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Liam
@liammcmullen92.bsky.social
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Socially awkward and madly in love 💖

Infinite video game backlog 🎮
Unhinged Spotify playlist 🎧
Bookish bf (1/25) 📚
Cat whisperer 😻🌙🔥🗡️💀

Wild Rift's Spellbound King ⚓ Unconditionally magical 🪄

Under her spell forever 💖 ᚺᚢᚾᚲᛁ×𝓦𝓦 ⋆
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Liam @liammcmullen92.bsky.social · 20d
#promosky

☆ Soppiness 🪄💖 (you have been warned)
☆ Games 🎮 (most genres)
☆ Music 🎵 (weekly 5x5s, monthly 10x10s, discovering stuff)
☆ Books 📖
☆ Cats 😺 (#caturday posts)
☆ Horror/spooky stuff 😱
☆ Fantasy 🧙‍♂️
☆ One Piece ☠️
☆ Anime and manga 📺📚
☆ Learning new things 🧠

♡ / ↻

#metalsky #booksky #gaming
How my trophies stand at the time of posting 🏆 The playlist is forever growing 🎵 Last year was 20 books, this year the goal is 25 📚🪄💖 The furry family - Nyx 🌙, Blaze 🔥 and Manfred 💀
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Next up on the gaming agenda:

Starting Dispatch in tandem with @underlevelqueen.bsky.social 🪄💖

Very excited to play this! (Going in blind)
The key art for Dispatch
January 6, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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#promosky

☆ Soppiness 🪄💖 (you have been warned)
☆ Games 🎮 (most genres)
☆ Music 🎵 (weekly 5x5s, monthly 10x10s, discovering stuff)
☆ Books 📖
☆ Cats 😺 (#caturday posts)
☆ Horror/spooky stuff 😱
☆ Fantasy 🧙‍♂️
☆ One Piece ☠️
☆ Anime and manga 📺📚
☆ Learning new things 🧠

♡ / ↻

#metalsky #booksky #gaming
How my trophies stand at the time of posting 🏆 The playlist is forever growing 🎵 Last year was 20 books, this year the goal is 25 📚🪄💖 The furry family - Nyx 🌙, Blaze 🔥 and Manfred 💀
January 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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📖 📚 Books I've read in 2026 📚📖

A thread for all the completed books in my ongoing adventures as a bookish bf 🪄💖

I post my full reviews on Goodreads and Fable (feel free to add me!)

www.goodreads.com/user/show/18...

fable.co/liam-mcmulle...

Details below 👇
January 3, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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🎮🕹️ Games I've completed in 2026 🕹️🎮

A thread for all the completed games I make my way through this year, in the endless quest through the infinite backlog

Details below 👇
January 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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And here's January's TBR fitting the ✨ unfinished business ✨ theme

All NetGalley ARCs that have already released 🤦‍♂️ - we'll see how I get on with these, and if I can start my reading goal for the year in earnest 💖
The Ordeals by Rachel Greenlaw -Synopsis- In this lush, atmospheric romantasy, an illusionist competes in a series of deadly trials for a spot at an elite magical college—that is, if another hopeful doesn’t kill her first. Twenty-year-old Sophia DeWinter has only known life bound to her cruel uncle, the Collector, thanks to a blood bond he exacted from her as a child. When she learns of Killmarth College, an elite academy for magic wielders outside of the Collector’s control, she knows it is her only chance to finally break free. But to gain entry, she will have to compete against other illusionists, masquiers, botanists, and alchemists in a series of brutal trials that many hopefuls don’t survive—the Ordeals. Sophia knows her skills as an illusionist are weak; she only makes it through the first challenge by teaming up with a powerful (and insufferably sexy) botanist, Alden Locke. To make it out alive, she will have to hone her magic and learn to identify who is a rival, who could be an ally, and who is a murderer. Because now, not only does she have to protect her heart, but her very life. Hopefuls are being viciously picked off one by one between the challenges. In her haste to escape the Collector’s trap, Sophia may have fled straight towards her own death sentence No Women Were Harmed by Heather Mottershead -Synopsis- And so, I am mad after all...The shackles gouge my wrists, disturbing the scars of Strangeways Prison's fetters. But no matter; if I bleed, I will not I am already dead. Named after the funeral flower, Lily has walked hand-in-hand with death for as long as she can remember. But the fact that death has chosen to follow her through life can hardly be conceived as her fault. Certainly she cannot be expected to take the blame for the slew of missing men in her wake. In fact, Lily is in no doubt that there has been some terrible mistake, and she will be released from this asylum any day now. Now she just needs to convince you too... Set against the harsh realities of a Victorian asylum, this compelling historical debut sees one unruly woman take her revenge on the men who would keep her caged, and ultimately asks where we draw the line between villain and victim in a society where the odds are stacked against women from the start. The Vanishing Act by Jo Jakeman -Synopsis- Life as a missing person is absolute murder... When artist Eloise Ford hears that human remains found in an abandoned mine are believed to be those of long-missing teenager Elizabeth King, the shock sends her reeling. It can't be true. Eloise knows this for a fact because... she is Elizabeth King. Now, her carefully curated life in Cornwall is falling apart. Her husband is acting strangely, her children aren't speaking to her and she can't sell a painting for love nor money. But much more worrying are the signs that someone knows exactly who she is... and why she had to vanish thirty years ago. Eloise needs answers. Is her son's ex-girlfriend just plain annoying... or does she know something? Will the detection skills of the online 'Truth Seekers' group prove more than amateurish? What's the real story behind those village newcomers? And just how far would she go to keep her family, her friends, and her fraudulent life, safe? ITCH! by Gemma Amor -Synopsis- Josie is at rock bottom. Burned out and recovering from an abusive relationship, she lives a haunted existence after returning to her isolated hometown on the edge of the Forest of Dean. But the tall, dense pine trees are not the only things casting shadows across her skin. When Josie stumbles across a dead woman's decaying, ant-infested body in the woods, she plummets into a downward spiral, facing uncomfortable truths about the victim and her own past - all whilst battling the swarming black ants that seem to have burrowed into her mind . . . and her flesh. Struggling with infestations of all kinds, Josie scratches the surface of an age-old mystery - a masked predator stalks the forest around Ellwood, a place deeply gripped by folklore and strange customs. As the village prepares for its annual festival, Josie gets closer and closer to unveiling a monster, and begins to ask Are these dark crawling insects leading her to uncover the truth? Or is she their next victim?
January 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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This month's theme for activities is ✨ unfinished business ✨

Here's some of what I'd like to tackle on the gaming side this month (that are already in progress) - there are additional plans too 🪄💖...
The key art for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered The key art for Sonic Racing Crossworlds The key art for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 The key art for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
January 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Not too much variance from last month's Spotify Wrapped, but here's my 2025 lastfm stats 🤘🎵

#musicsky
I listened to a lot of music, and somehow settle on pirates and girly pop 😅 I only missed a couple of days of listening in the entire year 🙂‍↕️ My top tracks - I'm sensing a theme here 🤭 Also 2 very special songs 🪄💖
January 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Wishing everyone a happy and fulfilling 2026 ✨🎉

May your year shine brighter than my golden locks in this harsh lighting 😅
The wavy curls as per a certain person's request 🤭🪄💖
January 1, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Final order of business for the end of the year...

🎮My game of the year/gaming wrap-up🎮

I finished quite a few games this year, and I've decided to do the same as last year here, first ordering them chronologically by completion date, then ordered by my overall enjoyment

Some are extra special 💖
My 45 completed games for 2025 ordered chronologically by completion date - an excellent year, with a lot of backlog stuff tackled, sprinkled with the odd new release My 45 completed games in 2025, ranked by my general enjoyment of them - bear in mind this is all personal taste, and I still saw all of these through to credits
December 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Second order of business for the end of the year...

🎶 My albums of the year! 🎶
I swear I tried to make a top 10, but everything past number 5 was too close to call, so I ended up with a top 40 😅

Checking out new releases every week and sharing with @underlevelqueen.bsky.social has been the best 💖
My top 40 albums of 2025 - an incredible year, and there are still tons that didn't make the cut for this post I feel like there's a bit of something for everyone here
December 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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So there are just a few hours left of 2025 here, and I have some posting business to attend to...

