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Kris Arden

@karden.bsky.social

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spec fiction writer, aussie, silly little owl, they/she 🏳️‍🌈

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

Nonbinary vampire Prometheus slept for a century, escaping their poor choices and bloodthirsty sister. But when vampires are threatened by human military, Prom must wake and face the monster they fear most—themself—and decide whether to protect their family or their culture
#DVPit #A #F #CF #LGBT

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 7d

#WIPSnips "welcome" - when the pacifist aroace vampire's still got to eat

Excerpt from Prometheus, Returned, by Kris Arden
If I could avoid it, I no longer killed my prey. I found I could often get by approaching thralls. There were over one hundred in this court, and though most were attached to particular vampires, some appreciated being fed on so much that they would welcome other interest. Assuredly, though, I did not like to feed this way. These thralls who welcomed other vampiric interest were a bit, well, intense. They would watch me approach, unblinking, an obsessive gleam in their eyes. The moment my fangs broke skin they would begin a symphony of sighs and moans, at which point I suppose I was meant to commence ravishing them against the nearest wall. Instead I drank in furtive, quick sucks, then retracted my fangs and melted metaphorically into shadow, hoping this gave an aura of mystery rather than revealing my awkward dread and desire for escape.

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

ooooh??? 👁️👁️

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

Love the focus on platonic love - and how Cody trying to secure it means it might all fall apart!

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

Eeeee terrified and intrigued in equal measure

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

oh yeah. Prom regularly had to escape from thralls who got a bit too excitable, expecting Prom was gonna start ravishing them after drinking from them. It's the done thing :p

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

Last #DVPit pitch! This is about vampire culture struggling against humanity&tech, but it’s also a story of friendship between an aroace nb vamp and the BAMF lesbian thrall who freed them from the military. Platonic cuddles, sightseeing, her swears vs their 19thC voice. They’re cute.
#A #F #CF #LGBT

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

Ugh I feel so much for Casey, what a time she's going through!
But also: charming vampires 👀🔥🩸

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

100%

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

oooh I am 👀

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

so keen to read this book despite my horror fears! the vibes are impeccable

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 9d

ooooh yesyes to being haunted by undead profs with agendas

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

ugh, humans!

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

gutted I couldn't fit Nightingale into the pitch somehow ;)

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

I'm SO curious how she comes back from death!

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

This is such a unique concept that I'm keen to read! (also, so curious what the bats are up to... 🦇)

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

oooh so here for poly vibes 👀

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

love a bloody good vamp pun!

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

I'm so here for sapphic conflict over clashing ideals and big stakes romance!

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

This book is SO GOOD

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

Oh wow, I've known the title for weeks but didn't notice the pun until Eva mentioned it 😅 Such a sweet novel with cute mother-daughter interactions and theatre, what's not to love!

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

These themes are so real. Must read asap to internalise taking breaks and resting

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

omg what a concept, I'm so here for this

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Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

thank you! <33

Kris Arden @karden.bsky.social · 10d

Ooooh I'm usually not a horror person but you've hooked me with the god-monster vs love concept