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fandomtrees has gone live so I can share that I actually wrote something! I pinch hit for a tree that was looking a bit bare. I haven't written any fiction in over a decade but it's something I want to get into more (yeah, yet another hobby, where to find the time?).
The fic is Taking Flight, a short and almost canon free No Man's Sky adventure about exploring a new planet and making friends with the wildlife.
If that's not your (space) jam, here's a little video of some very hungry tadpoles.
fandomtrees has gone live so I can share that I actually wrote something! I pinch hit for a tree that was looking a bit bare. I haven't written any fiction in over a decade but it's something I want to get into more (yeah, yet another hobby, where to find the time?). The fic is Taking Flight, a short and almost canon free No Man's Sky adventure about exploring a new planet and making friends with the wildlife.
If that's not your (space) jam, here's a little video of some very hungry tadpoles.
[#287] Fanning the Flame (Avatar)
Jan. 18th, 2026 03:12 pmladygriddlebone posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #287 - Hot Water
Title: Fanning the Flame
Fandom: Avatar (Cameron movies)
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1000
Summary: Varang seeks a sign. Pre-canon.
( Fanning the Flame )
Title: Fanning the Flame
Fandom: Avatar (Cameron movies)
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1000
Summary: Varang seeks a sign. Pre-canon.
( Fanning the Flame )
Monopoly 01.26 - Playlist 2
Jan. 18th, 2026 08:28 pmprisca posting in fandom_empireWeek 2
is started now. Good luck, everyone!
Under the cut, you find the weekly playlist. To check out what prompts/minimum/points are waiting for you this week, please visit the Board.
In case you have missed a week or you don't like your prompts, remember your Joker Card. Every Joker card comes with 15 tokens.
Use three tokens, and you can create two extra works for two missed prompts.
Use two tokens to roll the dice again.
Use five tokens to move to any square of your choice (exception: go!, chance, jail)
To re-visit the rules go here.
( Weekly Playlist )
If you want to create more than two works/earn more points, you might want to check out the Team Challenge (sign up until January 15!).
Post all your finished works at
fandom_empire_workplace until Sunday, January 25, 18.00 UTC, but I will allow belated works until I've made the closing post Countdown here.Monopoly 01.26 - Weekly Score 1
Jan. 18th, 2026 07:37 pmprisca posting in fandom_empirePosting for week 1 is closed now. Thank you to everyone participating this week.
Regular Challenge
We have had a total of 23 participants this week.
Maximum points:
peppermint_shamrock - 9 points
Congratulations!
Team Challenge
Team Alpha:
5 participants
5 team points
(individual points will get rewarded after finishing one color line)
Team Alpha:
4 participants
4 team points
(individual points will get rewarded after finishing one color line)
To check out all scores, have a look at the Google Highscore Sheet. If you find an error or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
The playlist for week two will be online soon!
Regular Challenge
We have had a total of 23 participants this week.
Maximum points:
peppermint_shamrock - 9 pointsCongratulations!
Team Challenge
Team Alpha:
5 participants
5 team points
(individual points will get rewarded after finishing one color line)
Team Alpha:
4 participants
4 team points
(individual points will get rewarded after finishing one color line)
To check out all scores, have a look at the Google Highscore Sheet. If you find an error or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
The playlist for week two will be online soon!
Check-In Post - Jan 18th 2026
Jan. 18th, 2026 06:05 pmbadly_knitted posting in get_knittedHello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: What are your crafting goals for 2026?
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
Challenge # 485: Accident
Jan. 18th, 2026 05:54 pmbadly_knitted posting in drabble_zoneApologies - I did post this yesterday, but it went to my journal instead of the community, and I failed to notice.
This week's challenge is:
Accident
Reminder of Rules
Entries should be 100, 200, or 300 words exactly, excluding titles and headers.
Please place the body of your entry behind a cut.
Tag with the appropriate Challenge, Fandom, Type, and Ratings tags. If a tag for your fandom doesn't exist, leave a request on the Tag Request post and I'll create the tags you need. You can request as many fandom tags as you want.
You don't need to use the challenge word or phrase in your drabble, though you can if you like.
Each challenge ends when the new challenge is posted, but if you're a few days late that's still fine.
NEW RULE: DOUBLE AND TRIPLE DRABBLES ARE ALSO ACCEPTED ;)
Have fun!
Choices Challenge: Babylon 5: The Only Way
Jan. 18th, 2026 05:30 pmbadly_knittedTitle: The Only Way
Fandom: Babylon 5
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Garibaldi, Sheridan.
Rating: PG
Spoilers/Setting: The Exercise of Vital Powers.
Summary: For Sheridan’s sake, Garibaldi will have to betray his former captain.
Written For: Challenge 501: Amnesty 83 at
fan_flashworks, using Challenge 100: Choices.Disclaimer: I don’t own Babylon 5, or the characters. They belong to J. Michael Straczynski.
A/N: Double drabble and a half, 250 words.
( The Only Way... )
FAKE: Workplace Incident [Challenge 485: Accident]
Jan. 18th, 2026 05:22 pmbadly_knitted posting in drabble_zoneTitle: Workplace Incident
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Dee, Ryo.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 485: Accident.
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: There’s been an… incident at the two-seven, leaving the boys a bit worse for wear.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Double drabble.
Workplace Incident
FAKE Double Drabble: Workplace Incident
Jan. 18th, 2026 05:13 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Workplace Incident
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Dee, Ryo.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 485: Accident at
drabble_zone.Setting: After the manga.
Summary: There’s been an… incident at the two-seven, leaving the boys a bit worse for wear.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Double drabble.
Tags:
Dusted [900: Dust]
Jan. 18th, 2026 05:08 pmbadly_knitted posting in torchwood100Title: Dusted
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Owen, Ianto, Jack, Tosh.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 900: Dust.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Unfamiliar aliens can surprise even Torchwood.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
Double Drabble: Dusted
Jan. 18th, 2026 05:03 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Dusted
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Owen, Ianto, Jack, Tosh.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 900: Dust, at
torchwood100.Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Unfamiliar aliens can surprise even Torchwood.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
( Dusted... )
[#287] NOWHERE IS SAFE (TORCHWOOD)
Jan. 18th, 2026 08:41 pmm_findlow posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #287 - Hot water
Title: Nowhere is safe
Fandom: Torchwood
Rating/Warnings: PG. Pre-canon.
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1,000 words
Summary: Jack’s mission has gone awry and now he’s in big trouble.
( Read more... )
Title: Nowhere is safe
Fandom: Torchwood
Rating/Warnings: PG. Pre-canon.
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1,000 words
Summary: Jack’s mission has gone awry and now he’s in big trouble.
( Read more... )
Sunday Check-in
Jan. 18th, 2026 12:37 ammxcatmoonI'm already having a great time doing threesentenceficathon. Pimping my guys, mostly, I admit. 😉
I'm almost finished with my fic forsmallfandomfest . All it needs is the sex scene, so naturally I'm procrastinating. But guess what, it's the longest fic I've written since 2019! Looks like I might be finally going to start writing some longer stuff again. Amazing what an extra dose of inspiration can do...
HELP! I just don't know... I've always posted my drabbles to AO3 as 'chapters' in a drabble collection... Some people think that's "cheating". I'm thinking of posting them separately now -- but honestly, to me that feels like 'padding' my story count. I'm so undecided.
( Read more... )
threesentenceficathon. Pimping my guys, mostly, I admit. 😉I'm almost finished with my fic for
smallfandomfest . All it needs is the sex scene, so naturally I'm procrastinating. But guess what, it's the longest fic I've written since 2019! Looks like I might be finally going to start writing some longer stuff again. Amazing what an extra dose of inspiration can do...HELP! I just don't know... I've always posted my drabbles to AO3 as 'chapters' in a drabble collection... Some people think that's "cheating". I'm thinking of posting them separately now -- but honestly, to me that feels like 'padding' my story count. I'm so undecided.
( Read more... )
The Legend of Korra: Fanart: Put A Sock In It
Jan. 17th, 2026 05:25 pminfinitum_noctem posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Put A Sock In It
Fandom: The Legend of Korra
Characters: Zaheer
Rating: G
Summary: Sticker/Button design of Zaheer with a sock in his mouth.
( Read more... )
Fandom: The Legend of Korra
Characters: Zaheer
Rating: G
Summary: Sticker/Button design of Zaheer with a sock in his mouth.
( Read more... )
Snowflake 2026 # 7, 8 -- plus 3 SENTENCE FICATHON LIVE!
Jan. 17th, 2026 02:48 pmmxcatmoonFirst, a quick announcement before I get into the challenge: threesentenceficathon IS LIVE! Go and leave prompts, fill prompts, it's a ton of fun! Even if you don't think you'll like it, you may surprise yourself. It's also a great, low pressure, quick and easy way to get the creative juices flowing (which fits in with Snowflake Challenge #8, the creative process).
Challenge #7
LIST THREE (or more) THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. They don’t have to be your favorite things, just things that you think are good. Feel free to expand as much or as little as you want.
( Read more... )
threesentenceficathon IS LIVE! Go and leave prompts, fill prompts, it's a ton of fun! Even if you don't think you'll like it, you may surprise yourself. It's also a great, low pressure, quick and easy way to get the creative juices flowing (which fits in with Snowflake Challenge #8, the creative process).LIST THREE (or more) THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. They don’t have to be your favorite things, just things that you think are good. Feel free to expand as much or as little as you want.
( Read more... )
Check-In Post - Jan 17th 2026
Jan. 17th, 2026 06:48 pmbadly_knitted posting in get_knittedHello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: What are your crafting goals for 2026?
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
FAKE Quadruple Drabble: Way Up There
Jan. 17th, 2026 05:56 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Way Up There
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Dee, OCs.
Rating: PG
Setting: Years before the manga.
Summary: Young Dee has gotten himself into a predicament.
Written Using: The dw100 prompt ‘Apex’.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Quadruple drabble.
( Way Up There... )
Doctor Who Drabble: Essential Supplies
Jan. 17th, 2026 05:45 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Essential Supplies
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Eleventh Doctor, Rory, Amy.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 992: ‘Snack’ at
dw100.Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: They’re locked in a cell, but it’s alright; the Doctor brought snacks.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.
Tags:
Cleaning [900: Dust]
Jan. 17th, 2026 05:40 pmbadly_knitted posting in torchwood100Title: Cleaning
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ianto.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 900: Dust.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Cleaning the Hub is an onerous task.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
Double Drabble: Cleaning
Jan. 17th, 2026 05:35 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Cleaning
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ianto.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 900: Dust, at
torchwood100.Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Cleaning the Hub is an onerous task.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
( Cleaning... )
[#287] What They Say (Lord of the Rings)
Jan. 17th, 2026 05:42 pmvamp_ress posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: Hot Water
Title: What They Say
Fandom: Lord of the Rings
Rating/Warnings: General Audiences
Bonus: No
Word Count: 985
Summary: Two times Aragorn takes a bath.
( What They Say )
Title: What They Say
Fandom: Lord of the Rings
Rating/Warnings: General Audiences
Bonus: No
Word Count: 985
Summary: Two times Aragorn takes a bath.
( What They Say )
Check-In Post - Jan 16th 2026
Jan. 16th, 2026 09:21 pmbadly_knitted posting in get_knittedHello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: What are your crafting goals for 2026?
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
FAKE Ficlet: Passion And Desire [NSFW]
Jan. 16th, 2026 06:35 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Passion And Desire
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ryo, Dee.
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 654
Setting: Back Stage Pass 2.
Summary: Ryo is never this uninhibited, but he really wishes he could be this way without the help of cold medication and alcohol.
Written For:
topaz_eyes’s prompt ‘Any, any, In the swirling, curling storm of desire’, at threesentenceficathon.Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
Ficlet: Proper Appreciation
Jan. 16th, 2026 06:25 pmbadly_knittedTitle: Proper Appreciation
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ianto, Jack, Herman, Owen, Team.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 733
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Jack has decided that, as the owners of the only known dragon in existence, celebrating National Appreciate a Dragon Day is a must.
Written For:
jigglygrlcarrie’s prompt: Any, any, (National) Appreciate a Dragon Day, at threesentenceficathon.Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
Monopoly 01.26 - Reminder Week 1
Jan. 16th, 2026 05:28 pmprisca posting in fandom_empireWe already have 9 participants in the regular challenge and 3 participants for Team Omega. But there are still about two days until the end of week one. Jump in into the game and earn some points!
Post all your finished works atfandom_empire_workplace until Sunday, January 18, 18.00 UTC, but I will allow belated works until I've made the closing post Countdown here.
Post all your finished works at
fandom_empire_workplace until Sunday, January 18, 18.00 UTC, but I will allow belated works until I've made the closing post Countdown here.![[admin post]](//www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/entry/admin_post.png)
Admin Post: Membership Closed
Jan. 16th, 2026 10:40 am![[admin post]](http://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/entry/admin_post.png){kind=small}
gywomod posting in getyourwordsoutWe have now closed pledging for GetYourWordsOut 2026. If you did not submit a completed 2026 GYWO Pledge Form or did not submit a registered Dreamwidth account or OpenID that can access Dreamwidth, you are not a member for 2026.
The GYWO moderators are thrilled to spend the next year writing with 823 writers.
Those who have come by too late, we appreciate your interest, and we hope that while you aren't able to join us officially, you'll make your own writing goals and achieve them. You’re welcome to subscribe to the community to keep a look out for 2027 news, or follow us on gywo.bsky.social or![[tumblr.com profile]](https://www.tumblr.com/favicon.ico)
gywo for prompts, writing advice, and resources. Pledging for 2027 will open in December 2026.
Have a great year!
The GYWO moderators are thrilled to spend the next year writing with 823 writers.
Those who have come by too late, we appreciate your interest, and we hope that while you aren't able to join us officially, you'll make your own writing goals and achieve them. You’re welcome to subscribe to the community to keep a look out for 2027 news, or follow us on gywo.bsky.social or
Have a great year!