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strangelstories.bsky.social
Strange Little Stories (aka Webster)
@strangelstories.bsky.social
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Writer. Wrestler. Roller Derby player. Nerdjock. Fan of angels, dragons and weird stuff.
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pangolinfox.bsky.social
This is the first anthology I've managed to be part of. The folks at @inspiredquill.bsky.social, and authors @thatcraighallam.bsky.social, @man0words.bsky.social, @strangelstories.bsky.social, @dorothywinsor.bsky.social @eamylonas.bsky.social to name a few, have always made me feel deeply welcome.
pangolinfox.bsky.social WORLD PANGOLIN DAY STREAM FEB 21ST: twitch.tv/pangolinfox @pangolinfox.bsky.social · Dec 7
I have a fic in @inspiredquill.bsky.social's new anthology!

A man helps his cousin’s wife escape her abusive marriage, a lonely cosmic entity finds kinship in space-faring humans, and a vigilante hunts down a target who might just be on the right side of history.

What does community mean to you?
Root Cause: Stories on Community | Inspired Quill Publishing
What does community mean to you? Explore with this anthology of 12 stories spanning literary fiction to cyberpunk fantasy.
www.inspired-quill.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
Rose the bard & Briar the rogue fled the town on stolen horses.

“Your actions have consequences!" Rose fumed, "The head of that guild will send assassins.”

“I think you mean ‘he’ll provide us with an enrichment opportunity’," smiled Briar, "I’d say the pros outweigh the cons of these quences.”
May 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
My new book - Hopefully Ever After - is out now!

Featuring 52 short sci-fi & fantasy stories about hope - finding it, fighting for it, & making it yourself.

Amazon link: www.amazon.co.uk/Hopefully-Ev...

Direct publisher link: www.inspired-quill.com/product/hope...
May 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
At this rate, we shall go to the ball! Bwim, Poor Life Choices is at 47% of our funding target.

So excited to share this interactive storytelling show with you at @edfringe.bsky.social

Check out the Indiegogo page here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/poo...

#QuickFlyer
'Poor Life Choices' at the Edinburgh Fringe
Let's cancel the apocalypse! Help Strange Little Stories bring this show to life in Edinburgh. | Check out ''Poor Life Choices' at the Edinburgh Fringe' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
More complete list here! whatthetrans.com/compilation-...
strangelstories.bsky.social Strange Little Stories (aka Webster) @strangelstories.bsky.social · Apr 18
A thread of every trans liberation/rights protest & demo I have managed to collate. Likely incomplete

Manchester - Fri 18 Apr, 3pm, St Peter's Square

Leeds - Sat 18 Apr, 5pm, Dortmund Square

Plymouth - Sat 19 Apr, 12pm, The Sundial
April 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
strangelstories.bsky.social
A thread of every trans liberation/rights protest & demo I have managed to collate. Likely incomplete

Manchester - Fri 18 Apr, 3pm, St Peter's Square

Leeds - Sat 18 Apr, 5pm, Dortmund Square

Plymouth - Sat 19 Apr, 12pm, The Sundial
April 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
strangelstories.bsky.social
This thread has a really helpful list of lots of trans liberation protests and demos this weekend and beyond.
whatthetrans.com What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · Apr 16
Planned action!

Protest planned at parliament square on Saturday at 1pm to protest supreme court ruling.
Boadicea and Her Daughters. Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH 4.6 Sculpture g.co URGENT: Join Us in Parliament Square This Saturday 1pm- Stand for Trans Rights Dear Friends, We need your support now more than ever. This Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Parliament Square, there will be a critical protest in support of trans rights, following the recent Supreme Court decision that threatens the recognition and dignity of trans people across the UK. sure no one misses it!!! SHARE SHARE SHARE!!! I'll share some social media graphics soon for you to post. By 6pm Let's show up and show out for trans lives. See you in Parliament Square this Saturday. Meeting Point: Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue - https://g.co/kgs /pkDwGp3 Trans women are women Trans men are men Non-binary people exist and deserve rights too UNISON branches are supporting this protest, and we are calling on every member, friend, and ally to join us in solidarity. We need a huge turnout to show that we will not stand by while rights are taken from our family. Please reach out to everyone you know- colleagues, friends, family, union members - and ask them to come along. Bring signs, bring energy, and most importantly, bring your voice. This is very last minute, so we need everyone to shout about this protest as loudly and widely as possible. Share it with your networks, post it online, tell your friends. let's make sure no one misses it!!! SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
strangelstories.bsky.social
Been thinking on the mundanity of evil...

strangelilstories.wordpress.com/2025/04/17/b...
April 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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saharacook.bsky.social
A rare moment in which I share a Daily M*il shot.

This man is the hero we need.
February 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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labour4transrights.bsky.social
A statement from Labour for Trans Rights and other trans stakeholders in the Labour Party on today’s announcement by Wes Streeting.
Today’s announcement by the Health Secretary of an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for trans young people is a devastating decision. This move disregards the urgent needs of vulnerable young people and flies in the face of Labour’s manifesto commitment to “remove indignities for trans people who deserve recognition and acceptance.” Trans young people deserve access to gender-affirming healthcare - not further barriers and stigma. Puberty blockers have long been used safely for intersex young people, those with precocious puberty and in trans youth. There is no credible evidence to justify banning their use amongst trans youth while allowing them in other contexts. This inconsistency perpetuates harmful double standards for trans young people, undermining their right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare under the principle of Gillick competence. The indefinite nature of this ban creates an environment of fear and uncertainty, which is already taking a toll on the mental health of trans youth. Reports of increased distress and worsening mental health among young trans people highlight the urgent need for affirming care, not its removal. Young people are currently waiting more than 7 years for a first appointment, and this ban leaves young people with very few options. Our open letter to the Health Secretary - approaching 10,000 signatures - demonstrates the overwhelming opposition to this policy from members of the Labour Party, LGBTQ+ groups, trade unions, and allies. We call on Wes Streeting to recognise that outright bans on gender affirming care are never the answer and to engage with trans communities, families, and experts in shaping policies that prioritize the dignity and well-being of trans youth. As Labour members, we stand for equality, inclusion, and evidence-led policy. We will continue to advocate for the reinstatement of access to puberty blockers and a broader overhaul of trans healthcare. Trans lives are not a political battlegrou…
December 11, 2024 at 7:42 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
A great piece, but ooooft.
November 21, 2024 at 2:28 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
Therapist: A lot of folks just want to be accepted

Trickster God: Yeah but no. If I'm accepted, it just means I’ve lied *real well*

T: What about self-acceptance?

TG: Lying to yourself is hard work. Repetition. Gotta keep chipping away at the edges

T: …

TG: A lie of attrition, if you will!
November 21, 2024 at 11:17 AM
strangelstories.bsky.social
[two spies who met on the job have fallen in love]

A: But how can we be together now, when all we've done is lie to each other?

B: Our words may have been untrue, but our hearts were not.

A: I don't know what I feel. My heart is duplicitous.

B: Hey, you can't spell duplicitous without 'us'...
November 20, 2024 at 12:35 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
Kindly watch my guy Jack Nomac absolutely wreck me for 5 mins, while I try valiantly(ish) to make him tap...

I.e. wanna watch my first wrestling match?

youtu.be/5PqB2sFvIC0?...
Adrenaline Series EP 4 Seraphine v Jack Nomac
YouTube video by Futureshock Wrestling
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November 19, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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juliaserano.bsky.social
since all the "gender critical"/TERFs are migrating here, thought I'd share this primer explaining their history, dissecting their beliefs, & debunking their talking points. no-paywall links, pls share!
Substack: juliaserano.substack.com/p/a-gender-c...
Medium: juliaserano.medium.com/a-gender-cri...
A “Gender Critical” and “TERF” Primer
for readers trying to make sense of “feminists versus transgender activists” debates
juliaserano.substack.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM
strangelstories.bsky.social
Starting out on this platform with a daft pun, because I know what I'm about:

I like my paladins like I like my alibis: steelclad.
November 18, 2024 at 3:09 PM