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Day 25: Mould
She could smell the damp from the second she stepped inside the door, the ever-present mould scent growing with each step into the basement. It shone like a beacon in the darkness, growing larger with each day, and she carefully spritzed the air with watered down juice to feed its progress.
Soon they would have enough to make the weapon. Soon, The One Who Wears Many Faces would meet its end. She could only hope it was before the final harvest, before it took the best of them.
Day 26: Rain
She dropped to her knees in thanks for the prayer that was soon to be answered. She could smell the rain on the air, not yet there, but so close that she could almost taste it. The crops would get water, they wouldn’t starve, not this year.
The undead hordes could still break through their defences and kill them all, but it wouldn’t be because they were too weak from hunger to fight the legions off. Finally, after weeks of waiting, it was going to rain, and she hoped those dead bastards all drowned in it.
Day 27: Nothing
She knew that it wasn’t real, that none of it was real, because it smelt like nothing. She had thought after the fields, after the camps, that anything would smell better, and it would, but there was nothing.
The hair on the back of her neck rose as she heard a sound by the door, and every muscle tensed, her animal brain screaming of the wrongness of this place. It she was lucky; it was all a dream.
Then again, she had never been lucky.
Day 28: Sweat
The smell of sweat was always there, hers, Joanne’s, Carl’s, all of them reeking after days without showering, and long hours in the fields planting the crops.
There was no water for something as frivolous as bathing, not more than once a fortnight, and it was almost worth it to sneak off to the lake for a dip. Someone might get eaten by a kelpie, but at least they would be clean when they did.
She looked at their small pile of fruit and flinched. They were behind, and The One Who Wears Many Faces did not accept excuses.
Day 29: Full Moon
She ran through the forest barefoot, the feel of the trail underfoot the only sign that she was on the right path. The canopy was dense, blocking out the light of the full moon, but she knew it was there. It was why she was running, instead of waiting out the night in a nearby cave.
There were werewolves out tonight, and if she wasn’t careful, she would become on of them too. If they didn’t kill her that was.
The sound of a snapping branch nearby told her she wouldn’t make it home.
Day 30: Trapped
She was trapped in the trunk of a car with what smelled like a dead animal. She could taste bile as her stomach rolled, but she swallowed hard, because throwing up would not improve the smell.
She hoped it was a dead animal, but she could feel the high heel pressed up against her leg, and she was wearing running shoes.
She had always run at night, not wanting to be one of the early morning joggers that found he dead body.
It had never occurred to her, that this was the best way to BECOME the dead body.
Day 31: Trick-or-Treat
It was night of the final harvest, and they were three bags short of the offering promised to The One Who Wears Many Faces.
First it would eat what was given, then it would take what was due from them. It would start with their best, then continue until it was satiated.
She watched as it devoured the apples, and she was stopped from pointing out the mould on them.
It stopped, choking, retching, and fell limp to the ground.
She walked towards it hesitant, barking out a laugh as she read the text on the bag of apples.
Trick-Or-Treat
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So this is the end, and for the last day, you may noticed I included none of the senses, because I am gearing up for rebel mode, AKA NaNoWriMo Rebel, because I am going to spend the next 30 days writing anything but 50K of a new novel!!!
#100WordHorror Prompts
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#100Word Horror
Write a horror story in 100 words or less based on the prompts below, and post it with #100wordhorror
For an added challenge, don’t use the prompt word in your story but still convey the prompt Ex: Prompt (Cat)- Every hair on its arched back was standing straight up as it hissed, and I leapt back to avoid being bitten, only to discover it was the thing behind me that was causing such terror. As the monster’s teeth tore into my jugular, I could only hope that the little harbinger managed to get away, for I would surely not. Character 1. Werewolf 2. Witch 3. Vampire 4. Ghost 5. Zombie 6. Demon 7. Clown Alternate: Banshee Emotion 8. Infuriated 9. Frightened 10. Excited 11. Revolted 12. Anxious 13. Lonely 14. Confused Alternate Shame Location 15. Field 16. Sewer 17 Warehouse 18 Basemen/Cellar 19. Alley 20. Forest 21 Cave Alternate: Office Action 22. Biting 23. Running 24. Screaming 25. Stabbing 26. Brewing 27. Casting 28. Summoning Alternate: Dying Item 29. Knife 30. Rock 31 Cauldron Alternate: Pumpkin
That's the plan!
AO3 was targeted because of its lgbtqia+ content and smut. We need to band together and use this downtime to write more of it. When AO3 is back up lets flood it with the gay smut that got it shut down!
Would love to participate!
BG3 Wedding Season Tag Game
Inspired by @lewdisescariot's post about Spring/Summer being wedding season, I present to you an unofficial Wedding Season Tag Game!
It's time to create your special day. Your favorite companion or NPC has proposed to your OC, or your OC proposed to them, and now it's time to plan and throw a wedding! The first list is about the details, while the second zeroes in on specific moments!
Tag a friend and challenge them to answer some (or all) of the prompts on this list. There are 31 prompts, so you can also use the prompts as a daily headcanon/art/fic challenge. Use the prompts however you like! If you want to share your stuff with a shared tag, you can use the tag #bg3weddingseason
✨Details✨
Wedding, or something else? - What do the characters think about weddings or marriages? If not a wedding, would they acknowledge their relationship in a different kind of ceremony?
Proposal - Who proposed to whom? Were there rings or other gifts involved?
Bachlor/Bachelorette parties? - Do the characters get a bachelor(ette) party before the big day? Does anything crazy happen?
Pre-Ceremony Events - Are there any special events, ceremonies, rituals, or preparations the couple must do before the wedding day? Ritual cleansing, asking a parent for the character's hand, mehndi/henna painting, little pre-ceremony games or challenges, etc?
Formal or informal affair? - Is the wedding elaborate and grand, or simple and sweet? Is it a tenday-long series of parties or is it a quick vow exchange in front of Withers?
Venue - Where is the ceremony and/or reception? Inside? Outside?
Timing - What time of year are they getting married? What time of day?
Traditions - What traditions are involved in the ceremony/reception? Is there a mix of traditions from either partner?
Decor - What kind of notable decor is there at the venue? Do they have something like an arch, a carpet aisle, fairy lights in the trees, or other elaborate decorations? Did they choose to decorate at all?
Flowers - What flowers or other natural elements do they have as part of their decoration, if any? Are these flowers significant?
Bouquet or no bouquet? - Does someone carry a bouquet, or do they choose to carry something else? Or do they walk down the aisle with nothing at all?
Music - Is there music at the ceremony or the reception? What kind of music? Do they hire an orchestra, band, or half-decent bard to serenade them?
Outfits - What is the married couple going to wear? Is there special significance in the outfit choices, colors, jewelry, etc?
Rings - What do their rings look like, if they choose to exchange any?
Vows and Unity Ceremonies - Does the couple exchange vows? Do they complete any kind of "unity" ceremony, like handfasting, planting a tree together, etc?
Wedding Party - Are there bridesmaids, groomsmen, attendants, special witnesses? Are they dressed a certain way or positioned in a special spot?
Going Down the Aisle - Does anyone escort the character walking down the aisle? Do they go alone?
I Now Pronounce You... - Do your characters change their last names, keep their last names, arrange for a specific kind of name? For example, "Mr. and Mr. Dekarios" or "Lord and Lady Ravengard-Cliffgate"?
Guests - Who else is there? Are there any special details about how the guests are arranged, what they are wearing, or what they are doing?
Food - What kind of food and drink is being served at the reception? Is there a lush feast or simple fare? Is there a wedding cake or some other kind of traditional wedding food?
Dancing - Is there any dancing? Elegant waltzes or all-out party-hard tavern music dance parties?
Ending the Night - How does the reception end? Is there a big send-off, or does everyone quietly fade out as the night turns into dawn?
Honeymoon - Does the couple take a honeymoon anywhere?
✨Specific Moments✨
The Night Before - Write about the night before the wedding. Are your characters nervous? Excited? Do they see their partner or keep away?
Getting Ready - Who helps your characters get ready? Are there any sweet, funny, bittersweet, or adorable moments that happen?
The First Look - Write about the moment when your married couple sees each other in their wedding outfits for the first time.
Ceremony - Write the scene where they exchange vows, complete a unity ceremony, exchange rings, or etc.
First Dance - Does your couple have a first dance? What is that like for them?
Private Moments - Every couple needs a private moment away from the big day. When does your couple escape the festivities, before, during, or after the ceremony/reception, to have a private, quiet (or perhaps not so quiet) moment?
Reception - Does anything specific happen at the reception? Drama, a sweet moment with a parent or other companions, cake-smashing, games, a surprise?
First Night, Morning After - Write a specific moment or detail about their first night together as a wedded couple, and/or what it is like for them to wake up the next morning as a wedded couple.
Different cultures around the world have different wedding expectations, ceremonies, events, and so forth, so if you find that this list doesn't let you explore those ideas, feel free to adjust the prompts to suit you and your characters more!
Enjoy and have fun!
All Fanfic Writers are invited! Especially those in a creative rut!
Comfort Fic Writing Challenge: A Triple Prompt Roulette!
Ready to write?
You can pick ANY fandom, character, ship, or length! The end goal is to create a lovely comfort, hurt/comfort, or angst/hurt/comfort fic for your readers to enjoy in the cozy season when we all especially crave that genre!
The challenge is to spin one, two, or all three of the roulette wheels below and to write a fic based on the prompt combos you land on.
This is a game meant to be fun and to tickle your muses; there are no deadlines, rules, or requirements! (And no prizes--sorry, lol!) Spin as many times as you like, until you land on something that inspires you!
Looking for pure comfort and fluff?
Start with Wheel #1! - Comfort Fic Elements
Want to upgrade to Hurt/Comfort?
Add Wheel #2! - Hurt Fic Elements
Shall we crank up the feels?
Throw in Wheel #3! - Angsty Phrases
Special Bonus Wheel for the Tolkien Fandom: Need help narrowing down your choices of characters? Tolkien Race
Suggestion: Get some follower/reader participation! Share your roulette results and start a poll seeking input on the fandom, character, or ship you should write about!
Happy Writing! Long live the Comfort Fic! <3
Please reblog to share the fun!
Writing challenge
I'm gonna start tomorrow I think. Let's hope I don't forget it😅
Writing challenge Day 1: describe your personality
I'd say my personality has many, I guess you could say..."faces". It depends who I'm with. When I'm with my parents, I am the quiet child, who follows the rules and doesn't cause much trouble. With my friends I'm the crazy friend. The one who is very random and tents to get, well, violent at times(not in a physical way, like, I don't hit my friends. I just say kinda disturbing things, like stuff about corpses). My classmates see me as the nerd, who always seems to know everything and gets good grades. With my gf, I joke around often, but sometimes I'm serious (like when I vent for example). With my sisters, I'm serious and well, quiet and only sometimes annoying. So yeah, in conclusion: I have many personalities.
I didn't forget the challenge, yay!
Writing challenge Day 2: things that make you happy
I really like the smell in the air after rain, the noise of footsteps in the snow and the colour of blood. I love the smell of books and ink. One thing I really enjoy is writing with a feather, because I like the feeling of it and the noise it makes when the feather scratches the paper. A thing that always makes me happy though is reading a finished fanfiction or story of mine. It always brightens my mood when I post something and get kind comments.
Conclusion: I'm weird.
Writing challenge Day 3: a memory
My most valuable memory...The day my girlfriend asked me to be her girlfriend. I remember it like it was yesterday. It started when we were sitting on a bench in front of some random school. (Don't ask why) We were talking and started joking around what it would be like if we were dating. I already had a crush on her at that time and I was trying not to freak out. Later on, when I was at home, we were texting each other. She texted me: "Remember earlier when we were talking about dating each other?". So I answered: "Yes, why?". After a few minutes she texted: "What if I wasn't joking ?😏". At this point, I probably looked like a tomato. I replied: "Then I'll gladly be your gf. 😏". She texted: "So... Would you like to be my gf then?". Of course I said yes. The happiest day of my life.
P.S: I still don't have my ao3 account but I'm working on the fanfiction. 👍
Writing challenge Day 4: places you want to visit
I really really wanna go to Asia one day, especially Japan. And no, not just because I like cosplay and want to go to a con, but because I'm really interested in the culture there. Also, I kinda wanna go to Wales and Ireland, don't ask why. I guess it's also because of the culture. I wanna go to Iceland too, because of the nature and stuff. But yeah, I think that's about it. I'm just a stay-at-home person mixed with a couch potato.
Writing challenge Day 5: your parent
My parents are very strict. Especially with success/failure. My dad drinks sometimes, wich makes him kinda aggressive. I try to avoid him at those times. My mom is very judgemental. She's kinda homophobic, racist and stuff. But, they can be nice. They never hit me or stuff like that. I guess, that's good. They did drive me into what I am now. Wich is not good.
My dumbass forgot it yesterday so here are Day 5 and Day 6.
Writing challenge Day 6: Single and Happy
Okay so, I'm not single but of course I know what that's like. If you're single, then your normally either happy with it or you're lonely. Sometimes you're regretting your last break up or you've never had a partner. But, being single does have it's good parts. You don't have to push through the drama of an relationship. You can start dating when you want to. Your mind is clearer. You don't have to decide wether to be with your partner or your friends/family.
I don't know anything else, I'm tired TwT
Writing challenge Day 7: favourite movie
I don't watch much TV, but if I had to pick a movie it would be Bungo Stray Dogs Dead Apple. It's just so amazing😩. Not only do Fyodor, Dazai and Shibusawa look hot as hell, but we also got some spicy Soukoku and partners-in-crime vibes Fukumori. I think the plot twists in general were just fantastic. So yeah, I really love this movie.
I watched it with my gf and my bestie 🤭
Writing challenge Day 8: the power of music
Ah yes music. Everybody has a different taste in it. Music can make you feel happy, sad, angry and more. It makes you feel like you're in a movie. It creates scenarios in your head. It makes memories. It's different for everybody.