#whump things

[a-crumb-of-whump]

Content: Hospitals, recovery, hopeful ending, wounds/injuries.

Whumpee was beginning to get better.

Even the doctors were shocked that they'd survived this long. They hadn't expected them to make it through the first night, and with the infected wounds that littered their skin, the broken bones, the shattered limbs - it wasn't hard to see why.

But nonetheless, Whumpee persisted. After nearly a week of an induced coma, the doctors made the decision to let them wake up.

Caretaker remembered being there during the first signs of consciousness. Nothing but a small flicker of their eyelids. Such a small gesture, yet Caretaker felt themselves nearly bursting into tears.

They'd been doing that a lot, recently.

It was only a day after that first sign of life that Whumpee's eyes finally opened for the first time. They were still unable to speak with the breathing tube down their throat - Caretaker couldn't even begin to imagine how uncomfortable that must have been for them - but they were alive and conscious, and looked up at Caretaker with a gaze that said they had no idea what was going on. It was hard to tell if they were even here.

As they drifted in and out of sleep, Caretaker spoke to them. They rambled on about anything they could think of, whether it was work, the family Caretaker had grown so close during their efforts surrounding Whumpee, or the meal they had the night before that they wished they could have shared with them.

A hand remained on Whumpee's bruised head. Tenderly smoothing their unkempt hair back despite how uncomfortable the position was, and unable to hide the teary smile that appeared on their face whenever Whumpee attempted to nuzzle into their touch. It hurt every time, but that never stopped them.

Caretaker was there when the breathing tube was finally removed, another day or two later. They remembered the anticipation that crept deep into their body, and how much they yearned to hear them speak. They imagined all the things that Whumpee might say to them. What their first words might be. Some were declarations of love, others were panicked, jumbled sounds as they struggled to figure out what was going on.

Reality, however, was far from the romantic visions Caretaker had created in their head. They almost managed a laugh when Whumpee sucked in a deep breath of air and let it out in the form of a long, drawn out "fuck".

While visiting hours technically finished at eight, Caretaker remained by Whumpee's side well after that with permission from the nurses. They told them about what had happened, while purposely leaving out details they knew would upset or scare them. Whumpee listened intently, eyes occasionally resting for a few minutes before opening again as their conversation continued.

It was Caretaker who cried when they finally had to leave for the night. They didn't want to. Whumpee may have been awake, but that didn't mean they were stable. They couldn't make themself stand. Couldn't let go of Whumpee's hand, even as one of the nurses squeezed their shoulder and reassured them that they could return in the morning.

[whump-in-the-closet]

Ummm something with the team finally finding whumpee and untying them.

Whumpee repeating "I didn't break, I swear I didn't, I didn't tell them anything, I didn't," while sobbing.

It's true, whumpee didn't tell them anything, but all that caretaker cares about now is trying to calm whumpee down before they bleed out even more.

A Messy Rescue

whumpee slumped over until caretaker grabs their face, desperate to see if they're still conscious

wide eyes and split lip-- a flash of recognition-- and before caretaker can assure them that its all going to be okay, whumpee panics

"I didn't say anything, I didn't, please you have to--" their sentences fragment as they gasp for air. "You have to believe me!"

At first, the team is horrified that this is whumpee's recognition. They feel sick. One teammate turns away, unable to stand it. Unable to watch. It's wrong.

Caretaker snaps out of it first. "Help me cut them down!" Then, they notice whumpee's blood drenching through their once-white shirt

As the team works to free whumpee's wrists from the shackles, Caretaker frantically tries to assess the damage. But whumpee keeps thrashing, jerking out of reach and flinching at their touch.

Alternating between, "I didn't say anything!" and "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry- please don't-- please don't hurt me!"

The teammates all have these grim expressions, mouths in a thin line

A fluttering horror is embedded in caretaker's chest-- this is so much worse than they could have imagined

Even better if Leader, with real pain in their voice, says "We have to keep them quiet."

Caretaker pulls away for a second, hands half-full of bandages. "What're you saying?"

Leader breaks through the last bit of metal and whumpee slumps to the floor, shivering uncontrollably. Caretaker places one hand protectively on their back, rubbing up and down. They don't stop crying. Leader looks away. "Gag them. Or get them to shut up. We don't need them giving away our position to Whumper"

Carrying a gagged and sobbing whumpee out of the building, caretaker can't look them in the eyes. They keep whispering how sorry they are, but they have no idea if whumpee can even hear them or cares. It feels like betrayal, but they can only hope it was worth it.

"We'll get you better, I promise."

[pvtashby]

More oddly specific whump tropes I cannot get over

A boot on Whumpee’s back, or chest, pinning them down.

