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Well, I've been talking for months (or years) about updating my website, "The Great Mouse Detective: Disney's Underappreciated 26th Animated Film ." I am not only updating the site, but completely re-formating it! HURRAH!

This is a screen-capture of the "Pastiches" section. Over the years, I have accumulated a massive number of characters, stories, and crossovers, so I have been forced to separate them into sections:
  • Oxford University Chronicles (1873-1877) - Accordingly, Sherlock Holmes only attended two years of university; why this is remains a mystery. For Sherringford Basil, I felt he should complete four years. Oxford was a turning-point in his life. It was here where he decided to pursue a career as a detective, inspired by fellow undergraduate and friend, Oscar Milde.
  • Montague Street Revisited (1878-1881) - Before Basil was at Baker Street, he (like Holmes) originally lived a block away on Montague Street, just stone-throw from the British Museum, spending most of his time in study and training. The role of "Boswell" was filled by Oscar Milde and his cousin, Dr. Verner.
  • The Case-Book of the Great Mouse Detective (1881-1897) - Moving into his new rooms at Lower 221B Baker Street, he gained a reputation and cases began to file in by the hundreds. (This takes place before the film.)
  • The Return of the Great Mouse Detective (1897-1904) - After the "death" of Ratigan, idleness and restlessness took a toll on the detective's health until the outbreak of the criminal underground wars, which resulted in the succession of Captain Sebastian Doran (Ratigan's second-in-command) to Ratigan's throne. (This, if you haven't guessed, takes place directly after the film.)
  • His Last Bow (1904-1927) - Feeling that his powers had become dulled with his growing age, Basil retired quietly to the Sussex countryside. He excepts cases irregularly until the outbreak of the First World War, where the call of duty brought him out of retirement to the service of Great Britain.
  • The Rivals of the Great Mouse Detective (circa 1935) - The Great War is over, but another, worse than before, reproaches. Nowadays, the role of the "detective" has been carried over by his "disciples" into a new century.
  • Star Trek: Titus (2373-2375) - A sci-fi crossover of the Federation starship, USS Titus, during the Dominion War.
  • Dark Metropolis (circa 2100) - Another sci-fi crossover, one-shot pastiche, where Sherringford Basil comes back from the dead to stop a Professor Ratigan's evil clone in the 22nd century.
I am still debating about inserting a "pre-Oxford" section because Basil's childhood is so mysterious. They are primarily snippets (and/or flashbacks) into his dark existence at the family estate in Sussex, his family holidays in France, bleak boarding school, and Eton College.

So...what to you think?

© Diane N. Tran.
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Comments: 141

Duckyworth In reply to ??? [2008-02-01 08:45:56 +0000 UTC]

This is really good! Basil IS unappreciated!

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tranimation-art In reply to Duckyworth [2008-02-02 21:16:01 +0000 UTC]

Agreed!

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Duckyworth In reply to tranimation-art [2008-02-04 08:39:03 +0000 UTC]

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CartoonCrazy1993 In reply to ??? [2008-01-20 12:22:41 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know you made that site! I love it so much! Those plots must have taken you a while to create, best of luck with them ^^

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tranimation-art In reply to CartoonCrazy1993 [2008-01-20 17:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Yep yep, my pride and joy that site. I'm trying to get my own .com, so I move the site to a more spacious server. Geocities is a real bitch at times. but I'm so happy you liked the site!

Some of the plots are mentioned in Sherlock Holmes Canon, his unrecorded cases, and I have some ideas on how the story is going to go. The problem is writing them down in a manner that's understandable.

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CartoonCrazy1993 In reply to tranimation-art [2008-01-20 17:47:53 +0000 UTC]

I know how you feel, when I try to write fanfiction, I'm thinking: "How the hell do I get this to make as much sense as it did in my head?!"

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tranimation-art In reply to CartoonCrazy1993 [2008-01-21 01:03:05 +0000 UTC]

That's EXACTLY it! :sigh:

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Noe-Izumi In reply to ??? [2007-11-21 15:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Tha'ts really cool!!!

