Question for the gallery!

Was it ever actually specified that Clem and Jane's "Over a dozen jobs together, all successful" (3x11) took place over the 6 months? Or is that ONLY inference based on his "That's just in six months, imagine what a couple years would look like" (3x10) comment?

I don't know why I didn't clock it before, but I'm giffing, and in the 3x10 "Ten Months Ago" flashback, the very first thing Clem says to her is:

You again.

So clearly they've run into each other on jobs at least once before. He didn't get her name until that day ten months ago in Paris, after Dwire shot them, though.

180 years of searching, and I'm three feet away (from you) | 32k

AKA The National Treasure AU in which buck is a huge history nerd, chimney is a tired tech guy and eddie is just trying to do his job

Dr Diaz's eyes flick from Chimney to Buck and his cheeks flush a pretty pink that Buck wants desperately to taste. He doesn't miss the sweep of his body Dr Diaz does, or the way he averts his eyes when he realises he's been caught.

Chimney nudges him, barely concealing his amusement at the situation, and jerks his head at the two seats in front of the desk.

"Good afternoon, gentlemen." Dr Diaz says as he stands up to greet them.

"Hi." Chim shakes his hand good-naturedly. "Howard Han."

Eddie turns to Buck, and something charged and heavy passes between them before Buck can remember to, you know, be human and shake the pretty man's hand.

"Uh, Evan Buckley. Its n-nice to meet you, Dr Diaz."

"Please," he clears his throat, "call me Eddie."

"Eddie." Buck nods, savouring the weight of the name on his lips.

"Take a seat."

They all sit down and Buck is alarmingly aware all of a sudden just how insane they're about to sound.

"Is, um, Eddie short for Eduardo?" Buck asks, a poor attempt to prolong the time when Eddie doesn't think he's talking to someone who belongs in an asylum.

"Edmundo." Eddie smiles at him, and Buck's eyes catch on a picture of a curly-haired boy with crutches on the shelves behind him. He's quite possibly the cutest kid Buck has ever seen.

Another frame catches his attention then, this one displaying an almost complete set of George Washington's campaign buttons.

"Wow." Buck traces a gentle finger down the side of the frame. "This is a beautiful collection."

"It would be." Eddie huffs. "If I could find the seventeen-eighty-nine inaugural."

"I found one once." Buck murmurs, a plan already forming in his head. He's been told a few times that his love language may be gift giving. Or acts of service. Or words of affirmation. So he's a love polyglot, so what?

Out of the corner of his eye, he catches the bewildered look Chimney is shooting him and clears his throat, blushing deeply.

"You, um," Eddie fiddles with a biro, "told my assistant that this was an urgent matter?"

"Uh, yes, sir." Buck barely resists the urge to face palm. Sir? Maybe he does belong in a fucking asylum. Chimney's never going to let him live this down. "Okay, so, I'll get straight to the point." Buck sucks in a deep breath and summons all the tact he has. "Someone's going to steal the Declaration of Independence."

Eddie blinks, slumping back into his seat. He stares at them blankly but, to his credit he manages not to laugh. He turns to Chimney who only shrugs.

"Its true." He grimaces. "Sounds crazy, but the woman is relentless. She wouldn't let a few hundred security measures stop her."

"Okay." Eddie drops the pen and folds his hands together, resting them on the tabletop and leaning forward in a way that makes his biceps bulge. "I think maybe you should talk to the FBI."

"Been there, done that." Chim mutters.

"And?"

"And they assured us that the Declaration cannot possibly be stolen." Buck answers. "But—"

"Well, the FBI would be right." Eddie's eyes dart to the phone and Buck pleads with the universe for even the slightest chance.

"We're not so sure." Buck leans forward. "However, if we were given the chance, the privilege, to examine the document—" Eddie cocks his head with a frown. "We'd be able to tell you if it were in any danger."

"And what would you be looking for?" He asks, exasperated and a little intrigued.

"We believe," Buck winces slightly, "that there's an encryption on the back."

"Like a code?" Eddie frowns, eyes dancing with mirth.

"Yes, sir." Buck closes his eyes and rolls them at himself. Welp, may as well lean into the crazy.

"Could you clarify?"

"A cartograph," Buck says at the same time Chimney mumbles,

"Treasure map."

Eddie's eyebrows jump halfway up his forehead.

"What my colleague means to say," Buck butts in, "is a map of..." Fuck, there's really no good way to put this. "Hidden items," he clears his throat, "of historic and intrinsic value."

Eddie stares blankly again.

"If it makes you feel any better," Chim whispers, "this is where we lost the FBI."

"You're treasure hunters." Eddie sighs and drops his head into his hands. God, even his exasperation is sexy.

"Treasure protectors might be more accurate." Buck corrects gently.

"Mr Buckley, I have personally seen the back of the Declaration," that really shouldn't make Buck hot under the collar, but he's a history buff, sue him, "and I promise you the only thing there is a notation that reads—"

"Original Declaration of Independence, dated four of July. Yes, sir."

Eddie flounders for a moment and, yeah, its a little disconcerting just how hot someone reciting historical facts can be, Buck can attest to that.

"But no map." Eddie recovers.

Buck bites back a groan and shoots a pained look at Chimney who only shrugs helpfully.

"Its... Invisible."

"Right." Eddie nods slowly.

"And that's where we lost the Department of Homeland Security."

"May I ask what led to your theory on this invisible map?"

"We found an engraving on the stem of a two-hundred year old pipe." Buck answers.

"A Mason's pipe." Chim clarifies.

"Can I see the pipe?" Eddie brightens.

Fuck.

"We don't, um, have it?" Chim offers.

"Did," Eddie leans forward, looks left and right, lowers his voice," did Mothman take it?"

(read on ao3)

of wishbones, chapter 4 by beemotionpicture

Bruce lets out a long breath, resting his forehead against the door which he'd locked for good measure. It doesn't take long to compose himself, and he smiles wryly at the thought that he really should shed this little habit of his. A cursory glance around the room, and he takes stock of his surroundings; he's in a break room of some sort, in a secluded part of the center, one with little foot traffic now that people have started working properly. But he isn't alone here, he registers soon enough. There's a thrumming under his skin that he can't explain; he's reasonably in no danger here at the center, and he'd be able to defend himself from any threat, no matter. He doesn't know what he'll find around the corner, but once he sees past the lockers he understands exactly why he was drawn to this room in the first place. Jason. It's always Jason.

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Support the BBC for having a trans character in recent episodes of 'Doctor Who'

Apparently the BBC (UK) has had 144 complaints about a recent episode of Doctor Who because it contained an openly trans character.

I've made a complaint to the BBC that there weren't enough transgender characters in Doctor Who. I would love if 144 other people did the same thing. Here's the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints/make-a-complaint/#/Complaint

(For your easy reference: "The Star Beast" aired on 25/11/2023 on BBC One, and the trans character is called Rose.)

Please note that the complaint form asks for your UK postcode, so only UK folks can join in with this - but if you suspect you might have any UK-based followers, maybe give us a reblog to boost the signal?

Edit: I'm told that you can fill in the form even if you're outside of the UK, because the BBC provide service to many countries other than the UK, including the USA! Go for it. :D

Reply to confirm that you've done it, so I can keep a count!

Here's my complaint:

I recommend:

Avoid sarcasm or irony. Assume your post will be taken literally. If you are clearly joking or being mean you will be ignored or misunderstood.

Include some gratitude/appreciation. It's pretty great that they included a trans woman in a positive way, and they should know that they have explicit support for that.

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Edit again: I'm seeing some concerns in the replies/reblogs that the BBC might not distinguish between "less trans people, please" complaints and "more trans people, please" complaints. Rest assured, this is nothing to worry about - the BBC publish fortnightly complaint reports, and they do pay enough attention to know when a complaint is in favour of or against trans inclusion. In fact, their 20 November – 3 December 2023 report is where the various news articles are getting the 144 complaints figure; that report says there were precisely 144 complaints that they have categorised as "Anti-male / inappropriate inclusion of transgender character".

That means the next complaints fortnight window is 4 December - 17 December. We have 8 more days to beat 144. By my count, over Tumblr, WhatsApp, the Fediverse and Telegram, we have 85 so far, which is well over halfway there.

Also, when you've done it, please reply to confirm you have done it, so that I can count us!

Thank you, everyone!

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Edit, 2023-12-11, 1am UK time:

We did it! I've just been counting up responses, and it looks like sometime yesterday evening we hit 144 complaints/comments in favour of Rose Noble and more excellent trans characters in Doctor Who! (We're actually up to 157 now, fantastic.)

So, my next plan is to submit a Freedom of Information Act request to the BBC sometime in the next few days, asking for complaints and compliments figures. Then I'd ideally (energy and time permitting) like to put together a press release that I can send out to the publications that promoted the tiny "144 anti-trans complaints" figure, showing them that there has been far more feedback in favour of trans representation than against.

I'll keep you posted.

MXTX Diaspora May is back for 2024!

MXTX Diaspora May is an event in which Chinese diaspora creators come together to share the diverse aspects of Chinese culture, as well as connect with each other over lived experiences.

Through the promotion and creation of these fanworks, we hope to encourage thoughtful self-reflection throughout the broader fandom, especially with regard to embracing cultural humility and dismantling structures and behaviors that allow racism to flourish, both in fandom and in real life.

Support of MXTX Diaspora May will go a long way towards creating a more inclusive and open climate in our shared online spaces, especially for creators who rarely get their voices heard in the English-speaking side of fandom. We aim to uplift the unique voices and stories of our participants, and we encourage anyone who enjoys works from this event to share in the celebration of Chinese culture from Chinese creators.

Any creator with Chinese heritage may participate in MXTX Diaspora May. Event rules and work requirements may be found at the link below.

Please note one major change from last year: all works must be complete at the time of posting. We will not accept works-in-progress into our collection.

Event Rules & FAQ

Our prompts this year are based on 四象, the Four Symbols, also known as the Four Guardians, Four Gods, or Four Auspicious Beasts. You can find an overview of the Four Symbols on wiki.

Sub-prompts for the event will be posted soon.

Are you a creator of Chinese heritage who's ready to sign up for this event? Please fill out the sign-up form below!

You will receive a discord link to the event server after you complete the form. Please make sure to join the discord server to connect with fellow event participants and receive event announcements and updates.

Sign-ups will run from March 17, 2024 to April 9, 2024.

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Reblogs and signal boosts for this event are welcome from both participants and non-participants. Please feel free to boost on bluesky and twitter as well.

Feel free to check out our collections from previous years. Comments and kudos are always appreciated by creators!

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We look forward to sharing and celebrating everyone's works from the 2024 event!

happy pope listening to megalovania anniversary eve. as much as i don't want to think about it, it's also the one year anniversary of the urfaveisunfuckable disaster, and some of you may remember me as mod gortys (or mori or rhys. yes my name is rhys. no im not mod rhys. we're two different people with the same name. it happens.) i wouldn't be making this post if i wasn't absolutely desperate, so if you were at all entertained by that clusterfuck, please do me a favor and just read.

i've made this announcement before, but i was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the end of september (which is leukemia awareness month, ironically enough.) needless to say, chemo is expensive. i was a college student who was only able to go on scholarship, and the scholarship was rapidly becoming not enough. my parents are both teachers, a job that notoriously never pays well, and my dad quit to be able to take time to take me to my appointments.

my aunt made a gofundme for my care, and the reason i'm so hesitant to link it is that she included my legal name and face, and i know that many people on this site are no better off than me. i am truly desperate, as i spent the majority of october and november in this hospital and this is, needlessly to say, a huge obstacle to getting a job. even though i'm now in remission (not completely, there's some residual left), i'm still going to have to get maintenance chemo about once a month, and the only way to completely ensure i don't have a relapse is to get a bone marrow transplant. this would mean i'll have to stay in the hospital for another month, have visits three times a week for another 3 months, and then have visits slowly getting less often for another 3 months. even then, i'll have to have more frequent checkups for the rest of my life just to make sure i stay well.

even if you can only signal boost, not donate, i would greatly appreciate it. if i had a dollar for every note on that video recapping the drama, i'd have at least 43k. any amount of help would be appreciated. we've only reached about 4k, and while i'm grateful and surprised that we even reached that much, it just isn't enough for all the expenses that will be piling on. thank you for your time.

also, if you are able to donate, please don't send any comments with the names mori or rhys on them, i'm not out to my parents in any capacity and this i don't want to come out to them while i'm so dependent on them. thank you for your understanding.

Batfam as the weirdest Tumblr asks you've ever received?

Dick: the person in my DMs who kept insisting I'm Jewish even after I told them I'm not

Jason: the tirade that felt like it was ghostwritten by the Joker. I posted it but Tumblr's search engine was designed by squirrels

Tim: the QAnoner telling me I'm a media insider pushing Biden's leftist agenda after Tim came out (I wish)

Damian: the person who sent me a picture of their dog. That was nice. I really needed that

Duke: the person who asked if I'll ever consider taking commissions. They were polite about it but the answer is no

Cullen: the person who wanted me to promote their Batfam x Danny Phantom Wattpad fanfic

Stephanie: shoutout to everyone who asks me how I'm doing. I won't unload my problems onto you but I appreciate it

Cassandra: I think someone tried to send me emojis but they came out as squares

Barbara: someone who came pretty close to guessing where I live based on how I speak

Harper: apologies to everyone asking for the batfam as anime but I saw 2 episodes of Death Note and that's the extent of what I know

Carrie: the commenter I reported for being under 13. I'm sorry but Tumblr has an age limit for a reason

Kate: the person who asked my opinion on a Black Widow jacket they found. They're just biker jackets but it's the thought that counts

Alfred: maybe I'm old and out of touch but why do people keep sending me my own posts?

Selina: anyone who's tried to flirt with me. Not spambots, actual people who developed a parasocial bond

Bruce: pretty much every PSA, signal boost, GoFundMe, etc. I'm not doing that to my followers

dishonorable mention to all the neckbeards. why are you on tumblr?

sevnreads' monthly fic recs || march 2024

hi friends! last month i read some amazing stories, and i’d like to share them with you. shoutout to these writers. we appreciate your hard work. thank you for dedicating your time to creating this wonderful content for us to enjoy.

note: i do not own or claim any of these works as my own. if you find a story you like on this list, please consider supporting the author with a review, reblog, comment, ko-fi, or signal boost.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ most of this content is nsfw and mature rated. minors should stop at this point, and exit.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ nothing this time

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ angel by @sailoryooons (m)

Yoongi never meant to keep coming back. You never meant to become Yoongi’s favorite. Being Min Yoongi’s favorite has dire consequences. [semi-established relationship, mafia, smut, fluff]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ midnight by @prettypearlypisces (m)

"I think I can help you sleep better." [fluff, smut]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ sunlit summer by @jeonqkooks

[best friends to lovers (?), college au, fluff]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ nothing this time

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ try again by @jiminscockr1ng (m)

Your arranged husband punishes you after causing a scene and acting like a brat. [arranged marriage au, smut, angst, fluff]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ nothing this time

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ collard greens by @gimmethatagustd (m)

Working as a counselor at a summer camp for kids isn't the most exciting job, but hanging out with Taehyung makes it worth it. [friends to lovers, summer camp au, smut, fluff]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ dawning by @wintaerbaer

He’s never invited into your world during these late night sessions. You always push him away or ignore him. This is new. [established relationship au, angst, bit of fluff, hurt/comfort]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ trip by @daechwitatamic (m)

Your gigantic crush on Kim Taehyung is so bad that you drop whatever you’re holding every time he speaks to you. Your dirty liar of a best friend SWORE to you he wouldn’t be on this camping trip, but he is. Luckily, the trip gives Taehyung the chance to see you in a new light, admittedly with some help from his best friend (and definitely hired spy) Park Jimin. [fluff, smut, friends to lovers, camp au]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ all that ass by @jiminscockr1ng (m)

Your idol boyfriend whom you barely see, surprises you at home on a random Friday afternoon. The two of you make up for lost time. [established relationship, fluff, smut]

Hey I know reblogs are worth more than likes, and I fully support liking and reblogging, but the phrasing on your mapleshade post is very abusive and guilt trippy!! /nm

hey first of all i wanna start this off saying i'm not trying to start a fight or drama or anything, i have conflict anxiety i don't want to start shit in the reblogs

also, i understand that posts that say things like "if you don't reblog this i can't trust you / signal boost / everyone reblog this i don't care" can be very harmful, i myself tend to avoid reblogs that say that.

however i really don't think that "don't like if you're not going to reblog" is abusive or guilt tripping, ESPECIALLY abusive? that is a very strong accusation to make and i don't appreciate the sentiment that the language i used is abusive or a guilt-tripping. my caption was not meant to be a guilt trip either. it was meant literally, and it was meant to be a little firm - i don't want likes. reblog art.

i've gotten several asks in the past about this caption that i put on my art and i will repeat myself: likes. are. worthless. on tumblr likes have no function. only reblogs matter when it comes to art and artist exposure. to me, getting a like on my art is like getting a notification that says "this person didn't care or like your art enough to reblog."

reblogs share art with others, give the artist exposure and allow for comments and thoughts in the tags, maybe gain new followers. it's so much more rewarding and motivational to receive a reblog whereas a like does nothing.

reblog art or you will stop seeing art.

if you have a replacement suggestion that isn't "reblogs > likes" which people tend to ignore, i'd be happy to hear it, but first, take a look at this.

this is a piece of my art, posted on my main blog, without my "don't like if you're not going to reblog" caption.

this is a piece of my art, posted on my main blog, with my "don't like if you're not going to reblog" caption. (and even still the likes are higher than the reblogs with about 200 more likes)

my caption is firm because it has to be, because tumblr has a MASSIVE problem with artists and me and all my artist friends are pretty much at the end of our patience.

kait's book corner & cafe

update: this celebration is now closed!

note from me to you: hello friends! the time has come again where i must be sappy. i know, i know, just bear with me, okay? i truly cannot comprehend that there are over two thousand of you lovely souls here now. i appreciate every single one of you who have taken time out of your own lives to join me in my delusions, more than you'll ever know. every like, every comment, every reblog with an indecipherable keysmash—i cherish them all. you all are what push me to grow as a writer, and to keep writing. thank you, thank you, thank you <3

navigation, characters, guidelines

rules:

you don't have to be following me to send something in! this celebration is open to anyone and everyone!

you can send in as many celebration asks as you want, but please only send one request per ask.

as always, please pay attention to my writing guidelines, and please be patient with me!

for one shots, please stick only to characters on the list of ones i write for. please also include the actual prompt and which list it's from, not just the number. this makes things much easier for me!

this celebration will last until halloween—so today, october 15 to tuesday, october 31 at 11:59pm pst.

so without further ado, welcome to my cozy little bookshop. pick a book, settle in, and enjoy 📚

feeling hungry? thirsty? i know i always need a little beverage when i read. we've got something for everyone. come on over to our cafe counter, take a look at our menu!

send ☕ along with a prompt from any one of the lists below and a character of your choosing, and i'll write you a one shot to satisfy your craving!

✤ list a ✤ list b ✤ list c ✤ list d ✤ list e ✤ list f

we all know it, we all love it, it's the reason why many of us are here on tumblr to begin with. welcome to the fictional section, home to blorbos and brainrots. if you've ever wanted to know more about a character, here's your chance!

send ✏️ along with a character of your choosing for my headcanons for them. these can include characters i don't write for, but you think i might know.

send 🖊️ along with a character + a concept/thought about them and i'll expand on it. (nsfw thoughts are allowed, but please be 18+ if you do send one in)

wander on over here to the nonfiction section next, friend! here you can read about anyone's life story.

send 📝 along with a short description of yourself (appearance, hobbies, things you enjoy, etc.) and your fandom of choice from this list, and i'll pair you with a character and tell you why!

come along right this way to the romance section! this one's my favorite because it allows me to spread love and appreciation for the people on this lovely site.

send 💌 along with any fics, blogs, or folks you want to give a little extra love to today!

maybe you're more into a little bit of mystery and adventure in your stories? well you're in luck, because we've also got a section for those too!

send 🔎 along with any ask game you can think of (ama, cym, fmk, this or that, would you rather, etc.) and i'll gladly give you the answers you seek.

oh look, you found the bookstore cat nestled in the stacks! murphy only lets a few lucky souls pet him, so here's your chance! (moots only please!)

send 🐈 for a handwritten love letter from yours truly and a song that reminds me of you <3

tagging some lovely moots (signal boost if you'd like, but absolutely no pressure <3): @inkluvs @starryeyedstories @sunlitide @roosterbruiser @headkiss @familyvideostevie @stevebabey @maddipoof @yellowjaxxx @bradleybeachbabe @buckysprettybaby @spideystevie @sokkigarden @alwritey-aphrodite @sunshinesteviee @witchwyfe @astermath @brettsgoldstein @fanboyswhore9 @crappymixtape @annab-nana @boneblushed

💙 Crossing Paths by Ilona22

💙 Crossing Paths

by Ilona22

M, 21k, Wangxian

Summary: In a world where the gentry families are both shapeshifters, and rulers of their territory in truth, a different war is started by greed. During its course the paths of a human and a dragon shifter cross, and from that, something grows. Kay's comments: This story has really enjoyable world-building and I loved to see the sects re-imagined as shifters. Like in canon, a war plays out between the sects in this story. However, the allegiances are different and in the end, the Jiangs are on the losing side and the story follows how Wei Wuxian ended up being turned over to the Lans and then promptly courted by Hanguang-Jun himself. Even during the war on opposing sides, Wangxian had already hit it off and their developing relationship in this story was right up my alley! Lan Wangji truly knows how to treat Wei Wuxian as he deserves and shower him in love and appreciation! Excerpt: Wei Ying’s part of the border had held, in contrast to the one near the coast. And so, it had been deemed more important that he guard their back against Gusu. It meant that Wei Ying had spent the last month skirmishing with Lan Wangji, Hanguang-Jun. Heir of Gusu and, as all of the main Lan clan, dragon shifter. Truly an awesome sight in his dragon form, Wei Ying had never seen anything as beautiful as that. All sleek, white scales, with ice blue accents, swift and elegant in the air. But fighting him directly like that? Not his idea of fun. Bears at least stayed on the ground. It had involved a lot of tactically chosen cover, talisman work and quick, intense duels. He was managing to hold the border, despite still having mainly common troops, and a few of the other outer disciples. But this would not work forever. For the moment, his requests for reinforcement had been denied, due to the Nie and Wen effectively pressing the Jin and Yu – the Nie had been joined by Zewu-Jun and his men, which was making things very difficult for the Jin. As Wei Ying had expected, their side was crippled by power plays and politics. There were factions in the Jin sect, each jockeying for the most prestigious postings. The Yu were too proud to accept someone outside their sect commanding their troops. And Jiang Cheng was terrible at cooperation. It was a mess held together by Jiang Fengmian’s efforts at diplomacy, and the hope for gains.

