Nick Badot
@nickbadot.bsky.social
Irish-Belgian writer of things macabre and fantastical. Words in Factor Four, Solstitia, Andromeda Spaceways, Impossible Worlds, and more.
I'm querying a dark fantasy novel partly set in early 1900s Dublin
I'm querying a dark fantasy novel partly set in early 1900s Dublin
I have one that reads "bath salts" transliterated into ogham
September 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I have one that reads "bath salts" transliterated into ogham
Tis my birthday today & I realise I am very much turning "whiskey in a wineglass" days old
August 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tis my birthday today & I realise I am very much turning "whiskey in a wineglass" days old
The Figure will stop at nothing to reach INFERNAMUS – the key to godlike power, and the only hope to save his world. He must cross dangerous hidden realms – thankfully, he isn't alone. But when a demon offers victory if he betrays his allies, he must weigh the cost carefully
#BluePit #F #H #A #Q
#BluePit #F #H #A #Q
July 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Dublin, 1903
Soufiane and Bartolomeo find an ancient manuscript that warns of an impending apocalypse. After their professor is murdered and the text goes missing, they become embroiled in a dangerous occult conspiracy as they are drawn towards INFERNAMUS
#BluePit #F #H #Q #A
Soufiane and Bartolomeo find an ancient manuscript that warns of an impending apocalypse. After their professor is murdered and the text goes missing, they become embroiled in a dangerous occult conspiracy as they are drawn towards INFERNAMUS
#BluePit #F #H #Q #A
July 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
- The filing shows dozens of examples of Disney IP side-by-side with Midjourney outputs (pictured)
- Midjourney used these images in their own promotional material
- There's a damning interview Midjourney CEO did with Forbes where he pretty much admits to plagiarism
- Midjourney used these images in their own promotional material
- There's a damning interview Midjourney CEO did with Forbes where he pretty much admits to plagiarism
June 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
- The filing shows dozens of examples of Disney IP side-by-side with Midjourney outputs (pictured)
- Midjourney used these images in their own promotional material
- There's a damning interview Midjourney CEO did with Forbes where he pretty much admits to plagiarism
- Midjourney used these images in their own promotional material
- There's a damning interview Midjourney CEO did with Forbes where he pretty much admits to plagiarism
Disney has more reach than Midjourney.
They also have probably the best and most aggressive copyright lawyers on the planet – they've permanently changed IP law before to maintain the rights to their mascot.
There's a reason 'Don't mess with the mouse' is a well-known phrase.
They also have probably the best and most aggressive copyright lawyers on the planet – they've permanently changed IP law before to maintain the rights to their mascot.
There's a reason 'Don't mess with the mouse' is a well-known phrase.
June 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Disney has more reach than Midjourney.
They also have probably the best and most aggressive copyright lawyers on the planet – they've permanently changed IP law before to maintain the rights to their mascot.
There's a reason 'Don't mess with the mouse' is a well-known phrase.
They also have probably the best and most aggressive copyright lawyers on the planet – they've permanently changed IP law before to maintain the rights to their mascot.
There's a reason 'Don't mess with the mouse' is a well-known phrase.
Worse, they have the ear of legislators: it's easy for Altman and co. to say 'if you don't let us do this, China will win the AI race' – and no matter who disingenuous this argument is, it seems to work.
But here, the rubber band is on the other claw (as Disney-owned IP Dr. Zoidberg would say)
But here, the rubber band is on the other claw (as Disney-owned IP Dr. Zoidberg would say)
June 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Worse, they have the ear of legislators: it's easy for Altman and co. to say 'if you don't let us do this, China will win the AI race' – and no matter who disingenuous this argument is, it seems to work.
But here, the rubber band is on the other claw (as Disney-owned IP Dr. Zoidberg would say)
But here, the rubber band is on the other claw (as Disney-owned IP Dr. Zoidberg would say)
The very first #horror story I ever published is appearing now in print for Necrologia Zine.
I'm so happy to see it on paper alongside some badass art and other cool horror short fiction.
I'm so happy to see it on paper alongside some badass art and other cool horror short fiction.
May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The very first #horror story I ever published is appearing now in print for Necrologia Zine.
I'm so happy to see it on paper alongside some badass art and other cool horror short fiction.
I'm so happy to see it on paper alongside some badass art and other cool horror short fiction.
May 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Even better!
It's on my TBL, which, unlike my TBR is a guaranteed listen + add to my MP3 player
It's on my TBL, which, unlike my TBR is a guaranteed listen + add to my MP3 player
May 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Even better!
It's on my TBL, which, unlike my TBR is a guaranteed listen + add to my MP3 player
It's on my TBL, which, unlike my TBR is a guaranteed listen + add to my MP3 player
#swanposting
Naptime!
I learned today it's normal for mother swans to lose around 30% of their weight while laying on the eggs, they gorge beforehand to anticipate this
Naptime!
I learned today it's normal for mother swans to lose around 30% of their weight while laying on the eggs, they gorge beforehand to anticipate this
May 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#swanposting
Naptime!
I learned today it's normal for mother swans to lose around 30% of their weight while laying on the eggs, they gorge beforehand to anticipate this
Naptime!
I learned today it's normal for mother swans to lose around 30% of their weight while laying on the eggs, they gorge beforehand to anticipate this
The heron came back, but he keeps a respectful distance
April 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The heron came back, but he keeps a respectful distance
#swanposting
Pair of nesting swans buttressing their nest on the Dargle, just above the high-tide line. Surrounded by curious ducks
There was a Heron too, but they chased him off before I could take a picture
Pair of nesting swans buttressing their nest on the Dargle, just above the high-tide line. Surrounded by curious ducks
There was a Heron too, but they chased him off before I could take a picture
April 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#swanposting
Pair of nesting swans buttressing their nest on the Dargle, just above the high-tide line. Surrounded by curious ducks
There was a Heron too, but they chased him off before I could take a picture
Pair of nesting swans buttressing their nest on the Dargle, just above the high-tide line. Surrounded by curious ducks
There was a Heron too, but they chased him off before I could take a picture
Nesting mama swan on the banks of the Dargle. This whole bank was flooded yesterday, but it looks like she knew to build the top of the nest just above the floodline
(Also, the swans in Bray are not aggressive bastards like every other swan I've met? What's the deal with that?)
(Also, the swans in Bray are not aggressive bastards like every other swan I've met? What's the deal with that?)
April 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nesting mama swan on the banks of the Dargle. This whole bank was flooded yesterday, but it looks like she knew to build the top of the nest just above the floodline
(Also, the swans in Bray are not aggressive bastards like every other swan I've met? What's the deal with that?)
(Also, the swans in Bray are not aggressive bastards like every other swan I've met? What's the deal with that?)
I think we're a ways away from seeing a game concept from @summer-eternal.bsky.social (ex Disco Elysium devs with co-operatively owned studio), but their first newsletter goes hard
April 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I think we're a ways away from seeing a game concept from @summer-eternal.bsky.social (ex Disco Elysium devs with co-operatively owned studio), but their first newsletter goes hard
Bit weird being back in Ireland and seeing everything changed, but the Bray cliff walk remains stellar
March 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Bit weird being back in Ireland and seeing everything changed, but the Bray cliff walk remains stellar
"The Fetch comes at night for the souls of men"
My Irish/Balkan folklore story is published in this month's issue of @elegantliterature.bsky.social "Fearsome Folklore" I'm pretty proud of this one.
Free to download if you want to check it out!
www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/
My Irish/Balkan folklore story is published in this month's issue of @elegantliterature.bsky.social "Fearsome Folklore" I'm pretty proud of this one.
Free to download if you want to check it out!
www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/
February 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"The Fetch comes at night for the souls of men"
My Irish/Balkan folklore story is published in this month's issue of @elegantliterature.bsky.social "Fearsome Folklore" I'm pretty proud of this one.
Free to download if you want to check it out!
www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/
My Irish/Balkan folklore story is published in this month's issue of @elegantliterature.bsky.social "Fearsome Folklore" I'm pretty proud of this one.
Free to download if you want to check it out!
www.elegantliterature.com/magazine/
IMAJICA X GOTHIC HORROR
Dublin, 1903
Soufiane and Bartolomeo find an ancient manuscript that warns of an impending apocalypse. After their professor is murdered and the text goes missing, they become embroiled in a dangerous occult conspiracy as they are drawn towards INFERNAMUS
#2025Pit #F #A
Dublin, 1903
Soufiane and Bartolomeo find an ancient manuscript that warns of an impending apocalypse. After their professor is murdered and the text goes missing, they become embroiled in a dangerous occult conspiracy as they are drawn towards INFERNAMUS
#2025Pit #F #A
January 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Figure will stop at nothing to reach INFERNAMUS - the key to godlike power, and the only hope to save his world. He must cross dangerous hidden worlds, but thankfully, he isn't alone.
When a dark god offers passage if he betrays his friends, he must weigh the price of victory
#2025Pit #F #A
When a dark god offers passage if he betrays his friends, he must weigh the price of victory
#2025Pit #F #A
January 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"The Only Good Indians" by @sgj.bsky.social is one of the best horror novels I've read
It's a masterpiece of characterisation - the main cast all feel like people I went to school with
The most effective horror makes us buy in to the familiar before turning it on its head
1/
It's a masterpiece of characterisation - the main cast all feel like people I went to school with
The most effective horror makes us buy in to the familiar before turning it on its head
1/
January 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"The Only Good Indians" by @sgj.bsky.social is one of the best horror novels I've read
It's a masterpiece of characterisation - the main cast all feel like people I went to school with
The most effective horror makes us buy in to the familiar before turning it on its head
1/
It's a masterpiece of characterisation - the main cast all feel like people I went to school with
The most effective horror makes us buy in to the familiar before turning it on its head
1/
Ancient Mesopotamian magic rituals - particularly those relating to the goddess Lamashtu, lion headed goddess associated with cannibalism and infanticide. Pregnant mothers would protect themselves with symbols invoking the demon Pazuzu
January 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Ancient Mesopotamian magic rituals - particularly those relating to the goddess Lamashtu, lion headed goddess associated with cannibalism and infanticide. Pregnant mothers would protect themselves with symbols invoking the demon Pazuzu
3) Sentient goo that turns you into an alien trope
A seen in X Files, Goosebumps etc
A seen in X Files, Goosebumps etc
January 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
3) Sentient goo that turns you into an alien trope
A seen in X Files, Goosebumps etc
A seen in X Files, Goosebumps etc
2. The rich history or Franco-Belgian comics. There was this one comic book guy in my grandad's hometown who gave me a free comic book when I was broke af
Pictured "Armées" by Jean-Claude Gal & others
Pictured "Armées" by Jean-Claude Gal & others
January 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
2. The rich history or Franco-Belgian comics. There was this one comic book guy in my grandad's hometown who gave me a free comic book when I was broke af
Pictured "Armées" by Jean-Claude Gal & others
Pictured "Armées" by Jean-Claude Gal & others
1: Tološi - the indistrial scrublands of Podgorica. I walk there when trying to think of story ideas. Beautiful but also bleak and desolate
January 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
1: Tološi - the indistrial scrublands of Podgorica. I walk there when trying to think of story ideas. Beautiful but also bleak and desolate
My story 'Tri Martolod' is now in print in issue 2 of Abyss Lit mag (don't think they're on Bluesky). Check it out if you fancy supporting a small Irish magazine
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January 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
My story 'Tri Martolod' is now in print in issue 2 of Abyss Lit mag (don't think they're on Bluesky). Check it out if you fancy supporting a small Irish magazine
abyssliterarymagaz.wixsite.com/abyss-litera...
abyssliterarymagaz.wixsite.com/abyss-litera...