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Dream Theory is an online publication focused on fiction, art and essays. Our mantra is "Narrative, unbound". #Writers #Writing #Publisher #Publishing https://dreamtheory.media
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Jun 24
Occasional reminder: if you like the stories, essays and art we're publishing on Dream Theory, please consider supporting us! You can sign up for a free membership, or there's a Support Tier if you're so inclined: www.dreamtheory.media/support-us/
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Dream Theory is a passion project financed entirely out of pocket. We are excited to bring stories, art and essay to you in various forms and we hope to do this for a long time to come. One of the re...
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J.S. Watts @j-s-watts.bsky.social · 1d
This is another of my starter packs. It's growth has been rather slowed by the fact that many of the publishers and magazines who have published me don't appear to be on BlueSky :🙁#BookSky go.bsky.app/FbCTiqm
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 1d
It's Wednesday around the middle of the month, which means a new "ART of the Solar System" strip by Cody Schell is now live!

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ART of the Solar System #6
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J.S. Watts @j-s-watts.bsky.social · 7d
A one minute, flash-fiction read for the Halloween month.
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 8d
NEW STORY: @j-s-watts.bsky.social delivers an engaging take on a familiar archetype in "They Came for Me at Dusk", with art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social !

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They Came for Me at Dusk
by J. S. Watts Art by Arnold T. Blumberg They came for me at dusk, before the tired light had fully faded from the sky. Before I could finally sleep. Before I could wake.  I wasn’t yet dead, was as...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 8d
NEW STORY: @j-s-watts.bsky.social delivers an engaging take on a familiar archetype in "They Came for Me at Dusk", with art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social !

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They Came for Me at Dusk
by J. S. Watts Art by Arnold T. Blumberg They came for me at dusk, before the tired light had fully faded from the sky. Before I could finally sleep. Before I could wake.  I wasn’t yet dead, was as...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 8d
Spoiler alert: New flash fiction from @j-s-watts.bsky.social dropping today and new "ART of the Solar System" visual strip by Cody Schell coming next week!
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 15d
Feels appropriate to kick off October with @vincestadon.bsky.social taking a look at FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)!

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A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #13: Tom Savini’s blood tube in Friday the 13th (1980)
by Vince Stadon  “You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday…” – Mrs. Voorhees  Sunday the 1st. I begin watching Friday 13th for the first time in decades. Twenty minutes in it occurs to m...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 22d
NEW STORY: @aerynrudel.bsky.social's new story is now live! "The Other Side of Empty" is an intriguing look at connection and completeness in humans. Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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The Other Side of Empty
by Aeryn Rudel Art by Arnold T. Blumberg There’s a hole in me. I’m not speaking metaphorically. If I lift my shirt, you’ll see a black disk about the size of a softball just above my belly button. I...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 27d
Surprise post today - @vincestadon.bsky.social's sojourn into horror continues with a look at the 1934 film THE BLACK CAT!

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A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #09- Boris Karloff’s haircut in The Black Cat (1934)
by Vince Stadon “Are we not both the living dead?” – Hjalmar Poelzig  It’s not Karloff’s real hair, of course; it’s a wig he is wearing for his character, the murderous Satanist Hjalmar Poelzig. But...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 29d
Cody Schell's visual strip "ART of the Solar System" returns with a brand new installment!

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ART of the Solar System #5
by Cody Schell
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 29d
Cody Schell's visual strip "ART of the Solar System" returns with a brand new installment!

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ART of the Solar System #5
by Cody Schell
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 10
This week @vincestadon.bsky.social examines the horror tapestry that is REPULSION!

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A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #81: The Doorbell in Repulsion (1974)
by Vince Stadon “There's no need to be alone, you know. Poor little girl. All by herself. All shaking like a little frightened animal.” – Landlord  When that doorbell rings, Carol curls up into a ba...
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Memento Morlys 🍉 @aardwyrm.bsky.social · Sep 9
one of my favorite stories I've penned gorgeously read, rich and wry, if you're in the mood for a slow exploration of the inevitable results of aspiring to both justice and power
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Michael Ireland @mickallister.bsky.social · Sep 9
The new issue of @strangehorizons.bsky.social is out! on the Podcast we have @emmiechristie33.bsky.social reading @aardwyrm.bsky.social 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'.

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Podcast: 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Malda Marlys' 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' read by Emmie Christie. Subscr…
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 4
As we approach the Halloween season, now's a great time to check out @vincestadon.bsky.social's thought provoking, not-just-your-average essay series on horror movies. We encourage you to sign up for a free account on the site to join in on the discussion!

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 4
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 3
Never hurts to read the fine print, especially in Greg Clumpner's latest story, "TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)", now live on Dream Theory! Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)
by Greg Clumpner Art by Arnold T. Blumberg To Mr. Joshua Harrington or current resident,  You pre-qualify for our program and the Spirited Credit Union (SCU) is pleased to offer you a Reverse Soul ...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 3
Never hurts to read the fine print, especially in Greg Clumpner's latest story, "TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)", now live on Dream Theory! Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)
by Greg Clumpner Art by Arnold T. Blumberg To Mr. Joshua Harrington or current resident,  You pre-qualify for our program and the Spirited Credit Union (SCU) is pleased to offer you a Reverse Soul ...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 27
In his latest essay, @vincestadon.bsky.social connects the dots between astrology and horror as Vince tackles the OG 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"

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A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects # 30: Pam’s ‘American Astrology’ magazine in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
by Vince Stadon “Oh, no. Capricorn's ruled by Saturn.” – Pam I always thought ‘chainsaw’ was one word, and that all the chainsaws came from Texas. I don’t think I ever witnessed one in the wilds of ...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 26
Minor update: for the foreseeable future, we will be publishing new stories / essays / art on Wednesdays on rotation.
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 19
"The only blessings of drifting aimlessly through space, far from any planet to call home, are visits from mysterious spirits we call mermaids."

Meredith Kinrys' new story, "Worlds Within, Worlds Beyond" is out now! (Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social)

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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 6: Nostalgia now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · Aug 20
Fiction writers!
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Penstricken @penstricken.bsky.social · Aug 20
We've received LOADS of poetry for our autumn issue (which is great, keep it coming!) but we'd love to see more short fiction. So if you're a #fiction #writer, send us your short stories on the theme of Machinery before 31st Aug to be considered 👉🏻 penstricken.com/submissions
Issue 4 – SUBMISSIONS
Submissions Open Submissions for our autumn issue, Machinery, are now open. See below for full submission guidelines for this issue. Please note we are presently unable to provide monetary compensa…
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Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · Aug 19
Maaaaaybe you missed this news last month? Allow me…
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Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · Jul 24
Darlings, I have some brilliants news!! If you've ever wanted a poetry collection from me, you're in luck! I'm working with the AMAZING folks at @clashbooks.bsky.social -- Offerings for Ordinary Gods, coming July 2026!!!

Mad love to @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social for everything!!!

Let's go, baby!
Witchy vibes publishing announcement for Offerings for Ordinary Gods, coming July 2026 from CLASH Books from meeeee! The official Publishers Marketplace announcement for my poetry collection, Offerings for Ordinary Gods, from CLASH Books! It's real! I made a thing!
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 19
"The only blessings of drifting aimlessly through space, far from any planet to call home, are visits from mysterious spirits we call mermaids."

Meredith Kinrys' new story, "Worlds Within, Worlds Beyond" is out now! (Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social)

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 15
This week's ⏪:

Fiction: Jetse de Vries' "The Subliminal and the Sublime": www.dreamtheory.media/the-sublimin...

Visual: Cody Schell's ART of the Solar System #4: www.dreamtheory.media/art-of-the-s...

Essay: @vincestadon.bsky.social covers RING: www.dreamtheory.media/a-personal-h...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 14
NEW POST: Our purveyor of personal horror pontifications @vincestadon.bsky.social - hey, we're trying here - is back this week covering the original classic RING!

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A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #62: Reiko Asakawa’s wristwatch in リング(Ring) (1998)
by Vince Stadon “Just one more day...” - Reiko Asakawa If you watch the disturbing, unlabelled video tape, your phone will ring… and when you answer, an evil ghost woman will tell you that you are g...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 12
NEW STORY: Jetse de Vries delivers a fascinating tale that exists at the interstice of poetry and biology in "The Subliminal and the Sublime: An Interaction in Four Evolutionary Scenarios".

Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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The Subliminal and the Sublime: An Interaction in Four Evolutionary Scenarios
by Jetse de Vries Subliminal:  A sublime liminality   of intent, a di- chotomy of  trial and error  turned into the   survival of the fittest    The prokaryote swims in the primordial soup. It...
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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 13
NEW POST: The latest entry in Cody Schell's visual strip, "ART of the Solar System", is now available!

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ART of the Solar System #4
by Cody Schell
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