Back again to help out @Valkyrie. Before we get into this week's flashback, besure to RSVP for the Poetry and Story Anthologies:
Without further ado, we travel back 19 years to 2007 to the Fall Anthology with the theme of Rainy Day. Check out these stories!
Top Read Comedy Stories Since Deep Dive #8
Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Buddy Comedy
Focuses on the dynamic between two main characters, often with contrasting personalities, like "Lethal Weapon" or "The Heat."
Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete
Love is... 1 (Marcus and Justus) by Tony S. Complete
He's a Bastard by Thirdly Complete
If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete
Ticklish Fun & Games by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
Winter Love: with love & Ovaltine by Tony S. Complete
Life's Ticklish Situations by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
Can I Tell Ya a Secret? by Topher Lydon Complete
Twin(k)s by Inkognito Complete
Stupid in Love by Inkognito Complete
Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern
Funny and less serious stories set in modern times
The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold
Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete
The English Year by Jwolf Long-Term Hold
Take a Ride by Renee Stevens Complete
Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete
Moments by Thorn Wilde Complete
The Best Year by Krista Complete
Liar vs. Liar by Laura S. Fox Complete
Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy
Unserious stories set in a fantasy world. Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic
BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete
Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process
Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete
The Silver Tongued Scoundrel by ThePhallocrat In Process
Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold
Gone to Hell by northie Complete
Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
First day of Christmas by northie Complete
Top 6 Most Read Comedy - Comic Sci-Fi
Unserious stories set in a sci-fi world. Example: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Ark II by R. Eric Complete
Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric Temporary Hold
Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
An Uncertain Thanksgiving by Paladin Complete
There's Always Time by Paladin Complete
K-Pop Space Twinks : The Xmas Special by Topher Lydon Complete
Top 3 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror
Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys
Kage Match by kbois Complete
Boxed In by northie Complete
The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold
Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Dark Comedy
Deals with dark, often taboo subjects with humor. Examples include "Dr. Strangelove" or "Fargo," where humor is derived from grim or tragic situations.
My Dead Ex is Haunting Me Through Grindr by Inkognito Complete
Gagged, Grinded & Legally Screwed by Inkognito Complete
Well, This Happened by astone2292 Complete
For Peter's Sake by CarlHoliday Complete
Sparklehoof and the Great Fluffing by Jack Poignet Complete
Bottles don't choose their shores by Kileoli Temporary Hold
Gabriel's Gambit: Contract Terminated by Jason Rimbaud In Process
Malicious glee (Schadenfreude) by Kileoli In Process
Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Demonic Comedy
is a light-to-mid-tone supernatural sub-genre where demons, imps, and other infernal beings are placed in humorous, absurd, or comically inconvenient situations that subvert their traditionally fearsome roles. The focus is on witty banter, magical mishaps, and the chaotic contrast between demonic power and everyday life.
A Holiday Adventure by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Kage Match by kbois Complete
Andy's Shorts to GA Prompts by Andy78 Complete
Gone to Hell by northie Complete
Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
Demonised by northie Temporary Hold
Two Worlds Collide by Forgottenrealms Long-Term Hold
Halloween Horror Themes 2013: Amateur Night by Sasha Distan Complete
Top 5 Most Read Comedy - Fish Out of Water
Comedy where characters are placed in unfamiliar environments, leading to humorous situations. "Coming to America" or "The Martian" (with its humorous elements) fit here.
Bear With Me by Inkognito Complete
Heartache, Hangovers & Karaoke Hell by Rafy Complete
The Dark and Mystical Twins by BendtedWreath Complete
The Car Ride Home by Lee Wilson Complete
Wranglin' Wade by Inkognito Complete
Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Satire
Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
I'm Gay: A Nifty Story by Jeff Burton In Process
Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete
Thanks, Dads by Inkognito Temporary Hold
Well, Well, Well by Lee Wilson Complete
New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete
Read Me Like One of Your Gay Werewolf Stories by Inkognito Temporary Hold
Blame It On the Eggnog by andy cannon Complete
Twin(k)s by Inkognito Complete
A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete
Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy
Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day
Granny's Got a Plan by Topher Lydon Complete
Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete
Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete
If Furniture Could Talk by Lee Wilson Complete
Glamourhammer by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold
The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete
Sparklehoof and the Great Fluffing by Jack Poignet Complete
Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium Complete
Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium Complete
Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Tall Tale
humorous story with blatant exaggerations such as heroes that do the impossible with nonchalance - Example: Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Princess Bride
Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
Salvation by Backwoods Boy Complete
A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete
Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete
Top Read Action/Adventure Genre Reads Since Deep Dive 8
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction
focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges. Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill.
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold
The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Flying Circus by Carlos Hazday Complete
Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
Carter's Order by Topher Lydon Complete
Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Adventure
Adventure stories typically have a journey of discovery and exploration
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
ARROW by CLJobe Complete
Circumnavigation by C James Complete
Morningstar: The Malaise by Headstall Complete
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Spirit Wolves by kbois Complete
Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
Top 2 Most Read Action/Adventure - Disaster
Stories centered around disaster, usually natural but it can be artificial. The disaster itself can be on a global level or extremely localized, imposing peril on only the central characters. Examples from the popularized disaster movie genre include Armageddon, Earthquake, Knowing, The Core, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Towering Inferno
The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete
Weather Together by Inkognito Temporary Hold
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Historical Adventure
Takes place in a specific historical period or features historical events. Often includes elements of historical fiction and may involve real historical figures. Ex Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 0 Most Read Action/Adventure - Martial Arts
Stories centered around martial arts. Also popularized by ‘Kung Fu movies’, the primary focus of martial arts stories are the physical fight scenes peppered throughout. Movie examples include Enter the Dragon, Drunken Master, Mortal Kombat, and The Karate Kid
No stories
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Nautical
action adventure with a sea-based setting. Examples: Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean
Circumnavigation by C James Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete
The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete
Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete
Frontier by quokka Complete
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy
lighter-hearted spy - Sort of a Alex Rider and some of the earlier James Bond movies
CDMX by Carlos Hazday Complete
Carter's Breach by Topher Lydon Complete
Carter's War by Topher Lydon Complete
Carter's Order by Topher Lydon Complete
Carter's Duty by Topher Lydon Complete
Carter's Recourse by Topher Lydon Complete
Luz de Castilla - Summer of '22 Book IX by Carlos Hazday Complete
Carter's Throne by Topher Lydon Complete
Carter's Fortress by Topher Lydon Complete
Coyote vs the Water Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
Top 5 Most Read Action/Adventure - Spy-Fi
Spy with Sci-Fi mixed in. This is usually a more technologically advanced situation that most people's every day life. Think Enemy of the State, James Bond Moonraker, Jason Bourne
La Tombola by drsawzall Complete
I Spy With My Little Eye by Myr Complete
Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete
Dragon Tales by Xfighter1984 Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Super Hero
Emphasis on action sequences, but with a sci-fi or fantasy element and often capes and costumes. (Unless you listen to Edna Node of The Incredibles (No capes!))
Running for Home by Lux Apollo Long-Term Hold
Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
Holding Back by Thorn Wilde Complete
The Caped-Crusader Caper by Geron Kees Complete
Confessions of a Gay Supervillain by Jason D. Karl Complete
Retail Ninja by astone2292 Complete
Chicago Wildlife by Young Sage Long-Term Hold
Adventures Of Joy City's Heroes: Book 1 by Ticklishboy30 Complete
The Son of Bat by Solus Magus Long-Term Hold
The Black Spider by Twisted_Dreemz Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Swashbuckler
Emphasis on action sequences, but usually with a sword in hand. Tends to cross over with historical nautical action adventures. Examples: Zorro and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete
The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete
Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete
The Gunroom by Mark Arbour Complete
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Hello everyone. @Valkyrie is pretty tied up so she asked me to help out with promoting some older Anthologies. We haven't done an Anthology Flashback in awhile, but given the long range weather forcasting for the rest of January, I figured our 2006 Anthology with the theme of Blizzard would be greeted warmly.
Keep an eye out, as the team is working on the the 2026 Anthology Theme, which will be launching soon.
Without further ado, here are our 2006 - Blizzard entries:
Top Read Western Stories since Deep Dive 7
Top 0 Most Read Western - Western - Alternative History
Challenge or subvert the traditional conventions of the genre by providing a more nuanced and critical perspective on the historical events and characters. They might question the morality of certain actions or depict Native American perspectives more accurately.
No stories
Top 0 Most Read Western - Crime Western
Combine Western themes with the conventions of mystery or crime genres. They may involve detectives or lawmen solving crimes in a Western setting.
No stories
Top 0 Most Read Western - Outlaws and Bandits
Focus on the perspective of outlaws or antiheroes rather than traditional lawmen. They may explore the motivations and struggles of those on the wrong side of the law.
No stories
Top 2 Most Read Western - Weird West
Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs)
GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away
My Idiotic Lone Ranger by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical
Classic Old West story. This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West.
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Modern
Set in a more recent time period or even the present day, these Westerns explore the enduring themes of the genre in a contemporary context.
Change of Heart by sojourn Complete
Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete
Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete
Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete
LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete
Lem by Milos Long-Term Hold
Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete
Finding Refuge by Headstall Complete
Growing Josh by reddirtwriter Complete
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Romance
Western with Romantic elements vs the Romantic Western that is a romance story with a western setting.
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Change of Heart by sojourn Complete
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete
Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete
Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete
LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete
Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Where Love Lies: Book 1 by vanalas Complete
Top 0 Most Read Western - Western Sci-Fi
Western with sci-fi elements - think Cowboys & Aliens or Wild Wild West
No stories
