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[a-strange-server]

🦋 Strange Tales Of Halloween 2024 👻

It’s finally happening! The most awaited server event makes its yearly appearance! Can you believe it’s our third time?! Here’s to participation in whatever form you desire, let’s be strange together and make some spooky things!

Anyway, as our baby event grows, this year we decided to make one significant change: instead of lasting a whole month, the event is set during the last 2 weeks of October.

Brief info:

The event is set between 18–31 October 2024

We are open to all forms of creativity (fics, art, gifs, etc.) 🦋

42 prompts to choose from (2 types: words & sentences); 3 daily prompts

The main rule — works centred around Stephen Strange

Tag with #strangehalloween2024, so we can reblog on our Tumblr

If applicable, submit in our dedicated ao3 collection

Art by @unnnamedidiot with permission to use for the event. Show your support and reblog their amazing art!

We hope that you will once again have fun with Strange Tales of Halloween, whether by active participation or enjoyment of the contributions! Please remember to show your appreciation in comments, reblogs, kudos, etc. We encourage you to let others know that you like someone’s work! The fandom and its growing content exists because we want to be there, engaging with another. This is what allows Strange Tales of Halloween to be organised each year — you never disappoint by asking about said event!

🎃 Prompt list, FAQ & rules can be found bellow the line:

Prompt List

Friday 18 October — Bedtime story | Basement | Potion

Saturday 19 October — Claws | Whispers | “Follow me”

Sunday 20 October — Lies | Trick or treat | Zombies

Monday 21 October — Abandoned mansion | Scarecrow | “I don’t take orders from a cat”

Tuesday 22 October — Web | Cloak | Vampire

Wednesday 23 October — Spell book | Horns | “Stay still, or I’ll chop your hand off!”

Thursday 24 October — Candle | Wanderer | Shadow

Friday 25 October — Stars | Ruckus | “Say, weren’t you the one playing that creepy tune earlier?" "…I thought that was _you_.”

Saturday 26 October — Screams | Sacrifice | Poison

Sunday 27 October — Morbid curiosity | Wings | “Well, that’s a nifty spell!”

Monday 28 October — Summoning | Buried (alive) | Angel

Tuesday 29 October — Smile | Kingdom | “Are you speaking Latin?" "Why, aren’t _you_?”

Wednesday 30 October — Deal | Pumpkin (Spice Latte / Carving) | Demon

Thursday 31 October — Full Moon Party | Halloween | “Don’t mind them, they’re in the wardrobe.”

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FAQ & rules 2024

1. What must be included in the content of a filled prompt?

Stephen Strange (any version of him: film, TV, or comics etc.) must be either the main or co-main character. Otherwise, anything goes!

2. Can I still take part in the event even if I ship Stephen with someone?

Well, that can be a bit tricky, but generally — yes, you can. We’d prefer to not having Stephen or the other character(s) being there for the sole purpose of shipping, but we’re not against shipping during the event, as long as it all resolves to showing the story or whatever you come up with, that regardless of the dynamic or chosen relationship (platonic, romantic, familial etc.), in the end, it is about Doctor Stephen Strange.

An established relationship, first meeting, or getting together could be allowed if shipping isn’t the driving force behind writing a prompt (yes, of course you can be wanting to have them together, but the thing is — dig harder. Romantic content is a given within the fandom, but the fandom also needs General content! Or/and especially good whumping or angst, or a detective story, an unique AU etc. There are a lot of interesting prompts, so it’s a very good opportunity to try something new or different.

3. What must be included in the tags of posts?

Use the hashtag #strangehalloween2024. Add either into description or a tag the prompts you use (or both). On Tumblr, please include additional tags for NSFW (or NSFT meaning Not Safe For Tumblr) and common triggers (see AO3 for examples). The triggers apply to SFW works if necessary.

4. When can I post my prompt fill(s)?

In the spirit of the theme, these should be posted between 18–31 October 2024. Any strict rules don’t really exist, but we'd prefer if you post prompts the day they were chosen to be posted, e.g. one of the prompts from Saturday 26 October (Screams | Sacrifice | Poison) on said Saturday or after it if you're late, but not eatlier (not on Oct. 20). Don’t worry if you won’t be able to fulfil something on time, you can always participate even if fashionably late. We’d still add it to the ao3 collection or reblog on Tumblr if we see it.

5. Where on the discord server do I post my submissions?

In our gallery for the event in #strange-halloween. It’s for submitting your finished works. Even if it's fanfiction or something that would usually go into art channels, this event is an exception.

Reminder: said channel is not for casual talking, not even about the event, there’s a separate thread within the channel for that.

If your work happens to be NSFW, the usual rules apply: post those into NSFW channels. But if you want, you can write a message in #strange-halloween channel to tell others that you have created something, and point to the appropriate channel.

