I'm not sure specifically who 'Ali McNamara' is within the context of 'Fantastic Fiction' without more information. There could be many authors or characters with that name in the world of fantastic fiction.
Probably not. McNamara had his own interests and the interests of the establishment he represented to protect. In the context of the events he was associated with, there were hidden agendas, classified information, and political considerations. These factors could have led him to withhold parts of the story. For example, the real impact of certain military decisions on the civilian population in Vietnam might have been downplayed or not fully disclosed.
Since I'm not familiar with Ali McNamara's contributions to Fantastic Fiction, it could be that their works are either not widely known or are part of a more specialized area within the genre. Maybe they write a particular type of fantasy, like urban fantasy or high - fantasy, but without more research, it's hard to say.
No. The Pentagon Papers themselves were a revelation of some of the secrets that had been hidden. McNamara was part of the establishment that had been keeping certain information from the public. So, it's likely that there were still elements of the story that were not fully told even in what was released in the Pentagon Papers.
Without more context from the specific fanfiction, it's hard to say exactly who Leah is. She could be an original character created by the fanfiction writer, perhaps someone with special powers or abilities.
They could also be characters from an existing story or series that the fanfiction is based on. Maybe they were minor characters in the original and the fanfiction writer decided to give them a more in - depth relationship and the moment of the kiss to explore their potential.
One common theme is friendship - turned - romance. In the Heathers universe, Duke and McNamara start as friends in the clique. Fanfics often explore how that relationship can shift into something more romantic over time. Another theme is redemption. Since the Heathers' actions in the movie are often cruel, fanfics might show Duke and McNamara redeeming themselves through their relationship with each other.
I'm not sure of specific 'Heathers Duke x McNamara fanfic' titles off the top of my head, but you could also check fanfiction.net. Sometimes the fanfic communities on Tumblr might also have some hidden gems. Look for posts where people share their favorite fics or do fic recs. Just be aware that the quality can vary greatly, so it might take some sifting through to find a really good one.