Kneeling or sitting on whumpee as they are sprawled on the ground. Bonus if you yank their arm back painfully, slowly bending it more and more until Whumpee can’t take it

Whumper(s) holding whumpee’s mouth open as they fight not to have a cloth gag shoved into their mouth.

Whumpee tied to a chair, unable to stop Whumper from grabbing their chin and forcing them to watch something awful

Whumpee having to be held down by several large guards/soldiers as something is done to them

[whumping-valentine]

I think we as a community underestimate how truly terrifying it is to be stuck/restrained, and the panic response that comes with it. I got my hand lodged in a tight place, and while it was very simple to get it unstuck, it wasn't as easy as a simple slip. It was scary just to have my hand stuck of my own actions, while knowing how to get it unstuck.

So imagine the terror that ensues when it's your entire body, restrained by someone who wants to do you harm. Plus, the panic that comes as as result causes you to pull or fight against whatever it is that has you, which is painful. Trying to tug and force your way out of a situation will only cause you to hurt and become even more panicked when it doesn't work. Just. We need to describe that terror more I think.

[juneofdoom]

June of Doom 2025 💣

By popular vote, here be the 2025 June of Doom prompt list for your doomsday planning!

Please feel free to participate with original or fan works of any kind (writing, photos, gifs, mood boards, videos, songs, whatever creative medium your heart desires!). You can do one or all of the prompts on any given day, and if none are to your liking, check out the alternate prompts!

Angst, hurt/comfort, and lighter/ funnier forms of whump are also welcome! Torture takes many forms. :)

Rules/ FAQ!

Tag your stuff with appropriate warnings, plzkthnx.

AI-created content is highly discouraged and frowned upon. I have no way of "checking", but I respect the time and effort people put into their crafts and encourage everyone to do the same. This isn't a contest for best written or prettiest art — it's a challenge, so challenge yourself.

You can combine this challenge with other challenges!

You can start/ finish this challenge whenever the heck you want!

You can mix and match prompts from different days!

I'll post reminders and such the closer we get!

[Text List]

[AO3 Collection] - "JUNEOFDOOM2025"

And don't forget to tag @juneofdoom so I can reblog your awesome here! Have fun!

Previous Dooms: 2023 || 2024

[slippedtheknot]

"Easy, Easy, it's Okay,"

When Caretaker opened the door, cold air hit them in the face. Caretaker took their time scanning the cell; their eyes examining the metal bars that allowed the frigidness to enter and the concrete walls that added to Caretaker's feeling of disgust. Nothing in there gave hints of human life, and yet...

Caretaker gasped and almost dropped their gun when they saw a chain connected to the wall that disappeared into a small, human body shivering.

A shaky breath leaves Caretaker as they slowly approach; holstering their weapon when they let their knees hit the ground. "Hey, um, I'm Caretaker. Can you turn over for me? Please?"

Whumpee gave no indication of hearing them, so Caretaker knelt with hesitant hands hovering inches away. "I can...turn you over? If you're unable?"

Caretaker's heart sank when Whumpee let out a high-pitched whine from their warm hand settling on their shoulder.

"Easy, easy, it's okay." Caretaker wrapped his arm around Whumpee's body and pulled him into his lap for more warmth.

Whumpee immediately relaxed in Caretaker's hold and started sobbing from relief.

"Sh sh, I know, I know, it's all alright now." Caretaker started rocking and rubbing Whumpee's back. "You're safe."

[eight-littlenightmares]

i found this on Pinterest and i immediately thought of y’all in the whump community lol 😭

[whump-is-a-fabled-thing]

waitwaitwait i have a favorite trope i need to do more of

whumpee is sleeping/semiconscious and frowning, and caretaker gently traces their furrowed brow with their thumb and watches the tension melt away

[dresden-syndrome]

dehumanization whump

yeah the "spitting on whumpee's face, using them as an ashtray, calling them like "mutt" and making them thank whumpers for their punishments" kind of dehumanization is so good but what about the "numbers instead of names, id tags, whumpees carried around like other objects and all this legalized and systemized for the Greater Good™ kind of dehumanization that's my absolute beloved

[whumpdoyoumean]

Tender, intimate actions that are common between two characters, but happening in an angsty, whumpy context. Touching their lover's neck--not with lips and tongue, but with trembling, blood-slicked fingers as they anxiously count heartbeats. Running their thumb over their partner's--not gently as a quiet signal of affection but with urgency, trying to keep whumpee alert and focused on them. Skimming hands over the body with which they're so familiar, heart pounding not with desire but with panic as they try to find the source of the bleeding.

[thatgenderfluidmonstrosity]

Caretaker having to order Whumpee around because they literally won’t respond to anything else. There is no “please drink your water” or “you need to drink your water”, only “Drink your water.”

No please, no wish, no softness. Only a demand that needs to be followed.

Sometimes, there needs to be a threat. Of course Caretaker would never threaten with harm, only things like “you can’t sit on the couch” or “no extra Tv time.” (Things Whumpee would associate with “rewards”) and that’s the only way Whumpee would do it.

Caretaker hated it- but they could only hope that someday, they wouldn’t have to do it anymore.

[a-crumb-of-whump]

Content: Wounds/injuries, torture, gentle/intimate whumper, begging.

"God, please, I can't!"

"Shh," Whumper gently hushed them, brushing a strand of hair out of Whumpee's face as they slowly pushed the knife in deeper to their thigh. Agonisingly slowly. "You can do it. I'm right here."

[bilightningwhumper]

Had a thought of someone (Caretaker or Whumper or some bystander) watching a Whumpee just slowly crumbling on the inside before it finally comes out in a tearful broken "I- I want to go home now" before they just fall apart.

That always gets me in shows, but dang seeing it in writing is powerful when done right.

[funkytownwinchester]

Dean escapes his Djinn-cursed reality - Supernatural (S02E20)

[jordanstrophe]

I love it when whumpee shows up at caretakers doorstep so exhausted they pass out as soon as they know they're safe. Now caretaker sits by their bedside trying to guess all the worst case things that could have happened until whumpee wakes up and explains themselves.

[juneofdoom]

What up, whump fam?!

June of Doom 2024 Prompts!

We've brought back some old favorites/ popular prompts from last year with a healthy dash of new!

Please feel free to participate with original or fan works of any kind (writing, photos, gifs, mood boards, videos, songs, whatever creative medium your heart desires!). You can do one or all of the prompts on any given day, and if none are to your liking, check out the alternate prompts!

Two rules this year!

As with last year, tag your stuff with appropriate warnings, plzkthnx.

AI-created content is highly discouraged and frowned upon. I have no way of "checking", but I respect the time and effort people put into their crafts and encourage everyone to do the same. This isn't a contest for best written or prettiest art — it's a challenge, so challenge yourself.

[AO3 Collection] - "JUNEOFDOOM2024"

Text list below the cut for easier crossings-off. And don't forget to tag @juneofdoom so I can reblog your awesome here! Have fun!

“Help me.”                                        | Failed Escape | On the Run | Fetal Position |

“It didn’t have to be this way.”             | Scream | Double Cross | Made to Watch |

“Well, well, well…”                            | Hiding | Ambushed | Stalking |

“Does that hurt?”                               | Impalement | Fracture | Punishment |

“It’s not as bad as it looks.”                 | Bite | Swelling | Disfiguration |

“They don’t care about you.”               | Flinch | Broken Promise | Abandoned |

“What happened?”                            | Nightmare | Isolation | Stumbling |

“This is your last chance.”                    | Drowning | Chair | Prisoner Trade |

“I made a mistake.”                            | Accident | Acceptance | Blame |

“Can you hear me?”     ��                     | Fear | Smoke | Phone Call |

“We’re out of time.”                           | Bleeding Out | Collapse | Flatline |

“I can’t stand seeing you like this.”        | Dehydration | Grief | Coma |

“Wait!”                                             | Sacrifice | Adrenaline | Cornered |

“What were you thinking?”                  | Surrender | Human Shield | Outmatched |

“Get me out of here!”                         | Rescue | Chainsaw | Presumed Dead |

“At least it can’t get any worse.”           | Secret | Stranded | Setback |

“You don’t want to do that.”                | Struggle | Blackmail | Desperate Measures |

“I’m fine.”                                         | Self-defense | Allergies | Headache |

“This can’t be happening!”                  | Sobbing | Straitjacket | Dissociation |

“I can handle it.”                                | Scrape | Panic Attack | Neglect |

“Let’s play a game. “                           | Stairs | Pressure Points | Trap Door |

“What’s the bad news?”                      | Poison | Bedridden | Cauterization |

“You’re doing great.”                         | Trembling | Gaslighting | Rules |

“Let’s get you cleaned up.”                  | Blankets | Stitches | Bandages |

“I should have listened to you.”           | Guilt | Backseat | Failure |

“Don’t lie to me.”                               | Rage | Choke | Paranoia |

“Or what?”                                       | Defiance | Display | Last Resort |

“Say something.”                               | Numb | Cold Shoulder | Gag |

“I’m so cold.”                                    | Delirium | Fever | Exposure |

“Breathe, damn you!”                         | Shock | Asphyxiation | Emergency Room |

ALTERNATE PROMPTS

“Who did this to you?”

“Please don’t leave me.”

“I’m not okay.”

“Don’t make me say it again.”

“You poor thing.”

Attending Your Own Funeral

Broken Glass

Mask

Whip

Obedience