Anyone out there love weird, unsettling short films? I've just watched 'It's All Wrong', starring a friend of mine. Definitely not for everyone, but fans of Beckett/Lynch/Firth will all find elements to enjoy. If nothing else, check it out for the incredible masks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCGg...

"Please listen carefully to the following #options: Press 1 to hear your account balance. Press 2 to stare into the abyss. Press 3 to scream into the void. Press 4 to reverse the universe back to the Big Bang and start over. Press 5 to speak to a customer service representative." #vss365

#STRIPE d socks were her favorite ⏰ — #whistpr #ink #art #babayagas #kleinekunstklasse

‘Let’s work on the questionnaire.’ ‘What should I put for occupation? I’m a stay at home mom.’ ‘Let’s say domestic housewife.’ ‘Domestic housewife? You mean like a cat? Does that mean there’s something called a feral housewife?’ ‘Interesting thought.’ ‘I have a new #goal in life now.’ #vss365

"You have it?" she signed to the deaf ghost hunter. "A real #photo of a #banshee?" "Yes" he signed back. "But cover your ears. She was screaming when I took it." "Must have been a terrible scream if even the photograph is loud." The woman chuckled at her joke. He didn't. #vssdaily #blueskyrelay

#vss365 The Thin-Ribbed Fox The verse prowls my desk, a thin-ribbed fox with inked fur and failure in its gait its goal is simple: to leap into print but each time it jumps its legs fail it and the sky closes. i watch it snarl and tell it some poems are born wild and stay feral. #goal

Another #microstory based on #prompts given by friends. This one was for #ducklings. Pretty pleased with the direction I went in. #writing #story #zombies #horror

The night had drained itself of color, staining my bedroom with its own muted palette. I moved toward the bed with the cadence of the barely awake, shoulders folding inward as I drew back the covers. My head pleaded for rest, longing to disappear into the waiting pillow. #vssdaily #prompt #pillow

He worked long into the night, eyes #alight with passion. Where would this desperate pursuit of #science take him? Would he be #rich? Beloved? Immortal? By morning he was dead. His work vanished. The investors had what they needed. And immortality isn't for scientists. #whistpr #vss365 #vssdaily

"I'm not saying we SHOULDN'T curse him. I just think we're invoking too many entities." "Ugh. Fine. Pull the poltergeist, chuck the chupacabra and nix the #nixies." "That still leaves us with... 183 spirits, monsters and minor deities." "Yes, you're right, that's probably enough." #blueskyrelay

The young dragon shoved the book beneath her bed of gold coins. “What are you hiding there?” her mother asked. “Stories about a wonderful, magical world. People communicate on handheld devices across vast—“ “I worry about your obsession with that silly fantasy. It’s just a myth. Not real.” #vss365

"We're born alone, we'll die alone." That's the myth posited as truth by the cynic. We're likely born in a room full of attention and care, we live our lives surrounded by people, and we die with all those people inside us as memory. We're less and less alone with each person we meet. #vss365 #myth

Whenever her parents argued, she hid in her room, pouring over books of #myth and magic. In the garden she made potions with rainwater, cast spells with twisted bits of grass. When she disappeared for a day and came back five years older, her grandmother wasn’t surprised. #vss365

Your afternoon weather: - heavy brain fog incoming - followed by a hailstorm of indecision - expect scattered showers of wistfulness & existential dread - 75% chance of heavy sighing and ennui will continue into tomorrow

what if pennies be the change I want to see in the world then what

unpacking clouds from my picnic basket and releasing them into the air like balloons

If you look up and find yourself under a banana tree that was not there before. There's like, at least a 40% chance, that banana tree is up to no good.

I've been considering performing some of my Bluesky/Twitter stories at open mic nights and having the audience shout out words to pick my next #story, so I've asked friends what words they might shout out so I can fill the gaps in my catalogue. This is what I wrote for #gossip #writing #microfiction

As the nights grow darker, colder, you must remember....

It's #writerslift time. Post your links and what you are working on this #Selfpromosfriday and Time for the #comicscommunity #indiecomics #ttrpgcommunity #artistcommunity, #ttrpg. Visit us at: drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher... #dungeonsanddragons

"Remember: the arc of #history is #long, but it bends towards justice." "That may be true," said Jasmin, pulling up her mask as the riot police filled the road opposite. "But sometimes we have to help bend it." #vss365 #whistpr

A daily word prompt meant to inspire any type of creativity. Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated. Tag your post: #whistpr Word for November 7, 2025: #LONG #WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity

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"And your third wish?" "Make me #famous!" The genie nodded. Then screamed. Jay reeled as the spirit transformed into a young girl. The one from the news, missing for weeks. Bruises and cuts bloomed on her skin as she wailed in terror. Before he could move, she fell dead. Just as help arrived #vss365

"Archbishop, I must protest. By 'doctor' I thought you meant he was a vet! I've blessed all manner of pets before–dogs, horses, even rats–but this... #creature is a step too far!" "The Lord's #blessing is for all, Vicar." "Fine. Just warn me next time Frankenstein comes to mass!" #vssdaily #vss365

What’s buried In Bob’s backyard I would really Like to know My Wife says “Mind your #business” Over noise Of his backhoe So when she leaves For shopping I sneak o’er To take a peek He beans me With a shovel ‘Fore I even Get to speak I’m buried ‘Neath new patio To click Of cheaters’ feet #vss365

I am just a #creature in someone else’s dream. We all are. We are the dreams of one of us. But whose? Find the dreamer. Keep them dreaming. #vss365

The portal led us to a world where #time didn't pass. There we spent a thousand childhoods, played every game, acted every role. Until he called himself #King. I laughed & called myself Empress. How his face darkened. I saw then that even in a land without time, people change #vssdaily #blueskyrelay

Don't let it fool you They've built them so an #android can look like anyone, be anyone Everything here is just to trick you The room, the toys, the crib, it's all for show You know what you have to do Deactivate it #vss365 #vsshorror

The masses lack spirit, & no #energy to face a mad #king, as their home is pillaged by lies that helped them sleep for generations. The crown rots. The roots remember. The tree of liberty calls for blood. The soil drinks what's owed, debts must be paid, to lift the curse. #vssdaily #vss365

All night, the spider wove a #web of #canvas. The watching fox chuckled. "Foolish spider," he said. "How will you catch flies now?" As he spoke, a plump housefly gripped a strand tight. "Beautiful!" it buzzed. "How much?" "20 quid," grinned the spider, "or two for 30." #vssdaily #blueskyrelay

Hello everyone. The #blueskyrelay prompt for September 29 is #canvas @sifaswriting.bsky.social is the #BlueSkyRelay host September 24-30. Thank you everyone, for your wonderful #blueskyrelay posts! 🐬🏝️🐳

It was me I smashed your sculptures to dust and smithereens The pleasure was irresistible I saw your obvious talent as almost obscene I climbed into your studio with destruction on my mind set to work with sledge hammer destroying everything I could fin #blueskyrelay #sculpture

"Fail to #brush your teeth? You get the #strap. Fail to tidy your room? You get the strap. Fail to wash behind your ears? You get the strap." "Ma'am, what's the strap?" "Stupid boy! Do you know what you get for silly questions?" "Sweets?" "Hold out your hand." "Yay!" #vssdaily #blueskyrelay

Madam Za eyed the groaning table warily. "When I said to bring an #anchor, I meant an emotional one. Something to bind your husband's spirit to the mortal realm" The widow held up a hand as she caught her breath. "He was... a sea captain," she panted. "Oh! Wonderful. Then let's begin." #blueskyrelay

As I sink into the abyss of this world we’ve created I’m pulled by your anchor long attached to my ankle your wants tug pull yank drag heave- working with gravity to plant me at the briny abyss, cover me with barnacles and offer me to the sea #blueskyrelay #poetry

Like an #anchor You keep me grounded But #perhaps I’ve found You own me You know me From my early days My junkie ways A #jittery haze My affliction Addiction to Anything Everything Used against me Fenced me in You know I just can’t win #vss365 #blueskyrelay #emoetry #writingcommunity #poetry

‘What do I need to do to join your club?’ ‘I doubt it’s your cup of tea. It’s not for everyone.’ ‘Well, #perhaps, but tell me about it anyway.’ ‘The first rule of Condescending Club is complex, and you probably wouldn’t understand it if I explained it to you.’ #vss365

Huge shout out to Tri Vuong's excellent 'Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn', vol 1 of which I picked up at Fan Expo Canada. A beautifully illustrated collection of tales about supernatual detective Oscar Zahn (a floating skull in a coat). Whimsical, disturbing, funny and sincere. 5* #booksky #graphicnovel

Some see an open #doorway and they wonder where it goes. Other people see that doorway and can’t wait to slam it closed. #vss365

#vss365 His Promethean father passed down his flame, confidence, compassion, a family name. An insentient mother, with clanker heart, could break both their spirit with one cutting remark. Yet he grew #sentient, able to see, to think, to love, to choose, to be.

Refreshing Grove - Surely the forest Hasn't always been this green And since when did the leaves Murmur of ecstasy? - Tasting the wind: I dance with cloud-edge Smelling rain: I am water Falling to earth: My bones become mountains - Dust, dust It's all dust #dailyhaikuprompt #poetry

"Hello everyone. I'm Mindy and I'll be your taur #guide for today!" "Hey Mindy, what's that big fancy building over there?" "Hm? No idea. But coming up if you look to your left you'll see our first herd of centaurs. These particular centaurs have lived in this region since 1736, and..." #vssdaily

#Emoetry #WordedArt #BlueSkyRelay #vssdaily #poetry #skywriters #blueskypoet "Writing about a writer's block is better than not writing at all" -Charles Bukowski " Eh." -me

"Do you have an outlet?" Its eyes were sunken into shadowed skull pits, its hands #malformed claws clutching the phone, scrolling an infinite highway. "You can plug in there," I said. I suppose I'd misunderstood, as it just continued to swipe, searching for its #outlet. #vss365 #vssdaily #vsspic

its easy to become an outlet a waiting wall fixture unnoticed unless needed to be so full of power but unacknowledged unless to be useful to others #vssdaily

The curse consumed him: every act of greed twisted his body. Limbs bent. Skin bubbled. Horns grew. But he was too rich to be shunned. Instead his #malformed visage became the fashion. Elites sold mansions for limb extensions & horn implants. Yet what they sought to emulate most was his greed #vss365