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Eli Simpson writes stories about characters who find power in systems designed to strip it away, exploring identity, resistance, and self-determination through the lens of queer experience and childhood displacement.
#GayDads #QueerWriting #LGBTQ #WritingCommunity #ShortStory
Anthony's father only ever called him 'Son.' Now, holding his own newborn, he's terrified he'll repeat the cycle—until his husband reminds him they're not doing this alone. (1/2)
Anthony's father only ever called him 'Son.' Now, holding his own newborn, he's terrified he'll repeat the cycle—until his husband reminds him they're not doing this alone. (1/2)
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
#GayDads #QueerWriting #LGBTQ #WritingCommunity #ShortStory
Anthony's father only ever called him 'Son.' Now, holding his own newborn, he's terrified he'll repeat the cycle—until his husband reminds him they're not doing this alone. (1/2)
Anthony's father only ever called him 'Son.' Now, holding his own newborn, he's terrified he'll repeat the cycle—until his husband reminds him they're not doing this alone. (1/2)
#DomesticDrama #ContemporaryRealism #ShortStory #WritingCommunity
When a burnt-out mom trades her perfect mommy blog for brutal honesty, she finds more than an online community—she finds the courage to rebuild her life. (1/2)
When a burnt-out mom trades her perfect mommy blog for brutal honesty, she finds more than an online community—she finds the courage to rebuild her life. (1/2)
February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
#DomesticDrama #ContemporaryRealism #ShortStory #WritingCommunity
When a burnt-out mom trades her perfect mommy blog for brutal honesty, she finds more than an online community—she finds the courage to rebuild her life. (1/2)
When a burnt-out mom trades her perfect mommy blog for brutal honesty, she finds more than an online community—she finds the courage to rebuild her life. (1/2)
#MentalHealth #ContemporaryFantasy #MagicalRealism #FlashFiction
Shane can sense the exact moment things change—seasons turning, lightning about to strike, the second before a chemical reaction. But sensing a school shooting before it happens and stopping one are very different things. (1/2)
Shane can sense the exact moment things change—seasons turning, lightning about to strike, the second before a chemical reaction. But sensing a school shooting before it happens and stopping one are very different things. (1/2)
February 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
#MentalHealth #ContemporaryFantasy #MagicalRealism #FlashFiction
Shane can sense the exact moment things change—seasons turning, lightning about to strike, the second before a chemical reaction. But sensing a school shooting before it happens and stopping one are very different things. (1/2)
Shane can sense the exact moment things change—seasons turning, lightning about to strike, the second before a chemical reaction. But sensing a school shooting before it happens and stopping one are very different things. (1/2)
#MentalHealth #PsychologicalDrama #FlashFiction
Evelyn wakes to the sound of coffee grinding and strangers in her house. By the time she recognizes her wife's face, she's already holding a knife.
This is day 40 of my 365-day challenge to write something new everyday. Follow along. (1/2)
Evelyn wakes to the sound of coffee grinding and strangers in her house. By the time she recognizes her wife's face, she's already holding a knife.
This is day 40 of my 365-day challenge to write something new everyday. Follow along. (1/2)
February 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
#MentalHealth #PsychologicalDrama #FlashFiction
Evelyn wakes to the sound of coffee grinding and strangers in her house. By the time she recognizes her wife's face, she's already holding a knife.
This is day 40 of my 365-day challenge to write something new everyday. Follow along. (1/2)
Evelyn wakes to the sound of coffee grinding and strangers in her house. By the time she recognizes her wife's face, she's already holding a knife.
This is day 40 of my 365-day challenge to write something new everyday. Follow along. (1/2)
#SpeculativeFiction #PsychologicalHorror #LiminalSpaces
Hillary thought visiting her grandfather's temple would be a quick afternoon obligation. She didn't expect to lose control of her body—or discover a library containing every private moment her family ever lived. (1/2)
Hillary thought visiting her grandfather's temple would be a quick afternoon obligation. She didn't expect to lose control of her body—or discover a library containing every private moment her family ever lived. (1/2)
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
#SpeculativeFiction #PsychologicalHorror #LiminalSpaces
Hillary thought visiting her grandfather's temple would be a quick afternoon obligation. She didn't expect to lose control of her body—or discover a library containing every private moment her family ever lived. (1/2)
Hillary thought visiting her grandfather's temple would be a quick afternoon obligation. She didn't expect to lose control of her body—or discover a library containing every private moment her family ever lived. (1/2)
#QueerFantasy #QueerProtagonist #LGBTQ #BisexualProtagonist
Simon Renseth thought he was normal—until his eighteenth birthday brought a compulsion he couldn't ignore, a family secret his father won't reveal, and a journey to an ancient forest where one question will change everything. (1/2)
Simon Renseth thought he was normal—until his eighteenth birthday brought a compulsion he couldn't ignore, a family secret his father won't reveal, and a journey to an ancient forest where one question will change everything. (1/2)
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
#QueerFantasy #QueerProtagonist #LGBTQ #BisexualProtagonist
Simon Renseth thought he was normal—until his eighteenth birthday brought a compulsion he couldn't ignore, a family secret his father won't reveal, and a journey to an ancient forest where one question will change everything. (1/2)
Simon Renseth thought he was normal—until his eighteenth birthday brought a compulsion he couldn't ignore, a family secret his father won't reveal, and a journey to an ancient forest where one question will change everything. (1/2)
#QueerRomance #LDR
Seven months ago, Evan called 911 from mile marker 243 and begged to be committed. Today, he's stepping off a plane in the Philippines to meet someone he's never touched. A story about what comes after the worst moment—and choosing to show up for what might come (1/2)
Seven months ago, Evan called 911 from mile marker 243 and begged to be committed. Today, he's stepping off a plane in the Philippines to meet someone he's never touched. A story about what comes after the worst moment—and choosing to show up for what might come (1/2)
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
#QueerRomance #LDR
Seven months ago, Evan called 911 from mile marker 243 and begged to be committed. Today, he's stepping off a plane in the Philippines to meet someone he's never touched. A story about what comes after the worst moment—and choosing to show up for what might come (1/2)
Seven months ago, Evan called 911 from mile marker 243 and begged to be committed. Today, he's stepping off a plane in the Philippines to meet someone he's never touched. A story about what comes after the worst moment—and choosing to show up for what might come (1/2)
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Sapphic horror, queer history and fantasy rom-coms - here are some of the LGBTQ+ books that came out in January 2026 at proud-geek.co.uk
(A list of books included in this video can be found in the alt text)
#booksky #queerbooks
(A list of books included in this video can be found in the alt text)
#booksky #queerbooks
February 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Sapphic horror, queer history and fantasy rom-coms - here are some of the LGBTQ+ books that came out in January 2026 at proud-geek.co.uk
(A list of books included in this video can be found in the alt text)
#booksky #queerbooks
(A list of books included in this video can be found in the alt text)
#booksky #queerbooks
#QueerFantasy #ExplicitFiction #Werewolf #UrbanFantasy
Seth thought being a werewolf kinda sucked—especially the pack's expectation of communal sex. When he meets Kieran in a gay bar and discovers what he actually wants (dominance, monogamy, a boyfriend and a beard to groom), the pack (1/2)
Seth thought being a werewolf kinda sucked—especially the pack's expectation of communal sex. When he meets Kieran in a gay bar and discovers what he actually wants (dominance, monogamy, a boyfriend and a beard to groom), the pack (1/2)
February 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
#QueerFantasy #ExplicitFiction #Werewolf #UrbanFantasy
Seth thought being a werewolf kinda sucked—especially the pack's expectation of communal sex. When he meets Kieran in a gay bar and discovers what he actually wants (dominance, monogamy, a boyfriend and a beard to groom), the pack (1/2)
Seth thought being a werewolf kinda sucked—especially the pack's expectation of communal sex. When he meets Kieran in a gay bar and discovers what he actually wants (dominance, monogamy, a boyfriend and a beard to groom), the pack (1/2)
I've spent so much time writing on my laptop that I'd forgotten how much I spiral and document thoughts while revising on paper. Good to see I haven't lost it. #Revision #WriterLife #KillYourDarlings
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
I've spent so much time writing on my laptop that I'd forgotten how much I spiral and document thoughts while revising on paper. Good to see I haven't lost it. #Revision #WriterLife #KillYourDarlings
#WriterLife #PersonalEssay #Patreon
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#WriterLife #PersonalEssay #Patreon
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
#Horror #CosmicHorror #SpeculativeFiction #ExistentialHorror
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
February 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
#Horror #CosmicHorror #SpeculativeFiction #ExistentialHorror
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
#QueerFantasy #DarkFantasy #LGBTQ #ComingOfAge
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
January 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM
#QueerFantasy #DarkFantasy #LGBTQ #ComingOfAge
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
#queerromance #shortstory #traumarecovery #contemporaryromance
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
#queerromance #shortstory #traumarecovery #contemporaryromance
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
Sir Bryn Terfel - brilliant storytelling in this clip. I cried. #artsong #storytelling #classicalmusic #opera
January 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Sir Bryn Terfel - brilliant storytelling in this clip. I cried. #artsong #storytelling #classicalmusic #opera
#queerromance #shortstory #bookshop #bakery
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
#queerromance #shortstory #bookshop #bakery
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
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Art by Lar DeSouza…
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Art by Lar DeSouza…
#queerromance #shortstory #dinnerdate #GalleryDate
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#queerromance #shortstory #dinnerdate #GalleryDate
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
January 28, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Putting together my January recap (I know it isn't February yet, but I need it ready to fill in on the 1st!), and choosing my favorite pieces I wrote is like choosing between your children. Actually, I don’t have children. It’s like choosing between your cats. (1/2)
January 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Putting together my January recap (I know it isn't February yet, but I need it ready to fill in on the 1st!), and choosing my favorite pieces I wrote is like choosing between your children. Actually, I don’t have children. It’s like choosing between your cats. (1/2)
#CoffeeDate #FirstDate #QueerRomance #ShortStory
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
#CoffeeDate #FirstDate #QueerRomance #ShortStory
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
#QueerFantasy #ContemporaryFantasy #Animal POV #FantasyWriting
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
#QueerFantasy #ContemporaryFantasy #Animal POV #FantasyWriting
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
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Sometimes, I look at my hands and wonder at how they've aged. It's a strange thing, but I remember what they looked like when I was in second grade, having pee-stream contests in the boys' bathroom—stupid little games where three or four of us would back away from the urinals with the goal (1/3)
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Sometimes, I look at my hands and wonder at how they've aged. It's a strange thing, but I remember what they looked like when I was in second grade, having pee-stream contests in the boys' bathroom—stupid little games where three or four of us would back away from the urinals with the goal (1/3)