Many Trailers
Dec. 8th, 2025 05:51 pmHere are some random TV/film things:
1. Outrageous, which I enjoyed very much in the summer on Drama, is now on the iPlayer, if you're in the UK and missed it. (Drama series about the Mitfords).
2. They did another minisode for the S21 trailer for Doctor Who - this time Five and Tegan together again, which was great. It's here.
3. I hadn't had any idea someone was doing a whole film of The Faraway Tree series till YT randomly threw this trailer my way the other day. I never expected that, and it looks like fun anyway.
4. Been enjoying watching Cooper & Fry on Ch5, which I watched mainly because it had DW's Mandip Gill in the lead, along with Downton's Rob James-Collier, and who doesn't always need yet more detectives in their lives? Anyway, it's been good so far - a bit more moodier than a cosy but nothing too grim, and I like the local folklore aspect that crops up (even if it's never real). Here's a trailer.
(I have been watching Ch5's The Forsytes, which is largely very pretty and easy and not much more, but I haven't watched the last 2 or 3 eps, because I went out and also I watched Cooper & Fry instead, because it was more interesting, lol).
Probably, as ever, also other things I am forgetting!
OC Realm - Character and Creative Prompts on Dreamwidth!
Dec. 7th, 2025 04:55 pmI've tossed up an introduction post here and I'm thinking of popping the occasional prompt in from time to time. Want to join me to play in a slower-paced space than discord tends to be?
SVSSS: The Scum Villain's Sex and Pleasure Catalogue by benwisehart
Dec. 8th, 2025 11:08 amPairings/Characters: Luo Binghe/Shen Qingqiu
Rating: Explicit
Length: 18,992
Creator Links:
Theme: Amnesty, Book Fandoms, Domestic, Established Relationship, Humor, Trauma & Recovery
Summary: The System gives Shen Qingqiu the ability to exchange B-Points for items, and what better way to earn points than by raising the satisfaction level of Zhongdian's favourite protagonist?
OR: The one where Shen Qingqiu starts seducing the fuck out of Binghe in order to enable his caffeine addiction.
Reccer's Notes: This one seems like it'd be just a fun kinky romp (which it also is!), but it's also very thoughtful about why Shen Qingqiu was reluctant to indulge in some of these things to begin with. Sometimes it's just his self-conscious personality, and sometimes it's because he was too quick to judge, but he's also his own person with his own preferences and traumas and those deserve to be respected, too! Really, the ultimate benefit out of this whole sequence of events might just have been allowing these two a sliver of genuine open communication, even if that's sometimes a hard-won lesson.
Fanwork Links: The Scum Villain's Sex and Pleasure Catalogue
Azul #5; Warm Heart #4 [Starfall]
Dec. 7th, 2025 08:42 pmStory: Starfall
Colors: Azul #5 (Champion); Warm Heart #4 (Pain)
Supplies and Styles: Chiaroscuro + Portrait + Pastels (
Word Count: 6895
Rating: Teen
Warnings: Mild drug use, threat of death/injury, needles.
Notes: 1313, Portcallan. Leion Valerno, Viyony Eseray, Eollan Barra, Tana Veldiner. Carries on from Missteps.
Summary: Leion investigates a mysterious message in the middle of the night and Viyony dreams.
( and your light can't guide me )
2026 Theme Suggestions
Dec. 5th, 2025 03:06 pmHey all, it's December and that means it's time to share your suggestions for next year's themes!
You can comment on this post with up to 10 suggestions. Comments will be screened, but I'll unscreen mine so you can get a feel for how it goes.
Suggested themes should be new to the comm and broad enough to sustain a month of recommendations, and I'm going to be more particular than I have in the past, as I'd like to focus on general themes that make it easier for everyone to participate. To give you an idea of what this means, I'm aiming for themes that have at least 5,000 completed works on AO3. I've also preloaded the list with some common genres that, surprisingly enough, we haven't done yet, like fantasy.
I'll drop by your comments and let you know which of your suggestions meet these guidelines. As part of this process I may offer slight alterations or rework themes to make them more inclusive.
If you can, check out our spreadsheet of past themes before commenting to make sure your suggestions aren't already on there.
If you need some inspiration:
- Last year's suggestion post
- List of Fic Kinks, Tropes, and Clichés at Fanlore
- Cliché Bingo's Big List of Clichés (Wayback Link)
- Hurt/Comfort Bingo Prompts
- Kink Bingo's Kink Wiki (NSFW)
- Trope List & Definitions at Trope Bingo
- TV Tropes
I'll add the suggestions to this post once they've been confirmed, but I still, somehow, don't have all the past themes memorized, so if I make a mistake or if I accept a suggestion that is hurtful or badly worded, let me know.
Theme suggestions will be voted on later this month and the most popular will advance to the monthly theme polls in 2026.
( Confirmed Theme Suggestions )
If you have any questions or need help, come find me!
New community: Voice in my ear
Dec. 6th, 2025 08:46 am- podcasts, both fiction and non-fiction
- audiobooks
- podfics
- audio essays - YouTube or other video formats are fine as long as it can be enjoyed without visuals
- apps, platforms or websites to access or discover any of the above.
Just created and I'm keen to post some content soon, but also thrilled if anyone else wants to jump in and share some aural joy.
Misc links
Dec. 5th, 2025 06:13 pmIn the first of a new weekly series in which we ask a public figure to take us on a walk of significance, the leader of the Greens strolls through London’s Stoke Newington. He talks to us about resilience, leaving Nato and why former Labour politicians are welcome to join his party
A Founder Got Fed Up With Potential Hires Using AI to ‘Fake It.’ What She Did Next Was Brilliant
When a founder noticed more and more job candidates using AI to game the system, she offered to give them ‘hiring tests’—with pay.
"We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys"
DER SPIEGEL has obtained notes from a conference call involving EU leaders - including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron - showing just how little trust Europe has in Washington.
These Android features make your phone a nightmare to steal — I enable them all
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided Israel could compete.
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Have I shared these petitions? I can't remember...
Good Law Project:
Women in support of the trans+ community
Tell the BBC to stop attacking trans people
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And for any writers out there - One Look Thesaurus:
https://www.onelook.com/thesaurus/
"Enter a word, phrase, description, or pattern above to find synonyms, related words, and more."
SO USEFUL!
TheFridayFive
Dec. 4th, 2025 06:04 pm1. If you had to participate in one Olympic event, what would it be and why?
Biathalon! Not that I would be any good at it, but I like the idea of cross country skiing and target practice combined into one. There's something very prairies in it for me that calls to some of the more positive thoughts of my heritage.
2. What is the one song you always sing along to?
I have to pick only one? Alright, let's see. I think that "Your Song" from Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge would probably be my #1. Kat and I sang it a lot together when we were first dating and it's been lodged in my head as one of those 'most romantic ever' ditties that lifts my heart and makes me smile.
3. Do you wear a seatbelt in the car?
Yep! I'm generally law-abiding if I have proof that it's sensible to be so, and I have second-hand accounts from coworkers who experienced trauma due to friends and family not wearing seatbelts, so I'm taking their word for it.
4. Car, SUV or truck and why?
Car! I like being low to the ground and being able to sense where the corners of my vehicle are. I also like having more maneuverability than either an SUV or truck can offer. I currently have an SUV right now and am having to relearn how to drive it, but I'm looking forward to understanding the new proportions a lot better.
5. Are you a good/bad driver? Explain.
I'm an inexperienced driver. For 40 years I have managed to get away with living as a pedestrian and a transit user, but a semi-recent move out to the boonies has required the use of a vehicle, so I've been working my way through getting learners and then new driver licenses, and practicing. In fact, I'm going to purchase some new driving lessons before my current work contract is over so that I can replenish some guided experience, because inexperience is worse than simply being a 'bad' driver, you know?
Anyways, sending lots of good vibes to y'all! I hope your holidays go well and that we all get a good break in the months and year ahead.
(no subject)
Dec. 3rd, 2025 10:59 pmAge: 45
I mostly post about: I don't use it to post anything right now, I forgot I had this journal to be honest lol. I am going to turn it into a fandom/graphics blog though, with some other stuff sprinkled in probably. I don't usually post personal stuff online but have no problem discussing it with people in PM/DM if they're interested learning about me, etc..
My hobbies are: Fandom roleplaying (I only play fandom characters, but will rp with fandom or oc characters), gaming (mostly MMO's), reading manga or fanfics, watching anime or anything that catches my interest, getting back into icon/graphic making cuz I miss it, listening to music, watching movies.
My fandoms are: Teen Wolf (MTV show), Trigun Manga/Anime, and various others I'm trying to keep up with lol but those two are my biggest fixations right now.
I'm looking to meet people who: Have the same interests, being near or the same age is not necessary. I have friends from all different age ranges/walks of life.
My posting schedule tends to be: Whenever I have the energy. I work from home due to medical problems, so my hours are roughly 8am-630pm Central Standard time, Mon-Fri. Though I am mostly around a lot of the time.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Discrimination, ableism, racism, animal cruelty, transphobia, gay-phobia, bigotry, speaking negatively about LGBTQ+, honestly any of the bad shit lol.
Before adding me, you should know: I am chronically online due to medical issues/being disabled so I am around a LOT. Going to be around even more so due to our work's reduction of hours they're putting into place soon so I'm going to have a LOT of free time coming up to work with lol. I also mostly connect through either Discord or Plurk.
A fun fact about me is that I have a Guinness World Record and a star named after me. :)
Dogwood Rose #8 [The Fulcrum]
Dec. 3rd, 2025 03:21 pmStory: The Fulcrum
Colors: Dogwood Rose #8: coral: desire
Styles and Supplies: Silhouette, Life Drawing, Glue ("Dreams and meditation could bring up deep-seated emotions from the past that have been blocking your growth without your realizing it. Both seeking and giving forgiveness may take on new importance. Romantic passion should be at an all-time high. These emotions are also likely to provide artistic inspiration that you want to turn toward decorating your home."), Calendar Page (Let's Hug Day), Tempera (The Hanged Man from dailytarotdraw: "Hanged Man represents being temporarily suspended. Life is on hold, but it serves a purpose. It suggests that you need to take a step back and reassess your current situation. You may be feeling stuck or like you're at a crossroads. This is a time to be introspective and to consider all your options very carefully. It's also a time to be patient. The Hanged Man suggests that the answer you're seeking will come in due time.")
Word Count: 971
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali
In-Universe Date: Night of 1912.4.3.2, Morning of 1912.4.3.3
Summary: Setsiana has a dream. (And I finish the Dogwood Rose list after almost exactly a year!)
( Unconscious Desires )
Gen Prompt Bingo Round 29
Dec. 2nd, 2025 08:38 pm
Its aim is to provide bingo cards of gen-style prompts to be used as inspiration in creating fic, images, meta, fanmixes, vids or any other kind of fannish activities. Although the prompts themselves are "Gen" (i.e., no prompts are specifically about romance or sex) fills may be of any genre, style or rating.
Prompt lists are renewed at the start of December and April. New cards can be claimed then even if a previous card has not been completed.
Round 29 is open