PHs #39-48
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yuletide_pinch_hitsWe have ten new pinch hits, numbered #39-48. These pinch hits are due at the main assignment deadline of Wednesday 17 December at 9pm UTC.
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Request 1 by GreenGlowingNeedle
The Venture Bros
Characters: Brock Samson, Shoreleave (Venture Bros.)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
More Brock backstory! More of Brock while he's not with the Ventures; more of him in New York.
I love Shore Leave with all my heart and I just want him to be happy! Anything that gives me this will please me. A day in his life, a successful mission or a happy first date.
If you want to go Brock/Shore Leave I will not protest!
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Request 2 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Breathless (1983)
Characters: Monica Poiccard (Breathless), Jesse Lujack (Breathless)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
While Jesse is probably dead by the end of the movie, I'd still love to see what would happen if he gets shot but lives. Does his passion for Monica somehow flame out when they have a kid (did she even lie about being pregnant?). Missing road tip scenes. More about Jesse's comic book love.
You can give me anything from lighthearted smut to deep character studies to time loops.
Don't Want: rape, character bashing
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Request 3 by GreenGlowingNeedle
The Bold and the Beautiful
Characters: Luna Nozawa
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I love Luna's imperfectly perfect, wild self. Anything that explains her weaknesses, her strengths. Give me a major AU!
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Request 4 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Carrie - Stephen King
Characters: Carrie White (Carrie - Stephen King)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
High school angst agogo, with the spooky joy of the supernatural thrown in.
Carrie lives AUs are always fun, but so is Carrie as a ghost. Her as a child, or anything where she can play with her fate would be fun. I want to see her thrive, even if that thriving means her becoming a demon of another stripe.
I love Sue's "normal girl but touched by hell" reaction to life post-Bloody Prom. I want to see her guiding the next generation but also being a foolish kid. What if she hadn't miscarried?
I'd like either Sue and Carrie being friends or them being in a relationship; whatever strikes your fancy! They can go to the prom together or get tuck doing a project; anything.
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Request 5 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Fleetwood Mac (Band)
Characters: Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Give me these two being messy as heck. Different forks in the road. Getting back together for a secret rendezvous. Text message chains. Being called into action at a serious point of crisis and going from begrudging colleagues to falling in love. Or maybe they stayed together, worked it out, and ended up with kids, as Stevie mentioned they might have. Office AUs, art colony AUs. Stevie as a fae queen looking for revenge on commoner Lindsay, who stole her kingdom's music and brought it to the masses? Anything at all.
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Request 6 by GreenGlowingNeedle
The Piano (1993)
Characters: Ada McGrath (TP), Flora McGrath (TP), George Baines (TP)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
How do Ada and George get on after the movie? Who does Flora grow up into? Ada/George PWP, missing scenes - anything that sparks your imagination!
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Request 7 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Bloom County
Characters: Milo Bloom, Michael Binkley, Oliver Wendell Jones
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I love everyone in this Meadow, but these four are my faves. I love Milo's business oriented ways and how that tends to meld and mesh with his fleeting optimism. Oliver's belief in tech - how does he feel about AI? (Feel free to expand upon this by reading Berke's latest strips). Michael's joyful and gossip-oriented ways dealing with Deux Moi and TMZ and all of those folks. Break the fourth wall, get meta - the strip would!
It's a political season, this is a political strip, so feel free to get as political as necessary!
Don't Want: rape, character bashing
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Request 8 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion - shitty-check-please-aus (Tumblr Post)
Characters: The Soulmate Goose of Enforcement (Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion), Worldbuilding (Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I'm gonna leave this one as wide-open as possible if we matched on this. Build me a world, yulegoat, build me the perfect goose.
No letter
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!
Request 1 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë
Characters: Bertha Mason (Jane Eyre), Edward Rochester (Jane Eyre), Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Jane backstory; Edward in the early years. Bertha - escaping and not, regaining her mind or not.
I would enjoy some Jane/Edward and I wouldn't mind some smut featuring them, but anything psychologically complex that really probes at the imperfect darkness here would be a delight.
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Request 2 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
50 First Dates (2004)
Characters: Lucy Whitmore (50 First Dates), Henry Roth (50 First Dates)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I love this movie so much. More of the two of them together -- missing dates. The art of courting your wife every single day. The art of trusting your husband every single day. Trying to be a mom when you can't remember what happened to MAKE you a mom. Sea frolicks.
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Request 3 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Hairspray (2007)
Characters: Corny Collins (Hairspray), Seaweed Stubbs (Hairspray), Motormouth Maybelle (Hairspray), Little Inez Stubbs (Hairspray)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I brake for Maybelle/Corny. I'd love to see them teaming up to do further good together, or putting their heads together to
Inez is such a great character - what does life look like for her when she grows up? Who does she become?
Seaweed without Penny - his education, his activism, and his dancing. More of everyone, doing something together and being a family - maybe celebrating the holidays?
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Request 4 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
The Rutles (Band)
Characters: Stig O'Hara, Ron Nasty, Dirk McQuickly, Barry Wom
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Anything that's in the tone of the documentary series or the music; more song parodies, more ridiculous events in their lives and every kind of mocking parody you can imagine.
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Request 5 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
The Gilded Age (TV 2022)
Characters: Oscar van Rhijn, Marian Brook, Larry Russell (The Gilded Age), Peggy Scott
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am a sucker for Larry/Marian and adore Oscar and Peggy, but more social climbing and fashionably unfashionable antics will make my day for this one.
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Request 6 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Will (TV 2017)
Characters: Christopher Marlowe (Will TV 2017), Barrett Emerson (Will TV 2017), Alice Burbage (Will TV 2017)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Barrett lives. Barrett lives and it makes Christopher's life difficult, because he sold his soul to the devil to keep Barrett alive. Pre-canon antics, PWP. Finding the light, finding the darkness. Finding the joy of art. Barrett as an angel, or an avenging ghost.
I like Alice much more when she's away from Will, so show me more of her spy work, and her life at the theater when it has nothing to do with sex with Will.
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Request 7 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney Mysteries Series - Claudia Gray
Characters: Juliet Tilney, Jonathan Darcy
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
More Austenian mysteries for these two to share! I want a fic featuring both of them, feel free to use any of their family members as background characters if need be.
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Request 8 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Amadeus (1984)
Characters: Antonio Salieri (Amadeus), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Amadeus 1984)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Jealousy and madness-fueled jealousy fucking. Buddying up to your worst enemy. Loving someone as much as you hate them. Being the widower, basically. Also a peek into their mutual creative process. Have them write something together!
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Request 1 by ChickletForrest
Persuasion - Jane Austen
Characters: Anne Elliot, Frederick Wentworth
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
All of the yearning, the pining and the angst...and all of the domestic bliss, the time on a ship, and at-last smut. It really depends on where you'd like to take them. Getting together while snowed in, or because one of them is sick Maybe they end up getting together earlier in the story thanks to a better stroke of luck or never separate. Maybe they never see each other again until they're older. Persuasion in medieval times, in the 1960s, in Old Hollywood, in the wild west? Holiday fic would be lovely for them.
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Request 2 by ChickletForrest
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Characters: Winslow Leach | The Phantom, Phoenix (Phantom of the Paradise), Beef (Phantom of the Paradise), Beach Bums (Phantom of the Paradise)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I'm obsessed with all things Beef. I want an AU that shows what it would've been like had he lived. I want missing scenes that explain his rise and how he came up with his divo character, since he does arrive at Swan's door fully formed.
I want to see what Phoenix does after the disaster of her non-wedding. Is she an industry pariah? Does she rise above with a tribute album, like she's a mini-Eddie? Does she do something entirely different and write a tell-all? Or what might have happened had she truly pledged herself to Swan?
Winslow in creation. When he dies, does he really go to hell? He spares Beef and has a spy, so to speak, in Winslow's camp, but things get complex. He and Phoenix tumbling into each other's arms and consummating things.
A Winslow-doesn't-sign the contract AU might also be fun, and I can't unimagine a tin pan alley AU with Phoenix and Winslow as a couple of earnest songwriters.
Beach Bums/Juicy Fruits/The Undead background and
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Request 3 by ChickletForrest
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Characters: Gypsy | GPC (MST3K), Pearl Forrester (MST3K(, Joel Robinson (MST3K), Mike Nelson (MST3K)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
An evergreen fandom for me; I love everything about it. Joel's sleepiness and inventiveness, and his belief in the honesty and goodness of humanity in general. Mike is far more cynical, and Emily falls somewhere in between.
I'd like to see Mike and Emily meet; we have no idea what their dynamic is because they've never been in the same room together. Mike and Joel reconnecting on earth? I like Mike/Joel as a pairing, so if you'd like to use them, or include any of the mads or robots as side characters, that'd be delightful.
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Request 4 by ChickletForrest
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer
Characters: Dominic Alastair, Mary Challoner, Léonie de Saint-Vire, Justin Alastair
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Post-canon Dominic and Mary -- honeymoons, wedding nights, babyfic, etc. Or forks in the roads or AUS -- anything you think that works and fits! I love them both and I want more!
I love Justin's attempt at reforming, and Leonie's attitude. Give me pre or post-canon, missing scenes, anything you like!
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Request 5 by ChickletForrest
American Dad!
Characters: Stan Smith, Steve Smith (American Dad!), Klaus Heisler, Roger Smith (American Dad!)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
Canon-typical shenanigans would be fun, especially if you want to create an epic holiday story like the type the show does every Christmas. But if you want to do something more serious or reflective, have at it. The show's gotten plenty of mileage out of serious Steve and Stan and Klaus and Roger-centric plotlines before, after all.
Fandom-related DNW: I'm not keen on Stan/Steve; Roger/Stan, Klaus/Stan and Roger/Klaus are all fair game and you can feel free writing them for me
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Request 6 by ChickletForrest
Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Characters: Kuzco (Emperor's New Groove), Pacha (Emperor's New Groove), Chicha (Emperor's New Groove)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Wackiness and also tenderness; I'm here for Pacha/Chicha, Kuzco/Pacha and Pacha/Chicha/Kuzco in equal amounts. Feel free to use any other movie character that catches your fancy as a background character. Tell me about how Pacha and Chicha met, give me post-canon fun/
Fandom-centered DNW: No infidelity between Pacha and Chicha, so if you want to go the Kuzco/Pacha route, feel free to have had them divorce or write a story where they were never together.
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Request 7 by ChickletForrest
Tam Lin - Anonymous (Song)
Characters: Janet and Tam Lin's Baby (Tam Lin Song), Fairy Queen (Tam Lin Song), Tam Lin (Tam Lin Song), Janet (Tam Lin Song)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Janet and Tam PWP that takes us through their many encounters until he learns of her pregnancy; things go very wrong and then very right when she saves him; in the aftermath, dealing with the remnants of the magic that has been bestowed them. Does the queen claim revenge? What was she like in eons before? Who does the baby grow up to be? What kind of family do Janet and Tam Lin make?
Fandom-specific DN: The Queen winning permanently in any way
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Request 8 by ChickletForrest
Father Ted
Characters: Mrs. Doyle (Father Ted), Jack Hackett (Father Ted), Ted Crilly (Father Ted), Dougal McGuire (Father Ted)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Anything that feel like canon would be fun. Bonus points if it's holiday flavored!
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This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!
Request 1 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Impromptu (1991)
Characters: Marie D'Agoult (Impromptu), Franz Liszt (Impromptu), Frédéric Chopin (Impromptu), George Sand (Impromptu)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
I love the complicated, ridiculous tangle between these four people. I want it to be messy and gossipy and backbiting and filled with passion! I love George's nontraditional pursuit of Frédéric and I want to see how that extends in their relationship (in their bedroom?). And Marie and Franz' endless, baby-laden drama -- well, I'll take anything from smut to a historical AU where they stick together.
Feel free to feature any of the other nominated characters in the tagset, especially Alfred!
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Request 2 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Like a Prayer - Madonna (Music Video)
Characters: Murdered Woman (Like a Prayer MV), Madonna's Character (Like A Prayer MV), Choir Leader (Like a Prayer MV), Black Saint (Like a Prayer MV)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
The play-within-a-music-video nature of this music video is so interesting; how much is fiction? Is it based on a true story? Are the play's actors being haunted by the ghosts of these saints and victims? Is a miracle happening when Madonna's character makes love to the black saint? Why does the choir welcome her so joyfully? Murdered woman backstory!
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Request 3 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Where Angels Fear To Tread - E. M. Forster
Characters: Lilia Herriton (Where Angels Fear to Tread), Gino Carella (Where Angels Fear to Tread), Caroline Abbott (Where Angels Fear To Tread), Philip Herriton (Where Angels Fear to Tread)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
A major theme of every Forster novel is that travel makes you romantically insane. Give me a story where Lilia lives to raise her son with Gino, but Caroline follows her to Italy anyway to find out what on earth has happened to her. Or Lilia DOES die and give me more background that explains why Caroline's in love with Gino. Correspondence between the cousins. Anything you like.
Or perhaps Philip falls for Gino. Or Caroline chooses both Philip AND Gino, since she's already bucking convention. Go very cute or very passionate, I'm into it all.
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Request 4 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Den stygge stesøsteren | The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
Characters: Agnes | The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Alma | The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Elvira | The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I want to know how Alma and Elvira manage without their mother. Does Agnes recover from her injuries? Find love again? Do they settle into happy but edgy spinsterhood? What if the prince comes calling, dissatisfied with Agnes' lack of 'purity' and they decide to Goodbye Earl him?
How does Agnes survive the political machinations she's now up against at court? Nature seems to be on her side - is she a witch? Does she ever regret what she's done? When she has daughters, does she understand the sacrifices Rebekka and Elvira made?
Feel free to use Julian if you need to for this story but I naturally don't want anything entirely focused on him.
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Request 5 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Movie 2022)
Characters: Madonna (Weird), Weird Al Yankovic (Weird)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
This movie is bananas and I'd love for you to make it even more bananas. Write a parody fic! Make Al a zombie, back and trying to take revenge on Madonna! Madonna trying to stay on top of the pop food chain, by any means necessary. Missing scenes and moments from their "affair." Al lives AU (wait, would that be reality?).
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Request 6 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
My Two Dads (TV)
Characters: Nicole Bradford, Michael Taylor (My Two Dads), Joey Harris (My Two Dads)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I'm definitely here for Michael/Joey and any and every cheesy trope you can throw at them (Sharing a bed! Fake dating/married!), but I'm also interested in how their joint raising of Nicole shaped her as a person. Is she as unflappable as she was in her youth? Is she an artist? An activist? An accountant?
Feel free to ignore the show's series finale and pretend that Joey never moved to California, or if you want to use it, explore Nicole's complicated feelings about having to fly out to see Joey every now and again. Future fic with Joey and Michael babysitting Nicole's kid would be extra funny.
IF you want to stick with gen, feel free to stay canon-typical and give me a breezy plot in which Michael and Joey have to help Nicole with some important event.
Marcy Lives. She didn't, but comes back wrong. Nicole keeps seeing her in her dreams and discovers Michael and Joey have been seeing her too.
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Request 7 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter (Music Video)
Characters: Sabrina Carpenter's Character (Manchild MV)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I need to know more about this character! And her roadtripping! And her homicidal ways. We get all these little snippets! Give me something that's missing or weave them all together into a different kind of narrative.
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Request 8 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
The Golden Girls (TV 1985)
Characters: Dorothy Zbornak, Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, Sophia Petrillo
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Adventures set during the holiday season; missing scenes
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This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!
Request 1 by joulethieves
Final Fantasy XII
Characters: Vaan (FF XII), Balthier (FF XII)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
No prompts
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Request 2 by joulethieves
GetBackers
Characters: Midou Ban, Amano Ginji
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
No prompts
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Request 3 by joulethieves
Metaphor: ReFantazio (Video Game)
Characters: Leon Strohl, Basilio Magnus
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
No prompts
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Request 1 by greerwatson
Astreiant Series - Melissa Scott & Lisa A. Barnett
Characters: Philip Eslingen, Nicolas Rathe, Worldbuilding (Astreiant)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
The worldbuilding in this series is fascinating in its detail. On the one hand, you have the mundane aspects of Astreiant culture: points and politics across all the books; but individual books introduce dog races, theatre, and flower symbolism. There is the magical side: the astrology that rules everyone's lives, the ghosts and the gods. I'd like a story that expands on either (or both!) aspects of worldbuilding, whether a deeper look into canon or something new.
I've also asked for Rathe and Eslingen. Their developing romance runs through the series; and I'd like to see something of this. However, I DNW smut. Casefic would be wonderful; but so would character-oriented genslash.
I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW first or second person fic. Feel free to include other characters from the series if you want.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 2 by greerwatson
The Charioteer - Mary Renault
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Quite a lot of fan fiction focuses on the canonical romances; so I'd prefer a story that's a bit different. Perhaps a gen school story or other backstory? Or war-time futurefic: e.g. Ralph's future in the Navy, Laurie after he's mustered out; life for the Straikes &/or Aunt Olive during the war; Andrew with the Friends Ambulance Corps; Alec or Sandy as army doctors (or any combination thereof)? Other possibilities: an insider's view of the Bridstow scene, Bunny getting his comeuppance (or Bunny's p.o.v.), a slice-of-life at the E.M.S. hospital; Ralph in a P.o.W. camp. Feel free to include other characters besides those nominated.
I prefer gen-type plots; but I'm not asking you to ignore canon relationships, since they're integral to the book. However, I don't like anything more than PG-13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW second person fic. Epistolary fic is fine.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 3 by greerwatson
Forever Knight (TV 1992)
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Casefic is always a treat; and I enjoy ensemble stories, both in terms of the interplay back at the station and also the detective story plots. If you prefer to focus on an individual, perhaps family/personal life/backstory (for police characters), or history/backstory (for the vampires, whether Nick's "family", Vachon's crew, or others). By all means include characters who weren't nominated if you want. I like all three seasons equally.
I prefer gen; but I'm not asking you to ignore canon relationships. However, in that respect, I don't like anything more than PG-13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. You can go higher rated for crime scenes. I'm fine with having original characters murdered in casefic, and that sort of thing. I prefer not to have canon characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW AUs or crossovers. However, feel free to ignore "Last Knight" if you want. DNW first- or second-person fic.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 4 by greerwatson
New Tricks
Characters: Sandra Pullman, Gerry Standing, Jack Halford, Brian Lane
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
This was always very much an ensemble show; and I'd like something similar to canon. Casefic would be delightful; but, if you don't feel like tackling a plotty fic, it's the banter between the team that made the show so appealing, whether at the station, in the car, or in the pub at the end of the day. Feel free to expand to include other characters from the show, including family members. I'm especially fond of Brian's wife, Esther.
I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW romance between the requested characters; but canon-level flirting from Gerry is okay. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW AUs or crossovers. DNW second person fic.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 5 by greerwatson
Prehistoric Park
Characters: Worldbuilding (Prehistoric Park)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Dinosaurs! Or mammoths, trilobites, or what have you. Your choice of time period, but I'd prefer something as-yet-unvisited. Ideally, something along the lines of a new episode—well, a single time trip plus a bit back at the park.
Canon-compliant gen, please. I don't like anything more than PG13. DNW romance/smut involving human characters. However, it's okay to mention the animals at Prehistoric Park having offspring. I prefer not to have canon characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW first- or second-person fic. DNW any screenplay or transcription format.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 6 by greerwatson
Biggles Series - W. E. Johns
Characters: James "Biggles" Bigglesworth (Biggles Series - W.E. Johns), Algy Lacey (Biggles Series - W.E. Johns)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
The Biggles books span a hefty chunk of the 20th century, from World War I to the 1960s; which time period you prefer to write about is up to you. However, I have a soft spot for the WWI period, not just because of the authenticity of the flying scenes but also because of the all too believable shift in Biggles himself from a daring, gallant, and very young hero to a tired, burnt-out veteran. At the other end of his long and active career, he becomes leader of a team of special service police officers during the Cold War. I find the close friendship among the colleagues with whom he shares digs to be very appealing. Especially fascinating also is his evolving relationship with Erich von Stalhein as they "bury the hatchet" of their antagonism, ultimately becoming friends.
I've only requested Biggles and Algy because they're the ones who appear through the whole series. Feel free to include any other canonical characters appropriate to the period in which you set your story.
I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW crossovers or AUs, except canon divergence. DNW first- or second-person fic. DNW actual supernatural activity. I'm fine with having original characters murdered in casefic or killed in battle; and references to canonical deaths are okay. However, DNW any requested characters dying in the story. Holiday fic is fine.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 1 by curtaincall
Library of Alexandria RPF
Characters: Zenodotus of Ephesus, Aristarchus of Samothrace
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
General likes: plotty stuff, humor, mystery, satire of corporate culture, epistolary/document-based stories, heists, riddles/puzzles, trains
General DNW: explicit sex (strong implications/suggestive content/sex jokes all fine), death of requested characters, rape/noncon, underage sex, extreme angst, in-depth discussion of sexual or gender identity, BDSM or other D/s, unrequested noncanon pairings for requested characters, detailed description of pregnancy, unrequested setting AUs
Fandom-specific notes:
So my entire basis for nominating/requesting this is that we were reading the Iliad and talking about the manuscript history and my professor said something along the lines of "Aristarchus always goes with the opposite of whatever Zenodotus does, he always picks the opposite reading." And that made me desperately curious about what Aristarchus might have thought of Zenodotus himself (since he has such a tendency to disagree violently with him), and what Zenodotus might have thought of Aristarchus' reactions to his work.
I know they weren't alive at the same time so I'd be perfectly happy with Aristarchus just thinking/talking about Zenodotus, but if you want to either change the timeline so that they could possibly meet or introduce some kind of time travel into the mix I would also enjoy that! (But please don't do a full modern AU.)
Some more prompts/ideas:
- daily life at the Library for either/both of them
- what drives their differing approaches to the text? (lectio facilior vs lectio difficilior, etc)
- a modern-day scholar, or a later librarian, going through their different edits and puzzling out something about what's going on with them
- Adding romance/tension between them would be welcome as would keeping it on a professional/rivals level
- I can read Ancient Greek (and Latin, if that should become relevant), so if you want to include any I'd love it! (Please consider this my explicit opt-in to receive fic in Latin or Ancient Greek rather than English.)
No letter
Request 2 by curtaincall
Shadow of the Leviathan - Robert Jackson Bennett
Characters: Anagosa Dolabra, Dinios Kol, Worldbuilding (Shadow of the Leviathan)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
General likes: plotty stuff, humor, mystery, satire of corporate culture, epistolary/document-based stories, heists, riddles/puzzles, trains
General DNW: explicit sex (strong implications/suggestive content/sex jokes all fine), death of requested characters, rape/noncon, underage sex, extreme angst, in-depth discussion of sexual or gender identity, BDSM or other D/s, unrequested noncanon pairings for requested characters, detailed description of pregnancy, unrequested setting AUs
Fandom-specific notes:
Per the additional tag, I'm fine with a worldbuilding fic that doesn't include Ana and Din, or Ana and Din fic that doesn't include worldbuilding! DNW romantic Ana/Din.
Ideas/prompts:
- Case fic - maybe Ana and Din have an opportunity to solve some smaller-scale mystery? Maybe one or both of them is unjustly accused? Maybe they have to in some way do a bit of what the other does?
- Travel adventures/misadventures for Ana and Din!
- In-universe documents about the Empire, the administration, the many constituent parts. Bureaucratic nitty-gritty!
- More about the augurs in particular, or specific types of enhancements in general
No letter
Request 3 by curtaincall
Knives Out (Movies)
Characters: Benoit Blanc (Knives Out)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
General likes: plotty stuff, humor, mystery, satire of corporate culture, epistolary/document-based stories, heists, riddles/puzzles, trains
General DNW: explicit sex (strong implications/suggestive content/sex jokes all fine), death of requested characters, rape/noncon, underage sex, extreme angst, in-depth discussion of sexual or gender identity, BDSM or other D/s, unrequested noncanon pairings for requested characters, detailed description of pregnancy, unrequested setting AUs
Fandom-specific prompts:
- Case fic! Potential settings: train (either a fancy one or a subway), archaeological dig, animal shelter, political campaign - or anything else that you're knowledgeable and passionate about.
- Going off the part in Glass Onion where he struggles at Among Us, it would be fun to see him having more difficulty with social deduction games, or another kind of game/puzzle.
- I could honestly buy him as either a more strictly-business, no mystery-solving off the clock guy OR someone who can't help diving into little mysteries as he comes across them, so I'd enjoy either a fic where he keeps encountering small mysteries and stubbornly refusing to engage with them, or one where he does find and solve one!
- I plan to watch Wake Up Dead Man before works are revealed, so no need to worry about spoilers!
No letter
Request 1 by gowan43
Kraftwerk (Band)
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
I would love a fic that explores any of the nominated characters’ feelings about how Kraftwerk has changed over time, perhaps looking back at the early years compared to the current year they’re in. It could take place from the late 70s to even today, since all four of the nominated characters are still alive except for Florian, even if two out of three left the band. You could even write a fic that involves Florian’s death if you want.
Alternatively, there is so much angst potential surrounding Ralf’s 1982 cycling accident. How do the other band members feel about the accident? What are their fears and worries while Ralf is in a coma? How do they feel after he comes back to consciousness? How does Ralf feel about it? You don’t need to answer all these questions if you don’t want.
These are just some ideas. Please don’t feel limited by them!
I have no strong feelings about shipping them or writing them gen. I do appreciate Ralf/Florian in particular, but it’s not essential by any means, and if you want to write Ralf and Florian as friends or ship something other than Ralf/Florian, I am totally here for it.
General DNWs
Smut-specific DNWs
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 2 by gowan43
Nescafe "Arctica" | "Polar Explorers" Advertisements (Russia)
Characters: Ivanov (Nescafe Commercial), Petrov (Nescafe Commercial)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
I'm fine with my gift for this particular fandom being written in Russian. Even if it’s my only gift. But if you'd rather write in English, that's fine too!
I’d love seeing Ivanov and Petrov huddling for warmth. I love that trope so much, and it just seems so obvious for the setting. Maybe they ran out of fuel and can’t heat their cabin anymore. Maybe that also means they can’t make their beloved Nescafé!
Even if you don’t want to write them huddling for warmth, overall, I’d just love something that involves how tough their living environment is. The whole survivalist element of polar exploration is something that I think might be interesting to write about. You could go in a dark, serious direction with that if you’d like, and I’d be all for it. But I am also very willing for there to be humor involved, especially around their undying appreciation of Nescafé.
Or you can write something totally different! These prompts are just ideas.
I have no strong feelings about shipping the Polars or writing them as just friends. Do whatever feels right for the story!
General DNWs
Smut-specific DNWs
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 3 by gowan43
Wingmen - Ensan Case
Characters: Jack Hardigan, Fred Trusteau, Eleanor Hawkins
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
I’m particularly interested in either Jack and Fred or Jack and Eleanor.
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
There is so much potential to draw on for Jack and Fred’s postwar life. It might be worth exploring Jack’s increasing paranoia around being found out later in his life, which is only mentioned in a single paragraph in the book. Or you could take it in a more lighthearted route: domestic fluff together as they establish their new life in San Jose, perhaps with a little angst undercurrent as they are still having to be discreet about their relationship. These are just two ideas for their life together after the war.
Alternatively, I’d love gen Jack & Eleanor. I think it would be especially interesting to see Eleanor realizing that the reason why Jack didn’t go after her like Duane did is that he’s gay. Perhaps it dawns on her on her own. Or, perhaps Jack finally comes out to her at some point, since she is his friend, after all. Or maybe even both of that in the same fic! But even if you don’t go that exact route, I would love to read a fic that further explores Jack and Eleanor’s friendship.
These are just two things I’m thinking about, but don’t feel like you have to follow them!
Fandom-specific DNW: Jack or Fred being genuinely romantically/sexually attracted to any woman.
General DNWs
Smut-specific DNWs
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 4 by gowan43
The Odd Couple (TV 1970)
Characters: Oscar Madison (The Odd Couple TV 1970), Felix Unger (The Odd Couple TV 1970)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
Something I immediately noticed upon beginning to watch this show is how the dynamic between these two is not typical for roommates or even friends. I have lived with roommates before, and I have never experienced a situation where one always cooks for the other. That part in particular always struck me as unusual for two men living together who are not in a relationship, but it's not the only thing of that sort between these two. Their dynamic is especially odd (ha!) for male friends in the 70s, but even today I think it would be unusual.
I’d love to see further exploration of this unusually couple-like situation for a roommate/friend relationship. If it occurs to either of them that it’s unusual, how do they feel about it? Are there homophobic thoughts around it, or perhaps attempts to relate it to a heteronormative idea of a relationship? Or not? Do they discuss it? Or is it all internal to one character, never spoken?
Alternatively, I’d love a huddling for warmth story, perhaps while they’re in a cabin. You could either do it in a platonic way, showing their closeness despite not being attracted to each other, or have it be a forced proximity thing that makes them confront their feelings for each other. Or maybe even they already admitted these feelings and it’s just pure affection for each other!
To be clear, I do ship Oscar/Felix, but if you don’t, that’s OK! While I’d love a shippy approach to this fic, I’d also appreciate a gen approach. There is so much room to show their affection for each other without it being romantic. And if you’d rather write something else entirely that has nothing to do with my prompts, I’m happy with it! I just love these two characters so much and would love to see more of them.
General DNWs
Smut-specific DNWs
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 5 by gowan43
Бриллиантовая рука | The Diamond Arm (1969)
Characters: Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov, Gennady Kozodoyev
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I’m interested in either character by themselves or Semyon and Gennady together.
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
I'm fine with my gift for this particular fandom being written in Russian. Even if it’s my only gift. But if you'd rather write in English, that's fine too!
I’d love a fic that further explores Gennady’s campiness and gay potential. Perhaps he actually is gay and is attracted to Semyon as he tries to extract the jewels. I’d love an angsty, potentially dark unrequited (or even requited) attraction aspect to that. Infidelity is fine. Or, from a Semyon-centric approach, maybe Semyon is just deeply afraid Gennady’s gay because he’s campy and how he’s ruining Semyon’s relationship with Nadia. Gennady may or may not actually be gay.
Even if you don’t go in those two directions, I’d love it if this fic somehow explores attitudes towards gayness, including homophobia, in the 1960s Soviet Union. But please don’t feel limited to that! You could also go for a character study angle, as I am OK with this fic featuring only Semyon or Gennady. Or anything else you want!
Feel free to ship Semyon/Gennady, but it’s not expected by any means. You could even include a bit of Gennady/Lyolik or Nadia/Semyon content or references if you think it’s relevant, but I’d rather not have the fic be centered on Lyolik or Nadia, hence why I haven’t requested them.
General DNWs
Smut-specific DNWs
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 1 by valderys
Sister Boniface Mysteries (TV)
Characters: Sam Gillespie (Sister Boniface), Felix Livingstone, Sister Boniface (Sister Boniface)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I love Father Brown, but I am also very fond of the Sister Boniface Mysteries - as a spin off I think it fulfils the spirit of the original show while adding to it and moving the timeline along. It also has slash with Felix and Sam, if you want to read things that way! Which I do! :) With that in mind, if you would like to write me a story with my favourite character from Father Brown, Sid Carter, popping up in a crossover, I would be over the moon! I would like any fic where he and the boys are front and centre, with Sid being clever and irreverent, or angsty (as long as he gets a happy ending), comedy (as long as he's not the butt of the joke), character piece or an adventure (or slash with Sam if that's your bag). If a crossover is not your jam then anything with the boys bouncing off Sister Boniface herself in a witty way would be awesome, again, character piece, slice of life, or a little mystery would all be welcome. Even an AU would be fun, if you can think of one that is not too far from the spirit of the show - I don't think I want grim-dark angst with this one though.
No letter
Request 2 by valderys
Band Sinister - K. J. Charles
Characters: John Raven, Lord Corvin (Band Sinister)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I was introduced to KJ Charles' work about a year ago and since then I have literally devoured everything she's written, stuffing my face like they're sweeties. So, I had a hard time deciding which book to request a Yuletide story for - I eventually settled on Band Sinister and that's because I particularly adored the idea of Lord Corvin's set and their terribly scandalous ways. I would love a story based on one of the fun things they get up to, maybe more about Corvin's duel, or some danger John Raven gets embroiled in due to his sharp and satirical pen. A crossover with any other of KJ Charles's works or characters would also be fun. But the thing I think I would like most would be some actual excerpts of 'Jonathan or the Trials of Virtue'! Maybe after John Raven gives the book to Corvin for Christmas...
No letter
Request 3 by valderys
Whitstable Pearl (TV)
Characters: Pearl Nolan, Mike McGuire
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I had some time off sick this past summer and one of the shows I devoured while healing up was Whitstable Pearl. I do love a bit of cozy murder and I think this show falls into this category while also having sharper edges than some in the genre. I think I particularly liked the atmospheric portrayal of the coast, the sea, the wind and weather, the way people are affected by those, even when it comes to murder. I also liked the way that Pearl knows everyone and everyone knows her, a little Marple-like, but more down to earth and more working class. I also loved the will they-won't they romance between Pearl and Mike, particularly because there is a ten year age gap between them, with Pearl being the older, which is still an unusual portrayal, let's face it. I'd like something lyrical here, a character piece or a slice of life, or the next stage in their unfolding romance. A mystery would be lovely but don't worry if there isn't one. Any supporting cast would be great, I like them all. If you go the smut route, that would be fine, but no PWP, please.
No letter
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!
Request 1 by euryydice
Origins SMP
Characters: Ranboo (Origins SMP), Philza (Origins SMP), Technoblade (Origins SMP), Nihachu (Origins SMP)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- girlboss/failhusband characterization for F/M
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- high school/college aus where requested adult characters are students
- harry potter aus or references
- Star Wars AU
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- narratives about grief
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
- Dream
- Dream Team
- bad dad Phil
- Niki in a motherly role [SPECIFICATION]
- Tommyinnit as a significant character
- SBI family dynamics
- Techno as Phil's son
- blood god Techno in canon settings
- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil [SPECIFICATION]
- piglins being villainised
- any mob being villainised [SPECIFICATION]
- mentions or allusions to cancer/irl Technoblade's death
- pregnant Technoblade
- romantic/sexual/qpr beeduo
- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil - okay to be significantly younger if they're both 100+/immortal/undying. its the maturity that really matters
- any mob being villainised - individuals are okay, entire mobs/races are not
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 2 by euryydice
SMPEarth
Characters: Philza (SMPEarth), Technoblade (SMPEarth), Worldbuilding (SMPEarth)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- ambiguous endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- girlboss/failhusband characterization for F/M
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- high school/college aus where requested adult characters are students
- harry potter aus or references
- Star Wars AU
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- narratives about grief
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
- Dream
- Dream Team
- bad dad Phil
- Niki in a motherly role [SPECIFICATION]
- Tommyinnit as a significant character
- SBI family dynamics
- Techno as Phil's son
- blood god Techno in canon settings
- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil [SPECIFICATION]
- piglins being villainised
- any mob being villainised [SPECIFICATION]
- mentions or allusions to cancer/irl Technoblade's death
- pregnant Technoblade
- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil - okay to be significantly younger if they're both 100+/immortal/undying. its the maturity that really matters
- any mob being villainised - individuals are okay, entire mobs/races are not
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 3 by euryydice
Philza Hardcore S4 Lore (DFE)
Characters: Worldbuilding (Philza Hardcore Lore), Sandy (Philza Hardcore Lore), Blaze Empress (Philza Hardcore Lore), Philza (Philza Hardcore Lore)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- girlboss/failhusband characterization for F/M
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
- bad dad Phil
- Tommyinnit as a significant character
- SBI family dynamics
- Techno as Phil's son
- blood god Techno in canon settings
- piglins being villainised
- any mob being villainised [SPECIFICATION]
- mentions or allusions to cancer/irl Technoblade's death
- Phil becoming entangled/enslaved/possessed by Ender as a primary focus
- any mob being villainised - individuals are okay, entire mobs/races are not
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 4 by euryydice
Outer Wilds (Video Game)
Characters: Solanum (Outer Wilds), Annona (Outer Wilds), Worldbuilding (Outer Wilds), Player Character (Outer Wilds)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
- eye trauma
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive [ELABORATION]
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- abuse between requested characters
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- kidfic
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
- binary gendered pronouns for hearthians
- the eye/universe depicted as cruel
- "the nomai survived" AU
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 5 by euryydice
とんがり帽子のアトリエ | Tongari Boushi no Atelier | Witch Hat Atelier (Manga)
Characters: Olruggio (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), Richeh (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), Luluci (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), Tetia (Tongari Boushi no Atelier)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
- eye trauma [EXCEPTION]
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness [EXCEPTION]
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- ambiguous endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- narratives about grief
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
- terminal illness - silverwood shenanigans are okay
- suggestive work - nonsexual shirtlessness is more than welcome (i encourage it)
- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
- permanent transformation into a silverwood tree
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 6 by euryydice
Critical Role: Aramán (Web Series)
Characters: Occtis Tachonis (Critical Role: Aramán)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- kidfic
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
- apathetic Occtis
No letter
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CLAIMED - PH #39: The Venture Bros, Breathless (1983), The Bold and the Beautiful, Carrie - Stephen King, Fleetwood Mac (Band), The Piano (1993), Bloom County, Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion - shitty-check-please-aus (Tumblr Post)
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!The Venture Bros
Characters: Brock Samson, Shoreleave (Venture Bros.)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
More Brock backstory! More of Brock while he's not with the Ventures; more of him in New York.
I love Shore Leave with all my heart and I just want him to be happy! Anything that gives me this will please me. A day in his life, a successful mission or a happy first date.
If you want to go Brock/Shore Leave I will not protest!
No letter
Request 2 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Breathless (1983)
Characters: Monica Poiccard (Breathless), Jesse Lujack (Breathless)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
While Jesse is probably dead by the end of the movie, I'd still love to see what would happen if he gets shot but lives. Does his passion for Monica somehow flame out when they have a kid (did she even lie about being pregnant?). Missing road tip scenes. More about Jesse's comic book love.
You can give me anything from lighthearted smut to deep character studies to time loops.
Don't Want: rape, character bashing
No letter
Request 3 by GreenGlowingNeedle
The Bold and the Beautiful
Characters: Luna Nozawa
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I love Luna's imperfectly perfect, wild self. Anything that explains her weaknesses, her strengths. Give me a major AU!
No letter
Request 4 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Carrie - Stephen King
Characters: Carrie White (Carrie - Stephen King)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
High school angst agogo, with the spooky joy of the supernatural thrown in.
Carrie lives AUs are always fun, but so is Carrie as a ghost. Her as a child, or anything where she can play with her fate would be fun. I want to see her thrive, even if that thriving means her becoming a demon of another stripe.
I love Sue's "normal girl but touched by hell" reaction to life post-Bloody Prom. I want to see her guiding the next generation but also being a foolish kid. What if she hadn't miscarried?
I'd like either Sue and Carrie being friends or them being in a relationship; whatever strikes your fancy! They can go to the prom together or get tuck doing a project; anything.
No letter
Request 5 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Fleetwood Mac (Band)
Characters: Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Give me these two being messy as heck. Different forks in the road. Getting back together for a secret rendezvous. Text message chains. Being called into action at a serious point of crisis and going from begrudging colleagues to falling in love. Or maybe they stayed together, worked it out, and ended up with kids, as Stevie mentioned they might have. Office AUs, art colony AUs. Stevie as a fae queen looking for revenge on commoner Lindsay, who stole her kingdom's music and brought it to the masses? Anything at all.
No letter
Request 6 by GreenGlowingNeedle
The Piano (1993)
Characters: Ada McGrath (TP), Flora McGrath (TP), George Baines (TP)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
How do Ada and George get on after the movie? Who does Flora grow up into? Ada/George PWP, missing scenes - anything that sparks your imagination!
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Request 7 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Bloom County
Characters: Milo Bloom, Michael Binkley, Oliver Wendell Jones
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I love everyone in this Meadow, but these four are my faves. I love Milo's business oriented ways and how that tends to meld and mesh with his fleeting optimism. Oliver's belief in tech - how does he feel about AI? (Feel free to expand upon this by reading Berke's latest strips). Michael's joyful and gossip-oriented ways dealing with Deux Moi and TMZ and all of those folks. Break the fourth wall, get meta - the strip would!
It's a political season, this is a political strip, so feel free to get as political as necessary!
Don't Want: rape, character bashing
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Request 8 by GreenGlowingNeedle
Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion - shitty-check-please-aus (Tumblr Post)
Characters: The Soulmate Goose of Enforcement (Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion), Worldbuilding (Soulmate Goose AU Suggestion)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I'm gonna leave this one as wide-open as possible if we matched on this. Build me a world, yulegoat, build me the perfect goose.
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CLAIMED - PH #40: Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë, 50 First Dates (2004), Hairspray (2007), The Rutles (Band), The Gilded Age (TV 2022), Will (TV 2017), Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney Mysteries Series - Claudia Gray, Amadeus (1984)
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Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë
Characters: Bertha Mason (Jane Eyre), Edward Rochester (Jane Eyre), Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Jane backstory; Edward in the early years. Bertha - escaping and not, regaining her mind or not.
I would enjoy some Jane/Edward and I wouldn't mind some smut featuring them, but anything psychologically complex that really probes at the imperfect darkness here would be a delight.
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Request 2 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
50 First Dates (2004)
Characters: Lucy Whitmore (50 First Dates), Henry Roth (50 First Dates)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I love this movie so much. More of the two of them together -- missing dates. The art of courting your wife every single day. The art of trusting your husband every single day. Trying to be a mom when you can't remember what happened to MAKE you a mom. Sea frolicks.
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Request 3 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Hairspray (2007)
Characters: Corny Collins (Hairspray), Seaweed Stubbs (Hairspray), Motormouth Maybelle (Hairspray), Little Inez Stubbs (Hairspray)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I brake for Maybelle/Corny. I'd love to see them teaming up to do further good together, or putting their heads together to
Inez is such a great character - what does life look like for her when she grows up? Who does she become?
Seaweed without Penny - his education, his activism, and his dancing. More of everyone, doing something together and being a family - maybe celebrating the holidays?
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Request 4 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
The Rutles (Band)
Characters: Stig O'Hara, Ron Nasty, Dirk McQuickly, Barry Wom
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Anything that's in the tone of the documentary series or the music; more song parodies, more ridiculous events in their lives and every kind of mocking parody you can imagine.
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Request 5 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
The Gilded Age (TV 2022)
Characters: Oscar van Rhijn, Marian Brook, Larry Russell (The Gilded Age), Peggy Scott
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am a sucker for Larry/Marian and adore Oscar and Peggy, but more social climbing and fashionably unfashionable antics will make my day for this one.
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Request 6 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Will (TV 2017)
Characters: Christopher Marlowe (Will TV 2017), Barrett Emerson (Will TV 2017), Alice Burbage (Will TV 2017)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Barrett lives. Barrett lives and it makes Christopher's life difficult, because he sold his soul to the devil to keep Barrett alive. Pre-canon antics, PWP. Finding the light, finding the darkness. Finding the joy of art. Barrett as an angel, or an avenging ghost.
I like Alice much more when she's away from Will, so show me more of her spy work, and her life at the theater when it has nothing to do with sex with Will.
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Request 7 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney Mysteries Series - Claudia Gray
Characters: Juliet Tilney, Jonathan Darcy
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
More Austenian mysteries for these two to share! I want a fic featuring both of them, feel free to use any of their family members as background characters if need be.
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Request 8 by SurrenderTheMoreoes
Amadeus (1984)
Characters: Antonio Salieri (Amadeus), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Amadeus 1984)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Jealousy and madness-fueled jealousy fucking. Buddying up to your worst enemy. Loving someone as much as you hate them. Being the widower, basically. Also a peek into their mutual creative process. Have them write something together!
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CLAIMED - PH #41: Persuasion - Jane Austen, Phantom of the Paradise (1974), Mystery Science Theater 3000, Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer, American Dad!, Emperor's New Groove (2000), Tam Lin - Anonymous (Song), Father Ted
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!Persuasion - Jane Austen
Characters: Anne Elliot, Frederick Wentworth
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
All of the yearning, the pining and the angst...and all of the domestic bliss, the time on a ship, and at-last smut. It really depends on where you'd like to take them. Getting together while snowed in, or because one of them is sick Maybe they end up getting together earlier in the story thanks to a better stroke of luck or never separate. Maybe they never see each other again until they're older. Persuasion in medieval times, in the 1960s, in Old Hollywood, in the wild west? Holiday fic would be lovely for them.
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Request 2 by ChickletForrest
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Characters: Winslow Leach | The Phantom, Phoenix (Phantom of the Paradise), Beef (Phantom of the Paradise), Beach Bums (Phantom of the Paradise)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I'm obsessed with all things Beef. I want an AU that shows what it would've been like had he lived. I want missing scenes that explain his rise and how he came up with his divo character, since he does arrive at Swan's door fully formed.
I want to see what Phoenix does after the disaster of her non-wedding. Is she an industry pariah? Does she rise above with a tribute album, like she's a mini-Eddie? Does she do something entirely different and write a tell-all? Or what might have happened had she truly pledged herself to Swan?
Winslow in creation. When he dies, does he really go to hell? He spares Beef and has a spy, so to speak, in Winslow's camp, but things get complex. He and Phoenix tumbling into each other's arms and consummating things.
A Winslow-doesn't-sign the contract AU might also be fun, and I can't unimagine a tin pan alley AU with Phoenix and Winslow as a couple of earnest songwriters.
Beach Bums/Juicy Fruits/The Undead background and
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Request 3 by ChickletForrest
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Characters: Gypsy | GPC (MST3K), Pearl Forrester (MST3K(, Joel Robinson (MST3K), Mike Nelson (MST3K)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
An evergreen fandom for me; I love everything about it. Joel's sleepiness and inventiveness, and his belief in the honesty and goodness of humanity in general. Mike is far more cynical, and Emily falls somewhere in between.
I'd like to see Mike and Emily meet; we have no idea what their dynamic is because they've never been in the same room together. Mike and Joel reconnecting on earth? I like Mike/Joel as a pairing, so if you'd like to use them, or include any of the mads or robots as side characters, that'd be delightful.
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Request 4 by ChickletForrest
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer
Characters: Dominic Alastair, Mary Challoner, Léonie de Saint-Vire, Justin Alastair
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Post-canon Dominic and Mary -- honeymoons, wedding nights, babyfic, etc. Or forks in the roads or AUS -- anything you think that works and fits! I love them both and I want more!
I love Justin's attempt at reforming, and Leonie's attitude. Give me pre or post-canon, missing scenes, anything you like!
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Request 5 by ChickletForrest
American Dad!
Characters: Stan Smith, Steve Smith (American Dad!), Klaus Heisler, Roger Smith (American Dad!)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
Canon-typical shenanigans would be fun, especially if you want to create an epic holiday story like the type the show does every Christmas. But if you want to do something more serious or reflective, have at it. The show's gotten plenty of mileage out of serious Steve and Stan and Klaus and Roger-centric plotlines before, after all.
Fandom-related DNW: I'm not keen on Stan/Steve; Roger/Stan, Klaus/Stan and Roger/Klaus are all fair game and you can feel free writing them for me
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Request 6 by ChickletForrest
Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Characters: Kuzco (Emperor's New Groove), Pacha (Emperor's New Groove), Chicha (Emperor's New Groove)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Wackiness and also tenderness; I'm here for Pacha/Chicha, Kuzco/Pacha and Pacha/Chicha/Kuzco in equal amounts. Feel free to use any other movie character that catches your fancy as a background character. Tell me about how Pacha and Chicha met, give me post-canon fun/
Fandom-centered DNW: No infidelity between Pacha and Chicha, so if you want to go the Kuzco/Pacha route, feel free to have had them divorce or write a story where they were never together.
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Request 7 by ChickletForrest
Tam Lin - Anonymous (Song)
Characters: Janet and Tam Lin's Baby (Tam Lin Song), Fairy Queen (Tam Lin Song), Tam Lin (Tam Lin Song), Janet (Tam Lin Song)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
Janet and Tam PWP that takes us through their many encounters until he learns of her pregnancy; things go very wrong and then very right when she saves him; in the aftermath, dealing with the remnants of the magic that has been bestowed them. Does the queen claim revenge? What was she like in eons before? Who does the baby grow up to be? What kind of family do Janet and Tam Lin make?
Fandom-specific DN: The Queen winning permanently in any way
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Request 8 by ChickletForrest
Father Ted
Characters: Mrs. Doyle (Father Ted), Jack Hackett (Father Ted), Ted Crilly (Father Ted), Dougal McGuire (Father Ted)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Anything that feel like canon would be fun. Bonus points if it's holiday flavored!
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CLAIMED - PH #42: Impromptu (1991), Like a Prayer - Madonna (Music Video), Where Angels Fear To Tread - E. M. Forster, Den stygge stesøsteren | The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Movie 2022), My Two Dads (TV), Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter (Music Video), The Golden Girls (TV 1985)
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Impromptu (1991)
Characters: Marie D'Agoult (Impromptu), Franz Liszt (Impromptu), Frédéric Chopin (Impromptu), George Sand (Impromptu)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
I love the complicated, ridiculous tangle between these four people. I want it to be messy and gossipy and backbiting and filled with passion! I love George's nontraditional pursuit of Frédéric and I want to see how that extends in their relationship (in their bedroom?). And Marie and Franz' endless, baby-laden drama -- well, I'll take anything from smut to a historical AU where they stick together.
Feel free to feature any of the other nominated characters in the tagset, especially Alfred!
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Request 2 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Like a Prayer - Madonna (Music Video)
Characters: Murdered Woman (Like a Prayer MV), Madonna's Character (Like A Prayer MV), Choir Leader (Like a Prayer MV), Black Saint (Like a Prayer MV)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
The play-within-a-music-video nature of this music video is so interesting; how much is fiction? Is it based on a true story? Are the play's actors being haunted by the ghosts of these saints and victims? Is a miracle happening when Madonna's character makes love to the black saint? Why does the choir welcome her so joyfully? Murdered woman backstory!
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Request 3 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Where Angels Fear To Tread - E. M. Forster
Characters: Lilia Herriton (Where Angels Fear to Tread), Gino Carella (Where Angels Fear to Tread), Caroline Abbott (Where Angels Fear To Tread), Philip Herriton (Where Angels Fear to Tread)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
A major theme of every Forster novel is that travel makes you romantically insane. Give me a story where Lilia lives to raise her son with Gino, but Caroline follows her to Italy anyway to find out what on earth has happened to her. Or Lilia DOES die and give me more background that explains why Caroline's in love with Gino. Correspondence between the cousins. Anything you like.
Or perhaps Philip falls for Gino. Or Caroline chooses both Philip AND Gino, since she's already bucking convention. Go very cute or very passionate, I'm into it all.
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Request 4 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Den stygge stesøsteren | The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
Characters: Agnes | The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Alma | The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Elvira | The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I want to know how Alma and Elvira manage without their mother. Does Agnes recover from her injuries? Find love again? Do they settle into happy but edgy spinsterhood? What if the prince comes calling, dissatisfied with Agnes' lack of 'purity' and they decide to Goodbye Earl him?
How does Agnes survive the political machinations she's now up against at court? Nature seems to be on her side - is she a witch? Does she ever regret what she's done? When she has daughters, does she understand the sacrifices Rebekka and Elvira made?
Feel free to use Julian if you need to for this story but I naturally don't want anything entirely focused on him.
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Request 5 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Movie 2022)
Characters: Madonna (Weird), Weird Al Yankovic (Weird)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
This movie is bananas and I'd love for you to make it even more bananas. Write a parody fic! Make Al a zombie, back and trying to take revenge on Madonna! Madonna trying to stay on top of the pop food chain, by any means necessary. Missing scenes and moments from their "affair." Al lives AU (wait, would that be reality?).
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Request 6 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
My Two Dads (TV)
Characters: Nicole Bradford, Michael Taylor (My Two Dads), Joey Harris (My Two Dads)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I'm definitely here for Michael/Joey and any and every cheesy trope you can throw at them (Sharing a bed! Fake dating/married!), but I'm also interested in how their joint raising of Nicole shaped her as a person. Is she as unflappable as she was in her youth? Is she an artist? An activist? An accountant?
Feel free to ignore the show's series finale and pretend that Joey never moved to California, or if you want to use it, explore Nicole's complicated feelings about having to fly out to see Joey every now and again. Future fic with Joey and Michael babysitting Nicole's kid would be extra funny.
IF you want to stick with gen, feel free to stay canon-typical and give me a breezy plot in which Michael and Joey have to help Nicole with some important event.
Marcy Lives. She didn't, but comes back wrong. Nicole keeps seeing her in her dreams and discovers Michael and Joey have been seeing her too.
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Request 7 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter (Music Video)
Characters: Sabrina Carpenter's Character (Manchild MV)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
I need to know more about this character! And her roadtripping! And her homicidal ways. We get all these little snippets! Give me something that's missing or weave them all together into a different kind of narrative.
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Request 8 by CherryPinkAndAppleBlossomWhite
The Golden Girls (TV 1985)
Characters: Dorothy Zbornak, Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, Sophia Petrillo
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Adventures set during the holiday season; missing scenes
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CLAIMED - PH #43: Final Fantasy XII, GetBackers, Metaphor: ReFantazio (Video Game)
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!
Final Fantasy XII
Characters: Vaan (FF XII), Balthier (FF XII)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
No prompts
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Request 2 by joulethieves
GetBackers
Characters: Midou Ban, Amano Ginji
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
No prompts
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Request 3 by joulethieves
Metaphor: ReFantazio (Video Game)
Characters: Leon Strohl, Basilio Magnus
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
No prompts
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PH #44: Astreiant Series - Melissa Scott & Lisa A. Barnett, The Charioteer - Mary Renault, Forever Knight (TV 1992), New Tricks, Prehistoric Park, Biggles Series - W. E. Johns
Request 1 by greerwatson
Astreiant Series - Melissa Scott & Lisa A. Barnett
Characters: Philip Eslingen, Nicolas Rathe, Worldbuilding (Astreiant)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
The worldbuilding in this series is fascinating in its detail. On the one hand, you have the mundane aspects of Astreiant culture: points and politics across all the books; but individual books introduce dog races, theatre, and flower symbolism. There is the magical side: the astrology that rules everyone's lives, the ghosts and the gods. I'd like a story that expands on either (or both!) aspects of worldbuilding, whether a deeper look into canon or something new.
I've also asked for Rathe and Eslingen. Their developing romance runs through the series; and I'd like to see something of this. However, I DNW smut. Casefic would be wonderful; but so would character-oriented genslash.
I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW first or second person fic. Feel free to include other characters from the series if you want.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 2 by greerwatson
The Charioteer - Mary Renault
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Quite a lot of fan fiction focuses on the canonical romances; so I'd prefer a story that's a bit different. Perhaps a gen school story or other backstory? Or war-time futurefic: e.g. Ralph's future in the Navy, Laurie after he's mustered out; life for the Straikes &/or Aunt Olive during the war; Andrew with the Friends Ambulance Corps; Alec or Sandy as army doctors (or any combination thereof)? Other possibilities: an insider's view of the Bridstow scene, Bunny getting his comeuppance (or Bunny's p.o.v.), a slice-of-life at the E.M.S. hospital; Ralph in a P.o.W. camp. Feel free to include other characters besides those nominated.
I prefer gen-type plots; but I'm not asking you to ignore canon relationships, since they're integral to the book. However, I don't like anything more than PG-13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW second person fic. Epistolary fic is fine.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 3 by greerwatson
Forever Knight (TV 1992)
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Casefic is always a treat; and I enjoy ensemble stories, both in terms of the interplay back at the station and also the detective story plots. If you prefer to focus on an individual, perhaps family/personal life/backstory (for police characters), or history/backstory (for the vampires, whether Nick's "family", Vachon's crew, or others). By all means include characters who weren't nominated if you want. I like all three seasons equally.
I prefer gen; but I'm not asking you to ignore canon relationships. However, in that respect, I don't like anything more than PG-13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. You can go higher rated for crime scenes. I'm fine with having original characters murdered in casefic, and that sort of thing. I prefer not to have canon characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW AUs or crossovers. However, feel free to ignore "Last Knight" if you want. DNW first- or second-person fic.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 4 by greerwatson
New Tricks
Characters: Sandra Pullman, Gerry Standing, Jack Halford, Brian Lane
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
This was always very much an ensemble show; and I'd like something similar to canon. Casefic would be delightful; but, if you don't feel like tackling a plotty fic, it's the banter between the team that made the show so appealing, whether at the station, in the car, or in the pub at the end of the day. Feel free to expand to include other characters from the show, including family members. I'm especially fond of Brian's wife, Esther.
I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW romance between the requested characters; but canon-level flirting from Gerry is okay. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW AUs or crossovers. DNW second person fic.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 5 by greerwatson
Prehistoric Park
Characters: Worldbuilding (Prehistoric Park)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Dinosaurs! Or mammoths, trilobites, or what have you. Your choice of time period, but I'd prefer something as-yet-unvisited. Ideally, something along the lines of a new episode—well, a single time trip plus a bit back at the park.
Canon-compliant gen, please. I don't like anything more than PG13. DNW romance/smut involving human characters. However, it's okay to mention the animals at Prehistoric Park having offspring. I prefer not to have canon characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW first- or second-person fic. DNW any screenplay or transcription format.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Request 6 by greerwatson
Biggles Series - W. E. Johns
Characters: James "Biggles" Bigglesworth (Biggles Series - W.E. Johns), Algy Lacey (Biggles Series - W.E. Johns)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
The Biggles books span a hefty chunk of the 20th century, from World War I to the 1960s; which time period you prefer to write about is up to you. However, I have a soft spot for the WWI period, not just because of the authenticity of the flying scenes but also because of the all too believable shift in Biggles himself from a daring, gallant, and very young hero to a tired, burnt-out veteran. At the other end of his long and active career, he becomes leader of a team of special service police officers during the Cold War. I find the close friendship among the colleagues with whom he shares digs to be very appealing. Especially fascinating also is his evolving relationship with Erich von Stalhein as they "bury the hatchet" of their antagonism, ultimately becoming friends.
I've only requested Biggles and Algy because they're the ones who appear through the whole series. Feel free to include any other canonical characters appropriate to the period in which you set your story.
I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW crossovers or AUs, except canon divergence. DNW first- or second-person fic. DNW actual supernatural activity. I'm fine with having original characters murdered in casefic or killed in battle; and references to canonical deaths are okay. However, DNW any requested characters dying in the story. Holiday fic is fine.
Letter:
https://greerwatson.dreamwidth.org/158362.html
Previous canon promotion: Biggles
CLAIMED - PH #45: Library of Alexandria RPF, Shadow of the Leviathan - Robert Jackson Bennett, Knives Out (Movies)
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!Library of Alexandria RPF
Characters: Zenodotus of Ephesus, Aristarchus of Samothrace
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
General likes: plotty stuff, humor, mystery, satire of corporate culture, epistolary/document-based stories, heists, riddles/puzzles, trains
General DNW: explicit sex (strong implications/suggestive content/sex jokes all fine), death of requested characters, rape/noncon, underage sex, extreme angst, in-depth discussion of sexual or gender identity, BDSM or other D/s, unrequested noncanon pairings for requested characters, detailed description of pregnancy, unrequested setting AUs
Fandom-specific notes:
So my entire basis for nominating/requesting this is that we were reading the Iliad and talking about the manuscript history and my professor said something along the lines of "Aristarchus always goes with the opposite of whatever Zenodotus does, he always picks the opposite reading." And that made me desperately curious about what Aristarchus might have thought of Zenodotus himself (since he has such a tendency to disagree violently with him), and what Zenodotus might have thought of Aristarchus' reactions to his work.
I know they weren't alive at the same time so I'd be perfectly happy with Aristarchus just thinking/talking about Zenodotus, but if you want to either change the timeline so that they could possibly meet or introduce some kind of time travel into the mix I would also enjoy that! (But please don't do a full modern AU.)
Some more prompts/ideas:
- daily life at the Library for either/both of them
- what drives their differing approaches to the text? (lectio facilior vs lectio difficilior, etc)
- a modern-day scholar, or a later librarian, going through their different edits and puzzling out something about what's going on with them
- Adding romance/tension between them would be welcome as would keeping it on a professional/rivals level
- I can read Ancient Greek (and Latin, if that should become relevant), so if you want to include any I'd love it! (Please consider this my explicit opt-in to receive fic in Latin or Ancient Greek rather than English.)
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Request 2 by curtaincall
Shadow of the Leviathan - Robert Jackson Bennett
Characters: Anagosa Dolabra, Dinios Kol, Worldbuilding (Shadow of the Leviathan)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
General likes: plotty stuff, humor, mystery, satire of corporate culture, epistolary/document-based stories, heists, riddles/puzzles, trains
General DNW: explicit sex (strong implications/suggestive content/sex jokes all fine), death of requested characters, rape/noncon, underage sex, extreme angst, in-depth discussion of sexual or gender identity, BDSM or other D/s, unrequested noncanon pairings for requested characters, detailed description of pregnancy, unrequested setting AUs
Fandom-specific notes:
Per the additional tag, I'm fine with a worldbuilding fic that doesn't include Ana and Din, or Ana and Din fic that doesn't include worldbuilding! DNW romantic Ana/Din.
Ideas/prompts:
- Case fic - maybe Ana and Din have an opportunity to solve some smaller-scale mystery? Maybe one or both of them is unjustly accused? Maybe they have to in some way do a bit of what the other does?
- Travel adventures/misadventures for Ana and Din!
- In-universe documents about the Empire, the administration, the many constituent parts. Bureaucratic nitty-gritty!
- More about the augurs in particular, or specific types of enhancements in general
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Request 3 by curtaincall
Knives Out (Movies)
Characters: Benoit Blanc (Knives Out)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
General likes: plotty stuff, humor, mystery, satire of corporate culture, epistolary/document-based stories, heists, riddles/puzzles, trains
General DNW: explicit sex (strong implications/suggestive content/sex jokes all fine), death of requested characters, rape/noncon, underage sex, extreme angst, in-depth discussion of sexual or gender identity, BDSM or other D/s, unrequested noncanon pairings for requested characters, detailed description of pregnancy, unrequested setting AUs
Fandom-specific prompts:
- Case fic! Potential settings: train (either a fancy one or a subway), archaeological dig, animal shelter, political campaign - or anything else that you're knowledgeable and passionate about.
- Going off the part in Glass Onion where he struggles at Among Us, it would be fun to see him having more difficulty with social deduction games, or another kind of game/puzzle.
- I could honestly buy him as either a more strictly-business, no mystery-solving off the clock guy OR someone who can't help diving into little mysteries as he comes across them, so I'd enjoy either a fic where he keeps encountering small mysteries and stubbornly refusing to engage with them, or one where he does find and solve one!
- I plan to watch Wake Up Dead Man before works are revealed, so no need to worry about spoilers!
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CLAIMED - PH #46: Kraftwerk (Band), Nescafe "Arctica" | "Polar Explorers" Advertisements (Russia), Wingmen - Ensan Case, The Odd Couple (TV 1970), Бриллиантовая рука | The Diamond Arm (1969)
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!Kraftwerk (Band)
Characters: Any
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
I would love a fic that explores any of the nominated characters’ feelings about how Kraftwerk has changed over time, perhaps looking back at the early years compared to the current year they’re in. It could take place from the late 70s to even today, since all four of the nominated characters are still alive except for Florian, even if two out of three left the band. You could even write a fic that involves Florian’s death if you want.
Alternatively, there is so much angst potential surrounding Ralf’s 1982 cycling accident. How do the other band members feel about the accident? What are their fears and worries while Ralf is in a coma? How do they feel after he comes back to consciousness? How does Ralf feel about it? You don’t need to answer all these questions if you don’t want.
These are just some ideas. Please don’t feel limited by them!
I have no strong feelings about shipping them or writing them gen. I do appreciate Ralf/Florian in particular, but it’s not essential by any means, and if you want to write Ralf and Florian as friends or ship something other than Ralf/Florian, I am totally here for it.
General DNWs
- Omegaverse
- Gender swaps
- Trans headcanons for canonical characters
- Hanahaki disease
- Setting/time period change AUs
- Mpreg
- Kidfic (either the characters being children or a fic centered on them taking care of a child. Mentions of children are fine)
- Characters as supernatural beings (vampires, werewolves, wizards, etc.)
- Characters learning to drive/going to driver’s ed (characters driving is fine, I just don’t want a fic involving the process of learning to drive)
- Car crashes
Smut-specific DNWs
- Underage sex
- Incest
- Scat, watersports, emetophilia
- Rimming
- Ageplay, pacifiers/diapers for adults
- Boypussy/girldick
- Feederism
- Pet play
- 24/7 BDSM lifestyle/BDSM AU
- Mommy/daddy kink
- Breathplay/choking
- Knifeplay
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 2 by gowan43
Nescafe "Arctica" | "Polar Explorers" Advertisements (Russia)
Characters: Ivanov (Nescafe Commercial), Petrov (Nescafe Commercial)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
I'm fine with my gift for this particular fandom being written in Russian. Even if it’s my only gift. But if you'd rather write in English, that's fine too!
I’d love seeing Ivanov and Petrov huddling for warmth. I love that trope so much, and it just seems so obvious for the setting. Maybe they ran out of fuel and can’t heat their cabin anymore. Maybe that also means they can’t make their beloved Nescafé!
Even if you don’t want to write them huddling for warmth, overall, I’d just love something that involves how tough their living environment is. The whole survivalist element of polar exploration is something that I think might be interesting to write about. You could go in a dark, serious direction with that if you’d like, and I’d be all for it. But I am also very willing for there to be humor involved, especially around their undying appreciation of Nescafé.
Or you can write something totally different! These prompts are just ideas.
I have no strong feelings about shipping the Polars or writing them as just friends. Do whatever feels right for the story!
General DNWs
- Omegaverse
- Gender swaps
- Trans headcanons for canonical characters
- Hanahaki disease
- Setting/time period change AUs
- Mpreg
- Kidfic (either the characters being children or a fic centered on them taking care of a child. Mentions of children are fine)
- Characters as supernatural beings (vampires, werewolves, wizards, etc.)
- Characters learning to drive/going to driver’s ed (characters driving is fine, I just don’t want a fic involving the process of learning to drive)
- Car crashes
Smut-specific DNWs
- Underage sex
- Incest
- Scat, watersports, emetophilia
- Rimming
- Ageplay, pacifiers/diapers for adults
- Boypussy/girldick
- Feederism
- Pet play
- 24/7 BDSM lifestyle/BDSM AU
- Mommy/daddy kink
- Breathplay/choking
- Knifeplay
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 3 by gowan43
Wingmen - Ensan Case
Characters: Jack Hardigan, Fred Trusteau, Eleanor Hawkins
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags; or it may use exceptions I explain in the form
I’m particularly interested in either Jack and Fred or Jack and Eleanor.
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
There is so much potential to draw on for Jack and Fred’s postwar life. It might be worth exploring Jack’s increasing paranoia around being found out later in his life, which is only mentioned in a single paragraph in the book. Or you could take it in a more lighthearted route: domestic fluff together as they establish their new life in San Jose, perhaps with a little angst undercurrent as they are still having to be discreet about their relationship. These are just two ideas for their life together after the war.
Alternatively, I’d love gen Jack & Eleanor. I think it would be especially interesting to see Eleanor realizing that the reason why Jack didn’t go after her like Duane did is that he’s gay. Perhaps it dawns on her on her own. Or, perhaps Jack finally comes out to her at some point, since she is his friend, after all. Or maybe even both of that in the same fic! But even if you don’t go that exact route, I would love to read a fic that further explores Jack and Eleanor’s friendship.
These are just two things I’m thinking about, but don’t feel like you have to follow them!
Fandom-specific DNW: Jack or Fred being genuinely romantically/sexually attracted to any woman.
General DNWs
- Omegaverse
- Gender swaps
- Trans headcanons for canonical characters
- Hanahaki disease
- Setting/time period change AUs
- Mpreg
- Kidfic (either the characters being children or a fic centered on them taking care of a child. Mentions of children are fine)
- Characters as supernatural beings (vampires, werewolves, wizards, etc.)
- Characters learning to drive/going to driver’s ed (characters driving is fine, I just don’t want a fic involving the process of learning to drive)
- Car crashes
Smut-specific DNWs
- Underage sex
- Incest
- Scat, watersports, emetophilia
- Rimming
- Ageplay, pacifiers/diapers for adults
- Boypussy/girldick
- Feederism
- Pet play
- 24/7 BDSM lifestyle/BDSM AU
- Mommy/daddy kink
- Breathplay/choking
- Knifeplay
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 4 by gowan43
The Odd Couple (TV 1970)
Characters: Oscar Madison (The Odd Couple TV 1970), Felix Unger (The Odd Couple TV 1970)
My gift must feature all of my chosen character tags (if 0: any from tag set)
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
Something I immediately noticed upon beginning to watch this show is how the dynamic between these two is not typical for roommates or even friends. I have lived with roommates before, and I have never experienced a situation where one always cooks for the other. That part in particular always struck me as unusual for two men living together who are not in a relationship, but it's not the only thing of that sort between these two. Their dynamic is especially odd (ha!) for male friends in the 70s, but even today I think it would be unusual.
I’d love to see further exploration of this unusually couple-like situation for a roommate/friend relationship. If it occurs to either of them that it’s unusual, how do they feel about it? Are there homophobic thoughts around it, or perhaps attempts to relate it to a heteronormative idea of a relationship? Or not? Do they discuss it? Or is it all internal to one character, never spoken?
Alternatively, I’d love a huddling for warmth story, perhaps while they’re in a cabin. You could either do it in a platonic way, showing their closeness despite not being attracted to each other, or have it be a forced proximity thing that makes them confront their feelings for each other. Or maybe even they already admitted these feelings and it’s just pure affection for each other!
To be clear, I do ship Oscar/Felix, but if you don’t, that’s OK! While I’d love a shippy approach to this fic, I’d also appreciate a gen approach. There is so much room to show their affection for each other without it being romantic. And if you’d rather write something else entirely that has nothing to do with my prompts, I’m happy with it! I just love these two characters so much and would love to see more of them.
General DNWs
- Omegaverse
- Gender swaps
- Trans headcanons for canonical characters
- Hanahaki disease
- Setting/time period change AUs
- Mpreg
- Kidfic (either the characters being children or a fic centered on them taking care of a child. Mentions of children are fine)
- Characters as supernatural beings (vampires, werewolves, wizards, etc.)
- Characters learning to drive/going to driver’s ed (characters driving is fine, I just don’t want a fic involving the process of learning to drive)
- Car crashes
Smut-specific DNWs
- Underage sex
- Incest
- Scat, watersports, emetophilia
- Rimming
- Ageplay, pacifiers/diapers for adults
- Boypussy/girldick
- Feederism
- Pet play
- 24/7 BDSM lifestyle/BDSM AU
- Mommy/daddy kink
- Breathplay/choking
- Knifeplay
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
Request 5 by gowan43
Бриллиантовая рука | The Diamond Arm (1969)
Characters: Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov, Gennady Kozodoyev
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I’m interested in either character by themselves or Semyon and Gennady together.
Check out my letter for my particular likes! I am open to treats.
I'm fine with my gift for this particular fandom being written in Russian. Even if it’s my only gift. But if you'd rather write in English, that's fine too!
I’d love a fic that further explores Gennady’s campiness and gay potential. Perhaps he actually is gay and is attracted to Semyon as he tries to extract the jewels. I’d love an angsty, potentially dark unrequited (or even requited) attraction aspect to that. Infidelity is fine. Or, from a Semyon-centric approach, maybe Semyon is just deeply afraid Gennady’s gay because he’s campy and how he’s ruining Semyon’s relationship with Nadia. Gennady may or may not actually be gay.
Even if you don’t go in those two directions, I’d love it if this fic somehow explores attitudes towards gayness, including homophobia, in the 1960s Soviet Union. But please don’t feel limited to that! You could also go for a character study angle, as I am OK with this fic featuring only Semyon or Gennady. Or anything else you want!
Feel free to ship Semyon/Gennady, but it’s not expected by any means. You could even include a bit of Gennady/Lyolik or Nadia/Semyon content or references if you think it’s relevant, but I’d rather not have the fic be centered on Lyolik or Nadia, hence why I haven’t requested them.
General DNWs
- Omegaverse
- Gender swaps
- Trans headcanons for canonical characters
- Hanahaki disease
- Setting/time period change AUs
- Mpreg
- Kidfic (either the characters being children or a fic centered on them taking care of a child. Mentions of children are fine)
- Characters as supernatural beings (vampires, werewolves, wizards, etc.)
- Characters learning to drive/going to driver’s ed (characters driving is fine, I just don’t want a fic involving the process of learning to drive)
- Car crashes
Smut-specific DNWs
- Underage sex
- Incest
- Scat, watersports, emetophilia
- Rimming
- Ageplay, pacifiers/diapers for adults
- Boypussy/girldick
- Feederism
- Pet play
- 24/7 BDSM lifestyle/BDSM AU
- Mommy/daddy kink
- Breathplay/choking
- Knifeplay
Letter:
https://gowan43.dreamwidth.org/484.html
CLAIMED - PH #47: Sister Boniface Mysteries (TV), Band Sinister - K. J. Charles, Whitstable Pearl (TV)
Sister Boniface Mysteries (TV)
Characters: Sam Gillespie (Sister Boniface), Felix Livingstone, Sister Boniface (Sister Boniface)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I love Father Brown, but I am also very fond of the Sister Boniface Mysteries - as a spin off I think it fulfils the spirit of the original show while adding to it and moving the timeline along. It also has slash with Felix and Sam, if you want to read things that way! Which I do! :) With that in mind, if you would like to write me a story with my favourite character from Father Brown, Sid Carter, popping up in a crossover, I would be over the moon! I would like any fic where he and the boys are front and centre, with Sid being clever and irreverent, or angsty (as long as he gets a happy ending), comedy (as long as he's not the butt of the joke), character piece or an adventure (or slash with Sam if that's your bag). If a crossover is not your jam then anything with the boys bouncing off Sister Boniface herself in a witty way would be awesome, again, character piece, slice of life, or a little mystery would all be welcome. Even an AU would be fun, if you can think of one that is not too far from the spirit of the show - I don't think I want grim-dark angst with this one though.
No letter
Request 2 by valderys
Band Sinister - K. J. Charles
Characters: John Raven, Lord Corvin (Band Sinister)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I was introduced to KJ Charles' work about a year ago and since then I have literally devoured everything she's written, stuffing my face like they're sweeties. So, I had a hard time deciding which book to request a Yuletide story for - I eventually settled on Band Sinister and that's because I particularly adored the idea of Lord Corvin's set and their terribly scandalous ways. I would love a story based on one of the fun things they get up to, maybe more about Corvin's duel, or some danger John Raven gets embroiled in due to his sharp and satirical pen. A crossover with any other of KJ Charles's works or characters would also be fun. But the thing I think I would like most would be some actual excerpts of 'Jonathan or the Trials of Virtue'! Maybe after John Raven gives the book to Corvin for Christmas...
No letter
Request 3 by valderys
Whitstable Pearl (TV)
Characters: Pearl Nolan, Mike McGuire
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I had some time off sick this past summer and one of the shows I devoured while healing up was Whitstable Pearl. I do love a bit of cozy murder and I think this show falls into this category while also having sharper edges than some in the genre. I think I particularly liked the atmospheric portrayal of the coast, the sea, the wind and weather, the way people are affected by those, even when it comes to murder. I also liked the way that Pearl knows everyone and everyone knows her, a little Marple-like, but more down to earth and more working class. I also loved the will they-won't they romance between Pearl and Mike, particularly because there is a ten year age gap between them, with Pearl being the older, which is still an unusual portrayal, let's face it. I'd like something lyrical here, a character piece or a slice of life, or the next stage in their unfolding romance. A mystery would be lovely but don't worry if there isn't one. Any supporting cast would be great, I like them all. If you go the smut route, that would be fine, but no PWP, please.
No letter
Previous canon promotion: Sister Boniface
CLAIMED - PH #48: Origins SMP, SMPEarth, Philza Hardcore S4 Lore (DFE), Outer Wilds (Video Game), とんがり帽子のアトリエ | Tongari Boushi no Atelier | Witch Hat Atelier (Manga), Critical Role: Aramán (Web Series)
This pinch hit is claimed, but treats are welcome!
Origins SMP
Characters: Ranboo (Origins SMP), Philza (Origins SMP), Technoblade (Origins SMP), Nihachu (Origins SMP)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
General DNW
- gore (including candy gore)- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- girlboss/failhusband characterization for F/M
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- high school/college aus where requested adult characters are students
- harry potter aus or references
- Star Wars AU
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- narratives about grief
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
Exceptions
- suggestive work - nonsexual shirtlessness is more than welcome (i encourage it)- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
Fandom Specific DNW
- Wilbur Soot- Dream
- Dream Team
- bad dad Phil
- Niki in a motherly role [SPECIFICATION]
- Tommyinnit as a significant character
- SBI family dynamics
- Techno as Phil's son
- blood god Techno in canon settings
- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil [SPECIFICATION]
- piglins being villainised
- any mob being villainised [SPECIFICATION]
- mentions or allusions to cancer/irl Technoblade's death
- pregnant Technoblade
- romantic/sexual/qpr beeduo
Specifications
- Niki in a motherly role - unless she's literally a mother- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil - okay to be significantly younger if they're both 100+/immortal/undying. its the maturity that really matters
- any mob being villainised - individuals are okay, entire mobs/races are not
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 2 by euryydice
SMPEarth
Characters: Philza (SMPEarth), Technoblade (SMPEarth), Worldbuilding (SMPEarth)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
General DNW
- gore (including candy gore)- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- ambiguous endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- girlboss/failhusband characterization for F/M
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- high school/college aus where requested adult characters are students
- harry potter aus or references
- Star Wars AU
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- narratives about grief
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
Exceptions
- suggestive work - nonsexual shirtlessness is more than welcome (i encourage it)- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
Fandom Specific DNW
- Wilbur Soot- Dream
- Dream Team
- bad dad Phil
- Niki in a motherly role [SPECIFICATION]
- Tommyinnit as a significant character
- SBI family dynamics
- Techno as Phil's son
- blood god Techno in canon settings
- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil [SPECIFICATION]
- piglins being villainised
- any mob being villainised [SPECIFICATION]
- mentions or allusions to cancer/irl Technoblade's death
- pregnant Technoblade
Specifications
- Niki in a motherly role - unless she's literally a mother- Techno as significantly less mature/younger than Phil - okay to be significantly younger if they're both 100+/immortal/undying. its the maturity that really matters
- any mob being villainised - individuals are okay, entire mobs/races are not
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 3 by euryydice
Philza Hardcore S4 Lore (DFE)
Characters: Worldbuilding (Philza Hardcore Lore), Sandy (Philza Hardcore Lore), Blaze Empress (Philza Hardcore Lore), Philza (Philza Hardcore Lore)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
General DNW
- gore (including candy gore)- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- girlboss/failhusband characterization for F/M
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
Exceptions
- suggestive work - nonsexual shirtlessness is more than welcome (i encourage it)- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
Fandom Specific DNW
- MCYTs [SPECIFICATION]- bad dad Phil
- Tommyinnit as a significant character
- SBI family dynamics
- Techno as Phil's son
- blood god Techno in canon settings
- piglins being villainised
- any mob being villainised [SPECIFICATION]
- mentions or allusions to cancer/irl Technoblade's death
- Phil becoming entangled/enslaved/possessed by Ender as a primary focus
Specifications
- MCYTs - Phil is okay as he's the only MCYT in the canon- any mob being villainised - individuals are okay, entire mobs/races are not
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 4 by euryydice
Outer Wilds (Video Game)
Characters: Solanum (Outer Wilds), Annona (Outer Wilds), Worldbuilding (Outer Wilds), Player Character (Outer Wilds)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
General DNW
- gore (including candy gore)- eye trauma
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive [ELABORATION]
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- abuse between requested characters
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- kidfic
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
Exceptions
- being eaten alive - no graphic depictions of such, the player character's encounter with the anglerfish is okay in a 'ow this hurts fade to black' sort of situation- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
Fandom Specific DNW
- explicit spoilers for Echoes of the Eye- binary gendered pronouns for hearthians
- the eye/universe depicted as cruel
- "the nomai survived" AU
Letter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 5 by euryydice
とんがり帽子のアトリエ | Tongari Boushi no Atelier | Witch Hat Atelier (Manga)
Characters: Olruggio (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), Richeh (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), Luluci (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), Tetia (Tongari Boushi no Atelier)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
General DNW
- gore (including candy gore)- eye trauma [EXCEPTION]
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- non-canon child death
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness [EXCEPTION]
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- ambiguous endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- suggestions of cheating
- abuse between requested characters
- unresolved harmful jealousy of/between partners
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- heteronormative stereotypes in queer relationships
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work [EXCEPTION]
- narratives about grief
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
Exceptions
- eye trauma - mentions of Qifrey's eye are okay, just no detail/the process of it happening- terminal illness - silverwood shenanigans are okay
- suggestive work - nonsexual shirtlessness is more than welcome (i encourage it)
- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine
- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
Fandom Specific DNW
- romantic/sexual relationships between the children [SPECIFICATION]- permanent transformation into a silverwood tree
Specifications
- romantic/sexual relationships between the children - okay only when aged up if asked forLetter:
https://tegulai.dreamwidth.org/1935.html
Request 6 by euryydice
Critical Role: Aramán (Web Series)
Characters: Occtis Tachonis (Critical Role: Aramán)
My gift must feature one or more of my chosen character tags (giver's choice)
I am always open to treats!
