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Scenario ATU-480 [F173.1, K1363], by Togi Kayako (土宜草子)
Biddable, by Greta Jia-Kang Cabrel
Good World, by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ)
The Night Terrors and the Birthday Surprise, by Devin Ambrosia *
Hosing down the (other) public fuckhole at the mall, by Fil-in-the-blank
All Roads Lead to Rome, by Iron Eater and shukyou (主教) *
*illustrated
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Stages of the Shousetsu Bang*Bang Life Cycle
1. Pollination: Brought in on the breeze, bits of queer ideas float until they reach a place where they can take root and become fertile. Some queer smut is self-pollenating, while others need inspiration from outside sources.
2. Seeds: Self-explanatory.
3. Germination: Ideas begin to emerge, some over the course of several weeks or even months, some as quickly as in a single afternoon.
4. Root and Leaf Growth: As these ideas develop, they produce more mature (in all senses) contexts. Original character arcs and narrative complexity develop. Smut forms.
5. New Shousetsu Bang*Bang Issue: Every two months, a new free issue emerges. While no two issues are exactly alike, to survive in the harsh environment of the internet, each issue must contain the vital elements of queer romance, erotic satisfaction, and happily-ever-afters.
6. Fertilization: Community members leave comments of appreciation and encouragement. Distribution is aided by sharing on social media and through other platforms. New pollination ensues in preparation for the next issue.
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(For summaries, creators’ notes, and more, we would usually tell you to see this issue’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. In the interim, however, please visit the relevant Google Doc of contributor commentary for similar content.)
