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The Terror and Science Fiction Club is part book club, part video club. The focus is gothic and science fiction, fantasy and horror. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of fandom.
The purpose of this club is to facilitate a community of like-minded individuals, in order to become exposed to new media and ideas. It's an opportunity to squee about what we love. Refresh everyone on the "serious work" from our favorite genres. Improve our writing and discussion skills. And inspire new creative pathways for all of us. Terror is a place to make new friends across fandom lines, and connect to each other through the genres we love most! Let's have some fun!
*Warning* Entries in this journal may contain images and ideas of a disturbing nature, including but not limited to death, gore, and insanity. For that reason, this community is 18 and over only.
April 2016 Note: This community is in a restructuring phase, after a two year hiatus. I'm thrilled to have so many of our original members still around, and new visitors stopping by once more. Your moderator is always open to new ideas for Terror's path into the future.
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The Magicians season two recap reviews by 
sabotabby
Monthly Event:
Prompts:
Prompts for original fic and poetry are now being provided by 
puzzleprompts.
Puzzle Rules
April 2017 Puzzle
Weekly Discussions
Season two Lucifer discussions are now held weekly at myth_fan.
Once Upon a Time content is also moving to Myth Fan.
Season three Star Wars: Rebels discussions and reviews will be posted at aanime_fan.
Table of Contents for Reviews (WIP)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Arrow by paynesgrey
Daredevil season one
Daredevil season two.
Flash by daria234
Lucifer season one
Once Upon a Time
Preacher by sabotabby
The Magicians by sabotabby
The X-Files Renewal
The Venture Bros season six
Star Wars: Rebels season 2.5
*Terror is always looking for regular reviewers/contributors for media in our genres. Please PM dancingdragon3. Or respond to a newsletter...
Clan Terror Newsletter: A bi-weekly wrap-up of all the posts to Clan Terror. Members and watchers of Terror Scifi, Puzzle Prompts, Aanime Fan, and Myth Fan are welcome to respond in the comments with links to the fan works they've posted recently, to be added to the next newsletter. Posted Monday and Friday. At this time, Terror only allows direct fan fic posts on special occasions and fests like Cosmic Collision.
Full headers with summaries aren’t necessary. But please, at least, give us the type of post (fic, icon, etc), fandom, rating if over G/gen, and any warnings. Any and all speculative fiction allowed - science fiction, steampunk, fantasy, horror, gothic lit, dark fic, romantic themes, alternate history, etc.
Fandom Squee/Vent Post: The chance for all members, watchers, and visitors to squee or vent about their fandoms, fave characters/pairings, and their own writing. Posted every Thursday morning.
: a_phoenixdragon and myself, dancingdragon3, liven up the place with the latest and greatest fan vids. Posted periodically. All members are invited to share their favorite vids with us at any time, as long as it falls somewhere under speculative or dark fiction. Tag "media: fan vid".
Terror News: I'll admit I haven't had the time to keep up with as I'd like to. All members are encouraged to share important news links and/or summaries for any media in our genres. This includes books, plays, webseries, and video games. Or new projects by our favorite actors, writers, directors, etc. Tag "!news", and use appropriate media tags like "tv: _".
Pop!/Action Figure/Lego Masterpiece Theater: Along the lines of our affiliate spn_on_parade, members may post their own photo sets (or one photo) of dolls getting into mischief, acting out scenes, enacting your own masterpiece, etc. Tag "logo/pop/action figure theater", and appropriate "tv: _", "movie: _", etc. You mod is happy to make new tags as necessary. And is currently working on their own Pop! doll masterpiece, mwahaha!
Polls: The world of speculative fiction, television, and cinema is vast, and there are only twelve months in the year. Because of that, we have polls to keep up with what everyone is interested in, what content y'all would like to see here, and whatever else your mod thinks of late at night.
Future States:
"This series of independent mini-features explores possible future scenarios through the prism of today’s global realities." All are under 20 minutes in length and consistently thought provoking. Archive, found here: Future States discussions. These will resume over the summer.
Twitter News:
Formerly, brought to the community by quirky_thoughts. Archive, found here: Twitter News.
If someone would like to take over this job, please PM dancingdragon3. I offer personalized icons....
Original Fiction and Poetry:
What’s allowed - any and all speculative fiction: science fiction, steampunk, fantasy, horror, gothic lit, dark fic, romantic themes, alternate history, etc. Drabbles welcome. Original Fiction Archive
Any length, rating, warning, so long as it’s a story in those genres. Please use an appropriate header with title, genre, length, rating, warnings, and summary. Please use LJ cuts. Tag "media: original fic" and your member tag. There are genre and rating tags, as well.
What exactly is horror, speculative fiction, and dark fic?"
Note: Fan Fiction cannot be posted to Terror's front page. Please see our sibling comms, affiliate comms, or the Clan Terror Newsletter, to post fic.
Sibling Communities:
aanime_fan Community for fans of American Animation, CGI, video games, and cartoons.myth_fan Community for fans of mythology, fairy/folk tales, and urban fantasy in media.
Both comms accept fan fic, graphics, essays, meta, and news.
Prose Discussions:
Archive, found here: Prose discussions.
Video Discussions:
Archive, found here: Video discussions.
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Media recommendations:
Recc's should be in the genres of gothic or science fiction, fantasy, horror, or speculative fiction in general. These posts are considered for our event discussions. If anyone is ever bored with our discussions, please let me know what you'd rather be talking about. All reccs will come up on future polls.
*Prose and video discussions are currently on hiatus. But that will change with member interest. Polls will be posted periodically to determine interest. In the meantime, members may post reccs to the comm for TV, movies, books, etc. Tag "reccs_movies", "reccs_books", etc. If you include a review, tag "!reviews" and or "media: book review". I am happy to make more tags.
Non-Fiction is the place for how-to books on writing, media studies, literature critique and the like. Please tell us a little about why you are recommending it. A sentence or two will do. However, if you want to go on in length, please do. Or you can post a link to an entry in you own journal or Good Reads page. Members may post book reviews directly to our front page.
Book Reccs:
Please tell us about any good books in our genres you have enjoyed. These posts can be as long or short as you like. Feel free to include a picture of the cover or a link to where we can learn more. Tag "reccs_books".
Writing Series:
There is an ongoing essay series covering techniques of fiction writing, beta'ing, and constructive criticism. Everyone is encouraged to take part. We are here to learn from one another. You can summarize one chapter or a whole book if you like, or simply tell us your viewpoint on an aspect of writing. However you want to contribute is up to you. Tag !writing. Terror's Writing Series.
In the future we may host writing/beta'ing workshops.
Ficathons/Promptathons/Fests: Occasionally, we will host multi-media, writing, and graphics challenges to liven things up.
So, now that you are chomping at the bit to become a part of this community, what are your options?
Be a lurker: Read all the reviews, discussions, and watch the videos at your own speed. But, anonymous comments are still not allowed. This is meant to be a safe space, away from the greater, and meaner, internet out there.
Be a visiting LJ member: Take part in the review discussions, and leave responses to all posts.
Be a watcher: All of the above. Vote in polls. Post media recommendations. Receive our lovely feed in your flist.
Be a member: First, read this page. If this seems like your cup of tea, then click a link to join the community. You are now a member with all the privileges above, but with the option to post to the community.
*Starting in May, prompt puzzles will be under member's only lock.
I invite members to go to the Member Meet and Greet and leave a comment. Because this community is pan-fandom, most of us have never crossed paths before, so let's get to know one another!
Members and watchers may ask a question of their mod at any time at the Page A Mod thread.
Members may:
- post reviews of recently enjoyed media in our genres. Come back and tell us what we should or shouldn't be watching and reading. Please tag with your member tag and "!reviews" and "!media recommendations" or "media: book review". You can also post trailers. Tag "!trailers". Include "tv:_" and/or "movie:_".
- post poetry and original fic in our chosen genres. Tag "media: poetry" or "media: original fic", as well as other appropriate tags.
- post essays and meta analysis on any speculative fiction work, book, movie, or TV show. Tag "meta" and/or "media: essay". Use genre and other appropriate tags.
- are encouraged to let us know if something we go over here inspired you in your own fandom's work. Please, link to the fic/graphic in question. Tag "!inspiration", and appropriate media tags.
