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Mercury
@mrhys.bsky.social
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Editor for http://pathtotimbala.com and http://solivaga.net. Sometimes FFXIV poster. I like writing, webcomics, and video games. They/them. ⚧

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Mercury @mrhys.bsky.social · Jun 17
Gordon Cat
Nov 2008 - June 17th, 2025

Sleep well, little buddy.
A big, handsome brown tabby cat with a white chin and bib, looking attentively at the camera.
mrhys.bsky.social
BAH. My bouquet is suffering because I did a dumb and had it on the edge of the table to be close to the window... which is also right over the radiator. An obvious bad move in retrospect, but in my defense I haven't had decorative plants indoors in 15 years.
February 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
All of Asher's plans shatter when he gets angel wings instead of devil wings. Now the city expects his total devotion & that's the last thing they'll ever get from him...

ERRANT WINGS is out now! Grab a copy!
my shop: shop.earlronove.com/b/errantwings
others: books.earlronove.com/errantwings
Ad for Errant Wings. The background is a graffitied wall. In the foreground, there are three illustrated character portraits. The first one has devil wings, tan skin, dark hair, and brown eyes. The middle one is the shortest with white angel wings, fair skin, black hair, and has both arms tattooed. The final one has long brown hair in a pony tail, brown eyes, and has brown angel wings. Pointing at them are one line descriptors. The first is "soft boyfriend", the middle is "sort of a mess", and the last is "big sis vibes." In the top corner is the logo for Errant Wings with text beneath it reading: "Available now!!" To the right is a description of the novel, some trope bullet points, and where to find it. The text reads: "Asher’s life is turned upside down when he grows angel wings. Now the city expects him to drop his entire life—his art, his friends, his boyfriend—to be devoted to what the city thinks he should be. What he needs now is a way out of their rigid system before it cages him in. Although there’s always burning it to the ground..." Bullet points: "• coming of age • disaster gay punk • friendship trio • destruction as catharsis • staying true to yourself • punching assholes" And then finally, below that: "Paperback & ebook available! books.earlronove.com/errantwings"
February 17, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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miupix.bsky.social
A sketch of Karlach doing the Valentine's thing for @gallies.bsky.social! That paper heart is NOT gonna last long! 🔥❤️ #bg3 #Karlach #baldursgate3 #MiupixArtwork
Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3 in the buff sitting on a wooden stool holding a paper heart in from of her for Valentine's Day. Pose is based on a visual meme.
February 17, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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bleaksqueak.bsky.social
Flurries

#art #solivaga
February 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
Do you want some tragedy to end Valentine's Day? Then you should check out my dark fantasy romantic tragedy, FOREVERMORE, the prequel to my adventure game, Life Eternal.

A necromancer wants more in his life and may have found it in a handsome woodsman from town...

books.earlronove.com/forevermore
Why Read Forevermore by S. Jean graphic. It features the main character, Nezael, in an embrace with Yorick in the right corner, and to the left are reasons to read. Those reasons are: necromancy, tenderness and yearning of first love, skeleton family, tragedy, flighty & teasing necromancer, soft & unsure woodsman, fallen leaves, fallen snow, & the promise of spring.
February 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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prokopetz.bsky.social
From the award-winning developer of "Seduced by the Busty Elf" and "Ravished by the Burly Orc" comes a brand new title, "Made To Question Your Long-Held Assumptions About What Constitutes Sex by Some Kind of Fucking Goblin".
February 14, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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rbwrites.bsky.social
🍫💋💌💞✨HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY✨💞💌💋🍫

Whether you're craving cuddly domesticity, aching love confessions, or something spicier, @phasmidasmr.com has something for everyone.

www.youtube.com/@PhasmidASMR
www.patreon.com/PhasmidASMR

Also you can read the scripts for free at patreon.com/rainbowbarnacle
February 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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erininthemorning.com
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."

Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.

It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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mrhys.bsky.social
I made this!
A slender bouquet of flowers in a jar of water. The flowers are mostly red-orange tulips, with a few hot pink carnations, and some long strands of wide decorative grass and some kind if dark red cyndrilical for decoration .
February 13, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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lildisgustinart.bsky.social
The Creature's friend 🍂

#illustration #frankenstein #guillermodeltoro #fanart
An illustration of the Creature from Frankenstein (2025 movie adaptation) gently holding a mouse to his face.
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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psudonym.bsky.social
3am
four panel comic about a person who can't fall asleep and the creature under their bed, sharing thoughts
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 AM
mrhys.bsky.social
I made this!
A slender bouquet of flowers in a jar of water. The flowers are mostly red-orange tulips, with a few hot pink carnations, and some long strands of wide decorative grass and some kind if dark red cyndrilical for decoration .
February 13, 2026 at 11:38 AM
mrhys.bsky.social
I passed! Although I wouldn't say I'm any expert in identifying evergreens yet lol
mrhys.bsky.social Mercury @mrhys.bsky.social · 4d
Today I got to arrange some bouquets, which was a lovely distraction from the exam I’m stressed out about 🥲
February 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM
mrhys.bsky.social
Today I got to arrange some bouquets, which was a lovely distraction from the exam I’m stressed out about 🥲
February 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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skwinnicki.bsky.social
Found an additional graphic that gets even more of these quotes together.

I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
Image of Charles Darwin quotes, with the recipient of the letter and the date the letter was written. He said "I hate every wave of the ocean" to W.D. Fox on 15 February 1836, "Oh my God how I do hate species and varieties" to J.D. Hooker in 11 March 1858, "I am very tired, very stomachy, and hate nearly the whole world" to Thomas Huxley on 10 September 1860, "I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything" to Charles Lyell on 1 October 1861, "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" to John Lubbock on 3 September 1862, and "I am languid and bedeviled and hate writing and hate everybody" to J.D. Hooker on 23 June 1863.
February 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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bleaksqueak.bsky.social
Of all of Maia’s in-world doodles, this one is probably still my favorite

#solivaga
February 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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matociquala.bsky.social
If it goes away when you remember to take your meds, it's probably not a character flaw.
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
Roses are red, violets are blue, don't forget about BE NOT AFRAID...

While it's an angelic horror novella, it also has some queer sweetness underneath all the gore. 🫀 Check it out, for this weekend it's 25% off!

itch: earlronove.itch.io/benotafraid
others: books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
Valentine's Day card with Seth from BE NOT AFRAID to the side holding a bundle of roses. he is smiling coyly toward the camera. His card reads: "Roses are red..." Valentine's Day card with Trent from BE NOT AFRAID to the side holding a bundle of violets. he is smiling a little awkwardly toward the camera. His card reads: "Violets are blue..." Valentine's Day card featuring the seraphs from BE NOT AFRAID. One is in the center with his bloody face, as two more peek out from behind his wings. His card reads: "don't forget us we're here too..." and along the bottom is the book's title, "BE NOT AFRAID"
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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mayorofseattle.bsky.social
Seattle Renters: join the fight for affordability! We are extending the deadline for the Seattle Renter’s Survey to February 20 and we want to hear from as many different communities as possible.

Find all survey links below.

English: forms.office.com/g/B1K37QsKt
February 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
mrhys.bsky.social
Mind you, I tend to be a sartorial oddity myself (today: bubblegum pink jeans, black leg warmers, oversized black sweatshirt with dancing skeletons and neon pink and green flames) so I’m not exactly *criticizing*, just confused, esp. considering the current international unpopularity of the US.
mrhys.bsky.social Mercury @mrhys.bsky.social · 7d
Another baffling youth fashion choice - oversized , off the shoulder American flag sweater and a big rhinestone dollar sign pendant on a long chain. Not sure what statement they’re making, being as we’re not in the US…
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM
mrhys.bsky.social
Then again, now that I have an earlier schedule I wake up at 5:50 even when I try to sleep later, so maybe my body is trying to tell me something 🤔
mrhys.bsky.social Mercury @mrhys.bsky.social · 12d
I picked a strange career to switch to for someone who doesn’t like to be up before 7 am. 😴
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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hydeangelus.bsky.social
The Matchmaker
February 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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scalzi.com
Right. Age verification: We called anime "Japanimation."
bmcnett.bsky.social Brian McNett @bmcnett.bsky.social · 7d
We didn't call it anime back then. Mine was "Speed Racer."
February 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
If you're interested in some friendship SFF books this season, this sale below ends in about five days!! Be sure to check it out before then (my sci fi adventure with BFFs on the run from the federation is in it!!)!

itch.io/b/3486/frien...
February 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
Want a story this month about two boyfriends navigating their relationship on the cusp of life irreparably changing out of their control? It has a happy ending, I swear!

Find Asher & Raum in ERRANT WINGS, out now!
itch: earlronove.itch.io/errantwings
others: books.earlronove.com/errantwings
An illustration of two young men in an embrace. One has bat wings and has them wrapped around the other young man who he is hugging so fiercely, they are tipping over. The other has white bird wings and they are both grinning wide with their eyes closed. At the borders are rainbows and above them is a graffiti red heart. Along the bottom tells you were you can find a copy of their story: https://books.earlronove.com/errantwings Moodboard for Errant Wings. In the center is a circle containing the main character, Asher, curled up with his knees to his chest. There are wings sprouting out of his back and exit the circle he is otherwise confined in. Near him is a graffitied symbol of a yellow triangle with paint splatter. Around him are six photos (four square ones, two taller rectangle ones) setting the mood for the book in question. The top square photos are a neon sign saying "this is the sign you've been looking for", and a sleek black motorcycle parked in front of a field. The long rectangle photo beside that is an alley draped in autumn colors with yellow leaves blocking out a blue sky. The next two square photos is one of white siding covered in colorful paint, and the next one is an orange vintage type writer. The last rectangle photo is a close-up of paint splattered cans of spray paint. There is a heart spray painted on top of this photo. All of it together has cream and autumn colors to set the mood.
February 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM