Grimm fairy tales are fully public domain — but many modern versions aren’t.
What you can actually use today: characters, stories, and motifs from 200+ years of folklore.
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#PublicDomain #FairyTales #Storytelling #CreativeFreedom #NixieUndMina 💗💙
Thank you 💗💙
It’s a slow-burn project, but I’m building it step by step.
Really glad you like the vibe ✨
Moving between chaos and progress.
Nearly unpacked boxes, new people, unexpected opportunities — and a project that kept growing even when I could barely work on it.
A quiet update from behind the scenes 💗💙
#IndieDev #GameDev #NixieUndMina
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KDE Proton on a Pi 5? That’s a solid night.
And yes — Debian’s manifesto has something quietly powerful about it.
Don’t worry about notifications or timing. No pressure.
If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. 💗 💙
Sherlock Holmes is public domain — but the details matter. 🔎
What’s truly free to use, and where do modern adaptations still draw the line?
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#PublicDomain #SherlockHolmes #IndieDev #Storytelling 💗💙
That’s a really cool sketch. Love the character design! 🙂
Appreciate it! 💗💙
Sherlock really is the wildest public domain case so far.
I’ll drop the article on Friday.
That really means a lot. That’s exactly the kind of feeling I hope they carry.
That’s very Nixie 😌
Same character. Different moods. 💗💙
Pencil sketch of Nixie Malice, a young girl with short pigtails and a playful smile, drawn in a simple cartoon style on white paper. The drawing is labeled “Nixie Malice” and dated.
This was my very first Nixie drawing.
It was also my first drawing after nearly 30 years — shared with no followers, just days after the first texts.
No plan. No strategy. Just the need to give her a face.
A lot has grown since then.
The core hasn’t.
#NixieUndMina #IndieDev #CharacterDesign
Early 20th-century pencil illustration of Sherlock Holmes by Sidney Paget, showing Holmes in profile with a pipe. Public domain.
Alice and Dracula proved how straightforward 'Public Domain' can be. Sherlock Holmes? Probably the most complicated case of them all. Deep-dive coming next week. 💗💙
#SherlockHolmes #PublicDomain #CreativeFreedom
Proof that public domain characters still suffer — just without licensing fees. 😄
The response to the Alice public domain article was overwhelming — thank you 💗💙
It made me dig deeper into another myth creators keep asking about: Dracula.
Yes, he’s public domain.
No, not every version is.
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#PublicDomain #IndieDev #GameDev
Thanks!
Nice to meet you too.
Appreciate you being here. 💗💙
Wow, thanks for the clip!
That scene is powerful – pure protective energy without going full Superman, just stepping in for family. Exactly the vibe I love for Nixie when Mina’s threatened. 😈
Thanks again!
Spot on with the protective energy!
That moment really nails the 'normal mode but don't push it' vibe – super relatable for Nixie when Mina's in danger. 😈
Is that scene from Superman & Lois? Now I'm curious!
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to every single one of you who’s following along on this wild little journey with Nixie & Mina. 💙💗
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Exactly! 💗💙
Disney = commerce & control, Carroll's Alice = pure whimsy & imagination.
Same contrast in my Steamboat Willie article: Walt created Mickey from pure creativity, the corp turned it into an empire of contracts.
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Thanks, love that! 💗
PD + Open Source are total game-changers – creativity first, profits follow.
I've already got several PD articles on my website (like Alice, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit etc.) and I'm planning to expand it more.
Would love to read your article when it's ready – tag me if you want! 😊
Thanks! 😊
Haven't played American McGee's Alice yet, but I only hear great things about it – the twisted horror Wonderland sounds insane! Definitely putting it on my Steam wishlist now, got real hype for it.
No shame on the God Mode hack lol – those games are tough! 💀
Thank you so much! 🫶
That means the world to me – really happy you like the whole Vespera vibe and everything around Nixie & Mina. 💗
Thanks for the kind words! 🌆
Haha, good eye! 💜 Harley was definitely a big muse for Nixie’s chaotic energy and look – the pigtails, the vibe, the ‘ride or die’ attitude.
But yeah, she grew up way more grounded and conscientious than Joker ever could. Mostly sane… until someone threatens Mina. Then all bets are off 😈
Aww, thank you! 💗
'My view of Heaven' – that's incredibly kind and makes my day. Glad Mina brings you that kind of peace. 😊
I block creepy/weird edits without warning – keep it wholesome 💗💙
I find both pretty in their own way! 💗 Tenniel's timeless, quirky charm wins for me, and I'm really glad I could use the originals freely for my website article & social media posts.
High-res Tenniel images are free to grab on Wikimedia Commons – all public domain & ready to download! 😊
Lol yes – Cabinet vibes but way more sane crew! Tea, nonsense, and zero drama. Refreshing compared to the real thing 😂
Love that you saw it that way!
Haha, you're welcome! Just snagged the 15,000th spot – felt like perfect timing 😏
Thank you very much :)
