Celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Nolan's Inception.
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To recap quickly for any new friends who've joined us here: Inceptiversary is the Inception fandom's annual extravaganza throughout the month of July (which usually also spreads into August). We have a whole slew of events to enjoy and some prizes to win!
But first things first: the Inception fandom has two chat room servers (invite links are hyperlinked)
Discord: You're Waiting for a Train
Inception Slack: InceptionChat
We also highly recommend following @inceptioncentral to keep up-to-date on all things Inception all year 'round!
Jump on in and say hello! If the links are expired, don't hesitate to reach out to the Inceptiversary mods for assistance.
Below the cut is a list of all the events taking place this year!
Most will run from July 1 to 31, but some start earlier and some run longer.
Be sure to follow all the event blogs directly, and don't hesitate to reach out to us mods if you have any questions at all! You can message, ask, or email us at inceptiversarymods @ gmail . com.
Inception 30 Day Challenge (@inception30daychallenge)
The inception 30 Day Challenge is a set of 30+ questions and prompts about Inception, its characters, and you! They're meant to inspire some reflection and creativity about Inception, whether it be through a simple text post, art, music, recs - anything goes! And there will be prizes! Keep an eye on the event blog for the full list of questions to be released before July 1!
Arthur/Eames Last Drabble Writer Standing (@aeldws)
Signups will be open June 19 to 25 or until all 10 slots are filled.
A weekly elimination drabble challenge where all works must fit a given prompt and feature Arthur/Eames as the main pairing. This year's AELDWS will run for six weeks, starting June 26, with a maximum of 10 participants. Prompts are posted on the @aeldws blog Friday at 1AM EDT and drabbles are due Tuesday at 1PM EDT. Voting will take place Tuesday night through Thursday night.
Inception Big Bang (@inception-bigbang)
Signups will be open May 11-18. Posting day is July 31. For the full schedule, see the big bang blog!
An author and artist collaborative event. Authors anonymous submit fic summaries, and artists claim their favorites and create accompanying art! For more details and the full event achedule, be sure to follow @inception-bigbang!
Inception Kitties (@inceptionkitties)
A blog to celebrate all the Inception pawrents in our community! Share photos of your furry felines or follow to admire everyone else's!
Inception Positivity ( @inceptionpositivity )
Submissions will open late June!
Inception Watch Parties ( @inceptionwatchparty )
Inception Positivity is a place to send love and kind thoughts to Inception fandom friends anonymously and receive some love in turn. People submit kind messages via Google form and these are turned into colourful posts that are posted on the blog.
Watch parties will be hosted starting July 1 on the Youâre Waiting for a Train Discord server.
See above for invite link to the server or contact the watch party mods. For the full schedule and list of films that will be viewed, be sure to follow the @inceptionwatchparty blog!
Inception Watch Party Bingo (hosted on @inceptiversary)
Come join our annual Inception Day watch parties and play bingo for prizes! Grab a bingo card ahead of time by emailing inceptiversarymods @ gmail . com and enjoy!
Itâs that time of year again!!! Get ready to gear up for Inceptiversary 2026!
We want to know what you want to watch! You decide, we host!
Please use this survey to provide your opinion on watch party movie choices for Inceptiversary 2026, the fandomâs month-long celebration of Inception!
We all love a little variety, so if there are any other films youâd like to watch outside of the survey list please mention them within the survey in the âOtherâ field. A romcom? A horror film? We don't judge, drop us a suggestion!
We are always in need of hosts, so if you are interested in hosting a watch party this Inceptiversary please let us know!!
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Survey closes Sunday, June 14th, 11:59PM CST (Monday, June 15th, 5:59AM BST/4:59AM GMT, Monday, June 15th 2:59PM AEST).
Please see the FAQs for further info - any questions please do not hesitate to drop us an ask!
Signups will open on Friday, June 19 at 7AM ET (click the hyperlink for your timezone!). There will be 10 slots available!
Signups will close as soon as all slots are filled, or by Thursday, June 25 at 7PM ET at the latest.
AELDWS will run for six weeks from June 26 to July 31. The weekly schedule is below:
Friday @ 1AM ET - prompt revealed
Tuesday @ 1PM ET - drabbles due
Tuesday night - drabbles posted, voting opens
Thursday @ 7PM ET - voting closes
Thursday night - results posted, drabbles revealed
Friday @ 1AM ET - new prompt revealed
AELDWS is a weekly, elimination drabble contest. Each Friday, a prompt will be posted which consists of a prompt, genre, and word limit. Author drabbles are compiled, with author names removed, and the fandom is invited to vote for their favorite and least favorite drabbles. The author who comes in last place each week is eliminated until there are only three authors remaining in the final week.
Note: If all ten slots are filled, the first two weeks of AELDWS will be double elimination weeks.
If you have any questions, send us a message or an ask!
To recap quickly for any new friends who've joined us here: Inceptiversary is the Inception fandom's annual extravaganza throughout the month of July (which usually also spreads into August). We have a whole slew of events to enjoy and some prizes to win!
But first things first: the Inception fandom has two chat room servers (invite links are hyperlinked)
Discord: You're Waiting for a Train
Inception Slack: InceptionChat
We also highly recommend following @inceptioncentral to keep up-to-date on all things Inception all year 'round!
Jump on in and say hello! If the links are expired, don't hesitate to reach out to the Inceptiversary mods for assistance.
Below the cut is a list of all the events taking place this year!
Most will run from July 1 to 31, but some start earlier and some run longer.
Be sure to follow all the event blogs directly, and don't hesitate to reach out to us mods if you have any questions at all! You can message, ask, or email us at inceptiversarymods @ gmail . com.
Inception 30 Day Challenge (@inception30daychallenge)
The inception 30 Day Challenge is a set of 30+ questions and prompts about Inception, its characters, and you! They're meant to inspire some reflection and creativity about Inception, whether it be through a simple text post, art, music, recs - anything goes! And there will be prizes! Keep an eye on the event blog for the full list of questions to be released before July 1!
Arthur/Eames Last Drabble Writer Standing (@aeldws)
Signups will be open June 19 to 25 or until all 10 slots are filled.
A weekly elimination drabble challenge where all works must fit a given prompt and feature Arthur/Eames as the main pairing. This year's AELDWS will run for six weeks, starting June 26, with a maximum of 10 participants. Prompts are posted on the @aeldws blog Friday at 1AM EDT and drabbles are due Tuesday at 1PM EDT. Voting will take place Tuesday night through Thursday night.
Inception Big Bang (@inception-bigbang)
Signups will be open May 11-18. Posting day is July 31. For the full schedule, see the big bang blog!
An author and artist collaborative event. Authors anonymous submit fic summaries, and artists claim their favorites and create accompanying art! For more details and the full event achedule, be sure to follow @inception-bigbang!
Inception Kitties (@inceptionkitties)
A blog to celebrate all the Inception pawrents in our community! Share photos of your furry felines or follow to admire everyone else's!
Inception Positivity ( @inceptionpositivity )
Submissions will open late June!
Inception Watch Parties ( @inceptionwatchparty )
Inception Positivity is a place to send love and kind thoughts to Inception fandom friends anonymously and receive some love in turn. People submit kind messages via Google form and these are turned into colourful posts that are posted on the blog.
Watch parties will be hosted starting July 1 on the Youâre Waiting for a Train Discord server.
See above for invite link to the server or contact the watch party mods. For the full schedule and list of films that will be viewed, be sure to follow the @inceptionwatchparty blog!
Inception Watch Party Bingo (hosted on @inceptiversary)
Come join our annual Inception Day watch parties and play bingo for prizes! Grab a bingo card ahead of time by emailing inceptiversarymods @ gmail . com and enjoy!
To recap quickly for any new friends who've joined us here: Inceptiversary is the Inception fandom's annual extravaganza throughout the month of July (which usually also spreads into August). We have a whole slew of events to enjoy and some prizes to win!
But first things first: the Inception fandom has two chat room servers (invite links are hyperlinked)
Discord: You're Waiting for a Train
Inception Slack: InceptionChat
We also highly recommend following @inceptioncentral to keep up-to-date on all things Inception all year 'round!
Jump on in and say hello! If the links are expired, don't hesitate to reach out to the Inceptiversary mods for assistance.
Below the cut is a list of all the events taking place this year!
Most will run from July 1 to 31, but some start earlier and some run longer.
Be sure to follow all the event blogs directly, and don't hesitate to reach out to us mods if you have any questions at all! You can message, ask, or email us at inceptiversarymods @ gmail . com.
Inception 30 Day Challenge (@inception30daychallenge)
The inception 30 Day Challenge is a set of 30+ questions and prompts about Inception, its characters, and you! They're meant to inspire some reflection and creativity about Inception, whether it be through a simple text post, art, music, recs - anything goes! And there will be prizes! Keep an eye on the event blog for the full list of questions to be released before July 1!
Arthur/Eames Last Drabble Writer Standing (@aeldws)
Signups will be open June 19 to 25 or until all 10 slots are filled.
A weekly elimination drabble challenge where all works must fit a given prompt and feature Arthur/Eames as the main pairing. This year's AELDWS will run for six weeks, starting June 26, with a maximum of 10 participants. Prompts are posted on the @aeldws blog Friday at 1AM EDT and drabbles are due Tuesday at 1PM EDT. Voting will take place Tuesday night through Thursday night.
Inception Big Bang (@inception-bigbang)
Signups will be open May 11-18. Posting day is July 31. For the full schedule, see the big bang blog!
An author and artist collaborative event. Authors anonymous submit fic summaries, and artists claim their favorites and create accompanying art! For more details and the full event achedule, be sure to follow @inception-bigbang!
Inception Kitties (@inceptionkitties)
A blog to celebrate all the Inception pawrents in our community! Share photos of your furry felines or follow to admire everyone else's!
Inception Positivity ( @inceptionpositivity )
Submissions will open late June!
Inception Watch Parties ( @inceptionwatchparty )
Inception Positivity is a place to send love and kind thoughts to Inception fandom friends anonymously and receive some love in turn. People submit kind messages via Google form and these are turned into colourful posts that are posted on the blog.
Watch parties will be hosted starting July 1 on the Youâre Waiting for a Train Discord server.
See above for invite link to the server or contact the watch party mods. For the full schedule and list of films that will be viewed, be sure to follow the @inceptionwatchparty blog!
Inception Watch Party Bingo (hosted on @inceptiversary)
Come join our annual Inception Day watch parties and play bingo for prizes! Grab a bingo card ahead of time by emailing inceptiversarymods @ gmail . com and enjoy!
Sign-ups May 11-18
Author summaries due May 29
Artist claims start June 1
Pairing announcement June 15
First check-in July 1
Second check-in July 15
Posting date July 31
A Big Bang is a fandom event where authors and artists work together on a two-part project. When signing-up, authors submit a summary of the fic theyâll be working on during the event, as well as the rating and relevant tags. Fics are later claimed by artists during two rounds (if
needed) of fic claims. (Details below the break)
For authors:
Your final piece should be:
an Inception fanfic
written for the Big Bang (no reposting of old works)
at least 1500 words
Other than that, we are open to all ships and gen stories!
IMPORTANT: During sign-ups and fic claims the authors are anonymous. This keeps things fun! We want artists to choose based on the fics alone. Donât make posts that give away which fic is yours. After claims, talk to your artist! Keep each other updated - the best thing about a fandom Bang is working with each other!
Frequently asked questions of authors:
How much do I need to write before signing-up?
We recommend writing a summary of your story, the rating, and a couple relevant tags. Remember, what you submit is what we send to the artists! Make it easy to understand your story.
Can I change my mind about my submission?
Before fic claims you can send us updates or even send us a different story altogether. Allâs fair. After fic claims, any big changes should be discussed with your artist. You cannot change the rating from G, T or M into explicit. If you believe your fic might go down that road submit the tag before fic claims.
Can my fic be a crossover?
Sure!
Can it be a continuation of an older work?
Yes, as long the original ficâs name is not included on new piece and the part submitted for the Big Bang has never been shared anywhere else before. Big Bang projects are secret until the reveal date.
Can it be OT3 / Major Character Death / Kink?
Sure! Just keep in mind that the more specific your work is, the harder it may be for one of our artists to connect with it. This is true for anything you may come up with - crossovers, PWPs, squeamish themes, you name it. We encourage creativity! But use the appropriate tags when you send us your summary and consider being flexible if our artists might have a hard time with that one.
Can I submit multiple stories?
Nope!
Is there the possibility of my fic not being claimed?
We work with artists interested in all different kinds of fics! We also have very cool and open-minded pinch-hitters. In our recent years all fics were claimed. That being said, yes, there is the possibility. It ties back into the OT3 / major character death / kink topic â the more specific your work is, the harder it may be for our artists to connect with it. Also, the harder it may be to actually depict the story. Be considerate of our artists when picking the fic to write for the Big Bang.
Can I sign up as both author and artist?
Of course! Just make sure you have the time and resources available to fulfill all the roles you choose!
For artists:
You will be choosing one (or more!) fics to make art for. Between fic claims and the final posting date you and your author will have one and a half months to work on your collaboration.
Your piece should be:
Art drawn or painted, including digital art
Photo manips
Original music
Gifsets (if youâre making them! donât re-use/steal gifs)
Fanvids of at least 45 seconds
Physical crafts like sculpture, knitting, and embroidery
If you want to create something we havenât mentioned here, check in with us first, but chances are youâre fine. As long as it's something you can submit within the deadline itâs fair game.
Frequently asked questions of artists:
How do claims work?
We will make an anonymized master post of all the story summaries available for the Big Bang. To make claims on them, send us an email with your top 3 picks. Fic claims happen on a first come first served basis so try to respond as soon as you can. If needed, we will have a second round of claims.
I'd really like to participate but I'm not sure of my availability - can I still sign-up as an artist pinch-hitter?
Absolutely! We can always use extra help. If you sign-up (only) as a pinch-hitter we will contact you after both rounds of fic claims, or later in the event if weâre needing back-up.
Can I sign-up as both artist and author?
Of course! Just make sure you have the time and resources available to fulfill all the roles you choose!
Most asked question for everyone! XD
Panic time, I wonât be able to make the deadline! What now?
Hey, itâs okay! Life happens, we get it. But keep us updated. Send an email to [email protected] or drop a message to @stormofsharpthings
We can work out extensions, or if you canât complete your piece, we can talk to pinch-hitters. Itâs okay, really, as long as you let us know what's up!
The winners of the Inception 30 Day Challenge are @thenwhatthefukcisthis and @valeriley!
Each of you will receive a prize from @inceptiversary!
Congratulations to our two winners and thanks to everyone who participated! In total we had 11 participants share their ideas and Inception recs, in a total of 125 posts. Extra congratulations go to @thenwhatthefukcisthis, @unknown-axxount, and @valeriley for filling all 31 days of prompts.
Thatâs it for us! Be sure to check the blog or click through the links on the original prompt list to explore some of the ideas and works created for the event. If you create anything based off these prompts, tag @inception30daychallenge so we can promote your work! Thanks again!
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Inception (2010)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Arthur/Eames (Inception)
Characters: Arthur (Inception), Eames (Inception), Arthurâs Mother (Inception), Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s)
Additional Tags: Fake/Pretend Relationship, Pregnancy, There Was Only One Bed, Family Fluff, Family Feels, Family Issues, Meet the Family, so much family, Arthur has a Sister, She is a delight, their mother is not, Pining Eames (Inception), Oblivious Arthur (Inception), But they figure it out
Summary:
Arthurâs sister is having a baby, and has just been put on bedrest to âreduce stress.â Great, except that their mother is moving in with her to âhelp,â and there is no more stressful or less helpful person in her life than her mother. She calls her big brother in for backup, telling him to bring his boyfriend.
The boyfriend that broke up with him six months ago.
Eames agrees to be Arthurâs fake boyfriend to keep his sister from stressing out about him being alone. Eames is only entirely in love with Arthur.
This will be fine.
This was written in collaboration with @ladysarai for this yearâs Inception Big Bang! We got the chance to work with @tetchy-frog who made some gorgeous art that you should absolutely check out Here!
Ta-daaaa!! Itâs here! A little late, but itâs here! c: Our fic for this yearâs @inception-bigbang! Donât forget to check out the gorgeous art Froje made for us!!
This is my @inception-bigbang work I did in collaboration with the lovely @ladysarai and the magnificent @NutterZoi for IBB 2025! It was so wonderful to work with these two, and you absolutely must go read their fic over on AO3 as it posts!!
I got to do this piece with the lovely, illuminating, most wonderful and brilliant writing partner @selkiestars for this year's @inception-bigbang ! It was such a blast, and you absolutely must read their brilliant work about Eames' job of protecting star-actor Arthur from the mysterious dark forces threatening the Totem Troupe!
Absolutely THRILLED to post my @inception-bigbang piece! Working with @tetchy-frog has been so much fun!! I could not have asked for a better artist and moral support in breaking Eames and throwing our boys into situations.
Title: Escape From Now
Fandom: Inception
Relationship: Arthur/Eames
Rating: M
Summary:
"To the Totem Troupe, your days in the sunlight are reaching its end. Come next months final performance, as the curtain closes on the second act I will cast a shadow over your precious star."
Downtown lies the infamous Totem Theatre where stage plays come to life. Despite rarely being a patron, Eames knows the building well. Recently, the owner of the building, Dom Cobb, gave him a request to help guard their leading actor, Arthur. Curious, Eames accepts and finds himself thrown into a plot to rid the stage of Arthur forever. To stop a death threat from coming to fruition, he and Arthur team up to find the culprit while navigating rehearsals and resurfacing feelings from years ago.
Additional tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Case Fic, Actor! arthur, Bodyguard! Eames, Alternate Universe - Theatre, Blood and Injury, Reunions, POV Alternating, The whole cast shows up but im not tagging all of them, Strangers to Lovers, References to Inception (Movie), Other Additional Tags to Be Added
Thank you to all who joined and participated in this years Inceptiversary watch parties, we hope you all had a blast!!! A special shoutout to our amazing hosts and pinch hitters who helped make it all happen, thank you!!
I'm sharing my fic written for @inception-bigbang 2025! This is my first Inception Big Bang and despite being a part of Inception fandom for only a few months, I love the fandom so much already.
I had the pleasure of working with @icedhotcocoa, who created the lovely piece of art that accompanies this fic! mo, thank you so much!
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
One-Third Cradlesong (5,084 words)
Plagued by nightmares, Arthur's had three hours of sleep in the last four days. He heads to the bar to look for a hookup, hoping that the touch of another human can help him finally fall asleep.
He finds that, and more.
Featuring emotional hurt/comfort, cuddling & snuggling, and lots of gentleness â€ïž
