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 One of the main characters in this story is abused by someone and this abuse is a significant factor in the plot, a driving force for the actions of the characters throughout the story. |
 One of the main characters in this story have been hurt somehow, whether the pain is physical or mental and another main character does what he or she can to give comfort to them. The actions of the characters within this story are vastly effected by these emotions and it is important for the storyline. |
 This story is not cannon; something about the plot of the main character’s lives is very different. What differs in this story can be as simple as a change in their occupation or as complex as them residing on another planet. Sub-categories: Fantasy / Sci-Fi, High School, Historical, Paranormal, What If?, Other |
 This category is for authors whom wish to assist others in improving their writing in some way, whether it be grammar help, assistance with continuality or any other aspect of writing. If one wishes to do this and uses outside sources to back up their opinion on the matter, these sources must either be referenced or a link must be given to where the information was found. |
 The plot of this story is extremely dramatic, there is a lot of emotion, negative emotion that pushes the characters into actions and is laced throughout the plot. |
 In the universe that this story is in men can get pregnant and have children. The need for a women to enable two gay men to procreate is eliminated and the plot reflects that. |
 This story contains main characters that are in the BDSM lifestyle and this lifestyle is a main focus of the plot. |
 Brian and Justin are the main characters of this story, other characters are most likely involved, although not necessarily however the plot is based around the aforementioned pairing. |
 This story is not fandom related; the personalities and characterizations in this story as well as settings originate within the author’s mind. |
 This story is very close to what happened on the show that the characters are from, they have the same job, the same friends; the events or interpersonal communication are just something that did not happen on television. |
 This story is fandom related however, the fandom used is not Queer as Folk, the main one of the site. |
 This story is written from a challenge given, this may mean that the plot or some plot devices were dictated by the challenger however the story itself was conceptualized by the author. Or someone requested a story with this plotline, plot device or character development and this is the result. |
 This is a poem, which may or may not be fandom related however, they are the intellectual property of the author. |
 This story encompasses the Queer as Folk fandom as well as at least one other fandom. The story has included either characters or settings of these two or more fandoms. |
 This story fills in what the author sees happening between either scenes, episodes or seasons of the show. |
 A main element of the plot of this story is the romance that exist between the main characters, there may be other plot devices used however romance is a driving force for the storyline. |
 This story is written about a major holiday and the plot either revolves around this holiday or happens on the holiday in question. Sub-categories: Christmas, Easter, Halloween, New Year, Pride / Mardis Gras, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Other |
 This story is written by many people inserting small increments of their writing one after another to create a story. |
