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noun a forward slash character (/) used in the term 'slash fiction' to indicate the pairing of characters

  • Slash fiction is a genre of fan fiction that focuses on romantic or sexual relationships between fictional characters of the same sex.
  • Have you read any good slash fiction lately? I heard there's a great Harry Potter slash fic circulating online.
  • I can't get enough of that spicy slash fic drama. It's like a soap opera but with my favorite characters!
  • In a way, slash fiction can be seen as a form of creative reinterpretation of existing narratives, exploring different possibilities and relationships.

noun a fan-created story based on existing works of fiction

  • The author gained popularity for their fan fiction based on popular book series.
  • I love reading fan fiction about my favorite TV show characters.
  • Have you checked out that fan fiction website? It's got some really good stories.
  • Her creative writing style was like fan fiction, taking real-life events and adding her own twist.