- post questions/comments to the community at any time on anything having to do with our genres, our media, or about writing/beta'ing. For an idea of what "our media" consists of, please see the interests list. Please tag "member discussion".
- contribute to the writing series, whether it be an essay on an element of fiction or writing, or a summary of the chapter of a how-to book. There are no word minimums or maximums. Please tag "!writing".
- contribute to the art series. These could be anything from links to good icon making tutorial sites or links to sites featuring the work of gothic or fantasy artists. Please tag "!art".
- post links to news about our genres or media that they think their fellow members might find interesting. For instance...if Joss Whedon or Lucy Lawless were to sign onto new projects, your mod would find that interesting. But please, let's not let this devolve into a fan site. Zachary Quinto coming out as a result of his artistic journey and a sense of personal responsibility is news. Photos of him and a hot guy are not, no matter how much your mod would like to see them. Please tag "!news" and "!trailer" if applicable. And btw, your mod is a fan of embedding.
- post recommendations and reviews on e-readers, apps, programs, etc...that are applicable to the community. Tag "tech".
- tell us about their favorite LJ communities - such as, but not limited to, where they post their fan fic or where to find great icons in our media. Please tag "reccs_communities".
I will make each person's member tag the first time they post to either the community or the Member Meet and Greet. Tagging your posts makes sure they don't go down the memory hole. Please let me know if you need a new tag at the Page A Mod thread.
A note about tags - we have various tags for genre, media, tv, movie, writer, response, etc. These tags make this community a user friendly, searchable place for us all. Please let me know if you would like a new tag at the Page A Mod thread.
Please use an LJ cut or link to you own journal for long posts. Please use a header with length, fandom, rating, warnings and what ever else you feel is applicable. Please include a disclaimer. Don't forget to track the discussion threads.
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Do's and don'ts for watchers and members
Please do remember that we all have varied points of view, and life experiences. We will not agree with everything everyone has to say in here, including myself. So let's all be adults and respect each other.
Please do feel free to disagree with another's opinion, along with your reasons why, in a polite, intelligent, coherent manner. Debate and lively discourse are welcome, disparagement is not.
Though we do build on previous discussions, don't think that if you miss a month or two of readings/watchings that you can't rejoin the conversation. Everyone's opinion is welcome even if you have little to say, or what you have to say contradicts someone else's viewpoint. Please bring your unique voice to the table.
Do join in the movie nights if that's all you have time for. If you are just here to watch and have fun then that's great! Vice-versa for the readings. The same goes for if you love gothic literature and science fiction but hate horror.
Please do participate only in the events that will inspire you. Cheers!
Table of contents for readings and viewings
06/11: Prose: "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allen Poe
07/11: Vid: Doctor Who double feature - "Blink" and "Midnight"
Prose: "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Poe
08/11: Vid: movie: Misery
Prose: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins
09/11: Vid: X-Files double feature - "Bad Blood" and "Home"
Prose: "The Shunned House" by H.P. Lovecraft
Vid: True Blood season one
10/11: Vid: movie: Ghost Story
Prose: "The Oval Portrait"
11/11: Prose:"Morella" by Poe
Vid: Supernatural season one
12/11: movie: Tomb of Ligea
Prose: "Ligea" by Poe
01/12: Prose: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison
Vid: movie: The Dark Crystal
02/12: Vid: movie: The Labyrinth
Prose: "The Rats in the Walls" by H.P. Lovecraft
03/12: Vid: movie: The NeverEnding Story
Prose: "Cool Air" by H.P. Lovecraft
04/12: Vid: movie: Blade Runner
Prose: "The Dreams in the Witch-House" by H.P. Lovecraft
05/12: Vid: movie: Dune
Prose: "The Dunwich Horror" by H.P. Lovecraft
06/12: Vid: movie: Moon
Prose: "The Call of Cthulu" by H.P. Lovecraft
07/12: Vid: Supernatural 6x22 "Let it Bleed" and South Park 14X11,12, & 13.
Prose: none
02/13: Vid: Dark City
03/13: Vid: The Matrix
04/13: Vid: The Thirteenth Floor
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