#stranded event 12

[kazxraval]

~ Between the heart tree and the obelisk ~ @akbartheolder​

How to pinpoint exactly why, after so many years, this was the one that got to him. Outside of the obvious reasons, another invisible burr burrowed under the skin. Always a way to rationalize at least a modicum of sanity when the island went haywire. Now, he’d been dropped into a world impossible to visually navigate. Which also fucked with his head. A profoundly absurd step on a wrong way Escher staircase had him in a tumbling, what it felt like anyway. 

Steps were heard behind him, and Kaz wheeled out of his slow pace to see who it was. A hand dropped away from covering his agitated mouth. He saw a figure moving towards him, and sent a message to close the distance between them. “I can’t do this one, Emre.” A draw of breath, like a much needed drag on a imaginary cigarette. “It’s the god damn obelisk. It’s changing. And I can’t, I just can’t.” 

[stranded-mik]

@nickalphonsus​

"There is one thing we've been avoiding," Mik said, looking over to Nick. It was nice to have breakfast in a proper house, since their ruined-shack had decided to shift to being a little renovated cabin for them this morning. By lunch it could be a bundle of sticks again, or just plain, clean sand. Mik took what he could, including trying to time his bites so that the porridge in front of him was warm and cooked.

"The wedding dance," Mik finally said, putting Nick out of his misery. "Like, do you want to have a cheesy slowdance moment? Or should we just get the tunes going and dance like we're in our twenties?"

[alexlwoo]

the chicken coop @wrenscrest​

It was just a chicken coop at some point, but now the structure had gotten much bigger and more complex. As far as Alex could tell, it wasn’t like one of those horrible industrial chicken farms you’d see on the news from animal activists, the chickens could go in and out freely, but it was way more than the handmade wooden one he remembered. 

He didn’t try to go inside, terrified that it would transform the minute he set foot inside and he’d be crushed by whatever it turned into next. Instead, he stood outside the wire fence (also much fancier than it had been) and watched the panoply of weird wild and wonderful chickens parade around.

Alex didn’t know much about chickens, or any livestock. Which was why it came as a surprise even to him when he said to the similarly wizened woman who came up next to him, “Who knew those chickens you found in the amphitheatre would turn out to lay eggs for different breeds? What a stroke of luck.” He cackled, then coughed, thumping his slightly concaved chest. “I should’ve brought some tea. I’m cold.”

[neshionals]

Setting: The apothecary . Local time: May 16th, 20:45

@hazelbeaufort​

“CHANGE before you have to.” - Jack Welch

Nesh takes a tin out of one of the apothecary’s shelves, and the shelve makes a creaking noise. With one of his eyebrows raised, he takes a step back, in preparation for it to possibly crash down. Of course, everything on this island is self-built and does have mistakes - but likely not in the apothecary, as it’s for sure been built with extra care. Then again, self-built, so some creaking is normal, and even if it hadn’t been, there’s nothing to worry.

Maybe he’s feeling like this because the whole day has felt weird to him. Fairly, they’ve gone long enough without weird things happening. Nesh lowers his hand, and the almost fully healed scars on his shoulder start to itch immediately - from movement, as they were just stretched out, nothing unusual. And still, it feels weird to him - something feels weird in general. Nesh stares at the shelve, and he swears one of the tins moves. “Oh god. I’m going insane. It’s happening.”, he whispers, and then there’s a noise behind him, so he quickly turns around;

“Hazel!” He relaxes immediately, soft smile slipping onto his lips, “Good thing you’re here. Take my blood pressure, maybe? I’m feeling a bit..odd.”

[thestrandedrpg]

EVENT: THE REFLECTION

It doesn’t stop with the places.

The almost sparkling, shimmering sensation that fizzes at the edges of the locations that you’ve been watching change travels... to you. Up arms, legs, through torsos, through your head. It’s everywhere, all at once, not painful but not pleasant either, a bright and overwhelming feeling that precedes the change.

And then you’re catapulted through time. It could be in either direction: forward or backward. Suddenly you’re decades younger. Perhaps you’re much older. Whatever the case may be, your body shifts rapidly and without warning, leaving you at the mercy of Meridium’s skewed time.

