#my purpose on this world is to create angst and shipping art content of my favs/kins

[circotriste]

sometimes the only person available to give you encouragement is yourself

"give me a bright smile!"

#my purpose on this world is to create angst and shipping art content of my favs/kins #omori #kel omori #yea it looks weird someday i'll be able to understand spaces and perspective #im learning by trying #kinda vent too #2022

[harrypotterfesthub]

The Dark Festivus Gift Exchange is open for sign-ups! This is a Harry Potter gift exchange for all things angsty and dark. Give us all your Death Eater goodness, and get something delicious in return.

Important Dates

October 6, 2023 Sign-Ups & Matching 12:00AM Eastern Time November 3, 2023 Sign-Ups End 11:59PM Eastern Time November 4, 2023 Writing Continues December 18, 2023 Fics Due 11:59PM Eastern Time December 19, 2023 Reveals 12:00AM Eastern Time

How it Works

Sign up here. To stay up to date on any and all Dark Festivus announcements, join Harry Potter Fest Hub on Discord.

Fest mods will match you with a giftee. We'll tell you all you need to know about what your giftee likes and doesn't like in fanfiction and/or fan art.

You'll create a work for your giftee and submit it to the fest collection.

Wait for reveals! Your job is to keep your gift secret. When it's time for gift reveals, you, your giftee, and other fest participants will see what's been created for you all.

Rules & Information

Do not create a work featuring your giftee's dislikes/triggers, and try to stick with ships/characters your giftee suggests.

All works must be kept anonymous until reveals. This means you may not tell people which work is yours, nor hint at it, until your name is revealed.

You may have one alpha or beta. Your alpha or beta may NOT be your giftee.

All Wizarding World characters are allowed, including characters from the Fantastic Beasts series, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hogwarts Mystery.

Visual arts (art and comics) may NOT feature characters under 18 in sexually explicit scenarios, even if reference models are of age. This is for legal purposes.

You may not receive any extensions. We recommend starting early.

Art Requirements - Minimum: 1 character, B&W, Undetailed; Maximum: 5 characters, Color, Detailed

Fanfiction Requirements - Minimum: 1000 words; Maximum: 12,000 words

FAQs

Help! I love angst but I can't go too dark. Be clear about this when you sign up, so the person gifting you a work can work within your likes and dislikes. This fest is for people that love angst or dark works. The only content we can't accept is tooth-rotting fluff. How dark does my work have to be? All themes must be angsty, grey, or dark. The level of darkness will be dependent on your giftee's dislikes and your own comfort level. Not all works need to be Dead Dove here; in fact, most probably won't be. When you sign up, be sure to tell us what you like to write and what you absolutely will not write. This will help us match you with someone appropriate.

What if I can't finish my gift work in time? If you cannot finish your gift work in time, you will need to inform fest moderators via Discord or email as soon as you know you won't be able to finish. Please do NOT wait until the last 48 hours to tell us. To ensure everyone gets a gift, we will have pinch-hitters trying to fulfill outstanding gifts, but they need time to create.

Can I create multiple works? If you would like to create multiple works, sign up for pinch-hitting. You may be able to save the day for someone who wouldn't be receiving a gift.

How do I contact fest mods? You may ask generic questions in the #dark-festivus channel on Discord. For private questions concerning your giftee, please reach out to LadyVoldy or Kate Thorne via Discord. This is the easiest way to reach us.

#harry potter #hp fanfic #hp fests #ao3 fest #draco malfoy #severus snape #dark fiction #hermione granger #tom riddle #death eaters #tomione #tomarry #tom x harry #antonin dolohov #regulus black #james x regulus #dark fic #whump

[voldylockswrites]

Dark Festivus Fic Exchange Sign-ups open in 5 days...

Holiday gift exchanges are a time to bring on the fluff – unless you’re participating in this one. The Dark Festivus Gift Exchange is where the holidays get dark and gritty, from angst and smut to Death Eater schemes.

