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First drabble of the month. This month's theme is Ritual.
As always, the first drabble is free to read for everyone. Enjoy.
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The community drabble for today is, "Apex Predator" by Magdalena Nitchi. The theme was "reptile."

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The community drabble for today is, "Scaled Labels" by Sarah Oakes. The theme was "reptile."

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A neon green slug holding a yellow bat in its mouth. Red blood drips from the bat’s barrel.

Pre-orders open for Vol. 2! Link in bio! Featuring work by @kayv.bsky.social @dreadwrites.bsky.social @jakeiswriting.bsky.social @carsonwinter.bsky.social
@innatelywriting.bsky.social
@beardedbetts.bsky.social and others!

Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity A Hard SF anthology of stories involving tea or coffee, stars, and gravity.

45 hours to go for the “Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity” anthology KS campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526... - Thanks to backers, we have unlocked the second Stretch Goal to bring the TOC budget to 24 worthy authors. #sff #fantasy #book #ks #booksky #tea #coffee

The community drabble for today is, "The Shackles of Determinism" by Magdalena Nitchi. The theme was "betrayal."

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The poll for March's drabble theme is up. Go and vote! 😁🙌
Bones - Artifact - Shrine - Ritual
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Last Temptation drabble of the month. New poll for next month's drabble theme will be up soon.
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Writer Spotlight: Elijah J. Mears — Emmie Christie Welcome to the eighth installment of Writer Spotlight. This week’s focus is Elijah J. Mears . I’ve reviewed six of Mears’s short pieces, five of them on Inkfoundry’s “Get WYSR” feed. (In case you...

And now, my capstone review for @elijah.mea.rs ! Elijah, it's been wonderful reading your work : )

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Thanks so much to @emmiechristie33.bsky.social for taking the time to spotlight my work! It's been a joy getting to see your perspective on my stories over the last few days

New episode of Cosmic Goblins featuring "Paris Green Toboggan" by EC Dorgan.

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I can't tell you how damn excited I am for this one!

Grief, climate change, courage, hope, and a pink fairy armadillo... what more do you need?

The community drabble for today is, "Decayed Beauty" by Dakria. The theme was "betrayal."

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New Temptation drabble is up. Sorry for not having it up last week, but I had a lot going on. The last February drabble will be up in a few days, as well as the poll for March's theme.
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The community drabble for today is, "A Single Mermaid’s Tear" by M.A. Dosser. The theme was "betrayal."

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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

if you continue to ignore my messages, I might do something you would regret for the rest of your life. I already have access to your book, and instead of giving it a positive review, I will leave a negative one and damage its reputation. It seems you have forgotten that I have a community of readers, and I can easily influence them to bring your book down. You can try me though. CEO | Super Book Lover Curator Helping brilliant books find their people, one honest review at a time.

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/

The community drabble for today is, "Foxfire, Faux Friends" by Dawn Vogel. The theme was "betrayal."

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The community drabble for today is, "Perseverance" by Magdalena Nitchi. The theme was "underdog."

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The community drabble for today is, "One Giant Leap For Snailkind" by Dawn Vogel. The theme was "underdog."

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Thanks! 😁💙

I have a story out in the new Penumbric issue! One near and dear to my heart, as any of my stories that deal with grief. 💙

Table of contents for the February 2026 issue of Penumbric, at https://www.penumbric.com/currentissue/ToC.html

Thank you to all the contributors in February's #Penumbric! Kathryn Ptacek, Vekhan Sametyaza, @nershwood.bsky.social, Carl Scharwath, @kaidelmas.bsky.social, Viviana De Cecco, @ianli.bsky.social ...

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The Soundtrack of My Afterlife A soul reincarnated as a car narrates this haunting, music-soaked speculative short story by P. A. Cornell.

ICYMI I had TWO novelettes come out this month, both getting great reviews. This one’s about a girl, her car, and the music that moves them. Check it out!
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Out today and just 99 cents. Includes my micro fiction "The Perfect Man" and many more stories by fantastic authors.

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Book cover that features a monstrous Dogman and a guy with an eye patch and gun in front of it. Lots of chocolate splatters on the cover.

The Dogmen Fudge Incident is officially out today!!!! Please check out this wild cryptid story that is a wacky chocolatey bloody adventure!!!
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And let me know if you'd like a signed copy...

Happy release day!!!!!!
Look at that cover...

Submissions open Thursday, Feb 12, 10–11am ET (for a full hour!) 🧨 🎆

Open to all genres, 800 words max, one piece only.
Gotta be one or the other of these, ideally both:
* about magic and beauty and wonder
* speculative/fantastical/absurdist autofiction

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New drabble with the theme Temptation is up. Remember, an unlocked door is not an invitation. 😅
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I don't know if either of you read @victorialbrun.bsky.social's story in @flashpointsf.bsky.social's newsletter today. But it's an excellent companion piece to this one. 💯😁