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I'm sure this was the basis for at least one antagonist in Star Trek...

lmao, my family.

Although, I haven't listened to an album on shuffle in many years, so maybe this is a sign of healing?

I hope it feels as swishy as it looks :)

Labour also appear to value the brown folks about half as much as the BNP. Using the Bank of England inflation calculator, 15 years of inflation on £50k is £74,624.06.
But, hey, as already said, anyone trying to seriously apply will be declined for not being sufficiently "wrong."

If they-the-powers-that-be actually mean "health and safety" they would be open to cleaning up the thing and helping it be a more long term structure. But, sad face, they probably mean "tear it down because it highlights our stupidity in some way."

If all it takes is them looking at a tap to change it, that's fine. I'll pay for the super quick and efficient service.

Also not surprised to see Greece so high with distrusting others. The Greek state seems to be antagonistic towards its own people, something the US has leapt on lately.

We are thrilled to announce our edition of First Mage on the Moon by Cameron Johnston in collaboration with Angry Robot 🌕

Yay!

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I've heard that those in the newsy part of the BBC are absolutely right wing nut bars, and those in the creative part are generally decent and horrified at what is being said the name of the BBC by the other side.

Proof that we actually live in a walking simulator video game.

Good! The obvious consequence of "transes bad" is policing and comparing everyone else against Correct Gender Performance. This path starts in a terrible place and only gets worse.

What with everyone talking about Wuthering Heights, just a casual message to say you can download this ebook for free from places like Standard Ebooks and/or Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org).

The book is in the public domain.

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It's even better you agree that the tories are indeed a far right party. Not sure how far Labour is from that also, tbh.

Last I looked the medalists from the last winter Olympics still hadn't got their medals due to the not-Russians doping scandal. About time figure skating had a wholesome Olympic moment.

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Hi Jason, I just came across We Who Hunt Alexanders, and I have to say it immediately grabbed me. Amelia’s story is gripping, dark, and layered with emotion. The way you explore a monster who feels happiness, sadness, fear, and love in a world that’s cruel and unforgiving makes this story compelling and unforgettable. That’s exactly why I wanted to reach out. I run a book review service through Super Lovers Book, connecting books with real readers who genuinely enjoy science fiction, dark fantasy, and emotionally rich stories. These readers don’t just leave stars they leave thoughtful, honest reviews that highlight what makes a story unique, powerful, and worth discovering. Here’s why reviews are so important for We Who Hunt Alexanders: Build Trust: Potential readers often decide whether to pick up a book based on reviews. Authentic feedback signals that your story is worth their time. Increase Visibility: Platforms like Goodreads reward books with steady, genuine reviews, helping them appear in search results, recommendations, and “readers also enjoyed” lists. Generate Momentum: Each review encourages more readers to pick up the book, engage with the story, and leave their own thoughts, creating a snowball effect of attention. Reach the Right Audience: Reviews written by readers who love sci-fi and dark fantasy ensure your story reaches the readers most likely to appreciate and recommend it. I truly believe We Who Hunt Alexanders deserves this kind of engagement. A few honest reviews now can amplify your book’s reach, help it gain visibility, and connect it with the readers who will love it most. Would you be open to having We Who Hunt Alexanders read and reviewed by genuine readers who are passionate about sci-fi and dark fantasy? No pressure at all I just wanted to reach out because your work deserves to be discovered by more readers. Warmly, Herry Sharp CEO, Super Lovers Book

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Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.

Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.

Now Herry is threatening me. 1/

My dream reading is inconsistent, sometimes I can't see the words though I still "read" something. Similarly, I absolutely cannot see faces in dreams. I know who it is, but their face is just a grey staticky shadow.

They're also funny at times! And I'm amusing myself with Sam being either an anthropomorphic dog who can talk, or just a very expressive doggo.

As a kiwi I'm of the jay/day rhyming scheme. Then I moved to Scotland and thought I was going mad. I mean, I was and over many things, but more specifically here the jie/pie thing.

Case has no expertise in this field. She was chosen to do the review because the government could rely on her anti-trans ideology. She is the one doing the misleading about trans matters.

so I actually only just started reading LoTR recently and I like it more than I thought...
I'd only watched some of the movies and thought 'meh.' It turns out, as with many things, the books are better.

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Mufti day. From New Zealand. (The South island/Chch more specifically as these things can get weirdly regional.)

Knitting is a great thing to make you realise you can't count.

I just had to make a phone call and I would like a hug.

It wasn't a bad call, it was a short but pleasant conversation. But, it was on the phone....

I'm disappointed there isn't a lunar Glasgow with the info for the moon.