How it Works

Sign up on October 6th. Keep an eye on this blog for the sign-up form, or to ensure you stay up to date on any and all Dark Festivus announcements, join Harry Potter Fest Hub on Discord.

Fest mods will match you with a giftee. We'll tell you all you need to know about what your giftee likes and doesn't like in fanfiction and/or fan art.

You'll create a work for your giftee and submit it to the fest collection. The fest collection will open on AO3 when sign-ups go live.

Wait for reveals! Your job is to keep your gift secret. When it's time for gift reveals, you, your giftee, and other fest participants will see what's been created for you all.

Rules & Information

Do not create a work featuring your giftee's dislikes/triggers, and try to stick with ships/characters your giftee suggests.

All works must be kept anonymous until reveals. This means you may not tell people which work is yours, nor hint at it, until your name is revealed.

You may have one alpha or beta. Your alpha or beta may NOT be your giftee.

All Wizarding World characters are allowed, including characters from the Fantastic Beasts series, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hogwarts Mystery.

Visual arts (art and comics) may NOT feature characters under 18 in sexually explicit scenarios, even if reference models are of age. This is for legal purposes.

You may not receive any extensions. We recommend starting early.

Art Requirements - Minimum: 1 character, B&W, Undetailed; Maximum: 5 characters, Color, Detailed

Fanfiction Requirements - Minimum: 1000 words; Maximum: 12,000 words

FAQs

Help! I love angst but I can't go too dark. Be clear about this when you sign up, so the person gifting you a work can work within your likes and dislikes. This fest is for people that love angst or dark works. The only content we can't accept is tooth-rotting fluff. How dark does my work have to be? All themes must be angsty, grey, or dark. The level of darkness will be dependent on your giftee's dislikes and your own comfort level. Not all works need to be Dead Dove here; in fact, most probably won't be. When you sign up, be sure to tell us what you like to write and what you absolutely will not write. This will help us match you with someone appropriate.

What if I can't finish my gift work in time? If you cannot finish your gift work in time, you will need to inform fest moderators via Discord or email as soon as you know you won't be able to finish. Please do NOT wait until the last 48 hours to tell us. To ensure everyone gets a gift, we will have pinch-hitters trying to fulfill outstanding gifts, but they need time to create.

Can I create multiple works? If you would like to create multiple works, sign up for pinch-hitting. You may be able to save the day for someone who wouldn't be receiving a gift.

How do I contact fest mods? You may ask generic questions in the #dark-festivus channel on Discord. For private questions concerning your giftee, please reach out to LadyVoldy or Kate Thorne via Discord. This is the easiest way to reach us. You may also email us at [email protected], but you are likely to get a faster response via Discord.

#harry potter fanfiction #fanfiction #harry potter #writing #fan art #dark fiction #dark fanfiction #darkfics #death eaters #tom riddle #harry potter fests #draco malfoy #fanfic #harry potter fanfic #hp fanfic #voldemort

[aaetherius]

@shiningstages​ asked: 

“ i am alive and some days i think that must be enough for me ” ( from prunella, because feeling things is very nice but also potentially angst )

Poetry Prompts || Accepting (feel free to turn into threads)!

