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Shimaira ⛥
@shimaira.com
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Writer of dark fiction inspired by dreams & nightmares 🌌 MH & PTSD 🌸 Autistic 🤘 Witch ⛥
🏳️‍🌈 Queer, polyam, aspec 💜🖤💚 (she/they)
👩‍🔬 Works in a lab, developing vaccines 🧫
📖 My Lord art by @hollybunn.bsky.social
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Shimaira ⛥ @shimaira.com · Jun 21
🔞 MY LORD: a queer, slow-burn erotic gothic horror novel about rediscovering yourself after trauma—with kinky, blood-drinking immortals & polyamory.

🎮 Now also on itchio
📖 Free via Kobo Plus
🔖 Free signed bookplates for paperbacks
mylord.shimaira.com

Art by @hollybunn.bsky.social
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Queer, slow-burn erotic gothic horror Lord Deminas is known to be cruel. Yet, he's rather protective of Meya, his new chambermaid, and punishes anyone who dares hurt her. Servants regularly vanish, and with the Lord now drinking her blood, Meya and her paramour need to avoid the same happening to either of them. Sapphic, polyam f/f/m hurt/comfort Kinky, medieval lord Consent is emphasised overcoming trauma harm her & suffer Kill your abusers healing blood delicious long pig vampires, but different Foursome in the dungeon Content warning: abduction, off-page and non-graphic sexual abuse (rape is condemned and sexual abusers are killed), explicit sexual content (consent is emphasised), kink (wax play, knife and blood play, primal play, bondage, and mention of spanking and breath play), graphic violence, gore, death, vampirism, cannibalism, and illness (pneumonia). Shimaira dot com 5 star review reading: “The perfect blend of spice and horror” This book takes many dark and chilling themes and a creepy setting and blends them together with the spice just perfectly. I loved the romances between Meya and her two loves and how both unfolded differently but just as naturally. When we meet Meya, she is already on the run and just trying to survive, the full weight of what she has endured has not yet hit her when even more trauma comes her way. This book is about vampires and steamy romance, yes. But it's also about Meya re-learning how to be a human being and finding herself again after so much hardship has beaten her down. There is a scene at the start that sticks in my mind because even those the people who hurt Meya are dead, it's clear she still doesn't feel safe yet; her mind is still living through the trauma even though her body is safe (or as safe as it can be in the castle of a vampire....). This is true for most trauma survivors. It takes a long time for the mind to finally realize the danger is past and this was so perfectly portrayed in this book. Come for the spice and horror, stay for the healing and trauma recovery. ~ Lily 4 star review reading: Erotica and horror can make for entertaining bedfellows, but they can be a difficult act to balance. If the story leans too heavily into horror, it can make the erotic scenes feel tawdry, there to shock the audience as much as the acts of violence. If its eroticism is the overpowering factor, it can make the horror itself feel cheap, giving it a B-grade type of feel. Thankfully, My Lord by L.B. Shimaira manages to balance these two components, ensuring both aspects complement each other. With a strong sense of character that examines its protagonist’s trauma as it tells a story about her growth, My Lord becomes something stronger than a simple combination of erotica and horror. ~ W.A. Stanley 5 star review reading: I just put this book down, and “WOW” is all I can say. I didn’t know what to expect going into this other than a dark fantasy full of polyamory and queer themes, but that’s just from what I know about the author. This book takes the reader into a dark fantasy world where men aren’t what they seem, human servants are disposable commodities, and love is found in the most unlikely of places. Whatever you’re thinking, this book will take you elsewhere. You won’t expect it, but you’ll love the ride. The mystery behind the darkness is worth wading into it, and the intrigue behind every twist and turn will have you turning the page with anticipation, wanting more. Shimaira has penned a frightening story with BDSM aspects and polyamorous love, all with consent at the front and center. There are content warnings for this book that one should heed, but it is a lot of bloody fun. ~ Daniel Aegan
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LOOK I'M JUST SAYING I HAVE REASONS TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN OF XAL KICKSTARTER AND HER NAME IS VELVET AND I WANT HER TO CARE FOR ME, TELL ME EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT, AND CALL ME A GOOD GIRL.

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January 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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Reminder that I have a free horror fantasy novelette 👀

🔞 This story contains graphic violence, gore, (attempted) murder and explicit sexual content (human x non-human).

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shimaira.com Shimaira ⛥ @shimaira.com · Nov 22
Aislinn is being hunted in her dreams by a demon, but her guardian angel should be arriving soon to save her…

Want a free horror fantasy novelette? Just subscribe to my newsletter to claim this ebook 😁

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(🔞 CW in third image)
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Excerpts from Millennium, by Shimaira. The image shows a blue fractal background with a blue sketch character with pointy ears and feathery wings. The demon’s three-toed feet came into view, and he placed one foot on her head, pushing her face into a musty towel. “That was fun,” he said. “Let’s play again tomorrow.” He took a step back. Aislinn tried to move, but her arms were now paralysed too. What did he do to me? Tears streamed down her face. Blue? Blue, where are you? Save me! The demon crouched down in front of her. He grabbed her by the hair and lifted her head up so he could see her face. Their gazes met, his red eyes full of sinister joy, and he grinned, exposing multiple rows of sharp teeth. Oh, fuck… 🔞 This story contains graphic violence, gore, (attempted) murder and explicit sexual content (human x non-human). Two characters are shown standing back to back. The first has black skin, ram horns, no hair, red eyes and an arrow headed tail. Along his spine and on his elbows and knees are spikes. The other character appears human aside from blue skin. His hair is short and also blue. A fractal image in purple hues is their background. ~ Character line art by NightmareWeaverz ~ Fractal and character colouring by Shimaira
January 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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The revised and expanded second edition of SMOKE AND STEEL is live and to celebrate, I'm hosting a paperback giveaway! Repost this post and comment w your favorite mythical creature! Winners will be announced next week!

(International welcome!)

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#QueerAdultSFF #LesFic #SapphicBooks
The second edition (sex-ond edition) Paperback giveaway! 1 winner! Repost, comment your favorite mythical creature, international okay! Cover for SMOKE AND STEEL is displayed in the corner with three catgirls standing among ancient ruins.
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Considering I finished this book within a day, barely able to put it down, and then see this little gem doesn't have a lot of reviews? Yeah, I had to quickly whip one up cos go read this! 🔥

~also, go follow the author @sylviehelstaff.bsky.social

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Slowburn wholesomeness This book was such a wholesome spooky paranormal romance. It made me so happy to see an MC who would react to a "haunting" like I would 😆 The anxiety and trauma rep was also really well done. A shadow demon to help deal with panic attacks and nightmares? 🙌💜 Absolutely loved the slowburn of this book, as it allowed for the two characters to genuinely bond ♡ it was also just such wholesome fun and the MC truly needed that ♡ When things got tense, I was relieved the story did not go for certain tropes. This also added to the cosy factor. (Slight spoiler: the abusive ex gets what he deserves 😌) And then, when that fire finally got to ignite? It did not disappoint. (Also also: predator/prey games? 🔥🔥) I got this as an ebook on a sale once but I need to get a physical copy now. This story was so good, it deserves a spot on my bookshelf. Cover for Shadow's Light by Sylvie Helstaff. A blonde white woman stands in the doorway of a house while a shadow demon (all black, no hair, shadowy tendrils everywhere) looms behind and above her.
January 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Boosting!
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plottwiststudios.bsky.social Plottwist Studios LLC @plottwiststudios.bsky.social · 4d
Sorry, folks. Seven days to go and 50% funded. We'll need a modern internet miracle to see these lovely ladies get their sequel. I was always worried that the visuals were not appealing to most VN gamers, but... ouch

www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...

#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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laikalgagarin.bsky.social
THIS

I have no shortage of ideas, creativity, or the ability to write.

I have a shortage of money, energy and time. I need THAT, not fucking AI.
eyeofacat.bsky.social Cat @eyeofacat.bsky.social · 13h
Love how any time someone's pitching an AI tool to fiction writers it's done with the assumption that *of course* the creativity is the bit you'll want or need to outsource. "It can generate ideas for you!" yeah thanks I'm not short of ideas - can it come make dinner so I have time to write them?
January 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Boosting!
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plottwiststudios.bsky.social Plottwist Studios LLC @plottwiststudios.bsky.social · 4d
Sorry, folks. Seven days to go and 50% funded. We'll need a modern internet miracle to see these lovely ladies get their sequel. I was always worried that the visuals were not appealing to most VN gamers, but... ouch

www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...

#indiegame #Kickstarter #Gaming #pcgame #free
Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Go tell Discord how you feel about them potentially adding AI features.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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I'm crying looking at this — I'm so proud of all these people standing up against fascism. The courage being shown here 🙌 please, keep it going and please, please stay safe while doing it.
As someone in the video said, they can't kill us all. (But fuck, how I fear there will be more deaths to come)
nantanreikan.bsky.social Doug Aoki @nantanreikan.bsky.social · 1d
Minneapolis, after the murder of Renee Nicole Good.
January 10, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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diannalgunn.bsky.social
Day made
January 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Such a masculine, brave man, needing to put a piece of cloth over his face to the point he can barely look over its edge. So manly, such a manly man. Totally in control of everything. Much power.
🙄🙄

~Seriously though, can someone cart this dickwad off before another civilian gets shot? 😬😬
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d
I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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CW: infuriating shit being spouted by Trump 🚮

