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4th Annual Yuletide Gift Exchange!

The wind is howling and a chill fills the air. The spirits of the night make way for the ones of winter. You hear the bells toll as a smile crosses your face - it's that time of year again -

The Library's annual Yuletide Gift Exchange!!

This is an awesome and super-fun holiday tradition here, where all of us get together and make writing/art gifts for one another in a Secret Santa-style event. Signups are open for the next 2 weeks or so, until Saturday, November 30, 2024 9:00 AM PST -- visit the thread to read the rules and sign up with what you can offer and what you would like!

Please do read the rules, especially the pinch-hitting and blacklist sections; don't worry, they don't preclude you from participating, but they do have some important information, particularly if you struggled to get your gift in last year!

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November Features!

With the Promenade event officially over, it's time for your monthly dose of featured articles to return once again! Our event winners were given the choice to feature a story of their choosing, and we think you'll enjoy what they picked!

Our first feature is "Four Flush" By AKAM80 a thrilling piece with high stakes and unexpected turns!

Our second feature is " There is Dust on my Mind" by minmin a piece whose imagery inspires a thoughtful and wondrous reading experience!

Don't sleep on these epic picks from our contest winners. Check em out! Happy reading everyone!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/there-is-dust-on-my-mindhttps://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/four-flush

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The music fades, and the dance floor falls silent as the Library reclaims its peace, marking the end of the Promenade...

That's right, the nomination period and therefore the Phantom's Promenade Event are officially over! Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope you all had a lot of fun reading and writing all the unique stories to come out of this event. There were a lot of wonderful pieces submitted this time around, but there can only be 3 who sit at the top. So without further ado, here are our winners!:

This Journal piece has Walked its way into third. That's right, our number 3 spot goes to Snapdragon133 with Knell!

This story has traveled Over Root and Under Loam to reach our dear readers. The winner of second place goes to Vishardsh with Some Fell Meniscus!

And the one you've all been waiting for. The winner of the Phantom's Promenade event and our number one spot goes to AKAM80 with Field Dressing!

Be sure to congratulate our winners for the great work they put in! And don't forget to check out the event page for some additional prizes and statistics!

We hope to see you again next time! But until then, Happy reading!

Phantom's Promenade 2024!

Shadows are stirring and the spirits are feeling a tad whimsical. Hope you're in the mood for a fright, because there's a new Halloween themed contest officially headed your way! Check it out and sign up!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/phantomspromenade2024

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Phantom's Promenade 2024!

Shadows are stirring and the spirits are feeling a tad whimsical. Hope you're in the mood for a fright, because there's a new Halloween themed contest officially headed your way! Check it out and sign up!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/phantomspromenade2024

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October Features!

It's the Spooky season, and what's spookier than getting some fresh features right at the start of the month?

Our first is a wonderful piece from our CN branch "Stardust" translated for us by Hidasa! ( Originally written by Undyne_Bishop)

Our Second Contender is "They Wouldn't Bury Him" by the glorious gaffsey!

Hopefully, you're not too scared by the sudden appearance of these features, cause you've got some reading to do!

Links:

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Having a good time in the Wanderers library with a commission from @nunykacolaqntm and lovingly done by @iron-shears

If you would like an SCP commission in exchange for helping families in need, check out our Pinned Post for more info!

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August Features!

Pretend I didn't post these out of order!

Hello bookmunchers. Features? Yes we have those!

Feature number one? Well of course it is "Batter's Box" by UncannyClown. Yes it's quite good, I agree. Like if a video essay was like… a written essay. An "essay" if you will. A truly heartening read.

Oh the second one? You want to know that one too? My you are detail oriented. If you must know, it's "Corps Divine" by Rosalind, Resplendent. A truly harrowing read you say? Very clever I see what you did there what with my phrase and then you- yes you're right I needn't explain it.

Anywho, I must be off now, people to read, books to munch. You know how it is. Here's some of, uh, what I believe the kids are calling "links:" https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/batter-s-box https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/corps-divine

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September Features!

Our first pretty is "Zarafa," by the perspicacious Maxyfran73!

And our second pretty is "The Night I Left Home," by the spick-and-span kblacke!

