Posting Date: Dec 1-December 31, 2025
Theme: Canon Divergence
The Rules:
- Minimum 5,000 words count (no maximum)
- Any fandom (no RPF)
- No limit on the number of stories
- Only previously unpublished works qualify
Submissions
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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: I Only Have One Match
Author: Duochanfan
Fandom: 9-1-1
Challenge: Buddie Song Challenge (My own Challenge), Big Moxie Q4 – Canon Divergence
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Warnings: Discussion of Domestic Violence, Canon Divergence, Drama, Family Drama, That Punch, Mental Health Issues, Therapy, Chimney Bashing, Hen Bashing, Actions have Consequences, Custody Arrangements
Word Count: 6455
Summary: While recovering from being punched, Buck takes the time to make sure that his niece is safe and taken care of. It’s just the start of the implosion of the 118.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76528496
Title: Bullshit Meter
Author: a_clockwork_of_scars (ScarsLikeVelvet)
Challenge: Big Moxie Q4
Fandom: 9-1-1 (TV)
Relationship: Evan Buckley & Bobby Nash
Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Rape/Non-Con (Canon Dr Welles), Implied Infidelity, Canon Child Abuse/Neglect, Character Bashing
Word Count: 5.042
Summary: Evan Buckley’s bullshit meter has reached the end, and with secrets he had found out when he was a child, the gloves come off and he’s going to make sure his family will be around for a long time to come, and those that filled meter, better be wary.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76598951
Title: Choosing Evan
Author: DarkJediQueen
Challenge: Q4 2025
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Tommy Kinard
Warnings: Eddie Critical
Word Count: 5,500
Summary: What if Tommy was there and saw what happened in the kitchen.
Link: https://darkjediqueen.wordpress.com/2025/12/28/choosing-evan/
Title: Spencer’s Secret
Author: RaspberryDreams
Challenge: The Big Moxie Q4 2025
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Relationship: Spencer Reid & OC
Warnings: Mentions of child neglect, mentions of underage sex, mentions of canon level violence
Word Count: 82,542
Summary: A comment from Gideon reveals a secret about Reid that none of the team thought possible, changing their whole view of their genius friend. Reid’s family finally chooses to join him in Virginia bringing chaos and joy back into his life.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75275246
Title: Almost Losing Sirius
Author: Goddess47
Challenge: Q4-2025 Canon Divergence
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: none
Warnings: reference to canon-typical violence
Word Count: 5600
Summary: Harry is just done with the cover-up and evasions.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76805336
Title: Heaven, if You Sent us Down
Author: ChokolatteJedi
Challenge: Q4 – Canon Divergence
Fandom: Teen Wolf, Marvel Cinematic Universe
Relationship: Pepper Potts/Tony Stark, Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Word Count: 13,397
Summary: The pack has settled in New York and is thriving, but SHIELD is about to throw a spanner into the works. (My take on the first Avengers movie in my Crossfire Verse)
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75826306