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Proof that [[Sturgeon's Law|the remaining 10% is worth dying for]] here:

Remember to warn for [[Useful Notes/Trigger|common triggers.]]

[http://archiveofourown.org/users/t_ZM urbanAnchorite(t_ZM)]

* Recommended by merefire, Butterfinger, Skydragon222, aliceintrouble

[http://archiveofourown.org/users/JumpingJackFlash JumpingJackFlash]

* Recommended by Masterweaver

* ''Synopsis:'' One solar sweep before SGRUB, Nepeta had a life all her own...

[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2286/Aliens-are-the-New-Black Aliens Are The New Black] By [[User:Calamity Jane]]

* Reccomended by [[User:Firestarter]]

''[http://www.mspaforums.com/showthread.php?41232-IT-Bound IT Bound]'' by Ilwy

* ''Synopsis'': "Be the Sea Dweller Lowblood" is a Homestuck-derived fan story starring Eridan Ampora, the almost universally-despised sea dwelling troll, in a world where the high-ranking purple and blue blooded trolls and the low-ranking red, yellow, and brown-blooded castes have had their positions reversed completely. Now a poverty-stricken, low-classed outcast, Eridan struggles to survive while enduring abuse, insult, crossdressing, rancid sewers, and pursuit by the law while attempting to at long last find both a love and a hate he can keep. Meanwhile an intrepid hunter balances her position in society with growing friendship and perhaps even romance; a blue-collar laborer comes to terms with his own wrath; a brooding psychic goes on a journey to die for; a serene couple attempts to enjoy each other's company amidst the daily chaos of troll society; a revolutionary sect plots mysterious actions in the background; an information merchant plys his trade; and a candid revolu8ionary plays all sides against one another while evading - or perhaps not - the keen eye of a W4TCHFUL INV3ST1G4TOR. Also features musical acts. -Summary provided by [[Tropers/Edge Of Oblivion|Edge Of Oblivion]].

* ''Comments'': This is possibly the best fan adventure for Homestuck I have ever read. Ckret2 incorporates the audiences' suggestions into the adventure while simulaniously keeping it captivating and humorous. Although the story starts off focused on Eridan, the rest of the trolls get their own focus as well. The characters are all incredibly well-written and 100% in-character. The update rate is quite impressive as well (about 200 images in less than a month!) Even if Eridan is not your favorite character (or even if you hate him), I would definately recommend giving the story a look. You will not be disappointed.

** Only 10 images in and I'm all for this thing. Read it. You won't be sorry.

* ''Comments'': A very interesting look into troll society for kids who are only just becoming adults. So far the narration has focused entirely on Gamzee's experiences (which remind me very much of [[Ender's Game]]) as a Subjugglator-in-training, but there are ongoing hints in the background of possible revolution. Definitely worth a look, at the very least.

* ''Warnings'': Explicit Violence, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Gore, Character Death

* ''Comments'': Technically, this isn't a fic, but a series of conversations between Urban_Anchorite and Schellibie about a potential Homestuck High School AU mostly revolving around everyone being in marching band. If that tries to put you off, don't let it. This is seriously the funniest, crackiest, and yet still perfectly in-character Homestuck fic you will ever read! This fic had me practically crying with laughter at multiple times, and this is coming from someone who knows absolutely nothing about marching band whatsoever! And it doesn't just focus on one or two characters (although the first couple of pairings definitely get the most screentime) - this is truly an ensemble fic. It's sweet, it's funny, it's genuinely in character, and it's probably the most realistic depiction of the absurdities of high school you will read. Highly recommended! Also see [http://promstuck.tumblr.com/ Promstuck], a fan adventure created by the same authors which elaborates on the last log and the characters' experiences at Prom, particularly Karkat; and [http://fuckyeahmarchingstuck.tumblr.com/ Fuck Yeah Marchingstuck], the tumblr for Marchingstuck-related works, mostly fanart.

* ''Tags'': [[Gen Fic]], [[Slash Fic]], [[Het]], [[Crack Fic]], [[Alternate Universe Fic]], [[High School AU]]

* ''Comments'': Very interesting showing of how different the characters would be if they were put on different areas of the hemospectrum. Kanaya is the focus and plays the part of [[The Woobie]] depressingly well, what with her mutant blood color.

** The stories aren't written in chronological order, so the reader should be unconcerned if an unclicked link suddenly appears in the middle of a bunch of other. The amazing thing is how these stories were all done before certain recent events, which makes many [[Funny Aneurysm Moment|Funny Aneurysm Moments]].

* ''Synopsis:'' [[Alternate Universe]]. Dave Strider a hard-boiled human detective. His new partner is a crazy legislacerator. Together, [[They Fight Crime|they solve murders]].

* ''Comments:'' Brilliantly written. All the characterizations are spot-on and the world is well-built. Comes with accompanying images and, in places, thematic musical accompaniment!

** This is definately one of the most well thought out mental health institute [[A Us]] I have seen for the fandom. The characterization is flawless, and everything seems to have been researched thoroughly, which is important for an AU that deals with such sensitive material. Definately give it a try.

** This aspie Troper found Nepeta's backstory (Spaceship) to be particularly amazing, though the whole AU is definitely worth reading all the way through. It really captured the trials and tribulations that a young person on the autism spectrum goes through, and paralleled my own experiences so well that I just about cried.

* ''Synopsis:'' Vriska does not stop John from prototyping with the doll. As a result, the kids and the trolls both have to deal with being stuck in a doomed timeline.

* ''Comments:'' Much like RDV, the characters have changed, but are still recognizable. Several aspects of the troll's storyline actually go for the better, and it's filled with many crowning moments of awesome, heartwarming, and funny as well. It has currently concluded with fifteen chapters and an epil0gue.

* Recommended by Leliel

* Pairings: Promises to be John/Karkat

** ...right up until he crashes a recurrent nemesis of his, and discovers ([[Awful Truth|much to his horror]]), that the "aliens" are actually the [[Organic Technology]] mecha of a certain race of horned humanoids. After saving the pilot despite his [[Starfish Language]] protests, John is faced with the unenviable task of protecting him from [[Sociopathic Soldier]] Jack Noir and attempting to decode the language of a grouchy alien who doesn't even hear in the same range as humans. Will this lead to peace between humans and trolls? Or at least, discovering why they invaded? Only time will tell...

* Comments: Only three chapters in, and I wish this was a real webcomic or anime series. Words cannot describe the sheer [[Character Development]] in the first chapter alone, and seeing [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]] being tossed out the window is always welcome. The other trolls have not appeared yet, but the author promises Vriska, Gamzee, and Tavros have been promised to have roles.

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