A Monthly Rumbelling Event

Welcome and hello. You have stumbled upon the monthly Rumbelling event. This is a super casual, super fun, zero stress event. Each month there are new prompts to start those plot-bunnies exploding. But if you can't take part one month, or aren't feeling it, then no problem. It's a take what you want and leave the rest type deal here :) The goal of this event is for everyone to interpret the same prompt in their own style, offering different versions of the same idea to enjoy. All of this is for fun and there's no limit to where your entries can go.

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August Prompts

Welcome to the August Monthly Rumbelling Event!

If you’re new to the event it’s where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also… as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for August.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: The [insert tree type] on the corner...

Smut: There was no version of that moment where...

Random: (song lyric) "Don't speak, no, don't try/It's been a secret for the longest time" Shameless By Camila Cabello

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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Title: According to Avonlean Custom Fandom: Once Upon a Time Pairing: Rumbelle Rating: T Words: 2800 Summary: Five times Belle informs Rumplestiltskin he’s accidentally demonstrated a courtship custom from her kingdom—and one time he does so intentionally.

☙ Prompt 1 of 5 filled for @rumbelletropebingo (Five Things) ❧ ☙ Written for the July 2026 mood board prompt by @a-monthly-rumbelling ❧

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The Magic Boxes

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Nothing to see here. Just a super short fluff for Monthly Rumbelling...

I'm not whimpering from the cute, you are.

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July Prompts

Welcome to the July Monthly Rumbelling Event!

If you’re new to the event it’s where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also… as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for July - and please excuse the lateness.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: ...but the box was empty

Smut: Rumplestiltskin knew, the minute he took her hand...

Random: (Movie Quote) "Only the journey is written, not the destination." (Ardeth Bay - The Mummy Returns - 2001)

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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Title: In Numberless Forms Fandom: Once Upon a Time Pairing: Rumbelle Rating: T Words: 1100 Summary: As her father’s death lingers and her coronation looms, Belle finds a quiet moment to recount a dream of another life to Rumplestiltskin over breakfast.

☙ Written for the June 2026 mood board prompt by @a-monthly-rumbelling ❧

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June Prompts

Welcome to the June Monthly Rumbelling Event!

If you’re new to the event it’s where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also… as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for May.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: She found him there, tending roses as though he could grow something gentle.

Smut: The Dark Castle had no fireflies... until she came.

Random: (Song Lyric) "The me of yesterday, the me of today, the me of tomorrow, with no exceptions, it's all me.“ (Answer: Love Myself by BTS.)

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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Title: Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make Fandom: Once Upon a Time Pairing: Rumbelle Rating: T Words: 500 Summary: Belle reflects while imprisoned in the Evil Queen's palace.

☙ Written for the May 2026 mood board prompt by @a-monthly-rumbelling ❧

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May Prompts

Welcome to the May Monthly Rumbelling Event (and sorry I'm a couple of days late posting).

If you’re new to the event it’s where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also… as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for May.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: “Is it even legal to buy or sell a human skull?”

Smut: National Bubble Bath Day

Random: (TV Show Quote) "You have to stop taking responsibility for things that you can't control." (Lucifer - Netflix 2019)

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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Title: Spinner's Bouquet Fandom: Once Upon a Time Pairing: Rumbelle Rating: T Words: 600 Summary: Five times Spinner Rumple gives Princess Belle a flower—and one time she gives one to him.

✿ Written for the April 2026 mood board prompt by @a-monthly-rumbelling ✿

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April Prompts

Welcome to the April Monthly Rumbelling Event.

If you're new to the event it's where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also... as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for April.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: "Not everything is an omen, Rumple/Belle."

Smut: "I swear, if you ______ one more time, I will ______"

Random: (Song Lyrics) I should not be left to my own devices/They come with prices and vices/I end up in crisis (tale as old as time) Taylor Swift, Antihero (2022)

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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Monthly Rumbelling post #2

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Monthly Rumbelling fic #1

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Hi! I wanted to participate in the March prompt, but I was wondering if it needed to be anonymous or if we can post it on tumblr/ao3? Tysm!

Hi there! You absolutely CAN post on Tumblr and AO3, in fact, we encourage you to do that. Nothing about A-Monthly-Rumbelling needs to be anonymous. Also, when you post to Tumblr, remember to tag us so that we can reblog your fic.

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March Prompts!

Welcome back to the Monthly Rumbelling Event.

If you're new to the event (we've been away - no excuses, just 'life'), it's where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also... as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for March.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: A cursed portrait begins speaking and reveals a character's secrets — and their regrets.

Smut: A new deal: one night with no secrets, no magic, and no walls between us.

Random: (Movie Quote) "I have reordered time, I have turned the world upside down, and I have done it all for you." Jareth to Sarah, Labyrinth (1986)

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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This is your HALF WAY there reminder.

We are half way through the month of March, and here are your prompts for this month!

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Title: The Spaces Between Seconds Fandom: Once Upon a Time Pairing: Rumbelle Rating: M Words: 3800 Summary: Lacey French is an unlikely heroine to behold—a bold, time-travelling seductress keeping the universe intact one dubious mission at a time.

Dr. Rush is a very patient therapist.

✿ Written for the March 2026 mood board prompt by @a-monthly-rumbelling ✿

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March Prompts!

Welcome back to the Monthly Rumbelling Event.

If you're new to the event (we've been away - no excuses, just 'life'), it's where we post a variety of prompts each month, to encourage YOU the creators, to answer the prompts in whatever way you see fit. Short fic; one shot; longer, chapter driven fic; graphic story - the world is your oyster! Also... as an additional incentive to get involved, fics and artwork created for the Monthly Rumbelling Event are eligible for automatic entry into the 2027 Chipped Cup Awards!

So, without any further delay, here are the prompts for March.

Moodboard:

Non-Smut: A cursed portrait begins speaking and reveals a character's secrets — and their regrets.

Smut: A new deal: one night with no secrets, no magic, and no walls between us.

Random: (Movie Quote) "I have reordered time, I have turned the world upside down, and I have done it all for you." Jareth to Sarah, Labyrinth (1986)

A reminder for all:

If the prompts are 3-5 words you don’t have to include all of them. Imaginary bonus points if you do :) but zero stress they just have to include a couple in some fashion so it fits the prompt.

If the prompt is a quote you can include it at any point, it doesn’t have to be the opening line.

If the prompt is the image moodboard (multiple images) you can be inspired by one of them, be inspired by two, be inspired by the lot, get a feeling from the thing and not one of the images specifically - it’s all good. There is no wrong way to approach this.

If the images on the moodboard are of Robert or Emilie’s non-rumbelle characters (eg Rush, Macavoy, Claire, Heiro…), don’t feel you have to use that character. They’re just there for a bit of variety.

Anyelle and anyem are welcome if you do want to use them, though!

if you are inspired by the gif prompt, similarly, your creativity is your only limit. It’ll be a real treat to see you might come up with.

Happy Rumbelling!

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Oh hey new fandom, what up? Title: White Lyres Fandom: Once Upon a Time Pairing: Rumbelle! Woo! Rating: T Words: 1200 Summary: After the curse breaks, Rumplestiltskin and Belle remember everything—except for the part where they got married. As they navigate the gaps in their memories and try to hold onto the life they've built as Mr. & Mrs. Gold, the past begins to reach back, offering answers—and temptation—in a most unexpected way.

Written for the April 2025 mood board prompt by @a-monthly-rumbelling