Hello! Me again. Sorry I'm a bit late with the challenge for this week, but here it is. Just one, since our sister comm is still under challenge amnesty.

Challenge 1: New Leaf

Write for a series you have never written before. If you are using a pairing, write for your favorite pairing, even if it's unpopular.

50 minutes to explore the unknown...

Wow, even for a community that has fallen quiet as of late, temps_mort still has 500 members and 400 watchers. Hopefully, many of you are secretly waiting for a new challenge. I've got permission from dramatic__ to bring you some new ones. It's time to get your drabble on! And some good practice for NaNoWriMo for those of you who will be participating in that event come November.

contrelamontre Challenge 1: Incorporate ALL ofthe following words into your story: pumpkin, glasses, seven, lollipop.

This is actually from last week since contrelamontre has granted challenge amnesty for October, but this one is still fresh and delicious.

You have 65 minutes to explain what went on.


Challenge 2: Otsukimi

September may be over, but the cool autumn nights are still perfect for watching the full moon. Have a full Otsukimi with rice cakes and kimono, arrange for someone to meet their sweetie on the roof with some sake or just sit back and watch the moon instead of sleeping.

You have 40 minutes to enjoy the moon.


That's it for now. Remember that you're welcome to comment here with new challenge ideas.

Now lets see some ficlets!

contrelamontre challenge 1: teasing

A mysterious, anonymous person in the group would like to see some stories about teasing.

"to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity in without affording satisfaction"


You have 65 minutes.


Challenge 2: Peter Pan Syndrome

This week let's have Peter Pan Syndrome play a role in this week's fanfictions!

Peter Pan Syndrome is usually found in males and while it isn't an actual psychological disease, it has certain characteristics. Immaturity, irresponsibility, narcissism, and the need for a Mother figure are among those traits.

Of course, I just like the way Wikipedia describes it in this line: "The Peter-Pan psychological type is one characterized by immaturity or certain sorts of psychological, social, and sexual problems."

You have 110 minutes.

Title: Let's Not Pretend to Care [Part One]
Author: Emily lightningrapier
Fandom: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Pairing: Phoenix/Miles
Rating: R
Warnings: Spoilers for the second game.
Summary: Phoenix finally gets a reply to one of the many letters he's sent Edgeworth -- in a way he didn't quite expect.
Disclaimer: Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth are property of each other Capcom and their creators, who have, in interviews, stated that there is most definitely "an attraction" between the two. Too bad it's not entirely in the way that Phoenix would like...
Notes: Written for temps_mort prompt "honesty". The second part of this is written for the "dishonesty" prompt. Yep, I used both! Heavily inspired by the song "One Night Only" from Dreamgirls, because I'm awesome like that.

ALSO, this is for nest's birthday because she dragged me into this fandom that I wanted so badly to be in and YAY IT'S HER BIRTHDAY AND ♥!!

( I have no doubt that I could love you forever -- the only trouble is, you really don't have the time. )

contrelamontre challenge 1: dishonesty

honeyandvinegar would like you to write about dishonesty.

"...lying, cheating-- or even committing a crime? Like it doesn't have to be bank robbery (lest it's wanted!) but it could be something as simple as cheating on a test in school, or STEALING SOMEONE'S STAPLER! :O!"


You have 45 minutes to lie, cheat, and/or steal.


And to balance it out...

Challenge 2: Honesty

This week, write something about the truth! Maybe an investigation goes underway between your favorite characters, or somene discovers the truth behind the lies!

You have 45 minutes.

PS: I am so happy with the recent increase of posts! ♥

Title: Perfect Melodies
Author: Emily lightningrapier
Fandom: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Pairing: Phoenix/Miles
Rating: PGish
Warnings: Spoilers for the second game.
Summary: Phoenix finds a way to stop feeling so nervous. Miles uses his investigating powers to let himself into Phoenix's house.
Disclaimer: Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth are property of each other Capcom and their creators, who have, in interviews, stated that there is most definitely "an attraction" between the two. As if we needed confirmation.
Notes: Written for temps_mort prompt "music".

( The defense seems to be in love with wishing more despair upon itself. )

Title: Three Simple Words
Author: Danielle Anderson
Pairing: Light/L
Rating: R
Disclaimer: The usual
Warning: fluff (wtf?)
( It must be some divine retribution that passing judgement on wrong-doers was easier than telling someone three simple words )
Done for challenge #1: music

Title: Adreneline
Author: Sorchafyre
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh, AU
Pairing/Characters: Duke x Tristan x Joey
Type: m/m/m
Rating: R
Challenge: Music

Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh or its characters, however old they are, it is the property of Kazuki Takahashi, Shonen Jump and most likely several other corporations and entities who are not me, and likely make money from it, most emphatically UNlike me.

Notes: Bardicsidhe has this fic in progress, wherein Duke must teach Tristan and Joey how to dance, in time for Mai's party. Then there was "Sway" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Cry me a River" by Justin Timberlake and... then there was this fic.

( Adreneline )

contrelamontre challenge 1: music

Your challenge this week(?) is music. The music must either be incorporated into your story or in some way serves as an inspiration, but don't write actual song fics. You don't have to use a particular song. For example, your characters could have music playing in the background of the main action.
However, if you are inspired by/use a song feel free to post the lyrics (or a link) at the end of the fic.

You have 1 hour.


Challenge 2: Smiles

This week's goal is to write a story where a smile plays an important part in the fanfiction. The smile can lead to something good, something bad, or just about anything that suits your imagination! (Or plot bunnies!)