Please see my letter for likes/prompts/details
General DNW
- gore (including candy gore)- eye trauma
- permanent mcd
- cannibalism
- injuries/trauma without consequence when writing
- horror
- body horror
- terminal illness
- being eaten alive
- angst without a happy ending
- tragic endings
- hurt no comfort
- magical cure of disability
- found family defaulting to nuclear family roles
- Setting Change AUs
- NSFW
- suggestive work
- child versions of adult characters [EXCEPTION]
- age regression
- infantilisation of autistic characters
- hair colour epithets that are not actual hair colour descriptors (im looking at you 'pinkette')
- kidfic
- canon physically disabled characters being depicted as able bodied [EXCEPTION]
- RPF
- anarchists repeating conservative talking points
- two dimensional female characters
- reader inserts
- first or second person POV [EXCEPTION]
- therapy speak
Exceptions
- child versions of adult characters - flashbacks etc are fine- disabled characters being depicted as able bodied - okay if the work is pre-disability for characters who acquired disability in their narrative
- first or second person pov - first person okay in epistolary/in universe medium/similar work
Fandom Specific DNW
- focus on Occtis and Thaisha's relationship- apathetic Occtis
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Negative Space Challenge: No Fandom: Junk Journal Page: Surviving is Succeeding
Nov. 1st, 2025 04:55 pmdrabblewriter posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Surviving is Succeeding
Fandom: None
Rating: G
Length: One page
Summary: Surviving is succeeding.
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Fandom: None
Rating: G
Length: One page
Summary: Surviving is succeeding.
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bluedreaming posting in fan_flashworksTitle: making the obvious into riddles (I will always love you)
Fandom: Anne of Green Gables
Reader's name: bluedreaming
Author's name: bluedreaming
Link to text version of story: text here
Rating: G
Length/file size: 0:58 min, 0.46 mb
Content notes: none
Podficcer's notes: Got a new phone, so I had to try that out instead of my regular mic :D
Summary: Everything comes around the same again, even if it’s different. (A contemporary setting poke at Anne & Diana.)
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Fandom: Anne of Green Gables
Reader's name: bluedreaming
Author's name: bluedreaming
Link to text version of story: text here
Rating: G
Length/file size: 0:58 min, 0.46 mb
Content notes: none
Podficcer's notes: Got a new phone, so I had to try that out instead of my regular mic :D
Summary: Everything comes around the same again, even if it’s different. (A contemporary setting poke at Anne & Diana.)
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Yugioh: YGO Rare Pairs Mini Bang - Sign ups open!
Nov. 1st, 2025 09:10 ampendulumscale posting in fandomcalendar
Description: This event focuses on rare pair ships for all Yugioh series (including crossovers), open to writers, artists, and image & video editors. We use tiered rulings to determine rarity for this event based on ao3 statistics. See our FAQ for more info on rarity requirements.
For this year's mini bang, writers will draft a fic for their chosen rare pair, meeting the 4000 word minimum. Then artists will claim at least 1 fic to use as inspiration for their art. Partners will collaborate and share their fanworks together during the posting period for this event. Please read our specifications page for more details about expectations for event works.
Sign up to participate with this link: https://forms.gle/1gRezet2nT4j5oEP6
Dates (see Schedule for more info):
- Signups: Nov 1-Nov 30 (writers may start immediately)
- Check-in #1 (writers only): Dec 21-23
- Check-in #2 (writers with claim pitch): Jan 30-Feb 1
- Claims: Feb 2-6
- Claims assigned: Feb 7/8
- Artist WIP share: Feb 20-21
- Check-in #3 (all participants): Mar 6-7
- Posting prep: Mar 12-14
- Posting: Mar 15-Apr 4
Garden/Brilliant Challenge: X-Men/Avengers: Fan Fic: This Love
Nov. 1st, 2025 08:18 amapachefirecat posting in fan_flashworksTitle: This Love
Fandom: X-Men/Avengers
Author: Apache Firecat
Characters: Emma/Tony
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: She never expected a love, or a man, like this.
Word Count: 1,433
Written For: Fan FlashWorks 495. Amnesty: 493. Gardens and 494. Brilliant
Date Written: October 2025
Warnings: Spoilers
Disclaimer: All characters within belong to their rightful owners, not the author, and are used without permission.
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Fandom: X-Men/Avengers
Author: Apache Firecat
Characters: Emma/Tony
Rating: PG-13/T
Summary: She never expected a love, or a man, like this.
Word Count: 1,433
Written For: Fan FlashWorks 495. Amnesty: 493. Gardens and 494. Brilliant
Date Written: October 2025
Warnings: Spoilers
Disclaimer: All characters within belong to their rightful owners, not the author, and are used without permission.
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One Night Only Challenge: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: For All Time
Nov. 1st, 2025 10:40 ambadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: For All Time
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Varian, Gwenith.
Rating: PG
Setting: An Act of Love.
Summary: They only had one night together, but Varian will never forget his wife.
Word Count: 300
Content Notes: Nada.
Written For: Challenge 495: Amnesty 82, using Challenge 149: One Night Only.
Disclaimer: I don’t own The Fantastic Journey, or the characters. They belong to their creators.
A/N: Triple drabble.
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Bruise + Healing: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fanfic: Won’t Matter
Nov. 1st, 2025 10:44 amveronyxk84 posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Won’t Matter
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Author:veronyxk84
Characters/Pairing: Spike & Dawn
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 100 (Google Docs)
Spoilers/Setting: Set in S5, shortly after ep. 5x18 “Intervention.”
Summary: Dawn stops by Spike’s crypt to thank him.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
Challenges: #55 Bruise + #382 Healing [for challenge #495 - Amnesty 82]
Also for: #466 - Collection by100words
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Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Author:
veronyxk84Characters/Pairing: Spike & Dawn
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 100 (Google Docs)
Spoilers/Setting: Set in S5, shortly after ep. 5x18 “Intervention.”
Summary: Dawn stops by Spike’s crypt to thank him.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
Challenges: #55 Bruise + #382 Healing [for challenge #495 - Amnesty 82]
Also for: #466 - Collection by
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Tree: Starsky & Hutch: Fanfiction: Glad to be Home
Nov. 1st, 2025 09:14 amlucy_roman posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Glad to be Home
Author:lucy_roman
Rating: Teen and up
Summary: Starsky comes home to find that Hutch is injured
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Word count: 368
( Glad to be Home )
Author:
lucy_romanRating: Teen and up
Summary: Starsky comes home to find that Hutch is injured
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Word count: 368
( Glad to be Home )
Sorry: Dragon Age: Fanfiction: Miserere Mei
Nov. 1st, 2025 06:42 pmthehungrycity posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Miserere mei
Fandom: Dragon Age
Rating: T
Length: 100 words
Content notes: N/A
Author notes: Written for the 'sorry' challenge in fan-flashworks.
Summary: Fenris has regrets.
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Fandom: Dragon Age
Rating: T
Length: 100 words
Content notes: N/A
Author notes: Written for the 'sorry' challenge in fan-flashworks.
Summary: Fenris has regrets.
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Haunted (Amnesty): Mario & Luigi (series): fanart: sufficient imitation
Oct. 31st, 2025 08:09 pmecto_one_spengler posting in fan_flashworksTitle: sufficient imitation
Fandom: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (somewhat implied in the latter case)
Rating: PG
Content notes: References Cackletta's death from Superstar Saga and that Fawful was there for it, that's.. kinda it, really. Based on an AU where Fawful was a kid during the events of Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story.
Artist notes: After some agonizing over the last couple days of how to go about this theme and characters, I opted not for writing but for art to really get what I feel across.
...Anyhow, this is for the theme of Haunted for the current ongoing Amnesty.
Summary: Fawful and the spirit of Cackletta unknowingly embrace - whilst Fawful wonders if his imitation of Cackletta's cloak will do, in a state of grief.
( sufficient imitation )
Fandom: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (somewhat implied in the latter case)
Rating: PG
Content notes: References Cackletta's death from Superstar Saga and that Fawful was there for it, that's.. kinda it, really. Based on an AU where Fawful was a kid during the events of Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story.
Artist notes: After some agonizing over the last couple days of how to go about this theme and characters, I opted not for writing but for art to really get what I feel across.
...Anyhow, this is for the theme of Haunted for the current ongoing Amnesty.
Summary: Fawful and the spirit of Cackletta unknowingly embrace - whilst Fawful wonders if his imitation of Cackletta's cloak will do, in a state of grief.
( sufficient imitation )
nightmare - Thunderbolts* - fanfic - everybody's looking for something
Oct. 31st, 2025 03:12 pmfadedwings posting in fan_flashworksTitle: everybody's looking for something
Fandom: Thunderbolts*
Ship: Robert “Bob” Reynolds/John Walker
Length: 100 words
Rating: Teen
Warnings: swearing, nightmares (mentioned), insomnia
Notes: pre-relationship
Author Notes: title from the Eurythmics song - Sweet Dreams (are made of this)
Written for:fan_flashworks amnesty - challenge #314: “nightmare” and post-July Break Bingo “waking up for a midnight snack and bumping into each other”
Summary: This is the moment John realizes he might be having feelings for Bob.
( everybody's looking for something )
Fandom: Thunderbolts*
Ship: Robert “Bob” Reynolds/John Walker
Length: 100 words
Rating: Teen
Warnings: swearing, nightmares (mentioned), insomnia
Notes: pre-relationship
Author Notes: title from the Eurythmics song - Sweet Dreams (are made of this)
Written for:
fan_flashworks amnesty - challenge #314: “nightmare” and post-July Break Bingo “waking up for a midnight snack and bumping into each other”Summary: This is the moment John realizes he might be having feelings for Bob.
( everybody's looking for something )