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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 2d

3 DAYS LEFT!!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mys...

#horror #HorrorArt #HorrorComics #HorrorAnthology

The fifth installment of our horror anthology featuring comics, art and writing by independent and marginalized creatives.

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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 2d

It may no longer be Indigenous Peoples' Day but this is when and where your support truly matters. We have several Native communities devastated by flooding, families have literally lost everything.

Link to community fundraiser for people impacted by this storm: alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

A a teal flyer for the Western Alaska Disaster Relief with a QR code to donate. Text reads:

WESTERN ALASKA DISASTER RELIEF

Alaska's Western coastal communities are experiencing devastating impacts from Typhoon Halong, with families displaced and villages facing severe flooding and loss.

ONLINE FUNDRAISER:
Join us in supporting relief efforts. Scan the QR code to donate
online. All funds raised will go directly to
assisting communities.
QUYANA CAKNEQ - QUYANAQPAK - QAGAASAKUNG - TAIKUU
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MAHSÌ CHO - GUNALCHÈESH - HÀW’AA - THANK YOU

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 2d

3 DAYS LEFT!!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mys...

#horror #HorrorArt #HorrorComics #HorrorAnthology

PAROXYSM VOL 5: HAUNTED

The fifth installment of our horror anthology featuring comics, art and writing by independent and marginalized creatives.

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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 2d

A reminder to the Tubi-addicted that Kanopy is free w a library card, ad-free, and is Not Fucking Around when it comes to genre

A photo showing the very horse selection available on Kanopy

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 3d

ONE WEEK LEFT on the Paroxysm V campaign, and we just announced a new add-on tier! A plushie of Creep, the Paroxysm mascot!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mys...

#horror #HorrorArt #HorrorComics #HorrorAnthology

Promo graphic for the Creep plushie reward. Creep is a black rabbit with five red eyes and a big toothy mouth running diagonally through its face. Promo graphic reads: "Super secret reward! CREEP the Paroxysm mascot as CREEP the LABOOBOO by Pop Princess Designs. $40 Only 5 available October 12-17!"

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 5d

One third of a way into the fair already; this year more so than ever it's a place to discover a variety of emerging and exciting artists, with our highest number of new-to-the-fair exhibitors and people making their very first comics!

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

ShortBox Comics Fair

ShortBox Comics Fair is a unique and innovative digital comics fair, where every exhibiting artist debuts a brand-new comic!

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 3d

ONE WEEK LEFT on the Paroxysm V campaign, and we just announced a new add-on tier! A plushie of Creep, the Paroxysm mascot!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mys...

#horror #HorrorArt #HorrorComics #HorrorAnthology

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 4d

10) The Holy Cephalophore by Tomatobird

A beautifully-drawn fictionalized account of the death of Richard the Lionheart involving his mythical ancestor snake-lady Melusine.

tomatobird.storenvy.com/products/369...

The Holy Cephalophore - Zine from Tomatobird

Cephalophore - A saint martyred by beheading, depicted carrying their own head. Richard the Lionheart is shot while besieging the castle of Châlus, and meets an ancient ancestor. 28 pages, black an...

tomatobird.storenvy.com

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 4d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 7d

9) "To Hell" by SJ Miller

I'll let the author describe it:
"It's about predestination, penetration, and monks engaging in homoerotic body horror rituals. Reader discretion advised."

sjmiller.itch.io/to-hell

To Hell by SJ Miller

a 39 page body horror comic

sjmiller.itch.io

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 9d

8) "In fair Verona" by Val K. Wise

I love this person's comics. That's it.

valkzwise.itch.io/in-fair-verona

In Fair Verona by Val K. Wise

valkzwise.itch.io

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 11d

*putting on my promo hat* Only a couple days left to get the early bird discount on the full series bundle! Limited to 10 and they're getting snatched up!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mys...

#Horror #HorrorArt #HorrorComics

Promo graphic for the early bird bundle. Red and black illustrations of various creepy faces, etc. White text that reads: Limited tier! All 5 books at an early bird price $100. Only available until October 6! Regular book bundle price $125.

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 10d

w/o downloading anything new - where are you mentally?

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Roy van der Schilden - Wispfire @wisproy.bsky.social · 16d

Want to play a branching narrative alt-history story this week? Well, you can! Herald - Complete Edition is now only $15 dollars in the Steam Autumn Sale.

The #SteamAutumnSale will last from Sept 29 - Oct 6!

Grab it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2199510/...

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

Save 25% on Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition on Steam

Herald is a choice-driven adventure set on the high seas. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing tale about tyranny and servitude.

store.steampowered.com

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 10d

7) "Ayuda" is about a couple of day laborers getting roped into something sketchy.

youtu.be/pNjJzH7DAiI?...

Horror Short Film "Ayuda" | ALTER

YouTube video by ALTER

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 10d

6) "Spoor" is a gross and beautiful and really heavy one about caring for a parent with dementia.

youtu.be/dYCUyliZhmc?...

Horror Short Film "Spoor" | ALTER | Online Premiere

YouTube video by ALTER

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 10d

5) "Mosquito Lady" is a really interesting take on the manananggal from Philippine folklore.

youtu.be/CE4xx71H9SM?...

Horror Short Film "Mosquito Lady" | ALTER | Online Premiere

YouTube video by ALTER

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 10d

4) If you don't know about the YT channel Alter for indie horror short films, you're welcome! I'll be adding some of my recent faves to this list.

"Sell Your Body" horror-comedy about a struggling med school dropout is hilarious

youtu.be/L03hlN9XP6A?...

Horror Short Film "Sell Your Body" | ALTER

YouTube video by ALTER

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 11d

3) Octavi Navarro's short point-and-click adventures are all fantastic. The Supper: New Blood is no different. Basically a horror-comedy parody of Psycho?

octavinavarro.itch.io/the-supper-n...

The Supper: New Blood by Octavi Navarro

Do you hear the doorbell, Stewie?

octavinavarro.itch.io

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 11d

) The Crawling Moon short horror anthology from Neon Hemlock Press.

This is probably my number one favorite horror anthology I've read (and I read a lot of those). While it doesn't bill itself as queer erotic horror that's def an element in a lot of the stories.

www.neonhemlock.com/books/the-cr...

The Crawling Moon: Queer Tales of Inescapable Dread — neon hemlock

Publication date: July 30, 2024. The Crawling Moon: Queer Tales of Inescapable Dread is an anthology of gothic depravity, horror & perversion. It contains queer horrors both psychological and ...

www.neonhemlock.com

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 11d

1) I finally got around to playing Slay the Princess about a week ago. There's a reason this has won a bunch of awards.

blacktabbygames.itch.io/slay-the-pri...

Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut by Black Tabby Games

You're here to slay the Princess. Don't believe her lies.

blacktabbygames.itch.io

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 11d

Oh man it's October! 🎃
I don't think I played enough games this year to do a horror games-only list, so let's expand it to my fave horror media I played/read/watched this year...

#Horror

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 11d

*putting on my promo hat* Only a couple days left to get the early bird discount on the full series bundle! Limited to 10 and they're getting snatched up!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mys...

#Horror #HorrorArt #HorrorComics

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Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ➡️ PRGE @pizzapranks.bsky.social · 12d

It's the first Friday of the month, or as it's more commonly known, new Indiepocalypse day!

Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ➡️ PRGE @pizzapranks.bsky.social · 12d

Art and alternative games for the discerning palate, it's Indiepocalypse #69!

-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by
@deimosly.itch.io
-Cover by @abbycali-art.bsky.social

pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-69

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Meagan @artbymeagantrott.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you!!! 🖤

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