Stories by @benanderson

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

Mailman S.D. Kluger decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a small baby named Kris who was left on the doorstep of the Kringle family (toymakers). When Kris grew up, he wanted to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Burgermeister (Herr Meisterburger) is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, there's an evil wizard named Winter who lives between the Kringles and Sombertown, but Kris manages to melt Winter's heart (as well as the comely schoolteacher's) and deliver his toys.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2020)

Mississippi, 1937. Three convicts escape from a jail chain-gang intent on getting to the loot stashed away by one of them. As this is at his house soon to be flooded by a new dam, speed is of the essence. They find themselves fast-talking their way out of one jam after another, and along the way not only have to be wary of riverside sirens but even get to make a pretty good country record.

Conclave (2024)

Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world's most secretive and ancient events -- participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.

Almost Cast Counterparts: Gamora

Doing one of these again for the first time in a while

The Star Wars Original Trilogy (2018 - 2023)

"May the Force be with you."

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

The year is 2025, and JSOC commander David "Section" Mason, son of Alex Mason, is forced to contend with a deadly enemy from his father's past.

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Alex Mason is a former U.S. Marine captain who is drafted by the CIA during the height of the Cold War to uncover a deadly plot by a rogue Soviet general to unleash a deadly bioweapon on the West.

Almost Cast Counterparts: Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man

"Spidey, we hardly knew ye!"

Almost Cast Counterparts: Jack Nicholson's Joker

Saw this trend making the rounds and decided to jump on the bandwagon. This particular idea borrowed from ifancastthee.

Netflix's The Witcher (2019 - 2024)

Geralt of Rivia is what as known as a "Witcher" - someone who has undergone genetic mutations in order to become the ultimate monster slayer. He now roams the continent killing beasts, lifting curses, cavorting with sorcerers, and getting caught up in the various wars waged by rival kingdoms.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2021 - 2023)

The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer - to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.

The Fantastic Four (2025)

The year is 1964, and the world is caught in the grip of the Cold War. In the midst of the space race, a team of NASA researchers, lead by Dr. Reed Richards, are recruited on a top-secret mission to go to space. When their ship is sabotaged, they miraculously survive....but are gifted with extraordinary super powers. (Please check the character descriptions for specifics on how the characters fit into the story and their roles in it. I've made some very specific changes.)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.

Justice League: The Final Crisis

A year has passed since Darkseid's takeover. The surviving heroes must work together to stop Darkseid, and save the universe.

Justice League: Darkseid War

Darkseid has finally completed the Anti-Life Equation, so thus the end is nigh.

The Adventures of Adam Strange

Archeologist and space traveler Adam Strange has been trying to warn as many as he can of Darkseid's onslaught. His efforts have drawn the efforts of Apokolips, who have recruited some new allies to try and stop him.

Vixen

Mari is summoned by her father to her home country, the African nation of Zambesi, which has become engulfed in a civil war. Teaming up with her friends Animal Man and B'wana Beast, she must put a stop to the enemies threatening the safety of her home or risk losing everything.

The Doom Patrol Strikes Again

The Brotherhood of Evil has returned, and the Doom Patrol must put an end to their sinister schemes.

Plastic Man: Under the Dome

When a new threat arrives in the form of Doctor Dome, who has vowed to destroy Plastic Man hoping that doing so will allow her entry into the prestigious "Dark Side Club", Plastic Man must find new allies if he hopes to stop this new foe.

Blue Beetle and Booster Gold Vol. 2

When a time-travelling villain named Chronos arrives in the present to try and kill a young man destined to stop his rise to power in the future, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold must suit up to stop him.