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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · Nov 21

I'm a chronic lurker who periodically surfaces to make a few posts or stupid comments before fading back into the abyss, so responses could take anywhere from 1–3 business days to 4 months. Interests include but not limited to: video games, books, rambling about my wips, motorcycles, and whatever.

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Sage T. Greene, Author @sagetgreene.bsky.social · 4h

"might"

More from #Touched, the spicy romantasy novella.

#WIPSnips #WriteSky

Of all the reactions Rolfe might have expected, Erryn stepping over to him and grabbing the hem of his shirt was not one of them. Flush with embarrassment, Erryn drew close, his hands searching to pull the wet clothes off of Rolfe, but as his hands brushed against Rolfe’s skin, he reached up without thinking, mindlessly feeling the muscles of Rolfe’s stomach, the trail of hair beneath his navel. Rolfe inhaled deeply, taking in the scent of Erryn’s wet hair, summer rain mixed with a light floral soap. His lovely pointed ears had turned pink like apple blossoms.
Rolfe grabbed hold of Erryn’s undershirt by the waist and pulled him close. His tongue caressed Erryn’s ear from outer lobe to pointed helix. “Ahh,” Erryn moaned, having forgotten himself completely.
“All at once, your touch strains honor,” Rolfe breathed, hot on Erryn’s neck. “Hitherto I’d been a virtuous servant.” Erryn heard the smile on Rolfe’s face, felt the teeth graze his throat.

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Walker Harris @walkerharris.net · 3h

This is as rough draft as it gets. Had a lot of unexciting uses of 'might' so I whipped together this #WIPSnip in the past 15 minutes since it's part of what I planned to write today anyway.

From #Felcrown, my fantasy adventure about a megadungeon that becomes a city.

Screenshot of a work-in-progress manuscript with the word 'might' highlighted.

Vicademus’s eyes may have been directed towards the map, but he was looking somewhere else. Somewhere far in the past. “The Wardens of Felcrown were protectors of the city, dealing with threats that no one else could handle.”
Azzerrad said, “Let’s get them to help! They sound perfect.”
The old minotaur chuckled softly, and then his face fell. “Alas, they died in the battle to defeat the Oppressor God with so many others. Far, far too many.”
Digs caught a subtle glance away, as if he wasn’t lying, but withholding. Either way, the map was more useful than legends. “Thank you. And other than the attack today, Felcrown has been quite safe since Unification. The city might not need the Wardens anymore.”
“Perhaps.” Vicademus looked away from that distant past and back at Digs. Then he glanced around the room at Pyntal, pacing and eager to go. Luzz sharpening the tip of his pick axe. Motayu and Red excitedly pointing out particular books on his shelves. Azzerrad listening intently to all of this. “Perhaps.”

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Sage T. Greene, Author @sagetgreene.bsky.social · 23h

So grateful for the love in the AllAuthor Cover of the Month Contest 💚🫶

And it's compelled me to do marketing 😅

If you already voted, you're allowed to vote again in round 3! If you don't want to make an account, you can do the anonymous voting (see 2 at a time and pick your favorite each time)

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James_R_Millar @jamesrmillar.bsky.social · 18d

little bit more shiptember.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 5d

Behold the majestic fry thief soaring through the sky.

📷: Canon Rebel T5i

#photography #photographersonbluesky #birdphotography

A lone seagull flying against a cloudy blue sky.

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Gifford MacShane @authorgmacshane.bsky.social · 9d

#whistpr #TWR #HistFic

Brian grabbed the plate of muffins. “Don’t you touch that,” he growled. “I’ll break your arm right off.”

Daniel made a skeptical noise in his throat—violence was no part of his gigantic brother’s nature. He’d been known to catch spiders in the house & put them in the garden.

#Whistpr Daily Word @whistprword.bsky.social · 9d

A daily word prompt meant to inspire any type of creativity.

Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated.

Tag your post: #whistpr

Word for October 7, 2025: #INSECT

#WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity

Black and white drawing of a multitude of insects including spiders, wasps, flies, beetles, crickets, worms, centipedes, ants, ticks, bees, and mosquitoes arranged in a pleasing symmetrical pattern.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 8d

I love a good stormy sky!

oske.bsky.social @oske.bsky.social · 8d

Just arrived in Bath, and it's looking a little dark over the back..
#photography #phonephotography #Bath
#DarkSkies #RainClouds.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you! That line was somewhat based on that fact so I'm glad to see it resonates with other people lol.

Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 8d

Dungeon, cell, same difference haha. Flynn's taste in interior decorating is nonexistent regardless.
#WIPSnips #writersonbluesky #writesky #creativewriting #writing #writingcommunity

Transcript: Her eyes roamed over the apartment for the umpteenth time since sneaking in. 'It' appeared to be living in minimalist hell, wasting away in mundanity. Ex-military or not, the place was more sparsely decorated than a prison cell. She could feel her sanity slipping the longer she stayed between the empty white walls.

Flynn regarded her with a wary gaze, arms crossed. This was not the quiet evening he'd hoped for after getting out of the shower. "Why the hell should I trust you?" he spat, tense with anticipation for the other shoe to drop. "You break into my apartment and think I'm gonna jump at the opportunity to work with you?" She was skilled and ballsy. It was quite the combo.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 8d

That last line is just amazing, holy crap. I was kind of expecting it but at the same time it's just so abrupt in the best way. Nicely done!

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dennycore.bsky.social @dennycore.bsky.social · 8d

#WriteSky #WIPSnips #weirdfiction

replacing dungeon with its nautical brother "brig"

It didn’t take long for the commandos—mostly native Senderistas, with a few fish-out-of-water Russians mixed in—to determine that the five Americans in the brig were turncoat bandits, all of whom professed an immediate enthusiasm for communism and a readiness to join with the Soviet cause. The Peacemaker asked them all to pledge their intention to fight for the working-class and gave them a few lines of the Communist Manifesto to repeat back to him; he had them line up to be uncuffed and, once nicely arranged, had the five commandos assigned to them unceremoniously shoot each of the bandits in the head and dump them overboard.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 8d

Oh wow this hits hard! I love the descriptions of the memories, and the ominous mention of this "Halo".
#writersonbluesky #writesky

Jim Already a Vampire @jimthevampire.bsky.social · 8d

Using "prison" today in place dungeon.

#WIPSnips
#WritingCommunity
#WritingPrompts
#SciFiWriters
#sff

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VintageMotorcycles @vintagemotobike.bsky.social · 9d

1976 Yamaha RD 400 C
#ClassicMotorcycles
#Motorcycle

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 8d

One for comfort and one for fun in the dirt. Nice!

WJB @wjbphoto.bsky.social · 9d

Some might consider this to be opulent. I'm not one of the some.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulent #TwoForTuesday #Motorcycle #MotoSky

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Jeff Ducharme 🇨🇦 🫐 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈 @hirider750.bsky.social · 9d

I think Silk body bits were built using only a sheet metal brake. #motorcycle

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Dominique Ramsey 𓃥 @dominiqueramseyart.bsky.social · 10d

Milotic
#Pokemon

Illustration of a beige, red, and blue sea serpent swimming in green waters.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 11d

I've been working on a bit of backstory for the MCs of Inferior Design. Needless to say, none of them were ever normal people lol.

#WIPSnips #creativewriting #writersonbluesky #writingcommunity #writesky #writing

Transcript: Standing in the middle of the dimly lit street at whatever ungodly hour of the night it was, there was nothing but the two of them and the all-encompassing shadows. Seiji huffed and stared down at the drunkard who dared to talk shit.

The man was still breathing and, missing teeth aside, his face was hardly worse for wear. He'd be bruised, sure, but it wasn't anything severe. Seiji brought his soiled hand up and flexed his fingers. No broken bones. Good. The pain he was feeling was just the usual then. It was a blessing and a curse that his damaged nerves prevented him from using his full strength because if he had been giving those punches his all like he wanted to, he'd be going into hiding to avoid murder charges.

All he had to worry about now was whether or not the sorry bastard would rat him out to the police for this. His tired eyes roamed over the unconscious man before scanning ahead to the twenty-four hour convenience store he'd been planning to visit for a late night snack. So much for that idea. Glancing back down at the body, he heaved out a sigh and turned to head back home.

Given the putrid stench of alcohol that was radiating off the man before their one-sided fight, Seiji figured he wouldn't remember a thing come tomorrow. Assuming his ass-kicking didn't break the memory loose already.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 13d

I know the norm is pumpkin spice and apple cider, or cozy sweaters and staying in, but for me the best part of fall is the cooler weather, beautiful colors, and the peacefulness outdoors because people start staying inside. All the other things are still great, but these are the best.
#autumn #fall

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Sage T. Greene, Author @sagetgreene.bsky.social · 13d

I happen to have dreamt up candles for each of the #Etheri villages 👃

5 jar candles from the Etheri Collection. Valis: Lemongrass & Linen. Leash: Springwater & Roselily. Cragmount: Amber & Musk. Newhaven: Sandalwood & Sage. The Everwood: Cedar & Nettle.

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Ellipsus @ellipsus.com · 13d

🍂 It’s Theme Thursday... October edition!!

Maple: golden-hour sun shining through leaves 🍁

Pumpkin Spice: autumn dusk, novels thick enough to get lost in 🎃

Wicked Fog: spellcraft and séances, smoke curling from cauldrons 🔮

Fig Espresso: dark roast, old books, plotting by candlelight ☕️

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🎃 Samhain Vimes 👻 @reaper-man.bsky.social · 14d

MORE drawing practice. Be warned, this one's quite spooky. 😶‍🌫️

Presenting...

Bunny in a pumpkin! 🐇🎃

A rabbit wearing a witch hat sits inside a jack o lantern. It's wearing a little blue bow tie, and its hat has a small pumpkin too.

Learned how to blend layers! 😁 Finally. Took two different bunnies for references and mashed them together.

References:

https://pngtree.com/freepng/pumpkin-rabbit-bunny-cute-kawaii-smile-happy-cartoon-costume-halloween-day-white-background_16508446.html

https://tamsupersm.click/product_details/8352579.html

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 15d

I gotta admit I was starting to get a little freaked out at first 😂 Excellent work!

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Sage T. Greene, Author @sagetgreene.bsky.social · 15d

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 16d

I try to focus this account so it's for my readers, but hey writers:

NEVER sign a contract where the publisher keeps your rights indefinitely. For short stories, there should be a point when you can sell reprints.

and NEVER sign your movie/TV/etc adaptation rights to a publisher. Those are yours.

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Mel @cheerfulmelancholy.bsky.social · 15d

I love the worldbuilding here! It really hooked me and also wow Grio, maybe give them a little more thought than that lol. But yeah this has really nice descriptions, especially with the way you described the larger, fancier boats!