If you travel back in time, this younger version of yourself does not have the same memories as your previous one did. Perhaps if this version of yourself is young enough, they do not recall Meridium at all. It’s like you’ve arrived anew. They have no knowledge of what has transpired in this place. Maybe they don’t even recognize the people around them.

If you travel forward in time, you may or may not have glimpses into knowledge that your previous self doesn’t know. Will that help or hurt? Will this future version of your self choose to share what they know? Is it certain that these things will even happen? Who’s to say?

Whatever the case, if and when you return to your normal self, you will recall what you just said and did. For better or worse.

Time is the essence. Good luck.

You are welcome to incorporate this portion of Chapter Twelve into existing threads or to create brand new ones to use your ideas.  Please continue utilizing the tag ‘stranded event 12.’

Chapter Twelve: The Retreat will tentatively come to a close on Friday, June 9, unless we decide as a group that we’d like more time.

Now is the time to play out a version of your character that you may have only ever imagined before. This event will have lasting consequences, including more new locations, which I will continue to reveal. As for other repercussions... those remain to be seen. Have fun!

[reclusiveharry]

@madibyrd​

Harry had thought she had adjusted to the island and its ways. The shifting of the jungle, the strange beasts and flora, the powers, her eternal youth. She had even accepted being swapped with a copy of herself, and the voice that whispered to her about entering the jungle, of letting go and rotting among the debris. But she was not a fan of this nonsense, of time glitching among them.

The farm was a disaster, but it was the sort of mess that she could throw herself into. Harvesting what she could before the fruit tree became a seed, before the fruit rotted, before the fruit became a tree in its own right. Today, some of the potatoes had gone to seed overnight, so she was planting them instead of eating them. 

She'd felt someone approaching, but she'd assumed it was Lily, maybe even Tommy come out to annoy her. "What do you reckon? We'll get spuds, or these'll disappear?" Harry turned to look at them, a small smile on her lips. It wasn't Tommy or Lily, it was... someone she didn't know. She’d seen her working about the farm before, and kept a healthy distance, as she usually did. But... as Harry looked at her for longer, she realised that she did know her. A flash of memory hit her, being frustrated that the woman wouldn’t come with her into the jungle, the scene tinged with green. The beekeeper, someone her fake had interacted with. "What do you want?" Harry grumbled, all the warmth vanished from her voice. 

[lina-delgado]

Status: closed for @neshionals Location: Outside the Doctors Hut

The last time Lina saw Nesh, she was caressing his hair, lulling him back to sleep as she tried to secretly drink her tea after their hook up the previous night. It had been some time since that happened and truthfully, she shouldn’t have been shocked that he, once again, was the one initiating the distance between them. Her assumption was that he was deliberately ignoring her, either out of guilt or maybe he thought it would lead to another good time for the two of them. 

In the hopes that it was the latter, Lina didn’t push it...for a bit Then eventually she felt like she had to. Even if ignoring her was a game, she wasn’t going to let it go too far. So even though the island was ever changing in this moment, Lina was still able to make her way to the doctors hut. It was the first place she would think to find him and luckily she was right, spotting him outside, looking like he was just...standing out there all by himself for some reason.

With the help of her attunement, her steps through the sand were silent as she moved in his direction, sneaking up behind him. “What’s got you out here all on your own? Looks like you could use some company.” She greeted as her hands took hold of his biceps and she poked her head out from behind him, looking up at him with a playful glint in her eye in the hopes he would immediately give in to her.

[wrenaugustine]

Status: closed for @cordeliakwan​​ Location: The Train

The train wasn't usually a place that Wren ended up spending her time in. It was so far out and too close in the direction of the Heart Tree to her liking. With all the weird shifting things on the island seemed to be doing, it wasn't actually going to be her first stop but she ended up getting distracted. Not all the train cars were the same, some looked how they normally looked, while some looked even worse and a few looked brand new. The one that caught Wren's attention was at the back of the train, looking shiny and bright and having music playing inside.

Of course, she had to check it out, and when she walked in to see the interior looking crisp and clean, perfectly upholstered seats, tables waxed so finely that Wren could see her reflection in the wood, it felt like she stepped into a different world. As she curiously looked around, inspecting what this new, lively train car had to offer, she heard the sound of the door sliding open, turning to see Cordelia walking in. Probably as curious about all this as Wren had been.

“The music drew you in too?” Wren asked over the music, her excitement over this overpowering any sort of hesitation she probably should have had when it came to Cordelia based off the last time they spoke. “Isn’t it incredible?”

[thetruearchmagos]

One of the best things about Worldbuilding is that sometimes I come up with an idea of something I'd like to show off, then I recall another idea I'd already come up with, and I realise that with a story and narrative constructed just right, I can exposite on both at the same time!

[shiftaltparadigm]

Requirements for Ascension

This is a non-official list of things I have heard are required for ascension.  I would say it is accurate except recently the whole process has changed several times affecting the criteria in unknown ways, at least by me.  At least it will give you an idea of the type of changes expected and one can assume the overal personal growth outlined here would remain similar regardless of the changes occuring.  About half of these come from the Ascension Manual by Dr. Joshua David Stone.  It was published in the late 90's.  Hope it helps. 

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[kazxraval]

~ A beach  ~ @cordeliakwan​

At midday, Kaz woke to water lapping around him in his grotto. Groggy, aggravated, he blinked and the place was dry once more. His night terrors never changed shape, but he assumed in the moment it was nothing more than a half-alert brain. 

Later, he realized it wasn’t his brain. He reached for a canteen and in a bend of the light, it was crumpled. Seconds later, it was whole but filled with sand. Minor mind fucks evolved into larger ones. An entire well-known bend in the shoreline where he kept fish traps had changed drastically. No matter how long he glared a silent demand to know more, it never answered. 

What the fuck? 

Cordelia-- or who he hoped was Cordelia --was nearby on the beach. He headed towards her. “Hey. Do you know what the hell is going on now? Feel like I’m going mental, like.” No question too dumb for Meridium. “Is everything changing around you?” 

[whumptober]

Whumptober 2023

Welcome to Whumptober 2023 — the sixth year running!

COMPLETIONISTS/PARTICIPANT BADGES CAN BE FOUND HERE

To those of you who participated last year, welcome back! To everyone joining this year, welcome!

Please make sure to read the Event Info carefully, as most of your questions will be answered there already. For everything else, you are welcome to come to our ask box or ask questions in our Discord server here.

This year’s AO3 Collection can be found here.

And this years playlist can be found here.

There are 139 prompt options in total this year - this is including the alternatives list! A special thanks goes out to those who took part in our trope vote back in July. From the 1526 responses to our list of 223 tropes, we looked through the popularity results, as well as your honourable mentions, and were able to produce this years prompts list. Stay tuned, as we will be posting some of the results at a later date!

We’re very excited to see the community come together once more and be a wild, chaotic bunch of creators and consumers of whump. Go wild with the prompts, and support your fellow creators - we wish you all the fun!

Best of luck and happy whumping,

Mods Vanne, Yenn, Kitty and Surro

(All 31 Themes + Prompts, Event Information and FAQs are posted below the cut!)

Whumptober 2023 Prompt List

No. 1: “But now this room is spinning while I’m trying just to fill in all the gaps.”

Safety Net | Swooning | “How many fingers am I holding up?”

No. 2: “I’ll call out your name, but you won’t call back.”

Thermometer | Delirium | “They don't care about you.”

No. 3: “Like crying out in empty rooms; with no-one there except the moon.”

Journal | Solitary Confinement | “Make it stop.”

No. 4: “I see the danger, It’s written there in your eyes.”

Cattle Prod | Shock | “You in there?”

No. 5: “You better pray I don't get up this time around.”

Debris | Pinned Down | “It's broken.”

No. 6: “Do or die, you’ll never make me; Because the world will never take my heart.”

Recording | Made to Watch | “It should have been me.”

No. 7: " “I paced around for hours on empty; I jumped at the slightest of sounds.”

Alleyway | Radio Silence | “Can you hear me?”

No. 8: “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier.”

Overcrowded ER | Outnumbered | “It’s all for nothing.”

No. 9: “Learning everything ain't what it seems, that's the thing about these days.”

Polaroid | Mistaken Identity | “You're a liar.”

No. 10: “Can’t you see that you’re lost without me?”

Broken Phone | Stranded | “You said you'd never leave.”

No. 11: “All the lights going dark and my hope’s destroyed.”

Animal trap | Captivity | “No one will find you.”

No. 12: “I haven't slept in days but who's counting?”

Red | Insomnia | “I’m up, I’m up.”

No. 13: “It comes and goes like the strength in your bones.”

Cold Compress | Infection | “I don’t feel so good.”

No. 14: “Feed me poison, fill me ‘till I drown.”

Flare | Water Inhalation | “Just hold on.”

No. 15: “I don't need you to help me I can handle things myself.”

Makeshift Bandages | Suppressed Suffering | “I’m fine.”

No. 16: “Would you lie with me and just forget the world?”

Gurney | Flatline | “Don’t go where I can’t follow.”

No. 17: “You’re the lump in my throat and the knot in my chest.”

Collar | Touch Aversion | “Leave me alone.”

No. 18: “I tend to deflect when I’m feeling threatened.”

Blindfold | Tortured For Information | “Hit them harder.”

No. 19: “I’ll take one final step, all you have to do is make me.”

Floral Bouquet | Psychological | “I’m not as stupid as you think I am.”

No. 20: “People don’t change people, time does.”

Blanket | Found Family | “You will regret touching them.”

No. 21: “See the chains around my feet.”

Vows | Restraints | “Don't move.”

No. 22: “They never saw us coming, ‘til they hit the floor.”

Glass Shard | Vehicular Accident | “Watch out!”

No. 23: “It’s gonna get me by the end of the night.”

Shadows | Stalking | “Who’s there?”

No. 24: “I’ve got a head full of chemicals; mouth full of ridicule.”

Goodbye Note | Neglect | “I thought they were with you.”

No. 25: “You’re not delivering a perfect body to the grave.”

Storm | Buried Alive | “They’re not breathing!”

No. 26: “Sometimes I get so tired; I don’t even know myself.”

Seeing Double | Working To Exhaustion | “You look awful.”

No. 27: “You drew stars around my scars; But now I’m bleeding.”

Matches | Scars | “Let me see”

No. 28: “We might not make it to the morning; so go on and tell me now.”

Bloody Knife | Sacrifice | “You'll have to go through me.”

No. 29: “I only sink deeper the deeper I think.”

Scented Candle | Troubled Past Resurfacing | “What happened to me?”

No. 30: “It’s okay, just to say, ‘I’m not okay’.”

Borrowed Clothing | Bridal Carry | “Not much longer...”

No. 31: “I thought that I was getting better.”

Emptiness | Setbacks | “Take it easy.”

Alternatives List:

Betrayal

Aftermath of Failure

Brass Knuckles

Decoy

Body Modification

Playing Cards

Examination

Hunting

Drugging

Shaking

Panic

Broken

Miscommunication

Lab Rat

Reluctant Whumper

Event Info & Rules

~ Please read our extensive event info posts before sending us an ask ~

WHUMPTOBER is a month-long, prompt-based creation challenge (think: Inktober, but whumpier). There are 31 official themes this year - one for each day of the month - which can be used, skipped, or combined in any way you’d like. The 'theme' of each day is the line of lyrics.

The prompts are merely to serve as inspiration without being taken literally (e.g. you don’t have to include the exact wording of prompts into your work). Feel free to run rampant on interpretation. For example, if the prompt is "flame", you could create something with reference to a candle/campfire, your character could have suffered a burn, or the flame could be related to the 'spark' of a relationship. It's truly up to you!

In total, there are 4 prompts for each day: there's lyrics, an object, a trope and a line of dialogue to choose from.  We want to give everyone as much creative freedom as possible, as well as increase event accessibility for folks with triggers and squicks.

