Post by Lisa on Jan 3, 2010 15:13:39 GMT 10
Malorie's Peak Spotlight
by Beara, Cassandra, and theantichris
The Malorie's Peak prompts inspire creative submissions exploring unexpected facets of our favourite characters. Here are a few recent gems:
1. Prompt #4, Food
Title: Onion Soup
Author: peroxidepirate
Rating: G
Summary: Food is one way to a man's heart -- especially when the man is a former street kid.
Because: It's a funny, light-hearted look at Briar.
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2. Prompt #6, Puzzles
Title: One Way or the Other
Author: opalgirl
Rating: G
Summary: Neal thinks his knight-mistress knows more than she ought to, and he doesn't understand how she does know so much.
Because: It shows Neal and Alanna sparking off each other, with an excellent Neal POV.
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3. Prompt #7, Excess
Title: Too Much Sun
Author: seekeraftertruth
Rating: G
Summary: "Too much sun is never a good thing."
Because: It's a perceptive look at Briar and Rosethorn getting to know each other.
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4. Prompt #11, Race
Title: Falling Behind
Author: journeycat
Rating: PG
Summary: Kel will always be one step ahead of Lerant.
Because: It captures Lerant's conflicted attitude to Kel.
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5. Prompt #12, Behind Closed Doors
Title: Delight
Author: Verasque
Rating: PG
Summary: It was a beautiful reunion.
Because: It's unexpected and delightful!
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6. Prompt #13, Once Upon a Time
Title: Hero
Author: wordy
Rating: G
Summary: Gary tells the four youngest Contes a story.
Because: It's a fine piece of characterisation, with humour, depth and a dashing moustache.
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7. Prompt #13, Once Upon a Time
Title: Once
Author: Rainstormamaya
Rating: PG
Summary: Jasson and Alinna, life and love.
Because: It's sad and beautiful and adds depth to characters we barely know in canon.
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8. Prompt #14, Happily Ever After
Title: Happily Ever After
Author: greenie
Rating: G
Summary: It's story time at the Swoop.
Because: It's an adorable story, with fine characterisation of George and the young Roald and Kalasin.
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