Mercury Winters
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Mercury Winters
@mercymercury.bsky.social
Professional mess-maker and writer. Amateur Warrior Princess. I make art for girls, gays, and theys that enjoy horror, the bizarre, and having a good time.
Fight fascism, protect marginalized people, and clean up after yourself.
Looks like someone forgot about their DoorDash 😝🤣 at least it’s not gonna go bad in the cold.
December 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
question for the hivemind: what's the creepiest sound you've ever heard in your home that you just... never figured out?

#questions
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
the thing about small towns is everyone knows your business. the thing about *really* small towns is everyone knows your business and nobody's calling the cops about it cause their cousin is involved
December 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Two Part Question: Have you ever had a boss to turn out to be a murderer or serial killer?
And were you surprised when you found out?

Cause I swear, I've got one ex-boss who could be Zodiac and I wouldn't bat an eyelash.
#truecrime #bossfromhell #questions #horrorauthor
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
what if we fought monsters together and also I made you coffee every morning (and we we're both girls)
December 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
do you ever get attached to places that are objectively terrible? like why am I nostalgic for the worst apartment I ever lived in

#questions
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
THE HAZE THAT EATS is sapphic body horror about a maintenance worker who discovers her apartment building is alive—and hungry.
Perfect for fans of MEXICAN GOTHIC meets MIDSOMMAR.

books2read.com/u/4E72O0

#IndieHorror #booksky #writesky #queerhorror #horrorauthor
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Honestly, I can't wait for this one to be out in the world cause I think everyone is gonna just love Doc.
#writesky #booksky #wipsnips #horrorauthor #queerwriters #writingcommunity
December 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Let's just say, Lexi's big debut on her tiny town does not go as she plans for it to. #writesky #booksky #wipsnips #horrorauthor #queerwriters #writingcommunity
November 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I love rich people houses. They're so shiny and creepy.

#TreetopHollow #WIPSNIPS #WritingCommunity #amwriting #horror
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Settling in for a writing day with my fancy coffee. Today will be a good day :) #writesky #amwriting #horrorwriters
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If only we all remembered how terrifying teenage crushes were.

#TreetopHollow #WIPSNIPS #horrorwriters #booksky #writesky
November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Didn't have any burgers today, but I did have an elk that surprised our MC.
#queerhorror #horrorcomedy #horrorauthor #queerauthor #writesky #booksky #WIPSNIPS
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How better to get acquainted than a barbeque? #wipsnips #queerwriters #horrorwriters #writingcommunity #amwriting
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ok it's actually crazy fun that today's prompt lines up with the opening paragraph of Treetop Hollow. It just feels nice. #writesky #wipsnips #writinghorror #indieauthors
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
You get one folkloric defense item to survive a supernatural encounter. No weapons. What’s in your toolkit? #writesky #booksky #horror
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Writing horror-comedy means balancing dread and punchlines. My rule: if the monster eats someone, it better be funny or emotionally devastating #writesky
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Every time I write about body horror, I’m also writing about care. What breaks, what heals, what lingers. #BodyHorror #WritingThroughIt #writesky
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Oooh, time for a #wipsnips from Treetop Hollow. I am so excited to share any portion of this story. Surprise though, this is a surprisingly chill moment in the story? Not for long.... #writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompts
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Started writing at 2am with headphones on. Woke up at 6am with 3,000 words, a nosebleed, and a new god.
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My fictional cat’s powers include: glowing eyes, teleportation, and the ability to ruin group chats.
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Legit question: Has the word "monster" become cliche in fiction?

I got a response praising that a flash fic was really good, only for them to zero in on the word "monster" and write a whole paragraph about how THE WORD was played out.

News to me, I guess? What about you? I'm genuinely curious.
November 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Mad scientist authors: what’s the most unhinged thing your villain has done that you’re proud of?
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Trying to write dystopia that doesn’t feel autobiographical.
Reality, I’m begging you: pump the breaks on being comedically apocalyptic for like, five minutes.
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM