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Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚

@magisternihil.bsky.social

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Author, he/him, omnist, tea lover, INFP, 4w5 📚Coming Sept 15📚 Two Trains to Tamarind - The Mountweazel and Mondegreen Mysteries, Volume 1

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Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today is the day! For those of you who have ordered, THANK YOU! and your copies should arrive soon. For those of you who have not, you can head to your favorite book chain, head to your local book shop an ask them to order, or head over to my publisher for the links:

firewords.co.uk/twotrains

The cover of Two Trains to Tamarind flanked by the words OUT NOW!

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 9h

Sometimes you just have to answer the call

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 7, 2025

The errant words danced in his head, longing for release, to claim solidity and take permanent shape, their purpose defined. Once they reached the level of cacophonous screams he had no choice, indiff...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 1d

The users of Hectalex have written 1000 stories and that 1000th one is mine!

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 6, 2025

They said the bombs were dropping, so Parker sprung into action, retreated to his bunker and braced himself for the end of the world. The first thing he did was recheck the food supply, satisfying him...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone’s a critic

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 5, 2025

Days lost in the desert, burned by the heat of the day, frozen by the chill of the night, all hope lost of discovery, of recovery, Walter shuffled on. His shoes were so full of sand they may as well n...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 3d

And he’s still there to this day

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 4, 2025

Chuck laughed as Steve went from person to person, shaking hands and asking for votes. Chuck had called out “Mayor Wannabe,” and the rules were unbending. Steve had to interact with every person to sa...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 4d

That’s a lot of spray cans

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 3, 2025

Dip started the wall, stacking her empty cans up neatly after a night out decorating. Nuzz ceremonially laid his on top, and a tradition was born. Every time a can was emptied it went on the stack. It...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 5d

Evolve or die, they say

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 2, 2025

Used to be, this was where all the control was centered. This little room with those three computers that were top of the line at the time. Frank built this special room for them and sorted out how t...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 6d

Might have been a good picture, to be fair

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for November 1, 2025

They built the bridge to connect their two houses, back when the kids were dating, after Jesh’s spill into the water late that one night. Both fathers decided to save their children from potential hor...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 7d

No way, man, that place is haunted!

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 31, 2025

He stood at the window in his ghoul costume and watched the street begin to fill with children, running to and fro, racing past his house. Then the older kids came out. Then the dares began. That’s wh...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 8d

What are you looking at?

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 30, 2025

The raven comes to the village on the same day each year, its sleek black feathers a harsh contrast against the colorful backdrop. It was decided long ago that its coming heralded the thinning of the ...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 10d

Seven years doesn’t even begin to cover it

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 28, 2025

His grandmother never let him play in the mirror hall. He wanted to walk through making faces, changing as each new piece of glass came into view, but she told him in wasn’t safe. Now she was gone, an...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 11d

And here it is, my 200th Hectalex. This is cause for reflection.

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 27, 2025

Derek doesn’t care if people are looking. Some decisions shouldn’t be made alone. The puddle makes the perfect gateway. “If I take them up on their offer, there’s a lot of risk,” he says to his Other....

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 12d

That’ll show ‘em

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 26, 2025

They teased her for not having a power. “This is a camp for Supers, Margo. What are you even doing here if you’re not special like the rest of us?” This from a kid whose only gift is being able to mak...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 13d

More is not always better

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 25, 2025

The internet adored Harlow. What began as a simple vlog became an addiction for most, even more so for Harlow himself. People tuned into his channel at all hours of the day to listen to his thoughts o...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 14d

Sometimes you just have to wing it

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 24, 2025

As Trina tiptoed across the floor, she caught movement out of the corner of her eye. A man was standing in the doorway, looking sheepish. “Are you Madame Adamina?” he asked softly. She calmed her raci...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 15d

Gotta have a hobby

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 23, 2025

“Hello, honey, can you hear me? No, the conference is going well. Yeah, they’re feeding us very good. Far better than expected. Oh, I only had one drink last night. You know me. And I—well, yes, as a ...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 16d

Back in my day…

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 22, 2025

“So this all used to be ice?” asked Tommy, his eyes wide with imagining. “Well, snow mostly,” answered his uncle, Dennis. “These gondolas used to take people to the top, and then they would slide down...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 17d

Honestly, Tlurk should know better by now

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 21, 2025

The captured humans grew restless after a few months, and it became clear to Overseer Garflok that something needed to be done immediately. “Perhaps more of the laughing gas could be pumped in?” sugge...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 18d

Kids can be tricky

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 20, 2025

Kendra had been so nervous about meeting Jack’s nieces that she had barely slept. These kids were his world, and they adored him, so of course she felt like she had to have their approval. It didn’t g...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 19d

It’s all about finding the right fit

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 19, 2025

“Before we arrive, let me warn you. It’s not the most conventional of buildings,” said Sheila from the driver’s seat of her minivan. “The owner is a bit strange and has, well, interesting ideas about ...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 20d

Wheeeee!

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 18, 2025

What was we doing up here? He’s only just met these people. “I know it will look terrifying, but it slopes at the bottom, so it’s really just a big slide,” Cal had said. What this looks like is a long...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 21d

He still made good wine, though

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 17, 2025

Nadia loved visiting her grandfather at the vineyard. He was always so silly, so fun to watch. This one time he declared birds were attacking his grapes. He ran up and down the rows waving a broom, sh...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 22d

Location location location

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 16, 2025

“What did I tell you? This place has such potential, right?” asked Parker. “You can see the whole city from here!” Delilah laughed. “You’re ridiculous, you know that?” She looked around, afraid to to...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 23d

Give me a sign!

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 15, 2025

They say when a person wins the lottery, there are clear indicators, but Albert really didn’t make much of a fuss. Sure, he paid off his house and car, but you couldn’t tell by looking at him. He DID ...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 24d

Think of the fish!

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 14, 2025

“It’s a damned nuisance, that’s what it is,” grumbled Reg. What’s this kid doing?” Billy shrugged. “It’s artistic expression, I suppose.” “Artistic expression? This ain’t no Mona Lisa, it’s vandalism,...

Wm. Brett Hill, Author 📚 @magisternihil.bsky.social · 25d

Isn’t nature fascinating?

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Hectalex | magisternihil's story for October 13, 2025

Today we are witness to an amazing spectacle, the migration of the Left Sock back into the wild from whence it came. These creatures are elusive at the best of times, slipping easily through dryer ven...