#witcher flash fic challenge

[inexplicifics]

Being transformed into a small snake was not in Letho's plan, but then, what about the way his life has gone ever was?

I wrote flash fic!

[unbury-the-gays]

Chapters: 1/1

Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher (Video Game)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Prince Adrien/Kiyan (The Witcher)

Characters: Prince Adrien (The Witcher), Kiyan (The Witcher)

Additional Tags: Rare Pairings, Pining, Winter, Based on Scavenger Hunt: Cat School Gear quest, Reunions, Sensuality, Gay Sex, Intimacy, Not Beta Read

Series: Part 5 of Unbury The Gays

Summary: In the biting cold of winter, Prince Adrien's heart aches for Kiyan, a witcher who embodies both danger and desire. As snow seals the roads and hope fades, a familiar silhouette appears on the horizon. Will Adrien’s love be enough to guide Kiyan home, or will the ghosts of their pasts threaten to tear them apart once more?

[inexplicifics]

I wrote flash fic! I’m pretty sure I was not Sneaky! Go find out!

TWFF #74 Fics Revealed

Our MoC for this round was @sternenstaub28 and the prompt was:

You can read all the fics here!

And guess who wrote what here! You do not have to have written in order to guess, it's open to everyone!

The authors for this round are: @violaceum-vitellina-viridis, Annvian, Cissy_Evans, @windflowerofskellige, @rauchendesgnu, WhoGeek, @gleamingsilence, @xianvar, @feedingmyinsomnia, @pherryt, @mekana47, @inexplicifics, @lambden and zemyr.

[loki-is-my-kink-awakening]

For the @flashfictionfridayofficial prompt an eternal summer

His summer

Fandom: The Witcher

Ship: Geralt x Jaskier

Rating: Gen

Tags: feelings realisation

He doesn't want this summer to end.

Not that it had been any different from previous summers. It's still the two of them camping under the stars, the same as ever.

But something in Geralt has shifted. Something he can't explain.

He'd stopped grumbling whenever the bard sang, strumming his lute into the late hours of night.

He didn't complain when Jaskier grabbed a comb and teased out the knots in his hair, carefully braiding it down his back.

He even let the troubadour steal his food, wear his clothes and use his bags to bring along whatever unnecessary items he wanted to.

When Geralt glances up from poking the fire to look at Jaskier, he can feel a smile tugging at his lips.

The bard was screwing his face up, hand scratching his head while he pondered the lyrics for his next song.

The years had been kind to the bard. His features are still soft and full of youth despite the wilderness they frequent.

His eyes shine bright, day or night, but Geralt prefers seeing them right now, across a campfire when they flash at him, piercing and demanding.

"What are you thinking, my dear witcher," Jaskier purrs, setting his quill and notebook down on the log.

Geralt's eyes dart down, flickering back to the fire. That smile on his face threatens to spill out across his lips.

He can feel Jaskier walk around, coming up behind him. His knees drop, perching onto the edge of the stone that Geralt is sitting on. 

Jaskier's arms wrap around his neck.

"What's on your mind, love?" he whispers in his ear.

"Nothing," Geralt lies, like he always does.

Jaskier hums in a low voice, a mockery of all the times Geralt made that noise, clearly making a point.

In response, Geralt leans his head against Jaskier's. He wants to turn his head, to kiss him, but he doesn't move.

He can't lose this. These moments they have. He wants more, Melitele, how badly he wants more, but he's never had more. He won't push it.

"I was thinking, it's such a nice night, maybe we can put out bedrolls together and watch the stars after dinner."

Geralt nods his head, then feels his breath hitch as Jaskier brings his lips up to his cheek and places the softest peck against him.

Then he's gone, leaving him to go back to compose while Geralt cooks the rabbit.

He never wants this to end, and yet, as the summer leaves start to turn, he knows it will have to.

His heart aches in his chest at the thought of a winter without him, his bard, his companion, his shadow.

His love.

The thought crashes through him. That's the word. That's what Jaskier means to him: love.

He stands up, dropping his stick, and walks over to Jaskier.

The dirt beneath his feet crunches, but he doesn't hear it for the thumping of his blood pumping around his body.

He feels warm in a way he's never experienced, not even in the throes of passion with Yennefer, or at a brothel.

His fingers twitch, his body feeling heavy with each step.

Jaskier isn't even looking at him, furiously writing down words onto a page. Geralt's never looks at what he writes, but he likes the way he sprawls black ink across the pages.

He steps forward, his leg hitting Jaskier's knee.

There's a huff of protest from Jaskier for a second, then he's looking up at him with narrowed eyes.

The argument is over before it begins, because Geralt reaches out with his hands, cupping his face with one and holding onto his bicep with another, and then Jaskier is rising to meet him.

Those blue eyes sparkle in confusion. They dart back and forth, up and down, as if Geralt's expression will reveal the secret.

Geralt feels breathless, like the air is thin. He moves his other hand up Jaskier's arm, sliding up and behind his neck.

The bard's lips are parted, tempting Geralt to taste them. Jaskier peers up at him, blinking.

There's a brief pause, a moment while Geralt tries to commit this to memory.

Then he leans forward, bringing their lips together.

Jaskier whimpers at the touch, barely responding, then suddenly his hands clutch onto Geralt's shirt, pulling hard.

Their lips slide together, soft and tender. The taste of plum wine that Jaskier drank earlier while they were in town fills Geralt's senses.

This is the perfect moment, something that should never end.

Yet Jaskier pulls back, gasping for air for a second.

Those eyes shine, like they always do, and Jaskier bites his lips playfully, leaning his forehead against Geralt's.

"I have to ask something, Geralt, or I'm going to explode. And, please, I need you to answer me. How long have you wanted to do that?"

"Just…a while," he admits, giving a small shrug.

Jaskier splutters, slapping his arm. It doesn't hurt one bit.

"You…okay, fine. Tell me later. I just need you to kiss me again."

Their lips meet again, sending tingles of pleasure through Geralt. He feels himself melt into it, knowing deep in his bones that this is where he wants to be forever.

This right here is all he needs. Jaskier, his bard, his love, is his eternal summer.

[advena87]

Chapters: 5/5

Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, Wiedźmin | The Witcher (Video Game)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Prince Adrien/Kiyan (The Witcher)

Characters: Kiyan (The Witcher), Prince Adrien (The Witcher)

Additional Tags: Modren Au, Artist/Muse, Painting, Rare Pairings, Fade to Black, Lack of Communication, Miscommunication, mention of suicidal thoughts, Not Beta Read

The doorbell rang to find Kiyan in the kitchen, half an hour after the reminder on his phone had alerted him that the meeting was about to start. Honestly, Kiyan thought his client wasn't going to show up, it wouldn't be the first time someone made an appointment and didn't turn up. It was extremely annoying, but there was little he could do about it. At the same time, since Kiyan had gotten used to the idea of a free evening, being half an hour late seemed even more annoying.

"You're late," he announced coldly as he opened the door for the man waiting on the threshold. Kiyan had no patience for people who wasted his time and made no attempt to hide his disapproval.

"Good evening," the man replied with a slight, almost apologetic smile at the corner of his mouth. It could be a sign of remorse, but Kiyan saw amusement in his guest's dark eyes. No, it wasn't remorse. A rather indulgent smirk from someone who thinks others should wait for him. "Sorry to be late, terrible traffic jams on the roads, I was caught in the rush hour".

Kiyan's eyebrow twitched dangerously at the man's casual explanation. He wanted to slam the door in his face, but he held back his violent impulses. Firstly, he was an adult and could control himself. Second, he was a professional and cared about his reputation. And thirdly, he needed the money and the guy looked rich.

He was a tall man, about half a head taller than Kiyan, and he had an impeccable figure that was accentuated by his very well-chosen clothes. He wore an expensive suit under his unbuttoned black coat, but no tie. The collar was casually open, and on his wrist was a gold watch, probably worth more than Kiyan's flat. Yes, the client was definitely solvent.

Regarding his appearance, Kiyan looked boldly into his guest's eyes and studied with satisfaction the symmetrical face, with pronounced cheekbones and a defined jaw, surrounded by a neatly trimmed black beard. The eyes were the perfect distance apart, large and dark, with long black lashes. The only imperfection in this handsome face seemed to be the nose, a little too long overall, with a slight bump, but somehow it suited him, giving the man's face more character and expression. The visitor's long black curly hair, neatly tied back at the nape of his neck, was also a lovely sight, and his smooth skin was a pleasant shade of golden brown. There was no doubt that the client was a very attractive man, so this job promised to be pleasant despite the delay.

"Does my being late mean that I won't be invited in?" the man finally asked, and Kiyan realized that he had been staring at the client, who was still standing at the door.

"Please come in," he replied, still somewhat distracted, and opened the door wider so that his visitor could finally enter. "To be honest, I didn't think you were going to show up."

"There is no way I would pass up such an opportunity." The man smiled brightly, but there was something predatory about it.

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[codaattheend]

[tagged by @vhstapeworm]

("Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you’ve written, then pass on to at least five other writers.")

IMMORTALIS is a FitMC-centric QSMP pseudo-prequel made in a fugue state over the course of four hours, during which half my time was spent figuring out how to do the title formatting. The corruption inherent in divinity, the sanctity of data, the differences between anarchy servers and narrativised servers manifesting as mind alteration and control. Even if you don't know anything about the fandom, I beseech you to click in just to see the title formatting. Perhaps hover/tap it as well...

Ghost Stories is a Schlackity fic about love irrevocably entwined with envy, trying and failing to move on from something you refuse to let go of, and a bit of cannibalism, both literal and metaphorical. It is one of the few fics I've written where I feel like I've properly captured the distinct emotional flavor I was attempting to convey. Here, it is bitterness, hunger, and longing long since rotting in the ground.

something deep and powerful is a D20: Neverafter gorefic about cannibalism. This is the only fic I've ever written that actively made me feel uncomfortable. I looked up so many concerning anatomy things for this fic. It is also, in its own way, about abusive mothers.

Swan Song is an AEduo Witcher AU fic made as part of a recursive telephone fic challenge (each work inspired by the previous), featuring curses, cycles, death, and the simple agony of loss. I'm decently proud of the tonality I managed to hit, like light through stained glass. I recommend reading the work this is inspired by and the next few works inspired by it, since we all got into a Witcher groove for a bit.

Paradox Cascade and its sequel/part two Killing Time are my first forays into the CYOA genre of fic, narrativisations of In Space With Markiplier parts one and two. These taught me so much about HTML, workskins, links, and more. They are decently ugly, un-innovative, messily made, and I love them. If I were writing them with the knowledge of CSS I have now, I would have done more ambitious things with them, but these taught me everything that I am using now for a new CYOA fic (that should have been finished over a year ago (for a 48-hour flash exchange (sorry Floral))).

(I think all the authors I know on this site have already been tagged, so if you see this and are a fic writer, consider yourself tagged. (Also, feel free to say hi.))

[mekana47]

2023 Fanfic Reflections

Tagging: With no pressure, @beepbeepsan, @isabellehemlock, @alllthequeenshorses, @genyathefirebird, and anyone else who wants to play.

What is your favorite thing you created?   “A Little Trust” because it was my first fic in The Witcher fandom. I was nervous to try something new and starting off with an AU, but I love the idea of Lambert running a floral shop that’s a front for poisons and antidotes for this underworld of killers-for-hire.

Which work are you proudest of?  “Scene by Scene” I had a nearly completed fast draft of this story by the end of 2020, but it took me nearly three years to edit and post it. My standards changed, my skills changed, The Old Guard fandom shrunk considerably, but the emotional payoff speaks for itself.

Is there anything you are proud of that you achieved this year? I finished “Scene by Scene.” I posted 14 other fics, nearly doubling my total on AO3.

Did you explore anything new this year? (A new way to be creative, a trope you didn’t write before, or an idea you hadn’t thought of earlier, etc.) I started writing for a new fandom, which I had resisted because I still love TOG and have a ton of ideas and drafts, but to my surprise, writing for The Witcher also got me back into writing, in general, including for The Old Guard. I also did 48-hour challenges ten times. Having that deadline for posting doesn’t let me second-guess my choices.

Which work gave you the most difficulty? Either “Between You and Me (and You)” because it’s a Tenet time-travel PWP with two versions of the same character who canonically does not have a name, or “Buy Me Some Peanuts” because I completely restarted this Witcher baseball AU when I realized I’d started the story way too early for a flash fic. Also I cut like half the baseball jargon and I still feel like it’s jargon heavy.

What was your biggest creative challenge this year? I’m still not great at balancing new ideas, completed drafts that need editing, WIPs that aren’t ready to post, and WIPs that are already partially posted. Adding a new fandom gave me this surge of creativity and productivity, but I also have even more ideas. What am I going to post next? Not even I know.

Which work brought you the most joy? All of them, in different ways, but to choose one, “A Changing Tide.” I wanted to write something new solely for me, so I picked some prompts off a list and ended up with a fun TOG pirate AU.

Which of your works do you think people should check out? It depends on your interests. For The Witcher, I’d say “At Your Back” is representative of how I think about canon-- a web of witchers who trust and care about few others but will also trust those who’ve earned their loved ones’ trust. For The Old Guard, I strayed from my typical mission-fic this year for mostly PWPs, but “A Changing Tide” might be the most representative.

