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“sometimes i wonder, ”

• “wonder what? ”

“if being alive matters. if being dead might be a lot easier. ”

- thomas to newt, tst

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NEWTMAS FEST REVEALS!

Here we are, with the REVEALS for the 2024-25 edition of Newtmas fest!!

Thank you for following and/or participating in our fest! To always be updated on our fest, follow us here on Tumblr. 

And now for you the complete list of our submissions, no longer anonymous! From now on you can promote your creation as much as you like. Tag us and we will reblog!

☆  Healing [Fanart] [Teen and Up Audiences - fanart] by Carmine (Mazarineee) @carminegoescrazy

Summary: A short fan comic based on this prompt by Anonymous:

Set during the end of tdc, newt lives and reacts to Thomas’s gunshot wound

Angst and Thomas whump

☆ You’ll Be In My Heart (And Mind) [Teen and Up Audiences - 4,022 w]  by Taruchinator @taruchinator

Summary: Thomas could feel his blood running cold at the sight.

There, in the palm of his hand, lay what he recognized to be a USB drive. It was definitely an antique compared to all the other technology the WICKED facility provided, but if he had to take a guess, this was intentional—maybe making it more difficult to track?

But that wasn’t what had him staring.

White tape was wrapped around the thing, and a single word was written in red marker on top.

‘NEWT’

☆ Anything (or: Seven Minutes in Hell) [Teen and Up Audiences - 2,218 w]  by  FilisMaze @filismaze

Summary: “So… what now?”

“Your move, mate,” Newt said as he leaned back slightly, looking entirely too smug. “I’m up for… well, anything.”

“Anything?” Thomas repeated, wary but unable to stop his gaze from trailing—just for a second—to Newt’s lips, curved into that infuriating grin. He wasn’t sure what this game was actually about, but he had the distinct feeling he was already losing it.

“Anything,” Newt said, his smirk deepening.

Thomas frowned, suddenly very interested in anything that wasn’t Newt’s face. His gaze flitted over the shelves, the floor—anywhere but him. “What do people usually do in here?”

Newt snorted. “Wouldn’t know. Don’t usually play these kinds of games.”

or: Seven Minutes in Heaven—except Thomas doesn’t quite get the point of the game, and, honestly, he’s already losing interest. Luckily, Newt has a way of keeping him entertained.

☆ The cup [General Audience - 1,311 w]  by clau_loves_5sos_and_gays @clauloves5sosandgays

Summary: “Okay then, what would you like to call me, as seen that you don’t want to address me by my name?”

“Honestly, I would prefer ‘Newt’s boyfriend’.” Thomas’ face must have been a poem because the waiter then laughed and shrugged. “Or ‘Newt’s latest hook-up’, if you don’t want anything serious at this moment.”

or

Newt is a waiter at Thomas’ favourite coffee shop who doesn’t seem to be able to write Thomas’ name correctly even once.

☆  Wish upon a starry night in Glasgow [Teen And Up Audiences - 4,997 w]  by Kestis_21

Summary: Thomas buys a cheap cake and some candles to celebrate his birthday one fateful night in Glasgow, and that somehow leads to the cashier at the convenience store accompanying him on his special day.

☆ Contingency for miscommunication & stubborn boys. [A reliable guide by Brenda] [Teen And Up Audiences - 6,600 w]  by Kestis_21

Summary: Newt has been trying to get across his feelings for Thomas for months, only for them to go unnoticed by the brunet. Everyone in the Safe Haven is subjected to the painstakingly long pining and obliviousness. That is, until Brenda gets impatient and decides to speed the process by kissing Newt in front of Thomas.

☆ chasing your last light to where ever I go [Teen And Up Audiences - 1,953 w]  by FilisMaze @filismaze

Summary:  "You okay there?“ Thomas rasped, his voice barely louder than the wind that howled through the empty land, kicking up stinging whorls of sand.

"Okay?” Newt echoed, his voice dry, brittle. “No, Tommy. I’m not bloody okay. None of us are.” He ran a hand through his dust-caked hair, leaving streaks of sweat-slicked grime. “We’re alive—guess that’s all that bloody matters anymore.”

Thomas flinched at the sharp edge to Newt’s words but held his gaze.

“Sometimes I wonder,” he murmured, more to himself than to Newt.

Newt frowned, turning to study him. “Wonder what?”

“If being alive matters, If being dead might be a lot easier.”

or: some heartfelt Newtmas in the Scorch

☆ Metro rides and butterflies [General Audience - 1,538 w]  by Itsthemaze @itsthemxze

Summary: Newt meets Thomas on the metro. It starts with just some looks, until one of them is brave enough for the first move.

And for this edition it’s all! Thank you all for participating. If I didn't tag you please let me know!

The collection will remain open for post-fest submissions so if you have missed the deadline and want to post your fic to the collection go ahead! You won’t go through an anonymous phase and please contact us here on tumblr or by email to notify us of your submission.

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EIGHTH DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the eighth day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

It is the last work submitted to our collection! Should we have some last minute submissions we'll let you know but as we stand Reveals will be Saturday, 29th.

Title: Metro rides and butterflies

Rating: General Audiences

Wordcount: 1,538 w

Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, First Meetings, Developing Relationship, Pre-Relationship, Pre-Slash, Fluff and Humor

Summary: 

Newt meets Thomas on the metro. It starts with just some looks, until one of them is brave enough for the first move.

AO3 link

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SEVENTH DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the seventh day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email! Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

Title: chasing your last light to where ever I go

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Wordcount: 1,953 w

Tags: Canon Compliant, Book/Movie 2: The Scorch Trials, Suicidal Thoughts, Newt's Suicide Attempt (Maze Runner), Pre-Relationship, Newt Loves Thomas (Maze Runner), Gay Newt (Maze Runner), Fix-It of Sorts, at least it's fixing my sanity, Confessions, Forehead Touching

Summary: 

 "You okay there?" Thomas rasped, his voice barely louder than the wind that howled through the empty land, kicking up stinging whorls of sand. "Okay?" Newt echoed, his voice dry, brittle. "No, Tommy. I’m not bloody okay. None of us are." He ran a hand through his dust-caked hair, leaving streaks of sweat-slicked grime. "We’re alive—guess that’s all that bloody matters anymore." Thomas flinched at the sharp edge to Newt’s words but held his gaze. "Sometimes I wonder," he murmured, more to himself than to Newt. Newt frowned, turning to study him. "Wonder what?" "If being alive matters, If being dead might be a lot easier." or: some heartfelt Newtmas in the Scorch

AO3 link

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SIXTH DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the sixth day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email! Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

Title: Contingency for miscommunication & stubborn boys. [A reliable guide by Brenda]

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Wordcount: 6,600 w

Tags: First Kiss, Public Kissing, Mutual Pining, Cute, Fluff, Feelings Realization, Newtmas_Fest_2024, Secret Crush, Love Confessions

Summary: 

Newt has been trying to get across his feelings for Thomas for months, only for them to go unnoticed by the brunet. Everyone in the Safe Haven is subjected to the painstakingly long pining and obliviousness. That is, until Brenda gets impatient and decides to speed the process by kissing Newt in front of Thomas.

AO3 link

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FIFTH DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the fifth day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email! Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

We'll see you again on Monday, next week, for more reveals!

Title: Wish upon a starry night in Glasgow

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Wordcount: 4,997 w

Tags: Cute, Meet-Cute, Adorable, Fluff, Domestic Fluff

Summary: 

Thomas buys a cheap cake and some candles to celebrate his birthday one fateful night in Glasgow, and that somehow leads to the cashier at the convenience store accompanying him on his special day.

AO3 link

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FOURTH DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the fourth day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email! Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

Title: The cup

Rating: General Audience

Wordcount: 1,311 w

Tags: Coffee Shops, newt is a little brat, thomas is oblivious at first, Meet-Cute, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés

Summary: 

“Okay then, what would you like to call me, as seen that you don’t want to address me by my name?” “Honestly, I would prefer ‘Newt’s boyfriend’.” Thomas’ face must have been a poem because the waiter then laughed and shrugged. “Or ‘Newt’s latest hook-up’, if you don’t want anything serious at this moment.” or Newt is a waiter at Thomas’ favourite coffee shop who doesn’t seem to be able to write Thomas’ name correctly even once.

AO3 link

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THIRD DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the third day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email! Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

Title: Anything (or: Seven Minutes in Hell)

Rating: Teen and Up

Wordcount: 2,218 w

Tags: Canon Complianti guess, Seven Minutes In Heaven Game, Gay Newt (Maze Runner), First Kiss, Boys Kissing, Oblivious Thomas (Maze Runner), ADHD Coded Character

Summary: 

"So… what now?" "Your move, mate," Newt said as he leaned back slightly, looking entirely too smug. "I’m up for… well, anything." "Anything?" Thomas repeated, wary but unable to stop his gaze from trailing—just for a second—to Newt’s lips, curved into that infuriating grin. He wasn’t sure what this game was actually about, but he had the distinct feeling he was already losing it. "Anything," Newt said, his smirk deepening. Thomas frowned, suddenly very interested in anything that wasn’t Newt’s face. His gaze flitted over the shelves, the floor—anywhere but him. “What do people usually do in here?” Newt snorted. “Wouldn’t know. Don’t usually play these kinds of games.” or: Seven Minutes in Heaven—except Thomas doesn’t quite get the point of the game, and, honestly, he’s already losing interest. Luckily, Newt has a way of keeping him entertained.

AO3 link

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SECOND DAY NEWTMAS FEST DEADLINE

Celebrate with us the second day of posting by checking this submission and show them some love!

We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email! Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

Title: You'll Be In My Heart (And Mind)

Rating: Teen and Up

Wordcount: 4,022 w

Tags: Mentioned Minho (Maze Runner), Mentioned Alby (Maze Runner), Mentioned Chuck (Maze Runner), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, The Fever Code Spoilers, Teresa Agnes Redemption, Newt Lives (Maze Runner), Newt's Suicide Attempt (Maze Runner), Childhood Memories, First Kiss, Fluff and Angst, Happy Ending.

Summary: 

Thomas could feel his blood running cold at the sight. There, in the palm of his hand, lay what he recognized to be a USB drive. It was definitely an antique compared to all the other technology the WICKED facility provided, but if he had to take a guess, this was intentional—maybe making it more difficult to track? But that wasn't what had him staring. White tape was wrapped around the thing, and a single word was written in red marker on top. ‘NEWT’

AO3 link

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POSTING BEGINS!

Celebrate with us the start of our posting phase by checking out the fist submission revealed! We will reveal one work per day, from Monday to Friday, as long as we have submissions to go through. If you still need to post and need more time please dm us, or send us an email!

Author reveals will happen few days after the end of our deadline. 

Title: Healing [Fanart]

Rating: Teen and Up

Tags: Fanart, Fan Comics, Silent Comics, Digital Painting, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Newt Lives (Maze Runner), Fix-It, canon typical injury, Mild Blood, Whump, Angst, Happy Ending

Summary: 

A short fan comic based on this prompt by Anonymous: Set during the end of tdc, newt lives and reacts to Thomas’s gunshot wound Angst and Thomas whump

AO3 link

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Deadline is coming up!!

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If you need an extension, please let us know.

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Are we free to change the posting date for our fics once reveals happen/the event is over? 👉👈

Yes of course! After the event is over, you are free to do whatever you like

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Deadline is coming up!!

Real all our rules on AO3. For any question, don't hesitate to ask through our DMs here or by sending us an email (newtmasfest@gmail.com).

If you need an extension, please let us know.

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Deadline is coming up!!

Real all our rules on AO3. For any question, don't hesitate to ask through our DMs here or by sending us an email (newtmasfest@gmail.com).

If you need an extension, please let us know.

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PROMPTING AND CLAIMING FOR THE 2024 EDITION OF THE NEWTMAS FEST ARE OPEN! 

Please read all our rules HERE! 

PROMPTING HERE. PROMPT LIST+CLAIMING HERE.

Newtmas fest 2024 is anonymous, prompt-based fic and art fest. All participants who are creating NC-17 content must be eighteen years old by March 8, 2025.

You may submit a max of 10 prompts and only via AO3. Anyone may submit a prompt, even if you are not planning to create for this fest! We do hope, however, that you will take the time to comment on any entry created for your prompt. Additionally, you do not need to leave a prompt to claim one.

There will be a space to sign up with a self-prompt on our collection on ao3. The prompts submitted while prompting is open will be able to be claimed by anyone.

The unused prompts of the last editions will be available once again for claiming.

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PROMPTING AND CLAIMING FOR THE 2024 EDITION OF THE NEWTMAS FEST ARE OPEN! 

Please read all our rules HERE! 

PROMPTING HERE. PROMPT LIST+CLAIMING HERE.

Newtmas fest 2024 is anonymous, prompt-based fic and art fest. All participants who are creating NC-17 content must be eighteen years old by March 8, 2025.

You may submit a max of 10 prompts and only via AO3. Anyone may submit a prompt, even if you are not planning to create for this fest! We do hope, however, that you will take the time to comment on any entry created for your prompt. Additionally, you do not need to leave a prompt to claim one.

There will be a space to sign up with a self-prompt on our collection on ao3. The prompts submitted while prompting is open will be able to be claimed by anyone.

The unused prompts of the last editions will be available once again for claiming.

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hi!!! sorry if this is a redundant question, but i noticed some prompts included a “dw” list, does that stand for “do want” or “don’t want” or something else entirely? thanks in advance!

Hello!

Yes they mean exactly that!