You have 75 minutes.

Title: warmth
Author: 1957
Series: prince of tennis
Pairing: tezuka/fuji
Type: m/m
Rating: pg
Challenge: items
Disclaimer: prince of tennis is not mine.

Summary: This is the story of how someone can stay where they are forever, never grow up, and still have the love of his life.

( like time, there's always time on my mind; so pass me by, i'll be fine. just give me time )

Title: Equivalent Exchange
Author: guardianmars (Posting from writing journal.)
Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Pairing: ...it ended up genfic.
Characters: Roy Mustang, Alphonse Elric
Rating: PG
Spoilers: Spoilers for the end of FMA
Word Count: 585
Disclaimer: FMA isn't mine.
Permission to Archive: temps_mort, all others ask first.
Time taken: 20 minutes and I just couldn't do any more. Maybe I'll try some more another time. Sorry....
Challenge: "Lie to Children"
Notes: This is the first prompt I've done in awhile. It's a meager attempt to start writing again. It kind of fails and ended up being crappy gen-fic. This is slightly AU in that it takes place after the end of FMA and ignores the FMA movie altogether. It also looks at a few changes in the end of the series, so some slight liberties have been taken. Oops.

Equivalent Exchange

[I guess I should include here that since the original posting, I've been working with a beta to add things and intend to do more with this eventually, so the contents in the link may change some over time, and become a far different piece when it's actually finished.]

Title: Gray Areas
Author: modestly_not
Pairing: neutral? (But it has Sokka and Zuko!)
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Rating: G
Challenge: White Lie
Disclaimer: Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, owned by Nickelodeon. I have no affiliation with them whatsoever.
Notes: One of these days I will write a SokkaxZuko and not feel bad about it. Today is just not that day.

Bad guys were supposed to be bad

contrelamontre challenge 1: Items

Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to write a fic that includes the following: 2 red items, 3 cards, 4 candles, snow, and an insect. The snow doesn't have to physically appear, you just have to work the word into the story.

You have 1 hour.


Challenge 2: Lie to Children

This week, your challenge is to use a lie often told to children in order to make a complicated concept simple or simply to protect a child's innocent world. Wikipedia can give you a better definition.

You have 126 minutes.

Challenge 3: Resolutions

New Year's Eve is coming up, and for the last challenge of 2006, let's make up some resolutions! (Of course, you can always decide to break them!)

You have 80 minutes



I'm really sorry for not updating sooner! (Or updating last week...) I'll spare you the sob story.

Title: O Tannenbaum
Author: bscl43
Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
Pairing: Roy/Ed
Type: m/m
Rating: PG-13 maybe R (How many times can you say fuck and still be PG-13?)
Challenge: Foliage
Summary: AU modern, Ed has a problem with Roy’s Christmas tree
Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction. I do not own the characters in this story and there is no money being made here.
( some vile creature that turned her precious baby Roy all icky and gay )

contrelamontre challenge 1: Foliage

The latest challenge is "foliage" - trees, leaves, jungles, gardens... metaphorical gardens...

You have 1 hour.


Challenge 2: 400 Words

This week, create a fanfiction with any challenge (old, new, or even made-up ones) but the piece has to be in 400 words. Exactly.

You have 94 minutes.

Title: Sprawled
Author: modestly_not
Pairing: Othello x Mitsume
Series: The Demon Ororon
Rating: R
Challenge: body language
Disclaimer: By Mizuki Hakase. (though if it were up to me, Othello and Mitsume would have gotten together on page one.)
Notes: Ahaha, I'm tired. Didn't execute this too well.


Hey you.

Title: Him and His Men
Author: fascimility
Fandom: Saiyuki Gaiden
Characters/pairing: Tenpou/Konzen
Type: General
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Minekura-sama owns all. ^^ In other words, not mine.
Challenge: Body language
Notes: 1 hour and 10 minutes. D: Apologies, it went over time. Hope it still can be salvaged. Tenpou, and the men around him.

( Him and His Men… )

contrelamontre challenge 1: Body language

This week, distorted_prose would like to see you write a story concerning body-language, of any sort and/or interpretation (whether accurate or ne) thereof.

You have 1 hour.

Challenge 2: Warmth

This week, to celebrate the cold winds of fall (and the upcoming winter), let's have a fanfics with warmth as a theme! Interpret it as you will. *nudge, nudge, wink, wink*

You have 84 minutes.

PS: Five bajillion kisses if you can use the two themes in one fic! >:D

So, assuming the last challenge posted is still open, yeah? ^^;

Title: Chasing shadows in tunnels
Author: dew_chan
Series: Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle
Characters: Fye, Kurogane, Syaoran
Type: gen
Rating: PG for use of one curse. :O
Challenge: subway
Spoilers: to chapter 125
Disclaimer: TRC and these characters belong to CLAMP. This is written for fun, not profit.
Notes: Not so much a story as a sequence of events. I may try to expand and incorporate this into a proper story one day, or maybe not. 80 minutes to write, 20 to edit.

underground and out of sight

Title: Dolls and String
Author: modestly_not
Pairing: Othello x Mitsume
Series: The Demon Ororon
Rating: R
Challenge: Role play
Disclaimer: By Mizuki Hakase. (though if it were up to me, Othello and Mitsume would have gotten together on page one.)
Notes: Let the Ororon love ignite! And can someone check my verb tenses? They're wacky.


Pull, pull, tug, tug