Do you have creative plans for next year?  Is there anything exciting you’re currently working on? For The Witcher, I’d like to finish “All Our Truths, Crossed Out,” keeping doing flash challenges that spark ideas, and work on a cursed!Geralt fic through January. For The Old Guard, I have two completed fast drafts that need heavy edits (one’s a sequel to the a/b/o “Rapid Boiling” and one’s a sorta spiritual prequel to “Hold Tight”), a Keane-centric futurefic that I adore but have only written about half of the fast draft, and the possibility of more pirates.

Lastly, any words of wisdom or anything else you would like to share? Have fun. Write what you want to write. You might be surprised what other people like. Finishing things can be helpful, but so can setting things aside.

[witcherwheeloftheyear]

Witcher Events List

A list of currently running fandom events for The Witcher. If you are  running an event and want to be on this list, please message me!

Updated: April 5 2023

Now with a spreadsheet

Save a Witcher Bingo

Late signups open: May 10th 2023

rules and details: here

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Stoner Witcher

April 20th 2023

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Witcher Comment Crawl

ongoing

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Witcher Fic Writer Prompts

ongoing, open-ended

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Witcher Flash Fic Challenge

ongoing, open-ended

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Witcher Kinkmeme (all canons)

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Rules and details here

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Witcher Monster Mayhem

all of May 2023, prompts revealed

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Witcher Netflix Kinkmeme

ongoing, open-ended

rules and details here

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Witcher Rarepair Comment Exchange

next round: July 2023

Rules and details: here

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Witcher Rarepair Prompt Fest

nomination period closes: Januar 31 2023

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Witcher Wheel of the Year

runs throughout 2023

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Upcoming Events:

Jaskierfest

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Past Events

in this handy spreadsheet

let me know if you are running an event!

[dear-galileo]

hii, 13, 32, and 90?

hi vinny my love!

13. talk about a writing experience that has pleasantly surprised you.

i remember one weekend of the witcher flash fiction challenge i was completely stumped, like i even showed the prompt to my mom because i had no idea. but then somehow i started writing my first yennskier fic (it may have been your influence vinny), and it just was so GOOD. im still really happy with that one because ROMANCE and its not a slow burn really but PINING and MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. very good very good

32. do characters influence your writing style?

yes yes yes 10000%. many of my fics are character driven, so whoever pov im currently in i really try to tailor to how their mind works. in the past ive struggled to write certain povs because i just didnt feel confident in my interpretation of how the character thinks/acts.

90. do you notice your own voice in your writing style?

yeah, i think so! especially in snarky banter or in cute fluffy moments, i feel like those usually come straight from the heart, or something similarly cheesy : )

[gleamingsilence]

GET TO KNOW ME (hi! 👋)

thank you @galateaencore  🥰

Favorite color: green

Currently reading: 

- Müller: Der sammelnde Professor. Wissensdinge an Universitäten des Alten Reichs im 18. Jahrhundert (work)

- Sapkowski: The Last Wish (first time)

- Irving: For Lust of Knowing. The Orientalists and their Enemies (personal)

- Yoshimoto: Mein Körper weiß alles (short storries)

Last song: Toto-mixtape (St. George and the Dragon)  📼

Last movie: Colossus (1970)

Last series: Derry Girls  ❤️

Sweet, Savoury, Spicy: savoury!!

Craving: a much needed vacation

Tea or Coffee: just and only tea 🙃

Currently working on: The Witcher Flash Fic Challenge #073  💪

I hope non of you got this before 😊 @the-butch-of-blaviken @windflowerofskellige @limerental @she-who-drank-vodka-with-cats

[violaceum-vitellina-viridis]

Rules: Post the first lines of your last 10 fics posted to AO3 (Sort by date posted.) If you have less than 10 fics posted, post what you have!

got tagged by @punchedbymarkesmith <3 all of these are Witcher because i am 3 years deep in the hyperfixation

1. this is his love, an Eskel/Renfri collab with my darling @queerfictionwriter in our bedroom hymns 'verse

Marjorie doesn’t hate Renfri.

2. cure what ails ya, a Lambert/Aiden pirate AU done for the witcher flashfic challenge

If the creaking bang of the cabin door wasn’t indication enough of the Captain’s foul mood, the way he proceeds to shout loud enough to startle the dead sure should be. 

3. restless, Eskel/Ciri

Ciri is well used to the cold in the Northern Kingdoms; even as a child, in Cintra, the winters were bitter that close to the sea, and spending so much time in the frigid Kaedweni mountains after her homeland’s fall to Nilfgaard could only inoculate her further.

4. never wanted anything (except everything), another Eskel/Renfri and the first (and so far only) OF!dom Eskel 'verse and birthday gift for @queerfictionwriter

Renfri is already smirking when the camera gives a soft beep to indicate that the recording has begun, and Eskel grins when she gives a little wave.

5. desperate measures, Geralt/Jaskier from my lovely @storm-and-starlight's prompt

Geralt is still potion-pale when he stumbles into their camp, eyes that eerie black, but that isn’t really what Jaskier notices.

6. no longer alone, Ciri & Yennefer, gen fic done for Ciri Week 2022

They’ve only been at Corvo Bianco full-time for a year when Ciri returns.

7. worth more than gold, Ciri & Dara, another gen fic for Ciri Week 2022

Ciri clenches her jaw to stop her teeth from chattering, wrapping her cloak tighter around her shoulders. It doesn’t help much, but it makes her feel better about the bone-deep cold, at least for a moment.

8. up in smoke, the fourth in my Eskel/Ciri ...whoops they fucked 'verse, done for the witcher flashfic challenge

Between arriving at the party and somehow ending up mixing drinks, Mistle…sort of loses Ciri.

9. fireworks, the third in my Eskel/Ciri ...whoops they fucked 'verse, also done for the witcher flashfic challenge

Eskel is a little surprised to see Ciri’s name flashing across his phone screen, but surprised or not, it is a welcome distraction.

10. grounded and giving, Eskel/Renfri and the first of the bedroom hymns 'verse with @queerfictionwriter

Renfri sees him from across the room, talking to the madam and clearly trying to make himself look smaller than he is. She can also see, from the look on Marjorie’s face, that he’ll be turned out.

tagging @storm-and-starlight, @cassandrasdreamworld, @inexplicifics, and anyone else who wants to do this! <3

[inexplicifics]

Home for the Holidays - inexplicifics - Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]

After Jaskier's flight gets cancelled, Geralt can't bear to leave him alone in the dorms.

(I wrote flash fic!)

[unbury-the-gays]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, Wiedźmin | The Witcher (Video Game) Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Prince Adrien/Kiyan (The Witcher) Characters: Kiyan (The Witcher), Prince Adrien (The Witcher) Additional Tags: Modren Au, Artist/Muse, Painting, Rare Pairings, Fade to Black, Lack of Communication, Miscommunication, mention of suicidal thoughts, Not Beta Read

Summary:

"Does my being late mean I won't be invited in?" the man finally asked, and Kiyan realized he had stared, keeping the client still on the doorstep.

"Please come in," he replied, still somewhat distracted, and opened the door wider so his visitor could finally enter. "To be honest, I thought you wouldn't show up."

"I would absolutely not miss such an opportunity." The man smiled brightly, but there was something predatory about the smile.

[inexplicifics]

I wrote flash fic! Pretty sure I wasn’t Sneaky! Go check them out!

TWFF Challenge #71 Fics Revealed!

The picture prompt for this round was:

We've got 10 fics this round, and you can check them all out here! And then you can try to guess who wrote what here! Your authors this round are: @sternenstaub28, @ficsforfundota, Annvian, @major-trouble, @inexplicifics, @loki-is-my-kink-awakening, Jockles, @ialwayscomewhenyoucall, @themanta and @xianvar!

And, as always, if you want to join us, you're welcome to join the Discord!

[loki-is-my-kink-awakening]

Lessons in Self Discovery

Fandom: The Witcher

Ships: Geralt xJaskier, Aiden x Lambert

Rating: Mature

Tags: open relationships, spanking, caning, bdsm, kink discovery, no sex

Geralt watches Jaskier get spanked by Aiden, then Lambert get caned. It makes him realise something about his own desires to submit.

Written for @thewitcherflashfic round 71. I couldn't help myself, I see traditional schoolroom and that's where my mind goes.

Also, it was a lovely opportunity to continue this foursome's dynamic from the last one, Jaskier sandwich.

[thebestworstidea]

I kind of wanted to do a flash fic writing challenge. I have a concept, but the setting isn't important- but I can't pick a fandom.

I still love all my old fandoms, so it's not like I put them down, so I'm like which one? I'd do a poll but I'm afraid I'd miss a fandom that I've done. What the heck. *Goes for it.*

PRESENTING! My First Poll

The worst part is that harder than this is me writing a short standalone fic.