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Niki Bond
@nikibond.bsky.social
Writer 📚, Aspiring Voice Actor, Artist, Gamer
She/Her, 30+, atheist with social anxiety
Asexual, demiromantic #aspecauthors
WIP: Silent Suspension (YA SFF series): https://nikibond.com/silentsuspension/index.html
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Hey there, Bluesky! I'm a writer working on a YA epic space fantasy series~ ✨ Please take a look!

After being betrayed, Emily finds the life she knew gone, replaced by the demon lord’s encroaching rule. Having escaped him before, she knows the might of his magic—and that she can’t win alone.
#JanuaryWorldbuilders

Just as monsters are dangerous, they can also be helpful. Valkyries make pacts with monsters--and Rota has a squirrel-like monster named Ratatosk.

Mandrake fibers are used to make clothes that are attuned to magic--allowing demons to shift forms without worry, for an example.
#JanuaryWorldbuilders Opposite of yesterday's prompt! What's something in your worldbuilding that helps your MC (or another important character)? Do they have useful magic? A helpful critter companion? Are their clothes or weapons useful for getting around in their world?
January 7, 2026 at 5:35 AM
#Critterary

One class of demon is called a werebeast. They're very much inspired by werewolves, but they can be any mammal. Werebeasts are best with sound and growth mana.

In the main crew, there are werebeast triplets that actually are wolves.
And then there's an enemy fox werebeast.
Day 7
Alright, time for shifty puppies! Werewolves!🐺 Big enough to have their own category, so why not have a day to focus on these beings?
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 7, 2026 at 5:31 AM
#AwesomeCharacters

Book 1 has 4 POV characters, and all of the crew will get a chance for POV chapters over the series, so that's a bit hard to answer 😅

But besides the actual MC, Nanashi and Rota are probably the most important? Nanashi's the sentient glasses, while Rota's the group's summoner~
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Does your story have a deuteragonist? A person of significant importance, but less than your MC?

Perhaps a love interest, confidant, or sidekick?

What are they like and how do they relate to your MC?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 AM
#AwesomeCharacters

The book 1 villain is Sakris, and... Well, she first appears as this mysterious girl going by a different name. You're not supposed to know whether she's good or bad.

For the Demon Lord Orkus... let's just say he has quite the entrance. I think it's best if I don't say more >.>~
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Antagonist day! How are we first introduced to your antagonist?

What are they doing when they appear on the page? Is it meant to be apparent that they are a villain?

What is being showcased about them?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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It’s time for the world to Boycott, Divest and Sanction the U.S
Avoid the Olympics, World Cup and other sporting events. There’s no reason to celebrate the 250 birthday of this fallen nation
January 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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I am begging you, as an American, to boycott the Olympics, boycott the World Cup and sanction us
January 3, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Why do they keep making "optician" a bigger font like this?? 😭😭 This book hurts my writer soul.
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Not sure how bad the deepfake problem is? Read Stella's farewell thread.

This is an extreme form of remote sexual harassment that can now be used to target anyone, regardless of platform, in seconds. Despite news stories focusing mostly on CSAM it's still unchecked and rampant on Twitter.
I‘m discontinuing my social media use for the foreseeable future and I want to explain why.

I woke up in the new year to discover that some guy on here had saved photos I took on New Year’s Eve and used Grok to remove my clothes. I know this because he showed me.
January 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Further proof that the Online Safety Act was never about protection, and always about control.

Well done on stopping LGBTQ+ kids from accessing online support groups I guess, Keir.
Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if Government will still use X now it posts indecent images of children, replies "we always keep communication channels under review to reach public in most appropriate way possible”

"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
#Critterary

I'll take this chance to talk about the ficioanima~ They're the masters of the elements, one for each--and some even say they're the origins of the elements. They all look vastly different, too--like Luphos, the Ficioanima of Light, looks like a giant moth/butterfly... while
Day 5
With prompts picking various Free Slot days, I picked Mondays for a tiny break! (I hate Mondays like a certain cat does 🐱...) Perfect chance to introduce a unique creation from your list, or anything else!
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders

Monsters are a problem--even out in space. Little rocky monsters call klisterns sometimes stick to the spaceships like barnacles. Then on Oliander, basilisks tend to roam the mountains.
Hey there, #JanuaryWorldbuilders! We're introducing our worlds this week. Tell me about some aspect of your worldbuilding which is a problem for your characters. Is their world infested with monsters? A dystopian government? Or maybe you created a bug that bites them in their sleep?
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
#AwesomeCharacters

This is... surprisingly hard to answer, especially with foes being an option. O.o I'm not counting any of the crew members since they're all major characters, but I guess Carmelita?? Except that she more of chases them... She does get named since Ritos knew her, but she doesn't
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

I had several requests for more side character questions! So, let’s talk about the first side character your MC meets on page.

Are they friend or foe? A stranger? Do they stick around or are they fleeting?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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We did not finish Trails tonight, but we should hopefully finish next Saturday! So please join us~ 😄

For now, I wanted to share some highlights from Sair's battles today~

#TrailsintheSky1st
January 4, 2026 at 9:49 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders

There's a few things... but we'll start with the Upir Forest~ It's as terrifying as it is beautiful. The trees are laced with mana that they've drained from the numerous victims they've caught in their vines.
#JanuaryWorldbuilders, good morning! In the same vein as yesterday's question, what's something terrifying or scary in your world? Do you have any haunted places? Desolate, lonely places? Any site where something dreadful happened?
January 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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They're still fighting over who gets the 20th Century, and they're burning the 21st Century for fuel to do it
January 4, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Come join us for possibly our last Trails of the Sky 1st Chapter stream!

It's been such a good game, and I'm sad that we're almost at the end DX So we're definitely looking forward to chapter 2, and if we finish this today, we'll stream our reaction to the chapter 2 trailer~
🍂🌿 LIVE 🍂🌿

Stream is now live for: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Our journey's nearing its end! We may even hit the credits tonight. Emphasis on the *may.* Either way, it's been an incredible ride.

Come join us! www.twitch.tv/triplets_of_...

#Twitch #RPG #TrailsintheSky1st
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Alt: Estelle Bright wearing a red and yellow shirt, her brown hair tied into twin tails. She's smiling and happy, waving her hand.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
#Critterary

I love cats 😻

In my space fantasy, Cathy has a cat named Trinedy.
In my dystopian fantasy, Caine has a cat named Melly.

Also in the space fantasy, the valkyrie Sanngrith has a nemleo--a lion-like fire monster she names Fangletooth~
Day 3
Switching over to animals, with my alternating everyday thing, to keep switching it up. This time it's kitties! (Anthros also welcome these days, too!) 🐱🐯🦁 Got any cats in your work? If not, a favorite one from other work?
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#Critterary

Totally forgot about this one last night, but in general, I'm not the most fond of vampires... but that said, I have used them in a fanfic. Only in there, they eat souls instead of drinking blood~
Day 2
*whew* Already on day 2?? Sure flew by for me, reading everyone's intros 😅
Anyhow, starting off big! Vampires! Or maybe something vampir-ic?
And for every card, if there's nothing of relevance from your story, feel free to post ones you enjoy!🦊
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders

Oh gosh, where to start... I think I'll challenge myself to do one per main planet, so~

1. Gardoria: The castle. It's grand, combining old style stone on the outside with sci-fi tech and design on the inside. And the windows are made to take in the aurora every night.
#JanuaryWorldbuilders For me, one of the most enjoyable things about worldbuilding is coming up with grand ideas: scenery, a building, a tree, a planet, anything you consider big, beautiful, imposing, grand, majestic... pick your synonym. Tell me about it
January 3, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Eslam @ssme-ra.bsky.social had shared the news her sister has fallen seriously ill, so if we can keep Eslam's family in mind during these last days of the year, please do?

Photos and updates below.

Donate only if you can. Spread the word if you cannot. #GazaAid 🍉
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December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders

Hey~ :D I'm Niki, and I'm working on a YA space fantasy with numerous planets; I'm currently working on figuring out a galaxy and solar system map for it~
Welcome to a new year of worldbuilding! Let's kick off this year with Day 1 of #JanuaryWorldbuilders in which I ask you: tell me about yourself and the world(s) you're building. Just a general overviews. We'll get into the weeds throughout the year
January 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
#Critterary

Thank you for hosting this~ :D I'm sure you'll do great!

But hi, I'm Niki, and I'm working on a YA epic space fantasy~ The planets have a mix of animals and monsters--though I probably use more of the latter, especially since valkyries can summon monsters they've made pacts with~
Day 1
It's already that time?! Pretty nervous to be hosting one of these, so I'll try my best 😅

Welcome! Say hi! No AI! Introduce your work, use of creatures, etc. Let's have fun celebrating the Earthly, mythological, and enjoy a chill month together! 🦊🦉🐲

#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 3, 2026 at 3:25 AM
#AwesomeCharacters

Emily and Koujaku were part of the Warriors of Dawn--a group of heroes that saved the galaxy from the dreaded Cardinals of the Grand Cross.

Ritos works for the Church of Neva... but no one else is really part of any factions, I don't think~

And they're all against Orkus' demons
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What important groups/factions are there in your story?

Are your characters part of any or do they want to be? Or are they enemies with any groups?

Do they gain allies or enemies over the story?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 3, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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I hope 2026 destroys AI.
January 1, 2026 at 12:53 AM