Mystery Challenge: Babylon 5: Missing
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fan_flashworksTitle: Missing
Fandom: Babylon 5
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Garibaldi.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 300
Spoilers/Setting: Grey 17 is Missing.
Summary: Garibaldi usually loves mysteries, but he could have done without this one.
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 477: Amnesty 79, using Challenge 475: Mystery.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Babylon 5, or the characters. They belong to J. Michael Straczynski.
A/N: Triple drabble.
( Missing... )
Nominations Clarifications
Apr. 23rd, 2025 01:41 pmminutia_r posting in jukebox_festHi there! We've still got a few days left of nominations (they close on 27 April 2025 11:59pm EDT); thanks to everyone who has nominated so far. Your mod team has a couple of questions and comments at this point.
To the nominator of Satisfied—do you have a specific version or performance in mind, or would you rather leave it as a general tag?
We've caught a couple of incidents where we incorrectly rejected a nomination. (Sorry!) If you have made a nomination that you think should have been accepted but you don't see it in the tag set, please comment on this post or get in touch with the mod team.
Also, if you commented with your songs/videos on the nominations post, please make sure that you also nominated them on AO3, or else they won't be in the tag set.
This year, we received a number of nominations of short videos that combined both music and dialogue. We've decided to accept them into the exchange this year, but going forward, we're considering a rule that any video has to be at least 50% music by runtime in order to be accepted. What do you think?
To the nominator of Satisfied—do you have a specific version or performance in mind, or would you rather leave it as a general tag?
We've caught a couple of incidents where we incorrectly rejected a nomination. (Sorry!) If you have made a nomination that you think should have been accepted but you don't see it in the tag set, please comment on this post or get in touch with the mod team.
Also, if you commented with your songs/videos on the nominations post, please make sure that you also nominated them on AO3, or else they won't be in the tag set.
This year, we received a number of nominations of short videos that combined both music and dialogue. We've decided to accept them into the exchange this year, but going forward, we're considering a rule that any video has to be at least 50% music by runtime in order to be accepted. What do you think?
Fluorite 10, Side B Blackstar 11, Vienna Orange 17 - War and Confidence
Apr. 22nd, 2025 10:43 pmwallwalker posting in rainbowficAuthor: Wallwalker
Title: Recruit
Story: All's Fair in War and Confidence
Colors: Fluorite: 10. Guilty/Confessed, Vienna Orange 17. Or maybe this is a test, maybe this is a course correction, Side B Blackstar: 11. When the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band → Ziggy Stardust (Ziggy Stardust)
Supplies: Resin (Day 2 of 7 Days, 7 Stories forgetyourwordsout.)
Word Count: 2112
Rating: T
Content notes: Violence, death, murder, incarceration, references to sexual assault.
Summary: How Luisa's biggest mistake resulted in her recruitment.
Note: More of the side story relating to minor characters in War and Confidence, which is honestly running away with me.
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Title: Recruit
Story: All's Fair in War and Confidence
Colors: Fluorite: 10. Guilty/Confessed, Vienna Orange 17. Or maybe this is a test, maybe this is a course correction, Side B Blackstar: 11. When the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band → Ziggy Stardust (Ziggy Stardust)
Supplies: Resin (Day 2 of 7 Days, 7 Stories for
getyourwordsout.)Word Count: 2112
Rating: T
Content notes: Violence, death, murder, incarceration, references to sexual assault.
Summary: How Luisa's biggest mistake resulted in her recruitment.
Note: More of the side story relating to minor characters in War and Confidence, which is honestly running away with me.
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[ SECRET POST #6683 ]
Apr. 22nd, 2025 06:31 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6683 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
01.
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Notes:
Secrets Left to Post: 01 pages, 23 secrets from Secret Submission Post #955.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
Feedback Post
Apr. 22nd, 2025 08:12 pmextrapenguin posting in space_swapSlightly belatedly, the feedback post!
This year, I moved internationally during the exchange (pro tip: don't do this), with the actual moving date being the day sign-ups ended so I handled noms and sign-ups while packing (pro tip: super don't do this), and essentially felt like I was juggling about three balls too many at any given time. Hopefully this feeling of complete chaos did not reach you, but if it did, don't worry, I will not be moving, internationally or otherwise, next year!
With the above disclaimed, if you have any feedback, I'd be happy to hear it! (Even if it's "you sure seemed more disorganized than usual this year" or whatnot.) Requests on where to advertise? Wishes for a clearer FAQ/instructions?
This year, I moved internationally during the exchange (pro tip: don't do this), with the actual moving date being the day sign-ups ended so I handled noms and sign-ups while packing (pro tip: super don't do this), and essentially felt like I was juggling about three balls too many at any given time. Hopefully this feeling of complete chaos did not reach you, but if it did, don't worry, I will not be moving, internationally or otherwise, next year!
With the above disclaimed, if you have any feedback, I'd be happy to hear it! (Even if it's "you sure seemed more disorganized than usual this year" or whatnot.) Requests on where to advertise? Wishes for a clearer FAQ/instructions?
Drugs Challenge: Babylon 5: Walkabout
Apr. 22nd, 2025 02:03 pmbadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Walkabout
Fandom: Babylon 5
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Stephen Franklin.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 400
Spoilers/Setting: Walkabout.
Summary: He doesn’t know who he is anymore, and maybe he never did, but it’s time he found out.
Content Notes: References addiction.
Written For: Challenge 477: Amnesty 79, using Challenge 84: Drugs.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Babylon 5, or the characters. They belong to J. Michael Straczynski.
A/N: Quadruple drabble.
( Walkabout... )
Guest Challenge: Miss Marple/Winnie-the-Pooh: Fanfic: Unexpected Guests
Apr. 22nd, 2025 11:23 amsmallhobbit posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Unexpected Guests
Fandom: Miss Marple/Winnie-the-Pooh
Rating: G
Length: 489 words
Summary: When Miss Marple opens her door, she's surprised to see Tigger and Rabbit standing on the doorstep
Fandom: Miss Marple/Winnie-the-Pooh
Rating: G
Length: 489 words
Summary: When Miss Marple opens her door, she's surprised to see Tigger and Rabbit standing on the doorstep
Six Days Until Deadline
Apr. 22nd, 2025 02:20 ammaythe4th posting in maythe4thbewithyouYour works are due at 2359 UTC on April 27, or just under six days from now. Countdown to assignment deadline.
Reminder: works that are still in Draft form do not count as a fulfilled assignment. If you have not submitted a full length completed assignment that is a) minimum length/size, b) complete (no 1/? or 4/? chapter counts), and c) is NOT in Draft form by the deadline you will be defaulted and you will not be guaranteed a gift. Stories that are bullet point lists or outlines will not be considered complete works. Stories that have [insert planet name here] or other placeholder text will not be considered complete works. Stories or art that have a listed DNW, or do not contain at least one of your recipient's requested tags, will not be considered complete works so do check your assignment email carefully!
If you have already turned in your assignment, thank you! If you would like to leave a request for treats, check out the Grab Bag post, or if you want to browse treats, try out the Automagic App List of Requests or the Treat Tracker Spreadsheet.
Contact the mods by replying to posts or by email: maythe4thmod@gmail.com
Reminder: works that are still in Draft form do not count as a fulfilled assignment. If you have not submitted a full length completed assignment that is a) minimum length/size, b) complete (no 1/? or 4/? chapter counts), and c) is NOT in Draft form by the deadline you will be defaulted and you will not be guaranteed a gift. Stories that are bullet point lists or outlines will not be considered complete works. Stories that have [insert planet name here] or other placeholder text will not be considered complete works. Stories or art that have a listed DNW, or do not contain at least one of your recipient's requested tags, will not be considered complete works so do check your assignment email carefully!
If you have already turned in your assignment, thank you! If you would like to leave a request for treats, check out the Grab Bag post, or if you want to browse treats, try out the Automagic App List of Requests or the Treat Tracker Spreadsheet.
Contact the mods by replying to posts or by email: maythe4thmod@gmail.com
2025 Schedule & Rule Changes
Apr. 21st, 2025 09:23 pmlongficmod posting in fandom5kHello! I have continued the annual tradition of dragging my feet on posting a schedule and, as a result, pushing everything just a little bit later than last year. But 2025 is here! Some dates may be tweaked slightly before signups begin:
I'm also announcing a few rule changes.
First, standalone comics of 5 pages or more will be allowed this year!
Second, partly to support the ability to request/offer comics for different character combinations, I will be allowing participants to request and offer the same fandom multiple times. You must still request 3 unique fandoms and offer 4 unique fandoms.
Third and finally, the use of AI to generate text or images is not allowed in Fandom5K.
Rules are still being finalized, but you can read the draft here. Not much else has changed since last year.
Nominations: 23 April - 1 May
Signups: 3 May - 11 May
Assignments out by: 14 May
Mandatory check-in: 7-14 June
Default deadline: 14 June
Works due: 28 June
Works revealed: 19 July
Creators revealed: 28 July
I'm also announcing a few rule changes.
First, standalone comics of 5 pages or more will be allowed this year!
Second, partly to support the ability to request/offer comics for different character combinations, I will be allowing participants to request and offer the same fandom multiple times. You must still request 3 unique fandoms and offer 4 unique fandoms.
Third and finally, the use of AI to generate text or images is not allowed in Fandom5K.
Rules are still being finalized, but you can read the draft here. Not much else has changed since last year.
[#257 | Chemistry] Voting Post
Apr. 21st, 2025 09:33 pmfanweeklymod posting in fandomweeklyHere are the entries for this week's challenge:
( List of entries )
In order to vote, please reply to this post using the form provided. All comments are screened, and entries are listed in the order they were submitted. For your vote to qualify, you must fill out your entire voting card (all three spots) in order to be counted. First place votes are worth 3 points, second place votes are worth 2 points, and third place votes are worth 1 point. Meeting the bonus goal on an entry gets an extra point for that submission.
When voting, please copy/paste the ENTRY NUMBER and the FIC TITLE from the list above into the spot you're voting for (this prevents accidentally mis-numbering a vote and casting it for the wrong entry). It should look like this:
First Place: 61. Fic Title Here
Second Place: 88. Another Fic Title
Third Place: 47. Finally a third fic title goes here
Please note that you cannot vote for your own entry, and that votes cannot be made anonymously. You do not have to be a member of the community in order to vote, nor have submitted an entry for this week; everyone is welcome to participate in the voting. IP addresses are logged to prevent duplicate voting.
Voting closes Wednesday, April 23, at 9:00PM EST.
( List of entries )
In order to vote, please reply to this post using the form provided. All comments are screened, and entries are listed in the order they were submitted. For your vote to qualify, you must fill out your entire voting card (all three spots) in order to be counted. First place votes are worth 3 points, second place votes are worth 2 points, and third place votes are worth 1 point. Meeting the bonus goal on an entry gets an extra point for that submission.
When voting, please copy/paste the ENTRY NUMBER and the FIC TITLE from the list above into the spot you're voting for (this prevents accidentally mis-numbering a vote and casting it for the wrong entry). It should look like this:
First Place: 61. Fic Title Here
Second Place: 88. Another Fic Title
Third Place: 47. Finally a third fic title goes here
Please note that you cannot vote for your own entry, and that votes cannot be made anonymously. You do not have to be a member of the community in order to vote, nor have submitted an entry for this week; everyone is welcome to participate in the voting. IP addresses are logged to prevent duplicate voting.
Voting closes Wednesday, April 23, at 9:00PM EST.
[#257] Cosmic Cleanup (MCU)
Apr. 22nd, 2025 02:49 amendlesstwanted posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #257 – Chemistry
Title: Cosmic Cleanup
Fandom: The Marvels (Movie 2023), Captain America (Anthony Mackie Movies)
Rating/Warnings: Teen for some language. Takes place between TFATWS and The Marvels.
Bonus: yes
Word Count: 971
Summary: Sam’s first assignment as Captain America takes him to a lab with Monica (and a whole lot of science he doesn’t understand).
( Sam’s phone buzzes —for the fifth time in half an hour. )
Title: Cosmic Cleanup
Fandom: The Marvels (Movie 2023), Captain America (Anthony Mackie Movies)
Rating/Warnings: Teen for some language. Takes place between TFATWS and The Marvels.
Bonus: yes
Word Count: 971
Summary: Sam’s first assignment as Captain America takes him to a lab with Monica (and a whole lot of science he doesn’t understand).
( Sam’s phone buzzes —for the fifth time in half an hour. )
[ SECRET POST #6682 ]
Apr. 21st, 2025 06:50 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6682 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
01.
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Notes:
Secrets Left to Post: 02 pages, 30 secrets from Secret Submission Post #955.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
Nominations Queries
Apr. 21st, 2025 06:05 pmlittlefics posting in seasonsofdrabblesSignups have just opened, and nominations are still ongoing!
We havetwo three nominations queries at this time. If you were one of the nominators of these tags, we would appreciate you helping us with clarifications:
Thank you!
We have
- Little Shop of Horrors - Menken/Ashman: The tag "Chantel (Little Shop of Horrors)" was nominated, but we are having trouble confirming that this character exists. Could the nominator share information on where they appear in the canon?
- Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! | Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!: The tag "Sheriff Dekastop (Eizouken)" was nominated, but we are having trouble confirming that this character exists. Could the nominator share information on where they appear in the canon?
- Heartbeat (UK TV): The tag "Cup of Tea (Object and Concept Anthropomorphism)" was nominated, but we wanted to double-check if this is indeed a nomination for a cup of tea that appears in Heartbeat—in which case it should be disambiguated with the proper fandom—or if it was an error.
Thank you!
Side B Blackstar 15, Vienna Orange 16
Apr. 21st, 2025 04:52 pmwallwalker posting in rainbowficAuthor: Wallwalker
Story: A Poisoned Olive Branch
Colors: Vienna Orange 16. This is where you come from, the anchor that you can’t leave behind, Side B: Blackstar 15. I'm happy. Hope you're happy, too. I've loved. All I've needed: love. Sordid details following. →Ashes to Ashes (Scary Monsters)
Supplies: Parchment, Resin (Day 1 of 7 Days, 7 Stories forgetyourwordsout.)
Word Count: 1032
Rating: T
Content notes: Refers to past death and potential abuse from families. Also, a story in an Earth-like society where Sedoretu marriages are normalized, though it mentions same-moiety romantic relationships as well.
Summary: Shirya receives something she never wanted to see again... a letter from her mother.
Note: I've written a few more pieces for this universe, mostly for an event last March - if you're curious, the link is here on my personal DW.
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Story: A Poisoned Olive Branch
Colors: Vienna Orange 16. This is where you come from, the anchor that you can’t leave behind, Side B: Blackstar 15. I'm happy. Hope you're happy, too. I've loved. All I've needed: love. Sordid details following. →Ashes to Ashes (Scary Monsters)
Supplies: Parchment, Resin (Day 1 of 7 Days, 7 Stories for
getyourwordsout.)Word Count: 1032
Rating: T
Content notes: Refers to past death and potential abuse from families. Also, a story in an Earth-like society where Sedoretu marriages are normalized, though it mentions same-moiety romantic relationships as well.
Summary: Shirya receives something she never wanted to see again... a letter from her mother.
Note: I've written a few more pieces for this universe, mostly for an event last March - if you're curious, the link is here on my personal DW.
( Read more... )
Position Challenge: FAKE: Fanfic: Ridiculous Accident
Apr. 21st, 2025 07:32 pmbadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Ridiculous Accident
Fandom: FAKE
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ryo, Dee, Bikky, OFC.
Rating: PG
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: Ryo injures himself in a really ridiculous accident.
Word Count: 300
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 477: Amnesty 79, using Challenge 380: Position.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Triple drabble.
[#257] Real Science (Doctor Who)
Apr. 21st, 2025 11:20 amshivver posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: 257 - Chemistry
Title: Real Science
Fandom: Doctor Who
Rating/Warnings: General
Bonus: No
Word Count: 985
Summary: Hex learns about science and why Ace loves it.
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Title: Real Science
Fandom: Doctor Who
Rating/Warnings: General
Bonus: No
Word Count: 985
Summary: Hex learns about science and why Ace loves it.
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[#257] together again and always (Blue Lock)
Apr. 21st, 2025 06:25 pmquicksilverfox3 posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: 257 - Chemistry
Title: together again and always
Fandom: Blue Lock
Rating/Warnings: General
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 984
Summary: Early in their time in Blue Lock, Isagi wakes and Bachira has wandered off.
( but now i'm wide awake )
Title: together again and always
Fandom: Blue Lock
Rating/Warnings: General
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 984
Summary: Early in their time in Blue Lock, Isagi wakes and Bachira has wandered off.
( but now i'm wide awake )