This psychological horror game opens with a man named Max making an incredible discovery and rushing home to tell his wife, but finding that his car's brakes have been sabotaged, causing him to run off the road and crash. He awakens in a dilapidated sanitarium with complete amnesia, surrounded by neglected psychiatric patients and having no idea who he is or how he got there. Exploring the place, he discovers portals to surreal realms—a creepy town populated by disfigured children, a traveling circus threatened by an escaped monster... But every time Max awakens back in the sanitarium, calm and reassuring Dr. Morgan is there to tell him that these are just delusions and he needs help. But Max's experiences trigger memories that suggest Morgan is not trustworthy. The goal of the game is to figure out what is real and who Max and Morgan really are.
This is a new game to me, suggested by![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
cielsosinfel. I was certainly aware of it when it came out (it got great reviews and won awards) but back then I didn't really play horror games and I thought it would be too scary. But then I was 16, and now I am a brave individual of advanced years with many pixel-scares under my belt, so let's dive in.
( cut for length )
Sanitarium is on Steam for $12.99 USD and on GOG for $9.99. The Steam release is a port that runs natively on modern operating systems, while the version on GOG runs on the ScummVM emulator. I played the Steam version and the game did crash once, so I recommend saving often regardless.
This is a new game to me, suggested by
cielsosinfel. I was certainly aware of it when it came out (it got great reviews and won awards) but back then I didn't really play horror games and I thought it would be too scary. But then I was 16, and now I am a brave individual of advanced years with many pixel-scares under my belt, so let's dive in.( cut for length )
Sanitarium is on Steam for $12.99 USD and on GOG for $9.99. The Steam release is a port that runs natively on modern operating systems, while the version on GOG runs on the ScummVM emulator. I played the Steam version and the game did crash once, so I recommend saving often regardless.
The Old Guard: You're Gonna Feel It: An Old Guard Horor Event
Oct. 9th, 2025 09:44 amwhat_alchemy posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
fandomcalendarDON'T FORGET! The October firewhiskeyfic votes are due tomorrow Friday, October 10th.
There are a few folks who have not voted yet and there are some categories that are wide open! If you created something for this month's event, you are required to vote to win!
There are 10 pieces for your viewing (and voting) pleasure!
https://firewhiskeyfic.dreamwidth.org/94621.html
All votes on that post are screened.
firewhiskeyfic votes are due tomorrow Friday, October 10th.There are a few folks who have not voted yet and there are some categories that are wide open! If you created something for this month's event, you are required to vote to win!
There are 10 pieces for your viewing (and voting) pleasure!
https://firewhiskeyfic.dreamwidth.org/94621.html
All votes on that post are screened.
Secret Sanguinala 2025 Warhammer 40k Gift Exchange - Nominations Open
Oct. 9th, 2025 07:32 pmflaskbringer posting in fandomcalendarTitle: Somewhere that’s green
Fandom: Torchwood
Characters: Ianto, Jack
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 2,097 words
Content notes: None
Author notes: Written for Challenge 493 - Garden
Summary: Jack has a proposition for Ianto that includes something he’s never had before.
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Fandom: Torchwood
Characters: Ianto, Jack
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 2,097 words
Content notes: None
Author notes: Written for Challenge 493 - Garden
Summary: Jack has a proposition for Ianto that includes something he’s never had before.
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Title: gardens
Fandom: none
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of pretty gardens
( gardens )
Fandom: none
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of pretty gardens
( gardens )
10 out of 20 - OZ (HBO) - Vern Schillinger - Corrective Measures
Oct. 8th, 2025 10:26 pmcmk418 posting in sweetandshortTitle: Corrective Measures
Fandom: OZ (HBO)
Character: Vern Schillinger (mention of Tobias Beecher)
Rating: Teen
Word Count: 119
Prompt: Cruelty
Summary: Sometimes a man has to use certain methods to bring someone in line
( Corrective Measures )
Fandom: OZ (HBO)
Character: Vern Schillinger (mention of Tobias Beecher)
Rating: Teen
Word Count: 119
Prompt: Cruelty
Summary: Sometimes a man has to use certain methods to bring someone in line
( Corrective Measures )
[#277 | Abandoned Mansion] Challenge Post
Oct. 8th, 2025 10:41 pmfanweeklymod posting in fandomweekly| Challenge 277: ABANDONED MANSION |
Once, this place was filled with life. Maybe it hosted a wealthy family’s events – late-night balls and grand galas, political networking or coming-of-age celebrations. Maybe it was home to enough children to fill all the bedrooms, or maybe it was only ever inhabited by a well-off couple and their guests, or even a single recluse. But whoever lived here once, they’re long-gone now. So what are your characters doing there? A renovation project? Investigating a mystery? Taking shelter from bad weather or a long journey? Is the mansion truly abandoned...or is something still lurking? Write a story about an abandoned mansion. If your submission features flowers, it will earn an extra point to be tallied in voting! |
| Challenge ends Monday, October 13 at 9:00PM EST. • Post submissions as new entries using the template in the profile • Tag this week's entries as: [#] submission, 277 – abandoned mansion • If you have questions about this challenge, please ask them here |
Title: Coffee
Fandoms: Doc
Pairings: Amy Larsen/Jake Heller
Rating: G
Warnings/Spoilers: Post Season 2 episode 3
Summary: "I'll meet you for coffee"
Notes: Written forseasons_of_fandom CHALLENGE 1.3: PRESS YOUR LUCK prompt write a drabble based on song lyrics and 100ships prompt coffee. I struggled with this prompt honestly. I haven't listened to music in ages for inspiration for fics, but weirdly this song: "Coffee by Chappell Roan" kept coming back to me even though it actually doesn't really have much in the way of it besides well, coffee. Anyway I binged this show the other week or two and caught up to S2 and well these two are definitely my OTP for the show.
[...Table...]
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!NEED A "F: DOC" tag please & thank you ♥
Fandoms: Doc
Pairings: Amy Larsen/Jake Heller
Rating: G
Warnings/Spoilers: Post Season 2 episode 3
Summary: "I'll meet you for coffee"
Notes: Written for
seasons_of_fandom CHALLENGE 1.3: PRESS YOUR LUCK prompt write a drabble based on song lyrics and 100ships prompt coffee. I struggled with this prompt honestly. I haven't listened to music in ages for inspiration for fics, but weirdly this song: "Coffee by Chappell Roan" kept coming back to me even though it actually doesn't really have much in the way of it besides well, coffee. Anyway I binged this show the other week or two and caught up to S2 and well these two are definitely my OTP for the show.[...Table...]
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!NEED A "F: DOC" tag please & thank you ♥
Today is my Monday, so while I hope to get something done this evening, I haven't gotten there yet. How about you?
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 6
Where are you in working on your WIP at the moment?
View Answers
Working on pre-writing: research, planning, outlining, etc.!
2 (33.3%)
Writing!
3 (50.0%)
Editing!
1 (16.7%)
Working on something other than my intended WIP!
0 (0.0%)
Not working on anything/taking a break!
1 (16.7%)
Something else!
1 (16.7%)
Fake (Challenge # 470 - Amnesty 47) Passion Flower 15
Oct. 8th, 2025 07:51 pmenchanted_jae posting in drabble_zone部首
女 part 2
好, good; 如, as if; 妆, makeup ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=38
语法
Using 嘛
https://www.chineseboost.com/grammar/ma-obvious-self-evident/
词汇
直, straight; 直播, livestream; 直到, until; 简直, simply ( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-3-word-list/
Guardian:
他的本体为何如此地不安？, why is his form so unstable?
咱们人类、亚兽、地星人都是好朋友嘛，对吧, us humans, Yashou, and Dixingren are all good friends, right?
你不会再注意到沈巍这个人直到赵云澜安全地回来, you won't pay any further attention to this Shen Wei until Zhao Yunlan comes back safely.
Me:
思念如燕它飞舞舌尖🎶, my thoughts fly to the tip of my tongue like a swallow
你看到了他的直播吗?
女 part 2
好, good; 如, as if; 妆, makeup ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=38
语法
Using 嘛
https://www.chineseboost.com/grammar/ma-obvious-self-evident/
词汇
直, straight; 直播, livestream; 直到, until; 简直, simply ( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-3-word-list/
Guardian:
他的本体为何如此地不安？, why is his form so unstable?
咱们人类、亚兽、地星人都是好朋友嘛，对吧, us humans, Yashou, and Dixingren are all good friends, right?
你不会再注意到沈巍这个人直到赵云澜安全地回来, you won't pay any further attention to this Shen Wei until Zhao Yunlan comes back safely.
Me:
思念如燕它飞舞舌尖🎶, my thoughts fly to the tip of my tongue like a swallow
你看到了他的直播吗?
Transformers G1: Antihistamine Ahoy [Amnesty #47/#031 Allergies] + 4 more
Oct. 8th, 2025 10:44 pmraisedbymoogles posting in drabble_zoneEvent: Sex Pollen Plus is a multi-fandom exchange focused on sex pollen and other fuck compulsion tropes. Minimum for fic and podfic is 1000 words and minimum for art is a finished artwork. Works must be rated M or E.
Event link:sexpollenplus Event rules are in the sticky!
Pinch hit link: Please see the current PDPH post for full request details and claiming!
Due date: October 11 at 7PM GMT (negotiable!)
PDPH 3 (fic) - The Goblin Emperor Series - Katherine Addison, Nine Worlds Series - Victoria Goddard, Nine Worlds Series - Victoria Goddard, The Queen's Thief - Megan Whalen Turner
PDPH 4 (fic) - Robot Series - Isaac Asimov, Lilywhite Boys Series - K. J. Charles, Hunger Games Series - All Media Types, Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
PDPH 8 (fic) - Top Gun (Movies), Teen Wolf (TV), Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
PDPH 10 (fic) - Hazbin Hotel (Cartoon)
PDPH 11 (art, fic) - Doctor Who (1963)
PDPH 13 (fic) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game), Challengers (Movie 2024)
Event link:
sexpollenplus Event rules are in the sticky!Pinch hit link: Please see the current PDPH post for full request details and claiming!
