Tags

Altered State of Consciousness

Warnings

The fic depicts characters whose mental state differs significantly from a normal waking state.

Alternate Fates

Tropes

The character in the fic lives through several versions of their life simultaneously.

Alternate Genetics/Evolution

Freeform

Synonyms: Genetic Manipulation

The fic depicts genetics and/or evolution that differ from real-world science. This may be based on real science and theories or be entirely fictional.

Alternative Reproduction

Warnings

Synonyms: Egg-Laying, Non-Human Pregnancy, Parthenogenesis, Superfecundation

The fic depicts characters who reproduce differently from humans. This may be based on real methods of reproduction or be entirely invented by the author.

Alternative Types of Orgasm

Kinks (18+)

Synonyms: Mermaid Orgasm, Non-Standard Orgasm

The fic places significant focus on non-standard types of orgasm tied to fictional anatomy and/or orgasms experienced by fantastical creatures, among other variations.

Alzheimer's Disease

Illnesses, Disorders & Phobias

The fic depicts characters affected by the most common form of dementia.

Amaurophilia

Kinks (18+)

Synonyms: Blindfolded Sex, Sex in the Dark

The fic depicts sexual arousal a person experiences from having sex in complete darkness or while blindfolded.

Amaxophobia

Illnesses, Disorders & Phobias

Synonyms: Fear of cars

The fic depicts characters affected by a fear of being in a car and/or another vehicle and/or riding in one.

Amazons

Mythical & Fantastical Creatures

Women of the mythological tribe of female warriors play a significant role in the fic.

Ambassadors

Occupations

Synonyms: Ambassador, Embassy

Ambassador characters play a significant role in the fic.

American Civil War

Historical Periods & Events

Synonyms: War Between the States

The fic's events take place during the American Civil War (1861-1865), with corresponding setting details. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

American football

Sports

Characters who play American football play a significant role in the fic, along with clubs, training, championships, and so on.

American Revolutionary War

Historical Periods & Events

Synonyms: American Revolution

The fic's events take place during the American Revolution (1775-1783), with corresponding setting details. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Amphibians

Mythical & Fantastical Creatures

Creatures that can live both in water and on land play a significant role in the fic.

Amputation

Warnings

The fic depicts a surgical procedure to remove a part of the body, most often a limb or part of one, and/or its aftermath.

Amputation Recovery

Illnesses, Disorders & Phobias

Synonyms: Amputees, Prosthetic Adaptation

The fic follows characters recovering after amputation and adapting to prosthetics or life with limb loss.

Amusement Parks / Fairs

Setting

Synonyms: Carousels, Entertainment park, Ferris wheel

Amusement parks or fairs, their staff, and clients play a key role in the fic.

Anachronisms

Warnings

Synonyms: Future Technology in the Past, Mixed Eras

The fic contains paradoxical combinations of cultural and/or technological elements from different eras of our world's history.

Anaerobes

Freeform

The fic gives a significant role to organisms capable of living and developing in the absence of free oxygen.

Analgesia

Illnesses, Disorders & Phobias

Synonyms: Congenital Analgesia, Marsili Syndrome, Pain Insensitivity

The fic depicts characters affected by a reduced or completely absent sensitivity to pain.

Anal Orgasm

Kinks (18+)

Synonyms: Prostate Milking

The fic depicts an orgasm achieved through anal stimulation alone, without involving the genitals.

Anal Sex

Kinks (18+)

The fic depicts the sexual practice in which one partner's penis, a prosthetic phallus, or a strap-on is inserted into another partner's anus.

Anarchists

Subcultures

The plot focuses on the life and activities of anarchist characters.

Anarchy

Setting

The fic depicts a world without organized authority.

Ancient China

Historical Periods & Events

The fic's events take place during the era of Ancient China, with the corresponding setting. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Ancient Egypt

Historical Periods & Events

The fic's events take place during the historical period of Ancient Egypt. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Ancient Greece

Historical Periods & Events

The fic's events take place during Ancient Greece (approximately from the 9th century BC to the 1st century BC), with corresponding setting details. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Ancient Japan

Historical Periods & Events

The fic's events take place in Ancient Japan (up to the end of the Heian period), with the corresponding setting. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Ancient Korea

Historical Periods & Events

Synonyms: Asadal, Baekje, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Silla, Three Kingdoms of Korea

The fic's events take place in Korea from ancient times until 918, with the corresponding setting. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Ancient Near East

Historical Periods & Events

Synonyms: Ancient Arabia, Ancient Iran, Mesopotamia, Sumer

The fic's events belong to the period of the Ancient Near East (roughly from the 4th millennium BCE to the middle of the 1st millennium CE) and take place in the corresponding setting. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Ancient Rome

Historical Periods & Events

Synonyms: Roman Empire, Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic

The fic's events take place during the era of Ancient Rome (from 753 BCE to 476 CE), with the corresponding setting. The story may align with real-world history or diverge from it.

Androgynous Appearance

Orientation, Sex & Gender

The work describes characters who possess both female and male traits simultaneously, not necessarily in equal measure.

Androids

Mythical & Fantastical Creatures

Synonyms: Gynoids

Humanoid robots or synthetic organisms designed to look and act like humans play a significant role in the fic.

Androsexuals

Orientation, Sex & Gender

The work describes characters who are attracted to people whose appearance and/or behavior is predominantly masculine, regardless of those people's gender and orientation.

Angelman Syndrome

Illnesses, Disorders & Phobias

Synonyms: Happy marionette syndrome, Happy puppet syndrome

The fic depicts a character or characters with a disorder caused by a genetic abnormality, characterized by features such as developmental delay, sleep disturbances, seizures, erratic movements (especially of the hands), and frequent laughter or smiling.

Angels

Mythical & Fantastical Creatures

Synonyms: Archangels, Fallen Angels, Seraphim

Angels play a significant role in the fic.

Anger

Freeform

The fic gives significant attention to the theme of anger.

Anhedonia

Illnesses, Disorders & Phobias

Synonyms: Emotional Numbness

The fic describes characters who cannot feel pleasure or joy.

Animal Companions

Freeform

Synonyms: Animal Sidekicks

The fic gives significant weight to animal companions who accompany the characters.

Animal competitions

Sports

Synonyms: Mouse racing, Snail racing

The fic features sporting competitions involving animals.

Animal Control

Superpowers

Synonyms: Animal Bond, Beast Master, Beast Taming

The fic features characters who command or bond with animals.

Animal Cruelty

Warnings

Synonyms: Animal Torture, Violence Against Animals, Zoosadism

The fic contains mentions of cruelty toward animals.

Animal Death

Warnings

Synonyms: Death of a Pet

The fic depicts the death of animals.

Animalism

Warnings

Synonyms: Animal Behavior, Beastly Mannerisms, Claws, Wolfish Mannerisms

The fic gives a significant role to characters who, regardless of their species, have pronounced animal instincts, certain features of physical resemblance to animals (elongated pupils, sharp teeth, slightly pointed ears, excessive body hair, and so on), and/or display animal behavior.

Animal Shelters

Setting

Animal shelters, their staff, and visitors play a key role in the fic.

Animal Speech

Superpowers

Synonyms: Snake Tongue

The fic gives significant weight to characters who can understand animals and communicate with them.

Animation Artists

Occupations

Synonyms: Animators, Cartoon Animators

The fic's plot is centered on the life and activities of characters engaged in animation.

Anniversary

Holidays

Synonyms: Relationship Anniversary, Wedding Anniversary

The fic's events take place on an anniversary of a wedding, meeting or relationship, or are closely tied to it.

Annunciation

Holidays

Synonyms: April 7, March 25

The fic's events take place during the celebration of Annunciation, or are closely tied to the holiday itself.

Anomalous Zones

Setting

The fic's plot centers on the existence of a restricted territory where the normal laws of nature are disrupted and unexplained, often paranormal, phenomena occur.