*gently takes your face in my hands* hey. remember that fandom is for fun. if you're not having fun it is ok to step back. if you're intentionally making it unfun for others it is ok to step back. none of this is real. go sit in the sun and smell a flower. i love you.
Since our first challenge last summer was a success, we are back with a new challenge for the month of June! You will have from June 1st to July 1st to get all of your submissions in.
This is our next writing challenge for the Ryan Gosling fandom! But, if you're not a writer, don't fret! We also accept other artistic submissions; such as artwork, playlists, mood boards, however you contribute to fandom! As long as it fits with the theme and/or prompt, we'll accept it!
The prompts are there as a guide - they do not need to be incorporated exactly as they are written. That means you can turn them on their heads and use them as you like! All prompts can be used as gender-neutral.
In addition to choosing prompts and tropes from the lists provided - there is an optional bingo!
Each bingo space (aside from the free space) has three prompts to choose from. If you want to somehow combine the prompts, feel free to do so! The card is at the bottom of this post.
⭐HOW TO WIN⭐
One Row
Two Rows
Four Corners
Full House
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
NO REAL PERSON FANFICTION ALLOWED. We only accept submissions regarding Ryan Gosling’s characters.
TAG YOUR WORKS ACCORDINGLY. This pertains not only to explicit works, but even your fluff! Make sure readers/viewers know what they’re going to find! If you want to leave something as a surprise, please ensure it’s nothing triggering.
NO USE OF EXPLICIT BANNERS/GRAPHICS. If your artwork includes something graphic or explicit, it must be tagged accordingly and posted under a read more.
USE A READ MORE FOR FICS WITH 500 OR MORE WORDS. You will also need to use a read more for any NSFW fics or art submissions.
SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE RYAN GOSLING CHARACTER. You may add in as many Goose characters in your entry as you like, or even combine fandoms!
SEQUELS & CONTINUATIONS OF PREVIOUS WORKS ARE ALLOWED. Please be sure to link to previous works in your submission!
IN ORDER FOR US TO FIND, READ & REBLOG YOUR POST, PLEASE USE THE TAG #GGFAIRYTALES2026 AND TAG US @goosegroupiechallenges!
And last, but not least…..
BE KIND TO EACH OTHER!
Princess and the Frog
Sleeping Beauty
Cinderella
Red Riding Hood
Rapunzel
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast
Shrek
Tarzan
Damsel in distress
Animorphism: Characters frequently turn into animals, whether due to a superpower, or as the result of a curse.
The Prince and the Pauper
Dragon guarding a hoard/kidnapped royal
Troll under the bridge
Three wishes
Masquerade ball
Rumpelstiltskin: Real name holds power
Enchanted forest
Fairy godmother: Bonus - Fairy Godgosling
Be careful what you wish for
Jack and The Beanstalk
Magic only exists in the dream world, until (character) accidentally performs a spell while wide awake.
Hidden Identity
Found Family through a quest
The Princess saves the Prince instead
Minotaur
Goblin
Unicorn
Dragon
Fairies/Fae
Phoenix
Griffin
Werewolf
Vampire
Faun
Centaur
Gorgon
Gnomes
Leprechaun
Ogre
Cyclops
Hydra
Siren
Selkie
Mermaid/merman
Harpies
Sphinx
Kraken
Medusa / Naga
Pegasus
“You seem familiar to me. Have we met before?” “You don’t remember?”
“That’s…an interesting way to break the spell.”
“You didn’t tell me about the dragon!!” “You didn’t ask!!”
“There’s absolutely no way you’re going into that forest alone.” “I’m not. You’re coming with me.” “Say what now?”
“Never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually thankful for this curse. It led me to you.”
“You’re supposed to read the whole book because the warnings come after the spells.”
“I’m no damsel, but I’m definitely in distress.”
[*earth shakes*] “Was that an earthquake?” “That, my dear, was a ________.”
“I didn’t ask to fall in love, but I have. And I can’t let you go. Not again.”
“I am Prince/Sir ______ of ______, and I come to fight for the honor of your hand.”
“Twins separated at birth?? What are the odds of that!”
“You’re my curse and my cure.”
“Legends say only one day a year they can be together, and for the sake of the realm, they are cursed to spend the rest of their time apart.” “Can such a curse be broken?” “Only by anyone who dares to put the realm at risk.”
“No! The legend was a lie! A kiss makes the curse worse!”
“You have until midday tomorrow, then everything reverts back to the way it was.”
“Marry me.” “I can’t.”
“Sorry, hero, but your prince/princess is in another castle. Oops.”
“I’m the worst dancer at this ball; I assure you.” “You clearly haven’t seen me dance.”
“How did you get that scar?”
“If you don’t shut up right now I will jam that poisoned apple in your pie hole.”
“Why is there a (creature) in my shed?”
“Why is the (magical object) always hidden in some dark, dank, scary place? Why can’t it be at a beach? I love the beach!”
“Do you want to see my golden sword?” “Is that a pick-up line?”
“I’m allergic to fairydust.”
“The key lies in your heart.” “You mean my anatomical heart or is that another riddle? Please tell me it’s a riddle.”
I’m sorry your morning is rough. Sending you the biggest hug.
How about Holland making you breakfast in bed and cuddling?
Part of the Family
⋄tags: holland/gn!reader, fluff, domestic, reader is becoming part of the fam, step-parenting, implied naughty naughty later, hubby husband, NO BETA we die like genderfluid people.
⋄ w/c: 760
⋄ a/n: a little cuteness this morning for my dear friend, Ivy!
⋄ summary: in which holland makes you breakfast in bed.
Soft hums leave your lips as lay back against your satin pillow. It’s barely even eight, but you and Holland fell asleep early last night. The previous day had been busy due to Holly having a play and between helping her prepare and attending, all three of you were exhausted.
Currently, you’re lazily reading one of my favorite books and trying very hard not to get up.
Holland woke up just before you and with a smile on his beared smile, informed you he had a nice surprise. You aren’t really one for surprises, but your boyfriend just looked proud as could be.
Holland asked you to wait patiently. So, you agreed and then he kissed you so passionately it made your head spin. ‘I’m a romantic, baby, you know that,’ Holland had said smugly, before disappearing into the house.
Since then you can smell the lovely aroma of food being cooked. It's mouthwatering and imagining the taste already has you in a good mood. You’re not sure how much longer you can wait before sneaking over to steal a bite.
Thankfully, however you do not have to as Holland chooses that moment to push the door open with his back. As he turns around to face you, he’s holding a yellow tray filled with food.
Holland gives you one of those charming grins as he walks to wards you. “Surprise, baby, I’m brining you breakfast in bed.”
You watch in awe as he brings the tray over to the bed and it places down carefully next to you. It’s filled with several plates of pancakes, eggs, toast, sausages, assorted fruits, and a small flower vase with a little note.
“Oh god, Holl, this is too much.” You whisper in shock. “I knew you were cooking, but all this? So sweet.’
Holland’s smile only widens as you talk and he rubs the back off his head.
‘Shucks, darling. I just wanted to do a little something to say thank you for how great you were yesterday. It’s hard being a single parent, ya know? Having you there yesterday to handle some things.. Well.. I was reminded of how it used to be.'
You look up immediately at that, knowing Holland is talking about his bereaved wife. There’s a few tears coming from Holland’s eyes that he quickly wipes away. Since the two of you have started dating, Holland has made leaps and bounds in terms of his healing, but it’s still hard.
It always would be to a degree and you accepted that.
“Oh Holl, are you okay?”
“Course I am, this is a happy occasion,” Holland assures as he sits down on the bed.
You watch him still, your eyebrows knitted in worry.
“Hey, stop lookin’ at me like that. I’m fine okay? I just meant—things are changing in a way that makes me happy. We’re becoming a real family… aren’t we?”
Holland is trying hard to keep his tone casual. But you notice the way his voice breaks softly near the end of his words. Holland wants to be a family with you and he’s trying to ask it. Doesn’t he know you already are?
You lean over and cup his jaw as you press the sweetest kiss to those plush lips of his. Holland returns the kiss immediately, bringing his arms around you to pull you closer. When you break apart, you're both breathing a bit heavy, your foreheads pressed together.
'Holland, there is nothing I want more in the world to always be near you and Holly. Yes, we are a family now.'
Your boyfriend closes his eyes at that and inhales sharply. 'Thank fuck. We’re both already attached.'
Laughter leaves both of you that and you share more sweet kisses before finally breaking apart.
'Alright, it’s time to eat,' Holland announces, as he lets you go and moves to stand up. 'I've got to clean up the kitchen.'
'Aww, but I want you to eat with me!' You protest, picking up a stick of bacon and taking a small bite.
“Nonsense, baby. I need the kitchen clean so I can focus on you. Holly went over to Janet’s which means we’ll be alone today.”
'Oh really?' You giggle.
'Mhm, so get your calories in, baby. You’re gonna need ‘em.'
With that he leaves you alone with his sweet breakfast, excited, and alone.
You eat a bit more before you remember the card and slowly open it to read.
'Thank you so much for helping with my play. You may not be my parent, but I am willing to call you step-parent. Love, Holly.'
When Holland comes back, your pancakes are getting soggy with your tears.
hyperfixation please stay with me long enough to complete the project. hyperfixation do not fade. hyperfixation finish what you started for the love of god
Not sure why it's a new trend among fic readers to assume if the fic has not been posted within the week it's inappropriate to comment on it, like the fic has to be hot out of the oven to give feedback for.
I got a comment on a fic that is less than a year old and it was mostly an apology for being a comment on an "old fic" and how late they were in commenting.
Just comment on the fic. Doesn't matter how old it is.