| This is a dreadful week... |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|03:26 pm] |
I've been seeing far too many sad stories on my f'list recently (and one of them - about Brianna Lacey, a missing 15 year old from Chicago needs all the signal boosting it can get), but this story hits far too close to home...
We learned yesterday that ![[livejournal.com profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif) schadenkatze, someone I've known through fandom for more than a dozen years, lost her life to in a house fire early Sunday morning. Her twin schaden_freude (another long-term friend, and someone who had suffered a major loss not so many years ago), was only able to help their elderly mother from the home the three shared. The house itself and almost everything it contained was, as you might imagine, a great loss, but the loss of her twin sister is...unimaginable.
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From the Springfield News-Leader:
Three people in the home -- a mother in her 80s and two daughters -- were asleep when the fire began. Scott said the deceased -- one of the daughters -- died from smoke inhalation... The mother was in serious condition at St. John's Hospital.
The other daughter was not reported injured.
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Through the end of the month, ![[dreamwidth.org profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png) lunaris1013 is taking up a collection on behalf of the Seacouver Social Club (a group formed via alt.tv.highlander during the days when much of fandom centered on newsgroups). I am only too aware that times are difficult for so many people, but if you can afford to donate anything at all, paypal links can be found on Dreamwidth and LiveJournal. And if you can't afford to donate, good thoughts for her mother's recovery would be more than welcome.
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| Holy Terror: Original Fic |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|12:50 pm] |
Author: Bitterfig
Title: Holy Terror
Fandom: Original
Summary: Before I found the way, I was a monster or at least I aspired to be a monster; a dragon, a vampire, a demon, a holy terror.
Beta Reader: Fedink
Word Count: 3200
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Language, violence, incest (rape), drug use, black magic, m/m sex (underage).
Author’s Note: This story began life as part of a random fandom meme mashing up Harry Potter and Strangers in Paradise. From there it took on a life of it’s own.
Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. Any illegal acts taking place within that fiction are NOT condoned by the author. Depictions of any questionable, illegal, or potentially illegal activity in said fiction does not mean that I condone, promote, support, participate in, or approve of said activity. I grasp the distinction between fiction and reality and trust that readers will do the same.
( Holy Terror ) |
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| Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains (M/M Slash) |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|06:25 pm] |
Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Author: Eurypon
Format: Original - Novel
Length: 190 000 (November 14, 2009)
Status: WIP
Rating: M - NC-17
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees
Link: aarinfantasy and fictionpress
Summary: (by the author) A long and brooding chronicle with bitterness, savage tribes, bloody battles and crowns lost and gained. About friendship in arms, love in bonds, devotion against all odds and undeserved tenderness. M/M Slash
Review: The story is set in a kind of Middle Ages. Although very recognizable, there are some differences with our actual Middle Ages. Some regions in this world have more a feel of ancient Greece.
The kingdom of Ximerion is under threat of an attack on both its southern and northern border. The danger coming from the north is far less serious and the high king sends his youngest sons to the Northern Marches, under the guidance of an old and trusted friend, both to handle the situation and to safeguard them from the far more serious situation in the south.
Almost immediately strife breaks out between the half brothers, although they also feel attracted to each other... though this attraction takes some strange forms.
Like the author states in the summary it is a long and brooding tale. It requires some investment of the reader, especially in the beginning. Those who get past the first three or four chapters are well rewarded however.
Out of the Introduction-Warning by the author:
This will be a long and brooding chronicle with bitterness and savage tribes and bloody battles and crowns lost and gained. It will tell about foul betrayal and fighting in desperate situations. About friendship in arms and love in bonds. About devotion against all odds and undeserved tenderness. About reversal of fortunes and growth in adversity.
Be warned: there will be scenes of domination and rape, but never random or unexplained. Of course there will be smut. There will also be incest. The graphic description of armed conflict and the sacking of villages and cities may not be to everybody's taste. Characters you might have grown to love will die and their death will not always be an easy one.
It is doubtful that at the end of the story there will be anybody left who is totally innocent. |
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| Kinky Kristmas Art: Fascination (Harry/Charlie) |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|12:00 pm] |
Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) leela_cat
From: An Amazing Member!
Title: Fascination
Characters/Pairings: Harry Potter/ Charlie Weasley
Rating: NWS
Kinks/Themes Included: blindfold, bondage
Other Warnings: none
Artist's Notes: Happy Christmas everyone!
( Fascination [NWS Art!] ) |
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| Kinky Kristmas Fic: Comfort and Joy (Lucius/Narcissa, Arthur/Molly) |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|12:00 pm] |
Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: ldymusyc
From: A Marvelous Member!
Title: Comfort and Joy
Characters/Pairings: Lucius/Narcissa, Arthur/Molly
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: body worship, masturbation, trichophilia (hair fetish), tocophilia (pregnancy fetish)
Other Warnings: Fluff!
Word Count: 1180
Summary/Description: As requested, these partners have an absolute adoration for a particular part of their spouse's body and indulge themselves as the other sleeps.
Author's Notes: Happy Kinky Kristmas! I hope you enjoy this wee fic! It was quite determined to be short and sweet, no matter how long I poked at it.
Much love to Rowan for being generally awesome.
( Comfort and Joy ) |
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| Anime & Manga Fans |
[Dec. 8th, 2009|11:16 am] |
I took over maintainership of ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) anime_manga, which was abandoned in 2004. Time to get it running again, right?
This is a community dedicated to all things anime/manga. Fanart, fanfiction, doujinshi, graphics, cosplay photos, general discussion, news, questions or live reports - it's all welcome here. We are multi-fandom here, not restricted to one or a few specific series/shows.
Find rules and guidelines here. |
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| Holidaze Furlough? |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|09:42 am] |
Bored? Got some time to yourself and nothing to do? Feel inspired by something you saw on television, at the movies, in the paper, from a book, on your computer, read in your ebook etc?
Then how about trying Fanfiction? Yes, the wonderfully creative world of fanfiction!
At alikelyscenario we give you 21 challenges/scenarios on which to base your fic upon. Each scenario comes with 5 prompts associated with it to inspire your writing. Come sign up and try your hand at fic writing.
Already have something written? We have a few fandom specific journals that are waiting for you.
heroes_fiction - The Heroes fandom burst on the scene four seasons ago. Since then there has been a lot of good fic. Come and share yours here.
sanctuaryforall - For the Webseries turned television series Sanctuary. Here you can post not only fanfic, but fanart, icons, challenges, news about the show, and anything else related to the fandom.
startrek_redux - Beam yourself up to this asylum for the new movie. Like the asylum above, anything related to the new movie is accepted.
Got something not associated with any asylum listed above, multi_fiction welcomes any and all fandoms. No matter what genre, we want it. |
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| Story: Another War, Perhaps Two, for irena-candy |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|09:43 am] |
Title: Another War, Perhaps Two, for irena-candy
From: Your Secret Snupin Santa
Summary: Severus and Remus get involved in a Muggle Middle Ages reenactment group -- on different sides.
Rated: Coal and Switches (NC17)
Notes: This was i-candy's second prompt. This web address may help with the stranger bits of speech (there aren't a lot). Many thanks to my speedy betas e & i !!
Word count: 3847 |
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| Dies Natalis Invicti Solis |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|02:10 am] |
| [ | Current Music |
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Blessed Solstice everyone! |
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| fic for faeryqueen 'Romantic' (Snape/Harry) |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|12:23 am] |
Fic for: faeryqueen
Title: Romantic
Author: to be revealed
Pairing: Snape/Harry
Rating: PG-13
Warnings/Content Info: highlight between brackets if you prefer story warnings:
[EWE, AU in that Snape is alive, humour - some rather ridiculous situations Snape doesn't appreciate I stuck him into, snogging. ]
Summary: Severus Snape doesn’t have a romantic bone in his body. But for a special occasion, he somehow finds himself trying to pull off a “typically romantic” evening. It doesn’t go quite as well as expected. He is convinced it is the price of listening to Hermione Granger.
Disclaimer: Not mine. Just playing.
Word count: ~1,850
( Fic for faeryqueen )
x-posted to DreamWidth & LiveJournal |
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| The Daily Snitch: Sunday, December 20th, 2009! |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|10:16 pm] |
- Actors and Movies:
Clémence Poésy talks return to Deathly Hallows in French Cosmopolitan.
- Archive:
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) dmhgficexchange posted a list of entries for week two of its Ring in the New Year Exchange. Week one archive is here.
The daily_snitch has posted its Special Edition featuring Gellert Grindelwald.
- General Interest:
fanthropology has updated with: Media references to fanfic, the week ending 12/19/09.
- Hot Art:
Certain Truths by Anonymous (hints of Harry/Draco, PG)
Take Another by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, R)
The Green Tie by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, R)
The Joyous Misdelivery (a.k.a. it was because Hermione always wears granny's knickers) by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, Ron/Hermione, PG)
- Hot Fic:
Portrait of a Headmaster by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, NC-17)
Observations by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, mention of Ron/Hermione, R)
Darkstar by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, NC-17)
Draco Malfoy's Travelling Theatre of the Strange and Spectacular by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, various other pairings, NC-17)
Everybody's Hero by Anonymous (Harry/Draco, implied Ron/Hermione, PG-13)
- Searches:
The daily_snitch is looking for art, fiction, communities and resources that features Rowena Ravenclaw.
Send your fandom news to Daily Snitch! |
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| Weekend Edition |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|08:05 pm] |
One Shots:
alisanne: In the Library - (Severus/Harry, PG)
alisanne: Most Precious Possession - (Severus/Harry, PG)
alisanne: Practice Makes Perfect - (Severus/Harry, PG)
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: A Friend In Need - (Severus/Harry, NC-17)
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: Just Like the First Time - (Severus/Harry, PG13)
Anonymous in daily_deviant: Poinsettias and Leather - (Neville/Lavender, NC-17)
Anonymous in snupin_santa: For One More Chance - (Severus/Remus, R)
Anonymous in snapelyholidays: An Exchange of Hostages - (Severus/Lucius, Severus/Lucius/Hermione, NC-17)
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: From Where I Am - (Severus/Harry, PG)
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: Speak Low if You Speak of Love - (Severus/Harry, NC-17)
Anonymous in daily_deviant: The Last Gift - (Harry/Draco, NC-17)
Anonymous in daily_deviant: Sweet Release - (Draco/Hermione, NC-17)
Anonymous in daily_deviant: A Piercing Christmas Eve - (Neville/Harry, R)
Anonymous in snapelyholidays: Ancient Knives - (Remus/Severus, James/Severus, Sirius/Severus, Peter/Severus, NC-17 *warnings*)
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: Invasum (Like Father, Like Son) - (Severus/Harry, NC-17)
Drabbles:
enchanted_jae: Christmas Breakfast in Bed - (Harry/Draco, PG13)
alisanne: Secrets of the Night - (Harry/Draco, PG)
celandineb: Party Preparations - (Neville/Percy, R)
dgpolo: The Same Thing Too - (Harry/Draco, G)
enchanted_jae: A Wish for the Coming Year - (Draco/Harry, PG)
alisanne: Quite Acceptable - (Severus/Harry, PG)
alisanne: Gift Certificate - (Harry/Draco, PG)
lilyseyes: Holly or Ivy - (Harry, R)
alisanne: Cooperation - (Remus/Severus, PG)
enchanted_jae: Singing a Different Tune - (Harry/Draco, Annalise, PG)
celandineb: Various drabbles - (Draco/Charlie, Severus/Harry, Neville/Blaise, Neville/Ginny, various)
Art:
Anonymous in daily_deviant: Neverending, (Ever Changing) - (Fleur, Ginny, Angelina, Luna, Tonks, NC-17)
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: They Left Four Hours Ago - (Severus/Harry, PG)
Anonymous in snupin_santa: New York Minute Illustration - (Severus/Remus, R)
Community News:
slytherindor100: Posted their latest challenge - 25 Days of Harry and Draco - Day 19
lupin100: Posted their latest Prompt
snape100: Posted their latest Challenge
Newsletters:
snapenews: Posted their Thursday/Friday Edition
dailysnitch: Posted their Saturday Edition
dailysnitch: Posted their Gellert Grindlewald Special Edition
quibbler_report: Posted their Sunday Edition
Various:
djin7: Walking the Plank is looking for new Volunteers to help at the site
If you have any links or tips for us, please let us know. Email us at potterprophet.ij@gmail.com. |
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| MY FIC! |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|11:04 pm] |
My cm_exchange gift was posted today! *FLAILS IN EXCITEMENT*
OMG YOU GUYS I STAYED UP TOO LATE TO READ IT BECAUSE IT IS SO FREAKING GOOD!
Life With Coffee Spoons - by an anonymous writer, Rossi/Prentiss, PG-13
Look at the prompt my writer chose! Something bad happens & Dave is hospitalized. Emily has his medical proxy and has to make a decision. She goes up against an ex-wife and a sibling or two. I AM SO FREAKING OVER THE MOON about my fic. There are so many wonderful moments and such a deep understanding of these two characters. Go read it NOW. |
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| Kinky Kristmas Art: Neverending, (Ever Changing) (Fleur/Ginny/Angelina/Luna/Tonks) |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|12:00 pm] |
Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: ragdoll
From: A Masterful Member!
Title: Neverending, (Ever Changing)
Characters/Pairings: Fleur, Ginny, Angelina, Luna, Tonks.
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: Oral sex, fingering, strap-ons, spanking, corsets, crossdressing.
Other Warnings: Group sex.
Artist's Notes: You wished for any combination of a number of female characters, so I thought you wouldn't mind an orgy with several of them. All girls are of legal age. I think I managed to include all but one of your kinks. Hope you enjoy. :) Merry Kinky Kristmas!
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( Neverending, (Ever Changing) [NWS Art!] ) |
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| Kinky Kristmas Fic: Poinsettias and Leather (Neville/Lavender) |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|12:00 pm] |
Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: its_art
From: A Magical Member!
Title: Poinsettias and Leather
Characters/Pairings: Neville/Lavender
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: fluff, boot fetish, mild D/s
Other Warnings: none, really
Word Count: ~1800
Summary/Description: Lavender saves her best Christmas present to Neville for last.
Author's Notes: Happy Kinky Kristmas, Mystery Deviant! I think I’ve included everything you wanted and left out everything you didn’t. I hope the fluff-to-kink ratio works for you!
( Poinsettias and Leather ) |
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| Special Edition: Gellert Grindelwald |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|10:23 am] |
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| Story: For One More Chance, for arionrhod |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|09:16 am] |
Title: For One More Chance, for arionrhod
From: Your Secret Snupin Santa
Summary: He didn't tell anyone where he was going that day, nor did he tell them what he was planning to summon. At best, they'd have called him mad; at worse they'd have locked him up for dabbling in such ancient, restricted arts. Not that he really cared. Remus was on a mission, and he'd do anything to get to Severus. Even risk his soul in a seemingly impossible wager with Death.
Rated: Holiday Spice (R)
Notes: Warnings: None, really... Sexual situations, some language Prompts: I combined two, with some slight modifications:
1. Fic - Remus survives because only silver can truly kill a werewolf, although regeneration takes several days. When he comes "back to life" he finds out Tonks and Severus are both dead, and that Severus wasn't a traitor after all. Having only married Tonks because he was grieving over Albus and Severus, whom he had loved secretly for years, Remus makes a daring decision - to use a Dark Magic he'd heard about during his years of wandering to pass into the afterlife and bring Severus back. The only problem is that he has a mere twenty four hours to convince Severus to return, or else they will both be trapped in limbo forever! Angst fine, but happy ending a must!
2. Fic - Remus has no memory of who or what he is; finding himself wandering alone in a cold, dark place, he stumbles upon a small house where a man lives alone. The stranger takes him in, albeit reluctantly, and as Remus is nursed back to health he finds that he develops feelings for his rescuer. Little does he know that this is no stranger, but Severus Snape, a man scorned and hated for his crimes. The amount they may have known each other before is up to the author, but I'd like to see a reluctant, possibly damaged Severus being slowly won over by Remus. Whether Remus regains his memories is up to you, but a happy ending, please!
Word count: 9842 |
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| fic for shiv5468 'An Exchange Of Hostages' (SS/LM & SS/LM/HG) |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|01:46 am] |
Fic for: shiv5468
Title: An Exchange of Hostages
Author: to be revealed
Pairing: Severus/Lucius, Severus/Lucius/Hermione
Rating: NC-17
Warnings/Content Info: highlight between brackets if you prefer story warnings:
[None]
Summary: For a Parselmouth, the Dark Mark is far more than a tattoo. For four former Death Eaters sentenced to life imprisonment, it's a chance at freedom and a future outside of Gravesend Prison.
Disclaimer: The world of HP and its characters belongs to Rowling. The author of this fic has borrowed them for the purposes of storytelling. No profit was or will be made.
Word count: ~16,260
Author Notes: Happy Holidays, shiv5468. You mentioned Post war, coming to terms with their new lives, meaningful glances and coded conversations, and Hermione comes to see them; and my imagination created this story. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for you.
Many thanks to my betas: E, F, and M.
( Fic for shiv5468 )
x-posted to DreamWidth & LiveJournal |
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| Attention! Attention! |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|10:16 pm] |
If you haven't seen it yet, go check out the incredible gift I received for Snupin Santa! It's an illustration for New York Minute. It's just stunning, and everyone should see it!
*still dazzled* |
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