#i do not like writing short fics lol

[ahyperactivehero]

thanks to @genevievefangirl and this wheel that she found, I wrote what I think if technically the shortest thing I've ever written? my challenge was 250 words and according to google this is 249! (also, does this read more like a scene? yes, but we're ignoring that lol)

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“Charles,” Edwin said, his voice rather stern. “What on Earth do you think you are doing?”

Charles stepped back, his hands plastered to his side. “Nothing, mate,” he said, putting on his best charming smile. As if his hands hadn’t just been about to touch the one thing Edwin and the magic shop owner had warned him not to. 

Edwin stepped up, his shoulder brushing against Charles’s as he did so. He scanned the weird box Charles had almost touched, his eyes then moving to his hands as if he needed to make sure he hadn’t touched it. “Best to keep our hands to ourselves, hm?” Edwin said.

Charles rolled his eyes goodnaturedly. “You keep your hands to yourself,” he said.

Edwin rolled his back. “Very mature.”

Over the next twenty minutes Edwin or the shopkeeper reminded Charles no less than ten times not to bother something on the shelf. There were just so many interesting items, it was hard not to want to pick them up. 

Finally, annoyed that his research had been interrupted yet again, Edwin stepped forward and grabbed Charles’s hand in his. It’s not like they were holding hands, of course not, except that’s exactly what they were doing. 

“To make sure you do not touch anything,” Edwin said, as if that explained everything.

Charles could feel his cheeks flush and nodded. He would have touched so many more things if he had known Edwin would have held his hand that like as a result.

[skadoodle-with-extra-ification]

Tango from @watcheraurora's fic: King's Tide!

HIGHLY recommend this fic!!! Honestly WatcherAurora is one of my favorite ranchers writers EVER!!!

Tango's showing off his amazing swimming skills for his pretty human lol wheeee backflips!

[tunastime]

CLASSIFIED

HASA Interspace Investigation Coalition Investigator Reassessment Team

For: the Mission Critical Event Occurring on Stardate 2104.119

Stardate: 2104.123, Location: HCS Influence

Responses recorded using the Automated Question and Answer System (AQNA) aboard the HCS Influence.

Recorded responses enclosed.

Begin transcribed data.

Interview for: IIC Employee #7717

Stated Name: Hels

SESSION BEGIN

AQNA [Generated Text Question]: Please explain the events of [stardate 2104.119]. Subject (Hels) [Recorded Verbal Response]: Well that’s an easy question. We got ambushed, that's what f—ing happened. It was supposed to be a standard datum extraction from a site that was supposed to be abandoned, because nobody decided it would be a good idea to check again. So we got ambushed mid-mission. That's what happened. AQNA: Can you elaborate on the event that triggered the call-back sequence? Hels: What, you want me to draw you a diagram? [No AQNA Text Question Generated] Hels: So no diagram? [No AQNA Text Question Generated] Hels: The drop-squad successfully made ground contact after about half an hour of survey on our end. We assumed based off of initial information and our scans, that the site was uninhabited. I mean—it’s a decommissioned testing facility for something way more boring than what we’re usually sent for. Why the f— would there be… things living there. Things. They weren’t human. They weren’t me either. We triggered the call-back sequence because I watched everything go white so fast I thought I was seeing the inside of my skull. Ex is the only reason I got out alive. I’m sure he’s… thrilled. AQNA: Were you unable to retrieve the body and equipment of [#7716]? Hels: I didn’t see him. On account of the pulse grenade. Did you watch the footage, or should I be playing narrator? [No AQNA Text Question Generated] Hels: I don’t know where he is. I don’t know what they did to him. We lost all his vitals when the pulse fried our equipment at the site.  Interviewer: Can you elaborate on the status of [#7716]? Hels: What do you mean elaborate? What—he’s probably dead. Is that what you want to hear? He’s f—ing dead. He’s dead, you piece of shit machine. Go ask somebody else what they think. [No AQNA Text Question Generated] Interviewer: Can you speak to [#6763]’s competence as potential squadron leader? [No verbal recorded response available]

SESSION END

Interview for: IIC Employee #6763

Stated Name: Exania

SESSION BEGIN

AQNA [Generated Text Question]:  Please explain the events of [stardate 2104.119]. Subject (Exania) [Recorded Verbal Response]: We failed to complete our extraction procedure. I was able to reach the data site within an hour of touchdown, alongside the rest of the team. We successfully retrieved the abandoned facility data within our allotted time frame, but on the way back to extraction, we were ambushed and caught in the line of fire of the inhabitants that had taken over the facility. I was able to successfully extract the bridge crew and one other member of the drop-squad. AQNA: Can you elaborate on the events that triggered the call-back sequence? Exania: We were attacked? Someone started shooting. Someone threw a magnetizer and a pulse grenade. The two other drop-squad members took a majority of the flash, but it was bright. Everywhere was... painfully bright. I don't have much more to say on that. I just acted in the best interest of the team as second in command. AQNA: Were you unable to retrieve the body and equipment of [#7716]? Exania: He’s dead. What did you want us to do? Retrieve a handful of charred up equipment? I don’t think so. AQNA: Can you elaborate on the status of [#7716]? Exania: He’s dead. That’s it. AQNA: Can you speak to [#7717]’s competence as potential squadron leader? Exania: #7717? I can't.  AQNA: Can you elaborate? Exania: I can't. AQNA: Can't? Or won't? Exania: Does it matter? [No AQNA Text Question Generated] AQNA: Please elaborate on your specific involvement with the events of [stardate 2104.119]. Exania: I successfully extracted information from the facility on [REDACTED]. I successfully extracted my drop member #7717, Hels. We were unsuccessful at a full extraction of the entire crew. Look, did I not just say all of this? What's not clicking for you? I know you're just recording this answer looking for keywords. I'm not daft. I think we’re done. AQNA: You're excused. Exania: Thank you.

SESSION END

Interview for: IIC Employee #7716

Given Name: Wels

SESSION BEGIN

AQNA [Generated Text Question]: Please explain the events of [stardate 2104.119]. [No verbal recorded response available] [No AQNA Text Question Generated]

END SESSION

[gifti3]

the au revives for a moment....more arranged marriage au stuff with asmo and reader! Last thing I posted was this. This new scenario def happens once Asmo starts to actual warm up to MC, hence why MC is acting the way they are.

but yea this ones pretty short but i think its worth sharing since i wrote most of it already!

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"Asmodeus can you please get out of my closet?"

He currently eyes one of your casual wears in his hand. "I'm almost done! I just wanted to see what you usually wear..."

Several maids also stood in your room, holding up different outfits you would wear on a day to day basis. Asmodeus kept handing them off to them as he kept going in and out of your closet.

You sigh at the unnecessary work he was giving the staff but they surprisingly seemed to be having fun talking among themselves and with him. Actually it shouldn't really be surprising at all. This was most definitely the norm for them.

You hold back an annoyed groan. "Okay well when you're done make sure everything is put back. I'm leaving."

"Ah! Wait come here. I need you actually! I want to see how these outfits actually look on you."

You stare at him and he stares right back. "......I'm not changing in and out of all these clothes. Asmodeus why exactly are you looking through my stuff anyways?"

"I'm obviously going to revitalize your whole wardrobe. You're welcome."

"You really don't need to do that." You immediately start worrying about the type of clothes Asmodeus would pick out. You had these clothes specifically cause they were comfortable for you appearance and physical wise.

You walk up to him a take your outfit out of his hands. "I like my clothes as they are thank you." You turn towards the maids, "Everyone please put everything back."

"Everyone stay."

The maids stand in place unsure of what to do with conflicting commands. However, they were technically were Asmodeus's maids first and yours second.

"MC I'm trying to do something nice for you?"

"I understand that but I like these clothes..."

You did not understand and didn't really consider it nice.

"I'm not going to get rid of what you have silly! I'm adding to it."

Oh. Well that didn't sound as bad...

"Still that's not really necessary. I'll probably just stick to what I already have."

Asmodeus lets out an over the top sigh. "It's bad to reject a gift dear. Trust me on this, ill pick things that fit you well. Now can you try on the outfit in your hand? It shouldn't be too hard to put on your own."

...Dear?

[zestyzigzagoon]

Ok, finishing up final edits on chapter two after some restructuring. Part of me feels like the pacing is a little too fast, but I know that's the longfic demon in my head trying to get me to add more chapters and I will not fall to its persuasion.

[kasper7489]

I kinda hopped into the dc fandom by reading fics (I know I know lmao)

But as I've read more comics and looked into different characterization and analysis I now have a more developed idea as to how I view a lot of the characters and have preferences to how their written. I'm def the type to click out a fic if I find myself thinking 'he would not fucking say that'

Anyway this is just to say it's very funny to me when I go thru some of the fics I bookmarked at the begining of my interest and find myself going Uh Oh! I don't think I can read this anymore!

[sasanka-27]

It’s real

| Fandom: supernatural | Pairing: Dean/Castiel | Words: 7k+

| Type: oneshot | Rating: Teen and up | Author: Sasanka27

Summary: Morning of his birthday Dean wakes up alone doubting if he hadn’t dream the good parts of his life.

Link:

[igarbagecannoteven]

hi!! just read your cake at the craft store fic and thought I'd introduce myself on here :) you're a talented writer and seem like a lovely person!

oh my gosh thank you so much! that's so sweet of you 🥰i'm so glad you enjoyed my work! (and thank you so much for the lovely comment on ao3!) also love your handles on both ao3 and here, i'm a big fan of herons myself 😊

[jichanxo]

made a tierlist of my kuwagami fics for funsies (+ notes for a few) ↓

(everything listed in the same tier are equals, so the order they're listed in has no meaning)

[crybaby-bkg]

I’m taking another creative writing class this semester but I’m so nervous bc writing hasn’t been coming as easily to me bc of this time of year + grief but I hope this class pulls me out of this rut 🥲

[triskhellion]

First & Last Lines / Writing Patterns

tagged by @dear-massacre 🖤 & @renmackree 💙!

Combining these since I'll be using the same posted fics for both because I tend to bounce around on my unpublished fics/chapters and am not sure of the order including those.

Rules:

Post the first and last lines of the last 10 fics you worked on. WIPs are allowed! / List the first line of your last 10 (posted) fics and see if there's a pattern!

Gingerly: 2k, Sterek, teen (complete)

First: Stiles began working on his magic over the summer, but didn’t tell anyone because he wanted to have something impressive, or at least reliable, to show when he was inevitably asked to demonstrate. Last: It seemed like he was going to show off his tattoos after all.

Anticipation (Chosen 5): drabble, Sterek, mature

First: He lifted a hand to his throbbing mark, unsteady from the new and intense sensations coursing through him. Last: Daunting.

Mine (Chosen 4): drabble, Sterek, teen

First: Derek stilled as his senses expanded and were overwhelmed all at once. Last: Mine.

Mouth Stuff: 1.7k, Sterek/pre-Steraac, teen (complete)

First: The scent of intense irritation wafted over to where Derek was reading in his favorite chair.  Last: And if he had an interesting dream about both of them that night, well, it was no one’s business but his. 

Acceptance (Chosen 3): drabble, Sterek, teen

First: “…Mieczysław.” Last: A hungry mouth trailed kisses over his marked skin before fangs clamped down.

Answer (Chosen 2): drabble, Sterek, teen

First: Derek listened to the rabbiting heart of his intended over the white noise of the heater. Last: "Yes." 

Chosen: (Chosen 1): drabble, Sterek, teen

First: Stiles could tell from the size of the bite on his neck that he was in trouble.  Last: “I think you know.”

15 Shades of Red: 20.8k, Sterek, explicit (WIP)

First: His cool, calm, and collected demeanor was at odds with the anxiety and anticipation roiling inside him.  Last: M — Stilinski — had just entered the room, his room, and he was incensed.

Legs: 4.3k, Sterek, explicit (complete)

First: “Thank fucking God,” Stiles muttered to himself as the key finally turned in the lock after jiggling the damn door until everything lined up just right.  Last: And no matter who came in first, he was going to win either way.

Hunter, Dragon, Wolf: 1k, Sterek, mature (complete)

First: Every decision — theirs and yours — has led to this.  Last: Entwined.

Consider yourself tagged if you want to join in!

[ssreeder]

Hey Sreedy! I’ve been re-reading the LIAB series (and it’s BRILLIANT, as always), but I had a question! So in the first book of the series, I never noticed just how quickly Sokka develops feelings for Zuko, I guess it felt slower when we were all reading it in real time! As I’m rereading, I do notice the subtle hints of Zuko reciprocating those feelings, and I wonder: Was there a specific moment where Zuko fell in love, or was it a bunch of little things, like washing dishes with him?

Anyways, I’m not caught up, since life got in the way, but rereading it has been so much fun! I’m noticing so many small details I never noticed before, and relearning information I forgot or missed the first time! I’m super pumped to catch up, and I love this story! You are super talented and hardworking! Thanks so much for writing for us.

HIIII I AM SO SORRY IM SUCH AN ASSHOLE & DIDNT RESPOND SOONER!!! *wipes tears* this is such an amazing ask too….

I did a read more because it got kind of long lol <3 can’t help myself when people ask about my fic I won’t shut up lol.

ok so looking back I do also feel like Sokka fell hard for Zuko pretty fast! But I also feel like Zuko fell just as fast and hard? But where Sokka clung to that love emotion and dove into it for comfort and safety I believe Zuko was the opposite? I think he ran from it, and kept running until Sokka admitted his emotions at the end of book 1 and Zuko had to decide to open up in return or not and luckily he said fuck it I like you too.

I think because of Zuko’s denial it took a lot longer for him to face those feelings, but I think when he started to feel the flutter in his chest when he woke up and thought “I get to wash dishes with sokka today” he kind of knew? A small spark of hope in what was pretty much one of the darkest situations for anyone to be in.

& when the prison was attacked that’s when Zukos feelings crept out to where he couldn’t ignore them? Flee to freedom and risk never seeing sokka again or go back and save him and risk not getting out? I mean…. We all know what he chose to do. After they were out, finally, on the road he probably tried to push those feelings down again but sokka was always there with him and they started to cuddle at night and there was always a special care zuko gave to sokka, and sokka gave back to zuko which… Zuko had never had before except from his mom. & I think the intimacy of care for each other stemmed from the love that was growing.

then sokka got taken lol, and the fear of never seeing him again and something bad happening to him sent Zuko back into the fire to save the boy he loved - and we all know what happened after that…. & I think that was where the codependent-style-of-love came into play? Zukos need to protect sokka at all costs, sokka feeling the same way after coming to the full realization what had been done to the boy he loved - which brought forward that protectiveness in Sokka (he has always been super protective just like his parents) which Zuko had already been demonstrating (willing to walk into Zhaos tent to keep Sokka safe and fight through a burning prison to get Sokka out)

After escaping from that desolate situation, the love they had for each other after almost losing each other bonded them tighter and tighter until they were pretty much woven together. I don’t know if either of them can pinpoint when it happened but I think they both realized when it was real and worth holding onto. I really think sokka admitting to Zuko his feelings is what gave Zuko the freedom to admit he loved Sokka too. 

I’m so happy you’re enjoying your reread I honestly do the same thing when I wanna catch up on a long fic I start from the beginning so I can get a feel for the story again! I’m glad you’re enjoying the little details I’m actually surprised how many came back and played bigger roles later on. Thanks for this amazing comment again so sorry it took me so long to answer!!!

[langfield]

bored, so while i chuck away at this safield oneshot, feel free to suggest the next lis wip for me to work on :

[kevingorg]

hi i am so SO intrigued by your willmack fic and i can’t wait to see the final product! i love the snippets you’ve posted so far can’t wait for the long suffering. i was also curious as to how many words it’s at now? 😭

hello thank you!!! it's very nice to hear people are excited to suffer >:3 currently she's sitting at 31k after that big scene, but like i said, that's um. pretty much entirely act one. act two is gonna be a little bit shorter, but i wouldn't be surprised if this ended up around 45-50k.

[epicwingman]

TNMN - Withered Roses: How to Bake a Loaf of Bread C1 releases tomorrow!

In just under 24 hours, Withered Roses: How to Bake a Loaf of Bread Chapter 1 will release! Please have a sneek peak of the opening chapter...

The warmth of the sun paved the way for a lovely Tuesday evening. Children giggled and played happily on the side streets. Golden sands filled with people playing and relaxing, with seagulls flocking to the nearby walls to scavenge for food. Today was going to be perfect, and that's all that Nacha Mikaelys wanted today to be. The whirring of the wheels of the taxi kept her mind occupied, as she glanced out of the window of the taxi. She brought along a little brown notebook where she kept note of her dreams and ambitions. She had bought herself a new one for this new chapter in her life. She wasn't exactly sure how her new life was going to turn out, but she was really exctied for it. Her boyfriend decided to move to an apartment to make work a lot easier, and Nacha couldn't have said yes any quicker. She was nervous to be far away from her family, especially at a time like this given the situation, but it was time to put herself first for once. Now was finally time for Nacha's life to begin!

Sorry I've been so inactive. I got unwell after posting my last post. However, the first chapter of the AU will definitely release tomorrow in around 24 hours time! I'm hoping to release Chapter 2 & 3 in a few weeks, and then follow with a 3 chapter release every few weeks! After Chapter 1 is posted, I'll post info sheets for the rest of the current neighbours to keep the content fresh, and then I'll give info sheet updates inbetween releases to also keep fresh content. Also bear in mind 3 things: I'm very rusty when it comes to writing fanfics, I'm not American so please let me know if there's any wrong grammar (I've intended for the AU to be written in American English) and this may not be historically accurate. I've tried my best for 1940s New York (again, not American), but honestly I haven't done as much research as I could.

In addition, I'll do little one-shots of the AU in a seperate story (not sure what it'd be called rn). It'll feature small stories which some are canon to the AU and some aren't. For example, Francis taking Nacha on a small date would be canon, but the neighbors meeting their nightmare selves wouldn't. You can also suggest small stories too, but I won't do anything with nsfw nor anything creepy. The one-shots will be exclusive to Wattpad for the time being as it's a lot easier to work on them from there. I've also been debating about bringing the AU over to AO3... I'll do my research.

You can find my accounts linked in my pinned post! I'll see you all for the release.

[fruitybashir]

bit of a different kind of bonus content but as mentioned in the last chapter, here's some of the songs i have in my holidate playlist:

Careless Whisper - George Michael very obviously for That Scene, but also bc the song in general just fucking slaps and their voices would go sooooo well together on it, and there's also another reason it's in here that i will maybe mention later

Andromeda - Weyes Blood this one is a bit vague but to me it fits kris in this story so well, especially these bits: - running from my own life now - left the heart from the depths its fallen through - love is calling, its time to let it through, find a love that will make you, i dare you try - im ready to try - let me in if i break, and be quiet if i shatter - love is calling, its time to give to you, something you can hold on to basically how he shut himself off after his breakup and isolated himself, reluctant to go out or do anything than the bare basics, he was just acting on autopilot for a while. and then he meets bojan and the guys and gets involved in their friend group etc and opens up more and more and more. and with bojan (even though he refuses to acknowledge it) he opens up his heart again both in a platonic way but also obviously more than that also romantically

One Of Your Girls - Troye Sivan tbh this one is just bc they're doing the f+ thing and i think its a little funny lol theres no deeper meaning its just that the vibe is fitting to write to "give me a call if you ever get lonely" oh they do that a LOT

June - Florence + the Machine this one's for the kris/jan dynamic, to ME at least lol. "you were broken hearted and the world was too / and i was beginning to lose my grip [...] and i would come to you / to watch the television screen in your hotel room / im always down to hide with you" they have a very tight and intimate bond, they are each others safe space, no matter what happens; they will seek the other out first and comfort each other in ways they wouldn't get from anyone else. they can show up at each others place unannounced and the other will cancel all plans and they can talk it out or just sit in silence, whatever the situation calls for. no questions asked.

Just A Little Bit - Kids of 88 Afterglow - Scandroid both with no extra meaning but they're mainly what i was playing when i was imagining the new years party and what they might've danced to