Currently/Last February 2026

Mar. 5th, 2026 10:15 am
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Currently/Last lists are the last and/or current answer to the categories for a given time period, in this case a month.

In the text box, I've a blank html coded version of the list, including categories I didn't use this month.

February 2026
Making: Lists, so many lists

Watching: Stargate Atlantis s1

Reading: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Listening: The Click reacting to r/LookAtMyHalo & "When You Where Young" by The Killers

Eating: ravioli bake

Drinking: Thaiwala Brown Sugar Tea Latte

Loving: how supportive fiber group is & we didn't miss cookie day at the bank (and they were cookies I like) & Jack & Daniel banter & the duck and sushi videos Vexed keeps sending me & Bat-Robin art

Hating: how much extra my anxiety is getting poked

Wanting: a coherent game plan

Thinking: in my physical journal, my last February entry is just "FUCK" repeatedly, in all caps for three lines of the paper. So, that.

Planning: dementia friendly/cognitive exercise crafts, book club talking points, making time for things I'd like to learn from Mom, cleaning out my phone, treats for chicken care (the treats are for me, not the chickens), talking points for the discussion panel in May

Wishing: for a (at home) spa day

Puzzle Books: Beetlejuice Word Search & Coloring (I am down to just coloring pages now), Penny Press Variety Puzzles & Games Feb 2026 issue, Bendon Word Search Puzzle Book Volume 1

Wearing: grey cargo sweatpants, dark blue "Sorry I can't. I have plans with my couch." T-shirt, red Bobby Singer as Hello Kitty "hello idjits" hoodie, the usual jewelry (right post earring, left second lobe hole large ring, left first lobe hole skeleton hand dangle, tight as I can get nose hoop)

Needing: sleep and a meal plan

Enjoying: making more time to spend with Jelly Bean

Wondering: if I overshared after last book club

Playing: Subeta (Survival- annual event)

Trying: to take things one dumpster fire at a time

Cooking: Ramen

Calling: Vexed Wench

Texting: one of the Niblets

Crafting: still knitting the cable blanket & group collage event

Going: Zombie escape room & housesitting

Hoping (For): the new housesitting gig to have a smart TV with the YouTube app and a big shower

Celebrating: Jelly Bean & my spectacular escape room solve

Smelling: Old Spice Dark Knight shampoo I've been using as hand soap (description is black cherry & nightfall)

Thanking: still trying to do all the post holiday thank yous

Considering: how to schedule some "get shit done" days. One at home alone, one for errands around town, and possibly one for errands further afield.

Finishing: The Snowflake challenge, though slowly

Starting: packing


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Title: To Start Over
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Author: 
[personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: Jonathan Willaway, Varian, York, Rayat.
Rating: PG
Spoilers/Setting: Right after The Innocent Prey.
Summary: Leaving Rayat’s peaceful home, Willaway can’t help wondering whether regressing the violent murderer York to babyhood will fix the problem he represents.
Word Count: 1174
Written For: Challenge 504: Second Chances at 
[community profile] fan_flashworks.
Disclaimer: I don’t own The Fantastic Journey, or the characters. They belong to their creators.
 


 

Fic: Persistence

Mar. 5th, 2026 05:34 pm
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Title: Persistence
Author: 
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Characters: Ianto, Jack.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1013
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Persistence has paid off. Ianto has finally completed his longest-running task.
Written For: Weekend Challenge: Don't Quote Me On This at 
[community profile] 1_million_words.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
 
 


Currently/Last January 2026

Mar. 5th, 2026 08:53 am
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Currently/Last lists are the last and/or current answer to the categories for a given time period, in this case a month.

In the text box, I've a blank html coded version of the list, including categories I didn't use this month.

January 2026
Making: cable Knit blanket/book themed miniature reading nook diorama

Watching: Brokenwood Mysteries s11

Reading: Moominpappa's Memoirs by Tove Jansson

Listening: Oz_ (of Oz Media & Oz's Vault) react to r/BestOf & "Meet Me in the Woods" by Lord Huron

Eating: Gordon Ramsey's shepard's pie frozen meal

Drinking: leftover Rockstar energy drink

Loving: Friday Fiber Group

Hating: It's a long list. Have you seen the news?

Wanting: a new mattress

Planning: a zombie escape room outing

Wishing: that the backordered tax forms would show up

Puzzle Books: Brain Fun Picture Puzzles, Beetlejuice Word Search & Coloring (Thunder Bay Press), Penny Press Variety Puzzles and Games February 2026 issue, Word Search Puzzle Book Volume 1 (Bendon)

Weathering: more grief than usual

Wearing: fitted grey sweatpants, black Dirty Space Groove t-shirt, brown & white plaid over-shirt

Needing: a hug & uninterrupted time to catch up

Enjoying: discount Arizona teas

Playing: Subeta (Snowtapult)

Trying: to fight the anxiety demons

Cooking: a fried egg

Calling: Vexed Wench

Texting: Jelly Bean

Going: a new book club

Feeling: anxious

Celebrating: I might get a break from my normal Monday schedule.

