You know, an interesting tumblr transformation that's happened gradually, and which I've seen no one talk about: ask-culture has essentially dropped off to nothing.
By which I mean, asks used to be WAY more of the tumblr economy. They used to be more common to send, and receive, and see. They were integral to the collaborative, forum-like behavior of old tumblr communities, not even to speak on the HUGE number of ask-blogs that used to exist to only be interacted with in ask-form.
I'm not saying this in a vying-for-attention way but instead in an observational way: I used to get way way more asks in like 2015, even with a fraction of my follower count. I wonder if it's due to the homogenization of social media sites? There's a lot more of this divide between "content creator" and "consumer" instead of just a bunch of peer blogs who would talk to each other. "Asks" aren't really a thing on twitter, are they? And as I understand it, the closest thing to an "ask" on instagram or tiktok would be a creator screenshotting some comment and responding to it in a new reel or video or whatever those content mediums are. Are asks just too tumblr-specific? Is that aspect of the site culture dying out as more and more people converge to using all their social media sites in the same way?
Fandom: The Hunger Games - All Media Types
Rating: Mature
Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death
Relationships: Original Character(s) & Original Character(s), Beetee Latier & Original Chatacter
Summary: “Maze Donahue always thought she would be lonely forever. No one wanted to be friends with a troublesome orphan with a penchant for pranks. But when the unthinkable happens and she is Reaped for the 57th Hunger Games. she is shocked to find people taking an interest in her for the first time ever - the Capitol, her mentor Beetee, and even other tributes. She must deal with the impermanence of this social support, including the deaths of her allies, and try to survive the horrors of the Hunger Games and all that comes afterwards.
But no matter what, she won't ever be alone again.”
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This is a rewrite and continuation of a fic called “Lonely Girl of 3” that I wrote back in 2014!
The original fic can be found on both AO3 and FFN!
“So, Maze,” Caesar began once everyone was situated, “How does it feel, being back in the Capitol and knowing you’re the Victor of the 57th Hunger Games?”
“I…” Maze began. Everyone was silent, clinging on to her every word. “It…it doesn’t quite feel real. Like a dream.”
It was the truth. Nothing quite felt real anymore.
“You’re living the dreams of many people, Miss Donahue,” Caesar replied. “I hope you realize that.”
“It’s more of a nightmare, really.”
https://archiveofourown.org/works/56468086/chapters/166874686
Fandom: The Hunger Games - All Media Types
Rating: Mature
Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death
Relationships: OC & OC, Beetee Latier & OC, Beetee Latier & Wiress
Summary: “Maze Donahue always thought she would be lonely forever. No one wanted to be friends with a troublesome orphan with a penchant for pranks. But when the unthinkable happens and she is Reaped for the 57th Hunger Games, she is shocked to find people taking an interest in her for the first time ever - the Capitol, her mentor Beetee, and even other tributes. She must deal with the impermanence of this social support, including the deaths of her allies, and try to survive the horrors of the Hunger Games and all that comes afterwards.
But no matter what, she won’t ever be alone again.”
Fandom: Star Trek
Rating: Teen and Up
No Archive Warnings Apply
Pairing: Original Character/Original Character (Milrune Marshall/Tabok Melor)
Summary: “After a harrowing near-death experience, the Nyxtorii Ensign Milrune Marshall is upset to find her close friend and crush, Ensign Tabok Melor, the first Cardassian in Starfleet, avoiding her. His reason for avoiding her is something she never expected....”
Additional Context: This is a snippet from an unwritten original Star Trek story with almost all original characters (except Harry Kim). If you have any questions about the characters or anything, feel free to ask!
Fandoms: Star Trek: Deep Space 9, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Hetalia
Chapters: 6/6
Rating: Teen and Up
No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Denmark & Finland & Iceland & Norway & Sweden
Summary: “Sisko, Odo, and Bashir are confused and seek answers when five strange human men with redacted Federation profiles come onto the station and stir up chaos. Strangely, Dax recognizes one of them.
Alternate Title: "The Nordic 5 Visit DS9"
I know some fic writers get stressed about writing tropes they think are too popular or overdone, and I need you all to know that I just spent 4 hours reading every iteration of the same exact fic plot I could find, and they all brought me an indescribable amount of joy. Listen. Listen. Sometimes you want cakes of many flavours and sometimes you want Nine Carrot Cakes
Q: What is the Star Trek Winter Gift Exchange?
A: It’s a fanworks exchange for any fandom within the Star Trek universe, from The Original Series to Strange New Worlds!
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Q: How does it work?
A: When you sign up, you’ll provide three options of gift ideas you’d like to receive, as well as gifts you’re open to making. Once sign-ups close, the mod will send you the url of the person you’ll make a fanwork for and their requests. You’ll have the month of January to fulfill one of the requests. Make sure your ask box is open so the mod or your Secret Santa can contact you!
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Q: Do I have to make fanart/fanfic for the exchange?
A: Nope! All types of fanworks are welcome :) Fics, art, edits, fanvids, playlists, moodboards, podfics, among other things! As long as you’re creating it, it’s welcome.
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Q: What are the important dates I should know?
A: December 29, 11:59 pm CST: sign-ups close
January 1-3: You’ll be notified who your recipient is.
January 21-31: Post your gifts! Details here.
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Fandom: Hetalia
Chapters: 6/6
Rating: Mature
No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Austria & Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein & Switzerland, Austria & Switzerland
Summary: “A DNA test reveals that Austria is Liechtenstein's father, and everyone must deal with the fallout of this revelation.”
yooo did ao3 change the Hetalia tag? when i type it in all that comes up is "Hetalia (anime and manga)"
Fandom: Hetalia
Rating: Teen and up
No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationship: Liechtenstein and Austria
Summary: “A deleted scene from ‘Ties of Blood and Water’. Austria buys Liechtenstein her first beer, and tells the truth disguised as a lie.”
Fandom: Star Trek: Deep Space 9
Rating: Teen and Up
Major Character Death
No Pairings or Relationships
Summary: “The Dominion's destruction of Cardassia Prime, from the point of view of a young Cardassian boy.”
Hello! I’m bluebirdwriting, and this is my official fanfic blog! I write for a variety of fandoms, but mostly Star Trek (DS9, VOY, and PRO), Hiveswap, Hetalia, and SPY x Family. I’ll be posting links to all my fics, as well as updates, extras, sneak peeks at upcoming things, and more! Ask box and submissions are open too!
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