The wind is howling and a chill fills the air. The spirits of the night make way for the ones of winter. You hear the bells toll as a smile crosses your face - it's that time of year again -

The Library's annual Yuletide Gift Exchange!!

This is an awesome and super-fun holiday tradition here, where all of us get together and make writing/art gifts for one another in a Secret Santa-style event. Signups are open for the next 2 weeks or so, until Saturday, November 30, 2024 9:00 AM PST -- visit the thread to read the rules and sign up with what you can offer and what you would like!

Please do read the rules, especially the pinch-hitting and blacklist sections; don't worry, they don't preclude you from participating, but they do have some important information, particularly if you struggled to get your gift in last year!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-16987191/4th-annual-library-yuletide-gift-exchange

With the Promenade event officially over, it's time for your monthly dose of featured articles to return once again! Our event winners were given the choice to feature a story of their choosing, and we think you'll enjoy what they picked!

Our first feature is "Four Flush" By AKAM80 a thrilling piece with high stakes and unexpected turns!

Our second feature is " There is Dust on my Mind" by minmin a piece whose imagery inspires a thoughtful and wondrous reading experience!

Don't sleep on these epic picks from our contest winners. Check em out! Happy reading everyone!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/there-is-dust-on-my-mind

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/four-flush

The music fades, and the dance floor falls silent as the Library reclaims its peace, marking the end of the Promenade...

That's right, the nomination period and therefore the Phantom's Promenade Event are officially over! Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope you all had a lot of fun reading and writing all the unique stories to come out of this event. There were a lot of wonderful pieces submitted this time around, but there can only be 3 who sit at the top. So without further ado, here are our winners!:

This Journal piece has Walked its way into third. That's right, our number 3 spot goes to Snapdragon133 with Knell!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/knell

This story has traveled Over Root and Under Loam to reach our dear readers. The winner of second place goes to Vishardsh with Some Fell Meniscus!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/some-fell-meniscus

And the one you've all been waiting for. The winner of the Phantom's Promenade event and our number one spot goes to AKAM80 with Field Dressing!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/field-dressing

Be sure to congratulate our winners for the great work they put in! And don't forget to check out the event page for some additional prizes and statistics!

We hope to see you again next time! But until then, Happy reading!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/phantomspromenade2024

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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!

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/phantomspromenade2024

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:

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/for-my-friends

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/they-wouldnt-bury-him

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:

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/zarafa

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-night-i-left-home

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

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/the-hawk

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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https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/salamandras

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/urodela

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!

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The contest involves combining two prompts, which will inspire your entry. Also, winners will be decided by nomination rather than votecount.

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Posting opens in two weeks, on the 18th March, but writing STARTS NOW! Please read the contest page for all the info you need:

https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/combocon2024

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!

Link: https://forms.gle/s1RmYWL9Us51EefF8

Here's this month's features!

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/versos

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Second, we decided to choose Coagulate by retiinas, a short but horror-themed piece to get everyone in the Halloween mood.

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https://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/coagulate

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.

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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!