+1 Pinch Hit, and a Deadline Reminder
Dec. 13th, 2018 08:49 pmHello everyone! We hope things are going well!
There's a little over a day before the assignment deadline; here's a countdown.
We also have a new pinch hit. Comment with your AO3 username to claim! This will be due December 17 at 11:59 PM EST.
Pinch Hit #6:
facethestrange
Requested Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016), The 100 (TV), Skins (UK), Star Trek: Discovery, Crossover Fandom, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV), Avatar: The Last Airbender
Request 1 - Stranger Things (TV 2016)
Fic
Eleven | Jane Hopper & Dustin Henderson, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Erica Sinclair, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Holly Wheeler & Nancy Wheeler, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Kali Prasad, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Maxine "Max" Mayfield, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Maxine "Max" Mayfield & Kali Prasad & Nancy Wheeler, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Maxine "Max" Mayfield & Nancy Wheeler, Holly Wheeler & Nancy Wheeler, Joyce Byers & Eleven | Jane Hopper, Kali Prasad & Axel & Dottie & Funshine & Mick
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: El learning words or other things from someone othen than Hopper or Mike, positive interactions between El and Max, the "Joyce was Six (006) as a child" theory: http://face--the--strange.tumblr.com/post/169475772136/my-crazy-joyce-byers-theory (this would be the only exception to the non-canon abuse DNW), Kali healing from her trauma, inclusion or mentions of Holly Wheeler and/or Erica Sinclair
Additonal fandom-specific dislikes (DNW): the parent-child relationship between Hopper and El, Billy Hargrove
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 2 - The 100 (TV)
Fic
Octavia Blake & Madi, Lexa & Madi (The 100), Charmaine Diyoza & Octavia Blake, Octavia Blake & Niylah, Octavia Blake & Raven Reyes
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: commander mythology, time when there's no war anymore, Octavia finding out who she really is when she's free
Additonal fandom-specific dislikes (DNW): Aurora Blake, the relationship between Octavia and Bellamy
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Since winter holidays as we know them don't exist in canon, I'd rather they were not in the fic. (It would require a modern AU, which is not a DNW, but also not something I'm very interested in.)
Request 3 - Skins (UK)
Fic
Pandora Moon & Effy Stonem, Katie Fitch & Effy Stonem, Pandora Moon & Cassie Ainsworth, Liv Malone & Maude Malone, Katie Fitch & Pandora Moon & Effy Stonem, Grace Blood & Mini McGuinness, Grace Blood & Liv Malone & Mini McGuinness, Grace Blood & Liv Malone, Grace Blood & Franky Fitzgerald, Cassie Ainsworth & Effy Stonem
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: Grace doesn't die (though I also like when other characters process Grace's death - that's not mutually exclusive, just doesn't belong in the same fic ;))
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 4 - Star Trek: Discovery
Fic
Michael Burnham & Sylvia Tilly, Sylvia Tilly & Saru, Paul Stamets & Sylvia Tilly, Michael Burnham & Saru
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU (and canon time travel) in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 5 - Crossover Fandom
Art, Fic
Eleven | Jane Hopper (Stranger Things) & Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager), Eleven | Jane Hopper (Stranger Things) & Madi (The 100), Eleven | Jane Hopper (Stranger Things) & Helena (Orphan Black), Eleven (Stranger Things) & Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager), Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager), Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Madi (The 100), Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Helena (Orphan Black), Sylvia Tilly (Star Trek: Discovery) & Pandora Moon (Skins), Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale) & Shane McCutcheon (The L Word), Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale) & Effy Stonem (Skins)
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU (and canon time travel) in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: the parallels of Seven & Kali & El learning to be fully human after being just numbers, the parallels of Helena & Kali & El having been raised to fight someone else's fights
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 6 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV)
Fic
Buffy Summers & Kendra Young, Tara Maclay & Buffy Summers, Cordelia Chase & Buffy Summers, Rupert Giles & Xander Harris & Willow Rosenberg & Buffy Summers, Buffy Summers & Dawn Summers
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU (and canon time travel) in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: inclusion of Dawn in the past events when she wasn't actually there, Dawn POV (re: Buffy & Dawn relationship)
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 7 - Avatar: The Last Airbender
Fic
Aang & Katara & Sokka (Avatar), Toph Beifong & Sokka, Aang & Azula (Avatar)
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: Azula breaking free and figuring out who she really is (re: Aang & Azula relationship)
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Since winter holidays as we know them don't exist in canon, I'd rather they were not in the fic. (It would require a modern AU, which is not a DNW, but also not something I'm very interested in.)
There's a little over a day before the assignment deadline; here's a countdown.
We also have a new pinch hit. Comment with your AO3 username to claim! This will be due December 17 at 11:59 PM EST.
Pinch Hit #6:
facethestrange
Requested Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016), The 100 (TV), Skins (UK), Star Trek: Discovery, Crossover Fandom, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV), Avatar: The Last Airbender
Request 1 - Stranger Things (TV 2016)
Fic
Eleven | Jane Hopper & Dustin Henderson, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Erica Sinclair, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Holly Wheeler & Nancy Wheeler, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Kali Prasad, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Maxine "Max" Mayfield, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Maxine "Max" Mayfield & Kali Prasad & Nancy Wheeler, Eleven | Jane Hopper & Maxine "Max" Mayfield & Nancy Wheeler, Holly Wheeler & Nancy Wheeler, Joyce Byers & Eleven | Jane Hopper, Kali Prasad & Axel & Dottie & Funshine & Mick
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: El learning words or other things from someone othen than Hopper or Mike, positive interactions between El and Max, the "Joyce was Six (006) as a child" theory: http://face--the--strange.tumblr.com/post/169475772136/my-crazy-joyce-byers-theory (this would be the only exception to the non-canon abuse DNW), Kali healing from her trauma, inclusion or mentions of Holly Wheeler and/or Erica Sinclair
Additonal fandom-specific dislikes (DNW): the parent-child relationship between Hopper and El, Billy Hargrove
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 2 - The 100 (TV)
Fic
Octavia Blake & Madi, Lexa & Madi (The 100), Charmaine Diyoza & Octavia Blake, Octavia Blake & Niylah, Octavia Blake & Raven Reyes
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: commander mythology, time when there's no war anymore, Octavia finding out who she really is when she's free
Additonal fandom-specific dislikes (DNW): Aurora Blake, the relationship between Octavia and Bellamy
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Since winter holidays as we know them don't exist in canon, I'd rather they were not in the fic. (It would require a modern AU, which is not a DNW, but also not something I'm very interested in.)
Request 3 - Skins (UK)
Fic
Pandora Moon & Effy Stonem, Katie Fitch & Effy Stonem, Pandora Moon & Cassie Ainsworth, Liv Malone & Maude Malone, Katie Fitch & Pandora Moon & Effy Stonem, Grace Blood & Mini McGuinness, Grace Blood & Liv Malone & Mini McGuinness, Grace Blood & Liv Malone, Grace Blood & Franky Fitzgerald, Cassie Ainsworth & Effy Stonem
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: Grace doesn't die (though I also like when other characters process Grace's death - that's not mutually exclusive, just doesn't belong in the same fic ;))
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 4 - Star Trek: Discovery
Fic
Michael Burnham & Sylvia Tilly, Sylvia Tilly & Saru, Paul Stamets & Sylvia Tilly, Michael Burnham & Saru
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU (and canon time travel) in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 5 - Crossover Fandom
Art, Fic
Eleven | Jane Hopper (Stranger Things) & Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager), Eleven | Jane Hopper (Stranger Things) & Madi (The 100), Eleven | Jane Hopper (Stranger Things) & Helena (Orphan Black), Eleven (Stranger Things) & Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager), Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager), Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Madi (The 100), Kali Prasad (Stranger Things) & Helena (Orphan Black), Sylvia Tilly (Star Trek: Discovery) & Pandora Moon (Skins), Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale) & Shane McCutcheon (The L Word), Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale) & Effy Stonem (Skins)
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU (and canon time travel) in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: the parallels of Seven & Kali & El learning to be fully human after being just numbers, the parallels of Helena & Kali & El having been raised to fight someone else's fights
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 6 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV)
Fic
Buffy Summers & Kendra Young, Tara Maclay & Buffy Summers, Cordelia Chase & Buffy Summers, Rupert Giles & Xander Harris & Willow Rosenberg & Buffy Summers, Buffy Summers & Dawn Summers
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU (and canon time travel) in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: inclusion of Dawn in the past events when she wasn't actually there, Dawn POV (re: Buffy & Dawn relationship)
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Any mention of winter holidays is obviously not required. That being said, I do enjoy the general (secular) aesthetic and atmosphere of lights and decorations everywhere, getting gifts, etc. So if that's what you want to write, you definitely can. :) What I don't want are mentions of religion or religious customs, Christian or otherwise.
Request 7 - Avatar: The Last Airbender
Fic
Aang & Katara & Sokka (Avatar), Toph Beifong & Sokka, Aang & Azula (Avatar)
General likes: childhood flashbacks and backstory, flashbacks and pre-canon backstory in general, slice of life, dreams and other ways to look into the characters' subconscious (I like when it gets very weird, but it also doesn't have to), symbolism, parallels, character study, "what if" AU and other kinds of canon divergent AUs, time travel AU in the context of getting a second chance to do something from the past differently, future/post-canon, characters having fun, friendships, exploring canon mental illness and the process of healing from trauma
General dislikes (DNW): any romance, any sex, any kink, non-canon abuse (canon abuse is okay, especially in the context of healing and processing - as mentions, flashbacks, etc.), sickness and someone being taken care of (grooming, feeding, etc.), possessiveness, mind control and possession, violating consent and freedom also in a non-sexual context also when it applies to children (convincing someone to do things they don't like, "playfully" tickling when someone says no, making someone do something "for their own good", intentionally limiting someone's choices, etc.), non-canon pregnancy
Additional fandom-specific likes: Azula breaking free and figuring out who she really is (re: Aang & Azula relationship)
Regarding winter holidays (since it's a holiday challenge): Since winter holidays as we know them don't exist in canon, I'd rather they were not in the fic. (It would require a modern AU, which is not a DNW, but also not something I'm very interested in.)