Ben Monroe
@benmonroe.com
Husband. Father. Author. Horror Fan & Writer. Probably not a zombie. HWA Member. He/him. www.benmonroe.com
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Ben Monroe
@benmonroe.com
· Feb 11
Hey! Have you read my horror novel, the Seething? If not, maybe you’d like it! If you have, consider leaving a review in the usual places?
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Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
Watching Stranger Things season 5.
Extremely realistic moment just happened: Mike pulled out the Demogorgon figure he had in the first episode. In-world it’s been four years since that happened.
And now the figure is half-painted.
#IYKYK #PileOfShame
Extremely realistic moment just happened: Mike pulled out the Demogorgon figure he had in the first episode. In-world it’s been four years since that happened.
And now the figure is half-painted.
#IYKYK #PileOfShame
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Watching Stranger Things season 5.
Extremely realistic moment just happened: Mike pulled out the Demogorgon figure he had in the first episode. In-world it’s been four years since that happened.
And now the figure is half-painted.
#IYKYK #PileOfShame
Extremely realistic moment just happened: Mike pulled out the Demogorgon figure he had in the first episode. In-world it’s been four years since that happened.
And now the figure is half-painted.
#IYKYK #PileOfShame
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Fascinating reading about unheralded women game designers in the C19th.
daily.jstor.org/the-hidden-h...
daily.jstor.org/the-hidden-h...
The Hidden History of Women Game Designers - JSTOR Daily
Nineteenth-century women turned music lessons into interactive entertainment, complete with spinning wheels and ivory counters.
daily.jstor.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fascinating reading about unheralded women game designers in the C19th.
daily.jstor.org/the-hidden-h...
daily.jstor.org/the-hidden-h...
I was going to say “Here Comes the Sun,” but reading the replies reminded me of so many other great songs, so I’ll have to say: “all of them.”
Name your fav song by The Beatles.
November 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I was going to say “Here Comes the Sun,” but reading the replies reminded me of so many other great songs, so I’ll have to say: “all of them.”
Do you want the Innsmouth Look? Because this is how you get the Innsmouth Look: www.vice.com/en/article/s...
People Are Injecting Salmon Sperm Into Their Faces and Calling It Skincare
Salmon sperm facials promise smoother skin. Here’s what the trend involves, the risks, and safer skincare products to consider.
www.vice.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Do you want the Innsmouth Look? Because this is how you get the Innsmouth Look: www.vice.com/en/article/s...
Suddenly find myself thinking I’m overdue for an Elric of Melnibonè reread…
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Suddenly find myself thinking I’m overdue for an Elric of Melnibonè reread…
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
One of the ways I manage anxiety is by cleaning and organizing. Spent the afternoon blasting out the bedroom. Reorganized bookshelves, put stuff in storage while taking other stuff out. Threw stuff away.
Sitting here choking on clouds of dust, but the room is tidy, and I feel a little more peaceful.
Sitting here choking on clouds of dust, but the room is tidy, and I feel a little more peaceful.
November 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
One of the ways I manage anxiety is by cleaning and organizing. Spent the afternoon blasting out the bedroom. Reorganized bookshelves, put stuff in storage while taking other stuff out. Threw stuff away.
Sitting here choking on clouds of dust, but the room is tidy, and I feel a little more peaceful.
Sitting here choking on clouds of dust, but the room is tidy, and I feel a little more peaceful.
Been in a cave, forty days
Only a spark to light my way…
I wanna give out, I wanna give in…
This is our fate, this is our sin…
But I still believe…
Only a spark to light my way…
I wanna give out, I wanna give in…
This is our fate, this is our sin…
But I still believe…
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Been in a cave, forty days
Only a spark to light my way…
I wanna give out, I wanna give in…
This is our fate, this is our sin…
But I still believe…
Only a spark to light my way…
I wanna give out, I wanna give in…
This is our fate, this is our sin…
But I still believe…
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
Going through old photos on my phone, and found this… to quote Lou Costello, “I’m a baaasaad boy..”
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Going through old photos on my phone, and found this… to quote Lou Costello, “I’m a baaasaad boy..”
Name a film with a forest.
I mean…
I mean…
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Name a film with a forest.
I mean…
I mean…
I’m currently dealing with a really difficult coworker. I might have to involve HR so I’ve started documenting all the “issues” throughout the day. It’s cathartic to write all this down. A feeling of “Oh, now that I see it all laid out, no the problem isn’t me, it’s really just that she’s terrible.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I’m currently dealing with a really difficult coworker. I might have to involve HR so I’ve started documenting all the “issues” throughout the day. It’s cathartic to write all this down. A feeling of “Oh, now that I see it all laid out, no the problem isn’t me, it’s really just that she’s terrible.”
STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Princess Leia's Life Day song
YouTube video by TheMovieDump
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November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’m sure this will end well… www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...
Archaeologists Tunneled Into a Sealed Crypt—and Found 6 Tar-Covered Coffins
Tar was often used to seal coffins and not an usual part of the find, but the metal bars and layers of fabric archaeologists found with the coffins raised some questions.
www.popularmechanics.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’m sure this will end well… www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social A pal is reading "All The Hearts You Eat," and wonders: "a bit shy of the two-thirds mark, where Honey puts on the stereo and plays something orchestral. Was it Britten’s Sea Interludes? The description is a good fit and it would be fine for the pathetic fallacy."
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social A pal is reading "All The Hearts You Eat," and wonders: "a bit shy of the two-thirds mark, where Honey puts on the stereo and plays something orchestral. Was it Britten’s Sea Interludes? The description is a good fit and it would be fine for the pathetic fallacy."
I've been fortunate to have known a lot of Marines. All of them exceptional people, whose companionship enriched my life in ways they'll probably never realize.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I've been fortunate to have known a lot of Marines. All of them exceptional people, whose companionship enriched my life in ways they'll probably never realize.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
The USMC celebrates its 250th anniversary today, and I'm thinking about all of them, whether still with us, or gone but never forgotten.
If you’re in a Frankenstein mood, these are some great suggestions.
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you’re in a Frankenstein mood, these are some great suggestions.
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
I’ll also note you should check out “Blood in the Soil, Terror on the Wind” from @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social which features -two- Frankenstein westerns (one of which I wrote).
Ooooh we’re halfway there!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
My new story “Where the Water Whispers” is in this book “Waterborne.” Along with a bunch of others that promise to be great. Edited by @henryherz.bsky.social Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Horror Anthologies: Waterborne & Once Upon a Moonless Night
Featuring stories by Z Brewer, Heather Graham, Nancy Holder, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, and many more
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ooooh we’re halfway there!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
Halfway to the end of this Kickstarter campaign, and it’s about 80% funded!
Kick in a few bucks now, so you can be one of the cool kids!
So apropos of nothing, last night I started watching the Muppet Show on D+. And while it’s not a cure for <gestures around>, boy it sure is a balm.
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
So apropos of nothing, last night I started watching the Muppet Show on D+. And while it’s not a cure for <gestures around>, boy it sure is a balm.
California voters be like...
a man in a helmet says " i 'm doing my part " in front of a row of soldiers
Alt: a man in a helmet says " i 'm doing my part " in front of a row of soldiers
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November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
California voters be like...
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My wife brought home a “door count clicker” from work, and took a tally of how many trick or treaters we had tonight. Over 500!
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
My wife brought home a “door count clicker” from work, and took a tally of how many trick or treaters we had tonight. Over 500!
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
Sadly I didn’t get home from work until most of the frenzy was over, but I’m glad those families were able to enjoy themselves in our neighborhood.
“It was fifty years ago today; Greg Stafford taught the world to play…”
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“It was fifty years ago today; Greg Stafford taught the world to play…”