First up, 🎶my 10x10 for the past 12 months🎶 - I've discovered so much new stuff this year, and got back into genres that I thought I'd fallen off 💖

(P.S. Feel free to roast my taste 😅)
My 10x10 most listened to albums of the past 12 months - a pretty diverse range (magnifying glasses may be required for text🔎)
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

Still a banger 🙂‍↕️💃

open.spotify.com/track/2lnzGk...
Whenever, Wherever
open.spotify.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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And with this, I've reached my reading goal for the year, just in time 😅

I definitely wouldn't have finished this many books (or have been reading at all this year!) if it wasn't for @underlevelqueen.bsky.social 🪄💖
liammcmullen92.bsky.social Liam @liammcmullen92.bsky.social · 23d
20. Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber

While not perfect and I had some minor gripes with plot conveniences, the story was fast-paced and kept me gripped throughout.
I enjoyed the tight focus and short timeline, creating a real sense of urgency and leaving you eager to push forward.

⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber -Synopsis- YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF A STORY . . . It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor. Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real. Her search for the truth leads her to a dazzling new world, a deadly ultimatum hidden at the heart of Los Angeles, and into the path of a magnetic stranger who claims he's been sent to save her life. But everyone in this intoxicating new world is lying to her, even this stranger. And if she can't figure out whom to trust, her magical reality could change from a Hollywood dream to a nightmare.
December 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Getting into serious business now with Final Fantasy VIII 😂🪄💖
First order of business when preparing an assault 😂🌭
December 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

I'm a sucker for a shamisen

open.spotify.com/track/1L2Cbn...
六兆年と一夜物語
open.spotify.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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My first year of being a bookish bf🪄💖, and it has been great - here's some highlights from my Goodreads wrap-up for the year (though it's missing a book due to a technical error on my end, I am on 19/20, and there should be another 5 star book 😅)
My top genres were fantasy, horror and romance My 5 star books for the year (though 2 were rounded up from 4.5) I finished 3 of the most read books on Goodreads this year I've read 19*/20 books for my goal, and I'm going to reach 20 😤
December 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

A Guitar Hero classic 🎸

open.spotify.com/track/6DVNQX...
Who Was In My Room Last Night?
open.spotify.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

Any time I hear this I think about rewatching Attack on Titan 😅

open.spotify.com/track/2WT4MG...
Symphonicsuite (Aot) Part2-5th: Apple Seed
open.spotify.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

open.spotify.com/track/0iiB9C...
Mahal
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December 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

open.spotify.com/track/7hS94E...
Firth of Fifth
open.spotify.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Today's (not-so) random song from my Spotify library (from the alternative Christmas playlist made with @underlevelqueen.bsky.social 🪄💖)

A reminder to leave drama behind and focus on bonding over what unites us 🤝🎄

open.spotify.com/track/5FaSqO...
Christmas Truce
open.spotify.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Merry Christmas Bluesky friends 🦋

Wishing you all a lovely, peaceful day - may it be full of love, laughter, good food and great memories 🎄
a cartoon of a poop wearing a santa hat with the words christmas time has come
Alt: Mr Hankey wishes you all the merriest Christmas 🎄
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December 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Today's (not-so) random song from my Spotify library (from the alternative Christmas playlist made with @underlevelqueen.bsky.social 🎄🪄💖)

open.spotify.com/track/7zqv6r...
Where Are You Christmas?
open.spotify.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Today's random song from my Spotify library (as chosen by shuffle)

🥀💖

open.spotify.com/track/4dhPM0...
Beauty and the Beast
open.spotify.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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The general Monster Hunter Wilds experience with @underlevelqueen.bsky.social 🪄💖

Me: Let's fight Gogmazios!
Her: Let's watch the diva!

The duality of the hunting life 😂
Gogmazios is ready to slay 🔥 The diva sings in the gathering hub, decorated for the Lumenhymn festival of accord
December 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM