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Bloody Mary, Queen Mary I of England, was a controversial figure. She was a devout Catholic. After ascending the throne, she tried to reverse the English Reformation and restore Catholicism. This led to the persecution of many Protestants, which is why she got the 'Bloody Mary' nickname.

Love against all odds is also a common theme. There may be many obstacles in the way of two gay characters being together, such as social stigma, religious beliefs, or family expectations. But their love still perseveres. For example, in some stories, a gay couple has to face the disapproval of their very traditional families, yet they hold on to their love. This shows the power of love in the face of difficulties.

She could play a heroic role. Given her character in the original 'The Boys' series, in the fanfic she might be the one who stands up against the wrongdoings of Hyperion. For instance, she might expose their unethical practices.

In the Holy Grail original story, King Arthur is a main character. His court and the knights of the Round Table play important roles too. Sir Galahad is a key figure known for his pure heart in the search for the Grail. Sir Lancelot is also important, though his relationship with Queen Guinevere sometimes complicates his part in the Grail quest.

Plants can tell a story through their growth patterns. For example, a tree with rings can show its age and the years of good and bad growth. The wider rings might indicate a year with plenty of water and sunlight, while the narrower ones could mean a year of drought or other hardships.

Sure. 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great small high fantasy novel. It follows Bilbo Baggins on his unexpected adventure with dwarves and a wizard. Another one is 'The Last Unicorn' by Peter S. Beagle. It tells the story of a unicorn's quest to find out what happened to the others of her kind. And 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle also has elements of high fantasy in a relatively small - scale story about a girl's journey through time and space to save her father.

The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller is also a top - tier comic book novel. It reinvented Batman for a new generation, presenting a darker, more grizzled version of the character. The art and the narrative are both intense, and it has had a huge influence on subsequent Batman stories.

One common theme is the idea of redemption. Brick, often seen as a 'bad boy' type, might find redemption through his love for Blossom. For example, in many stories, he starts to change his ways and become a better person because of her love.

Well, I once had a black ex - boyfriend. We met at a local community event. He was really into music and would often take me to small gigs. We had a lot of fun exploring different cafes in the city, chatting about our dreams. But as time went on, we realized our career paths were pulling us in different directions, so we decided to part ways amicably.

Yes, there are. Some fanfics might depict them in a more antagonistic relationship where they are constantly at odds with each other due to their different stances in the wizarding world. For example, Lucius being a Death Eater and Harry being the 'Chosen One' to oppose Voldemort. Others may explore a scenario where they have to cooperate for a common good, which can be quite interesting to read.