a writer falling, falling down the zelink pit

Zelink writer - 41 - she/they - Art by ellensyu - my love language is reblogging, organizing fandom things, and beta reading!

[zeldaelmo]

ZeldaElmo's master list 2025

After King Rhoam has limited Zelda's freedom drastically so that she concentrates on awakening her powers, Link and Zelda are only to communicate under the ever watchful eyes of the court. At least, they're allowed this one dance, but subtlety is key...

BotW Pre Calamity; g-rated. Written for Loftwing Letters. Read Dancing the Line

How many heroes does it take to build a proper bed? or: If Zelda had known how difficult building a bed would be, she would have paid extra to have it delivered already assembled.

Written for Loftwing Letters, collaboration with @mistresslrigtar

TP; g-rated. Read DIY Bed Building 101

Link learns the word "suitor" from Niko. He doesn't like what it means. At all.

Wind waker Telink; Read A What Now?

An old promise forces Link into a betrothal with Zelda, the daughter of his father's friend and the center of Castle Town's rumors. At the end of the winter solstice ball, however, he makes his own, rushed promise to her. He soon discovers she might be worth holding it no matter the trouble that seems to follow them like a shadow.

Regency AU, E-rated, ongoing novel; Read The Promise

Zelink Week 2025 Masterlist (Alttp, WW, Spirit Tracks, botw, ALBW, Minish Cap)

Rhoam has waited patiently for Link to ask him for Zelda's hand. He really has! But enough is enough. He can't keep away the young noblemen from her forever, so he makes an airtight plan to finally bring Link and Zelda together: a winterly journey through Hyrule for just the two of them should be romantic enough to encourage them making a move.

And things are moving—just not the way Rhoam thought they would. But Rhoam wouldn't be the King of Hyrule, if he didn't have answers to that, too.

AoC; g-rated; Read A Royal Matchmaking Scheme

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Still need more? Here are the other years!

Master list 2024

Master list 2023

Master list 2022

Master list 2021

Master list 2020

3-sentences fics for a follower milestone

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Oder bist du wegen Tatort Saarbrücken hier gelandet? Dann geht's hier lang!

[zelinkacrosstime]

This writer’s talent is anything but Minish-sized! Find Ceta’s works on AO3 (@twilightceta), Twitter (@ceta_creative) and Tumblr (@cetaseok)!

[zelinkacrosstime]

With artwork as cute as the Minish, we are so happy to have Mochiwei contributing as an artist! Find more of their work on Bluesky (@mochiwei.com), Instagram and Tumblr (@mochiwei)!

[frankiesbugs]

I will release a short demo of my solo dev game July 18. :3 I hope you're ready because I'm not. 💀 (Note: the game will be fully free after it's complete since it will be short and made during my free time.)

[frankiesbugs]

TOMORROW AAAAAH

[chaendeulleo]

Zelda’s escape

[zelinkacrosstime]

Someone alert the Knight Academy, Pl0xM4st3r is so talented it should be a crime! Find their written works on Twitter, AO3 and Tumblr (@Pl0xM4st3r)!

[zelinkacrosstime]

Pastelsandpining’s writing always makes a perfect landing! Find them on AO3, Twitter, and Tumblr (@pastelsandpining)!

[zelinkacrosstime]

Zilm’s art makes our hearts soar skyward into the clouds! Find them on Bluesky (@zilmart.bsky.social), Instagram (@zilm_art) and Tumblr (@zilmart)!

[mistresslrigtar]

Summary: Zelda’s graduation day has arrived and she visits Link before the ceremony. She gives him a new phone with a digital assistant named Fi. He discovers he’s the frontman for Hyrule Warriors and spirals.

Rated E

Chapter Eight snippet:

"Zelda, where are you?" Sonia asks as soon as the call connects.

"I'm on my way, Mom."

"The ceremony begins in twenty minutes."

"Link had a bad morning."

Sonia's sigh is a palpable thing skittering through the connection. "Today is about you, Zelda. You've worked too hard and come too far. You will regret it, and even if he can't remember, Link would be devastated if you missed this once in a lifetime moment because of him."

That guy in the video would want you to.

Read Be With You HERE

Author’s note: I saw Muse perform this weekend. They were phenomenal. It may be alt/arena rock and electronic synth on the surface, but there is some really deep, complicated and nuanced music theory happening in their compositions. Matt Bellamy is a 21st century virtuoso.

[zelinkacrosstime]

Ora is more magical than a great fairy! Find their enchanting work on Twitter (@ora_draws), Instagram (@ora.draws) and Tumblr (@ora-draws)!

[zelinkacrosstime]

Mich's writing is just as legendary as Hylink themselves! Find all of their works on AO3 and Tumblr (@michpat6)!

[louwhose]

For the fic asks: 17 and 18!

17. A fic that you think is underrated

Every Minish Cap fic. Well.... I'm joking except that I'm not. One I particularly think about is Hidden Agenda by @zeldaelmo because it's just so perfectly sweet.

18. A fic you've reread 3x or more

I feel like I'm so often just trying to get through my TBR that I don't usually reread things and very rarely more than once. At least that isn't my own stuff bc when I'm in the mood to know exactly what I'm reading that... tends to call to me more. But I dug back deep enough in my bookmarks and there were some that I have reread that much. So I'll go with The Girl at the Museum. Just a fun modern AU.

Thanks for the ask!!

[zelinkacrosstime]

Today we’re shining some of Hylia’s holy light on Nocturne, our digital merch artist for the Pre-Split Timeline!

You can find their work on Bluesky (@nocturnalartist), Tumblr (@nocturnalfandomartist) and AO3 (@nocturnalfandomwriter)!

[zelinkacrosstime]

Heart pieces abound for our Hylink artist, Balo! You can find more of their work on Twitter and Instagram (@balo_badartist)!

[zelinkacrosstime]

Mich's writing is just as legendary as Hylink themselves! Find all of their works on AO3 and Tumblr (@michpat6)!

[mrsmess]

I have so much to tell you

[furiouslysleeping]

English Spatort subtitles: Das Böse in Dir

It's taken a little longer than expected, but I finally finished English subtitles for Spatort episode 7, Das Böse in Dir!

With special thanks to @daleksandclowns for proofreading and @spatort for fixing the timing for the German subs, which I used to make this English version more readable (I hope that's okay).

This folder also contains the subs I made last year for episode 6, Das Ende der Nacht. If you are interested in English subs for episodes 1-5, please shoot me or @krukel a private message and we'll send you a link :)

Happy Spatorting!