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[Spice Week: Boundaries ≠ Prudery]

(Because sadly, people cannot be f*cking decent anymore)

⚠️ Content Note / TW: Mentions of non-con, abuse, SA, and fandom discourse ⚠️

This post discusses why themes such as rape, non-consensual acts, and abuse are not welcome in this event. It also responds to some… colorful feedback I received through the event form, and offers some clarification around boundaries, BDSM, kink, and tagging culture in fandom.

Babes, consider this a small rant cause I just have to reply to this gem I received in one of the forms-

First of all: the fact that someone genuinely thought it was appropriate—or even remotely mature—to crawl into a feedback form (you know, the kind meant for thoughtful, constructive event participation) and spit out that little gem of bile just because I drew a clear, respectful boundary against content like rape, abuse, and non-con… it’s genuinely mindblowing. I mean… really? We’re not in middle school anymore.

Calling someone a "prude" for saying “hey, maybe let’s not center sexual violence during a fandom event that's supposed to be spicy, fun, and enjoyable for the majority of people filling this out” isn’t some big intellectual mic drop. It’s not edgy. It’s not rebellious. It’s just pathetic. It’s the fandom equivalent of angrily knocking over a Jenga tower because you lost one turn.

You know what’s really wild? This wasn’t even an open comment box.

Anon asks are still very much closed.

They had to go find the form, read the rules I laid out, and still go “you know what? I’m going to call her a prude and then throw a tantrum, and say no one will join her stupid event because I cannot write what I want.” Like okay, sorry Netflix didn’t pick up your pilot script for Law & Order: SVU—but make it horny. Maybe next time?

Also—and I cannot stress this enough—me not wanting rape/abuse/non-con in a community event isn’t an attack on your kinks, your freedom of expression, or your 400k tragic dubcon elf fic. It’s literally just me saying: “some things are not welcome in this space for the safety and comfort of participants.” If that enrages you? I beg you to talk to a houseplant, do some breathing exercises, or consult a licensed professional.

Because if you think calling someone a “prude” for protecting survivors, drawing boundaries, and setting community standards is a zinger… babes. The only thing you’re swinging is a damp sock full of sand.

You wanna write that content? You can! Tag it properly! Find an event made for it! Throw a rave in the non-con tag if you like! But this event? This is not the dungeon you're looking for. This is my digital living room and I’ve vacuumed and put out snacks, and you’re trying to piss on my carpet because you didn’t see a whip in the decor.

“Don’t come crying when no one joins your stupid event”—ohhh okay, thank you Nostradamus! 😭😭 Truly, how would I have ever survived without this anonymous prophecy from the Oracle of Bitterness dot com?

Like people haven’t already dmed me asking for the dates because they want to join, filled the form with kind words, expressed gratitude for having a space where they can actually breathe and write without fearing they’ll trip over yet another trauma minefield. The sheer delusion of thinking I’ll shed even one single solitary tear because you personally can’t write about violence and coercion under a pastel banner that says “spice week” with a cartoon heart?? Babe. Be serious.

I’m hosting a community event.

One where people can enjoy sexy, dramatic, angsty, spicy stories without having to read through emotional landmines. And if your first reaction to not being able to write abuse and non-con for this event is “WELL NO ONE’S GONNA JOIN THEN”—dude. That’s not the mic drop you think it is. That’s you basically saying, “I can’t function creatively unless I include something non-consensual and I think everyone works like that so I'm gonna insult you to show you you're wrong, since you don't allow it in this optional event.”

Do you hear yourself?

Also? I’m not doing this for numbers. I’m not playing the fandom popularity game, I’m not tallying RSVPs like a clout-hungry cryptid. I’m doing this for the writers, artists and readers—especially the survivors, the ones who messaged me privately and in GC to say thank you, the ones who feel seen, the ones who’ve been burned before by content labeled “spicy” that left them shaken instead because yes, sure, some people tag correctly but not everyone.

I’d rather have ten people join and feel safe, respected, and excited, than a hundred who think consent is just a suggestion.

So no. I will not be crying. Not when I have a google doc full of enthusiasm, a schedule full of genuinely thoughtful creators, and so on.

But thank you for your concern, Weather Channel. I’ll be sure to wear my raincoat on the day nobody joins.

And let’s talk about the word “prude.” The way that dusty little insult got yanked out of a mothball-filled hope chest like we’re living in a 1950s sitcom and I just scandalized the town by showing ankle at a high school dance (*gasps in French*). Like girl, be serious.

“Prude”? In the year 2025? Because I had the lion, the witch and the audacity of a bitch—to set clear boundaries around an event I’m voluntarily organizing, in my own free time, for free? That’s what you landed on?

You wanna know what’s actually bold in this day and age? It’s not pretending you're edgy because you write dubcon in lowercase italics and slap a shrug emoji on it. It’s choosing boundaries. Choosing safety. Choosing to say, “Hey, let’s maybe make sure no one logs on and gets slapped in the face with a trauma trigger disguised as ‘haha silly smut week’.” THAT takes guts. That takes a spine (something you should normally, have but since you came as anon to spill bile, I guess yours isn't really doing her job).

That takes community care, not a superiority complex.

