Cosmo Cryptid 👽🛸
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Aspiring sci-fi/horror writer, currently editing my first novel! I love cats, cooking, and zombie movies! Have a great day :)
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Any other writers out there with aphantasia? Curious how other folks are getting good descriptions in their work despite not being able to actually visualize it. Would love to discuss strategies!
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September 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Any other writers out there with aphantasia? Curious how other folks are getting good descriptions in their work despite not being able to actually visualize it. Would love to discuss strategies!
#Writing #WritingCommunity
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Swirl of blackened leaves,
shadows coil in silent wind,
whispers gnaw the bone.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (swirl)
shadows coil in silent wind,
whispers gnaw the bone.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (swirl)
September 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Swirl of blackened leaves,
shadows coil in silent wind,
whispers gnaw the bone.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (swirl)
shadows coil in silent wind,
whispers gnaw the bone.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (swirl)
Live your life in such a way that things like "NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED" and "PLEASE LET IT BE TRUE" don't trend on social media when you vanish for a few days.
August 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Live your life in such a way that things like "NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED" and "PLEASE LET IT BE TRUE" don't trend on social media when you vanish for a few days.
…the basement stretching into a cavern of ribs and stone, the walls slick and pulsing like a living thing. Below, not darkness but a shifting reflection - my own face in countless forms, whispering choices I haven’t made. Lives I abandoned, futures that were not mine to exist in.
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Q4. Go on. Get in the basement and tell me what you can see. You know you want to!
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August 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
…the basement stretching into a cavern of ribs and stone, the walls slick and pulsing like a living thing. Below, not darkness but a shifting reflection - my own face in countless forms, whispering choices I haven’t made. Lives I abandoned, futures that were not mine to exist in.
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Tough question! I think a window fits my style more - having the illusion of safety behind the pane, but it’s a border that can break and expose you to “the outside.”
However, horror is often a lens with which we can examine ourselves and society as a whole, much like a mirror.
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However, horror is often a lens with which we can examine ourselves and society as a whole, much like a mirror.
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Well then #HorrorWritersChat, what of this? I am absolutely not going near mirrors. But what about you...?
August 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Tough question! I think a window fits my style more - having the illusion of safety behind the pane, but it’s a border that can break and expose you to “the outside.”
However, horror is often a lens with which we can examine ourselves and society as a whole, much like a mirror.
#HorrorWritersChat
However, horror is often a lens with which we can examine ourselves and society as a whole, much like a mirror.
#HorrorWritersChat
I would say “domestic betrayal” - my themes are things like survival, resilience, and horror from the outside in: aliens, parasitism, collapse, starvation, uncanny biology. I don’t often delve into things like family drama, the lover who sabotages you, etc.; Something to improve!
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It's a thing, no? The Bluebeard room, the closet, the hidden cellar, the space that you never look at. What's yours #HorrorWritersChat writers?
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I would say “domestic betrayal” - my themes are things like survival, resilience, and horror from the outside in: aliens, parasitism, collapse, starvation, uncanny biology. I don’t often delve into things like family drama, the lover who sabotages you, etc.; Something to improve!
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
February dusk;
the mirror fogs, yet I see
myself still smiling.
The silence grows heavier,
and I forget who I was.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (February)
the mirror fogs, yet I see
myself still smiling.
The silence grows heavier,
and I forget who I was.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (February)
August 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
February dusk;
the mirror fogs, yet I see
myself still smiling.
The silence grows heavier,
and I forget who I was.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (February)
the mirror fogs, yet I see
myself still smiling.
The silence grows heavier,
and I forget who I was.
#DailyHaikuPrompt (February)
Working on my first, which was supposed to be a one-and-done but has morphed into a 3-5 part series, and I have three other WIP ideas to do afterwards 😅
August 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Working on my first, which was supposed to be a one-and-done but has morphed into a 3-5 part series, and I have three other WIP ideas to do afterwards 😅
We stayed up to watch the Perseids.
The streaks came, brighter than ever; too bright, white hot.
By dawn, every crater in the yard was still smoking, and the things inside them had already learned our names.
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The streaks came, brighter than ever; too bright, white hot.
By dawn, every crater in the yard was still smoking, and the things inside them had already learned our names.
#HorrorWritersChat
Question 4 (last Q but stick around for the outro):
Finish this sentence by writing a one-post short story or poem.
“We stayed up to watch The Perseids” (that's a meteor shower)
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Finish this sentence by writing a one-post short story or poem.
“We stayed up to watch The Perseids” (that's a meteor shower)
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August 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We stayed up to watch the Perseids.
The streaks came, brighter than ever; too bright, white hot.
By dawn, every crater in the yard was still smoking, and the things inside them had already learned our names.
#HorrorWritersChat
The streaks came, brighter than ever; too bright, white hot.
By dawn, every crater in the yard was still smoking, and the things inside them had already learned our names.
#HorrorWritersChat
Question 3:
Introduce your current WIP in the form of a breaking news headline (10 words or fewer)
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Introduce your current WIP in the form of a breaking news headline (10 words or fewer)
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August 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A lobotomy perhaps? Alien abduction? I think my brain just defaults to spooky and weird, so I don’t see myself switching genres. Although I do have an idea for a parody horror/romance… 👀
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Question 2:
18th August is "International Never Give Up Day". What could make you give up writing horror? (Feel free to be silly or inventive)
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18th August is "International Never Give Up Day". What could make you give up writing horror? (Feel free to be silly or inventive)
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August 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A lobotomy perhaps? Alien abduction? I think my brain just defaults to spooky and weird, so I don’t see myself switching genres. Although I do have an idea for a parody horror/romance… 👀
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
Most unusual inspiration for me is definitely late 80s early 90s children’s movies lmao, some of that stuff was traumatizing! Secret of NIMH, Rockadoodle, Brave Little Toaster, Dark Crystal, Return to Oz, Neverending Story… so many films that gave me and my friends nightmares!
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Question 1:
Introduce yourself: Tell us who you are, what you write, and the most unusual place you've found inspiration for a horror work.
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Introduce yourself: Tell us who you are, what you write, and the most unusual place you've found inspiration for a horror work.
No links, save them for the outro.
Quote post and include the tag #HorrorWritersChat. It's the only way other participants will find you.
August 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Most unusual inspiration for me is definitely late 80s early 90s children’s movies lmao, some of that stuff was traumatizing! Secret of NIMH, Rockadoodle, Brave Little Toaster, Dark Crystal, Return to Oz, Neverending Story… so many films that gave me and my friends nightmares!
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
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Writing is funny because both my biggest brightest dream and stomach churning dread is having people read my book.
August 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Writing is funny because both my biggest brightest dream and stomach churning dread is having people read my book.
He woke up in a lounge chair, dry mouth, no ID, and no ocean in sight. Just a cornfield. This “cruise ship” is landlocked, rusted, and crawling with staff in 70s resort wear who never blink.
The moon’s too close. The coughing is getting wet. Something in the pool is breathing.
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The moon’s too close. The coughing is getting wet. Something in the pool is breathing.
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#HorrorWritersChat Question 4: I'd like to speak to the manager please, I ordered a pizza half an hour ago and it hasn't arrived. Oh no, I'm still typing in the wrong window. The final question is below. Oh, and Merry Christmas.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
He woke up in a lounge chair, dry mouth, no ID, and no ocean in sight. Just a cornfield. This “cruise ship” is landlocked, rusted, and crawling with staff in 70s resort wear who never blink.
The moon’s too close. The coughing is getting wet. Something in the pool is breathing.
#HorrorWritersChat
The moon’s too close. The coughing is getting wet. Something in the pool is breathing.
#HorrorWritersChat
Beady eyes, rotting feathers. The undead hens swarm the garden, pecking holes in my fruit. I lure them with seeds and tofu scraps, guiding them into a shed with Bach on a Bluetooth speaker. Then I lock the door, nail it shut, and whisper “May your souls find peace… and compost.”
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#HorrorWritersChat Question 3: Hi. Still Ian. Can't rid of me that easily. There's a new question in the image.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Beady eyes, rotting feathers. The undead hens swarm the garden, pecking holes in my fruit. I lure them with seeds and tofu scraps, guiding them into a shed with Bach on a Bluetooth speaker. Then I lock the door, nail it shut, and whisper “May your souls find peace… and compost.”
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
It’s not a who, it’s you.
Or at least, it looks like you; same clothes, same scar on the chin, but the smile is wrong. Too wide. Too still.
It, (you), knocks again, even though your fists are clenched at your sides.
It wants in.
Because it was never supposed to be locked out.
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Or at least, it looks like you; same clothes, same scar on the chin, but the smile is wrong. Too wide. Too still.
It, (you), knocks again, even though your fists are clenched at your sides.
It wants in.
Because it was never supposed to be locked out.
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#HorrorWritersChat Question 2: Hi. I'd like to order a pizza. What'd you mean you're out of pizza? Oh, sorry, I'm typing in the wrong window. Please answer the question below.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s not a who, it’s you.
Or at least, it looks like you; same clothes, same scar on the chin, but the smile is wrong. Too wide. Too still.
It, (you), knocks again, even though your fists are clenched at your sides.
It wants in.
Because it was never supposed to be locked out.
#HorrorWritersChat
Or at least, it looks like you; same clothes, same scar on the chin, but the smile is wrong. Too wide. Too still.
It, (you), knocks again, even though your fists are clenched at your sides.
It wants in.
Because it was never supposed to be locked out.
#HorrorWritersChat
Hello!
I write sci-fi & adventure flavored horror because otherwise my brain keeps my story ideas on repeat. I need to write so I can have peace of mind!
As for the 1980s creature, remember that part of The Thing where dude’s head turns into a spider with eye stalks? That one.
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I write sci-fi & adventure flavored horror because otherwise my brain keeps my story ideas on repeat. I need to write so I can have peace of mind!
As for the 1980s creature, remember that part of The Thing where dude’s head turns into a spider with eye stalks? That one.
#HorrorWritersChat
August 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Hello!
I write sci-fi & adventure flavored horror because otherwise my brain keeps my story ideas on repeat. I need to write so I can have peace of mind!
As for the 1980s creature, remember that part of The Thing where dude’s head turns into a spider with eye stalks? That one.
#HorrorWritersChat
I write sci-fi & adventure flavored horror because otherwise my brain keeps my story ideas on repeat. I need to write so I can have peace of mind!
As for the 1980s creature, remember that part of The Thing where dude’s head turns into a spider with eye stalks? That one.
#HorrorWritersChat
Read a recent #archaeology article about #tattoos discovered on a 2500 y/o ice mummy and an artist reproduced one. I’m almost tempted to get something similar! The tattoo depicts tigers and a leopard hunting elk or caribou. The amount of detail from bone needles and plant ash is incredible! #history
August 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Read a recent #archaeology article about #tattoos discovered on a 2500 y/o ice mummy and an artist reproduced one. I’m almost tempted to get something similar! The tattoo depicts tigers and a leopard hunting elk or caribou. The amount of detail from bone needles and plant ash is incredible! #history
Gnarliest thing about my book is probably that it opens with the end of the world, and that’s just a thematic backdrop for the more harrowing events in the story to come.
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Everything’s gnarly. What’s gnarly about your book? (Interpret this as you wish) #WritingPrompt
July 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Gnarliest thing about my book is probably that it opens with the end of the world, and that’s just a thematic backdrop for the more harrowing events in the story to come.
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#WritingPrompt
Oh boy, that was a decent little quake. Anyone else feel that? 4.5 in Fontana apparently #earthquake
July 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Oh boy, that was a decent little quake. Anyone else feel that? 4.5 in Fontana apparently #earthquake
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This was so fun and I can’t wait to read all the replies from other folks! Happy writing everyone, and keep it spooky! 👻
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That's it for another week! Thank you for your answer.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This was so fun and I can’t wait to read all the replies from other folks! Happy writing everyone, and keep it spooky! 👻
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I’m still new to “the scene” so I’m not quite sure what counts as indie or not but I recently enjoyed Dead Silence by SA Barnes (Stacey Kade). We like a little trauma mixed into our space adventures! 😈
I’m still new to “the scene” so I’m not quite sure what counts as indie or not but I recently enjoyed Dead Silence by SA Barnes (Stacey Kade). We like a little trauma mixed into our space adventures! 😈
#HorrorWritersChat question 4 (last question but stick around in ten minutes for the outro):
Support the community! So many great friendships have formed here. Tag an indie author you admire and/or one of their books that you love.
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Support the community! So many great friendships have formed here. Tag an indie author you admire and/or one of their books that you love.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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I’m still new to “the scene” so I’m not quite sure what counts as indie or not but I recently enjoyed Dead Silence by SA Barnes (Stacey Kade). We like a little trauma mixed into our space adventures! 😈
I’m still new to “the scene” so I’m not quite sure what counts as indie or not but I recently enjoyed Dead Silence by SA Barnes (Stacey Kade). We like a little trauma mixed into our space adventures! 😈
Many of the friendships in my book come from a place of characters complementing each other’s weaknesses and finding strength in unlikely alliances, usually after being the thrown together in some way by the events of the story. Wildest pairing? Expert sniper & retired mortician.
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#HorrorWritersChat question 3:
In my horror work, the one common theme when it comes to friendship is... (complete the post)
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In my horror work, the one common theme when it comes to friendship is... (complete the post)
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July 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Many of the friendships in my book come from a place of characters complementing each other’s weaknesses and finding strength in unlikely alliances, usually after being the thrown together in some way by the events of the story. Wildest pairing? Expert sniper & retired mortician.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat