Bloom&Blight
@bloomandblight.bsky.social
Multi-Award Nominated, queer and trans led #GirlbyMoonlight AP podcast about the generations of Magical Girls protecting Oliva Bay.
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Bloom&Blight
@bloomandblight.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Welcome new folks!
Do you like queer stories? Tightly edited episodes w/music & sfx?
We are a queer & trans led AP podcast playing #GirlbyMoonlight by @andrewgillis.bsky.social & @evilhat.bsky.social
Check out the thread below for more information on our characters and story!
Do you like queer stories? Tightly edited episodes w/music & sfx?
We are a queer & trans led AP podcast playing #GirlbyMoonlight by @andrewgillis.bsky.social & @evilhat.bsky.social
Check out the thread below for more information on our characters and story!
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Have you checked out the premiere of our new series yet? It's a great place to start for new listeners!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
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Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
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Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Have you checked out the premiere of our new series yet? It's a great place to start for new listeners!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
Have you checked out the premiere of our new series yet? It's a great place to start for new listeners!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Have you checked out the premiere of our new series yet? It's a great place to start for new listeners!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
And remember, the focus of our stories are always the characters. So even if racing isn't your thing, you still may find yourself loving Persephone!
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Yay! What a great intro to a new arc! Fantastic little character snapshots, excellent description of the tension of the race, & magical girls in mechs!
Literally everything you could want. 💖
#TTRPG #ActualPlay #BloomBlight
Literally everything you could want. 💖
#TTRPG #ActualPlay #BloomBlight
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Yay! What a great intro to a new arc! Fantastic little character snapshots, excellent description of the tension of the race, & magical girls in mechs!
Literally everything you could want. 💖
#TTRPG #ActualPlay #BloomBlight
Literally everything you could want. 💖
#TTRPG #ActualPlay #BloomBlight
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🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
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We see the end of the story. Not our story, but a story none the less. Come along with us for episode 3 of The Ballad of Heartwork. With @juliciel.bsky.social as Bit, @louisablatt.bsky.social as Reve, & @rahrah.bsky.social. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
We see the end of the story. Not our story, but a story none the less. Come along with us for episode 3 of The Ballad of Heartwork. With @juliciel.bsky.social as Bit, @louisablatt.bsky.social as Reve, & @rahrah.bsky.social. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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🍂There's a light at then end of all of this🍂
The System tasks Virgil with bringing two members of his congregation to the Deep Stacks to deliver an important package. In return? He gets to choose his next life.
New episode of "Our Lives in the Wood" available now!
Links below 1/4🔽
The System tasks Virgil with bringing two members of his congregation to the Deep Stacks to deliver an important package. In return? He gets to choose his next life.
New episode of "Our Lives in the Wood" available now!
Links below 1/4🔽
January 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
🍂There's a light at then end of all of this🍂
The System tasks Virgil with bringing two members of his congregation to the Deep Stacks to deliver an important package. In return? He gets to choose his next life.
New episode of "Our Lives in the Wood" available now!
Links below 1/4🔽
The System tasks Virgil with bringing two members of his congregation to the Deep Stacks to deliver an important package. In return? He gets to choose his next life.
New episode of "Our Lives in the Wood" available now!
Links below 1/4🔽
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Hey, you with the pretty face! A new episode, a new season of Bloom & Blight is out today!
I take over the Director seat for the show and get us started with a bang.
Join team Persephone as they race in the qualifiers for the Hades Cup, THE premiere racing competition in the world!
I take over the Director seat for the show and get us started with a bang.
Join team Persephone as they race in the qualifiers for the Hades Cup, THE premiere racing competition in the world!
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Hey, you with the pretty face! A new episode, a new season of Bloom & Blight is out today!
I take over the Director seat for the show and get us started with a bang.
Join team Persephone as they race in the qualifiers for the Hades Cup, THE premiere racing competition in the world!
I take over the Director seat for the show and get us started with a bang.
Join team Persephone as they race in the qualifiers for the Hades Cup, THE premiere racing competition in the world!
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AHHHH IT IS HEEEEERE!!!
Have you been wanting to listen to Bloom & Blight but were intimidated by the backlog? Get a fresh start with our brand new arc Persephone! New episodes drop every other week 🥰❤️
Have you been wanting to listen to Bloom & Blight but were intimidated by the backlog? Get a fresh start with our brand new arc Persephone! New episodes drop every other week 🥰❤️
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
AHHHH IT IS HEEEEERE!!!
Have you been wanting to listen to Bloom & Blight but were intimidated by the backlog? Get a fresh start with our brand new arc Persephone! New episodes drop every other week 🥰❤️
Have you been wanting to listen to Bloom & Blight but were intimidated by the backlog? Get a fresh start with our brand new arc Persephone! New episodes drop every other week 🥰❤️
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🏁 LIVE NOW 🏁
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Episode 1: “Starting Lineup”
💜💛💚❤️🧡
Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! The qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut?
Start your engines, the wait is almost over…
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops Thursday (tomorrow)! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops Thursday (tomorrow)! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone Trailer
YouTube video by Bloom&Blight
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Start your engines, the wait is almost over…
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops Thursday (tomorrow)! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops Thursday (tomorrow)! 🏁✨
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❌ ARC 4 SPECIAL ❌
Sunrise was here.
> And now they're dust.
You're having that dream again.
The Chaos Protocol continues with our second ARC 4 SPECIAL this Saturday (1/24) at 8pm ET, featuring our SECRET GUEST PLAYER for this Arc. Join us as we meet the sole survivor of Strike Team Sunrise. 🦋
Sunrise was here.
> And now they're dust.
You're having that dream again.
The Chaos Protocol continues with our second ARC 4 SPECIAL this Saturday (1/24) at 8pm ET, featuring our SECRET GUEST PLAYER for this Arc. Join us as we meet the sole survivor of Strike Team Sunrise. 🦋
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM
❌ ARC 4 SPECIAL ❌
Sunrise was here.
> And now they're dust.
You're having that dream again.
The Chaos Protocol continues with our second ARC 4 SPECIAL this Saturday (1/24) at 8pm ET, featuring our SECRET GUEST PLAYER for this Arc. Join us as we meet the sole survivor of Strike Team Sunrise. 🦋
Sunrise was here.
> And now they're dust.
You're having that dream again.
The Chaos Protocol continues with our second ARC 4 SPECIAL this Saturday (1/24) at 8pm ET, featuring our SECRET GUEST PLAYER for this Arc. Join us as we meet the sole survivor of Strike Team Sunrise. 🦋
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This special episode of The Chaos Protocol features:
🦋 @byconniechang.bsky.social as Narrator
☀️ [REDACTED] as [REDACTED]
🌙 @seaplaysrpg.bsky.social as Producer
Trust in Her Will.
🦋 @byconniechang.bsky.social as Narrator
☀️ [REDACTED] as [REDACTED]
🌙 @seaplaysrpg.bsky.social as Producer
Trust in Her Will.
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This special episode of The Chaos Protocol features:
🦋 @byconniechang.bsky.social as Narrator
☀️ [REDACTED] as [REDACTED]
🌙 @seaplaysrpg.bsky.social as Producer
Trust in Her Will.
🦋 @byconniechang.bsky.social as Narrator
☀️ [REDACTED] as [REDACTED]
🌙 @seaplaysrpg.bsky.social as Producer
Trust in Her Will.
Storyteller Spotlight: @holloworange.bsky.social
Logan’s in his unc arc, and using that power to tell stories about rebelling against god, queer love in a dangerous time, & ruining carefully laid plans with a single plot twist. Hobbies include talking about magical girls, giant robots, & TTRPGs.
Logan’s in his unc arc, and using that power to tell stories about rebelling against god, queer love in a dangerous time, & ruining carefully laid plans with a single plot twist. Hobbies include talking about magical girls, giant robots, & TTRPGs.
January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Storyteller Spotlight: @holloworange.bsky.social
Logan’s in his unc arc, and using that power to tell stories about rebelling against god, queer love in a dangerous time, & ruining carefully laid plans with a single plot twist. Hobbies include talking about magical girls, giant robots, & TTRPGs.
Logan’s in his unc arc, and using that power to tell stories about rebelling against god, queer love in a dangerous time, & ruining carefully laid plans with a single plot twist. Hobbies include talking about magical girls, giant robots, & TTRPGs.
Special Guest Spotlight: @thekappachris.bsky.social
Modern day renaissance man, Kappa, is a Filipino/Japanese performer and writer in the TTRPG space. He loves what he does and what he does won't fit in this bio.
You can hear them this season as the voice of KOBU 94.5's racing coverage, Max Swift!
Modern day renaissance man, Kappa, is a Filipino/Japanese performer and writer in the TTRPG space. He loves what he does and what he does won't fit in this bio.
You can hear them this season as the voice of KOBU 94.5's racing coverage, Max Swift!
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Special Guest Spotlight: @thekappachris.bsky.social
Modern day renaissance man, Kappa, is a Filipino/Japanese performer and writer in the TTRPG space. He loves what he does and what he does won't fit in this bio.
You can hear them this season as the voice of KOBU 94.5's racing coverage, Max Swift!
Modern day renaissance man, Kappa, is a Filipino/Japanese performer and writer in the TTRPG space. He loves what he does and what he does won't fit in this bio.
You can hear them this season as the voice of KOBU 94.5's racing coverage, Max Swift!
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Spotlight: Fen Voss (s/h)
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Spotlight: Fen Voss (s/h)
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
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@archivaldustbunny.bsky.social is an award-winning TTRPG performer and producer. You can find her across a variety of shows often playing characters burdened with legacy, healing from trauma, or pulling at castmates’ heartstrings.
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
@archivaldustbunny.bsky.social is an award-winning TTRPG performer and producer. You can find her across a variety of shows often playing characters burdened with legacy, healing from trauma, or pulling at castmates’ heartstrings.
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Check out our animated trailer, and start your engines…
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone Trailer
YouTube video by Bloom&Blight
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Check out our animated trailer, and start your engines…
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Spotlight: Fen Voss (s/h)
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Spotlight: Fen Voss (s/h)
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
An unknown rookie, she keeps Persephone Protocol covered from the shadows. Upbeat and fast talking, Fen raises morale with a mixture of excitement and pure sugar. But not everything with Fen is as it seems.
Sometimes those rose-candy-colored glasses are simply for show.
Spotlight: Cedar Ironwood (h/h)
Only one team would take him in without flinching at his temper. Every heat, every run, every repair session is one more moment to prove that wasn’t a mistake.
Fast, loud, & stubborn -- Cedar will scorch the track before letting anyone think he’s 2nd best.
Only one team would take him in without flinching at his temper. Every heat, every run, every repair session is one more moment to prove that wasn’t a mistake.
Fast, loud, & stubborn -- Cedar will scorch the track before letting anyone think he’s 2nd best.
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Spotlight: Cedar Ironwood (h/h)
Only one team would take him in without flinching at his temper. Every heat, every run, every repair session is one more moment to prove that wasn’t a mistake.
Fast, loud, & stubborn -- Cedar will scorch the track before letting anyone think he’s 2nd best.
Only one team would take him in without flinching at his temper. Every heat, every run, every repair session is one more moment to prove that wasn’t a mistake.
Fast, loud, & stubborn -- Cedar will scorch the track before letting anyone think he’s 2nd best.
Spotlight: Carmen Holiday (s/h)
Persephone Protocol veteran, Carmen has seen her team through thick and thin. Losing teammates, races, and even her partner, everything has changed these last few seasons.
Carmen's here to keep the light on & keep her team moving towards victory, whatever it takes.
Persephone Protocol veteran, Carmen has seen her team through thick and thin. Losing teammates, races, and even her partner, everything has changed these last few seasons.
Carmen's here to keep the light on & keep her team moving towards victory, whatever it takes.
January 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Spotlight: Carmen Holiday (s/h)
Persephone Protocol veteran, Carmen has seen her team through thick and thin. Losing teammates, races, and even her partner, everything has changed these last few seasons.
Carmen's here to keep the light on & keep her team moving towards victory, whatever it takes.
Persephone Protocol veteran, Carmen has seen her team through thick and thin. Losing teammates, races, and even her partner, everything has changed these last few seasons.
Carmen's here to keep the light on & keep her team moving towards victory, whatever it takes.
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Spotlight: Eloise Ryan (s/h)
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
January 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Spotlight: Eloise Ryan (s/h)
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
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@potaytayto.bsky.social is a Bi Indigenous, TTRPG Performer, streamer, writer, and producer! You can find her playing games, doing creative directing, and all around having fun on High Shelf Collective and Apochromatic Unlimited or adventuring with her pups!
January 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
@potaytayto.bsky.social is a Bi Indigenous, TTRPG Performer, streamer, writer, and producer! You can find her playing games, doing creative directing, and all around having fun on High Shelf Collective and Apochromatic Unlimited or adventuring with her pups!
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Check out our animated trailer, and start your engines…
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone Trailer
YouTube video by Bloom&Blight
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Check out our animated trailer, and start your engines…
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Bloom&Blight: Persephone drops January 22nd! 🏁✨
Spotlight: Eloise Ryan (s/h)
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
January 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Spotlight: Eloise Ryan (s/h)
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
Bubbly, enthusiastic, and new to Neo Oliva Bay, Eloise has her team's back no matter what! Whether that means an impossibly fast trip to the convenience store, a swift protector on the track, or a rambling pep talk including confusing metaphors... Eloise is there!
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Spotlight: Atlas Edwards-Caruth (t/h/s)
Formerly “one to watch," they had a public fall from grace after the death of their sister, an undefeated championship racer.
With the weight of tragic loss on their mighty shoulders, Atlas has joined Team Persephone to recoup lost sponsorships.
Formerly “one to watch," they had a public fall from grace after the death of their sister, an undefeated championship racer.
With the weight of tragic loss on their mighty shoulders, Atlas has joined Team Persephone to recoup lost sponsorships.
January 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Spotlight: Atlas Edwards-Caruth (t/h/s)
Formerly “one to watch," they had a public fall from grace after the death of their sister, an undefeated championship racer.
With the weight of tragic loss on their mighty shoulders, Atlas has joined Team Persephone to recoup lost sponsorships.
Formerly “one to watch," they had a public fall from grace after the death of their sister, an undefeated championship racer.
With the weight of tragic loss on their mighty shoulders, Atlas has joined Team Persephone to recoup lost sponsorships.