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"That will be all, Parker." "Very good, M'Lady. Very good."

David Graham | 1925 - 2024

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Above is the official Hurtcember 2024 prompts list.

Below are alternative prompts in case one doesn't want to do a few of the prompts (but still do the whole challenge) or for those who just want to write/draw more.

Both lists are typed out at the bottom of this post.

RULES 1. You can write/draw for any fandom or pairing 2. You can write/draw SFW or NSFW content, just label it accordingly 3. Please tag any Tumblr posts sharing your prompt fills with #hurtcember2024 so that we can find and repost them 4. If you post your works to AO3, please add them to this collection and add "Hurtcember" and/or "Hurtcember 2024" to the additional tags of your prompt fill(s) 5. The challenge officially starts on December 1st but feel free to write/draw before then and/or submit things after the month ends officially, whatever works best for you 6. Be kind to other participants 7. You DO NOT have to do every single prompt if you don't want to. The point is to have fun and spark creativity, not to feel like you're doing a chore

Prompts List (Text Copy) 1. Collapse 2. Breakdown 3. Blood 4. Scars 5. Faint 6. Touch-Starved 7. Abandoned 8. Cuddle 9. Exhaustion 10. Touch Aversion 11. Caretaking 12. Cry 13. Nightmare 14. Near Death 15. Trauma 16. Bruise 17. Concussion 18. Fatigue 19. Desperate 20. Panic 21. Afraid 22. Self-Harm 23. Bed-bound 24. Dissociate 25. Accident 26. Guilt 27. Pain 28. Captive 29. Dehydration 30. Dizzy 31. Hyperventilation

Alt Prompts List (Text Copy) 1. "Don't leave" 2. "Help me" 3. "Leave me alone" 4. "It's my fault" 5. "Take my hand"

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🐌 - green snails :3

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Cat John Tracy. Always trying to hide - usually from Gordon’s antics

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😂

Gordon: I’m so nervous about tonight. Lady Penelope has invited me to dinner with her parents what do I say?

John: compliments. Tell her mum that she looks just like a movie star

Gordon: got it

*later*

Gordon: lady Creighton-Ward, has anyone ever told you that you look just like Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Cool 👌

In 1965, former astronaut Scott Carpenter spent 28 days living on the ocean floor in SEALAB II. Amongst other adventures down there (I suspect he wasn’t a fan of scorpion fish) he conducted the first ever conversation between a person on the sea floor and a person in outer space.

Who was that person in outer space?

Gordon Cooper.

To a Thunderbirds fan this is so VERY pleasing!

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Sending hugs from me and my plushie boys

Thunderfam plea

This might be a really unusual request, but I'm asking for a little strength during this testing time.

Why?

Because I have the celebrant arriving, which is fine. But Bossy will be there as well, and she told me she is arriving early to 'talk'

I know I'm strong but right now, I am definitely feeling vulnerable and I have no idea what she wants to talk about.

Hopefully it's not about money and her expected reward, as my hands are tied there for what will be several months

So yeah, please please send me some strength so that I can go through this part

Don't care what it is, hugs, good vibes ... anything

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10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

While lethal injuries often take center stage, non-lethal injuries can create lasting effects on characters, shaping their journeys in unique ways. If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain during a scene, here are some ideas: 

Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility, forcing characters to adapt their plans and experience frustration as they navigate their environment.

Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult and create tension, especially during action scenes, where every breath becomes a reminder of vulnerability.

Concussion

This brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment and creating a sense of unpredictability in their actions.

Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills, causing frustration and emphasizing a character’s dependence on their hands.

Road Rash

The raw, painful skin resulting from a fall can symbolize struggle and endurance, highlighting a character's resilience in the face of physical hardship.

Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation.

Deep Laceration

A cut that requires stitches can evoke visceral imagery and tension, especially if the character has to navigate their surroundings while in pain.

Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma, serving as a physical reminder of a character’s past mistakes or battles.

Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, providing an opportunity for characters to experience frustration or the need to lean on others for support.

Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted, highlighting their struggle to adapt and overcome.

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‘Tis but a scratch’ 🤣

SURVIVAL

Thundertober Day 16

Scott had been AWOL ever since Grandma told him it was his turn to do laundry duty…

Eventually Virgil was nominated to hunt him down and made a Horrifying Discovery in the Dryer Filter…

SCOOOOOTTTT!!!!! 😱😱😱

Hey Virg!

Scott!! You’re alive!

‘Course I am and - great news - I’ve found a new adrenaline sport!! Extended wash, rinse, 1600rpm spin followed by the ‘gentle dry’ cycle!! Next time I’m going for extra fast drying…

Scott… your legs…

What? Oh.

This is fine.

THIS IS NOT FINE!!!

Tis but a flesh wound…

See? All good now.

You are going to be the death of me, Scott Carpenter Tracy!

@thunder-tober

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where is that cat with the kind and reassuring face

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🤣

Parker: I will exorcise all the evil demons in the villa

Alan grabs Gordon: no you can’t! He’s family!

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Writing advice from my uni teachers:

If your dialog feels flat, rewrite the scene pretending the characters cannot at any cost say exactly what they mean. No one says “I’m mad” but they can say it in 100 other ways.

Wrote a chapter but you dislike it? Rewrite it again from memory. That way you’re only remembering the main parts and can fill in extra details. My teacher who was a playwright literally writes every single script twice because of this.

Don’t overuse metaphors, or they lose their potency. Limit yourself.

Before you write your novel, write a page of anything from your characters POV so you can get their voice right. Do this for every main character introduced.