A.L. Goldfuss
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A.L. Goldfuss
@ghoulpus.bsky.social
· Jul 31
I don’t have books to sell (because magazines pay me upfront) but I do love being *read*
So, here’s a thread of my short fiction, available in text/audio for free:
So, here’s a thread of my short fiction, available in text/audio for free:
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It's December and people are reading for awards.
I only had one publication this year, and it's about loneliness and gender and sexual assault and girlhood and Americana and carnivorous plants.
Enjoy: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/dros...
I only had one publication this year, and it's about loneliness and gender and sexual assault and girlhood and Americana and carnivorous plants.
Enjoy: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/dros...
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's December and people are reading for awards.
I only had one publication this year, and it's about loneliness and gender and sexual assault and girlhood and Americana and carnivorous plants.
Enjoy: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/dros...
I only had one publication this year, and it's about loneliness and gender and sexual assault and girlhood and Americana and carnivorous plants.
Enjoy: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/dros...
Reposted by A.L. Goldfuss
I fucking love memes you can understand through the language barrier, holy shit
December 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I fucking love memes you can understand through the language barrier, holy shit
David Lynch haunting arc activated
December 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
David Lynch haunting arc activated
love this thread
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
love this thread
Seriously though I have a quiet apartment with carnivorous plants and good tea, I just sold a story, I'm working on exciting [redacted] projects, my health is not bad, I have friends, I like my haircut and my wardrobe, and I'm a 90 minute drive from the coast.
That's about all teenage me wanted.
That's about all teenage me wanted.
New sheets and crisp weather have me romanticizing my life
December 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Seriously though I have a quiet apartment with carnivorous plants and good tea, I just sold a story, I'm working on exciting [redacted] projects, my health is not bad, I have friends, I like my haircut and my wardrobe, and I'm a 90 minute drive from the coast.
That's about all teenage me wanted.
That's about all teenage me wanted.
New sheets and crisp weather have me romanticizing my life
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New sheets and crisp weather have me romanticizing my life
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
This is literally an episode of Scrubs
The kidney donor’s family told doctors about his skunk scratch before his organs were donated.
Doctors should’ve known skunks are one of the top 5 rabies vectors: bats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, foxes. Several other recipients had transplants removed. One tested +
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/h...
Doctors should’ve known skunks are one of the top 5 rabies vectors: bats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, foxes. Several other recipients had transplants removed. One tested +
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/h...
Kidney Recipient Dies After Transplant From Organ Donor Who Had Rabies
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is literally an episode of Scrubs
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rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
David Zaslav is now a playable character in Squid Game
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
David Zaslav is now a playable character in Squid Game
Need a social media beef between the US govt and the vampire Lestat
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Need a social media beef between the US govt and the vampire Lestat
We’re all old now, I want to see “Which way do I insert the USB stick” memes but for fitted sheets
December 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
We’re all old now, I want to see “Which way do I insert the USB stick” memes but for fitted sheets
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Obviously this is impossible because Alan Moore looks like he's genetically a wizard, it's simply impossible to imagine what he would look like as a schoolboy oh there he is.
Spot Alan Moore in his 6th form Northampton Grammar School photo, taken two days before he was expelled
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Obviously this is impossible because Alan Moore looks like he's genetically a wizard, it's simply impossible to imagine what he would look like as a schoolboy oh there he is.
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I was masking a house out of a photo for an edit and accidentally made an ontologically evil image
December 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I was masking a house out of a photo for an edit and accidentally made an ontologically evil image
RIP to the summer people but I am in my element
it's sweaters and books and shows with subtitles season
it's sweaters and books and shows with subtitles season
December 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
RIP to the summer people but I am in my element
it's sweaters and books and shows with subtitles season
it's sweaters and books and shows with subtitles season
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It's not our fault the whole scene is A MESS. If you are an artist too you aren't failing. The whole industry is getting messed up right now!!
I know a lot of the times I feel like "why am I not good enough?"
We are good enough. they are trying to hire NOBODY
I know a lot of the times I feel like "why am I not good enough?"
We are good enough. they are trying to hire NOBODY
For those not in those circles, I just need to remind you that losing a job to AI is not a vibes based idea. We are being told explicitly by art directors that we are being weighed against AI for jobs, people on teams fighting against the AD and you. It sucks. It’s demoralizing.
December 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It's not our fault the whole scene is A MESS. If you are an artist too you aren't failing. The whole industry is getting messed up right now!!
I know a lot of the times I feel like "why am I not good enough?"
We are good enough. they are trying to hire NOBODY
I know a lot of the times I feel like "why am I not good enough?"
We are good enough. they are trying to hire NOBODY
Reposted by A.L. Goldfuss
For those not in those circles, I just need to remind you that losing a job to AI is not a vibes based idea. We are being told explicitly by art directors that we are being weighed against AI for jobs, people on teams fighting against the AD and you. It sucks. It’s demoralizing.
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
For those not in those circles, I just need to remind you that losing a job to AI is not a vibes based idea. We are being told explicitly by art directors that we are being weighed against AI for jobs, people on teams fighting against the AD and you. It sucks. It’s demoralizing.
One of those days when I remember the Pomodoro method exists and also get mad that it works
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
One of those days when I remember the Pomodoro method exists and also get mad that it works
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Please submit your favorite SFF releases of the year if you:
- Read science fiction, fantasy, or horror
- Enjoy short fiction
- Support The Vampire Lestat's solo music career
- Read science fiction, fantasy, or horror
- Enjoy short fiction
- Support The Vampire Lestat's solo music career
Cast Your Vote for the Best SFF of the Year! - Reactor
Books! Movies! TV shows! Video games! Short fiction! And more!!
reactormag.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Please submit your favorite SFF releases of the year if you:
- Read science fiction, fantasy, or horror
- Enjoy short fiction
- Support The Vampire Lestat's solo music career
- Read science fiction, fantasy, or horror
- Enjoy short fiction
- Support The Vampire Lestat's solo music career
I ate a brownie to celebrate something and it gave me a tummy ache, a middle age memoir
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I ate a brownie to celebrate something and it gave me a tummy ache, a middle age memoir
BRAIN: it needs to sound green, like vines, but also moody, also calming but not like boring lol,,,,,,and violins
ME:
ME:
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
BRAIN: it needs to sound green, like vines, but also moody, also calming but not like boring lol,,,,,,and violins
ME:
ME:
ME: writing isn't some precious daydream shit, it's about doing the work
ALSO ME: the music I was listening to when outlining feels wrong when I actually start typing, so I shall make no progress until that's fixed
ALSO ME: the music I was listening to when outlining feels wrong when I actually start typing, so I shall make no progress until that's fixed
December 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
ME: writing isn't some precious daydream shit, it's about doing the work
ALSO ME: the music I was listening to when outlining feels wrong when I actually start typing, so I shall make no progress until that's fixed
ALSO ME: the music I was listening to when outlining feels wrong when I actually start typing, so I shall make no progress until that's fixed
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This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
Stop telling me about Nuzzi, I only learn about Nuzzi at Thanksgiving
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Stop telling me about Nuzzi, I only learn about Nuzzi at Thanksgiving