Luke Zwanziger
@lukezwan.com
Screenwriter / Director / Improviser
VinesTheFilm.com 42 Fests / 12 Awards
OVERLOOK, DWF: NY, Portland Horror
4x🏆BEST SHORT - Crypticon, Seattle Film Fest, SacTown
Horror and Genre Writer
🏆HorrOrigins Screenplay Win
🥇 ATX, PAGE, and Coverfly
TTRPG
VinesTheFilm.com 42 Fests / 12 Awards
OVERLOOK, DWF: NY, Portland Horror
4x🏆BEST SHORT - Crypticon, Seattle Film Fest, SacTown
Horror and Genre Writer
🏆HorrOrigins Screenplay Win
🥇 ATX, PAGE, and Coverfly
TTRPG
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Luke Zwanziger
@lukezwan.com
· Jan 22
Getting a lot of new followers the past few days! Welcome!
Expect posts from me about:
- TTRPG (Yes mostly D&D, but I play others too)
- Filmmaking - Horror and beyond!
- Screenwriting - Award Winning, Seeking New Rep
- Primary Care Parent of a Toddler
- Improv Comedian (20+ Years)
Who are you?
Expect posts from me about:
- TTRPG (Yes mostly D&D, but I play others too)
- Filmmaking - Horror and beyond!
- Screenwriting - Award Winning, Seeking New Rep
- Primary Care Parent of a Toddler
- Improv Comedian (20+ Years)
Who are you?
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‘…the laws of armed conflict prohibit combatants from feigning civilian status to fool adversaries into dropping their guard, then attacking and killing them. That is a war crime called “perfidy.”’
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:33 AM
‘…the laws of armed conflict prohibit combatants from feigning civilian status to fool adversaries into dropping their guard, then attacking and killing them. That is a war crime called “perfidy.”’
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Unwinding from a very stressful day after kiddo is in bed by binging Taskmaster and drinking tea.
January 13, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Unwinding from a very stressful day after kiddo is in bed by binging Taskmaster and drinking tea.
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Mmm! Just like that cartoon spider, I like pancakes too.
Haunted House of Pancakes is now available to watch on Tubi. So for all you Tubi-heads out there, it's time for the feast!
tubitv.com/movies/10005...
Haunted House of Pancakes is now available to watch on Tubi. So for all you Tubi-heads out there, it's time for the feast!
tubitv.com/movies/10005...
January 5, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Mmm! Just like that cartoon spider, I like pancakes too.
Haunted House of Pancakes is now available to watch on Tubi. So for all you Tubi-heads out there, it's time for the feast!
tubitv.com/movies/10005...
Haunted House of Pancakes is now available to watch on Tubi. So for all you Tubi-heads out there, it's time for the feast!
tubitv.com/movies/10005...
2025 Retrospective
- Sold a short story (Lovecraft Microfiction Vol 11)
- Finish a festival run on Vines (40+ fests, 14 Awards)
- Sold a TTRPG module for upcoming book
- Produced monthly improv show
- Ran TTRPG professionally & personally with ~100 hours of gameplay
- Feature script read at Sony
- Sold a short story (Lovecraft Microfiction Vol 11)
- Finish a festival run on Vines (40+ fests, 14 Awards)
- Sold a TTRPG module for upcoming book
- Produced monthly improv show
- Ran TTRPG professionally & personally with ~100 hours of gameplay
- Feature script read at Sony
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
2025 Retrospective
- Sold a short story (Lovecraft Microfiction Vol 11)
- Finish a festival run on Vines (40+ fests, 14 Awards)
- Sold a TTRPG module for upcoming book
- Produced monthly improv show
- Ran TTRPG professionally & personally with ~100 hours of gameplay
- Feature script read at Sony
- Sold a short story (Lovecraft Microfiction Vol 11)
- Finish a festival run on Vines (40+ fests, 14 Awards)
- Sold a TTRPG module for upcoming book
- Produced monthly improv show
- Ran TTRPG professionally & personally with ~100 hours of gameplay
- Feature script read at Sony
Just sent some hard emails. Had a project not coalesce and had to make it official that it wasn't moving forward.
There is a freedom in letting it go and giving room for new opportunities. But also a sense of failure and sadness because it was so cool. Anyways. Thanks for my vague post.
There is a freedom in letting it go and giving room for new opportunities. But also a sense of failure and sadness because it was so cool. Anyways. Thanks for my vague post.
January 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Just sent some hard emails. Had a project not coalesce and had to make it official that it wasn't moving forward.
There is a freedom in letting it go and giving room for new opportunities. But also a sense of failure and sadness because it was so cool. Anyways. Thanks for my vague post.
There is a freedom in letting it go and giving room for new opportunities. But also a sense of failure and sadness because it was so cool. Anyways. Thanks for my vague post.
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Stop starting from the assumption that protesters are the root cause of violence during political conflict. They are not. The violence is coming from THE FEDS. You are responsible for protecting your residents from THEM.
January 8, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Stop starting from the assumption that protesters are the root cause of violence during political conflict. They are not. The violence is coming from THE FEDS. You are responsible for protecting your residents from THEM.
It’s 2006 and I’m transferring documents to my dads new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2016 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2026 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2016 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2026 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
January 6, 2026 at 12:54 AM
It’s 2006 and I’m transferring documents to my dads new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2016 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2026 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2016 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
It’s 2026 and I’m transferring documents to a new computer so he can finally use it.
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Yet another American tragedy.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Yet another American tragedy.
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All Americans deserve affordable healthcare. Full stop.
Democrats are forcing an up-or-down vote this week to extend the ACA tax credits after Republicans failed to stop huge premium increases.
As a physician, I won’t stop fighting for you and your access to care.
Democrats are forcing an up-or-down vote this week to extend the ACA tax credits after Republicans failed to stop huge premium increases.
As a physician, I won’t stop fighting for you and your access to care.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for mi...
www.pbs.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
All Americans deserve affordable healthcare. Full stop.
Democrats are forcing an up-or-down vote this week to extend the ACA tax credits after Republicans failed to stop huge premium increases.
As a physician, I won’t stop fighting for you and your access to care.
Democrats are forcing an up-or-down vote this week to extend the ACA tax credits after Republicans failed to stop huge premium increases.
As a physician, I won’t stop fighting for you and your access to care.
Instacart+ unwrapped is like — “your top items are toilet paper and milk lolz.”
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Instacart+ unwrapped is like — “your top items are toilet paper and milk lolz.”
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Is that so…
Bovino, the man overseeing mass deportations, publicly declared that we must all have our papers on us, at all times, or we could be stopped, harassed, kidnapped, and detained, as they did with the man in this case, who is a US citizen.
December 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Is that so…
My parents discovering that tipped workers in some states don’t get paid a minimum wage.
Parent: “well that’s just evil.”
My leftist radar going off: “You know the history of tipping in America…”
www.cbsnews.com/news/tipping...
Parent: “well that’s just evil.”
My leftist radar going off: “You know the history of tipping in America…”
www.cbsnews.com/news/tipping...
The disturbing history of tipping in the U.S.: "It's literally a slave wage"
The practice of tipping traces its roots to European aristocracy — and took on a new life in the U.S. after the Civil War.
www.cbsnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My parents discovering that tipped workers in some states don’t get paid a minimum wage.
Parent: “well that’s just evil.”
My leftist radar going off: “You know the history of tipping in America…”
www.cbsnews.com/news/tipping...
Parent: “well that’s just evil.”
My leftist radar going off: “You know the history of tipping in America…”
www.cbsnews.com/news/tipping...
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I second this, and I would add: borrow them from the library! If the book is unavailable when someone else requests it, it signals to the library that maybe it needs more copies! There are also royalties to authors for public lending rights, and that's not nothin'.
Reviews and also tell someone in your life who isn’t in online spaces about our books. So many people who read are not online reading reviews. Spread the word anyway you can, for free.
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I second this, and I would add: borrow them from the library! If the book is unavailable when someone else requests it, it signals to the library that maybe it needs more copies! There are also royalties to authors for public lending rights, and that's not nothin'.
I love that Brandon Sanderson is rooting for and supportive of Patrick Rothfuss.
winteriscoming.net/brandon-sand...
winteriscoming.net/brandon-sand...
Brandon Sanderson is
What is it with major fantasy authors seemingly being unable to complete the next books in their beloved series? George R.R. Martin has been working on The Wind
winteriscoming.net
December 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I love that Brandon Sanderson is rooting for and supportive of Patrick Rothfuss.
winteriscoming.net/brandon-sand...
winteriscoming.net/brandon-sand...
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It happened again: The Trump administration has admitted illegally deporting a man to Guatemala despite an immigration judge's order that he was likely to be tortured there.
