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The Wanderers' Library is a collaborative fiction exercise. It's a collection of stories that explore strange and fantastic corners of the world, hidden from ordinary eyes. There are strange things that are not quite of our world. Some are dangerous, some are merely fascinating. They are all extraordinary.
The Wanderers' Library is a collaborative fiction exercise. It's a collection of stories that explore strange and fantastic corners of the world, hidden from ordinary eyes. Some of the stories take place in the distant past, taking the form of legends and fables. Others are from the modern day, hiding in the shadows just out of sight. The basic premise is that there are strange things that are not quite of our world. Some are dangerous, some are merely fascinating. They are all extraordinary.
Don't be a dick.
Reddiquette must be followed.
Keep the focus on the Wanderer's Library. SCP talk is permitted as long as its directly relevant to the world of the Wanderer's Library.
No roleplaying about the site. This includes claiming you're a Wanderer IRL, talking about going to the Library, etc.
Don't spam. Don't post a bunch of posts or comments in a small number of time.
Don't promote your own communities without express mod permission.
Exceptionally low-quality posts may be removed at moderator discretion.
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Shadows are stirring and the spirits are feeling a tad whimsical. Hope you're in the mood for a fright, because there's a new Halloween themed contest officially headed your way! Check it out and sign up!
It's the Spooky season, and what's spookier than getting some fresh features right at the start of the month?
Our first is a wonderful piece from our CN branch "Stardust" translated for us by Hidasa! ( Originally written by Undyne_Bishop)
Our Second Contender is "They Wouldn't Bury Him" by the glorious gaffsey!
Hopefully, you're not too scared by the sudden appearance of these features, cause you've got some reading to do!
Links:
August:
Hello bookmunchers. Features? Yes we have those!
Feature number one? Well of course it is "Batter's Box" by UncannyClown. Yes it's quite good, I agree. Like if a video essay was like… a written essay. An "essay" if you will. A truly heartening read.
Oh the second one? You want to know that one too? My you are detail oriented. If you must know, it's "Corps Divine" by Rosalind, Resplendent. A truly harrowing read you say? Very clever I see what you did there what with my phrase and then you- yes you're right I needn't explain it.
Anywho, I must be off now, people to read, books to munch. You know how it is. Here's some of, uh, what I believe the kids are calling "links:"
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/batter-s-box
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/corps-divine
September:
Our first pretty is "Zarafa," by the perspicacious Maxyfran73!
And our second pretty is "The Night I Left Home," by the spick-and-span kblacke!
Can't read? No problem! Simply whisper your third best word into the winds and Archivist Antir Rhinum will appear in a puff of sweet-smelling smoke to read it to you within the fortnight.
Links:
Both of these features are highly underread, which is why we're bringing them to your attention in case you missed their posting from the first time!
First up we have "Ramblings of Conditional Tie-Dyed Snow" by Stygian Blue, a wonderful, well, ramble about love and the world we live in.
And second is "The Hawk" by Lightf00t, another story about a different sort of love, a more personal one - also a first time author for the site!!!
Your links for today:
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/ramblings-of-conditional-tie-dyed-snow
Well hello and happy Summer! It appears that one of the Archivists is trying to get your attention, that silly one from the Main Desk?
Welcome to Owlpede's Summer Sandbox Shebang! This event is not a contest or a big SSS style event, but more of a chill time where we're inviting you to finish a draft that's been burning a hole in your pocket. Whether it's just a few sentences or it only needs just a few more sentences, all are welcome! Not just drafts, but also hub pages, pieces already on the site needing a revision, and more. Whatever it is, we want to help you sweep out those sandboxes and help you keep a cleaner mind for that next big project! Additionally, we have a special award planned for all you critters this event, which may end up appearing in future events if we like how it plays out, so make sure to read about that on the event page.
Check out the new event page for all the information you need here: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/shebang-2024
Posting begins on July 7th!
I read through the rules and couldn’t find this specifically. Or perhaps I missed it.
🏳️🌈Pride Month Features🏳️🌈
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When we were boys, I was your friend. But to me, you were the world. Perhaps I should have spoken, but I had not the words to say what my heart bled.
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I read the book like you asked, but I found no message in it that was not an echo of my own regret and the knowledge that things can never be the way they were. I am not that boy anymore.
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Salamandras & Urodela
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Author: Din-Bidor
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For our special Pride Month features,
First, a poem by carolynn w, is "Letter to the Professors (after June Jordan)"
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/letter-to-the-professors-after-june-jordan
And second, prose by SWEET2OOTH is "New Year"
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/new-year
Please take a look at them! And keep an eye out for our other pride features as well!
A tad belated, but from us at the Library, Happy Pride everyone!
The site theme and front page have been updated to celebrate! We'll also be highlighting LGBTQ+ entries on our socials throughout the month, as well as some resources to help support and/or educate.
Which, speaking of, if you have written an entry or posted a gallery/have made WL related art with significant LGBTQ+ themes, and are okay with the extra visibility, I would love to feature them on WL's and SCP's socials! Please shoot me a DM with your writing/art and a short 1-2 sentence blurb if you'd like to submit something!
First, chosen by zipzipskins and Vi, is "Cempasúchil" by Din Bidor, a beautiful tribute to his late companion Kira: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/cempasuchil
Second, chosen and written by CadaverCommander, is "The Century Worm," a grand piece depicting the final days of the uber-rich Teltanigan Rimegold: https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-century-worm
Features for the month of May are…
First, written by Dr Bierre,
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/only-high-upon-the-mountain
Second, written by Gawain777 is
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/american-all-stars
Check them out!
I like reading songs/poems on it and have have not found anything good
Need a break from preparing your ComboCon entries? How about you come and read the March Features!!
First is "Single Days and Snow Flurries" by Gatoni, a story steeped in the complications of one's past
And second is "Possessed" by aismallard, an abstract story exploring transfeminine gender dysphoria
Enjoy!
Almost a year after the Debate Club, we're happy to announce our latest contest - Welcome to ComboCon2024!
The contest involves combining two prompts, which will inspire your entry. Also, winners will be decided by nomination rather than votecount.
Posting opens in two weeks, on the 18th March, but writing STARTS NOW! Please read the contest page for all the info you need:
Every year we hold a survey to get an idea of how the WL community has changed, what their interests are for the future of the site, and more. That time of the year has rolled around again, so we'd really appreciate as many of you as possible to take this short survey about yourself and your experience with the site - especially if you've taken a similar survey like this before, as this is a yearly thing with new questions! Most of the data accrued from the survey will then be compiled and posted on the main site for everyone to view, and will affect how we move forward this year. Thank you!
Here's this month's features!
Number one is The Devil in Purple Silk by Stygian Blue, a part of the site's newest and hottest collection, Mages of Rela!
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-devil-in-purple-silk
Number Two is Last Meal by zipzipskins, a piece that's part of the recent explosion in popularity of the Journal of the Walk!
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/last-meal
Enjoy!
Hi! I recently got into the WL universe and I want to make a character for it. Specifically, I want to make them a librarian. From what I've seen though, becoming a librarian seems to be a punishment and not a job you can just- get.
Which begs the question, is there anyone in the WL universe who wanted to become a librarian? And if so, would the WL even want them?
a re the er any storyies th at eithor involve o r mentioan scp-343 aka god aka allah aka big mna in sky
it seem s lik e somethi ng or soonemone so po werful should be documantaed in the librayr
Looks like we fell a bit behind on porting features, sorry folks! Here's the last three months of features for you to check out and enjoy:
November:
Our first feature is The Day the Lampposts Walked Away by Spoddette, a delightful poem
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-day-the-lampposts-walked-away
And our second is A Gravedigger in the Ten-Tongue Empire by Sobek, a poignant tale of death https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/a-gravedigger-in-the-ten-tongue-empire
December:
Our first feature is Midnight Ride Radio by IndustryStandard, a wonderful exploration of the night, angels, and bus rides from an enigmatic radio host
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/midnight-ride-radio
Our second feature is Empty Architecture by Gavin, a whoppingly large piece delving deep into the psychology of Daidalos, famous creator of The Labyrinth
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/empty-architecture
January:
Our first feature is a poignant short story by ironshears , the world will have to wait on us today.
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-world-will-have-to-wait-on-us-today
Our second feature is In Their Wake- an awesome collab between vishardsh and akam80 for the TitanClash canon!
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/in-their-wake
big evil thing called sir reginald comes out of tv and terrorize library does any on e know it
just got into the Wanderers Library as a whole. Definitely one of my all time concepts from the scp universe, if not fiction as a whole. I adore the idea of an infinite library where prose and reality overlap. And it's also pretty funny how in contrast to the SCP wiki, TWL treats world ending monsters with so little regard.
I want to know more about the wanderers library and it's style of writing for most works similar to how most of the main scps have a sterile and medical style
Happy October everyone! We've got your features here, fresh out of the oven!
First is Versos, a series masterminded by the wonderful Maxyfran73, a series that is said by many readers to get better and better as you go on!
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/versos
Second, we decided to choose Coagulate by retiinas, a short but horror-themed piece to get everyone in the Halloween mood.
I'll reply with the photo, but it's a Tumblr post, think it could be a nice way to give the library some secrecy against the foundation in-universe? Think it could add some realism. In IRL security there's always this game of, found an exploit, a couple of years or months later, the exploit is patched, few weeks later, found an exploit. This could be really interesting considering the chaos of an inter-universe setting.
That time of the month again - features are here! We have returning author floridapologia's short, thoughtful poem about reptiles and wet things, Amphibious!
We also have an older article from the Scavenger Hunt contest, Dysadron's delightfully self-referential I Purchased a Story!
Get to reading, folks! Until next features!
So, as the title states, i am looking for a story i once read.
It was about a month ago, and I have no clue of the name, but I remember it was about three distinct concepts of death coming into existance and watching the worlds creation and happenings. I remember they called themselves the 'Elder Death', (cant remember the seconda name), and 'Little Death'
I'll add edits if any more details come to mind, but I would greatly apreciate help in finding this story again.
August Features are here!
Check out first time WL author Nylo 's piece, Phillip's Plain! A SSS entry in which an old audio cassette is recovered and the story within it revealed. Lots of worldbuilding and culture in this one!
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/phillip-s-plain
And secondly, JackZR's piece A Story About Buckets brings us, well, a story about buckets! A fun piece told in verse exploring philosophy and nature.
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/a-story-about-buckets
Get to reading!
Hi, I know that the Library isn't necessarily supposed to be read in chronological order and can really be read in (mostly) any order like the SCP foundation, but I like reading things in chronological order. The SCP wiki has a helpful Page Calendar but I can't find anything similar for the Wanderer's Library, is there something similar and/or could someone help me set that up if not please?
And we're live! Let's get ready to rumble folks!
The third SSS event, TitanClash LIVE, has just had its hub page posted to the site, meaning the writing phase can now begin! Let's see some epic kaiju battles!
This canon will always be open to contributions; however, if you write something between now and August 15th 2023, you'll get a novelty role on our Discord server!
Check out the hub page here:
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/titanclash-live
And if you're new here and are like, what's SSS? Learn about our collaborative canon creation events here:
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/sss2
Let's get to writing!
July features are here!
Today we are bringing you not just two stories, but many! This month's features are entire series you should check out.
First up, a series that's still ongoing. Visards's Ocular Haze features magic, sci fi, body augmentation, awesome characters, and more! No hub page yet (get on that!) but you can start with the first piece here:
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/scabs
Second up, an older but still beloved completed series. MuseHill brings us the The Heptateuch of Eve. Follow a mysterious manuscript discovered by a secret agent working for the Serpent's Hand in this multi part series with clever formatting, beautiful art, and even more awesome characters.
https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-heptateuch-of-eve-hub