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FIC: Growing Pains (#97 Queen) [Stargate Atlantis/Marvel Cinematic Universe]

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:42:44 GMT

Posted by: brumeier

Title: Growing Pains
Author: brumeier
Challenge(s): #97 Queen - My Melancholy Blues
Fandom(s): Stargate Atlantis/Marvel Cinematic Universe
Series: Gate Crashers MC
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers
Wordcount: 3,367
Warning(s): angst with a fluffy ending, person with a disability, dysfunctional family

Summary: Lia has it pretty good for the average 13 year old, but in one area she wishes she was doing better - getting boys to look beyond her disability. Luckily she has the Gate Crashers motorcycle club on her side for a timely pep talk.

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Things Happen (Challenge #70: Reverse Fandom: Frasier) [Original Fiction]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:28:49 GMT

Posted by: but_can_i_be_trusted

Title: 'Things Happen'
Fandom: Original Fiction
Author: but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Challenge: #70: Reverse Fandom: Frasier ('Call Me Irresponsible'/'Oops!'/'It Takes Two to Tangle'/'Flour Child')
Warnings: None
Notes: Crossposted to genprompt_bingo

Summary: Victor grinned mischievously at her.

( Things Happen )

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Not Recommended (Challenge 98 - iZombie) [Spooks (MI5)]

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:50:40 GMT

Posted by: smallhobbit

Title: Not Recommended
Fandom: Spooks (MI5)
Author: smallhobbit
Rating: G
Challenge: #98 - iZombie - Death of a Car Salesman
Spoilers: None
Summary: The new whodunnit has little to recommend it

( Can someone remind me... )

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FIC: Echoes of the Dead (#98 iZombie) [Stargate Atlantis/The Sentinel]

Sun, 24 May 2026 22:01:23 GMT

Posted by: brumeier

Title: Echoes of the Dead
Author: brumeier
Challenge(s): #98 iZombie - Abra Cadaver
Fandom(s): Stargate Atlantis/The Sentinel
Pairing(s): Madison Miller/OMC, Jim Ellison/Blair Sandburg
Wordcount: 2,633
Warning(s): murder, corpse, casefic, supernatural elements

Summary: In 1870s Cascade, Madison Miller is called in on a case by local detective and Sentinel Jim Ellison because she has a special skill - she can speak with the dead.

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FIC: The Salvage Yard (#96 Cheers) [Trixie Belden Mysteries/The Three Investigators]

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:32:32 GMT

Posted by: brumeier

Title: The Salvage Yard
Author: brumeier
Challenge(s): #96 Cheers - The Spy Who Came In for a Cold One
Fandom(s): Trixie Belden Mysteries/The Three Investigators
Series: Rocky Beach 1975
Pairing(s): Trixie Belden/Jupiter Jones
Wordcount: 11,272
Warning(s): Jones family feels, criminals, theft, blackmail, swordplay

Summary: Jupiter Jones works out of his bar, The Salvage Yard, gathering and selling information thanks to a network of informants. When he's approached by a budding journalist named Trixie Belden for help on a case which involves a movie mogul, valuable artwork, and an old foe, he'll find himself out of his comfort zone in a variety of ways.

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Challenge 98: Reverse Fandom: iZombie

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:10:37 GMT

Posted by: badly_knitted

This month's challenge is:

Reverse Fandom: iZombie

Click on the challenge, pick any episode title, or more than one, as inspiration, and start writing!

Reminder of Rules

Entries can be any length you like. You can post as many entries to each challenge as you're inspired to write.
If posting direct to the community, please place the body of your entry behind a cut.
Tag with the appropriate Category, Challenge, Fandom, Type, and Ratings tags. If a tag for your fandom doesn't exist, leave a request on the Tag Request post and I'll create the tags you need. You can request as many fandom tags as you want.
You don't need to use the challenge word or phrase in your fic, though you can if you like. Please include the song or episode title you use in your header.
Suggestions for future challenges are welcome on the Questions & Suggestions post.
There is no deadline for entries.

Have fun!

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Cal Leandros (Prompt # 97 - Queen) Bounty

Mon, 11 May 2026 01:54:07 GMT

Posted by: enchanted_jae

Title: Bounty
Author: enchanted_jae
Fandom: Cal Leandros
Characters: Robin, Roma
Rating: R
Warning(s): Off-screen violence, first person pov (Robin's)
Word count: 345
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of Rob Thurman, et al. This drabble/fic was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for: ficlet_zone Prompt No. 97 – Queen songs. I chose: Another One Bites the Dust.
Summary: A bounty earned

Bounty

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Under Pressure (Challenge 97 - Queen) [Spooks (MI5)]

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:22:28 GMT

Posted by: smallhobbit

Title: Under Pressure
Fandom: Spooks (MI5)
Author: smallhobbit
Rating: PG
Challenge: #97 - Queen - Under pressure
Spoilers: None
Summary: The funeral for Lucas' father is coming up, and Lucas is once more under pressure.
Note: This is the first chapter of 'The Second Funeral'

Under Pressure on AO3

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Challenge 97: Song Titles: Queen

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:27:30 GMT

Posted by: badly_knitted

This month's challenge is:

Song Titles: Queen

Click on the challenge, pick any song title, or more than one, as inspiration, and start writing!

Reminder of Rules

Entries can be any length you like. You can post as many entries to each challenge as you're inspired to write.
If posting direct to the community, please place the body of your entry behind a cut.
Tag with the appropriate Category, Challenge, Fandom, Type, and Ratings tags. If a tag for your fandom doesn't exist, leave a request on the Tag Request post and I'll create the tags you need. You can request as many fandom tags as you want.
You don't need to use the challenge word or phrase in your fic, though you can if you like. Please include the song or episode title you use in your header.
Suggestions for future challenges are welcome on the Questions & Suggestions post.
There is no deadline for entries.

Have fun!

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Cal Leandros (Prompt # 96 - Cheers) Tricksters and Fools

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:43:44 GMT

Posted by: enchanted_jae

Title: Tricksters and Fools
Author: enchanted_jae
Fandom: Cal Leandros
Characters: Cal, Robin
Rating: PG
Warning(s): Mild language, first person pov (Cal's)
Word count: 100
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of Rob Thurman, et al. This drabble/fic was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for: ficlet_zone Prompt No. 96 – Cheers titles. I chose: Fools and Their Money.
Summary: A Trickster is as a Trickster does.

Tricksters and Fools

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No Will (Challenge 96 - Cheers) [Spooks (MI5)]

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:47:22 GMT

Posted by: smallhobbit

Title: No Will
Fandom: Spooks (MI5)
Author: smallhobbit
Rating: G
Challenge: #96 - Cheers - Where there's a will
Spoilers: None
Summary: Because Lucas' father failed to leave a will, there are those who wish to object. Had there been a will, there should have been fewer problems.

No Will on AO3

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Challenge 96: Reverse Fandom: Cheers

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:45:02 GMT

Posted by: badly_knitted

This month's challenge is:

Reverse Fandom: Cheers

Cal Leandros (Prompt # 95 - Asleep at the Wheel) Rumors and Reminders

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:49:58 GMT

Posted by: enchanted_jae

Title: Rumors and Reminders
Author: enchanted_jae
Fandom: Cal Leandros
Characters: Cal, Robin/Ishiah
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): Suggestion, first person pov (Cal's)
Word count: 100
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of Rob Thurman, et al. This drabble/fic was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for: ficlet_zone Prompt No. 95 – Asleep at the Wheel songs. I chose: Somebody Stole His Body.
Summary: Cal is a ray of darkness.

Rumors and Reminders

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FIC: Dead Girl Walking (Challenge #92 Dead Like Me) [The Sentinel]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:29:06 GMT

Posted by: brumeier

Title: Dead Girl Walking
Author: brumeier
Challenge(s): #92 Dead Like Me - Dead Girl Walking
Fandom(s): The Sentinel
Pairing(s): very background Jim Ellison/Blair Sandburg
Wordcount: 8,703
Warning(s): serial killer, off-screen murders, physical assault

Summary: The Bayside Strangler has Cascade in a chokehold during the summer of 1997, and an unassuming dress shop clerk will have to work with CPD if they have any chance of putting an end to the killings.

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Well, it is Raining! (Challenge 95 - Asleep at the Wheel) [Hercule Poirot]

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:35:20 GMT

Posted by: smallhobbit

Title: Well, it is Raining!
Fandom: Hercule Poirot
Author: smallhobbit
Rating: G
Challenge: #95 - Asleep at the Wheel - Don't get caught out in the rain
Spoilers: None
Summary: Hastings comes in very wet; Poirot does not approve.

Well, it is Raining!

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Challenge 95: Song Titles: Asleep At The Wheel

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:09:02 GMT

Posted by: badly_knitted

This month's challenge is:

Song Titles: Asleep At The Wheel

Cal Leandros (Prompt # 94 - The Good Doctor) Cheat Day

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:11:22 GMT

Posted by: enchanted_jae

Title: Cheat Day
Author: enchanted_jae
Fandom: Cal Leandros
Author's note: In a perfect world, we would all treat one another with kindness and respect, our pets would live as long as we do, and Niko would never have cut that glorious long blond fall of his hair.
Characters: Cal, Niko
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): Language, first person pov (Cal's)
Word count: 240
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of Rob Thurman, et al. This drabble/fic was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for: ficlet_zone Prompt No. 94 – The Good Doctor titles. I chose: pain, smile, fractured, change of perspective, cheat day, broken or not.
Summary: There are no cheat days when your brother is a fitness freak.

