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Kay. she/her. 27. Vampires, Fantasy, and Whump, oh my. Asks are always open! Of Vampires and Men on Ao3

[whumpy-writings]

Kay's Writing Masterlists

Welcome to my little cozy corner of the internet! All individual chapters have content warnings, and if there is something you need me to tag please let me know. If you enjoy vampire or fantasy whump, pull up a chair and make yourself at home!

Ask box is always open, so come say hi, I promise I don't bite :)

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Of Vampires and Men

Masterlist

Set in a brutal world where vampires are the dominant species, we follow both vampires and humans as they struggle to survive.

General content warnings for this series: Vampires, slavery, blood, torture, trauma

Bloodbag, Of Vampires of Men book 0.5, is out now! You can get a copy here or you can order a signed paperback from my ko-fi.

Cry of Fangs, Of Vampires and Men book 1, is out now! Grab a copy here or on ko-fi.

The Dhampir Files

Masterlist

An OVAM spin-off featuring two dhampir brothers who are turned into lab rats.

General content warnings for this series: Abusive parents (Renn and Cal are both adults, but their parents are the whumpers), lab whump, carewhumpers, multiple whumpers, multiple whumpees

Blood of Magic

Masterlist

Magic is powerful, and those who can control it are kept on a tight leash. Thus begins the story of Theo, a Mage who is not having a fun time.

General content warnings for this series: Slavery, blood magic, noncon drug use, creepy whumper, forced to whump

Pennae Volatus

Masterlist

Zem has lived their entire life as a peaceful shepherd on the moon Zo'helt. But everything changes when they are captured and sold into slavery.

General content warnings for this series: kidnapping, slavery, gaslighting, colonialism, dehumanization, winged whumpee, nonbinary whumpee, sci fi setting

[litwright]

3 Common Things That Make Readers Put Your Book Down:

1. Your protagonist is reactive instead of proactive for the first 8 chapters 2. The stakes are “I might be sad” instead of “I might lose everything.” 3. The middle sags because you’re scared to make things worse for your characters.

I see these in almost every other manuscript I read.

Which one are you guilty of right now? Be honest. 👀

#writeblr #amwriting #writingtips #writingcommunity #fiction

[not-a-space-alien]

Wish You Were Here! Terrifying Tales of Travel

Not all vacations are fun and joyful. Watch for this anthology of tales that will make you rethink your vacation plans.

I'm super excited to share this promo image for an upcoming horror anthology named "Wish You Were Here," by indie publisher IronFang press!

My entry is called "Whirlpool Galaxy Tours" and it's about a vacation into space gone wrong.

The book will probably be out around August sometime, and I'll link it here when it's out!

In the meantime, you can check out my pinned post for a list of all my published works, including several works I've not posted on tumblr! You can start with It Comes From the Sea, a free zine that includes a story I wrote about a mermaid and his very bad time in a fishmonger's shop!

[thewhumpyprintingpress]

Cosmic Consequences Cover Reveal

We're thrilled to reveal the fantastic cover for Cosmic Consequences, illustrated by the supremely talented Nicole Alessi!

The theme of this anthology is whump ... but in space! There are over 30 space-whump themed stories, covering everything from equipment malfunctions to hostile aliens. The table of contents includes:

Shield Fall by Kras Nebula @scrawlingmouse

Between Darkness and the Void by John M. Campbell

Subject 371 (Homo Sapien) by Scarlett Skyes

Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions, As Interpreted by An Ex-Space space station, by Yasmeen Ambro

The Specimen by Dr. Suvajeet Duttagupta

A Lesson in Cooperation by Marti @galaxywhump

Thunderstorm by Marti @galaxywhump

The Gamble by Nox Spacey @not-a-space-alien

In the Event of Total Annihilation, Please Take Some Calming Breaths by Scarlett Skyes

Flesh and Bone, Wires and Steel by LadyWallace @lady-wallace

Test Mission by Moss @mossteriouslydrawn

Shine Bright For Us by Scarlett Skyes

Courier by Nate Jaros

Adrift Among a Quiet Sea of Stars by Lorelai Deasy

World Eaters’ Return by Booker G.A. Feniks @up-in-flames-writing

To Take an Order (to take a life) by Scarlett Skyes

Microbial High by Sarina Dorie

It Can Still Play Card Games by Nox Spacey @not-a-space-alien

Last Night by Zi Trone @whumpshaped

Sneezes and Space Pirates by E.J. LeRoy

Celestial by C.L. Urbana @pigeonwhumps

The Rediscovery of the Starship Aurora by Kay Hanifen

Martian Wallpaper by Wen Wen Yang

Echoes of the Lost by A. E. Pillow @nature-wants-you-dead

Insults from the Universe by Leanne Albillar

Ananke by T. Lane @t-lane-writes

Kenophobia by Booker G.A. Feniks @up-in-flames-writing

Specter by Aiden E. Messer @aidenemesser

The Great Red Frontier by Asidian Morris @asidian

The Cost of a Life is Measured in Blood by Lux Thorn @whump-me

Lost by Zi Trone @whumpshaped

Found by Mil Cohen @whumpsday

Cosmic Consequences launches on BackerKit on May 28, 2026! You can check out the project here.

