galorechallenge | Round 14 is now open!
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galorechallenge is a returning Crossover Fic Challenge from LiveJournal where you would find a crossover, grab a prompt & start writing! NO CLAIMING NESSARY! Post your story to the community (or at least link to it) once you're done. Feel free to grab more than one prompt, and more than one crossover! There are no limits on how much you can write per round. Check out the rules for more information. Also once the round ends, we'll vote on our favorites by fandom & you can get a fancy award. Or if there is only 1 crossover for a particular fandom, it will move on to the next round.
While it is a multi-fandom challenge, and SO MANY fandoms are allowed, there are some restrictions, so check out the fandoms currently allowed.
Round 14 is open until June 30, 2026 @ 11:59 EST.
Rules & FAQ | Prompts | Submit New Prompts/Crossovers |
Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange
Mar. 14th, 2026 09:48 pmysabetwordsmith posting in birdfeedingYesterday I discovered the Seed Library Network. I was delighted to find one near me.
Today we visited the Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange. It's on the second floor. We rode the elevator up, and the display was big enough to be seen from where the elevator lets out. Seeds are stored in drawers, sorted by type. There are sections for flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Some of the really popular ones have their own drawer; others are grouped together. Unopened packets of commercial seed are filed as they are, for folks who want to know exactly what they're getting. Opened packets or homegrown seeds are put in envelopes by library staff. With wildflower and landrace seeds, especially mixes, you may get more surprises.
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Today we visited the Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange. It's on the second floor. We rode the elevator up, and the display was big enough to be seen from where the elevator lets out. Seeds are stored in drawers, sorted by type. There are sections for flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Some of the really popular ones have their own drawer; others are grouped together. Unopened packets of commercial seed are filed as they are, for folks who want to know exactly what they're getting. Opened packets or homegrown seeds are put in envelopes by library staff. With wildflower and landrace seeds, especially mixes, you may get more surprises.
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Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange
Mar. 14th, 2026 09:07 pmysabetwordsmithYesterday I discovered the Seed Library Network. I was delighted to find one near me.
Today we visited the Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange. It's on the second floor. We rode the elevator up, and the display was big enough to be seen from where the elevator lets out. Seeds are stored in drawers, sorted by type. There are sections for flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Some of the really popular ones have their own drawer; others are grouped together. Unopened packets of commercial seed are filed as they are, for folks who want to know exactly what they're getting. Opened packets or homegrown seeds are put in envelopes by library staff. With wildflower and landrace seeds, especially mixes, you may get more surprises.
( Read more... )
Today we visited the Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange. It's on the second floor. We rode the elevator up, and the display was big enough to be seen from where the elevator lets out. Seeds are stored in drawers, sorted by type. There are sections for flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Some of the really popular ones have their own drawer; others are grouped together. Unopened packets of commercial seed are filed as they are, for folks who want to know exactly what they're getting. Opened packets or homegrown seeds are put in envelopes by library staff. With wildflower and landrace seeds, especially mixes, you may get more surprises.
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Wildlife
Mar. 14th, 2026 08:06 pmysabetwordsmithScared of spiders? Scientists say the real nightmare is losing them
Scientists discovered that nearly 90% of North America’s insects and arachnids have no conservation status—revealing a huge blind spot in protecting the tiny creatures that keep ecosystems running.
Spiders and insects may not be fan favorites, but they are vital to the health of ecosystems—and scientists barely know how they’re doing. Researchers found that nearly 90% of North America’s insect and arachnid species have no conservation status, leaving their fate largely unknown. Even more striking, most states don’t protect a single arachnid species. The study warns that these overlooked creatures are essential to planetary health and urgently need better monitoring and protection.
Let me be blunt here: the insect (arthropod) apocalypse is going to pull the rug out from under the biosphere. Plants are the producers for most of the ecosystem; many essential plants rely on insects for pollination or other services. And the next layer is invertebrates, mostly arthropods -- they break down dead material to a size that fungi can deal with, they pollinate, they move seeds, they feed most of the next level up such as birds, amphibians, etc. Spiders in particular keep the rest of that arthropod mess in check so we're not buried alive in flies, mosquitoes, and so on. They're some of the tiniest predators and they're absolutely vital.
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Scientists discovered that nearly 90% of North America’s insects and arachnids have no conservation status—revealing a huge blind spot in protecting the tiny creatures that keep ecosystems running.
Spiders and insects may not be fan favorites, but they are vital to the health of ecosystems—and scientists barely know how they’re doing. Researchers found that nearly 90% of North America’s insect and arachnid species have no conservation status, leaving their fate largely unknown. Even more striking, most states don’t protect a single arachnid species. The study warns that these overlooked creatures are essential to planetary health and urgently need better monitoring and protection.
Let me be blunt here: the insect (arthropod) apocalypse is going to pull the rug out from under the biosphere. Plants are the producers for most of the ecosystem; many essential plants rely on insects for pollination or other services. And the next layer is invertebrates, mostly arthropods -- they break down dead material to a size that fungi can deal with, they pollinate, they move seeds, they feed most of the next level up such as birds, amphibians, etc. Spiders in particular keep the rest of that arthropod mess in check so we're not buried alive in flies, mosquitoes, and so on. They're some of the tiniest predators and they're absolutely vital.
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Challenge #32
Mar. 15th, 2026 10:26 ammatsushima posting in fandomocweeklyThis week's challenge is:
General Prompt: Unique
Relationship Prompt: Favorite
Posting runs from now until the challenge roundup post next Sunday, March 22, 2026. More information here.
Reminder that you fills don't have to be fics and you're welcome to combine fills fromfandomocweekly and other challenges/prompts/communities. You can post fanmixes (and crosspost to fanmix_monthly is still running!) or art (please recommend fanart communities). seasons_of_fandom is starting a new season soon, too!
General Prompt: Unique
Relationship Prompt: Favorite
Posting runs from now until the challenge roundup post next Sunday, March 22, 2026. More information here.
Reminder that you fills don't have to be fics and you're welcome to combine fills from
fandomocweekly and other challenges/prompts/communities. You can post fanmixes (and crosspost to fanmix_monthly is still running!) or art (please recommend fanart communities). seasons_of_fandom is starting a new season soon, too!
[#292] IN A PERFECT WORLD (FAKE)
Mar. 15th, 2026 12:26 pmm_findlow posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #292 - Daydreaming
Title: In a perfect world
Fandom: FAKE
Rating/Warnings: PG.
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1,000 words
Summary: Dee can’t believe his luck in cracking open the case.
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Title: In a perfect world
Fandom: FAKE
Rating/Warnings: PG.
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1,000 words
Summary: Dee can’t believe his luck in cracking open the case.
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Creative Jam
Mar. 14th, 2026 08:04 pmysabetwordsmithThe March crowdfunding Creative Jam is now open with a theme of "Opportunity."
What I Have Written
From My Prompts
crowdfunding Creative Jam is now open with a theme of "Opportunity." What I Have Written
From My Prompts
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I didn’t get a shot when I got in — I was busy doing other things and then I was busy taking a nap — but here’s one to make up for the lapse. I’m in toen for the Tucson Book Festival, and if you come to it tomorrow (Sunday) I will have two panels and two signings. Come on down! And wear a hat, they’re having a lot of sun here.
— JS
Creative Jam
Mar. 14th, 2026 07:23 pmysabetwordsmith posting in crowdfundingWelcome to the 152nd Crowdfunding Creative Jam! This session will run Saturday, March 14-Sunday, March 15. The theme is "Opportunity."
Crowdfunding Creative Jam
Everyone is eligible to post prompts, which may be words or phrases, titles, images, etc. Prompters may request a specific creator, but everyone else may still use that prompt if they wish. Prompts may specify a particular character/world/etc. but creators may use the prompt for something else anyway and post the results. Prompters are still encouraged to post mostly prompts that anyone could use anywhere, as this maximizes the chance of having creators make something based on your prompt. Please title your comment "Prompt" or "Prompts" when providing inspiration so these are easy to find.
Prompt responses may also be treated as prompts and used for further inspiration. For example, a prompt may lead to a sketch which leads to a story, and so on. This kind of cascading inspiration is one of the most fun things about a collective jam session.
Everyone is eligible to use prompts, and everyone who wants to use a given prompt may do so, for maximum flexibility of creator choice in inspiration. You do not have to post a "Claim" reply when you decide to use a prompt, but this does help indicate what is going on so that other prompters can spread out their choice of prompts if they wish.
Creators are encouraged, but not required, to post at least one item free. Likewise, sharing a private copy of material with the prompter is encouraged but not required. Creative material resulting from prompts should be indicated in a reply to the prompt, with a link to the full content elsewhere on the creator's site (if desired); a brief excerpt and/or description of the material may be included in the reply (if desired). It helps to title your comment "Prompt Filled" or something like that so these are easy to identify. There is no time limit on responding to prompts. However, creators are encouraged to post replies sooner rather than later, as the attention of prompters will be highest during and shortly after the session.
Some items created from prompts may become available for sponsorship. Some creators may offer perks for donations, linkbacks, or other activity relating to this project. Check creator comments and links for their respective offerings.
Prompters, creators, and bystanders are expected to behave in a responsible and civil manner. If the moderators have to drag someone out of the sandbox for improper behavior, we will not be amused. Please respect other people's territory and intellectual property rights, and only play with someone else's characters/setting/etc. if you have permission. (Fanfic/fanart freebies are okay.) If you want to invite folks to play with something of yours, title the comment something like "Open Playground" so it's easy to spot. This can be a good way to attract new people to a shared world or open-source project, or just have some good non-canon fun.
Boost the signal! The more people who participate, the more fun this will be. Hopefully we'll see activity from a lot of folks who regularly mention their projects in this community, but new people are always welcome. You can link to this session post or to individual items created from prompts, whatever you think is awesome enough to recommend to your friends.
Crowdfunding Creative Jam
Everyone is eligible to post prompts, which may be words or phrases, titles, images, etc. Prompters may request a specific creator, but everyone else may still use that prompt if they wish. Prompts may specify a particular character/world/etc. but creators may use the prompt for something else anyway and post the results. Prompters are still encouraged to post mostly prompts that anyone could use anywhere, as this maximizes the chance of having creators make something based on your prompt. Please title your comment "Prompt" or "Prompts" when providing inspiration so these are easy to find.
Prompt responses may also be treated as prompts and used for further inspiration. For example, a prompt may lead to a sketch which leads to a story, and so on. This kind of cascading inspiration is one of the most fun things about a collective jam session.
Everyone is eligible to use prompts, and everyone who wants to use a given prompt may do so, for maximum flexibility of creator choice in inspiration. You do not have to post a "Claim" reply when you decide to use a prompt, but this does help indicate what is going on so that other prompters can spread out their choice of prompts if they wish.
Creators are encouraged, but not required, to post at least one item free. Likewise, sharing a private copy of material with the prompter is encouraged but not required. Creative material resulting from prompts should be indicated in a reply to the prompt, with a link to the full content elsewhere on the creator's site (if desired); a brief excerpt and/or description of the material may be included in the reply (if desired). It helps to title your comment "Prompt Filled" or something like that so these are easy to identify. There is no time limit on responding to prompts. However, creators are encouraged to post replies sooner rather than later, as the attention of prompters will be highest during and shortly after the session.
Some items created from prompts may become available for sponsorship. Some creators may offer perks for donations, linkbacks, or other activity relating to this project. Check creator comments and links for their respective offerings.
Prompters, creators, and bystanders are expected to behave in a responsible and civil manner. If the moderators have to drag someone out of the sandbox for improper behavior, we will not be amused. Please respect other people's territory and intellectual property rights, and only play with someone else's characters/setting/etc. if you have permission. (Fanfic/fanart freebies are okay.) If you want to invite folks to play with something of yours, title the comment something like "Open Playground" so it's easy to spot. This can be a good way to attract new people to a shared world or open-source project, or just have some good non-canon fun.
Boost the signal! The more people who participate, the more fun this will be. Hopefully we'll see activity from a lot of folks who regularly mention their projects in this community, but new people are always welcome. You can link to this session post or to individual items created from prompts, whatever you think is awesome enough to recommend to your friends.
Realgar #19 [The Fulcrum]
Mar. 14th, 2026 04:52 pmparadoxcase posting in rainbowficName: Advice
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Realgar #19: Incite
Styles and Supplies: Life Drawing, Calendar Page (International Ask a Question Day), Oils ("That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?")
Word Count: 1003
Rating: T
Warnings: Discussion of sexuality
Characters: Setsiana, Liselye
In-Universe Date: 1912.5.3.2
Summary: Setsiana has a talk with Liselye.
( Advice )
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Realgar #19: Incite
Styles and Supplies: Life Drawing, Calendar Page (International Ask a Question Day), Oils ("That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?")
Word Count: 1003
Rating: T
Warnings: Discussion of sexuality
Characters: Setsiana, Liselye
In-Universe Date: 1912.5.3.2
Summary: Setsiana has a talk with Liselye.
( Advice )
[ SECRET SUBMISSIONS POST #1002 ]
Mar. 14th, 2026 07:39 pmfandom_secrets_feed[ SECRET SUBMISSIONS POST #1002 ]
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Fandom Promo 2026!
Mar. 14th, 2026 01:12 pmfirebatvillain posting in bitesizedfandomsex
Welcome to the fandom promo post for Bite-Sized Fandoms Exchange 2026!
Here's where you can get people interested in your bite-sized fandom for sign-ups! There should be a lot of good stuff to put here since all of these fandoms can be picked up in 8 or fewer hours. Share what makes your bite-sized fandom fun and why you love them.
Here are some areas you can cover:
<b>Title</b>:
Please put your fandom's title in the subject of your comment, too. This helps people find your promo again.
<b>Media</b>: Book, game, comic, movie, etc
<b>Where to find it</b>:
(If giving links, please only link to legal sources)
<b>What is it, in summary?</b>:
<b>What do you love about it?</b>:
<b>What sort of things are you likely to request for it?</b>:
<b>Content warnings (for example: epilepsy/flashing lights, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence)</b>:
This is at your discretion and is not expected to be comprehensive
Please put your fandom's title in the subject of your comment, too. This helps people find your promo again.
<b>Media</b>: Book, game, comic, movie, etc
<b>Where to find it</b>:
(If giving links, please only link to legal sources)
<b>What is it, in summary?</b>:
<b>What do you love about it?</b>:
<b>What sort of things are you likely to request for it?</b>:
<b>Content warnings (for example: epilepsy/flashing lights, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence)</b>:
This is at your discretion and is not expected to be comprehensive
Bingo: Blackout
Mar. 14th, 2026 05:09 pmFandoms List
Punks Triangle
Kamen Rider Gotchard
Kamen Rider Blade
Ultraman Arc
Kamen Rider Zeztz
Kamen Rider Revice
Galaxy Express 999
Kamen Rider V3
Kamen Rider OOO
Kamen Rider 555
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth - Endless Orbit SSX
Shin Ultraman
Kamen Rider Kabuto
Kaiketsu Zubat
Mira Sentai Timeranger
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
Chojin Sentai Jetman
Kamen Rider Ghost
(Kamen Rider Series, Captain Harlock, and Ultraman Arc already have tags so don't worry about those. May I please have Fandom tags for the rest? Thank you so much for your time!)