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myhaus_spaeter) wrote2023-10-19 11:59 pm
myhaus_spaeter) wrote2023-10-19 11:59 pm
Yuletide 2023 Letter
Dear Yuletide Author,
Thank you for writing me a fic! (I am open to treats!)
In general, I like everything from G-rated to E-rated stories (in terms of themes, violence, sexual content) for my requested fandoms and ships. My general DNWs are polyamory, unrequested ships, permanent character death. Below are some prompts for each of my requested fandoms.
The Charioteer - Mary Renault:
Ralph/Laurie
I am in love with their love ❤️. For this pairing, I’m interested in stories that explore Ralph and Laurie’s lives after the novel. I’d love to see Laurie “take the lead” in their relationship in some way, take care of Ralph, dote on him, and make him feel loved. I’m also a big fan of canon-divergent AUs, magical realism, and the incorporation of fantasy and fairy tale elements into stories set in the “real” world, and in particular: tentacle porn! And finally, I really enjoy the way Ralph and Laurie work together as a team, and I’d love to see that dynamic explored in the context of them navigating the queer scene as a couple.
DNW: Character death. Fics that primarily focus on other characters and ships besides Ralph and Laurie, breaking up Ralph and Laurie, post-canon fics where Laurie wavers in his commitment to Ralph. Polyamory, characters in a ship having romantic or sexual feelings for anyone other than each other, characters thinking or speaking about past loves with fondness.
Dancing With the Lion - Jeanne Reames:
Alexandros / Hephaistion
Jeanne Reames’ two part series stops just after Philippos is assassinated and Alexandros is declared king. I would love to read fanfic that takes place anytime in the period between the end of the second novel and Alexandros’ invasion of Persia. (But if you are itching to write something that takes place post Persia invasion, go head! I will still be excited and eager to read it!) I particularly adore the characterization of Hephaestion in this series —aloof, cat-like temperament, deeply loyal to his loved ones, but stings like a scorpion when crossed. I also enjoy his atheism and his nonconforming attitudes towards sexuality and romantic partnership. I’d love to read a story about the way Hephaestion and Alexandros navigate their relationship and personal identities as they enter their 20s and age out of the “socially appropriate” age-group for having a romantic relationship with each other.
DNW: Fics that primarily focus on other characters and ships besides Alexandros and Hephaestion. Mentioning other lovers (I know the characters are canonically polyamorous in the novel, but I prefer to read stories where Alexandros and Hephaestion only have romantic and sexual feelings for each other and no one else.)
Peter Pan - J. M. Barrie:
Peter Pan / Captain Hook
I am fascinated by the idea that Captain Hook became Peter Pan's enemy because Peter allowed it, because he wanted it this way. I am interested in stories that explore the the darker, inhuman aspects of Pan’s character and his role in Neverland. I am intrigued by this line from the novel: “The boys on the island vary, of course, in numbers, according as they get killed and so on; and when they seem to be growing up, which is against the rules, Peter thins them out”. Grown ups are not allowed in Neverland, and Pan has quite some power over this realm. Perhaps he lets Hook stay in Neverland because he loves him, in his own way? Perhaps Hook was a former lost boy? And perhaps Hook chooses to remain in Neverland because he loves Pan?
DNW: Fics that primarily focus on other characters and ships besides Peter Pan and Captain Hook, character death for Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Polyamory, characters in a ship having romantic or sexual feelings for anyone other than each other, characters thinking or speaking about past loves with fondness.
すずめの戸締り | Suzume no Tojimari | Suzume's Locking Up (2022):
Suzume / Chika
I came away from the movie shipping Suzume and Chika! These two had such a meet-cute, an instant spark, love at first sight <3 I'd love to read a fic that explores their budding relationship in a romantic way, either set in an AU where Suzume and Chika save the world or set after the events in the movie. Some additional prompt ideas include: road-trip, cooking together, long distance relationship, first date, getting together, misunderstandings or miscommunications, domestic fluff.
DNW: Character death for Suzume or Chika. Polyamory, characters in a ship having romantic or sexual feelings for anyone other than each other, characters thinking or speaking about past loves with fondness.
Thank you for writing me a fic! (I am open to treats!)
In general, I like everything from G-rated to E-rated stories (in terms of themes, violence, sexual content) for my requested fandoms and ships. My general DNWs are polyamory, unrequested ships, permanent character death. Below are some prompts for each of my requested fandoms.
The Charioteer - Mary Renault:
Ralph/Laurie
I am in love with their love ❤️. For this pairing, I’m interested in stories that explore Ralph and Laurie’s lives after the novel. I’d love to see Laurie “take the lead” in their relationship in some way, take care of Ralph, dote on him, and make him feel loved. I’m also a big fan of canon-divergent AUs, magical realism, and the incorporation of fantasy and fairy tale elements into stories set in the “real” world, and in particular: tentacle porn! And finally, I really enjoy the way Ralph and Laurie work together as a team, and I’d love to see that dynamic explored in the context of them navigating the queer scene as a couple.
DNW: Character death. Fics that primarily focus on other characters and ships besides Ralph and Laurie, breaking up Ralph and Laurie, post-canon fics where Laurie wavers in his commitment to Ralph. Polyamory, characters in a ship having romantic or sexual feelings for anyone other than each other, characters thinking or speaking about past loves with fondness.
Dancing With the Lion - Jeanne Reames:
Alexandros / Hephaistion
Jeanne Reames’ two part series stops just after Philippos is assassinated and Alexandros is declared king. I would love to read fanfic that takes place anytime in the period between the end of the second novel and Alexandros’ invasion of Persia. (But if you are itching to write something that takes place post Persia invasion, go head! I will still be excited and eager to read it!) I particularly adore the characterization of Hephaestion in this series —aloof, cat-like temperament, deeply loyal to his loved ones, but stings like a scorpion when crossed. I also enjoy his atheism and his nonconforming attitudes towards sexuality and romantic partnership. I’d love to read a story about the way Hephaestion and Alexandros navigate their relationship and personal identities as they enter their 20s and age out of the “socially appropriate” age-group for having a romantic relationship with each other.
DNW: Fics that primarily focus on other characters and ships besides Alexandros and Hephaestion. Mentioning other lovers (I know the characters are canonically polyamorous in the novel, but I prefer to read stories where Alexandros and Hephaestion only have romantic and sexual feelings for each other and no one else.)
Peter Pan - J. M. Barrie:
Peter Pan / Captain Hook
I am fascinated by the idea that Captain Hook became Peter Pan's enemy because Peter allowed it, because he wanted it this way. I am interested in stories that explore the the darker, inhuman aspects of Pan’s character and his role in Neverland. I am intrigued by this line from the novel: “The boys on the island vary, of course, in numbers, according as they get killed and so on; and when they seem to be growing up, which is against the rules, Peter thins them out”. Grown ups are not allowed in Neverland, and Pan has quite some power over this realm. Perhaps he lets Hook stay in Neverland because he loves him, in his own way? Perhaps Hook was a former lost boy? And perhaps Hook chooses to remain in Neverland because he loves Pan?
DNW: Fics that primarily focus on other characters and ships besides Peter Pan and Captain Hook, character death for Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Polyamory, characters in a ship having romantic or sexual feelings for anyone other than each other, characters thinking or speaking about past loves with fondness.
すずめの戸締り | Suzume no Tojimari | Suzume's Locking Up (2022):
Suzume / Chika
I came away from the movie shipping Suzume and Chika! These two had such a meet-cute, an instant spark, love at first sight <3 I'd love to read a fic that explores their budding relationship in a romantic way, either set in an AU where Suzume and Chika save the world or set after the events in the movie. Some additional prompt ideas include: road-trip, cooking together, long distance relationship, first date, getting together, misunderstandings or miscommunications, domestic fluff.
DNW: Character death for Suzume or Chika. Polyamory, characters in a ship having romantic or sexual feelings for anyone other than each other, characters thinking or speaking about past loves with fondness.