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Happy Seventeenth Yuletide  to Me!  I am as excited as the first one, and I hope you have a delightful time writing and reading!

My general preferences are here.  You can also use the "dear writer" tag but TBH I copy/paste letters a lot, so for fandoms I frequently request, this letter has the most updated version.

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

SMUT DNW: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

I AM OPEN TO TREATS, ALL THE TREATS YOU WANT TO WRITE.

Optional details are optional, but I love a good chatty letter.  I want to give you something to latch on to but don't feel constrained.  I have more to say about some but some of that is just more time requesting them.

Remember, whatever you write, I will love!  I know 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 has been rough on a lot of people, so please don't stress out too much because Yuletide will be wonderful!  2025 has had some good moments and some not-so good moments, so let's celebrate/escape  with awesome fic!  These are a mix - 1 repeat request, 1 repeat fandom, and 3 new (for Yuletide) requests.

Crossovers are definitely welcome, as are AUs!  If you cross it over with Clue or an Agatha Christie fandom/detective (Poirot, Marple, Ariadne Oliver, And Then There Were None) I'm good with anything - otherwise, see my preferences - cracky or serious crossovers welcome.  I also welcome any and all crossovers involving Nancy Drew.

I do enjoy the trappings of the Christmas holiday (mistletoe, gifts, hot chocolate, oh no we're snowed in together and must stay warm somehow... or we're trapped with a killer, family togetherness, snowball fights, traveling over the river and through the terminal) but do not require them.  If they work though, by all means, take advantage of it.

And again, have fun!

My general preferences are here.

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

*** EXCEPTION TO NO FIRST/SECOND POV: ONLY If you have selected one of the medium opt-ins that requires first/second, such as AITA post or Advice Column, you may ignore this DNW ***

SMUT DNW: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

I LOVE treats!

Please note I have opted into the following length opt-ins on ALL requests:

Length Opt-In: 500 minimum words per fic

Length Opt-In: 999 words exactly

Length Opt-In: Drabble (100 Words Exactly)

Length Opt-In: Double Drabble (200 Words Exactly)

Apologies for getting back to my late letter habit!

My general preferences are here.  The YES section from my signup can be found there as well.

My Ships Crossing letter may also be useful.

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

SMUT DNW : creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

I’ve selected Fusion and Crossover for all requests.

So, since this challenge is a little different, I like to open with a little information about the fandoms, and what I love about them.  Fandoms are in no particular order.

My general preferences are here.

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

SMUT DNW: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

Shower the treats like rice!

I love weddings.  You cannot be too fluffy or have too many details, or get into too-ridiculous or too-complicated situations.  You want to go way over the top, I am your girl.

These are a few of my very favorite tags:

Wedding Reception - Unmarried Couple Fantasize About Their Future While At Friend's Wedding  - YES  I love it!  The whole, that could be us factor!  Also here for frank discussions of we are not having X at our wedding sort of stuff

Wedding Reception - Catching the Bouquet – Yes it’s old-fashioned and silly and I love it.  I especially love conspiracies to make sure someone specific gets it.

Wedding Ceremony - The Wedding Day Disaster You Laugh About in the Future  - So my first husband had to bribe a friend to overnight the ring because he left it on the kitchen counter (LDR).  It seemed huge at the time.  I’m open to ideas as long as they can still get married and aren’t too unhappy!

Proposal - While Watching Happy Friends Get Married – YES, although here maybe looking for that moment of I should ask, because it’s rude to propose at someone else’s wedding.  Or a private proposal that doesn’t detract.

Wedding - Something Old New Borrowed and Blue – I love this.  I could read a thousand variations on it, because what I love is seeing what’s important to the characters.

Wedding - That One Perfect Photograph at Your Wedding – That one moment you remember forever.

Anniversary - 1st Year – I love this opportunity to look forward and look back and be in love!

Wedding - Family Heirlooms Passed Down For Wedding – This can be tied to old/borrowed/new/blue but I love that little connection to the past or a loved one you miss.

Dimension Travel - Getting Together After Meeting The AU Married Couple Version of Themselves – I love the meeting AND the realization and the getting together.

Wedding Reception - Best Man and Maid of Honor Get Together – It’s a classic, especially if the bride and groom are trying to throw them together.

Bachelor(ette) Party – Hijinks & Shenanigans – Also a classic, as long as the hijinks do not involve infidelity. 

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

SMUT DNW: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

Treats are very welcome!

My general preferences are here.

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

SMUT DNW: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

 I love treats!

Requested Iddy Tags:

Requests:

I am fic only for this exchange.

GOOD LUCK!

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

SMUT NO: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

I wouldn't expect treats this time...but wouldn't say no either!