pov wei wuxian, canon divergence, shapeshifters, war, cultivation sect politics, dragon lan wangji, human wei wuxian, war prize wei wuxian, diplomacy, developing relationship, getting to know each other, getting together, falling in love, not jiang cheng friendly, jiang family dynamics

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(Please REBLOG as a signal boost for this hard-working author if you like – or think others might like – this story.)

9-1-1, what's your fantasy? | 5k

the season 6, episode 8 spec fic no one asked for

or: buck crashes the jeep, dreams and figures some shit out

Buck wakes up to ringing ears and the soft glow of pale morning light.

He squints at the sudden brightness, head pounding in objection, and pulls the blanket over his head. He frowns.

Its not an unfamiliar blanket, not by any means, but its not his blanket. And he's definitely not the only one under it.

A heavy arm tightens around his waist, squeezing almost painfully before going slack and boneless. His bedfellow huffs a half-asleep laugh as they shuffle closer and Buck holds his breath against what he knows is coming.

"You can ostrich all you'd like, but that alarm is going to go off in seven minutes." Eddie's voice, warm and sweet like honey.

"Why?" Buck grumbles, the alarm bell ringing in the back of his head too faint to make it through the fog of his mind.

"Our son has school." Eddie says around a yawn, shuffling closer still until his face is nestled in the crook of Buck's neck.

"Your son." He whispers to himself, enough forethought to contest that piece of information.

"He's your son before ten."

Eddie drops a kiss to the skin of his throat then, a dizzying brush of dry lips, barely any pressure and yet somehow a sting shoots through him. A pleased hum, and Eddie opens his mouth enough to sink his teeth into the tender skin. Oh. Yeah, that makes sense. Eddie pulls away after a moment of suckling, presses another kiss to the mark before nuzzling his nose against it.

A lazy smile tugs at Buck's lips as Eddie noses his way up to Buck's jaw. His eyes flutter open, adjusting to the light now dimmed by the shadow leaning over him, and Eddie comes into focus. He's always soft in the morning, sleep-rumpled and oh-so-beautiful. His mussed hair sticks up every which way, loose strands falling over his forehead, between his bleary, half-squinted eyes as warm and inviting as a cup of coffee in the morning. There's stubble on his jaw too, built up over their days off, and it provides a delicious scratch as Eddie leans down to kiss him square on the mouth.

Buck feels like he's missing something, like he's taken the stairs two at a time and misjudged where they ended, like he's skipped a few pages of his book. But with Eddie licking into his mouth, morning breath and all, with Eddie's bulging arms either side of his head, caging him in, with Eddie's thigh slotted between his legs, he can't find it in himself to care about whatever piece of information he's forgetting. It can itch at him all it likes, but the pressure of Eddie's knee against his crotch scratches another much more pressing itch that drowns out the other. Besides, its his year of saying yes to possibilities and it looks like morning sex with his best friend is a very probable possibility right now.

Eddie deepens the kiss somehow, settling his weight on top of Buck fully. For a second, it knocks the wind from him, feels a little like a ladder truck landing on his chest, and he can't breathe through it. But then, Eddie shifts and the sensation vanishes, replaced by the pleasure of a body pressing him into the mattress. Buck moans as Eddie sucks on his tongue, hips bucking up of their own accord, and Eddie wrenches himself away with a gasp.

(read the rest on ao3)

CFWC January Contest/Event

Thank you to all who have participated! The event has closed, and a winner has been selected! Over 180 fics and artistic creations were shared during this event! We hope to do something else like this very soon!

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Each year, we ask creators to share their Tumblr Top 5, based on note count, as well as their Creator Top 5, representing their personal favorite creations from the past year. Both 2023 lists have been posted, and links can be found here:

Tumblr Top 5 - 2023

Creator's Top 5 - 2023

A lot of work goes into this event, both on the part of the participating creators and coordinating at CFWC, so it would be nice to have it serve as more than a commemoration. So @storyofmychoices had a wonderful idea (thank you for sharing it with me!) and we decided to run with it!

During the month of January, we encourage you to read, share, and comment on fics contained on the 2023 Tumblr Top 5 or Creator Top 5 lists. Each time you do, you will be given a chance in a raffle for a commission from Art by Ainna (IG). Additionally, each time one of the creations is reblogged, the creator will be given a chance to be named February's Creator of the Month or MC of the Month.

Full rules and details can be found below.

**PLEASE NOTE** You will need to follow the rules exactly as described below to be included in the raffle. So, please pay close attention to the rules.

Signal boosts are appreciated!

The event will run from January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024.

One chance will be given to a reader when they read, reblog, and comment on a fic on either the Tumblr Top 5 or Creator's Top 5 list.

All three actions must be taken, and only fics on these two lists are eligible for purposes of this contest.

One chance will be given to a reader for each fic they read/share/comment on, up to a maximum of five chances per reader per week. Each reader could receive up to 25 chances over the five-week period.

When reblogging the fic, the reader MUST USE the hashtag #CFWC January 2024. Fics reblogged without the tag will not be given a chance in the raffle.

Please tag @choicesficwriterscreations in the reblog.

The drawing for the art commission will be held no later than Friday, February 2nd, and the winner will be announced on CFWC.

The drawing for the COTM or MCOTM will be held on Friday, January 26th, and winners will be notified via DM.

In addition to the above, each time a creator's work from the Tumblr Top 5 or Creator's Top 5 is shared per the rules above, they will be given one chance to be selected for the February 2024 Creator of the Month or MC of the Month.

Who is eligible for prizes?

While we encourage you to share fics of all creators, the following are not eligible for the art commission only:

CFWC Moderators are not eligible for the art commission.

Anyone who has won an art commission from CFWC within the past 3 months is ineligible for the art commission.

All participants, including those in the 2 categories above, are eligible for the February COTM or MCOTM.

Creators with works on the lists can also share the works of other creators and will be eligible based on the above rules.

Please send any questions about this event via ask or DM @jerzwriter.

WrongPlanet.net, the largest autism forum, is in the midst of a hostile takeover

tl;dr: WrongPlanet’s owner got hacked and there are now no mods. Please signal boost this so that autistic people know the site is likely to be unsafe from now on.

I heard that Alex Plank, the absentee admin of WrongPlanet, had returned with a big announcement. 

Here it is:

Hey there, fellow Wrong Planeters! I know it's been an eternity since I last graced this forum with my presence. I apologize for my absence, but I come bearing an astonishing tale of woe and wonder. Brace yourselves, for I suffer from the most peculiar affliction known to mankind: "Chronic Update Blockage Disorder (and forgetting to change my password)." Yes, you read that right. For a decade now, I have been plagued by a condition that has kept me from updating Wrong Planet, ensuring that it remains untouched, like a relic preserved for future generations to marvel at. Imagine the monumental impact this has had on the state of the internet. Don't worry; I'll give you a moment to gather your thoughts. Now, you may be wondering how such an unusual ailment came to be. Well, let me enlighten you. It all began when I was innocently tinkering with some HTML code, trying to add a dancing unicorn GIF to my signature. Little did I know that this innocent act of digital mischief would lead to my tragic downfall. In a bizarre twist of fate, my fingers slipped on the keyboard, causing a cataclysmic error in the space-time continuum. A rift opened up, and Wrong Planet was sucked into a parallel dimension—an alternate reality where updating websites is a crime punishable by being forced to listen to dial-up modem noises on repeat for eternity. It's a dimension where webmasters are trapped in a perpetual loop of server errors and broken links. Oh, the horror! Ever since that fateful day, I have been caught in a cosmic limbo, unable to break free from the clutches of my disorder. Every time I attempt to update the site, my hands freeze, my eyes glaze over, and my mind is overrun with visions of cascading style sheets and merciless pop-up ads. It's like a digital possession straight out of a techno-horror movie. But fear not! I refuse to let this affliction define me. In my isolation, I have become a webmaster hermit, a guru of outdated HTML and obsolete plugins. I have attained a level of enlightenment that transcends the mere mortal realm of web development. My website, frozen in time, stands as a testament to my indomitable spirit and steadfast refusal to give in to the relentless march of progress. So, as I sit here in my digital dungeon, surrounded by stacks of floppy disks and a shrine dedicated to the ancient Netscape Navigator, I implore you all to cherish your ability to update your websites. Take a moment to appreciate the mundane task of uploading a new blog post or tweaking your site's layout, for it is a privilege denied to the unfortunate few, like me. In conclusion, I hope my tale of woe has brought a smile to your face, despite the tragic consequences it has had on my own online presence. Remember, life is unpredictable, and so are the pitfalls of the digital world. Cherish your ability to hit that "Publish" button, for you never know when it might be taken away from you, leaving you stranded in the abyss of chronic update blockage and forgetting to change my password that's been used for over 10 years. Yours humorously, The Eternally Unresponsive Webmaster Alex i come in peace

Now this is a weird post, right?

Some early commenters mentioned that this was weird - one accused “Alex” of being high - but most of them seemed to think it was just Alex being a bit goofy.

Then on page two, we have a post from The_Walrus, a long-serving moderator. Well, former moderator:

There is a >95% probability that it isn't the real Alex, and instead his account has been compromised. Firstly, Alex doesn't write like that. It just isn't his style. It's far too poetic. Alex is usually very direct and blunt. It's also self-deprecating in a way I do not associate with Alex. Additionally:

Quote:

Take a moment to appreciate the mundane task of uploading a new blog post or tweaking your site's layout, for it is a privilege denied to the unfortunate few, like me.

In conclusion, I hope my tale of woe has brought a smile to your face, despite the tragic consequences it has had on my own online presence. Remember, life is unpredictable, and so are the pitfalls of the digital world. Cherish your ability to hit that "Publish" button, for you never know when it might be taken away from you, leaving you stranded in the abyss of chronic update blockage and forgetting to change my password that's been used for over 10 years.

This is pretty much spelling it out - this individual has gained access to Alex's account. Alex's email address has been involved in 30 data breaches, according to https://haveibeenpwned.com/. Having failed to update his site for a long time, the "hacker" (using that word loosely) feels that Alex has forfeited the right to it.

Additionally, all moderators and admins (apart from Alex himself) have been stripped of their permissions.

This is obviously a regular WrongPlanet user, and I can make an educated guess as to who, but almost certainly isn't the real Alex.

To this, “Alex” responded “educate my balls, Cartman”.

It seems WrongPlanet is probably permanently compromised. It has always been a site that has serious issues with spammers, scammers, and passing trolls, but those issues are only likely to get worse now.

If you are on WrongPlanet mailing lists, be very suspicious of any emails you receive. They are likely to be scams or otherwise misleading.

Please signal boost this post as much as possible... @autie-j @asdcats @chavisory I’d be grateful if you could help get the word out however you feel appropriate.

Robin/Robin/Auburn G1 for Auction!

Ended up deciding to go ahead and sell that leap-day-double I hatched! The auction will run from today 3/15 to next friday, 3/22.

Her SB is only 1500g, as that'll break me even on the number of times I scattered her, and I'm willing to do last day pings!

Even if you're not interested in participating in the auction, I appreciate any signal boosts, and everyone's scries that helped me work out some nice ones for the sales posts!

Link to the auction will be in the reblogs/comments!

Master List Monday - for readers & writers

The muses seem to be taking a vacation and I’m just shy of 2k followers (actual followers not porn bots) so while the muses are taking some much needed R&R time I thought I’d do something productive.

Every Monday from 6am - 6pm (UK time) I will reblog a master list every hour on the hour. Any fandom, any genres, any ships, any length, everything goes. 

But I want you to highlight your work or readers highlight your favorites from your favorite authors.

Writers - Pick 3-5 from the below categories and tell me why you picked that particular fic. 

Your favorite 

Most underrated 

Most notes

One you forgot about 

One you love to read

Share your favorite comment from a reader

Lowest word count

Highest word count 

Your least favorite

One you spent the most time on

The one your proudest of

The one you struggled with the most

The easiest one to write

The one that the characters took over

The one that went completely off plan

The one you wish you could expand on

Readers - Pick 3-5 from the below categories and tell me why you picked that particular fic. 

Your favorite

The one you re-read the most

The one you were most excited to read

The one you requested that the author was kind enough to write

The one you thought would go in a different direction

The one that made you swoon

The fluffiest one

The smuttiest one

The angstiest one

The one you wish the author would write a sequel to

Submit here - change the dropdown box to "link" and paste in the URL link.

DM me - tumblr or Discord - Stacey-PrincessMisery666#9484. Discord preferred as Tumblr can be temperamental.

I will keep a log of reblogs so no one is repeated and everyone gets a chance to be featured.

Notes:

You don't have to be following me to submit or be featured

No limit to submissions (but each master list will only be featured once)

You can submit master list's per fandom if you prefer, or submit master list of master lists

Any questions - drop me a DM or an ASK

Cut off for submissions:

London, United Kingdom - Sunday's at 18:00 GMT

Los Angeles, USA -Sunday's at 10:00 PST

New York, USA - Sunday's at 13:00 EST

Melbourne, Australia - Monday's at 05:00 AEDT

Signal boost appreciated

If anyone can think of an easier way to submit please let me know 😘