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The 2026 WIP Big Bang & WIP Reverse Bang Is Open For Sign-Ups!
Welcome to a new round! This is the thirteenth year we've hosted the WIP Big Bang, which is for finishing fic and getting art to go with it, and introducing the third year we've had the WIP Reverse Bang, which is for finishing artwork and getting fic to go with it. All fandoms/ratings/ships are welcome, including original works!
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Big Bang/Reverse Bang Sign-ups- April 1st - May 21st Big Bang/Reverse Bang Check In #1- May 22nd - May 29th Big Bang/Reverse Bang Check In #2- June 15th - June 22nd Big Bang/Reverse Bang Snippets Due- July 1st - July 11th Big Bang Art Claims/Reverse Bang Fic Claims- July 17th - August 14th Big Bang/Reverse Bang Check In #3- July 22nd - July 29th Big Bang/Reverse Bang Posting Claims- August 23rd - September 1st Big Bang/Reverse Bang Check In #4- August 31st - September 7th Official Big Bang/Reverse Bang Postings- September 8th - November 30th Emergency Big Bang/Reverse Bang Postings- December 1st - December 31st
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FAQ
Fun Castle fact.... did you know that Kevin Ryan and his wife, Jenny, on the show Castle, are real life husband and wife? I think that's cool 😎 😍
Would you recognize this person if you saw them in public?
Yes, I know who this is and I feel confident that I would recognize them
I know who this is but I’m not sure I would recognize them in person
They look familiar but I’m not sure who they are
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Nuanced answer
who cares about castle and beckett i'm just here for esposito and lanie
The immortals, Joe and the Bat Family, introduce themselves, and a Christmas game ends in an explosive manner.
June prompt 20 please!
The Next Voyage
Post Season 7
He passes out cold drinks, checks if anyone needs sunscreen, if everyone is set. Everyone had been excited by the suggestion - a weekend up in the Hamptons and he'd unveiled this twist just last night. An afternoon out on the water, sun and sea and this little family.
"Stop being such a Dad," Ryan winks at him. "We're good. The tablets have kicked in, not feeling the motion sickness now."
He grins at his friend, watches the way he relaxes back with Jenny. Knows he wants to go swimming with Esposito but is taking the time to be kid-free and have some time with his wife. Castle looks up the boat to see Lanie and Kate lying out on towels, tanning with Alexis at their side with her head in a book and a straw in her mouth, sipping on ice tea. Notices Esposito chatting with their Captain. Never expected the quiet, sullen man to have so many questions. Is pretty sure he heard the detective ask if he could give the helm a spin.
"I don't want my first act as Captain to be busting you for attempted drowning," Kate teases.
"I gotta give it to you Writer Boy," Lanie calls out to him as he sits back, content to enjoy the company. "This is some kinda life. I could get used to this."
"Yeah Castle," Ryan agrees. "Kate should get promoted more often if this is the way we celebrate."
He hears Kate laugh. Loves that sound. Loves how at ease she is, now her path is a little clearer.
"You have to admit it though," Jenny pipes in. "This is kind of amazing. All of us here. I've never done anything like this. Thanks for including us. This is something we'll always remember doing."
"You guys are our family," Castle insists. "Things are gonna change, but this never will."
He sees Kate sit up, look around at them all. Slides a drink her way, basking in the smile she gives him.
"A toast," he clears his throat, waits for Esposito to step away and join them.
"To our new Captain," Espo declares.
"To getting away with everything she taught us," Ryan added.
"To smart asses that might end up shipwrecked," Kate cracked back.
"To all of us, here, now," Castle interrupts. "and the voyage."
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Prompt: sailboat