                                                             ★ ☆ ✮ ✯ ―☼ ― ★ ☆ ✮ ✯

   He tilts his chin downwards, gazing at the flawless, scab-free skin of his palms as he inhales against the scent of warm coffee, fresh tea, and columbines. His chest expands softly with the motion behind the armor he wears, and the pearly plumes that cover his wings dip against the stone and soil nestled around the quiet bench where they’re seated. The hustle and bustle of the town sings in the distance - the sound of calm footsteps and idle chatter as Skydwellers go about their day; the crew amongst them as they tackle the shopping list the Singularity had written up for them, or enjoy this brief moment of rest between missions by visiting local attractions. The two of them among the group, though having parted from them for the time being - the crowded nature of the marketplace a bit much for the both of them with Sandalphon and Amethyst both away on errands of their own. The cafe they’ve found themselves at is a small, family-owned one that is quiet, and with only a handful of other customers sat at the other outdoor tables around them. The polished wood beneath his knuckles is worn, and shows its age - there is water damage on the sides where the cream colored parasol bolted upright to the center fails to cover the entire thing. The legs of the chairs they sit on are uneven, and if his wings shift too much they screech, but the cafe itself has a peaceful air to it. It feels lived in, and well-loved. The sign on the door is covered in paint that has chipped with age, and the wooden panels of the building have speckles of moss growing on them. It suits the elderly woman who runs it - her cheeks filled with wrinkles from the countless smiles she’s given in her life, and she shuffles about with a soft hum as she unhurriedly serves those who cam in after them. Her gray hair pulled up into a bun with a flower sticking out of it, and her dress is much too long for her stature - the hem drags on the ground, but she never manages to stumble over it. He can tell the coffee and tea she had made for them was filled with passion for the art of brewing, and it had a delightful taste, even if he had only had about half of it thus far.  

      It’s not unlike the one he had pictured running or helping to run in his selfish dreams of the future. A wish he’s hold onto for thousands of years, and only just recently expressed. One day, perhaps, he might be like her - someone filled with a deep love for everything they do; someone capable of wearing a smile on their face through the many years they’ve endured, and someone living the life they’ve been given to its fullest. He admires her, strange as it might be for someone such as himself. He has little doubt she’s faced her own set of hardships in this life, but she’s content now; she radiates happiness in a manner that’s rare, even amongst Skydwellers. Right now, he’s not certain he’ll ever be like her. There are days when he believes he can be. When the sun is bright within the crystal blue skies he had watched over for millennia, and he’s woken up to the gentle sway of the ship with his wings folded nearly over Sandalphon; when he takes too long to get up in the morning because he doesn’t want to leave the comfort of the bed, and gives nonsensical excuses as to why he can’t move. When the night before is peaceful and quiet, and he’s slept more in a single day than he had in his entire existence until then. When the only thing that drags them out of that bed is the Singularity thrusting open the door, and pestering them until they’re making coffee in the cafe or he’s running mundane, household chores for them. Days when the world seems still, and nothing aches. There are other days, like today, where he doesn’t believe he can be anything like the elderly cafe owner who greets everyone with a sincere smile, and sits with the customers who come in alone to offer them compassionate words along with some company. When he had awaken in the middle of the night to the sound of banging windows and long shadows dancing across the walls. Where he had not slept, and the rims of his eyes are red from distress and concern. Days when he steps out of bed with a pained wince that he hides well from years of keeping his emotions caged within his heart, because the aches from wounds that no longer paint this new body of him are still there. He can hardly turn his head to the side - his neck resists the motion, and it feels stiff. His back aches where his wings meet flesh, and his side burns horribly where a blade had once pierced it. Days where it takes every once of willpower he harbors to simply smile softly at those he meets, and when his voice isn’t as strong or sturdy as he would like it to be when he tries to reassure both himself, and Sandalphon that he’s fine. Where this new body doesn’t feel quite right because it’s devoid of the scars and callouses and imperfections that had once composed him. Days like these where the world is spinning, and everything stings.   

     Days like these where he finds himself wondering if Lucilius would still be capable of looking at him with just how much he’s spiraled from grace. And her words strike a cord, his hands flexing gently where they rest against the table. Before the other archangels, before the numerous labs, and the countless buildings. Before the council had gotten involved, and before his dear friend had lost his way - it had just been the two of them, and Belial in that garden. One still wild and untamed with flowers and weeds and grass that spilled over every inch of the island - vines often tangling about Lucilius’s feet, and grass getting caught in his robes. He recalls the moments when he would have to help his creator up or wash his hair after he had managed to get himself covered in dirt after crawling around looking for a specific specimen to study as he would curiously loom over the other; absorbing everything there was to learn. Back then, being alive had been more than enough for him. Each day he had embraced with great ease, and a feverish desire to study everything and everyone. He had smiled often as he listened to Lucilius speak about complex theories and convoluted projects, and he had moved about the garden with little care to his appearance and mannerisms - the sky had not seemed so vast, and the purpose for which he had been created had not felt so heavy. At some point; however, he had forgotten that being alive had always been, and would always be enough. Now, slowly, it was a lesson he was relearning each day he spent with the crew, grateful for the second chance he had been given, and everything that had come with it. Even on the days when it was painful and difficult. “Yes, you are right,” he admits slowly; voice soft.

      He curls and uncurls his fingers one last before he looks over at her with a melancholic smile staining his smooth lips. Silver lashes flutter faintly against the bags beneath his eyes, and pearly locks sway gently in the breeze. They lack their typical luster - duller from the lack of sleep the night before. He had never needed such a thing prior to his revival, but this new body came with a handful of setbacks - that being one of them. “I had somehow managed to forget something so very simple somewhere along the line.” His gaze briefly turns to the elderly cafe owner where she’s now sat at one of the tables with a young woman, her expression warm as she listens to the stranger speak. When she catches his attention on her, she turns her head slightly to meet him with a comforting smile that he does his best to return before looking back over at Prunella. The motion alone is enough to make his neck feel sore, but he ignores it to the best of his ability. His hands moving, instead, to wrap about the delicate mug to allow the heat of the coffee within to warm his palms, and soothe his rampant thoughts. “Though I have trouble admitting admit...that might have been the first lesson he had ever taught to me.” There’s sorrow in his tone, one that brings his voice down a pitch lower than it usually is - a rarity for him. His feelings regarding his own creator remain conflicted, and he remains unaware of the horrors the Astral had put many of the other archangels through. Yet, even without that knowledge, what he feels is complicated, and he can’t scarcely begin to understand it when he’s only just allowed himself to express his emotions openly recently - or rather, he’s just beginning to learn how to from watching and interacting with the rest of the crew, as well as from his own desire to understand Sandalphon better this time around. “You have my thanks, Prunella, for reminding me of that.” 

#shiningstages #| ☩ Cradled within the gentle breeze ☩ (ask) | #| ☩ A faint dusting after sunset ☩ (verse: AU - Post) | #| ☩ And once again the sky rises; sincere and melancholic ☩ (IC) | #{ Thank you for sending this! } #{ I tried to tie this into that idea we talked about/you suggested! About them having a conversation about their creators! } #{ so uhhhh here's your uhhhhh side of angst over here too while we're at it dfughudfh } #{ You get angst or fluff from me there's nothing between it lol }

[theteapotofdoom]

the only reason why iida doesn't get as much hype and appreciation as the other bnha boys is that he isnt aS aTtrAcTIve. like bnha fandom stans characters way less interesting just because they ""look cool"" or whatever. anyway stan iida tenya you fucking cowards

HHHHHHH I HATE THAT YOU’RE RIGHT ...

I know that this is absolutely correct and I HATE IT, because it’s dumb and superficial but also because I personally think that Iida is the most attractive guy in 1A. HE IS SUCH A CATCH! He has cute glasses, beautiful eyes, broad strong shoulder and strong arms to carry his friends around, a badass undercut (don’t you love how everyone gives the boys of 1A undercuts un their AUs while still sleeping on Iida?). As I’ve said before, he also has great development and great angst potential for fics, while still being one of the funniest characters in the show. Why does everyone has such poor taste I hate it here ...

Okay, okay, I’m obviously half-joking and purposely being dramatic and over the top for the sake of comedy. Everyone has their faves and their type and that’s valid. I think I already exposed myself as being very partial to characters with glasses who have stuck up energy but are secretly feral *cough* Kunikida Doppo ...  *cough* Tsukishima Kei ... *cough* Ginoza Nobuchika ... *cough* Kyoya Ootori ...

So yeah, deep down I’m fine with people having their own favourite characters obviously, we can’t all like the same things. I’m ... okay, I’m might get cancelled for this, but I really don’t care all that much about Kisrishima even though he is a fan favourite. Like, I think that understand his appeal and I absolutely don’t dislike him in any way, but he just doesn’t do anything for me. He’s just there, giving me that “nothing” energy. So in that regard, I obviously don’t have any problem with people who don’t vibe with Iida, it just be like that sometimes.

THAT BEING SAID, I do have a problem with people who PURPOSELY erase Iida from the narrative and from their content. Many characters in the story have referred to Deku, Iida, Todoroki and Bakugou as “the main four” of the class, the ones that have the most potential and experience, the ones that have different energy and aura to them. And I’ve seen SO MANY people replacing Iida with Kirishima in that context, or even erasing Iida altogether to make it only about Todoroki, Deku and Bakugou and it irritates me so much ...

Don’t get me wrong! I’m not talking about every Deku/Bakugou/Todo or Todo/Deku/Bakugou/Kurishima content out there!!! Sometimes people are just drawing and writing about these specific characters because they like them or because they ship them and that’s obviously more than okay!!! But sometimes I see people only focusing on these four in the specific context of “the main four” and actively erasing or replacing Iida with someone else when they’re talking meta or making content. Horikoshi is consistently presenting Iida as one of the main characters and one of the most important students in the class and some people are straight-up like “yeah but I don’t like him/don’t find him attractive enough so Horikoshi is wrong”

Again, in the grand scheme of things, it’s not the worse thing in the world. I will always encourage people to create the content that makes them happy and will never go out of my way to pick a fight with someone just because they didn’t include Iida in their art or in their fic. It’s not that deep. But yeah ... this is still really annoying and irritating to me, so I will definitely tend to avoid creators who purposely erase Iida or replace him with someone else.

If you sleep on Iida Tenya I sleep on you, that’s just how it be sometimes.

#iida tenya #tenya lida #my hero academia

[harrypotterfesthub]

Sign-Ups Officially Open for the HP Dark Festivus Gift Exchange!

Holiday gift exchanges are a time to bring on the fluff – unless you’re participating in this one. The Dark Festivus Gift Exchange is where the holidays get dark and gritty, from angst and smut to Death Eater schemes.

Important Dates

October 6, 2023 Sign-Ups & Matching 12:00AM Eastern Time November 3, 2023 Sign-Ups End 11:59PM Eastern Time November 4, 2023 Writing Continues December 18, 2023 Fics Due 11:59PM Eastern Time December 19, 2023 Reveals 12:00AM Eastern Time

How it Works

Sign up here. To stay up to date on any and all Dark Festivus announcements, join Harry Potter Fest Hub on Discord.

Fest mods will match you with a giftee. We'll tell you all you need to know about what your giftee likes and doesn't like in fanfiction and/or fan art.

You'll create a work for your giftee and submit it to the fest collection.

Wait for reveals! Your job is to keep your gift secret. When it's time for gift reveals, you, your giftee, and other fest participants will see what's been created for you all.

Rules & Information

Do not create a work featuring your giftee's dislikes/triggers, and try to stick with ships/characters your giftee suggests.

All works must be kept anonymous until reveals. This means you may not tell people which work is yours, nor hint at it, until your name is revealed.

You may have one alpha or beta. Your alpha or beta may NOT be your giftee.

All Wizarding World characters are allowed, including characters from the Fantastic Beasts series, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hogwarts Mystery.

Visual arts (art and comics) may NOT feature characters under 18 in sexually explicit scenarios, even if reference models are of age. This is for legal purposes.

You may not receive any extensions. We recommend starting early.

Art Requirements - Minimum: 1 character, B&W, Undetailed; Maximum: 5 characters, Color, Detailed

Fanfiction Requirements - Minimum: 1000 words; Maximum: 12,000 words

FAQs

Help! I love angst but I can't go too dark. Be clear about this when you sign up, so the person gifting you a work can work within your likes and dislikes. This fest is for people that love angst or dark works. The only content we can't accept is tooth-rotting fluff. How dark does my work have to be? All themes must be angsty, grey, or dark. The level of darkness will be dependent on your giftee's dislikes and your own comfort level. Not all works need to be Dead Dove here; in fact, most probably won't be. When you sign up, be sure to tell us what you like to write and what you absolutely will not write. This will help us match you with someone appropriate.

What if I can't finish my gift work in time? If you cannot finish your gift work in time, you will need to inform fest moderators via Discord or email as soon as you know you won't be able to finish. Please do NOT wait until the last 48 hours to tell us. To ensure everyone gets a gift, we will have pinch-hitters trying to fulfill outstanding gifts, but they need time to create.

Can I create multiple works? If you would like to create multiple works, sign up for pinch-hitting. You may be able to save the day for someone who wouldn't be receiving a gift.

How do I contact fest mods? You may ask generic questions in the #dark-festivus channel on Discord. For private questions concerning your giftee, please reach out to LadyVoldy or Kate Thorne via Discord. This is the easiest way to reach us.

#harry potter #hp fanfic #hp fests #ao3 fest #death eaters #severus snape #draco malfoy #tom riddle #horror #fic exchange #harry potter fanfiction fest #harry potter fanfic #harry potter fanfiction #dark fiction #dark fic #angst #theodore nott #lucius malfoy #bellatrix lestrange #voldemort #antonin dolohov #rodolphus lestrange #pansy parkinson #hermione granger #sirius black #remus lupin

[harrypotterfesthub]

Sign-Ups open in two days...

Holiday gift exchanges are a time to bring on the fluff – unless you’re participating in this one. The Dark Festivus Gift Exchange is where the holidays get dark and gritty, from angst and smut to Death Eater schemes.

Important Dates

October 6, 2023 Sign-Ups & Matching 12:00AM Eastern Time November 3, 2023 Sign-Ups End 11:59PM Eastern Time November 4, 2023 Writing Continues December 18, 2023 Fics Due 11:59PM Eastern Time December 19, 2023 Reveals 12:00AM Eastern Time

How it Works

Sign up on October 6th. Keep an eye on this blog for the sign-up form, or to ensure you stay up to date on any and all Dark Festivus announcements, join Harry Potter Fest Hub on Discord.

Fest mods will match you with a giftee. We'll tell you all you need to know about what your giftee likes and doesn't like in fanfiction and/or fan art.

You'll create a work for your giftee and submit it to the fest collection. The fest collection will open on AO3 when sign-ups go live.

Wait for reveals! Your job is to keep your gift secret. When it's time for gift reveals, you, your giftee, and other fest participants will see what's been created for you all.

Rules & Information

Do not create a work featuring your giftee's dislikes/triggers, and try to stick with ships/characters your giftee suggests.

All works must be kept anonymous until reveals. This means you may not tell people which work is yours, nor hint at it, until your name is revealed.

You may have one alpha or beta. Your alpha or beta may NOT be your giftee.

All Wizarding World characters are allowed, including characters from the Fantastic Beasts series, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hogwarts Mystery.

Visual arts (art and comics) may NOT feature characters under 18 in sexually explicit scenarios, even if reference models are of age. This is for legal purposes.

You may not receive any extensions. We recommend starting early.

Art Requirements - Minimum: 1 character, B&W, Undetailed; Maximum: 5 characters, Color, Detailed

Fanfiction Requirements - Minimum: 1000 words; Maximum: 12,000 words

FAQs

Help! I love angst but I can't go too dark. Be clear about this when you sign up, so the person gifting you a work can work within your likes and dislikes. This fest is for people that love angst or dark works. The only content we can't accept is tooth-rotting fluff. How dark does my work have to be? All themes must be angsty, grey, or dark. The level of darkness will be dependent on your giftee's dislikes and your own comfort level. Not all works need to be Dead Dove here; in fact, most probably won't be. When you sign up, be sure to tell us what you like to write and what you absolutely will not write. This will help us match you with someone appropriate.

What if I can't finish my gift work in time? If you cannot finish your gift work in time, you will need to inform fest moderators via Discord or email as soon as you know you won't be able to finish. Please do NOT wait until the last 48 hours to tell us. To ensure everyone gets a gift, we will have pinch-hitters trying to fulfill outstanding gifts, but they need time to create.