Can't read? No problem! Simply whisper your third best word into the winds and Archivist Antir Rhinum will appear in a puff of sweet-smelling smoke to read it to you within the fortnight.

Links: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/zarafa https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-night-i-left-home

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July Features!

Both of these features are highly underread, which is why we're bringing them to your attention in case you missed their posting from the first time!

First up we have "Ramblings of Conditional Tie-Dyed Snow" by Stygian Blue, a wonderful, well, ramble about love and the world we live in.

And second is "The Hawk" by Lightf00t, another story about a different sort of love, a more personal one - also a first time author for the site!!!

Your links for today: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/ramblings-of-conditional-tie-dyed-snow https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-hawk

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Owlpede's Summer Sandbox Shebang!

Well hello and happy Summer! It appears that one of the Archivists is trying to get your attention, that silly one from the Main Desk?

Welcome to Owlpede's Summer Sandbox Shebang! This event is not a contest or a big SSS style event, but more of a chill time where we're inviting you to finish a draft that's been burning a hole in your pocket. Whether it's just a few sentences or it only needs just a few more sentences, all are welcome! Not just drafts, but also hub pages, pieces already on the site needing a revision, and more. Whatever it is, we want to help you sweep out those sandboxes and help you keep a cleaner mind for that next big project! Additionally, we have a special award planned for all you critters this event, which may end up appearing in future events if we like how it plays out, so make sure to read about that on the event page.

Check out the new event page for all the information you need here: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/shebang-2024

Posting begins on July 7th!

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Salamandras & Urodela - 🏳️‍🌈Pride Month Features🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈Pride Month Features🏳️‍🌈

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When we were boys, I was your friend. But to me, you were the world. Perhaps I should have spoken, but I had not the words to say what my heart bled.

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I read the book like you asked, but I found no message in it that was not an echo of my own regret and the knowledge that things can never be the way they were. I am not that boy anymore.

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Salamandras & Urodela

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Author: Din-Bidor

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June Features!

For our special Pride Month features,

First, a poem by carolynn w, is "Letter to the Professors (after June Jordan)"

And second, prose by SWEET2OOTH is "New Year"

Please take a look at them! And keep an eye out for our other pride features as well!

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Happy Pride!

A tad belated, but from us at the Library, Happy Pride everyone!

The site theme and front page have been updated to celebrate! We'll also be highlighting LGBTQ+ entries on our socials throughout the month, as well as some resources to help support and/or educate.

Which, speaking of, if you have written an entry or posted a gallery/have made WL related art with significant LGBTQ+ themes, and are okay with the extra visibility, I would love to feature them on WL's and SCP's socials! Please shoot this account a message/ask with your writing/art and a short 1-2 sentence blurb if you'd like to submit something! You can also send it to me (UncertaintyCrossing) via wikidot!

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SCPverse Deity Design: The Serpent

It's the Serpent of the Wanderers' Library :D

Serpent's Hand Hub by thedeadlymoose: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/serpent-s-hand-hub

Patreon | Author Page | Art Hub | Twitter | DeviantArt

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April + May Features!

First, chosen by zipzipskins and Vi, is "Cempasúchil" by Din Bidor, a beautiful tribute to his late companion Kira: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/cempasuchil

Second, chosen and written by CadaverCommander, is "The Century Worm," a grand piece depicting the final days of the uber-rich Teltanigan Rimegold: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-century-worm

Features for the month of May are…

First, written by Dr Bierre, https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/only-high-upon-the-mountain

Second, written by Gawain777 is https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/american-all-stars

Check them out!

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Said survey just closed, thank you to everyone who participated! You can find the results of said survey here:

Community Survey!

Every year we hold a survey to get an idea of how the WL community has changed, what their interests are for the future of the site, and more. That time of the year has rolled around again, so we'd really appreciate as many of you as possible to take this short survey about yourself and your experience with the site - especially if you've taken a similar survey like this before, as this is a yearly thing with new questions! Most of the data accrued from the survey will then be compiled and posted on the main site for everyone to view, and will affect how we move forward this year. Thank you!

Link: https://forms.gle/s1RmYWL9Us51EefF8

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Studying in the Wanderers' Library

Stained glass inspired by @al-w0onder 's art