ever think about writing fan fiction?

if you are ever tempted to write fan fiction, you may want to read The Eye of Argon first. then reconsider.

here is a snippet from the novella:

"A tightly rung elliptical circle or torches cast their wavering shafts prancing morbidly over the smooth surface of a rectangular, ridged alter. Expertly chisled forms of grotesque gargoyles graced the oblique rim protruberating the length of the grim orifice of death, staring forever ahead into nothingness in complete ignorance of the bloody rites enacted in their prescence."