...this reminds me of those zionists making the exact same excuse to take Palestinian land 😡
And then he ends it with a note about a BOAT landing in Greenland and... <takes a deep breath> someone ever told him the history if the USA?? 🤬🤬
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump: "We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not because if we don't it, Russia or China will take over Greenland. If we don't do it the easy way we're gonna do it the hard way."
January 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Fae shapeshifter 😌 with a side of creature of unknown gender and ethereal mist.
rorymichaelson.com Rory Michaelson (submitted and readable) @rorymichaelson.com · 1d
I am three goblins in a trenchcoat.
“What kind of enby are you?” Options are all little cute drawings and include: fae shapeshifter, hivemind, sentient AI, goblin in three trench coats, androgynous prankster, shapesona, and ethereal mist
January 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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whistberry.bsky.social
Guess it feels counter-intuitive to some people to copy text of any text in an image into alt text but a blind person and those with poor vision actually need that information to appreciate fully what you are posting. Just putting "photo of a sign" is not doing what you think it's doing lolsob
January 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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🦪RELEASE DAY🦪⁠
A RECKLESS INDULGENCE is out!⁠

⁠🌊 Curvy jellyfish siren x nbi dragon pirate⁠
🌊 All aboard the pleasure ship⁠
🌊 Tentacles, tails, and more⁠
🌊 Obsessed with revenge vs obsessed with her⁠
🌊 Angst and healing⁠
🌊 Cannibalism as a treat⁠
🌊 "Remember that night?"⁠

avedavice.com/aribooklink
A paperback copy of A Reckless Indulgence superimposed on a dark green sea. The book is surrounded by arrows along with text from this post. The book cover shows an underwater scene. A reddish, non-binary half-dragon is diving down with his hand outstretched. His chest (where he has breasts) is glowing. He is cupping the face of a ferocious-looking purple/blue mermaid with a jellyfish tail. She looks startled.
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Reminder that I have a free horror fantasy novelette 👀

🔞 This story contains graphic violence, gore, (attempted) murder and explicit sexual content (human x non-human).

shimaira.eo.page

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🩸📚😱📢📚💙🌶️📚 #DiscountBooks
shimaira.com Shimaira ⛥ @shimaira.com · Nov 22
Aislinn is being hunted in her dreams by a demon, but her guardian angel should be arriving soon to save her…

Want a free horror fantasy novelette? Just subscribe to my newsletter to claim this ebook 😁

shimaira.eo.page
(🔞 CW in third image)
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🩸📚😱📢📚💙🌶️📚 #DiscountBooks
Excerpts from Millennium, by Shimaira. The image shows a blue fractal background with a blue sketch character with pointy ears and feathery wings. The demon’s three-toed feet came into view, and he placed one foot on her head, pushing her face into a musty towel. “That was fun,” he said. “Let’s play again tomorrow.” He took a step back. Aislinn tried to move, but her arms were now paralysed too. What did he do to me? Tears streamed down her face. Blue? Blue, where are you? Save me! The demon crouched down in front of her. He grabbed her by the hair and lifted her head up so he could see her face. Their gazes met, his red eyes full of sinister joy, and he grinned, exposing multiple rows of sharp teeth. Oh, fuck… 🔞 This story contains graphic violence, gore, (attempted) murder and explicit sexual content (human x non-human). Two characters are shown standing back to back. The first has black skin, ram horns, no hair, red eyes and an arrow headed tail. Along his spine and on his elbows and knees are spikes. The other character appears human aside from blue skin. His hair is short and also blue. A fractal image in purple hues is their background. ~ Character line art by NightmareWeaverz ~ Fractal and character colouring by Shimaira
January 5, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Someone followed me and I saw this little label...
Combined with "2.6k followers, 5.6k following, 59 posts" that just screams "I play the numbers game" to me 😒
I do not like people who play the numbers game. (Either they have an unhealthy obsession or the profile will be sold/used for spam)
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A label reading: Unfollowed 500+ yesterday
January 9, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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😑😑😑 I fucking hate scammers.
victoriastrauss.com Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 2d
Here's the email that goes with the Amazon impersonation scam that's going around (note the fake email address--Amazon is not going to be emailing you from a Gmail address)
January 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
shimaira.com
Trying to write a bit despite still being sick.
How it's going:

"With one I, I glared at the antique."

Dear brain, that's not the 👁️ I was going for 🤦

📚💙
January 9, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Come visit us and many other authors 😁
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jheijndermans.bsky.social Joachim Heijndermans @jheijndermans.bsky.social · 4d
In het Nederlands: 14 Februari staan @shimaira.com en ik op het 't is boek n' tied: hot & spicy editie in Deventer. Ben je aanwezig? Kom dan gerust langs! Tickets zijn nog beschikbaar!
banner met 't is boek'n tied: Hot & Spicy edition. Hotel van de Valk. Birnie weg 4, Deventer. 14 Februari 2026. Joachim Heijndermans & L.B. Shimaira. Fotos van de schrijvers met een aantal van hun boeken onderaan geplaatst.
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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SMOKE AND STEEL has morally gray lesbians, lesbians recovering from C-PTSD, lesbians enjoying each other's company, lesbians wielding magic and swinging swords and spears, and lesbians saving the world (from themselves). If you liked Xena Warrior Princess, well, what if Xena had TWO girlfriends?
The Revised and Expanded Second Edition. Polyamorous Lesbians. C-PTSD Rep. Warlord on a redemption journey. Prophecies and magic. Lost cities and ancient weapons. Can be enjoyed as a stand alone. Ebook on sale for $1 on Itch io. Ebook on sale on author's store (store.dax.ink) using discount code SEXOND
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Considering I finished this book within a day, barely able to put it down, and then see this little gem doesn't have a lot of reviews? Yeah, I had to quickly whip one up cos go read this! 🔥

~also, go follow the author @sylviehelstaff.bsky.social

linktr.ee/sylviehelstaff
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Slowburn wholesomeness This book was such a wholesome spooky paranormal romance. It made me so happy to see an MC who would react to a "haunting" like I would 😆 The anxiety and trauma rep was also really well done. A shadow demon to help deal with panic attacks and nightmares? 🙌💜 Absolutely loved the slowburn of this book, as it allowed for the two characters to genuinely bond ♡ it was also just such wholesome fun and the MC truly needed that ♡ When things got tense, I was relieved the story did not go for certain tropes. This also added to the cosy factor. (Slight spoiler: the abusive ex gets what he deserves 😌) And then, when that fire finally got to ignite? It did not disappoint. (Also also: predator/prey games? 🔥🔥) I got this as an ebook on a sale once but I need to get a physical copy now. This story was so good, it deserves a spot on my bookshelf. Cover for Shadow's Light by Sylvie Helstaff. A blonde white woman stands in the doorway of a house while a shadow demon (all black, no hair, shadowy tendrils everywhere) looms behind and above her.
January 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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@sylviehelstaff.bsky.social hi 💜 may I please dm you with some questions on getting a signed copy of your book? 😊 (I'm in the Netherlands so possible shipping/import shenanigans)
January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Just finished reading SHADOW'S LIGHT 😁
Abusive exes getting what they deserve? 😩👌 10/10, highly recommend (also: shadow demons are hot 🔥😏)
Super happy I also got SHADOW & FLAME in my kindle library, so that'll be next 😁
~also, I need a physical copy cos such a good book belongs on my shelf 😌😌
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sylviehelstaff.bsky.social Sylvie Helstaff @sylviehelstaff.bsky.social · Nov 28
Holiday shopping for your favorite monsterfucker?
I’ve got you covered friends!

Choose from shapeshifting shadows, man-eating lesbian mermaids, or amorous archdemons with queer, neurodivergent human love interests 💙📚

Buy from me: helstaffbooks.com
Everywhere Else: books2read.com/ap/RDeD7L/Sy...
Cover art for Shadow's Light by Sylvie Helstaff. A blonde woman stands in a dark hallway with a shadow demon floating overhead. Gold Filigree frame with title text. Cover art for Shadow & Flame by Sylvie Helstaff. A brunette man in colonial american clothing holds an open book in one hand and glowing light in the other. A shadow demon stands behind him with a hand on his shoulder. both are surrounded by purple flames. Text: Sylvie Helstaff. Swim with me, Darling. A sapphic Horrormance Image: illustration of a siren with green hair and huge black eyes mostly submerged in dark blue water and looking at the viewer. Her hair swirls on the surface forming the word Swim. Fireflies float in the air above the water which has hot pink light reflections on it. Framed by ferns in the foreground. Stained glass style illustration of a non-binary person in the center with a purple tail wrapped over their shoulder, they are standing in a garden of flowers with two demons behind them. Author name Sylvie Helstaff appears at the top of the frame and book title "Lust and Found" in gold text at the bottom
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Come visit us and many other authors 😁
Get your tickets here: www.eventim-light.com/nl/a/6959721...

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jheijndermans.bsky.social Joachim Heijndermans @jheijndermans.bsky.social · 4d
In het Nederlands: 14 Februari staan @shimaira.com en ik op het 't is boek n' tied: hot & spicy editie in Deventer. Ben je aanwezig? Kom dan gerust langs! Tickets zijn nog beschikbaar!
banner met 't is boek'n tied: Hot & Spicy edition. Hotel van de Valk. Birnie weg 4, Deventer. 14 Februari 2026. Joachim Heijndermans & L.B. Shimaira. Fotos van de schrijvers met een aantal van hun boeken onderaan geplaatst.
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM