first place. Written by JustAGalWhoWrites and available on Tumblr and AO3, Yearling is a reader-insert fanfiction told in second person, placing you…

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How to Write a Fanfiction Romance that Doesn't Rely on "Fixing" the Character

We’ve all read that fanfic — the one where the emotionally repressed character falls in love and suddenly all their trauma vanishes by chapter three. I get it. The appeal is real. But if you’re anything like me, you want more than a magical personality transplant. You want a romance that honors who the character already is — not one that erases them. So let’s talk about how to write love stories…

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The Fictional Character I Can't Stop Reading & Writing About- Dr. Jack Abbot

Jack Abbot from The Pitt is emotionally unavailable, too powerful for his own good, and chronically in need of therapy — so naturally, he’s the character I can’t stop writing about. Dr. Jack Abbot- The Overlooked Savior We all have that one character. The one who shows up in our dreams. The one we write scenes for in the shower. The one who makes us whisper, “you deserved better” at the…