Creators can PRODUCE work in any media they choose, including but not limited to: writing, visual artwork, photo/video/audio edits, paper crafts and elaborate recommendation lists (not just a list of links). Creators can PARTICIPATE as much or as little as they want (i.e. you don’t have to do ALL the prompts if you don’t want to) and prompts can be used in any order. They are also free to use even after the event ends.

When uploading Whumptober content to your blog, be sure to tag the with:

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#your own tags go here

PLEASE BE DILIGENT WITH YOUR TAGGING. Only properly tagged posts are considered for archiving on the official @whumptober-archive blog. They must be tagged in the order above. An elaborate post about our tagging system can be found [here]

Unfortunately, due to the sheer number of participants in recent years, we cannot guarantee your work will be archived. A random selection of properly tagged posts from all genres will be reblogged each day.

Whumpers who produce content for 31 total theme days are considered event completionists and will be tagged in a masterpost at the end of the month. A form will be published at the beginning of November asking you to tell us if you completed the event. You do not need to post anything you have created, we rely on trust and we will not check this.

Questions not addressed in one of our many event info posts can be directed to this blog. We will not answer any questions that have been answered in the FAQs or rules already.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does this year’s prompt list work? What do I have to choose?

You can create something based on:

The overall theme/lyric of the day

Prompt 1, 2 or 3

One or several of the alternative prompts

A combination of the above

Q. Is [specific anything] allowed?

When in doubt: JUST DO IT!

Q. Do I have to do all 31 days?

Participate as much or little as you like! Just be sure to tag your posts properly (ex. #no.7, #radio silence). If you create works for 31 total theme days you will become a completionist. But apart from that, there are no repercussions if you don’t fill prompts for each day.

Q. Can I post early/late?

Yes, you can post whenever you want. We will only reblog posts during October, but you can use our prompts all year round. The day you post will only affect your probability of being reblogged.

Q. Will you reblog my post?

Due to the sheer number of content posted during Whumptober we can’t promise to reblog every single post. We will make a random selection trying to capture a wide variety of content. The following will increase your chances at being reblogged:

tag your post properly

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Q. What if I don’t understand a prompt/theme?

Send us an ask! We’re happy to help with wild, unhelpful clarifications or brainstorming. That being said, the themes are entirely up for interpretation. Don’t take them too literally. For example: You can be choking on a cherry, someone else can choke you or you could be choked up on emotions, etc.

Q. What kind of content can I make? Can it be NSFW?

This is a MIXED MEDIA event! You can write fic, post meta, doodle or paint, create a gifset or photo edit, link a song, or get crafty with video - anything goes. As for NSFW, make what you like, we just hope that you’ll tag your work accordingly so that others participating in the event can stay safe.

Q. Can I combine Whumptober with other creation challenges?

Absolutely, as long as the other challenges allow it too.

Q. Can I upload/repost my Whumptober content to other social media platforms?

Of course! You can post your own content wherever you like (or you can opt to not publish it at all). Additionally we’ve created an AO3 Collection to archive any fics posted there. It can be accessed here. The tumblr blog @whumptober-archive is the official archive, so please respect the boundaries of any closeted whumpers in your social circle.

Q. Can I use prompts to write a new chapter for an existing fic?

Yes.

Q. An existing fic I am currently writing contains many of the Whumptober prompts, can I use it?

If you are actively writing this fic at the moment with the Whumptober prompts in mind, yes. If you’ve previously posted something that checks the boxes, we ask that you not include it retroactively for this current year. You can, however, add new chapters relating to one or more of the prompts.

Q. What kind of characters can I write for?

Fandom characters, OC characters, human, furry, alien, cyborg, RPF, whoever you like. You can use the generic “whumpee” character or have specific ones.

Q. Does it have to take place in a specific fandom?

No, you can create works for your own worlds or for fandoms or for both. You can also create more generic or pan-fandom works. You can do cross-overs or use OCs, whatever you want.

Q. Can I use a prompt multiple times?

Yes, but it only counts once towards being a completionist.

Q. If I’m not comfortable with one day’s prompts can I use a prompt of a different day as a substitute and still be a completionist?

No, you can’t exchange prompts for different days. However, if all four prompts of a specific day make you uncomfortable, we have created an alternate prompts list that you can draw from. You can exchange any prompt with these, but please make sure not to use them twice.

Q. Where can I post my work?

Post where and how you want. You don’t have to (cross)post it to Tumblr or at all. Just keep in mind if it’s not on Tumblr we will not be able to add it to the blog archive.

Q. Can I start posting early?

You can, but this is an October event and wouldn’t it be more fun with everyone doing it at the same time? That being said, you can post early, but we won’t be reblogging any work predating October 1st.

Q. Do I have to finish a fic I started/can I post WIP’s?

Yes you can post WIPs. And you’re not obligated to finish it in October for it to count towards being a completionist.  

Q. Is co-writing allowed?

Yes, absolutely, and it would count towards being a completionist for both/all of you.

Q. Do I have to create 31 standalone pieces to be considered a completionist or can I write one continuous story?

One continuous story is fine.  The challenge is to write something for 31 prompts. If that’s spread over 31 fics or just one, you are still considered a completionist. (The same goes for every other media you choose.)

Q. Is there a min/max limit on word count?

There is no limit.

Q. Can I combine prompts? Is there a limit on how many?

No limit and combine as many as you’d like.

Q. Is a hc/angst/emotional whump focus ok?

Of course! We are not going to establish a threshold for whumpiness. If you think it’s whumpy enough, then it’s whumpy enough. It can be physical, psychological, emotional, or any combination of the three.

Q. What’s considered nsfw?

See this post

Q. What is whump?

Typically the genre includes situations where a fictional character is hurt, be it emotionally, psychologically, or physically. Fanlore provides information here.

Q. My interpretation of the prompt isn’t whumpy at all, does that count?

If you don’t think your interpretation is whumpy, then it doesn’t count for Whumptober. Remember that whump comes in many forms, though, and that we don’t have a whump-checker or a threshold for how much whump needs to be included. If you think your interpretation contains enough whump to count, then it does.

Q. Can I start working on the prompts before October?

Absolutely! That’s why we post the prompts a month in advance. We recognise how difficult it can be creating for 31 days in “real time” so feel free to start creating early!

Q. How do I tag triggers?

tw at the end of the word, ex. #gore tw

Q. Do I have to use your tags?

Yes, if you want your work archived on the blog. If not, feel free to use whatever tags you want. 

Q. Does combining prompts count towards completion?

Yes

Q. Can we @ you?

Yes but we mostly rely on the #whumptober2023 tag.

Q. Is there anything we are absolutely not allowed to write?

There are no rules, but please make sure to properly tag your trigger warnings. And keep in mind Tumblr’s policies if you are posting it here (or the policies for whatever site you use).

Q. Where can I go for brainstorming help?

Here on Discord or come into our ask box.

Q. My characters are minors, is that ok?

Yes, but as with everything else, use clear and descriptive tags.

Q. Can I cross post on other blogs?

Yes, multiple platforms and blogs are perfectly acceptable. You can also post different works to different accounts under different names, without posting them everywhere at once.

Note: This is a creation challenge, please don’t repost your old work under our tags (unless it’s been changed or edited for the event).

Thanks for reading, and happy whumping!

[stranded-mik]

@alexlwoo

Mik ran along the beach, as fast and as he could, arms flailing at his sides as he enjoyed the pure joy of pushing his body. Seeing how fast he could go. He loved looking out the window of a bus and imagining a cheetah running alongside. He looked to his side now, and he was running as fast as a cheetah, he was so fast!

He couldn't remember how he ended up on an island, but that didn't worry him too much. Mum had talked of going on a vacation to the Philipines so much that the blanks filled themselves in neatly. Island paradise, golden sand and salty spray. And the water! He was going to swim in it this afternoon, maybe he could find a surfboard? He'd always wanted to try surfing.

Mik's sprinting petered out, he slowed down to a jog and gulped in air, his limbs shivering with excitement after that little exertion of energy. He hoped the resort had a buffet, he wanted chicken inasal for dinner, oh and maybe the buffet had an endless soft serve machine! "Hey!" he called out as he ran up to someone, bored of running by himself. "My name’s Mik and I was wondering if you would want to race me running down the beach?"  

[classsymemes]

a comprehensive list of scenarios

feel free to combine multiple prompts or add  “ + reverse ”  to switch roles !   for reference, the one sending in the prompt is the one committing the action.

1.  GUEST :  for one muse to offer the other a place to stay. 2.  STORM :  for both muses to find shelter from a severe storm. 3.  MEDIC :  for one muse to show up at the other’s doorstep injured. 4.  SURPRISE :  for one muse to come home and find the other already inside. 5.  TRIP :  for both muses to road trip or travel together. 6.  BABYSIT :  for one muse to help the other home while they’re drunk. 7.  INSOMNIA :  for one muse to find the other still awake at 3am. 8.  AMBUSH :  for both characters to come under attack by the same enemy. 9.  DANCE :  for one muse to ask the other to dance at a party. 10.  STRANDED :  for one muse to help the other who’s stranded on the road. 11.  SERVICE :  for one muse to cover the cost of something for the other. 12.  SAFEGUARD :  for one muse to save the other from being hit by a vehicle or from some other life-threatening event. 13.  DAZE :  for one muse to wake somewhere and find the other hovering over them. 14.  STOWAWAY :  for one muse to find the other hiding on the same ship. 15.  TAXI :  for both muses to share the same taxi ride. 16.  MAKEOVER :  for one muse to help the other with a new outfit or hairstyle. 17.  LIFEGUARD :  for one muse to rescue the other from drowning. 18.  DISASTER :  for both muses to work together to escape a fire, flood, or other disaster. 19.  TRANSIT :  for one muse to sit next to the other on a public transport. 20.  SPRAIN :  for one muse to carry the other after spraining their ankle. 21.  EMPLOY :  for one muse to be hired as the other’s bodyguard, tutor, assistant, etc. 22.  QUEST :  for one muse to help the other with a task in exchange for compensation. 23.  SOOTHE :  for one muse to calm the other during a panic attack. 24.  RECOVER :  for one muse to return the other’s lost belonging. 25.  UMBRELLA :  for one muse to share their umbrella with the other on a rainy day. 26.  HEAL :  for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury. 27.  NIGHTMARE :  for one muse to comfort the other after a nightmare. 28.  REUNION :  for one muse to run into the other again after a long time. 29.  PRIZE :  for one muse to win the other a prize at a carnival. 30.  NUDE :  for one muse to walk in on the other while they’re changing. 31.  BED :  for both muses to wake in the same bed, naked or fully clothed. 32.  TRAIL :  for one muse to notice the other has been following them. 33.  EVADE :  for one muse to pull the other into an alleyway to escape their pursuer. 34.  THIEF :  for one muse to confront the other after having something stolen by them. 35.  CAUGHT :  for one muse to walk in on the other singing / dancing. 36.  FESTIVE :  for both muses to decorate for a special occasion. 37.  PRESENT :  for one muse to give the other a  (birthday)  gift. 38.  WEARY :  for one muse to wake up after falling asleep on the other. 39.  CAPTIVE :  for one muse to hold the other against their will. 40.  SNAP :  for one muse to yell at or push the other out of frustration. 41.  SLEEPOVER :  for one muse to stay the night at the other’s place. 42.  TRESPASS :  for one muse to trespass on the other’s property. 43.  BREAK-IN :  for one muse to discover the other robbing their place. 44.  MERCY :  for both muses to come across an injured animal. 45.  UNKNOWN :  for both muses to wake and find themselves in a strange place. 46.  ACCOMPLICE :  for one muse to assist the other at the scene of a crime. 47.  ASTRAY :  for both muses to take a detour and lose their way. 48.  RELAX :  for both muses to share a hot tub or hot spring. 49.  MUSE :  for one muse to model for the other's art project. 50.  ACCOMPANY :  for one muse to give the other an extra ticket to an event. 51.  SALVAGE :  for one muse to retrieve the other's belongings from a thief. 52.  MEAL :  for both muses to prepare and share a meal together. 53.  CEMETERY :  for one muse to find the other at a gravestone. 54.  REFUGE :  for one muse to shelter the other from enemies. 55.  ARRANGED :  for both muses to date or marry out of convenience. 56.  FAVOR :  for one muse to owe the other a favor. 57.  VACATION :  for both muses to book the same hotel on vacation. 58.  DEFEND :  for one muse to save the other from one or multiple assailants. 59.  CATCH :  for one muse to return the other's pet that escaped. 60.  RESTRICTED :  for both muses to sneak into someplace they're not supposed to be.

[neshionals]

Setting: The river . Local Time: Some Day, 3rd week of May, 01:50am

@nickalphonsus​

“All FACADES FALL sometime, then the mask comes off and the real heart is seen.” - Jessiqua Wittman

Everything had been spinning in the last few days. The houses and huts around him, the trees, the people, everything around him had went spiraling down. And due to that, Nesh was not surprised in any way when he woke up and he felt as if his head was spinning too.

What caught him off guard though, was the fact that the last thing he remembered was bright sundown, and not being tired at all. No, he had been focused on making himself a dose of this new thing they’d found against headaches, out of mint and- Nesh’s heart was beating way too fast, and the drumming in his ears was so loud that he almost couldn’t hear his surroundings. Confused, the man leaned back and looked down at his hands, twisted and turned them as he stared down at them, before pushing himself up onto his feet- water. He needed water, lots of it. His blood pressure had to be way too high - all this stress wasn’t doing him any good, maybe he had taken too much of the medicine..

The doctor paused. He knew that little tin box. Knew what was inside. “Fuck.” He’d been cursing way too much lately, but this time, he was actually freaking out. Last time he’d touched that box, he’d helped Tomas out with a surgery, and this... Nesh stumbled backwards, out of the doctor’s hut, all the way backwards, as if he himself was going back in time, back, back, back, until his back hit something soft. Confused, the doctor turned around, pupils wide, cheeks reddened, lips pursed - and there was Nick. “Oh. You.” He scoffed, shook his head, stumbled backwards and immediately fell onto his back, heartbeat picking up. He sat up quickly, pushed his messy curls out of his face. “What are you doing here?”

[thestrandedrpg]

CHAPTER TWELVE: THE RETREAT

WHEN: May 12, midday. WHERE: The South Beach.

The world bends. 

Or maybe it shivers. 

It shatters into sparks. 

One way or another, suddenly and without warning, the settings around you begin to change, as if time itself has derailed. Houses that were fully built and have been standing for years are abruptly nothing but pieces of wood waiting to be assembled. Like there’s been a rewind.

This isn’t true for all places. Others take a grisly leap forward: brand new homes or structures are crumbling, weather-worn and falling in on themselves. The sand shimmers as the structures upon it change, locked in limbo, back to their usual state in one blink and changed by the next. 

The items you hold may shift in form: a ripe yellow banana may suddenly turn brown in the blink of an eye or revert back to its previous unripe green. And some things stay completely the same.

The very landscape around you is shifting, like you’re watching a fast-forwarding screen. One second something is normal. Then it has changed completely. What secrets of the island will be revealed? What previously concealed things may come into light? And how long will they linger?

This is a constant flux... and it’s only just the beginning.

To the muns…

The world around your characters is glitching, changing, sparking and shifting and sliding without warning. This does not necessarily need to apply to all locations or things. Some may stay entirely the same. Others may leap backward in time. Different ones may go forward. The choice is yours.

Furthermore, if you have thoughts about things you think your characters could potentially discover thanks to this time warp, I’d be more than happy to hear them. Please reach out to me via Discord if you have ideas! I’d be eager to discuss. I will be sharing details about the new/old locations revealed by this change in the interim weeks of this chapter... format TBD!

As of now, this event will last for four weeks, with a mid-chapter plot drop occurring on Friday, May 26. The chapter itself will end on Friday, June 9.

Note that you are welcome to continue regular threads alongside those pertaining to Chapter Twelve. As always, please tag your event related posts with ‘stranded event 12′ or a similar variation.

Time is of the essence. Good luck!