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DtCA 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:13:05 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

Hi all,

Sign-ups for the Down the Chimney Affair (DtCA), the Man from UNCLE (tv) fandom's annual fanfic gift exchange are now open and will remain so until October 13!

Sign ups close Oct 13, stories due Dec 15 for anonymous publication on Dec 25, author IDs revealed on New Year's Day.

Hope you will join us!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

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More Free Zines on Offer

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:57:37 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Here’s the list of my personal collection of slash MFU paper zines. Free for the taking, except for reimbursement of shipping costs. I will ship only to US addresses at this point.

The Brothers Kuryakin – a multi-author novel that grew out of a round-robin fic on the old Channel L listserv back in the day. 93 pages

The We Are Family Affair – a multi-author novel, sequel to Brothers Kuryakin, 195 pages

Clandestine Affairs 1 and 2 – Anthology zine, 2002 and 2003

Classified Affairs 2 – 6, plus the Tribute issue. Anthology zine, 1995 – 2001
CA 1 and 7 have been claimed, rest are still available

~~City of Byzantium – 1988 novel by Eros, illustrations by KOZ~~

~~Confidential Files 1 and 2 – Anthology zine, 2000~~

Dyad #16 – Multi-media (multiple fandoms) anthology zine. 1995. 2 MFU stories

~~The Evergreen Affair – collection of stories by DVS, 2002~~

False Images/Comrades 3/Ghost Writers in the Wind. Copy of a compilation of 2 novels and an anthology zine. False Images, 1991 novel by Alexi Tesla. Ghost Writers in the Wind, 1988 novel by Alexi Tesla. Comrades 3, 1992 anthology zine. Extra big zine, comb bound

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – MFU manga story, with some very charming art. Not bound

~~N.I.F.A.L. – 2002 anthology zine. 141 pages~~

Night Moves 1 and 2. Anthology zines, 1996 and 1998

No Holds Barred # 13 – 1996 anthology zine, 80 pages

Old World Affair – 1994 novel by Hephaiston. Vampire story, 301 pages

One Night Stand – 1989 novel by Robyn LaSalle, illustrated by KOZ. 105 pages

~~Perestroika – 1990 novel by Elizabeth Urich. 202 pages. Incredibly beautiful illustrations~~

Trilogy – 1992, by Elizabeth Urich, three intertwined stories. 142 pages

Reclassified Affairs 1 – Anthology zine, 1998 and 2001
Reclassified #2 has been claimed, #1 still available

Relative Secrecy #4, #5 #10 – Anthology zine, 1997 - 2007
RS 1-3 and 6 - 9 have been claimed

True Colours – 1993 novel by Kitty Fisher. 110 pages

UNCLE Affairs – a collection of supernatural slash MFU stories

~~UNCLE Gold – 2001 anthology zine, digest sized, 154 pages~~

~~UNCLE “/” Collected – a collection of mostly unpublished and/or first draft MFU slash stories~~

UNCLE Under Wraps (Linda White’s Third Level) – 2001 collection of all stories by Linda White in this universe up to that date. 205 pages. This is a copy of the zine, good quality and has been comb bound

~~We Have Each Other 1 – 3 – Anthology zine. 1996 – 1999~~

Oh, and I also found another gen zine, DeClassified Affairs, 1998, anthology zine. Unbound copy.

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Giving Away MFU Zines

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:32:46 GMT

Posted by: vysila

It's time to downsize everything in preparation for a move, and that includes my beloved fanzine collection. I am happy to mail zines to anyone in the U.S. just for reimbursement of postage costs. Good condition.

This batch contains GEN Man from UNCLE zines. I have a lot more of the slashy stuff and that list will follow in a few days.

Comment to this post or PM me if interested.

~~Del Floria’s Press #1~~
~~Del Floria’s Press #2~~
~~Del Floria’s Press #3~~
~~Dossier One~~
Dossier Two
Eyes Only #9 (adult het)
Kuryakin Files #23
Kuryakin Files #28
~~Paladin’s Affair (2 mildly slashy stories, rest are gen)~~
Quelle Belle Vie Affair by Vicki Loebel – 2002 novel
~~Sleeping Beauty Affair by C.W. Walker – 1994 novel~~
~~Small Sacrifices Affair by N.L. Hayes & C.W. Walker – 2003 novel~~
~~Through Innocent Eyes – collected works of Linda Cornett~~
~~Tiger Cage Affair by Patti Ellis – 1996 novel~~
UNCLE Chronicles 1 – Cousins, Friends & Brothers – stories by Pat Foley (copy of zine, not bound)
~~Waverly Papers, 1983~~
Double volume containing two novellas (copy of the zine, not bound)
Wolves and Lambs Affair by J. Hunter Holly - 1977 novella
Final Affair by Paula Block – novella

There are also two novels that hover between slashy (nothing explicit) and gen, with some het (nothing explicit) thrown in for good measure. There are also some indirectly referenced torture scenes, nothing explicit. LOTS of IK hurt in this one.
Beloved Traitor by R. Dean Becker – 1993 novel
Traitor Redeemed by R. Dean Becker – sequel to Beloved Traitor

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Down the Chimney Affair 2024 is live!

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:44:25 GMT

Posted by: vysila

It's that time of the year when our stockings are overflowing with delicious fanfic about our favorite spies! Head on over to AO3 to indulge in all the fabulous yummy treats left for us.

The Down the Chimney Affair 2024"

Remember, if you uploaded your story early, you can go in and edit your story to change the publication date to something a little more current. That way it will display on the 'front page' of our fandom's fanworks listing.

A HUGE thank-you to Timemidae, who did all the heavy lifting for me this year. This tradition would have been MIA this year without her. Please be sure to let her know how much you appreciate all her effort!

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Admin Post: Down the Chimney Affair 2024

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:59:29 GMT

Posted by: vysila

This beloved annual fiction gift exchange is back and open for business on AO3, hosted by vysila and Timemidae. Feel free to contact either with any questions or concerns.

As always, the sign-up period will remain open for three weeks, after which all participants will receive their assignments. Stories will be due on Monday December 16, 2024 and published on Christmas Day December 25, 2024.

This will be an anonymous gift exchange but authors will be made public on January 1, 2025.

Check out the challenge here! Remember that you must be signed into your AO3 account to sign up to participate.

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Authors Revealed for the 2023 Down the Chimney Affair Collection

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 16:03:44 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Friends, it is time! The authors who wrote the 15 tantalizing MFU stories this year are now public. If you have not done so yet(or even if you have), go ahead and check out the stories and their authors and be sure to give them some love. Did you guess correctly which author wrote which story?

Thank you so much to all who participated. This is such a labor of love at the busiest time of year, and your devotion to our fandom is awesome!

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The Down the Chimney Affair 2023 Is Live!

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:13:13 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Happy to announce that the 2023 Down the Chimney Affair is now live. We have 15 stories for your reading enjoyment.

Thank you to the authors who generously shared their time and love of MFU with us. Please be sure to leave them love in the form of kudos and comments.

You will find the stories right here.

Authors will be revealed on January 1, 2024.

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DtCA Assignments Have Been Sent

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:36:03 GMT

Posted by: vysila

All story assignments for the Down the Chimney Affair have now been emailed to the writers. Please let me know if you do not receive your writing assignment soon (don't forget to check your spam/junk folders) so I can re-send it manually.

This year's matching of authors to recipients was a bit of a challenge as there were several new and unfamiliar participants. Fingers crossed everyone is pleased with their assignments.

Your stories are due to be posted to the AO3 collection no later than December 16th. That way if there are any defaults there will still be time to get a pinch hit story written. If anyone has difficulty meeting that deadline please let me know as soon as possible.

Any questions or concerns, do contact me, either via DW PM or email vysila at comcast dot net

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Last Day to sign up for Down the Chimney!

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:07:51 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Wow, those three weeks went fast! The signup window to participate in DtCA will close later today, so if you've been on the fence about it, today is the day!

I am grateful to those who signed up already, knowing that we lost David during this signup period and yet chose to go forward with participating. I appreciate you all and am looking forward to seeing what y'all come up with.

Tomorrow at some point you will receive your assignments, so if you don't receive one by Monday, be sure to get in touch with me. I know I've been having a real problem with mail getting diverted into my spam folder lately, so don't forget to check there.

As always, I am available via email for any questions, clarifications, defaults, and so on.

Thanks so much for keeping this lovely tradition alive.

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David McCallum has passed

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:08:45 GMT

Posted by: vysila

He died today, September 25, six days after his 90th birthday.

There are some truly beautiful tributes online - a quick google will turn them up. His wife of over 50 years only said that she wished they had had the chance to grow old together.

May David be at peace and may his family find comfort in that.

Here in this community, this fandom, we will remember him as Illya, Number 2 of Section 2 of the U.N.C.L.E. And as such, he will always be forever young.

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Down the Chimney Affair 2023 is open for sign-ups!

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:13:02 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Sorry it took a little longer to get this done than expected. I had a domestic crisis that delayed me for a couple of weeks. But! The 2023 Collection and Gift Exchange Challenge is now live and ready for you to sign up! You will have three weeks to sign up to participate.

Remember, if you sign up to receive a story, you must also be willing to write one in exchange. The rules and FAQs are right there on the AO3 collection profile page and should there be any questions in following the various instructions, do not hesitate to contact me directly at vysila AT comcast DOT net.

Here's a handy link to the profile page where you can sign up:
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/down_the_chimney_affair_2023/profile

Looking forward to your tasty holiday stories!

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Any Interest in doing the Down the Chimney Affair this year?

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:00:17 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Yep, it's already that time when we need to start thinking about our annual winter holiday/Christmas fic exchange, even if it is a long way off still. So here I am, once again gauging interest.

Also, this will be our 18th annual exchange (we skipped a year or two in there), and on that high note I must sadly announce that I will probably not manage one after this year. So if there is anyone who would like to take over the AO3 exchange for next year and beyond, do please let me know.

Cross-posting to the LJ communities as well.

(Also, a heads up for those not on LJ - their MFU Scrapbook Halloween fic challenge is currently accepting prompts. Contact spikesgirl58 via PM here on DW for info on getting in on that.)

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Third-Level Story Links

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:06:32 GMT

Posted by: tinturtle

In response to my recent post seeking zine-only recs, one person brought up U.N.C.L.E. Under Wraps by Linda White (nsandik), a collection of stories in her Third-Level Universe. dancingpony asked if any were online, which led me down a rabbit hole, the fruits of which are below.

ETA: See the comments for gilda_elise's list of Third-Level stories, both online and zine-only, in in-universe chronological order.

1) A number of stories from the zine are online. I added five new links to the Fanlore article on the zine.

2) I found Third-Level stories not in the zine on the Third Level page at File 40 and on Linda White's page at Fanfic Depot.

3) I found the following further Third-Level stories:
The Revenge is Mine Affair
The S'Mores Affair
The D.R.E.A.M. Machine Affair
The Ice Man Affiar
The Ruby Butterfly Affair

4) I also found the following stories by Linda White that may or may not be Third-Level stories:
The Team Player Affair
The Two Birds, One Stone Affair
The Walter Mitty Affair (Part 1, Part 2)
[ETA: gilda_elise says The Walter Mitty Affair is set in the Third-Level Universe, but before its special features start to manifest.]
Dinner for One

Do pipe up if you have more information.

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Zine-Only Recs?

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:49:34 GMT

Posted by: tinturtle

What are your favorite MFU stories that are only available in zines? What do you like about them?

I'm considering ordering some MFU fic in hard copy from Make It Go Away, but there is a fair amount to choose from. I thought some recs might help.

(If anyone wants to rec from what MIGA has available, you can see the adult zines here and the non-adult zines here. If you want to know about my preferences, see this post. Any of that is only for people who'd enjoy it, though.)

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Social MFU Watch: This Monday (Tuesday in AUS)

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:45:07 GMT

Posted by: tinturtle

I don't want to create spam, but I know some people are members of this comm who are not part of the MFU Canteen. I've recently started a social episode watch with accompanying text chat. Details below.

The next Social MFU Watch will be held at 01:00 UTC, Tuesday, 4 April. This will be 9 PM ON MONDAY North American Eastern time, 6 PM ON MONDAY Pacific time, and 11 AM on Tuesday Australian Eastern time.

(I am not trying to accommodate European cousins for this watch. The next watch will take place at 19:00 UTC on Saturday, 8 April, which will be 9 PM Central European time, 3 PM North American Eastern time, and 12 PM Pacific time.)

At the coming event, we will be watching The Shark Affair.

To attend the watch, navigate to this watch room at the appointed time. Note that this is a different address than for the last watch. If you want to chat under your own name, you will need to register with the site ahead of time, which is free. Otherwise you will be assigned a random animal name.

The Social Watch aims to accommodate both gen and slash fans. Slash fans are asked to keep any slashy comments G-rated while gen fans are asked to practice tolerance.

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Down the Chimney Assignments

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:51:09 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Just to let everyone know that the signups closed yesterday and assignments have been matched up and sent out! Check your inboxes for your assignments and let me know if you have not received yours as yet.

Remember that assignments are sent to the email address associated with your AO3 account.

Any questions or problems, let me know, either by PM or email to vysila AT comcast DOT net.

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Psst. Pass It On!

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:01:59 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Signups for the Down the Chimney Affair, our annual holiday fic exchange, close this Saturday, October 8th so you've still got plenty of time to consider what kind of tasty Man from UNCLE treat you want to find in your stocking come Christmas Day, and also what you want to offer as a treat.

Go ahead, you know you want to!
Sign up here

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Sign-Ups are Open for the Down the Chimney Affair 2022!

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:33:28 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Help us celebrate the 19th year of this annual holiday fic exchange by giving Illya and Napoleon the best holiday season ever!

For those of you unfamiliar with it, Down the Chimney is a fic gift exchange featuring the Man from UNCLE (TV) show only. You will sign up to both receive a story and write one. The DtCA is hosted on AO3. The rules, FAQs and sign-up forms can be found here:

Down the Chimney 2022

Any questions, please direct them to vysila via comments or PMs.

Can't wait. We are hoping to see a great turnout this year!

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Anyone Up for Down the Chimney this year?

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:17:50 GMT

Posted by: vysila

Any interest in participating in another round of Down the Chimney this year? I see the Halloween challenge on LJ got a lot of prompts, which is cool, and I hope we have the same level of interest in DtCA.

Please comment here (or over on LJ, where I will also post). We could start signups next week, once I get the challenge set up on AO3.

Thanks!

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MFU Mini Fundraiser for Ukraine - semi final update

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:15:52 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

Hi!

Thank you again to everyone who has participated or helped spread the word about the MFU Mini Fundraiser for Ukraine. I'm very proud of what we have accomplished in our little fan community. So far we've raised $237: $197 for the IRC and $40 for @lindafishes' local contact in Ukraine. There are still a few offers left that can be claimed (a fic, a podfic, and 2 pieces of visual art from some very talented folks), so I'll hold off from calling this the final number for now. (It would be very satisfying to get to a round number like $250 before this is over, you know, if you're the kind of person who's into neat round numbers and also mfu fanworks. The price of this zine has just dropped to $13, a number I picked totally at random).

I'll post the actual final numbers at the end of the week/month, so I hope you have enough patience in you to hear from me one last time. <3

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mfu mini-fundraiser update: new posting closed, offers open

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:31:34 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

The window has closed to post new offers to the MFU mini-fundraiser for Ukraine (unless you really want to...talk to me if so), but there are still lots of unclaimed offers waiting for donors! If you've been waiting to see what's available, now's your chance!

Check it out here!

Lots of gratitude to everyone who has participated so far <3

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MFU mini-fundraiser for Ukraine - update

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:16:05 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

Wanted to share a quick update on the progress of our fan-based fundraiser:

Thank you to everybody who has posted or bid so far! We’ve already raised $145 for the IRC and $40 for a mutual aid community member in central Ukraine.

With one week left to post offers, there are already some great perks available, including:

Two fan-art/illustration offers: 1 2

Two fic offers: 1 2

Two podfic offers: 1 2

and a print zine

Check ‘em out!

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MFU fan fundraiser for Ukraine is now live on DW!

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:09:34 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

Thank you to everyone who gave feedback on the idea of an MFU fan-based benefit for Ukraine. There is now a Dreamwidth comm for participants, please check it out to find participant instructions and to view and post offers and pledges. Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested.

Thank you!

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Fandom Fundraiser for Ukraine interest form

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:48:00 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

Hi all,

Following up on my last post, I've made a little (4 questions!) poll to help me figure out the next steps in planning a fan-based fundraiser to aid people affected by the war in Ukraine. If you're at all interested in participating in such a thing, please give it a peak and let me know your thoughts!

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Gauging Interest

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:22:53 GMT

Posted by: timemidae

I'm wondering if folks would be interesting in participating in an MFU fandom-based benefit for orgs working in/on the borders of Ukraine, along the lines of Fandom Loves Puerto Rico but probably smaller in scale and maybe not exactly with an auction model, depending on how many people are actually interested and in what capacities.

Anyway, I'm maybe getting ahead of myself, but I've been thinking lately about how I and other others in the fandom have drawn a lot of creativity and inspiration from Ukrainian history in our MFU fannish pursuits, and it would maybe be appropriate for us to take a little collective initiative irl. Lmk what you think <3

[crossposted to Section VII]

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