badass dave

Round 3

It seems like there's at least some interest for a Round 3. I'm going to stress that if you participate, it should be because you really want to write a big story, not just because you want someone to make art for your story. After the turnout in terms of artists for Round 2, I cannot guarantee everyone will have art. Even some of the pinch hitters wound up flaking out. Which only gives me more respect for everyone who did finish their stories and art for those stories. Way to go, you guys!

Anyway, we need ideas for themes for Round 3. Hurt/comfort will be an automatic choice; it was very popular last round. What other themes would you be interested in writing? Please suggest away in the comments.
badass dave

To Mini-Bang or not to Mini-Bang?

In Round 2, we had the option of writing a mini-bang (story of at least 10,000 words) or a big bang (story of at least 15,000 words). The result was that about three people signed up to do a mini-bang. One person dropped out, another upgraded to big bang, and the third finished as a mini-bang. This has me wondering if the mini-bang option is really needed.

So, a poll! What do you think?

Poll #1852305 Mini-Bang for Round 3
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All. Participants: 20

Should we have a mini-bang option in Round 3?

View Answers
Yes, I feel it's necessary
9(47.4%)
No, it's not necessary
1(5.3%)
Whatever's good for everyone else
9(47.4%)

If we had a mini-bang option, would that make you more likely to join Round 3?

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No, I usually write Big Bangs
3(18.8%)
Yes, my writing can be on the short side when it comes to BBs
7(43.8%)
I'm not concerned with it either way
6(37.5%)


For the record, I do not count my own votes. I just vote so I can easily see everyone's answers.
Coming Home

Coming Home

Title: Coming Home
Author: hunters_retreat
Fandom(s): CW RPS
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 20K+
Summary: Jensen Ackles may be the smartest man in the universe, but it took empath Jared Padalecki to help Jensen figure out what was important in life.  It’s not easy though and when Jared gets as assignment that will take him away from the space station they call home, Jensen doesn’t take it well.  When unexpected circumstances put the shuttle in danger, Jensen has to pull himself together because it will take more than his intelligence to get Jared back.
Warnings/Spoiler: graphic sex
Author's Notes: Written for the bigbangbuffet challenge. This is a sequel to a short story I wrote (Home Is Where The Heart Is) though this stands alone.
Artist: deadflowers5

The Monster Riding Shotgun

Title: The Monster Riding Shotgun
Author: j2annon
Fandoms: Supernatural
Rating: NC17
Word Count: ~28,000 words (so far)
Pairing: Smith/Wesson, also Wincest (but it really just basically the punchline)
Characters: Dean Smith, Sam Wesson, Jimmy Novak
Warnings/spoilers/enticements: violence, gore, dub-con, dark!Sam (like super SUPER dark)


Summary: Sam Wesson is an IT man at Sandover Bridge & Iron Inc. Everyone is completely oblivious to the fact that his extracurricular include murder—and a serious blood kink. That is, everyone besides one high level executive named Dean Smith. An AU based on Dexter.

Author's Notes: Written for bigbangbuffet – huge ginormous sasquatch sized thanks to my beta tigertaoiseach who was the most perfect mix of encouraging cheerleader and knowledgeable beta and JUT THE BEST OKAY? OKAY. Also, any remaining mitakes are purely my own. Also also, huge thanks to my ridiculously talented artist Lan (cannibalsinlove) - if you enjoy the fic, please PLEASE take a moment to stop by her journal and comment on the gorgeousness she made for this fic.
Author's Note addendum: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I am totally one of those horrid stragglers. Hope you accept this gift of swesson wincest as my recompense. Or. Uh. Something....?


Artist: cannibalsinlove
Art: here

 
Getting Their Act Together

Fic: Aliens, Ghosts

Title: Aliens, Ghosts
Author: shirleyann66
Fandom(s): Original
Rating: PG-13 and higher
Word Count:  28,077
Summary:  After an alien invasion, humankind's best weapon may be its ghosts.
Warnings/Spoilers:  Strong language; disturbing concepts; character death.
Author's Notes:  Written in script format.
                        With many thanks to the always lovely and kind seren_ccd.
                        If anyone is a professional scriptwriter, please know I spent three hours formatting the text document...and now I can't figure out how to make it work on AO3.  I give up.  :(

Artist: caitriona_3
Art: Artwork is here - go seee!!  It's gorgeous!!  :D

H50::keep calm and kick ass

Come Away to the Slaughter (Come Away to the Water)

Title: Come Away to the Slaughter (Come Away to the Water)
Author: failegaidin
Fandom(s): Stargate: Atlantis/Hawaii 5-0
Rating: R for violence, character deaths, scary images, and language
Word Count: 59,333
Summary: When a zombie plague spreads through Hawaii (and the rest of the world), the 5-0 team has to make difficult decisions and flee their homes. Coming across a Stargate, but not understanding what it is, they have to choose between facing the horrors on their planet or escaping to somewhere unknown. When they end up in the Pegasus Galaxy, they think they're somewhat safe... until Atlantis falls and they're on the run again, this time with new friends and no idea where to go.
Warnings/Spoilers: character deaths, violence
Author's Notes:A/N: The biggest of thanks to [info]citymusings for a) putting up with my insanity, b) dealing with a story that involved zombies, c) cheerleading of the highest order, and d) beta-ing this beast. This would not have gotten done without you, my dear.
A/N 2: Song referenced somewhere near the end is "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri.
Disclaimer: Gabby is the only main character that belongs to me.
A/N 3: Anybody reading my story "For This Dance We'll Move with Each Other" will recognize Gabby. She is, in fact, the same character. This is just an alternate way for her and Danny to meet.
Artist: pirateveronica
Art:

Harry Potter and the Sentinel Phenomenon


Title: Harry Potter and the Sentinel Phenomenon  Links to:  DW II AO3 II
Author: elyss_blair
Fandom(s): Harry Potter (Sentinel fusion)
Rating: R(Mature)
Word Count: 75,000
Summary: Everything changes the summer after fifth year. Draco refuses to take the Dark Mark and must deal with leaving behind the life, friends and family he's always known. The Dursley's abandon Harry alone in the woods for a week, triggering his Sentinel gifts and leaving him hurting and in need of a Guide. Can two rivals put aside five years worth of antagonism in order to work together to save Hogwarts and each other?
Warnings/Spoilers: Near death experience


Author's Notes: Thanks to chosenfire28 for the incredible, gorgeous art! And thanks to [info]lunarraine for once again being an awesome beta. I did not have a Brit-picker, however, so I apologize if any of my Americanisms are jarring.

Artist: chosenfire28
Art: here