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elka 🌾 #cursebreakerwip
@saintsbeware.bsky.social
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writer & illustrator ✦ he/they 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇷 ✦ patron saint of soulmates ✦ medieval enthusiast

☾ writing queer romantic fantasies and thinking about knights 𖤓 🔞 nsfw

🌱 wip: #cursebreakerwip
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elka 🌾 #cursebreakerwip @saintsbeware.bsky.social · Feb 24
welcome travelers —

I'm elka, a writer and character illustrator who loves storytelling through art, medieval history, elves, magic, romance, and gaming!

follow along if you too like to see knights kissing 🥀
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pamwishbow.bsky.social
I've discounted all my calendars, even if January is basically over you can still use the calendar page as a postcard and have 11 other months to use the rest of it

pamwishbow.com

Also I put a bunch of new painted wood banners up if you missed the chance last month
photo of an illustrated calendar photo of a row of hand painted wood mini shields hanging on a chalkboard photo of a small wood banner painted, it's leaning against a chalkboard
January 26, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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putrefactions.bsky.social
"yield," verrot and ichnaea.
15 minute sprint. unpolished.
400 words, inspired by this question.
"You have kept me so famished," The dread lord admonished in that way of his. The one that portended some great and terrible mischief. The hairs stood up on the back of Ichnaea's neck in anticipation as he was crushed deeper into the derelict servant's quarters. Knocked back onto a chaise made more of dust than velvet, he braced for the bite. No thorny bramble or flail's rusty point could compare to it. When Verrot opened his mouth and closed it around the tender swell of flesh, he did so with all the famine of his youth. Years of hunger opened the hinge of his jaw and tenfold of plenty clamped it to an audible hiss beneath him. Ichnaea braced his fists against Verrot's chest and bared his teeth in tandem. The body surrendered big, red beads around the swollen nipple like a bushel of berries being switched in late summer. While the Count was no orchardist, he knew to savor his yields all the same. The man touched to claim, as if always saving for lean times. "So take my plenty," The words were gritted, "and be grateful." Ichnaea twisted a black lock of hair like a horse's rein around his hand three times before giving it a terrible pull. To the smaller man's dismay and secret delight, Verrot only hummed and slowed his gorging. Whatever restrained sounds of pain pealed from Ichnaea's mouth and the pit of his chest were as good as the bite itself. Verrot would covet and store those, too. Later, in the darkest hours of night, they would find themselves inked to parchment in the form of song. Future melodies swarmed Verrot's head as droplets became rivers around a hungry, black tongue. Those rivers met in tributaries of silvery spit loosed from the lord's greedy mouth. There would be a time to mind manners later, to clean that which he had messied, Verrot thought to himself. The idea was quickly subsumed by the growing cacophony of pleasure between his ears and leather clad legs.
January 25, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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megacarter.bsky.social
World building and OC lore is fun, but don't get so lost in the sauce of planning that you never make the comic at all.

Set a deadline to start, announce it so you're accountable, and actually make the dang thing
webcomicsparty.bsky.social COMIC CELEBRATION @webcomicsparty.bsky.social · 1d
What advice would you give an aspiring comic creator? - 🦝
January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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frictionpress.bsky.social
Last day to get 30% off my physical books!

THE NIGHT PRINCE & THE ROSEFINCH: queer mythology, fallen angels and demns

KNIVES IN YOUR EYES t4t romantic body horror

ANGEL/PEARL throuple hijinks and evil exes

Get them here!
frictionpress.bsky.social Roo 🔞 Pervert @frictionpress.bsky.social · 2d
It's my birthday and the winter storm ruined my birthday plans! In vengeance, I'm running a sale on softcover books!

use code LILBDAYBOY on any of the 3 softcover books in my shop for 30% off your order! the coupon is good until the very end of the day on January 26th

Get your ero trans gay fix
photo of three gay softcover novels in front of a lego flower bouquet
January 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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letterstothegods.bsky.social
This queer taboo lit mag's first issue, with the theme "monsters and eroguro," is open to submissions until March 1st, 2026, and it will be edited by @judasflower.bsky.social, @briannamalotke.bsky.social, and @arndtezra.bsky.social.

For more information on how to submit, see letterstothegods.com.
A dimmed photo of a cloaked person wearing a metallic-looking mask lurking in a field and the following text: Letters to the Gods Left in Fireplaces, a queer lit magazine where the forbidden thrives. Issue 01: monsters and eroguro. Edited by Ezra Arndt, Lazarus Klein, and Brianna Malotke. Deadline for Submissions is March 1st, 2026. See letterstothegods.com for more information.
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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haematinon.bsky.social
"Learn this, my Soul: two snakes lay coiled around the Great Egg, where the stars of the previous era had been gathered and sealed[...]"

A new piece for Ergo Cosmos, an illustrated sci-fi/occult collection of tales, created with the support of my patreons!
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
saintsbeware.bsky.social
using being snowed in as opportunity to get into journaling in a big way and i'm surprised by how fulfilling it feels 📖
January 26, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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saintsbeware.bsky.social
if you're looking for a character design for a ttrpg, some book merch, or a game, my commissions are open for character art!!

let me draw your blorbos 🤲
#ocsky #booksky #ttrpg #commsopen
two figures of the same character in purple, brown, and grey cool toned robes; he has black hair and a scar over his nose an illustration of a white-haired woman in a hunter's outfit inspired by bloodborne; she holds a rapier and a gun illustration of a female knight design with white hair and eyes, scars over her blind eyes, a broadsword, and large shield design concept for my character, the Noragdrim, showing his every day knight tunic and armor and one with a heavy black cloak over it
January 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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luciasatalina.bsky.social
Ménestrel ♬
a minstrel, fantasy art elf
January 25, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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ladzwriting.bsky.social
If you're someone who wants to see more vehicular technology in their fantasy settings AND you like your queer characters messy AND you like illustrated books, consider THE FEALTY OF MONSTERS

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So I Heard This Books Has Trams A flattened picture of THE FEALTY OF MONSTERS cover; it's red and silver with pink orchids dripping cum Yeah, It's Trans There was a time when Sasza considered pursuing a transition of his own, but the more time he spent around the humans and their still-regimented ideas of gender, the more he accepted his own indifference to being referred to as a “boy” and a “young man.” It neither bothered nor endeared him. He’d much prefer to be referred to as “vampire,” but that’s not possible given his current duplicity. His mouth goes dry at the memory of soft, broken skin spilling blood down his throat while a wet mouth bobs up and down on his length, and the muscular squish of boypussy squeezes his curled fingers sunk deep inside. So many men, so much to feast on with others watching. TRAMS with the background image of a blue trams brightened for emphasis oh yeah, it’s got those too... Jan tidies up the shop, putting away their tools and oils while his father changes into cleaner, more civil clothing, leaving his soiled shirt and trousers behind on hangers in the back. To get home, they need public transit. Though they typically do not use their own autocar to get to work, Jan should have found it suspicious that in the days leading up to the Inventors’ Fair, Tata would leave their schedule up to the whims of the tram. He’s accustomed to late nights and the flexibility of coming and going whenever. Luckily, the tramway stop closest to them sits across from the shop in the middle of their quiet street. The summer sun beats relentlessly across Daszek’s cobbled outskirts. Maple trees line the sidewalks, shielding them in shade. There are no spaces for autocars because most of the residents cannot afford vehicles of their own, and the tramway weaving through the city provides more than enough access to most districts and neighborhoods. After shuttering the shop for the day, Jan and his father wait for the tram, sweat mixing with the healthy layer of engineering muck still slicked across their arms. And they wait. And they wait. And they wait some more.
January 25, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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ingenium.bsky.social
Winter Skydance
Illustration of two harpies in a clear sky, mountains in the background. One is dark and the other is pale. They grasp talons and hold a lantern as they dive together, their eyes locked. Stylised warped text around the lantern reads 'IRONWALL'
January 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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It appears that this legend owns a little bookstore — and you can order books from him instead of Bezos. Link in next post.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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saintsbeware.bsky.social
hey #PortfolioDay !

I'm elka, a transmasc illustrator and writer working on my novel #cursebreakerwip 🥀

I love elves, knights, medieval fantasy, folklore, and angst ;3
busy illustration of a pale man with two-toned hair and an opalescent scar over his right eye; mc of my upcoming novel bust illustration of a man with black hair, fur collar, purple robes, with a scar over his nose; love interest of my upcoming novel illustration of two men in a romantic grapple against a snowy grey stone wall; mcs of a future novel illustration of a ranger in a forest, whittling a piece of wood whole reclined against a tree; the scene is autumnal and warm; mc of a future short story
January 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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fannd.bsky.social
✨I put together a pack of wonderful LGBTQ+ artists open for commissions! ✨ Drop a comment here if you'd like to be added 🖤

go.bsky.app/Pr3CVHV
December 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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sirocco-art.bsky.social
monthly molt

#art
A horned red and black demon, adorned with spines and warped, textured skin, is hunched over on one knee with its mouth agape. The skin on its shoulder has burst open and a young, slender, and horned man is seen moulting out of the wound. There are red, sun-like markings adorning his hands and chest, a set of wings on his back, and red scales creeping up from his fingers. The man has a determined look on his face, and the demon is left merely as a husk.
November 30, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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rexpo.bsky.social
Crying Knight in a black shiny armor on a red background
August 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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adwills.bsky.social
Never, and I mean NEVER, shut the fuck up about your creations, your characters, the things you made up with your very own human grown brain juices for all to hear and look at
January 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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bbonbonss.bsky.social
Hey yall commissions open, 7 SLOTS AVAILABLE!! i have until the 31st to make up rent so any sort of support is extremely helpful & needed!! just trynna keep the roof over my head;; if interested pls email me at andii.ananii@gmail.com

✸ BOOSTING IS V APPRECIATED ✸
(pricing in image below)
January 19, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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muzinabu.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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morgandante.bsky.social
More about one of my upcoming books!
January 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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aafairview.bsky.social
Project Relief Maine is spreading awareness, helping detainees pay bond, and more
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January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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mostlybree.kitrocha.com
HEY APub AUTHORS!!!

Amazon has put up a form where they (non legal terminology) sign over their half of any anthropic settlement money to you. Obvs I can not give anyone legal advice, but check this out. This could give you 2x the money.

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Amazon Publishing has created a pre-signed assignment letter for authors who wish to file claims in the Anthropic copyright settlement. This letter assigns APub's rights to any recovery under the settlement fully to you. The assignment letter is available to download through March 30, 2026. Please note that the opt-out deadline is January 31, 2026. For more information about eligibility and the claims process, please visit the settlement website.
January 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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saintsbeware.bsky.social
📣 hey friends!! my partner was just unexpectedly fired from her job, and we need a little bit of help! it was our main source of income, so things might be a little scary until we can find her a new job! anything helps 🖤

likes and RPs are appreciated!!
#mutualaid #booksky

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January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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skellygraves.bsky.social
lost my day job today so here’s a reintroduction!! I’m a transmasc indie author writing mm open door romance 🌈✨🌶️💞 I’ve got a duology of medieval vampires coming up next, but in the meantime if you like long high fey fantasy series, horror, angst, and SOO much yearning, I’m your guy 👉
skellygraves.bsky.social kellen graves 🦇 @skellygraves.bsky.social · Nov 12
can’t get enough of this blurry ass picture of me 💀 a new intro post!! hi!
scorpio sun, leo rising, virgo moon transmasc, they/them m/m romance author neopets & gaia online veteran first written project was yugioh self-insert fanfic in gradeschool plays the same 3 games on repeat: - red dead redemption 2 - baldur’s gate 3 (bard) - assassin’s creed odyssey
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM
saintsbeware.bsky.social
this is about to be me on the floor surrounded by index cards and post its while i develop this plot
#booksky #writingcommunity
a man in a blue shirt and tie is pointing at a bulletin board with a lot of papers on it .
Alt: a man in a blue shirt and tie is pointing at a bulletin board with a lot of papers on it looking deranged
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January 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM