Nothing quite hurts like the bosom friend in the same fandom with you for 7 years now suddenly moved on. Like where do I put all the inside jokes and silly lores and headcanons that only we could make sense of now? The connection still lives because we were friends before we got into the same fandom together but it's still so very sad.
isn't it oddly beautiful that this niche interest leads us to creating? like, sure, i can read other people's posts on here, i can stare at gif sets, i can watch series just to skip to the whump scenes, but out of ALL the media that i've consumed for the last decades there has been NOTHING that scratches the itch in my brain like those images that i play in my mind before i go to sleep and i MUST put those into words before those whumperflies drive me insane.
and sometimes i wonder why? why out of everything out there, my brain has picked this ONE thing to latch on for so many years. i mean. i don't play whump scenarios in my head everyday -- there were periods that i didn't think about whump for months on end, but this interest never went away ever since i watched that one whump scene from a Chinese series whose name i don't even know anymore since i was... 3?? or 4?? i've felt like a weirdo ever since -- until i found this community and knew that there's a WORD for this weird thing I'm into!! i was SO happy and relieved!
now I write in private. i can put those whump scenarios that plagued my brain and never left into real words that I can read before bed. life is good.
sleep during recovery is so so important to me. hypervigilant whumpee choosing a small, enclosed space for sleep, in order to feel safe. only getting sleep for a few hours at a time, and being constantly exhausted. getting horrid nightmares every night, hating the thought of even laying down out of fear of them.
finally conking out at an unexpected time... falling asleep on caretaker's chest, taking a nap on the couch, falling asleep at their desk as they were working on something. caretaker picking them up and carrying them to bed, with whumpee unsure how they feel about it in the morning... caretaker surprised to see whumpee looking calm and relaxed for the first time....
Blanket whump has me in a chokehold. I CAN'T imagine what could be more supreme than a body so weak, so cold, so lethargic burried under blankets so thick even the outline of the body is not clearly visible. The shivering so quiet -- only discovered when one reaches under the blankets to touch the sick character's hand. Blankets drawn to the chin, fully cover the neck & shoulders. Words muffled by a blanket drawn too close to the lips. Blankets pulled up by the caretaker when they slip off the shoulders. Gathering the character in one's arms while covering them in blankets because they are so fragile right now that even a nip of cold air could drive them to the edge. Character saying they are cold with red-rimmed eyes under all those layers.
I need that man ruined. He has too many walls up. He has too high of an opinion of himself. I need to remind him of who he is and what his place is. I need him hurt- physically, emotionally, I don’t care. I need him resorting to actions and emotions he would never even consider in any other situation. I need him shaking and crying on the floor. And most of all, I need to see him fail at hiding his misery from others while he does so
I need my whumpees to be little assholes -- they can't be cinnamonrolls because I don't want to feel like a bully (what a weird thing to say considering the sadistic nature of this special interest 😒).
We’ve all heard about pathetic wet cat men, but what about:
Depressed wet owl men: Tired of everything, could not comprehend the concept of being loved, just waiting for the sweet release of death at this point. And think everyone must hate them (they don’t)
Sweet but silly wet dog men: Remaining smiling and positive through the worst pain, thinking they can shake off anything (they can’t). Tries to get the others to not be worried even if they’re dying.
Dying wet hamster men: Crumble from the slightest of touch, mentally and physically. Somehow always end up hurt or sick just by doing nothing. Thinks they are a burden (they kinda are) and everyone must be tired of them (they still love them tho).
Anxious wet horse men: Is absolutely alright but just thinks they’re dying, probably search up their symptoms on google.
While it's important to approach writing with creativity and imagination, it's crucial to prioritize responsible and ethical storytelling. That being said, if you're looking for information on poisons for the purpose of writing fiction, it's essential to handle the subject matter with care and accuracy. Here is a list of some common poisons that you can use in your stories:
Hemlock: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant that has been used as a poison in various works of literature. It can cause paralysis and respiratory failure.
Arsenic: Arsenic is a toxic element that has been historically used as a poison. It can be lethal in high doses and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and organ failure.
Cyanide: Cyanide is a fast-acting poison that affects the body's ability to use oxygen. It can cause rapid loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest.
Nightshade: Nightshade plants, such as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, contain toxic compounds that can cause hallucinations, respiratory distress, blurred vision, dizziness, an increased heart rate, and even death when ingested.
Ricin: Ricin is a potent poison derived from the castor bean plant. It can cause organ failure and has been used as a plot device in various fictional works.
Strychnine: Strychnine is a highly toxic alkaloid that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle spasms, convulsions, and respiratory failure.
Snake Venom: Various snake venoms can be used in fiction as deadly poisons. Different snake species have different types of venom, each with its own effects on the body.
Digitalis: Digitalis, derived from the foxglove plant, contains cardiac glycosides. It has been historically used to treat heart conditions, but in high doses, it can be toxic. Overdosing on digitalis can cause irregular heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.
Lead: Lead poisoning, often resulting from the ingestion or inhalation of lead-based substances, has been a concern throughout history. Lead is a heavy metal that can affect the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, cognitive impairment, anemia, and developmental issues, particularly in children.
Mercury: Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that has been used in various forms throughout history. Ingesting or inhaling mercury vapors can lead to mercury poisoning, causing symptoms like neurological impairment, kidney damage, respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal problems.
Aconite: Also known as Wolfsbane or Monkshood, aconite is a highly toxic plant. Its roots and leaves contain aconitine alkaloids, which can affect the heart and nervous system. Ingesting aconite can lead to symptoms like numbness, tingling, paralysis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.
Thallium: Thallium is a toxic heavy metal that can cause severe poisoning. It has been used as a poison due to its tastelessness and ability to mimic other substances. Thallium poisoning can lead to symptoms like hair loss, neurological issues, gastrointestinal disturbances, and damage to the kidneys and liver.
When incorporating poisons into your writing, it is essential to research and accurately portray the effects and symptoms associated with them. Additionally, be mindful of the potential impact your writing may have on readers and the importance of providing appropriate context and warnings if necessary.
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Hello there! So you've found my whump blog. I post mostly prompts and sometimes stories with generically named characters (A/B/C etc.) with very occasional fandom/canon character mentions.
I will take asks/requests, just be clear on what you'd like (list of prompts, fic, or just my thoughts on something).
Here is a list of things I won't write, due to anxiety about certain tropes or just general distaste.
And here is pretty much this blog in short form, a masterlist of highly specific things I like in whump if you've got any interest in reading:
Sickfic
Potentially life threatening but not get-them-to-a-hospital-immediately-or-they-will-100%-die level wounds and injuries
Crying >:)
SHIVERING, feverish chills, whumpees trembling from being out in the cold, shaking from shock and fear, chattering teeth, when they literally can't stop shaking
Very weak whumpees being fed soup, or water or medicine
"Cottagecore sickfic" ie they're sick and being taken care of (or all by themselves) in some rustic/rural cottage and all that implies
Nightmares, not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep, dreams brought on by a high fever that aren't so much scary as just weird and unsettling
Near. Drowning. And shipwrecks. Preferably in a cold climate, with the whumpee struggling through near-freezing water to get to shore, coughing up water, cuts and bruises all over them from being battered against rocks and debris, violent shivering as they're soaked to the skin, exhaustion so extreme they can hardly move, possible pneumonia later on, salt water aspiration syndrome (!)
On that note, pneumonia
Honestly, old timey diseases? Like I love a good flu or pneumonia and those are probably my go-tos, but there's such a variety of old illnesses most people don't get anymore (ngl my favourites are measles and scarlet fever) maybe that's why I like reading historical fiction so much, it's not at all uncommon for someone to catch something like that (Outlander is fantastic for this)
Coughing + sore throats, underrated symptoms if you ask me
When the whumpee tries to take care of themselves on the down low and is like, relatively pragmatic about their illness but when anyone else asks them about it they clam up and refuse help
Gruff strangers finding whumpee injured or sick in the middle of nowhere and taking them in to nurse them back to health
The phrase "nursed back to health"
Hypothermia
It's not *realistic* but being out in the cold and wet causing them to get sick later on
Sickfics set in winter
Delirium, whether it's severe enough that they have no idea what's going on and are barely conscious at all, whimpering and mumbling to themselves as a very worried caretaker sponges their forehead, or if they're just a little tired and confused and anxious and a little more clingy than usual
Mounds. Of. Blankets.
Forcing themselves to work even when they're sick
Medieval era or fantasy style whump
Male whumpee + female caretaker, I know it's kind of a cliche but it's my favourite
And honestly my favourite thing is mother figures or older sister-type figures as caretakers rather than love interests (though romantic caretaking has its own wonderful thing going on)
Cuddling, holding or cradling a sick or injured whumpee, especially if they're too delirious to know what's happening
Friends Coming Over To Check On Sick Friends And End Up Staying The Whole Day
That thing when a feverish whumpee has something cool placed on their face (a cold cloth/compress, someone's hand) and they melt into it because it's so soothing
Or they flinch away because it feels too cold
Large caretakers propping up small whumpees/letting them lean on their chest/shoulder so they can breathe easier
Fainting
Whumpees being bridal carried
When they've been unconscious for whatever reason and wake up all weak and confused to someone taking care of them
Dizziness, lightheadedness
Whumpees where if they give any complaints at all the caretakers worry because they know it must be really really bad if they're talking about it
Being hurt AND sick at the same time
Delirious or hallucinating whumpee mixing up the caretaker for somebody else, or begging to see someone who isn't there
Whumpees who are so weak and exhausted they don't want to do anything but sleep
Disorientation
Temperature taking
Infected wounds
Cold cloths on the whumpee's forehead and neck
Feeling foreheads, feeling swollen glands on the sides of their neck
Using pet names for a whumpee when they're miserable
Whumpee who's so out of it they only have the energy to speak in their native language and can't manage to translate what's being said around them
Whumpees who never get sick but then they do get sick and it's real bad and nobody knows what to do because they're not used to them being the sick one
Tol Caretaker With Smol Whumpee
Sweaty. Hair.
Snowed in while someone is sick or injured
Different caretakers trying different things to comfort their hallucinating friend
When they get beaten up/mugged/attacked or just have a bad fall on some ice or off their bike and come home late at night covered in cuts and bruises
Don't you just love it when stoic/hardworking whumpees pretend that everything's fine when they're sick because they don't want to let go of the facade they've created for themselves... only to wake up on the floor surrounded by the very people they didn't want to worry, having just passed out from the very high fever they're running?
We all love a character who is so badly hurt or sick that they need to be supported to drink water/take medicine because they can’t sit up on their own, but like…let’s think about it in detail for a sec. They’re weak and barely conscious, and don’t even understand what’s going on when the caretaker slips an arm under their shoulder to help them up. They just know that all of a sudden their head swims and everything rocks around them. They have to cling to the other person desperately with their other arm, because they feel like if they don’t they’re going to fall off the face of the earth. They can feel the caretaker’s warm body next to them, and they’re shivering and so deeply cold they would hardly be able to sit upright even if they had any strength left. Caretaker props them up against their pillows and their head stops spinning a little, but now Caretaker is gone and they don’t know where they are, so they reach out one trembling arm until they find ta warm shoulder, and they cling onto it. In return they feel a gentle hand rubbing their back. They hurt all over. The moment when they get to lie down again can’t come fast enough.
A character, too weak to sit up/stand on their own, is being supported by a companion but the companion needs both hands free for a moment to rearrange pillows/unlock a door/etc., so the companion drapes both the weak character's arms around their neck and instructs them to hang on, the supportive hold turning into a feeble embrace as the weak character clings to their companion and the supporting character reaches around them to complete the task.
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