Happy Valentines Day!
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la_samtyrI hope everyone enjoys this special day! Best wishes to all!
Take care and stay safe!
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Day 14: Fic Rec - Hey Arnold! - Helga Pataki
Feb. 14th, 2026 12:20 pmlightbird posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
halfamoonTitle/Link: The Closet and How it was Cleaned
Creator:![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p2.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
osmalic
Fandom: Hey Arnold!
Character(s): Helga Pataki
Rating: G
Prompt: Letting Go
Summary: And in that closet: A Secret. Helga cleans her room before going off to college.
Creator:
Fandom: Hey Arnold!
Character(s): Helga Pataki
Rating: G
Prompt: Letting Go
Summary: And in that closet: A Secret. Helga cleans her room before going off to college.
Is it really only the scribbling sisterhood who do this, hmmmmm?
Feb. 14th, 2026 04:59 pmoursinOr are they just more conscious about it, eh?
‘There’s only one bed’, ‘fake dating’ and ‘opposites attract’: how tropes took over romance
You know, I'm a lot happier about engaging with the work of someone who's aware of the tropes they're playing with and maybe riffing around with them, and that there is maybe a tradition? - rather than somebody who thinks they're doing something Rad and New and boy, is it Same Old Same Old.
(And just let's not go to Male Midlife Crisis novel....)
Maybe not so much in romance genre, but have I not whinged on mightily about crime fiction and the trope of the hawkshaw with complicated emotional backstory, substance abuse issues, difficulties with The Hierarchy, etc etc?
And honestly, while we are on crime fiction, can anyone tell me, with any plausible accuracy, how many works there are in which, literally, The Butler Actually Did It? Because whoah, massive cliche that I find it hard to match with my own reading. Though admittedly, over the years I have been reading, and some of that was very forgettable mysteries, maybe I have just elided from memory a whole swathe of murderous butlers.
Round 184 Theme Poll
Feb. 14th, 2026 09:10 amrunpunkrun posting in fancakePoll #34220 round 184 theme poll
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 94
Pick the next theme of fancake:
Fantasy
25 (26.6%)
Just Like Canon
32 (34.0%)
Siblings
37 (39.4%)
Exploring Atlantis - Stargate Atlantis (PG)
Feb. 14th, 2026 11:39 amgoddess47 posting in romancingmcshep
Title: Exploring Atlantis
Author:
goddess47Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 100 words
Warnings: none
Notes:
For
mcsheplets prompt #147 - virtualFor
romancingmcshep 2026For Fluffbruary 2026 prompt day 14 - wild
Summary:
"It's a holodeck!" John grinned.
Exploring Atlantis on AO3
Collection Opening Soon!
Feb. 14th, 2026 10:57 amcandyheartsexAll assignments have been submitted! Thank you to our hard-working pinch hitters!
The collection will open at 8:00 PM EST on 2/14.
Here's a countdown.
The collection will open at 8:00 PM EST on 2/14.
Here's a countdown.
24 hours left to sign up!
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If you have matching concerns – e.g. you absolutely do not want to match with another participant – please contact me at extrapenguin at gmx dot com during sign-ups (before the deadline above) and state whether you do not want to create for the person, do not want that person to create for you, or both.
If you have matching concerns – e.g. you absolutely do not want to match with another participant – please contact me at extrapenguin at gmx dot com during sign-ups (before the deadline above) and state whether you do not want to create for the person, do not want that person to create for you, or both.
Hi-Yah! ‘The Muppet Show’ Was a Smash Hit
Feb. 14th, 2026 03:30 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
gizmodo2_feedDisney's given everyone more Muppets with 'The Muppet Show,' and people love it. But is there more on the horizon?
I Went on a Dinner Date With an AI Chatbot. Here’s How It Went.
Feb. 14th, 2026 02:00 pmgizmodo2_feedHow's your Valentine's Day going?
2026 NOMINATIONS OPEN!!!
Feb. 14th, 2026 09:38 amhighadrenalinemod posting in highadrenalineexchangeOh my god it's nominations! (Ignore how the works due deadline has appeared in the distance, we've got this!)
