Having read quite a few fanfictions, that were not part of the Shadowhunters universe, I’ve been noticing some subtle differences between the fanfictions from different fandoms in itself. Taking into example Malec, the thing that astounds me the most is how the entire fandom seems to, no matter the experience in writing, write the exact same kind of love. True love. The real depiction of their feelings is so true, so soft, and pure, it cannot be found in any other type of fanfiction work. It is as though every fanfic writer has experienced this type of love themselves. And while it is simply because we have observed their love unravel on our screens, every type of Malec love in fanfictions comes to the same conclusion. It is, in fact, true love and they are, in fact, soulmates. The way each and every writer writes and continues their love on blogs, it is as though I’m reading fanfics from the same author. With respect to every other fandom, fanfiction and ship, comparing the Malec love to every other, the latter simply falls short to any kind of true love, in terms of writing in a way that resonates with the reader. The ability of our fandom to connect and write these two characters on such an intimate level, despite all of us being completely different, is one of my favorite things in this fandom.