SOS Exchange 2023

A yearly fic exchange centered around either sci-fi or fantasy.

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Signups are now open for the 2023 SoS Exchanges! This year, we are running the Witcher Summer of Sci-Fi Exchange and the Grishaverse Summer of Sci-Fi Exchange.

Summer of Sci-Fi is an annual fic exchange centering various sci-fi AUs, including but not limited to: cyberpunk, space opera, genre-blending with sci-fi (space fantasy, space western), etc. Do you want to see Geralt as a starship pilot? Alina or the Grisha in a cyberpunk setting? Ciri as a space cleric of some ancient deity, or the Crows as steampunk pirates, or some other funky AU I haven't even thought of? Summer of Sci-Fi highlights and celebrates science fiction AUs for any and all of the different canons for its fandoms.

Signups will stay open until June 5 at 12:00 AM GMT. Countdown here.

Links for The Witcher exchange:

Discord

FAQ

Sign up here!

Links for Grishaverse exchange:

Discord

FAQ

Sign up here!

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to send us an ask!!

(ETA: signups extended until June 5th!)

[sos-exchange]

Signups are now open for the 2023 SoS Exchanges! This year, we are running the Witcher Summer of Sci-Fi Exchange and the Grishaverse Summer of Sci-Fi Exchange.

Summer of Sci-Fi is an annual fic exchange centering various sci-fi AUs, including but not limited to: cyberpunk, space opera, genre-blending with sci-fi (space fantasy, space western), etc. Do you want to see Geralt as a starship pilot? Alina or the Grisha in a cyberpunk setting? Ciri as a space cleric of some ancient deity, or the Crows as steampunk pirates, or some other funky AU I haven't even thought of? Summer of Sci-Fi highlights and celebrates science fiction AUs for any and all of the different canons for its fandoms.

Signups will stay open until June 5 at 12:00 AM GMT. Countdown here.

Links for The Witcher exchange:

Discord

FAQ

Sign up here!

Links for Grishaverse exchange:

Discord

FAQ

Sign up here!

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to send us an ask!!

(ETA: signups extended until June 5th!)

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Schedule Updated - Summer of Sci-Fi 2023

We have extended sign-ups for two weeks longer than initially planned. This means that everything else in the schedule has also been extended!

→ Everything in our schedule has been moved TWO WEEKS back. 🛰️

→ Signups will stay open until JUNE 5TH at 12:00 AM GMT. Here's a countdown. 💫

→ Our FAQ + schedules are being updated sporadically; our Discord server always has the most up-to-date information! 🤖

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The Discord server for the Witcher Summer of Sci-Fi Exchange 2023 is now open!

Summer of Sci-Fi is an annual fic exchange centering various sci-fi AUs, including but not limited to: cyberpunk, space opera, genre-blending with sci-fi (space fantasy, space western), etc. This year, we are running SoS for The Witcher and related fandoms. All The Witcher + adjacent canons, including the Netflix TV, novel canon, all games and Blood Origin, are welcome in this exchange!

Sign-ups will open May 15th, and assignments will be due August 25th. A more detailed schedule can be found in our server!

Discord server: here

Witcher SoS FAQ: here

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The Discord server for the Grishaverse Summer of Sci-Fi Exchange 2023 is now open!

Summer of Sci-Fi is an annual fic exchange centering various sci-fi AUs, including but not limited to: cyberpunk, space opera, genre-blending with sci-fi (space fantasy, space western), etc. This year, we are running SoS for the Grishaverse and related fandoms. All Grishaverse + adjacent canons, including Shadow and Bone and all Leigh Bardugo novels, are welcome in this exchange!

Sign-ups will open May 15th, and assignments will be due August 25th. A more detailed schedule can be found in our server!

Discord server: here

Grishaverse SoS FAQ: here

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👀👀 not long until may now (and until signups open!!)

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The Caverns [fic]

The Caverns by Fire_on_Ice / @i-am-not-original-but-i-try​

For days now, Ranboo has been searching for the mythical Valley of Sorcery. When he finally finds it, he meets two strange villagers, Tommy and Tubbo. He becomes fast friends with them, as they teach him the magical ways of their village. However, on the night of the full moon, when their magic is the most powerful, Tommy and Tubbo push Ranboo a little bit too far.

Technoblade is there to pick up the pieces.

It all takes place on top of the mystical caves, simply called "The Caverns"

Fandom: Video Blogging RPF, Dream SMP

Relationships: Ranboo & Toby Smith | Tubbo, Ranboo & TommyInnit (Video Blogging RPF), Ranboo & Technoblade (Video Blogging RPF)

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Magic, Hurt/Comfort, Angst

Word Count: 9,513

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flew like a moth to you [fic]

flew like a moth to you by Euphorion / @flightlesscrowkids​

“Tell you what,” said Yushi Huang. “I’ll make you a deal, Ling Wen Zhen Jun.”

Almost no one used her title at all, even fewer with respect. She couldn’t quite read Yushi Huang’s tone.

“If you can tell me exactly what this is,” she nodded to the creature curled in the corner, "and what it does, I will turn it in the moment we get back for tagging and proper categorization."

Ling Wen raised an eyebrow. So the enigmatic Rain Master already knew the creature's properties. "And if I don't?"   Yushi Huang smiled, infuriatingly gentle. "Admitting defeat so soon? How unlike you."

Ling Wen drew herself up and inclined her head, knowing herself to be rising to bait but seeing no real reason to resist. "I accept your terms."

Fandom: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiu

Relationships: Líng Wén/Yǔshī Huáng

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, Alternate Universe - Space, Dancing, Aliens

Word Count:  4,324

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Sink Your Ship [fic]

Sink Your Ship by Rainewritesfanfics / @mdzs-rabbithole​

“You are a menace,” Ziyuan said.

She had the audacity to grin. “That I am.”

“This is a wretched idea.”

“That it is.”

Ziyuan looked at the map and looked up at her. “When do we leave?” … Cangse Sanren returns to Lotus Pier to enlist Yu Ziyuan’s aid in taking down a British warship.

Fandom: 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù, 陈情令 | The Untamed (TV)

Relationships: Cángsè Sǎnrén/Yú Zǐyuān, Jiāng Chéng | Jiāng Wǎnyín & Jiāng Yànlí & Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn & Yú Zǐyuān, Cángsè Sǎnrén & Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn, Past Jiāng Fēngmián/Yú Zǐyuān, Past Cángsè Sànrén/Wèi Chángzé

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Historical, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 CE), Opium Wars, Retrofuturism, Alternate Universe - Steampunk

Word Count: 19,132

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forgiveness [Fic]

forgiveness by halftheway / @halftheway

"You didn't have to do that." Wilbur's voice is soft, barely audible over the sounds of the forest. Eret stops, her back still to him. "I know." Slowly, he steps closer, until he's in front of her. "We're making this harder than it has to be, aren't we?" (or, forgiving is not forgetting. but maybe they'll give it a try anyway)

Fandom: Dream SMP

Relationships: Eret & Wilbur Soot (Dream SMP), Wilbur Soot & TommyInnit (Dream SMP), Eret & Foolish (Dream SMP) (mentioned)

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Reconciliation, Royalty, Road Trips, but like a fantasy road trip

Word Count: 3729

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It's Tough To Be A God [Fic]

It's Tough To Be A God by sand_stinger / stinger_sand on Twitter

“Y-yeah,” Pixl said, gulping down the words and panic. Ey sighed again, and eyed the posters hanging up on eir side of the room. Things about gods, about immortality, death. Things Joel never cared about. “Yeah, I’m good.” Pixl said, the words stronger. Joel nodded at the words, trusting that even if ey weren’t good, it was something that could be pushed off until morning. She started going back to typing, the small clicking bringing a sense of normalcy to the nighttime scene. The comfortable ambience didn't get a chance to settle before Pixl spoke again. "I think I just became a god.” Joel’s fingers paused again, but he didn't look up this time. Pixl’s words were quiet but reverent, true and filled with awe. "Congratulations.” Joel said, and went back to his essay. - Or, Pixl becomes the god of Immortality, and roommate Joel doesn't believe in any kinds of gods. Shenanigans ensue.

Fandom: Empires SMP

Relationships: Joel | Smallishbeans & Jonny | Pixlriffs, Joel | SmallishBeans/Lizzie | LDShadowLady (Video Blogging RPF)

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Alternate Universe - Modern with Magic, Crack Treated Seriously, Magical Hurt/Comfort

Word Count: 12446

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All are Welcome at the Bee N' Boo [Fic]

All are Welcome at the Bee N' Boo by Fire_on_Ice / @i-am-not-original-but-i-try

To Ranboo and Tubbo's chagrin, their tavern, the Bee N' Boo, is struggling. That all starts to change when a gaggle of interesting travelers appear on their doorstep. These travelers, originally strangers, grow closer and closer. Ranboo gets to watch in real time, and in gratitude, the travelers decide to leave Ranboo and Tubbo with a parting gift.

Fandom: Dream SMP

Relationships: Ranboo & Toby Smith | Tubbo, Wilbur Soot & Technoblade & TommyInnit & Phil Watson

Word Count: 6835

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Sleepy Bois Inc as Found Family, Angst with a Happy Ending

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The Enemy You Know [Fic]

The Enemy You Know by DizziDreams / @dizzi-dreams

The plan, so far, is going well. Better than Lan Wangji could have hoped. Rather than feeling any relief, it makes him nervous. With a final look over his shoulder, he determines that the coast is clear. Silently, Lan Wangji eases the door open and slips inside. The room on the other side is small. At one end is a desk, laden with papers, a dim table lamp washing the room in weak yellow light, throwing deep shadows into the corners. At the other end is a bed: utilitarian and gray. Lan Wangji creeps forward, drawing the hilt of his lightsaber from its sheath, a tendril of unease snaking through him. As he draws nearer, his suspicions are confirmed: the bed is empty. “Are you here to kill me, gege?”

Fandom: MDZS/The Untamed

Relationships: Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī/Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn

Additional Tags: Lite Star Wars AU, Identity Porn, enemies to …?, emotionally charged lightsaber duel, Rebel Wei Wuxian, Empire Soldier Lan Wangji

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two painted rabbits [Fic]

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two painted rabbits by danpung

Wei Wuxian has plently of theories about mechas, now he just needs someone to let him use their mecha..

Fandom: MDZS/The Untamed

Relationship: Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī/Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, mecha pilot!Lan Zhan, plot if you squint

Word Count: 4541

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Work Reveals!

It's official—all the works for both exchanges have now been revealed! We'll be posting promo posts for some of the fics once the authors are revealed next week, but until then, check out some of the amazing fics our participants wrote this year!

MCYT Summer of Sorcery

MXTX Summer of Sci-Fi

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Signups are now CLOSED!

Signups are now closed for both of our exchanges (MXTX Summer of Sci-Fi and MCYT Summer of Sorcery). We will not be extending sign-up dates. Please note that if you are signed up on our Ao3 but you have not joined our Discord server, your signup will be deleted unless you join the Discord server in the next 24 hours. Being in the Discord server is compulsory to participate in the exchange, in order to facilitate communication!

I didn't sign up! Is there anything I can still do? You're welcome to join our Discord server and self-assign the pinch hitter role if you feel up to taking pinch hits. We will ping this role when pinch hitters are needed! You can become a pinch hitter at any point during the exchange until the final pinch hit deadline.

I signed up on time! What next? The mods will be hand-matching participants for the next few days. You will receive your assignment on or before Sunday, June 5th at 12am UTC, via email from AO3. After that, you have until the final deadline (August 25th) to write a fic for your recipient! There will also be check-ins along the way to ensure you've not encountered any problems - the first check-in will be on June 25th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us! We're so excited to get to matching ^^

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