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Unwound Zine

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Time—and the thread of Fate—is running out! There's just 3 days left to apply for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU zine...

Links below ⏬

#atozines #contributorapplications #pjo #pjozine

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's contributor applications closes in 3 days on November 17th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Unwound Zine

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Q: Hi, I was wondering about samples for writers. Can we include non-sexual NSFW/sensitive topics as long as it's warned and rated t?

A: Hello! Sensitive content such as suicidal tendencies is permitted with content warnings...
alterspring.org/@UnwoundZine...

Unwound Zine answered: Hi, I was wondering about samples for writers. The guidelines mentions these can't be NSFW, which I totally get, but I was wondering if that was only the case for sexual situati...

Hello! Sensitive content such as suicidal tendencies is permitted with content warnings. For this in particular, please avoid gore and graphic descriptions on page. Samples should follow all other gui...

alterspring.org

November 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM

Unwound Zine

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Q: The guidelines say submissions have to be SFW but the overall portfolio can have NSFW content as long as you say…
A: Hello! Samples should be SFW (i.e. rated T by AO3 standards). Curated portfolios should stay SFW & T-rated, but if your portfolio links to... alterspring.org/@UnwoundZine...

Unwound Zine answered: The guidelines say that submissions have to be SFW but that the overall portfolio can have NSFW content as long as you indicate so in your application. But that question on the ...

Hello! Samples should be SFW (i.e. rated T by AO3 standards). Curated portfolios should stay SFW & T-rated, but if your portfolio is a link to an external source (like a social media or AO3 site), any...

alterspring.org

November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Unwound Zine

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The Fates have a quest for you: Apply to Unwound and help them shape the paths to come...

You've only got 5 days to get your applications in!

#atozines #contributorapplications #pjo #pjozine

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's contributor applications closes in 5 days on November 17th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Unwound Zine

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Percy's lost on his path and needs your guidance—apply to Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine to show him the way!

Contributor apps close in 1 week: apply now before time runs out.

#atozines #contributorapplications #pjo #pjozine

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's contributor applications closes in 1 week on November 17th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Unwound Zine

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Guest Intro

soia has the Fate's foresight when working with writers to bring their words to life! Their vibrant colours and heartfelt emotions are the perfect partner to the adventures of our heroes.

Spot artist intro: soia
soia is on tumblr as soia-jog and instagram as soia.jpg.
Bio: Ciao! I'm soia a freelance italian artist working as an illustrator and trying to get into the animation industry! The Percy Jackson fandom will always have a special place in my heart and I am glad I got to live ton of adventures thanks to it!

Which high fantasy AU would your favorite character find themselves in and why?
Maybe Piper as a bard possibly!

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November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Unwound Zine

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The threads of Fate are frayed: can you reweave their tapestry into a High Fantasy epic?

We're looking for page, spot & merch artists, and writers to join our quest to map the paths of our heroes! Apps close in 2 weeks.

#PJO #PercyJackson #fanzine #zine #InterestCheck #HoO

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's contributor applications closes in 2 weeks on November 17th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Unwound Zine

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The Fates are weaving the stories of our heroes—but we think you should choose their paths instead!

There's 3 weeks left to apply for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine. We're looking for writers and artists of all types.

October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Unwound Zine

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What do the Fates have in store for you?

We might not have a prophecy at hand, but use our flowchart to see how you should support Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU zine!

Contributor apps close on November 17th - archetype polls and AU ideas coming soon 👀

#atozines #zineapps #pjo #PJOZine

Flowchart style graphic. Decide your fate: What do you like the most about PJO?

Is it the art or the writing? Apply as a contributor!
Is it the characters? Answer our archetypes poll! Coming soon.
Is it the setting or the plot? Come up with an AU idea! Coming soon.

Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Unwound Zine

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Defy the Fates: choose your own path.

Contributor Applications for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine are open until November 17th.

#atozines #contributorapplications #pjo #pjozine

October 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Unwound Zine

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Our Interest Check Results came to us in the unconventional method of Fate's Tapestries rather than Iris Message, but with such a speedy service we can't complain!

Thank you for over 115 responses!

#PJO #PercyJackson #fanzine #zine #InterestCheck #HoO

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine announces our Interest Check Results! Thank you for 115+ responses. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Unwound Zine

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While questing though the Wicked Wizard's lair, Percy's path crosses with a pair of witches!

Check out Kiss Me Goodbye: A Gelphie Ship Zine to help Percy on his quest 💚 🩷

wickedshipzine.bsky.social @wickedshipzine.bsky.social · Oct 1

Something Wicked this way comes... 💚🩷

Announcing Kiss Me Goodbye: A Glinda and Elphaba ship zine. Interest Check open until October 29th!

Link below or in our bio ⬇️

#gelphie #wickedzine #galinda #elphaba #atozines #InterestCheck

October 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Unwound Zine

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Apps open October 20th—apologies for any confusion!

#PJO #pjozine #HoO

Unwound Zine @unwoundzine.bsky.social · Oct 15

The Fates offer a rare glimpse of potential future paths. Which one should Annabeth take? Let us know in the comments!

Contributor Applications for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine open on November 17th.

Art by Hibi, our art mod!

#atozines #apps #pjo #pjozine

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Art in the large tapestry shows 5 Annabeths in a V shape. Book canon Annabeth is in the middle wearing a camp half blood shirt and a blue baseball cap pulled over her face. The other 4 Annabeths show her as an owl warrior, mermaid, greek princess, and witch. Owl warrior annabeth's face is covered by a mask, she wears armour and has a sword. Mermaid Annabeth has blue skin and a blue tail covered in fishing net with a seaweed top. Her arms are folded and she is giving the viewer side eye. Greek princess Annabeth wears a cream toga with pink and gold detailing. Her hair is half up, half down. Witch Annabeth has black robes and hat with crimson trip, and holds a wand and open spellbook. She looks uncertain.

October 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM

Unwound Zine

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The Fates offer a rare glimpse of potential future paths. Which one should Annabeth take? Let us know in the comments!

Contributor Applications for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine open on November 17th.

Art by Hibi, our art mod!

#atozines #apps #pjo #pjozine

October 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Unwound Zine

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Interest Check Closed

Thank you all for your interest in our project!

We'll see you on the next path over—contributor apps open on October 20th!

#pjo #pjozine #HoO

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's interest check is closed. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 14, 2025 at 4:01 AM

Unwound Zine

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Not even the Fates can stop Time—but Percy has, and so can you.

Today is your last day to complete the Interest Check for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU zine!

Which path should we take? Help us decide!

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's interest check closes in 12 hours on October 13th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Unwound Zine

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We can't tell who's more interested in our heroes: the Fates, or you?

There's just 1 day left to win against the most primordial gods: complete the Interest Check for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU zine!

#pjo #fanzine

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's interest check closes in 1 day on October 13th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Unwound Zine

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With only 3 days left to complete our Interest Check, you'll need to use Hermes Express to send yours in on time!

Dodge the Fates' tricky weaving and shape the path to come!

#pjo #fanzine #interestcheck

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's interest check closes in 3 days on October 13th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Unwound Zine

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Proving that swords are mightiest when they're also a pen is our Writing mod, @veloxvoid.bsky.social!

VeloxVoid doesn't need to visit Hypnos to live his dream of editing: his genuine excitement to help people develop their work makes him perfect for our project!

Mod intro: VeloxVoid. Writing.
Hey there! I’m Hawk and I love everything editing! Reading has been my passion since I was a tiny kid, so it’s an honour to work on a project for a franchise as incredible as PJO.

Experience: Writer mod for 15+ completed zines including: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Final Fantasty VII x Pokémon Crossover, and Shadow the Hedgehog zine.

Find VeloxVoid on Bluesky and AO3 as VeloxVoid.

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October 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Unwound Zine

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The Fates work fast but you'll need to work faster: our Interest Check closes in just 5 days!

Unwound is a Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine.

Help us choose the path forward...

#fanzine #PJO #atzfeed

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's interest check closes in 5 days on October 13th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Unwound Zine

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Poring over the pages of canon and myth is our Lead Writer, echyrrhus! (echyrrhus on tumblr)

Chyrr's love of legends will help them stitch together all the scenes of our epic zine!

Mod intro: echyrrhus. Founder and Lead Writer.
Hi. I’m Chyrr, and since the age of nine I have been obsessed with the Hellenistic myths, which led my teacher to lend me the Lightning Thief, and now here I am: a writer—although still very unpublished—and PJO enjoyer, ready to commit to this fanzine with all my heart.

Experience: I have written numerous fanfictions and original stories on both Wattpad and AO3, and have worked on several local writing projects! This is my first zine and I am excited to learn.

Find Chyrr on tumblr, X, & instagram as echyrrhus.

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October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Unwound Zine

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The Fates would have our heroes wandering in the dark, unsure of their surroundings.

Which path do they walk? Only you can illuminate their way!

There's just 1 week left to complete the Interest Check for Unwound: A Riordanverse High Fantasy AU Zine.

#atozines #PJO

Unwound: A RiordanVerse High Fantasy AU Fanzine's interest check closes in 1 week on October 13th. Find Unwound Zine on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr as @UnwoundZine, on Bluesky as @unwoundzine.bsky.social, and on Carrd as https://unwoundzine.carrd.co/.

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October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Unwound Zine

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From the Interest Check:
Have you considered expanding the word count allotment for writer contributors? — We'd love to depending on interest! Share our interest check to help make this a reality…

alterspring.org/@UnwoundZine...

Unwound Zine answered: From the Interest Check: Have you considered expanding the word count allotment for writer contributors? I noticed submissions must be 1k-2k when they open, which is a little sh...

We'd love to depending on interest! Higher word counts result in higher page counts, which increase our project costs, so we'll increase the word count based on our IC responses—that means you should ...

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October 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Unwound Zine

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As charming and inspirational as the Muses themselves is our Art mod, Hibi! (hibdazzle on tumblr)

Hibi's been amongst artists since the time of the titans! They've seen enough to guide our artists pieces to truly shine like stars in Nyx's sky.

Mod intro: Hibdazzle. Art.
Helloo! I’m Hibi and I’ve always loved fantasy, always will. PJO was my first introduction to Greek mythology and gave us a world so easy to imagine ourselves in for us to explore. I’m so excited to bring everyone’s favourite characters from that world into even more fantastical universes through writing and artwork!

Experience: Social Media Mod for Ethereal: A Tinkerbell Fanzine

Find Hibi on tumblr & instagram as hibdazzle.

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October 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Unwound Zine

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Splashing around in search of Poseidon's Trident is our Marketing mod, @elasmosaurusfic.bsky.social!

El is as wild and free as Percy's sea with all the cleverness & wit that Annabeth brings to the table—keeping our socials fresh and fun for months!

Mod intro: Elasmosaurus. Marketing.
Hey everyone, I'm El and I haven't been the same since I read the words “the sea does not like to be restrained.” I've been modding zines and fandom events since 2021 in a variety of roles, but most often as a Marketing Mod. I'm super excited to be involved in a project for my secret love, PJO!

Experience: Mod for ~7 zines as a mix of Marketing, Organisation, and Writer Mod, including Farce and Facades: A FE3H Masquerade Zine, and Almost Sentimental: A Ferdibert AU Zine

Find El on tumblr & Bluesky as Elasmosaurusfic, on X as Elasmosaurus11, & AO3 as Elasmosaurus.

Cream background with golden strands. In the top right is a blue tapestry. It has a brown and gold trim patterned in a Greek style. In the centre of the tapestry is a large gold circle with the mod's icon. El's icon is a chibi-style great white shark against a light blue background. A few small bubbles float around it, and on the shark’s back is the word “SPIKHYENNA”.

October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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