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Jacob Marsh - Author 🇨🇦
@jacobmarsh.bsky.social
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I'm an indie author living on the west coast. I write horror and fantasy and paint miniatures while working on my projects.

Free Horror Stories: https://www.patreon.com/c/arcdirective
Website: https://linktr.ee/JacobMarsh
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Jacob Marsh - Author 🇨🇦 @jacobmarsh.bsky.social · 3d
Thanks Gree, that was a blast!

I'm still promoting my upcoming book Autumnborn: a.co/d/5L8oVeu

There is also a free teaser for it to read here on my patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/autumn...

#HorrorWritersChat
Autumnborn teaser | The ARC Directive
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opalinkwell.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Hello! I'm Opal, I write horror, gothic romance, fantasy, and sci fi. Industrial horror of the future is by far the scarier, in my opinion. There's something to be said for dark, gritty factories, but the shiny polish of futuristic tech as a thin veneer over evil is intense.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.]

[Material responsive. Cranial activity. Under control.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question One [Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?] #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
jacobmarsh.bsky.social
Trying to survive my work day, this is what I told my coordinator about my last meeting:

I feel like a jack-o-lantern in December. Just melting on the front porch. Soon I will freeze like this. Deflated and discolored. What few teeth I have picked clean by the crows.

#horrorwriting #officework
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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trishcwilson.bsky.social
I had a blast in #HorrorWritersChat as always! Here's my web site:

trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com

And The Horror Zine. New issue went up today. Check it out!

www.thehorrorzine.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
Sharing this message from @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social for any and all #HorrorWritersChat folks who would like to be involved with the anthology.

Theme: Campfire Horror For Adults
Deadline: 31st December 2025 / December 31st 2025

Profits will be donated to Macmillan 🖤
thatwilliambeck.bsky.social William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 3d
Just incase I miss tonight, a reminder that there's a #HorrorWritersChat anthology in the works in honour of our creator MG Mason.
DM me for anyone wishing to take part or wanting to hear more!

Have a great night everyone!
Horror Writers Chat Anthology Theme: campfire horror for adults Submit your spooky shorts to thatwilliambeck@gmail.com Deadline 31st December. Profits donated to Macmillan charity
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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nickwiltshire.bsky.social
Funny you should ask that, my fine Ai friend - I've just sent this little doozie to the printers....

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Cover of Black Swan Lane, depicting a dirty alley with a front door ajar, warming light coming from inside.
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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wishiwozacat.bsky.social
Well, that was quite disturbing. Thank you so much for these prompts, Gree, they really went places I always appreciate exploring. 🌙 Will be back with something exciting to share next week:)

Meantime, I’d like to post these booklets I make with my stories. 🖤

#HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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anna-orridge.bsky.social
Just wanted to boost William's lovely idea for an anthology in Matt's honour too, in case he doesn't have a chance tonight.

#HorrorWritersChat

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thatwilliambeck.bsky.social William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 3d
Just incase I miss tonight, a reminder that there's a #HorrorWritersChat anthology in the works in honour of our creator MG Mason.
DM me for anyone wishing to take part or wanting to hear more!

Have a great night everyone!
Horror Writers Chat Anthology Theme: campfire horror for adults Submit your spooky shorts to thatwilliambeck@gmail.com Deadline 31st December. Profits donated to Macmillan charity
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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anna-orridge.bsky.social
Thanks Gree. I loved the format of the questions this week :)

I'm very happy that my novella is part of this fantastic special offer from my publisher this week.

#HorrorWritersChat

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nefariousbatpress.bsky.social Nefarious Bat Press @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social · 4d
Day 3 of our Buy Direct sale!

Today and all this week: grab @anna-orridge.bsky.social's cosmic eco-horror PHENGARIS from our ebook store... and get 50% off Black Mirror-with-cryptids novel SALTBLOOD!

Support small presses - we need you!
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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trishcwilson.bsky.social
I had a blast in #HorrorWritersChat as always!

Here's my web site:

trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com

And The Horror Zine. New issue went up today. Check it out!

www.thehorrorzine.com

My story THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR appears in THE LIZZIE BORDEN HOUSE ANTHOLOGY.

www.amazon.com/Lizzie-Borde...
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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stephellis.bsky.social
Keeping with the theme, thought it would be fun to share this anthology from a while back. Threads of the Infinite has a story of mine, Transcending Nature, which I fully intend to turn into longer form one day. And yes, dehumanization occurs.

#HorrorWritersChat

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Industrial Horror Anthology: Tales of Industrial Horror (Snowbooks Anthologies)
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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leannareneehieber.bsky.social
THX for a great #HorrorWritersChat Gree!
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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spookyxpickle.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat, ugh. My neck is tight. Today's HWC hit that uncanny nerve for me today. Nice! I might have nightmares later.

My @the-book-bazaar.com campaign, Fairy Seasons, is nearly at its initial funding goal! If anyone could share or pledge, thank you!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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nocturnalxlight.bsky.social
Thanks for the chilling #HorrorWritersChat!

Speaking of ace horror (well, since I brought it up), check out this interview I did recently with @codydo.bsky.social on the intersection of horror, writing AROMANTIC FRANKENSTEIN, and reclaiming power.

acedadadvice.substack.com/p/horror-tel...
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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calmtomb.bsky.social
This was fun, and you can find many of the stories set in post-industrial PA in my debut collection.

#HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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ramiungarwriter.bsky.social
Thanks Gree! #HorrorWritersChat, do you need some Christmas horror in your life? Then you'll love "The Wild Hunt," about two sisters who run away from home on Christmas Eve.

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November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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roseblack2222.bsky.social
Thanks for an insightful #HorrorWritersChat, Gree. As for me, I have something to promote regarding The #ShadowBoxArchives because tomorrow is our #Thirstday event for #Substack. A short explanation is that it's a timed writing event we do on Thursdays, but more details about it are explained in
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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dassawrites.bsky.social
I have a gothic horror novella set in 1926, in which 9-yr-old Rosalyn plays a make-believe game of a Royal Court with 4 other girls. All of them want to (need to) be Queen... Things escalate. Dangerously.
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What Happened at Hawthorne House - Brigids Gate Press
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November 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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lhardingwrites.bsky.social
Thanks Gree!

In the spirit of this #HorrorWritersChat, I'm going to share What Saints Fear, because Unholy of Holies is a horror/fantasy story about an industrial-scale relic factory farm (CW for torture).
lhardingwrites.bsky.social Lawrence Harding (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️ @lhardingwrites.bsky.social · Sep 2
What Saints Fear

3 tales of dark monastic fantasy in which the faith of the Keepers of Khriam is tested by:

- occultist clerics addicted to demons
- saints claiming need of rescue
- factory-farmed relics

#booksky 📚💙
What Saints Fear - Lawrence Harding's Ko-fi Shop
Lawrence Harding presents three more tales of the Keepers of Khriam, in which faith is tested by dark forces - from within and without the church th...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
jacobmarsh.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Q4

Had I forgotten so soon? I told them the pain might numb my resolve, and yet here I was, doubtful, cowering on the precipice.

"Complete the transfer."

The pain recedes as a thousand eyes open upon my ruined shell. My eyes, full of light and renewed purpose.

"Who's next?"
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Cranium. Reconfigured. Brain tissue. Remodelled. Nerve system. Accelerated. Prepared for Dictum.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: “IT IS HOPELESS. MY SKIN IS FUSED TO THE COLD, METAL SLAB. INSTRUMENTS OF SILVER AND RED GLARE AT ME.” FINISH IT.]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question Four [Cranium. Reconfigured. Brain tissue. Remodelled. Nerve system. Accelerated. Prepared for Dictum.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: “IT IS HOPELESS. MY SKIN IS FUSED TO THE COLD, METAL SLAB. INSTRUMENTS OF SILVER AND RED GLARE AT ME.” FINISH IT.] No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
jacobmarsh.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Q3:

I think being human is more about emotion, curiosity, and context than organics.

Humanity can survive into a "post-human" existence so long as we continue to share cultural and empathetic ties to the people and organisms around us.

Even if we become...
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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tristanzelden.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

I am Tristan Zelden. I love writing about monsters but also how humans can be monsters too. The future is far scarier to me, especially as we are seeing the negatives of AI in real time, with environmental impact, psychosis, plagiarism, propaganda, false information, etc.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.]

[Material responsive. Cranial activity. Under control.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question One [Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?] #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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garykruseauthor.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

Hi, I’m Gary Kruse, from London U.K. and I write gritty supernatural mysteries set in rural locations featuring dark deeds, conspiracies and vengeful ghosts.

As scary as the Industrial past is, it’s the future that scares me more. The past can’t hurt us. But the future…
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.]

[Material responsive. Cranial activity. Under control.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question One [Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?] #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
jacobmarsh.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Q2

I love imagining a post-human industrialized world. Something so efficient it no longer needs us. So it hums on alone, forever churning the ground and poisoning the air for a purpose long forgotten. It doesn't have the cruelty of human intention, but it will outlive that too.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Grafting. In progress. Conveyor attachments. Plugged. Mining extraction. Tools. Inserted.]
[Spinal chord. Interwoven. Cranial examination. Reactivated.]
[Inquiry. Required for completion: INDUSTRIAL HORROR EXPLORES DEHUMANISATION. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLORE IT YOURSELF IN THE GENRE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. [Grafting. In progress. Conveyor attachments. Plugged. Mining extraction. Tools. Inserted.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: INDUSTRIAL HORROR EXPLORES DEHUMANISATION. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLORE IT YOURSELF IN THE GENRE?] No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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olijbooks.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat

As boring as it may sound, I'd prob go the old route of technology usurping humanity in everyday roles. However, some companies may feel it lacks that human touch... so then it's a case of making the best of both worlds, probably by removing the core of a person: their brain.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Grafting. In progress. Conveyor attachments. Plugged. Mining extraction. Tools. Inserted.]
[Spinal chord. Interwoven. Cranial examination. Reactivated.]
[Inquiry. Required for completion: INDUSTRIAL HORROR EXPLORES DEHUMANISATION. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLORE IT YOURSELF IN THE GENRE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. [Grafting. In progress. Conveyor attachments. Plugged. Mining extraction. Tools. Inserted.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: INDUSTRIAL HORROR EXPLORES DEHUMANISATION. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLORE IT YOURSELF IN THE GENRE?] No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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coulroghast.bsky.social
I am Tammy Pertman and Mathew Stevens. I write a multiverse and horror short story collections.
I am more susceptible to industrial horror of the past. Minor injury can lead to death & often worse. Isolation, fewer solutions.
May my contributions please thee.
#HorrorWritersChat
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 3d
[Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.]

[Material responsive. Cranial activity. Under control.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question One [Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?] #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM