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β EIGHTH ROUND: β
June 21 - June 28!
Does the prompt need to be interpreted literally or is there room for interpretation? for example, when I read βwoundβ I thought of something emotion, like the phrase 'old wounds', and envisioned a sort of dramatic piece reflecting pain and hurt rather than a visible physical wound. Would that be eligible for submission?
I actually aim for prompts that can be interpreted multiple ways! For instance, I was pleased that last year's prompt of "Swing" had people draw actual swings versus others thinking more of dancing or spinning! It's about what inspires you and gets you creating!!
Even "Wound" can ALSO be interpreted as the past tense of "Wind" - So... "wound up" like pent up or anxious energy could be in play if you wanted. Please feel free to play with the prompts liberally!!
(Interestingly, this habit runs into trouble when we start translating into other languages because words in English that have multiple meanings don't necessarily have the same duality in Spanish, Etc. Shortakiweek was not originally a multi-lingual endeavor, but next year I actually would like to maybe work with our Spanish speakers more ahead of time...)
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What's up everybody - it's that time again. Shortaki Week 2026 is upon us!
Round 8 will begin on June 21st and finish on June 28th!Β Once again, you'll have 8 days to share your undying devotion to our beloved OTP, Helga/Arnold.
β’Β Day 1Β - Pier / Ice Cream / WoundΒ
β’Β Day 2Β - Guilt / Let Go / Sanctuary
β’Β Day 3Β - Angel / Friendly Fire / Slow MotionΒ
β’Β Day 4Β - Crystalline / Date / Caution
β’Β Day 5Β - River / Symphony / Reap - Sow
β’Β Day 6Β - Severed / Mourning / Discard
β’Β Day 7Β - Fragile / Lullaby / Stay
β’Β Day 8Β - Creatorβs Choice!!
If Shortaki speaks to you, we encourage you to participate and get creative!Β Almost any kind of creative endeavor or medium is accepted, from the mainstream art and fics, to the obscure nail art and embroidery.
Please make sure toΒ READ THE RULESΒ before anything! If you have any questions or suggestions,Β message us here!
What's up everybody - it's that time again. Shortaki Week 2026 is upon us!
Round 8 will begin on June 21st and finish on June 28th!Β Once again, you'll have 8 days to share your undying devotion to our beloved OTP, Helga/Arnold.
β’Β Day 1Β - Pier / Ice Cream / WoundΒ
β’Β Day 2Β - Guilt / Let Go / Sanctuary
β’Β Day 3Β - Angel / Friendly Fire / Slow MotionΒ
β’Β Day 4Β - Crystalline / Date / Caution
β’Β Day 5Β - River / Symphony / Reap - Sow
β’Β Day 6Β - Severed / Mourning / Discard
β’Β Day 7Β - Fragile / Lullaby / Stay
β’Β Day 8Β - Creatorβs Choice!!
If Shortaki speaks to you, we encourage you to participate and get creative!Β Almost any kind of creative endeavor or medium is accepted, from the mainstream art and fics, to the obscure nail art and embroidery.
Please make sure toΒ READ THE RULESΒ before anything! If you have any questions or suggestions,Β message us here!
Hi! Are you gonna promote fan based games like for example Helga's Cheese Festival (I couldn't find phone version of it) before shortakiweek 2026 starts, during or after that? Just in case. Thanks!
That's not really something we do and tbh I think that's the only fan made game that exists so I'm not sure what else we could promote. I do this as a labor of love each year, but I work a full day job, as well as a part-time gig and don't have the time or resources to devote to going big on existing fandom creations, unfortunately. As you can see it took me like a week to answer this ask!
I make an effort to get prompts done and up by the end of April and then to reblog what I can the week of, with little reminders in between. I'm open to possibly bringing in another mod who is more gung-ho about community engagement and social media updates, but with the way this tumblr is set up it would need to be someone I could personally trust to have dual access to emails and such.
