James Ryan
@jamesryan.bsky.social
Writer, critic, occasional toruble-maker; interested in-writes SF/F/H, history in general, entertainment/mass media issues and history
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James Ryan
@jamesryan.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Statues to Silence
Most writers like to think they do pretty well it comes to writing, but nothing reinforces that belief like getting a book sold… Horror doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Yes, if you’re a fan, yo…
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Just got the main page on the website for the novel set up, which is where info on how to buy the book when it comes out:
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Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"Driving Miss Daisy With Big Naturals"
"Driving Miss Daisy With Big Naturals"
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"No Country for Old Men With Big Naturals"
"No Country for Old Men With Big Naturals"
January 21, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
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IN THE DOLLHOUSE QE ALL WAIT comes out April 2026, a splatterpunk nightmare of sadism and torture by the most horrid grown-up little girl.
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 PM
IN THE DOLLHOUSE QE ALL WAIT comes out April 2026, a splatterpunk nightmare of sadism and torture by the most horrid grown-up little girl.
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
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Thanks, Eryn & #HorrorWritersChat! More about my Gothic RAVENFIELD HALL & more new releases soon!
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
This one goes out to all those who contributed tonight. Please go forth and promo!
#Horrorwriterschat
#Horrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Thanks, Eryn & #HorrorWritersChat! More about my Gothic RAVENFIELD HALL & more new releases soon!
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
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Thank you for a delightful time again, #HorrorWritersChat! Glad I didn't miss it entirely.
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
January 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Thank you for a delightful time again, #HorrorWritersChat! Glad I didn't miss it entirely.
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
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#HorrorWritersChat Hi chat, I’m Theodore Snapdragon! You can call me Theo. I’m an artist and writer who loves speculative fiction including speculative horror. I’m currently querying scifi horror novel “Unintended Designs” and I have some published horror short stories.
My favorite is Pi Day!
My favorite is Pi Day!
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 8:28 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Hi chat, I’m Theodore Snapdragon! You can call me Theo. I’m an artist and writer who loves speculative fiction including speculative horror. I’m currently querying scifi horror novel “Unintended Designs” and I have some published horror short stories.
My favorite is Pi Day!
My favorite is Pi Day!
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#HorrorWritersChat
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
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#HorrorWritersChat
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
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Gonna do a #HorrorWritersChat to procrastinate my Xmas horror WIP.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Gonna do a #HorrorWritersChat to procrastinate my Xmas horror WIP.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
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I've been shouting about Frolic, my new small press, every Wednesday. I've probably shouted for the moment. You can find the information on my profile.
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
This one goes out to all those who contributed tonight. Please go forth and promo!
#Horrorwriterschat
#Horrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I've been shouting about Frolic, my new small press, every Wednesday. I've probably shouted for the moment. You can find the information on my profile.
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
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#HorrorWritersChat I'm Johnny, I write character-driven stories about people in insane situations just trying to have what we all want out of life. Y'know, like all of us are. My favorite international day is probably Donut Day. Because something something Red Cross.
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 9:13 PM
#HorrorWritersChat I'm Johnny, I write character-driven stories about people in insane situations just trying to have what we all want out of life. Y'know, like all of us are. My favorite international day is probably Donut Day. Because something something Red Cross.
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#HorrorWritersChat
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
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Hi, #Horrorwriterschat!
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Hi, #Horrorwriterschat!
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
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#HorrorWritersChat It's a parody of Magical Girlfriend Harems, but there's some deep pathos and dread to be seen in Princess of Crows and Crow King Mike. Read by myself on YouTube for free, in a handy playlist!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
January 21, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#HorrorWritersChat It's a parody of Magical Girlfriend Harems, but there's some deep pathos and dread to be seen in Princess of Crows and Crow King Mike. Read by myself on YouTube for free, in a handy playlist!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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I'm Michael, I write queer cosmic and supernatural horror (and SF).
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I'm Michael, I write queer cosmic and supernatural horror (and SF).
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
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#Horrorwriterschat
Thanks, Eryn! Hate being late, but I had work 🤷
I'm having a sale on my itch page to fund a Freewrite for m'self. 10% off each of my book (DRM free!).
If you like spooky middle grade books with snarky female leads, my series is for you!
itch.io/s/179021/hel...
Thanks, Eryn! Hate being late, but I had work 🤷
I'm having a sale on my itch page to fund a Freewrite for m'self. 10% off each of my book (DRM free!).
If you like spooky middle grade books with snarky female leads, my series is for you!
itch.io/s/179021/hel...
January 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
#Horrorwriterschat
Thanks, Eryn! Hate being late, but I had work 🤷
I'm having a sale on my itch page to fund a Freewrite for m'self. 10% off each of my book (DRM free!).
If you like spooky middle grade books with snarky female leads, my series is for you!
itch.io/s/179021/hel...
Thanks, Eryn! Hate being late, but I had work 🤷
I'm having a sale on my itch page to fund a Freewrite for m'self. 10% off each of my book (DRM free!).
If you like spooky middle grade books with snarky female leads, my series is for you!
itch.io/s/179021/hel...
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#HorrorWritersChat
Whoops. Forgot to self promote.
Anyway, the project is #TheWorldsBetweenUs a horror/fantasy OGN set in the "Wild Hills" of Vermont. Terror and Magic. Legends and Americana. #Supernatural meets #DoctorWho
onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
21 page FREE preview!
Thanks all!
Whoops. Forgot to self promote.
Anyway, the project is #TheWorldsBetweenUs a horror/fantasy OGN set in the "Wild Hills" of Vermont. Terror and Magic. Legends and Americana. #Supernatural meets #DoctorWho
onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
21 page FREE preview!
Thanks all!
January 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Whoops. Forgot to self promote.
Anyway, the project is #TheWorldsBetweenUs a horror/fantasy OGN set in the "Wild Hills" of Vermont. Terror and Magic. Legends and Americana. #Supernatural meets #DoctorWho
onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
21 page FREE preview!
Thanks all!
Whoops. Forgot to self promote.
Anyway, the project is #TheWorldsBetweenUs a horror/fantasy OGN set in the "Wild Hills" of Vermont. Terror and Magic. Legends and Americana. #Supernatural meets #DoctorWho
onegemini.com/the-worlds-b...
21 page FREE preview!
Thanks all!
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#horrorwriterschat
I always used to wonder if this day was supposed to be something kind of sick irony. Then I learned that squirrels weren't always carnivorous.
I always used to wonder if this day was supposed to be something kind of sick irony. Then I learned that squirrels weren't always carnivorous.
So we have four days today...or was it five? SUCH a busy day...
International Squirrel Appreciation Day
National Hugging Day
International Playdate Day
International Sweatpants Day
National Granola Bar Day
So which one will you choose to make horror? I know you can....
#Horrrorwriterschat
International Squirrel Appreciation Day
National Hugging Day
International Playdate Day
International Sweatpants Day
National Granola Bar Day
So which one will you choose to make horror? I know you can....
#Horrrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
#horrorwriterschat
I always used to wonder if this day was supposed to be something kind of sick irony. Then I learned that squirrels weren't always carnivorous.
I always used to wonder if this day was supposed to be something kind of sick irony. Then I learned that squirrels weren't always carnivorous.
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It's 6:07pm. "We'd best be going."
A scream from upstairs, then silence.
"What's the rush?" the mother says.
The scene resets. It's 6:07pm.
#HorrorWritersChat
A scream from upstairs, then silence.
"What's the rush?" the mother says.
The scene resets. It's 6:07pm.
#HorrorWritersChat
So we have four days today...or was it five? SUCH a busy day...
International Squirrel Appreciation Day
National Hugging Day
International Playdate Day
International Sweatpants Day
National Granola Bar Day
So which one will you choose to make horror? I know you can....
#Horrrorwriterschat
International Squirrel Appreciation Day
National Hugging Day
International Playdate Day
International Sweatpants Day
National Granola Bar Day
So which one will you choose to make horror? I know you can....
#Horrrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
It's 6:07pm. "We'd best be going."
A scream from upstairs, then silence.
"What's the rush?" the mother says.
The scene resets. It's 6:07pm.
#HorrorWritersChat
A scream from upstairs, then silence.
"What's the rush?" the mother says.
The scene resets. It's 6:07pm.
#HorrorWritersChat
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I'm Connie Whittles, I don't only write Horror, but the horror I do write tends to be cosmic/supernatural.
Despite my irreligousness, my favourite 'international' day is pancake day, for obvious reasons.
#HorrorWritersChat
Despite my irreligousness, my favourite 'international' day is pancake day, for obvious reasons.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 7:59 PM
I'm Connie Whittles, I don't only write Horror, but the horror I do write tends to be cosmic/supernatural.
Despite my irreligousness, my favourite 'international' day is pancake day, for obvious reasons.
#HorrorWritersChat
Despite my irreligousness, my favourite 'international' day is pancake day, for obvious reasons.
#HorrorWritersChat
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#HorrorWritersChat
The man's body is on the ground, limp with a plethora of bullet holes.
"Sorry, I thought he was coming at me."
The next person in line comes up for a hug.
A new magazine gets injected into the pistol.
The man's body is on the ground, limp with a plethora of bullet holes.
"Sorry, I thought he was coming at me."
