David J. Thirteen 🇨🇦
@davidjthirteen.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Writer of Horror and other dark fiction. My work has appeared in Lamplight Magazine, Seize the Press, in several anthologies, and on The Other Stories Podcast. I'm also the event coordinator for the HWA's Ontario chapter.
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It's fall. Time to wear a cardigan and profit from all those corpses.💀
Check out THE KNAVE OF GRAVES, my new dark fantasy novel about occult deals gone wrong.
Available now!
🔗 www.amazon.com/dp/B0F68GKJ1G
#darkfantasy #graverobber
Check out THE KNAVE OF GRAVES, my new dark fantasy novel about occult deals gone wrong.
Available now!
🔗 www.amazon.com/dp/B0F68GKJ1G
#darkfantasy #graverobber
October 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's fall. Time to wear a cardigan and profit from all those corpses.💀
Check out THE KNAVE OF GRAVES, my new dark fantasy novel about occult deals gone wrong.
Available now!
🔗 www.amazon.com/dp/B0F68GKJ1G
#darkfantasy #graverobber
Check out THE KNAVE OF GRAVES, my new dark fantasy novel about occult deals gone wrong.
Available now!
🔗 www.amazon.com/dp/B0F68GKJ1G
#darkfantasy #graverobber
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Read E. L. Chen's story on The Dark Magazine - Mother's Teeth.
www.thedarkmagazine.com/mothers-teeth/
www.thedarkmagazine.com/mothers-teeth/
October 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Read E. L. Chen's story on The Dark Magazine - Mother's Teeth.
www.thedarkmagazine.com/mothers-teeth/
www.thedarkmagazine.com/mothers-teeth/
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Shake, Rattle and Rotting Corpses: Horror Trivia hosted by Andrew Awesome with Tarot, Tequila, and Tunes! There will be prizes and surprises. Sweaty Betty's, 13 Ossington Ave, No Cover, 7pm Trivia, 9pm Tunes! Hosted by @andrewawesome.bsky.social Tues. Oct 30
October 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Shake, Rattle and Rotting Corpses: Horror Trivia hosted by Andrew Awesome with Tarot, Tequila, and Tunes! There will be prizes and surprises. Sweaty Betty's, 13 Ossington Ave, No Cover, 7pm Trivia, 9pm Tunes! Hosted by @andrewawesome.bsky.social Tues. Oct 30
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Check out Suzan Palumbo's story "Laughter Among the Trees" - free to read at The Dark Magazine!
www.thedarkmagazine.com/laughter-amo...
www.thedarkmagazine.com/laughter-amo...
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Check out Suzan Palumbo's story "Laughter Among the Trees" - free to read at The Dark Magazine!
www.thedarkmagazine.com/laughter-amo...
www.thedarkmagazine.com/laughter-amo...
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Check out Lydia Peever's story from The Wicked Library as part of their Halloween special: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the...
Eerie Tale: Rumpelstiltskin's Ghost Haunts - Kinetic Text
YouTube video by Lydia's Books
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October 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Check out Lydia Peever's story from The Wicked Library as part of their Halloween special: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the...
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Between now and Halloween, we will be spotlighting some cool free-to-read horror fiction by our members!
First up: Lockers for Life by David J. Thirteen
www.seizethepress.com/2022/06/14/l...
First up: Lockers for Life by David J. Thirteen
www.seizethepress.com/2022/06/14/l...
"Lockers for Life" by David J. Thirteen - Seize The Press
Night is not the right time to come here. The parking lot never contains more than a spattering of cars to give some hint of the presence of life. But now in this grim time, after most sensible people...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Between now and Halloween, we will be spotlighting some cool free-to-read horror fiction by our members!
First up: Lockers for Life by David J. Thirteen
www.seizethepress.com/2022/06/14/l...
First up: Lockers for Life by David J. Thirteen
www.seizethepress.com/2022/06/14/l...
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I'm thrilled to join Haven Spec as Poetry Editor! Excited to dig into the beautiful mountain of spec poetry - the vivid, the emotional, the lyrical, the strange, the dark, the climate-conscious, the bittersweet, the idea-driven, the magical, the otherwordly, the weird. . . and everything else!
We're over the moon to announce that Jessica Peter / @jessicapeter.bsky.social has joined us as our new Poetry Editor!
Welcome! Welcome Welcome Welcome!
Welcome! Welcome Welcome Welcome!
October 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm thrilled to join Haven Spec as Poetry Editor! Excited to dig into the beautiful mountain of spec poetry - the vivid, the emotional, the lyrical, the strange, the dark, the climate-conscious, the bittersweet, the idea-driven, the magical, the otherwordly, the weird. . . and everything else!
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This weekend the HWA Ontario Chapter will be at Fan Expo hosting two panels - one on Sinners and Vampires and one dedicated to Queer Fear! As well, Sephera Giron is hosting 3 writing workshops! Come check us out!
August 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This weekend the HWA Ontario Chapter will be at Fan Expo hosting two panels - one on Sinners and Vampires and one dedicated to Queer Fear! As well, Sephera Giron is hosting 3 writing workshops! Come check us out!
Come join the HWA today at FanExpo. We're hosting a panel discussing the film Sinners and the themes the connect it to the legacy of vampire fiction. At 10:45, South Building, Room 711
August 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Come join the HWA today at FanExpo. We're hosting a panel discussing the film Sinners and the themes the connect it to the legacy of vampire fiction. At 10:45, South Building, Room 711
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Just days until @fanexpocanada.bsky.social gets horrifically queer! #horror #horrorwritersassociation
I'm very excited to announce that I'll be hosting and moderating a panel at this year's Fan Expo Canada! Queer Fear will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm in Theatre 6 (Room 711)! We'll be in conversation with amazing local authors Matteo L. Cerilli, Eva Roslin, and Andrew Robertson.
August 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Just days until @fanexpocanada.bsky.social gets horrifically queer! #horror #horrorwritersassociation
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Publication day! 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 is now available in ebook and paperback.
I appreciate any help spreading the word.🙏
#booklaunch #pubday #newrelease #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #theknaveofgraves
I appreciate any help spreading the word.🙏
#booklaunch #pubday #newrelease #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #theknaveofgraves
July 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Publication day! 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 is now available in ebook and paperback.
I appreciate any help spreading the word.🙏
#booklaunch #pubday #newrelease #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #theknaveofgraves
I appreciate any help spreading the word.🙏
#booklaunch #pubday #newrelease #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #theknaveofgraves
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Friday July 11th, join us for WORK IN PROGRESS night!
Got a piece of writing that needs some feedback? We gather to do just that in our little bookshop. Space is limited to give everyone their turn to read and get notes- and it’s fun! More details on the website…
www.littleghostsbooks.com/events
Got a piece of writing that needs some feedback? We gather to do just that in our little bookshop. Space is limited to give everyone their turn to read and get notes- and it’s fun! More details on the website…
www.littleghostsbooks.com/events
June 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Friday July 11th, join us for WORK IN PROGRESS night!
Got a piece of writing that needs some feedback? We gather to do just that in our little bookshop. Space is limited to give everyone their turn to read and get notes- and it’s fun! More details on the website…
www.littleghostsbooks.com/events
Got a piece of writing that needs some feedback? We gather to do just that in our little bookshop. Space is limited to give everyone their turn to read and get notes- and it’s fun! More details on the website…
www.littleghostsbooks.com/events
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Got a horror short? We want to see it! @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social
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Little Ghosts Fest
Little Ghosts Books, an inclusive Ontario horror themed bookstore and press, in collaboration with the 35MM Peter film group, are scouring the earth for th...
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June 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Got a horror short? We want to see it! @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social
filmfreeway.com/LittleGhosts...
filmfreeway.com/LittleGhosts...
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Available July 25. Pre-order today!: mybook.to/Knave
#theknaveofgraves #theapotropaicist #wordoftheday
#theknaveofgraves #theapotropaicist #wordoftheday
Amazon.com: The Knave of Graves eBook : Shank, S.J.: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: The Knave of Graves eBook : Shank, S.J.: Kindle Store
mybook.to
May 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Available July 25. Pre-order today!: mybook.to/Knave
#theknaveofgraves #theapotropaicist #wordoftheday
#theknaveofgraves #theapotropaicist #wordoftheday
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Fellow Canadians! Political polls don't count for anything unless we actually go out and vote. Please exercise your democratic right. Please vote.
April 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Fellow Canadians! Political polls don't count for anything unless we actually go out and vote. Please exercise your democratic right. Please vote.
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Yay, Canada!
We know things are scary, but we are happy to see record turnouts in advance polls this federal election. Let’s keep it going!
Use the code IVOTEDAGAIN at www.littleghostsbooks.com for 10% off anything in the store. Valid through the 25th.
(Not Canadian? Share in the joy anyway)
🖤👻📚
We know things are scary, but we are happy to see record turnouts in advance polls this federal election. Let’s keep it going!
Use the code IVOTEDAGAIN at www.littleghostsbooks.com for 10% off anything in the store. Valid through the 25th.
(Not Canadian? Share in the joy anyway)
🖤👻📚
April 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Yay, Canada!
We know things are scary, but we are happy to see record turnouts in advance polls this federal election. Let’s keep it going!
Use the code IVOTEDAGAIN at www.littleghostsbooks.com for 10% off anything in the store. Valid through the 25th.
(Not Canadian? Share in the joy anyway)
🖤👻📚
We know things are scary, but we are happy to see record turnouts in advance polls this federal election. Let’s keep it going!
Use the code IVOTEDAGAIN at www.littleghostsbooks.com for 10% off anything in the store. Valid through the 25th.
(Not Canadian? Share in the joy anyway)
🖤👻📚
I won't be in the country on election day so took advantage of early voting today. Everyone, make yourself a voting plan. Know where and when you're going.
April 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I won't be in the country on election day so took advantage of early voting today. Everyone, make yourself a voting plan. Know where and when you're going.
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Did you know… April 26th is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day?
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Did you know… April 26th is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day?
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
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Had an amazing prerelease event for @aijiang.bsky.social ‘s A Palace Near the Wind.
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry! We still have a dozen signed copies with added bookmarks and prints inside!
Grab yours from the site and enjoy this dark fantasy:
www.littleghostsbooks.com/product/a-pa...
🖤👻📚
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry! We still have a dozen signed copies with added bookmarks and prints inside!
Grab yours from the site and enjoy this dark fantasy:
www.littleghostsbooks.com/product/a-pa...
🖤👻📚
April 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Had an amazing prerelease event for @aijiang.bsky.social ‘s A Palace Near the Wind.
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry! We still have a dozen signed copies with added bookmarks and prints inside!
Grab yours from the site and enjoy this dark fantasy:
www.littleghostsbooks.com/product/a-pa...
🖤👻📚
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry! We still have a dozen signed copies with added bookmarks and prints inside!
Grab yours from the site and enjoy this dark fantasy:
www.littleghostsbooks.com/product/a-pa...
🖤👻📚
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April 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Working on a new short story and the line of the day is: "...a dark tourist staycation with no end in sight."
April 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Working on a new short story and the line of the day is: "...a dark tourist staycation with no end in sight."
The US Regime is making it abundantly clear they don't want tourists visiting. Oblige them. There's a lot of beautiful places in the world that will welcome you.
March 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The US Regime is making it abundantly clear they don't want tourists visiting. Oblige them. There's a lot of beautiful places in the world that will welcome you.