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    (Full Title: "Who Are You?" And You: An Introduction to Hyperflexible Mythology, and An Examination of its Impact Within and Outside Of Their Associated Fandoms)

    What Hogwarts House are you? What element would you bend? What kind of Gym Leader would you be? You probably have an answer for one of those questions. If you know the system well, you might be able to answer for a character from another series, or even someone you know! In this essay, [X] will explain what a “hyperflexible mythology” is, how they work, discuss some of the most successful examples, and show you how to create one for your own original works.

    This essay is based on a transcript of a presentation given at a local sci-fi convention in November 2019. Audio from the presentation was recorded, and permission was given by the audience for their voices to be recorded. Audience members will be referred to as “AUDIENCE 1”, “AUDIENCE 2”, etc.

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    17 Apr 2025

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    “That was a disaster. The press is having a field day.”
    “It wasn’t my fault,” Tony defends. “That Spider-Guy never knows when to shut up. He distracted me.”
    “Your reputation took a blow,” Pepper tells him. “Which will be fixed, of course. I’ve already set it up.”
    “Set what up? What, am I going to make flower arrangements with the elderly?”
    Pepper slides a piece of paper towards him. “Try an orphan. His name is Peter Parker. His biggest dream is to meet you. But…” She hesitates.
    “But?”
    “Apparently he doesn’t talk much. Sometimes not at all. Trauma-related.”
    “A smart kid who doesn’t talk? Perfect combination. If only all my employees were like that.”
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    Or: Between Peter Parker barely speaking, and Spider-Man being the ultimate chatterbox, how was Tony ever supposed to figure out that they were one and the same person?

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    After Magnus uses too much magic, Alec decides that it's his job to take care of him.

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    18 Feb 2018

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    College AU. When Alec gets his hands on an invitation to a Christmas masquerade party being hosted by Magnus Bane he sees it as his one chance to get close to the guy he's been crushing on for months now while disguised. And after all, how hard can it be to be someone else for a few hours and then slip away, no one ever knowing it was him?

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    03 Oct 2017

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    Cinderella, cat costume, snowed in.

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    Alec Lightwood is autistic. He enjoys art, classical music and has an extensive collection of windchimes. He suffers from anxiety and has difficulty making friends but he pushes through his everyday routines, wondering if his life will get any better.

    That's when Magnus steps into his life.

    Magnus Bane works with people with disabilities who's assigned to care for Alec during the weekends and weekday evenings. He also enjoys classical music, art, and is fascinated by Alec's impressive collection of wind chimes. He's soft spoken, intelligent, and finds himself growing more and more attached to Alec everyday....maybe even falling in love.

    Slowly, they both begin to develop feelings for one another. They face challenges such as discrimination and stereotypes and racism, but they're not alone. Alec helps Magnus see the world a little differently than others, and Magnus helps Alec overcome his worst fears and accomplish goals he never thought he could accomplish before.

     

    [Shadowhunter AU]
    [© of all characters to Cassandra Clare]

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    30 Sep 2017