Prairie Bones
@prairiebones.bsky.social
🌻 Designer and Illustrator🌻
Dark folklore from the woods
Co-host for #WyrdWednesday
https://linktr.ee/prairiebones
Dark folklore from the woods
Co-host for #WyrdWednesday
https://linktr.ee/prairiebones
Pinned
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In Celtic mythology, a white stag is a herald of profound change. In Arthurian legends he symbolizes the eternal quest for spiritual knowledge. In Narnia, the stag grants wishes to those that catch him.
art by Sebastian Meyer
art by Sebastian Meyer
January 4, 2026 at 11:14 PM
In Celtic mythology, a white stag is a herald of profound change. In Arthurian legends he symbolizes the eternal quest for spiritual knowledge. In Narnia, the stag grants wishes to those that catch him.
art by Sebastian Meyer
art by Sebastian Meyer
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Some say the animals talk at midnight on Christmas Eve and what the animals say is seldom good.
But, of course, we hear what they have to say in our 25th #yulefolklore story, because it’s a proper #wyrdwednesday tale and… talking goats!
Read it below!
🎨 Edgar Hunt
But, of course, we hear what they have to say in our 25th #yulefolklore story, because it’s a proper #wyrdwednesday tale and… talking goats!
Read it below!
🎨 Edgar Hunt
December 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Some say the animals talk at midnight on Christmas Eve and what the animals say is seldom good.
But, of course, we hear what they have to say in our 25th #yulefolklore story, because it’s a proper #wyrdwednesday tale and… talking goats!
Read it below!
🎨 Edgar Hunt
But, of course, we hear what they have to say in our 25th #yulefolklore story, because it’s a proper #wyrdwednesday tale and… talking goats!
Read it below!
🎨 Edgar Hunt
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Blessed Yule
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Priscilla Hernandez - Cold Winter | The Snow Maiden lullaby - Fantasy Music| Music Video
YouTube video by Priscilla Hernandez
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December 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Blessed Yule
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On the 21st December, The Stiperstones becomes a dangerous place. The Devil sits on his chair and calls forth all the wicked folk, to judge their misdeeds and partake in the most important black mass of the year. During this, they elect the king of evil for the next 12 months.
#folklore #solstice
#folklore #solstice
My debut folk horror audio drama is now available! Enter a world immersed in Shropshire Folklore, ruled by Devil Himself. There's something very strange afoot up the stiperstones!
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December 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Lovely memories of wonderful reviews of my poetry collection, In the Shadow of Gods, when it first came out. 👇
Escapism through poetry. Get @racheldeering.bsky.social ‘s eloquent words to ruminate over in 2026. 🎁
www.blackboughpoetry.com/rachel-deering
www.blackboughpoetry.com/rachel-deering
December 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Lovely memories of wonderful reviews of my poetry collection, In the Shadow of Gods, when it first came out. 👇
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We light the candle crown of St Lucy in our 14th #Yulefolklore tale today, of course, but learn that there is always a dark counterpart, even when we keep the other at bay.
Find out how that goes in the link below.
🎨 John Bauer
Find out how that goes in the link below.
🎨 John Bauer
December 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
We light the candle crown of St Lucy in our 14th #Yulefolklore tale today, of course, but learn that there is always a dark counterpart, even when we keep the other at bay.
Find out how that goes in the link below.
🎨 John Bauer
Find out how that goes in the link below.
🎨 John Bauer
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Delighted that Selkie has been rereleased today. It was such a wonderful experience to write this script and work with the amazing @storiesalt.bsky.social and our brilliant actors! 💙
If you would like to travel to the sea today
🦭 pod.link/1812026298 🦭
If you would like to travel to the sea today
🦭 pod.link/1812026298 🦭
Out today! Selkie is an #audiodrama based on Scottish #folklore by the brilliant @signemaene.com starring Sophie Macnair, Lewie Watson and Simone Low.
Selkie is the first story in season 2 of our audio fiction anthology Spec Fic Radio Theatre. You can subscribe here
pod.link/1812026298
Selkie is the first story in season 2 of our audio fiction anthology Spec Fic Radio Theatre. You can subscribe here
pod.link/1812026298
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Delighted that Selkie has been rereleased today. It was such a wonderful experience to write this script and work with the amazing @storiesalt.bsky.social and our brilliant actors! 💙
If you would like to travel to the sea today
🦭 pod.link/1812026298 🦭
If you would like to travel to the sea today
🦭 pod.link/1812026298 🦭
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Many cultures feared the winter dead would wander, but they also welcomed them home. Lighted candles, open doors, and shared food kept the living and the dead in gentle company. #FolkloreSunday
Art: Jeffrey Sparks
Art: Jeffrey Sparks
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Many cultures feared the winter dead would wander, but they also welcomed them home. Lighted candles, open doors, and shared food kept the living and the dead in gentle company. #FolkloreSunday
Art: Jeffrey Sparks
Art: Jeffrey Sparks
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The end of the year is a liminal time and the believe of witches abroad doing mischief is almost universal across Northern Europe in December.
We meet one in our 9th #yulefolklore tale in the Bavarian Alps – and, of course, she’s up to no good!
Read it following the link below.
🎨 Maéna Paillet
We meet one in our 9th #yulefolklore tale in the Bavarian Alps – and, of course, she’s up to no good!
Read it following the link below.
🎨 Maéna Paillet
December 8, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The end of the year is a liminal time and the believe of witches abroad doing mischief is almost universal across Northern Europe in December.
We meet one in our 9th #yulefolklore tale in the Bavarian Alps – and, of course, she’s up to no good!
Read it following the link below.
🎨 Maéna Paillet
We meet one in our 9th #yulefolklore tale in the Bavarian Alps – and, of course, she’s up to no good!
Read it following the link below.
🎨 Maéna Paillet
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Wyrdlings!
It’s fantasy fantasy pioneer George MacDonald’s 201st birthday this week and to honour him, we’ll give you:
“Going Deep - Goblins and Other Things that Burrow and Crawl Underground”
as our #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come and share tales with some depth ⛏️👻
It’s fantasy fantasy pioneer George MacDonald’s 201st birthday this week and to honour him, we’ll give you:
“Going Deep - Goblins and Other Things that Burrow and Crawl Underground”
as our #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come and share tales with some depth ⛏️👻
December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Wyrdlings!
It’s fantasy fantasy pioneer George MacDonald’s 201st birthday this week and to honour him, we’ll give you:
“Going Deep - Goblins and Other Things that Burrow and Crawl Underground”
as our #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come and share tales with some depth ⛏️👻
It’s fantasy fantasy pioneer George MacDonald’s 201st birthday this week and to honour him, we’ll give you:
“Going Deep - Goblins and Other Things that Burrow and Crawl Underground”
as our #WyrdWednesday topic!
Come and share tales with some depth ⛏️👻
A little late but Gruss vom Krampus 🖤💀
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A little late but Gruss vom Krampus 🖤💀
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Rereading @racheldeering.bsky.social's wonderful poetry collection. Can't recommend this book often enough!
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Rereading @racheldeering.bsky.social's wonderful poetry collection. Can't recommend this book often enough!
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I'm so excited to share that I have an article in Witch Magazine! This is a real 'pinch me' moment for me, as it is such a beautiful magazine, filled with stunning artwork and so many talented writers! 🌙✨️
www.witchesmagazine.com
#witches #paganism #folklore #Shropshire #writing #witchcraft
www.witchesmagazine.com
#witches #paganism #folklore #Shropshire #writing #witchcraft
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I'm so excited to share that I have an article in Witch Magazine! This is a real 'pinch me' moment for me, as it is such a beautiful magazine, filled with stunning artwork and so many talented writers! 🌙✨️
www.witchesmagazine.com
#witches #paganism #folklore #Shropshire #writing #witchcraft
www.witchesmagazine.com
#witches #paganism #folklore #Shropshire #writing #witchcraft
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They “appear at Christmas-Time not by themselves, but in attendance on the real gift-giver...: while these dole out their favours, those come on with rod and sack, threatening to thrash disobedient children, to throw them into the water, to puff their eyes out.”
(Grimm)
🎨 André Ducci
(Grimm)
🎨 André Ducci
December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
They “appear at Christmas-Time not by themselves, but in attendance on the real gift-giver...: while these dole out their favours, those come on with rod and sack, threatening to thrash disobedient children, to throw them into the water, to puff their eyes out.”
(Grimm)
🎨 André Ducci
(Grimm)
🎨 André Ducci
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Kali would like to remind everyone that this book exists before she goes to dance with her fellow witches in the woods tonight.
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Kali would like to remind everyone that this book exists before she goes to dance with her fellow witches in the woods tonight.
The Aurora Borealis is associated with death among some Indigenous tribes.
The Skolt Sámi believed that the dead bled from their open wounds in the afterlife, creating the ribbons that danced across the sky.
#WyrdWednesday
The Skolt Sámi believed that the dead bled from their open wounds in the afterlife, creating the ribbons that danced across the sky.
#WyrdWednesday
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Aurora Borealis is associated with death among some Indigenous tribes.
The Skolt Sámi believed that the dead bled from their open wounds in the afterlife, creating the ribbons that danced across the sky.
#WyrdWednesday
The Skolt Sámi believed that the dead bled from their open wounds in the afterlife, creating the ribbons that danced across the sky.
#WyrdWednesday
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Magic, tall tales and #Yulefolklore
A story a day – told over the holidays, until 6 January.
So, come, gather around the fireplace and listen to dark seasonal tales of trolls, witches & other things that go bump in the Winter!
Find the link for today’s first tale in the comments
🎨Hannah Ward
A story a day – told over the holidays, until 6 January.
So, come, gather around the fireplace and listen to dark seasonal tales of trolls, witches & other things that go bump in the Winter!
Find the link for today’s first tale in the comments
🎨Hannah Ward
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Magic, tall tales and #Yulefolklore
A story a day – told over the holidays, until 6 January.
So, come, gather around the fireplace and listen to dark seasonal tales of trolls, witches & other things that go bump in the Winter!
Find the link for today’s first tale in the comments
🎨Hannah Ward
A story a day – told over the holidays, until 6 January.
So, come, gather around the fireplace and listen to dark seasonal tales of trolls, witches & other things that go bump in the Winter!
Find the link for today’s first tale in the comments
🎨Hannah Ward
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Now that itch is back up why don't you jump on over there to get a game which is perfect for one shots with virtually no prep and also is great for introducing kids to ttrpgs. In Fey Wanderer you play fey creatures on a quest for a treasure fey-earth.itch.io/fey-wanderer
Fey Wanderer by Fey Earth
A whimsical rules light ttrpg in which you play fey questing for treasure in the fey realm
fey-earth.itch.io
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Now that itch is back up why don't you jump on over there to get a game which is perfect for one shots with virtually no prep and also is great for introducing kids to ttrpgs. In Fey Wanderer you play fey creatures on a quest for a treasure fey-earth.itch.io/fey-wanderer
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The castle of Düsseldorf is said to be haunted by a white lady. According to legend, a duchess named Jakobine & her lover were murdered by her jealous husband. Her ghost was alleged to be seen before a series of fires which plagued the castle.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The castle of Düsseldorf is said to be haunted by a white lady. According to legend, a duchess named Jakobine & her lover were murdered by her jealous husband. Her ghost was alleged to be seen before a series of fires which plagued the castle.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
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If you like gayness, angst and emotional trauma have we got the perfect show for you! ❤️💜🏳️🌈💔
WE ARE LIIIIVE!
Going live (and going home) NOW with Demons & Daughters Episode 76 'The Swarm Swarms In' - ft a long awaited surprise!🔥
COME JOIN!
TW: description of giant insects.
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Going live (and going home) NOW with Demons & Daughters Episode 76 'The Swarm Swarms In' - ft a long awaited surprise!🔥
COME JOIN!
TW: description of giant insects.
twitch.tv/damselsindic...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If you like gayness, angst and emotional trauma have we got the perfect show for you! ❤️💜🏳️🌈💔
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Support this wonderful poet if you can! 🖤 Also, if you haven't read In the Shadow of Gods yet, you're missing out on some of the most beautiful lines ever written.
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Buy Rachel Deering a Coffee
Become a supporter of Rachel Deering today!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Support this wonderful poet if you can! 🖤 Also, if you haven't read In the Shadow of Gods yet, you're missing out on some of the most beautiful lines ever written.
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I am SO EXCITED to announce that we are FULLY FUNDED!!🖤✨
Massive thank you to everyone who has pledged, shared, and supported this project! @signemaene.com and I are so excited to bring these stories to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
Massive thank you to everyone who has pledged, shared, and supported this project! @signemaene.com and I are so excited to bring these stories to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
The Witch's Child and other Dark Tales from Old Flanders
An illustrated short story collection inspired by witch folklore from Flanders
www.kickstarter.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I am SO EXCITED to announce that we are FULLY FUNDED!!🖤✨
Massive thank you to everyone who has pledged, shared, and supported this project! @signemaene.com and I are so excited to bring these stories to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
Massive thank you to everyone who has pledged, shared, and supported this project! @signemaene.com and I are so excited to bring these stories to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
We are very close to being fully funded for this project!!
There is one week left for The Witch's Child Kickstarter! Please consider pledging or sharing this link with all of your witchy friends. Thank you so much!🕷️🐍🐺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
There is one week left for The Witch's Child Kickstarter! Please consider pledging or sharing this link with all of your witchy friends. Thank you so much!🕷️🐍🐺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
The Witch's Child and other Dark Tales from Old Flanders
An illustrated short story collection inspired by witch folklore from Flanders
www.kickstarter.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We are very close to being fully funded for this project!!
There is one week left for The Witch's Child Kickstarter! Please consider pledging or sharing this link with all of your witchy friends. Thank you so much!🕷️🐍🐺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
There is one week left for The Witch's Child Kickstarter! Please consider pledging or sharing this link with all of your witchy friends. Thank you so much!🕷️🐍🐺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig...
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It's Halloween, Flanders' witches are joyously cackling while dancing to strange, wild music in the woods.
Our project has just reached 80% funding! Thank you so much! 🖤🌙🖤
kck.st/492NqKt
Our project has just reached 80% funding! Thank you so much! 🖤🌙🖤
kck.st/492NqKt
The Witch's Child and other Dark Tales from Old Flanders
An illustrated short story collection inspired by witch folklore from Flanders
kck.st
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It's Halloween, Flanders' witches are joyously cackling while dancing to strange, wild music in the woods.
Our project has just reached 80% funding! Thank you so much! 🖤🌙🖤
kck.st/492NqKt
Our project has just reached 80% funding! Thank you so much! 🖤🌙🖤
kck.st/492NqKt