Jeff Presto
@signedinpen.bsky.social
Author | Earthling
Work in: NoSleep Podcast, Creepy Podcast, The Horror Zine, Stanchion Press, Livina Press, The Morgue Magazine, Querencia Press, and more.
Currently reading: Goodnight, Sleep Tight by Brian Evenson
Work in: NoSleep Podcast, Creepy Podcast, The Horror Zine, Stanchion Press, Livina Press, The Morgue Magazine, Querencia Press, and more.
Currently reading: Goodnight, Sleep Tight by Brian Evenson
For the second year in a row, it's time to celebrate @livinapress.bsky.social annual horror edition, Midnight Ink! This edition contains my new short story, Loop, that I've been waiting to share. Links below!
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#writingcommunity #writingsky #fiction #writers
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Midnight Ink: 2025
Midnight Ink: 2025 [Press, Livina, Hector, Laci F.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Midnight Ink: 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
For the second year in a row, it's time to celebrate @livinapress.bsky.social annual horror edition, Midnight Ink! This edition contains my new short story, Loop, that I've been waiting to share. Links below!
#writingcommunity #writingsky #fiction #writers
www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43DS1V...
#writingcommunity #writingsky #fiction #writers
www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43DS1V...
Does anyone else think Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise sounds like a drunk Scooby-Doo?
#horror #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #WelcomeToDerry
#horror #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #WelcomeToDerry
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November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Does anyone else think Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise sounds like a drunk Scooby-Doo?
#horror #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #WelcomeToDerry
#horror #horrorsky #horrorcommunity #WelcomeToDerry
50 pages into the third draft of my novel. It's starting to read like an actual work of art!
Seven months ago, this was all just an idea in the notes app of my phone.
#writers #writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #fiction
Seven months ago, this was all just an idea in the notes app of my phone.
#writers #writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #fiction
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
50 pages into the third draft of my novel. It's starting to read like an actual work of art!
Seven months ago, this was all just an idea in the notes app of my phone.
#writers #writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #fiction
Seven months ago, this was all just an idea in the notes app of my phone.
#writers #writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #fiction
The Serpent and the Rainbow was the first movie to frighten me in a very long time. I'm not sure whether I'm more surprised at how good it was or how I've never seen it until now. Wow
#horror #horrormovies #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #zombiemovies
#horror #horrormovies #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #zombiemovies
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November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Serpent and the Rainbow was the first movie to frighten me in a very long time. I'm not sure whether I'm more surprised at how good it was or how I've never seen it until now. Wow
#horror #horrormovies #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #zombiemovies
#horror #horrormovies #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #zombiemovies
I've got another short horror story being released near the end of the month. I think it technically qualifies as flash fiction (under 500 words), which is different for me, but I'm excited to be able share it!
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
November 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I've got another short horror story being released near the end of the month. I think it technically qualifies as flash fiction (under 500 words), which is different for me, but I'm excited to be able share it!
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorsky #authors #fiction #shortstories
Dear God, if I ever make it as a horror writer, please don't let me sound as corny and pathetic as Jamie Lee Curtis does in Halloween Ends.
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Dear God, if I ever make it as a horror writer, please don't let me sound as corny and pathetic as Jamie Lee Curtis does in Halloween Ends.
Just wrote two of the best short stories I've ever come up with. I'm trying to fill up a notebook full of 20+ before doing anything with them. Feeling inspired
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Just wrote two of the best short stories I've ever come up with. I'm trying to fill up a notebook full of 20+ before doing anything with them. Feeling inspired
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors
I've never realized how similar #Hereditary and #TheShining are. Tony is the person who lives inside Danny, which is similar to the demon in the cult. Jack's alcoholism and Annie's sleepwalking keep their family's on edge. The supernatural vs psychological debate.
#horrorsky #horror #horrormovies
#horrorsky #horror #horrormovies
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November 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I've never realized how similar #Hereditary and #TheShining are. Tony is the person who lives inside Danny, which is similar to the demon in the cult. Jack's alcoholism and Annie's sleepwalking keep their family's on edge. The supernatural vs psychological debate.
#horrorsky #horror #horrormovies
#horrorsky #horror #horrormovies
Just finished draft 2 of my horror novel. It's been six months since I began any work on draft 1, and it's come along better than I imagined. I'll write one more draft, then I'll start looking for an editor.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Just finished draft 2 of my horror novel. It's been six months since I began any work on draft 1, and it's come along better than I imagined. I'll write one more draft, then I'll start looking for an editor.
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #fiction
It's a dark night in late October. I have Cradle of Filth blasting out of my laptop as I finish editing the final ten pages of my horror novel (draft 2). Vibes are immaculate
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorwriters #horrorsky #authors #fiction
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorwriters #horrorsky #authors #fiction
October 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It's a dark night in late October. I have Cradle of Filth blasting out of my laptop as I finish editing the final ten pages of my horror novel (draft 2). Vibes are immaculate
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorwriters #horrorsky #authors #fiction
#writingsky #writingcommunity #writers #horrorwriters #horrorsky #authors #fiction
Had an indie horror publisher call me "batshit insane" over a novel I submitted. They're active here, on Insta, and other platforms. They claimed someone hacked their email, then ghosted me.
Should I take this as a compliment?
#writingsky #writingcommunity #authors #horrorsky #fiction #writers
Should I take this as a compliment?
#writingsky #writingcommunity #authors #horrorsky #fiction #writers
October 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Had an indie horror publisher call me "batshit insane" over a novel I submitted. They're active here, on Insta, and other platforms. They claimed someone hacked their email, then ghosted me.
Should I take this as a compliment?
#writingsky #writingcommunity #authors #horrorsky #fiction #writers
Should I take this as a compliment?
#writingsky #writingcommunity #authors #horrorsky #fiction #writers
Started a new notebook of short horror stories to jot down between editing my novel. No time table. No plans for them yet. But they exist. Putting on my Silver Shamrock mask and praying to the dark gods of Samhain for inspiration
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors #horrorsky
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors #horrorsky
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October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Started a new notebook of short horror stories to jot down between editing my novel. No time table. No plans for them yet. But they exist. Putting on my Silver Shamrock mask and praying to the dark gods of Samhain for inspiration
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors #horrorsky
#writingcommunity #writingsky #writers #fiction #authors #horrorsky
Rewatching some of the Elm Street films and figured I'd go ahead and drop my rankings. Get at me, Fred heads!
ANOES (original)
A New Nightmare
Freddy Vs Jason
Dream Warriors
Freddy's Revenge
The Dream Master
Remake
The Dream Child
Freddy's Dead
#horrorsky #ANOES #horrormovies #Halloween #horror
ANOES (original)
A New Nightmare
Freddy Vs Jason
Dream Warriors
Freddy's Revenge
The Dream Master
Remake
The Dream Child
Freddy's Dead
#horrorsky #ANOES #horrormovies #Halloween #horror
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October 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Rewatching some of the Elm Street films and figured I'd go ahead and drop my rankings. Get at me, Fred heads!
ANOES (original)
A New Nightmare
Freddy Vs Jason
Dream Warriors
Freddy's Revenge
The Dream Master
Remake
The Dream Child
Freddy's Dead
#horrorsky #ANOES #horrormovies #Halloween #horror
ANOES (original)
A New Nightmare
Freddy Vs Jason
Dream Warriors
Freddy's Revenge
The Dream Master
Remake
The Dream Child
Freddy's Dead
#horrorsky #ANOES #horrormovies #Halloween #horror
Any fans of scary podcasts? I'm pleased to announce that my new short story, Hell On Horseshoe Bend, is available for free on Spotify as an episode of @creepypod.bsky.social . Link below. Happy Halloween!
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#writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #horrorsky #fiction
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Day 22 - The Fog Won't Lift & Hell on Horseshoe Bend
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October 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Any fans of scary podcasts? I'm pleased to announce that my new short story, Hell On Horseshoe Bend, is available for free on Spotify as an episode of @creepypod.bsky.social . Link below. Happy Halloween!
#writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #horrorsky #fiction
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#writingcommunity #writingsky #authors #horrorsky #fiction
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Not gonna lie, #TheBlackPhone2 kinda kicks ass. A knockoff Freddy is better than no Freddy at all. Plus, the snowy isolated setting is incredible. Is it flawless? No way. But I had a blast with it
#horrorsky #horror #moviesky #movies
#horrorsky #horror #moviesky #movies
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Not gonna lie, #TheBlackPhone2 kinda kicks ass. A knockoff Freddy is better than no Freddy at all. Plus, the snowy isolated setting is incredible. Is it flawless? No way. But I had a blast with it
#horrorsky #horror #moviesky #movies
#horrorsky #horror #moviesky #movies
The creepy detective subgenre needs more attention. Would love to see more original work come out of it
October 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The creepy detective subgenre needs more attention. Would love to see more original work come out of it
Revisiting the #Halloween franchise and am definitely forming some opinions:
- Halloween 2 (og) is the best of the sequels.
- I still have no idea what is happening plot-wise in Curse
- Resurrection > any of the DGG films
- Loomis is always hilariously incompetent
#horrorsky #moviesky #horror
- Halloween 2 (og) is the best of the sequels.
