An Introduction to 'Desperate Times':
Character changes and concept.
Concept: This is a highly abstract idea, that was gifted me as I rested upon the bosom of wicked sleep. Rather, I had a bizarre thought while I was slipping off, one of those strange ideas that you can never remember how you came by.
I ask you to understand that, though I have shifted some of the traditional ideas of responsibility, I am not attempting to absolve vampirism of its base evil. I assure you that while my sympathies do not lie with Star and Michael, they do not lie with the film's villains either.
Also note that while there is a certain callousness to the role I have assigned Star, there is a deep tragedy to it as well. She is the epitome of insecurity, and while she uses others easily, she is as easily used.
Character Alterations & Additions:
David: There is an abstract level of David which I have accessed here that many may not recognise. Peace, please, I saw it, I thought it appropriate. Also not the additions of a high level of literacy, and a deep affection for Laddie (as a sort of piecemeal excuse for his existence.)
Marko: The addition of the bar, as a source of comedy that amuses me, if it will no one else.
Paul: More of my illicit substance comedy, for which I apologise: the never-ending creation of pot-cigarettes.
Dwayne: I just cannot write for a character named Dwayne. I have dubbed him 'Danyel' for the duration of my fan fiction career.
Star: The difference in Star's character is the premise of the story, you will have to wait and read.
Laddie: His full name is "Lawrence" but no one will refer to him as such.
Michael: Hm, perhaps he comes out slightly more idiotic than he originally was. Or perhaps not, I'm not certain.
Sam: Is very decidedly gay. (There are several suggestions of this in the movie, for those whose eyes are open, though it's only an idea, not an opinion.)
The Frogs: Have been gifted with intelligence slightly above their normal (that is to say, beyond a fly.)
These are to be recognised as the most prominent alterations/additions that might be confusing. Any further alterations/additions are thoroughly within the scope of the average fan fiction (accentuation of relationships, addition of families, histories, etc…)
And now for the inevitable disclaimer:
All things here contained within the grasp of the movie The Lost Boys are far beyond my claim, and let me never be accused of having said otherwise.
Enjoy the show,
Ophelia Glace