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FicFan Will Be Hosting NaNoWriMo 2025!

TL;DR: A full-scale NaNoWriMo 2025 event will be hosted this November on https://fic.fan (English), https://fanfictionero.com (Spanish), and https://ficador.com (Portuguese). We welcome all feedback and suggestions to help make this the best NaNoWriMo experience yet.

The Full Story

NaNoWriMo, originally a nonprofit initiative, was an annual writing challenge that encouraged writers to complete a 50,000-word novel during the month of November. It became a beloved event that inspired thousands of writers to tap into their creativity and commit to storytelling, year after year.

Sadly, in recent years, the organization behind NaNoWriMo faced significant decline due to financial issues and poor management. This led to serious controversies, including the involvement of questionable AI sponsors and unresolved concerns around child safety.

Despite this, we believe the core concept of NaNoWriMo remains incredibly powerful. It sets a clear, motivating goal, offers a defined timeline, and fosters a sense of shared purpose within a global writing community. That’s why we’ve decided to step up and host NaNoWriMo 2025 by bringing new energy and a renewed sense of integrity to the event.

About FicFan

We are a team of writers and fanfiction enthusiasts from Europe, and many of us were part of the original development team behind ficbook.net which is a Russian-language fanfiction platform launched in 2009. Over time, Ficbook grew to more than 20 million users, becoming the second-largest fanfiction website in the world after AO3.

In recent years, however, the Russian government passed harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws and pressured us to remove all slash and femslash content. We were threatened with criminal charges and even physical violence. But we refused to compromise. For us, writing is about freedom of expression and community. Giving in would have meant betraying everything we’d built.

As a result, Ficbook was banned in Russia. We lost a large portion of our audience, but many loyal writers and readers continue to access the site through VPNs.

Since then, we’ve expanded our vision, launching multilingual platforms based on the Ficbook codebase:

https://fic.fan (English)

https://fanfictionero.com (Spanish)

https://ficador.com (Portuguese – currently in beta)

Unlike the original NaNoWriMo, we are not a nonprofit. We sustain our work through premium features. This allows us to employ a professional team of developers and moderators, ensuring that FicFan is one of the most advanced publishing platforms available. Our features include collaborative writing tools, detailed author statistics, a beta reader system, reader requests, and much more.

Looking Ahead to November

We’re bringing 15 years of experience into NaNoWriMo 2025 to make it the best version of the event yet. We’re here to listen, because we believe in open dialogue and the power of a supportive writing community. We welcome all ideas and suggestions—feel free to share them on our social channels or contact me directly at kb@fic.fan.

Here’s what we can confirm so far:

You’ll be able to participate with both original fiction and fanfiction, in any genre, fandom, or pairing.

Participation will be completely free.

We’re dedicating the coming months to building a high-quality, seamless experience.

No AI-generated content will be allowed. This is a celebration of human creativity.

If you’re interested in writing or reading this November, we invite you to join our community:

Sign up on FicFan: https://fic.fan

Android app: Google Play Store

Reddit: r/FicFanCreatives

Let’s make NaNoWriMo 2025 something unforgettable. Together.

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MerMay 2025!

Ahoy, captain! May is the time to dive into ocean vibes — and mermaids, of course! FicFan is going all in this month with MerMay-themed prompts. So get ready to sail your favorite ships into mermaid AUs! The waters of fanfiction can be just as tricky (and enchanting) as the mermaids themselves. Are you brave enough to take the plunge?

Week 1: Mermaid — love, heartbreak, and connection

May 1 - Saltwater kisses

May 2 - A love that sank

May 3 - Tangled hearts, tangled hair

May 4 - Longing from the shore

May 5 - Two worlds, one heart

May 6 - The mermaid’s wedding

May 7 - A vow beneath waves

May 8 - Heartbeats echo in the deep

Week 2: Siren — temptation, betrayal, and the perilous charm

May 9 - The song before the storm

May 10 - Lured by a voice

May 11 - Shipwrecked by desire

May 12 - Eyes like drowning

May 13 - One kiss, no return

May 14 - A throat full of salt

May 15 - He followed the song

May 16 - Never trust the tide

Week 3: Sea-Witch — dark deals, emotional stakes, and magical tension

May 17 - The price of a voice

May 18 - Love spell gone wrong

May 19 - Potion of forgetting

May 20 - A witch’s jealousy

May 21 - The heart in the shell

May 22 - Witch and warrior

May 23 - Magic deeper than love

Week 4: Seas & Oceans — mystery, mood, and beauty

May 24 - Beneath the moonlit tide

May 25 - Footprints vanish at dawn

May 26 - The sea remembers

May 27 - Lanterns float to nowhere

May 28 - A voice in the fog

May 29 - The waves mourn something

May 30 - Shoreline of secrets

May 31 - Storms bring more than rain

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Hannibal (2013-2015)

1x01 || 1x13 || 2x12

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Hannibal 2.13 Mizumono | 3.10 And the Woman Clothed in Sun

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That wasn’t a real challenge to get Bond’s number. The challenge was to wait. Every good hunter – or player – knows that patience is the harshest of the mistresses, and therefore pays off the best. Le Chiffre didn’t bluff at the very end when he told James that he would still be welcomed with open arms by MI-6. He knew too much and he was capable of so much more than he had ever had a chance to show… It was only later, while talking with M privately, that Jean learned a simple fact he couldn’t have known beforehand to make his equation flawless: M took Bond personally. If he had killed James, as he was about to do, M would have tortured the information from him and disposed of him while sipping the goddamned tea those Brits were so fond of. So, in a way, it was a tie. Le Chiffre saved Bond’s life by not killing him, and Bond saved his life by staying alive. 

It’s not my fault you can’t hold your liquor, James. Any alcohol is poison by definition, and you seem to be poisoning yourself a lot recently.  That is why I suggest coffee. You can pick the place, and I will pick up the check. I am grateful for White and Blofeld, after all. I can only assume that you start your mornings pathetically. Coffee will be a good change.

@insidemyblood

Hello, James.

We parted not on the first-name basis but I do believe a man whose balls I had tickled with a rope is the one I can call by name.

I am alive and well. And that is another thing that lied you about, isn't it?

M was for Magic, it seems.

And N... N is for Nummer. Agent N.

Would you like to have a cup of coffee together? No tickling this time, I promise.

The encrypted message pinged on his secure line, a small flicker of light in the otherwise dim hotel room. Bond was already awake. The screen glowed faint blue against his face as he sat at the edge of the bed, one hand wrapped around a lukewarm glass of scotch, the other scrolling through the lines of text.

Bond read the note twice. Dry humor. Deliberate provocation. Alive and well. Of course he was. Nothing in this bloody business ever stayed buried for long. He could practically hear the accent wrapped in silk and steel, curling around the words like smoke.

Le Chiffre.

He typed a reply.

Charming as ever. You’ll forgive me if I don’t leap at the invitation. Last time we had a drink, it came with a dash of poison. But I do admire your optimism. You missed the L, for lunacy.

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This is beautiful.

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These are really good. Guess, I'll try some. The most difficult thing is to choose a fandom XD

April 2025 Tarot Prompt Challenge

Every month we publish a list of prompts that you can use for inspiration and as a useful writer’s exercise. This month we decided to concentrate on the Tarot cards and their meanings.

Week 1: Beginnings & Uncertainty

April 1 - The Fool: A leap of faith, an unexpected journey begins

April 2 - The Magician: Manifesting power, someone discovers their true potential

April 3 - The High Priestess: A secret is uncovered, intuition guides the way

April 4 - The Empress: A moment of nurturing, growth, or unexpected creation

April 5 - The Emperor: Establishing control, order vs. chaos

April 6 - The Hierophant: Tradition vs. rebellion, learning from an unexpected mentor

April 7 - The Lovers: A fateful connection, a difficult choice between love and duty

Week 2: Challenges & Transformation

April 8 - The Chariot: Determination, pushing forward despite obstacles

April 9 - Strength: Overcoming fear, emotional or physical resilience

April 10 - The Hermit: A moment of solitude, self-discovery, or isolation

April 11 - Wheel of Fortune: A dramatic turn of fate, luck or misfortune?