In the meantime, anyone with a tumblr can make a side blog and someone could take it upon themselves to be that kind of promotional dude! There's a lot of very neat fandom projects from over the years that newer fans might not be aware of and it'd be cool to see attention drawn to them. I actually think I have a semi-worked list of such things somewhere.... I'll go look.
re: continuations of previously published fanfic not accepted - what about completed fics but being told from a different perspective - it wouldn't be a continuation technically, could be read as a standalone as well. would that be okay or is that also a no-go?
I would be okay with that. As long as the spirit is that where you're utilizing the prompts and approaching something from a new angle, not just putting out another chapter of your ongoing fic that you would have posted anyway!
That said, if any of the new or old prompts DO inspire your ongoing fic, please indulge yourself! It might not exactly qualify as a shortaki week submission, but it'd be neat.
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What's up everybody - it's that time again. Shortaki Week 2026 is upon us!
Round 8 will begin on June 21st and finish on June 28th!Β Once again, you'll have 8 days to share your undying devotion to our beloved OTP, Helga/Arnold.
β’Β Day 1Β - Pier / Ice Cream / WoundΒ
β’Β Day 2Β - Guilt / Let Go / Sanctuary
β’Β Day 3Β - Angel / Friendly Fire / Slow MotionΒ
β’Β Day 4Β - Crystalline / Date / Caution
β’Β Day 5Β - River / Symphony / Reap - Sow
β’Β Day 6Β - Severed / Mourning / Discard
β’Β Day 7Β - Fragile / Lullaby / Stay
β’Β Day 8Β - Creatorβs Choice!!
If Shortaki speaks to you, we encourage you to participate and get creative!Β Almost any kind of creative endeavor or medium is accepted, from the mainstream art and fics, to the obscure nail art and embroidery.
Please make sure toΒ READ THE RULESΒ before anything! If you have any questions or suggestions,Β message us here!
It's actually been a rule for a few years now. It's largely to align with Tumblr's 2018 porn ban even though they've vaguely gone back on it. Still, better safe than sorry. It's never been an issue anyway because no one has made anything NSFW for shortakiweek as far as I'm aware. Some has skirted the PG-13 edge, but nothing outright lewd.
If the prompts inspire you to create an adult work of art or fiction, that's fine, but it will not be promoted here.
What's up everybody - it's that time again. Shortaki Week 2026 is upon us!
Round 8 will begin on June 21st and finish on June 28th!Β Once again, you'll have 8 days to share your undying devotion to our beloved OTP, Helga/Arnold.
β’Β Day 1Β - Pier / Ice Cream / WoundΒ
β’Β Day 2Β - Guilt / Let Go / Sanctuary
β’Β Day 3Β - Angel / Friendly Fire / Slow MotionΒ
β’Β Day 4Β - Crystalline / Date / Caution
β’Β Day 5Β - River / Symphony / Reap - Sow
β’Β Day 6Β - Severed / Mourning / Discard
β’Β Day 7Β - Fragile / Lullaby / Stay
β’Β Day 8Β - Creatorβs Choice!!
If Shortaki speaks to you, we encourage you to participate and get creative!Β Almost any kind of creative endeavor or medium is accepted, from the mainstream art and fics, to the obscure nail art and embroidery.
Please make sure toΒ READ THE RULESΒ before anything! If you have any questions or suggestions,Β message us here!
I just want you and all the others who contribute to Shortaki Week to know that you're doing the Fandom Lord's Work with Shortaki week. Every year I go through a Hey Arnold hyperfixation, specifically about these two goobers, and every year there's a new smorgasbord of fics and art for me to enjoy. I think I'll try participating next year...Or maybe even just use this year's prompts. Who knows?
We're gearing up to drop the 2026 prompts so this is exciting! We'd love to see you participate this year and are glad to be just a little involved in a beloved fandom project every year. It's a delight to see it spread across tumblr and reddit and instagram and twitter, etc. Makes it worth the effort of putting it together to see how well the week is received by old and new fans!!
Helga wanted to spend some time outside the city, so we spent the day visiting different places and enjoying the calm breeze. It was a beautiful day, and on our way back, we spotted a sunflower field by the side of the road. It was summer, and we were lucky enough to catch them in full bloom, glowing under the warmth of the sunset.
Back when we were teenagers, I remember Helga didnβt always felt comfortable in front of the camera. She felt insecureβ¦ and I always wished she could see herself through my eyes. So beautiful, so strong, so incredibly smartβjust like sheβs always has been.
Today, she surprised me by asking me to take pictures of her among the sunflowers. She looked radiant, so happyβ¦ breathtaking. Her smile was the kind you just know you have to protect. The way she looked at me, so full of tenderness and genuine love, left me breathless. I could barely focus on the picturesβI was completely dazzled by her.
Suddenly, the colors of the sunset felt more vivid, the breeze softer, and a deep warmth filled my entire body. In that moment, I knew with absolute certainty: I was exactly where I wanted to be. With her.
The field was beautiful... the sunset too.
But Helgaβ¦ Helga was the most beautiful thing I saw that day β€οΈ.
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βarnold, how many times do we have to go through this?β
as his best friend is about to give him the same scolding heβs received since middle school, arnold couldnβt be bothered to listen this time as he looks out the bus window with a small grin. he notes the few clouds in the morning blue sky, but doesnβt pay much attention to anything else happening around him, stuck in his daydreams.
βi could tell from that dopey smile of yours, youβre definitely not paying attention to me,β gerald remarks, rolling his eyes, βshe hasnβt even gotten in the bus yet and youβre already thinking about her!β
a single 'mhm' is all that comes out of the lovesick daydreamer.
"mm-mm-mm, you really are a goner for helgs g. pataki, aren't ya?"
arnold nods, then shifts back in his seat to face his best friend.
"today's the day, gerald. i'm going to ask her out."
"i'd like to believe you buddy, but we've been though this cycle since middle school. it's not like she'll say yes, and that's even if you do muster up the courage to ask her. the girl won't even let you stand five feet within her without scaring you off."
"i know," arnold replies, feeling dejected for a moment before perking up again, "but it's the last day of school, and helga's going away for the summer. i won't have this chance again for another two months."
gerald sighs, knowing there's no more voice of reason in this exchange, "whatever you say, arnold. well, speak of the devil."
with gerald's final comment, the former bully, now donning a grey beanie where her old signature pink bow used to be, boards the school bus, walking to sit in the back.
typically, phoebe would be waiting in the back for her best friend to join her, but this morning she arrived much earlier due to volunteering arrangements for cleaning out the classrooms; the science labs in particular.
so, there is helga g. pataki, sitting alone in the back of the bus, writing in her little black notebook.
both boys notice the girl by her lonesome, prompting gerald to give his friend a nudge of encouragement.
"what are you waiting for?" he asks in a whisper, "she's sitting alone in the back seat, and phoebe's already at school. ask to sit next to her!"
"okay, okay!" arnold whispers back before getting up from his seat, now walking towards the pre-occupied blonde; writing in her journal with a small scowl on her face.
when he's only a mere foot away from her, arnold clears his throat to get her attention. blue eyes meet green, and suddenly, arnold freezes up.
"gonna talk to me, football-head? or you just wanns stand around catching flies with your mouth?" she asks, her voice cutthroat and full of indifference.
"uh- um- i-i-" arnold stammers, trying to find the words. "i wanted to ask-"
unfortunately, before he could finish his question, a sharp brake shakes the bus, causing arnold to momentarily lose his balance, catching himself in the last second.
"HS 118!" the bus driver calls out, his voice booms along the vehicle, "everybody out!"
helga gets up, snapping her book shut with one hand, and getting her backpack with the other.
"sorry, arnoldo," she brushes past him, her face still filled with disinterest, "gotta meet up with pheebs to return her textbook. i'll see you around."
she really needs to stop getting her hopes up every year... at this point, she doesn't even know how she lets herself get carried away. is it becauseβin spite of the rare moments where her so-called parents haven't neglected her for once and had given some concern for herβshe'd hold out for the potential that they could actually remember her birthday for once?
feeling the hot tears beginning to well up in her eyes, the sound of jingling chains and a soft greeting in a familiar voice pulls the pink-bowed girl from her thoughts.
"hey helga, happy birthday."
her blue eyes look up to meet green ones, giving him a mindless blink before shaking her head; ridding herself of any lovesick thoughts from clouding her mind.
"what's so happy about it, football head?" she spats, kicking the woodchips below and tightening her grip on the chain, pushing herself higher on the swing. arnold mirrors her, but does so with less aggression.
"i'm happy, we get to celebrate you. being here with you," he reasons with a smile and slightly-pink cheeks.
helga blushes as well, but tries to keep her walls up.
"we're together for six hours a day, five days a week, and that's just school. then we get slausen's and play football or baseball outside of that. you're with me nearly every day. what makes today so different?"
arnold plants his feet into the ground, halting his swing.
"because if today never existed, you wouldn't exist. and i don't even want to imagine a world without helga g. pataki in it, even if other people care a little less than i do."
helga digs her heels into the woodchips, stopping her swing more abruptly.
then, she finally breaks down.
"i thought things would be more different, arnold! you'd think that after seeing your kid's life in danger more than one time would make them ought to act differently," she cries out.
he doesnβt say anything, he just listens. not that heβd have much to say anyways, not when every word that came from her mouth has been a hard truthβone sheβs been holding heavily in her heart with bitter resentment for as long as she can remember.
yet, when helga goes silent as well, letting the tears slide down her cheeks and landing on her lap, arnold was willing to do anything to stop her from crying.
just then, like an answered prayer, gleeful cheers and carnival music can be heard from the distance⦠and the pungent scent of dairy too, no doubt.
the football-headed boy stares off in the direction of the cheese festivalβbright, flashing, colourful lights and all. one thing in particular that stood out to him, though, is the giant flashing wheel turning slowly in its spot.
"hey, the cheese festival's back up again..." arnold points out softly, "why don't we go and ride the ferris wheel?"
helga sniffles before making a remark: "if you think some dumb ferris wheel's gonna remedy my crappy familyβ"
"i know it won't," he cuts her off, but smiles, "but it's definitely a remedy for a bad mood."
A little behind, but 2025 shortakiweek is all wrapped up. I caught a few stragglers and added them to the queue. If you do post later in the year feel free to send an ask or message and we'll make sure to get it reblogged! Thanks to everyone for participating!!
What inspired you to make Shortaki Week? If I may ask?
The original creators of Shortaki Week are @reinamycloud and @arnolds-love and it is currently being run by @farkledagain. I cannot speak for the former owners, but I know I continue to arrange it because of my undying love for the ship, the show and the fandom.
Arnold had learned to play the guitar when he was a teenager. Every chord, every lyric, was always dedicated to the girl who filled his thoughts and stole his sighs: Helga Pataki.
Years had passed, and they had both grown up. Helga had finally left her parentsβ house and moved into a small home with a lovely gardenβone she had spent months making just right.
Arnold loved visiting her.
Often, in the mornings, he would stand by her window with his guitar in hand, waking her up with a soft melody.
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Arnold and Helga are in the movie theater and they're watching a romantic film. Luckily they're alone and can have fun after bought tickets. Both Arnold and Helga kissed their mouths and so happy together!
Eesti keel/Estonian language: Arnold ja Helga on kinoteatris ja nemad vaatavad romantilist filmi. Γnneks nemad on ΓΌksis ja saavad lΓ΅bus pΓ€rast piletid ostetud. MΓ΅lemad Arnold ja Helga musitasid nende suud ja nad on koos ráámsad!