Fic in a Box recs!
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recthethingI've posted a few recs for amazing fanworks from the ficinabox collection on my journal! All creators are still anonymous.
My gifts
Stranger Things (2 fic)
Original Works (1 fic, 2 logic puzzles + fic)
Recs forwomansplace
Andor (fic)
DC Comics Wonder Woman (art)
Original Works (art, board game reskin, plushie pattern)
Art recs
Discworld (pottery)
DC comics (art animation)
Original Work (3 art, 1 pottery, 2 comics [note the final rec is NSFW])
ficinabox collection on my journal! All creators are still anonymous.My gifts
Stranger Things (2 fic)
Original Works (1 fic, 2 logic puzzles + fic)
Recs for
womansplaceAndor (fic)
DC Comics Wonder Woman (art)
Original Works (art, board game reskin, plushie pattern)
Art recs
Discworld (pottery)
DC comics (art animation)
Original Work (3 art, 1 pottery, 2 comics [note the final rec is NSFW])
Reveals delayed until Wednesday, 12/24/25, Two PDPHs remain
Dec. 18th, 2025 05:04 pmglassesofjustice posting in startrekholidaysReveals delayed until Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
There are two post deadline pinch hits remaining. PH 1 has added a request for Strange New Worlds. Please see the details and claim at the PDPH post here.
The new deadline for these PHs is Monday, December 22, 2025 11:59PM EST (08:59PM PST).
The Friday FIve for 19 December 2025
Dec. 18th, 2025 07:44 pmanais_pf posting in thefridayfive1. What is one thing about you that you hate?
2. What is one thing about you that you love?
3. If you had to change one thing about you what would it be and why?
4. What is one word that you would use to define yourself?
5. Imagine what you would look like in a perfect world...what do you look like?
Copy and paste to your own journal, then reply to this post with a link to your answers. If your journal is private or friends-only, you can post your full answers in the comments below.
If you'd like to suggest questions for a future Friday Five, then do so on DreamWidth or LiveJournal. Old sets that were used have been deleted, so we encourage you to suggest some more!
2. What is one thing about you that you love?
3. If you had to change one thing about you what would it be and why?
4. What is one word that you would use to define yourself?
5. Imagine what you would look like in a perfect world...what do you look like?
Copy and paste to your own journal, then reply to this post with a link to your answers. If your journal is private or friends-only, you can post your full answers in the comments below.
If you'd like to suggest questions for a future Friday Five, then do so on DreamWidth or LiveJournal. Old sets that were used have been deleted, so we encourage you to suggest some more!
Community Recs Post!
Dec. 18th, 2025 10:20 amglitteryv posting in recthethingEvery Thursday, we have a community post, just like this one, where you can drop a rec or five in the comments.
This works great if you only have one rec and don't want to make a whole post for it, or if you don't have a DW account, or if you're shy. ;)
(But don't forget: you can deffo make posts of your own seven days a week. ;D!)
So what cool fanvids/podfics/fancrafts/fanart/other kinds of fanworks have we discovered this week? Drop it in the comments below. Anon comment is enabled.
BTW, AI fanworks are not eligible for reccing at recthething. If you aware that a fanwork is AI-generated, please do not rec it here
This works great if you only have one rec and don't want to make a whole post for it, or if you don't have a DW account, or if you're shy. ;)
(But don't forget: you can deffo make posts of your own seven days a week. ;D!)
So what cool fanvids/podfics/fancrafts/fanart/other kinds of fanworks have we discovered this week? Drop it in the comments below. Anon comment is enabled.
BTW, AI fanworks are not eligible for reccing at recthething. If you aware that a fanwork is AI-generated, please do not rec it here
Cloud Carpets
Dec. 17th, 2025 09:23 pmyourlibrarian posting in common_nature
Last week while taking out the trash, I noticed that the clouds were low in the sky and really thick and ropey, like a plush carpet. Hurried home to grab the camera as sunset was coming soon and I wanted to be sure I caught the look.
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Only two days left to suggest themes!
Dec. 17th, 2025 11:16 amrunpunkrun posting in fancakeHello everyone! You have two more days to slip your theme suggestions into the suggestion box for our rounds in 2026. I went ahead and added some more themes to the pool, taking popular suggestions from past years but also filling in a few more gaps in our coverage (vampires! aliens!), so take a look at the list and see if it doesn't shake something loose.
I'll close that post the morning of the 19th and put up the big theme poll on the 20th. If you're going to be out and about around that time, you can track the admin: poll: theme tag. Just click on the little bell icon or "track" link on any post with that tag, select "Someone posts an entry tagged admin: poll: theme," hit save, and you'll get an email when the big poll goes up. You'll also get an email every time I post a theme poll thereafter, which is monthly. If you don't want that, you can cancel the notification later; it's the same process, just uncheck the box and hit save.
I'll close that post the morning of the 19th and put up the big theme poll on the 20th. If you're going to be out and about around that time, you can track the admin: poll: theme tag. Just click on the little bell icon or "track" link on any post with that tag, select "Someone posts an entry tagged admin: poll: theme," hit save, and you'll get an email when the big poll goes up. You'll also get an email every time I post a theme poll thereafter, which is monthly. If you don't want that, you can cancel the notification later; it's the same process, just uncheck the box and hit save.
Post-Deadline Pinch Hit
Dec. 16th, 2025 04:26 pmthe_exchange_mod posting in tokuholidayspecials
Hello all! We currently have one post-deadline pinch hit available.
If you are interested in claiming it, please contact us at theexchangemods@gmail.com including your AO3 username and which pinch hit you’d like to claim.
Pinch hits will be due on December 20, though this is negotiable.
Thanks in advance to any and all volunteers!
All claimed for now, but check back for updates over the next few days!
Kamen Rider Build/Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
Kamen Rider Gavv
Lupinranger VS Patoranger
https://autoao3app.firebaseapp.com/#/tokuholiday2025/user/chilipepperconverse
Stranger Things: Like a Virgin, by mistresscurvy
Dec. 16th, 2025 11:03 amrunpunkrun posting in fancakeFandom: Stranger Things
Pairings/Characters: Will Byers/Mike Wheeler
Rating: Explicit
Length: 26,183 words
Creator Link:![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p2.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
mistresscurvy
Theme: Amnesty, First Time, Canon LGBTQ+ Characters, Research, Futurefic, Friendship
Summary: "Did it ever occur to any of you that I might not want to have my only sexual experiences be with someone who isn't actually interested in me?" Will asked.
He was met by three identical looks of confusion. "I mean, it would still be sex," Dustin said finally.
Reccer's Notes: Set after a season four where, yes, a lot of people died. But the kids are seventeen now, and Mike and Will are both virgins, which Mike is very concerned about: Cue the 80s teen sex comedy. Unlike much of that genre, though, this isn't gross or embarrassing, and everybody's having a good time. I adored Will here, kind of baffled by what Mike's gotten them into, yet excited about it too, and it's wonderful to see him stand up for himself, confident enough to be honest about who he is and what he wants. Plus it includes the entire crew, even Argyle.
Fanwork Link: Like a Virgin
Pairings/Characters: Will Byers/Mike Wheeler
Rating: Explicit
Length: 26,183 words
Creator Link:
Theme: Amnesty, First Time, Canon LGBTQ+ Characters, Research, Futurefic, Friendship
Summary: "Did it ever occur to any of you that I might not want to have my only sexual experiences be with someone who isn't actually interested in me?" Will asked.
He was met by three identical looks of confusion. "I mean, it would still be sex," Dustin said finally.
Reccer's Notes: Set after a season four where, yes, a lot of people died. But the kids are seventeen now, and Mike and Will are both virgins, which Mike is very concerned about: Cue the 80s teen sex comedy. Unlike much of that genre, though, this isn't gross or embarrassing, and everybody's having a good time. I adored Will here, kind of baffled by what Mike's gotten them into, yet excited about it too, and it's wonderful to see him stand up for himself, confident enough to be honest about who he is and what he wants. Plus it includes the entire crew, even Argyle.
Fanwork Link: Like a Virgin
TV Tuesday: This Looks Familiar
Dec. 16th, 2025 10:07 amyourlibrarian posting in tv_talk
Have you ever watched spinoff shows? What makes them more or less successful?
Are there any you wish had been made or are looking forward to?
Five FIAB recs
Dec. 15th, 2025 04:34 pmsnickfic posting in recthethingFive more recs from the Fic in a Box collection at my journal! Fandoms include:
Divine Cities Trilogy
Jaws
Sunless Sea/Citizen Sleeper
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
At Bertram's Hotel - Agatha Christie
Divine Cities Trilogy
Jaws
Sunless Sea/Citizen Sleeper
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
At Bertram's Hotel - Agatha Christie
Mo Dao Zu Shi: The Spice of Life, by dragonofeternal
Dec. 14th, 2025 08:12 pmfull_metal_ox posting in fancakeFandom: Mo Dao Zu Shi
Pairings/Characters: Gen; Lan Xichen & Lan Wangji; Lan Xichen & Wei Wuxian; background Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian; background past Lan Xichen/Jin Guangyao; Lan Xichen, Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian, Jin Guangyao (in past anecdote)
Rating: General Audiences
Length: 2,495
Content Notes: No Archive Warnings Apply, eating one’s feelings, food as mnemonic trigger, innuendo, mourning, snarky food criticism
Creator Tags: Post-Canon, Food as a Metaphor for Love, Xichen Week 2020
Creator Links: (AO3)dragonofeternal, (Dreamwidth) dragonofeternal, (Tumblr) ![[tumblr.com profile]](https://www.tumblr.com/favicon.ico)
dragonofeternal
Theme: Amnesty, Food & Cooking, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Family, Post-Canon, Trauma & Recovery
Summary: Food can do more than just feed- it nurtures the soul and the bonds between people.
In which Lan Xichen briefly leaves his seclusion to taste Wei Wuxian's cooking and awakens warm memories of meals long passed.
Author’s Notes: ForSetsuntaMew.
<3 For my lovely wife, who inspired this when we talking Xichen feels over spicy Korean BBQ.
Reccer's Notes: When Lan Wangji checks up on Lan Xichen in his seclusion, Wei Wuxian comes along—bringing his idea of a care package. Despite Wangji’s apprehension, the Fires Of Yunmeng Cooking prove just the thing to help his despondent brother come to terms with his complicated feelings about fellow Yunmeng boy Jin Guangyao—prompting memories of their adventures (and meals) together.
(An added bit of poignancy is that Lan Xichen is being served this bittersweet nostalgia by a man who now bears Jin Guangyao a family resemblance.)
Fanwork Links:
The Spice of Life bydragonofeternal
Collections: Lan Huan Protection Squad.
Pairings/Characters: Gen; Lan Xichen & Lan Wangji; Lan Xichen & Wei Wuxian; background Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian; background past Lan Xichen/Jin Guangyao; Lan Xichen, Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian, Jin Guangyao (in past anecdote)
Rating: General Audiences
Length: 2,495
Content Notes: No Archive Warnings Apply, eating one’s feelings, food as mnemonic trigger, innuendo, mourning, snarky food criticism
Creator Tags: Post-Canon, Food as a Metaphor for Love, Xichen Week 2020
Creator Links: (AO3)
dragonofeternal, (Tumblr) Theme: Amnesty, Food & Cooking, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Family, Post-Canon, Trauma & Recovery
Summary: Food can do more than just feed- it nurtures the soul and the bonds between people.
In which Lan Xichen briefly leaves his seclusion to taste Wei Wuxian's cooking and awakens warm memories of meals long passed.
Author’s Notes: For
<3 For my lovely wife, who inspired this when we talking Xichen feels over spicy Korean BBQ.
Reccer's Notes: When Lan Wangji checks up on Lan Xichen in his seclusion, Wei Wuxian comes along—bringing his idea of a care package. Despite Wangji’s apprehension, the Fires Of Yunmeng Cooking prove just the thing to help his despondent brother come to terms with his complicated feelings about fellow Yunmeng boy Jin Guangyao—prompting memories of their adventures (and meals) together.
(An added bit of poignancy is that Lan Xichen is being served this bittersweet nostalgia by a man who now bears Jin Guangyao a family resemblance.)
