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Author Jack Stein / artist / gardening nerd between March and August 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Savvy observers may suspect I’m some kind of mathematician. While correct, this is a part of my tragic backstory I’m doing my best to move on from. Art & writing NSFW / be 18+ please

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 15h

Awww, I‘m extra glad to have brought a bright spot to your day, then :)

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 16h

I made it just for you <3

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 16h

Like, what can I extrapolate from just a few lines of characterization? It’s a challenge that’s pushing me to noodle over characters and dynamics I otherwise might just overlook, and try new things.

gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 16h

One of the cool things about this kinktober challenge I’ve set for myself is that in addition to disciplining myself to write consistently, it’s also a cool “learn a new character every day from 5 voice lines and a screenshot” game

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 16h

Kinktober day 14 isn’t really kinky, it’s just 500 words of Mo (v large mole man) & Krill (monkey? man? with a tommy gun?) and playing around with their dynamic. They’re a very sweet couple.

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A Good Haul - gradientdescent - Deadlock (Video Game) [Archive of Our Own]

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 19h

For some reason, exactly one dahlia has decide to come around and bloom here at the tail end of the season

Photo of a glorious pink dahlia with a bright yellow center. The petals of the flower fade from brilliant pink at the tips to white at the core.

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 1d

woah that looks so beautiful! Mine never blooms like that, I wonder if it’s the climate difference.

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 1d

This was a fun read. I do love a story featuring an unapologetically cranky bastard.

Johannes T. Evans @johannestevans.bsky.social · 1d

Oh you want to read Gellert's New Job, about the meanest autistic transgender man and the biggest bastard of a vampire mov boss, so badly. You want to read it for just 99p for the eBook or a fiver for the paperback.

#BookSky #TransMan

You grew up in Lashton,” said Pike. “You know how to handle yourself, don’tcha? Word is people don’t like you.”

“Oh no,” said Gellert sarcastically. “That hurts my feelings.”

“’Cause you’re on the spectrum.”

“Colour spectrum?”

“Asperger’s.”

“Asperger’s,” Gellert repeated, and scoffed. “Even when they diagnosed me, I wasn’t palatable enough to be labelled with Asperger’s. I’m autistic.”

And blind as shit,” said Pike. “And you talk funny. And you’re a cunt.”

“And you want to hire me,” said Gellert.

Pike grinned, showing his sharp fangs. “Yeah,” he said.

“Now who’s the cunt between us?”

“What’s the different between Asperger’s and autistic?”

“Politics, acceptability, and about fifteen years.”

Do you think people hate you more ’cause you’re a faggot, or ’cause of the autism?”

“Always asking the important questions, aren’t you?”

“Is it true you’re a trap?” asked Pike, and Gellert blinked.

“I beg your pardon?”

“You know, a cuntboy,” said Pike. “You had your womb whipped out and your tits chopped off, but you still have an axe wound.”

Oh,” said Gellert, filing “trap” away to remember for later, and doing his best to do anything but remember “axe wound”. “The politically correct term is transgender, but yes.”

“You’re not getting angry,” said Pike.

“Are you trying to make me angry?”

“Not really,” said Pike. “Just wanted to see if you would be. You too good for crime?”

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Dos Diablos @dosdiablos.bsky.social · 1d

"The Impossibility of a Mirage"
Oil on gessoed paper 7" x 10"

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 1d

and yet I don’t hear you refuting the central accusation!

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 1d

Erica Lord, the Codes We Carry, beaded DNA #sciart for Indigenous Peoples Day
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Beadwork showing different DNA patterns, including one that is displayed on a dog mannequin

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 1d

I do not believe you.

gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 1d

For Deadlock kinktober day 13, I know for 100% sure this is not what is commonly referred to as “sex magic” but you know what I’m doing it anyway. Come see The Magnificent Sinclair as Savannah goads Henry into letting Lash show him some penis-based magic tricks!

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We’re Going to Jackson - Chapter 1 - gradientdescent - Deadlock (Video Game) [Archive of Our Own]

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matthew @pahuski.com · 2d

Happy Columbo’s Day

Screenshot from Columbo. He his talking to his dog, which is sitting is the drivers seat of a car. “Okay, I’m gonna put you in charge. You take care of the car. You’re a responsible dog. When I get back, if the car’s okay, I’ll give you another cookie.”

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 2d

I dunno, they’re not CRUCIAL in the same way that a microwave or a dishwasher aren’t crucial, but I find they significantly improve my ability to keep the kitchen from getting funky. This is partly a “I hate the kitchen” thing and every little bit of help to make it less gross is important.

gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t even want to THINK about touching the mess in my sink right now ><

gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 2d

ARGH. Ok, putting it out there right now: my next life goal is to write and sell approximately $4000 worth of books so I can pay for a dang kitchen disposall.

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 2d

My supervisor has informed me that it is time for bed

A long haired grey cat staring into the camera

gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 2d

Kinktober day 12: Toys

I’m putting a pin in this one to come back to it another time when I’m not limited to 1 day to write. There’s a concept here I like but there’s just not enough time to explore it adequately.

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Happy Birthday - gradientdescent - Deadlock (Video Game) [Archive of Our Own]

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🔥💀LA MANTIA!💀🔥 @lamantia.bsky.social · 3d

Forgot to check the headphone volume before hitting play.

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 3d

I’m sorry, I don’t know why I can’t just say normal things like a normal person, YOUR PANCAKES LOOK GOOD

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 3d

I feel a deep desire stirring in my heart

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gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 3d

I was just thinking to myself how I wish I could write faster, but then I realized I HAVE gotten faster, I’ve consistently written 600-1000 words every day this month. Kinktober is the equivalent of cardiovascular training for writing, apparently.

gradientdescent @gradientdescnt.bsky.social · 3d

hey look, it’s me and my shenanigans

Carmine Pen Press @carminepenpress.bsky.social · 3d

"I have a confession to make."

Get your copy of #BetweenTheStacks and read
@gradientdescnt.bsky.social's gay erotica "Secrets and Lilacs".

The ebook is on sale today for $2.99 for #BannedBooksWeek. 20% of proceeds go to EveryLibrary, an organization that fights book bans.

carminepen.com/books

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KENNETH SCOTT 2: KENNETH’S REVENGE @superactionfunboy.bsky.social · 3d

#zombieskulltober day 11! #darkart

A bluish zombie on a yellow background. Inky style illustration. Zombies lower jaw is missing

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