Matthew Stott
@matthewstott.bsky.social
Writer.
Stories in The Ghastling, Maudlin House, Seaside Gothic & elsewhere. Has written for BBC TV & Radio. Author of ‘A Monstrous Place’. A publisher, sometimes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/talesfrombetween
Stories in The Ghastling, Maudlin House, Seaside Gothic & elsewhere. Has written for BBC TV & Radio. Author of ‘A Monstrous Place’. A publisher, sometimes. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/talesfrombetween
The Thing With Big Naturals.
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
January 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Thing With Big Naturals.
Reading a book set in England by an English author, and the lead character keeps referring to their flat as an ‘apartment’.
January 22, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Reading a book set in England by an English author, and the lead character keeps referring to their flat as an ‘apartment’.
Latest book read, second time trying one by Harrison. She has a very easy style to read, enjoyed it.
January 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Latest book read, second time trying one by Harrison. She has a very easy style to read, enjoyed it.
Gosh, what did we ever do for knowledge before AI?
AI sits in billions of phones. Refusing to engage won't stop it, just leaves vulnerable people without knowledge. Demand ownership and control, not abstinence.
Abstinence From AI Is Not the Answer
Opinion | Refusing to use AI won’t protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
f.mtr.cool
January 20, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Gosh, what did we ever do for knowledge before AI?
I bet sixty of seventy million people would still vote for him if he was able to stand a third time.
January 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
I bet sixty of seventy million people would still vote for him if he was able to stand a third time.
A writing tick i’d like to see less of is when authors use the same word three sentences in a row. So like: ‘It made me feel this. Made me feel that. Made me feel like this other thing, too.’ Starting to grate for some reason.
January 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM
A writing tick i’d like to see less of is when authors use the same word three sentences in a row. So like: ‘It made me feel this. Made me feel that. Made me feel like this other thing, too.’ Starting to grate for some reason.
They’ve made a tv version of The Burbs with Jack Whitehall in the Tom Hanks role.
a man in a blue shirt is standing on a porch
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is standing on a porch
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January 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
They’ve made a tv version of The Burbs with Jack Whitehall in the Tom Hanks role.
If I genuinely thought someone was driving at me, I think my first instinct would be to try and jump out the way. Personally. Seems like what you’d do.
January 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
If I genuinely thought someone was driving at me, I think my first instinct would be to try and jump out the way. Personally. Seems like what you’d do.
Jebus creebus, Linehan has really just gone all in on every unhinged right wing talking point now. (Popped briefly into Twitter, gag, and he smeared briefly across the timeline) What a cunt. To think I once looked up to that guy’s comedy work. And worked with him. Twat.
January 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Jebus creebus, Linehan has really just gone all in on every unhinged right wing talking point now. (Popped briefly into Twitter, gag, and he smeared briefly across the timeline) What a cunt. To think I once looked up to that guy’s comedy work. And worked with him. Twat.
Well okay, that was really fun.
Current season of the Traitors is not really grabbing as hard as the previous ones, is it? Difficult coming so hot on the heels of the really good celebrity version, but it’s not as gripping as the previous normal seasons.
January 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Well okay, that was really fun.
Current season of the Traitors is not really grabbing as hard as the previous ones, is it? Difficult coming so hot on the heels of the really good celebrity version, but it’s not as gripping as the previous normal seasons.
January 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Current season of the Traitors is not really grabbing as hard as the previous ones, is it? Difficult coming so hot on the heels of the really good celebrity version, but it’s not as gripping as the previous normal seasons.
First book read in 2026. Haven’t read a Christie since I was about 12..! (
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
First book read in 2026. Haven’t read a Christie since I was about 12..! (
Finished Stranger Things. Sure, some of the writing was a bit off this season, but I enjoyed it anyway.
January 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Finished Stranger Things. Sure, some of the writing was a bit off this season, but I enjoyed it anyway.
New season of Traitors and, well… there they go again…😬
Celebrity Traitors spoilers😱:
Not the beeeest look that the first two people voted out at the round table are black…😳
Not the beeeest look that the first two people voted out at the round table are black…😳
January 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM
New season of Traitors and, well… there they go again…😬
There’s one horror book that seems to be on every horror readers top ten reads of the year for some reason, and for me it was just fine. I wonder which book it was..?..?
January 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
There’s one horror book that seems to be on every horror readers top ten reads of the year for some reason, and for me it was just fine. I wonder which book it was..?..?
Probably way too much stuff, squashed into too little, but I love it.
ON THIS DAY... In 2013, The Time of the Doctor was first broadcast on BBC One. It was broadcast at 7.30pm and received a viewership of 11.1 million.
Art by Lee Johnson 🎄
#DoctorWho #MerryChristmas
Art by Lee Johnson 🎄
#DoctorWho #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Probably way too much stuff, squashed into too little, but I love it.
I like sprouts. They are good. Just cook them properly. Sprouty sprout.
December 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I like sprouts. They are good. Just cook them properly. Sprouty sprout.
Four more books that I enjoyed this year:
December 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Four more books that I enjoyed this year:
Was going to wait until next year, but I’ve started on the next draft of the horror novella.
December 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Was going to wait until next year, but I’ve started on the next draft of the horror novella.
The company that takes care of the building I live in is going to steal everyone’s doormats. Apparently they’re a terrible hazard. Daft tits.
December 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The company that takes care of the building I live in is going to steal everyone’s doormats. Apparently they’re a terrible hazard. Daft tits.
Wondering whether to shop around my 20,000 word very short horror novella or just put it out through my own small press. Can’t be that many places wanting to put out such a short book.
December 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Wondering whether to shop around my 20,000 word very short horror novella or just put it out through my own small press. Can’t be that many places wanting to put out such a short book.
Horror fiction is a funny genre, because you can hear people on a podcast lauding some book, how deep and amazing and soul baring it is, just rhapsodising, and you just thought it was a goofy, pretty fun read. (Not saying they’re wrong)
December 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Horror fiction is a funny genre, because you can hear people on a podcast lauding some book, how deep and amazing and soul baring it is, just rhapsodising, and you just thought it was a goofy, pretty fun read. (Not saying they’re wrong)
If that Dr Who spin-off had Dr Who in it, I might be interested.
December 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
If that Dr Who spin-off had Dr Who in it, I might be interested.
Why when they sign their book do some authors cross out the printed name. I don’t understand.
December 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Why when they sign their book do some authors cross out the printed name. I don’t understand.
Four of the best books I read this year:
December 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Four of the best books I read this year: