Erozetta
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This is one of my favorite versions.
"Tainted Love - Romantic Horror” - the 2026 Story Event Official Support Thread
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MillieDynamite
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It could be a monster of a vampire story, but it can't end well for one of them.
MillieDynamite
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Stuck in limbo. Nearly posted my last post twice. HUM
pink_silk_glove
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So, busted, dude.
dirk2024
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share this reminder of the upcoming Tainted Love challenge. The open posting period is coming up in March, as is the deadline, so @Erozetta and I want to be sure you have the time to put a story together.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. A few have already been answered in here, but we're here to support you!
Just wanted to share this reminder of the upcoming Tainted Love challenge. The open posting period is coming up in March, as is the deadline, so @Erozetta and I want to be sure you have the time to put a story together.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. A few have already been answered in here, but we're here to support you!
Erozetta
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And just as a reminder, this is meant to be what this broad topic means to you. Is it a melancholy feeling? Heart racing fear? Anger? Vengeance? Manipulation? Control? What do you feel connected to when you listen to the song or think about the theme?
And then there's the song, "Tainted Love" which largely reads as a love that you want to nourish even if nourishing it is against your own self interest or better judgment. Maybe your main character has a thing for a monster he met on a late night excursion one Halloween and they just didn't realize the look wasn't a costume. Maybe they live an idyllic home life but one, or both of them have a secret life as murderers or assassins. Maybe there's a death in a very loving couple with great chemistry, and the surviving half can't handle the loss and decides to "make" their love again via science, technology, mind control, or force.
What beats can you hit with your story? Can you deliver on that slow build to a crescendo? Does it fall apart at the bridge? Do you make a recovery in the last few notes? Can you maintain the dramatic tempo and beat throughout?
What can you take away from your writing and storytelling ability at the end of this challenge? Can you push yourself outside of your comfort zone to explore a little darkness with me and @dirk2024? Or can you make your comfort zone fit the theme and song just fine? Show us your skills in crafting a fine tale of a love that is, but maybe shouldn't be.
And then there's the song, "Tainted Love" which largely reads as a love that you want to nourish even if nourishing it is against your own self interest or better judgment. Maybe your main character has a thing for a monster he met on a late night excursion one Halloween and they just didn't realize the look wasn't a costume. Maybe they live an idyllic home life but one, or both of them have a secret life as murderers or assassins. Maybe there's a death in a very loving couple with great chemistry, and the surviving half can't handle the loss and decides to "make" their love again via science, technology, mind control, or force.
What beats can you hit with your story? Can you deliver on that slow build to a crescendo? Does it fall apart at the bridge? Do you make a recovery in the last few notes? Can you maintain the dramatic tempo and beat throughout?
What can you take away from your writing and storytelling ability at the end of this challenge? Can you push yourself outside of your comfort zone to explore a little darkness with me and @dirk2024? Or can you make your comfort zone fit the theme and song just fine? Show us your skills in crafting a fine tale of a love that is, but maybe shouldn't be.
pink_silk_glove
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As soon as I finish this novel draft in the next week or so (I'm very close), the detailed outline for my TL entry awaits. It's about a young goth couple who have a thing for fucking in cemeteries. Hope I can get it in on time.
Aoife_from_Ulster
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I have finished mine, it is out for editing. Hoping for good feedback in Larkspur Lakehouse when published
BryanRichardson
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I think it’s funny, but I’ve listened to the song a bunch of times and as I’m singing it to myself I keep singing “Painted Love.”
Which could be the title of a bukake story, but is not the right lyric.
Which could be the title of a bukake story, but is not the right lyric.
Rambling_Chantrix
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Just realized I never posted in this thread to say I'm gonna try to do it. I'm gonna try to do it! I'm writing a story about a woman who has a very philosophical approach to her romantic entanglements. Is it tainted? Yeah lol
dirk2024
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BryanRichardson
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Ok, so I’m halfway done with my Tainted Love story, and got distracted by Painted Love; now I’m halfway through that one, too. It’s going quicker so I’ll hopefully have it done today.
dirk2024
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Frankly, I'm curious to read both!
Erozetta
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(Submit both. Humor is allowed here.)
BryanRichardson
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Ok, well I’ve got Painted Love done, now to get back to Tainted love. I’ll probably have to change that title, though.
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