And you wanna call me a prude? Me, a person who has survived real abuse and SA—who has had to fight like hell just to feel safe in fandom spaces again—and now wants to create a space where others don’t have to go through that same minefield of "well it's just fiction, lol" excuses?

You want to call that prudish?

That’s not just offensive. That’s wild. That’s the level of bad take where the smoke alarm should’ve gone off before you even hit submit. It’s dehumanizing. It’s invalidating. And above all, it’s painfully, hilariously revealing—because if someone’s first reaction to a space with clear consent policies is “you must be a prude,” then I hate to break it to you, sweetheart, but you’ve told on yourself louder than any warning tag ever could.

This isn’t about prudishness. It’s about respect. Respect for creators. Respect for readers. Respect for survivors. Respect for myself.

Let’s be very clear: 👉 Not allowing rape, abuse, or non-con ≠ prudishness. 👉 It means I actually give a damn about people feeling safe. 👉 It means I care about the survivors in fandom. 👉 It means I’m not gonna risk people being hurt just for "numbers/engagement in said event".

If that makes me a "prude" in your eyes? Good. I’ll wear it like a shiny little badge.

Look—if you love writing dark fic, non-con, dubcon, abuse-centric dynamics, or deeply complicated content for whatever reason (whether it’s cathartic, personal, narrative-focused, or just your jam)… then genuinely, go off! Do you! There’s absolutely a space for that in fandom, and there are countless readers and writers who engage with that content mindfully and responsibly. You know what would be amazing? Host your own event!

There are many people who would absolutely join you in that, and you could build a space that fits your needs and tastes beautifully. No one is stopping you. Because you deserve a space that suits you, just like I’m trying to make one that suits me and the people who expressed that they wanted this kind of vibe.

What’s wild is that some people who filled out the form literally said, “Hey, this event probably isn’t for me—but no hard feelings, I wish you luck!” and then just… left. Like functional, emotionally regulated adults. And I loved that! That’s normal. That’s healthy.

Not every event is for everyone—and that’s the point of having different events!

You don’t crash a themed party just to complain that the theme you like doesn't exist in said party.

This isn’t about kinkshaming. This isn’t about labeling people as "bad" or "wrong" for what they write. It’s about boundaries. Clarity. It’s about an event—a specific, time-limited themed space—that has a particular tone and audience. That’s it. That’s all.

No one is being persecuted. No one’s AO3 account is on fire.

These are optional rules for an optional event that literally no one is being forced to join. It is free. It is for fun. It is a sandbox I’m building because I care about curating a space that feels safe and warm for a specific group of folks who want to show up and vibe together without having to brace themselves for untagged trauma bombs or power dynamics that make them flinch.

So if that ain’t your scene? That’s okay. Honestly, truly. Just don’t try to rip down the vibe for the rest of us who do want it. That’s not rebellion, that’s just being the kid who yells during storytime because they’re mad it’s not about them.

Ending note: Also, if any other bright lightbulbs of rage are thinking about dropping their hot takes into my form to “put me in my place”—just a heads up: I do collect email addresses for each response, thanks to the form settings, from now on. So! By all means, be bold. Make my inbox sparkle with your tantrum. I’ll know exactly who to thank.

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[Update Spice Week N°1]

Hi peeps! I wanted to take a moment to gently revisit and clarify some of the conversations around content boundaries for the upcoming Spice Week event. I’ve received some thoughtful, passionate feedback on the form so far (thank you!!) and I truly appreciate that folks care enough to share their perspectives.

Because this is meant to be a safe, sexy, and creatively freeing event for everyone who opts in, I want to make sure everything’s crystal clear before we move forward, because this is an important topic.💌

TW: mentions of dark themes who could be triggering to the reader!!

So! Let’s start here:

Me saying "no rape/non-con/abuse" doesn't mean I'm "banning" BDSM.

Kinks and abuse are NOT the same thing. Those are COMPLETELY different things.

🖤 What’s allowed and welcomed? Kink is not only allowed—it’s encouraged! Let me be super clear: if you enjoy writing or reading about dom/sub dynamics, impact play, restraints, degradation (soft or sharp), voice kink, begging, being tied up, calling someone "sir", whatever tickles your fancy—it is more than welcome here. We even have whole prompt wheels with these spicy themes because this event is meant to be unhinged, cathartic, indulgent, and freeing.✨

I want this to be a space where you can explore fantasy, power dynamics, and all the delicious stuff—as long as it's consensual and clearly tagged.

🧷 What’s not allowed? The line I’d like to keep firmly in place is around non-consensual sexual violence, aka:

Rape or true non-con, especially when portrayed without context or as something desirable

Unlabeled abuse or sexual trauma

Anything that might give people a false sense of comfort only to pull the rug out with unexpected content

This is not about kink-shaming. It’s about mutual respect and informed participation.

Some dub-con elements, like sex pollen, magical manipulation, “oops we’re stuck in this horny cave,” etc., can be okay—as long as they’re well-tagged. The same goes for violence in the context of character dynamics (we’re in Middle-earth after all, things get stabby). But stories that center or glorify rape, abuse, or harm without consent or context are just not something I want associated with this space.

🔖 Tagging Matters I’d rather we empower people with thorough tagging, rather than overly policing content. No AO3 “Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings” for this event, please. Be open and clear so folks can choose what they want to read—and what to skip.

