Hi, Nell here ! I figured I should compile a masterlist for my Hunger Games AU series New Friends, New Enemies, since that seems to be what y’all do over here… and also it looks kind of fun ! I have a similar organization list on both my FFN profile (darthnell) and under the series description on AO3 (link). I will ideally be adding onto this as the series progresses; additionally, I’d love to do character profile pages, so I might link them here when I do. Some of these stories have weebly blogs too !
The majority of this series takes place in an AU where the Mockingjay Rebellion failed (for reasons that may be explored in the future), with the exception of TRC, which is my take on the first Games (and is not at all compliant with BOSAS). A very minimal amount of canon characters appear in the series; it’s very much OC centric, and very worldbuilding-heavy (especially True Vengeance). It will stay this way because that’s what I enjoy writing c:
Links lead to each story on AO3 !
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THE REPARATION CLAUSE
Summary: The evolution of a punishment into what came to be known as the Hunger Games.
Characters: President Romulus Snow; Arabella Fairfax, 2F
Status: 1/1
Word count: 5.5k
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~ * Post-Mockingjay * ~
Brighter Stars Die First: The 125th Hunger Games
Summary: ‘As a reminder that the poison of rebellion can turn even brother against brother, sister against sister, tributes will be Reaped in sibling pairs— one male and one female within standard Reaping age.’ Procyon blinks. Sibling pairs. The words swim in his head, over and over, drowning out the screen and everything outside of it alike. He already knows how this will go.
Summary: It’s a mentor’s job to bring their tribute home in one piece. Success is rare, but it doesn’t end with the arena. Guiding a new Victor through the fallout of the Games is paramount, even if it requires reliving your own worst memories. (Recommended prerequisite: 168th Games)
Character: Janus Shyle, 8M
Status: 3/3
Word count: 11.2k
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True Vengeance: The 151st Hunger Games
Summary: There’s always more to the game than merely playing by the rules; that’s why Career districts win the Hunger Games so often. Even for them, however, nothing is ever guaranteed.
Characters: Venatrix Pyke, 2F; Oberon Pyke, Victor (122nd Games)
Status: 70/70
Word count: 301.6k
Website: truevengeance151.weebly.com
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Obstacles
Summary: “For the most part, they’re just kids who drew the short straw on Reaping Day. But that doesn’t matter; you still have to kill them. They can’t be kids, do you understand? They’re obstacles.”
Characters: Tributes of the 151st Games
Status: 21/26
Word count: 15.6k
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cicatrix
Summary: Every wound leaves its mark, be it visible or not, and every Victor must learn not to let it show. Some scars, however, are impossible to hide. / A direct Victor’s epilogue to the 151st Games.
Characters: Venatrix Pyke, 2F; Pyke family
Status: 21/?
Word count: 86k
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What Curiosity Kills: The 154th Hunger Games
Summary: “Whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you.” - Richard Adams, Watership Down
Character: Mino Biladi, 7M
Status: 8/8
Word count: 34.9k
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Destined to Fall: The 163rd Hunger Games
Summary: When fate offers you its golden hand, will you take it? Will you give everything you are to embrace the dreams you've long-since abandoned and rise to Victory? Or will you fall?
Character: Icara Slate, 2F
Status: 8/8
Word count: 23.8k
Website: destinedtofall163.weebly.com
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Widow’s Bite: The 168th Hunger Games
Summary: Almost a hundred years after the failed Second Rebellion, the Hunger Games continue. Panem has changed, and yet it has not. Traditions carry on, and District Eight braces itself for another Reaping Ceremony.
Character: Thariin “Riin” Kres, 8F
Status: 24/24
Word count: 93.9k
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To Spin a Web: The 168th Victory Tour
Summary: Winning the Games is only the first step; Victors don’t get the privilege to stop playing. Even more so than in the arena, forging connections is necessary. However, to spin a web, one must be careful not to get caught in the threads. (Recommended prerequisite: 168th Games)
Character: Thariin “Riin” Kres, 8F
Status: To be rewritten
Word count: n/a
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Unbearable Truths: The 170th Hunger Games
Summary: It's time to face them.
Character: Barrett Orleans, 2M
Status: 8/8
Word count: 48.7k
Website: unbearable truths
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Desiderium: The 171st Hunger Games
Summary: (n.) An ardent desire or longing, especially a feeling of grief for something lost
Character: Azaire Rivette, 4M
Status: 8/8
Word count: 24.5k
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The Bridges We Burn: The 173rd Hunger Games
Summary: May they light the way.
Character: Aslan Salvatici, 5M
Status: 8/8
Word count: 35.4k
Writer's block isn't usually about not having ideas. It's about the ideas feeling wrong the second they hit the page. Here's what actually gets me unstuck, in no particular order because none of these work every time.
1. Skip the Scene You're Stuck On: You don't have to write in order. Jump to the scene you're actually excited about and come back to the hard part later, once you know where you're headed.
2. Set a Stupidly Small Goal: Not "write a chapter." Write 100 words. It sounds too easy to matter, and that's exactly why it works, there's no pressure left to freeze up over.
3. Write It Badly On Purpose: Give yourself permission to write the worst possible version of the scene. Once it exists, even badly, you have something to fix instead of a blank page.
4. Change Your Environment: Different room, different chair, coffee shop, whatever. Sometimes the block isn't in your head, it's in the fact that you've been staring at the same four walls for six hours.
5. Talk to Your Character Off the Page: Write a scrap of pure dialogue, no description, no formatting, just your character talking about anything. It gets you back into their voice without the pressure of it needing to go in the book.
6. Read Something in a Completely Different Genre: If you write fantasy, read a thriller. If you write romance, read horror. It resets your brain instead of feeding it more of the same thing it's already stuck on.
7. Take a Walk Without Your Phone: Genuinely, some of my best plot fixes have shown up on a walk with absolutely nothing to distract me from the problem.
8. Switch Formats: If you always type, try writing longhand for a scene, or the other way around. The physical act of writing differently can shake something loose.
9. Free Write for Ten Minutes, No Editing Allowed: Set a timer and just write, anything, even if it's not related to your book. The goal isn't quality, it's just getting your hands moving again without the inner editor showing up.
10. Walk Away Without Guilt: Sometimes the actual fix is stepping back for a day. Writer's block fed by exhaustion doesn't get fixed by forcing more words out of an empty tank.
None of these are magic. Some days you'll try five of these and still be stuck, and that's normal, not a sign you're doing something wrong!
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"let's talk exclusively about crimes in which the suspect is black" was literally what bill o'reilly was doing on fox news when i was in elementary school 20+ years ago, and it was as tired and obvious then as it was back when the nazis were doing it about jews in the 30s, and now trans-men's-rights activists on tumblr are announcing "hey, anyone who would like to describe real or imagined sex crimes exclusively by trans women please form a line for the hate megaphone" like they think they just came up with something new
The motherfucker behind it is literally claiming it can't be open to transfems because it'll be "overwhelmed by the amount of transfem-on-transfem violence".
Like huh, what a novel idea to claim that it's actually the targeted minority group doing all of the violence against itself, that way you're both claiming they're the most violent AND you can disregard any of their experiences since 'they just do it to themselves you see'. We've definitely never seen that one used in like, I dunno, claims of violent black men or anything. It's not like a well known white supremacist's last words were minimizing gun violence with this strategy or anything.
idk who on earth could possibly need to hear this, but do NOT, under ANY circumstances, give out your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER to ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Namaygoosisagagun First Nation/Collins has burned to the ground. The entire community is nothing but ashes after being quickly consumed by wildfires. They did not have any support from emergency services, and no one offered aid. The community saved themselves by escaping into boats because no one came.
Mishkeegogamang and Cat Lake have lost power. Families are ending up in shelters with nothing. Armstrong, Lac La Croix, Whitesand, Gull Bay, Lac des Mille Lacs are currently in the fires path and all members are being evacuated.
All this loss, all this devastation, and it was entirely preventable.
After steadily underfunding wildland firefighting and purposefully excluding Indigenous wildland firefighters and Indigenous wildfire organizations from wildfire operations, firefighter training, decisionmaking, and resource exchanges, in 2025, Doug Ford slashed the forest firefighting budget.
It's hard to ignore his decision to cut funding and leave us out of adequate fire training (even though we've lived with forest fires for thousands of years—far longer than settlers have been in Canada—and made sure fires like the ones we're all seeing today were prevented through kinisitotēn) when, despite making up less than 5% of the population, we account for 42% percent of all wildfire evacuations in Canada.
And when we are successfully evacuated, we face discrimination and racism—like Kashechewan—because it's always been easier to blame us than it is to blame the true culprit: denialism, corportate greed, and colonization.
The people of Collins and every other impacted community deserve better.
Right now, the AFN is currently accepting donations to help Collins First Nation. If you're able to, please consider donating.
ONWA (Ontario Native Women's Association) is another great place to donate to. They have outreach vans going to motels and inns and offering food, water, resources, and cultural support to those impacted by the wildfires.
Other places to consider donating to are Mikinakoos Emergency Fund, Red Cross, True North Aid, Indigenous Climate Action. You can also send donations directly to Whitesand First Nation via e-transfer ([email protected]) and they request that you add your full name in the e-transfer comment section to receive a tax receipt.
*Before sending money, verify that the appeal appears on an official First Nation, Tribal Council or registered charity channel.
If you can't offer financial support, please consider donating items of need. Moontime Connections is currently accepting drop-off donations. If you live in the Thunder Bay area, Namaygoosisagagun Health Office is also taking in donations! They can also bemailed to Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre at 555 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 5P8.
It's That Time Again: Wildfire Season is Upon Us (It never really stopped being that time.)
I wanted to put together a post of resources and advice all collected into one spot, so here we go!
And remember, just because you think you live in an area where you are safe from wildfires because "it doesn't happen here" does not mean your risk is zero. Wildfires can happen anywhere in the United States, and their prevalence is increasing. Don't be afraid, just be aware and prepared.
Watch Duty
First and foremost, no matter where you live, I HIGHLY recommend getting the Watch Duty app and turning on alerts for the area you live. It is available on Apple, Android, and just as a website. It will allow you to get push notification updates for any wildfires that start in your area, what's happening with them, evacuation information, shelter information, and more all in one spot. It is now available in all fifty states.
The basic and important functions are all free, but you can also get a paid subscription to access some other neat stuff like a flight tracker to see what the firefighting aircraft are doing, fire progression prediction models, a list of links to local emergency services radio feeds you can listen to, etc.
Local Alerts
Signing up for local alerts is also something you need to do. EVEN IF YOU WERE SIGNED UP BEFORE 2026, RECHECK THAT YOU ARE SIGNED UP. Last year the Code Red system, which was one of the most popular local alert systems, was hacked and many places have since moved to other platforms. This means you may need to sign up again even if you were signed up before.
To find out what your local alert system is and how to sign up, search for your town's emergency management information, check government websites, check local fire department websites, or ask local officials.
Mitigate Mitigate Mitigate
Wildfires are going to happen. The best way to help protect your home and/or your business is to mitigate the impact when a fire starts. Things like defensible space, keeping your roof free of combustible debris, screening vents with metal mesh, and using fire safe plants can all be the difference between saving your home and losing it.
The FireWise program is a great place to get started with mitigation, especially if you are interested in community and neighborhood scale projects.
Another great resource if you want to look at mitigation on the community scale is the trainings offered by Coalitions & Collaboratives.
Be sure to also check what resources are available in your local community. You may be able to grants or other forms of support to help with your own mitigation projects.
Prevent the Fire Before it Starts
Put your campfire all the way out. Maintain your vehicle to prevent sparks. Don't park on or against dry plants. If you are towing, make sure your tow chains aren't dragging. If you have snow chains hung on the bottom of your vehicle anywhere, make sure those aren't dragging.
Obey Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are generally done on a city or county level, and can be found on the associated city or county websites. Some places are better about this than others. Most areas use the same general restrictions like no open burning, no fireworks, etc., but some may have more specific restrictions you should be familiar with.
And use common sense. If it is hot, dry, and/or windy, don't do things that could start a fire.
Know How to Report a Wildfire
Reporting a wildfire, or potential wildfire, can be tricky without an address. The BEST way is to provide a latitude/longitude, which can usually be obtained on your phone by opening a map app and dropping a pin where you think the fire is, or using other place finding apps like a compass.
If that's not an option, the closest cross streets and landmarks are good. Try to give the closest town as well, even if it is a good distance away, since there are many duplicate place names so having the closest town will help narrow things down considerably.
Understand Your Insurance
I wish I had a good link for this one, but it's going to vary heavily by state. Everyone is doing something different these days, pushing different legislation, enforcing different things. The best thing you can do for yourself is to read through your current policy(ies), talk to your insurance agent, and look up ongoing reforms in your state/area. But it is better to take the time to understand these things now, ahead of fire season.
Have an Evacuation Plan
Know multiple ways out of your neighborhood AND the area where you work AND anywhere else you spend an extensive amount of time. There is a very, very good chance that in a wildfire emergency your cellphone will lose signal and you will not be able to use a GPS app. Pre-planning your evacuation route--and actually driving it a few times--can be critical.
Keep up to date paper maps in your vehicle as well, and know how to read them, in case you lose cell signal for a more extensive amount of time.
Do not attempt to drive on roads that you and/or your vehicle is not capable of. If you get stuck, that creates a much bigger issue for you, other evacuees, and responders.
If you don't drive, for reasons of disability or otherwise, make a plan with friends or family for how you will get out. If you don't have a good support system, reach out to your local fire department to see if they know of any local services that can help, or if they can just take note of your address.
Have a Go Bag Ready
Last but not least, have a Go Bag ready along with your general preparedness measures. A Go Bag is something with JUST the basics. It is not meant to be everything you could ever need, or a full survival system. It is a backpack with the necessities to get you through the first 24-48 hours of an evacuation so you can get your feet under you and figure out the rest from there.
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As the world changes, it is important to be prepared to safely and efficiently evacuate your home, potentially with little or no warning. Preparing ahead of time can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and help you evacuate safely if the time comes.
Red Level (No Warning): People | Pets | Keys. Human life matters most. If you can’t rescue your pets, let them out to give them their best chance. If evacuating by car, don’t forget your keys.
Orange Level (Less Than an Hour): Crucial Meds | Important Papers | Money | Paper Map | Pet Vaccination Records. Crucial meds and medical equipment. Papers including passports, birth certificates, medical records, etc.. Multiple forms of payment. Paper map with marked evac routes in case of signal loss. Phone. Most evac centers require vaccine records for pets to be allowed in.
Yellow Level (More Than an Hour): Photos | Hard Drives | Computers | Chargers | Irreplaceable Items | OTC Meds | Pet Supplies | Pet Food | Clothes | Weather Gear. Family photos. Hard drives and computers. Make digital backups ahead of time. Charging cords. Irreplaceable items such as collectibles and mementos. Over the counter medical supplies such as Aspirin and tampons. Pet supplies such as bowls, crates, toys, and litter. Pet food and treats. Clothes. If you are running out of time grab your laundry basket. Weather gear if needed.
Green Level (General Preparedness): Food | Water | Radio | N95 Masks | Multitool | Power Pack | Gas | Stove + Fuel | Flashlight | Toiletries | Emergency Contact Info | Bedding | First Aid | Can Opener. Easy prep, shelf-stable food. Water. Battery powered/rechargeable NOAA weather radio. N95 masks for smoke. A multitool. Rechargeable power pack for phones. Keep your car at least partially fueled at all times. Portable stove and fuel for cooking food without power. Flashlight and spare batteries. Toiletries including hair products, toothbrush and paste, etc.. Emergency contact info for friends and loved ones. Spare pillows and blankets. Dedicated first aid kit. Can opener.
Save yourself time and stress by preparing an evacuation bag ahead of time and keep it in an easy to access place. At the end of every season rotate out the perishable items within such as food, water, and medications. The more you can keep in the bag, the more time you’ll have to grab everything else. Remember, it is okay if you can’t do everything. Some preparation is better than no preparation.
If you are in the U.S.A. and experiencing disaster related anxiety call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990 for support and resources.
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this is a really good post and i wanted to add more disability-specific information, since many of us do have to have very different considerations for wildfire emergencies. i recommend this resource from the partnership for inclusive disaster strategies! check out their useful tips page, too.
PIDS also runs a disaster preparedness and response hotline for Deaf/disabled people and older adults experiencing disasters. you can call or text 1-800-626-4959 or email [email protected]. they can also do ASL calls via videophone. they are able to make referrals, share information, and coordinate support for you during a disaster.
this organization's main focus is keeping disabled people, especially people with high support needs, from being wrongfully institutionalized during disasters.
many disability-specific nonprofits have their own recommendations tailored to the needs they generally see in their communities, so check national nonprofits for your disability types and see if they have any resources available. these nonprofits as well as your local P&A (Protection & Advocacy system) may be able to offer legal aid if your ADA rights were violated during disaster response. i have also seen specific disability nonprofits provide interim DME after disasters.
The Anishinabek Nation stands in solidarity with Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, which has experienced devastation from the recent wildfires, displacing all citizens from their homes and community.
In the spirit of Ngo Dwe Waangazid Anishinaabe (One Anishinaabe Family), the Anishinabek Nation is accepting donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation to help the community navigate through this crisis. If you are able to, please donate via e-transfer to: [email protected]
Donations can also be made by credit card through PayPal or Canada Helps with further information at https://an7gc.ca/donate/
100% of donations are dedicated to supporting Namaygoosisagagun emergency response and community recovery efforts.
Other ways to help:
Share this post to spread this message
Offer thoughts and prayers of healing for those affected by the wildfires
Reach out to surrounding food banks and inquire what support they require (i.e., food, feminine products, essential supplies, clothing, shelter, etc.)
Several wildfires are forcing members of a number of First Nations to flee their homes in northern Ontario.
“I had time to run home and pack a bag and get to the beach where the boats were waiting,” said a member of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation (Collins). “We literally had minutes to get on the boats and flee before it took our town.
“Once we left my house finally after packing what I could in a pack sack, the fire was right behind our place. We had to run to the beach and once we got there, it was only moments before the fire had jumped over the (train) track and was coming for us.”
it has since been confirmed that namaygoosisagagun first nation has completely burnt to the ground. if you would like to help the community navigate an ongoing crisis, i urge you to donate to the anishinabek nation 7th generation, a registered charity seeking to improve the lives of first nations people. donations are going directly to members of namaygoosisagagun first nation.
if you're canadian, you can e-transfer [email protected]. if you're outside canada, they accept paypal as well. see more information HERE
This is so important though: "You're gonna get in trouble for that" reveals so much. He was planning on nobody doing anything, not because nobody stands up to him, or nobody objecting to what he says. He expects good people to be goody-two-shoes rules followers, and he expects the rules to protect him no matter what he does.
Important lesson to learn from this standing up to fascists means getting into good trouble. Get into trouble if it's worth it. Fascists will never expect it.
there are a lot of female characters where you can say that lesbian sex would fix them but it's kind of even more fun when it wouldn't. like clearly she wants to be having it but it would make everything worse and ruin her life. and i would like to see it.
