FAQs
What is this event?
Gone Awry is the Zelink 'sex isn't always perfect' event! Sex can be a lot of things, and this event is an opportunity to explore all of them.
When will it take place?
September 6-12, 2026.
Is there a prompt list?
The 2026 prompt list is here, now with prompts aimed at writers and artists!
Can I make something for (Link/Sheik, t4t Zelink, original legends, etc)?
Yes! The focus of anything made for Gone Awry should be a form of Zelink, but other ships (including poly ships, or shipping Link or Zelda with someone else) in the background are okay too; just make sure to tag them + any trigger warnings + @gone-awry (this account) so I can share your work.
Where should I post my work?
Any combination of here (Tumblr), Bluesky, Twitter/X, and the AO3 collection. Tag this account so I can share it! (Psst, if you want to post images on AO3, squidgeworld and catbox.moe are image hosts that allow explicit art.)
Do you accept late submissions?
I'll check the AO3 collection every day of the event. If you post anything to the collection after that, tag the Gone Awry account here, on Bluesky, or on Twitter/X (or message the account) and I'll add it.
For posting on Tumblr, Bluesky, Twitter/X during or after the event, just tag the Gone Awry account so I can reblog it!
Is there anything that isn't allowed?
No generative AI work is allowed -- everything should be your own creative work.
Do you have any helpful resources?
Absolutely! Check out this post for smut writing tips, this post for how to tag your work on AO3, and the 2025 collection.
Thanks to @silentsafflina for proofreading and to @drsteggy for prompt suggestions!















