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Puzzle Prompt Reveal ~ June 2020

Power Hour: Aquatic Adaptation

Creature: Anatidae

Classifieds Section/Sports & Recc: Musician

Mother Nature: River

Random Object: Rocks

Sense and Sensibilities:
Sight: ripples
Sound: honking
Smell: marshy
Taste: fresh
Touch: slimy
Emotion: serene

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Puzzle Reveal - May 2020

Power Hour: Teleportation

Creature Feature: Spider Crickets

Classifieds Section: Military

Cosmic Constant: Wormhole

Random Object: Compass

Sense and Sensibilities:
Sight: blue
Sound: clicking
Smell: ozone
Taste: sour
Touch: slick
Emotion: traumatized

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April 2020 Challenge: X-Men: A Young Mutant's Home

Title: A Young Mutant's Home
Author: Katya Starling
Fandom: X-Men
Characters/Pairing: Storm, OMC
Rating: PG/K+
Challenge/Prompt: Puzzle Prompts: April 2020: ALL Categories
Word Count: 2,036
Date Written: 26 April 2020
Warnings: None
Summary: A young mutant's home is with the X-Men.
Disclaimer: All characters within belong to their rightful owners, not the author, and are used without permission.

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Puzzle Reveal ~ April 2020

Power Hour: Flight

Creature Feature: Hymenoptera

Sports and Recc: Cycling

Geology Rocks: Hill and/or Valley

Mother Nature: Thunderstorm

Sense and Sensibilities:
Sight: lightning
Sound: deafening
Smell: clean
Taste: sweet
Touch: stinging
Emotion: awe

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Puzzle Reveal ~ March 2020

(Yikes! I am so sorry, I didn't realize until now that I forgot to post this here.)

Power Hour: Force Field

Creature Feature: Rodentia

Classifieds: Animal Handler

Cosmic Constant: Equinox

Random Object: Big (Red) Button

Sense and Sensibilities:
Sight: flashing lights
Sound: squealing
Smell: waste
Taste: bitter
Touch: sharp
Emotion: frustration

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Puzzle Prompt Reveal ~ February 2020

Happy February, Puzzlers!

I hope everyone enjoyed yesterday's quadruple specialness - Imbolc, Groundhog's Day, Palindrome Day, and the first doble latina Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Below is the new puzzle. As per new posting guidelines, your can post your response as far into the future as you want, and continue to post older puzzle responses here or to our AO3 Archive for 2020.

Happy Creating, Everyone!

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January Prompt Puzzle, 2020 AO3 Archive, and Music Monday!

Hi, there Puzzlers!

Many thanks to those of you still stopping by. Your ever hopeful moderator still looks forward to the day when I post on a regular basis again. For now, enjoy some links...

The new puzzle is below and at The Black Collar Bugle here.

New AO3 Archive for 2020.

Reminder: Open posting here and on AO3 for any and all fan fiction responses. Original fiction, poetry, etc go to the BCB.

And the first Music Monday in a couple of months is D&D Ambient - Crystal Cave. Very very cool sounds!

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Current Mood: melancholy
Current Music: Paint It Black

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There Is a Field - Prologue - One Prompt

Title: There Is a Field
Author: Wicked Jester
Fandom: Star Wars: Sequel Trilogy, Post-The Rise of Skywalker
Characters/Pairing: Rey/Ben Solo
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 300
Summary: 'Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about.' -Rumi.
Prompt: Sense and Sensibilities: Sight: gray, Touch: cold.

( Rey was no stranger to losing loved ones, to grief. The pervading sadness that seeps into the heart like a dark viscous poison. )

UPDATE 1/8/20: Chapter 2 can be found here on AO3. The new chapter has 1000+ words. I tried to do the November puzzle but wasn't able to use enough prompts to post it here as its own entry.

Current Music: The Mandalorian

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Losing the Force (8 of ?) - Four Prompts

Title: Losing the Force (Part 8 of ?)
Author:

wicked_jester
Fandom Universe: Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy
Characters: Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, Rey, Luke Skywalker
Rating: Teen
Word Count: 1,378
Summary: The months have passed since Starkiller Base, and Rey now trains with Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force. In spite of their bond, Rey does not share everything with her mentor, and Luke seems to be keeping secrets of his own. She's been dreaming at night about Kylo Ren, but they're nothing like she expects, and she can't bring herself to reveal them to the Jedi Master. Are they simply dreams or do they mean something more?
Prompts: Creature Feature: Pinnipeds, Geology Rocks: Coastline, Random Object: Blade, Sense and Sensibilities: Sight: gray (See: Author's Note)

( For now, Kylo had no choice except to follow his captors and hope for an opportunity to escape. It seemed only a matter of time. )

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Puzzle Reveal November and December 2019

Happy Friday, Puzzlers!

I am so sorry for forgetting to post the link for November's puzzle. I may have too many things going on right now.

November 2019 Puzzle at The Black Collar Bugle

December 2019 Puzzle at The Black Collar Bugle

Open Posting

Only original fic and poetry are allowed to be posted to The Black Collar Bugle, but you may still post fan fiction (or links) here at Live Journal. And if you have finished fics for older puzzles, please share them with us here! And don't forget about...

Our Archive or Our Own collection for 2019

Have a happy holiday season, and happy creating!

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Puzzle Reveal! October 2019

Happy Fall, Puzzlers!

Sorry guys! I have some obligations going on right now that are taking up too much of my attention. But perhaps, I'll have an exciting announcement or two soon....

Here is October's puzzle. Enjoy and happy creating!

October 2019 Puzzle Prompt

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Serve Warm : Good Omens : 9 prompts

Title Serve Warm

Author pony_express

Fandom/Universe Good Omens

Characters/Pairings Crowley / Aziraphale

Rating/Warnings/Genre G / Fluff

Length Drabble- 295 words

Notes/Summary, Aziraphale attemps to make crepes.

Prompts - 9

Creature Feature: Celestial Being - Angels and Demons

Cosmic Constant: Autumnal Equinox - mentioned direct

Random Object: Stairs - mentioned direct

Sight: obscured - dim lighting

Sound: music - Batch is playing

Smell: something cooking or burning - Aziraphale is cooking / burning crepes.

Taste: sweet - crepes with chocolate taste sweet

Touch: warm - crepes are best served warm

Emotion: awe - Crowley's feeling throughout.

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Puzzle Reveal! September 2019

Happy September, Puzzlers!

I hope all of you in Dorian's path are safe and sound. Below is a link to The Black Collar Bugle and this month's puzzle. I'm still working out how things are going to go forward here on LJ (and DW), but there will always be a new puzzle and inspiration for you over on word press.

New AO3 Archive for 2019!
As always, I'd be thrilled for you to add your fic to our (better late than never) archive.

Puzzle Prompt Challenge for September 2019!

Happy writing, everyone!

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Love Locks - 1 prompt

Title Love Locks

Author pony_express

Fandom/Universe WWE

Characters/Pairings Charlotte / Becky Lynch

Rating/Warnings/Genre G / Fluff

Length Drabble- 100 words

Notes/Summary, Clearly written for bannery goodness!! Becky wants to try that bridge locks thing couples do.

Prompts - 1 - bridge

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August Newsletter and Puzzle Prompt

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Music Monday: Horses Walking

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The Art Room: Dark Love

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Music Monday: Unicorn Inspired Music and Art

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puzzle: february 2019

Puzzle Reveal! February 2019

What: Prompt puzzle for February 2019.

Why: For inspiration, accomplishment, and glory!

When: To enter the contest proper and receive a banner, post fics to

puzzleprompts by 11pm EST, Sunday, March 31st, 2019. Give or take 12 hours for emergencies.

Otherwise, puzzles may be posted wherever and whenever you want, as long as you include a link to puzzleprompts, thanks!

Content Reminder: Fics must be newly completed! If these prompts help you finish a stalled fic, that’s what we’re here for. But please, don’t submit fics completed months ago that happen to fit this month’s puzzle. Entries may also be answers to other comms' prompts.

Author Notes: Please use notes to clarify how you are using the pieces. Especially for long fics, metaphorical uses, and fics from original or small fandoms.

Mod Note: If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask below, or PM me if you feel more comfortable.

Rules and Guidelines

Announcement: March is going to be a make your own puzzle, Amnesty Month!

Note of Apology: I am very sorry for the delay on posting this puzzle. This month was even busier and crazier than usual.

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