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by J. S. Watts Art by Arnold T. Blumberg They came for me at dusk, before the tired light had fully faded from the sky. Before I could finally sleep. Before I could wake. I wasn’t yet dead, was as...

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 3d

NEW STORY: @j-s-watts.bsky.social delivers an engaging take on a familiar archetype in "They Came for Me at Dusk", with art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social !

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They Came for Me at Dusk

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 3d

Spoiler alert: New flash fiction from @j-s-watts.bsky.social dropping today and new "ART of the Solar System" visual strip by Cody Schell coming next week!

A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #13: Tom Savini’s blood tube in Friday the 13th (1980)

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 9d

Feels appropriate to kick off October with @vincestadon.bsky.social taking a look at FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)!

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by Vince Stadon “You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday…” – Mrs. Voorhees Sunday the 1st. I begin watching Friday 13th for the first time in decades. Twenty minutes in it occurs to m...

by Aeryn Rudel Art by Arnold T. Blumberg There’s a hole in me. I’m not speaking metaphorically. If I lift my shirt, you’ll see a black disk about the size of a softball just above my belly button. I...

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 17d

NEW STORY: @aerynrudel.bsky.social's new story is now live! "The Other Side of Empty" is an intriguing look at connection and completeness in humans. Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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The Other Side of Empty

A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #09- Boris Karloff’s haircut in The Black Cat (1934)

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 22d

Surprise post today - @vincestadon.bsky.social's sojourn into horror continues with a look at the 1934 film THE BLACK CAT!

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by Vince Stadon “Are we not both the living dead?” – Hjalmar Poelzig It’s not Karloff’s real hair, of course; it’s a wig he is wearing for his character, the murderous Satanist Hjalmar Poelzig. But...

ART of the Solar System #5

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 24d

Cody Schell's visual strip "ART of the Solar System" returns with a brand new installment!

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by Cody Schell

ART of the Solar System #5

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · 24d

Cody Schell's visual strip "ART of the Solar System" returns with a brand new installment!

www.dreamtheory.media/art-of-the-s...

by Cody Schell

A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #81: The Doorbell in Repulsion (1974)

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 10

This week @vincestadon.bsky.social examines the horror tapestry that is REPULSION!

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by Vince Stadon “There's no need to be alone, you know. Poor little girl. All by herself. All shaking like a little frightened animal.” – Landlord When that doorbell rings, Carol curls up into a ba...

Podcast: 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'

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Memento Morlys 🍉 @aardwyrm.bsky.social · Sep 9

one of my favorite stories I've penned gorgeously read, rich and wry, if you're in the mood for a slow exploration of the inevitable results of aspiring to both justice and power

Michael Ireland @mickallister.bsky.social · Sep 9

The new issue of @strangehorizons.bsky.social is out! on the Podcast we have @emmiechristie33.bsky.social reading @aardwyrm.bsky.social 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'.

Go listen on your preferred podcast app.

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In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Malda Marlys' 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' read by Emmie Christie. Subscr…

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

As we approach the Halloween season, now's a great time to check out @vincestadon.bsky.social's thought provoking, not-just-your-average essay series on horror movies. We encourage you to sign up for a free account on the site to join in on the discussion!

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

Never hurts to read the fine print, especially in Greg Clumpner's latest story, "TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)", now live on Dream Theory! Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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by Greg Clumpner Art by Arnold T. Blumberg To Mr. Joshua Harrington or current resident, You pre-qualify for our program and the Spirited Credit Union (SCU) is pleased to offer you a Reverse Soul ...

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

Never hurts to read the fine print, especially in Greg Clumpner's latest story, "TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR SPIRITED CREDIT UNION REVERSE SOUL MORTGAGE (TM)", now live on Dream Theory! Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

www.dreamtheory.media/terms-and-co...

by Greg Clumpner Art by Arnold T. Blumberg To Mr. Joshua Harrington or current resident, You pre-qualify for our program and the Spirited Credit Union (SCU) is pleased to offer you a Reverse Soul ...

A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects # 30: Pam’s ‘American Astrology’ magazine in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

In his latest essay, @vincestadon.bsky.social connects the dots between astrology and horror as Vince tackles the OG 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"

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by Vince Stadon “Oh, no. Capricorn's ruled by Saturn.” – Pam I always thought ‘chainsaw’ was one word, and that all the chainsaws came from Texas. I don’t think I ever witnessed one in the wilds of ...

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 26

Minor update: for the foreseeable future, we will be publishing new stories / essays / art on Wednesdays on rotation.

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 19

"The only blessings of drifting aimlessly through space, far from any planet to call home, are visits from mysterious spirits we call mermaids."

Meredith Kinrys' new story, "Worlds Within, Worlds Beyond" is out now! (Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social)

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Submissions Open Submissions for our autumn issue, Machinery, are now open. See below for full submission guidelines for this issue. Please note we are presently unable to provide monetary compensa…

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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 6: Nostalgia now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · Aug 20

Fiction writers!

Penstricken @penstricken.bsky.social · Aug 20

We've received LOADS of poetry for our autumn issue (which is great, keep it coming!) but we'd love to see more short fiction. So if you're a #fiction #writer, send us your short stories on the theme of Machinery before 31st Aug to be considered 👉🏻 penstricken.com/submissions

Issue 4 – SUBMISSIONS

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Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · Aug 19

Maaaaaybe you missed this news last month? Allow me…

Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · Jul 24

Darlings, I have some brilliants news!! If you've ever wanted a poetry collection from me, you're in luck! I'm working with the AMAZING folks at @clashbooks.bsky.social -- Offerings for Ordinary Gods, coming July 2026!!!

Mad love to @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social for everything!!!

Let's go, baby!

Witchy vibes publishing announcement for Offerings for Ordinary Gods, coming July 2026 from CLASH Books from meeeee!

The official Publishers Marketplace announcement for my poetry collection, Offerings for Ordinary Gods, from CLASH Books! It's real! I made a thing!

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 19

"The only blessings of drifting aimlessly through space, far from any planet to call home, are visits from mysterious spirits we call mermaids."

Meredith Kinrys' new story, "Worlds Within, Worlds Beyond" is out now! (Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social)

www.dreamtheory.media/worlds-withi...

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

This week's ⏪:

Fiction: Jetse de Vries' "The Subliminal and the Sublime": www.dreamtheory.media/the-sublimin...

Visual: Cody Schell's ART of the Solar System #4: www.dreamtheory.media/art-of-the-s...

Essay: @vincestadon.bsky.social covers RING: www.dreamtheory.media/a-personal-h...

A Personal History of Horror Films in 101 Quirky Objects #62: Reiko Asakawa’s wristwatch in リング(Ring) (1998)

Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 14

NEW POST: Our purveyor of personal horror pontifications @vincestadon.bsky.social - hey, we're trying here - is back this week covering the original classic RING!

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by Vince Stadon “Just one more day...” - Reiko Asakawa If you watch the disturbing, unlabelled video tape, your phone will ring… and when you answer, an evil ghost woman will tell you that you are g...

The Subliminal and the Sublime: An Interaction in Four Evolutionary Scenarios

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 12

NEW STORY: Jetse de Vries delivers a fascinating tale that exists at the interstice of poetry and biology in "The Subliminal and the Sublime: An Interaction in Four Evolutionary Scenarios".

Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

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by Jetse de Vries Subliminal: A sublime liminality of intent, a di- chotomy of trial and error turned into the survival of the fittest The prokaryote swims in the primordial soup. It...

ART of the Solar System #4

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 13

NEW POST: The latest entry in Cody Schell's visual strip, "ART of the Solar System", is now available!

www.dreamtheory.media/art-of-the-s...

by Cody Schell

The Subliminal and the Sublime: An Interaction in Four Evolutionary Scenarios

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Anthony Ballas @tonyjballas.bsky.social · Aug 12

Say I had a 10,000 word essay on Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, poetry and politics of reception and criticism... where would I look to submit? Recommendations?

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Dream Theory Media [Subs Closed] @dreamtheorymedia.bsky.social · Aug 12

NEW STORY: Jetse de Vries delivers a fascinating tale that exists at the interstice of poetry and biology in "The Subliminal and the Sublime: An Interaction in Four Evolutionary Scenarios".

Art by @doctorofthedead.bsky.social.

www.dreamtheory.media/the-sublimin...

by Jetse de Vries Subliminal: A sublime liminality of intent, a di- chotomy of trial and error turned into the survival of the fittest The prokaryote swims in the primordial soup. It...