Subject: Two monstrous Mary Sues
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Posted on: 2010-09-19 10:59:00 UTC
Um... I almost decided not to post these. I know we've all seen lots and lots of terrible Mary Sues, but these two are so over the top, I can hardly believe it. Anyway, here goes.
*takes a deep breath*
First up, a 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'-fanfic called Picard's Illumination, by Lorelei MacKenzie.
Her summary: "A heartbreaking tale of love and sacrifice. Picard learns the true meaning of love, both with and without the doctor...
and loss onboard the Enterprise."
It's a very short fic (thank heaven for small favors), but in its 294 lines (the site counted, not me), it manages to dish out almost every single Sue-cliché in the book, except the squicky sex scene. The Sue's name, by the way, is Lorelei Cordelia MacKenzie. Please take another look and the author's name. If that doesn't make you scream, you can't possibly be awake. Extreme NSFB.
(And if you know, please tell me how it's possible to ride a horse in space.)
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Next up, a 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'-fanfic called Symphony, by Jeane R. Noriega.
Her summary: "When an old flame of Dr. Bashir's arrives on DS9, Julian realizes that he has never stopped loving her. Kaitlynne feels the same, but fate seems to want to keep them apart -- if it doesn't kill her first..."
This fic is one hell of a lot worse than the first. For one thing, it is looooong. You feel like decapitating the Sue about five seconds after she first appears, but this fic just. Keeps. Dragging. On.
Furthermore, Kaitlynne Marcella Taylor is the epitome of the Mary Sue, and the one big sex scene is ubersquickful.
You have been warned.
NSFB, very NSFW.