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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · 20d

There’s something wonderfully wicked and perverse about going through a grocery store while listening to the most delicious sex from an audiobook. I love how no one knows all the depraved things being whispered into my ears. #Booksky

Audiobook cover to House of Crimson Kisses by Ruby Roe

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · 22d

If you get turned on when you overhear the beautiful dog walker in your neighborhood tell her pet “Good girl,” then you might have a praise kink.

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The Lesbian Review @thelesbianreview.com · Sep 16

Why do sapphic books offer something extra?
Hear how representation, fresh voices & new angles create more powerful reading experiences.

Sept 27 | Online
#Lesfic #BookEvent #lesfic #lesbianbooks
Get your tickets thelesbianreview.com/nice-genres-...

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Noah Hawthorne (they/them) @noahhawthorne.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's Sapphic September, and I've rejuvenated the book rec stash with fresh titles! I have to say, I think my favorite types of sapphic stories are the 'she's a little bit fucked up and a lot bit haunted' and the good ol' 'I shall protect you with my life, my lady.'

What about you? (1/3)

Sapphic September book recs. Curses and Cold Brew by Ali K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison. Sollum Iris by T.M. So Let them Burn by Kamilah Cole. Golden Ruin by Emma Kennedy. The Lone Wolf Cafe by Sydney Wilder. The Awakening of Lora Abernathy by MJ Anthony.

Sapphic September book recs. Guava Flavored Lies by J.J. Arias. A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark. Storm Rise by Maya Maitea. The Binding of Bloom Mountain by Vesper Doom. Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by CB Lee. The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall by Sebastian Nothwell.

Sapphic September book recs. The Hearth Witch's Guide to Magic and Murder by Kiri Callaghan. The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. Get Real, Chloe Torres by Crystal Maldonado. The Rebel Foxes by Noah Hawthorne. A Little Luck by J.A. Collignon. Ravensong by Cayla Fay.

Sapphic September book recs. Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo Duvall. Renegade Girls by Nora Neus, Julie Robine. This Dark Heart by Zeena Gosrani. All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny. Time and Time again by Chatham Greenfield. My Summer Girl by Maeve Black.

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Noah Hawthorne (they/them) @noahhawthorne.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's Sapphic September, and I've rejuvenated the book rec stash with fresh titles! I have to say, I think my favorite types of sapphic stories are the 'she's a little bit fucked up and a lot bit haunted' and the good ol' 'I shall protect you with my life, my lady.'

What about you? (2/3)

Sapphic September book recs. Roadqueen Eternal Roadtrip to Love by Mira Ong Chua. Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta. This Gilded Abyss by Rebecca Thorne. A Ballad of Slayers and Monsters by Rita Rubin. A Clash of Steel by C.B. Lee. Road to Ruin by Hana Lee.

Sapphic September book recs. Faebound by Saara El-Arifi. House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. The Fall that Saved Us by Tamara Jeree. Deadline by Stephanie Ahn. A Wolf Steps in Blood by Tamara Jeree. Hungerstone by Kat Dunn.

Sapphic September book recs. Galaxy by Jadzia Axelrod. Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid. Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus. Into the Gray by Margaret Killjoy. Outdrawn by Deanna Grey. Maiden, Mother, Crone edited by Gwen Benaway.

Sapphic September book recs. Redsight by Meredith Mooring. Fragments of a Fallen Star by Viano Oniomoh. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland. To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniqull Black goose. Fae's Bargain by Luna Daye. Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System by Robin Jo Margaret.

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Lorelei 🔞 @gigglinggoblin.bsky.social · Sep 3

Finances are tight again, so I'm opening up story commissions!

For those unaware, I write about flirty fey, sadistic sapphics, misandrist monster girls, cruel coquettes, and an awful lot of hypnosis and mind control.

Scroll to the bottom of my Carrd for details!
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Fantasy hypno-themed smut often allegedly involving goblin girls.

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Sep 8

Small confession: it's been a while since I wrote a sex scene, & the dry spell had me scared to do it for my dragon smut novella. I'm halfway through the main characters' first time together, and damn these two women are wild in bed. So glad to be back at it with something new & wild. #Writersky

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 26

The weather is wonderful this morning in Richmond. And look at that sky. Is fall coming early? #RVA #sky

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 18

With that in mind, I hope any of you who explore my lesbian vampire erotica “She Comes at Night” (& the other stories featured in “Kink Week”) will enjoy this opportunity to discover what hidden desires you might unknowingly harbor.

Check out think week’s books: iheartsapphfic.com/2025/08/18/2...

Banner for I Heart SapphFic’s Reading Challenge Week #33 Kink

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 18

I’m well aware that non-consent is never acceptable in real life, but that doesn’t negate my lifelong desire for a beautiful vampire queen to enthrall my mind and body.

Sometimes, the purpose of fantasy is to indulge in the things we can’t and shouldn’t do in our daily lives.

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 18

I became obsessed with vampires at a young age. Odds favor it’s where my kink for mind control came from. That whole eye-whammy vampires use to seduce their prey is iconic. Most hypnokink stories feature varying degrees of non-consent.

Cover art to “She Comes at Night” with a woman who’s eyes glow

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 18

Kinks are not inherently unhealthy, but some can be problematic. Some can even be dangerous to explore. This is the beauty of literary erotica, because it provides a safe space to explore those passions.

This week, I Heart SapphFic’s Reading Challenge is focusing on stories that feature kink.

Banner for I Heart SapphFic’s “Kink Week” over the title on the cover of “She Comes at Night”

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 17

There’s a TV on here at work, and it’s showing one of those stupid reality TV cop shows. I saw “Body Cam” and misread it as “Booty Cam.” I was disappointed when I realized my mistake, but also less confused by the obvious lack of booty.

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 17

Realizing I never shared this pic of the full moon over Richmond. Correcting that oversight now.

#fullmoon #moon #nightsky #RVA

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 17

Where to get this dark (oh so dark!) lesbian erotica:

Bookshop - bookshop.org/p/books/she-...
Amazon - www.amazon.com/She-Comes-Ni...
Kobo - www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... #lesfic #sapphic

She Comes at Night

Check out She Comes at Night by Alena Cerulean on Bookshop.org US!

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 17

My lesbian vampire erotica “She Comes at Night” is on sale for 99¢ in ebook!

When a vampire & monster hunter fight over a lesbian bar owner, the secrets all three women are hiding might kill them. An incredibly dark (seriously, you’ve been warned) mind control kink erotica with a HEA. #Booksky

Cover to SHE COMES AT NIGHT with arrows pointing from all the tropes: Vampire vs. Hunter, Erotica, Enemies to Lovers, Mind Control, Happily Ever After, Lesbian Threesome, Dark Secrets, Second Chance Romance

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Chloé Stawski (Spooky Edition 🎃🦇) @chlowski.bsky.social · Aug 14

never alone

Sketch drawing of two women in each others arms, the one on the left holding the other’s head in a somewhat comforting or protective way

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 14

But first… coffee.

#Coffeesky #GottaWorkForALiving

Close up of black coffee mug with coffee and creamer in it with more coffee being poured into it.

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Aug 6

My days off. Wish I could do more after I get off from work on my weekdays, but work just leaves me too tired these days.

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Jul 30

😈 Had cider tonight. Feeling wonderfully loose! 😈

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Sam Rose @samrosemod.bsky.social · Jul 24

Create NSFW art

Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime

Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art

This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like

Always resist oppression

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Jul 24

I’m so bad about posting on Bluesky. Trying to get better about that.

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Jul 21

I am so EXCITED!!! My lesbian paranormal erotica “Sorceress in the City” is available for the first time in audiobook! You’re gonna love what narrator AxJ has done for my story!

Where to listen to it:
Audible - shorturl.at/LDwtq
Apple Books - shorturl.at/L4xy9 #Booksky #audiobook #lesfic

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Jul 21

“What gender is in the box?!”

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Alena Cerulean @alenacerulean.bsky.social · Jul 19

—This is where I post from—

Gothic bedroom with red velvet comforter

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