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No luck breeding Day 4's egg, but now that I know how to, I can always come back to that one later.

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Having a busy day but here's a wee fic I wrote for firewhiskeyfic. I finally managed to achieve my goal of Least Coherent. *\o/*

Title: April Showers
Author: torino10154
I am of legal drinking age in my region: Yes indeed
Pairing(s)/Characters/Fandom: Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco in absentia
Challenge: Umbreslla
Summary: Ron forgets his umbrella and find sout more than he wanted to about Harry
Rating/Warnings: PG-13, nothing really-maybe a bit if implied crossdressing
Word count: 435
Author's Notes (if any): Oh, hell. I got nothing.

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So proud. :P

I'll post this in English *g* tomorrow perhaps.

Been busy cleaning at the old apartment, wee.

But today my best friend is coming over for anime, geekery and beer. I'm looking forward to a lot of fun!

One more car trip away from having everything done with and Ian's now on vacation! ^_^

Crossposted on IJ/LJ/DW. Comment wherever you please.

Happy Birthday today to

enablelove!

and to

halfbloodprince!

Many happy returns! ♥

Title: Face to Face
Author: alisanne
Character(s)/Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Challenge: Written for harry100/harry100's prompt #219: Face.
Rating: PG
Length: 100 x 4
Warnings: None
Summary: Harry faces the music.
Beta: sevfan
Notes: This comes after A Night in London and will be best understood if that is read first.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

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Title: Cooperation
Characters/Pairing: implied Harry/Severus, Harry Dresden and Karrin Murphy
Word Count: 502
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Challenge: Day 24. Challenge: Crossover week.
Author's Notes: Not beta-ed. Set in the Harry Dresden verse by Jim Butcher. I do not own anything from the Dresden Files and make no profit from this work of fiction.
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The lovely fairydenisa has translated more of my fics into Hungarian. *glee*

She did a Snarry fic, Planning Valentine's Day, which can be found here: Valentin-napi tervek, and two Snupins. A Meritorious Idea can be found here: Egy kiváló ötlet and she translated the first chapter of my On the run series: The Great Hospital Escape which can be seen here: A Nagy Kórházi Szökés and here (on her website): A Nagy Kórházi Szökés.

*bounces*
It looks so cool! If you want to see how cool, do check it out. :)

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Three random things I've been thinking about.

#1 Things you've created that, had someone else created it, you'd give it at pass or possibly even call it a squick. I definitely have a couple non-con works that basically the odds of me choosing to read if I'd run across them in a fest would have been zero. As it is I am quite pleased with how they turned out. What is it about the relationship an author (or artist) has with their work that makes it so we can view our own creations in a different light? I have my own thoughts--the distance required while crafting (it becomes a technical exercise) but also the intimate knowledge of what the characters are thinking.

#2 Similar to number one but slightly different--Why sometimes our favorite creations are not our favorite pairing or characters. I think this may fall under some sort of id!fic rule but do you have any of your own works that you just adore in spite of the fact that it's not "your" pairing or kink? I was re-reading a Ron/Draco fic I wrote, just a piece of pure smut, and I love it while normally I just don't slash Ron very often at all. Another favorite of mine includes Draco and his wife. I mean honestly, is that even allowed? :P Do you have creations of your own that you adore beyond reason in spite of say, it being characters or perhaps a kink no one would even know you liked? (I do realize both my examples are Draco who I *adore* but they were just the first that came to mind. I have others.)

#3 The one that may be slightly wanky but meh, forging ahead. How much positive feedback do you need to be happy? I know people often say they write for themselves and that's sufficient but I do believe the vast majority of us like getting comments/hits/kudos. Does it matter your expectations going in? IE a fest like H/D Hols where a few people get as many as 100 comments vs something more niche, a rarepair fest where you know going in you have a much smaller audience. Looking back to number two, sometimes I am so utterly thrilled with something I created that I truly don't give a fuck that (virtually) no one commented. Or maybe one or two people so completely "got" it that that was enough. I like to think that as long as *someone* loved it that will be good enough to keep me happy, even if occasionally that someone is me.

Unlocked and crossposted on all three of my journals.

Title: Apprehending the Subject
Characters/Pairing: Harry/Draco
Word Count: 680
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Bondage, situational dub-con, dirty talk, public sex, wall sex, and a money shot
Challenge: Day 23 Kink: Role Playing
Author's Notes: Not beta-ed.
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Title: Renaissance Man
Author: alisanne
Pairing: Neville Longbottom/Luna Lovegood, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Kingsley Shacklebolt.
Word Count: 100 x 4
Rating: PG
Warnings: Er, het?
Beta: sevfan
Challenge: Written for neville100's prompt #256: Renaissance Man
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
A/N: Luna knows what's she's got, as does everyone else. It's Neville who needs convincing.

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So I wasn't sure I'd manage reading everything at hp_beholder before reveals (since I don't usually), but I somehow did this year! *does dance*

And, as an aside, if you're interested in further discussions about the fest, do check out beholder_plus, where there are very spirited discussions going on regarding 'Beholder appropriate" characters. /pimp

Right, so on to the recs. Again I should make clear, this year's fest was truly stellar, with outstanding stories. The ones I mention are only those that stood out to me. YMMV.

Two Capable Women R, 6700 words, Irma Pince/Minerva McGonagall.

This story hooked me from the first line. The writing is engaging, clever, tongue-in-cheek and, well, witty. I could have read far more of it, TBH. The story revolves around Minerva and Irma, who are clearly meant to be BFFs. Now if only they agreed. *g* Of course, they do manage to bond over their mutual dislike of a motivational speaker, sent to...motivate them. All in all a delightful story. If you haven't yet, go read it now. Clever author is VERY clever.

A Dictionary of Silences R, 2500 words, Mad-Eye Moody/Remus Lupin.

Of course Alastair Moody can make silence into an entire conversation. But who would have predicted that it would be Remus Lupin who could translate this hidden language? *shakes head* Unlikely pairing, yes, but the author makes them seem almost inevitable.

Dull as Dirt, Brilliant as the Stars PG-13, 4343 words, Greg Goyle/Millicent Bulstrode.

This one was almost painful to read, TBH. First I wanted to slap Millicent, then I wanted to slap the MoM, and finally I just wanted to cuddle everyone. This Millicent is tough and gives no quarter, and this Goyle is thick, or so we think until he proves to utterly brilliant. Both were totally IC and yet I still wanted to cuddle them by the end. This sort of story is why Beholder is such a fabulous fest.

Magnetism PG, 3700 words, Dudley Dursley/Millicent Bulstrode.

This story is very simple, deceptively so, in fact. Dudley runs away from Vernon and Petunia, who are putting too much pressure on him, and finds Millicent, who he fancies. Simple, right? But the similarities in their backgrounds and the subtext make this a great character study. Both Dudley and Millicent know what they want, and are bold enough to go after it, but they also have that little bit of insecurity that gets me every time. This one totally hooked me.

And, because I didn't mention it at the time, I got a fabulously imaginative gift in this fest!

Do Pass Go is also Dudley/Millicent, who step up and basically save Harry for a change. It has some fabulous pop-culture references (Modesty Blaise AND Dr Who, FTW!) and is wibbly wobbly AND timey wimey. If you enjoy that, do check it out!

So that's it!
Reveals are Saturday the 25th I believe, so if you have a few free hours and want something different to read, do check out the fest. I contemplated putting up a guessing post, but my muse has been...weird lately, so maybe not. ;)

And, as always, if you see/read/encounter something you enjoy, don't forget to leave the creator some love.

Happy Birthday today to

tealeaf523/constantcomment!

Many happy returns, hon!

I've got three Day 2 releases, and that's one more than I wanted so if anyone needs/wants one I will pass it along. First come first serve. Otherwise I am going to drop it off on the gifting forum. YAY! This is the first time I've ever been able to do that during a release!

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This month had a ton of interesting themes, plus I was really inspired by a lovely bit of art I saw and the two seemed to work so well together. Last month's fic, Healing Power of Laughter has been reposted, too.

Title: Brawl
Author: unbroken_halo
Characters/Pairings: Severus/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Chosen: Erotic asphyxiation, sadism and uncircumcised penises
Other Warnings: masochism, breathplay and minor bloodletting
Word Count: 1,054
Summary/Description: It was a game, a sadistic and masochistic bit of foreplay, which served no other purpose than to get their blood flowing.
Author's Notes: Inspired by En Garde by akatnamedeaster. Betaed by angela_snape. Thank you both for all your hardwork and talent.

Title: The View
Characters/Pairing: Harry/Draco
Word Count: 524
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: None
Challenge: Day 22 and slythindor100's #2 picture prompt
Author's Notes: Not beta-ed.
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Title: The View
Characters/Pairing: Harry/Draco
Word Count: 524
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: None
Challenge: Day 22 and slythindor100's #2 picture prompt
Author's Notes: Not beta-ed.
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Title: A Proper Atmosphere
Author: alisanne
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, Hermione Granger.
Word Count: 100 x 4
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt #371: Atmosphere.
Warning(s): Implied possible Mpreg.
A/N: This is part seventeen of my Snarry Making a Home Series. The other parts are: Beginning Anew, Irresistible, What If?, Respect, Confession Time, No Regrets, Months in the Planning, Confidence, Winning Play, Country Life, Luncheon Liberties, Pursuing Happiness, Life's Complications, Modern Love, An Open and Shut Case, and,
Open to Possibilities.
Beta: sevfan ♥
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

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Happy Birthday today

1taintedsoul!

and

inkpenchantery!

Many happy returns!

OMG! The cave is insane with this release. I can only imagine what it will be like tonight. I'm thinking though, since the others are still going to drop(??) maybe it might not be so hectic. Who knows? Also, I totally didn't even think about beefing up my Pinks *headdesks* so I could influence the genders but I'll work with what I've got. Anyway, I didn't manage to catch any but ragdoll was able to gift me with a pair. *smooches* Thanks, again, love!

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