Q3 – July– Sept 2023
Posting Date: Sept 1—Sept 30, 2023
Theme: Friends to Lovers
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If you would like to post on the Wild Hare Project (not required, and not encouraged if you already post to AO3), and don’t already have an account, you must notify us of that when you are signing up so we can prepare you for posting in that environment.
Note: We reserve the right not to link to a story if you write chan, RPF, or fail to warn properly for common trigger content (rape, murder, domestic violence, major character death, adultery/cheating, etc).
FAQ
Q. When can I post?
A. Any time during the posting period listed with each quarterly challenge. You cannot post the assigned theme outside of the quarter to count towards the Big Moxie challenge. For instance, you can’t post quarter one’s theme in quarter four to be included in the challenge list.
Q. Can I post a work in progress?
A. No. Only completed works will be accepted during the posting period.
Q. Can I use a work already published?
A. No.
Q. Can I use a work I’ve written for a different challenge if it meets the requirements and posting dates?
A. We don’t care. Organizers of other challenges might so be careful with that. If your Big Moxie story happens to fit one of your Just Write Bingo squares, lucky you! Carry on and double up.
Q. Can I use a Rough Trade project (past, present, or future)?
A. If you’ve posted any part of it, the answer is no. If you created a project file but never participated in the challenge then that would be fine regarding past works. Obviously, you couldn’t use present content or ideas you might have for future RT challenges since that would violate the rules of Rough Trade.
Q. Can I write more than one story?
A. Yes.
Q. Why are the themes confined to a single quarter?
A. To provide structure and discipline for those who need it.
Q. Can I post my work before the posting period of each quarter?
A. Not if you want to be included in our list of successful participants.
Q. If I have a work in progress that has never been published that fits the theme, can I use that?
A. Absolutely, look at you already owning the hell out of this challenge.
Q. What are the options on the Fusion/The Sentinel theme?
A. You can write a fusion of two (or more fandoms), a fusion with The Sentinel, or a story set entirely in The Sentinel fandom.
Q. What if I signed up and can’t finish?
A. That’s fine, life happens. We don’t need to be informed.
Q. Will there be an AO3 collection?
A. Yes. We’ll provide a link to the collection as the posting window approaches.
Q. Can I discuss my fics publicly?
A. Do what is comfortable for you. You might find that you don’t want those kinds of expectations from others or whatever. The choice is yours.
Q. Do I have to sign up for all four themes?
A. No, but there is no penalty for not participating after the fact. Each form will have check boxes so you can pick and chose between the the themes during the sign up window. Signing up for all four, just in case you end up wanting to write all of the themes, is better than skipping them and regretting it later.
Title: Happy Accident
Author: DarkJediQueen
Challenge: Q3 – July– Sept 2023
Fandom: Superman & Lois
Relationship: Clark Kent/Lois Lane
Warnings: Canon Typical Violence
Word Count: 17,822
Summary: Clark didn’t go to Metropolis to fall in love.
Link: https://darkjediqueen.wordpress.com/2023/09/01/happy-accident/
Title: More Than Possible
Author: DarkJediQueen
Challenge: Q3 – July– Sept 2023
Fandom: James Bond
Relationship: James Bond/Q
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Word Count: 13,678
Summary: James never thought being friends was possible, much less more.
Link: https://darkjediqueen.wordpress.com/2023/09/08/more-than-possible/
Title: Be Wary of Pen-Guy
Author: ScarsLikeVelvet
Challenge: Big Moxie Q3, Sapphic Summer
Fandom: Teen Wolf
Relationship: Allison Argent/Lydia Martin, Background Danny Māhealani/Jackson Whittemore
Warnings: Stalking, Non-Consensual Touching, Attempted Sexual Assault, Physical Violence, Gun Violence, Character Death: Scott McCall
Word Count: 5,294
Summary: Allison Argent joins Beacon Hills High School at the beginning of the semester, makes new friends, and meets someone who doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘No’.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/50022253
Title: The Best Deal
Author: TrekCat
Challenge: Big Moxie Q3: Friends to Lovers
Fandom: Suits
Relationships: Mike/Harvey, Mike/Rachel, Donna/Harvey
Warnings: Spoilers for Suits, marital infidelity
Word Count: 6,209
Summary: Harvey has always wondered why they’ve never had this conversation and now he knows; Donna didn’t know.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/50024704
Title: The Bonds We Make
Author: Keira Marcos
Challenge: Q3 Big Moxie
Fandom: 9-1-1, San Andreas
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz, Canon Pairings
Warnings: Explicit sex, Explicit language, Angst, Canon-Typical violence, Voyeurism, Discussion-Slut Shaming, Discussion-Bullying, Character Bashing, Discussion-Sex Work, OC Character Death, Tsunami, Discussion-Natural Disaster Aftermath, Grammarly Beta
Word Count: 53,502
Summary: Eddie Diaz is in love with his best friend and struggling as privately as he can to accept that Buck doesn’t feel the same. Their friendship means more to them than anything else, so they’re going to make it work regardless of the awkwardness. Things take a turn for Eddie when Buck’s return to the 118 is delayed after the ladder truck bombing. Eddie seeks out some much-needed stress relief and comfort in a private sex club he frequented when he first came to Los Angeles.
Link: https://keiramarcos.com/fan-fiction/the-bonds-we-make/
Title: Right Where He Wanted To Be
Author: DarkJediQueen
Challenge: Q3 – July– Sept 2023
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Relationship: Aaron Hotchner/Spencer Reid
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Word Count: 16,125
Summary: Spencer had never had close friends before joining the team at the BAU. Aaron had never let anyone get close enough to call themselves his best friend.
Link: https://darkjediqueen.wordpress.com/2023/09/22/right-where-he-wanted-to-be/