My general preferences are here. 

Please remember that the length of stuff in the letter does not indicate I like it less – some I just have more built up thoughts on!

Happy Sweet Sixteenth Yuletide  to Me!  I am as excited as the first one, and I hope you have a delightful time writing and reading!

My general preferences are here.

My DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

Treats are very welcome!

You can also use the "dear writer" tag but TBH I copy/paste letters a lot.  The general preferences were updated and restyled this year, so if you've written for me before, definitely give it a look!

I AM OPEN TO TREATS, ALL THE TREATS YOU WANT TO WRITE.

Optional details are optional, but I love a good chatty letter.  I want to give you something to latch on to but don't feel constrained.  I have more to say about some but some of that is just more time requesting them.

Remember, whatever you write, I will love!  I know 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 has been rough on a lot of people, so please don't stress out too much because Yuletide will be wonderful!  It's definitely been full of challenges for me, so let's celebrate with awesome fic!  These are a mix - 2 repeat requests and 1 new (for Yuletide) requests.

Crossovers are definitely welcome, as are AUs!  If you cross it over with Clue or an Agatha Christie fandom/detective (Poirot, Marple, Ariadne Oliver, And Then There Were None) I'm good with anything - otherwise, see my preferences - cracky or serious crossovers welcome.  I also welcome any and all crossovers involving Nancy Drew. 

I do enjoy the trappings of the Christmas holiday (mistletoe, gifts, hot chocolate, oh no we're snowed in together and must stay warm somehow... or we're trapped with a killer, family togetherness, snowball fights, traveling over the river and through the terminal) but do not require them.  If they work though, by all means, take advantage of it.

And again, have fun!

My general preferences are here.

My DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

My SMUT DNW: creampies | the word “cunt” | anal | hate each other out of bed | underage | incest

 MAYBE: no-harm dubcon (sex pollen or “fertility artifact”) | period typical attitudes | infidelity | power dynamic

YES: not all fluff | not all sad | bittersweet | angst with a happy ending | creepy/eerie | turn the lights on before you go upstairs | humor | romance | adventure | mystery | shiny veneers | skeletons in the closet | this is what REALLY happened | black humor | we can face anything together | can’t be defeated with you by my side | snappy dialogue | female character focused | het | gen | fade to black | do it with the lights on | bodice-ripper crack edition | why are we here and why can’t we leave | Saturday morning cartoons | nighttime soap operas | twisty plots | did not see that coming | roads not taken | what if | straight crossover | cracky handwave crossover | urban legends | vanishing hitchhiker | places that aren’t there anymore | feminine intuition | unsolved mysteries | Unsolved Mysteries | mundane AU by request only | missing moments | slice of life | family (dys)function | found families | friendships | relationships | stop overthinking it | open to all ratings | happy endings | resolved mutual pining | resolved sexual tension | unresolved sexual tension | friends with benefits | friends to lovers | canon-level adventures | banter/flirty bickering | get a room already | vacations | engagements/weddings | case fic | getting together | established relationships | female badasses being badasses | it works for the characters | smash prompts together (unless otherwise noted) | sexy or sweet | gray areas | house party | Regency | Golden Age of Detection | quest for truth | story behind the story | story beyond the story | pre-canon | post-canon | canon | fuck canon | canon broken apply fanfic | canon patchwork | time travel | writer had a better idea | platonic friends | parent POV in BSC | second chances | what happened next

SMUT YES: restraints | blindfolds | banter during sex/dirty talk | someone might see us | someone did see us | sex in a bedroom | sex not in a bedroom | showers are not just for keeping clean | against the wall | oral sex | make her knees give way | fingering/hand jobs | can’t keep our hands off each other | oh no whatever will we do | pleading | affectionate | vanilla sex | light D/s | sexy or sweet | sometimes you just need to fuck | plot what plot | three not always a crowd | strength |

FEEL FREE TO CROSSOVER ANY TIME: Nancy Drew | Georgette Heyer | And Then There Were None | Clue

Treats are always welcome!

I have opted into the following length options for ALL fandoms:

Length Opt-In: 500 minimum words per fic

Length Opt-In: 999 words exactly

Length Opt-In: Double Drabble

Length Opt-In: Drabble Series

Length Opt-In: Triple Drabble

Length Opt-In: Drabble

DNW: unrequested mundane AU | female characters in fridges | non-con | violent dub-con | graphic violence | gore | graphic sexual violence | cruelty/death to animals | cruelty/death to children | requested character death | unrelieved grimdark | bigotry by the good guys | first or second POV | reader fic | ABO | soulbonds | wildly OOC in a non-cracky way

Treats are very welcome!

Please know that I love all these equally.  Some fandoms just have more built up thoughts!