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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 8h

Had to redo my post because I messed up the tag 😅 Just woke up

G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 8h

#QueerPrompts
Many people in the series believe that ghosts and spirits do exist. However, the only appearance thus far of a ghost is not what it seems.

Tobias, while grieving over his lover (but he’s not actually dead), believes he’s been seeing his “ghost” due to a sinister plot against him.

🌈CJ Aralore @cjaralore.bsky.social · 13h

#QueerPrompts October 14: Ghosts or spirits in story?

Graphics: The background is pumpkins surrounding a stack of books. The border has broken chains saying "BANNED", a rainbow saying LGBTQ History, books wrapped in tape or chains, pride flags, and cute Halloween characters.
Text: "October 2025" on top and "#QueerPrompts" and "Host: @CJAralore" on the bottom, all in a rainbow font.
Center text is:
#QueerPrompts October 14: Ghosts or spirits in story?

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 8h

Today’s #WIPSnips I’m using a synonym for Ultimate: Final.
Lucian draws a line in the sand that his Sunderish group can’t use Auðunar and his company to their advantage.

“No.”

Everyone fell silent. Captain Crag was mid-sip of his cider and nearly choked. Oskar blinked in surprise. Aeryn’s expression was hard to read. Finn’s eye twitched.

“No, what?”

“No, Finnigan.” It was a simple answer. “He and his company have business elsewhere. And I will never use him as a pawn in Sunderland’s affairs.”

“But, Your Highness,” Finn gasped, “we have little allies as it is.”

“And you think that enlisting him without asking him is going to make things better?” I stopped trying to suppress my tremors. Let them see just how tormented I had been since the Fall of Gurindeck. I wanted to make them see it. “I will not ask him to go. I will not make him. That is my decision, and that is final.”

Lieutenant Morris winced, looking away with a sigh.

I jerked my head to her. “Something to add?”

She grimaced. “We cannot take back Gurindeck with what little resources we have. Brømkhald’s help could turn the tide.”

“I am supposed to be your King, aren’t I?” I snapped, my blood growing hot. “Do I not have the final say?”

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 16h

going back to formatting Love, Death, and Revolutions again, and holy shit Idk what kind of plane of existence I'm on when I type sometimes because HOLY TYPOS.

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 19h

the protagonist isn't always the hero. they are just the person the book is about. sometimes authors write books about people who are bad and it does not mean that the author is bad

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Jasmine W. @mythjae.bsky.social · 22h

The Traitor & The Wretch is a grim fantasy with a surprisingly tender romance between two minor villains trying their best to outrun their terrible fates.

Written by me
Illustrated by @skulkingfoxes.bsky.social
Cover art by @fusspot.rip
With editing by @cknightwrites.bsky.social

A trope map showing the cover of The Traitor & The Wretch, with the two main characters. It reads: "Minor villains dungeon-crawling their way to a happy ending." "On the run from an entire kingdom that wants them both dead." "This guy helped raise a Chaos God to bring about the end times (he's not coping well)." "This guy tried to kill the Prophesized Hero (it ended badly)." "Enemies-to-Lovers" and "Mutated cave creatures! Undead horrors! Endless pitch black caves! Somehow, it's a romance!"

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Taylor Joan Carlson @teejcarlson.bsky.social · 1d

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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✨ achilles king | denouement won't make you sad @hellostarshine.bsky.social · 17d

the puritanical christofascist hatred of queer sex and intimacy is really, really sad. i am sorry that you have not been able to find satisfaction in sex or intimacy. i am sorry you are so scared and ashamed.

i am not. and i will never be.

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 1d

#WIPSnips | Push
Quite long, but Lucian’s realizing that his fatal flaw is keeping him from having what he really wants and hates that it might be too late to change his decision.

«You can. You are just too afraid.»

My throat tightened on a whimper. “Please, don’t do this. If only you knew how much this hurts.”

“I do, more than you know.” He squeezed my hand, his other coming to touch my cheek. “Lucian, I thought that leaving The Knife’s company was going to be the end of me. I never knew how to function without him. But leaving was the best thing I had ever done.”

I shook my head, my eyes watering. “I can’t.”

“Lucian.” I could see the sadness in his eyes, the longer that I looked into them. When he stroked my cheek, I leaned into his touch. «I hope you can find the strength to fight for what you want. Truly, I do. Because I can do nothing more to help you than I already tried.»

Tears rolled down my cheeks. I did not want him to go. I wanted more time with him. I grew to hate the choice I made, how much it was killing me. «Please, don’t leave me. Please...»

Auðunar sighed. «Lucian, you know I have to go.»

I shook my head, holding his face. Before I could stop myself, I leaned close to kiss him. Feeling his lips on mine relaxed me, soothing my heart. For just a moment, I could have him and never have to worry about losing him. But he would not kiss me back.

Auðunar took hold of my shoulders, gentle when pushing me away. «I hate to do this to you, Lucian. But if you truly are set on your choice, you cannot have both. You know this.»

«But I love you.» My voice broke as I said it. «I love you. I don’t want to lose you.»

He sighed, watching my face. «I must be off.»

I faltered. “Auðunar?” Was he really leaving?

«Not even our fates can keep me from loving you. But your crown can certainly try.» He turned away. «If, and only if you decide that you don’t want it to control you any longer, then come find me.» He turned away, heading for the foyer.

“No, w-wait!” I reached out again. “Auðunar, please.”

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🔞⚔️Lumen @churchofpossum.bsky.social · Dec 11

Devotion
#⚔️

A black and white drawing of my knight OCs. Douglas is on his knees in front of Willow, whos bare foot is perched on Douglas' thigh. He holds onto the bare skin of Willows thigh, his head leaning against Wilows knee.

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 1d

Here are the #WIPSnips words for October 13th - 19th

Please remember Alt Text on graphics & Trigger/Content warnings when necessary.

Synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine.

As always, no unsolicited line editing on posts. This is a place for supportive convo (which y'all are awesome at)!

The #WIPSnips words for October 13th through October 19th

October 13 - push; October 14 - ultimate; October 15 - care; October 16 - might; October 17 - loaf; October 18 - dodge; October 19 - trial

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Alex Larkspur 💛 Queer Fantasy @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for a sweet, magical, and just a bit heartbreaking read this fall?
Check out Sweet & Wild! 💛🐝🍃

Universal Link: books2read.com/u/bzNng9
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/alexlarkspur...
Itch: applesncinnamon.itch.io/sweet-wild
Cover by the wonderful
@northyme.com

Over a forest background, text reads: If you liked these... (an arrow pointing) Try this!
The books under "If you liked these" are:
- Kit & Basie by Tess Carletta with the text "Sweet and magical romance"
- Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh with the text "Forest Magic and Mysterious Spirits"
- Faerie Hounds of York by Arden Powell with the text "Heartbreaking and Bittersweet"

Try this points to Sweet & Wild by Alex Larkspur

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kellen graves 🦇 @skellygraves.bsky.social · 2d

“I prefer pretty redheads like you.” 
A BONE IN HIS TEETH 🌊 🌊 🌊 is for fans of horror, romance, haunted seaside towns, ancient rituals, THE LIGHTHOUSE, dark fantasy, some gore, a little bit of cannibalism as a treat

illustration from the POV of Alba from A BONE IN HIS TEETH looking over the side of a boat, his hands visible in the bottom frame, with a pale, white haired siren, Eridanys gazing back at him from the dark water. “I prefer pretty redheads like you” is written overhead

trans m/m dark fantasy romance w/ horror elements
lighthouse keeper x siren
seaside horrors
losing your virginity on a rocky shore
finding safety with a cannibalistic siren
grumpy x grumpier
running from violent debtors
fishing town with long-kept secrets
touch him and die
standalone
becoming a siren's favorite plaything

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

#WritingPrompt I love DnD headcanons!
DM and host - Lucian
murder hobo - Tobias can certainly try
party mom - Mícheil
the party face - Mícheil again
the tank - Auðunar
providing the snacks - Declan
the healer - Declan again
the note taker - Also Declan

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 2d

Your characters are playing in a DnD campaign! Who’s DMing, who’s one second from murder hoboing, who’s having to be party mom, and who’s making sure there’s enough snacks? #WritingPrompt

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:

"It's Target Circle Week."

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 2d

Cheesecake Factory on fire

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 2d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

rm -rf ~/

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

I consider myself a "plantser," but I lean more towards pantser.
Whenever I try to be organized & outline, executive dysfunction kicks into high gear & I will NEVER go back to whatever WIP I outlined. I still don't know why.
If it stays in my head I'll eventually write it down exactly how I want it.

Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 2d

Okay #WritingCommunity

Planners and Pantsers. Have you ever tried the opposite approach? Planners, have you ever just writtem with no plan? What happened. Pantsers, have you ever tried outlining? What happened?

Was there anything you kept from this experiment.

I switched from pantser to planner.

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

#WIPSnips | Hope
Young Tobias was invited to the Crown Prince's birthday party. He gets a gift for Prince Lucian while out with his friends. However, realizes too late that he was *supposed* to get one for Lucian's elder brother.
(It's TOTALLY not because he has a crush, why would you say that?)

I did worry in the back of my mind that he would be disgusted by such a gift, but I held onto hope that he would appreciate me giving him something that reminded me of home.

It was three silver pieces for the necklace. I thought the price was too steep, but the jeweler proclaimed that it was an “authentic Moorish trinket.” I bit back a curse, not bothering to haggle.

“What’d you get?” Arthur waited beside Finn at the edge of the square.

I held up the necklace. “I think this’ll do.”

Finn squinted. “It certainly is… unique.”

I shrugged my shoulders. “I thought that Prince Lucian might like it.”

“Wait.” Mícheil sputtered, covering his mouth. “Wait, you got a gift for Prince Lucian?”

“Aye. I did.” Something about the way he asked that felt wrong. “What’s so funny?”

“It’s the Crown Prince’s celebration,” Arthur chuckled. “You’re supposed to bring a gift to the Crown Prince!”

I flushed, staring down at the necklace. Of course, it was for Crown Prince Gideon! Why in the blazes would I think of Prince Lucian? “W-well.” I stuffed it in my coin purse. “I already paid three silers, so the Crown Prince will have to survive without my offering. S-stop laughing!”

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

Mind you this is about my short stories, not the series I’m currently writing.

G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

I miss the dopamine rush I got from fic kudos 😔
People are stingy with kudos for original works, but I think I still can get that rush from hits maybe
And I COULD be a better marketer.

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

A Warm Respite - An Art of Malignance short story (18+)
archiveofourown.org/works/72321646
This 5k original work was written for #Kinktober2025 #Q #E

Auðunar Thrandsson comes to join his lover, Lucian, to turn in for the night
However, he finds a note inviting him to pleasure him while he is asleep

A screenshot displaying information for a work listed on Ao3
Title: A Warm Respite, by GT Anthony (The ElderVampire)
Fandom: Original Work
Rated: Explicit (M/M)
Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Synopsis: "They say that sleeping princes oftentimes could be woken up with true love’s kiss. Perhaps princes turned warriors need something a little more… virile."

During a much needed break in the life of a Brømkhaldic mercenary, Auðunar Thrandsson comes to join his lover, Lucian, to turn in for the night.
However, when he finds a little note inviting him to pleasure him while he is asleep, Auðunar is both touched by the monumental amount of trust and curious as to how they night will go if he acted on it.

Ao3 Tags Used: Original Male Character/Original Male Character, Original Characters, Explicit Sexual Content, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Pre-Established Setting, Setting Knowledge Not Required, Somnophilia, Consensual Somnophilia, Oral Sex, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex, Enthusiastic Consent, Consent Check-ins, Rough Sex, implied/referenced past sexual assault, Aftercare, Multiple Orgasms, Multiple Sex Positions, Coming Untouched, Dacryphilia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, POV Third Person

G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 2d

bookish checkpoint 📖

☄️last book: A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

current read(s):
🌸The Flowered Blade by Taylor Hubbard
🔥Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

🗡️newest adds to the tbr: The Traitor & The Wretch by Jasmine Walls

🖤eagerly waiting for: Mercy by Ian Haramaki

Alex Larkspur 💛 Queer Fantasy @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 2d

bookish checkpoint 📝

💛last book: The Faerie Hounds of York by Arden Powell

💛current read(s): Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews

💛newest adds to the tbr: The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson

💛eagerly waiting for: You Weren’t Meant to be Human by Andrew Joseph White

Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

bookish checkpoint 📝

✧ last book: wisteria by adalyn grace

✧ current read(s): perils of the past, holly, no earthly sunne

✧ newest adds to the tbr: i found the first three books in the nightrunner series at a used book store!

✧ eagerly waiting for: sunrise on the reaping! (i know, i am slow)

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Milo (he/xe) 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇨🇦 @milosometimes.bsky.social · 2d

I think it would be super sexy and awesome if every writer on here got the recognition they deserve

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 3d

When Gideon is later murdered, neither Lucian nor Terryn could imagine their lives without him. The two siblings were separated for many months, each believing that the other was killed, as well. So when they reunite, their bond grows stronger as they try to figure out how to take back their kingdom

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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 3d

#WritingPrompt Prince Lucian is the youngest of 3. He and Gideon feuded and bantered often in their youth, & their sister Terryn was always the sweetest with him. As they grew up, Lucian started to appreciate Gideon's teasing, because when it mattered, his big brother would always be there for him.

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 3d

Does your MC have any siblings? Are they part of the story? What are they like? #WritingPrompt

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Milo (he/xe) 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇨🇦 @milosometimes.bsky.social · 3d

Callum's first look at 'Perne' isn't exactly... impressive.

#WipSnips #FtSF #WriteSky

Outlined text over a dark blue ocean. The horizon is obscured by fog.
The text reads: From the Sea Fret. As the bus driver navigated the labyrinth of potholes, we passed by a weather-beaten wooden sign. ‘Welcome To Perne’. We dipped down over the swell of the cliff, and the town came into view.
It was nothing more than a few grey buildings splattered against the canvas of the landscape. Nestled in a small valley, and surrounded by harsh low-lying brush, it was barely big enough to even have a name. The only paved road it had was the one we were on, which ended abruptly at the base of the farthest cliff.
The word 'welcome' is underlined.

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