✅ Tag your kinks

✅ Tag your dub-con setups (also putting it in the author note could help)

✅ Tag your violence

❌ Don’t submit work that includes non-con, abuse or rape

I trust that we’re all adults here who know the difference between rough consensual kink and non-consensual harm. One is hot. The other is not.

Also, just as a note for everyone—AO3 has built-in systems to help manage content responsibly, including the ability to report works that misuse tags or fail to properly warn for sensitive material.

If something is mislabeled or lacking essential warnings (like non-con not being tagged), readers can flag it through AO3’s support system, and the moderators do take action when necessary. This is part of why I’m emphasizing clear, accurate, and thorough tagging during Spice Week: it helps keep the space safe, enjoyable, and respectful for everyone, no matter their comfort levels or preferences.

I completely understand that for some writers and readers, exploring darker or more morally ambiguous themes—like non-con—can be cathartic, emotionally complex, and creatively fulfilling. There’s nothing wrong with that, and I absolutely respect the value and importance of spaces where those narratives can be explored deeply and safely. This just isn’t quite the space for it.

There are dedicated events, spaces and communities that specialize in those explorations, where expectations are set accordingly and people opt in with full awareness.

In contrast, Spice Week is meant to be a more broadly welcoming space for everyone who enjoys a bit of heat—whether that means slow-burn tension, kinky fun, or absolutely losing your mind over someone’s thighs. And part of that means ensuring folks feel safe and informed engaging with the content, especially when browsing the tag casually or seeing their faves pop up on a prompt.

I want to be transparent too: the majority of responses to the interest form so far expressed a preference for not including non-con, abuse, rape content in the event, even with tagging.

And while I understand that might be frustrating to writers who lean into darker or more intense themes (you are absolutely valid!!), I’m choosing to follow the guidance of what makes most people feel safest and most included for this particular event.

This doesn’t mean your writing isn’t valued or wanted in fandom—it just means this specific week is angled toward spicy, consensual, kink-friendly, fun-chaotic creations with clear boundaries.

Ending Note: To wrap this up, I want to emphasize something really important: me not allowing rape, non-con, and abuse in the context of this event does not mean I’m kink-shaming anyone.

There’s a very big difference between drawing boundaries for safety and shaming people for their tastes. I’m not here to tell people what they can or cannot write in general—I’m just setting clear, respectful limits for this specific space so that it feels comfortable and welcoming to the majority of people participating.

One response implied that disallowing these themes was kink-shaming folks who enjoy BDSM or similar dynamics—and I really want to clear that up: that’s simply not the case.

BDSM, power play, rough sex, praise, degradation, restraints, consensual dub-con setups like sex pollen or aphrodisiacs etc—all of that can absolutely be a part of the event as long as it’s clearly tagged and rooted in mutual consent within the fic. Abuse and kink are not the same thing. Kinks are negotiated and consensual; abuse is a violation.

The line matters, and it’s one I intend to uphold with care and respect for both writers and readers.

I also want to take a moment to say that I deeply believe in the value of writing and reading smut, erotica, and all forms of spicy fiction as something that can be incredibly cathartic, empowering, and healing. For so many of us, these spaces are how we reconnect with our bodies, our autonomy, our confidence, and even our sense of safety—especially after experiences that have taken those things away. Smut isn’t just "fun"—it’s often reclamation, exploration, comfort, or just joy. And that is beautiful.

Because I see writing this way, I also believe that certain themes can be truly disruptive to that healing and autonomy. For this reason, I’ve made the decision that rape, non-con (non-consensual sexual acts), and abuse will not be permitted as themes or content in Spice Week. I know these subjects can also be processed through fiction for some, and I’m not dismissing that as a coping mechanism—but this particular space, for this event, is meant to feel like a haven, a cozy fire-lit tavern where no one has to worry about stumbling into those wounds by accident. For many participants, even reading summaries or tags that reference these topics can break that safe atmosphere.

It’s not about censorship or judgment. It’s about drawing boundaries that reflect the tone and comfort I want to cultivate for this community during this specific week. This is a celebration of enthusiastic, consensual intimacy, and I want everyone who takes part to know they won’t have to brace themselves for something traumatic in the middle of their fun. I know that may be frustrating for some darker fic writers, and I hear and respect that—but I ask that people extend that same respect to those who need this event to remain a soft, safe space, even if it contains smut/spice.

Because I care deeply about the emotional safety, comfort, and joy of everyone participating in this event, Abuse, Rape, and Non-Con will be excluded from Spice Week.

Again, this is not a reflection on anyone’s personal preferences or coping mechanisms—there are many incredible events out there with a darker tone or more open content policy. But here, in this little corner of fandom, we’re creating something warm, spicy, joyful, and safe.

If these guidelines don’t match someone’s creative goals or vibe, that’s totally okay. Everyone has different preferences, and I’m sure there are plenty of other events or spaces where more extreme or cathartic themes can be explored freely. I truly wish everyone the best in finding or creating what feels right for them—and thank you again to everyone who offered thoughtful feedback and helped me shape this into something inclusive, fun, and safe. 💖✨

_ Bucky

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✨🌶️ Spice Week Interest Form is HERE! 🌶️✨

So I thought this would take me ages to prep (lbr I was already planning to cry into a spreadsheet) but surprise!! I had some free time and hyperfocus said "let's gooo 😌" — and honestly? The earlier she's out in the world, the better!

This is just the interest check for now, not signups — I wanted to get a feel for what y’all would love in a 🔥spicier🔥 event! It’ll be +18 and NSFW by nature, so all the questions come with care and consent at the heart of it 💗 You do not have to say yes to anything that’s not your vibe — participation is always opt-in!

There’s some fun stuff inside (format questions, theme ideas, prompt games 👀), plus a spot to tell me if you’d maybe wanna help mod or brainstorm! I’m truly excited and grateful for everyone’s support during Fluff Week, and this is me already scheming the opposite end of the spectrum 🫣🫶

Reblogs and shares are SO appreciated — the more voices the better! Can’t wait to see what we make together!!! Feel free to tag your spicy besties!!!💋🌸💞

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🌸🌷🌼 Hello my sweetest flufflings!! 🌼🌷🌸

I've been reading through all the feedback so far and — I just wanna say — I'm genuinely, whole-heartedly so happy that you all enjoyed Fluff Week! 💖 It means the world to see that the event brought joy, softness, and maybe even a little serotonin boost to your dashboards 🥹🌸 Thank you so much for participating, reading, reblogging, or simply vibing along. Y’all made it truly magical!✨🫶

That being said... I absolutely have new ideas brewing like fresh tea on a spring morning and yes, one of those is the long-awaited, much-hinted-at... Spice Week 🌶️👀 (NSFW, optional ofc — no pressure at all if that's not your vibe!).

Since a bunch of y’all said you’d be interested in a Spice Week (yes, that kind 😏), I wanted to start gathering thoughts and see what the vibe is!! It’d be a very chill, optional event focused on NSFW or mature/romantic themes—think passion, tension, intimacy, longing, sensual fluff, and maybe some fun filth too 💋

But no worries at all if that’s not your thing! I’d love to make it clear that no one is expected to join in if it’s not their comfort zone, and all prompts would come with content warnings, proper tags, and be opt-in only 🌸💞

I'm thinking about making an interest form for this one, like ideas wise etc, timing, what you peeps are expecting for this event etc to make sure we're all on the same page and that I can provide what you peeps want!

I’m truly so excited to see how many of you are into the idea already — and I’ll make sure everything is playful, inclusive, and safe for creators and readers alike. This would probably be in a couple weeks/months, after spring events wrap up 🌸 but early prep = more time for chaos.

But in the meantime, while we're drifting more into spring/ early summer, I’ll be putting out weekly prompts — themed around spring, sun, softness, blooming things, lazy days, iced drinks, stolen kisses in flower fields, etc. You get the vibe 🌷🌿☀️

AND because I can't resist a game or two, I'm also planning:

✨ Bingo cards with fluff/springy tropes (e.g. “one bed but it’s a picnic blanket”, “pollen allergies + caretaking”, “accidental gardening together”)

🎯 Prompt roulette: spin a wheel, get a pairing + vibe + setting

🎨 And even some art-friendly versions so everyone can join in!

And if any of you would love to mod along with me — whether just to help throw out prompts, organize, co-host something bigger like Spice Week, or brainstorm chaos together — feel very free to reach out! 🌼🫶 I would love the company, and it's all super chill and fun behind the scenes 💖

Wishing you warm breezes, soft petals, and a never-ending supply of fluffy fic ideas ✨💐

_ Bucky

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Following that stupid f*cking anon shitty message: Girl do NOT listen to them.

They rolled up to a wholesome fandom event for fluff, the softest, gentlest corner of the internet, and decided to drop slurs like they were doing something. Please. That’s not a mic drop. That’s a Lego underfoot. Annoying and entirely self-inflicted.

They’re mad? Over ship preferences? Over not getting catered to like a toddler in a tiara? Bestie, BFFR. They’re stomping their feet because someone dared to not prioritize their personal fantasy couple in a multi-ship event. I promise you, their keyboard is sticky with rage and Mountain Dew. Their fingers typed "deranged" while trembling with the weight of imagined injustice, probably while sitting in a beanbag chair they haven’t cleaned since 2020.

And the C-word? Unoriginal and lazy. Like, wow, you really cracked your knuckles anon and went with that? Giving high school hallway drama. Giving "I rehearse clapbacks in the shower because no one invites me to fandom discords whawhaaaaa". They thought they delivered a fatal blow but all they did was show how chronically online and starved for relevance they are.

Honestly? If your biggest flex is screaming into someone’s askbox with a slur because they didn’t promote your ship, you’re not a fandom warrior, you’re a fandom mosquito. Annoying, whiny, and easy to swat. If you’re so pressed, anon, why don’t you go ahead and write all those fics yourself? Oh riiiiiiight, you can’t, can you? You need someone to hold your hand, validate your tantrum, and spoon-feed you fluff for your favorite ships like it’s a five-star fandom buffet. Because god forbid you lift a single finger unless someone caters directly to your taste, right?

Be gone. Touch sunlight. Moisturize your soul. And stop acting like being mean anonymously makes you powerful—it makes you a joke with no punchline.

They wish they had an ounce of the actual grace you gave them.

Thank you so much for this! 💛 Your words seriously made me smile!!!! Honestly, I think your take is spot on. I mean, seriously, stomping into a fluff event—an event literally centered on kindness and creativity—and dropping slurs? That's like going to a bakery to complain about sugar. It’s pathetic and laughable.

You’re right—if that’s the kind of energy they want to bring into the fandom, then they’re honestly not worth a second of our time. I don’t need validation from people who are so starved for attention they resort to slurs to feel important. The fact that they felt the need to attack me just for not prioritizing their ship and the fact people didn't write for said-ships, is such a weak flex, honestly. Like, who cares? The event wasn’t about catering to any one ship, it was about celebrating everyone’s creativity and love for the fandom.

If they can’t handle that, that’s a them problem.

But thank you so much for reminding me just how ridiculous they look. It really is sad how people can try to tear something down with such little self-awareness. They should be focusing on what’s good in the fandom, but instead, they’re stuck in their little echo chamber of negativity. We don’t need that.

I will keep creating, keep sharing, and keep this space a welcoming place. So thank you for supporting me and the event in such a positive, uplifting way. You’re a gem, honestly. 💛✨

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Im so sorry there was so little engagement for fluff week bestie :/ maybe more writers would have participated if you didn't act like a rude and deranged cunt to celedriel celrond and haladriel shippers :)

Wow. First of all, I’m genuinely sorry that you're so upset you felt the need to come into my inbox with this kind of hostility.

The fact that you had to resort to calling me a "deranged c*nt" instead of actually engaging in a mature conversation says more about you than it ever will about me. I’m not going to pretend I’m surprised—people like you often lash out when they feel powerless or unheard—but I do pity the level of bitterness it must take to come at someone running a fluff event with this kind of energy.

Second: there wasn’t “so little engagement.” That’s simply untrue. There were 25+ wonderful submissions, beautiful arts, thoughtful fics, and enthusiastic responses from people who wanted to be part of a soft and welcoming celebration of TROP ships.

If your only metric of success is how many Haladriel, Celrond, or Celedriel works showed up, then maybe your complaint is more about personal ship expectations than about the event itself. People wrote what moved them. I didn’t stop anyone from participating. I didn’t ban ships. I didn’t even comment on ships on this blog. What I did do was host and encourage, cheer people on, and celebrate every entry that came in—regardless of ship.

Let’s get one thing straight: disliking certain ships—whether it’s Haladriel, Celrond, Celedriel, or any other pairing—does not make me a “deranged c*nt.” That kind of language is uncalled for, and frankly, it's pathetic that this is the level of discourse you’re bringing to the table over fictional relationships.

The bar is on the floor, and somehow you still tripped over it.

I’ve been very open on my main about why I don’t enjoy these ships. I’ve explained my perspective in detail, with actual reasoning, boundaries, and respect for nuance. You don’t have to agree with me—in fact, you’re free to keep loving those ships with your whole heart. But having a different opinion than you doesn’t make me some frothing-at-the-mouth villain. It makes me a human being on the internet… expressing thoughts… on fandom. You know—like literally everyone else.

If your instinct is to jump straight to slurs because someone doesn’t worship the same ships you do, that’s not righteous anger. That’s emotional immaturity and a massive projection of your own insecurity because you feel insecure and threatened over fictional stuff. You’re not defending your ship—you’re embarrassing yourself.

And doing it anonymously, no less. I’m not the one who looks unhinged here, bestie.

So no, I won’t be apologizing for not liking certain ships. I won’t be silencing myself to coddle people who treat disagreement as a personal attack. And I certainly won’t be tolerating this kind of aggressive nonsense on a blog that was made to celebrate fluff.

And let’s be clear: my personal dislike for certain ships and my critique of specific toxic behaviors within fandom spaces are not the same as “being rude to shippers.” I haven’t gone out of my way to attack individuals, and I’ve kept this space neutral and friendly throughout the event. If people have chosen to block me on other platforms because they disagree with my metas or shipping opinions, that’s their choice—and I respect it. But it doesn’t give you the right to rewrite the narrative or come here and throw slurs around just because the content didn’t align with your preferences.

If you're really this pressed over a fluff event that was open to everyone, maybe take a breath, log off, and ask yourself why you’re so threatened by people enjoying things differently than you. Because from where I’m standing, I’m proud of what this event fostered—and all you've contributed is bitterness and projection.

And for the record? Coming into someone’s inbox to throw around slurs without even having the courage to attach your name to it doesn’t make you bold—it makes you pathetic. If you’re going to act this pressed over fanfiction and ship opinions, at least have the spine to stand behind your words. But I guess it’s easier to be loud and bitter when you’re hiding behind “anonymous.” Weak.

Touch some grass, reevaluate your priorities, and maybe learn how to have a conversation without resorting to slurs and tantrums.

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I normally never do this, but:

Please, stop sending anons to this account complaining about the lack of Haladriel fics during the RoP Fluff Week. The organiser of an event has zero influence on what people decide to submit.

Also, there is a separate Haladriel Fluff Week that starts tomorrow. Maybe some people writing for that event told themselves that since they have their own event, they will not participate in the general event? Some of them maybe even felt that by not participating, they would help the other ships shine? I would have done that personally. Haladriel is the biggest ship, and while it deserves attention, other ships deserve it too. There are so many lovely Haladriel fanfics out there, it really doesn't matter that there haven't been any for this particular event.

Let's be nice to each other. In the end, we're all here because we love the same show. ♥️

Thank you 💗

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💖✨ Fluff Week Feedback Time! ✨💖

First off, thank you all SO much for making Fluff Week such a cozy, heartwarming experience! 🥰 Whether you participated in writing, art, comments, or just spreading the love, you made this week shine brighter than the fluffiest cloud!!!!☁️💖

Now, before we officially close up shop, I’d love to hear from YOU! 📣 Your feedback will help me make future events even fluffier (or spicier, we never know!!!), more fun, and totally tailored to what YOU want to see next! 💌

I’ve put together a little form with some questions (don’t worry, it’s all super chill and you can skip whatever you like!) 💫 Please take a few minutes to fill it out — and if you're feeling cheeky, there’s space for suggestions and ideas for upcoming weeks! (looking at you spice week 😏)

Here’s the link to the form!

P.S. You can also let me know if you’d be down for some spicy content week later on in dms, especially if you would like to be a mod or something too 👀🔥 (No pressure, of course, I’m just curious, hehe 🫣)

Thanks again for all the love! Let’s keep this cozy, creative energy flowing! 💕✨

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🌸☁️💕✨ A Soft, Fluffy Thank You: TROP Fluff Week Wrap-up!! ✨💕☁️🌸

As Fluff Week officially comes to a close, I just want to wrap you all in the biggest, warmest, fluffiest virtual blanket imaginable and say: thank you. thank you. thank you.!!!!!!!💖🥹

This event started as a little love letter to all things soft and sweet, a space to hold joy and tenderness and gentle things in our hands—and it became so much more because of all of YOU!!!!🫶

Whether you wrote fics, made art, reblogged and boosted others’ work, left lovely comments, sent in prompts, made moodboards, or simply watched from the cozy sidelines, you helped shape this week into a beautiful, heart-hugging experience. The amount of love, creativity, kindness, and FLUFF you all brought to the table? Unmatched. I was in constant awe. Still am!!!😭💕

This community, the way you support each other, cheer each other on, and celebrate softness in all its forms—it honestly melted my heart every single day. So many of you were nervous about joining, or hadn't posted creative work in a while, and then you did—and it was beautiful. You’re beautiful. Your softness is a strength, and your stories matter!!!

To every creator: you are magic. The worlds you built, the kisses you wrote, the hand-holding and forehead touches and soft sighs under moonlight—you gave life to the tenderness we all need more of in this world!!!💘

To every reader and supporter: you made this week feel like a warm hug. Your kind words, your encouragement, your enthusiasm—it mattered. It always matters.🤍

To the people who joined in quietly, or wanted to but couldn’t: you’re still part of this. Your presence means the world. Take your time, softness waits for no deadlines.🌷

And on a personal note—thank you for trusting me to host this. I’m just a writer and student on the side (aka @maul-of-shame 🐌), trying to juggle life and love for fictional characters at the same time . But this whole experience made me feel so full of joy, and I truly mean it when I say it was an honor to host this event. 💞

What's next? I'll be posting a feedback form soon to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and ideas! I’d love to keep the good vibes going and maybe host more events in the future (👀 possibly some TROP & LOTR crossover stuff? Or maybe even... Spice Week 😳🌶️👀). If you have ideas, dreams, thoughts—SEND THEM MY WAY!! I love hearing what you all want more of! ✨

For now, though… let’s take a deep breath. Let’s bask in what we made together. Let’s be soft and proud and fluffy. Because you did amazing. Truly. You’re the heart of this community. Thank you for everything!!!!🌸💘

With all the fluff and love in my heart, —Your Host (and eternal fluff gremlin), 💌 @maul-of-shame 🌈🧁✨

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Well, folks, here it is—my last entry for fluff week, as it’s now officially closed (RIP my fluffy heart 🥲). I can’t believe I’m saying goodbye to all the soft, sweet vibes we’ve been riding all week, but don’t worry, we'll be back!! 💕✨

So, here we go, wrapping up this chaotic, cuddly week in style!!!

And with that, I bid you adieu, fluff week. Until next time, my soft, squishy heart will be over here with these two dorks. 😏💫

See you on the wrap up post!!!!

🌸✨ Last offering for Fluff Week, Peeps!!! ✨🌸

I tried to keep it together, but here we are—chaotic blanket theft, sass-filled banter, and the undeniable fluff between Elrond and Galadriel 😂💖 This is what happens when you let me near a keyboard during Fluff Week: unhinged, cozy chaos and too many kisses to count. 😏💋

So, enjoy the fights over a blanket that’s actually just a ploy for cuddles, because clearly, these two are incapable of being normal about it. (I mean, who could blame them?)

Here’s to the last chaotic fluff—may we never, ever get tired of cozy, sassy, and a little bit ridiculous moments!!!😂💕

Snippet: The apartment was dimly lit, the only glow coming from the screen flickering with an old, grainy documentary about some long-forgotten crime in a sleepy town. The narrator’s voice droned on, something about a missing artifact and a botched cover-up, but neither Elrond nor Galadriel were paying attention anymore.

Not when The Great Blanket Dispute was well underway.

It had started innocently enough—both curled up on the couch, sharing a thick, dark green blanket. Cozy. Comfortable. Until Elrond, The Betrayer, started tugging it more onto his side.

“Excuse me,” Galadriel said, side-eyeing him over the rim of her mug, “but I believe we agreed upon joint ownership of this blanket.”

“I never signed any legally binding documents,” Elrond replied smoothly, not even looking at her as he tugged again, a smug little smirk playing at his lips.

“Oh, so we’re committing theft now?” Galadriel scoffed, shifting so she could yank the fabric back toward her. “Shall I add petty larceny to your list of offenses? Right between insufferable arrogance and crimes against personal space?”

Elrond let out an exaggerated sigh, as if he were the long-suffering victim in all of this. “It’s hardly theft when the blanket has clearly chosen me.”

Galadriel gaped at him. “The blanket has what now?”

“You heard me.” He tugged again, making a show of adjusting it around his shoulders. “You were hogging it. I simply liberated it. If anything, I’m a hero in this scenario.”

She let out a sharp, incredulous laugh. “You’re actually insane.”

“I prefer the term visionary.”

Link for the fic here!!!

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Ahh, this is adorable!🥰 😍 Thank you so much for blessing fluff week with this heartwarming gem! Elrond and the dwarflings—too much cuteness to handle!!!!!🥺💖

This is the fluff we all needed! The love, the care, the cozy moments... plus, Disa and Durin are just the sweetest!!! Can you even imagine the joy of these little moments between family? Uncle Elrond being spoiled by his dwarflings is everything!!! 😆✨

Definitely go check this out peeps!!!!

Second chapter!! *triumphant fuckyouwritersblock noises*

I delivereth to you the second chapter of found family goodness!!

Elrond reads the letter and has all the good feels. Ti's a short chapter but I think it's a good'un.

For unknown reasons, the ao3 link thingamajig is being a total dingus so the link is here!

Thank you very much @rivendellwatch for such a fun and wholesome week :))

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Finally finished reading this gorgeous GEM and OHMYGOSH!!!!!

I’m literally obsessed with this. Like, the tension is so real, and I’m just here for every little shift in Galadriel’s emotions. The whole five-year plan thing? LMAO, girl, I feel that deep in my soul😂 Then boom, Adar shows up and everything goes haywire and I’m living for it. 💀

The chemistry between them is off the charts TOO!!! You can feel every word they exchange, and I swear I’m swooning. The “I’m all yours” part?? Yes, please, sign me up. 😏 That’s the kind of slow-burn that makes me melt.

Also, the little details are so cute, I can’t???!!!!😩 Aftershave? Foot massages? Raspberries? You’re making me crave those sweet, simple moments that make everything feel real.😭 And that ending? The whole "detours lead to the best destinations" vibe? Perfect!!!🌟

GO GIVE IT SOME LOVE PEEPS!!!!!

The Closet Crush

When finance queen Galadriel and brooding project manager Adar are accidentally trapped in the stationery cupboard, tension flares, heat rises, and personal boundaries become questionable. But when the door finally opens… will they be ready to walk away, or will their long-buried crushes finally come out of the closet?

This story was inspired by a prompt for #TROPFluffWeek2025 — "Stuck in a Tiny Space Together" — and is set in a modern AU featuring my favourite ship: Adariel!

I had so much fun imagining Adar and Galadriel in a modern setting once again. The tension, the sparks, and of course, the humour take centre stage in this office-based adventure. While their modern-day counterparts are far from their original selves, I hope you enjoy the mix of fun, flirtation, and awkward moments that only a tiny cupboard can bring.

I hope you have as much fun reading as I had writing this daft little tale. And while it's mostly fluff, but there's a little bit of heat towards the end just so you know!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64424998

Thanks to @rivendellwatch for the opportunity to share all the lovely fluff this week.

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🌸✨ LAST CALL! ✨🌸

Hey, lovely fluff creators! 💖 The clock’s ticking—there’s less than TWO hours left to submit your works to the TROPFluffWeek2025 AO3 collection! ⏰💫

Whether you’ve been riding the wave of sweetness all week or just finished your masterpiece, this is your final chance to add your precious fluff to the collection before we close it off!!!🫶

It’s been an absolute joy seeing all the beautiful, tender, funny, and warm works shared. 🥰 So many smiles, so much warmth, and honestly, you all really brought the fluff magic. ✨ After the clock strikes, I’ll be doing a special closing speech to wrap things up!

If you’re still thinking of submitting that last-minute fluff gem, go for it! Let’s give the week a sparkling sendoff! 🌟🦄

Thank you all for making this event so fun, and I can’t wait to look back at everything shared this week. 💖

_ Bucky

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@lya-dustin gifts us this beautiful Gil-galad x Erinti moment for #TROPFluffWeek2025 and it is PURE. MAGIC. ✨

Dancing, laughter in the night air, post-Eregion heartbreak softened by memory and hope! This piece is tender, radiant, and full of that ancient love only elves know how to serve!!!🍃👑💔 Also?? Spontaneous dance energy??? Unmatched. 100/10. Would swoon again. 🌌

Go read this gem of a fic, Peeps!! Go bathe in the starlight and sob a little!!🫶🏻🌙

Dance

Gil-galad x Erinti post Fall of Eregion for @rivendellwatch TROP Fluff week

Day 5: “Dance with me?" – A spontaneous, giggly dance in the kitchen, under the stars, or in the rain. Maybe they step on each other's toes, maybe they don’t care?

mild spoilers for the main fic, I Sang of Leaves of Gold

The battle had been lost and yet the survivors had thrown a party to celebrate the creation of the new settlement.

The dancing had begun after a modest feast when some soldiers and healers brought from Lindon had brought out their instruments and the survivors of Eregion joined in.

They used to do this during the War against Morgoth; to boost morale and show the enemy he had not broken them. Then just like now ran the risk of attack at night, but this small reprieve was worth the risk.

He remembers the first time they danced together like this, her feet bare on the earth and hair down and wild after wearing it braided to keep it out of the way in the healer’s tent while he wore the simple but sturdy garments he wore under his armor and his raven hair braided back for practicality.

Once again, they are faced with impossible odds, and once again, his Flower Crowned Maiden is the first to dance.

“Dance with me, Aran Mhuinl.” It is not a question; it is a command as she glows in the firelight with a light even the Calaquendi couldn’t match. How could they? What were the Light of the Trees to the holy fire of Ilúvatar she was kindled with?

“How could I not, Beren Mhuinl?” he takes her offered hand and joins her in this dance she created that only the two of them know. It was a mix of country dancing, old court dances of Doriath that Erinti created alongside Lúthien Tinúviel before the sun and moon rose in the skies and the dances of his people.

Still as unique as it was, it made a quite the sight and it had nearly two thousand years since they had danced in a war camp like this one. Back then it had been Lindon that formed around the sapling that the Valar gave them as a symbol of Victory over Melkor, now it would be the Homely Home of Elrond and those who wish to live and heal in peace.

The king took his wife by the waist just as he’d done that first time and lifted her high enough to let her laughter fill the air. Erinti had been at Mandos’ Door until the Rings came into their possession, she had been the second being they had healed that morning when it seemed all hope was lost.

It had been the first time he had tried to heal someone despite being a warrior and seasoned hunter, but it had worked. The rot from the tree that infected the Maia Queen healed and now she danced under the stars as if it had never happened.

“I wish we could be like this forever.” Just like then, she whispers those words for only him to hear.

a/n: according to the Laws and Customs of the Eldar Essay, elvish healers abstain from hunting and only fight when they need to out of respect for their craft unlike humans.

Hopefully i can finish the entries today

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🌟💫 Badge of Honour unlocked: THE PICKLE MYSTERY SOLVER 🥒🕵🏻‍♀️✨ @varda-star-queen has officially concluded her delightfully unhinged Adariel fluff saga for #TROPFluffWeek2025 and we are SO BLESSED!!!!!!!!🙌🏻🖤

From the romance to the chaos (and yes, the pickles), your work has been a joy to witness — thank you for sharing your brilliance with us!!! 🫶🏻👏🏻💖 You are a ✨ certified menace ✨ and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Go read her work. Go now peeps!!!! No thoughts, just pickles 🥒 + feelings 🥹 + that meme-level energy we LIVE for.

The mystery of the pickles has been solved 🤣🥒

My final bit of Adariel fluff for TROPFluffWeek2025 - and again I thank you @rivendellwatch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 for giving me the chance to air this stuff in public!

And I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all the other works 🖤✨🫶🏻

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Fluff Week just got extra cozy with this soft slice of Rivendell life ohmygoodness!!!!

Elrond may be a wise and noble Lord, but he’s also a certified blanket burrito who’s Not A Morning Person™—especially when he’s overworked and running on zero sleep (that is such a mood honestly XD). Luckily, Galadriel knows just how to handle her grumpy darling: warm kisses, homemade breakfast, and a lot of loving sass. 💛

If you’re in the mood for sleepy snuggles, soft teasing, and a role-reversal that gives Galadriel the chance to fuss over her husband for once, this one’s for you. Pure comfort, sweetness, and a perfect reminder that even the most powerful elves need rest (and kisses)!!!!!🌿✨

Go give it some love peeps!!!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64428160

Grumpy Mornings and Cheerful Kisses. An Elrondriel fic for fluff week @rivendellwatch

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To the anon: the saurondriel and haladriel tags put together have almost 2,000 works on AO3--by far the most in the TROP fandom!--and while it is mostly a dark ship there are several fluffy works there! I know many haladriels here on tumblr mostly saw this fluff week as a non-haladriel event and we didn't want to overshadow other works and ships as we just had a big event the other week!

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this so kindly Anon!!!💛

I really appreciate the context—and honestly, that makes a lot of sense!! I completely understand not wanting to overshadow other ships or take up too much space, especially after a big milestone and also since you peeps just had/are having a big event !! And you're absolutely right—the Haladriel and Saurondriel tags are thriving with content, which is wonderful to see, even if the tone tends to lean darker.

Fluff Week was never meant to exclude anyone, and I truly appreciate you clarifying how the Haladriel community approached it. I’m always glad when people feel comfortable sharing how they experienced the event from their side—it helps create better understanding all around. You're always welcome here, and so is your fluffy content, whenever and however you want to share it 🌼💕

_ Bucky