Cheat Day

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FIC: Steeped In Remembrance (#93 Mariah Carey) [Stargate Atlantis]

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:15:40 GMT

Posted by: brumeier

Title: Steeped In Remembrance
Author: brumeier
Challenge(s): #93 Mariah Carey - All I Live For
Fandom(s): Stargate Atlantis
Pairing(s): Pre-John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Wordcount: 982
Warning(s): canonical character deaths (The Last Man ep), grief/mourning

Summary: Rodney is performing his second Athosian tea ceremony, this time for himself as he remembers everyone he's lost since John went missing through the Gate.

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FIC: Fake It (Till You Make It) #94 The Good Doctor [Trixie Belden Mysteries/Three Investigators]

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:26:44 GMT

Posted by: brumeier

Title: Fake It (Till You Make It)
Author: brumeier
Challenge: #94 The Good Doctor - Risk and Reward
Fandom(s): Trixie Belden Mysteries/The Three Investigators
Wordcount: 1,274
Warning(s): shady dealings in a warehouse, a knife is produced but not used

Summary: Trixie has to think on her feet when her case is about to go sideways, but can she trust the stranger who gets mistaken for her non-existent partner?

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A Piece of Cake (Challenge 94 - The Good Doctor) [Spooks (MI5)]

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:56:00 GMT

Posted by: smallhobbit

Title: A Piece of Cake
Fandom: Spooks (MI5)
Author: smallhobbit
Rating: G
Challenge: #94 - The Good Doctor - A Piece of Cake
Spoilers: None
Summary: Lucas is out on a job

( Where's Lucas? )

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Challenge 94: Reverse Fandom: The Good Doctor

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:57:38 GMT

Posted by: badly_knitted

This month's challenge is:

Reverse Fandom: The Good Doctor

Click on the challenge, pick any episode title, or more than one, as inspiration, and start writing!

Reminder of Rules

Entries can be any length you like. You can post as many entries to each challenge as you're inspired to write.
If posting direct to the community, please place the body of your entry behind a cut.
Tag with the appropriate Category, Challenge, Fandom, Type, and Ratings tags. If a tag for your fandom doesn't exist, leave a request on the Tag Request post and I'll create the tags you need. You can request as many fandom tags as you want.
You don't need to use the challenge word or phrase in your fic, though you can if you like. Please include the song or episode title you use in your header.
Suggestions for future challenges are welcome on the Questions & Suggestions post.
There is no deadline for entries.

Have fun!

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Cal Leandros (Prompt # 93 - Mariah Carey) Do In the Clowns

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:38:54 GMT

Posted by: enchanted_jae

Title: Do In the Clowns
Author: enchanted_jae
Fandom: Cal Leandros
Author's note: In a perfect world, we would all treat one another with kindness and respect, our pets would live as long as we do, and Niko would never have cut that glorious long blond fall of his hair.
Characters: Cal
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): Language, first person pov (Cal's)
Word count: 185
Disclaimer: Characters are the property of Rob Thurman, et al. This drabble/fic was written for fun, not for profit.
Written for: ficlet_zone Prompt No. 93 – Mariah Carey song titles. I chose: After Tonight, Close My Eyes, Clown.
Summary: Even monsters have nightmares.

Do In the Clowns

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The Whole Bloody Business (Challenge #38: Reverse Fandom: Psych) [The Monkees]

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:35:59 GMT

Posted by: but_can_i_be_trusted

Title: 'The Whole Bloody Business'
Fandom: The Monkees
Author: but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Challenge: #38: Reverse Fandom: Psych ('High Noon-ish')
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Notes: Crossposted to genprompt_bingo and whatif_au

Summary: I ain't the new schoolmarm.

( The Whole Bloody Business )

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The Accusation (Challenge #45: U2 Song Titles) [The Monkees/Doctor Who]

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:28:43 GMT

Posted by: but_can_i_be_trusted

Title: 'The Accusation'
Fandom: The Monkees/Doctor Who
Author: but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Challenge: #45: U2 Song Titles ('With or Without You')
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Notes: Crossposted to genprompt_bingo and whatif_au

Summary: Still flummoxed and frightened, Davy and Mike stared at each other.

( The Accusation )

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Wasting Time (Challenge #39: Dolly Parton Song Titles) [Labyrinth]

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:19:47 GMT

Posted by: but_can_i_be_trusted

Title: 'Wasting Time'
Fandom: Labyrinth
Author: but_can_i_be_trusted
Rating: G
Challenge: #39: Dolly Parton Song Titles ('Run That By Me One More Time'/'Is It Real'/'I'm Wasting Your Time and You're Wasting Mine'/'We'd Have To Be Crazy'/'Working on a Dream'/'A Gamble Either Way'/'Speakin' of the Devil'/'I've Been This Way too Long'/'Fighting Kind'/'Unlikely Angel'/'Halos and Horns'/'Tomorrow is Forever')
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Notes: Crossposted to whatif_au and genprompt_bingo

Summary: Smirking, Jareth leaned close, staring into her eyes.

( Wasting Time )

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