Due date: October 11 at 7PM GMT (negotiable!)
PDPH 3 (fic) - The Goblin Emperor Series - Katherine Addison, Nine Worlds Series - Victoria Goddard, Nine Worlds Series - Victoria Goddard, The Queen's Thief - Megan Whalen Turner
PDPH 4 (fic) - Robot Series - Isaac Asimov, Lilywhite Boys Series - K. J. Charles, Hunger Games Series - All Media Types, Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
PDPH 8 (fic) - Top Gun (Movies), Teen Wolf (TV), Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
PDPH 10 (fic) - Hazbin Hotel (Cartoon)
PDPH 11 (art, fic) - Doctor Who (1963)
PDPH 13 (fic) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game), Challengers (Movie 2024)
(10 out of 20) The Next Great Adventure - Stargate Atlantis (PG)
Oct. 8th, 2025 02:05 pmgoddess47 posting in sweetandshort
Title: The Next Great Adventure
Author:
goddess47Character(s): John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing(s): John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 100 words
Warnings: none
Notes:
For
mcsheplets prompt #105 - end of the world as we know itFor Fictober 2025 (on Tumblr) day 3 - "Can you hold me?"
For
sweetandshort October 2025 prompt - immortalitySummary:
There weren't many choices at the point.
The Next Great Adventure on AO3
Welcome to our challenge This and That. Every month, I will offer you a main theme you should base your works on.
In October, the theme is Main Characters or Minor Characters. Create something for a fandom of your choice, using main characters only or minor characters only in your work.
Allowed are fics up to 500 words, small poems such as haiku or tanka, icons (100 x 100px), and graphics (maximum 500 x 500px).
All fandoms, genres, and ratings are welcome. Original works and real-person works are fine, too.
Please tag your work with all relevant tags.
This challenge runs until October 31, midnight in your timezone.
:::
Challenge Reminder:
10 out of 20
In October, the theme is Main Characters or Minor Characters. Create something for a fandom of your choice, using main characters only or minor characters only in your work.
Allowed are fics up to 500 words, small poems such as haiku or tanka, icons (100 x 100px), and graphics (maximum 500 x 500px).
All fandoms, genres, and ratings are welcome. Original works and real-person works are fine, too.
Please tag your work with all relevant tags.
This challenge runs until October 31, midnight in your timezone.
:::
Challenge Reminder:
10 out of 20
BtVS: Leaving Home [Amnesty 47, and Challenge 465: Away]
Oct. 8th, 2025 06:46 pmbadly_knitted posting in drabble_zoneTitle: Leaving Home
Fandom: BtVS
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Buffy.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 470: Amnesty 47 at, using Challenge 465: Away.
Spoilers/Setting: Start of Season 4.
Summary: Starting college is a scary prospect.
Disclaimer: I don’t own BtVS, or the characters.
A/N: Double drabble.
Leaving Home
Thursday: Love & Honor
Oct. 9th, 2025 10:00 amJust a few rules:
No more than five prompts in a row.
No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
Use the character's full names and fandom's full name for ease adding to the Lonely Prompts spreadsheet.
No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here.
If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the above-mentioned spoiler cut.
Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt
Some examples to get the ball rolling...
+ Hawaii Five-0, Steve McGarrett + John McGarrett (Flashback), as a boy, Steve vowed to live up to his father’s name. As a man, he learns that love, not honor, is what truly carries the legacy.
+ Teen Wolf – Stiles Stilinski(/Derek Hale) + Claudia Stilinski (Flashback), before she died, Claudia told Stiles that real love means keeping your promises, even when it hurts. Years later, he finally understands what she meant.
+ any, any +/ any, a vow made in the name of love...and a promise kept long after the heart forgets why.
We are now using AO3 to bookmark filled prompts. If you fill a prompt and post it to AO3 please add it to the Bite Sized Bits of Fic from 2025 collection. See further notes on this new option here.
Not feeling any of today’s prompts? You can use LJ’s advanced search options to limit keyword results to only comments in this community. Fret not, DW members; we are working on a way to search through old entries for prompts for you! As of right now, the best way to search for a lonely prompt on DW is to search the community’s archive, which can be found [[HERE]].
While the use of LJ's advanced search and DW’s archive are options, bookmarking the links of prompts you like might work better for searching in the future.
As a friendly reminder about our schedule, Lonely Prompts and sharing completed fills are encouraged on Sundays, while new themes and prompts are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays are a Free for All day. We'll share our posts on DW and LJ for everyone's convenience. Keep an eye out for notifications!
If you have a Dreamwidth account and would feel more comfortable participating there, please feel free to do so…and spread the word!
tag=love&honor