The next person in line comes up for a hug.
A new magazine gets injected into the pistol.
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
The man's body is on the ground, limp with a plethora of bullet holes.
"Sorry, I thought he was coming at me."
The next person in line comes up for a hug.
A new magazine gets injected into the pistol.
The man's body is on the ground, limp with a plethora of bullet holes.
"Sorry, I thought he was coming at me."
The next person in line comes up for a hug.
A new magazine gets injected into the pistol.
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#HorrorWritersChat It wasn't their fault that their target's knife slipped last time. Maybe it was a bad idea to try to hug someone who was cutting onions. Regardless, they would try to honor the mandatory participation when they weren't in an industrial kitchen.
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
#HorrorWritersChat It wasn't their fault that their target's knife slipped last time. Maybe it was a bad idea to try to hug someone who was cutting onions. Regardless, they would try to honor the mandatory participation when they weren't in an industrial kitchen.
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"Don't worry, buddy. You'll get a hug soon."
"Are you sure?"
*nods, dragging Alien egg.* "Totally. Just put your face *right* here."
"Hey, it's opening!"
"Yup!"
"Wait... that doesn't look--"
*SLAP*
*helps him to the floor.*
"Look at you, all ready for chest bursting day tomorrow!"
#horrorwriterschat
"Are you sure?"
*nods, dragging Alien egg.* "Totally. Just put your face *right* here."
"Hey, it's opening!"
"Yup!"
"Wait... that doesn't look--"
*SLAP*
*helps him to the floor.*
"Look at you, all ready for chest bursting day tomorrow!"
#horrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM
"Don't worry, buddy. You'll get a hug soon."
"Are you sure?"
*nods, dragging Alien egg.* "Totally. Just put your face *right* here."
"Hey, it's opening!"
"Yup!"
"Wait... that doesn't look--"
*SLAP*
*helps him to the floor.*
"Look at you, all ready for chest bursting day tomorrow!"
#horrorwriterschat
"Are you sure?"
*nods, dragging Alien egg.* "Totally. Just put your face *right* here."
"Hey, it's opening!"
"Yup!"
"Wait... that doesn't look--"
*SLAP*
*helps him to the floor.*
"Look at you, all ready for chest bursting day tomorrow!"
#horrorwriterschat
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Hello #HorrorWritersChat
I'm Sarah, I write mostly for young audiences and I'm starting to write more folk horror and ghost stories.
I just discovered that World Denim Day falls during Lesbian Visibility Week so I'm claiming this as a calendar event of high significance.
I'm Sarah, I write mostly for young audiences and I'm starting to write more folk horror and ghost stories.
I just discovered that World Denim Day falls during Lesbian Visibility Week so I'm claiming this as a calendar event of high significance.
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Hello #HorrorWritersChat
I'm Sarah, I write mostly for young audiences and I'm starting to write more folk horror and ghost stories.
I just discovered that World Denim Day falls during Lesbian Visibility Week so I'm claiming this as a calendar event of high significance.
I'm Sarah, I write mostly for young audiences and I'm starting to write more folk horror and ghost stories.
I just discovered that World Denim Day falls during Lesbian Visibility Week so I'm claiming this as a calendar event of high significance.
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#HorrorWritersChat Q4:
I can't afford another miss. It was hard enough last year, the sight makes everyone uncomfortable. No one comes near me for anything but pity.
I need them to let me hug them... there's nothing left to take. If they take the other arm too, how will I save myself?
I can't afford another miss. It was hard enough last year, the sight makes everyone uncomfortable. No one comes near me for anything but pity.
I need them to let me hug them... there's nothing left to take. If they take the other arm too, how will I save myself?
January 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q4:
I can't afford another miss. It was hard enough last year, the sight makes everyone uncomfortable. No one comes near me for anything but pity.
I need them to let me hug them... there's nothing left to take. If they take the other arm too, how will I save myself?
I can't afford another miss. It was hard enough last year, the sight makes everyone uncomfortable. No one comes near me for anything but pity.
I need them to let me hug them... there's nothing left to take. If they take the other arm too, how will I save myself?
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The screens around the mall zoomed in on his face, showing him alone whilst strangers clung to strangers. He quickly wrapped his arms around himself, hugging the one body he wanted to keep alive. His logic sent the computer into a doom loop. It gave him much-needed time. He fled.
#HorrorWritersChat.
#HorrorWritersChat.
January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The screens around the mall zoomed in on his face, showing him alone whilst strangers clung to strangers. He quickly wrapped his arms around himself, hugging the one body he wanted to keep alive. His logic sent the computer into a doom loop. It gave him much-needed time. He fled.
#HorrorWritersChat.
#HorrorWritersChat.