CryptidLagomorph

This side blog is currently just my personal dumping ground for writing resources and prompts

[genworkjune]

Hello, welcome to Gen Work June, a month for sharing some Gen Works!

(Gen as in relationship category, not the rating)

The Goal

To do something related to a gen work during June. This can be writing something, it can be drawing something, there are some prompts below to use for that or you can make something completely unrelated to the prompts. You can make a rec list, you can share some of your old work again, you can just leave a nice comment on a gen work, set yourself a challenge, keep it nice and easy, everything counts here.

The Rules

This is a month intended for gen works- that is, works not focused on a romantic relationship- so keeping things gen is pretty much the only rule (though mentions of background romance is allowed).

Appropriate tagging for any major warnings, read mores for long posts, and image descriptions for images are also appreciated, though there is always some slack allowed for older posts being reblogged.

And, if you would like your work reblogged here, please tag @genworkjune, and there is also an AO3 collection found here.

The Prompts

(These are jumping off points- you don't need to use them if you have an entirely different idea that doesn't fit, it's up to you)

Enemies and Friends

Sacrifice

Non-Verbal Communication

Reading a Book

Complicated Past

Forgiveness

Past Prompts

Thank you! I hope you have some fun

[angust-in-space]

Overview

Heyyyy there, welcome to Angust in Space ! Looking forward to doing this challenge with you :D

You don't know what Angust in Space stands for ? Don't worry ! Angust in Space is a month-long creation challenge taking place in August, with themes angst and space. Each day will have a prompt to complete, with a few extras in case you don't like the day's prompt.

If you don't know what angst is, I will take a broad definition that is "anything causing emotional harm to character". It's not exclusive, you can had more tropes if you want. What matters is you have fun and create something !

Prompts aren't strict and are open to interpretation. They're more like suggestions or guidelines. Same thing for the space theme : it can be in a space station with the plot revolving around space, or it can be a quick reference. It doesn't have to be heavily space-centered :3.

Any creation is accepted ! Writing, drawing, clay sculpture, the only limit is your imagination. Have fun !

Rules

The rules are pretty much the same than what you'll see in any other creation challenge. If you’re ever unsure whether something violates a rule or what a rule means, don't hesitate to ask ! :3

Don't copy or plagiarize anyone else's work. Only submit your own creations. Collaboration is allowed as long as everyone is credited. No AI utilization allowed.

Tag properly. You can write anything, NSFW, major character death and cook any kind of dead doves, but tag it properly or we won't reblog it.

If you want us to reblog, use the tag #angust-in-space and #angust-in-space[year] (like #angust-in-space2026) so we can see you ! You can ping @angust-in-space for better visibility

You don't have to finish ! To be a completionist, you have to finish a prompt a day by the 4th of September, but you don't have to.

HAVE FUN ! That's the main point.

Thank you and have a cookie 🍪🍪🍪:3 ! Looking forward to August

[ijustwannawritepls]

Micro-Tensions You Can Add to Any Scene

Sometimes you don’t need a plot twist, you just need a little discomfort.

• Someone pretending they're not running late • A question that doesn't get answered • A phone buzzing that no one acknowledges • Eye contact that lingers too long, or flits away too soon • A compliment that feels loaded • Someone being overly agreeable • A forced laugh • A character checking the time repeatedly • A subtle change in tone halfway through a sentence • Using another character's actual name instead of a nickname • A character standing when everyone else sits • One person doing all the talking • A topic that keeps almost coming up • A physical space feeling too small for the emotions within it

[kinqwizarrd]

[cryptidlagomorph]

This art is stolen from @tofupixel. Originally posted here: link.

[ellipsus-writes]

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[autistic-character-month]

Autistic character month 2026 prompts!

Autistic character month is a writing/art challenge starting on the first of April 2026. You can participate with writing and art about autistic characters (canonically autistic, or autistic to you; original characters are allowed as well). There are two prompts for each day. You can use just the first prompt, just the second prompt, or both, or replace one of them (or both) with a bonus prompt. You don't have to fill all the prompts / participate every day to participate in the challenge.

You can add your work to the collection on Ao3, tag your tumblr posts about/with your work as #autistic character month 2026, and tag me into your posts directly, and I will reblog them.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

You can find the prompts (as well as additional, more specific, ideas about them!!) below the cut.

For each day, the first prompt is an "autism prompt", and the second prompt (given in bold) is a "general prompt" (sometimes this distinction may seem quite vague). All the "bonus ideas" listed below are more specific interpretations of the "autism prompt"; you may use any of them as a point of inspiration if you like, but you may obviously write about any other different interpretation of the "autism prompt" as well.

Special interest + Music (bonus ideas: infodumping; intense cycles of special interests; sharing a special interest)

Communication difficulties + Intrigue (bonus ideas: not being understood; social cues, eye contact, volume control)

Proprioception & dyspraxia + Sportsball (bonus ideas: not noticing injury; autistic athletes with higher proprioception)

Meltdown / Shutdown + Dreams & nightmares

Comfort + Sick (bonus ideas: comfort item, clothing, food)

Loneliness & isolation + Movie

Accommodations & accessibility + Feeling understood by a teacher (bonus ideas: unconventional accommodations; individualized education program)

Comorbidities + Stargazing (bonus ideas: AuDHD, Auschizm, autism + OCD, other neurodivergence, autoimmune conditions)

Parallel play + Older/Younger

Relationships + Town fair / Carnival (bonus ideas: aro + ace spectrum; autistic intimacy)

Routine + Seasons

Masking / Unmasking + Dissociative Episodes (bonus ideas: unable to unmask; unmasking in front of someone for the first time)

Autistic play (organizing, sorting, lining up) + Memory

Food + Cooking (bonus ideas: picky eater; samefood)

Meeting another autistic person (for the first time) + Childhood (bonus ideas: undiagnosed character (who doesn't know much about autism) meets a diagnosed character, struggles to understand why they click so well; 5 + 1 (or 3 + 1) reasons character A suspects character B is autistic (character A could be autistic themself and seeing parallels); autistic child meets an autistic adult for the first time; meeting someone with the same special interest)

Underrepresented autistic traits + Outdoors (bonus ideas: the bad at maths style autism)

Bad sensory experiences + Overworking yourself

Diagnosis + Reading (bonus ideas: diagnosis later in life, struggling with a diagnosis)

Good sensory experiences + Water (bonus ideas: compression, favorite texture)

Touch + Hair braiding (bonus ideas: touch averse; a character who is simultaneously touch averse and touch starved; accepting / declining touch)

Speech & language (differences / difficulties) + Jack of all trades, master of none (bonus ideas: literalism; speech loss / verbal shutdown; selective mutism)

Stimming + Color (bonus ideas: musical stims; oral stimming; things you didn't realize were stims)

Community & acceptance + Holding hands for comfort

Caretaking + Wound tending

Emotions & Alexithymia + Grief/Mourning

Assistive tools + First date (stim toys, sensory regulation tools like noise-cancelling headphones, communicative devices like AAC, etc)

Empathy & theory of mind + Secret identity (bonus ideas: hyperempathy, hypoempathy, low theory of mind)

Difficulties & Struggles + Overthinking (bonus ideas: self-care and hygiene difficulties, skill regression, pathological demand avoidance)

Self-acceptance + Animals

Autistic joy + Makeup

Bonus prompts (you can replace any of the "general prompts" (given in bold) above with any of the "general prompts" below, likewise for "autism prompts". You can also combine the bonus prompts however you like).

It runs in the family

Sibling rivalry

Nonverbal / Semiverbal character

Limerence

Unlikely pairing (Autistic partner & ADHD partner)

Cuddling

Intersecting identities (autism & gender, culture, etc)

Time loop

Trauma

Found family

Hyperfocus

Misunderstandings

[squidlykitten]

Moody March 2026 is finally ready to go! phew

This year, I decided to go with poetry prompts rather than song lyrics, as I found I struggled a lot to find songs whose tone and lyrics both matched the themes I wanted to use.

I make these lists for my Discord server, but anyone is welcome to use them.

Feel free to share around and use as you wish. :> Art and writing, fan projects and original, all is good!

Text version of the prompts below the cut.

Courageous

"Fear will never hold me back." taking a chance | heart made of fire | Breaking the pattern Some Notes on Courage by Susan Ludvigson

Horrified

"It has come for me." teeth in the dark | creeping dread | napalm and smoke Peligro by Stuart Dybek

Apathetic

"None of it matters anymore." numbness | barren | static An Envelope by Jack Underwood

Remorse

"What have I done..?" burned bridges | needle and thread | too little too late At Night I Fly by Spoon Jackson

Disillusioned

"It was all just a facade." fading wallpaper | unmasked | crumbling Cenex stands facing the highway. by Roque Salas Rivera

Loneliness

"I never thought I would wind up all alone…" touch-starved | window gazing | empty rooms The Sound of One Fork by Minnie Bruce Pratt

Content

"I have everything I need." comfortable companions | safe haven | sun-warmed Q&A by Angela Jackson

Hostile

"Keep away from me." walls up | tension | showdown The Beautiful Animal by Geoffrey Brock

**Tired **

"I don't know if I can keep going." a heavy weight | immobile limbs | gray skies To Solitude by Alice Cary

Curious

"I just can't help but wonder." unexpected treasure | a secret revealed | hidden journal "Make it New" by Alice Fulton

Rushed

"There's never enough time!" cool water through fingers | paper-piled desk | distraction The Vacation by Wendell Berry

Hopeful

"There's always a chance." weapon of light | just in case | song in the darkness “Hope” is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson

Exposed

"Can you see the real me?" open ribcage | rumors and truth | shivering Stepping Out of the Light by Forrest Gander

Lonely

"It sometimes feels so empty." empty chairs | rain streaked window | cold bedsheets Farmer's Market by Molly Fisk

**Joyful **

"Your laughter is my favorite sound." explosion of color | echoes of laughter | sunbeams When the sun returns by Sarah Browning

Regret

"I realized it too late…" second chance | paths untaken | still warm ashes I Imagine the Gods by Jack Gilbert

Nostalgia

"Do you remember when…?" faded photographs | hazy memory | remembered warmth Nostalgia (The Lake at Night) by Lloyd Schwartz

**Enraged **

"I will tear you apart and burn what is left." claws and teeth | burning emotions | shards clenched in fists One More Time With Feeling by Rachel McKibbens

Disconnected

"I don't expect anything, from anyone." numbness | heart of ice | an island in rough seas The Story of a Stone by Liang Ping

Loving

"I will bear all of you, if you would lean on me." matching edges | sharing breath | hands entwined in the dark And That Language by Lawrence Joseph

Playful

"Come on, live a little!" late night adventure | fun & games | for old time's sake Time to Play by Landis Everson

**Liberated **

"You have no power over me." broken shackles | soaring high | light Dancing to the Hours by Myles C. Poydras

Affectionate

"I don't know what I would do without you.'" unguarded smiles | little gifts | sharing warmth A Friend's Greeting by Edgar Guest

Guilty

"I'm the one you should blame." heavy weight | sleepless nights | festering The Debt By Paul Laurence Dunbar

Faithful

"I know it will." unwavering | conviction | a promise kept I Don't Buy it by Wendy Videlock

Resigned

"I think it's time I gave up." coffee rings | stale air | body ache I Will Not Save the World by Jerome Rothenberg

Irritated

"And here we go again." splinters | pebble in a shoe | off center Get Up, We're Going Home by Ran Zhao

**Anxious **

"I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop." storm clouds | picking scabs | pacing Comfort Animal by Joy Ladin

Belonging

"This is where I belong." found family | unity | security Wild Geese by Mary J Oliver

Paranoid

"I can't trust them. I can't trust anyone." second guessing | jumping at shadows | locks and walls H1N1 by Robyn Schiff

Determined

"I'll get there. I just have to keep moving." persistence | wearing patterns | pushing boulders Silver-lined Heart by Taylor Mali

[retrowrimay]

Below is a plain text list of the official prompts as well as five alternative prompts. This post will be updated over time with links to our explanations of each prompt. For more information as to the timeline, rules, and FAQ for this challenge, please see the pinned post on our Tumblr.

Prompts

Coffee Shop Au

Inexplicable Mpreg

Gratuitous Self-insert

Somehow, they all live together

5+1

Wingfic

Soulmate AU

Author/Character conversation mid-fic

Songfic

Only One Bed

Sex Pollen

Daemon fic

Arranged Marriage

De-Aging

Bizarre Crossover

Body-Swap

Hanahaki Disease

Fake Dating

Kidfic

20 Truths

Texting Fic

Characters React to Canon

High School/College AU

Vampire AU

Reverse Isekai

True Drabble

Poemfic

28- One Direction Are There

Regency/Court Drama

Missing Scene

The Next Generation

Alternate Prompts

This can be used to substitute for any of the above prompts for any reason, be that a squick or just a lack of inspiration.

Eternal Sunshine AU

Interview/Documentary format

Pirate AU

Rags To Riches

Zombie AU

[dickgraysonweek]

Time can pass so fast! We're just two months away from the start of Dick Grayson Anniversary Week 2026! 🤸‍♂️

From April 6th to 12th, we’ll be celebrating 86 YEARS OF DICK GRAYSON 🐦 with the following amazing prompts you voted for:

💙 DICK GRAYSON ANNIVERSARY WEEK 2026 PROMPTS 💙

Day 1: Identity Porn | Batfam vs Spyral Crew vs Titans | Court of Owls Day 2: Royalty AU | Dick Adopts Damian | The Heart of the DCU Day 3: Circus | Dick & Damian & Stephanie as Dynamic Trio | Wings Day 4: Touch-Starved | Haley as a Service Dog | First Responder AU Day 5: Underestimated | Reverse Robins!Dick | “I like being tied up!” Day 6: Earth-Two/Earth 2 | Unplanned Baby Acquisition | Undercover Day 7: Canon Divergence | A Celebration of 86 Years | Hallucinations

‘A Celebration of 86 Years’ is the free prompt of this event.

🤺OPTIONAL EXTRA CHALLENGE🤺

Eldest Daughter Syndrome

The optional extra challenge can be used throughout the 2026 event.

Interested in discussing Dick Grayson on a 18+ ship-friendly server? Join Green Booty Shorts on Discord.

[wisteria-lodge]

So my problem with most ‘get to know your character’ questioneers is that they’re full of questions that just aren’t that important (what color eyes do they have) too hard to answer right away (what is their greatest fear) or are just impossible to answer (what is their favorite movie.)  Like no one has one single favorite movie. And even if they do the answer changes.

If I’m doing this exercise, I want 7-10 questions to get the character feeling real in my head. So I thought I’d share the ones that get me (and my students) good results: 

What is the character’s go-to drink order? (this one gets into how do they like to be publicly perceived, because there is always some level of theatricality to ordering drinks at a bar/resturant)

What is their grooming routine? (how do they treat themselves in private)

What was their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go? (Gets you thinking about socio-economic class, values, and how they spend their leisure time)

Do they have any scars or tattoos? (good way to get into literal backstory) 

What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances? (Good way to get some *emotional* backstory in.) 

Are they an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? (This one might be a me thing, because I LOVE writing/reading about family dynamics, but knowing what kinds of things were ‘normal’ for them growing up is important.)

Describe the shoes they’re wearing. (This is a big catch all, gets into money, taste, practicality, level of wear, level of repair, literally what kind of shoes they require to live their life.)

Describe the place where they sleep. (ie what does their safe space look like. How much (or how little) care / decoration / personal touch goes into it.)

What is their favorite holiday? (How do they relate to their culture/outside world. Also fun is least favorite holiday.) 

What objects do they always carry around with them? (What do they need for their normal, day-to-day routine? What does ‘normal’ even look like for them.) 

[promptsforyourwhumpfic]

I don’t know why this hit me so much.

[huntrixbigbang]

Calling all Hunters!

We need your input! Would you participate in an Huntrix centric Big Bang?

Let's hear your voice! Interest check runs until February 28th (might close early depending on volume of responses).

Huntrix Big Bang Interest Check

Interest check for a Huntrix Big Bang!

Sharing for visibility is awesome! @thebigbangblogproject @faneventstation

[bag-bang]

February is upon us! To keep you inspired, creating, and curious, we thought we’d share a few concurrent multifandom events which might suit simultaneous participation. Just be sure to read the rules of both events before posting! 

Events Running Throughout February:

February 2026 Small Fandoms Drabblethon hosted by small-fandoms [DW]

Febuwhump 2026 hosted by @febuwhump

Femslash February Bingo 2026 hosted by @femslash-february

Femslash February Prompt List (1) created by @warpinator

Femslash February Prompt List (2) created by @ministarfruit

Femslash February Prompt List (3) created by @miladydewintcr

Fiery February hosted by @thepromptfoundry

Fluffbruary 2026 hosted by @fluffbruary

Heart x Horror 2026 hosted by @krotagion

Valentine's Day Bingo Fest hosted by allbingo [DW]

Events Which Take Place In February: 

HalfAMoon 2026 hosted by halfamoon [DW] (1-14 February)

Hey, Sweetheart hosted by @ficwip (13-15 February)

Three is Not a Crowd 2026 Semi-Flash hosted by threeisnotacrowd [DW] (sign-ups open 3 February, works due 21 February)

[ellipsus-writes]

We like to think Ellipsus is... versatile. 🙃

[fluffruaryprompts]

Welcome Back to Fluffruary 2026 edition!

Sorry for it being so late, took a while to make! (^-^;)

However it is here and it is made to be functional for more variety of fics! This year’s events are made to be used for platonic relationships, romantic relationships, for the new relationship and the established relationships! For those in a modern, historical, or fantasy settings! We really hope it covers as many ships as possible!

We have 10 alternative prompts, 8 to replace the week trip and 2 extras as you’d like! Feel free to swap days as well if you’d like, but we did try to be more flexible between types of events.

Here is the list typed out for easier readings!

Day 1: Meet Cute - First meet up of the month! Whether it’s the first time meeting or just at work, tis cute!

Day 2: Coffee Meet up - Meet up for a cup of coffee! Whether it’s a date or just routine, get a warm drink!

Day 3: Chitty Chat - Get to know each other or just talk about the day and plans!

Day 4: Thrifting - Find items for each other or make up stories about the items! Can be fun either way!

Day 5: Grocery Shopping - Meet up at the grocery store, or go shopping together for a meal!

Day 6: Netflix & Chill - For the non-modern settings, do a poetry or story telling at home over a meal!

Day 7: Playing in the Snow - Go outside, play in the snow or touch grass! Have fun outdoors for a bit!

Day 8: Late Night Call/Conversation - Late Night conversation as they get ready for bed or trouble sleeping!

Day 9: Monday Market - Spring Market! Get seeds, face painted, new jewelry or bag, art crafts too!

Day 10: Free Day! - Activity of your choosing! Baking, Painting, Fencing, balls in your court!

Day 11: Mid Day Movie - Go see a movie/play in the middle of the day, better seats that way!

Day 12: (Insert Special Interest) Shopping - Take the other shopping for their hobby! Books, crafts, or knife

Day 13: Parallel Play - Same space, different activities! One can read while the other games or anything else

Day 14: Date Night;Happy Valentines Day - Go to a favorite restaurant, arcade, fair grounds, or stargaze!

Day 15: Cozy Morning - Nice Slow morning to a nice slow day, spend time together and enjoy it!

Day 16: Mall Trip/Lunch -Go window shopping or stroll through the shopping district! Also grab a bite of food

Day 17: Game Night - Video games, card games, Board games, Charades, I-Spy, play games, and invite friends!

Day 18: Walk in the Park (Aka:Picnic Day) - Walk in the park, swing on the swings, walk by the creek, picnic!

Day 19: Cozy Night In - Make Dinner Together, have a good meal with one another or the family, peaceful night

Day 20: Going to a Show - Go see a Comedy Show or Magic Show! Or a Broadway musical! Fun Night on the town!

Day 21: Packing & Prepping for the Trip - Make sure everyone has everything they need! It’s a week long trip!

Day 22: Road Trip!!! - Get going in the car, cart, or on horse back, play some games or sing tunes as you go!

Day 23: Hotel/Inn/Tavern Settling In - Whoo that was a long trip, take some time to wind down and relax!

Day 24: Explore the Area - Walk around, explore the town, Find things to do and have fun!

Day 25: Scenic Ride - Train Ride or Horse Ride through the mountains and beaches, sunsets are magical now

Day 26: Tavern/Inn/Bar Revelry - Dancing, Drinking, Singing, Food, a night of fun and relaxing, enjoy!

Day 27: Hike/Nature Walk - Go on a Hike or take a walk through nature! Stroll along the beach or flower field

Day 28: Trip Back - The trip has ended, the new month on the horizon, thank you for joining us on this magical ride!

:Alternatives:

Alt 1: Spring Cleaning - Spring is coming, time to clean! Get rid of the old air and burp the home!

Alt 2: Emotional Support - Partner is going through finales, they need some TLC

Alt 3: Big Craft! - Barn Raising, Garden bed making, Campsite, Legos, Puzzle, have fun!

Alt 4: Festival Day! - Festival is here! Have fun and run around!

Alt 5: Laundry Day - More cleaning to be done, laundry can be fun though!

Alt 6: Furry and Otherwise Companions - Pet Day! Take dogs for a walk or dragons for a fly!

Alt 7: Pottery Class - Take a pottery class, make mugs or jugs for the other!

Alt 8: Meet the Family - Family dinner or family event, fun chaos may ensue

Alt 9: Garden Walk - Talk a walk through the garden just beginning to grow

Alt 10: Boat Ride - Go for a boat ride on a ferry, row boat, or even a swan boat!

Thank you for being patient and participating!

Happy Fluffruary!

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

[monthlywritingchallenges]

In February we will do something different! There will not be a list of prompts, it will be just tags! So use them however you like.

Hurt/Comfort

Mutual Pining

Slow Burn

Established Relationship

Getting Together

Unspoken Feelings

Emotional Intimacy

Physical Touch

Aftercare

Found Family

Domestic Fluff

Sharing a Bed

Protective Behavior

Strangers to Lovers

Late Night Conversations

Soft Angst

Vulnerability

Angst with a Happy Ending

Fluff with Angst

Porn with Feelings

Emotional Support

Trust Issues

Safe Space

Alternate Universe

LGBTQ Themes

Mental Health Issues

Canon Compliant

Slow Build/ Slow Burn

Dead Dove: Do not eat

Falling in Love

Use #FebruaryTagChallenge for your fic and tag me, so I can reblog your work. The Ao3 collection will be open up soon! ❤️