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tranimation-art In reply to Noe-Izumi [2007-11-21 17:22:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I hope it works out well.

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skyechan [2007-11-17 05:40:44 +0000 UTC]

Please oh please post your stories soon. @_@;;

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tranimation-art In reply to skyechan [2007-11-17 05:49:28 +0000 UTC]

Most of them are in my head, problem is getting them on paper/screen.

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skyechan In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-17 19:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Hop to it! xD;;

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tranimation-art In reply to skyechan [2007-11-18 01:20:53 +0000 UTC]

(hop hop hop)

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Diaktoros In reply to skyechan [2007-11-17 21:51:36 +0000 UTC]

I agree!

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Diaktoros In reply to ??? [2007-11-16 22:41:56 +0000 UTC]

OMG, we'll actually get to read your fanfic?? Finally! FRABJOUS DAY! CALLOO and all that. ^________________________________^

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tranimation-art In reply to Diaktoros [2007-11-17 04:05:44 +0000 UTC]

What, you haven't yet? Ooo...I'll have to stick some in then.

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Diaktoros In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-17 21:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Yay!

I am particularly curious about the chapter in Basil's life that Milde chronicled.

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tranimation-art In reply to Diaktoros [2007-11-18 01:23:16 +0000 UTC]

As am I.

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Orontes In reply to ??? [2007-11-16 12:13:48 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!! I think the bee on 'his last bow' is a touch of genious...

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tranimation-art In reply to Orontes [2007-11-16 15:29:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you! I love the little bee too! Just can't seem to think of what to add to "Case-Book" or "Rivals"

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MissCassidy In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-16 16:50:08 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm Rivals - Ford Model T. (thinking of inspired by Lackadaisy)
Case-Book - I think it's best left as is.....

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tranimation-art In reply to MissCassidy [2007-11-16 17:26:33 +0000 UTC]

Actually, Model Ts pop up around "Return" and (particularly) early on in "Last Bow." History, by "Return and "Last Bow," involves the rape of Hawaii to America, the African rush, the South African War, India rebellions, Japan's conquest of Manchuria, and, of course, the BIG one -- the Great War.

By the 1930s, cars are now big, sleek, shiny, and beautiful -- but not very safe, no seatbelts. (Wha-hey, 50 mph, wheeee!) America is drowning in the Great Depression; Europe has taken the most damage of the First World War and slowly recovering. Germany is rising into frightening state of fascism with the rise of Nazism and Adolf Hilter. Italy has Mussolini. And most of China, Korea, etc, has been suffering years of the terrible military occupation by Japan. The world, as it is, is standing on a hot-plate, and it's about to POP. (I'm debating if Myerricroft should be retired by now because, even after WWI, the world was still in turmoil. Plus, would he leave Whitehall or the Diogenes, if he could choose to or not?)

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MissCassidy In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-16 19:38:51 +0000 UTC]

Ok well how about a Rolls Royce. or Bentley, both British cars.

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tranimation-art In reply to MissCassidy [2007-11-17 04:07:41 +0000 UTC]

Yep, you'll be seeing those in "Rivals". I love Bentleys.

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Orontes In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-16 16:31:40 +0000 UTC]

mmmm... me neither :/

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tranimation-art In reply to Orontes [2007-11-16 17:27:13 +0000 UTC]

I'll figure out something.

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Helen-Of-Troy [2007-11-16 03:48:59 +0000 UTC]

You're updating the site! Yay! Confetti! *sparkles*

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tranimation-art In reply to Helen-Of-Troy [2007-11-16 15:35:54 +0000 UTC]

About time, uh?

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Reyelene In reply to ??? [2007-11-16 03:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Oooo, I like the layout!

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tranimation-art In reply to Reyelene [2007-11-16 15:35:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Reyelene In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-16 16:06:13 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. ^_^

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MouseAvenger In reply to ??? [2007-11-16 02:15:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh, my goodness, an update for your site! Hooray! *throws confetti & toots a party horn in celebration* I must admit I was wondering when there'd be another one...good golly...

Those pastiche stories of yours look really interesting; I do look forward to reading them.

Hmmm, as for where you could host your updated site, I think there may be some sites that will do free hosting. If you'd like, I can see if I can find any for you online.

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tranimation-art In reply to MouseAvenger [2007-11-16 05:15:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Updating little by little so far.

Yes, but I'm sick of free hosting. All the limitations and annoying ads, grr! I have over 6 sites; it's high time I buy own .com!

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MouseAvenger In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-17 02:42:13 +0000 UTC]

Well, I do wish you the best of luck on that.

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Gracie-Gru In reply to ??? [2007-11-15 23:53:51 +0000 UTC]

What do I think? You're a frickin' genius!!! hehe But I'm still waiting for your drawings of Ratigan. I'm excited to see the updates!

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tranimation-art In reply to Gracie-Gru [2007-11-16 02:07:41 +0000 UTC]

I have to do a few drawings of him, particularly for his profiles -- younger and older (film age).

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Gracie-Gru In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-16 02:20:45 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Can't wait to see them!

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tranimation-art In reply to Gracie-Gru [2007-11-16 17:43:35 +0000 UTC]

If you even IM me, maaaybbbbeeeee, I'll give you a sneak peek.

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Gracie-Gru In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-16 21:20:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh you devil!

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Shego2Drakken In reply to ??? [2007-11-15 18:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Yes! *thumbs up*

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tranimation-art In reply to Shego2Drakken [2007-11-15 19:45:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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AnnVole In reply to ??? [2007-11-15 16:57:06 +0000 UTC]

"inspector Vole" - sounds interesting to me (hehe)

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tranimation-art In reply to AnnVole [2007-11-15 17:53:28 +0000 UTC]

Well, I have a Chief Inspector (Gregory) Vole, of Scotland Yard, in circa 1881-1927, and he's based off Lestrade from the Sacred Writings; an Inspector Vole is mention (only by name, no appearance) in the Titus Canon. (I also have a Chief Inspector Greyson, based off Gregson in the Sacred Writings, and Detective-Inspector Clawes, based off Hopkins from the Sacred Writings and Constable Clewes from the Titus Canon.)

"Dark Metropolis" is, of course, based on the children's series Sherlock Holmes and the 22nd Century, where there's a female Inspector (Elizabeth) Lestrade -- so, for GMD-verse, there has to be a Vole! And she distrusts (and slightly jealous) of the fact that The Woman has returned from the grave.

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NightShadow13 In reply to ??? [2007-11-15 16:32:09 +0000 UTC]

...I don't know what to say.

God, I'm excited! This site's going to be terrific!

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tranimation-art In reply to NightShadow13 [2007-11-15 17:11:11 +0000 UTC]

I hope so. (crosses fingers)

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WibSkelDS9 [2007-11-15 13:42:46 +0000 UTC]

yay! now things make much more sense! >w< I love your Titus stories!

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tranimation-art In reply to WibSkelDS9 [2007-11-15 17:10:35 +0000 UTC]

Where they do mind-bogglingly confusing before? Sorry about that. Too many ideas crappin' in my brain.

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WibSkelDS9 In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-15 19:14:38 +0000 UTC]

that's okay. I just find it amazing that you have so many ideas surrounding ONE fandom. Tis quite mind-boggling.

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tranimation-art In reply to WibSkelDS9 [2007-11-15 19:45:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, ain't it strange? Well, the first six are all one long chronicled fandom. The last two are...well, different universes. Should I seperate them further to avoid more confusion?

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WibSkelDS9 In reply to tranimation-art [2007-11-15 19:52:31 +0000 UTC]

no no, it makes sense, now that it's chronological and I can separate thing fine now, thanks

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