Chris Spivey (Author)
@darkerhue.bsky.social
Multi-award-winning writer and game designer. Veteran, part-time historian, podcaster, SFWA, and WWA member. Harlem Unbound, Haunted West, Genreless Podcast. Arc Dream Production Director (He/Him) #BlackLivesMatter
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Discover history as it was and history as it could have been. This is the West in full color! Explore #HauntedWest, where the Weird West meets real U.S. history. Let's ride! darkerhuestudios.com/shop #ttrpg #gaming #supportblackbusiness
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Our next incredible #BHM table, The Bleeding Script, is a one-shot of @darkerhue.bsky.social's Harlem Unbound, an official setting for @chaosium.bsky.social Call of Cthulhu! Catch us live this Friday the 13th at 8p EST. All proceeds support #SadGirlsClub.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Our next incredible #BHM table, The Bleeding Script, is a one-shot of @darkerhue.bsky.social's Harlem Unbound, an official setting for @chaosium.bsky.social Call of Cthulhu! Catch us live this Friday the 13th at 8p EST. All proceeds support #SadGirlsClub.
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Working with the Winter Olympics on in the background and loving it. 🏅❄️ I especially have a soft spot for curling after trying it a couple of times; it's way harder (and more fun) than it looks. Perfect mix of focus and chill today. 😄
February 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Working with the Winter Olympics on in the background and loving it. 🏅❄️ I especially have a soft spot for curling after trying it a couple of times; it's way harder (and more fun) than it looks. Perfect mix of focus and chill today. 😄
Have you heard of KamCon? If not, you should absolutely check it out. 🎲✨ Arc Dream’s own Shane and Dennis will be there, and it’s going to be brilliant. (Prices listed in Canadian dollars.)
February 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Have you heard of KamCon? If not, you should absolutely check it out. 🎲✨ Arc Dream’s own Shane and Dennis will be there, and it’s going to be brilliant. (Prices listed in Canadian dollars.)
Finished the first two episodes of #StarfleetAcademy and we are enjoying it so far, lots of potential and some nice Trek nods. 🖖 That immediately sent me down a rabbit hole: what’s my Star Trek ranking based only on the shows I’ve actually seen? Least favorite to most favorite. Engage shields. 😄
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Finished the first two episodes of #StarfleetAcademy and we are enjoying it so far, lots of potential and some nice Trek nods. 🖖 That immediately sent me down a rabbit hole: what’s my Star Trek ranking based only on the shows I’ve actually seen? Least favorite to most favorite. Engage shields. 😄
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VOD to Ep.1 of “A Dog Pawing at the Door”, a “Harlem Unbound/CoC” original story for “Apochromatic Unlimited:Harlem Renaissance Forever" event, supporting Lavender Rights Project ( buff.ly/Do0Fo1f ). Thank you to Nerdgasm Noire& (@nanicoolj). Please check it out and donate.
A Dog Pawing at the Door: A part of Apochromatic Unlimited's BHM celebration
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February 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
VOD to Ep.1 of “A Dog Pawing at the Door”, a “Harlem Unbound/CoC” original story for “Apochromatic Unlimited:Harlem Renaissance Forever" event, supporting Lavender Rights Project ( buff.ly/Do0Fo1f ). Thank you to Nerdgasm Noire& (@nanicoolj). Please check it out and donate.
Ok. Today is nothing but spreadsheet work. 📊 I’ve got a HUGE Delta Green coffee mug filled with Swing’s Coffee, a tasty almond croissant at the ready, and a clear mission in front of me. Caffeine, carbs, and cells...let’s go! ☕🥐
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February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Ok. Today is nothing but spreadsheet work. 📊 I’ve got a HUGE Delta Green coffee mug filled with Swing’s Coffee, a tasty almond croissant at the ready, and a clear mission in front of me. Caffeine, carbs, and cells...let’s go! ☕🥐
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Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
2026 Writing: Day 39 ✍️
Daily word count: 4,353
Total word count: 26,944
Very good writing day. 🔥 Now shifting gears to watch the (non-Eagles) Super Bowl. Beer ready, snacks deployed, and no real dog in the fight, so… go SPORTS team, go! 🍻🏈😄 #SuperBowl60
Daily word count: 4,353
Total word count: 26,944
Very good writing day. 🔥 Now shifting gears to watch the (non-Eagles) Super Bowl. Beer ready, snacks deployed, and no real dog in the fight, so… go SPORTS team, go! 🍻🏈😄 #SuperBowl60
February 8, 2026 at 11:42 PM
2026 Writing: Day 39 ✍️
Daily word count: 4,353
Total word count: 26,944
Very good writing day. 🔥 Now shifting gears to watch the (non-Eagles) Super Bowl. Beer ready, snacks deployed, and no real dog in the fight, so… go SPORTS team, go! 🍻🏈😄 #SuperBowl60
Daily word count: 4,353
Total word count: 26,944
Very good writing day. 🔥 Now shifting gears to watch the (non-Eagles) Super Bowl. Beer ready, snacks deployed, and no real dog in the fight, so… go SPORTS team, go! 🍻🏈😄 #SuperBowl60
Writing day before the Super Bowl, even if my Eagles aren’t in it, we’ll still watch. ☕🏈 Got coffee, word count goal, and some noir vibes queued: Shadow of a Doubt and Gun Crazy, while I work on the next #DeadCityBlues drop for #HarlemUnbounding. Let’s go. ✍️🖤
February 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Writing day before the Super Bowl, even if my Eagles aren’t in it, we’ll still watch. ☕🏈 Got coffee, word count goal, and some noir vibes queued: Shadow of a Doubt and Gun Crazy, while I work on the next #DeadCityBlues drop for #HarlemUnbounding. Let’s go. ✍️🖤
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🎷 Hey Hepcats, have you rolled dice with the multi-ENnie-winning, Diana Jones-nominated #HarlemUnbound yet? No? Why not?! You might’ve missed the groundbreaking indie darling 1E, but don’t sweat it. Bigger, Pulpier, & Expanded Second edition exists! 👀 #CallOfCthulhu #Gumshoe #RPGHorror #TTRPG
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 AM
🎷 Hey Hepcats, have you rolled dice with the multi-ENnie-winning, Diana Jones-nominated #HarlemUnbound yet? No? Why not?! You might’ve missed the groundbreaking indie darling 1E, but don’t sweat it. Bigger, Pulpier, & Expanded Second edition exists! 👀 #CallOfCthulhu #Gumshoe #RPGHorror #TTRPG
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“Do not fear your enemies. The worst they can do is kill you.
Do not fear friends. At worst, they may betray you. Fear those
who do not care; they neither kill nor betray, but betrayal and
murder exist because of their silent consent.”
Bruno Jasienski, 1901-38
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Do not fear friends. At worst, they may betray you. Fear those
who do not care; they neither kill nor betray, but betrayal and
murder exist because of their silent consent.”
Bruno Jasienski, 1901-38
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February 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM
“Do not fear your enemies. The worst they can do is kill you.
Do not fear friends. At worst, they may betray you. Fear those
who do not care; they neither kill nor betray, but betrayal and
murder exist because of their silent consent.”
Bruno Jasienski, 1901-38
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_J...
Do not fear friends. At worst, they may betray you. Fear those
who do not care; they neither kill nor betray, but betrayal and
murder exist because of their silent consent.”
Bruno Jasienski, 1901-38
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_J...
Trying to wrap up a work project today, and I’ve got the Olympics on in the background. 🏅📺 It’s perfect as something to watch and listen to while working. Also… a little jealous of a friend who’s actually there right now. 😄
February 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Trying to wrap up a work project today, and I’ve got the Olympics on in the background. 🏅📺 It’s perfect as something to watch and listen to while working. Also… a little jealous of a friend who’s actually there right now. 😄
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Hey, GMs, are you heading to Origins 2026? We're looking for some game masters looking to run games for us through Studio2 Publishing.
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Hey, GMs, are you heading to Origins 2026? We're looking for some game masters looking to run games for us through Studio2 Publishing.
I’ll admit it, I’d never seen Cleopatra Jones (1973) before, and it was an absolute blast. 💥 Have you seen it? If not… why not? Go fix that. 😄
Then come check out our Genreless episodes on it and let’s talk about this kickass, stylish classic. 🎙️🎬
Then come check out our Genreless episodes on it and let’s talk about this kickass, stylish classic. 🎙️🎬
February 7, 2026 at 1:49 AM
I’ll admit it, I’d never seen Cleopatra Jones (1973) before, and it was an absolute blast. 💥 Have you seen it? If not… why not? Go fix that. 😄
Then come check out our Genreless episodes on it and let’s talk about this kickass, stylish classic. 🎙️🎬
Then come check out our Genreless episodes on it and let’s talk about this kickass, stylish classic. 🎙️🎬
Back into Fallout 4 this morning, wandering the Commonwealth again. It’s a good game, but it’ll never quite be Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas for me. 😄
Honestly, though, I’m mostly using it to build up the mental energy to walk the dog in 16-degree weather. ❄️🐶 Wish me luck.
Honestly, though, I’m mostly using it to build up the mental energy to walk the dog in 16-degree weather. ❄️🐶 Wish me luck.
February 6, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Back into Fallout 4 this morning, wandering the Commonwealth again. It’s a good game, but it’ll never quite be Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas for me. 😄
Honestly, though, I’m mostly using it to build up the mental energy to walk the dog in 16-degree weather. ❄️🐶 Wish me luck.
Honestly, though, I’m mostly using it to build up the mental energy to walk the dog in 16-degree weather. ❄️🐶 Wish me luck.
🎷 Hey Hepcats, have you rolled dice with the multi-ENnie-winning, Diana Jones-nominated #HarlemUnbound yet? No? Why not?! You might’ve missed the groundbreaking indie darling 1E, but don’t sweat it. Bigger, Pulpier, & Expanded Second edition exists! 👀 #CallOfCthulhu #Gumshoe #RPGHorror #TTRPG
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 AM
🎷 Hey Hepcats, have you rolled dice with the multi-ENnie-winning, Diana Jones-nominated #HarlemUnbound yet? No? Why not?! You might’ve missed the groundbreaking indie darling 1E, but don’t sweat it. Bigger, Pulpier, & Expanded Second edition exists! 👀 #CallOfCthulhu #Gumshoe #RPGHorror #TTRPG
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about gaming group dynamics: what we look for in a table, in a system, & how mechanics shape player choices. 🎲 I’ve always loved crunchy games (old-school roots), especially seeing how systems & subsystems mesh together… though I’ll happily flex for the rule of cool.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about gaming group dynamics: what we look for in a table, in a system, & how mechanics shape player choices. 🎲 I’ve always loved crunchy games (old-school roots), especially seeing how systems & subsystems mesh together… though I’ll happily flex for the rule of cool.
We finished Fallout S2 & I really liked it, no surprise, I love Fallout. 😄 The deeper dive & evolving lore had me laughing, sighing, and cheering more than once. Part of me wanted the three leads together, but honestly… in Fallout. It’s usually just you, a companion, and sometimes Dogmeat). 🐕💛
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February 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
We finished Fallout S2 & I really liked it, no surprise, I love Fallout. 😄 The deeper dive & evolving lore had me laughing, sighing, and cheering more than once. Part of me wanted the three leads together, but honestly… in Fallout. It’s usually just you, a companion, and sometimes Dogmeat). 🐕💛
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Something new is coming.
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Something new is coming.
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
It’s #Shadowrun #Seattle2050s night! 🌧️🦾 #NeonLodge, is the middle of their 2nd run, fresh off barely escaping a Multitech death trap. They lost their van, hijacked a corp helicopter, & are now on the run. 😬
Can they solve the case before the hit team cleans up all the loose ends… including them? 🎲💀
Can they solve the case before the hit team cleans up all the loose ends… including them? 🎲💀
February 4, 2026 at 11:08 PM
It’s #Shadowrun #Seattle2050s night! 🌧️🦾 #NeonLodge, is the middle of their 2nd run, fresh off barely escaping a Multitech death trap. They lost their van, hijacked a corp helicopter, & are now on the run. 😬
Can they solve the case before the hit team cleans up all the loose ends… including them? 🎲💀
Can they solve the case before the hit team cleans up all the loose ends… including them? 🎲💀
Did you know I’ve been deliberately dragging my feet on closing the Black Company playtest survey? ⚔️ I wanted to give those last-minute groups every chance to help shape the game.
But tomorrow morning at zero dark thirty, it closes. No extensions. Don’t miss out. #TheBlackCompanyTTRPG
But tomorrow morning at zero dark thirty, it closes. No extensions. Don’t miss out. #TheBlackCompanyTTRPG
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Did you know I’ve been deliberately dragging my feet on closing the Black Company playtest survey? ⚔️ I wanted to give those last-minute groups every chance to help shape the game.
But tomorrow morning at zero dark thirty, it closes. No extensions. Don’t miss out. #TheBlackCompanyTTRPG
But tomorrow morning at zero dark thirty, it closes. No extensions. Don’t miss out. #TheBlackCompanyTTRPG
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Cartoonist & illustrator E. Simms Campbell (Jan. 2, 1906-Jan. 27, 1971). The 1st Black cartoonist published in a national magazine, his work appeared in Esquire, Playboy, & more. His comic strip, Cuties, ran from 1940–71, but he is most known for his 1932 night-club map of Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Wahoo!!! 🎉 Look at these two #DeltaGreen beauties (Owlshead Mountain & Artifact Zero) just arrived! 📦❄️ The storm delayed them, and now all I want to do is read them…but I’ve got a pile of Black Company playtest surveys calling my name.
Taking a minute to enjoy having a good problem for a change. 📚☕
Taking a minute to enjoy having a good problem for a change. 📚☕
February 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Wahoo!!! 🎉 Look at these two #DeltaGreen beauties (Owlshead Mountain & Artifact Zero) just arrived! 📦❄️ The storm delayed them, and now all I want to do is read them…but I’ve got a pile of Black Company playtest surveys calling my name.
Taking a minute to enjoy having a good problem for a change. 📚☕
Taking a minute to enjoy having a good problem for a change. 📚☕
Hello Black Company Playtest Survey results! ☕⚔️ Big cup of coffee in hand, digging through everyone’s thoughts and feedback, and honestly loving what I’m seeing. This is the good stuff, and I can’t wait for us to roll into Phase Two.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Hello Black Company Playtest Survey results! ☕⚔️ Big cup of coffee in hand, digging through everyone’s thoughts and feedback, and honestly loving what I’m seeing. This is the good stuff, and I can’t wait for us to roll into Phase Two.
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Almost 500 Etchings by Rembrandt Now Free Online, Courtesy of the Morgan Library & Museum
Almost 500 Etchings by Rembrandt Now Free Online, Courtesy of the Morgan Library & Museum
Seventeenth-century Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn may have more name recognition than nearly any other European artist, his popularity due in large part to what art historian Alison McQueen identif...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Almost 500 Etchings by Rembrandt Now Free Online, Courtesy of the Morgan Library & Museum