April 12 - Justice: A decision that changes everything, truth revealed

April 13 - The Hanged Man: Seeing the world from a new perspective

April 14 - Death: An ending that sparks a new beginning

Week 3: Rebirth & Temptation

April 15 - Temperance: Balance found in unexpected places

April 16 - The Devil: Temptation, obsession, or breaking free from control

April 17 - The Tower: Destruction leads to renewal, an unexpected upheaval

April 18 - The Star: Hope shining in darkness, healing after pain

April 19 - The Moon: Mystery, illusion, a hidden truth uncovered

April 20 - The Sun: Joy, triumph, or an unexpected moment of happiness

April 21 - Judgement: Facing the past, a reckoning before moving forward

Week 4: Resolution & Destiny

April 22 - The World: Completion, a journey comes full circle

April 23 - Ace of Cups: A new love, deep emotions awakened

April 24 - Two of Swords: Caught between two choices, indecision

April 25 - Three of Wands: Looking towards the future, planning for what’s next

April 26 - Five of Pentacles: Loss, abandonment, but hope remains

April 27 - Nine of Swords: Nightmares, anxiety, or a fear that must be faced

April 28 - Queen of Cups: Compassion, deep understanding, emotional wisdom

April 29 - King of Swords: Logic vs. emotion, an important decision must be made

April 30 - The Fool (Reversed): Looking back—was the journey worth it?

If you happen to use any of these, please, do tag us. We would LOVE to see the result!

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Hannibal 1.09 Trou Normand

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oh wow

btw I'm VERY MUCH INTO FRIGHT NIGHT now. If anyone is interested, here's the side blog to rp https://www.tumblr.com/mrdandridge

“when life becomes maddeningly polite, think about me.”

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Mads in Oasi Lino, Zegna official

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This.

The blood-soaked, Hannibal, with his shirt sleeves rolled up, his hair perfectly mussed in his face double wielding knives and lunging at a door in Mizumono makes me go FERAL

Like this fandom appreciates unhinged Will and soft Hannibal plenty but this is an unhinged Hannibal appreciation post.

Like look at this man:

Also the little “In the pantry”? I can’t, I just can’t. he’s so silly

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Keep reading

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Sensory Imagery

This fanfiction was based on the prompt about senses that my dear @frederickchill challeged me to use.

Sensory Imagery: Fill in these lines as quickly as you can with as much specific detail as you can.

I saw I heard I carried I smelled I followed The crowded room The slap of I tasted The heat of my cheeks I witness I touch

I wouldn't lie, I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts on it.

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Johnny Doe on Fic.Fan. https://fic.fan/authors/johnnydoe is me. Hannibal, Harry Potter and Fright Night.

Hey Tumblr!

So, we’re just gonna come right out and say it: we’re a brand-new fanfiction website, and we’re super excited to meet you. Like, imagine us waving at you from across the room at a fandom convention, but less awkward and more “hey, we made this thing for you!” :)

Here’s the deal: we’re a place where you can write, read, and obsess over fanfiction. Just you, your favorite fandoms, and all the tropes your heart desires. Enemies-to-lovers? Found family? Slow burns that make you scream into your pillow? Yeah, we’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re a seasoned fic writer with a million WIPs or someone who just wants to binge-read on a rainy day, we’re here for it. And the best part? Our community is small (for now) but mighty, which means it’s the perfect time to jump in, share your work, and make some fandom friends.

If you prefer to go your own way and write original stories that are not based on any existing fandom... guess what? You can do that as well with us! We deeply respect authors who are creating something new.

So, what do you say? Come hang out with us, drop your latest fic, or just lurk and vibe. We’re not here to be all corporate and stuffy—we’re just a bunch of fandom nerds who built a thing we hope you’ll love.

Ready to join the party? Hit us up for the link or just search for us (you’ll know it when you see it, Fic.Fan). And if you’re already on board, drop your username below so we can shower your work with love. 💖

P.S. We’re still growing, so if you’ve got ideas or feedback, slide into our DMs. Let’s make this the best fic spot on the internet, together.