Can I create multiple works? If you would like to create multiple works, sign up for pinch-hitting. You may be able to save the day for someone who wouldn't be receiving a gift.

How do I contact fest mods? You may ask generic questions in the #dark-festivus channel on Discord. For private questions concerning your giftee, please reach out to LadyVoldy or Kate Thorne via Discord. This is the easiest way to reach us. You may also email us at [email protected], but you are likely to get a faster response via Discord.

#harry potter #hp fanfic #hp fests #ao3 fest #severus snape #draco malfoy #dark fic #dark fiction #angst #grey fiction #tom riddle #harry potter fanfic #harry potter fanfiction fest #harry potter fanfiction #tomione #dramione #sevmione #snamione #bellamione #lucius malfoy #bellamort #death eaters #antonin dolohov #theodore nott #nottpott #drarry #snarry #tomarry #horror #psychological thriller

[harrypotterfesthub]

Dark Festivus Fic Exchange Sign-ups open in 5 days...

Holiday gift exchanges are a time to bring on the fluff – unless you’re participating in this one. The Dark Festivus Gift Exchange is where the holidays get dark and gritty, from angst and smut to Death Eater schemes.

How it Works

Sign up on October 6th. Keep an eye on this blog for the sign-up form, or to ensure you stay up to date on any and all Dark Festivus announcements, join Harry Potter Fest Hub on Discord.

Fest mods will match you with a giftee. We'll tell you all you need to know about what your giftee likes and doesn't like in fanfiction and/or fan art.

You'll create a work for your giftee and submit it to the fest collection. The fest collection will open on AO3 when sign-ups go live.

Wait for reveals! Your job is to keep your gift secret. When it's time for gift reveals, you, your giftee, and other fest participants will see what's been created for you all.

Rules & Information

Do not create a work featuring your giftee's dislikes/triggers, and try to stick with ships/characters your giftee suggests.

All works must be kept anonymous until reveals. This means you may not tell people which work is yours, nor hint at it, until your name is revealed.

You may have one alpha or beta. Your alpha or beta may NOT be your giftee.

All Wizarding World characters are allowed, including characters from the Fantastic Beasts series, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hogwarts Mystery.

Visual arts (art and comics) may NOT feature characters under 18 in sexually explicit scenarios, even if reference models are of age. This is for legal purposes.

You may not receive any extensions. We recommend starting early.

Art Requirements - Minimum: 1 character, B&W, Undetailed; Maximum: 5 characters, Color, Detailed

Fanfiction Requirements - Minimum: 1000 words; Maximum: 12,000 words

FAQs

Help! I love angst but I can't go too dark. Be clear about this when you sign up, so the person gifting you a work can work within your likes and dislikes. This fest is for people that love angst or dark works. The only content we can't accept is tooth-rotting fluff. How dark does my work have to be? All themes must be angsty, grey, or dark. The level of darkness will be dependent on your giftee's dislikes and your own comfort level. Not all works need to be Dead Dove here; in fact, most probably won't be. When you sign up, be sure to tell us what you like to write and what you absolutely will not write. This will help us match you with someone appropriate.

What if I can't finish my gift work in time? If you cannot finish your gift work in time, you will need to inform fest moderators via Discord or email as soon as you know you won't be able to finish. Please do NOT wait until the last 48 hours to tell us. To ensure everyone gets a gift, we will have pinch-hitters trying to fulfill outstanding gifts, but they need time to create.

Can I create multiple works? If you would like to create multiple works, sign up for pinch-hitting. You may be able to save the day for someone who wouldn't be receiving a gift.

How do I contact fest mods? You may ask generic questions in the #dark-festivus channel on Discord. For private questions concerning your giftee, please reach out to LadyVoldy or Kate Thorne via Discord. This is the easiest way to reach us. You may also email us at [email protected], but you are likely to get a faster response via Discord.

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