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Oh wow. I've just read this entire act in one go, it's so good. What you've done is fascinating, and a real show of skill that they are still so clearly recognisable as themselves - the same tendencies, the same mannerisms, the same base instincts, yet so utterly warped by what almost seems a single character trait inverted in each. Johnathan's steadfastness becomes impulsivity. Martha is unable to forgive. Perry is weak. Jimmy is proud. Luthor is ... well, human. Clark is ... umm, not. But, you know, not in the usual way. Lois is the only one that doesn't seem completely reversed - her negative characteristics are emphasised, rather than reversed (or at least that's how it seems to me).

This is a very uncomfortable - but insanely addictive and brilliant - read. Can't wait to see where it leads!

Hi, Bean!
Wow! Thank you so much!


Haha! Thanks again! I found it really important to not flip their characteristics entirely on their heads, but just twist them slightly until it's clearly not the same as canon. They're still sort of the same people, but not. Like it's an alternate universe-- which it is, kinda.

Lois was the most difficult character to write. She's a little bit on the fence, a little ambiguous as to which way she'll go. I didn't want to make her so overtly different, as we're watching her make decisions throughout this story that will irrevocably affect her perception/personality. It kind of puts her in the protagonist position, and (I hope anyway) makes her decisions seem less flip-floppy and more of a struggle. Long story short, I didn't feel the need to flip one of her characteristics other than making her more selfish than she is in the show, and possibly more indecisive. But I'm glad that comes through still.


Yay! My job here is done! (Wait, what do you mean I still have 41 chapters left to go? Rats.)

In all seriousness, I'm glad you're enjoying the ride. It is a bit uncomfortable (it was to write, too) but I can promise it's a fun ride. Thanks so much for your comments, and the next act has already started posting! Enjoy!

Hi, RJS! Thanks for your question! In the show, Clark doesn't have any distinguishable accent, which is what I'm referring to here. Jonathan does have a sort of Southern drawl, and even Martha at times, but Clark does not. I chose to make the lack of an accent apply to his character in this fic universe. Plus, people tend to make generalized assumptions about people from specific parts of the country depending on where they're from. Lois learning that Clark is from Kansas like this could make this question pop into her mind, whereas in the show, she knew where he was from at the start, and therefore maybe never thought to ask. All in all, just a little throwaway remark to show how much Clark wants to hide his past. Glad you caught it! Thanks for your comments!

I really love this story so far I start chapter 19 now xx I love to a bad boy Clark

Hahaha, thanks! I see you did make the jump from fanfic.net to here... Smart choice, as I'm like 50 chapters behind on posting over there...

Glad you're liking it so far! DarkClark was a lot of fun to write... so much fun in fact that I've got a sequel officially in the works. Provided the muse cooperates. She's skittish. But hey, as long as it gets finished in less than three years, I'll be happy. Hopefully sooner though.

Happy reading!