Kelsey Clarey
@islanderscaper.bsky.social
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(she/fae) Canadian | bisexual | Cottagecore & Victorian teacup vibes | Writer, Editor, Game Designer Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/islanderscaper
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islanderscaper.bsky.social
New goal on my @ko-fi.com page!

With my move to Toronto quickly approaching, I'll be using anything that comes in through the page to offset the costs.

If you want to help, make sure you check out my page!

#Kofi #Koficreators #Kofigoal #Crowdfunding #WritingCommunity #TTRPGCommunity
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saintguard.bsky.social
#ttrpg #artchallenge Day 3 - Sea of Dead Men

I ran this FitD pirate game for about a year starting in May 2024. Eshaal Amrani was the surgeon of The Unicorn's Bounty, the PCs' ship, and probably showed up on screen the most of any NPC in the campaign.
Eshaal Amrani (she/her), ship's surgeon of The Unicorn's Bounty. She is a brown-skinned woman with short dark brown hair sporting numerous scars and nautical tattoos. She wears ornate green earrings, a bloody surgeon's apron over a graying shirt with rolled-up sleeves and loose blue pants, and black boots. She carries a small green book in her right hand and rests her left hand on a desk behind her.
islanderscaper.bsky.social
Job hunting and apartment hunting at the same time is brutal 🫠
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saintguard.bsky.social
#ttrpg #artchallenge Day 2 - Republic City by Night

Republic City by Night is a Blades in the Dark hack I wrote set in the universe of Legend of Korra. I ran a streamed playtest of it about 6 years ago. Nijang was the Ji Dao! Detectives informant cohort and owned the noodle shop under their office.
Nijang (he/him), local gossipmonger and owner of the building and noodle shop that the detectives' office is located above. He's an older man, quite short with a knowing smile. He wears a head covering and an apron over his regular clothes, as well as holding a piping hot bowl of noodle soup.
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saintguard.bsky.social
Day 1 - Kids on Bikes

I played this about a year ago as a prequel to a Golden Sky Stories game that I ran, set in the fictional town of Kamuiyama in Hokkaido. Kei always tried to do right by her friends, even if that meant going into an abandoned mine and confronting a giant snake.
Kei Hashimoto (she/her), 16yo high school student and farm girl with a love for art and a fear of her friends getting hurt. She's a tall, freckled girl with her hair mostly back in a bun, wearing substantial boots and a comfy sweater over a button down shirt and a knee-length skirt. She carries a backpack over one shoulder and a flashlight in her other hand.
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rabbitlegs.bsky.social
I'm very cute so people have to be nice to me
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nvulnerabletide.bsky.social
Hi #pretendpanel!

I think my favorite might be Calista, but her project is currently on the back burner.

In my current project, it's probably Dom.
hiriadunning.bsky.social
I've gotta know, #pretendpanel...

September 26th: Do you have a favourite character that you've written?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
#pretendpanel
a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social
September 26th - Do you have a favourite character that you've written?   
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!
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roseartemis.bsky.social
youtu.be/tjP0Ftyf3OE New episode is out! Time to explore Greenpath in Hollow Knight! As well as meet a character I have a feeling might recur somewhat...
Greenpath - First Playthrough of Hollow Knight [E02]
YouTube video by RoseArtemis
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islanderscaper.bsky.social
It sure can! My leg is still quite sore and swollen, but I’ve got some meds for it and a referral for some follow-ups so we’re getting it handled at least!
islanderscaper.bsky.social
Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon at the hospital and then crashed in the evening.

And then today I got up early and went downtown for a job interview.

I'm so tired and my leg is angry. 😴
islanderscaper.bsky.social
Cece is definitely up there. She's always a lot of fun. And Mackenzie, the superpowered barista from "Just Another Day At A Metropolitan Cafe" also has a very special place in my heart. They're both former #TTRPG characters that I love.

#PretendPanel
hiriadunning.bsky.social
I've gotta know, #pretendpanel...

September 26th: Do you have a favourite character that you've written?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
#pretendpanel
a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social
September 26th - Do you have a favourite character that you've written?   
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!
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phenomenapress.bsky.social
Open call for submissions!

Seeking paranormal stories that centre asexual, aromantic, and aspec characters

Ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, cryptids and those that search for them — we want to see them 👀👻

Open from Sept. 15th to November 30th

paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co
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Image reads: Open call for submissions. Seeking aro/ace paranormal short stories for an upcoming anthology project! Submission period: September 15 - November 30 2025

There is a website link: paranormal-aspecs.carrdd.co/

There are three photos, one of a smoky figure, one of a hand against a pane of glass, and a foggy forest Image reads: 
What we're looking for
Stories that centre asexual and aromantic characters (or identities that fall under those umbrellas) in a paranormal context. Give us your ghosts and ghouls, your werewolf packs and vampire covens, the things that hide beneath the bed and between the trees. Image reads: Submission Guidelines
Word Count: 2,000-7,500 words
Submission Period: Sept 15-Nov 30
Stories must feature aspec characters and contain some aspect of paranormal or speculative fiction Submission Guidelines: 
Please email your submission to phenomenapress@gmail.com with '[STORY TITLE] - Aspec Paranormal Anthology' in the subject line
Include: name, email address, WIP title, word count and short synopsis
For more info: paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co/
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amaralynn.bsky.social
🎃🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTQWriteAThon is back but make it spooky! 🏳️‍🌈🎃

Join us for a month of much needed fun! Prompts will be reposted daily to @queerwriters.bsky.social (turn on post notifications for a reminder!)

Quote the post, use the tag, and make friends!

#queerwriters #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity
Image description:  A rusty orange background with two glowing jack o' lanterns. 

Text:

#LGBTQWriteAThon
Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky!
Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram!

Hosts:
BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites.com
Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess

1	Introduce yourself & your goal this month
2	Introduce your WIP moodboard 
3	Promo/something you're proud of
4	Check in day
5	Line share - fall
6	Goals day
7	Setting/time 
8	Genres
9	Pride flags/moodboards
10	Promo/something that makes you happy 
11	Check in day
12	Line share - weather
13	Goals day
14	Introduce your MC
15	MC favorite treat
16	MC favorite mash
17	Promo/your favorite work
18	Check in day
19	Line share - silly
20	Goals day
21	Tingler your title 
22	Character costume 
23	AITA trick edition 
24	Promo/work inspired by something 
25	Check in day
26	Line share - scare
27	Goals day
28	Bugbears
29	Skeletons in the closet 
30	Was your month a treat or tricky?
31	Promo/trick or treat
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nvulnerabletide.bsky.social
Any indie #ttrpg creators in the Toronto area down for an interview in the next couple of weeks? I've got a paper I'm still figuring out the parameters for (probably about creating and refining an indie ttrpg) and I need interviewees!

Alas, it does have to be in person, so no one outside the GTA.
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roseartemis.bsky.social
Live a little early to do some pulls in Star Rail (after discovering that Zenless banner doesn't roll over until 6pm RIP) and then we'll jump back into octopath! twitch.tv/RoseArtemis
islanderscaper.bsky.social
Well, hey, I could use the help while I’m job hunting 👀

ko-fi.com/islanderscaper
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nvulnerabletide.bsky.social
I have a Zelle and a Ko-Fi--
bugsmaytrix.bsky.social
today is a great day to give bisexuals money
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Today is Celebrate Bisexuality Day.
islanderscaper.bsky.social
Cope & Christian coming out was wild!
islanderscaper.bsky.social
Yeah, I don’t know about the rest of the arena, but my section was pretty active.
islanderscaper.bsky.social
I’ve seen some videos where it definitely seems quieter, which is so weird. My area of the arena was cheering a lot during that match.