December 4th, 2008
The Death of Narcissa Black
The Death of Narcissa Black by Winkout
Summary: Narcissa never intended to marry, but circumstances change and needs must. The darkest thing I could think of was abandoning the person you want to be for the person you feel you must be, so that’s what this is about. Art Fic, 1,000 Words with Illustrations (some rated R).
Why You Should Care: Wow. Between the story itself and the amazing artwork, I’m a bit shell-shocked. I’ve not got enough artistic background to really give you a solid critique of the art, but the style and the colours were so unique and well suited to the subject matter that I read the whole thing twice over, the second time just for the art. The story itself is well written and presses all the right buttons in all the right orders, and it creates a truly sad tragedy around Narcissa with this completely different take on her character. I would gladly purchase this as a real paper-and-binding book.
Why You Might Not Care: Some of the art is definitely Not Work Safe. Which only means you should read it at home instead of at work, not that you shouldn’t read it at all. Really, really wonderful. (It brought me back to make a rec after, oh, five months now is it? *grins*)
December 7th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Oh my god, Chelle, this was GORGEOUS.
December 7th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Does this mean you’re going to start reccing again? Please please please….
December 8th, 2008 at 5:23 am
You’re aliiiiiiiiiiiveeee!!!!!
December 11th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
This was amazing and gripping and so, so powerful.
December 11th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
This is the first time I come here, and the very first fic I see is this AMAZING story with an awesome, brilliant artwork. This has definitely became one of my favorite sites.
December 17th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Brilliant. Thanks for pointing this gem out.
January 1st, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Oh, wow. Narcissa……that was beautiful. Wow.
January 4th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
That was beautiful. The colours, the stark but detailed images, the delicately chosen words.
And also…
“I’m fucking gay!”
January 9th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Wow that was truly extraordinary. I love the pauses–blank pages. it gives us a moment to ponder on the gravity of each actions.
Also, Sirius’ last statement: priceless. XD