Mod Post: Off-Topic Tuesday
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scans_dailyIn the comments to these weekly posts (and only these posts), it's your chance to go as off topic as you like.
Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.
The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.
Normal board rules about conduct and behaviour still apply, of course.
It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.
The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.
Though it must be said that that has been harder and harder to avoid. It would be remiss to not acknowledge the growing efforts of those resisting authoritarian overreach, which has led to at least two deaths of late, and likely more. We name Renée Good and Alex Pretti as victims of this situation.
I will mention, on the UK side, more of the more extreme Tories from the last administration are defecting to the very very Right Wing Reform Party. I've seen this described as rats leaving the Titanic to discover they've landed on the Titan submersible. A confused mental image, but I understand what they mean.
The international stage defies any attempt at summary because where would be start, but that is part of the playbook, so let's not and focus on trivialities
The UK version of the Traitors ended with a remarkably tense finale where, with a sort of delicious irony, the Faithful wavered in their support, but the Traitors remained faithful to each other. There's probably a lesson in there.
Masters of the Universe got a teaser trailer which I think looks like a LOT of fun
And so did a series I didn't even know was happening Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.
Starfleet Academy had it's most "college humour" episode so far, with a prank war breaking out between the Academy and the War College next door.
And Tom Baker and John Leeson are joining together again to play Holmes and Watson in a new audio drama! Which will also feature Nicholas Rowe, who played Young Sherlock in the Spielberg movie back in the 80's!
Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.
The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.
Normal board rules about conduct and behaviour still apply, of course.
It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.
The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.
Though it must be said that that has been harder and harder to avoid. It would be remiss to not acknowledge the growing efforts of those resisting authoritarian overreach, which has led to at least two deaths of late, and likely more. We name Renée Good and Alex Pretti as victims of this situation.
I will mention, on the UK side, more of the more extreme Tories from the last administration are defecting to the very very Right Wing Reform Party. I've seen this described as rats leaving the Titanic to discover they've landed on the Titan submersible. A confused mental image, but I understand what they mean.
The international stage defies any attempt at summary because where would be start, but that is part of the playbook, so let's not and focus on trivialities
The UK version of the Traitors ended with a remarkably tense finale where, with a sort of delicious irony, the Faithful wavered in their support, but the Traitors remained faithful to each other. There's probably a lesson in there.
Masters of the Universe got a teaser trailer which I think looks like a LOT of fun
And so did a series I didn't even know was happening Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.
Starfleet Academy had it's most "college humour" episode so far, with a prank war breaking out between the Academy and the War College next door.
And Tom Baker and John Leeson are joining together again to play Holmes and Watson in a new audio drama! Which will also feature Nicholas Rowe, who played Young Sherlock in the Spielberg movie back in the 80's!
SGA: Where the Brave Dare Not Go by Telesilla
Jan. 27th, 2026 02:38 pmmific posting in fancakeFandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Anne Teldy, Carson Beckett, Radek Zelenka, Jennifer Keller
Rating: Explicit
Length: 18,013
Content Notes: Graphic depictions of violence. Jeannie, Rodney's sister, has died long before the story starts. Academic ethics are somewhat compromised!
Creator Links: Telesilla on AO3, helens78 on Audiofic Archive
Themes: Crack treated seriously, First time, Friends to lovers, Animal transformation, Werecreatures, Complete AU, Interspecies pairing, Research, Worldbuilding (I had difficulty finding actual tags to reflect some of these because while there's a minor character werewolf in this, most of the Weres aren't wolves.)
Summary: John Sheppard has had over twenty years to come to grips with the fact that every four or five weeks, he turns into a mountain lion. Like most Were, he accepts that that's just the way it is, and so he's not particularly interested when he learns that researchers at the local university are trying to to develop drugs that will help Were control their cycles. Then he meets Dr. Rodney McKay, a brilliant but irascible biochemist with reasons of his own for spearheading the university's Were research and John suddenly finds himself struggling with more than just his attraction to McKay.
Reccer's Notes: Werewolves, or in this case, Werecreatures in general, are a popular crack fantasy trope. This story's excellent as it turns the fantasy trope into a real minority of individuals having Were genes, forced to change cyclically to an animal form. In this story's interesting worldbuilding, Were are discriminated against and find it hard to get jobs and live as full members of society. John is a werecougar and he meets Rodney who's a scientist running a research trial to test a new drug intended to suppress mandatory cycling. The story is crack "taken seriously" as there's no fantasy element. This is a genetically-driven thing, with Were a slightly different species to humans. Their cycles vary according to gene expression, and aren't moon-driven. Plus, in this world, Telesilla shows the politics of discrimination against Were, with John initially resisting the research as he's angry that they're yet again being viewed as humans with a sickness that needs treatment. The story has lots of plot and drama, a great developing relationship with Rodney, and a satisfying conclusion. Very much recommended!
Fanwork Links: Where the Brave Dare Not Go, it's locked to AO3 so here's a Wayback link
Excellent podfic by helens78 here
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Anne Teldy, Carson Beckett, Radek Zelenka, Jennifer Keller
Rating: Explicit
Length: 18,013
Content Notes: Graphic depictions of violence. Jeannie, Rodney's sister, has died long before the story starts. Academic ethics are somewhat compromised!
Creator Links: Telesilla on AO3, helens78 on Audiofic Archive
Themes: Crack treated seriously, First time, Friends to lovers, Animal transformation, Werecreatures, Complete AU, Interspecies pairing, Research, Worldbuilding (I had difficulty finding actual tags to reflect some of these because while there's a minor character werewolf in this, most of the Weres aren't wolves.)
Summary: John Sheppard has had over twenty years to come to grips with the fact that every four or five weeks, he turns into a mountain lion. Like most Were, he accepts that that's just the way it is, and so he's not particularly interested when he learns that researchers at the local university are trying to to develop drugs that will help Were control their cycles. Then he meets Dr. Rodney McKay, a brilliant but irascible biochemist with reasons of his own for spearheading the university's Were research and John suddenly finds himself struggling with more than just his attraction to McKay.
Reccer's Notes: Werewolves, or in this case, Werecreatures in general, are a popular crack fantasy trope. This story's excellent as it turns the fantasy trope into a real minority of individuals having Were genes, forced to change cyclically to an animal form. In this story's interesting worldbuilding, Were are discriminated against and find it hard to get jobs and live as full members of society. John is a werecougar and he meets Rodney who's a scientist running a research trial to test a new drug intended to suppress mandatory cycling. The story is crack "taken seriously" as there's no fantasy element. This is a genetically-driven thing, with Were a slightly different species to humans. Their cycles vary according to gene expression, and aren't moon-driven. Plus, in this world, Telesilla shows the politics of discrimination against Were, with John initially resisting the research as he's angry that they're yet again being viewed as humans with a sickness that needs treatment. The story has lots of plot and drama, a great developing relationship with Rodney, and a satisfying conclusion. Very much recommended!
Fanwork Links: Where the Brave Dare Not Go, it's locked to AO3 so here's a Wayback link
Excellent podfic by helens78 here
Tags:
- fandom: stargate atlantis,
- length: 10.000 - 20.000 words,
- non-fic recs: podfic,
- theme: au,
- theme: au: complete au,
- theme: au: complete au: animals,
- theme: crack treated seriously,
- theme: first time,
- theme: friends to lovers,
- theme: interspecies pairings,
- theme: research,
- theme: shapeshifting,
- theme: worldbuilding
R.I.P. Sal Buscema
Jan. 26th, 2026 08:12 pmcyberghostface posting in scans_daily
Sal Buscema has passed away. In my opinion he was one of the best 'old school' comicbook artists and his work on Spectacular Spider-Man was a stand-out. I decided to share the ending of #200 which is a classic.
( Scans under the cut... )
NS: Legendary Marvel Comic Artist Sal Buscema Passes Away at Age 89
Jan. 26th, 2026 07:30 pmcygnia posting in scans_dailyhttps://www.cbr.com/legendary-marvel-comic-artist-sal-buscema-passes-away-89/
“Wow. I just received word from Mrs. Joan that Sal Buscema passed away last Friday. He was 89. Today, he would’ve turned 90. When I think back on my childhood and all of the comic books that I read, Sal’s name seems to have appeared in just about all of them. I didn’t just read the books that he illustrated, I studied them.
Every nuance in his pencils and his inks I saw and tried to mimic. He was definitely one of the greats during those years at Marvel, when handling more than three titles a month was not just a requirement but a necessity. Sal’s art had a direct impact on my own, along with his older brother John, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, John Romita Sr and Ron Frenz.
Ron, God bless him, was the person responsible for Sal and I meeting some time ago and for that I’ll be forever grateful. Sal was a very nice, kind and generous person who I am happy to have known and who took note of my skills enough to mentor me. The wonderful conversations we had will always be cherished.
My condolences to his wife Joan, the Buscema family and to all of us fans who grew up with and love his amazing art. I’ll have more posts later. – SC”
Public Domain fest - column bingo
Jan. 26th, 2026 12:15 pmcornerofmadness posting in allbingoName: cornerofmadness
Card Theme: Public Domain fest
Prompts: Love for Sale, Sing You Sinners, Madam Satan, The Sound of Love, You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
Fandoms: Hazbin Hotel
My Card: My Card
( my fills under here )
cornerofmadnessCard Theme: Public Domain fest
Prompts: Love for Sale, Sing You Sinners, Madam Satan, The Sound of Love, You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
Fandoms: Hazbin Hotel
My Card: My Card
( my fills under here )
Taking Inventory: JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #14, …AMERICA #41 (JLI 49)
Jan. 26th, 2026 01:10 pmtcampbell1000 posting in scans_daily
No, I haven’t lost track of my numbering. These two “inventory stories” were published later on, but they seem set around here in the chronology. The first is the first Keith Giffen-Gerard Jones writing collab, with art by the underrated Linda Medley. Her style wasn’t as attention-getting as the works of Kevin Maguire, Adam Hughes, or even Bart Sears, but her down-to-earth approach syncs with the down-to-earth aspects of Giffen’s plotting. She’d do some more League work and go on to her own indie series, Castle Waiting.
Say, did you know film fans could be just as obsessive and antisocial as comics fans?
( ‘‘I’m so glad I’M normal!,’’ said everyone reading this story. )
Post Deadline Pinch Hits
Jan. 25th, 2026 07:21 pmmaevedarcy posting in holly_polyWe have the following Pinch Hits looking for a loving home. See below for general details. More specific information can be found by clicking the links. All previous Pinch Hit posts are no longer being updated.
All current pinch hits are due by 11:00 AM UTC on 1 February 2026.
( CLAIMED! #2: Riverdale (TV 2017), Glee (TV 2009), Person of Interest (TV) )
( CLAIMED! - #4: Dead by Daylight (Video Game), Borderlands (Video Games), Pocket Monsters: Black & White | Pokemon Black and White Versions )
( CLAIMED! - #7: Disco Elysium (Video Game), Final Fantasy VIII, The Locked Tomb Series | Gideon the Ninth Series - Tamsyn Muir )
( CLAIMED! - #17: Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga), LEGO Ninjago (Cartoon 2011-2022), Miraculous Ladybug, Bungou Stray Dogs, Nanatsu no Taizai | The Seven Deadly Sins - Suzuki Nakaba (Anime & Manga) )
All current pinch hits are due by 11:00 AM UTC on 1 February 2026.
This year, we will do a pinch hitter treats sign-up post, so that anyone creating a pinch hit fanwork who is not signed up for the main exchange is able to potentially get a treat made for them - you can check this post for more info.
Before you start your assignment, please make sure to familiarise yourself with the exchanges rules, including fanwork minimums.
( CLAIMED! #2: Riverdale (TV 2017), Glee (TV 2009), Person of Interest (TV) )
( CLAIMED! - #4: Dead by Daylight (Video Game), Borderlands (Video Games), Pocket Monsters: Black & White | Pokemon Black and White Versions )
( CLAIMED! - #7: Disco Elysium (Video Game), Final Fantasy VIII, The Locked Tomb Series | Gideon the Ninth Series - Tamsyn Muir )
( CLAIMED! - #17: Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga), LEGO Ninjago (Cartoon 2011-2022), Miraculous Ladybug, Bungou Stray Dogs, Nanatsu no Taizai | The Seven Deadly Sins - Suzuki Nakaba (Anime & Manga) )
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The Deadline has passed + Update
Jan. 25th, 2026 01:36 pmmaevedarcy posting in holly_polyThe deadline has passed. We are currently in the process of checking for any Post Deadline Pinch Hits, which will be posted soon.
If you don't have a gift yet, don't panic! We are approving fanworks as fast as we can. Additionally, some people have been granted 48-hour extensions.
The collection has been reopened for treats and works that will be coming along post deadline. Check this post for more info on posting treats.
We'll be working hard reviewing and approving works during the following days. If your work has not been approved yet but you have not received an email from us, don't worry, we're still working on the queue.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment. Comments on this post are NOT screened but Anon is available. You can also reach us at holly.poly.exchange@gmail.com
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If you don't have a gift yet, don't panic! We are approving fanworks as fast as we can. Additionally, some people have been granted 48-hour extensions.
The collection has been reopened for treats and works that will be coming along post deadline. Check this post for more info on posting treats.
We'll be working hard reviewing and approving works during the following days. If your work has not been approved yet but you have not received an email from us, don't worry, we're still working on the queue.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment. Comments on this post are NOT screened but Anon is available. You can also reach us at holly.poly.exchange@gmail.com
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Blackout Bingo - 2X2 Public Domain
Jan. 25th, 2026 03:55 pmsmallhobbit posting in allbingoTitle: Combatting the Enemy
Fandoms: Spooks (MI5) - 1920s AU
Ratings: PG
Pairings: Lucas North/Adam Carter, Wynn-Jones, Lord and Lady Myers
Prompts from the books, plays and poetry section: The Private Clinic; Last and First Men; Giant's Bread; Mystery Mile
Combatting the Enemy on AO3
Fandoms: Spooks (MI5) - 1920s AU
Ratings: PG
Pairings: Lucas North/Adam Carter, Wynn-Jones, Lord and Lady Myers
Prompts from the books, plays and poetry section: The Private Clinic; Last and First Men; Giant's Bread; Mystery Mile
Combatting the Enemy on AO3
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Jan. 25th, 2026 02:33 amsouthernmedicineIt's been a fun couple of days!
Thursday morning we got up early, dropped our dog at Blair's parents' house, and headed to Minneapolis.
We stopped at a spot we love on the way, called Norske Nook. Delicious food, and they're well known for their pies. We are a HUGE fan of the potato pancakes and Butterfinger pie.
One long voyage later, we pull up at the Radisson Blu hotel, which is a very modern, fancy place that is directly attached to the Mall of America. You're paying for high class and also the incredible convenience of being able to just pass back and forth between the hotel and the mall without going outside. All the rooms on our floor were recently renovated; it was so, so nice, with some really cool decor and comfortable, upscale rooms. The pool was being renovated and so was unavailable, which was sad, but the rest of it was well worth it.
We spent the rest of the day at the mall, shopping, riding some rides, and playing mini golf. We got Korean corndogs, cream puffs, boba, jerky. There's all kinds of amazing snacks and sweets. We had dinner at the hotel, in a very dim, intimate, fancy restaurant. The food was pretty incredible, honestly.
Friday we got up, packed, checked out, and stowed our stuff in the car so that we could head back into the mall for a bit. We did a little more shopping, and I got my ears pierced! First time. I've had the cartilage on my left ear pierced since I was sixteen, but I literally never have had my ears pierced before. Better late than never! I didn't even feel it. Got Caribou Coffee and Cinnabon before leaving.
After we left the mall, we made stops at World Market and Daiso, then headed home. We got home kind of late, after picking Velma up from Blair's parents.
It was COLD. With the windchill, it was like -40. I thought I would die. My fingers instantly went numb even though I was wearing gloves. I shivered for almost twenty minutes after getting into the car, even with the heat blasting. My lungs hurt. Moisture froze in my eyes and nose. I didn't know it was possible to be that cold.
Additionally... we were concerned about the goings-on in Minneapolis. We didn't see any ICE, or any protests, but there were signs that things were not right in the city. There was beefed up security at our hotel; guards standing by the front door and the check in desk at all hours. There were a lot of stores and restaurants in the mall that were shut down, with signage indicating that closures were due to inability to round up enough staff, or a desire to give employees time off for their safety. A lot of streets around the mall were quiet and empty. There was nonstop news coverage, and you could hear snatches of conversation from the people around. It's awful, what is happening, and our hearts are with the people of Minnesota.
Overall, however, it was a very nice couple of days that we really needed. We came home with lots of goodies - some practical and useful, some purely indulgent.
Thursday morning we got up early, dropped our dog at Blair's parents' house, and headed to Minneapolis.
We stopped at a spot we love on the way, called Norske Nook. Delicious food, and they're well known for their pies. We are a HUGE fan of the potato pancakes and Butterfinger pie.
One long voyage later, we pull up at the Radisson Blu hotel, which is a very modern, fancy place that is directly attached to the Mall of America. You're paying for high class and also the incredible convenience of being able to just pass back and forth between the hotel and the mall without going outside. All the rooms on our floor were recently renovated; it was so, so nice, with some really cool decor and comfortable, upscale rooms. The pool was being renovated and so was unavailable, which was sad, but the rest of it was well worth it.
We spent the rest of the day at the mall, shopping, riding some rides, and playing mini golf. We got Korean corndogs, cream puffs, boba, jerky. There's all kinds of amazing snacks and sweets. We had dinner at the hotel, in a very dim, intimate, fancy restaurant. The food was pretty incredible, honestly.
Friday we got up, packed, checked out, and stowed our stuff in the car so that we could head back into the mall for a bit. We did a little more shopping, and I got my ears pierced! First time. I've had the cartilage on my left ear pierced since I was sixteen, but I literally never have had my ears pierced before. Better late than never! I didn't even feel it. Got Caribou Coffee and Cinnabon before leaving.
After we left the mall, we made stops at World Market and Daiso, then headed home. We got home kind of late, after picking Velma up from Blair's parents.
It was COLD. With the windchill, it was like -40. I thought I would die. My fingers instantly went numb even though I was wearing gloves. I shivered for almost twenty minutes after getting into the car, even with the heat blasting. My lungs hurt. Moisture froze in my eyes and nose. I didn't know it was possible to be that cold.
Additionally... we were concerned about the goings-on in Minneapolis. We didn't see any ICE, or any protests, but there were signs that things were not right in the city. There was beefed up security at our hotel; guards standing by the front door and the check in desk at all hours. There were a lot of stores and restaurants in the mall that were shut down, with signage indicating that closures were due to inability to round up enough staff, or a desire to give employees time off for their safety. A lot of streets around the mall were quiet and empty. There was nonstop news coverage, and you could hear snatches of conversation from the people around. It's awful, what is happening, and our hearts are with the people of Minnesota.
Overall, however, it was a very nice couple of days that we really needed. We came home with lots of goodies - some practical and useful, some purely indulgent.
Let's try this again!
Jan. 24th, 2026 08:20 pmlupine_dreaming posting in addme_fandomSo, I made a DW a few years ago but fell off posting on it pretty quickly. I’ve made this new account in hopes of being more active!
Name: Eclipse
Age: 31
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: My blog is 18+, as I only feel comfortable interacting with other adults, and I do sometimes discuss mature topics. Right now, all my journals are public, but it’s possible I may post some more personal stuff that I might feel more comfortable friends locking. We’ll have to see!
I like to post about: So far, I’m using my journal to crosspost my fanfic and original writing, as well as sharing some of my own rambly thoughts on fandom. My writing tends to focus on monster romance, horror, supernatural stuff, villains, or some combination thereof.
I’m sure I will continue posting my writing and talking about my fandoms, but it’s possible I may also post book reviews or movie reviews.
Main Fandoms: Horror fandom generally, but specifically the Alien movies and the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. My other main fandom interests are: the band Ghost, Beetlejuice, and Phantom of the Opera, as well as the monster romance community.
Other Fandoms: The Stargate franchise, Once Upon a Time, and the Batman villains fandom. I don’t talk about these things quite as much right now, but I still enjoy them and would be happy to follow you if you enjoy these things!
About Me/Other Info: I am in my “cringe but free” era, and as a result, have been writing more OC/self-insert x Canon Character fic – specifically OC x horror villain stuff. If that’s not your thing, this probably isn’t the right blog for you. ^^’
Also, while I generally do not care what people ship, I am very uncomfortable with lolisho.
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Star Trek: vulcanterprise, by almondrose
Jan. 24th, 2026 06:52 pmlaurajv posting in fancakeFandom: Star Trek
Pairings/Characters: Kirk/Spock
Rating: Teen and Up
Length: 4188 words over 2 stories
Creator Links: almondrose at ao3
Theme: Crack Treated Seriously
Summary: "an AU where the enterprise is a VSA ship filled with vulcans"
Reccer's Notes: This short series (two stories, "logical" and "illogical") is one of my favorite pick-me-ups. Captain Skirk of the VSA's exasperation with his CMO's insistence that Spock is human slays me, as does said CMO's reaction to encountering his alternate-universe human self.
Fanwork Links: vulcanterprise
Pairings/Characters: Kirk/Spock
Rating: Teen and Up
Length: 4188 words over 2 stories
Creator Links: almondrose at ao3
Theme: Crack Treated Seriously
Summary: "an AU where the enterprise is a VSA ship filled with vulcans"
Reccer's Notes: This short series (two stories, "logical" and "illogical") is one of my favorite pick-me-ups. Captain Skirk of the VSA's exasperation with his CMO's insistence that Spock is human slays me, as does said CMO's reaction to encountering his alternate-universe human self.
Fanwork Links: vulcanterprise
X-Men #23 - A question answered...
Jan. 24th, 2026 07:57 pmicon_uk posting in scans_dailyOne thing about the Doug Ramsey/Bei the Blood Moon's relationship has been constant from the start.
( The love that cannot understand it's name )
( The love that cannot understand it's name )
Public Domain Bingo - Coverall
Jan. 24th, 2026 03:24 pmdrabblewriter posting in allbingoEnded up with all one-sentence fills this month, so gonna claim the "Diamonds and Dynamite" achievement.
Fandoms: 8 Greek myth, 1 Song of Achilles, 1 The Iliad, 1 Posthomerica, 3 The Odyssey, 2 Epic: The Musical, 1 Percy Jackson and The Olympians (books), 2 Find Me in Paris, 2 Christian Religion & Lore, 1 YouTuber RPF, 2 original
Mediums: 25 one-sentence fics
Prompts: Madam Satan, Journey's End, Chasing Rainbows, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone, Strong Poison, Body and Soul, Up the River, But Not for Me, Would You Like to Take a Walk?, The End of the World, War Nurse, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, City Girl, Someday I'll Find You, The Golden Age, The Sound of Love, Hell's Angels, I've Got a Crush on You, Livin' in the Sunlight Lovin' in the Moonlight, Oh How I Miss You Tonight, Men Without Women, Not Without Laughter, Prometheus, As I Lay Dying, Love for Sale
Posting Deadline Reminder: T-Minus ~20 hours
Jan. 24th, 2026 02:45 pmpurpleyin posting in holly_polyThis is a reminder that the deadline for posting your assignment is 11:00am UTC on 25 January 2026, which is less than a day away. Please click here to see a countdown.
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We have two outstanding Pinch Hits that we really need a creator for so reveals can move forward as planned. Check out the latest Pinch Hit post to see them.
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Please remember that we're only allowing extensions of 48 hours as standard. If you'll need one, send an e-mail to holly.poly.exchange@gmail.com before the deadline gets here.
We have two outstanding Pinch Hits that we really need a creator for so reveals can move forward as planned. Check out the latest Pinch Hit post to see them.
Posting your assignment
You have two ways of posting your assignment:
- RECOMMENDED - Go to your Assignments page (https://archiveofourown.org/users/[YOURUSERNAME]/assignments), find Holly Poly 2025 and click Fulfill. AO3 will fill in the collection and recipient details automatically so you just need to fill in the rest.
- Go to the AO3 Collection and click Post to Collection. Fill in the deatils as any other work you post on AO3. Don't forget to add your recipient in the field Gift this work to (copy/paste your recipient's username to make sure you have the correct one).
To post a Treat for someone you weren't assigned to, for a Pinch Hitter (find Pinch Hitter requests here), or to the Collection:
- Go to the AO3 Collection and click Post to Collection. Fill in the deatils as any other work you post on AO3. Don't forget to add your recipient in the field Gift this work to (copy/paste your recipient's username to make sure you have the correct one).
Make certain that your assignment is actually posted by the deadline and not still a draft.
- For fics, if you're posting something that's multiple chapters then make certain all chapters have been posted by the deadline. If a work is still clearly unfinished at the deadline, it will not count as being posted even if you've started to post it.
- For podfics, check you're able to stream/download your work properly. We'll be checking for placeholders.
- For art, moodboards, gifs and videos, make sure you've embedded the correct work and that it is publicly viewable. Double check your image is hosted properly and won't be taken down before reveals.
- For fanmixes, make sure your fanmix is publicly available and that all songs listed on the tracklist are available
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment. Comments on this post are NOT screened but Anon is available. You can also reach us at holly.poly.exchange@gmail.com
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