Fortress Of Good Fortune

saavikam77 has written a beautiful Samhain-inspired story for the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge.

The complete Master List is here.


Title: Tribute
Author: saavikam77
Fandom: DCU
Character: Zatanna
Rating: PG
Word Count: 609
Prompt: For dcu_freeforall: Ritual; For the 2011 DCU Free For All Autumn Challenge: Spell, Chant, Ritual; For bradygirl_12's 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge: Pumpkin, Bell, Candles, Ritual, Incense, Mists; For comment_fic: DCU, Zatanna, a different kind of magic
Summary: This is no ordinary spellwork.
Disclaimer: DC and WB own everything, the schmucks.
Author's Notes: Originally posted here. Assumes Zatanna's magick has a spiritual side. Inspired by a real-life Samhain ritual.

Whoops! Somehow I missed this entry on my flist! pervyficgirl posted this on Halloween for the Halloween challenge, a delightful little tale of Lian wrapping Jason around her little finger. ;)

The complete Master List is here.

Title: From One Red Hood to Another
Author: pervyficgirl
Rating: Mature
Fandom: DCnU
Characters: Roy/Kori/Jason, Lian Harper
Word Count: 1272
Prompts: for 's TFLN prompt: "new rule: no inappropriate choices that involves guns. I like it. write that down." | For bradygirl_12's Halloween challenge, prompts: black cat, costumes | for dcu_freeforall prompt: wild.

Summary: Okay, and that was why Bruce had sidekicks. It absolutely made a person feel better about all their shitty mistakes.

Hi, luvs! The day after Halloween is always a little sad, isn't it? The decorations look a little wilted and shabby in the light of day, and the frost is on the pumpkin. Literally here in the Northeast after that monster storm Saturday!

Challenge reminders: the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge is open 'til November 30th, so if you have something that you weren't quite able to post before the holiday, here's your chance! :)

I'm very pleased with the success of this Challenge! Thanks to all who participated! :)

Also, only two months left for the 2011 Wonder Woman Love Fic/Art 70th Anniversary Celebration Challenge. We've had some quality contributions but I'm a little disappointed that this year-long Challenge didn't generate more entries. But there's still time if you want to honor the Amazing Amazon!

Speaking of Challenges, I usually have one for the Winter Holidays up by now and November 1st as the start date but was so bizzy with Big Bangs and other projects that I never got to it. How about it? You guys interested in a BradyGirl_12-style Winter Holidays Challenge?

Hi, luvs! A big THANK YOU to northern_star for my virtual Halloween Goodies! Of course, I have to make sure the Halloween Spiders don't get 'em! ;)

I keep forgetting to add my own stuff to these notices, LOL! So enjoy Bleeding Kansas, a Clexian tale of mystery, history, and Halloween! ;)

min_taiwan has drawn a gorgeous Steve/Diana illustration for both my birthday and my 2011 Dcu Fic/Art Halloween Challenge! Take a look and enjoy! :)

The complete Master List is here. Another successful Challenge, and it runs this year until November 30th. :)




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Title: Bleeding Kansas (1-27/27)
Author: bradygirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Cal/Jaz (OCs), Clark/Lex, Jonathan/Martha, Eben/Sarah (OCs), Chloe/Lana, Evelyn Kendall (OCs), Lionel Luthor, Nell Potter, Pete Ross, Nancy Adams
Continuity: Smallville
Genres: Angst, Big Bang/Challenge, Drama, First Time, Holiday, Mystery, Romance
Rating: R overall
Warnings: (Ch. 1: Implied whipping; Ch. 10: Homophobic comments; Ch. 15 & 25: Homophobic slurs; Ch. 25: Whipping, Ch. 25 & 26: Violence; Ch. 26: Homophobia, Fire victim)
Spoilers: None
Beta: The wonderful me_ya_ri! All mistakes are mine.
Art by: The talented silvervalley! All art can be seen here.
Summary: A Secret from Smallville’s past haunts Clark and Lex.
Dates Of Completion: June 1-July 15, 2011
Date Of Posting: October 28, 2011
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC and Warner Brothers do, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 26,558
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author's Note: Written for the 2011 Smallville Big Bang. Also written for my 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge Prompts: Smallville, Houses Decorated for Halloween, Pumpkins/Jack O’Lanterns, Pumpkin Bread, Trick-or-Treating, Masquerade Ball/Halloween Party, Ghosts/Spirits and for saavikam77’s 2011 DCU Free_For_All Autumn Challenge. Prompt: T12; P14: Haunted and Special Prompt No. 7: Possession.
All chapters can be found here.

Chapters 1-10

Chapters 11-17

Chapters 18-27





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Title: Pumpkin Witch
Artist: min_taiwan
Pairing/Characters: Diana/Steve
Fandom: Wonder Woman
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I don't own it.
Warning: None
Note: For bradygirl_12's birthday present and 2011 DCU Halloween Fic/Art Challenge. =)

LadyTalon1 has drawn some fun, clever costumes for fun, clever couples for the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge.

The complete Master LIst is here.


Title: DC Halloween 2011
Artist: ladytalon1
Fandom: DCU
Pairings: Dick/Kory, Booster/Ted, Arthur/Kimiyo, Guy/Tora, Komand'r/Vril, Wally/Linda
Rating: G
Notes: This is doing double duty at dcu_freeforall for the Autumn Challenge, prompts: Halloween Party + Costumes/Masks, and for my Guy/Tora claim, prompt: Costume (artist's choice). Also for bradygirl_12's 2011 DCU Art/Fic Halloween Challenge, prompts: Masquerade Ball + Costumes. This is already on Tumblr here.

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Title: Bleeding Kansas (11-17/27)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Cal/Jaz (OCs), Clark/Lex, Jonathan/Martha, Eben/Sarah (OCs), Chloe/Lana, Evelyn Kendall (OCs), Lionel Luthor, Nell Potter, Pete Ross, Nancy Adams
Continuity: Smallville
Genres: Angst, Big Bang/Challenge, Drama, First Time, Holiday, Mystery, Romance
Rating: R overall
Warnings: (Ch. 1: Implied whipping; Ch. 10: Homophobic comments; Ch. 15 & 25: Homophobic slurs; Ch. 25: Whipping, Ch. 25 & 26: Violence; Ch. 26: Homophobia, Fire victim)
Spoilers: None
Beta: The wonderful me_ya_ri! All mistakes are mine.
Art by: The talented ! All art can be seen here.
Beta: The wonderful me_ya_ri. All mistakes are mine.
Art by: The talented silvervalley. All art can be seen here.
Summary: A Secret from Smallville’s past haunts Clark and Lex.
Dates Of Completion: June 1-July 15, 2011
Date Of Posting: October 28, 2011
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC and Warner Brothers do, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 26,558
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author's Note: Written for the 2011 Smallville Big Bang. Also written for my 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge Prompts: Smallville, Houses Decorated for Halloween, Pumpkins/Jack O’Lanterns, Pumpkin Bread, Trick-or-Treating, Masquerade Ball/Halloween Party, Ghosts/Spirits and for saavikam77’s 2011 DCU Free_For_All Autumn Challenge. Prompt: T12; P14: Haunted and Special Prompt No. 7: Possession.
All chapters can be found here.

Chapters 1-10

Chapters 11-17

Chapters 18-27

( When I’m up at the ruins on Stone Hill, I feel a terrible sadness, but I’ve always felt that. )

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It’s Halloween Week! *dances* Yep, Halloween is only 7 days away, my friends! Are you all ready for the Great Pumpkin’s visit? ;)

Naturally, I hope you’ll contribute to the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge and the 2011 Guns_Fedoras Public Enemies Fic/Art Halloween Challenge. When you click on these links you’ll see the fantastic participation banners made by the wonderful ctbn60. She’s really done great work, folks!

Thanks to all the writers and artists who have contributed so far! :)

If you need inspiration or just want to read or view some cool fic/art, check out the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Master List.

If you’re curious about how gangsters and Federal agents spend the holiday, go to guns_fedoras and click on any of these tags: ‘challenge’ and ‘holiday’ or author tags for siriusfanatic or me.

And don’t forget the yummy recipes that we’ve collected! Mmm, they sound delicious! ;)

*sits back with Holiday Cider and Country Pumpkin Muffins with Creamy Pumpkin Soup simmering on the stove*

Ooh, a slinky, sexy Bruce/Selina fic has been written by whipsy for the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge. :)

The complete Master List is here, and I'm SO EXCITED by all the wonderful contributions! You guys rock! :)

Title: Halloween Night
Author: whipsy
Characters: Catwoman/Bruce Wayne
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 1680
Disclaimer: DC owns.
AN: For dcu_ffa's Autumn Challenge and Brady’s 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge! And for my table, prompt #48- writer's choice. Idea from this prompt at [Bad username or site: batcat-fic. @ livejournal.com]

Hey, fellow ghouls! ;) We're entering the homestretch for Halloween. I hope your Halloween bunnies are gnawing away, heh heh.

This year as you know the 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge will remain officially open until November 30th. I'll see if I get any entries during that month. If not, the deadline will revert back to October 31st next year. So, you do have lots of time (and you also have a grace period), but if you want to make Halloween your deadline, get those cauldrons bubbling! We have a wonderful batch of entries already, and I'm really happy and proud to see the level of quality! So if you need inspiration or just want to indulge in spooky goodies, check them out!

Also, for my fellow Public Enemies fans, don't forget that the 2011 Guns_Fedoras Public Enemies Fic/Art Halloween Challenge is official until October 31st! siriusfanatic and I have been keeping the Halloween torches burning (and bringing along the pitchforks), but we welcome more villagers, er, partiers! ;)

Title: Heartland VIII: Morning-Gold (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Clark/Bruce (mention of Jonathan/Martha, Dick, Diana, Aphrodite)
Genres: Challenge, Fluff, Holiday, Romance, Slice-Of-Life
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Bruce observes a sleeping (beauty) Clark in the first rays of morning’s sunlight.
Date Of Completion: October 15, 2011
Date Of Posting: October 15, 2011
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 448
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Notes: Happy Birthday, patrese1! Hope you like this little tale. :)
Also written for my 2011 DCU Fic/Art Halloween Challenge. Prompts: Gold, Apples, Smallville, Fall Foliage/Trees, Pumpkins/Jack O’Lanterns and for saavikam77’s 2011 DCU_Free_For_All Autumn Challenge. Special Prompts No. 9: Harvest and No. 10: Apples.
The entire series can be found here.

( For once, Bruce was the first one awake with the sun. He propped himself up on one elbow, gazing down at his companion, who was still sound asleep. )