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Klaroline Autumn Exchange 2023 Master-list

Who Put Bella Down the Wych Elm? by @stars-and-darkness-main for @averseunhinged

Blowback by @lalainajanes for @megdalorians

in vain she wills, to run, swim, walk, creep/ the will presides not in the bower of sleep by @the-road-betwixt for @morningstargirl666

Persistence of Memory by @helpless-in-sleep for @stars-and-darkness-main

Consequences of the Dead by @bellemorte180 for @definedareasofuncertainty

I looked around in a blood-soaked gown (and saw something they can't take away) by @purplesigebert for @lynyrdwrites

'Til Death Do Us Part by @lynyrdwrites for @thetourguidebarbie

double, double, toil and trouble by @morningstargirl666 for @lalainajanes

I swallow the sea, which swallows me by @definedareasofuncertainty for @supremeuppityone

throw my heart off the edge by @impossiblekryptonitecolor for @the-road-betwixt

After Last Time by @queencarolinemikaelson for @impossiblekryptonitecolor

and all that I've learned is everything burns by @averseunhinged for @purplesigebert

Without Fear or Foe-vor by @supremeuppityone for @kiaraalexisklay

Sweater Weather by @kiaraalexisklay for @queencarolinemikaelson

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Full list on A03 here

[purplesigebert]

Hello! This is your autumn exchange gifter! So, I've been thinking about your request and am very excited. I've never tried to think of a different meeting or how canon would change if Caroline hadn't been in Mystic Falls at all, so it's been a fun thought experiment.

First, do you have any other characters you especially love or hate? Do you have any hard pass themes or content I should stay away from? Any bits from the shows you'd especially like me to try to fold in or ignore completely?

Second, are you married to the exact scenario you laid out in your request? I do have a very vague alternate idea for Caroline as a vampire hunter, but it's a little weird and definitely in its infant stages. But I also have some thoughts about Bill (possibly with Steven and his daughter) being the one to stay in MF as sheriff and the reasons why Liz and Caroline would have had to go.

Third, if you had to choose a setting, would you prefer MF or New Orleans or Salem, MA or somewhere else entirely? New Orleans would end up including some of the same characters as The Originals, but I probably wouldn't write the baby plot in, unless you really want it there. Salem would end up being more spooky season themed and MF would probably be more of a family thing involving Bill's death.

Fourth, do you still want Caroline to be a vampire? I don't usually write her as a normal human, because I'm here for the supernatural stuff, but I can give it a shot if you're interested in that. There's the hunter thing, but do you have objections to her being a witch instead? Some other kind of supernatural creature? It's not what I'm leaning towards, but if that's something you would enjoy, I won't try to keep it strictly vampire Caroline if I think of something else.

Fifth, what level of Klaus do you like? S2 magnificent bastard Klaus or S3/4 slightly relaxed Klaus or TO unhinged mess Klaus?

This is a lot of questions. Please feel free to take your time and/or not answer all of them! Totally valid to not have strong feelings about any of this.

Omg hi! First off, thank you so much for writing this note to me! I'm speechless!!

So, to answer in order:

First, I'm not a fan of Damon - if S1's events happened as canon. If not then I'm a fan. Stefan is great. I love love Katherine and Bonnie. Elena was great in her S1-S3 characterization. I don't have any problems with anyone else. Not a fan of the miracle babies storylines.

Second, I'm not completely fixed on my request. I've never considered a MF where Bill was Sherriff, how would that change canon? Damon and Bill already didn't get along and they were in the same room maybe two times? I don't see Bill changing his whole worldview the way that Liz did. If Liz and Caroline left MF, where would they end up?

Third, Oh this is tough one, Caroline coming back to MF for Bill's funeral is one of my fav stories to read! How old is she? Is it still canon time-line and have the S3 storylines been happening? I'll leave that up to you!

Fourth, I don't tend to read Caroline as any other creature (a few where she is a werewolf/hybrid but those are outliers), so Vampire!Caroline is good to go! I'm not too pick, if we see her turn in the story or not.

Fifth, S2/beginning of S3 is peak Klaus, he's just a little shit and he knows it lol.

Sixth, YOU ARE AWESOME! Seriously thank you so much for sending me this. You rock.

[morningstargirl666]

Hi I'm your gifter? (i think that is the right term) for the Autumn Exchange, and I just wanted to ask if you had a preference for a drabble or fan art, or shortish drabble with the horror vibes + fanart for it? sorry this is my first time doing this and I just wanted to clarify your preferred gift type.

thanks :)

Oh HI!!!! It's a pleasure to meet you, my beloved giftee!

As for my preference, whatever you find easiest but if you're a rare superhuman who can do fanart I'd love to see some! Show that talent off my friend, it's something to be proud of. So maybe the shortish drabble with the horror vibes + fanart? It doesn't have to be a full drabble with it, could just be a few lines of dialogue or a set of song lyrics, like you see gifsets/edits do sometimes. I honestly don't mind, whatever you find most inspired to do! To be gifted some original fanart would be a beautiful gift all on its own ✨❤️✨

[stars-and-darkness]

Who put Bella down the Wych Elm?

Over a year into her college experience, and Caroline thinks she has finally gotten the hang of this teenage vampire thing: she has made new friendships and kept up her old ones, she is doing what she loves, far away from the stress and the horrors of Mystic Falls. And then the bodies start dropping.

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It's a murder mystery whodunnit!

chapter one | chapter two

[bellemorte180]

It was very amazing for you to do the gift exchange and I know it’s a lot of work. I’m only a reader, but it really means a lot to have and brightened the holiday.

Aw...thank you!!! This is honestly the sweetest thing anyone could have said.

I'm very happy everyone enjoyed it and got amazing gifts out of it!

Again, thank you and I'll see you next year

[thetourguidebarbie]

Your exchange gifter once more! Thoughts on black widow/con artist Caroline making Klaus (ver much an Original still) her next target? Failed murder attempts and love would ensue. Probably background Kol/Enzo with Enzo being the ex husband that survived.

👀

So here for this!!!!!!!!

[darkestgrays]

all the skeletons you hide

for @little-miss-sunny-daisy

There was a man leaning against her porch column.

More specifically, Klaus was leaning against her porch column, with his hands in his pockets and his lip quirked upward. Caroline was pretty sure there was blood at the corner of his mouth.

He didn’t waste time on niceties, instead, he cut straight to the chase: “You didn’t come to my party.”

[little-miss-sunny-daisy]

Peripheral

Old buildings make noise. At least, that's what Caroline tells herself.

Read more: AO3

For @helpless-in-sleep written for the Klaroline Autumn exchange

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Klaroline Autumn Exchange 2023

The nights grow colder and the sun sets earlier. Ember ashes from bonfires flicker in the sky as the smell of apple cider and pumpkin spice linger. A cardigan draped across Caroline’s shoulders while Klaus turned the pages of stories not yet told. Some of them are like strolling through a pumpkin patch while others are a hot cup of coffee on a rainy night. Then there are those that are nightmares hiding in the darkness. Leaves turn, change and fall. It's the time of coffee shops, harvests and dancing under the moon. It's time for the Klaroline Autumn Exchange.

Sign Ups HERE

General Rules: 

1. This exchange is anonymous until gifters are revealed. Please do not reveal yourself to your giftee until after the exchange is over.

2. Choose more than one type of gift than you are willing to receive in the gift request form. 

4.Please be sure to limit yourself to your giftee's ratings/tags specified in their Gift Request forms and stay within the general parameters of their request/prompts for the content you create.

5. Please take note of the Timeline for the Gift Exchange mentioned below. If you feel you cannot adhere to the timeline and are unable to submit your gift accordingly, please contact me at klarolineautumngiftexchange.tumblr.com so that I can arrange a pinch hit for you.

6. When you turn in your gift, please let me know so that I am aware of this and can allow your gift to be added to the collection as this is a moderated event.

7. You can post your works on tumblr after the gifters are revealed. Make sure to Tag me [@klarolineautumnexchange] and tag it #KlarolineAutumnExchange so that I can track it and reblog it on tumblr.

Timeline/Important Dates for the Klaroline Autumn Exchange: 

Sign-ups Begin: September 1, 2023 12:00 am EST

Sign-ups End: September 9, 2023 11:59 pm EST 

Assignments Out: September 12, 2023 6:00 am EST

Assignments Due: November 12, 2023 11:59 pm EST

Gifts Revealed: November 26, 2023 6:00 am EST

Please note that these date are subject to change if needed:

Please note that I WILL have scheduled check-ins between September 12 and November 12. This will allow me time to arrange a pinch hit if need be. Please contact me as soon as possible if you encounter a reason as to why your gift cannot be completed. 

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GIFTS ARE OUT

Please check your email! Gifts have been revealed!

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REMINDER!

Rough drafts are due November 12th. so THIS SUNDAY.

If you need some editing time, please let me know. Gifts will not be sent out until the 26th.

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Assignments Are Out!!

Everyone- check your email. Assignments are out!

As a reminder assignments are due on November 12th but the reveal will not be until November 26th.

Please make sure your Anon is open on Tumblr to ensure that the person giving you a gift can send you asks.

Everyone HAVE FUN!

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Reminder!

Just a reminder that final edits and uploads need to be done no later than Midnight on SUNDAY MORNING.

Gifts will be revealed on Sunday. Please ensure all final updates are done by then!

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12 Days!!!!

Hi all,

Just letting you know that assignments are due on November 12th. If you need some breathing room, please DM me.

Look forward to all the gifts that are being prepared!

[klarolineautumnexchange]

Clarification

I've gotten a couple messages asking about the due dates and I think I haven't made it clear enough, which is a mistake on my end.

Today I need a rough draft.

Meaning, what you upload today DOES NOT need to be the final copy. You still have until November 26th to make final edits and continue working.

The 12th deadline is to ensure that each person has worked on something and are making progress, while giving pinch hitters (if needed) a chance to put together a decent gift.

So, just too reiterate, today is about rough drafts. You still have time to make changes and finish.

[stars-and-darkness]

Who put Bella down the Wych Elm?

Over a year into her college experience, and Caroline thinks she has finally gotten the hang of this teenage vampire thing: she has made new friendships and kept up her old ones, she is doing what she loves, far away from the stress and the horrors of Mystic Falls. And then the bodies start dropping.

.

It's a murder mystery whodunnit!

chapter one | chapter three