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i hate it when i cant even write a poem about something because its too obvious. like in the airbnb i was at i guess it used to be a kids room cause you could see the imprint of one little glow in the dark star that had been missed and painted over in landlord white. like that's a poem already what's the point

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Hello all! This here seems like a fine event that deserves attention. Please go ahead and show your support and interest, if it pleases you. (And we highly encourage it) Continue to spread the power of Bro-ship, Friendship, and other platonic shippness! Let those relationships continue to sail! Maybe even let loose a good ol’ sea shanty, eh?? Good luck, godspeed, and safe travels, my friends.

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Flash Fic Rec List

Great spike!

short bursts of wind

by bittersweetoranges

Six (6) flash fiction pieces centered around the theme of wind. Except, I try not to say wind at all.

Bittersweetoranges is, sometimes, more of a poet than a storyteller. Especially when given a very brief word count. Her flash fics are masterful morsels of what is, in fact, not said. What is suggested, dreamt up, between the lines. She brings out the magic and emotion in every day life, and does it well. (-Lethey)

Uchikawa

by Tarlatana

Uchikawa is a small restaurant. It doesn't really stand out, blue capony and all. But since it's the place they've been coming to since they met each other, it's filled with memories. 

A short sweet tale of a budding friendship between Kita and Ojiro. The epitome of a bro friendship (-haru)

Sticky fingers, butter and bread

by thekuroiookami

A year in the life of (everyone).

12 flash fics dedicated on the altar of Friendship. For the deities of HQ Brofest.

"The T-rex lamp on Tsukishima’s bedside table was embarrassingly orange. It was also anatomically inaccurate, but then again, it was a lamp."

Kuroi's flash fics are a number of vignettes, part incredibly fluffy and cute, part… incredibly fluffy and funny. All of them make brillant use of minimal wording to draw the context, to get a maximum amount of meaning out of such a short set of texts.(- Lethey)

The Digiciser Files

by milksalt

In the future, what is death, if data is immortal?

Somehow packing in an elaborate futuristic world, social commentary, subtle humour, themes of loss, a plot twist and interesting imagery into less than 2k words, one might almost suspect wizardry in the making. A lovely, thought provoking read. (- Kuroi)

Vending Machine

by Inuokasoap

A very soft-feeling, whimsical and nostalgic work on the Nekoma team. Themed around drinks, but feels like that comforting blanket you grew up with - cosy, warm. I look forward to more of this spring-like story. Work in progress. (- Kuroi)

like a shadow

by antimodes (Zostir)

Most of the time, having a twin brother seems like a curse to Osamu. Sometimes, he thinks it's actually nice. 

Captures all the vagaries of life with a sibling perfectly - the affection you try to hide, the jealousy that goes in hand with it, how you can’t help but be compared and compare. Underneath it all is a strong sense of undying loyalty and characteristic deadpan Osamu humor. (- Kuroi)

play the fox

by nautilics

this fic is dedicated to the wonderful team that is inarizaki and all the delight that they bring, and to my tl for cheering me on, and for being part of the whole inarizaki experience™ 

A set of brief but very evocative snapshots of Inarizaki. For as little as we really get to know the fox boys, nautilics really manages to give them real depth and characterisation. Oddly melancholy, but very satisfying flash fic.(-Lethey)

The King's Toss

by leafsong

“Don’t apologize! Because I won’t apologize either. You’re still an oppressive king, as far as I’m concerned. So don’t apologize. I’m not reconciling with you.”

Volleyball is a sport about connection. It’s about finding people you can sync with on the court, sometimes off the court too. And maybe, just maybe, it’s also about finding a way to reach out to the friends you pushed away and lost.

Or, Kageyama gets partnered with Kindaichi and Kunimi for a three-on-three drill at training camp.

Part of the difficulty in flash fiction is getting some kind of meaning, any kind, out of a Very Small set of words. In that sense, this flash fic is brilliantly constructed, because it takes context and back story from canon, and uses it to make a rather powerful narrative. Really good.(-Lethey)

Into The Sky

by museicalitea

Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted more than anything to be a hero.

Affecting and emotional, Into The Sky is a series of flash fics following Kinoshita and Nishinoya's friendship and subsequently their relationship with volleyball. Beautifully written and constructed, there is no reason to not read this at all. Pass it on. (-Oranges)

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Rookie Fic Rec List

Nice receive!

Curiosity

by museicalitea

"I'm glad you said yes to Sawamura back then."

Unspoken: I'm glad I got to meet you, Shimizu Kiyoko. We're not so dissimilar, huh?

A neat little story where Shimizu and Shirofuku enjoy a quiet, neat conversation together about how they both became volleyball managers if their respective teams. (-Haru).

A Trip to the Zoo

by FantyWrites

Oikawa paused as he was about to take a bite out of his milk bread, “You want us to what now?”

Matsukawa looked to his three friends with his usual neutral expression, “Chaperone a trip to the zoo for my sister.”

Oikawa bit into his favorite snack looking unamused, “So we’re going to be watching over a bunch of babies?”

Or

The seijou third years chaperone a school trip to the zoo. What could possibly go wrong?

The Seijoh third years don't know what they're in for in this fun and bubbly fic! Definitely give this one a read if you're looking for some babysitting sheaningans. (-Oranges)

witches, wild animals and other things inside our castle

by heartattacked

“Hey, ‘Samu,” says Atsumu, nudging the other boy’s elbow. “Do you love me?”

Melancholy, mystery and magic combine in this fic to create an unusual dynamic between prince Atsumu and his not-twin Osamu. Vivid colours saturate a canvas that promises more, and the end of the first chapter is intriguingly enigmatic. Definitely food for thought. Work in progress. (- Kuroi)

The Best Laid Plans of Cats and Owls

by Stacysmash

“We need to hurry, Oikawa should be back within the next half hour. It’s his birthday tomorrow and he’s been down about it.” “Why would he be down about his birthday?!” Bokuto cried. “Because we have an important practice tomorrow night and he can’t go home. Plus, his friends can’t make it up here tonight so we gotta make it really special. Any thoughts?” Simultaneously, Kuroo and Bokuto perked up and began to spit out their ideas, and besides several moments where Daichi slapped his palm against his face, they developed the perfect plan of action.

A fic as bubbly as the friends that populate it. If I had to sum it up in two words - birthday pedicures. Our boy Oikawa deserves a good celebration once in a while, and this is it in spades. I love Kuroo’s mom, everyone needs her in their lives. (- Kuroi)

Meeting Memories

by PsychologicalColors

Shōyō is five when his mother told him he was going to be a big brother.

Natsu is born after Shōyō turns six.

It’s late August and the afternoon has barely begun when Shōyō goes to visit his mother. He’s holding his father’s hand as they walk through the corridor. When she looks up, she smiles at her husband and son and beckons them over quietly.

A super adorable story that will give you cavities from the unfiltered sweetness. Following the Hinata siblings from Natsu’s babyhood to Shouyou joining college, every snippet blossoms with warmth. You just want to be adopted into this big, happy family. (- Kuroi)

Hidden Behind the Ferns

by Grand_Guardian_Deity

A snapshot of Yachi’s life in the big city, and the people she meets there. Reminds me of a Polaroid photo in many ways - spontaneous, pastel-coloured, hinting at more beyond the edges of the picture. The unusual choice of Nishinoya for a childhood friend made for a cute and supportive relationship. (- Kuroi)

what could you be

by mangothief

For a guy who tries to avoid making friends as much as humanly possible, Kyoutani Kentarou has managed to pick up a really weird, really annoying, really loud one.

The rarepair bros I never knew I needed - Tanaka and KyouKen. Packed to bursting with sharp wit and manly but adorable interactions, this isn’t so much a story as an in-depth character study. Kyoutani may be the narrator, but a snarky Yahaba runs away with the show. (- Kuroi)

Liberosis

by shittykawa_chan

n. The desire to care less about things - to loosen up your grip on your life, to stop glancing back behind you every few steps, afraid that someone will snatch it from you before you reach the end zone - rather to hold you life loosely and playfully, like a volleyball, keeping it in the air, with only quick fleeting interventions, bouncing freely in the hands of trusted friends, always in play.

Sometimes you just need someone new in your life to help you let go and change how you want to live.

Oikawa Tooru gets to grips with his new team in university, and maybe makes some friends along the way. A rather wistful Uni AU, with the hope, or challenge, of ever expanding growth for our Grand King setter. (-Lethey)

senior management

by mangothief

During her last year as Datekou's manager, Mai meets Yachi and finally gets the disciple she deserves. Futakuchi’s gonna be so jealous when she tells him.

A cute story about Yachi and Mai, managers of two very rambuctious teams, becomign friends. The best thing about this story, hands down, is the sarcastic internal monologue of Mai, who is Very Done, and I can't really blame her because she has to deal with Futakuchi on a daily basis.(-Lethey)

Roles to Fill

by angeltrumpets

After Karasuno loses the Battle at the Trash Heap, the reality that the third years are going to be leaving becomes more apparent. Yachi in particular is worried about whether she really is ready to be the team's sole manager.

The quiet and supportive moment Hinata and Yachi shares in this piece feels very human and real in it's restraint. And so it provides comfort and closure for the aftermath of its premise. A wonderfully serene read! (-Oranges)

A Brother's Duty

by dayoldcupcake

Natsu is acting weird; that is to say, she doesn't worship Shoyo like she use to.

There aren't enough fics that explore Natsu and Shoyo's relationship. And this one is a lovely little story about Shoyo defending Natsu from her bullies, along with a little help from his friends. If you want something cute and sweet to read, this is definitely the one for you! (-Oranges)

to infinity and beyond

by leafsong

In the wake of Nationals, they train, and train, and train, until even Hinata is too tired to jump anymore.

Hinata and Kageyama will always find ways to move forward, and in leafsong's ‘to infinity and beyond’ the Oni and Oni wonder duo share a moment after losing Nationals. The intensity of the wonder duo can almost be felt in the story, the thirst for improvement nearly tangible. A wonderful short read! (-Oranges)

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Journeyman and Apprentice fic rec list

Nice block!

Sacred sites

by victuri

Tsukishima doesn't want to go ghost hunting. He especially doesn't want to go ghost hunting with Hinata.

At least it turns out not to be completely horrible. It's partly his own fault, anyway.

For all the Buzzfeed Unsolved fans, here’s the AU you’ve been waiting for. This is a delightful fic floating on the interaction between Hinata and Tsukki, buoyed up by the playful humor. I enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek feel of it. (- Kuroi)

Nine

by asightofdreams

A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three… he stays.

Kenma and the people he’s found in all his lives.

A series of vignettes, one more wistful than the other. These are really rather intriguing, and they flit from fantasy to different fantasy to canon, all well written and with big hints at rich worlds.(-Lethey)

Spectrum

by Inuokasoap

A project nobody remembers, a room nobody can enter, a universe on the cusp of revolution. 

A sci-fi story starring Inuoka Sou as an agent for Nekoma, wielding some mysterious weaponry. The universe feels very rich and deep in this, with vivid descriptions and a running undercurrent that suggest that there's a whole lot more where that came from.(-Lethey)

Stories of Us (You and I)

by Wordlesslywriting

Coincidence or fate at play, Natsu was just happy to make new friends.(Aka: Tooru & (sometimes Shouyou) & Natsu & Takeru Drabbles as bffs.)

What can I say about Stories of Us (You and I)? It's hard to put into the words the experience you get from this episodic piece. It feels like an older Natsu looking back at her younger self as well as watching Natsu mature step by step. The sense of time in this piece is strong and colors every scene with something unique that, I suppose, you won't experience anywhere. Simply wonderful. (-Oranges)

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Master and champion fic rec list

A no touch ace

We could be royals

by Astinaea

Iwaizumi Hajime wants to be king, but there's a complication. His parents want him to marry before his coronation, but Iwaizumi has never been interested in romance. Luckily, he finds someone who is like him, even more than he first expected.

Aro/ace prince Iwaizumi is trying his best to be a good king, but that involves marrying someone. This fic makes you care for all the people involved as he tries to find a solution, and may also have Oikawa as a protective big brother to Yachi. Full marks for uninhibited cuteness. (- Kuroi)

These coloured strings of ours

by ADyingFlower

After the trip of their lives during the break before college started, five best friends find themselves among the survivors of a horrifying plane crash, leaving them to deal with the fallout of their injuries and dreams.

Shouyou has it hard enough with his career ending injury before there was even properly a career, never mind having to learn to grow beyond the sport that captured his heart and introduced him to his closest friends, and those weird colors he keeps seeing around people certainly aren't helping either.

After all, superpowers don't actually happen in reality, right?

A beautiful and dare I say it, poignant look at post-accident trauma and how our favorite first years pick up the shattered bits of their lives together. Sure, they get superpowers, but the real magic is in the friendship - the little touches, the friendly banter, and borrowed sweaters. The feels are real with this one. (- Kuroi)

seijou should never attend training camps

by rainbowstrucklizard 

"They are a very strong team and are worthy opponents," Sawamura's eyes flit somewhere behind the camera when a series of a crash can be heard. "Just wrap them up in a bubble wrap and dispose of them in a cave when not playing."

"Is what I'm saying supposed to be truthful? That can be hard..." Moniwa rubs the back of his neck. "I mean, after almost injuring us -- What do you mean it has started? You've been recording this whole time?" Moniwa's face pales. "Aone get him!"

"They are nice people when you get to know them, especially Oikawa who is much better than -- HEY!" Bokuto leaps up from the chair he was sitting on before launching himself at someone behind the camera.

"Hmmm... They are a handful alright but they can be funny. I mean, if you think about how hard they try to win in all the games but just got defeated so easily --" A shriek halts Kuroo and causes the camera to drop because of how high-pitched the sound was and the cameraman would rather not be deaf. The cameraman is not getting paid enough for this. He is not getting paid at all to handle this.

"This wouldn't happen if they have come to Shiratorizawa," Ushijima reads from his palm. He nods at the camera in agreement.

“WHAT TEAM?” “SEIJOH-” “WILDCATS-” “WATARI!” “Oh, sorry! I thought we’re doing that version.” This story, about the captains and former third years joining Karasuno, Nekoma, Datekou, Fukurodani, Aoba Johsai and Shiratorizawa for a joint training camp, sounds almost like a crack fic, but it's very serious, and very funny. A future fic that is Shenanigans personified (-Lethey)

Shooting Stars

by ChocoholicFangirl

See, here’s the thing: Karasuno Hero Academy was known for producing excellent Heroes precisely because of its experiential requirements. Every student, before they could be allowed to graduate and be licensed, had to first complete a Quest or perform a Heroic Deed (see definitions and criteria in Appendix B). If all it took to become a Hero was going to school, Hitoka’s mother had said, there’d be Heroes all over the place, there’d be a shortage of jobs and Heroes probably would no longer be subsidized by governments. (In which Hitoka needs to graduate, Kiyoko needs to break her curse, and maybe the real Quest is the friends we made along the way, or however that meme goes.)

Shooting Stars By Chocoholic Fangirl is a wonderfully witty story with a wealth of depth and character. There is instant chemistry between the two leads, ensuring that their interactions are a joy to read. But it wouldn't have worked if it were not for the voice of our PoV character, Hitoka. ChocoholicFangirl's Shrek inspired fic is definitely one to look forward to. (-Oranges)

How You Play the Game

by Crollalanza 

At the beginning of a new school year, when players have left, and new kids join the club, it's all about bonding. For Suna Rintarou, this also involves a vow to stay away from the Miya Twins shenanigans. But a road race, a cocky new 'kouhai'  who isn't all he seems, and Kita-san's ever-watchful eye means no one can slip under the radar - not if they want to be part of the team, and take on all-comers at Nationals. 

It's hard to put into the words the depth and attention to detail Crollalanza has put into their characterization of the Inarizaki team. If anything, How You Play the Game is one of the rare fics where you get what is exactly on the tin and then more. From the rich writing to the wealth of shenanigans, this is one fic to read more than once. (-Oranges)

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The Collection is now Closed!

We survived

In any case, we’d like to thank everyone who participated and/or supported throughout these last two months! We hope that everyone enjoyed. While waiting for more things to come, we cordially invite everyone to partake in the feast that is the  HQ!! Brofest Collection. Here you will find the product of everyone’s labor, from both the previous and current run of HQ!! Brofest. It’s a labor of love you, guys. A proper celebration of friendship!

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We're nearly there!

Less than 24 hours in fact!

Don’t worry though and keep fighting on!!

P.S.

This is your PSA that your fics must be tagged with your tier in this format:

    HQ Brofest Tiername Tier

Other than that, you can tag accordingly. ^^ Best of Luck!

How to post your stuff

Hello! As of today, you can start posting (and reading!) Brofest fics on the challenge page on AO3.

To do so, please go here.

To make a new entry, click on ‘Post to collection’ and you can publish your work as usual. The admins will check your fic and approve it, before it is visible in the challenge.

Important remarks:

* Please remember to tag your tier and to make it a gen category.

* We do ask you to wait with reposting your story on other platforms (like tumblr or Wattpad or whatever) until after the challenge is completely over. So please don’t repost until at least the fourth of May.

* We’ll be happy to reblog your fics to tumblr once the challenge is over.

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i already published my story and then found out about the collection, but submitted it to the collection afterwards. is that also okay or do i have to delete it and post it again with the collection?

Hi nonny,That is fine too. ^^If you can't see your work in the collection yet its because it has to go through the moderators. So there will be a slight delay. I hope this answered your question!

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Time flies fast, eh?

It's almost a year since the last brofest ended. Wow, it's filling the air with some sentimentality. However, the time to post is at hand! We bring back this post to let you know that it is time to post.

Beware, challegers!!

Please remember to tag your tier (e.g. HQ Brofest Master Tier).

Your fic must be in the gen category

for this year's HQBrofest!! the end of the posting time is on the third of April, so don't repost until at least the fourth of April

Oh, BTW we're doing BONUS TIME!!

The collection really is open right now. That gives you guys an additional 15ish hours.

That's all for today kids!

How to post your stuff

Hello! As of today, you can start posting (and reading!) Brofest fics on the challenge page on AO3.

To do so, please go here.

To make a new entry, click on ‘Post to collection’ and you can publish your work as usual. The admins will check your fic and approve it, before it is visible in the challenge.

Important remarks:

* Please remember to tag your tier and to make it a gen category.

* We do ask you to wait with reposting your story on other platforms (like tumblr or Wattpad or whatever) until after the challenge is completely over. So please don’t repost until at least the fourth of May.

* We’ll be happy to reblog your fics to tumblr once the challenge is over.

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Nearly posting time

Hey guys, this weekend we’ll be opening up the collection so you can start posting your fics for the challenge.

Posting time is

April 1, 12:00 AM  PST to April 3, 11:59 OM PST

As we write this, it’s about one in the morning PST, so we’ll open in 23 hour. For the Europeans: 9am on Sunday Morning.

We’ll be putting up a small posting manual beforehand.

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Hello. What time zone is brofest in? I have a chaptered fic to post so I’d like to make sure I can space out the chapters and not miss the end deadline. Thank you!

Hi @crollalanzaa Our timezone is PST. Also, as a reminder, posting starts April 1,12:00AM and ends April 3, 11:59PM. ^^

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Write fight weekend

Hey guys, to help motivate you on this final week before deadline, we’re having a write fight weekend (wright? weekend??) over on Discord.

Pit yourself against other writers in a fight to the Death!! to write the most words in a short burst of time.

Place: The write_fight channel on our Brofest Discord Time: All through this weekend Current record: 727 words in 15 minutes Can you beat it? (please note that you’re still welcome if you’ve already finished your brofic).

Not on Discord? Send us a message!

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BROFEST DEADLINE REMINDER

Hello challengers! This is just a friendly reminder that the deadline to finish your bro fics is in:

10 days

(oh my god)

You can start posting your fic from the 1st of April, 12:00 AM up to the 3rd of April, 11:59PM (April 1 - April 3). Please put your Tier in the tags.

If by the end of the challenge your fic is unfinished or does not reach the minimum word count for your tier, please do still post whatever you have.

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We’re halfway

Hello all, we’re halfway through the challenge. This is your friendly reminder to get that planning in order, chase away those plot bunnies and decide on last minute character development.

You got this, bro.

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I thought the deadline was today and rushed to finish only to find out I still have a whole month. I've never been so happy to be a massive idiot.

Hiya nonny!Don’t worry it happens, and I’m sure you’re not alone in that aspect. Haha.Anywho, let me take the opportunity to remind everyone that posting dates are on April 1 to April 3. Good job so far, and I wish you luck for the remaining month!

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i know were still forever from posting time but if our story has multiple like chapter parts do we need to post them all at one time like during that time in april or can we have like a once a week schedule

Hey, hey, AnonWe do ask you to post your entry for the challenge within the allotted time, but if it is a longer multi-chap, you can, of course, post later chapters at a later date. Only the chapters posted within those three days are counted towards your total wordcount for your tier.