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Shimaira ⛥
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Writer of dark fiction inspired by dreams & nightmares 🌌 MH & PTSD 🌸 Autistic 🤘 Witch ⛥
🏳️‍🌈 Queer, polyam, aspec 💜🖤💚 (she/they)
👩‍🔬 Works in a lab, developing vaccines 🧫
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Shimaira ⛥ @shimaira.com · Jun 21
🔞 MY LORD: a queer, slow-burn erotic gothic horror novel about rediscovering yourself after trauma—with kinky, blood-drinking immortals & polyamory.

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Art by @hollybunn.bsky.social
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Queer, slow-burn erotic gothic horror Lord Deminas is known to be cruel. Yet, he's rather protective of Meya, his new chambermaid, and punishes anyone who dares hurt her. Servants regularly vanish, and with the Lord now drinking her blood, Meya and her paramour need to avoid the same happening to either of them. Sapphic, polyam f/f/m hurt/comfort Kinky, medieval lord Consent is emphasised overcoming trauma harm her & suffer Kill your abusers healing blood delicious long pig vampires, but different Foursome in the dungeon Content warning: abduction, off-page and non-graphic sexual abuse (rape is condemned and sexual abusers are killed), explicit sexual content (consent is emphasised), kink (wax play, knife and blood play, primal play, bondage, and mention of spanking and breath play), graphic violence, gore, death, vampirism, cannibalism, and illness (pneumonia). Shimaira dot com 5 star review reading: “The perfect blend of spice and horror” This book takes many dark and chilling themes and a creepy setting and blends them together with the spice just perfectly. I loved the romances between Meya and her two loves and how both unfolded differently but just as naturally. When we meet Meya, she is already on the run and just trying to survive, the full weight of what she has endured has not yet hit her when even more trauma comes her way. This book is about vampires and steamy romance, yes. But it's also about Meya re-learning how to be a human being and finding herself again after so much hardship has beaten her down. There is a scene at the start that sticks in my mind because even those the people who hurt Meya are dead, it's clear she still doesn't feel safe yet; her mind is still living through the trauma even though her body is safe (or as safe as it can be in the castle of a vampire....). This is true for most trauma survivors. It takes a long time for the mind to finally realize the danger is past and this was so perfectly portrayed in this book. Come for the spice and horror, stay for the healing and trauma recovery. ~ Lily 4 star review reading: Erotica and horror can make for entertaining bedfellows, but they can be a difficult act to balance. If the story leans too heavily into horror, it can make the erotic scenes feel tawdry, there to shock the audience as much as the acts of violence. If its eroticism is the overpowering factor, it can make the horror itself feel cheap, giving it a B-grade type of feel. Thankfully, My Lord by L.B. Shimaira manages to balance these two components, ensuring both aspects complement each other. With a strong sense of character that examines its protagonist’s trauma as it tells a story about her growth, My Lord becomes something stronger than a simple combination of erotica and horror. ~ W.A. Stanley 5 star review reading: I just put this book down, and “WOW” is all I can say. I didn’t know what to expect going into this other than a dark fantasy full of polyamory and queer themes, but that’s just from what I know about the author. This book takes the reader into a dark fantasy world where men aren’t what they seem, human servants are disposable commodities, and love is found in the most unlikely of places. Whatever you’re thinking, this book will take you elsewhere. You won’t expect it, but you’ll love the ride. The mystery behind the darkness is worth wading into it, and the intrigue behind every twist and turn will have you turning the page with anticipation, wanting more. Shimaira has penned a frightening story with BDSM aspects and polyamorous love, all with consent at the front and center. There are content warnings for this book that one should heed, but it is a lot of bloody fun. ~ Daniel Aegan
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My debut novel A Memory of Blood and Magic is in this bundle.

Sometimes, healing from trauma IS the quest.
shimaira.com Shimaira ⛥ @shimaira.com · 2d
ICYMI, 3 more days to grab the indie fantasy mega bundle 👀
64 books for just $45 (Normally $224! That's a 79% discount 🔥)

Grab it here: itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Oh, a forbidden moment? 🔞
Here's one from My Lord 😏
The women thought the lord's old bedroom was a good place to "sleep" while he was away for war, forgetting the commander will be staying there upon their return 🙈

#Smutcember 🌶️📚💙
“Oh, I’ll be gentle with you…” She removed herself from Meya’s hold and pushed her onto her back. She lowered herself between Meya’s legs and pulled down her underwear, tossing them to the floor. “What are you—” Meya gasped as Nina took her hood into her mouth and flicked her tongue against her clit. Waves of pleasure surged through her body and she arched her back, a long moan escaping her lips. “Gentle enough?” Nina asked before resuming her actions. Meya gripped the sheets, but then moved her hands to Nina’s head and entwined her fingers in her raven hair. A moan resembling the word ‘yes’ was all she could reply. Pleased, Nina slid her fingers between Meya’s lips and let one slip inside of her. She moved it in and out whilst continuing to lick her swelling clit. Meya’s moans and tight hold on her hair encouraged her to add a second finger. Meya gasped and then whimpered, “I want you.” Nina rose, locking her gaze with Meya’s. “You already have me.” She smiled slyly as Meya tugged at her hair to get her face closer to hers. Nina moved up but kept her hand in place and in motion. With zeal, Meya claimed Nina’s mouth, one hand still in her hair whilst the other gripped her butt. As they kissed passionately, Meya’s fingers peeled away Nina’s underwear. Fully exposed, she slipped her fingers between Nina’s slick folds once more. Nina moaned, though most of it got silenced by Meya’s mouth covering hers. Their bodies writhed in passion, the world reduced to just that room, that bed, their forms. They were completely lost in the moment until Meya suddenly froze. Confused, Nina stopped. “What’s wrong?” “Shh, listen.” The sounds of multiple people walking through the hallways slipped into their world and shattered it. Male voices, their chatter mostly about a decent bed and meals, resounded through the door. “Oh gods, they’ve returned,” Meya w “Do you think they heard us?” Nina rolled off her and pulled up the sheets. “I don’t think so… They would be knocking if they had, right?” “I suppose…” They listened in silence to the boots passing them by and fragments of conversation. When it finally calmed down, they both sighed in relief. “I guess we need to be extra careful in the morning when going out,” Meya said softly. “Actually, it’s probably safer to go back to sleeping in our own room.” Meya pouted. “But I’m used to having you close every night. I can’t just go back to sleeping all alone.” Nina cupped Meya’s cheek. “I don’t like it either, but with the—” Nina fell silent and slowly turned her head towards the door. Meya’s heart constricted in her chest as she followed Nina’s frightened gaze. “…didn’t ask any of the servants to clean it up after your last stay, but as that was only one night, I assume it’s still in good condition. I’ll ensure Kadeem cleans it up in the morning.” “I’m just glad I can sleep in a normal bed.” The sound of keys sent adrenaline coursing through both women. Terrified, they exchanged glances, the both of them thinking the same thing: ‘We forgot about Commander Andreas!’ The door swung open, and Lord Deminas entered. He held up an oil lamp, though the fire in the hearth already illuminated a large part of the room. He raised a brow but didn’t speak as he looked at the women, then at the towel that had been blocking their light from spilling underneath the door, and then back at the women. Meya’s breath hitched. We’re dead. We’re done for.
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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🔞 Free spicy horror story anyone? 👀
Contains a murderous shadow demon stalking the MC and a hot blue angel "protecting" her 😏
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~and yes, it's one for the #MonsterFuckers considering the 🍆 is a little... 🦑
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shimaira.com Shimaira ⛥ @shimaira.com · 21d
Aislinn is being hunted in her dreams by a demon, but her guardian angel should be arriving soon to save her…

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(🔞 CW in third image)
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Excerpts from Millennium, by Shimaira. The image shows a blue fractal background with a blue sketch character with pointy ears and feathery wings. The demon’s three-toed feet came into view, and he placed one foot on her head, pushing her face into a musty towel. “That was fun,” he said. “Let’s play again tomorrow.” He took a step back. Aislinn tried to move, but her arms were now paralysed too. What did he do to me? Tears streamed down her face. Blue? Blue, where are you? Save me! The demon crouched down in front of her. He grabbed her by the hair and lifted her head up so he could see her face. Their gazes met, his red eyes full of sinister joy, and he grinned, exposing multiple rows of sharp teeth. Oh, fuck… 🔞 This story contains graphic violence, gore, (attempted) murder and explicit sexual content (human x non-human). Two characters are shown standing back to back. The first has black skin, ram horns, no hair, red eyes and an arrow headed tail. Along his spine and on his elbows and knees are spikes. The other character appears human aside from blue skin. His hair is short and also blue. A fractal image in purple hues is their background. ~ Character line art by NightmareWeaverz ~ Fractal and character colouring by Shimaira
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Need to escape the holiday family drama? Look no further than this 64-book mega bundle of amazing fantasy titles, collected by @chiefwritesbook.bsky.social.

itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
A promo advertising the "End of the Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle" of 64 books for $45 from Dec 1st - 15th. The image is a green color scheme with graphics showing a person in a hat on a cliff with a dragon flying close.
December 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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FFS WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS??
It defeats the whole purpose of reading a book and discovering the story!
"Spoiler-free" my ass! How would that even work? A character's motive without spoilers 😵‍💫
Have people forgotten that reading is about the journey and not the destination? 😭💀

📚💙
For our endlessly curious readers, Ask this Book will let you highlight any passage of text while reading a book and get spoiler-free answers to questions about things like a character’s motive or the significance of a scene.
December 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
shimaira.com
Oh, a forbidden moment? 🔞
Here's one from My Lord 😏
The women thought the lord's old bedroom was a good place to "sleep" while he was away for war, forgetting the commander will be staying there upon their return 🙈

#Smutcember 🌶️📚💙
“Oh, I’ll be gentle with you…” She removed herself from Meya’s hold and pushed her onto her back. She lowered herself between Meya’s legs and pulled down her underwear, tossing them to the floor. “What are you—” Meya gasped as Nina took her hood into her mouth and flicked her tongue against her clit. Waves of pleasure surged through her body and she arched her back, a long moan escaping her lips. “Gentle enough?” Nina asked before resuming her actions. Meya gripped the sheets, but then moved her hands to Nina’s head and entwined her fingers in her raven hair. A moan resembling the word ‘yes’ was all she could reply. Pleased, Nina slid her fingers between Meya’s lips and let one slip inside of her. She moved it in and out whilst continuing to lick her swelling clit. Meya’s moans and tight hold on her hair encouraged her to add a second finger. Meya gasped and then whimpered, “I want you.” Nina rose, locking her gaze with Meya’s. “You already have me.” She smiled slyly as Meya tugged at her hair to get her face closer to hers. Nina moved up but kept her hand in place and in motion. With zeal, Meya claimed Nina’s mouth, one hand still in her hair whilst the other gripped her butt. As they kissed passionately, Meya’s fingers peeled away Nina’s underwear. Fully exposed, she slipped her fingers between Nina’s slick folds once more. Nina moaned, though most of it got silenced by Meya’s mouth covering hers. Their bodies writhed in passion, the world reduced to just that room, that bed, their forms. They were completely lost in the moment until Meya suddenly froze. Confused, Nina stopped. “What’s wrong?” “Shh, listen.” The sounds of multiple people walking through the hallways slipped into their world and shattered it. Male voices, their chatter mostly about a decent bed and meals, resounded through the door. “Oh gods, they’ve returned,” Meya w “Do you think they heard us?” Nina rolled off her and pulled up the sheets. “I don’t think so… They would be knocking if they had, right?” “I suppose…” They listened in silence to the boots passing them by and fragments of conversation. When it finally calmed down, they both sighed in relief. “I guess we need to be extra careful in the morning when going out,” Meya said softly. “Actually, it’s probably safer to go back to sleeping in our own room.” Meya pouted. “But I’m used to having you close every night. I can’t just go back to sleeping all alone.” Nina cupped Meya’s cheek. “I don’t like it either, but with the—” Nina fell silent and slowly turned her head towards the door. Meya’s heart constricted in her chest as she followed Nina’s frightened gaze. “…didn’t ask any of the servants to clean it up after your last stay, but as that was only one night, I assume it’s still in good condition. I’ll ensure Kadeem cleans it up in the morning.” “I’m just glad I can sleep in a normal bed.” The sound of keys sent adrenaline coursing through both women. Terrified, they exchanged glances, the both of them thinking the same thing: ‘We forgot about Commander Andreas!’ The door swung open, and Lord Deminas entered. He held up an oil lamp, though the fire in the hearth already illuminated a large part of the room. He raised a brow but didn’t speak as he looked at the women, then at the towel that had been blocking their light from spilling underneath the door, and then back at the women. Meya’s breath hitched. We’re dead. We’re done for.
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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People, you dont need AI to summarize my books poorly. I can do that myself, thank you very much.

Uncursed, but basic now. Ew. Lady stans monster peen. So smash blue fairy whilst flashbacking and Jean Cocteau shout outs.
Cover to return the rose, the first Beautiful Beasts book. Colored in monochrome purple, a large beast with a lion-like face and stag antlers embraces a partially undressed woman with long flowing hair. She clutches onto his antlers, wistfully looking at her lover, the beast.
December 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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You know the big thing I've realised hearing transphobes and homophobes and other phobes speak?

They're so boring.

Their tastes in film? Yawn. Books? Snore. Food? Dull. Hobbies? Snoozefests.

Such boring little lives, with all energy spent on boring ass hatred.
December 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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What are we in the mood for today? Crow witch is it?
Crow wearing a witches hat, sitting on the outside of a window while a human witch looks on from the inside. Pencil drawing with White highlights.
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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FFS WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS??
It defeats the whole purpose of reading a book and discovering the story!
"Spoiler-free" my ass! How would that even work? A character's motive without spoilers 😵‍💫
Have people forgotten that reading is about the journey and not the destination? 😭💀

📚💙
For our endlessly curious readers, Ask this Book will let you highlight any passage of text while reading a book and get spoiler-free answers to questions about things like a character’s motive or the significance of a scene.
December 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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This, hard same! Please always feel free to message me or even slide into my dms & just ask me stuff💜
Need spoilers to know if you'll like a thing or if it'll trigger? Go ahead & ask💜 I honestly love to hear from (potential) readers!
Seriously, ask me anything—at least I won't hallucinate an answer😌
delilahsdawson.bsky.social Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 21h
Look, if you have a question about one of my books before buying it, YOU CAN ASK ME. I just sit here--and on Insta and Threads. I check my replies. I'm happy to help! Don't ask the stupid AI that steals my life's work and vomits out garbage. I will tell you whatever you want to know!!
December 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Still hoping to get a few more signups for this cover reveal!
December 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Smashwords sale still ongoing if you want to grab a copy at a discount 😁😁
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

🖤📚😱🌈📚💙📢📚🌍🌶️📚🩸🌈💜 #DiscountBooks
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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What would you pay for 80,000 words of ebook?
For 100,000?
For 160,000?

I'm questioning my (epic fantasy) trilogy prices. It would be easier if I just sold direct & on Itch, where a minimum price, tipping & a (cheaper) trilogy bundle are options. But Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble not having those...
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Find my books in the Smashwords sale, and a box set on Ko-Fi for £9.99 (rrp £29.90) which excludes the first 2 books in this thread, which are published with Canelo, but includes all the others.

#BookSky #Books2Read #EOYSmashwordsSale #Horror #Fantasy
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Please help answer 💜
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eliseswritings.bsky.social Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 1d
What would you pay for 80,000 words of ebook?
For 100,000?
For 160,000?

I'm questioning my (epic fantasy) trilogy prices. It would be easier if I just sold direct & on Itch, where a minimum price, tipping & a (cheaper) trilogy bundle are options. But Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble not having those...
December 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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ICYMI, 3 more days to grab the indie fantasy mega bundle 👀
64 books for just $45 (Normally $224! That's a 79% discount 🔥)

Grab it here: itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
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📢📚💙 #DiscountBooks
End of Year Fantasy Mega Bundle 64 Books for $45 December 1st to the 15th
December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Support Matt's legacy, grab this short story here: amzn.eu/d/ewl1JWr

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December 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Grab yours today!

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Ad with cartoon crab sitting on a stone statue of a wild pig, with the caption "you know crustacean on a granite boar, but have you heard of" followed by a picture of the book cover of Vacation on Planet Glor by L. A. Guettler.
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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ICYMI, 3 more days to grab the indie fantasy mega bundle 👀
64 books for just $45 (Normally $224! That's a 79% discount 🔥)

Grab it here: itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
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📢📚💙 #DiscountBooks
End of Year Fantasy Mega Bundle 64 Books for $45 December 1st to the 15th
December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Smashwords sale still ongoing if you want to grab a copy at a discount 😁😁
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

🖤📚😱🌈📚💙📢📚🌍🌶️📚🩸🌈💜 #DiscountBooks
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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NEW VERSION'S HERE 🙌
I'm glad I decided to forego trying to get the top & bottom as printed edges as amazon indeed does NOT print consistently.
Also, imo, this def looks nicer when reading (seeing art on the top/bottom of the page instead of a "barcode")
The side printed edge isn't perfect, but>>
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Sideview photo of the hardcover book. The pages printed edges come together to form a drawing of a maid on her knees, picking the lock on a door. Top view of the book, showing the pages have a shift halfway. It's also visible that the pages shift slightly up and down as well as left and right when bound, as the lines of the printed artwork are wiggly instead of stable. Photo of the prologue. The top of the page has an intricate ceiling. The bottom shows a floor with blood. These correspond to the cover artwork but in sketch. On the side you see an image take shape of a maid on her knees, picking the lock on a door. Photo of the book spread wide on chapter 21. The top of the page has an intricate ceiling. The bottom shows a floor with blood. These correspond to the cover artwork but in sketch. On the side you see an image take shape of a maid on her knees, picking the lock on a door.
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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We've got a trans teenager who's a friend of the family, and we want to give her a merry Christmas. Book recommendations along these parameters would be so appreciated!
tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social Becca Petunia 🏳️‍⚧️ @tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social · 2d
Okay, trans people of BlueSky. Can anyone think of a good novel (prose or graphic) that:

1. Has a transfemme protagonist
2. Does not have "dysphoria" or "transphobia" as the PRIMARY conflict (it can be an element, but not the main one)
3. Is suitable for a young teenager

Recs would be AMAZING!
December 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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I'm not surprised.
Disappointed in the human race? Yes.
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 2d
Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds https://cnn.it/48xryGB
December 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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My knees have been hurting for years now, doc basically said I need to exercise 😑

Fast forward: I got a DDR mat and have been playing >30 minutes several times a week

I went to bed last night with no knee pain…
I have my legs crossed rn and pain level is like…a 0.5? 🥹
Like damnit, doc was right 🫠🫠
December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM