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When I see the numerous OS, SS and FF, I am always delighted to see what imaginative and creative ideas the viewers of this show have conjured up. Here are some of the offering that attractive met to a fan fiction;
1. Wit and comedy
Writers who are able to offer a natural element of wit and comedy definitely have a lot to offer; some of the writers on this forum (and I will add their names later), have done a remarkable task of keeping me thoroughly entertained. I will post my favorite ones here later this weekend.
2. Insight into the characters mind.
I love story lines that are able to dig deep into how the character thinks. It doesn't have to be funny here but with emotional depth. I welcome stories that are able to let us enter into how Asad and Zoya think and keep them as real as possible.
3. A confident Asad.
While I don't necessarily need to have Asad as a tough macho guy, a rona dona, weak and inexperienced Asad does not do it for me. Several writers have given us a tough, take charge Asad - Adeeit, Delena90, Fizzi havot, all have done a fab job here... and so have the ones who names start with 's'. A confident Asad is one who does not get jealous and is not afraid of a guy looking at girl cause he knows he has her and is not afraid of loosing her.
4. Romances that do not end at "I love you"
I enjoy the fan fiction that takes the love story of Zoya and Asad beyond their confession of love. As a reader, a rushed confession of love or one that does not take the story a step further does not leave me fulfilled. I find the romances of Asad and Zoya as a married couple highly entertaining. Fizzi does an amazing job here. Adeeti and Delana are also briliant in this area at keeping the romance going after the 'i love you.' And Chahat (?)
5. Keeping Zoya likable.
Very important. if you make her look ugly; she is not going to be an interesting read. One story ha her appear so selfish that she demanded an outfit from Nighat - turned me off the whole story as did another one where she throws water at Asad for no apparent reason.
6. Bringing in other characters from the show
Great work here to those fan fiction writers who can use the other characters on the show - Avenging Angels (I think is the title) did that very well.
7. Consensual sex and no violence.
It does not matter how erotic you want to take your story but make sure the sex is consensual and violence is not a part of the story line. Story lines that condone violence and slapping are an immediate turn off.
8. Creative ideas and descriptive writing.
Very tough to do, any one who does this has won me over.
9. Keeping the characters real.
Keeping the true essence of the characters but still taking some liberties if fine...but keeping true to the character as much as possible - that's always the best.
10. A bit of hot romance
I am all for a bit of hotness in the story line but Asad standing there with uncontrollable erection doesn't always sit well with me. It makes him look weak and so I cringe when I read it. Even some of my favorite fan fictions have had Asad with this problem.
11. Dialogue in Hindi/Urdu
My personal favorites - yes, this is tough to do if you are not a native speaker. It does not make or break a story but I do enjoy those written in hindi/urdu. I could not do that myself so I do admire those who are able too.
Let me know what attracts you to an OS, SS and fan fiction - what do you look for when you read them?
Thanks and please do share...my hats of the the writers who have kept us entertained specially during the recent weeks when we were Asad and Zoya deprived.
Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad
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