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• The Last Binding Series (novels by Freya Marske)
• The Doomsday Books (novels by K. J. Charles)
• Will Darling Adventures (novels by K. J. Charles) 
• How To Fake It In Society (novel by K. J. Charles)
• Everything I Never Told You (novel by Celeste Ng)
• The Thrilling Adventure Hour (podcast/sometimes stage show) 
• Belladonna Melodrama (song by Charming Disaster)
• Star Trek: Lower Decks (animated series)
• Galavant (campy musical sitcom)

• Characters showing how much they care about each other
• Protectiveness
• Hurt/comfort
• Angst with a happy ending
• Friendly banter and light-hearted teasing
• Family members being supportive
• Queer joy

• Dialogue (praise kink, dirty talk, begging, generally vocalizing enthusiasm)
• Dom/sub scenes
• Roleplay
• Bondage/restraints
• Biting, scratching, hair-pulling; intimate pain-to-pleasure sensations
• Checking in (ie, confirming the other is still into it; use/acknowledgement of safewords)
• Crying (from overwhelm/emotional intensity/feeling loved)
• Light-hearted moments, laughter, gentle teasing
• Aftercare, cuddling, pillow talk, reassurance, love

• Breakup of canon relationships
• Non-canon romantic relationships, unless exceptions are mentioned
• AUs or crossovers, unless exceptions are mentioned
• Non-canon permanent major character death (temporary/believed character death with a happy ending is A-ok!)
• Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists
• Rape/non-con
• Gory violence (canon-typical levels is fine)
• Animal harm
• Depressing ending (exception: Belladonna Melodrama)

The Last Binding Series by Freya Marske

I would love something focusing on the romantic relationship between Edwin and Robin. I'd enjoy fluff and banter, or hurt/comfort, or smut (bonus if that involves Edwin's magic!), whatever most appeals to the author.

While I'd definitely want Edwin and Robin, I also love the other characters, so feel free to add others. Maud introducing Violet to Robin and Edwin? Maud helping Edwin speak with Flora Sutton? Edwin and Robin and Adelaide's relationships after the last book? Edwin and Hawthorne friendly bickering while Robin and Alan watch? Edwin (probably at Robin’s insistence) hosting a group meal at Sutton Cottage for everyone? But just focusing on Edwin and Robin is fine, too. :)

The Doomsday Books by K. J. Charles

The Will Darling Adventures by K. J. Charles

• Will and Kim working on their first official case together
• The two visiting Phoebe and Maisie in Paris - cute fluff and banter, or their typical Things Go Wrong adventures?
• Kim being shot instead of Will for once, and Will recognizing how much it hurts to be on the physically uninjured side of that equation (and Kim being smug and ridiculous about that)
• Retelling canon scenes from Kim's viewpoint instead of Will's (especially if it's when Kim is pretending to be cool and collected while actually worrying terribly about Will)

How to Fake It in Society by K. J. Charles

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

• What happens to them right after the book, or when Nath is in college, or years later? When Nath achieves his dream of being an astronaut, are Jack and Hannah there to watch his first launch?
• Do people assume Jack and *Hannah* are a couple? I could see Hannah offering to be a beard to shield them from homophobia, until Nath gets jealous and decides he'd rather risk being openly gay than pretend Jack's just a friend, and/or until Hannah realizes she needs to put her own needs and desires first in her own life. (Despite my DNW of non-canon relationships, I'm fine with Hannah having an original character love interest of any gender, as long as the story focus is on the tagged characters more than the OC.)
• How does Lydia's memory factor into their futures? Does Hannah visit her grave, giving updates on what's going on in their family's lives?
• If you'd rather avoid Jack & Nath romance: What about scenes from earlier in their school years, from the friendship-that-almost-was. Or maybe a canon-divergent exploration of what could have happened if the events at the pool had gone differently and they became best friends throughout school. How much might that have changed things for Lydia?
• I'd also be good with more focus on Hannah and who she grows up to be!

Thrilling Adventure Hour podcast

• A canon-typical supernatural challenge for our married mediums
• A more serious threat to Frank or Sadie, and the other being PISSED about it
• Kinky smut! (We know they're at least into bondage, right?)
• Another Sadie and/or Frank appears! Where did they come from? Clones, time travelers, mirages? Are they good or evil? ...do they all have sex? (I'm recalling a bit where some appearance-changing being made themself look like Sadie and possibly kissed her(?) and Frank said something about "an oddly specific dream-come-true"...)
• Genderswapping or bodyswapping (for smutty scenes or simply sillyness and confusion)
• My favorite recurring side characters: the vampire Donna Henderson or the noir private eye Pterodactyl Jones

Belladonna Melodrama (song) by Charming Disaster

• How did Isabella and Alexander meet? Who planned it?
• What did Alexander's father share--or what did he keep secret from Alexander while on his deathbed?
• Was Isabella involved in Alexander's father's death? The graphic novel seems to suggest he was killed by the same "figure dressed in black" in the alley, but that doesn't mean Isabella couldn't have been involved in some way.
• What were Isabella's true motivations and feelings?
• Did any of the characters fake their death(s)? 

I would be open to an alternative style such as interactive fiction (choose-your-own-adventure type things), epistolary, or in-world documents for this fandom.

[Deviation from general DNWs: Major character death is acceptable for this request, whether canonical or a twist/change from how that occurs in the song. And the ending doesn't have to be happy; it can be tragic and melodramatic.]

Do Not Wants:

Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists.
Rape/non-con.
Gory violence (canon-typical levels okay).
AUs or crossovers.
Smut (good with it in other fandoms, would prefer it not to be a focus for this one).
Animal harm.

Star Trek: Lower Decks

I adore T'Lyn, the Vulcan who's "too emotional" for a Vulcan ship and too Vulcan for a Starfleet ship. I also love that despite the juxtaposition of her calm and reserved nature with Tendi's constant exuberance, T'Lyn is clearly fond of Tendi.

Relationship option: I ship T'Lyn/Tendi romantically. At the very least, I think T'Lyn might have a crush on Tendi without having realized it yet. I'd love to see something with that if it appeals to the author--T'Lyn realizing she has those feelings? Tendi helping T'Lyn convince herself it would be logical to attempt courtship? Parallel universe shenanigans where their alternates are already married and it gets them thinking? Silly tropes like "there was only one bed" or "stuck in a turbolift"? (I'd be more interested in Getting Together than Established Relationship, I think.) If you're not into/inspired by that pairing, of course, just friends/colleagues/study buddies is totally fine. :)

I'm also interested in exploration of T'Lyn's character, so I would be okay with a story focusing on her, though still having Tendi mentioned or in the background would be good.

Tendi herself is pretty amazing, with the whole "Mistress of the Winter Constellations" stuff just being some part of her past she wants to put aside to be a wide-eyed Starfleet officer. And how does she maintain her enthusiasm through everything??

I also love Dr. T'Ana's crotchety attitude with doses of horniness. So I'd be happy with something focusing on her as well, or her interacting with Tendi and/or T'Lyn. I'm also good with her and Shaxs being involved as part of the story. (Maybe hilarious awkwardness with both Tendi & T'Lyn and T'Ana & Shaxs on dates in the same place?)

If you're interested in trans stories: I'm not sure I headcanon any of them as trans, but I'd be interested to read a take where some/any of them are. And with the tech of Star Trek, what options would trans people have that they don't in our current society? How does that change the trans experience? And culturally, what's it like being a trans Orion, or Vulcan, or Caitian?

Trek crossover options: References to other Star Trek series is a fun part of Lower Decks, and I'm cool with those being included. I haven't seen many of the newer series yet, though, so please keep any crossover characters/significant references limited to: TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager. 

Galavant

Dear Yuletide Writer,

First off, thank you for taking a look at this! Whether you're my assigned writer or just someone reading this due to a shared interest, thank you for taking the time to read this. I will gladly accept treats if anyone is so inspired!

I had lots of thoughts under Optional Details, but as they are of course optional, I want you to write a story that you can enjoy writing as much as I'll enjoy reading it, regardless of whether you take any inspiration from my starting ideas.

Some notes on relationships:

As three of my requested fandoms are queer romance series, if we're matched on any of those, I kind of assume you're okay with writing a relationship between the two main characters. The story doesn't have to be sappy-romantic or sexy, but the relationships and the queerness matter to me. For Lower Decks, slash is encouraged but of course optional.

General likes: Friendly banter/teasing, characters showing (in their own ways) how much they care about each other, characters loving to see their partner enjoy their weird special interest even if they don’t share it, family members being supportive, found family, hurt/comfort, characters worrying about/protecting/rescuing each other, underestimated characters being unexpectedly badass (whether with physical or with intellectual prowess), characters experiencing the joy/relief of overcoming a challenge or danger.

Smutty likes: Talking (praise kink, dirty talk, begging, generally vocalizing enthusiasm), mild Dom/sub (commands, light bondage), checking in (ie, confirming the other is still into it), switching things up/trying something new, crying from emotional intensity/overwhelm (in a positive way).

General Do Not Want:

Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists. Rape/non-con. Graphic violence. Major character death (unless temporary). Non-canon unrequested romantic relationships. Breakup/relationship angst.

The Knight and the Necromancer - A. H. Lee

Sairis, Prince Roland

I would love something focusing on the romantic relationship between Sairis and Roland post-canon. I'd enjoy fluff and banter, or hurt/comfort, or smut, whatever most appeals to the author. What are the characters up to a few months, years, decades down the line? Do they have pets and/or kids? Does another serious conflict arise and require them to fight again?

Open to background characters from canon, especially Marsden, maybe something with Roland watching Sairis helping at the school. Or Daphne's wedding, or something with a group at the Tipsy Knave.

Crossover/fusion possibility if interested: Collared students at Marsden's school could be characters from the MCU such as Loki, Wanda, and Vision.

Prompt-specific Do Not Want:
Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists.
Rape/non-con.
Graphic violence (canon-typical levels okay).
Major character death (reference to canon deaths okay).
AUs (prefer no significant canon divergence either).
Crossovers other than mentioned.
Non-canon unrequested romantic relationships.
Breakup/relationship angst (reference to canonical relationship angst okay).

The Doomsday Books - K.J. Charles

Joss Doomsday, Gareth Inglis

I'd love more of Joss and Gareth's relationship after the first book; before, during, and/or after the second. I think I'd also be interested to see these characters in an AU, as long as their personalities and dynamic are maintained, and .

Protectiveness is a big part of what I love about these characters. I love the more physical and infamous Joss Doomsday defending the dorkier Sir Gareth, and I also love Gareth being worried and protective over Joss.

I also enjoy both being protective of Luke... I kind of expected at least one shovel talk for Rufus in the second book, so feel free to do that missing scene if you'd like. (I imagine Gareth's shovel talk turning out scarier than Joss', to Rufus' surprise.) Or both Joss and Gareth being protective of Catherine and Cecy, or the younger generation of Doomsdays.

If that route doesn't appeal, fluff or smut also work. I particularly enjoy them falling back on calling each other "Kent" and "London" in smutty scenes.

Prompt-specific Do Not Want:
Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists.
Rape/non-con.
Graphic violence (canon-typical levels okay).
Major character death (reference to canon deaths okay).
Non-canon unrequested romantic relationships.
Breakup/relationship angst (reference to canonical relationship angst okay).

Last Binding Series - Freya Marske

Edwin Courcey, Robin Blyth

I would love something focusing on the romantic relationship between Edwin and Robin. I'd enjoy fluff and banter, or hurt/comfort, or smut (bonus if that involves Edwin's magic!), whatever most appeals to the author.

While I'd definitely want Edwin and Robin, I also like all the other nominated characters, so feel free to include any or all of them. Maud introducing Violet to Robin and Edwin? Maud helping Edwin speak with Flora Sutton? Edwin (probably at Robin’s insistence) hosting a group meal at Sutton Cottage for everyone? But just focusing on Edwin and Robin is fine, too. :)

Optional neurodivergence headcanon: I see Edwin as likely autistic, though that would not have been a diagnosis in that time period. If you are neurodivergent yourself, feel free to lean into that reading if you would like.

Series Note: The third book (and probable conclusion) of the series will be released after Yuletide Signups close and over a month before finished works are due. I am open to the canon of that novel being either included or ignored.

[11/23/23 UPDATE: If you have read and want to incorporate the third book, A Power Unbound, see my spoilery comment on this post.]

Prompt-specific Do Not Want:
Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists.
Rape/non-con.
Graphic violence (canon-typical levels okay).
Major character death (reference to canon deaths okay).
AUs (but canon divergence after the first or second book is okay).
Crossovers.
Non-canon unrequested romantic relationships (the focal relationship of the third book is okay even though it's not technically canon yet).
Breakup/relationship angst (reference to canonical angst/breakups okay).

Star Trek: Lower Decks

T'Lyn, D'Vana Tendi

I adore T'Lyn, the Vulcan who's "too emotional" for a Vulcan ship and too Vulcan for a Starfleet ship. I also love that despite the juxtaposition of her calm and reserved nature with Tendi's constant exuberance, T'Lyn is clearly fond of Tendi.

Relationship option: I ship them romantically. At the very least, I think T'Lyn might have a crush on Tendi without having realized it yet. I'd love to see something with that if it appeals to the author--T'Lyn realizing she has those feelings? Tendi helping T'Lyn convince herself it would be logical to attempt courtship? Parallel universe shenanigans where their alternates are already married and it gets them thinking? Silly tropes like "there was only one bed" or "stuck in a turbolift"? (I'd be more interested in Getting Together than Established Relationship, I think.)

If you're not into/inspired by that pairing, of course, just friends/colleagues/study buddies is totally fine. :)

I'm most interested in exploration of T'Lyn's character, so I would be okay with a story focusing on her, though still having Tendi mentioned or in the background would be good.

Open to side characters, especially groups such as T'Lyn and Tendi and:
...Rutherford, Mariner, and Boimler
...Mariner and Jennifer (double date?)
...T'Ana and Shaxs (probably something hilariously awkward XD)

Trek crossover options: References to other Star Trek series is a fun part of Lower Decks, and I'm cool with those being included. I haven't seen many of the newer series yet, though, so please keep any crossover characters/significant references limited to: TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Prodigy.

[11/2/23 UPDATE: If you want to incorporate the end of season 4 which just aired, see my spoilery comment on this post.]

Prompt-specific Do Not Want:
Homophobia, transphobia, or racism by any of the protagonists.
Rape/non-con.
Graphic violence (...canonical violence is even a bit much for me here, despite being cartoon blood).
Permanent major character death (temporary okay, they can see the Koala XD).
Non-canon unrequested romantic relationships (also no romantic Tendi/Rutherford, in case that becomes canon at some point).
Breakup/relationship angst (pre-relationship pining is fine).

Thank you again! I hope you find some inspiration in our shared interests!

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