Fanwork Links:
The Spice of Life by
Collections: Lan Huan Protection Squad.
Nihotupu dam, early summer
Dec. 15th, 2025 01:42 pmmific posting in common_natureI drove out to my local reservoir to charge my car battery and check the water levels after the unusually hot spring we've had (global warming and La Niña). It wasn't too bad as despite the heat we've also had bouts of heavy rain. The Watercare site says the local dams are at 85% of usual levels.
( pics here )
( pics here )
Assignments Are Due Tomorrow!
Dec. 14th, 2025 12:54 pmthe_exchange_mod posting in tokuholidayspecialsJust a quick reminder that all assignments are due tomorrow, by the end of December 15, 2025. (Countdown)
Your work must meet the minimum requirement of being a complete fic of at least 1,000 words or a complete piece of art in order to be accepted as a completed assignment.
If your work is under 1,000 words, a draft on AO3, or noticeably incomplete, it will not be accepted as completing your assignment. That said, you are welcome to edit and add to your assignment after the deadline, so don't worry if it still needs some polishing.
If you don’t think you’ll be done in time, please contact us at theexchangemods@gmail.com and we can arrange for extensions as needed.
We’d also like to take this opportunity to remind you about treating.
Treating is a great opportunity to spread cheer a little further, and also to create things for those prompts that really suited your fancy, but you didn’t get matched with this time!
You are under no obligation to create or receive treats, however, if you’d like to do so, here’s some tips to help out:
To receive treats, you must have the ability to receive gift works turned on. If you have a newer AO3 account (2022 or later) and want to receive treats, then you will need to turn this feature on manually.
To do so, follow these steps:
- Go to “My Preferences”, found under the “Hi [Username]” menu at the top of any AO3 page.
- Scroll down to “Collections, Challenges and Gifts”.
- Make sure the box beside “Allow anyone to gift me works” is checked.
- Select “Update” at the bottom of the page to confirm.
Don’t worry, you will still be able to receive the gift from your assigned giver whether or not you have “Allow anyone to gift me works” checked!
All requests from this exchange are available at the auto AO3 app.
Feel free to look through them and see if anything catches your eye! Just remember that all works must fulfill at least one of the requester’s prompts. There is no minimum word counts for treats, so long as it is a complete work.
Good luck to those of you still working! We look forward to seeing what everyone creates!
Deadline Passed, Post Deadline Pinch Hits Available
Dec. 14th, 2025 08:48 amglassesofjustice posting in startrekholidaysThe creation period deadline has passed. The below post deadline pinch hits are available to claim.
The deadline for these is Monday, December 22, 2025 11:59PM EST (08:59PM PST). If you'd like to negotiate a different deadline, suggest one in your claim.
To claim, comment below (comments screened) with the PH# you wish to claim, your ao3 username, and an email the mods can reach you at.
Unclaimed
( PH 2 - Star Trek: Lower Decks (Cartoon), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV) )
Claimed
( PH 4 - Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV) )
( PH 5 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Lives of Dax - Marco Palmieri (editor), Star Trek Crossover Fandom )
( PH 6 - Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Voyager )
( PH 7 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek Crossover Fandom )
( PH 9 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV), Rihannsu Series - Diane Duane, Rihannsu Series - Diane Duane, Ishmael (Barbara Hambly), Ishmael (Barbara Hambly) )
( PH 8 - Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager )
Pinch Hits Available!
The deadline for these is Monday, December 22, 2025 11:59PM EST (08:59PM PST). If you'd like to negotiate a different deadline, suggest one in your claim.
To claim, comment below (comments screened) with the PH# you wish to claim, your ao3 username, and an email the mods can reach you at.
Unclaimed
( PH 2 - Star Trek: Lower Decks (Cartoon), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV) )
Claimed
( PH 5 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Lives of Dax - Marco Palmieri (editor), Star Trek Crossover Fandom )
( PH 6 - Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Voyager )
( PH 7 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek Crossover Fandom )
( PH 9 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV), Rihannsu Series - Diane Duane, Rihannsu Series - Diane Duane, Ishmael (Barbara Hambly), Ishmael (Barbara Hambly) )
( PH 8 - Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager )