Carly Riley
@carlyriley.bsky.social
Teacher of Environmental Science, Insect lover, Cat servant, Outnumbered by boys
Just read this and loved it. Originally written in Korean and translated. Different to western horror and so interesting because of the different feel which led to unsettled uneasiness reading it. Reminded me of some of the stories in The Dead of Summer by @johnnymains.co.uk plus sheep are scary
November 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Just read this and loved it. Originally written in Korean and translated. Different to western horror and so interesting because of the different feel which led to unsettled uneasiness reading it. Reminded me of some of the stories in The Dead of Summer by @johnnymains.co.uk plus sheep are scary
Awesome takeover of Trelissick Gardens by Dark Cornwall. Myths and legends everywhere, plus those cheeky Piskies poping up all over the place @johnnymains.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Awesome takeover of Trelissick Gardens by Dark Cornwall. Myths and legends everywhere, plus those cheeky Piskies poping up all over the place @johnnymains.co.uk
"We are facing a water system failure that has left our infrastructure crumbling and sewage spilling into our rivers,"
How about not paying the share holders and actually invest in the infrastructure???!!!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shameful
How about not paying the share holders and actually invest in the infrastructure???!!!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shameful
South West Water given red score over pollution - BBC News
The Environment Agency says the firm is "significantly below target".
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"We are facing a water system failure that has left our infrastructure crumbling and sewage spilling into our rivers,"
How about not paying the share holders and actually invest in the infrastructure???!!!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shameful
How about not paying the share holders and actually invest in the infrastructure???!!!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shameful
@johnnymains.co.uk this might be up your street if you are back in the country, it's on until the 2nd of Nov. Hosted by Dark Cornwall.
October 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
@johnnymains.co.uk this might be up your street if you are back in the country, it's on until the 2nd of Nov. Hosted by Dark Cornwall.
Can we organise this for South West Water after a "third party company" dumped the lime meant for the treatment process directly into the St Austell river (White river) killing all the fish, eels and lamprays?
October 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Can we organise this for South West Water after a "third party company" dumped the lime meant for the treatment process directly into the St Austell river (White river) killing all the fish, eels and lamprays?
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Dec 18th at 7pm I'll be reading from ILLUSIONS OF PRESENCE, chatting about editing anthologies and ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS (within reason and taste 😉) - tickets are £8.83 (cushion admin and fees).
I'd love to see you there, please reskeet far and wide!
www.eventbrite.com/e/illusions-...
I'd love to see you there, please reskeet far and wide!
www.eventbrite.com/e/illusions-...
October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Dec 18th at 7pm I'll be reading from ILLUSIONS OF PRESENCE, chatting about editing anthologies and ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS (within reason and taste 😉) - tickets are £8.83 (cushion admin and fees).
I'd love to see you there, please reskeet far and wide!
www.eventbrite.com/e/illusions-...
I'd love to see you there, please reskeet far and wide!
www.eventbrite.com/e/illusions-...
The garden is blooming with mycorrhizal delight
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The garden is blooming with mycorrhizal delight
@johnnymains.co.uk look!!! The shiny shiny has arrived in Cornwall And it's gorgeous 😍😍
October 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@johnnymains.co.uk look!!! The shiny shiny has arrived in Cornwall And it's gorgeous 😍😍
This book is so important, a must read!!! One it changes how you see the world and two Robin is never wrong on a book recommendation
October 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This book is so important, a must read!!! One it changes how you see the world and two Robin is never wrong on a book recommendation
@johnnymains.co.uk Look Halloweird getting some love on Facebook via Clemo Books in Newquay
October 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@johnnymains.co.uk Look Halloweird getting some love on Facebook via Clemo Books in Newquay
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A very rough draft but I went for a walk, the light was strange and beautiful. I've felt a bit melancholy recently I think it might be my son starting school and the changes that are happening. Anyway echoes of folklore thanks to @johnnymains.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A very rough draft but I went for a walk, the light was strange and beautiful. I've felt a bit melancholy recently I think it might be my son starting school and the changes that are happening. Anyway echoes of folklore thanks to @johnnymains.co.uk
A very rough draft but I went for a walk, the light was strange and beautiful. I've felt a bit melancholy recently I think it might be my son starting school and the changes that are happening. Anyway echoes of folklore thanks to @johnnymains.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A very rough draft but I went for a walk, the light was strange and beautiful. I've felt a bit melancholy recently I think it might be my son starting school and the changes that are happening. Anyway echoes of folklore thanks to @johnnymains.co.uk
The little man did well at school today, so proud of him. Kindness is so important especially right now in the world
September 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The little man did well at school today, so proud of him. Kindness is so important especially right now in the world
@johnnymains.co.uk had a trip to Glastonbury and had to buy some local folklore art and a baby Jackalope. Plus some other bits I wanted to buy!!
September 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@johnnymains.co.uk had a trip to Glastonbury and had to buy some local folklore art and a baby Jackalope. Plus some other bits I wanted to buy!!
Back to work and a day of wall to wall meetings. My brain wandered and then got jaded. Been teaching for 11 years and heard a lot of it all before
August 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Back to work and a day of wall to wall meetings. My brain wandered and then got jaded. Been teaching for 11 years and heard a lot of it all before
New music post!!!
August 25, 2025 at 6:50 AM
New music post!!!
I've just learnt about the Vampire Snail. A marine snail that feeds on fish by biting them, inserting a proboscis (3X longer than its body) releasing molecules that stop the blood from clotting + goes on its merry way. 3rd installment of "Slugs" with these @robinince.bsky.social @johnnymains.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I've just learnt about the Vampire Snail. A marine snail that feeds on fish by biting them, inserting a proboscis (3X longer than its body) releasing molecules that stop the blood from clotting + goes on its merry way. 3rd installment of "Slugs" with these @robinince.bsky.social @johnnymains.co.uk
@robinince.bsky.social Kernow crew, Robin in Penzance on the 22nd of September
August 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
@robinince.bsky.social Kernow crew, Robin in Penzance on the 22nd of September
@robin Ince is in Penzance on the 22nd of Sept Kernow team assemble!!
August 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
@robin Ince is in Penzance on the 22nd of Sept Kernow team assemble!!
Clearing out the loft of my childhood home and found the treasures I could never part with at carboots sales or charity shop drop offs. I guess I was destined to be into insects and the wierd kid!
August 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Clearing out the loft of my childhood home and found the treasures I could never part with at carboots sales or charity shop drop offs. I guess I was destined to be into insects and the wierd kid!
@johnnymains.co.uk Hi Johnny, was helping mum clear out her loft today and we found some film posters my dad collected anyway I saw an Alien 3 one, it's not in the best condition and it's A3 but I can send it to you if you want it.
August 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@johnnymains.co.uk Hi Johnny, was helping mum clear out her loft today and we found some film posters my dad collected anyway I saw an Alien 3 one, it's not in the best condition and it's A3 but I can send it to you if you want it.
Finished reading @johnnymains.co.uk recent find. It's a collection of horror stories mostly dealing with what we would now consider mental health issues but in a time before all that. Gripping, interesting and horrifying. Johnny has put the leg work I on this. I've added more in the ALT text
August 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Finished reading @johnnymains.co.uk recent find. It's a collection of horror stories mostly dealing with what we would now consider mental health issues but in a time before all that. Gripping, interesting and horrifying. Johnny has put the leg work I on this. I've added more in the ALT text
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I finally managed to pick up a copy of this. @robinince.bsky.social has yet again put his heart and soul into this and it is profound, beautiful and informative. I love the intros to each section giving an insight and back story. I have so much thanks to give as he encouraged me to write poetry too
August 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I finally managed to pick up a copy of this. @robinince.bsky.social has yet again put his heart and soul into this and it is profound, beautiful and informative. I love the intros to each section giving an insight and back story. I have so much thanks to give as he encouraged me to write poetry too