| | Welcome to Small Fandoms Flashfiction, where we will offer up a writing challenge every two weeks in the hopes of generating more fanfic in our favorite small fandoms. Got a small fandom or two you'd like to support? Then join us in our quest to give small fandoms the love they deserve. *g* ETA 2: As of 5/31/17, Small Fandoms Flashfiction community on LJ is closed. All future challenges will be posted at the Small Fandoms Flashfiction community on DW. (Additionally, no further challenge responses will be allowed here. I'll be turning off posting access immediately.) For those of you who do not have a DW account, but would like to see the new challenges that are posted, I have created an RSS feed: sfflshondw. (You may post to DW using OpenID.) If you do have a DW account, please come on over and join us at the Small Fandoms Flashfiction community on DW! ETA: On 4/17/17 I imported this LJ community into the mirror community on DW: smallfandomflsh. When new challenges are posted, the challenges will be posted to the LJ comm, after which a new import will be done that will carry the new challenge, as well as any fic written and posted to the LJ comm during that two week period, over to DW. This means that there might be some lag time between the challenge appearing on this community, and it appearing on the DW community, though it should not be more than a few minutes. When posting a challenge response, please post your fic or fic announcement to either community, but not to both. If you post to LJ, your fic/announcement will be imported to DW with the next import. If you chose to post to DW, your fic/announcement will only appear on the DW comm. Thank you!
| For those of you who would like a different (and perhaps easier) way of browsing our complete list of challenges, rather than clicking on the '!challenges: complete list' tag to view them numerically, you can check them out here in alphabetical order. ( Alphabetical List of ChallengesCollapse )(Updated 5/17/17 through challenge #200.) | |
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| Hello, everyone! I'm sorry to say that I'm going to be closing the Small Fandoms Flashfiction community on LJ. (The creation of # hashtags, which has screwed up the tagging system here, was the last straw for me.) Challenge 201 is the last challenge that will be posted here. Beginning with the next challenge, all future challenges will be posted at the Small Fandoms Flashfiction community on DW. (Additionally, no further challenge responses will be allowed here. I'll be turning off posting access immediately.) For those of you who do not have a DW account, but would like to see the new challenges that are posted, I have created an RSS feed: sfflshondw. (You may post to DW using OpenID.) If you do have a DW account, please come on over and join us at the Small Fandoms Flashfiction community on DW! Thank you. | |
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| The Savoir-faire challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: CataclysmDef: 1. any violent upheaval, especially one of a social or political nature. 2. Physical Geography. a sudden and violent physical action producing changes in the earth's surface. 3. an extensive flood; deluge. Syn: calamity, catastrophe, deluge, destruction, devastation, disaster, flood, ruin, upheaval Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, June 14th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here: LJ | DW or alphabetically here: LJ | DW. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules on the profile page: LJ | DW. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Inveterate challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: Savoir-faireDef: knowledge of just what to do in any situation; tact. Syn: adroitness, composure, elegance, finesse, grace, manners, poise, style, tact, worldliness Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, May 31st. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here: LJ | DW or alphabetically here: LJ | DW. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules on the profile page: LJ | DW. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Boon challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: InveterateDef: 1. settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like: an inveterate gambler. 2. firmly established by long continuance, as a disease, habit, practice, feeling, etc.; chronic. Syn: abiding, chronic, continuing, entrenched, habitual, incurable, ingrained, long-lasting, obstinate, persistent Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, May 17th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here: LJ | DW or alphabetically here: LJ | DW. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules on the profile page: LJ | DW. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Talisman challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: BoonDef: 1. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit. 2. something that is asked; a favor sought. Syn: benefit, blessing, favor, gift, godsend, good fortune, largesse, windfall Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, May 3rd. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here: LJ | DW or alphabetically here: LJ | DW. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules on the profile page: LJ | DW. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) {First time posting a challenge that needs to be imported to DW. *bites nails*} | |
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| As of 4/17/17 I have imported this LJ community into the mirror community on DW: smallfandomflsh. When new challenges are posted, the challenges will be posted to the LJ comm, after which a new import will be done that will carry the new challenge, as well as any fic written and posted to the LJ comm during that two week period, over to DW. This means that there will be some lag time between the challenge appearing on this community, and it appearing on the DW community, and right now that lag time is approximately 2 days. When the import queue isn't quite as long, the import will happen much quicker, but there will still be a lag time of several hours. When posting a challenge response, please post your fic or fic announcement to either community, but not to both. If you post to LJ, your fic/announcement will be imported to DW with the next import. If you chose to post to DW, your fic/announcement will only appear on the DW comm. If you have any questions you may comment here or e-mail me at spikedluv @ livejournal.com. Thank you! | |
