Here are today’s writing prompts. Improper curiosity #WeirdMicro Arcane corpus #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

Here are today’s writing prompts. Unrefined nature #WeirdMicro Glyph engine #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

The unborn mind queued, patiently waiting for assignment—a suspended specter of consciousness. Around it, limbo quivered with the formless nonexistence of others, each poised in silent anticipation. #WeirdMicro 1/2

The letter arrived in a crumpled envelope. The archaic typeset tottered across the page—the final imprint of a long-dead scribe. Each letter carried less weight, each word less breath; the room grew cold, shadows drifting, and reality dissolving around the reader. #GrimScribe

Seething molten sky, Footsteps drifting in the ash— Man’s fading echo. #haikuhorrorprompt

The man wiped his nose on his coat sleeve and poured himself drink. He was somewhat unsettled the pending nightmare of human interaction—his unavoidable reality—but that didn't explain the tears. He felt small. He felt weak. He finished his drink and poured another. #WeirdMicro

Crimson stains her lips. Legends echo. Shadows creep. Horror’s kiss—deep sleep. It was only one kiss, but it was one perfect kiss. #vss365

Good afternoon, writers of the strange and beautiful. Here are today’s writing prompts. Unavoidable reality #WeirdMicro Inscription #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable. - George Orwell

Good morning, writers of the strange and beautiful. Here are today’s writing prompts. Polite unease #WeirdMicro Ancient refrain #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

Good afternoon, writers of the strange and beautiful. Here are today’s writing prompts. Confused devotion #WeirdMicro Doctrine grinder #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

"You should not be afraid of someone who has a library and reads many books; you should fear someone who has only one book; and he considers it sacred, but he has never read it." — Nietzsche

Good afternoon, friends. I've created a new list at @weirdmicro.bsky.social of writers of weird tales and dark balladry to make it easier for us to support each other's writing. Think of it as a #WeirdMicro Writers' Group. Please follow and spread the word. #WeirdMicro #GrimScribe

To the writers of the weird and uncanny, in whatever hour this finds you—here are today’s prompts. Unclaimed hours #WeirdMicro Ribbon smudge #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

Good morning, writers of the grim and spectacular. Here are the #GrimScribe prompts for February.

Good morning, writers of the weird and wonderful. Here are the #WeirdMicro prompts for February.

Writers of the strange and beautiful, in whatever hour this finds you—here are today’s prompts. Solemn beauty #WeirdMicro Marginalia #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

marginalia: cryptic looping script curling upward from a frog #grimscribe

Good morning, writers of the weird and uncanny. Here are today’s writing prompts. Chilling caress #WeirdMicro Looping script #GrimScribe @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

#liveforpeace #liveforlove open.spotify.com/track/03dJHV...

18 degrees in north Florida this morning.

Good morning, writers of the weird and uncanny! Here are today’s writing prompts. Distorted geometry #WeirdMicro Trembling fingers #GrimScribe #DawnChorus is no more. @danigracewrites.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social @morganrrhaze.bsky.social @thescribblings.com

Completely fell off my radar this year. #spotifywrapped #spotifywrapped2025

#GrimScribe 12.1—Marionette procession 12.2—Metaphysical mourn 12.3—Nightmare of being 12.4—Offstage applause 12.5—Smiling effigies #WinterWhimsy 12.1—Snowglobe factory 12.2—Luminous baubles 12.3—Candlelight ritual 12.4—Sugarplum tartlet 12.5—Mistletoe mischief

As promised, two new prompt lists drop this evening: #GrimScribe — inspired by Thomas Ligotti. #WinterWhimsy — a seasonal detour, if not complete, from our usual gloom. These prompts will run through the end of December.  As always, your feedback is appreciated.

Now that #NaNoWriMo is over, give Micro Writing Month a shot with @WeirdMicro.bsky.social Challenge: Write a piece of #Microfiction or #Micropoetry each day of December. Use our #WeirdMicro prompts or any of the other #writingprompts available here on BlueSky. Tag with #MicroWriMo

Good morning, writers of weird whimsy. Happy Monday! For your December writing pleasure, I'll be introducing two new lists this afternoon. But for now, here is today’s #WeirdMicro prompt. Cadaverous vapors @danigracewrites.bsky.social

"There will not be a single tipping point. It is just going to get worse and worse." — Bill Nye

Pumpkin spice latomancy #3WordsPoet

Daily Writer Affirmation: Today, I will not fear the grotesque; I will polish it until it gleams. #DailyWriterAffirmation

Daily Writer Affirmation: Today, I will embrace the uncanny, for the unnatural is the marrow of my stories. #DailyWriterAffirmation

Daily Writer Affirmation: Today, I will torture my characters, because only in their breaking does their truth emerge. #DailyWriterAffirmation

Good morning, good people. open.spotify.com/track/2tA4gq...

counsel of shadows melancholy addict toxic fog machine spurious stimulus chemical reaction infinite darkness desperate plea final release lost soul #bravewrite #weirdmicro #turnupthedark

"The government's scapegoating and persecution of the most vulnerable people in our country immoral, disgraceful, and unquestionably anti-Christian." Uncle picked his teeth. "What do you care. You're not Christian."

"I may not believe in your God, but I believe in divine judgement," Mother said. She slurped her gin and smacked her lips. Then she lit a cigarette. "You should get your house in order," she said, pointing a crooked, nicotine-stained finger at me. #366FF

"I may not believe in your God, but I believe in divine judgement," Mother said. She slurped her gin and smacked her lips. Then she lit a cigarette. "You should get your house in order," she said, pointing a crooked, nicotine-stained finger at me. #366FF

Abstinence makes the heart grow founder.