Stucky Historical Fiction: Mini Bang 2025
I’m so excited to finally share the schedule for Stucky Historical Fiction’s very first bang! 🏛️✨
A huge thank you to everyone who filled out the interest form—it was incredibly helpful in shaping the event. While we’re still not 100% sure we’ll be able to pull off a full bang (depending on artist participation), we’re going to do our absolute best!
And no matter what happens, everyone who signs up will still receive a custom fanfiction cover, just like in previous years.
Also! Since we’re drawing a bit of inspiration from Thunderbolts (and older, possibly grumpier Bucky), we’re opening the door to time travel for the first time ever in this event! ⏳
That means you can bring modern or post-canon characters into historical settings or pull historical versions forward in time—whatever suits your story. Just make sure history still plays a big role in the fic!
Join Our Discord (required to participate): by May 17
Prompt Suggestions Open: May 2–May 20
Brainstorming & First Writer Check-In (idea summary or WIP snippets): May 20–June 10
Claims Open (for artists to claim summaries): June 15
Claims Close: June 19 (optional, gives you a day to finalize)
Artist First Check-In (basic idea, vibe, or rough concept): June 30 (alongside writers)
Custom Fanfic Cover Collaboration (Writers will be contacted by a mod to create a fanfic cover based on their summary!): July 1–July 31
Posting Begins: August 15
You can check out our previous runs here. And join our Discord!
To keep this event respectful, fun, and inclusive for everyone, please do not:
Include incest or explicit underage content in your story or artwork.
Set your story/art in a fantasy kingdom or world that isn’t based on actual history or mythology (historical fantasy based on real time periods is okay!).
✅ This Year Only Exceptions:
Modern-day settings are also permitted—as long as they include a historical connection (e.g., time travel, flashbacks, or historical research as a plot element).
Be complete by the final draft deadline.
Be beta read before posting (we'll help you find one if you need!).
Be informed by historical context, events, or figures—some research is encouraged, but remember, it’s fanfiction, not a thesis. Do your best and have fun!
Be respectful of the cultures, histories, and mythologies you’re engaging with.
Meet the minimum word count of 5,000 words. You’re more than welcome to write beyond the 5,000-word minimum if you’re feeling inspired—we’ve always loved long fics! But please don’t stress. Whether it’s 5k or 50k, do what’s realistic and fun for you.
For artists: submit at least one complete piece tied to a story or the event.
🏺 Acceptable Time Periods:
We welcome stories and art set in any of the following timeframes:
Ancient Civilizations (Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc.)
English History (Tudor, Regency, Victorian, etc.)
American History (Revolutionary War, Civil War, etc.)
Modern Day (only for this event!)
Hey @everyone — we know you're here because you love history and stories just as much as we do.
We encourage thoughtful discussion and debate—but let’s keep it respectful.
History and mythology often carry deep personal and cultural significance. Everyone brings their own perspective and background, and that’s something we want to honor.
It’s okay to share your opinion.
It’s okay to disagree respectfully.
It’s okay to interpret history or myth differently.
Please remember: we’re here to tell stories and have fun doing it. Keep conversations kind, inclusive, and open-minded. There’s room for everyone at this table.