See the nominations rules here. There should be no major changes from last year, but please take a gander to refresh yourselves on safety fandoms, how we would like nominations to be formatted, etc. Any incorrectly formatted nominations made through the tagset will be rejected without query and will have to be renominated through the google form.
We have two options for nominations this year! The google form which should work exactly like last year's. Please do not put any kind of serious personally identifying information such as emails or bank accounts or anything else you wouldn't want attached to your nominations into the google form since everyone will be able to see approved nominations and the pseuds attached to those.
You can also nominate at the tagset. BUT - please remember all safety fandoms ought to be nominated through the form so tagmods can check it for safety status!
See a list of the sheet approved nominations (these will be added to the tagset around once every day at least) here.
Did I get any links wrong? Do you have other questions? Did the tagset somehow eat your nominations? Feel free to email at highadrenalinemod@gmail.com.
See the nominations rules here. There should be no major changes from last year, but please take a gander to refresh yourselves on safety fandoms, how we would like nominations to be formatted, etc. Any incorrectly formatted nominations made through the tagset will be rejected without query and will have to be renominated through the google form.
We have two options for nominations this year! The google form which should work exactly like last year's. Please do not put any kind of serious personally identifying information such as emails or bank accounts or anything else you wouldn't want attached to your nominations into the google form since everyone will be able to see approved nominations and the pseuds attached to those.
You can also nominate at the tagset. BUT - please remember all safety fandoms ought to be nominated through the form so tagmods can check it for safety status!
See a list of the sheet approved nominations (these will be added to the tagset around once every day at least) here.
Did I get any links wrong? Do you have other questions? Did the tagset somehow eat your nominations? Feel free to email at highadrenalinemod@gmail.com.
Chocolate Box - Day 14
Feb. 14th, 2026 08:47 ammelagan posting in romancingmcshepWelcome to the final day of Chocolate Box reveals. I hope you're inspired by these small surprises and that you'll join us in giving John and Rodney their happy ending.
A special thank you toescriveine and cassiope25 for their contributions to this year's box of chocolates.
I hope you've enjoyed all of our delicious treats.
And now for the final chocolate...
1. Keep Your Claws to Yourself
2. Forever On My Mind
3. Only One Bed
4. Sheppard's Award
5. Postcards from Pegasus: Atlantis Under the Siege byescriveine
6. A Bath for Two bycassiope25
7. Postcards from Pegasus: Olesia (Home of the Faustian Bargain byescriveine
8. Meet the Exotic Natives of Atlantis
9. Postcards from Pegasus: Who Wore It Better (Control Chair edition) byescriveine
10. My Heart to Yours
11. Back to You
12. Time for a Cookie
13. Wedding Invite
14. Our Pride & Joy
Romancing McShep 2026 collection
A special thank you to
escriveine and cassiope25 for their contributions to this year's box of chocolates.I hope you've enjoyed all of our delicious treats.
And now for the final chocolate...
1. Keep Your Claws to Yourself
2. Forever On My Mind
3. Only One Bed
4. Sheppard's Award
5. Postcards from Pegasus: Atlantis Under the Siege by
escriveine6. A Bath for Two by
cassiope257. Postcards from Pegasus: Olesia (Home of the Faustian Bargain by
escriveine8. Meet the Exotic Natives of Atlantis
9. Postcards from Pegasus: Who Wore It Better (Control Chair edition) by
escriveine10. My Heart to Yours
11. Back to You
12. Time for a Cookie
13. Wedding Invite
14. Our Pride & Joy
Romancing McShep 2026 collection
Day 14: fanart, Bad Sisters - Eva, Becka, Bibi, Ursula
Feb. 14th, 2026 10:54 amsisterdivinium posting in halfamoonTitle: Keeping watch
Fandom: Bad Sisters
Characters: Eva, Becka, Bibi and Ursula
Rating: G
Notes: Done with felt tip pens, Chinese ink and graphite. Anyone who has watched the show will know what scene this is and why it fits the theme; anyone who hasn't can just look at the drawing :)
Summary: It will always be too soon.
Over here, at my journal!
Fandom: Bad Sisters
Characters: Eva, Becka, Bibi and Ursula
Rating: G
Notes: Done with felt tip pens, Chinese ink and graphite. Anyone who has watched the show will know what scene this is and why it fits the theme; anyone who hasn't can just look at the drawing :)
Summary: It will always be too soon.
Over here, at my journal!
Elon Musk Has Changed His Mission Statement
Feb. 14th, 2026 01:00 pmgizmodo2_feedAcross his companies and his public statements, Musk is making a hard reset.
The Best Time to Leave xAI Is Before Joining. The Next Best Time is Right Now
Feb. 14th, 2026 12:30 pmgizmodo2_feedWould you believe working for Elon Musk sucks?
Day 14 - Rec - The Pitt - Heather Collins
Feb. 14th, 2026 08:16 amineffablecabbage posting in halfamoon Title: cranes in the sky
Author:girlwritesthings
Fandom: The Pitt
Character/Pairing: Heather Collins (refers to Robby/Collins, but is not really a Collins/Robby fic)
Rating/Warning(s): not rated. content warnings for pregnancy loss, abortion, adoption
Word Count: 4344
Summary: Heather Collins' life has been a lesson in wanting.
Reccer's Notes: For Heather, I wanted "letting go" to be the closure to be her story the way the show couldn't give us (and from the female perspective - not some male intern talking to a dude while another dude listened in, because ... really.) This fic is a character study that follows Heather from the age of 7 to when she goes to Portland again after Season 1. It is a series of "letting go," aka - having is not so pleasant as wanting while Heather learns to let go of disappointments. And in the end, when you get what you actually need (and wanted), all those losses were worth the struggle.
Day 14: Fic - Kamen Rider Gotchard - Rinne
Feb. 14th, 2026 08:07 amlinky posting in halfamoonTitle: Joy at Lunch
Fandom: Kamen Rider Gotchard
Pairing/Characters: Rinne
Rating: G
Word count: 100
Content Notes: Slice of Life
Author's note: Prompt used from100_women was joy. This was inspired by this adorable fanart that's been living in my head.
Summary: Rinne buys lunch.
Also on Ao3 or read below the cut:
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Fandom: Kamen Rider Gotchard
Pairing/Characters: Rinne
Rating: G
Word count: 100
Content Notes: Slice of Life
Author's note: Prompt used from
100_women was joy. This was inspired by this adorable fanart that's been living in my head.Summary: Rinne buys lunch.
Also on Ao3 or read below the cut:
( Read more... )
Day 14 Theme - Letting Go
Feb. 14th, 2026 07:02 amcmk418 posting in halfamoonToday's theme is Letting Go.
Here are some ideas to get you started: She has come to the end of the road with something- a deeply-held belief, a job, a relationship, maybe even her life. How does she (or does she) finally find the courage to let go? What has changed to make this letting go even possible, and how does she change after?
Just go wherever the Muse takes you. If this prompt doesn't speak to you, feel free to share something that does. You can post in a separate entry or as a comment to this post.
***This is the last day of the fest, so be sure to get all of your contributions in. If you're playing catch up, the theme list is posted at the top of the page. If you are posting for multiple days, please post each day's contribution in a separate entry. HalfaMoon will run until the “That's a Wrap” post goes up which will be sometime around 3pm CST tomorrow so you'll have a bit of time to finish things up.***
Here are some ideas to get you started: She has come to the end of the road with something- a deeply-held belief, a job, a relationship, maybe even her life. How does she (or does she) finally find the courage to let go? What has changed to make this letting go even possible, and how does she change after?
Just go wherever the Muse takes you. If this prompt doesn't speak to you, feel free to share something that does. You can post in a separate entry or as a comment to this post.
***This is the last day of the fest, so be sure to get all of your contributions in. If you're playing catch up, the theme list is posted at the top of the page. If you are posting for multiple days, please post each day's contribution in a separate entry. HalfaMoon will run until the “That's a Wrap” post goes up which will be sometime around 3pm CST tomorrow so you'll have a bit of time to finish things up.***