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
It happened again: The Trump administration has admitted illegally deporting a man to Guatemala despite an immigration judge's order that he was likely to be tortured there.
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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I hate to say that sex workers tried to warn y'all this wasn't going to stop at just porn sites, but...
Y'all, I was in Mississippi today for my nephews J-State graduation and got this when I opened Blue Sky
December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I hate to say that sex workers tried to warn y'all this wasn't going to stop at just porn sites, but...
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With a plan for one of you to betray the host
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
With a plan for one of you to betray the host
Email Subject Line “ARE YOU ACTUALLY SLEEPING TOO MUCH?”
Me — No.
*deletes immediately*
Me — No.
*deletes immediately*
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Email Subject Line “ARE YOU ACTUALLY SLEEPING TOO MUCH?”
Me — No.
*deletes immediately*
Me — No.
*deletes immediately*
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Netflix will officially owns all of these properties through the Warner Brothers merger deal
December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Netflix will officially owns all of these properties through the Warner Brothers merger deal
This game is so fun and spins up so fast to play.
Great for a oneshot that has some unique elements without overcomplicating the gameplay.
Very fun and highly recommended if you love the mech and gundam subgenres. #ttrpg #indettrpg #mech #gundam
Great for a oneshot that has some unique elements without overcomplicating the gameplay.
Very fun and highly recommended if you love the mech and gundam subgenres. #ttrpg #indettrpg #mech #gundam
I'll be frank: If you're wanting a heavy mechanical and crunchy mech TTRPG, my game IronFrame won't do much for you. But if you want something on the lighter end that's meant to allow players to feel like awesome pilots, it might just be a bit more up your alley.
ajxman02.itch.io/ironframe
ajxman02.itch.io/ironframe
IronFrame by Andrew Christman
A rules light mecha tabletop roleplaying game.
ajxman02.itch.io
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This game is so fun and spins up so fast to play.
Great for a oneshot that has some unique elements without overcomplicating the gameplay.
Very fun and highly recommended if you love the mech and gundam subgenres. #ttrpg #indettrpg #mech #gundam
Great for a oneshot that has some unique elements without overcomplicating the gameplay.
Very fun and highly recommended if you love the mech and gundam subgenres. #ttrpg #indettrpg #mech #gundam
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Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros would be the latest in this harmful trend — and could kill the movie theater industry.
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. for $72 Billion
The deal would reshape the entertainment and media industry, but it is set to face scrutiny from lawmakers.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros would be the latest in this harmful trend — and could kill the movie theater industry.
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
If Netflix gets their way, their increased domination would make things worse for viewers and artists.
www.wsj.com/business/med...
Great morning read from @bradmjohnson.com! A thrilling crime feature with generational dad trauma explored. Crooked cops, bad dads, broken noses, Shane references, and a shootout in a cabin this one has it all.
#scriptsky #indiefilm #screenplay
#scriptsky #indiefilm #screenplay
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Great morning read from @bradmjohnson.com! A thrilling crime feature with generational dad trauma explored. Crooked cops, bad dads, broken noses, Shane references, and a shootout in a cabin this one has it all.
#scriptsky #indiefilm #screenplay
#scriptsky #indiefilm #screenplay
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Really enjoyed this book!
Winding, surreal, gothic horror at its finest. Check it out!
#horror #horrorlit #gothic
Winding, surreal, gothic horror at its finest. Check it out!
#horror #horrorlit #gothic
Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word?
My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.
www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.
www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
December 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Really enjoyed this book!
Winding, surreal, gothic horror at its finest. Check it out!
#horror #horrorlit #gothic
Winding, surreal, gothic horror at its finest. Check it out!
#horror #horrorlit #gothic
Just said goodbye to my therapist of 5 years.
A lot of great tools and work done with them.
Insurance change prompted the break (boooo).
But hoping that I find a new therapist with new perspectives to help me with future growth and personal evaluation.
A lot of great tools and work done with them.
Insurance change prompted the break (boooo).
But hoping that I find a new therapist with new perspectives to help me with future growth and personal evaluation.
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just said goodbye to my therapist of 5 years.
A lot of great tools and work done with them.
Insurance change prompted the break (boooo).
But hoping that I find a new therapist with new perspectives to help me with future growth and personal evaluation.
A lot of great tools and work done with them.
Insurance change prompted the break (boooo).
But hoping that I find a new therapist with new perspectives to help me with future growth and personal evaluation.