Definition of «fics»
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"Fics" is the pluralized abbreviation of "fanfiction," referring to stories written by fans of a particular media property using its characters and settings. This term is the standard nomenclature within online creative communities like AO3, Wattpad, and Tumblr, where users share their own transformative works. It covers a vast range of lengths and genres, from short "one-shots" to massive multi-chapter epics. Using the term "fics" instead of the full word signals that the speaker is an active participant in the specific subculture of transformative fandom.
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> I stayed up until 3 AM reading some really long fics about my favorite ship.
> Do you prefer reading angst fics or do you only like fluff?
> I'm planning to write a few fics for the upcoming fandom week.
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