Shadow Slave: Reimagining the Aftermath of The Third Nightmare
A fan fiction for Shadow Slave, a novel written by Guiltythree (G3). This fan fiction takes place after Volume 7 — The Tomb of Ariel.
I'm a first-time author, writing this fan fiction for fun, and would appreciate any feedback. Also, I learnt English later in life, so I'm not a native speaker. If you happen to spot any mistakes, please point them out so I can correct them.
25th June 2025:
While I deeply appreciate G3's masterful storytelling, the resolution of the conflicts in Volumes 8 and 9 veered in a certain direction than what I had initially anticipated.
From the beginning of the novel, there were enough foreshadowings that hinted at a vastly different fate for our beloved characters and how the conflicts in Volumes 8 and 9 would be resolved. This had led to many fan theories, which ultimately weren't realised in the canonical ending. Suffice to say, I was a believer in these popular “conspiracy theories” that fans had cooked up. This fan fiction is my exploration of those unfulfilled possibilities.
I assure you, G3’s Volumes 8 and 9 are still thrilling reads, despite my reservations and disappointments. There were several moments that had me on the edge reading it from the beginning to the end, and I plan to incorporate the best bits into it. However, if you haven't finished them yet, be aware that this fan fiction will contain major spoilers for these two volumes.
Also, I am writing this without having fully caught up on Volume 10, so its influence will be minimal … for now.