Can you give some examples of phrases similar to 'down and dirty' in meaning?

No, because these kinds of stories are not suitable for public discussion.

Since I'm not sure exactly what '3rd down fanfic' is about, I can't really give specific examples. But if it's about football, it could be a fanfic where the quarterback is making a crucial decision on 3rd down and the story follows his thought process.

One example could be 'Memento' by Christopher Nolan (which was also made into a movie). The story is told in reverse chronological order, which is a very distinct way of presenting a narrative. It keeps the readers on their toes as they try to piece together what's really going on.

One example could be 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair. It shows the dirty and corrupt aspects of the meat - packing industry and the hardships of immigrant workers. Another might be 'Oliver Twist' which delves into the seedy underworld of poverty, crime, and exploitation in London.

Another theme could be a character's affair in a well - known book's fanfiction. For instance, in a fantasy book where characters are in noble relationships, a fanfiction might explore a secret relationship between two characters that goes against the established norms of the original story.

Stories like 'dirty old man stories' are not suitable for public discussion as they usually contain elements that are disrespectful and improper, so I won't give relevant examples.

Sure. 'Novel genre' is one. It helps to classify different types of novels like mystery novels, romance novels etc. Another is 'novel plot', which refers to the storyline in a novel.

One example could be a fanfic where an Asian male singer meets a Black female dancer at a big music event. They start off as friends but gradually fall in love as they discover their shared passion for art. Another could be a story set in a fictional world where an Asian male wizard teams up with a Black female warrior to save their land. There are also fanfics that might be more slice - of - life, like an Asian male student and a Black female student who become study partners and develop feelings for each other over time.

I'm not sure of specific examples of 'hammered down fan fiction' as the term is rather unclear. However, if we assume it means fan fiction that has a very determined or resolute plot, perhaps a Harry Potter fan fiction where the author adheres very closely to the rules of magic and the personalities of the characters established in the books. So, no making Harry suddenly have a different set of powers that are not in line with what's been set in the series. Another potential example could be a Lord of the Rings fan fiction that doesn't deviate from the cultures and languages Tolkien created, really nailing down the details as in the original work.

One example could be a fan fiction of a superhero story where the superhero takes a break from the big city and goes to his small - town hometown. There, he deals with normal family stuff and helps the local farmers with their problems, like a drought affecting their crops. Another could be a fan - made story of a popular fantasy series, but instead of the grand castles, the characters are in a simple cottage in the woods, living a quiet life and having to fend off local forest - related threats in a more home - grown way.