- I still have no idea what is happening plot-wise in Curse
- Resurrection > any of the DGG films
- Loomis is always hilariously incompetent
#horrorsky #moviesky #horror
October 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Revisiting the #Halloween franchise and am definitely forming some opinions:
- Halloween 2 (og) is the best of the sequels.
- I still have no idea what is happening plot-wise in Curse
- Resurrection > any of the DGG films
- Loomis is always hilariously incompetent
#horrorsky #moviesky #horror
- Halloween 2 (og) is the best of the sequels.
- I still have no idea what is happening plot-wise in Curse
- Resurrection > any of the DGG films
- Loomis is always hilariously incompetent
#horrorsky #moviesky #horror
Finished reading Immobility by Brian Evenson, and (wow!) the ending was brutal and well done. Loved the post-apocalyptic setting as well. It reminded me of the video game, Metro, at certain points.
#weirdlit #fiction #writingsky #writingcommunity #horrorsky #brianevenson #horrorlit
#weirdlit #fiction #writingsky #writingcommunity #horrorsky #brianevenson #horrorlit
October 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Finished reading Immobility by Brian Evenson, and (wow!) the ending was brutal and well done. Loved the post-apocalyptic setting as well. It reminded me of the video game, Metro, at certain points.
#weirdlit #fiction #writingsky #writingcommunity #horrorsky #brianevenson #horrorlit
#weirdlit #fiction #writingsky #writingcommunity #horrorsky #brianevenson #horrorlit
Started my October horror movie binge with Drag Me To Hell. I forgot how much I liked the cell phone jump scare! Looking forward to finally watching Bring Her Back later this weekend.
#Horrorsky #Horror #Movies #Halloween #Moviesky
#Horrorsky #Horror #Movies #Halloween #Moviesky
October 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Started my October horror movie binge with Drag Me To Hell. I forgot how much I liked the cell phone jump scare! Looking forward to finally watching Bring Her Back later this weekend.
#Horrorsky #Horror #Movies #Halloween #Moviesky
#Horrorsky #Horror #Movies #Halloween #Moviesky
Re-discovered New Order over the weekend and I've been dancing around my house ever since. Also found out I'm a big fan of playing the air drums
#NewOrder #Musicsky #NewWave #Music #Vibes
#NewOrder #Musicsky #NewWave #Music #Vibes
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September 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Finally caught up with Alien:Earth, and man, what happened to this show? It really fell off a cliff after episode six. One of the weakest finale's I can remember.
#horrorsky #horror #alien:earth
#horrorsky #horror #alien:earth
September 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Finally caught up with Alien:Earth, and man, what happened to this show? It really fell off a cliff after episode six. One of the weakest finale's I can remember.
#horrorsky #horror #alien:earth
#horrorsky #horror #alien:earth
Just finished reading, Fugue State, by Brian Evenson. It's the weirdest of the Evenson #shortstory collections I've read, and contains some of his best (and not as good) works.
Favorite stories:
The Third Factor
A Pursuit
An Accounting
Alfons Kuyler
Fugue State
#horrorlit #weirdfiction #writingsky
Favorite stories:
The Third Factor
A Pursuit
An Accounting
Alfons Kuyler
Fugue State
#horrorlit #weirdfiction #writingsky
September 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Just finished reading, Fugue State, by Brian Evenson. It's the weirdest of the Evenson #shortstory collections I've read, and contains some of his best (and not as good) works.
Favorite stories:
The Third Factor
A Pursuit
An Accounting
Alfons Kuyler
Fugue State
#horrorlit #weirdfiction #writingsky
Favorite stories:
The Third Factor
A Pursuit
An Accounting
Alfons Kuyler
Fugue State
#horrorlit #weirdfiction #writingsky
Nearly halfway through the second draft of my horror novel. Still love it! Really excited to share this one when the time comes
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #horrorlit #fiction
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #horrorlit #fiction
September 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Nearly halfway through the second draft of my horror novel. Still love it! Really excited to share this one when the time comes
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #horrorlit #fiction
#writingcommunity #writers #writingsky #authors #horrorlit #fiction
#Fleshwater put out the album of the year. It holds up to their debut pretty well, and after 10-15 listens, I think it might be better.
Top tracks: Last Escape, Sundown, Endless Sky, Green Street
Top tracks: Last Escape, Sundown, Endless Sky, Green Street
September 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
#Fleshwater put out the album of the year. It holds up to their debut pretty well, and after 10-15 listens, I think it might be better.
Top tracks: Last Escape, Sundown, Endless Sky, Green Street
Top tracks: Last Escape, Sundown, Endless Sky, Green Street
This Cradle of Filth news sucks. Love that band, and their last four albums completely revived their career. Guitars (Ashok) were a big reason why...
September 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This Cradle of Filth news sucks. Love that band, and their last four albums completely revived their career. Guitars (Ashok) were a big reason why...