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| The Bonzer challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: TalismanDef: 1. anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions. 2. a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm. 3. any amulet or charm. Syn: amulet, charm, fetish Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, April 5th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Peccadillo challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: BonzerDef: remarkable; wonderful Syn: exceptional, extraordinary, marvelous, remarkable, splendid, wonderful Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, March 22nd. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Paroxysm challenge is now closed. And since I'm a day late, our next challenge is: PeccadilloDef: a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault. Syn: failing, fault, misbehavior, misconduct, shortcoming, wrongdoing. Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, March 8th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Rollick challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: ParoxysmDef: 1. Any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion (paroxysms of rage) 2. (Pathology) A severe attack or a sudden increase in intensity of a disease, usually recurring periodically Syn: agitation, anger, fit, frenzy, outburst; attack, convulsion, eruption, flare-up, outbreak Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, February 22nd. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| Title: Meta-Shield Author: tehexile Fandom: Star Ocean: The Second Story/Second Evolution Pairing/Characters: Berle, Claude, Nicolus, Indalecio, Cyril, Decus, Shigeo, Marsilio Rating/Category: K+/Het Word Count: 1061 Spoilers: major (mostly mid-game, some late game) Summary: Berle is the shield of the Ten Wise Men Notes/Warnings: mention of wounds/injury, in-canon party defeat. also, I use some Second Story and some Second Evolution terminology (also kinda late but it does say you can do earlier challenges) ( point defence system engagingCollapse ) | |
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| Title: Rollick's Day Off Author: tehexile Fandom: Golvellius Pairing/Characters: Rollick/Haydee, shopkeeper Rating/Category: K+/Het Word Count: 1125 Spoilers: none Summary: Days off are rare for the guardians of the Valley of Doom, so Rollick is determined to make the most of it. Notes/Warnings: The word Rollick instantly makes me think of Golvellius, so I couldn't help writing something that was mostly just designed to flesh the world of the obscure game out a bit. ( go fic some moreCollapse ) | |
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| The Stalwart challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: RollickDef: to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome manner; behave in a free, hearty, lively, or jovial way Syn: carefree, cavort, frolic, play, revel Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, February 8th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Thunderstruck challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: StalwartDef: 1. firm, steadfast, or uncompromising 2. Strong and brave; valiant 3. Strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust Syn: brave, daring, fearless, firm, robust, steadfast, stout, strapping, strong, sturdy, uncompromising, undaunted, valiant Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, January 25th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| Title: Strikes Twice Author: tehexileFandom: Mother 3 Pairing/Characters: Lucas, Boney, no pairings Challenge: #191, Thunderstruck Rating/Category: T, Gen Word Count: 1113 Spoilers: (if applicable) fairly major Summary: Of all the buildings in Tazmilly, Lucas' house was the one that was struck by lightning the most. ( probably a good idea, the trainCollapse ) | |
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| The Compunction challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: ThunderstruckDef: 1. overcome with consternation; confounded; astounded 2. struck by a thunderbolt Syn: astounded, awestruck, confounded, dazed, dismayed, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, January 11th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| ((this is my first time posting so I hope I do this right :) ) Title: Knight's Mask Author: tehexileFandom: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Pairing/Characters: Rean, no pairings (very briefly implied Rean/Fie) Challenge: #190, Compunction Rating/Category: T, Gen Word Count: 1039 Spoilers: (if applicable) heavy spoilers for ToCS2 Summary: Life isn't as simple for Rean as his early school days. Sometimes he questions the orders he is given but he has to keep these doubts secret. Notes/Warnings: Set during the epilogue of TOCS2. ( to celebrate recently finishing this game :)Collapse ) | |
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| The Delectation challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: CompunctionDef: 1. a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; remorse 2. Any uneasiness or hesitation about the rightness of an action Syn: scruples, misgivings, qualms, worries, unease, uneasiness, doubts, reluctance, remorse, reservations; guilt, regret, contrition, self-reproach Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, December 28th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Ensorcell challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: DelectationDef: delight; enjoyment. Syn: amusement, delight, elation, enjoyment, happiness, joy, pleasure, rapture Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, December 14th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Hallowed challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: EnsorcellDef: to bewitch. Syn: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, enamor, enrapture, entrance, fascinate, lure, mesmerize. Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, November 30th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Ignominy challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: HallowedDef: regarded as holy; venerated; sacred. Syn: blessed, consecrated, divine, holy, inviolable, revered, sacred, sacrosanct, sanctified, venerated, worshiped Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, November 16th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Albatross challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: IgnominyDef:1. Disgrace; dishonor; public contempt. 2. Shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this. Syn: discredit, disesteem, disfavor, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, humiliation, infamy, stigma Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, November 2nd. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Chimerical challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: AlbatrossDef:1. A seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility. 2. Something burdensome that impedes action or progress. 3. Any of several large, web-footed sea birds of the family Diomedeidae that have the ability to remain aloft for long periods. 4. Textiles a) a lightweight worsted fabric with a crepe or pebble finish, b) a plain-weave cotton fabric with a soft nap surface. Syn: burden, duty, grievance, guilt, hardship, hindrance, millstone, onus, punishment, responsibility, task, trial, weight Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, October 19th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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| The Mesmerism challenge is now closed. Our next challenge is: ChimericalDef: 1. Wildly fanciful; highly unrealistic. 2. Unreal; imaginary; visionary. Syn: absurd, fanciful, fantastic, imaginary, mythical, unreal, utopian, visionary, wild Go ahead and twist the challenge however you want, it’s up to you. *g* You have two weeks to write your fic and post or link to it here. I will post a new challenge on Wednesday, October 5th. This week’s challenge doesn’t inspire you? Check out our previous challenges numerically here or alphabetically here. If at any time you need to refresh your memory about subject lines, headers, or anything else, check out the rules. Have fun! (Please feel free to suggest future challenges in the comments to this post.) | |
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