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🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE for the December challenge! Works will now be revealed on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th (Christmas Day) instead of on Friday of that week. What better present under the tree from Santa Claus?

As always, the collection will remain open after that date, so if your fic is not ready by Christmas, don't worry!

Any other questions, feel free to send us an ask!

Looking forward to seeing what fics you've got cooking (or baking? 🍪) in the oven!

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TIVA CHALLENGES is a fanfiction writing project for fans of Tony and Ziva from NCIS (2003) running before the spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva drops, with new writing prompts every month! Organized by @television-overload and @indestinatus.

Deck the halls with lots of Tiva!!! Oh, wait...

The everlasting Tony & Ziva train has arrived for the winter holidays, and here we are celebrating yet another year of cherishing our beloved duo of criminal investigators!

DECEMBER'S PROMPT:

Tony & Ziva: Holiday Magic

Additional information under the cut:

🎄 This month, you are tasked with writing a short Tiva adventure set in the holidays. Be inspired by the cold winds of winter, the soft love of Christmas, or even the quick stolen kiss on New Year's Eve. We're accepting all genres of stories, including AUs, this month.

🎄 Works will be revealed WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 at 16:00 GMT.

🎄 The subcollection for posting this month can be found here. If you have trouble figuring out how to post to a collection on AO3, check out our tutorial.

🎄 If you post yours here on Tumblr, make sure you tag us so we can share it! The tag for this project is #tivachallenges.

Lastly, as always, if you have any questions, please reach out and we'll be happy to answer them! Happy writing! HO HO HO ✨

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soft light

(My fic for November's Tiva fic challenge!)

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Tag List (if you'd like to be added or taken off, lmk!): @benedettabeby @earanemith @hopeless-nostalgiac @indestinatus @loudlooks @mrsmungus @nicolem194 @putthekettleon @slippery-soapbox @tivafanfic @tivajunkie @tonysziva @whoa-myninja

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TWO WEEKS until the November fics go live!

Need a reminder of what this month's prompt is? Revisit the prompt post here!

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TIVA CHALLENGES is a fanfiction writing project for fans of Tony and Ziva from NCIS (2003) running before the spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva drops, with new writing prompts every month! Organized by @television-overload and @indestinatus.

November already? It is! And that means it's time for another Tiva fic writing challenge!

So... that trailer...

Yeah, we've been thinking a lot about it too. Thinking lots of thoughts 💭 With that being said...

NOVEMBER'S PROMPT:

Leaked: Spinoff Speculation

Additional information under the cut:

🔮 This month, you are tasked with writing your interpretation of a scene (or scenes) from the leaked spinoff trailer. You can go as big or as small as you want, and even include your own scenes. The only requirement is that some part of the trailer makes an appearance, whether that be dialogue or just a glimpse of the characters that flashed on our screens.

🔮 Works will be revealed Friday, November 29 at 16:00 GMT.

🔮 The subcollection for posting this month can be found here. If you have trouble figuring out how to post to a collection on AO3, check out our tutorial.

🔮 If you post yours here on Tumblr, make sure you tag us so we can share it! The tag for this project is #tivachallenges.

Lastly, as always, if you have any questions, please reach out and we'll be happy to answer them! Happy writing!

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Happy Halloween! 🎃

We hope you've had a good October, and that you got a chance to check out this month's challenge fics! Here's a fic roundup in case you missed any, and need something to cozy up and read on this All Hallows Eve🕯🕸🕷

Remember to leave kudos and comments for the authors!

Better as a Team by Mirandabelle / @mrsmungus

blood is the life by ContentsPriceless / @television-overload

maybe we got lost in translation by @indestinatus

You're Gonna Go Far by caplivvbenson

November's prompt will drop soon! If you still have a new fic you'd like to add to a previous month's prompt, please share it! There's no expiration date on these challenges.

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New Story Upload

Once again responding to @tiva-fic-challenges with a bit of fall-themed DiNozzo family cuteness.

After a busy day at the farmer's market, making dinner and generally wrangling two small daughters, Tony and Ziva are always better as a team. 5000 words, no warnings besides tooth-rotting family fluff.

(There's hidden instructions for how to make the best pumpkin soup in there too!)

Tiva tag time! @oceangirl24 @sliebman10 @danceswithdarkspawn @fattybattysblog @kayedium-writes

@tsunderesalty @bleepbloopbotz @narcissasdaffodil @lena-hills @precambrian-sea-pancake

@hopeless-nostalgiac @indestinatus @whoa-myninja @udaberriwrites @television-overload

@do-it-for-the-fandom @chickensarentcheap @earanemith @ligercat @queenlawrenceskingdom @ncisfanficsandmore

@theonewithval @benditlikepress @benedettabeby @residentdormouse @watermeezer

@thatcaithness @tonysziva @paperclipninja @imperiumwife @elisec

@icarusjarvis @hylianjo @mikaharuka @loudlooks @loismagic

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maybe we got lost in translation

summary: “Where are you, Ziva?”

After 13x24, Tony revisits Ziva’s journals, trying to find some answers. There are secrets, though, that are hidden in plain sight.

for my dear friend @pro-bee

read it on ao3

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blood is the life

(an NCIS fic)

Well, this spiraled out of control...

A darker fic for October 🔪🩸

read it here!

Tag List: @tiva-fic-challenges @benedettabeby @earanemith @hopeless-nostalgiac @indestinatus @loudlooks @mrsmungus @nicolem194 @putthekettleon @slippery-soapbox @tivafanfic @tivajunkie @tonysziva @whoa-myninja

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We're down to TWO days until the October challenge fics go live! This month flew by. Something tells me some of us might need some additional time...

Remember that these challenges are just for fun! If yours isn't ready by the deadline, it can be posted whenever you are finished. We'll be happy to read them, however long or short! It's all about spreading the Tiva love while we anxiously wait for the spinoff.

If you need a refresher on this month's prompts or how to post to the collection on AO3, check out our pinned post. And remember to tag us in your post here on Tumblr so we can share it!

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New Fic Upload!

Finally responding to @tiva-fic-challenges September prompt - what really happened in Paris!

I had the idea the whole time, but my muse took a much more intense turn on the topic than I planned and it took me forever to get it just right.

What really happened in Paris? Well, Ziva was quiet and Tony was bored. He prods until the dam bursts and finds out a lot more about Somalia than he ever thought he'd learn. A hurt/angst/comfort fic inspired by Don McLean's Crossroads.

Crossroads - 8000 words (3 chapters), M - on AO3

A heavy content warning applies for some of the topics they discuss during the fic, including torture & imprisonment, suicide ideation, and implied sexual assault. At one point Tony graphically imagines how a scar might have been made. Please only interact in the way you are comfortable.

For all the times Tony had imagined Ziva taking her clothes off in front of him, it had never been like this. The setting seemed right, a hotel room in Paris, how he couldn't blink as she released each button in turn, slowly revealing more of herself and the way her skin prickled into goosebumps in response to the air was right too. That was where the fantasy ended. 

Tiva tag time! @oceangirl24 @sliebman10 @danceswithdarkspawn @fattybattysblog @kayedium-writes

@tsunderesalty @bleepbloopbotz @narcissasdaffodil @lena-hills @precambrian-sea-pancake

@hopeless-nostalgiac @indestinatus @whoa-myninja @udaberriwrites @television-overload

@do-it-for-the-fandom @chickensarentcheap @earanemith @ligercat @queenlawrenceskingdom @ncisfanficsandmore

@theonewithval @benditlikepress @benedettabeby @residentdormouse @watermeezer

@thatcaithness @tonysziva @paperclipninja @imperiumwife @elisec

@icarusjarvis @hylianjo @mikaharuka @loudlooks @loismagic

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several sentences Sunday

TWO WEEKS until our October challenge is live!

Remember to tag us when you post your fic on Friday, October 25th, and we'll share it here! 🍂🎃🍁🦇👻💀

Wait, what were we writing about again?

Here are our inspirational prompts for this month!

How do I post to a challenge on AO3?

This several sentences Sunday, share a little teaser from your WIP, if you feel so inclined :) 👇

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Excited to share with you all my new fanfic! This is a part of the What really happened? Jet Lag collection! This is my take on what happened, off camera before Jet Lag took place.💕 I sincerely hope you enjoy!!

Title: What happens in Paris…

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/59346664

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TIVA CHALLENGES is a fanfiction writing project for fans of Tony and Ziva from NCIS (2003) running before the spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva drops, with new writing prompts every month! Organized by @television-overload and @indestinatus.

It's October! 🍁

Thank you to all those who participated in our September prompt! Whether you were writing, reading, or commenting, we hope you enjoyed it (and are ready for more!)

For October, we wanted to do something a little more open-ended, so here's your chance to write that story you've been meaning to write, and infuse it with all the autumn vibes of the season! 🍂

Whether you decide to go spooky or cozy, we're excited to see what you cook up! As always, get creative! 🍂🎃🍁🦇👻💀

OCTOBER'S PROMPT:

Tiva Seasons: AUTUMN

Additional information under the cut:

Here is your list of autumnal sensory prompts to work from! Feel free to pick one (or several!) to use however you see fit. You don't have to use the prompt word-for-word in a sentence, all you need to do is draw inspiration from it and use it to enhance your descriptions. Think of it as a writing exercise to engage more senses in your stories! 🧡

The crunch of dry leaves underfoot

A scented candle lit for a bath after a cold, rainy day

The first bite of chill in the morning air once the weather turns

Fog creeping in as the sun sets

The light of a full yellow moon shining through a window

Fleeting touches with gloved hands

An apple pie fresh from the oven steaming on the stove

The piercing yowl of a street cat in the distance

Snuggling up on the couch as rain batters against the roof

A mug of hot spiced cider on a cool evening

The crackling of a raging bonfire in the middle of the woods

Scratchy straw beneath the seat of a jostling hayride

Skeletal trees silhouetted stark black against the purple night sky

A tart, crisp apple covered in sticky-sweet caramel

A borrowed sweater, soft and well-worn and still smelling of its owner

The low, steady purr of a big orange tabby curled up, slumbering

Bringing chilly hands up to warm with hot breath

The orange glow of a jack o'lantern

Hurrying down a wet street after the skies have opened up in a biting rain

A heavy wool coat settling over shivering shoulders

Wind howling outside a closed window

A misty sunrise over trees fading to yellow and orange and red

The moon clouding over on a starless night

Steaming coffee spiked warm with cinnamon in the morning

The first dark morning, pitch black when there once was sunlight

🍂 The only other requirement is that your story be Tiva-centric. Other than that, the sky is the limit!

🍂 Just like last month, this month's challenge fics will be posted on the last Friday of the month. You can post in our challenge collection on AO3 here. Works will be revealed on Friday, October 25th. For more information about how to post to a collection, see this post.

🍂 If you post yours here on Tumblr, make sure you tag us so we can share it! The tag for this project is #tivachallenges.

If you have any questions, please reach out and we'll be happy to answer them! Happy writing 🧡

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❤️ Happy Tiva Fic Friday! ❤️

To read the fics that have been posted to September's challenge collection (so far!), click here!

We hope you enjoy! And make sure to leave our writers some love in the comments!

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oh no, I'm falling in love again

may I offer you some hurt/comfort inspired by taylor swift in this trying time 💗 written for the September @tiva-fic-challenges with a special thanks to @indestinatus without whom I would be merely a brain with nowhere to dump this insanity

Preview:

"Dinozzo."

"Hnnngh... what-"

"Shut up."

"Sorry. 's easy for you to say. Princess and the pea."

"I'm sorry?"

"Nothing."

"Are we going to continue this charade for much longer? We have a long flight tomorrow. Get into bed."

Read here on AO3 💗💗💗💗💗💗

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when you were mine in the dark

summary: 7x13. Paris. Bickering. One bed. And nightmares.

My rendition of what truly happened - from the assignment to the city to the sheets - just before the episode 7x13 Jet Lag.

NSFW.

read it on ao3