**EDIT Thu Dec 3 23:24:15 UTC 2009 **

Hey Everyone, we are about to run the last alter job that we need to on our database servers. This will effect userpics / scrapbook / vgift images for the next few hours. Have no fear, your images aren't lost, there is just a really intensive process running on the servers which store the information for mogilefs. Thank you for your understanding and all the LJ love...

Hey LJers,

I just wanted to let you all know that we are going to be performing some mogilefs maintenance over the next few days. We will be upgrading our current version to latest stable as well as changing some db config information to better handle the amount of files we are currently hosting. This shouldn't cause a big impact on site stability, but you may see some minor delays with userpic / scrapbook images appearing or other requests associated with our mogilefs. We would love to not have that happen, but unfortunately with some of the steps we need to take we have to cause a delay with images. I figured this was a better solution than taking down all of LiveJournal because well lets face it, we all need our daily LJ fix ;)

Thanks,

backpacking
Want to embrace your wanderlust on the cheap? If you're high on adventurous spirit, but low on funds, this community can help you plan a trip to anywhere. Offering plentiful tips on how to travel light, you can post about inexpensive hotels and youth hostels if you're into urban exploration or discuss camping gear and mosquito netting for the great outdoors. Hitch your backpack, pitch your tent, and carpe diem!

Title: Snow White
Pairing: LelouchxSuzaku
Genre: Oneshot, Humour, Romance
Rating: R, just to be sure
Summary: "A son came to her with skin white as snow, lips rosy as blood, and hair as black as ebony wood... and neither mirrors, dwarfs nor animals would be able to escape his charm. The young Prince knew that somewhere up there, someone hated him."

“I don't care. You will not name my son Little Snow-White!”

Title: Pleasures of Art
Pairing: ClovisxLelouch (fully intend on playing around with that order). Also LelouchxSuzaku, SchneizelxClovis and a few others.
Summary: What if Lelouch had returned to Britannia after the invasion of Japan? The answer is simple, and it involves chess, less than sane family members and the unconventional use of art supplies. Next time, maybe Lelouch will think twice about heightening the stakes.
Then again, maybe not.
Status: In progress
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Besides M/M smut, incest and the unconventional use of art supplies? Semi-con (or something like that) and randomness; the former probably just applying to chapter one. Also, occasional fluff and a plot that is a bit shy during the first part... don't startle it.

Lelouch couldn't believe he had actually lost.

Two chapters are up on lj so far, but the other six that are already finished shouldn't take long to appear.

bookfails
Planning to do your part to help boost the declining publishing industry this holiday? Better check here first. Sure, there are plenty of folks who post glowing reviews of their favorite books. But what about the epic fails? Compose and/or discuss snarky, incisive critiques on the books you despise most.

foundphotos
Ever stumble across a frayed photo in your grandmother's attic? How about a faded picture tucked in the sleeve of an old novel at a used book sale? This is the place to post them. An amazing, eclectic collection of photographs sure to delight anyone with a penchant for history or nostalgic memorabilia.

note_to_cat
Having trouble conveying the concept of accountability to your cat? Now you can share letters to your significant felines and give public witness to your declarations of love and domestic negotiations. Whether you want to publish an apology for falling short on your cat-nip obligations or you need to raise a delicate hygiene issue.

New poster. ^^

Title: Kissing the Enemy
Rating: T
Word Count: 5,876
Pairing/Characters: C.C. x Kallen
Genre: Romance
Summary: "Why the confused look? Don't you agree with me?” CC tipped her head, acting as if she was actually intrigued by the notion. “Tell me, Kouzuki— if it was Lelouch pinning you against a wall, in this room all alone, would you be acting so jumpy?"
Warnings: Hopefully the "Yuri" goes unsaid. xD

Find it here on ff.net.

Damask
Suzaku/Euphie/Lelouch, PG
3119 words
Euphie has a wish.

( And this is how Euphie knows she is in trouble, because she has always loved too much. )

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Beloved (Rest in Peace)
female!Lelouch/Suzaku, PG
3154 words
She wears a schoolboy’s clothes, now, with her hair cut to fall close to her neck, but still with her princess’s high cheekbones and elegant jaw.

( The princesses' fairytales are ugly things. )

65redroses
Eva is a vibrant young woman with Cystic Fibrosis who survived a double lung transplant. Read about her difficult recovery and personal triumphs over pain, isolation, and fear. Back in school, Eva now works part-time in a children's center and enjoys running and cross-country skiing. A documentary on her story, entitled 65 Red Roses, won three awards at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

meet_other_moms
A warm and welcoming "Add me" community for moms of all ages and backgrounds from around the world. If you're a mom, just post a little about yourself and start connecting with other mothers based on similar hobbies, musical interests, book/TV/movie preferences, or taste in humor! A great way for busy moms to socialize online.

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Want to share a fabulous home recipe for coconut bread? Suddenly run out of confectioner's sugar with company on the way and need to find out a quick in-house substitute? Searching for tips on what to charge for a custom-designed wedding cake? Whether you're a professional chef, an aspiring culinary wizard, or a happy home-baker, you'll get delicious guidance from fellow and sister foodies.