6. What medium can I use?

Anything! Written prose, poetry, gifsets, mood boards, artwork, playlists, you can even cook or bake something! Make a figurine, crochet something, do a scrapbooking thing, do a cosplay, make a board game, or a quiz. An app for a phone. A game, a collage. Anything goes. All it has to do is to follow the main rule of the event — being about Stephen Strange. No Stephen? No contribution in this one, sorry. So, all is acceptable as a prompt fill. It's all about Stephen Strange in any form he comes in.

7. Can I combine different prompts into one submission (e.g.: Wednesday 23 October Spell book | Horns | “Stay still, or I’ll chop your hand off!” + an earlier/later one) ?

Sure!

8. There are 3 prompts per day. Do I have to do it all?

No. You can do whichever one you want. But if you want to do all no one would be stopping you.

9. Can I use your prompt list with other prompt lists/bingo cards?

Absolutely! Combine it with any other event you'd like to do.

10. Are there any limits to how many prompts I can use/have to use?

Nope! Participate with one or all 42 items! Do as much as you'd like!

11. I’m a bit confused about some prompts; what are the brackets for?

The prompts that have a word in the brackets or also a slash within are the ones where you can be a bit creative (and cheat the system to have more prompts if you try enough), e.g.:

Monday 28 Oct — there's Buried as a prompt. You can use just that word or include the one in the brackets to have Buried alive. Technically, you could also try a different way and get rid of the first one and only have Alive.

Wednesday 30 Oct — we have the prompt Pumpkin so either use this singular word or use the suggested ones to get a Pumpkin Spice Latte, or another option which is Pumpkin Carving!

So, you can either completely omit the additionally suggested words or not. Have fun!

12. I’m not a native English speaker, can I make something in my native language or the one I'm trying to learn?

Of course, there are no limitations. The more, the merrier! Any contribution is valid.

🦇 🎃 👻 🦋 Any other questions? Feel free to send an ask to this tumblr. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

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Have a great spooky time! 🦋🎃🦋

[captzerp]

[smahlujud]

Day 31: Kuchisake Onna, the slit-mouthed woman.

And with that my month challenge is finally over, I had fun doing this but it definitely was stressful. Thanks for stopping by ^v^

[businesscasualart]

I wish they made those month long drawing/writing challenge prompt lists like…a year in advance. In THAT case, I may be able to get them done

[tabletopgayventures]

I have a stupid idea

I want to run a different ttrpg each day everyone month... I got really into those 30 day challenge videos on YouTube by Matt D'Avella and WheezyWaiter. But like... How the fuck would I do this...? I would need a lot of people willing to play and learn new systems... but also like... I would need to learn 30 different games @~@... ahhhhhhhhh... any advice?

[psycho-therapist]

writing prompt list I'm following

[crazed-j0ker1]

Day 19 of improving my drawing skills

I use ibispaintx btw

You’re free to give me a prompt to draw

[imagine-silk]

Varric + carriage ride =

Before the Conclave you never thought you would ride in a carriage. As a mercenary it wasn't an option seeing as you would need to walk, some times ride, beside it. Most of them were simple and functional, nice enough for a noble but not enough to break the bank. Probably and early investment because your band was not cheap. There were gaudy ones adorned with gold and intricate designs curved into the wood. But the ones you like most were the parade ones, opened and decorated like any free inch would kill you. You couldn't say that out loud of course. You had and imagine to uphold.

But maybe with him you didn't have to. "It. Has. Curtains," you gushed, holding the embroiders silk with stars in your eyes.

"Really now?" he laughed.

"Yes!" You pushed the cushioned seat with a little bounce. Once it stopped you reached and touched everything. "There's so much space. I didn't know I could fit. And it's not creaking, I thought I would make it creak."

"I have never met someone so happy about working candles." As much as he was joking he was reveling in your euphoria. He wasn't a very verbally affectionate man or physically. "Ruffles did good."

You looked at him more excited than a nug finding a cool spot in the summer. "Yeah, you did." Then you looked under the curtain and tapped on the glass before apparently seeing someone and closing it.

A liar. He always called himself that and for the most part no one knew to the extent. He couldn't cop out with you though, after Haven he seemed to suddenly be glass for you to look inside. He should have known he couldn't pin it on Josie. "Good to know you like it."

[mikasleaf]

YO CHALLENGE TO CELEBRATE THE TURTLES'S 40 YEARS! LETS HAVE A T-MAY-NT

Hi fellow shellheads! Since we have this special date coming upon us! This may 5th will be the 40th anniversary of the creation of our beloved turtles! So i wanted to make something special, an inktober but turtles themed! and I also don't think it needs to be only an art challenge,many of the prompts I shared could also be completed just sharing a picture or something! But the idea is to fill all kinds of platforms with our turtle boys! I already got a lot thought out but I know many of you may have great ideas that im missing, I'm gonna share the prompts on my art profile and stuff, but of course I'll credit you if with the username you choose if I include one of your prompts! Here's what I have so far, any suggestions on prompts or prompt orders will be welcomed of course!

Also like inktober I'm pointing to have a version of the challenge where you just draw 1 prompt a week and just answer the rest

Okay now, here they are:

1. Your Favorite turtle(-)

2.Favorite turtle merch/toy that you own

3.Favourite lesson

4.fav low ranking villain!

5.Favorite turtle curseword!

6. Favorite April!

7. Fav splinter

8. Favorite shredder

9.Favorite villain!

10. Favorite ally!

11. Favorite ship!

13. Baby turtles!

12. Favorite pizza toppings! And who'd like it the best?

13. Best leo (from all incarnations)

14. Best raph (from all incarnations)

15. Best Donnie (from all incarnations)

16. Best Mikey from all incarnations

17. FAV turtle Duo!(of 2)

19. Turtles in their 40's

18. Favorite episode (from any series)

19. Favorite movie

20. Favorite rivalry (Turtle+Villain Dynamic)

21. Favorite turtle + ally dynamic

22. Favorite opening or t

23.fav High ranking villain

24.Human turtles!(-)

25.favourite alternative outfit or design

26.Favorite turtle curse!

27. If you were a mutant! What would you be?

28. best gadget/vehicle

29. fave turtle video game

30. best Casey jones

31. best karai!

32.your turtle Sona!

33.Favorite opening or theme song

34.Human turtles!(-)

35.If you were another kind of mutant(not turtle) What would you be?

36.best gadget/vehicle

37.fave game

38.One of the three oldest versions of the turtles (1984, 1987 or 1991)

Which ones do you vote out? All feedback you can give will be welcome!

[pnnoodle]

Monstuary 2025

Hello,

I've made myself a month-long list of teratophilia-based prompts to post in either January or February depending on when I finish them. I figured I could share.

I will be writing for The Outsiders fandom.

Tentacles

“Bare Your Teeth”

Milking

Oviposition 

“You’re a monster”

“Take control of me”

Breeding

Siren

In heat

Out of control

 Somnophilia

Accidental monster

Scuttling 

Aphrodisiac

Blood loss

Turning

Scales

“I don’t know why I bite”

Finding out

Infestation

Primal/Prey

Containment

Slime

Duplication

Collars/leashes

Accidental breeding

Water breathing

Dick warming

Wings

Venom

Glowing

Alt 1: Bug hybrid

Alt 2: Hunted

Alt 3: Bondage/restrained

Alt 4: “I think I would let you ruin me”

If anyone's interested in participating I can make an Ao3 collection?

[graphfinnivarima]

Now we're talking...

[jerichochxrry]

RISETOBER: MASK

Casey Jr enjoys late night runs through the city. He uses the new and unfamiliar terrain to sharpen his skills for this new timeline.

[micah-has-fallen]

October is Dysautonomia Awareness month and Vitassium has a 31 day challenge. And I want to participate but lack consistency so I’ll prob do them in clumps. Anyways here’s a screenshot of the list :)

See y’all in a few days!

(I’m probably doing Inktober too but that won’t be posted here lol, it’ll be the month of consistency challenges)

[smahlujud]

Calling all the artists! I have a new challenge for you if you're up for it, for the whole month of March you are to draw one yōkai from the corresponding day. Have fun and go wild :)

Oop- forgot to mention, when you've done your art tag it with 'Yokai gatsu' and then we can all see your art :>

[cowboyjedii]

Centaur month day 3! Mini-Taur I made a Shetland pony centaur! She’s the gardener on a large farm.

[pago-on-the-pen]

OC-tober Day 4: Underappreciated OC

Hector Runaheim, an earth genasi artifcer and another DnD character. Tangent, but doing this challenge made me realize that most of my ocs come from TTRPGs. But who can blame me? Fork found in kitchen and all that.

Anyway, it's funny I conisder him underappreciated because of the many sketches I made for him.

This one of me exploring the idea of earth genasi hair styles. Here, their head would collect minerals akin to stalagmites/stalactites and they carved the shape of their hair.

I eventually settled on crystals jutting out from his scalp. I think I was inspired by the Critical Role's Ashton Greymore when making this design.

And finally, unfinished sketches of a full-body design (featuring the uncompleted head of his steel defender goat)

I've retired from playing Hector a few months now. Mostly because at that point, I was more focused on his build and looks rather than his character and place in the wider world. That's probably one of the reasons why I gradually lost interest in him. Sorry, my boy, I'll do better next time.