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Challenge #8
Talk about your creative process.
I probably haven't written enough to have a process. The one thing that usually happens is that I have the first line and then the last line will come to me. So I only have to fill in the gap, don't I? Lol. The same thing would sometimes happen in a drabble.
If I'm writing I can only listen to classical music, nothing with words. I usually start at the beginning and add one thing after another. Though I will get inspired for paragraphs that I can fit in later. I have a working on version and a final one, the latter so I can keep track of how far I've gone.
The Running Man: Fanfic: A Long Walk in Wet Socks
Jan. 19th, 2026 06:34 pmsaxloch posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
fan_flashworksTitle: A Long Walk in Wet Socks
Author:saxloch
Fandom: The Running Man (2025)
Characters: Ben Richards, Evan McCone
Rating: Teen & Up
Length: 748 words
Content Notes: Non-graphic mentions of death of a child
Summary: After escaping the network, Ben is left with nobody--aside from his attempted killer.
Author:
saxloch Fandom: The Running Man (2025)
Characters: Ben Richards, Evan McCone
Rating: Teen & Up
Length: 748 words
Content Notes: Non-graphic mentions of death of a child
Summary: After escaping the network, Ben is left with nobody--aside from his attempted killer.
( A Long Walk in Wet Socks )
Comfort Foods
Jan. 19th, 2026 08:54 pmsettiaiI've been trying various new foods from Aldi (and experimenting with ways of cooking them in some cases), and I've found my new favorite comfort food for cold winter nights.
A bowl of their creamy curry bisque with toast made with bread, butter, and their shredded swiss & gruyère cheese is absolutely delicious. I've found it works really well for when I want something relatively quick and filling that's not too heavy.
I've also found a yummy way of using up russet potatoes that are starting to go a bit wrinkly or getting too many eyes on them, which I have happen way too often since it's just me eating them and even I struggle to make it through an entire small bag of potatoes before they start showing their age. I'll peel one and chop it up into something resembling cubes, toss it in a teaspoon or so of olive oil, and then add garlic power, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Then I dump it in my air fryer on 400°F for twenty minutes, shaking them halfway through.
The potatoes are great by themselves with some sour cream/ketchup/ranch/whatever you want to use, or they work as a side dish for breakfast or dinner either one. I especially enjoy them with an over easy egg and a slice or two of bacon (which I've also started making in the air fryer since my microwave here in the hotel is on the fritz again).
A bowl of their creamy curry bisque with toast made with bread, butter, and their shredded swiss & gruyère cheese is absolutely delicious. I've found it works really well for when I want something relatively quick and filling that's not too heavy.
I've also found a yummy way of using up russet potatoes that are starting to go a bit wrinkly or getting too many eyes on them, which I have happen way too often since it's just me eating them and even I struggle to make it through an entire small bag of potatoes before they start showing their age. I'll peel one and chop it up into something resembling cubes, toss it in a teaspoon or so of olive oil, and then add garlic power, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Then I dump it in my air fryer on 400°F for twenty minutes, shaking them halfway through.
The potatoes are great by themselves with some sour cream/ketchup/ranch/whatever you want to use, or they work as a side dish for breakfast or dinner either one. I especially enjoy them with an over easy egg and a slice or two of bacon (which I've also started making in the air fryer since my microwave here in the hotel is on the fritz again).
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icanhascheezburger_feedSome rescue stories start with careful planning. This one started with a stop sign and a split-second decision.
On a cold evening drive through a rural area, a simple decision to check on cross-country ski trails turned into something much bigger. At a stop sign on a lonely highway, a flash of movement caught this person's eye: a cat crossing the road. A moment later, that cat was discovered in a snowy ditch, barely taller than the drifts around her. Freezing, underweight, and painfully vulnerable, she still chose trust. Walking right up, allowing herself to be picked up, and immediately purring once she was safe.
That timing mattered more than anyone could have known. With brutal wind and subzero temperatures arriving the next day, it's hard not to think this rescue saved her life. What followed wasn't easy. Vet visits revealed parasites, frostbite, and a damaged tail. Through treatments, and recovery, this tiny tortico remained affectionate, gentle, and endlessly loving.
After weeks of searching for a possible owner and finding none, she stayed right where she belonged. She was named Fern, a fitting choice for a cat who embodies resilience, quiet strength, and new beginnings. Since then, she's gained weight, healed up, cleared infections, and settled into a life where she can finally relax.
Now playful, thriving, and clearly adored, Fern feels like proof that sometimes the universe nudges people exactly where they're needed. One snowy evening, one stop sign, and one very special cat changed everything for the better.
Loomings.
Jan. 19th, 2026 08:15 pmhannahI've got work tomorrow. If I keep saying it, maybe I'll believe it ahead of time.
It's more of a gig than a job - my parents knew some people who needed their home library alphabetized and reorganized, and we met last week to see if we'd be a good fit. It turns out we are, so for at least two full working days a week for the next few weeks, I'll be heading a few blocks uptown to get paid to do what I went to school to learn how to do. Alphabetizing novels by author is one thing; working with an individual to figure out their needs for their personal library and how to organize within that is another. So far I suggested moving all the kids' books to the two children's bedrooms, and creating a city/travel section as would be useful for them, though not for others.
I'm going back to packing my own lunch. Though as it's in someone else's apartment and they've said I can use their mugs and their tea, I might not need to pack my own silverware. But I might, just to be on the safe side about these things.
It's more of a gig than a job - my parents knew some people who needed their home library alphabetized and reorganized, and we met last week to see if we'd be a good fit. It turns out we are, so for at least two full working days a week for the next few weeks, I'll be heading a few blocks uptown to get paid to do what I went to school to learn how to do. Alphabetizing novels by author is one thing; working with an individual to figure out their needs for their personal library and how to organize within that is another. So far I suggested moving all the kids' books to the two children's bedrooms, and creating a city/travel section as would be useful for them, though not for others.
I'm going back to packing my own lunch. Though as it's in someone else's apartment and they've said I can use their mugs and their tea, I might not need to pack my own silverware. But I might, just to be on the safe side about these things.
The Daily Spell (2025)
Jan. 19th, 2026 07:42 pmpauraque
In this daily puzzle game, the goal is to spell out the words in a newspaper headline by choosing letters to drop down from the columns above. The headline starts blank, so you have to figure it out based on possible English words, syntax, and context. (E.g. If there's a one-letter word and the possible letters you can drop are A, G, and X, well...) When you've filled in the headline you get to read a short news article from the cozy fantasy realm of Yliad, where arcane scribes study at rival magic schools. Each week's puzzles form a story arc, and the arcs gradually piece together the worldbuilding.
I saw this game linked in the Clues By Sam newsletter, and I've added it to my morning round of daily puzzles. I find it pretty easy, but word puzzles are definitely more in my wheelhouse than logic puzzles, and there's nothing wrong with a quick warm-up before your brain is fully in gear. The little stories are on the cutesy side, so, you know, don't expect epic tales of blood and sacrifice or anything. The narrative just adds some interest and flavor to your standard drop-quote puzzle. And it's queer-inclusive so that's a plus!
The Daily Spell is free to play in your browser. ✨
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Jan. 19th, 2026 08:00 pmaurumcalendulaAny recs for live action media with both a mystery/thriller plot and a significant f/f romance (with a happy ending)?
( some stuff I've seen )
( some stuff I've seen )
Guardian: meta: The SID as Sock Patterns
Jan. 19th, 2026 04:33 pmteaotter posting in fan_flashworksTitle: The SID as Sock Patterns
Fandom: Guardian
Challenge: Sock
Note: contains links to Ravelry sock patterns
( Read more... )
Fandom: Guardian
Challenge: Sock
Note: contains links to Ravelry sock patterns
( Read more... )
Questions never to put on a trauma-aware intake form
Jan. 19th, 2026 03:50 pmsoniaRun your massage therapy practice so that people aren't relieved (as well as pissed) when you stand them up.
( Nope nope nope )
When we were first discussing schedules, she offered to refer me out, which I did appreciate, except one of her referrals was someone I've already seen who wasn't a great fit for me, and the other is someone I traded with over 20 years ago who's connected with my very estranged ex. Fortunately she's way up in the hills, so I could use that as an excuse for saying she's not a good fit.
( Nope nope nope )
When we were first discussing schedules, she offered to refer me out, which I did appreciate, except one of her referrals was someone I've already seen who wasn't a great fit for me, and the other is someone I traded with over 20 years ago who's connected with my very estranged ex. Fortunately she's way up in the hills, so I could use that as an excuse for saying she's not a good fit.
no fandom : icons : Dreamy Socks
Jan. 19th, 2026 07:08 pmhighlander_ii posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Dreamy Socks
Fandom: none
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of socks! all of the images are from SockDreams
( Dreamy Socks )
Fandom: none
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of socks! all of the images are from SockDreams
( Dreamy Socks )
Divisional Roundup
Jan. 19th, 2026 06:06 pmmayhapWe're running perilously short of football. Soon we will be entirely out.
( divisional games )
( championship games )
( divisional games )
( championship games )
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fanfic: A Nice Pair of Socks
Jan. 19th, 2026 06:57 pmalexcat posting in fan_flashworksTitle:A Nice Pair of Socks
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: PG
Length: 575
Content notes: None
Author notes: I think I may have gone mad.
Summary: Tony's dress socks keep going missing.
( A Nice Pair of Socks )
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: PG
Length: 575
Content notes: None
Author notes: I think I may have gone mad.
Summary: Tony's dress socks keep going missing.
( A Nice Pair of Socks )
22 Delightfully Derpy Pictures of Cats in Art
Jan. 19th, 2026 03:00 pmicanhascheezburger_feedSomehow, across centuries, artists managed to paint cats as if they had never once encountered a real one… and yet still captured them perfectly.
Artists have been putting cats in paintings for centuries, and a lot of the time it feels like they had only heard about cats through rumors.
The bodies are wrong. The faces are unsettling. The proportions suggest the artist panicked halfway through and just committed. Some of these cats look more like tiny judgmental furry blobs. Others appear to be made of elbows. And yet, somehow, they still feel unmistakably cat.
That's the impressive part. Even when the anatomy is completely off, the cattitude is perfect. These painted cats look unimpressed, mildly annoyed, and fully aware they didn't ask to be here. They sit stiffly, stare directly into your soul, and radiate the energy of an animal who believes it owns the room, the building, and possibly the entire century.
You can tell the artists struggled with fur and paws, but they absolutely nailed the vibe. The indifference. The quiet superiority. The sense that the cat is tolerating the situation at best. A lot of them look like they're seconds away from knocking something off a table.
So no, these people may not have known what a cat technically looked like. But they understood the essence. The judgment. The refusal to perform. The way a cat can be both deeply strange and completely confident at the same time. Somehow, that part translated perfectly.
One more (short) delay for reasons beyond our control!
Jan. 19th, 2026 02:35 pmsholio posting in biggleseventsI hate to announce another (short!) delay, but there's a banner up on AO3 today announcing a downtime period that goes right through the middle of, and beyond, our scheduled reveals time.
Due to the uncertainty of AO3 coming back when it's supposed to, the possibility of flakiness surrounding their code push that might cause fics to get stuck in limbo, and the fact that AO3 being down for 15 hours before reveals will make last-minute edits impossible, we have decided to move reveals to Thursday instead. This way we'll be safely past the AO3 code push and they will have had time to iron out any resulting problems.
The new reveals time (AO3 willing!) is Thursday, Jan. 22, 8pm/20:00 UTC.
Author reveals will stay the same (Jan. 26).
Due to the uncertainty of AO3 coming back when it's supposed to, the possibility of flakiness surrounding their code push that might cause fics to get stuck in limbo, and the fact that AO3 being down for 15 hours before reveals will make last-minute edits impossible, we have decided to move reveals to Thursday instead. This way we'll be safely past the AO3 code push and they will have had time to iron out any resulting problems.
The new reveals time (AO3 willing!) is Thursday, Jan. 22, 8pm/20:00 UTC.
Author reveals will stay the same (Jan. 26).