Smelling: Batiste Dry Shampoo (Blush)

Thanking: Everyone for their holiday gifts & wishes

Considering: What to do about Mom's birthday



BtVS Double Drabble: Lucky Day

Mar. 4th, 2026 05:57 pm
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Title: Lucky Day
Fandom: BtVS
Author: 
[personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: Buffy, OVC.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 491: I Feel Lucky at 
[community profile] drabble_zone.
Spoilers/Setting: Somewhere around mid-season 3.
Summary: Overconfidence is a dangerous trait.
Disclaimer: I don’t own BtVS, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
 
 


FAKE Double Drabble: Settled

Mar. 4th, 2026 05:45 pm
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Title: Settled
Fandom: FAKE
Author: 
[personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: Dee, Ryo, Bikky.
Rating: PG
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: Dee never thought he’d settle down, and yet here he is.
Written Using: The prompt ‘Settle’.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Double drabble.
 


 

Double Drabble: Not As Planned

Mar. 4th, 2026 05:28 pm
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Title: Not As Planned
Author: 
[personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: Jack, Ianto, Owen, Tosh.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 907: Wing, at 
[community profile] torchwood100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Careful planning does not always work.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
 


 
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Happy Endings for an Immortal-Mortal Romance

Doomed love stories are a staple of romance, and one of the greatest is the tragedy of an immortal being in love with someone whose lifespan is finite. But of course, romance fans don’t always want the tragic ending. So here are three ways to take your doomed immortal/mortal romance and give it a happy ending.

1. Change the rules

Your human becomes a vampire, or your vampire becomes human. An angel falls to earth to be with their human lover or a human is elevated to angel status. In other words, solve the problem by avoiding it altogether. For a twist, you could have your mortal become some other brand of immortal than their lover: a psychopomp (I love that word), demon, ghost, god, etc. Either way, your lovers spend the rest of their lifetime (of whatever length) together.

2. End of story

You can always end a story by killing off your couple. Your mortal comes to the end of their lifespan, and your immortal also kicks the bucket: a stake through the heart, magical weapon, or holy war. Then maybe they get to be together in the afterlife. After all, if Swan Lake did it, why not you?

3. Reincarnation

Or you can tell your love story over and over again. Your mortal character dies and is reborn, while your immortal waits and pines. The possibilities for romance are delicious: does your reincarnated human remember their lover every time? Maybe at a certain cue (like a kiss), or just on meeting them? Or do they have to fall in love anew every time? Maybe your immortal has to search the world over for their reborn lover, or maybe they know where to look. Throw in a soul bond if you like. Either way, the story could involve tropes like pining, meet-cutes, and strangers to lovers.

In sum, immortal/mortal love stories are great for high-stakes happy endings. Have fun writing!

Check out other articles on romance between ghosts and humans and vampires and humans

This article was first published on my writing blog

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FAKE Triple Drabble: Getting Even

Mar. 3rd, 2026 06:43 pm
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Title: Getting Even
Fandom: FAKE
Author: [personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: OCs, Ryo.
Rating: PG
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: Jimmy Baranski can’t win for losing.
Written Using: The prompt ‘Even’.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Triple drabble.



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Title: Just An Expression
Author: [personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: The Doctor, OMC.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 1005: ‘Fry’ at [community profile] dw100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Some people are too busy to accept the Doctor’s offer of adventure.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.



Double Drabble: Bad Decision

Mar. 3rd, 2026 06:30 pm
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Title: Bad Decision
Author: [personal profile] badly_knitted
Characters: Ianto, Jack.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 907: Wing, at [community profile] torchwood100.
Spoilers: Sleeper.
Summary: Ianto is not at all pleased with Jack.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.



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Mar. 3rd, 2026 10:27 am
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[community profile] youtuberecs is a community where you can rec YouTube videos

[community profile] marchmetamatterschallenge, a challenge that involves locating and copying over meta you've created to a second site in order to ensure its preservation and also including some prompts for creating new meta, is running again this year.

[community profile] allbingo is running a National Crafting Month Bingo Fest through March. There are pre-made cards or you can create your own using the available prompts.

[community profile] sufficiently_advanced_ex, a fanworks exchange for science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature canons, is open for nominations until March 7th.

[community profile] worldbuildex, a fic exchange based on world building in canon, is accepting nominations until March 8th, 9PM EDT.

[community profile] unsent_letters_exchange, an epistolary fic exchange, is open for sign-ups until March 9th, 11:59PM UTC (posts says the 7th, but it was extended due to AO3 outages)

[community profile] monstersmashexchange, a gift exchange that features monsters, is accepting nominations until March 11th, 8PM Eastern.

[community profile] bethefirst, a challenge where you write the first fic in a fandom that previously had none, is open for sign-ups. The deadline to submit a fic is April 20th, 11:59PM GMT.

Multifandom Shelter for Abandoned Fics is an event where you can submit your abandoned WIPs if you want someone else to complete them or claim others

[community profile] fancake's theme of the month is: siblings. Click on the banner below to learn more!

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