From the Darkness We Rise

Shadows and Light #1

by Pia Foxhall

Rise of the Guardians Fanfiction - Jack Frost/Pitch Black

Twenty two years have passed since the defeat of Pitch, and Jack lives alone, touch-starved, with only the company of a solitary Nightmare. One evening the Man in the Moon sets him on a path that will lead him to unexpected relationships, draw the attention of the Guardians to a new coalition of villains, and challenge Jack's every notion of what it is to be good, evil, and what it is to live in the shadows.

Words:157465 complete

Genres: Fan Fiction, M M Romance, Fantasy, Romance, LGBT, Fae

473 pages, ebook

First published April 16, 2013

About the author

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Reviews

[Tiferet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this story on AO3 searching through the D/s tag. It had an insane amount of kudos and comments, even though it's set in one of the tiniest fandoms out there. I started reading, took a break to rewatch RotG, resumed reading and haven't stopped till I got to the end. It made me cry on the train (twice, I think, although it might have been more), and whimper mumbling "no no no nononono" while my SO patted my shoulder trying to remind me we were on public transport. I think I re-read the underground parking lot scene at least ten times, along with many more favourite moments. Then I reread both parts once more. Then I read Game Theory... What can I say, it seem that this world never really leaves you, or maybe you never really leave this world :)

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not the biggest ROTG fan, nor Pitch/Jack shipper.
BUT I LOVE PIA'S WRITTING, so I will read everything.
Did not disapoint.

[nana · Rating 4 out of 5]

the way i was not ready for that ending

[Saule Newell · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's the freaking best fanfiction ever, I don't know what else to say, it's just so good. So intense, too. Delicious slow-burn.

[Gabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story that started it all. I've finally read it.
And now that I did, I know it was better for me to read the Fae Tales Verse first.

This was way lighter and sweeter compared to Game Theory. There were still gut-wrenching moments, like the ending with the cliffhanger. But I didn't FEEL that much, didn't feel overwhelmed throughout the book.

It also reeds more like a novel rather than a serial, it has a nice and easy flow, I could easily follow along.
The biggest difference in the writing is that I think the author didn't let themself go as much as with the Fae Tales Verse. It feels like they were holding back.

So It was different, but still enjoyed it.

[Trefoil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh Its horrendous that I haven't read this earlier. This is basically of when Augus is the Unseelie King and being controlled by nightmare king . But obviously told in the point of view from another character, Jack Frost. This is sooo good , and will read the next one after this as this is a cliff hanger. If you're aware of the Fae tales, and Game Theory from same author, in that same world timeline, this happens before Game Theory. So Gwyn, Augus, Gulvi, Ondine , all make an appearance!!

[Alicia Ulabarro · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all time favorite, re-read it every couple years!

[Rosamaria Roussos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book quite literally changed my whole view of literature. The dynamic between the two main characters is unrivaled in any expanded fanfic I've ever read. Thank you Pia!