fan fiction
noun
: stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet
called also fanfic
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While fan fiction is popular, there is some controversy surrounding the hobby.
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Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
Other times, a source that Google trusts as authoritative is really just fan fiction.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 24 May 2024
The characters speak as if the scripts were written longhand in a giant, fluffy quill on parchment or anticipating their own fan fiction.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 13 May 2024
Speaking of fan fiction, people are looking for Mr. Johnson to have a love interest soon.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
Other times, a source that Google trusts as authoritative is really just fan fiction.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 24 May 2024
The characters speak as if the scripts were written longhand in a giant, fluffy quill on parchment or anticipating their own fan fiction.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 13 May 2024
Speaking of fan fiction, people are looking for Mr. Johnson to have a love interest soon.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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“Fan fiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fan%20fiction. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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