[stars-hide-our-fires]

Dangerous Whumpee

CW: Restraints, muzzled, collared

Whumper keeps Whumpee in an excessive amount of restraints (can’t move an inch for chains, collared, muzzled) to ensure that they won’t break out - even if Whumpee is completely cooperative

Whumpee who does fight back, who bites, claws, scratches, does everything they can to cause as much damage to Whumper as possible

Whumper who “has to” keep Whumpee constantly sedated

Whumpee is a danger to themself, intentionally or not, so Whumper has to protect them before they fatally injure themselves

Nonhuman Whumpee is percieved as dangerous and muzzled/shock collared before they can plead their case, if they even can

Caretaker who is scared of Whumpee!

Stranger Caretaker arriving to rescue Whumpee after defeating Whumper but hesitating when they realise who or what Whumpee is

Whumpee’s hope turning to dread as they see this, and silently begging for mercy

Whumpee who lashes out at Caretaker, who hurts then one day, and guilt hits them at full force

Whumpee who believes they’re a danger to Caretaker and takes it upon themself to remove themself from the equation

Caretsker who flinches when Whumpee moves suddenly

Whumpee wakes up after being rescued, filled with relief - only when they try to move they notice the chains, and the muzzle

Or Whumpee wakes up in a hospital but is restrained to the bed “for their own safety”

Whumpee is a living weapon or villain and everyone is scared of them - except Caretaker’s child

Whumpee who tries to be gentle and unassuming to win the favour of those around them

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

How to Start Writing Again When the Spark Fades

Sometimes the well of creativity runs dry, leaving you staring at a blank page with nothing but frustration. But trust that the art of writing is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. Here are some ideas to help you reconnect with your writing practice when you feel like your passion has dimmed.

Redefine Your Environment Consider taking a deliberate step outside your usual writing space. The environment in which you work can drastically affect your mindset and creative flow. Even if it’s setting up in a different corner of your home, finding refuge in a local café, or enjoying the subtle distractions of a park bench, a change in scenery often signals a mental reset. This isn’t about permanent relocation, just a simple shift can break the monotony and stir new ideas that have been hiding in plain sight.

Embrace Imperfection The pressure to produce perfect prose can be paralyzing. Give yourself permission to create something imperfect yet honest. Think of every sentence you write as a rough sketch, a necessary experiment in understanding your own voice. When you allow yourself the space to write without the weight of perfection, you invite experimentation and genuine self-expression. That freedom lies at the heart of rediscovering why you fell in love with writing in the first place.

Set Incremental Goals for Continuous Momentum When the idea of diving into a full chapter feels overwhelming, scale back to manageable, bite-sized projects that feel achievable. Instead of demanding a polished page, challenge yourself to write a paragraph or even a single sentence each day. These micro-goals build a foundation of small successes, gradually restoring confidence and momentum. Over time, these consistent efforts enrich your creative reservoir, proving that every little step is indeed a victory.

Engage Deeply in the Process of Freewriting Allow yourself to spill thoughts onto the page without judgment or expectation. Freewriting is an exercise in vulnerability and self-exploration, offering you a space to unburden tangled ideas and unexpected insights. In these unfiltered moments, you might stumble upon a germ of an idea or a rediscovered passion that rekindles your creative fire. Embracing this unstructured approach can transform an intimidating blank page into an open canvas of potential you haven't tapped back into.

Rekindle Old Inspirations There is power in revisiting the work and moments that first ignited your creative spirit. Even if it’s rereading an old journal entry, rediscovering a favorite piece of literature, or reflecting on the stories that once moved you, reconnecting with your past inspirations can shed new light on your present creative journey. This reflective practice not only reminds you of your original passion but may also reveal new directions for your current writing endeavors.

Create a Consistent, Loving Writing Routine Creating a structured yet gentle routine can help reestablish your relationship with writing. Treat your writing time as a vital appointment, a moment carved out just for you. Even if inspiration seems scarce, the simple act of sitting down, opening your notebook, and letting words flow without self-censorship can be incredibly healing. Over time, this practice transforms writing from an obligation into a ritual of self-discovery and mindfulness.

Connect with a Community That Understands Engaging with fellow writers can remind you that you’re not alone in this struggle. The shared experience of creative highs and lows can be profoundly comforting. Join writing groups, participate in online forums, or simply reach out to someone whose work inspires you. These interactions foster a sense of belonging and accountability, encouraging you to keep writing even when the path isn’t clear. In the gentle exchange of ideas and feedback, there is often a spark that reignites your dedication.

Every writer’s journey is unique, filled with ebbs and flows. If you’re feeling disconnected, know that these moments are integral to growth. Embrace each phase as an opportunity to rediscover writing on its own terms, and allow your passion to guide you back into the words you love. If you need any advice from me, never be afraid to send me an ask.

Until next time, Rin T.

Write Right Society • Community on Tumblr

1544 members, 894 posts about #creative writing #creative writers #helping writers • Guiding Writers to New Heights

[nowhumpber-challenge]

Voting poll is now open!

Vote for whump prompts here:

Nowhumpber Prompt Jar

Vote for your favourite prompts, the top most voted ones will become the event prompts!

Closes June 20th 2026

[duckprintspress]

Writer Self-Challenge Bingo

Usually, writing bingos are either fandom-specific, ship-specific, or linked to certain themes or tropes. A couple months ago, we at Duck Prints Press got to talking - what if there was a "fulfill this challenge!" style bingo aimed at writers? Instead of squares for tropes or ships or kinks, the squares for this bingo are writing challenges, such as "write x words in a sitting," "participate in a sprint," or "draw a map or floorplan for a location in your story." We've been developing it on and off ever since, and now we're ready to share the results!

We now have a list of 100 writing challenges (you can see the full list here), ranging from pretty darn easy to really hard (but we haven't rated their difficulty - what's easy for one writer will be hard for another, so a difficulty rating would be meaningless). We pre-generated a few cards, just for fun...

...or, you can use this link to generate your own!

https://bingobaker.com/#e7f0e229ba002276

We are not running this as a formal event. Sadly, we just don't have time right now to make rules, handle sign ups, track participants, create custom bingo cards, etc. However, we don't think we need to! Everything you need to run your personal writer self-challenge bingo is right in this post - if you're the kind of writer who'd find something like this helpful, we encourage you to use one of our pre-gen cards, make your own, or even just use this idea as a launching-off point from which to make a challenge that fits your brain.

And, if you do choose to use a bingo card, and end up writing and posting any fic, we encourage you to add it to our AO3 collection, and/or tag us so we can reblog/retweet/boost it!

As long as you're writing using strategies that help you, the rules don't matter, so get out there and write that thing!

(and, if you have ideas for more writing challenges we can add to our list, we'd love to hear them, and we'll potentially add them to our bingo card generator list!)

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[worldtherewithin]

[befuddled-calico-whump]

ughh I love clone whump

organ harvesting industry where rich people pay to have themselves replicated for a perfect genetic match. Is it done in an emergency? Or are they created "just in case" and live their whole lives knowing what they were made for?

human experimentation. Don't worry, it's "ethical", they're not really people, they just have all the material we need to cure horrible diseases quicker. Don't you want that?

beyond medical experiments, what about testing new weapons? Testing the limits of the human body?

Clones are also found to be useful on the front lines. Just bodies for the meat grinder. Distractions, or simply disposable. Sent to recklessly attack the front gates of a compound so the special teams can extract prisoners. And if the clones get captured? No loss. Their short training period made sure to indoctrinate them. They know there's nothing more noble than dying following orders.

Maybe every career that faces high risks has a clone on the team. The first one into a dangerous area, the scout, the sacrifice. They know better than to question it.

what about menial labor? It's fine, they popped into the world fully grown and that's all they've ever known. Don't talk to them about freedom or leisure; they just wouldn't understand.

people paying to clone someone they know. Maybe someone they hate, maybe a celebrity crush, maybe just a stranger they saw in passing and found attractive. It's in poor taste to openly talk about what you do to someone else's clone, but what you do behind closed doors is nobody's business.

[joesbi99estfan-deactivated20260]

Just to add something.... clones as livestock. Clones made as special meats for the wealthy. Sometimes they're butchered beforehand, sometimes they're given live to the buyer. Underground meat sales... code words for different cuts... clones escaping with what little they know about the world. Recovery groups based around these meat sales but nobody believes them. (Or they're silenced). Hmmmm much to think about.

[befuddled-calico-whump]

yessss

and to add the dystopian idea bank:

cloning as an enticing source of passive income. People being able to upload themselves to a database and they get royalties every time their scan/DNA are used

maybe someone is behind on bills and does it out of desperation, then later regrets it when they see what their copy is used for. Too late though! The company already owns the rights to their image

some people build livelihoods around this practice, doing everything they can to gain influence and fame and make their scan more sellable

clones of the same person seeing each other in passing and wondering

[befuddled-calico-whump]

ClonelyFans, if you will

[thewhumpyprintingpress]

Shadow By My Fireplace Cover Reveal

Shadow By My Fireplace by Harper M. Tremblay is coming out in May!

Check out the awesome cover art by the lovely Anne Hessel!

Cyril Galanos lives an isolated life in a cabin in the woods. The monotony of his days is shattered when he finds a dying man with a collar collapsed near one of his hunting spots. Overwhelmed by an urge to help him, Cyril takes the man back to his cabin and saves his life. However, he soon learns that the life his Shadow led before him was a special kind of hell. Shadow’s road to recovery will be rocky, but Cyril will do whatever it takes to help Shadow heal. Even if that means confronting his own troubled past.

Shadow By My Fireplace releases on May 19, 2026. You can preorder the ebook and/or paperback directly from WPP here or preorder the ebook from your preferred retailer here.

We’re currently taking applications for ARC readers for this book! If you’d be interesting in receiving a free copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review, check out the application here.

[whumpy-writings]

the blood burners??

CW: Reference to sickness and dead bodies

This is a short story (that of course keeps getting longer). The premise is that two vampires who make a living disposing of human corpses come across a human who is not-quite dead.

Here's the first couple lines!

“Hey, this one is still alive!” Seth called. Hiram cocked an eyebrow at the blood butcher, who pinched the bridge of his nose.

The butcher said, “It won’t be for long. All of the other humans have succumbed to the disease. Put it with the others.”

Hiram sighed. “We’re not licensed to transport live humans. We’d need some extra … compensation to dispose of it.” He rubbed his fingers together.

The blood butcher’s face was going red, but he fished an extra coin out of his pocket, all the while grumbling about “greedy blood-burning bastards.”

Hiram pocketed the coin. “Thank you very much, sir. It looks like that human has expired as well. Will you be needing anything else?”

“No,” he replied.

“Very well,” Hiram tipped his hat to the blood butcher. “We’ll be going then.”

“Show me the squirmy one,” Hiram said. Seth pointed to a human on the ground. His skin was ashen, but his chest was still rising and falling. Barely.

[whumpy-writings]

WIP Tag Game

Tagged by @distinctlywhumpthing

RULES: make a new post with the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous, and tag as many people as you have WIPs want :). People send an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and you post a snippet or tell them something about it!

I've been doing most of my writing in ellipsus these days, so below are all of my current WIPs.

Of Vampires and Men

I have one massive Of Vampires and Men folder. Then I have another folder for Book 2, and have individual files for each POV. There are going to be five main POVs, and I'm kinda treating each POV as its own story. After I finish drafting each POV I plan to weave them together into one book. I also have files for other stories set in the OVAM world.

OVAM Book 2 - Sea of Fangs

Sea of Fangs - Yannick

Sea of Fangs - Aaron

Sea of Fangs - Reeve

Sea of Fangs - Nadiv

Sea of Fangs - Aldon

Other OVAM

Promise of Fangs

Mora

The Dhampir Files

Vampire Tales

The Blood Burners

Other Series

Blood of Magic

Pennae Volatus

Plot Bunnies and Short Stories

The Fire Lookout

Boyfriend for Rent

The Sacrifice

I'm tagging (no pressure) @whump-me, @defire, @oliversrarebooks and anyone else who wants to participate!

[hypotenussy]

the number 1 rule of fanfic is have fun and be yourself. the number 2 rule is the average healthy adult male can lose roughly 2 liters of blood before dying.

[ziptiesnfries]

honestly shoutout to high-concept whump. whump that involves heavy worldbuilding or only makes sense in the context of the setting, whump that incorporates fantastical or sci-fi elements. and SPECIAL shoutout to everyone who writes it, because it can be so difficult to keep track of and explain everything but it's so cool once you get everything in place.

[the-golden-purple-box]

[xenosaurus]

it’s a shame more vampire media doesn’t pull from vampire bat behavior because they’re such sweeties. they can only survive their incredibly specialized diet because bats will share blood with colony members that didn’t find a meal! there’s evidence that suggests the donors sometimes initiate this behavior themselves by approaching hungry bats! the colonies are mostly harems of females with a few males but they’ve been observed letting unrelated males in when it gets cold so they can all stay warm! cute little social critters!

[xenosaurus]

@yupekosi your tags have created such a beautiful world